Liquid Storage Stirring Control for Lid-Accessible Sediment Dispersion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid storage apparatuses with stirring mechanisms lack user-friendliness, particularly in terms of ease of use and efficiency in dispersing sedimented components.
Innovation Solution
A liquid storage apparatus with a built-in stirring portion that includes a storage unit and a drive unit, where rotation is stopped when a specific condition related to the opening and closing member is satisfied, enhancing user interaction and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the storage unit rotates continuously to disperse sedimented components, then the uniformity of liquid is improved, but the user cannot easily access the storage portion
Solution Approach 1:
The liquid storage apparatus dynamically changes the rotational state of the storage unit based on operational conditions. The control unit stops rotation when the opening and closing member is opened, allowing user access, and resumes rotation when closed, maintaining liquid uniformity. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between continuous rotation for uniformity and accessibility when the lid is open.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit monitors the state of the opening and closing member and adjusts the rotation accordingly. When the opening and closing member is detected to be opened, the control unit stops the rotation; when closed, rotation resumes. This feedback mechanism ensures the storage unit rotates only when necessary for maintaining liquid uniformity while allowing access when the lid is open.
2Productivity
If the storage unit rotates at high speed to efficiently disperse precipitate, then the productivity of dispersion is improved, but the user-friendliness decreases due to difficulty in stopping and accessing
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically adjusts its own rotational state based on the state of the opening and closing member without requiring manual intervention. When the user opens the lid for access, the system self-stops rotation; when closed, it self-resumes rotation. This eliminates the need for separate stop/start controls, improving user-friendliness while maintaining dispersion efficiency.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the storage unit rotates continuously to maintain liquid uniformity, then the homogeneity of liquid is improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage unit rotates periodically based on the operational state rather than continuously. Rotation occurs during closed periods when uniformity needs to be maintained, and stops when the lid is open for user access. This periodic operation maintains liquid homogeneity while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous rotation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution improves user-friendliness and effectiveness in dispersing sedimented components within the liquid, reducing user burden and ensuring uniformity, while maintaining a compact design and ease of maintenance.
Implementation Method 1
a storage unit configured to store liquid and a drive unit configured to drive the storage unit
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AI summary
A liquid storage apparatus including: a stirring portion including a storage unit configured to store liquid and a drive unit configured to drive the storage unit; and a storage portion configured to store the stirring portion, the storage portion being opened and closed by an opening and closing member, wherein in a case where a stop condition relating to a state of the opening and closing member is satisfied, rotation of the storage unit by the drive unit is stopped.