Multi-Component Consumable Container Assembly with Threaded Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional metal containers for consumable products are aesthetically pleasing but difficult to manufacture and can create undesirable scratching noises, while plastic containers lack the sophisticated look desired for marketing purposes.
Innovation Solution
A container design combining a plastic portion with a metal portion, featuring a metal receptacle coated with an FDA-approved inert varnish and a plastic lid with a threaded connection that prevents relative rotation, allowing for easy assembly and alignment of indicia for a sophisticated aesthetic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If metal containers are used, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but manufacturing difficulty increases and noise is generated
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into separate metal and plastic components. The metal receptacle provides aesthetic appearance while the plastic lid and connector provide ease of manufacture and noise reduction. This segmentation allows each material to be optimized for its specific function without the drawbacks of using a single material for the entire container.
Solution Approach 2:
The container combines metal and plastic materials in a single assembly. The metal receptacle is coupled with a plastic lid and connector, creating a composite structure that leverages the aesthetic and durability benefits of metal while incorporating the manufacturing ease and noise-damping properties of plastic.
2Shape
If metal containers are used, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but noise generation increases
Solution Approach 1:
By combining metal and plastic materials, the container maintains the aesthetic appearance of metal while using plastic components (lid and connector) that reduce noise generation during opening and closing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The plastic connector acts as an intermediary between the metal receptacle and the plastic lid, preventing direct metal-to-metal contact that would generate scratching noises during threading and closing operations.
3Reliability
If threaded connection is added, then secure coupling is improved, but alignment precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The container components are designed with pre-established alignment features (threads, engagement surfaces) that guide proper positioning during assembly. This preliminary design of alignment mechanisms ensures that the threaded connection achieves secure coupling without requiring high-precision manual alignment during manufacturing or use.
Data Source
AI summary
A container is provided for dispensing a plurality of consumable products. The container can include a plastic portion and a metal portion. The metal portion may provide a sophisticated aesthetic to the container while the plastic portion may simplify the manufacturing process. The container may include a housing for housing a plurality of solid consumable products, a lid, an assembly aligning the lid with respect to the housing, and a connection between the lid and the housing. The assembly and the connection may allow indicia on the lid to properly align with indicia on the housing.