Cosmetic Packaging Kit With Removable Wiper And Universal Container
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic product packaging and application systems are inflexible, making it difficult for users to customize the applicator and product combinations, leading to increased storage and sales space requirements.
Innovation Solution
A kit that includes a container with a temporary closure member and an application device with a removable gripping member, allowing users to personalize the application by choosing a container and applicator suited to their needs, with a wiping member designed for each applicator to optimize product application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cosmetic products are packaged with fixed applicator and wiper combinations, then manufacturing and storage are simplified, but user customization and flexibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging system is divided into separate functional modules: a container with temporary closure, an applicator with stem and gripping member, and a removable wiper. This segmentation allows users to mix and match different applicators with the same container and wiper, enabling customization while keeping individual components simple and manufacturable
Solution Approach 2:
The container with temporary closure and the wiper are designed as universal components that can work with multiple different applicator types. The gripping member serves multiple functions: it secures the applicator to the container, forms a closure, and allows removable attachment of the wiper. This multi-functionality reduces the number of unique packaging designs needed
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple applicator types are offered with each product, then user choice increases, but storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The container and wiper serve as universal components that can be paired with multiple different applicator types. Users only need to store one container-wiper unit to access multiple applicator options, dramatically reducing the storage space required compared to having separate packaged units for each applicator type
Solution Approach 2:
By separating the applicator from the container-wiper assembly, the system allows users to store applicators individually or in compact sets while sharing the larger container and wiper components, optimizing storage efficiency
3Ease of manufacture
If the wiper is permanently attached to the applicator, then assembly is simplified, but cleaning and replacement become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The wiper attachment transitions from a static permanent bond to a dynamic removable connection. The gripping member's geometry enables easy snap-in/snap-out attachment and detachment, allowing users to remove and replace the wiper without special tools while maintaining a secure connection during use
Solution Approach 2:
The gripping member acts as an intermediary component between the applicator stem and the wiper. This intermediate structure provides a standardized interface that simplifies both the attachment process and the removal process, making the wiper easily replaceable while maintaining manufacturing efficiency
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AI summary
Kit for producing an assembly for packaging and applying a product, including at least one container delimiting at least one internal volume which contains said product and at least one free edge of which defines an opening for accessing the internal volume, said opening being closed off by a temporary closure member that does not have an applicator member, and at least one device for applying said product that is able to be inserted at least partially into said internal volume and comprises at least one applicator member, a stem and a wiping member mounted around said stem and fixed removably thereto wherein the gripping member forms a cap configured to replace the temporary closure member to form an assembly for packaging and applying the cosmetic product, said gripping member being able to close the opening removably, the applicator member being situated inside the container when the gripping member closes said opening.