Dumping-type autonomous quantitative liquid discharging device and quantitative liquid discharging method thereof

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing container devices face challenges in controlling liquid output, leading to inaccurate liquid quantity and affecting product quality and cost due to unstable discharge.

Innovation Solution

A dumping-type automatic quantitative liquid discharging device with an accommodating cavity, first and second liquid storage cavities, and a fluid channel, where the second cavity captures and stores a part of the liquid to ensure stable discharge, and the liquid is transferred between cavities to maintain pressure differentials for precise quantity control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a simple container device is used, then the device structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the liquid output control is unstable and inaccurate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveliquid quantity accuracyVSAvoiddevice structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into multiple functional cavities: an accommodating cavity for receiving liquid, a first liquid storage cavity for storing liquid under normal pressure, and a second liquid storage cavity for storing liquid under low pressure. This segmentation allows different regions to perform different functions (storage, discharge, pressure regulation), achieving stable and accurate liquid output control while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If liquid is discharged freely from the container, then the discharge process is simple and fast, but the liquid quantity cannot be controlled accurately leading to waste or shortage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveliquid quantity controlVSAvoiddischarge efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention utilizes pressure differential mechanisms between the first liquid storage cavity (normal pressure) and the second liquid storage cavity (low pressure) to control liquid discharge. The fluid channel connects these cavities, allowing pressure-driven liquid flow from the second cavity through the fluid channel to the outlet, achieving controlled and accurate liquid quantity discharge while maintaining efficient flow.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

3Loss of substance

If the container device lacks liquid recovery mechanism, then the device structure is simple, but liquid waste occurs and product cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveliquid wasteVSAvoiddevice structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The second liquid storage cavity functions as a recovery mechanism that captures and stores liquid that would otherwise be wasted during the discharge process. By maintaining low pressure in this cavity, it automatically receives and stores excess or returned liquid, preventing loss and enabling potential reuse, thereby reducing liquid waste and product costs while adding only moderate structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

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

The device provides stable and precise liquid discharge, ensuring consistent liquid quantity and reducing waste by capturing excess liquid for reuse, thereby improving product quality and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

an atmospheric low pressure area is formed at the other end of said accommodating cavity; and an atmospheric normal pressure area is formed in said first liquid storage cavity and said second liquid storage cavity, so that said liquid is confined between said first liquid storage cavity and said accommodating cavity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure differential: Pressure Gradient

Data Source

PatentUS12410050B2Dumping-type autonomous quantitative liquid discharging device and quantitative liquid discharging method thereof
Publication Date: 2025.09.09 JIN CHANGDAO
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a dumping-type automatic quantitative liquid discharging device, which comprises an accommodating cavity for accommodating liquid, a first liquid storage cavity and a second liquid storage cavity for storing quantitative liquid, and a fluid channel; the second liquid storage cavity further comprises a liquid storage part; the liquid storage part captures and stores a part of liquid to become a new quantitative liquid; when the device is reset, the quantitative liquid stored in the second liquid storage cavity will be received and stored by the first liquid storage cavity; and a quantitative liquid discharging method, which comprises the following steps: providing a dumping-type automatic quantitative liquid discharging device, and pouring the liquid into an accommodating cavity; connecting a device cover with the accommodating cavity; tilting the dumping-type automatic quantitative liquid discharging device to allow quantitative liquid to flow out.