Compact with Flush-Mounted Uncoated Vanity Mirror
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cosmetics compacts with uncoated vanity mirrors face challenges in balancing size, convenience, and functionality, as oversized compacts are cumbersome while undersized ones have limited capacity and poor usability.
Innovation Solution
A compact design featuring a hinged compact body with a flush-mounted uncoated vanity mirror, utilizing a rotary shaft connection and a fastening member like a magnet for stability, along with an extending edge to shield the mirror and improve aesthetics, allowing for increased mirror usage area and effective switching between use and storage states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the compact size is increased to provide larger capacity, then the storage capacity is improved, but the portability and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The compact employs a nested structure where the compact lid rotates within the compact body, and the vanity mirror is integrated into the lid structure. This nesting approach maximizes the use of internal space, allowing sufficient storage capacity while maintaining a compact external footprint for portability.
2Area of moving object
If the vanity mirror area is increased to improve usability, then the mirror use area is improved, but the compact size and portability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The vanity mirror is positioned on the inner side surface of the compact lid, utilizing the vertical dimension and surface area of the lid rather than expanding the horizontal footprint. This allows a larger mirror area without increasing the overall compact size, maintaining portability while improving usability.
3Ease of manufacture
If the compact structure is simplified to reduce manufacturing complexity, then the manufacturing process is improved, but the stability and functionality deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The connection block and catch groove structure enables the compact lid to automatically lock and secure itself to the compact body when closed. This self-servicing mechanism ensures stable connection and prevents accidental opening without requiring complex additional fastening systems, thus maintaining manufacturing simplicity while ensuring reliability.
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 design achieves a simple structure, beautiful appearance, and enhanced usability by maximizing the mirror's use area within a limited space, ensuring stability and preventing accidental lid opening during carrying, while simplifying the manufacturing process.
Implementation Method 1
the fastening member is a magnet
Data Source
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AI summary
Disclosed is a compact having an uncoated vanity mirror (3), including a compact body (1) and a compact lid (2). The compact lid (2) is hinged to the compact body (1); the compact lid (2) includes an inner side surface facing towards one side of the compact body (1), and an outer side surface facing away from one side of the compact body (1); wherein the inner side surface is provided with the vanity mirror (3), and an edge of the vanity mirror (3) is flush with the inner side surface. The compact according to the present application has a simple structure, a beautiful appearance and a better use effect.