Method and apparatus for improved tumbler support
OwnerZoey Pugh, Randall Pughinventors
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Abstract
Improved methods and apparatus to quickly and securely fasten a tumbler cup to a spindle turner arm in a consistent and accurate manner. A spindle tumbler arm is inserted into a support body and contacts one or more cams. The cams move a plunger outward forcing a seal against a wall of an interior change securing turner arm against to the tumbler cup. Other embodiments include an expandable bladder placed into the tumbler cup, thereby providing enhanced stability and support; and a threaded support attached via a threaded connection. The expandable bladder and/or the threaded support in such embodiments may also incorporate an internal plunger-cam mechanism, enhancing their functionality and adaptability for diverse tumbler customization needs.
Claims20
A method for supporting a tumbler cup on a tumbler support apparatus, the method comprising the steps of:
- a. providing, in the tumbler support apparatus, a tumbler support body with at least one plunger mechanism comprising at least one plunger and at least one seal in contact with one of the at least one plunger;
- b. placing the tumbler support body into an interior chamber of the tumbler cup;
- c. inserting a spindle turner arm through a cylindrical hollow in the tumbler support body;
- d. contacting at least one cam of said at least one plunger mechanism with the spindle turner arm;
- e. pushing the spindle turner arm past the at least one cam of said at least one plunger causing the at least one plunger to move outward to exert pressure on the at least one seal in contact with one of the at least one plunger;
- f. deploying the at least one plunger into an active state and placing the at least one seal into contact with an interior surface of the interior chamber of the tumbler cup;
- g. rotating the spindle turner arm;
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- h. as a result of the rotating the spindle turner arm, transferring rotational force to the tumbler cup.
A tumbler cup support apparatus comprising:
- a. a tumbler support body comprising a cylindrical hollow from a top portion to a bottom portion of the tumbler support body;
- b. a spindle turner arm insertable into the cylindrical hollow;
- c. a stem extended from the bottom portion of the tumbler support body, wherein the stem and the cylindrical hollow are in same plane;
- d. at least one plunger mechanism supported within the tumbler support body;
- e. at least one plunger supported within each of said at least one plunger mechanism, wherein each of the at least one plunger having a first plunger end directed towards the cylindrical hollow and a second plunger end directed towards a perimeter of the tumbler support body;
- f. at least one formable interface supported within each of said at least one plunger mechanism, wherein one of the at least one formable interface is in contact with one of the at least one plunger, wherein one of the at least one formable interface is movable against a surface of an interior chamber of a tumbler cup;
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- g. a cam integrated into one of the at least one plunger in each of said at least one plunger mechanism, wherein the cam is directed towards the cylindrical hollow.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.