Assemble and disassemble structure for container liner and liner locking device thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mineral liners used in drinking containers are prone to damage due to their hard and brittle nature, making them susceptible to external forces, and existing solutions do not provide a reliable assembly and disassembly mechanism for replacement.
Innovation Solution
A structure comprising a mineral liner with a cylindrical sleeve, a connecting ring, and an elastic clasp that allows for secure assembly and disassembly, featuring a locking mechanism to prevent loosening and enable easy replacement, while maintaining eco-friendliness and thermal insulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mineral liner is used in a drinking container, then eco-friendliness and resistance to acidic beverages are improved, but the liner becomes hard and brittle, making it susceptible to damage from external forces
Solution Approach 1:
The container structure is divided into separate components: an outer container body and a removable mineral liner. This segmentation allows the liner to be replaced if damaged, while the outer container maintains structural strength. The liner can be independently manufactured with optimal material properties for chemical resistance without compromising the overall container's mechanical strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the material parameter of the liner from traditional metal to mineral material, which provides resistance to acidic beverages.同时，通过设计可拆卸的 liner 结构，使得即使 liner 容易损坏，也可以方便地更换，从而解决了脆性材料强度不足的问题。
2Reliability
If a mineral liner is used, then eco-friendliness is improved, but the liner becomes difficult to replace due to lack of assembly and disassembly mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed as separable components with a removable liner. The liner can be detached from the outer container body through a locking mechanism, enabling easy replacement when the liner becomes damaged or worn, while maintaining the eco-friendly mineral material benefit.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism incorporates an elastic clasp that can be dynamically actuated to lock and unlock the liner. The elastic component allows for simple one-handed operation to release the liner by pressing a button or lever, transforming a potentially complex assembly into an easily operable system.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a locking mechanism is added to secure the liner, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic clasp automatically locks the liner into place when inserted, using its own elastic energy to maintain the locked state. The mechanism self-locks without requiring additional fastening actions, and can be released by a simple button press that allows the elastic component to return to its original state, thereby unlocking the liner.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic clasp utilizes a flexible elastic component that can deform to engage and disengage from the locking positions. This flexible element provides the locking function with minimal structural complexity, avoiding the need for rigid, multi-component locking mechanisms.
4Reliability
If the liner is made from mineral material, then resistance to acidic beverages is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases due to assembly requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The container is manufactured as separate components (outer body and liner) that can be independently produced using optimized processes for each material type. The liner is manufactured separately with minimal assembly features, and the final assembly involves simple insertion and locking, reducing overall manufacturing complexity compared to integrating the liner permanently into the container.
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 solution provides a durable and eco-friendly assembly and disassembly mechanism for mineral liners, ensuring stability and ease of replacement while maintaining thermal insulation and safety for acidic beverages.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic clasp (61) joined to the neck portion (13)... The elastic clasp (61) is used to effect clamping of the locking ring member (34)
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AI summary
An assemble and disassemble structure for container liner and liner locking device thereof, which provides a drinking container having a mineral liner that can be replaced through the assemble and disassemble structure. The assembly is provided with an outer cylindrical sleeve, the interior of which is a holding space. The outer circumference of the upper end of the outer cylindrical sleeve is a connecting end, and the mineral liner is inserted into the outer cylindrical sleeve. A connecting ring is provided with a clasping portion, and assembling the clasping portion to the outer cylindrical sleeve enables fixing the mineral liner in a stable position in the outer cylindrical sleeve. An elastic locking device locks the connecting ring at combining angular positions.