Multi-Chamber Liquid Container with Selective Pumping Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The inconvenience of carrying multiple small-sized bottles of liquid cosmetics due to their portability, collectivity, and convenience issues, as well as the unavailability of small-sized options for certain products, leads to difficulties in daily use, especially during short trips.
Innovation Solution
A liquid container with a casing that integrates multiple inner bottles, a selecting mechanism, and a pumping unit, allowing for the selection and pumping of specific liquids through a common liquid outlet, reducing the volume and weight carried while maintaining separation of contents to prevent inter-contamination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple small-sized bottles are used to carry different liquid cosmetics, then the variety of products can be increased, but the portability and convenience are reduced due to the volume and weight burden
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple separate bottles containing different liquid cosmetics are merged into a single integrated container system. The container includes multiple compartments or chambers, each holding a different liquid product, all accessible through one unified structure. This combining approach maintains product variety while eliminating the need to carry multiple separate bottles, directly reducing carrying weight and improving portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where multiple smaller containers or chambers are placed inside a larger outer container. Each inner chamber holds a different liquid cosmetic product, and the entire assembly functions as a single portable unit. This nesting arrangement allows diverse products to be carried in a compact, space-efficient manner that minimizes overall volume and weight.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple small-sized bottles are used to carry different liquid cosmetics, then the variety of products can be increased, but the ease of operation is reduced due to the difficulty of managing and selecting specific products
Solution Approach 1:
The container is segmented into distinct compartments or chambers, each dedicated to a specific liquid cosmetic product. This segmentation allows users to easily identify and access the desired product without having to handle or sort through multiple separate bottles. Each compartment can be individually accessed through a unified interface, simplifying the selection process while maintaining product variety.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal container system that can hold and dispense multiple different liquid cosmetic products through a single unified interface. The container incorporates a multi-functional dispensing mechanism that can switch between different products seamlessly, eliminating the need for separate application processes for each product type and greatly improving operational convenience.
3Reliability
If large-volumed bottles are used to ensure product availability, then the product availability is improved, but the portability is reduced due to the increased volume and weight
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using one large bottle, the patent divides the total product volume into multiple smaller compartments, each containing a sufficient amount of a specific liquid cosmetic. This segmentation ensures that each product type is available in adequate quantity while the overall container volume remains compact and portable, as the smaller compartments can be arranged efficiently within the container.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the volume parameter from a single large container to multiple smaller containers within a unified structure. By optimizing the size and arrangement of individual compartments, the system maintains sufficient product availability for each cosmetic type while reducing the overall volume and weight of the carried load, making it suitable for short trips and daily use.
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AI summary
A liquid container includes a casing, at least two inner bottles for containing liquids, at least one pumping unit, a turnable selecting mechanism, and a top cover. The inner bottles are received in the casing and covered by the top cover. The selecting mechanism is operated to select one of the inner bottles to be pumped, and then the pumping unit is operated to pump out the liquid contained in the selected inner bottle through an outlet located on the top cover. Not only weight and volume for carrying these liquids can be decreased, but also convenience for accessing these liquids is improved by using the aforesaid liquid container.