Elastic Applicator Container for Hygienic, Controlled Skin Application
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic application methods using hands or tools are hygienic and result in content loss or require carrying tools, leading to residual content issues.
Innovation Solution
A content container with an application part made of an elastic material, featuring a discharge part with a lower and upper discharge hole, and a support structure for stable application, providing a warm use feeling and preventing excessive discharge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a hand or tool is used to apply content, then the content can be applied to the skin, but hygiene is poor or content is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the discharge function and application function into a single integrated component. The discharge part includes a discharge hole that directly contacts the skin, combining the role of content delivery and application in one structure, eliminating the need for separate tools and preventing content loss
Solution Approach 2:
The application part is designed to be self-supporting through its elastic material properties. The elastic application part automatically returns to its original shape after deformation, providing self-stabilization and eliminating the need for external support structures, thereby maintaining hygiene and preventing contamination
2Ease of operation
If a tool is used to apply content, then the content can be applied to the skin, but there is a hassle to always carry the tool
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the discharge mechanism and application component into a single unified structure. The discharge part with discharge hole and the elastic application part form one integrated component that is attached directly to the container, eliminating the need for separate application tools
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated discharge and application part serves multiple functions simultaneously: it stores content, dispenses content through the discharge hole, and applies the content to the skin. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate tools and simplifies the overall device
3Strength
If a rigid structure is used for the discharge part, then the content can be discharged, but the application part cannot provide a warm use feeling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different material properties to different parts of the device. The discharge part uses a rigid material to maintain structural stability and prevent excessive discharge, while the application part uses an elastic material to provide a warm, comfortable feel against the skin. Each part has the local quality needed for its specific function
4Productivity
If the inner diameter of the discharge hole is large, then the content can be discharged quickly, but excessive discharge occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The discharge hole has a non-uniform inner diameter structure with different dimensions at different locations. The inner diameter is designed to be smaller in certain areas to control and slow down the discharge rate, preventing excessive discharge, while still allowing adequate content flow to reach the application part
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The elastic application part ensures natural application with a warm feeling, prevents excessive discharge, and enhances stability against external forces, while maintaining hygiene and reducing content loss.
Implementation Method 1
an application part made of an elastic material, which is provided at an upper end of the discharge part, has therein an upper discharge hole communicating with the lower discharge hole, and applies a content discharged through the upper discharge hole onto a skin of a user
Implementation Method 2
a support portion protruding toward the application part may be formed at an upper end of the discharge part, the support portion may be retracted into a lower inner side of the application part, and an inner surface and an outer surface of the support portion may be in close contact with the application part
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AI summary
A content container includes: a container unit for accommodating content; a discharge unit provided in the upper end of the container unit and having a lower discharge hole formed therein, through which the content is discharged; and an application unit including an elastic material, wherein the application unit is provided in the upper end of the discharge unit, has an upper discharge hole formed therein, the upper discharge hole being in communication with the lower discharge hole, and applies the content discharged through the upper discharge hole on the skin of a user.