Tumbler Handle with Threaded Removable Design for Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage containers with handles pose challenges for customization, as the handles often cannot be removed, leaving divots or extrusions that interfere with decorating the container surface.
Innovation Solution
A removable handle design for beverage containers, featuring a ring with threaded surfaces that allow the handle to be easily detached and reattached, enabling customization without aesthetic compromise.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a handle is permanently attached to the beverage container, then the container provides continuous handling functionality, but the handle interferes with customization of the container surface
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is divided into a separate removable component rather than being integrated into the container body. The handle assembly includes a handle body with a stem that threads into the container, allowing it to be detached for customization and reattached for use.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic removable attachment. The threaded connection allows the handle to be easily attached and detached, changing its state from fixed to mobile based on user needs.
2Ease of operation
If a handle is permanently attached to the beverage container, then the container provides continuous handling functionality, but divots or extrusions remain after removal attempts that spoil aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed as a separate component with a threaded stem that externally threads into the container. This segmentation allows complete removal without leaving divots or extrusions in the container surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is extracted as a removable component rather than being permanently integrated. The threaded connection enables the handle to be taken out completely, leaving no permanent marks or deformations on the container surface.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a handle is made removable with threaded connections, then the container can be customized without the handle, but the handle structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is segmented into a handle body and a threaded stem, allowing the threading function to be concentrated in a specific component rather than distributing complexity throughout the entire handle structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The threading mechanism is merged with the handle stem itself, combining the structural support function and the removable attachment function into a single integrated component rather than requiring separate attachment mechanisms.
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 removable handle allows crafters to customize the container without interference, while also providing users with the option to use the container with or without the handle, maintaining both functionality and aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
The handle comprises a ring with a threaded inside surface at the top and a threaded outside surface at the bottom
Data Source
AI summary
The invention is embodied in a beverage container. In many respects, this beverage container is similar to an ordinary beverage container. The big difference is that this beverage container comprises a removable handle. The removable handle allows a crafter to decorate the surface of the container without interference from the handle.