阅读说明：本技术 用于照明式饮品隔热装置的系统和方法 (System and method for illuminated beverage insulation ) 是由 J·海特 于 2019-11-27 设计创作，主要内容包括：一种饮料容器照明和隔热装置包括第一隔热材料片。饮料容器照明和隔热装置还包括沿着隔热材料的长度定向的弹簧,使得弹簧使第一隔热材料片卷绕。饮料容器照明和隔热装置还包括与第一隔热材料片联结的照明装置,使得照明装置照亮第一隔热材料片的长度。(A beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus includes a first sheet of insulating material. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further comprises a spring oriented along the length of the insulating material such that the spring winds the first sheet of insulating material. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further comprises an illumination device associated with the first sheet of insulation material such that the illumination device illuminates the length of the first sheet of insulation material.)

1. A beverage container illumination and thermal insulation apparatus, comprising:

a first sheet of thermal insulating material;

a spring oriented along a length of insulation material such that the spring coils the first sheet of insulation material;

an illumination device associated with the first sheet of thermal insulation material such that the illumination device illuminates the length of the first sheet of thermal insulation material.

2. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 1, wherein the illumination device comprises a momentary switch.

3. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 2, wherein the momentary switch is located below the first sheet of insulation material such that a user presses the first sheet of insulation material to actuate the momentary switch.

4. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 1, wherein the illumination device comprises a light transmissive material extending along a length of the first sheet of insulation material, and the light transmissive material is adjacent to a lamp in the illumination device.

5. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 4, wherein the light is an LED and the light transmissive material is a flexible polymer.

6. The beverage container lighting and insulating device of claim 5, wherein the lighting device comprises a battery harness and a circuit board, the battery harness holding a battery under the circuit board.

7. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second sheet of insulation material, the first and second sheets of insulation material sandwiching the spring.

8. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 7, wherein the spring comprises a first bi-stable spring and a second bi-stable spring.

9. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 8, wherein a first reinforcement material and a second reinforcement material are located at both ends of the first bi-stable spring and the second bi-stable spring.

10. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 9, further comprising a housing positioned over the first insulation material and the illumination device is positioned between the housing and the first insulation material.

11. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus of claim 10, further comprising a coupling film, wherein the light transmissive material is located in a cut-out of the coupling film.

12. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 11, wherein the first insulation material and the outer shell are coupled at one end via a hook and loop fabric system, and the outer shell includes a tab as part of the hook and loop fabric system for removable insertion of the illumination device.

13. A beverage container illumination and thermal insulation apparatus, comprising:

a first sheet of thermal insulating material;

a first bi-stable spring and a second bi-stable spring; they are oriented along the length of the insulation material such that the first and second bi-stable springs wrap the first sheet of insulation material;

an illumination device associated with the first sheet of thermal insulation material such that the illumination device illuminates the length of the first sheet of thermal insulation material.

14. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 13, wherein the illumination device comprises a momentary switch and the momentary switch is located below the first sheet of insulation material such that a user presses the first sheet of insulation material to actuate the momentary switch.

15. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 14, wherein the illumination device comprises a light transmissive material extending along a length of the first sheet of insulation material and adjacent to a light in the illumination device, the light being an LED and the light transmissive material being a flexible polymer.

16. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 15, wherein a first reinforcement material and a second reinforcement material are located at both ends of the first bi-stable spring and the second bi-stable spring.

17. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 16, further comprising a housing,

the housing is positioned on the first insulating material and the lighting device is located between the housing and the first insulating material;

a tie film, wherein said light transmitting material is located in a cut-out of said tie film.

18. The beverage container illumination and insulation device of claim 17, wherein the first insulation material and the outer shell are coupled at one end via a hook and loop fabric system, and the outer shell includes a tab as part of the hook and loop fabric system for removable insertion of the illumination device.

19. A method of insulating a beverage container, the method comprising:

providing a beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus comprising:

a first sheet of thermal insulating material;

a first bi-stable spring and a second bi-stable spring; they are oriented along the length of the insulation material such that the first and second bi-stable springs wrap the first sheet of insulation material;

an illumination device associated with the first sheet of thermal insulation material such that the illumination device illuminates the length of the first sheet of thermal insulation material;

wrapping the beverage container illumination and insulation device around a beverage container;

the beverage container illumination and insulation means is secured by a force provided by the wrapping of the beverage container illumination and insulation means and the friction between the beverage container illumination and insulation means and the beverage container.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising: activating the illumination means using a momentary switch by pushing an outer housing of the beverage container illumination and insulation means.

Background

From barbecuing and picnic, camping and sporting events, to the comfort of one's home, it is desirable to keep drinks cool. Furthermore, in situations where there is insufficient light, it is desirable to be able to find their own drink. There are many drink sleeves that are typically composed of neoprene or other material, but it can be difficult to remove and attach such items to drinks.

Disclosure of Invention

In one embodiment, the beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus comprises a first sheet of insulating material. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further includes a spring oriented along the length of the insulating material such that the spring winds the first sheet of insulating material. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further comprises an illumination device associated with the first sheet of insulation material such that the illumination device illuminates the length of the first sheet of insulation material. In one alternative, the lighting device includes a momentary switch. In another alternative, the momentary switch is located below the first sheet of insulation material such that a user presses the first sheet of insulation material to actuate the momentary switch. Alternatively, the lighting device comprises a light transmissive material extending along the length of the first sheet of thermal insulating material and adjacent to the lamps in the lighting device. In another alternative, the lamp is an LED and the light transmitting material is a flexible polymer (TPU thermoplastic polyurethane or TPE or thermoplastic elastomer). Optionally, the lighting device includes a battery harness (battery harness) that holds the battery under the circuit board and the circuit board. In one alternative, the beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further comprises a second sheet of insulating material, the first and second sheets of insulating material sandwiching the spring. Alternatively, the spring comprises first and second bi-stable springs (bi-stable springs). In another alternative, the first and second reinforcing materials are located at both ends of the first and second bi-stable springs. In one alternative, the beverage container illumination and insulation device further comprises an outer shell positioned over the first insulation material, and the illumination device is positioned between the outer shell and the first insulation material. In an alternative, the beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further comprises a bonding film, wherein the light transmissive material is located in a cut-out of the bonding film. Alternatively, the first insulating material and the housing are joined at one end via a hook and loop fabric system, and the housing comprises a tab as part of the hook and loop fabric system for removable insertion of the lighting device.

In one embodiment, the beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus comprises a first sheet of insulating material. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further comprises first and second bi-stable springs; they are oriented along the length of the insulation such that the first and second bi-stable springs wrap the first sheet of insulation. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further includes an illumination device associated with the first sheet of insulation material such that the illumination device illuminates the length of the first sheet of insulation material. In one alternative, the lighting device includes a momentary switch, and the momentary switch is located below the first sheet of insulation material such that a user presses the first sheet of insulation material to actuate the momentary switch. In another alternative, the lighting device includes a light transmissive material extending along the length of the first sheet of thermal insulating material and adjacent to the lamps in the lighting device, the lamps being LEDs and the light transmissive material being a flexible polymer (TPU thermoplastic polyurethane or TPE or thermoplastic elastomer). Alternatively, the first and second reinforcing materials are located at both ends of the first and second bi-stable springs. In one alternative, the beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further comprises: a housing positioned on the first insulating material and the lighting device is positioned between the housing and the first insulating material; and a linking film, wherein the light transmitting material is located in the cut of the linking film. Alternatively, the first insulating material and the housing are joined at one end via a hook and loop fabric system, and the housing comprises a tab as part of the hook and loop fabric system for removable insertion of the lighting device.

In one embodiment, a method of insulating a beverage container includes providing a beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus including a first sheet of insulation material. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further includes a spring oriented along the length of the insulating material such that the spring winds the first sheet of insulating material. The beverage container illumination and insulation apparatus further includes an illumination device associated with the first sheet of insulation material such that the illumination device illuminates the length of the first sheet of insulation material. The method further includes wrapping or tapping the beverage container illumination and insulation device around the beverage container. The method further comprises the following steps: the beverage container illumination and insulation means is secured by a force provided by the wrapping of the beverage container illumination and insulation means and the friction between the beverage container illumination and insulation means and the beverage container. Optionally, the method further comprises activating the illumination device using a momentary switch by pushing on a housing of the beverage container illumination and insulation device.

Drawings

FIG. 1A shows an exploded view of one embodiment of an illuminated beverage insulating apparatus;

FIG. 1B shows a right side perspective view of one embodiment of an assembly device;

FIG. 2 shows a left side perspective view of the device of FIG. 1B;

FIG. 3 shows a right side view of the device;

FIG. 4 shows a top view of the device;

FIG. 5 shows a left side view of the device;

FIG. 6 shows a bottom view of the device;

FIG. 7 shows a left edge view of the device; and

fig. 8 shows a right edge view of the device.

Detailed Description

Certain terms are used herein for convenience only and they should not be taken as limiting the embodiments of the systems and methods for illuminated beverage insulation (referred to herein as an IDID). Generally, embodiments of the IDID include insulation systems, attachment systems, and illuminated systems. Thus, an IDID may provide insulation for a normal size beverage (such as a can) and may also provide lighting. Generally, the insulation system includes various layers of neoprene wrapped around the drink container. Generally, the attachment system includes one or more bistable springs for wrapping around the drink container. Generally, an illuminated system includes an LED system having a light transmitting sheet for illumination along the length of an IDID.

Fig. 1A shows an exploded view of one embodiment of an IDID 100. The IDID 100 includes an outwardly facing shell 105 made of Lycra (Lycra) fabric material. The housing 105 includes a patterned screen 110 on an outward facing side of the material. Any pattern may be included on the screen 110Case or design. The next layer down is a TPU tie film 115 which is used to hold the housing to the inner insulation 120. The inner insulation may be formed of foam rubber or other flexible insulation material. Between the inner insulator 120 and the coupling film 115 is an LED lamp module 125. The coupling film 115 includes a cutout 130 for receiving the LED lamp module 125. Reinforcing material 135 andthe hook portions of the connectors 140 are coupled. On the other side of the LED lamp module 125 is a reinforcing material 145. This helps prevent pressure on the LED lamp module 125 from tearing or degrading the inner insulator 120. Typically, the reinforcing material is a polyester fabric sheet, however, a variety of materials may be used. On opposite sides of the inner insulator 120 are two bi-stable springs 150 that are used to wrap the IDID 100 around a can or other beverage container. At either end of the two bistable springs 150, more reinforcing material 155 is provided. A sheet of TPU joining material 160 is then provided to join the spring 150 and the inner insulator 120 to the outer insulator 165. The outer insulating material 165 is typically foam rubber because it serves to insulate and rub the can or bottle. On the side of the outer insulation 165 facing outwards, there is providedThe ring portion 170. In this way, hook 140 may attach to loop 170 and thus hold LED light module 125 inside the device. Thus, in operation, the IDID 100 may be held in a straightened position by the bistable spring 150 in a straight configuration. The device can then be slapped/wrapped around a bottle or jar and the bistable springs 150 will release their straight position and wrap around the jar or other beverage container. The LED light module 125 includes a single button activator 180 in the form of a momentary switch. The LED light module 125 also includes a circuit board 175, a battery harness 185, a battery 190, and a light transmissive material 191, the light transmissive material 191 being oriented to receive light from the LEDs and transmit it along the length of the device. Typically, the optical transmission material is made of a flexible polymer (TPU thermoplastic polyurethane or TPE or thermoplastic elastomer), or mostly transparent but with a material for the optical transmissionEdges that are internally reflective to some extent, other materials that cause light to propagate along the length of the light transmitting material 191.

Thus, in many embodiments, the IDID includes a lighting module that extends along the length of the device. The lighting module includes a light transmitting material to transmit light from one end of the device to the other while partially emitting light. The lighting module includes a momentary switch for single button on/off operation. The lighting module may be removable for replacement of the battery. The IDID includes an insulating material. In many embodiments, this is a foam rubber. The IDID includes at least one internal bistable spring. The spring is used for bending of the material around the can. The light-transmitting fabric provides for the projection of light from the lighting module, in particular the light-transmitting material, through the device. The light transmitting material may be a flexible polymer (TPU thermoplastic polyurethane or TPE or thermoplastic elastomer). The light transmissive material, foam rubber, fabric, and other parts of the device are flexible so that they can be wrapped around a can or other drink container. The IDID is thus a wrappable, easily removable lighting and thermal insulation device.

Further, in many embodiments, the IDID includes a mechanism for wrapping around a cup or jar. Generally, the IDID is rectangular when flattened, however other shapes are possible. Typically, the winding mechanism is the result of a bistable spring, but other springs (including those without bistability) may be used. A spring that is only wound/coiled and does not have the ability to maintain a straightened position may be used. In some embodiments, the material that makes up the IDID may itself have the nature of being rolled. Thus, an internal spring may not be required. Various lighting mechanisms including multiple LEDs are possible. In many embodiments, the ability to actuate the illumination mechanism through the body of the IDID by depressing the body portion and activating the momentary switch is used. In other embodiments, the momentary switch is exposed outside the body of the IDID. Alternatively, a different type of switch may be used. In various embodiments, foam rubber is used for thermal insulation. In the alternative, various insulating materials may be used. In some embodiments, a neoprene or other waterproof enclosure is used on the device.

FIG. 1B shows a right side perspective view of one embodiment of an assembly device. Fig. 2 shows a left side perspective view of the device of fig. 1B. Fig. 3 shows a right side view of the device. Fig. 4 shows a top view of the device. Fig. 5 shows a left side view of the device. Fig. 6 shows a bottom view of the device. Fig. 7 shows a left edge view of the device. Fig. 8 shows a right edge view of the device.

While specific embodiments have been described in detail in the foregoing detailed description, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and alternatives to those details could be developed in light of the overall teachings of the disclosure and its broad inventive concept. It is understood, therefore, that the scope of this disclosure is not limited to the particular examples and embodiments disclosed herein, but is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope thereof as defined by the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.