Compact Cosmetic Container with Segmented Impregnating Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing compact containers for cosmetics cannot simultaneously store and prevent mixing of two different cosmetic materials with distinct ingredients, leading to chemical reactions and inconvenience in use, especially for gel-type foundations which require long-lasting and close contact feel.
Innovation Solution
A compact container design with a first impregnating member in the inner container and a second impregnating member in the inner container lid, separated by a screen and fixedly coupled to prevent mixing, allowing for easy storage and use of two types of cosmetic materials with different ingredients.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If two different cosmetic materials are stored in the same compact container, then the convenience of use and variety of makeup options are improved, but the cosmetic materials may mix together causing chemical reactions
Solution Approach 1:
The compact container is divided into two separate inner containers: one for storing the first cosmetic material and another for storing the second cosmetic material. This segmentation prevents the cosmetic materials from mixing while allowing both to be stored in a single compact container, thus maintaining chemical stability while providing variety of makeup options
Solution Approach 2:
Two inner containers are nested within the same compact container structure, with each inner container holding a different cosmetic material. The nested arrangement allows multiple cosmetic materials to be stored together without interaction, preventing chemical reactions while providing versatility
2Device complexity
If a single impregnating member is used in the compact container, then the device complexity is reduced, but only one type of cosmetic material can be stored
Solution Approach 1:
The single impregnating member is segmented into two separate impregnating members, each housed in its own inner container. This allows the container to hold two different cosmetic materials while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that is easy to manufacture and use
3Ease of operation
If the inner container lid is removed to access the second impregnating member, then the ease of operation is improved, but the cosmetic materials may be exposed to air and contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The inner container lid is segmented to provide selective access: it can be opened to access the second impregnating member while the first inner container remains sealed. This allows users to access the needed cosmetic material without exposing both materials to air and contamination
Solution Approach 2:
The inner container lid acts as an intermediary mechanism that enables controlled access to the second impregnating member while maintaining the sealed environment of the first inner container, thus preventing contamination while facilitating ease of operation
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AI summary
A compact container for receiving two types of cosmetic materials enables a user to use two types of cosmetic materials in one compact container as a first impregnating member is received in an inner container, and a second impregnating member is received in an inner container lid. The compact container includes an outer container (10) having an open upper portion, an outer container lid (20) coupled to one side of the outer container (10), an inner container (30) having a first receiving space (31) in the outer container (10), and an inner container lid (60) coupled to one side of the inner container (30) and having a second receiving space (65). The second receiving space (65) faces the first receiving space (31), and the second receiving space (65) and the first receiving space (31) are sealed together when the inner container lid (60) is covered on the inner container (30).