Bottle Top Dispenser With Swayable Selector For Volume Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Bottle top dispensers face challenges in providing convenient, rapid, and precise volume adjustment, are not ergonomically advantageous, and often require tools for calibration and maintenance, with issues related to variability in recipient sizes and the risk of piston damage from crystal deposits.
Innovation Solution
A dispenser with a swayable volume selector that allows for deblocking at multiple positions for volume adjustment, integrated calibration tools, and a detachable spout assembly, enabling easy calibration and maintenance without separate tools, and a modular design for compatibility with various bottle sizes, along with a transparent cylinder for liquid inspection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional volume adjustment mechanism is used, then the dispenser can dispense liquid, but the volume adjustment process is complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The volume adjustment mechanism is segmented into discrete notches on the rotatable element, allowing users to quickly jump between predetermined volume settings without complex continuous adjustment. The notches provide tactile feedback and visual alignment markers for rapid selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms with a simplified rotatable element featuring notches that align with corresponding features on the piston rod. This substitution reduces the number of mechanical components and simplifies the adjustment process to a simple rotation and alignment action.
2Ease of repair
If calibration tools are integrated into the dispenser, then maintenance and calibration become easier, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The calibration tool is merged with the piston rod, forming an integrated assembly where the calibration tool serves as part of the piston rod structure. This allows calibration functions to be performed using the existing piston rod components without adding separate external tools, simplifying maintenance while managing structural complexity.
3Measurement precision
If the dispenser is designed for precise volume control, then dosing accuracy improves, but the adjustment mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The piston rod is pre-positioned with notches at specific distances from the reference surface, corresponding to predetermined accurate volumes. This preliminary positioning during manufacturing eliminates the need for complex real-time adjustment mechanisms, as users simply select from pre-calibrated notches that ensure dosing accuracy.
4Reliability
If the piston is protected from crystal deposits, then reliability improves, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The design incorporates a reference surface and notched positioning system that prevents the piston from being forced against the bottom of the cylinder. By establishing a predetermined stop position through the notched alignment mechanism, the system cushioning protects the piston from damage caused by crystal deposits or over-travel before damage can occur.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a bottle top dispenser. According to an embodiment, the dispenser comprises a swayable selector for convenient and rapid volume adjustment by a user. The dispenser further comprises a second selector for analogous volume adjustment, wherein a user may use one of the two selectors according to preferences. The dispenser further preferably comprises two different graduations for assisting a user in the rapid identification of a specific volume when adjusting the volume. The dispenser relates to further advantageous embodiments.