Cap With Separating Region For Kneadable Composition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing administration units for kneadable compositions do not facilitate easy separation of a part of the composition, posing risks of injury or damage during handling.
Innovation Solution
A container with a cap that has a projecting separating region, allowing the cap to be connected in both storage and separating positions, enabling secure closure and easy separation of the composition by guiding the separating region through the container.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional container with cap is used for kneadable composition, then the composition can be stored and transported, but it is difficult to separate a portion of the composition without risk of injury or damage
Solution Approach 1:
A separating element is introduced as an intermediary component between the user and the kneadable composition. This element features a separating region with a separating edge that can be inserted into the composition to separate a portion, while the element itself acts as a protective mediator that prevents direct contact between the user and potentially harmful composition materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The cap is segmented into distinct functional regions: a separating element with a separating region for cutting/separating the composition, and a closing element for sealing the container opening. This segmentation allows the cap to perform multiple functions - separation and closure - while isolating the harmful separation action within a controlled element.
2Ease of operation
If the cap has a separating region to separate composition, then separation becomes easier, but the cap structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The separating element and closing element are merged into a single integrated cap structure. The separating element is positioned within the cap such that its separating region can access the container opening, while the closing element completes the seal. This merging eliminates the need for separate separation tools and simplifies the overall device while providing both separation and closure functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The cap is designed as a multi-functional component that combines separation capability (through the separating element with separating edge) and closure capability (through the closing element). This universal design allows a single cap structure to perform multiple operations - separating a portion of composition and then closing the container - reducing the need for additional separate tools or devices.
3Ease of operation
If the separating region is always exposed, then separation is always accessible, but the risk of injury increases during handling and storage
Solution Approach 1:
The cap is designed to be movable between an open position (allowing access to the separating region) and a closed position (covering and protecting the separating region). The separating element can be positioned to expose the separating edge when separation is needed, while the closing element can be positioned to cover the separating region during storage and handling, dynamically adjusting the exposure level based on operational needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The closing element is designed to preliminarily protect the separating edge by covering it during storage and transport. This preliminary protective action prevents accidental contact with the sharp separating edge before use, reducing the risk of injury during handling while still allowing quick access when needed.
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AI summary
An administration unit for a composition comprising a container intended for accommodating the composition and having an opening and a cap for closing the opening. The cap has a projecting separating region to separate off a part of the composition. Mutually corresponding connection means are provided on the container and cap and allow the cap to be connectable to the container in a first storage position and a second separating position, wherein the cap is connectable to the container in the first storage position in such a manner that the opening is closed thereby and the separating region extends essentially along a container outer wall and wherein the cap is connectable to the container in the second separating position in such a manner that the separating region projects from the container, in order to allow a user to guide the separating region by means of the container.