Hydrogel Skin Care Pack Device with Dynamic Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing customized hydrogel skin care packs face challenges due to hydrogel's semi-solid state at room temperature, making it difficult to control discharge timing, position, and amount, leading to poor product quality and reduced productivity.
Innovation Solution
A device with a housing, platform, and nozzle modules equipped with peristaltic pumps and temperature control units, allowing precise temperature management and controlled hydrogel discharge to form customized skin care packs optimized for user body characteristics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If hydrogel is heated to reduce viscosity for discharge control, then discharge timing and position can be controlled precisely, but hydrogel leaks from the nozzle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting the heating temperature of the hydrogel based on its discharge state. When hydrogel leaks, the system reduces the heating temperature to increase viscosity and prevent leakage. When precise discharge control is needed, the system increases temperature to reduce viscosity. This dynamic parameter adjustment resolves the contradiction between achieving precise discharge control and preventing leakage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback control mechanism where the discharge state of hydrogel is monitored and used to adjust the heating temperature in real-time. The control unit receives information about leakage or discharge accuracy and automatically adjusts the heating parameters accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system enables the resolution of the contradiction by continuously adapting the heating temperature to maintain both precise control and prevent leakage.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If heating temperature of hydrogel is lowered to prevent leakage, then leakage is reduced, but viscosity is insufficient for proper forming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses parameter changes by adjusting the heating temperature according to the specific forming stage and discharge requirements. Rather than maintaining a constant low temperature to prevent leakage, the system dynamically varies the temperature to achieve the optimal balance between preventing leakage and maintaining sufficient viscosity for proper forming. This resolves the contradiction by making temperature a variable parameter rather than a fixed value.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-heating the hydrogel to the appropriate temperature before discharge to ensure proper viscosity and forming quality. The system prepares the hydrogel with the necessary thermal energy in advance, then maintains appropriate temperature control during discharge to prevent leakage. This preliminary preparation resolves the contradiction by ensuring the hydrogel has the right viscosity characteristics before the discharge process begins.
3Productivity
If mass production is used to reduce cost, then market response is improved, but customization capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the production system to dynamically switch between mass production mode and customization mode. The automated device can produce standardized hydrogel masks efficiently while also adapting to produce customized masks with specific discharge patterns, temperatures, and formulations. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction between maintaining high productivity and achieving customization capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing a multi-functional production device that can perform both mass production and customized production of hydrogel masks. The same automated system with controllable heating and discharge mechanisms can handle standardized products and personalized prescriptions. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the production system adaptable to different production requirements without sacrificing efficiency.
4Object-generated harmful factors
If hydrogel viscosity is increased to prevent leakage, then leakage is prevented, but discharge amount control becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by adjusting the heating temperature to control hydrogel viscosity dynamically. When leakage is a concern, the system increases temperature to reduce viscosity and improve flow control. When precise discharge amount control is needed, the system optimizes temperature to achieve the right viscosity balance. This dynamic parameter adjustment resolves the contradiction between preventing leakage and controlling discharge amount.
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
Enables rapid, precise, and high-quality production of customized hydrogel skin care packs by maintaining optimal viscosity and preventing leakage, ensuring uniform distribution and improved product finish.
Implementation Method 1
each nozzle module including a peristaltic pump for receiving a heated hydrogel and then discharging same onto the platform through a nozzle
Implementation Method 2
a heating unit for heating the hydrogel; wherein the main block heats the hydrogel in a state where the main block comes in contact with the tube
Data Source
AI summary
A device for producing a skin care pack using a hydrogel is disclosed. The device includes: a housing provided with a door for selectively opening and closing a work space for forming a skin care pack; a platform having a base supported on a floor plate of the work space of the housing; a former containing one or more nozzle modules which are provided to be movable in the work space and each contains a peristaltic pump for receiving a heated hydrogel and then discharging same onto the platform through a nozzle; and a control unit for controlling the movement of the nozzle modules, and controlling the peristaltic pumps, thereby controlling the discharge of the hydrogel from the nozzle modules.