Aesthetic Collar Hanging Assembly for Secure Bottle Neck Fixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bottle assemblies for dispensing liquid products, particularly in the cosmetic industry, lack a simple and effective fastening system for securing an aesthetic collar around the neck, which is desirable for ease of implementation.
Innovation Solution
A fastening system comprising a bottle with a neck, an aesthetic collar, and a unique design featuring grooves and lugs that securely attach the collar to the neck, allowing for easy assembly and preventing rotation or movement of the reservoir.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rim is added to the neck to fix the aesthetic collar, then the fixing reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the fastening system with the existing neck structure by integrating retaining lugs directly into the neck itself. The neck serves dual purposes: both as a structural support and as a built-in fastening mechanism. This eliminates the need for separate rim components while maintaining reliable fixation of the aesthetic collar through the integrated retaining lugs that engage with grooves in the collar.
2Reliability
If a complex fastening system is used to secure the aesthetic collar, then the fixing reliability is improved, but the ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system is segmented into discrete, simple components: retaining lugs on the neck and corresponding grooves in the aesthetic collar. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using standard processes, then assembled through simple engagement of the lugs with the grooves, maintaining both reliability and ease of manufacture.
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining lugs and grooves are designed to self-align and self-lock during assembly. The geometric configuration of the lugs fitting into the grooves creates automatic positioning and secure fixation without requiring additional fastening operations, tools, or complex assembly procedures, thereby maintaining ease of manufacture while ensuring reliable fixation.
3Ease of manufacture
If the aesthetic collar is secured with a simple fastening system, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the fixing reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining lugs are positioned asymmetrically on the neck at specific locations to provide optimal mechanical engagement with the grooves in the aesthetic collar. This asymmetric placement ensures that the simple fastening system achieves reliable fixation by strategically positioning the engagement points to distribute loads effectively and prevent unwanted movement or rotation of the collar.
4Reliability
If multiple components are used in the fastening system, then the fixing reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The neck structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the bottle, defines the opening for product dispensing, and incorporates the retaining lugs for securing the aesthetic collar. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated fastening components, maintaining simplicity while achieving reliable fixation through the integrated design.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an assembly (100) comprising a bottle (102) with a neck (114), a dispensing assembly with a reservoir (120) in the bottle (102) and a dispensing mechanism (106), wherein the dispensing assembly has at least one groove (150), an aesthetic collar (104) positioned on the neck (114) and comprising a first plate (104a) and a first outer skirt (104c), and a hanging system (108) integral with the aesthetic collar (104). The hooking system (108) includes a second plate (108a) between the neck (114) and the first plate (104a), an inner skirt (108d) between the neck (114) and the distribution mechanism (106), a second outer skirt (108e) between the neck (114) and the first outer skirt (104c), and retaining lugs (126) integral with the inner skirt (108d) and extending inwards to fit into a groove (150).