Cosmetics Mixing Device Using Eccentric Vibration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mixing devices for cosmetics fail to effectively homogenize suspensions of cosmetics, leading to separation of liquids and solids, which results in uneven application and reduced effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A mixing device comprising an open-topped housing with a block and recesses for tubular containers, coupled with a shaking module that uses a motor and eccentric wheel mechanism to alternately move the block and mix the contents of the containers, ensuring thorough mixing of cosmetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing mixing devices are used, then the device structure is simple, but the mixing effectiveness is insufficient and cosmetics separate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a shaking module with an eccentric wheel mechanism that generates mechanical vibration and oscillation to agitate the cosmetic suspension in the tubular containers. This vibration-induced mixing effectively homogenizes the cosmetics, preventing separation of liquids and solids while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The block is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to oscillate and shift position during the shaking operation. This dynamic movement enhances the mixing effectiveness by creating variable flow patterns and ensuring thorough contact between cosmetic components, while the movable design integrates smoothly into the overall simple structure.
2Manufacturing precision
If cosmetics are not mixed thoroughly, then the device structure remains simple, but application uniformity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shaking module generates sustained mechanical vibration that thoroughly mixes the cosmetic suspension, ensuring uniform distribution of all components. This vibration-based mixing achieves application uniformity without requiring complex multi-component mixing mechanisms, as the oscillatory motion effectively homogenizes the mixture.
Solution Approach 2:
The shaking module operates continuously during the mixing process, maintaining constant agitation of the cosmetic suspension. This continuous useful action ensures thorough and uniform mixing throughout the entire mixture volume, achieving application uniformity through sustained rather than intermittent mixing action.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device ensures a homogeneous mixture of cosmetics by effectively shaking the contents of tubular containers, preventing separation and ensuring uniform application.
Implementation Method 1
A shaking module that is coupled to the housing and positioned in the interior space is operationally coupled to the block. The shaking module is positioned to shake the block to mix a cosmetic that is positioned in the respective tubular container.
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AI summary
A cosmetics mixing device for homogenizing suspensions of cosmetics includes a housing that defines an interior space. The housing is open-topped, and a block is positioned in the interior space. A plurality of recesses extends into the block from an upper face of the block. Each recess extends from proximate to a first endpoint to proximate to a second endpoint of the block. Each of a plurality of couplers is coupled to the block and is positioned in a respective recess. The coupler is configured to couple to a respective tubular container to retain the respective tubular container within the respective recess. A shaking module that is coupled to the housing and positioned in the interior space is operationally coupled to the block. The shaking module is positioned to shake the block to mix a cosmetic that is positioned in the respective tubular container.