Disposable Bag Dispensing Receptacle for Clean Sauce Refilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Non-disposable pressable bottles used for dispensing sauces require cleaning after use, and the outer screw-on area becomes dirty during refilling.
Innovation Solution
A dispensing receptacle comprising a non-disposable frame member and a disposable bag apparatus with a rack and lid member, where the bag is connected to the frame via threads, allowing easy attachment and detachment, ensuring the frame remains clean while the bag is disposable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a non-disposable pressable bottle is used for dispensing sauces, then the bottle can be refilled and reused, but the outer screw-on area becomes dirty and requires cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The bottle is divided into two separate components: a reusable outer bottle and a disposable inner bag. The inner bag contains the sauce and is disposed of after use, preventing contamination of the outer bottle's screw-on area while maintaining reusability of the outer container.
Solution Approach 2:
An inexpensive disposable inner bag is introduced that is used once and then discarded. This disposable component protects the reusable outer bottle from contamination, eliminating the need to clean the outer screw-on area while maintaining productivity through reuse of the outer bottle.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a disposable bag is used instead of a reusable bottle, then the outer screw-on area remains clean, but the bag's outer area is exposed and may become dirty when refilled
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the dispensing function into an outer protective bottle and an inner disposable bag. The outer bottle provides a clean, protected surface that does not require refilling, while the inner bag is sealed and disposed of after use, eliminating exposure to contamination during the refilling operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer bottle acts as an intermediary protective layer between the environment and the inner bag. This intermediary structure prevents direct exposure of the bag to contaminants during handling and refilling operations, maintaining cleanliness while enabling easy operation.
3Ease of operation
If a disposable bag apparatus with rack and lid member is used, then the frame remains clean and easy to refill, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The dispensing system is segmented into modular components: a frame member, a rack for holding the bag, and a lid member. This segmentation enables easy attachment and detachment of the disposable bag apparatus while keeping the frame clean and reusable, with each component performing a specific function.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame member serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, holds the rack for the disposable bag, and offers a clean reusable exterior. The rack and lid member work together to seal and protect the bag contents. This multi-functionality justifies the increased structural complexity by providing both ease of operation and cleanliness.
Data Source
AI summary
A dispensing receptacle (10), including a frame member (12A), a bag and lid member (12D), for being connected to the frame member (12A), the bag and lid member (12D) including a bag (18) for containing content (24), and an orifice (16) for dispensing the content (24) therethrough, thereby the content (24) does not dirty the frame member (12A).