Portable preparation assembly and method to prepare liquid cosmetic/cleanser products
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing global concern over plastic pollution necessitates a reduction in the use of disposable plastic containers for liquid cosmetic and cleanser products, while maintaining the ability to personalize and distribute these products effectively.
Innovation Solution
A portable preparation assembly that allows for the storage and distribution of solid cosmetic/cleanser products, enabling on-site preparation of personalized liquid cosmetic/cleanser products by immersing solid cleansers in a solvent liquid and using a stirring device to dissolve and mix them, with optional heat exchange and dispensing systems for customized product creation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If liquid cosmetic/cleanser products are stored and distributed in disposable plastic containers, then ease of distribution and sale is improved, but plastic consumption and pollution increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the cosmetic product into two parts: a reusable container that is refilled, and disposable solid refill packs. This eliminates the need for disposable plastic liquid containers while maintaining convenience of distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical state of the cosmetic product from liquid to solid form for distribution. Solid refills are dissolved in liquid carrier within the reusable container, transforming the distribution medium from liquid-in-plastic to solid-in-reusable-container.
2Loss of substance
If solid cosmetic/cleanser products are dissolved in solvent liquid to prepare personalized liquid products, then plastic consumption is reduced, but preparation time and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a portable blender with variable speed control to dynamically adjust the dissolution process. The blender adapts its rotation speed based on the amount of solid refill and volume of solvent, optimizing preparation time and energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to prepare their own personalized cosmetic products at home using the portable blender and solid refills, eliminating the need for complex industrial manufacturing and distribution infrastructure.
3Loss of substance
If multiple liquid cosmetic/cleanser products are prepared in the same container, then plastic container usage is reduced, but risk of contamination and difficulty of cleaning increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows continuous refilling of the same reusable container with different solid cosmetic refills. The container undergoes continuous useful cycles of filling, blending, and dispensing, maximizing its utilization while maintaining hygiene through proper cleaning protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates the disposable element (solid refill packs) from the reusable element (container and blender). After use, only the solid refill packs are discarded, while the container is recovered, cleaned, and refilled for continued use.
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
This approach reduces plastic consumption to zero and allows for the preparation of multiple liquid cosmetic/cleanser products according to user preferences, while ensuring efficient and personalized production.
Implementation Method 1
immersing solid cleansers in a solvent liquid and using a stirring device to dissolve and mix them
Implementation Method 2
optional heat exchange and dispensing systems for customized product creation
Data Source
AI summary
A portable preparation assembly to prepare liquid cosmetic/cleanser products in a personalised way has a container which is configured to contain a solvent liquid and includes a base wall, a lateral wall and an upper opening opposite to the base wall; a housing seat configured to house a solid cosmetic/cleanser and arranged at least partially inside the container; and a stirring device which is configured to stir the solvent liquid in the container so as to determine at least partial dissolution of the solid cosmetic/cleanser in the solvent liquid and mix the dissolved solid cosmetic/cleanser with the solvent liquid to obtain the liquid cosmetic/cleanser product.