Water Bottle Infusion Container with Button-Operated Release Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals face difficulties in properly mixing powdered substances like protein powder into their water bottles without spilling, and there is a need for a secure and spill-proof system to combine these substances with liquid.
Innovation Solution
A water bottle device with an attachable infusion container featuring a button-operated door that releases powdered substances into the bottle, secured via a tether, ensuring no spilling during mixing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a container is attached to a water bottle to store powdered substance, then the mixing capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the water bottle and powdered substance container into a single integrated device. The container attaches securely to the bottle via a tether mechanism, allowing both liquid storage and powder storage functions to work together seamlessly. This merging eliminates the need for separate mixing containers and reduces the overall number of components the user must manage.
Solution Approach 2:
The attached container serves multiple functions: it stores powdered substances, provides a controlled release mechanism via door and button, and integrates with the bottle through a tether system. This multi-functional design allows a single component to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate items, thereby improving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Reliability
If a door and button mechanism is used to release powdered substance, then the spill prevention is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The door is kept closed during storage and transport, with the powdered substance prepared for release but not yet released. The user performs a preliminary action of attaching the container to the bottle, and only then activates the release by pressing the button. This preliminary setup ensures the powder remains contained until the precise moment of intended use, preventing spills during normal handling.
Solution Approach 2:
The button mechanism is designed to be operated directly by the user with a simple pressing motion, and the door automatically opens to release the powder. The system serves itself by using the user's button press to trigger the door opening and powder release sequence, eliminating the need for complex manual door opening or additional release mechanisms.
3Reliability
If a tether is used to secure the container to the bottle, then the spill prevention is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tether system is designed as a separate, detachable component that connects the container to the bottle. This segmentation allows the tether to be easily attached and removed as needed, rather than being a permanent integrated structure. The tether acts as an independent safety element that provides spill prevention without requiring complex integration into the main device architecture.
4Productivity
If the container is designed to attach to the bottle, then the mixing efficiency is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The container-bottle system transitions from a detached state to an attached state dynamically, depending on the user's needs. The attachment mechanism allows quick connection and disconnection, enabling the system to adapt between transport mode (detached) and mixing mode (attached). This dynamic capability improves mixing efficiency when needed while maintaining ease of operation through simple attach/detach actions.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a water bottle device with attachable infusion container. During use, a container of the device holding a powdered substance can be attached to a water bottle of the device by removing the lid of the bottle. Then, the powdered substance can be released from the container into the water bottle for mixing with the liquid in the water bottle.