Candle Wax Measuring Device with Hook and Line Markers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods lack an effective way to measure and pour candle wax into containers while ensuring the appropriate height for the wick and sufficient space between the wax and the container's top, leading to inconsistent results.
Innovation Solution
A measuring device with a hook that rests on the container's side, featuring line markers for measuring the wax depth and distance from the container's top, allowing for precise pouring and wick placement, accommodating various container shapes and sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional measuring methods are used, then the process is simple, but the measurement precision is insufficient to ensure proper wick height and wax level
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring device is segmented into multiple functional components: a handle, a first leg with first top and bottom end portions, and a second leg with second top and bottom end portions. Each segment serves a specific function - the handle for holding, the legs for positioning on container surfaces, and the end portions for engaging with container walls. This segmentation enables precise measurement while keeping each component simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring device acts as an intermediary tool between the operator and the container. It includes a first foot providing a first reference line and a second foot providing a second reference line, which serve as intermediaries to transfer measurement information from the container interior to the operator's view, enabling accurate wax level measurement without direct insertion into the container.
2Quantity of substance
If the container is filled to the top, then the wax quantity is maximized, but the wick cannot be properly positioned
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring device allows preliminary determination of the optimal wax fill level before actually pouring the wax. By establishing reference lines and measurement scales on the device, the operator can pre-calculate and mark the correct fill level, ensuring that when wax is poured, it reaches the precise level needed for proper wick positioning while maximizing wax quantity within constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring device provides continuous visual feedback during the wax pouring process. The reference lines and measurement scales allow the operator to monitor the wax level in real-time, adjusting the pouring rate to achieve the precise target level. This feedback mechanism ensures both maximum wax quantity and proper wick positioning are achieved simultaneously.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal measuring device is designed, then adaptability to various containers is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring device is designed with universal applicability through its handle and leg structure that can accommodate various container shapes and sizes. The legs can be positioned on different container wall configurations, and the reference lines can be adjusted or repositioned to work with various container geometries. This multi-functionality allows a single device design to serve multiple container types without requiring complex shape-specific variations.
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AI summary
A measuring device for measuring the depth of candle wax in a container. The measuring device has a hook that rests on the side of the container while melted hot viscous liquid candle wax is poured from a pouring container into the candle wax container. The user of the present invention can easily see the depth of the candle wax when candle wax is poured into a container by various line markers that correspond to different elevations within the container. The user is also able to measure the distance from the top of the container to the top level of candle wax.