Angled Stand for Cylindrical Container Liquid Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Containers with top openings, especially paint cans, face challenges in removing residual liquids due to the liquid remaining at the bottom when the container is almost empty, leading to inefficiencies in paint spraying and other liquid removal processes.
Innovation Solution
A stand that holds a cylindrical receptacle at an angle, comprising a first support, a second support positioned at an angle relative to the first, and a base, allowing liquids to pool at the container's low point for efficient removal using a dip leg, which can be applied to various container types including paint cans and 55-gallon drums.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If the container is held vertically during liquid removal, then the container structure is simple and stable, but liquid remains trapped at the bottom making complete removal difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the container from a vertical orientation to an angled orientation (approximately 45 degrees) by introducing a specially designed stand with angled supports. This dimensional change allows liquid to pool at the lowest point of the container where the dip leg can effectively reach and extract it, thereby reducing residual liquid without significantly complicating the overall system structure.
2Productivity
If the container is tilted to allow liquid pooling, then liquid removal efficiency improves, but the container stability and ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The angled stand is designed to automatically position the container at the optimal angle for liquid removal. Once the container is placed on the stand, gravity naturally causes the liquid to pool at the lowest point without requiring manual intervention or adjustment. The dip leg simply needs to be inserted to the appropriate depth, and the system self-regulates to maximize liquid extraction efficiency.
3Extent of automation
If a dip leg is used for liquid removal, then automated liquid extraction is achieved, but residual liquid remains when the level reaches the dip leg inlet
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the geometric parameter of the container orientation from vertical to angled (approximately 45 degrees). This parameter change ensures that as liquid is removed through the dip leg, the container walls guide the remaining liquid toward the lowest point where the dip leg inlet is positioned. This maintains the automated extraction process while enabling the dip leg to access and remove liquid that would otherwise remain trapped, thereby reducing paint consumption.
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 angled stand facilitates the removal of the majority of liquid from containers without manual intervention, reducing residual paint and improving operational efficiency in paint spraying and other liquid removal applications.
Implementation Method 1
allowing liquids to pool at the container's low point
Data Source
AI summary
A stand for holding a cylindrical receptacle at an angle including a first support, a second support positioned at an angle X in relation to first support and associated with first support at a vertex and a base, the base uniting the first support and the second support.