Folded Sheet Volatile Diffuser Eliminating Display Container
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Solution Overview
Problem
Volatile substance diffusers require an additional container for display, increasing their sale price due to extra costs, which affects sales success.
Innovation Solution
A volatile substance diffuser formed from a sheet with fold lines, featuring a reservoir on one face, a supporting face for upright positioning, a hanging hole on another face, and optionally a cover face, allowing the diffuser to be displayed and used without an external container, with a separable sealing band for substance release.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a separate container is used to house the diffuser for display, then the diffuser can be hung in a display, but the sale price increases due to additional costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the diffuser body and the display container into a single integrated structure. The container's lateral wall forms part of the diffuser body, eliminating the need for a separate housing. This integration maintains display functionality while reducing manufacturing costs by eliminating additional components and assembly steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The lateral wall of the container serves multiple functions: it acts as both the display container structure and part of the diffuser body that houses the volatile substance reservoir. This multi-functionality reduces the overall component count and manufacturing complexity while maintaining both display and diffusion capabilities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a separate container is used to house the diffuser, then the diffuser can be hung in a display, but the overall product cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hanging capability is integrated directly into the diffuser body structure. The lid or closure mechanism incorporates a hanging hole or attachment point, allowing the diffuser to be suspended for display without requiring a separate container. This integration eliminates the cost of additional container materials while preserving the hanging function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the diffuser is placed inside a container with a lug for hanging, then the diffuser can be displayed, but the sale price increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display functionality is achieved by making the container wall itself part of the diffuser structure. The lid closes the opening in the lateral wall, creating an integrated unit that can be hung directly. This eliminates the need for separate lugs, additional attachment mechanisms, or complex assembly, thereby reducing structural complexity while maintaining display functionality.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a volatile substance diffuser, where said diffuser comprises a reservoir (10) containing the volatile substances, characterized in that it is formed from a sheet (11) provided with a plurality of fold lines, said sheet (11) comprising a first face (1) on which said reservoir (10) is fixed; a second face (2) which supports the diffuser upright in a use position together with said first face (1); and a third face (3) provided with a hole (12) for hanging the diffuser. The present invention allows providing a volatile substance diffuser which prevents using a container housing said diffuser.