Pressurizable Fluid Container With Diaphragm Plunger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fluid containers face issues such as structural failure, difficulty in controlling fluid flow, and increased risk of germ transmission due to repetitive deformation and opening, leading to a need for a more reliable and hygienic fluid delivery system.
Innovation Solution
A pressurizable fluid container with a body, cap, and dispensing mechanism featuring a plunger mechanism for pressurization and a teeter valve with a spray nozzle for controlled fluid release, allowing for adjustable flow and improved structural integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional fluid containers are frequently squeezed or tilted to release fluid, then fluid dispensing is enabled, but structural failure of the container walls occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces a flexible diaphragm that dynamically changes shape in response to pressure changes, allowing the container to dispense fluid through pressure-induced deformation of the diaphragm rather than through repeated squeezing of rigid container walls. This dynamic element absorbs the mechanical stress that would otherwise damage the container structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible diaphragm acts as an intermediary between the user's pressing action and the fluid contents. Instead of directly squeezing the container walls, the user presses the diaphragm which then transmits the force to the fluid through a controlled mechanism, reducing direct mechanical stress on the container walls.
2Ease of operation
If conventional fluid containers are frequently opened to access the fluid, then fluid access is enabled, but germ transmission and foreign material contamination increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the opening/closing function from the container cap and places it on the flexible diaphragm surface. The diaphragm can be pressed to create an opening in the sealed container without removing the cap, thereby maintaining the seal and preventing contamination while still enabling fluid access.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible diaphragm serves dual functions: it acts as both the container closure and the fluid dispensing mechanism. By pressing the diaphragm, the user simultaneously opens the seal and dispenses fluid, eliminating the need for separate opening and closing operations that could introduce contaminants.
3Ease of operation
If pull-valve mechanisms are frequently used to dispense fluid, then convenient fluid release is enabled, but the pull-valve mechanism becomes damaged or lost
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible diaphragm serves as both the closure and the actuating mechanism for fluid dispensing. Pressing the diaphragm directly opens the seal and releases fluid without requiring a separate valve mechanism, eliminating the reliability issues associated with pull-valves while maintaining operational convenience.
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 solution provides a secure, hygienic, and efficient means of fluid delivery, reducing the risk of structural failure and germ transmission while enabling easy control over fluid flow for hydration, cleaning, and surface application.
Implementation Method 1
a plunger mechanism may be used to pressurize the contents of the body
Implementation Method 2
The valve may be a teeter valve which pivots on a transverse axis. When one side of the teeter valve is depressed, the fluid pathway to the nozzle is open. When the teeter valve is released, the fluid pathway is closed.
Implementation Method 3
The nozzle may be a spray nozzle. The spray nozzle may be adjustable to allow for a fine mist, a stream of fluid, or a dispersed pattern to be released from the device.
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AI summary
A pressurizable fluid container apparatus, system and method of use.