Versatile Container Lid With Stair-Step Rings and Bendable Seal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face challenges with existing food container lids due to the need for multiple lids of different sizes, which occupy space, are often not airtight, and are either disposable or prone to wear and tear, leading to inconvenience and environmental concerns.
Innovation Solution
A versatile container lid with a plurality of rings that can be configured to fit various container sizes, featuring a bendable design for easy storage and a secure, reusable seal, made from materials like plastic or silicone, allowing it to adapt to different container dimensions and provide a tight fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple lids of different sizes are kept to cover various containers, then all container sizes can be covered, but kitchen space is occupied and lids are lost easily
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is designed with a single body that can accommodate multiple container sizes through integrated adjustable mechanisms (such as movable rims or collapsible edges), allowing one lid to perform the function of multiple sized lids, thereby eliminating the need to store multiple separate lids
2Reliability
If disposable foil or plastic wrap is used to cover containers, then airtight coverage is achieved, but environmental harm increases and recurring expense is incurred
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces disposable foil and plastic wrap with a reusable lid made from durable materials that can be washed and reused multiple times, eliminating the need for continuous purchase of disposable covers and reducing environmental waste while maintaining airtight coverage through integrated sealing mechanisms
3Strength
If conventional rigid lids are used, then structural strength is maintained, but storage flexibility is reduced and space efficiency is lowered
Solution Approach 1:
The lid incorporates dynamic elements such as flexible collapsible edges or movable components that allow the rigid lid body to be compressed or folded into a compact form for space-efficient storage, while maintaining full structural rigidity when in use to provide stable coverage
Data Source
AI summary
In one embodiment of the invention, a versatile lid includes: a lid body comprising a stair-steps configuration; and a plurality of rings formed in the lid body; wherein the plurality of rings includes a first ring that is configured to receive a first container having a first size and a second ring that is configured to receive a second container having a second size. In another embodiment of the invention, a versatile lid includes: a lid body comprising a center portion, a bendable lid portion, and an edge portion; wherein the bendable lid portion is between the center portion and the edge portion; and wherein the bendable lid portion is configured to bend in an upward direction and bend in a downward direction.