Protective Cap With Detachable Nozzle For Travel Dispensers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing powder and fiber dispensers are not compact enough for travel, prone to spilling, and lack a protective mechanism to prevent unintended discharge of materials, with fixed nozzles that occupy space and make them inconvenient for carrying or displaying.
Innovation Solution
A protective applicator cap with a detachable nozzle that fits over a pump dispenser, featuring a cylindrical side wall and a rotatable cutout for the nozzle, allowing it to be securely clamped when not in use, thus preventing compression and spillage during travel and providing a compact design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed nozzle protrudes out of the applicator for dispensing material, then the dispensing function is achieved, but the applicator occupies more space and is inconvenient for carrying in a purse or travel bag
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle is divided into a detachable spray nozzle and a holder component. The spray nozzle can be removed from the holder when not in use, allowing the applicator body to be compact for travel while maintaining full dispensing functionality when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The nozzle transitions from a fixed protruding state during use to a retracted or removed state during storage. The rotatable cutout mechanism allows the nozzle to be positioned in different orientations, enabling compact storage configuration while maintaining dispensing capability when activated.
2Volume of moving object
If the applicator is made compact for travel, then portability is improved, but the applicator becomes prone to spilling and unintended discharge of internal material
Solution Approach 1:
The cap structure with rotatable cutout is designed to prevent unintended compression of the bulb before travel. By positioning the cutout in a closed position during storage, the cap creates a rigid structure that resists accidental compression forces, preventing premature material discharge.
Solution Approach 2:
The user is instructed to position the rotatable cutout in the closed position before traveling. This preliminary action prepares the applicator in a safe, compressed-resistant state that prevents spilling during transport, while allowing easy access to the open position when dispensing is needed.
3Ease of operation
If the nozzle remains protruding for easy access, then dispensing convenience is improved, but the seller cannot display the applicators in a compact way on the shelf
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable cutout mechanism allows the nozzle to be positioned in different orientations. During display, the nozzle can be rotated to a compact position that minimizes the applicator's footprint on shelves, while during use, it can be rotated to an accessible position for easy dispensing.
4Reliability
If the cap covers the spray outlet hole, then protection from dirt and unintended discharge is improved, but the spray nozzle cannot dispense material
Solution Approach 1:
The cap is designed with a segmented opening system featuring a rotatable cutout that can selectively expose or cover the spray outlet hole. This segmentation allows the cap to provide full protection when closed while enabling precise control of material dispensing when the cutout is rotated to the open position.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a protective applicator cap that can be used with an applicator device that dispenses dry powders including hair fibers. The protective applicator cap comprises of a) cutout for a spray nozzle b) a detachable spray nozzle and c) nozzle holder clamp. The present invention is to provide an applicator cap that keeps pump top of an applicator clean by preventing the escape or spilling of hair fibers. The applicator cap of the present invention also affords a compact look to the applicator that makes it easy for a user to carry it during travel.