Lid With Sliding Button And Remote Lever For Sanitary Refilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lids lack efficient mechanisms for both opening and closing while allowing fragrance collection and easy refilling without detaching the lid, which complicates the process of accessing contents and maintaining hygiene.
Innovation Solution
A lid design featuring a sliding button mechanism integrated with a remote activator lever and pushport system that allows for easy opening and closing, enabling fragrance collection and refilling without detachment, with a cap for added contamination prevention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional lid design is used, then the structure is simple, but the opening and closing operation requires significant effort and lacks efficient mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The lid mechanism transitions from a static conventional design to a dynamic system with movable components. The button attachment face can slide vertically within the opening, the remote activator lever can rotate between open and closed positions, and the pushport can move vertically to engage/disengage the flow stopper. These dynamic elements enable effortless operation through mechanical advantage while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid is divided into functionally independent segments: the button attachment face (with slide connector jointer fixing bracket), the remote activator lever (with hinge connection), the pushport (with flow stopper engagement), and the cap. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, reducing the effort required for operation while maintaining overall system simplicity.
2Ease of operation
If the lid is detached for refilling, then refilling can be performed, but hygiene is compromised and the process is complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The pushport acts as an intermediary mechanism that enables refilling without lid detachment. When the remote activator lever is actuated, the pushport moves vertically to engage the flow stopper, creating a controlled opening that allows liquid to pass through while maintaining the lid's sealed position. This intermediary mechanism eliminates the need to detach the lid, thereby preventing contamination.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid system performs self-service refilling through the integrated remote activator lever mechanism. The user simply actuates the lever, which automatically triggers the pushport to engage the flow stopper and open the refill path. The system manages the refilling process internally without requiring external intervention or lid removal, maintaining hygiene while simplifying operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a basic lid structure is used, then manufacturing is simple, but fragrance collection capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The lid structure incorporates multiple functions within a unified design. The cap not only provides structural coverage but also serves as a fragrance collection chamber with an opening for aroma release. The remote activator lever system simultaneously controls both the opening mechanism and the fragrance release function through the pushport engagement with the flow stopper. This multi-functionality adds fragrance collection capability without significantly increasing structural complexity.
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AI summary
A lid is disclosed having a spring mechanism that pushes up an activator lever while also lifting up a flow stopper that keeps fluid from the mug and out through the lid. A button in the side of the lid activates the lever. This button can be locked in either the open or closed position. The open architecture allows for easy disassembly and deep cleaning of all of the parts of the lid. Due to the design of the lid, a mug can be filled without having to remove the lid. Similarly, the user does not have to touch any part of the lid from which water flows. This makes the use of this lid more sanitary.