Cleaning Product Dosing Machine With Container ID and Dilution Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Establishments requiring frequent cleaning services face challenges with manual refilling of concentrated cleaning products, leading to inconsistent dilution, waste, health risks, and lack of consumption control, while existing dosing machines lack structural and constitutive features similar to the proposed solution.

Innovation Solution

A dosing machine for concentrated cleaning products that automatically mixes products with water, identifies container type, and controls dilution, featuring load cells, identification codes, and electronic control for safe, efficient refilling and monitoring.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual refilling of concentrated cleaning products is used, then operational simplicity is maintained, but dilution consistency deteriorates and product waste increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanual refilling simplicityVSAvoiddilution consistency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service through automatic detection of container type via identification codes and automated dispensing of concentrated products with precise water mixing ratios, eliminating manual intervention while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical refilling operations with an automated electronic control system that reads identification codes, calculates required amounts, and automatically dispenses products with precise water mixing ratios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Device complexity

If manual refilling is used, then device complexity is low, but health risks and safety concerns increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverefilling system simplicityVSAvoidhealth risks from product contact

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system eliminates human contact with concentrated products by implementing self-service automated dispensing, where the machine automatically detects container types and dispenses precise amounts without manual intervention

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an automated dispensing system as an intermediary between the concentrated product containers and the final diluted solution, eliminating direct human contact with potentially harmful concentrated products

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of substance

If concentrated products are used to reduce container usage, then environmental benefit increases, but control over product consumption deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer reductionVSAvoidconsumption control

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of substanceVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback through electronic monitoring that tracks consumption of concentrated products, automatically records usage data, and provides real-time information about product levels and consumption patterns to maintain control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual tracking and estimation of product consumption with an automated electronic monitoring system that precisely measures and records consumption data, providing accurate control information

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Manufacturing precision

If automated dosing machine is implemented, then dilution precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedilution control accuracyVSAvoidmachine structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system achieves universality by implementing a multi-functional integrated machine that combines identification code reading, automatic dispensing, water mixing, and consumption monitoring capabilities in a single device, reducing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Enables controlled, safe, and efficient refilling of cleaning products, reducing container use and waste, while providing remote monitoring and consumption tracking, enhancing user safety and operational efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

the inclusion of means, preferably a load cell, to detect whether the container is empty or not and to determine the exact quantity of diluted product that the machine must dispense

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWeight detection:

Data Source

PatentEP4678595A1Dosing machine for concentrated cleaning products, detergents and disinfectants

Publication Date: 2026.01.14 DOMINGO REVELLES ISMAEL

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AI summary

The invention relates to a dispensing machine for dispensing concentrated cleaning products comprising several containers (5) of different concentrated products connected with a water supply conduit (6) in a distributor (7), where they are mixed in a certain dosage in a pre-established proportion and are poured into a container (9), wherein the machine comprises a first outlet opening (8), intended for filling a first type of hand-held refilling container (9), suitable for placement in a housing (10) provided in an accessible manner in the casing (2), and a second outlet opening (11) provided for filling a second type of container (12) located externally to the casing (2).