Detachable Tablet Storage in Reusable Spray Bottles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional spray bottles are wasteful, costly, and lack customization due to pre-mixed solutions in disposable plastic bottles, leading to excess waste and inefficient storage.
Innovation Solution
A refillable spray bottle with a detachable base for solid cleaning tablets, allowing customization and reducing waste by dissolving tablets in the reservoir to form cleaning solutions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If disposable plastic bottles with pre-mixed cleaning solutions are used, then convenience and ease of operation are improved, but waste and loss of substance increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The spray bottle is divided into two separate components: a reusable spray mechanism body and a detachable base portion that holds cleaning tablets. This segmentation allows the expensive spray mechanism to be reused while only the inexpensive tablets are consumed and replaced, significantly reducing waste compared to discarding entire bottles.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical state of the cleaning agent from liquid (pre-mixed solutions) to solid (cleaning tablets). This parameter change allows for concentrated storage of cleaning agents in the tablet form, which dissolve only when needed, reducing waste and allowing for customizable solution preparation.
2Ease of operation
If pre-mixed cleaning solutions in disposable bottles are purchased, then ease of operation is improved, but cost increases over time
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses inexpensive, disposable cleaning tablets that can be easily replaced, rather than purchasing expensive pre-mixed solutions in disposable bottles. The tablets are designed to be economical and can be stored indefinitely, reducing the frequency and cost of repurchasing cleaning solutions.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning tablets are pre-formulated and stored in the detachable base portion, ready to be dissolved and used. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for users to purchase and store separate cleaning solutions, reducing overall cost while maintaining ease of use.
3Ease of operation
If conventional spray bottles are used, then ease of operation is improved, but storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning tablets are extracted from the main spray bottle body and placed in a separate, detachable base portion. This extraction allows for more efficient use of storage space, as the tablets can be stored in a compact form in the base portion rather than requiring separate storage containers for cleaning solutions.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable base portion serves multiple functions: it stores cleaning tablets, provides a sealing mechanism, and can be removed for cleaning or replacement. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, optimizing storage space while maintaining ease of operation.
4Ease of operation
If disposable spray bottles are used, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability and versatility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning tablets can be different types (e.g., glass cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general purpose) and are stored in the detachable base portion. This allows users to select and store different tablet types for different cleaning needs, providing adaptability and versatility while maintaining the simple operation of the spray mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable base portion can be removed and replaced with different tablet types as needed. This dynamic reconfigurability allows users to adapt the cleaning system to different requirements without changing the main spray mechanism, maintaining ease of operation while increasing versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Reduces waste, provides cost-effective and versatile cleaning solutions, and optimizes storage by using refillable tablets.
Implementation Method 1
at least one cleaning tablet disposed within the storage compartment that is configured to dissolve in water to form the cleaning solution
Data Source
AI summary
A reusable spraying apparatus comprises a spray bottle having a main body portion defining a liquid reservoir, a spray head coupled to the main body portion with an adjustable nozzle, and a detachable base portion removably secured to the main body portion. The detachable base portion defines a storage compartment configured to hold at least one solid cleaning tablet that dissolves in water to form a cleaning solution. The storage compartment is separate from the liquid reservoir, allowing for replenishment of the cleaning solution as needed. The spray head may be pivotally coupled to allow adjustable nozzle angling and the nozzle may be adjustable between spray and stream modes. The spraying apparatus provides a refillable, customizable, and cost-effective cleaning system that reduces waste associated with conventional disposable spray bottles.