Single-Serve Wine Cup Design for Stability and Breakage Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing single serve beverage containers for wine are not suitable for outdoor events as they do not fit into cup holders, are prone to tipping over, and are susceptible to breakage. Additionally, they are not aesthetically pleasing and do not provide an enjoyable drinking experience similar to a fine wine glass.
Innovation Solution
A single serve beverage cup designed for wine that is stable, easy to grasp, and aesthetically pleasing. The cup features a base with a frosted appearance and a brand logo, a bowl with a punt for controlling liquid volume and headspace, and a cover that can be used as a coaster. The cup is made of PET material, providing a glass-like feel while being durable and recyclable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional single serve wine containers with stems are used, then they provide a wine glass-like drinking experience, but they are prone to breaking at the stem and tipping over
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces fragile glass wine glasses with disposable plastic cups that provide similar functionality without breakage. The cup is designed for single-use, eliminating the risk of stem breakage while maintaining the wine drinking experience through appropriate shape and size design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the material parameter from glass to plastic, fundamentally altering the mechanical properties. This substitution provides breakage resistance while maintaining the essential form and function of a wine glass through careful design of the cup's geometry and dimensions.
2Device complexity
If traditional single serve wine containers are used, then they are simple in design, but they do not fit into cup holders and are unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a flared rim dimension to the cup design that enables it to fit into cup holders. This dimensional modification allows the cup to be seated securely in cup holders at outdoor events, providing stability without significantly increasing overall design complexity.
3Ease of operation
If a person holds the cup directly to drink, then it is easy to grasp, but the hand warmth heats the wine
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a stem or handle structure as an intermediary between the hand and the wine. This mediator allows the user to grasp the cup comfortably while preventing direct thermal contact between the warm hand and the wine, thereby maintaining the wine's temperature.
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 cup provides a stable and enjoyable drinking experience for wine, being easy to hold and sip from without warming the wine. It is suitable for outdoor events as it fits into cup holders and is less likely to tip over or break. The design enhances the overall experience of consuming fine wine in a single serve format.
Implementation Method 1
The bowl may include a punt allowing for, among other things, control over the volume of liquid in the cup and the head space in the cup
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AI summary
A single serve beverage cup, including for a cocktail, is disclosed having a base, a bowl, a seal, a top cover and a bottom cover. The single-serve beverage cup includes a cavity for receiving a miniature liquor bottle for making a cocktail. There are disclosed various embodiments of the bottom cover.