Magnetic Switch Cosmetic Container
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cosmetic containers with lightening functions have insufficient light brightness and exposed mechanical switches that are prone to accidental activation and damage.
Innovation Solution
A lightening cosmetic container with a magnetic induction switchable lighting system, featuring a magnetic switch connected to a light source, a magnetic member, and an adhesive attachment member to prevent accidental activation and enhance durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mechanical switch is used for the light source, then the switch can be easily operated, but the switch is exposed outwardly and easy to be switched inadvertently and damaged by collision
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the exposed mechanical switch with a magnetic induction switch. The magnetic switch is activated by the magnetic member on the cover, eliminating the need for an exposed mechanical switch. This substitution maintains ease of operation through magnetic field interaction while protecting the switching mechanism from external damage and inadvertent activation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a magnetic field as an intermediary between the user's action (moving the cover) and the light source activation. The magnetic member on the cover interacts with the magnetic switch through magnetic field lines, serving as a mediator that transmits the switching command without requiring direct mechanical contact with an exposed switch.
2Illumination intensity
If the light source brightness is increased, then the lightening function is improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action by making the light source activate only when the cover is opened (magnetic switch triggered). The light provides sufficient brightness during the brief period when the container is in use, then turns off when the cover is closed. This periodic operation pattern delivers adequate illumination intensity while minimizing overall energy consumption compared to continuous operation.
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
The magnetic induction switch ensures reliable and accidental-free operation of the light source, providing sufficient brightness while protecting the switch from damage, enhancing user experience and container integrity.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic switch which is electrically connected with the at least one light source, and a magnetic member disposed corresponding to the magnetic switch. Wherein the cover is openable relative to the case to change magnetic state of the magnetic switch and switch the magnetic switch on
Data Source
AI summary
A lightening cosmetic container is provided, including: a main body and a lightening device. The main body includes a case, a cover and an attachment member. The cover has an inner surface including at least one recession disposed thereon. The attachment member is attached to the inner surface by an adhesive material and covers at least part of the at least one recession within which the adhesive material comes. The lightening device is disposed on the main body and includes at least one light source, a magnetic switch which is electrically connected with the at least one light source, and a magnetic member disposed corresponding to the magnetic switch. The cover is openable relative to the case to change magnetic state of the magnetic switch and switch the magnetic switch on.