Self-Heating Food Container With Sealed Steam Venting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heating containers for outdoor use require a separate discharge hole for vapor, which complicates manufacturing and can lead to water introduction into the built-in container when the main body is inclined, limiting their effectiveness and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A heating container design featuring a main body and built-in container formed of rigid materials, with a sealing cover that completely seals the built-in container and allows vapor discharge between the main body and built-in container, eliminating the need for a separate discharge hole and incorporating a soft material attachment for secure sealing, a detachable coupling mechanism, and an elastic member for easy removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-generated harmful factors
If a discharge hole is formed in the main body for vapor discharge, then vapor can be discharged from the heating container, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex and water may be introduced into the built-in container when the main body is inclined
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing cover integrates both sealing and vapor discharge functions into a single component. The vapor discharge holes are formed in the sealing cover itself rather than requiring separate discharge holes in the main body, combining the sealing function with the vapor discharge function in one element.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple vapor discharge holes are distributed across the sealing cover to provide sufficient vapor discharge pathways without requiring a single large or complex discharge structure. This simplified approach replaces the need for complex single-hole designs.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If a discharge hole is formed in the main body, then vapor can be discharged, but water may be introduced into the built-in container when the main body is inclined
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing cover combines sealing and vapor discharge functions, positioning the vapor discharge holes in a location that maintains sealing integrity even when the container is inclined, preventing water intrusion while ensuring vapor escape.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing cover provides localized sealing quality at the interface between the built-in container and main body, with vapor discharge holes strategically positioned to maintain reliability under various orientations.
3Device complexity
If the built-in container is simply inserted into the main body, then the structure is simple, but water may be introduced into the built-in container when the main body is inclined
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing cover integrates sealing and vapor discharge functions, providing reliable sealing without requiring complex additional structures. The vapor discharge holes are formed directly in the sealing cover, eliminating the need for separate discharge mechanisms.
4Ease of operation
If the sealing cover is coupled to the main body with a detachable coupling mechanism, then the built-in container can be easily removed, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable coupling mechanism allows the sealing cover to be easily attached and detached from the main body, enabling simple removal and installation operations. The coupling structure provides secure connection during use but allows easy separation when needed.
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 ensures complete sealing of the built-in container, reduces manufacturing costs, facilitates easy food preparation and carrying, and enhances thermal efficiency by preventing heat loss through a surrounding heat insulator.
Implementation Method 1
the heater reacting with water within the main body to cause an exothermic reaction, thereby heating the water within the main body
Implementation Method 2
vapor generated when water within the main body is boiled is discharged between the main body and the built-in container
Implementation Method 3
a heat insulator surrounding the main body to prevent heat generated by the heater from being released to the outside through the main body
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AI summary
Provided is a heating container simply cooks or heats foods using a heater without help of a heating device required for cooking during the outdoor leisure activation such as climbing or fishing. The heating container includes a main body in which a heater is inserted and water is poured, a built-in container inserted into the main body, the built-in container providing a space for cooking foods therein, and a sealing cover sealing an opened upper portion of the built-in container, the sealing cover being coupled to the main body when the built-in container is sealed. Each of the main body and the built-in container is formed of a rigid material, and vapor generated when water within the main body is boiled is discharged between the main body and the built-in container to the outside.