Honeycomb Cosmetic Compact Base for Shock Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cosmetic compacts made of rigid materials are prone to damage from shocks, vibrations, and impacts, leading to premature disposal and economic loss due to damage or leakage of cosmetics.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic compact with a shock absorbing member, specifically a honeycomb structured sheet made of flexible material, is integrated into the base to isolate mechanical shocks and vibrations from the cosmetic pans, providing protection and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional cosmetic compacts are made of rigid materials, then structural strength is improved, but protection against shock damage deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by incorporating a shock-absorbing member within the housing structure that is pre-positioned to cushion impacts before they reach the cosmetic contents. This member is designed to deform under shock loads, absorbing impact energy and protecting the cosmetic from damage while maintaining the overall structural integrity of the compact.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite materials by combining a rigid housing structure with a separate shock-absorbing member made of impact-resistant material. This composite approach allows the rigid portions to provide structural strength while the specialized shock-absorbing material handles impact forces, resolving the contradiction between needing strength and needing shock protection.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If flexible housing material is used, then shock absorption is improved, but dimensional stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the housing into distinct functional segments: a rigid housing structure that provides dimensional stability and a separate shock-absorbing member that provides impact protection. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specialized function without compromising the other, with the shock-absorbing member isolated from the main housing structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If reduced thickness is used for flexibility, then adaptability is improved, but structural strength deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses composite materials to combine thin flexible components with shock-absorbing elements. The housing can incorporate thin walls for flexibility and adaptability while the integrated shock-absorbing member compensates for the reduced structural strength, allowing the compact to be both adaptable and strong through material composition rather than thickness alone.
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 shock absorbing member effectively minimizes damage to cosmetics by absorbing impacts and vibrations, ensuring the cosmetic compact remains functional and reducing premature disposal.
Implementation Method 1
shock absorbing member effectively minimizes damage to cosmetics by absorbing impacts and vibrations
Implementation Method 2
shock absorbing member effectively minimizes damage to cosmetics by absorbing impacts and vibrations
Data Source
AI summary
A cosmetic compact for solid or semi solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic compact comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprising a base, a frame, a shock absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is disposed within a cavity of the base and is shaped substantially corresponding to a shape of the cavity of the base. The shock absorbing member is coupled to the base and is coupled to the at least one cosmetic pan such that shock imparted on the cosmetic compact is isolated from the at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member comprises at least a sheet of material having a honey comb structure i.e. the shock absorbing member comprises at least one sheet of a material having a plurality of honeycomb hexagonal voids.