Container Attachment Bracket With Intermediary Pedestal

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing automated actuation systems for aerosol containers are complex, requiring precise alignment and attachment, which is time-consuming and prone to leakage and breakage, and are not adaptable to different container shapes and sizes, leading to instability and fluid leakage issues.

Innovation Solution

A standardized adapter with a bracket and pedestal system that includes slots, flanges, and resilient members for secure attachment to the container, providing a stable and intuitive connection between the overcap and container, and guiding mechanisms to prevent improper attachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional automated actuation systems are used with intricate timing and actuation mechanisms, then securement of the container is achieved, but the attachment process becomes complicated and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurement of containerVSAvoidattachment mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment mechanism is divided into separate functional components: a locking mechanism extending from the overcap and a standardized adapter with a bracket attached to the container. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while simplifying the overall attachment process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A standardized adapter serves as an intermediary component between the container and the automated actuation system. The adapter includes a bracket that provides a standardized interface, mediating the connection between different container types and the actuation system, thereby simplifying attachment while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If permanent attachment mechanisms are used to secure the container, then securement is achieved, but removal of the container becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurement of containerVSAvoidremoval of container

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment mechanism transitions from a static permanent connection to a dynamic reversible connection. The locking mechanism can engage and disengage, allowing the container to be securely attached during use and easily removed when needed, providing both reliability and operational ease.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The locking mechanism is pre-configured on the overcap and the standardized adapter is pre-attached to the container during manufacturing. This preliminary action ensures that when the user brings the components together, the attachment process is simplified while maintaining secure connection during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If simple attachment mechanisms are used for easier operation, then ease of attachment is improved, but the system becomes unstable and susceptible to leakage and breakage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment processVSAvoidstability of connection

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The standardized adapter acts as an intermediary that provides both ease of operation and reliability. Its standardized interface simplifies the attachment process while its structural design with the bracket ensures stable connection and prevents leakage and breakage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The locking mechanism utilizes parameter changes in the form of movable locking elements that transition between locked and unlocked positions. This allows the system to maintain simplicity in operation while achieving reliable stable connection through controlled changes in the locking state.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Measurement precision

If automated actuation systems are designed for precise alignment, then actuation precision is improved, but adaptability to different container shapes and sizes is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvealignment precisionVSAvoidcompatibility with different containers

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The standardized adapter provides a universal interface that can accommodate different container shapes and sizes. The bracket is designed to work with various container configurations while maintaining precise alignment with the automated actuation system, achieving both universality and precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The standardized adapter serves as a mediating component that translates between different container configurations and the standardized actuation interface. This allows the system to maintain precise alignment requirements while being adaptable to various container types through the standardized adapter interface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP2670685B1Attachment mechanism for a container

Publication Date: 2019.06.26 SC JOHNSON & SON INC

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AI summary

A container has a body with a product disposed therein. A pedestal with a valving structure extends from the body. A bracket has a sidewall with at least one slot extending therein. The bracket includes a second pedestal provided interiorly of the sidewall, which is shaped to fittingly receive the pedestal of the body. The second pedestal includes at least one extending flange. Each of the at least one extending flanges extends toward the sidewall.