Pouring Dispenser with Segmented Cork Spout and Breather Tube
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bottle-mounted pouring dispensers require removal for cleaning, leading to inefficiencies and risks of spillage or damage, as they are not designed for secure detachment and reattachment, especially when handling smaller bottles or during pouring.
Innovation Solution
A pouring dispenser with a co-moulded cork and spout as an integral unit, a separable breather tube, and a cover that forms a liquid-tight seal with the bottle neck, allowing for easy cleaning and adjustable airflow control, reducing leakage and improving usability across various bottle sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the entire pouring dispenser is removed for cleaning, then cleaning can be performed, but the bottle is left open to the atmosphere or requires plastic wrap covering
Solution Approach 1:
The pouring dispenser is divided into separable components: the pouring nozzle can be detached from the base portion, allowing the nozzle to be removed for cleaning while the base remains secured in the bottle. This segmentation enables cleaning access without compromising bottle security.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouring nozzle is extracted as a separate removable component from the base portion. This allows the nozzle to be taken out for cleaning purposes while the base portion with the sealing device remains in place to secure the bottle and maintain the seal.
2Ease of operation
If the pouring dispenser is easily removable for cleaning, then cleaning is convenient, but the dispenser can be knocked off at inopportune times
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser is segmented into a base portion that remains securely fitted in the bottle and a pouring nozzle that can be easily detached. This allows convenient cleaning of the nozzle while the base portion with the sealing device stays firmly in place, preventing accidental displacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between the pouring nozzle and base portion is designed to be dynamically adjustable - easily removable for cleaning but securely fitted during use. The base portion maintains a firm fit in the bottle while the nozzle can be detached when needed, providing operational flexibility without compromising stability.
3Reliability
If a flexible sealing device is over-fitted to retain the dispenser, then the dispenser is secured, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing device is merged with the base portion of the pouring dispenser, forming an integrated unit. This eliminates the need for separate retention mechanisms, as the base portion itself is designed to fit securely into the bottle neck while incorporating the sealing function, thereby reducing structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The base portion serves multiple functions: it secures the dispenser in the bottle, provides the sealing interface with the bottle opening, and houses the pouring nozzle. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for additional separate components, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining reliable retention.
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
Enhances cleaning efficiency, prevents leakage, and extends product life by allowing for easy replacement of components, ensuring consistent pouring performance and adaptability to different bottle sizes.
Implementation Method 1
An airflow vent in fluid communication with the bottle interior and in communication with the atmosphere facilitates pouring, allowing air to enter the bottle from the atmosphere upon liquid being poured from the bottle, equalizing the pressure.
Implementation Method 2
The annular base portion comprises a cylindrical extension which fits securely into the neck of the bottle, sealing the bottle. This cylindrical extension is commonly over-fitted with a flexible cork, rubber or other sealing device.
Data Source
AI summary
A pouring dispenser for pouring liquid from a bottle comprises a sleeve adapted to be removably attached with the neck of the bottle and extend from the neck of the bottle. The sleeve comprises a cork portion to be inserted into the neck of the bottle. A pouring nozzle with the sleeve is formed with the cork portion as an integral component, such that the pouring nozzle is in fluid communication with the interior of the bottle. There is a removable breather tube that fits in the cork portion.