Coolers with telescoping apparatus for access of separate contents
View Patent ↗Systems and methods for a cooler with a telescoping apparatus for access of separate contents to the main container are disclosed. In one embodiment, a telescoping cooler for access into an insulated container is provided, the telescoping cooler comprising a telescoping bar having a compressed configuration and an extended configuration, wherein the telescoping bar in the extended configuration allows a user to exchange one or more contents of a connected carrier train without opening a primary opening of the insulated container; the connected carrier train attached to the telescoping bar, wherein the connected carrier train comprises a plurality of compartments for holding the one or more contents; a cache enclosure separating the connected carrier train from the insulated container when the telescoping bar is in the compressed configuration.
1 . A telescoping cooler for access into an insulated container, the telescoping cooler comprising:
a telescoping bar having a compressed configuration and an extended configuration, wherein the telescoping bar in the extended configuration allows a user to exchange one or more contents of a connected carrier train without opening a primary opening of the insulated container;
the connected carrier train attached to the telescoping bar, wherein the connected carrier train comprises a plurality of compartments for holding the one or more contents;
a cache enclosure separating the connected carrier train from the insulated container when the telescoping bar is in the compressed configuration, wherein the cache enclosure comprises a first enclosure that is angled at an aspect of the telescoping bar and a second enclosure that is horizontal to a base of the insulated container.
2 . The telescoping cooler of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of compartments of the connected carrier train comprises a plurality of articulated drink can holders.
3 . The telescoping cooler of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of compartments of the connected carrier train comprises a first carrier pod that is connected to the connected carrier train by a pair of rotary links.
4 . The telescoping cooler of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of compartments of the connected carrier train comprises a second carrier pod that is connected to the connected carrier train by the pair of rotary links.
5 . The telescoping cooler of claim 4 , wherein the first carrier pod comprises two semi-circular end caps, wherein the two semi-circular end caps are connected by a plurality of cradle elements.
6 . The telescoping cooler of claim 3 , wherein the first carrier pod comprises a plurality of end caps to limit horizontal movement of a can.
7 . The telescoping bar of claim 1 further comprising a handle, wherein the handle provides a gripping point when raising or lowering the telescoping bar.
8 . The telescoping cooler of claim 1 , wherein the cache enclosure is perforated to allow the free flow of water through the cache enclosure and an interior of the insulated container.
9 . The telescoping cooler of claim 1 , wherein the cache enclosure is removable from an interior of the main compartment of the insulated container and replaceable.
10 . The telescoping cooler of claim 1 , wherein the first enclosure or the second enclosure is removable from an interior of a main compartment of the insulated container and replaceable.
11 . The telescoping cooler of claim 1 , wherein the first enclosure and the second enclosure are a single continuous enclosure.
12 . A carrier train for easily storing and removing soda cans, the carrier train comprising:
a plurality of carriers connected by a plurality of rotary links enabling the carrier train to turn a plurality of corners, each carrier in the plurality of carriers further comprising,
two end caps that are connected by a plurality of cradle elements, the plurality of cradle elements configured to encircle the contents by no more than 180 degrees so contents may be placed in and withdrawn from the carriers,
a spring catch attached to the two end caps to catch behind a rim of the soda can such that a soda can in the carrier is retained in the carrier.
13 . The carrier train of claim 12 , wherein the plurality of rotary links that join the plurality of carriers in the carrier train are not allowed to rotate around the carrier at the lower end.
14 . The carrier train of claim 13 , wherein the plurality of rotary links that join the plurality of carriers in the carrier train are allowed to rotate freely around the carrier thus allowing for fluid articulation of the chain.