Drinking tube insertion device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Many containers have tops or lids that are not adapted for use with drinking tubes, requiring the lid to be removed, leading to insecure placement and potential spillage of liquid.
Innovation Solution
A device with a threaded tapping element and collar, featuring a channel with entry and exit apertures, designed to pierce the container top and securely hold a drinking tube in place, using a sealing element to prevent spillage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the lid is removed to insert a drinking tube, then the drinking tube can be inserted into the container, but the drinking tube is not securely held in place and liquid may spill easily
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional segments: a piercing element with cutting edges for penetrating the lid, a retention mechanism with gripping surfaces to secure the drinking tube, and a sealing element to prevent leakage. Each segment performs a specific function that collectively solves the contradiction between easy insertion and secure containment.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs preliminary actions by first piercing and securing the drinking tube into the lid before the user inserts the tube. The piercing element cuts through the lid material and the retention mechanism grips the tube in advance, ensuring stable positioning before liquid consumption begins.
2Ease of operation
If a drinking tube is inserted into a container with a large opening, then the tube can be accessed easily, but the tube is not securely held and spilling occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The device acts as an intermediary component between the container lid and the drinking tube. It provides a mechanical interface that secures the tube to the lid structure, preventing displacement while maintaining accessibility. The retention mechanism with gripping surfaces specifically addresses the stability issue by physically anchoring the tube.
3Reliability
If the container top is not adapted for drinking tubes, then the container can be sealed, but the tube cannot be securely inserted without removing the lid
Solution Approach 1:
The device separates the functions of lid penetration, tube retention, and sealing. The piercing element handles lid penetration, the retention mechanism secures the tube, and the sealing element maintains container sealing integrity. This segmentation allows the device to work with standard container lids without requiring special adaptations.
Data Source
AI summary
A device can include a tapping element. The tapping element is threaded and includes a channel having an entry aperture and an exit aperture. The tapping element includes a point configured to pierce a container top. The device includes a collar coupled to the tapping element. The device includes a handle coupled to the collar.