Multiple Liquid and Solids Dispenser with Rotatable Spinner Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multiple liquid and solids dispenser devices are limited to dispensing only one liquid, are difficult to clean, prone to breakage due to environmental exposure, and feature continuous liquid drainage through wicks, lacking adjustability in liquid dispensing attitude and multiple scent capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A multiple liquid and solids dispenser apparatus with a rotatable spinner plate, removably attached multiple liquid dispensers, a liquid separator, outlet and inlet flow control, and a wick system that absorbs liquids without continuous drainage, allowing for adjustable and simultaneous dispensing of multiple liquids on or off solids, with a design resistant to environmental damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single liquid dispenser is used in prior art devices, then the device structure is simple, but only one liquid can be dispensed at a time limiting versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid dispenser is divided into multiple separate liquid containers (first liquid container, second liquid container, etc.), each holding a different liquid. These segmented containers are positioned at different locations around the solids dispenser, allowing multiple liquids to be dispensed simultaneously or selectively without complicating the overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid dispenser is designed with universal functionality to handle multiple different liquids through multiple containers and dispensing mechanisms. Each liquid container can be independently filled and controlled, enabling the same device structure to serve multiple scent dispensing purposes.
2Ease of operation
If the liquid holder is integrated with the dispensing device in prior art, then the structure is compact, but it is difficult to clean and prone to breaking
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid containers are extracted from the integrated structure and made as separate, removable components. Each liquid container can be independently removed from the dispensing device for cleaning or replacement without disassembling the entire device, making maintenance simple while preserving the compact overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The liquid containers are designed to be easily removable and replaceable. When a liquid container becomes empty or contaminated, it can be quickly removed and replaced with a fresh container without affecting the rest of the dispensing device, simplifying cleaning and maintenance operations.
3Productivity
If wicks are used in prior art devices, then liquid can be dispensed, but they create continuous drainage wasting liquid
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid dispensing mechanism uses periodic or controlled dispensing action instead of continuous wick drainage. Liquid is dispensed in controlled amounts at specific intervals or when needed, preventing continuous waste while maintaining effective scent distribution. The dispensing can be triggered by rotation, timing mechanisms, or user activation.
Solution Approach 2:
The passive wick-based capillary action system is replaced with an active controlled dispensing mechanism. This could involve mechanical components such as rotating distributors, metering valves, or pump systems that precisely control liquid flow, eliminating the continuous drainage problem inherent in wick systems while improving dispensing efficiency.
4Adaptability or versatility
If liquid dispenser is fixed in prior art devices, then the structure is simple, but liquid cannot be dispensed on or off solids as desired
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid dispenser is designed with dynamic positioning capability, allowing the liquid containers and dispensing nozzles to be adjusted to different positions and orientations. This enables flexible control over whether liquid is dispensed onto the solids or into the environment, adapting to different operational requirements without requiring multiple fixed devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispensing parameters such as liquid flow rate, dispensing position, and targeting (on or off solids) are made adjustable through mechanical or control systems. Users can change these parameters to optimize performance for different conditions, such as adjusting the angle of dispensing nozzles or controlling the timing of liquid release relative to solids dispensing.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the simultaneous dispensing of multiple liquids and solids with adjustable flow rates and directions, easy cleaning and maintenance, and resistance to environmental stressors, while preventing continuous liquid drainage and enhancing the effectiveness of scent and flavor distribution.
Implementation Method 1
a wick located so as to absorb at least one of the more than one liquid as it is dispensed from the liquid dispenser
Data Source
AI summary
A multiple liquid and solids dispenser apparatus and method includes a solids dispenser for holding and dispensing solids. A liquid dispenser is connected to the solids dispenser and the liquid dispenser contains more than one liquid and is positioned so as to dispense the more than one liquid on the solid or not on the solid as desired.