Cleaning Dispenser With Pod Retaining-Ejecting Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cleaning dispensers are bulky and require separate storage for different cleaning solutions, making them inconvenient to use and store.
Innovation Solution
A dispenser system that includes a housing body with a recess for receiving a pod containing concentrated cleaning medium, a retaining-ejecting mechanism for releasing the medium into a reservoir, and a dispensing mechanism for diluting and dispensing the solution, along with a storage element for convenient storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional storage methods are used for different cleaning solutions, then each solution requires separate storage space, but this increases the overall storage space requirements and device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nesting by placing multiple pods containing different cleaning solutions inside a single dispenser housing. Each pod is a compact container that nests within the main dispenser structure, allowing multiple cleaning solutions to occupy the space of a single conventional dispenser. The pods are stored vertically or horizontally within the housing, maximizing space utilization while maintaining access to multiple solution types.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser is designed as a universal system that can accommodate multiple types of cleaning solutions through standardized pod containers. The single dispenser housing serves multiple functions: storing different cleaning solutions, dispensing them individually, and providing a unified interface for the user. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dispensers for each cleaning solution type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cleaning dispensers are used, then each dispenser is dedicated to a specific solution, but this increases device complexity and makes the system cumbersome to use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate dispenser units into a single integrated system. The housing combines storage compartments for multiple pods, a unified dispensing mechanism, and a single user interface. This consolidation reduces the number of separate devices from multiple individual dispensers to one multi-functional unit, simplifying the overall system while maintaining the ability to dispense various cleaning solutions.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser housing is designed as a universal platform that can hold and dispense different types of cleaning solutions through standardized pod interfaces. The dispensing mechanism is configured to work with multiple pod types, providing a single device that performs the functions of multiple specialized dispensers. This multi-functionality is achieved through a standardized pod insertion and dispensing system that accommodates various cleaning solution formulations.
3Ease of operation
If multiple separate dispensers are used for different cleaning solutions, then each solution is easily accessible, but this requires frequent movement and repositioning of multiple dispensers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple cleaning solutions into a single stationary dispenser unit, eliminating the need to move or reposition separate dispensers. The housing integrates all solution containers and dispensing mechanisms in one location, allowing users to access different cleaning solutions by selecting from the available pods within the same device. This consolidation reduces the time and effort required to switch between solutions while maintaining easy accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser is segmented into multiple independent pod compartments, each containing a different cleaning solution. This segmentation allows individual pods to be accessed, removed, or replaced independently while the main housing remains stationary. Users can quickly select the desired cleaning solution by accessing the appropriate pod section without moving the entire dispenser, thereby maintaining ease of operation while reducing time loss.
4Quantity of substance
If concentrated cleaning medium is stored in pods, then storage efficiency is improved, but this requires additional mechanisms for releasing and diluting the medium
Solution Approach 1:
The pod system is designed with self-service features where the concentrated cleaning medium automatically releases into the dispenser housing when the pod is inserted and activated. The pod structure includes built-in release mechanisms that trigger upon insertion, eliminating the need for complex manual release systems. The dilution process is also simplified, with the system automatically mixing the concentrated medium with water or another diluent in the housing, reducing the need for additional complex mechanisms while maintaining storage efficiency.
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 dispenser system allows for easy access to multiple cleaning solutions from a single dispenser, reduces storage space requirements, and provides a convenient and efficient way to mix and dispense cleaning solutions.
Implementation Method 1
The retaining-ejecting mechanism may also include at least one spring
Implementation Method 2
The housing and the base may be two separate bodies. The two bodies may comprise of one or more magnetic materials.
Implementation Method 3
The base body may further comprise a slip resistant material. The slip resistant material may be configured to provide stability to the dispenser on surfaces.
Implementation Method 4
The released concentrated cleaning medium may be deconcentrated and/or diluted into a cleaning solution when mixed with liquid in the reservoir.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods apparatuses, systems, and/or the like are provided. An example dispenser may include a housing body. An example housing body may include a recess configured for receiving a liquid at least partially therein. The recess may be further configured with a retaining-ejecting mechanism. An example housing body may also include a dispensing mechanism configured for dispensing fluid from a reservoir of the dispenser. An example dispenser may also include a base body. The base body may define a reservoir configured for receiving and maintain fluid therein.