Refillable Solution Dispenser with Mechanical Mixing Rod
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional aerosol-based solution dispensers generate significant waste, release harmful gases, and suffer from separation of solutions over time, leading to inconsistent product quality and environmental damage.
Innovation Solution
A refillable solution dispensing device with a housing divided into upper and lower sections, featuring a push button actuator body connected to air and solution chambers, an elongated mixing rod, and adjustable pressure knobs, ensuring even mixing and controlled dispensing of solutions without the need for harmful gases.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional aerosol cans are used to dispense solutions, then the dispensing function is achieved, but significant waste is generated and harmful gases are released
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate components: a reusable housing with actuator mechanism and removable solution cartridges. This segmentation allows the solution container to be replaced without discarding the entire device, reducing waste while maintaining the dispensing function.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from pressurized aerosol cans to a manual actuation system using a push-button mechanism that operates without harmful propellant gases. This parameter change eliminates harmful emissions while achieving solution dispensing through mechanical action.
2Stability of the object's composition
If solutions are stored in sealed cans over time, then storage is achieved, but solutions separate and become inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The device includes a mixing mechanism that is activated just before dispensing to mix the solution components. This preliminary action ensures the solution is properly mixed at the time of use, compensating for any separation that may have occurred during storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The device maintains solution consistency through continuous mixing action during the dispensing process, ensuring that the solution remains homogeneous from storage through to application, eliminating the inconsistency problem associated with static storage.
3Stability of the object's composition
If shaking is used to mix separated solutions, then mixing is attempted, but the mixing is often unsuccessful
Solution Approach 1:
The manual shaking action is replaced with a mechanical mixing mechanism integrated into the device. This mechanism uses a rotating or reciprocating element that actively mixes the solution components, providing reliable mixing without requiring user shaking actions.
4Reliability
If pressurized cans are made sealed for safety, then safety is improved, but refilling becomes impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The device separates the permanent sealed housing (containing the actuator mechanism) from the replaceable solution cartridges. This allows the solution containers to be refilled or replaced while the main body remains intact and sealed, combining safety with refillability.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of discarding entire sealed cans, the design allows users to retain the valuable actuator mechanism and housing while discarding or replacing only the solution cartridges, enabling recovery and reuse of the main device components.
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
The device provides a convenient, environmentally friendly solution dispensing system that maintains solution consistency and reduces waste, allowing for adjustable output and pressure control while preventing separation and harmful gas emissions.
Implementation Method 1
an actuator body which further comprises a spring. The spring will return the actuator body to an extended position after a press of the push button.
Implementation Method 2
The first air chamber is fluidly connected to the discharge nozzle. The second air chamber is in fluid communication with the discharge nozzle. The first pressure adjustment knob controls the pressure of the first air chamber. The second pressure adjustment knob controls the pressure of the second air chamber.
Implementation Method 3
an elongated mixing rod which is connected to the mixing device via threads. The threads cause the mixing device to rotate upon a press from the push button.
Data Source
AI summary
A solution dispensing device includes a housing having an upper section and a lower section. The upper section is comprised of a push button exposed through the exterior of the upper section. The push button is movably connected to at least a first air chamber and at least one solution chamber. The solution chamber is in fluid communication with the solution reservoir and a discharge nozzle. The first air chamber is fluidly connected to the discharge nozzle. The push button is coupled to an elongated mixing rod that protrudes into the lower section. The lower section comprises an interior volume that functions as a solution reservoir. A solution mixer is rotatably coupled to the elongated mixing rod. Upon a press of the push button the solution in the solution chamber and the air in the at least a first air chamber will mix and exit the discharge nozzle.