Self-blending bottle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bottles cannot effectively blend solid ingredients into liquids or semi-liquids, requiring separate blenders that are inefficient and occupy additional storage space, and existing wire agitators are ineffective in mixing powders or blending solids like fruit or ice.
Innovation Solution
A self-blending bottle with a mixer mechanism, either manually operated by a crank or powered by a motor, that incorporates a mixer within the bottle to blend contents, including solid ingredients, and features a filter to prevent large particles from escaping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional bottles are used to store liquids, then storage function is provided, but blending of solid ingredients into liquids cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the storage bottle function with the blending function by integrating a mixer mechanism directly into the bottle structure. The mixer includes a shaft, blades, and a crank mechanism that can be manually operated within the bottle, combining what were previously separate functions (storage and blending) into a single device.
Solution Approach 2:
The bottle is designed to perform multiple functions: it can store liquids, blend solid ingredients into liquids, and filter the mixture. The universal design allows the same device to handle various beverage preparation tasks without requiring separate blenders or mixing tools.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate blenders are used for blending solid ingredients, then blending function is provided, but additional storage space is occupied and portability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The blending function is merged into the portable bottle itself, eliminating the need for a separate blender. The mixer mechanism is compact and integrates within the bottle's volume, so no additional storage space is required for a separate blending device.
Solution Approach 2:
The mixer components (shaft, blades, crank) are nested within the bottle structure, with the crank mechanism folding or retracting into the bottle body when not in use. This nesting allows the blending functionality to be contained within the existing bottle volume without requiring external equipment.
3Productivity
If wire agitators are used in bottles, then simple mixing is provided, but effective blending of powders and solids like fruit or ice cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The mixer uses dynamic blade elements that rotate around a central shaft, creating turbulent flow and effective blending action. The blades are positioned to engage with the contents at multiple points, providing dynamic mixing that can handle powders, fruits, and ice rather than static wire agitators.
Solution Approach 2:
The mixing action transitions from simple linear agitation (wire agitators) to rotational motion in three dimensions. The crank mechanism converts reciprocating hand motion into rotational motion of the mixer shaft, creating multi-directional blending that effectively incorporates powders and breaks down solids.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a crank mechanism is added to enable blending, then blending capability is provided, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The crank mechanism is designed to be manually operated by the user without requiring external power sources or complex controls. The user directly provides the energy needed for blending through hand cranking, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for batteries, motors, or electrical components.
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 efficient blending of solid ingredients into liquids or semi-liquids anywhere, without the need for separate blenders, and effectively incorporates powders and blends solids like fruit or ice, providing a convenient and space-saving solution for beverage preparation.
Implementation Method 1
The crank is configured to turn around a central axis of the bottle, the turning causing the mixer to spin and mix or blend the contents of the bottle
Implementation Method 2
the bottle further includes a removable filter connected to the mouthpiece
Data Source
AI summary
A device for mixing or blending the contents of the device into a liquid or semi-liquid. The device includes a bottle body, a bottle lid connected to a top end of the bottle body, and a mixer located within the bottle body. The mixer may be powered by a motor or by a manual crank turned by a user.