Container Closure With Bendable Stem and Rope Applicator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container closures with applicators fail to effectively apply newer substances with different viscosities and material properties, as they either fail to retain or properly apply these substances for their intended purpose.
Innovation Solution
A container closure design featuring a cap, a stem with multiple bends, and an applicator composed of textile strands formed into a rope, where the strands provide a core secured by the stem's head, allowing for secure and efficient application of various substances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional applicators are used, then they are simple in structure, but they fail to retain or properly apply newer substances with different viscosities and material properties
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator is segmented into multiple components: a stem with bends, a head, and a rope-like structure formed from multiple strands of fibers. This segmentation allows each part to perform a specific function - the bends provide flexibility and positioning, the head secures the fiber rope, and the stranded structure retains substances through its textured surface
Solution Approach 2:
The applicator uses a composite structure combining a stem (likely metal or rigid material) with a rope-like element made from multiple fibers twisted together. This composite design allows the rigid stem to provide structural support while the fibrous rope portion provides substance retention through its textured, multi-strand surface
2Adaptability or versatility
If applicators are designed for specific substances, then they can properly apply those substances, but they cannot adapt to newer substances with different properties
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator is designed with universal applicability through its rope-like structure formed from multiple strands of fibers. This configuration can adapt to various substance viscosities and properties while maintaining effective application, making it suitable for both traditional and newer substances without requiring redesign
3Quantity of substance
If the applicator retains more substance, then application is improved, but the applicator may become too heavy or cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator uses a flexible, rope-like structure formed from multiple thin fibers twisted together. This thin-film approach allows the applicator to retain substantial quantities of substance through its textured surface area while maintaining low weight and flexibility, avoiding the need for heavy solid structures
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AI summary
A container closure is provided and includes a cap, a stem, and an applicator. The cap is formed to secure to a container. The stem includes plurality of bends to form a body, a base positioned at one end of the body, and a head positioned at another end of the body that is opposite the base, the stem secured to an inner surface of the cap. The applicator includes a plurality of strands that are formed into a rope by single fibers. The plurality of strands provide a core that is secured by the head.