Light-Curing Metering Device with Integrated LED Curing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing manually-operated metering apparatuses for light-curing materials face issues with efficient dispensing and curing, as the light-emitting device is often located at the opposite end of the housing section, requiring rotation and potentially leading to backflow and air bubble contamination, especially with viscous materials.
Innovation Solution
A metering apparatus with a light-emitting device integrated at the same end as the outlet opening, allowing for one-handed operation and eliminating the need for rotation, featuring a detachable design for the metering device and light-emitting device, and a spring-loaded holding mechanism for adaptable fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the light-emitting device is located at the opposite end of the housing section from the outlet opening, then the device structure is simplified, but device rotation is required leading to backflow and air bubble contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional arrangement by positioning the light-emitting device at the same end as the outlet opening rather than at opposite ends. This inversion eliminates the need for device rotation during operation, preventing backflow and air bubble contamination of the light-curing material while maintaining structural simplicity through the integrated receiving device design
2Reliability
If the light-emitting device is at the opposite end requiring rotation, then the curing function is achieved, but operational complexity increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the light-emitting device with the receiving device at the same end of the housing section, allowing both material dispensing and curing operations to be performed simultaneously without device rotation. This integration maintains reliable curing functionality while significantly improving operational efficiency and enabling one-handed operation
3Adaptability or versatility
If the metering device is detachably received, then component interchangeability is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the metering apparatus into detachable components, specifically the metering device that can be independently removed and replaced in the receiving device. This segmentation enables component interchangeability and adaptability while the integration of the light-emitting device with the receiving device maintains overall structural simplicity
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
Ensures efficient, bubble-free application and curing of light-curing materials without the need for device rotation, reducing material waste and operational complexity while allowing for easy interchangeability of components.
Implementation Method 1
a light-emitting device (21) for curing the light-curing material after it has been dispensed from the metering device (100) through the outlet opening (109)
Implementation Method 2
light-emitting device for curing the light-curing material
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for metering a light-curing material, comprising a housing section; wherein the housing section comprises at least a first end section and a second end section arranged opposite to said first section a receiving device for receiving, in a detachable manner, a metering device, in which the light-curing material is contained; wherein the metering device comprises an outlet opening out of which the light-curing material may exit, a light-emitting device for curing the light-curing material, in particular an LED lamp and/or a flashlight device; wherein the receiving device is designed such that the outlet opening of the metering device faces the first end section after being connected to the receiving device; wherein the light-emitting device is arranged in or on the first end section of the housing section in order to be able to provide light towards or in the direction of the first end section of the housing.