Sport Bottle Pivot Loop with Removable Hinge Pin for Direct Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sport bottle lids with pivotable loops are complicated to assemble, cannot be easily disassembled for cleaning, and lack a direct attachment mechanism for items like keys or gym cards, requiring an additional carabiner clip.
Innovation Solution
A sport bottle lid with a hinge-based pivot loop that is easy to assemble and disassemble, featuring a bail with a selectively fastenable hinge pin arm and a fastening member, allowing direct attachment of items without a carabiner clip, and is designed for independent pivoting of the flip cap and loop.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a pivotable loop is provided on the sport bottle lid, then it provides flexibility and adaptability for different types of use, but it is complicated to assemble during the manufacturing process
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable loop is divided into separate components: a loop element and a hinge element. The loop element can be attached to the bottle lid independently, while the hinge element is integrated with the flip cap. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured and assembled separately, reducing overall assembly complexity while maintaining the pivotable functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge mechanism is extracted as a separate functional element that can be independently attached to the flip cap. This allows the hinge to be pre-assembled and tested separately before final integration with the bottle lid, simplifying the manufacturing process and enabling easier replacement or repair.
2Reliability
If a permanently connected closed loop is used on the bottle lid, then it remains permanently connected, but it is not possible to remove it for cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The loop attachment system is segmented into removable components. The loop element can be detached from the bottle lid by removing the hinge pin, allowing the loop to be separated for cleaning while maintaining a secure connection during normal use. This segmentation enables both permanent connection during operation and easy removal for maintenance.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a permanently closed loop is used, then it remains closed, but it is not possible to attach keys or a gym card directly to the loop
Solution Approach 1:
The loop is designed with dynamic opening capability through the hinge mechanism. While the loop maintains its closed structure for stability, the hinge pin can be removed to open the loop, allowing direct attachment of keys, gym cards, or other items. This dynamic design provides both structural integrity and attachment versatility.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a carabiner clip is attached to the bottle lid for clipping items, then it provides attachment functionality, but it seems to be an add-on or afterthought rather than a well-designed component
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment functionality is merged with the existing flip cap and hinge mechanism. Instead of adding a separate carabiner clip, the hinge element of the flip cap serves dual purposes: enabling the flip cap to pivot open for cleaning and providing a attachment point for keys and gym cards. This integration eliminates the need for additional components and creates a more cohesive design.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge element is designed with multi-functionality. It serves as the pivot mechanism for the flip cap, enabling easy opening for cleaning, and simultaneously provides an attachment point for external items like keys and gym cards. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into a single component, reducing overall device complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an arrangement comprising a sport bottle lid (15), a flip cap (1), and a pivot loop (16) including a hinge pin arm (17) that hingedly secures a hinge end of the flip cap (1) to a hinge arrangement (11, 12) on the sport bottle lid (15).