Childproof Storage Box with Vacuum Seal and Double-Hinge Lock
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current childproof storage solutions for botanical materials are inadequate as they lack effective locking mechanisms to prevent young children's access, do not evacuate air to prolong the material's shelf life, and fail to manage odors or organize accessories.
Innovation Solution
A childproof storage box with a double-hinged locking mechanism, odor-absorbing materials, and a vacuum-sealable pouch using a hand-operated vacuum pump, along with separate compartments for accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a simple storage container is used, then it is easy to open, but young children can access the contents
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism changes the operational parameters by requiring specific actions (pressing sides, rotating) that alter the state of the locking members, making it impossible for children to open while remaining functional for adults
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism incorporates dynamic elements including spring-loaded locking members that move between engaged and disengaged states, and a rotating component that changes the orientation of the male locking member to lock or unlock the container
2Ease of operation
If botanical materials are stored in air, then they are easily accessible, but their shelf life is shortened
Solution Approach 1:
The container creates a vacuum environment by removing air from the storage space, replacing it with an inert atmosphere that prevents oxidation and degradation of botanical materials, thereby extending shelf life while maintaining accessibility through the childproof locking mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The vacuum pump uses pneumatic principles to evacuate air from the container, creating a low-pressure environment that preserves botanical materials by eliminating oxygen and moisture that cause deterioration
3Object-generated harmful factors
If odor absorbing material is added, then odors are trapped, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The odor-absorbing material utilizes porous structure to trap and retain odor molecules through adsorption, preventing odor transmission while adding minimal complexity to the container design
Solution Approach 2:
The odor-absorbing material is placed inside the container to extract and remove odor molecules from the air within the storage space, isolating odors from the external environment without requiring complex sealing mechanisms
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
Prevents young children from accessing the contents, extends the shelf life of botanical materials by evacuating air, and effectively manages odors while organizing accessories.
Implementation Method 1
a vacuum pump for use when resealing the pouch
Implementation Method 2
odor absorbing material that limits the transmission of odors from botanical materials stored inside the box
Data Source
AI summary
A childproof storage box with an open-ended box shaped housing which holds a first drawer, a tray member and a bag member. The open-ended box can be closed with a first hinged lid that doses the open end and a second hinged lid that folds over the top of the open-ended box. A male locking member is attached to the top of the open-ended box. An aperture in the second hinged member allows it to go over the male locking member and be held in place by the female locking member. The tray fits into the first drawer and the bag fits within the tray. The bag can hold botanical materials and the drawer can hold accessories that are used when smoking botanical materials. The bag may be a vacuum type bag and a vacuum pump may be included within the box.