Modular Container Closure with Standard Capsule
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container closures are complex, leading to significant waste generation and require specific designs for different container diameters, making them non-universal and difficult to recycle.
Innovation Solution
A modular container closure system featuring a standard capsule with a perforator and an adapter that fits into the container opening, allowing for interchangeable use with various adapters and caps, reducing waste by enabling recycling of the adapter and cap components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a complex push-pull closure structure with integrated components is used, then the closure can perform multiple functions (sealing, opening, storing), but the device complexity increases and waste material accrual increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The closure system is divided into separate functional components: a reusable adapter that attaches to the container, a removable capsule containing the substance, and a closure means. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and enables recycling of the adapter and closure means after use.
Solution Approach 2:
The capsule containing the substance is extracted as a separate removable component from the closure system. After use, only the capsule needs to be disposed of, while the adapter and closure means can be recycled, significantly reducing waste material accrual.
2Reliability
If a customized closure design is created for each container diameter, then the closure fits the container perfectly, but the adaptability across different container types decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is designed with a universal interface that can attach to different container types and diameters. The adapter serves multiple functions: it provides the connection point for the capsule, supports the closure means, and adapts to various container openings, enabling one adapter design to work across multiple container types.
3Ease of manufacture
If all functional elements are integrated into a single component, then the closure is simpler to manufacture, but the ease of repair and recycling decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The closure system is divided into separate functional components: a reusable adapter that attaches to the container, a removable capsule containing the substance, and a closure means. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and enables recycling of the adapter and closure means after use.
Data Source
AI summary
Container closure for a container (1), the container closure having at least one receiving chamber, for receiving a substance of liquid or powdery consistency, and having a mouthpiece (5) comprising a through-opening (13), characterized in that the container closure has an adapter (2), into which a capsule (3) having the substance is interchangeably inserted, and an actuating element (6) for actuating the capsule (3), wherein the capsule (3) has a housing forming the receiving chamber, in which a perforator (7) is arranged, and the housing has two openings, wherein one opening is closed by a closure film (8) and the second opening is closed by an end region of the perforator (7), wherein the actuating element (6) is operatively connected to the end region of the perforator (7) that closes the second opening of the capsule (3), and the adapter (2), the capsule (3) and the actuating element (6) form mutually separate components.