Volatile Dispenser Movable Push Button Clears Obstruction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing volatile composition dispensers often obstruct the dispensing path after rupturing, preventing unobstructed release of volatile materials.
Innovation Solution
A volatile composition dispenser with a push-button housing and a resilient member that allows the button and rupture elements to move away from punctured holes in the rupturable substrate, enabling unobstructed dispensing of the volatile composition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the push button actuator remains stationary after rupturing the foil, then the rupture mechanism is simple and reliable, but the push button obstructs the dispensing path and prevents complete release of volatile material
Solution Approach 1:
The push button actuator is designed to be movable rather than stationary. After the rupture elements pierce the foil, the push button can be depressed and remains in a depressed position, allowing the rupture elements to move away from the punctured holes and enabling unobstructed dispensing of the volatile material through the holes.
2Productivity
If the rupture elements remain engaged with the punctured holes after rupturing, then the rupture mechanism is simple, but the dispensing path is obstructed and volatile material cannot be released efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The rupture elements are configured to move relative to the punctured holes after rupture. When the push button is depressed, the rupture elements move away from the holes, clearing the dispensing path and allowing efficient release of volatile material without requiring complex additional mechanisms.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If a fixed push button is used to rupture the foil, then the device structure is simple, but the button obstructs the dispensing path after rupture
Solution Approach 1:
The push button actuator is designed with movable components that allow it to clear the dispensing path after rupture. The button can be depressed and the rupture elements can move away from the punctured holes, eliminating obstruction while maintaining a relatively simple overall device 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
Ensures efficient and controlled release of volatile materials without obstruction, providing a tactile and intuitive user experience and preventing rupture elements from staying engaged, allowing for complete drainage of the composition.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient member (38) arranged between the movable portion (343) and the outer portion (344) of the rupture mechanism
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AI summary
There is a volatile composition dispenser (1) comprising: a housing (10) comprising a rear frame (200) having a frame opening (201); a push button (20) movably disposed within the frame opening (201); and a cartridge (30) aligned with the push button (20), the cartridge (30) comprising a container (32) having an orifice and containing a volatile composition (31), a rupturable substrate (33) sealably attached to and covering the orifice, and rupture elements (37) adjacent the rupturable substrate (33); and a resilient member (38) aligned with the push button (20) and the rupture elements (37) wherein upon receiving a pressure on the push button (20), said resilient member moves the rupture elements (37) into a first position in which the rupture elements (37) engage with the rupturable substrate (33) and wherein upon removing the pressure from the push button (20), said resilient member exerts a force on the push button (20) and moves the rupture elements (37) into a second position in which the rupture elements (37) are not engaged with the rupturable substrate (33).