Measured Ingredient Dispenser With Integrated Chamber and Actuation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional ingredient dispensers fail to accurately measure the amount of dry or liquid ingredients dispensed, leading to excess or insufficient ingredient usage.
Innovation Solution
The development of ingredient dispensers with integrated receptacles and caps that include actuating portions and measuring chambers, allowing for precise measurement and controlled dispensing of dry or liquid ingredients.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional ingredient dispensers are used, then the device structure is simple, but the measurement precision of ingredient amount is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the receptacle, measuring chamber, and dispensing mechanism into a single integrated dispenser unit. The measuring chamber is positioned within the actuating portion, and the outlet communicates both the receptacle and measuring chamber, creating a unified system that performs storage, measurement, and dispensing functions simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser is designed to perform multiple functions: storing ingredients in the receptacle, measuring precise amounts in the measuring chamber, and dispensing controlled quantities through the outlet. The actuating portion controls both the transfer from receptacle to measuring chamber and the dispensing from the measuring chamber, making the device versatile for various ingredient dispensing needs.
2Ease of operation
If traditional ingredient dispensers are used, then the device complexity is low, but the control precision of ingredient dispensing is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The actuating portion is designed to be movable, allowing the user to control the transfer of ingredients from the receptacle to the measuring chamber and subsequently to the outlet. This dynamic component enables precise control over the dispensing process, allowing the user to regulate the amount dispensed by controlling the movement of the actuating portion.
3Measurement precision
If no measuring chamber is used, then the device structure is simple, but the measurement accuracy of ingredient amount is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser is divided into distinct functional segments: the receptacle for bulk storage, the measuring chamber for precise measurement, and the outlet for controlled dispensing. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively, with the measuring chamber serving as a dedicated measurement zone that separates the storage and dispensing functions.
4Measurement precision
If integrated receptacle and cap with measuring chamber are used, then the measurement precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the receptacle, measuring chamber, and dispensing mechanism into a single integrated unit. The outlet communicates with both the receptacle and measuring chamber, allowing the system to function as a unified device that combines bulk storage and precise measurement capabilities without requiring separate containers or tools.
Data Source
AI summary
Ingredient dispensers for use in dispensing a measured amount of dry and/or liquid ingredient for a user are disclosed. In some embodiments, a dry ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of dry ingredient and a cap comprising an actuating portion and a measuring chamber portion. In some embodiments, a liquid ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of liquid ingredient and a dispensing portion which may be rotatable to dispense a measured amount of liquid ingredient for the user.