Capsule Mixing Apparatus Alternating Actuation Heating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing manufacturing apparatuses for cosmetic compositions are large, costly, and complex, particularly when trying to mix two formulations efficiently, and they require significant power and space.
Innovation Solution
A compact, low-power manufacturing apparatus with a mixing machine that includes an electrically motorized actuation system to move the content between two deformable capsules, an electric heater element to heat the capsules, and an alternating electrical supply during the preparation phase to efficiently mix and knead the formulations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a drive motor of significant size is used to transmit pressure forces to the deformable compartments, then the formulations can be migrated between compartments, but the manufacturing costs, volume, and weight of the apparatus increase substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is divided into two separate capsules, each with its own deformable compartment and connection portion. This segmentation allows each capsule to be treated as an independent mixing unit, reducing the need for a single large drive motor. The migration of formulations occurs through controlled connection between the two segmented capsules rather than through a complex centralized mixing system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the deformable compartments are closed by weakened weld areas to enable content migration, then mixing can occur, but a significant drive motor is required to transmit sufficient pressure force
Solution Approach 1:
The capsule compartments are designed with specific physical parameters including deformability and weakened weld areas that change under pressure. The weakened weld areas are strategically positioned to fail at predetermined pressure thresholds, enabling content migration without requiring excessive drive motor power. The deformable compartments expand and contract to facilitate mixing while controlling the pressure forces needed.
3Device complexity
If a compact, low-power apparatus is designed, then power consumption and space requirements are reduced, but efficiently mixing and kneading two formulations becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mixing process utilizes periodic deformation of the capsule compartments through cyclic pressure application. The capsules are inflated and deflated in a periodic manner, creating rhythmic mixing and kneading actions that efficiently combine the formulations. This periodic action achieves thorough mixing in a compact apparatus without requiring large motors or complex mechanical mixing mechanisms.
4Ease of manufacture
If the apparatus is designed to be simple and cost-effective, then manufacturing costs are reduced, but the ability to efficiently prepare emulsions from two formulations is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The capsules are designed to perform self-mixing through their own deformation under pressure, without requiring complex external mixing mechanisms. The weakened weld areas and deformable compartments work together to automatically facilitate content migration and mixing when pressure is applied, eliminating the need for expensive motors or mechanical mixers while maintaining emulsion preparation quality.
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 apparatus is simple, compact, and cost-effective, capable of efficiently preparing emulsions from two formulations with reduced power consumption and space requirements, while maintaining the quality of the cosmetic product.
Implementation Method 1
an electric heater element configured to heat at least one of the first and second capsules when the first and second capsules are received in the mixing machine
Implementation Method 2
an electrically motorized actuation system configured to transmit a pressure force to the first and second capsules in order to move the content of the first capsule in the second capsule, and vice versa
Data Source
AI summary
A manufacturing apparatus includes a mixing machine having a receiving housing with a first receiving location configured to receive a first deformable capsule and a second receiving location configured to receive a second deformable capsule, the first and second capsules intended to be fluidly linked to each other and containing respectively a first formulation and a second formulation.The mixing machine has at least an electrically motorized actuation system configured to transmit a pressure force to the first and second capsules to move the content of the first capsule in the second capsule, and vice versa, andan electrical heater element configured to heat at least one of the first and second capsules when the first and second capsules are received in the mixing machine,in which, in a preparation phase prior to bringing the two formulations into contact, the actuation system and the heater element are electrically supplied alternately.