Eyelash Dispensing Device Carrier Strip Spool Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional boxes for artificial eyelashes are not aesthetically appealing, impractical for storing large quantities, and difficult to handle, leading to increased costs and risk of eyelash damage during application.
Innovation Solution
A device with a housing and carrier strip mechanism that allows for easy dispensing of artificial eyelashes, featuring a spool and reel system for compact storage and dispensing, along with a deflecting element to prevent eyelash damage, and an adhesive coating for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional boxes are used to store artificial eyelashes, then the storage volume is reduced, but the quantity of eyelash units that can be stored is limited and the unit price increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies nesting by placing multiple eyelash units within a compact housing structure. The carrier strip with multiple eyelash units is stored inside the housing, allowing a large quantity of eyelashes to be contained in a small volume, similar to nested dolls where smaller objects are placed within larger containers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional storage (flat boxes) to three-dimensional storage by using a housing with depth and internal compartments. The carrier strip is wound around a spool mechanism, utilizing vertical and radial space efficiently, thereby increasing storage capacity without proportionally increasing external dimensions.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional boxes are used for artificial eyelashes, then manufacturing is simple, but the device lacks aesthetic appeal and original features
Solution Approach 1:
The housing serves multiple functions: it stores the eyelash units, provides aesthetic appeal through design, houses the dispensing mechanism, and protects the eyelashes. This multi-functionality allows the device to maintain manufacturing simplicity while adding aesthetic value and original features that conventional single-function boxes lack.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the storage function, dispensing mechanism, and aesthetic housing into a single integrated device. The carrier strip mechanism, spool, and housing are merged into one unit, creating a versatile device that is both manufacturable and aesthetically appealing, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and versatility.
3Ease of operation
If eyelash units are handled by grasping the free ends, then application is possible, but the eyelashes risk being damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the carrier strip and dispensing opening) that allows users to access and apply eyelashes without directly grasping the delicate free ends. The carrier strip serves as a mediator, providing a sturdier handling point while the eyelashes themselves remain protected, thus maintaining ease of operation while ensuring eyelash integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The eyelash units are pre-positioned on the carrier strip in a ready-to-apply configuration. The carrier strip is designed with adhesive properties that hold the eyelashes in place during storage and handling, and the preliminary positioning allows users to simply pull the unit from the dispensing opening without manipulating the fragile eyelash ends, thereby preventing damage.
4Quantity of substance
If multiple eyelash units are stored in conventional boxes, then storage capacity increases, but the volume and price per unit increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the storage system into modular components: a housing, a carrier strip with multiple eyelash units, and a spool mechanism. This segmentation allows for efficient packing of multiple units in a compact arrangement, increasing storage capacity while keeping the overall device relatively simple and cost-effective.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a device (1) for dispensing artificial eyelashes, including a housing (10) provided with a dispensing opening (11), a carrying strip (30) onto which a plurality of artificial eyelash units (40) are attached, and a movement mechanism capable of being actuated to cause the strip to move (30) in order to convey the artificial eyelash units (40) toward the dispensing opening (11) and enable the artificial eyelash units (40) to exit through the dispensing opening (11).