Dental Appliance Storage Container with Segmented Compartments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage solutions for dental appliances lack separation between top and bottom devices, making it difficult to identify and organize them properly, and do not provide a clear indication of their contents.
Innovation Solution
A container with separate compartments for top and bottom dental appliances, featuring a moveable door and ventilation ports for air circulation, along with indicator systems to visually or electronically show whether each compartment is occupied, ensuring easy identification and organization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single storage compartment is used for all dental appliances, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to separate and identify top and bottom appliances deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into multiple compartments (first compartment for top dental appliances, second compartment for bottom dental appliances) separated by a separation plate. This segmentation allows clear identification and organization of different appliances while maintaining a relatively simple overall container structure.
2Device complexity
If no indicator system is provided, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to detect compartment occupancy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The indicator system uses color changes (first indicator and second indicator) to visually show whether compartments are occupied. When a dental appliance is placed in a compartment, the corresponding indicator changes color or position to provide clear visual feedback, enabling easy detection of compartment status without complex electronic systems.
3Device complexity
If compartments are not separated, then the device complexity is reduced, but the organization and accessibility of specific appliances deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into multiple compartments (first compartment for top dental appliances, second compartment for bottom dental appliances) separated by a separation plate. This segmentation allows clear identification and organization of different appliances while maintaining a relatively simple overall container structure.
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 container effectively separates and organizes dental appliances, providing clear indication of their contents, facilitating easy access and maintaining hygiene through air circulation, thus enhancing storage convenience.
Implementation Method 1
the container comprises a plurality of ports to allow circulation
Data Source
AI summary
A container for a dental appliance. The container includes a first compartment with at least one first wall, a first enclosing portion, and a separation plate. The first compartment includes a length, a width, and a height to accept a first dental appliance and indicated by a first indicator. The container includes a second compartment defined by at least one second wall, a second enclosing portion, and the separation plate. The second compartment includes a second length, second width and second height to accept a second dental appliance and indicated by a second indicator. The container includes a moveable and closeable door which opens to permit access to at least one of the first compartment and the second compartment. The dental appliance in the first compartment is separate from the dental appliance in the second compartment by the separation plate, and the container comprises ports to allow circulation.