Reservoir assembly for a liquid product dispenser
By designing a weakened area for the reservoir assembly and a switch contact surface, the waste problem caused by improper reservoir replacement in liquid dispensers was solved, enabling accurate dispensing counts and timely refill monitoring, thus improving customer satisfaction.
CN116887729BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
- Filing Date
- 2021-03-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The existing liquid dispensers are being replaced before the reservoir empties or are not being replaced in a timely manner, leading to product waste and decreased customer satisfaction.
Method used
A reservoir assembly was designed, comprising a connecting member housing and a container housing. The design utilizes a weakened area and a switch contact surface to ensure that the switch is activated only during initial installation, preventing incorrect reset of the dispensing count. The refill status is monitored in conjunction with sensors and control circuitry.
Benefits of technology
This reduced product waste, improved customer satisfaction, and ensured the accuracy of distribution counts and the timeliness of refilling.
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Abstract
A reservoir assembly for use with a liquid dispenser is provided. The reservoir assembly includes a connection member housing having a reservoir connection surface and a switch. The reservoir connection surface has a first switch contact surface disposed within a first protruding member. The assembly also includes a container housing for containing a quantity of liquid product. The container housing is configured to be removably attached to the connection member housing. The container housing includes a main container and a connection member housing surface. The connection member housing surface includes a second switch contact surface configured in a first weakened region. Upon contact of the first switch contact surface and the second switch contact surface, the protruding member is configured to engage the first weakened region such that the first weakened region detaches from the connection member housing surface such that the first switch contact surface and the second switch contact surface are unable to contact. A countertop mounted liquid product dispensing apparatus and a system for monitoring a refill status of a liquid product dispensing apparatus are also provided.
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