Liquid Replenishing Bottle Flow Control for Splash Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Replenishing recording liquid into a liquid storage container often results in splashing, leading to contamination of the surroundings and increased costs due to additional components.
Innovation Solution
A liquid replenishing container system with a holding portion and an injecting portion that discharges recording liquid to face the inner wall of the receiving portion, reducing splashing by controlling the flow and speed of the liquid.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If recording liquid is replenished to the liquid storage container, then the liquid storage container is refilled, but splashing occurs and contaminates the surroundings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a receiving portion as an intermediary structure between the injecting portion and the liquid storage container. This receiving portion captures and redirects the liquid flow, preventing direct splashing onto the liquid surface and surrounding areas while still achieving effective liquid replenishment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the replenishment process into distinct functional segments: the holding portion stores liquid, the injecting portion delivers liquid, and the receiving portion intercepts and redirects liquid flow. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, with the receiving portion specifically designed to prevent contamination.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If components are added to control splashing, then contamination is reduced, but the number of components increases and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the receiving portion with the liquid storage container structure, making it an integrated component rather than a separate device. The receiving portion is formed as part of the container's internal structure, combining multiple functions (liquid reception, flow redirection, and contamination prevention) into a single integrated component, thereby reducing overall device complexity and cost.
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
Effectively controls splashing and foaming, minimizing contamination and reducing the need for additional components, thereby lowering costs.
Implementation Method 1
an injecting portion that has an opening to discharge the recording liquid in the holding portion, and that is inserted into the receiving portion of the liquid storage container, wherein the opening opens so as to face an inner wall of the receiving portion
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid replenishing container configured to replenish recording liquid to a liquid storage container having a receiving portion of the recording liquid, includes a holding portion that holds recording liquid to be replenished to the liquid storage container; and an injecting portion that has an opening to discharge the recording liquid in the holding portion, and that is inserted into the receiving portion of the liquid storage container, wherein the opening opens so as to face an inner wall of the receiving portion.