Two-Part Holding Device for Container Can Stability and Hygiene
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container can designs and holding devices for beverage cans are complex, costly, and inefficient, particularly during the manufacturing, handling, and filling processes, often failing to provide the desired functionality and hygiene standards.
Innovation Solution
A holding device with two detachable parts that transitions from a passive to an active state when a lid is placed on the container can, featuring upper and lower support arms that stabilize the device and prevent tilting, allowing for easy handling and activation by the lid's core bead, which releases the connection between the parts, enabling the device to function as a one-piece or mechanically connected unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a holding device is provided in the container can to stabilize the lid and prevent tilting, then the stability and hygiene are improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is divided into two separate parts: a first part with upper support arms that contacts the lid, and a second part with lower support arms that contacts the container can body. These parts are detachably connected, allowing them to function as a unified stabilizing structure while simplifying manufacturing and assembly. The segmentation enables each part to be optimized independently for its specific function.
Solution Approach 2:
The first and second parts of the holding device are nested within the container can, with the first part positioned near the open end and the second part positioned lower down. The detachable connection allows the parts to be stored compactly within the container can during manufacturing and handling, and to deploy into their functional positions when needed.
2Ease of manufacture
If the holding device is designed with detachable parts that activate when the lid is placed, then the ease of manufacture and handling are improved, but the reliability of the connection release mechanism must be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is pre-assembled in a connected state during manufacturing, with the detachable connection already in place. The device is then inserted into the container can in this pre-assembled state, simplifying the manufacturing process. The connection is designed to automatically release when the lid is placed on the container can, eliminating the need for complex activation mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device uses the lid itself as the activation mechanism. When the lid is placed on the container can, it automatically triggers the release of the detachable connection between the first and second parts through its core bead or protrusion. This self-service approach eliminates the need for separate activation mechanisms, reducing complexity while maintaining reliability.
3Reliability
If the support arms are designed to contact the peripheral wall for stability, then the stability is improved, but the ease of operation during filling and handling may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device transitions from a connected state during manufacturing and handling to a detached state during use. When the lid is placed on the container can, the detachable connection releases, allowing the first and second parts to move independently. The upper support arms contact the lid while the lower support arms contact the container can body, providing stability without interfering with filling operations. This dynamic behavior allows the device to adapt to different operational phases.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a container box (200) to be closed after filling, and to a holding device (100) for inserting a container can and a straw (130) to be arranged on the holding device. The two-part holding device has a second part (120), and a first part (110) that is detachably connected thereto, wherein the first part has a connecting portion (111) for connecting the second part to the first part, and comprising a plurality of support arms, of which at least two upper support arms (112) are configured to be supported in the region of the retracted end by the peripheral wall of the container can, and of which at least two lower support arms (113) are configured to be supported by the peripheral wall of the container can at a location, where the distance from the bottom of the container can is smaller than that of the connecting portion.