Adjustable Rotary Cup Fluid Dispenser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fluid dispensers, such as measuring cups, often have small and integrally formed markers that can be difficult for users to read, leading to potential errors in fluid measurement, especially for medications.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable measured fluid dispenser with a measurement cap having a fillable volume, where the maximum retainable volume is determined by the axial position of the measurement cap relative to a stopper in the storage container neck, allowing for precise adjustment and measurement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional measuring cups use small integrally formed markers, then the device structure is simple, but the readability and measurement precision deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement cap is divided into an outer cap and an inner cap that can rotate independently. The inner cap contains the measurement markers and can be rotated to align different measurement scales with the outer cap's transparent section, allowing multiple measurement functions without increasing overall structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The inner cap is designed to rotate relative to the outer cap, transforming a static measurement structure into a dynamic one. This rotation mechanism allows the same physical structure to provide multiple measurement configurations, improving measurement precision without proportionally increasing device complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If the measurement cap axial position is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability and customization options deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement cap is designed with adjustable axial position relative to the stopper, allowing users to customize the maximum retainable volume by rotating the cap to different positions. The threaded engagement mechanism provides a simple yet effective way to achieve multiple volume settings without complex adjustment devices
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows changing the maximum retainable volume parameter by adjusting the axial position of the measurement cap. By rotating the cap along the threaded stopper, users can modify the effective volume capacity, enabling customization for different dosage requirements
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AI summary
An adjustable measured fluid dispenser is provided for dispensing a fluid from a storage container. The adjustable measured fluid dispenser includes a measurement cap having a fillable chamber. The fillable chamber has an adjustable maximum retainable volume. The maximum retainable volume is adjusted by changing an axial position of the measurement cap relative to a stopper positioned within a neck of the storage container. The axial position of the measurement cap is changed by rotating the measurement cap, which open and closes a fluid passage between the fillable volume and the liquid in the storage container.