Diluting Dispenser Assembly with Geometric Container Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing diluter/dispenser assemblies are not uniquely adapted to releasably engage containers, which poses a problem in terms of compatibility and efficient operation.

Innovation Solution

A diluting dispenser assembly with a housing, water and high/low-flow conduits, dispensing actuators, a container interface with a chemical input nozzle, and a container release member, designed to releasably engage containers with specific geometric features such as a radial groove and octagonal neck, allowing for secure and efficient dispensing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing diluter/dispenser assemblies are used, then dispensing function is provided, but compatibility with specific container geometries is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer compatibilityVSAvoidengagement security

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The container interface is designed with specific geometric features (radial groove, octagonal neck receptacle) that match corresponding features on the container. This localized geometric matching ensures secure engagement while maintaining compatibility with specifically designed containers, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If a secure engagement mechanism is implemented, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveengagement securityVSAvoidinterface structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The container interface employs asymmetric geometric features including a radial groove and an octagonal neck receptacle. These asymmetric shapes provide secure, reliable engagement while maintaining relatively simple structural implementation, avoiding the need for complex fastening mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #4Asymmetry

Data Source

PatentUS11713164B2Diluting dispenser assembly

Publication Date: 2023.08.01 ENVIROX LLC

AI summary

A diluting dispenser assembly, including: a housing; a water input conduit; a high-flow output conduit; a low-flow output conduit; a high-flow dispensing actuator; a low-flow dispensing actuator; a container interface, wherein the container interface is adapted to releasably engage a container disclosed herein, and wherein the container interface includes a chemical input nozzle; and a container release member.