Liquid dispensing device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional liquid object dispensers require separate mechanisms for each storage tank and often dispense liquids to different locations, increasing the area needed for dispensing.
Innovation Solution
A liquid object dispenser with a transfer table that rotates to position multiple containers at a single dispensing position, allowing all liquids to be dispensed onto the same place, and includes a dispensing mechanism that presses the push button on each container to release the liquid.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple storage tanks are used to store different liquid objects, then the variety of liquid objects that can be dispensed is improved, but the device complexity increases because a separate dispensing mechanism is required for each storage tank
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal dispensing mechanism that can handle multiple different liquid objects through a single interface. The container accommodating part is designed to universally accommodate different container types (bottles, tubes, jars) with a single dispensing mechanism that adapts to various container configurations, eliminating the need for separate mechanisms for each storage tank.
Solution Approach 2:
The transfer table is designed to be rotatable, allowing dynamic repositioning of containers between the storage position and dispensing position. This dynamic mechanism enables a single dispensing mechanism to serve multiple containers by rotating the table to bring different containers into the dispensing position sequentially.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple storage tanks are used to store different liquid objects, then the variety of liquid objects that can be dispensed is improved, but the area required for dispensing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a horizontal arrangement of multiple dispensing stations to a vertical stacking configuration. Multiple containers are stacked vertically on the transfer table, and the table rotates to bring different vertical positions to the single dispensing location. This dimensional change from horizontal to vertical space utilization reduces the horizontal dispensing area while maintaining the ability to dispense multiple liquid objects.
3Area of stationary object
If a transfer table is introduced to move containers between storage and dispensing positions, then the area efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the transfer function and the positioning function into a single integrated transfer table mechanism. The rotatable table simultaneously performs the function of transferring containers from storage to dispensing positions and positioning them correctly for dispensing, merging multiple functions into one mechanism to minimize overall complexity.
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AI summary
A liquid object dispenser includes a body, multiple containers (500), a transfer table (110) including multiple container accommodating parts accommodating the multiple containers, the transfer table being able to relatively transfer the container accommodating parts to a replacement position in the body at which the containers are replaced and to a dispensing position in the body at which the stored liquids of the containers accommodated in the container accommodating parts are dispensed, and a liquid object dispensing part configured to cause the stored liquids of the containers accommodated in the container accommodating parts at the dispensing position to be dispensed.