Funnel Component With Ribs For Spill-Free Refilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for refilling contents from a refilling use package into a preservation container are not user-friendly, as they often result in spills and contamination, failing to maintain the quality of the contents during storage, transportation, and refilling.
Innovation Solution
A funnel component integrated into a container body with a membrane that breaks to allow easy pouring, ensuring the contents flow directly into the preservation container without spilling, while maintaining the container's sealing properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional refilling methods are used (pouring directly from refilling package to preservation container), then the operation is simple, but the contents spill and contaminate hands and surroundings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a funnel component as an intermediary device between the refilling package and preservation container. The funnel includes a receiving portion that accepts the refilling package opening and a transferring portion that directs contents into the preservation container, preventing spillage and contamination while maintaining ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The funnel is divided into distinct functional segments: a receiving portion with a first opening for accepting the refilling package, a transferring portion with a second opening for directing contents into the preservation container, and structural elements like ribs and flanges. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently while preventing content spillage
2Weight of moving object
If a paper cup container is used for refilling, then the container is lightweight and easily discarded, but the opening part lacks strength and deforms during refilling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines paper material for the cup container body with a resin reinforcing ring at the opening part. The paper provides lightweight and disposable characteristics, while the resin ring adds structural strength to prevent deformation during refilling operations, creating a composite structure that balances both requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The reinforcing ring is applied locally only at the opening part of the paper cup container where strength is needed, rather than throughout the entire container. This localized reinforcement maintains the lightweight and disposable nature of the paper container while providing sufficient strength at the critical opening area during refilling
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a funnel component is added to enable controlled refilling, then content spillage is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The funnel component is designed to be integrated with the preservation container, with the funnel body fitting into the container opening and the flange resting on the container rim. This merging of the funnel and container into a single refilling assembly prevents spillage while minimizing overall device complexity by combining functions into one unified structure
Solution Approach 2:
The funnel component is designed as a simple, inexpensive structure that can be easily manufactured and disposed of after use. The straightforward geometry and single-use nature of the funnel reduce complexity by eliminating the need for complex mechanisms, cleaning procedures, or durable materials, while still effectively preventing content spillage during refilling
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AI summary
A container is provided that is used as a container permitting easy transfer into another container without spilling of contents at the time of work of refilling. The present invention relates to a container that is fitted in a container body of tubular shape having an open end, a bottom part and a side wall and that transfers contents into a preservation container. This container has: a funnel component (201) provided with a funnel (220) whose diameter decreases from a larger opening side toward a smaller opening side and provided with a plurality of ribs (228) that extend radially from the center of an opening part (222) on the smaller opening side of the funnel (220) so as to bridge a part with another part of the inner surface of the opening part (222) on the smaller opening side; and a container body.