Stackable Eyelash Storage Container with Flexible Curved Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage solutions for false eyelashes often cause damage by flattening the curved lashes and make it difficult to efficiently store and retrieve them without tearing, as they are typically stored on flat surfaces that do not accommodate the lash's curvature.
Innovation Solution
A stackable eyelash storage container with a flexible material design featuring a raised portion, lash support surface, and interlock tab, allowing for secure storage and easy retrieval by transitioning between closed and open positions, which maintains the curvature of the lashes and includes a lid for secure closure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If false eyelashes are stored on a flat surface, then storage simplicity is improved, but the curvature of the lashes is flattened and damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The storage container employs a curved surface instead of a flat surface to support the false eyelashes. The curved surface of the container matches the natural curvature of the lash bands, allowing the lashes to maintain their shape during storage without flattening or deformation.
2Ease of operation
If false eyelashes are stored on a flat surface, then storage accessibility is improved, but retrieval becomes tricky and messy with potential tearing
Solution Approach 1:
The curved surface of the container provides a natural grip for fingers during retrieval. Users can safely grasp the curved lash bands without slipping or applying excessive force, reducing the risk of tearing while maintaining easy accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The container wall is made of flexible material that can be easily manipulated. This flexibility allows users to open and close the container smoothly, facilitating easy access to and retrieval from the stored eyelashes without causing damage.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid storage container is used, then structural stability is improved, but the container cannot transition between closed and open positions for easy access
Solution Approach 1:
The container wall is constructed from flexible material that maintains structural integrity while allowing movement. This enables the container to transition between closed and open positions, providing both stability during storage and ease of access during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to change its state between closed and open configurations. The flexible wall material enables smooth transitions while maintaining structural stability, facilitating easy access to stored eyelashes.
4Quantity of substance
If multiple storage containers are used, then storage capacity is improved, but the structure becomes complex and non-compact
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple storage containers are designed to nest within each other, with smaller containers fitting inside larger ones. This nesting arrangement maximizes storage capacity while maintaining a compact overall structure, eliminating the need for complex multi-container systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage system is divided into modular, stackable containers of different sizes. Each container can independently store a specific quantity of eyelashes, and the modular design allows for flexible configuration and compact storage when multiple containers are needed.
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AI summary
A stackable eyelash storage container includes a base, a raised portion formed in the base, a lash support portion formed on the raised portion, and a wall extending from the base. The lash support portion, which may include a slit formed therein or a sticking surface, is adapted to receive and secure at least one false eyelash thereon. An interlock tab formed in the raised portion. A lash band receiving portion is formed on the lash support portion. The lash band receiving portion receives and secures a lash band of the false eyelash thereon. The base and the wall are formed of a flexible material. The flexible material selectively permits a closed position in which the wall supports the false eyelash for storage thereof, and an open position created by pressing up against the bottom of the raised portion and pulling against wall for retrieval of the false eyelash.