Cosmetic Container Thermal Compartment for Product Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic containers lack an efficient and effortless system for keeping cosmetic products cool, as previous solutions are complex and inefficient in providing a cooling mechanism for the user.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic container with a thermal compartment receiving section that houses a removable thermal container filled with a cooling agent, which can be mounted to the container to maintain the cosmetic product at a low temperature, providing a cooling effect when applied.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a cooling device is added to cosmetic containers, then the cooling effect and user comfort are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling system is divided into separate functional modules: a removable thermal container holding the cooling agent, and a receiving section integrated into the cosmetic container. This segmentation allows the cooling function to be added without permanently complicating the main container structure, and enables flexible configuration options for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The thermal container is designed to be nested within or attached to the cosmetic container structure. The cooling agent container fits into a receiving section that is part of the overall container assembly, creating a compact integrated system that provides cooling functionality without excessive external complexity.
2Ease of operation
If a removable thermal container is used, then the ease of operation and flexibility are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal container is designed with dynamic mounting capabilities, allowing it to be easily attached and detached from the cosmetic container. This dynamic configuration enables users to adjust the cooling system based on their needs, such as removing the thermal container when cooling is not required, while maintaining operational simplicity through intuitive attachment mechanisms.
3Temperature
If an integrated freezer pack is incorporated, then the cooling effectiveness is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling system is manufactured as separate components that are assembled together. The thermal container with the freezing compartment is produced independently from the main cosmetic container, allowing each component to be manufactured using optimized processes for its specific function, then assembled through the receiving section interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving section is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can accommodate different thermal container configurations. This multi-functional receiving section can interface with various thermal container designs, allowing the same base container structure to work with different cooling agent types and container styles, thereby simplifying manufacturing across product variants.
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 system efficiently keeps cosmetic products cool, offering a refreshing and moisturizing experience for the user, enhancing comfort in hot temperatures by maintaining the product's effectiveness and usability.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal container (50) mounted to the container (15) at the thermal container receiving section (45), wherein the thermal container (50) is configured to cool the cosmetic product (55)
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AI summary
A cosmetic container for storing cosmetic product is disclosed herein. The cosmetic container comprises a container having a thermal container receiving section. The cosmetic container further comprises a first end and a second end with the container including an opening at the second end used to store cosmetic product such as sunscreen therein. The second end of the cosmetic container also includes a neck portion comprising a threaded portion to receive a head. The cosmetic container further comprises a thermal container for storing a cooling agent. The thermal container is received in the thermal container receiving section for cooling down the cosmetic product stored in the container. Another embodiment includes a thermal assembly with a thermal rod mounted onto a base plate that is inserted into a container. The container may include a spray nozzle cap mounted to a top end.