Push-Release Bottle Design for Disposable Substance Mixing Containers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bottles for mixing substances like supplements are inconvenient and messy, especially when used on the go, as they require manual handling and mixing of powders and liquids, and are not suitable for disposable one-time use containers, which also contribute to environmental waste.
Innovation Solution
A bottle design with a push-release system that allows separate storage of substances, featuring a container with a lid that can be displaced by an actuator for easy mixing, minimizing material usage and environmental impact through a multi-function attachment mechanism that guides the displacement of the container for efficient lid release.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a separate powder compartment and plunger system are used to mix substances, then mixing capability is improved, but device complexity increases and material usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container serving as the powder compartment is merged with the bottle structure through attachment means. The container wall itself forms part of the mixing chamber, eliminating the need for separate mixing mechanisms. When the container is pushed down, its lateral wall directly contacts and mixes the liquid in the bottle, combining storage and mixing functions in a single component.
Solution Approach 2:
The container serves multiple functions: it stores the powder substance, acts as a dispensing mechanism when pushed down, and its lateral wall serves as a mixing tool. The attachment means also serve dual purposes of securing the container and guiding its displacement. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity while maintaining mixing capability.
2Reliability
If a complex push-release system with separate components is used, then lid release reliability is improved, but manufacturing complexity and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lid release mechanism is merged with the container displacement action. The same pushing force that moves the container downward also forces the lid off through the integrated release feature. This eliminates the need for separate release mechanisms, springs, or latches, simplifying manufacturing while ensuring reliable lid release through the direct mechanical connection.
3Ease of operation
If disposable one-time use containers are used, then convenience and hygiene are improved, but environmental waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed as a disposable component that is discarded after single use, eliminating the need for cleaning and sterilization processes. The simple structure with minimal material usage reduces the environmental impact of disposal. The attachment means enable easy insertion and removal, ensuring the container can be efficiently discarded after use while minimizing waste through optimized material consumption.
4Loss of substance
If minimal material is used to minimize environmental impact, then environmental friendliness is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into simple, discrete components: a minimal-container, a simple lid, and basic attachment means. Each component is designed with straightforward geometries that are easy to manufacture with standard tolerances. The attachment means use simple features like ridges and grooves that can be molded or formed with conventional precision, avoiding the need for complex high-precision manufacturing processes.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a bottle comprising: a lower section, a container for enclosing and holding a first substance, the container being located inside the bottle, a lid for closing the container, an upper section connected to the lower section and for holding a second substance above the lid, a seal located between the lid and the container to assure that the second substance contained in the upper section does not mix with the first substance of the container (9), and a push-release system to displace the lid to permit mixing of the first and second substances. The push-release system includes the container movably mounted in the bottle between a first position where the container does not act on the lid and a second position in which the entire container is displaced to displace the lid to permit mixing of the first and second substances.