Compact Cosmetic Case with Multi-Axis Receptacles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cosmetic cases are not optimized for storing a variety of cosmetic products with different shapes and sizes, such as lipstick, mascara, and nail varnish, leading to inefficient use of space and bulkiness when carried in small handbags.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic case design featuring an elongated inner body with basin-shaped receptacles on its lateral surface and an elongated receptacle accessible through an end surface, allowing for the simultaneous storage of products of varying shapes and sizes, along with a mechanism for retaining an axial applicator, such as a screw connection, magnetic interaction, or snap fit, to optimize space and accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cosmetic cases with planar elongated housings and basin-like receptacles are used, then compact storage of powder or paste-like cosmetic products is achieved, but elongated tubular cosmetic products (lipstick, mascara, lip-gloss, nail varnish) cannot be properly stored and occupy excessive space when carried
Solution Approach 1:
The cosmetic case is divided into multiple specialized receptacles: basin-like receptacles for powder/paste products and elongated tubular receptacles for lipstick/mascara products. This segmentation allows each receptacle type to be optimized for its specific product shape, improving overall storage compatibility while maintaining compact dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The case transitions from a conventional single-plane layout to a multi-dimensional configuration by integrating elongated receptacles that extend along the longitudinal axis of the housing. This dimensional change allows efficient packing of both basin-shaped and tubular products within a compact overall volume.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate cases are used for powder/paste cosmetic products and tubular cosmetic products, then each product type can be stored optimally, but the overall bulkiness increases making it difficult to carry in small handbags
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional receptacles (basin-like and elongated tubular) are merged into a single integrated cosmetic case housing. This combination allows users to store both powder/paste products and tubular products in one compact unit, eliminating the need for multiple separate cases and reducing overall bulkiness.
Solution Approach 2:
The cosmetic case is designed as a universal container that can accommodate multiple types of cosmetic products (powder, paste, lipstick, mascara, lip-gloss, nail varnish) through its mixed receptacle configuration. This multi-functionality replaces the need for separate specialized cases while maintaining optimal storage conditions for each product type.
3Ease of operation
If elongated tubular cosmetic cases are used to store lipstick, mascara, and nail varnish, then proper storage of these products is achieved, but the overall space occupation increases when carried in handbags
Solution Approach 1:
The elongated tubular receptacles are integrated within the overall housing structure of the cosmetic case, with smaller tubular receptacles nested along the longitudinal axis. This nesting arrangement allows efficient use of internal space, enabling proper storage of tubular products while minimizing the external dimensions of the case.
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AI summary
A cosmetic case including an inner body carrying on its outer surface a plurality of basin-shaped receptacles for housing a cosmetic product or a cosmetic article, and a number of cosmetic products and/or cosmetic articles each retained within a basin-shaped receptacle of the plurality of basin-shaped receptacles, where the inner body has an elongated shape developing along a main axis, the shape of the inner body being provided with a lateral surface developing around the main axis, and a first and a second end surface transversal to the main axis; where at least one basin-shaped receptacle of the plurality of basin-shaped receptacles is provided on the lateral surface of the inner body; and where at least one elongated receptacle is provided inside the inner body, extending parallel to the main axis and accessible through an aperture obtained on the first and/or second end surface of the inner body.