Modular Oil Dispenser With UV Shielding and Temperature Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions fail to adequately preserve the chemical, nutritional, and organoleptic properties of oils and other liquids susceptible to deterioration by light and temperature variations, while also providing a functional and aesthetically pleasing means of storage and dosing.

Innovation Solution

A modular container made of stainless steel with thermal glass and anti-UV protection, incorporating temperature control, a Peltier cell refrigeration system, weight sensors, and internal backlighting, along with precise dispensing mechanisms, ensures the preservation and controlled dosing of oils and liquids.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional plastic bottles and carafes are used for oil storage, then the container is simple and inexpensive, but the oil loses its chemical, nutritional, and organoleptic properties due to light and temperature variations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepreservation of oil propertiesVSAvoidcontainer structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into modular components: a removable bottle, a base with reservoir, and a dispensing system. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall preservation capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A thermal glass barrier with anti-UV protection is introduced as an intermediary between the oil and external environmental factors (light and temperature), protecting the oil properties while allowing visual appreciation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If thermal control and anti-UV protection systems are added to the container, then oil preservation is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepreservation of oil propertiesVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The container utilizes passive thermal parameters through insulation materials and active thermal control via a Peltier element, allowing temperature regulation without complex mechanical refrigeration systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The container employs composite construction with stainless steel exterior, insulating intermediate layers, and thermal glass with anti-UV coating, combining materials with complementary properties to achieve preservation while managing manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

3Measurement precision

If precise dosing mechanisms are incorporated, then dosing accuracy is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedosing accuracyVSAvoiddispensing system

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A weight sensor provides feedback on the oil quantity in the reservoir, enabling automatic or assisted dosing that adapts to the actual content level, improving precision without requiring complex mechanical dosing mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces complex mechanical dosing mechanisms with an electronically controlled pump actuated by a microstep motor, controlled by a microcontroller that processes weight sensor data to achieve precise dosing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Illumination intensity

If a backlighting system is added for visual appeal, then aesthetic quality is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisual appealVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The backlighting system operates periodically or on-demand rather than continuously, controlled by a sensor that detects user presence or interaction, providing visual appeal while minimizing energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

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

Maintains the quality of oils and liquids by preventing degradation from light and temperature fluctuations, offering a visually appealing and hygienic dispensing solution.

Implementation Method 1

Peltier cell refrigeration system

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPeltier effect: Peltier Effect

Implementation Method 2

front system of technical thermal glass against UV rays (ultraviolet)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUV ray absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 3

weight sensors

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWeight detection:

Data Source

PatentEP4269265B1Modular dispensing container for oil

Publication Date: 2025.12.31 ZURITA OSTOS ARACELI

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AI summary

The invention relates to a modular dispensing container for oil, consisting of a container designed to be installed as an independent module or as a group of several modules or different divisions or compartments, with internal layers of insulating material, and thermal glass with UV protection for the front face, and a lid located on the upper face, with a leak-tight seal, the oil or liquid being served via a dispensing tap located on the lower front part.