Flexible Liquid Container Pressing for Mixing and Detachment Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Liquid containers can be detached at inappropriate times, leading to potential leaks and air entry, and the stored liquid may separate over time, affecting the evenness and quality of the liquid.
Innovation Solution
A liquid storage apparatus with a storage unit, path forming unit, and pressing unit that includes a stirring operation to prevent detachment and maintain the liquid container's state, ensuring even distribution of the liquid by pressing and releasing the container.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the liquid container is made detachable for easy replacement, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to risk of inappropriate detachment during liquid supply
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing unit applies pressing force to the liquid container in advance before detachment occurs, creating a regulated extraction state that prevents inappropriate detachment during liquid supply operations
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the physical state of the liquid container by applying pressing force, transitioning it from a normal state to a regulated extraction state where detachment is controlled and prevented during critical operations
2Reliability
If the liquid container is pressed to prevent detachment, then the reliability is improved, but the liquid container may deform or the pressing mechanism becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing unit serves multiple functions: it prevents inappropriate detachment during liquid supply, stirs the liquid to maintain evenness, and regulates extraction. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The pressing unit operates automatically based on the state of the liquid container, providing pressing force when needed without requiring complex external control systems or manual intervention
3Stability of the object's composition
If the liquid container is pressed repeatedly to stir the liquid, then the homogeneity is improved, but the liquid container may fatigue or the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing unit applies pressing force in periodic cycles rather than continuously, stirring the liquid in intervals. This periodic action maintains homogeneity while reducing energy consumption compared to continuous pressing
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the physical state of the liquid through pressing, creating convection currents that distribute the liquid evenly. The pressing parameters (force, duration, frequency) are optimized to achieve homogeneity with minimal energy input
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Prevents inappropriate detachment of liquid containers, maintains liquid evenness, and ensures consistent supply to the discharge apparatus, enhancing the quality and reliability of the liquid discharge process.
Implementation Method 1
a pressing unit configured to press the liquid container stored in the storage unit, wherein the pressing unit is configured to perform: a stirring operation of stirring the liquid stored in the liquid container by repeating pressing of the liquid container and reducing of the pressing
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid storage apparatus includes a storage unit configured to extractably store a liquid container with flexibility, a path forming unit connected to the liquid container stored in the storage unit and configured to form a path configured to flow a liquid out of the liquid container, and a pressing unit configured to press the liquid container stored in the storage unit. The pressing unit is configured to perform a stirring operation of stirring the liquid stored in the liquid container by repeating pressing of the liquid container and reducing of the pressing, and a regulating operation of maintaining a state in which the liquid container is pressed and regulating extraction of the liquid container from the storage unit.