Actuation Members with Different Length Strokes for Capsule Mixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing manufacturing apparatus for cosmetic compositions requires a significant drive motor to ensure effective mixing of capsules, leading to increased costs, volume, and weight, and is complex to use, with issues of accessibility and space requirements.
Innovation Solution
A compact mixing machine with a support for receiving capsules, featuring an actuation system with movable actuation members that transmit pressure forces differently to each capsule, allowing for efficient mixing without direct contact with the apparatus, and a receiving device that integrates capsules of varying sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a significant drive motor is used to transmit pressure forces to deformable compartments, then effective mixing of formulations is achieved, but the manufacturing costs, volume, and weight of the apparatus increase substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical drive motor system with a pneumatic system. Compressible gas is introduced into the deformable compartments to generate pressure forces that drive the mixing process, eliminating the need for a large drive motor and its associated mechanical transmission components.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses pneumatic pressure applied to the deformable compartments to achieve the mixing function. Gas pressure forces the formulations to migrate between compartments and mix, replacing the mechanical force transmission that would require a large motor.
2Productivity
If a significant drive motor is used to transmit pressure forces to deformable compartments, then effective mixing of formulations is achieved, but the manufacturing costs, volume, and weight of the apparatus increase substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical drive motor system with a pneumatic system. Compressible gas is introduced into the deformable compartments to generate pressure forces that drive the mixing process, eliminating the need for a large drive motor and its associated mechanical transmission components.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses pneumatic pressure applied to the deformable compartments to achieve the mixing function. Gas pressure forces the formulations to migrate between compartments and mix, replacing the mechanical force transmission that would require a large motor.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mixing machine receives capsules of different sizes, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but accessibility and ease of operation become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mixing machine is designed with a universal receiving structure that can accommodate capsules of different sizes. The deformable compartments and connection portions are configured to work with various capsule dimensions, allowing a single device to handle multiple capsule types.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention allows the physical parameters of the capsule (size, volume) to vary while maintaining functional compatibility. The system adapts to different capsule dimensions through the flexible deformable compartments and adjustable connection mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution results in a simpler, more compact, and cost-effective apparatus that is easy to use, addressing the complexity and space constraints while ensuring efficient mixing of cosmetic formulations.
Implementation Method 1
a first actuation member (37) positioned on one side of the receiving housing (32) and movable thereinside in order to transmit a pressure force on the first capsule (3), along a first actuation stroke (C37), a second actuation member (38) positioned on another side, preferably an opposite side, of the receiving housing (32) and movable thereinside in order to transmit a pressure force on the second capsule (4), along a second actuation stroke (C38)
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AI summary
A mixing machine configured to receive a receiving device in order to form a mixing machine, the manufacturing apparatus comprising:a support defining a receiving housing, having a first receiving location configured to receive a first deformable capsule and a second receiving location configured to receive a second deformable capsule, the first and second capsules fluidly linked and respectively containing a first formulation and a second formulation, an actuation system movable relative to the support inside the receiving housing, comprising a first actuation member positioned on one side of the receiving housing and movable thereinside, in order to transmit a pressure force on the first capsule, along a first actuation stroke, a second actuation member positioned on another side, preferably an opposite side, of the receiving housing and movable thereinside, in order to transmit a pressure force on the second capsule, along a second actuation stroke, in which the first actuation stroke has a different length from the second actuation stroke.