Makeup Fluid Management Device with Rotating Stirring Module

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Solution Overview

Problem

Automatic makeup application devices face issues with uneven stirring of makeup fluid, clogging due to residue, user safety concerns, and inefficiencies in material usage, leading to unsatisfactory makeup application and waste.

Innovation Solution

A makeup fluid management and supply device with a device body and management unit, featuring a rotating receiving case, RFID label reading-writing member, and control module, which selects and validates makeup bottles, stirs the fluid, and ensures proper dispensing to prevent clogging and ensure safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the makeup application is performed automatically, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of useVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into functional modules: receiving case for storage, driving module for automation, RFID label reading-writing member for identification, and control module for coordination. Each module performs a specific function, allowing the complex automated system to be managed through modular components that work together seamlessly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If the makeup fluid is not stirred uniformly, then the manufacturing precision is improved (simpler structure), but the homogeneity of the makeup fluid deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestirring uniformityVSAvoidfluid homogeneity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The driving module performs preliminary stirring action on the makeup fluid before application. By rotating the makeup bottle or agitating the fluid in advance, the system ensures uniform mixing of ingredients, preventing separation and maintaining consistent composition throughout the application process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of substance

If the makeup residue remains at the outlet, then the loss of substance is reduced (less waste), but the reliability of the device deteriorates due to clogging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematerial wasteVSAvoiddevice reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The driving module continuously or periodically acts on the makeup fluid to maintain flow and prevent residue accumulation at the outlet. This continuous action ensures complete dispensing of the fluid without interruption, eliminating both waste and clogging risks by keeping the flow consistent throughout the application process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Productivity

If the makeup bottle is not validated, then the ease of operation is improved (faster operation), but the object-affected harmful factors increase (safety risks)

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation speedVSAvoiduser safety
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The RFID label reading-writing member performs preliminary validation of the makeup bottle before the application process begins. By reading and verifying the bottle's identification information in advance, the system ensures only authenticated, safe products are used, preventing harmful factors while maintaining efficient operation through automated pre-checking.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

5Stability of the object's composition

If the makeup fluid is viscous, then the stability of the object's composition is improved (material integrity), but the fluid flow deteriorates leading to clogging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematerial integrityVSAvoidfluid flow rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The driving module introduces mechanical vibration or rotation to the makeup bottle during dispensing. This vibration helps overcome the high viscosity of the fluid, maintaining steady flow rates by preventing stagnation and residue formation, thereby ensuring both material integrity and adequate flow speed without clogging.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #18Mechanical vibration

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 solution effectively prevents clogging, ensures even stirring, enhances user safety, and optimizes makeup material usage, improving the efficacy and ease of use of automatic makeup application.

Implementation Method 1

The RFID label reading-writing member reads a label information of the RFID label

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRFID (Radio Frequency Identification): Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the driving module rotates the makeup bottle to perform the makeup fluid stirring procedure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical stirring: Stirring

Implementation Method 3

the driving module drives the makeup bottle to move in the first direction until the makeup bottle is squeezed so as to obtain the makeup fluid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical compression: Compression

Data Source

PatentUS11457717B2Makeup fluid management and supply device and method
Publication Date: 2022.10.04 GLORY MAKEUP INC
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AI summary

A makeup fluid management and supply device and method are provided. The method includes the steps of: receiving a cosmetic style template sent from a user device; selecting a makeup bottle by the control module in accordance with a makeup application step of the cosmetic style template and moving the makeup bottle to a using position by the driving module; reading a label information of the makeup bottle; sending the label information to the management unit so as to perform a validation procedure on the makeup bottle; rotating, in response to a positive validation result, the makeup bottle by the driving module so as to perform a makeup fluid mixing procedure on the makeup bottle; and driving, by the driving module, the makeup bottle to move in a first direction until the makeup bottle is squeezed so as to obtain a makeup fluid of the makeup bottle.