Twistable Pill Container Cap with Angled Corner and Constriction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medication containers for pills lack a convenient and secure mechanism for dispensing and storing pills, often requiring additional packaging and not providing adequate control over the flow of pills, especially for small pills which can pour rapidly.
Innovation Solution
A pill container with a detachable outer shell, an angled corner section for dispensing, a constriction to regulate pill flow, and a twistable cap for sealing, which can be child-resistant, eliminating the need for external packaging and ensuring secure closure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional pill bottle is used, then pills can be stored, but small pills pour rapidly and cannot be controlled during dispensing
Solution Approach 1:
The cap is designed to rotate relative to the bottle, transitioning between an open position for dispensing and a closed position for sealing. This dynamic mechanism allows controlled pill flow during rotation while preventing uncontrolled discharge when closed.
Solution Approach 2:
The cap acts as an intermediary component between the user and the pills. By rotating the cap, the user mediates the flow of pills from the bottle, enabling controlled dispensing rather than direct access to uncontrolled pill flow.
2Ease of operation
If a pill bottle without external packaging is used, then portability is improved, but secure closure and child-resistance may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The cap integrates multiple functions: sealing the bottle opening, providing child-resistance through a twistable mechanism, and enabling controlled pill dispensing. This merging of functions eliminates the need for separate external packaging while maintaining security and portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cap serves multiple purposes: it seals the bottle to prevent accidental dispensing, provides child-resistance through its twistable design, and controls pill flow during intentional dispensing. This multi-functionality replaces the need for additional packaging components.
3Reliability
If additional packaging is used for pill bottles, then secure storage is improved, but portability and convenience are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The bottle and cap are designed as an integrated unit where the cap provides both secure sealing and child-resistance features. This integration eliminates the need for separate external packaging boxes or containers, improving portability while maintaining secure storage.
4Ease of operation
If a simple bottle opening is used, then ease of access is improved, but accidental dispensing cannot be prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The cap is designed to require a deliberate twisting action to open, creating preliminary resistance that prevents accidental dispensing. The child-resistant twist mechanism ensures that accidental opening or dispensing is prevented while still allowing intentional access when needed.
Data Source
AI summary
A pill container and cap for storing and dispensing medication is described. In various embodiments, the pill container comprises an outer shell having an angled corner section, a constriction within the outer shell configured to limit flow of the medication out of the container a cap to seal the container. Various additional features and component are also described.