Reusable Liquid Container with Integrated Elastic Securing Band

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bottles lack an integrated securing system, requiring external devices that are costly and inefficient, especially for small volumes, and contribute to environmental waste due to disposable containers.

Innovation Solution

A container with integrated closure devices featuring threading and a sealing ring system, along with an elastic band for secure fastening to various surfaces, such as baby strollers or bicycle frames, and a design that prevents slipping.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If external securing devices are used to attach bottles, then bottles can be secured to surfaces, but additional cost and complexity are introduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecuring capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the securing system directly into the bottle structure by combining the closure device with attachment features. The closure device includes integrated elements that allow direct attachment to surfaces without requiring separate external securing devices, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining securing capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The closure device is designed to perform multiple functions: it seals the bottle opening and simultaneously provides attachment capability to various surfaces. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate securing devices, reducing both cost and complexity while improving reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If disposable containers are used, then convenience is improved, but environmental waste increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveconvenienceVSAvoidplastic waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent promotes reusable containers that can be refilled multiple times, allowing the container to be recovered and used again rather than discarded. This approach significantly reduces plastic waste while maintaining convenience through the integrated securing system that enables portable use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Volume of moving object

If small volume containers are used, then portability is improved, but plastic efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontainer volumeVSAvoidplastic per litre ratio
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a reusable container with integrated securing features that can be adapted to different volumes. The closure device with integrated attachment capability works effectively across various container sizes, allowing optimization of volume without compromising plastic efficiency, as the securing system remains functional regardless of container size.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If integrated closure devices are added to containers, then securing capability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecuring capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The closure device is designed to integrate sealing and attachment functions into a single component that can be manufactured as one piece or pre-assembled unit. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate parts and assembly steps, thereby improving securing capability while minimizing increases in manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

Enables secure, reusable, and efficient transportation and consumption of liquids without additional external securing costs, reducing plastic waste by allowing easy refilling and versatile attachment options.

Implementation Method 1

a sealing ring, wherein the first closure body is fastened to one end of the main body of the container, with the sealing ring placed between the first closure body and the main body

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSealing:

Implementation Method 2

The holder includes a friction sheet for providing augmented frictional engagement with the vertical member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 3

the fastening between the first closure body and the main body and the one between the second closure body and the main body is by means of threading

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThreading: Screw

Data Source

PatentEP3647216B1System formed by a container and a cover for transporting and consuming liquids
Publication Date: 2024.08.28 CLOSCA DESIGN SL
  • EP3647216B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP3647216B1 patent drawingFigure 2~3

AI summary

The present invention relates to a system formed by a container and a cover for transporting and consuming liquids, consisting of a container comprising: a main body; a first closure device at one end of the main body; a second closure device at an opposite end of the main body; and a cover that surrounds the main body of the container, said cover comprising a continuous band of elastic material forming a tubular body around the main body and an extension.