An adjustable dosing means
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current dosing means for coffee beans lack adjustability, as they have a constant volume, preventing users from customizing the amount of coffee according to their preferences.
Innovation Solution
A dosing means with an external body and internal body, featuring a limiter and shaft mechanism that allows for adjustable volume by rotating the internal body within the external body, enabling users to change the amount of coffee beans taken, using a control unit and magnetic sensors for precise adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a constant volume container is used in the dosing means, then the structure is simple and reliable, but the amount of material to be taken cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into an external body and an internal body that can rotate independently. The internal body is segmented from the external body, allowing it to rotate and change the effective volume for dosing while the external body remains stationary and provides structural support.
Solution Approach 2:
The internal body is made rotatable within the external body, transforming the static constant volume container into a dynamic adjustable volume system. By rotating the internal body to different angular positions, the effective dosing volume can be changed to dispense different amounts of material.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotatable internal body is added to enable volume adjustment, then the adjustability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The internal body is nested inside the external body, with the smaller rotatable container placed within the larger stationary container. This nested arrangement allows the rotatable internal body to adjust the dosing volume while being contained within and supported by the external body structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The internal body serves multiple functions: it acts as a container for material, a rotatable adjustment mechanism for changing volume, and a dosing chamber. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and simplifies the overall device structure despite the added adjustability capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to customize the amount of coffee beans dispensed, providing precise control and feedback for tailored coffee preparation, enhancing user experience and flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
using a control unit and magnetic sensors for precise adjustment
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a dosing means (1) for dosing the materials to be used, and especially coffee beans, where the amount of the materials to be taken may be changed. The inventive dosing means (1) comprises at least one external body (2), an internal body (3) that may rotate inside the external body (2), and at least one limiter (4) for limiting the amount of materials that may be placed inside the internal body (3).