Transparent Cosmetic Dispenser Sleeve for Faster Shade Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cosmetic dispensers, such as lipstick containers, are opaque, leading to difficulty in selecting the desired shade, potential smudging or deformation of the product, and contribute to environmental pollution due to non-degradable plastic materials.
Innovation Solution
A transparent, biodegradable cosmetic dispenser with a sliding sleeve mechanism that allows easy viewing of the cosmetic content and is constructed from recyclable materials, reducing plastic waste and emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional opaque dispensers are used, then product protection is improved, but color selection difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is made transparent or translucent, allowing the cosmetic product color to be visible through the lid itself. This eliminates the need for separate color-coding systems while maintaining product protection, as the lid remains functional while enabling color identification.
2Reliability
If conventional non-transparent lids are used, then product protection is improved, but selection time increases
Solution Approach 1:
By making the lid transparent or translucent, the cosmetic color becomes immediately visible without requiring lid removal. This eliminates the time-consuming process of rifling through handbags and removing lids to find the desired shade, while the lid continues to provide full product protection when closed.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional plastic dispensers are used, then manufacturing ease is improved, but environmental harm increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser is constructed from biodegradable materials such as plant-based plastics, bamboo, wood, or paper composites. These alternative materials maintain the ease of manufacturing through modern molding and fabrication techniques while eliminating the environmental persistence and pollution associated with conventional petroleum-based plastics.
4Ease of operation
If lipstick is left extended for easy access, then ease of operation is improved, but product deformation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser includes a built-in mechanism that automatically retracts the lipstick into its protected position when the lid is closed. This preliminary action ensures the product is properly positioned and protected before the lid seals, preventing smudging and deformation while maintaining ease of access during use.
Data Source
AI summary
A cosmetic dispenser includes a base that includes an interior surface that forms a spiral recess. The cosmetic dispenser further includes a pedestal assembly received within a cavity of the base. The pedestal assembly includes a pedestal including a base plate at a first distal end and a cup member at a second distal end opposite the first distal end. The cup member is configured to receive a cosmetic that extends above the cup member. The cosmetic dispenser further includes a sleeve movably received within the cavity. The sleeve includes at least one engaging component rotatably coupled to the base via the spiral recess. The engaging component is configured to move along the spiral recess to raise and lower the sleeve. The sleeve is configured to completely surround the cosmetic in a raised first position and at least partially expose the cosmetic in a lowered second position.