Liquid Distribution System for Simultaneous Multi-Container Filling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid transport systems, such as single-use plastic multipacks and refillable bottles, face issues of environmental waste, cost, and inefficiency in filling multiple containers simultaneously, with refillable options requiring time-consuming individual filling.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a hollow-bodied portion with bowl-shaped channels and spouts that allows liquids to be collected and distributed evenly into multiple containers, featuring a funnel for centralized distribution and a corralling structure for container organization, facilitating simultaneous filling and easy transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If refillable bottles are used to reduce waste, then environmental impact is improved, but filling time increases because containers must be filled one at a time
Solution Approach 1:
The distribution system divides the liquid flow into multiple separate channels, each leading to a different container opening. The hollow body contains multiple internally spaced channels that segment the single liquid source into multiple simultaneous streams, allowing one container to be filled at each opening at the same time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system combines multiple container openings into a single distribution structure. Multiple container openings are positioned to align with the spouts simultaneously, merging the filling operation into a single action where liquid is distributed to multiple containers at once through the integrated hollow body structure.
2Productivity
If multiple containers are filled simultaneously to save time, then productivity is improved, but liquid distribution uniformity deteriorates due to uneven flow distribution
Solution Approach 1:
Each channel within the hollow body is designed with specific local characteristics to control flow distribution. The channels are internally spaced and configured to provide equal flow resistance and distribution, ensuring that each spout receives the same amount of liquid despite variations in container positioning or orientation.
Solution Approach 2:
The hollow body structure creates equipotential flow conditions by designing channels of equal length and cross-sectional area from the liquid source to each spout. This ensures that liquid pressure and flow rate are equalized across all distribution channels, resulting in uniform liquid distribution to each container opening simultaneously.
3Manufacturing precision
If a complex distribution system is designed to achieve even liquid distribution, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hollow body performs multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as the liquid receiving chamber, contains the internal channel network for flow distribution, provides structural support for the spouts, and acts as the mounting structure for positioning multiple container openings. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate distribution manifolds or complex valve systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The distribution channels are nested within the hollow body structure itself, with channels embedded in the walls or core of the hollow form. The spouts are integrated into the hollow body structure, creating a compact nested arrangement where the distribution system is contained within the receiving structure, minimizing overall complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient, simultaneous filling of multiple containers, reducing waste and effort while improving transportability by allowing liquids to be poured into multiple bottles at once, thereby addressing environmental and cost concerns.
Implementation Method 1
a hollow-bodied portion with a plurality of bowl-shaped channels and corresponding spouts that is designed such that liquids can be collected and drained out at one time into multiple bottles or other containers
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AI summary
A liquid distribution system is provided that allows for filling multiple liquid-holding containers simultaneously and evenly. The system includes a hollow-bodied unit with a plurality of bowl-shaped channels and corresponding spouts that is structured such that liquids can be collected and drained out at one time into multiple bottles or other containers situated below the hollow-bodied unit and held in a structure unit below.