System, method and apparatus for shaker bottle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional protein shaker bottles suffer from odor retention due to decomposition of liquid residue on plastic components and noisy operation, especially when the mixing element contacts the container walls or guide rod.
Innovation Solution
A beverage container design featuring a stainless steel mixer assembly that is silent during use, with a stem cantilevered from the lid assembly and a hollow elastic agitator that oscillates without sliding, and a seal system to prevent plastic contact with contents, ensuring no odor absorption and reduced noise.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If plastic mixing components are used in the shaker bottle, then the mixing function is achieved, but liquid residue decomposes on the plastic components causing foul odor that is difficult to remove
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the plastic mixing components from contact with the liquid mixture by extracting the mixing function to a separate stainless steel mixing element that attaches to the lid. The plastic components are eliminated from the mixing path, so liquid residue cannot decompose on plastic surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a stainless steel mixing element that can be easily removed and replaced if needed, rather than integrating mixing components permanently into the plastic bottle structure. This allows for easy cleaning or replacement to prevent odor buildup.
2Productivity
If the mixing element repeatedly contacts the walls of the container or guide rod, then mixing action is provided, but noisy operation occurs especially when the container is empty
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the mixing element from contact with the container walls by positioning it to mix only the liquid contents without striking the bottle walls or guide rod. The mixing action is confined to the liquid phase, eliminating rattling noises when the container is empty or partially filled.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameters of the mixing element by designing it to oscillate or rotate within the liquid rather than against solid surfaces. This parameter change from wall-contact mixing to liquid-only mixing eliminates the noisy rattling while maintaining effective mixing during use.
3Device complexity
If plastic components contact the liquid contents, then the container structure is simplified, but odor absorption occurs and cannot be removed even after washing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the liquid-contact function from plastic components and assigns it exclusively to stainless steel components. The mixing element, lid interior, and any other surfaces contacting the liquid are made of stainless steel, which does not absorb odors, while plastic is used only for the exterior bottle body and non-contact 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
The solution provides a silent and odor-free mixing experience by using stainless steel components that do not absorb smells and eliminate rattling noise, ensuring effective mixing without plastic contact, resulting in a leak-proof and easy-to-use container.
Implementation Method 1
a hollow elastic agitator that oscillates without sliding
Data Source
AI summary
A beverage container has a body with an open top, an interior volume and a closed bottom. A lid assembly is removably coupled to the open top of the body. A storage compartment is removably coupled to the closed bottom of the body. A mixer is coupled to the lid assembly. The mixer can mix contents located inside the body. The mixer can be silent when a user of the beverage container shakes contents located inside the body.