Permutation Lock Bottle Cap for Secure Liquid Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a secure container solution that prevents unauthorized access to liquids, particularly one that forms a fluid impermeable seal and can be easily locked and unlocked with a permutation lock mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A combination lock system for a liquid bottle comprising a bottle, a bottle cap, and a permutation lock structure that mounts in the bottle cap, forming a fluid impermeable seal and allowing the cap to be fixed in a closed position using a permutation lock that can be unlocked by aligning specific images presented by rotors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a permutation lock structure is mounted in the bottle cap, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The permutation lock structure is nested within the bottle cap assembly, with the lock mechanism integrated into the cap's internal structure. The rotors and pins are contained within the cap body, allowing the security function to be embedded without requiring a separate external locking device, thus improving security while controlling complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The permutation lock acts as an intermediary mechanism between the bottle cap and the bottle opening. It mediates the opening action by requiring a specific sequence of rotor rotations before allowing the cap to be removed, providing security through a controlled intermediate step rather than direct access control.
2Reliability
If a permutation lock mechanism is used to secure the bottle cap, then unauthorized access prevention is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lock mechanism is designed to be operated in advance of the actual opening action. The user rotates the rotors to the correct positions before attempting to remove the cap, preparing the locking mechanism in advance. This preliminary configuration allows the cap to be easily removed once the correct sequence is entered, maintaining ease of operation for authorized users.
Solution Approach 2:
The permutation lock incorporates dynamic rotor elements that can rotate independently to different positions. This dynamic configuration allows the lock to transition between locked and unlocked states based on the rotor positions, providing security while maintaining ease of operation through simple rotational movements rather than complex mechanical manipulations.
3Reliability
If the permutation lock structure fixes the bottle cap in the closed position, then security is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The permutation lock structure is segmented into discrete components including multiple rotors, pins, and a cap body. Each rotor can be manufactured separately as an independent unit with specific rotational positions, allowing for modular assembly and simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining the security function through the coordinated interaction of segmented parts.
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AI summary
The combination lock for a liquid bottle is a container. The combination lock for a liquid bottle is configured for use in storing a liquid. The combination lock for a liquid bottle is a secured device. By secured device is meant that the structure of the combination lock for a liquid bottle is formed with a lock that prevents unauthorized entry into the combination lock for a liquid bottle. The combination lock for a liquid bottle comprises a bottle, a bottle cap, and a permutation lock structure. The permutation lock structure mounts in the bottle cap. The bottle cap attaches to the bottle. The bottle cap forms a fluid impermeable seal that encloses the liquid in the bottle. The permutation lock structure fixes the bottle cap in the closed position.