Selectable-Opening Lid Assembly for Hot and Cold Beverages

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Solution Overview

Problem

Consumers desire a drinking container that can accommodate both hot and cold beverages with enhanced flexibility and customization for different consumption scenarios.

Innovation Solution

A lid assembly with two selectable drinking openings, including a first lid member and a second lid member, where the drinking means are mutually exclusive and independent, allowing for a customizable drinking experience by pivoting between covered and exposed positions, with a hinge mechanism and lock mechanism for control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single lid assembly is used for both hot and cold beverages, then versatility is improved, but the drinking experience customization is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveversatility for hot and cold beveragesVSAvoiddrinking experience customization

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The lid assembly is divided into multiple functional components: a first lid member with a first drinking means (spout) for hot beverages, a second lid member with a second drinking means (drinking tube) for cold beverages, and a third lid member with a drinking grid. Each component can be independently positioned or removed to provide different drinking experiences tailored to specific beverage types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lid members are designed to be movable relative to each other, allowing dynamic reconfiguration. The first lid member can pivot between covering and exposing the first drinking means, the second drinking means can be positioned at different heights, and the third lid member can be removed or repositioned. This dynamic adjustment enables customization for different drinking scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple drinking means are provided in the lid assembly, then drinking experience customization is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedrinking experience customizationVSAvoidlid assembly structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple drinking means (first drinking means with spout, second drinking means with drinking tube, and third drinking means with drinking grid) are integrated into a single lid assembly structure. The different drinking components are combined within one unified lid system, allowing users to access multiple drinking modes without requiring separate lids or containers.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The lid assembly is designed as a multi-functional device that can serve different purposes: the first drinking means for hot beverages with spout drinking, the second drinking means for cold beverages with tube drinking, and the third drinking means for general drinking with grid opening. This universal design allows one lid assembly to replace multiple specialized lids.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Provides a versatile and convenient drinking experience by allowing users to adapt to different beverage types and consumption scenarios, enhancing enjoyment and convenience.

Implementation Method 1

said lid assembly is provided with a hinge mechanism on the side wall of said lower lid, on which said first lid member and said upper lid are respectively mounted pivotably

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHinge mechanism: Hinge

Implementation Method 2

said hinge mechanism comprising a coil spring

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCoil spring: Spring

Implementation Method 3

said lid assembly is provided with a lock mechanism with which said hinge mechanism collaborating for controlling the pivotable movement of said first lid member and said upper lid

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLock mechanism: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS12448186B2Lid assembly with selectable drinking openings

Publication Date: 2025.10.21 AEGIS GLOBAL RESOURCES HK

AI summary

A lid assembly, for a container, comprising: a first lid member; and a second lid member, positioned below said first lid member, is provided with: a first drinking means in direct fluid communication with the beverage in said container via a first fluid passageway, wherein said first lid member pivotably connecting said second lid member to assume a first position where said first drinking means being covered by said first lid member and a second position where said first drinking means being exposed; a second drinking means provided with a drinking tube in fluid communication with the beverage in said container via a second fluid passageway, wherein said second drinking means is configured to operationally enable said second fluid passageway; and characterized in that: the use of said first drinking means and the use of said second drinking means is mutually exclusive and is independent of each other; and said first fluid passageway and said second fluid passageway are independent of each other.