Cosmetic Manufacturing Apparatus Parallel Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic manufacturing apparatuses are inefficient, taking too much time to produce customized cosmetics, are cumbersome to operate, and cannot simultaneously manufacture different types of cosmetic containers, leading to low usage rates and increased manufacturing time.
Innovation Solution
An automated apparatus with a main body, parts supply unit, cosmetic material supply unit, transfer unit, and control unit that simultaneously assembles and mixes cosmetic materials for multiple types of containers, including compact and pump-type containers, using a mixing vessel transfer unit and vibrating device to streamline the manufacturing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If an automated apparatus performs a series of cosmetic manufacturing processes consecutively, then productivity is improved, but manufacturing time becomes excessively long
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is divided into multiple independent working units (first working unit with first mixing vessel, second working unit with second mixing vessel) that can operate simultaneously. Each unit has its own mixing vessel, cosmetic material supply unit, and assembly unit, allowing parallel processing of different cosmetic containers without sequential delays
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus enables continuous manufacturing by having multiple working units that can operate concurrently. While one unit is assembling cosmetic containers, another unit can be mixing materials or preparing components, ensuring that no time is wasted on idle transitions between single-unit operations
2Productivity
If the apparatus assembles only one type of cosmetic container at a time, then assembly precision is maintained, but productivity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus uses separate working units for different cosmetic container types. The first working unit is dedicated to assembling a first type of cosmetic container while the second working unit handles a second type, allowing each unit to maintain specialized precision for its specific task while contributing to overall increased throughput
Solution Approach 2:
Each working unit is designed with universal components that can handle different cosmetic container types. The mixing vessels, cosmetic material supply units, and assembly units are configured to accommodate various container specifications while maintaining assembly precision through standardized interfaces and controlled movement mechanisms
3Ease of operation
If the apparatus requires additional manual tasks for combining lids and conveying containers, then ease of operation deteriorates, but manufacturing simplicity is improved
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus merges multiple discrete manual operations into a single automated integrated system. The mixing vessel transfer unit, cosmetic material supply unit, and assembly unit work together as a coordinated system that automatically performs mixing, material supply, lid combination, and container conveyance without requiring separate manual intervention for each step
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus performs self-service by automatically completing the entire manufacturing process from material mixing to final container assembly and conveyance. The system independently handles all operations including transferring mixing vessels, supplying cosmetic materials, assembling components, and delivering finished containers to a discharge unit without requiring external manual assistance
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 apparatus significantly reduces manufacturing time, enhances productivity, and allows for the simultaneous assembly of different cosmetic containers, improving user experience and increasing the usage rate of the manufacturing system.
Implementation Method 1
a mixing unit that can mix the cosmetic material stored in the mixing vessel by rotation
Implementation Method 2
a pressure adjustment unit that can discharge the stored cosmetic material to the outside of the discharge nozzle by applying pressure on the inside of the cartridge
Implementation Method 3
a vibrating device that can discharge the cosmetic material stored in the mixing vessel to a base container, after gripping the mixing vessel disposed at the mixing vessel transfer unit
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AI summary
One aspect of the present disclosure is an apparatus for manufacturing cosmetic comprising: a main body (100) providing a space for manufacturing cosmetic; a mixing vessel (161) that can store cosmetic materials and a parts supply unit (160) providing components consisting a plurality of cosmetic containers; a cosmetic material supply unit (200) that can store cosmetic materials and then discharge cosmetic materials to the mixing vessel; a transfer unit (800, 810, 820) that can transfer the mixing vessel and the components consisting the cosmetic container; and a control unit that can control the movement of the transfer unit in order to simultaneously assemble a plurality of cosmetic containers from the mixing vessel and the components.