Stand for holding bottles upside down

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions for holding bottles upside down are either limited in compatibility with various bottle sizes, unstable, or aesthetically unappealing, leading to inefficiencies in product usage and increased waste.

Innovation Solution

A versatile apparatus comprising a frame with adjustable bottle supports and feet, designed to fit multiple bottle sizes and shapes, providing stability and aesthetic appeal, allowing bottles to be held securely upside down.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of substance

If bottles are held upside down using existing stands, then product waste is reduced, but the stands are unstable or leaky for most bottle shapes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveproduct wasteVSAvoidstability

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The bottle support features an elastic member that changes its physical state (flexes/compresses) to adapt to different bottle sizes and shapes, providing stable support across various product containers while maintaining reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If replacement lids are used to hold bottles upside down, then bottles can stand stably, but the lids require specific threading and must be washed between uses

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestabilityVSAvoidlid requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the stabilization function from the bottle cap/lid and places it in the stand's bottle support structure, eliminating the need for modification of the bottle itself and removing washing requirements between uses

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Adaptability or versatility

If stands with square opening bars are used, then bottles can be held, but the fit is poor for most bottles and aesthetic appeal is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebottle compatibilityVSAvoidaesthetic appeal

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The bottle support uses an elastic member that can change its shape and dimensions to accommodate different bottle sizes and contours, providing both versatility and aesthetic appeal through its adaptive design

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 apparatus effectively reduces product waste by ensuring all contents are utilized, stabilizes bottles to prevent spills, and fits various home settings, enhancing resource conservation and reducing environmental impact.

Implementation Method 1

The bottle support may comprise an elastic member, such as, but not limited to, an elastomeric material

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

holding containers with top openings in an inverted position so that their contents may be moved by gravity toward the opening

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS10555606B2Stand for holding bottles upside down

Publication Date: 2020.02.11 FISCHER DIANE

AI summary

A stand for supporting product containers, such as bottles, in an inverted or upside-down position, allowing the content of the bottle to settle near the opening, reducing product waste, the stand having an aesthetically pleasing appearance so as to be useful in any area of the home. The stand may comprise a frame, at least one foot, and at least one bottle or container support.