Reconfigurable Insulated Holder for Variable Beverage Containers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage holders are inflexible and cannot accommodate containers of different shapes and sizes, and there is a need for a secure way to carry personal items during activities like hiking or traveling where pockets are lacking.
Innovation Solution
A reconfigurable article holder with a thermally insulating sleeve and adjustable strap that can support beverage containers in multiple positions, including a securable pocket for storage, allowing hands-free carrying and secure transport of various items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a beverage holder has a fixed shape and size, then it can provide stable support for a specific container type, but it cannot accommodate containers of different shapes and sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The beverage holder is divided into multiple adjustable components including removable dividers and reconfigurable fastener portions that can be positioned at different locations around the container. This segmentation allows the holder to adapt to various container shapes and sizes while maintaining structural support.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates dynamic elements such as adjustable fasteners and reconfigurable compartments that can be modified based on the container being held. These dynamic components enable the holder to transition between different configurations to accommodate diverse container types without requiring multiple separate holders.
2Reliability
If a beverage holder provides secure support for the container, then it can prevent spills and保持稳定, but it may restrict access to the beverage
Solution Approach 1:
The holder secures only the portion of the container that requires support while leaving the opening and access areas unrestricted. The fastener portions are positioned to hold the body of the container securely without blocking the mouth or opening, allowing simultaneous security and accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the holder provide different levels of constraint - the body support areas provide secure containment while the opening areas remain accessible. The fastener portions are strategically placed to secure the container without interfering with beverage access, creating localized security where needed and openness where required.
3Ease of operation
If a beverage holder is designed for hands-free carrying, then it can provide convenience during activities, but it may compromise the security of personal items stored within
Solution Approach 1:
The holder features nested compartments where personal items can be stored within the container structure itself. The container serves as both the beverage holder and the storage compartment, with integrated pockets or sections for securing items like keys or cards, maintaining security while enabling hands-free carrying.
Solution Approach 2:
The beverage holder and personal item storage are merged into a single integrated unit. The container structure incorporates securement features for personal items, combining the functions of beverage support and item security into one hands-free wearable device.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The reconfigurable article holder provides versatile support for different beverage containers and secure storage of personal items, maintaining temperature and ensuring easy access and security in various situations.
Implementation Method 1
The sleeve may be formed from thermally insulating material
Data Source
AI summary
A reconfigurable article holder comprises a sleeve defining a cavity and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The cavity receives and supports a container in a first container supporting configuration, wherein the inner surface of the sleeve contacts the container. The sleeve includes first and second fastener portions which are mateable to form a container-surrounding opening operable to receive and support a beverage container in a second container supporting position, wherein the outer surface of the sleeve contacts the beverage container. A strap having sufficient strength to support the weight of a beverage container attaches to the sleeve at least one opening. The first fastening portion may be disposed on the inner surface of the sleeve, while the second fastening portion may be disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve. The first and second fastening portions may be further mateable to form a storage configuration.