Securable Travel Beverage Container with Integrated Locking Cable
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional beverage containers are limited in functionality and lack effective security features to protect valuable items in unsecured locations, making them vulnerable to theft.
Innovation Solution
A securable travel container with an integrated locking mechanism, featuring a locking cable and customizable combination lock, along with a ruggedized outer shell and multi-layer reinforcing design, allowing securement in various locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional beverage containers are made small for easy transport, then portability is improved, but security against theft is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a beverage container with a locking mechanism and cable securement system into a single integrated unit. The container includes a lock that can secure the lid and a cable that can anchor the container to external objects, merging beverage storage functionality with security features typically found in separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The container serves multiple functions: it stores beverages, secures its own lid through an integrated lock, and can be anchored to external objects using a cable. This multi-functionality allows a single small device to provide both portability and security against theft.
2Adaptability or versatility
If beverage containers include additional value-added features, then functionality is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism, cable, and beverage container are combined into a single integrated unit, reducing the number of separate components that would need to be manufactured and assembled. This merging approach maintains enhanced functionality while controlling manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The container incorporates multiple functions (beverage storage, lid security, and external anchoring) into a single device designed from the outset, rather than adding features to an existing container. This universal design approach allows functionality to be built-in during manufacturing rather than added as complex afterthoughts.
3Temperature
If beverage containers include thermal insulation, then temperature maintenance is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the container wall structure itself to provide thermal insulation, potentially through thin insulating layers or material selection, rather than adding bulky insulation components. This approach maintains temperature maintenance capability while minimizing impact on the overall simple container structure.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a multi-purpose securable beverage container system having an integrated locking mechanism that can be used as a combination multi-beverage container, as well as a personal security device for safely storing valuable objects.