Rollable beverage brewing assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing brewing devices are limited in their portability and ability to charge electronic devices simultaneously while brewing hot beverages, making it difficult to use them at various locations such as outdoor events or gatherings.
Innovation Solution
A rollable brewing device with a housing, control circuit, rollers, and a charging unit that allows for brewing hot beverages and charging electronic devices at any location, featuring a handle for mobility and a touch screen for operational control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a brewing device is made portable for use at various locations, then mobility is improved, but the device's ability to charge electronic devices simultaneously is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the brewing device with a charging unit into a single integrated system. The charging unit includes a battery and charging circuit that can charge electronic devices simultaneously with the brewing operation, merging two previously separate functions (brewing and charging) into one portable device.
Solution Approach 2:
The brewing device is designed to perform multiple functions: brewing coffee/tea and charging electronic devices. The control circuit enables the device to switch between different operating modes (brewing only, charging only, or both simultaneously), making it a universal device that adapts to various user needs at different locations.
2Ease of operation
If a brewing device is designed for portability with rollers and handle, then ease of transport is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates rollers that can be engaged or disengaged as needed. During transport, the rollers are engaged to enable easy rolling movement. During brewing operation, the rollers can be disengaged or locked to provide stability. This dynamic adjustment allows the device to adapt its mobility characteristics based on operational requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A rollable beverage brewing assembly for brewing hot beverages at any location and charging electronic devices includes a housing, a control circuit being coupled to the housing and a plurality of rollers that are each rotatably coupled to the housing for rolling along a support surface. A handle is slidably coupled to the housing for rolling the housing on the rollers for transporting the housing. A brewer is positioned in the housing for brewing a hot beverage such as coffee or tea and the brewer is electrically coupled to the control circuit. A charging unit is coupled to the housing and a plurality of electronic devices may be electrically coupled thereto for charging the electronic devices.