Rotatable Cosmetic Bottle Cap With Locking Applicator Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing skin care products face issues with residual matter blocking absorption, and there is a need for improved application mechanisms that enhance product absorption and provide additional functionalities like phototherapy and massage.
Innovation Solution
A bottle cap with a detachable application mechanism that can be flipped or rotated, featuring a locking mechanism to prevent shaking, and includes elements like phototherapy panels, massage heads, and heating elements, along with a wireless charging interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the application mechanism is made detachable and rotatable to enable flipping for exposure, then the ease of operation and hygiene are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The application mechanism is designed to be rotatable and flappable, transitioning from a static to a dynamic structure. The rotating shaft enables the application mechanism to rotate between a storage position (flush with cover body) and a working position (exposed outward), improving ease of operation and hygiene while managing complexity through functional movement
Solution Approach 2:
The bottle cap is divided into separate functional modules: the cover body, the application mechanism, and the rotating shaft connecting them. This segmentation allows independent movement and maintenance of each component, enabling the application mechanism to be detached or rotated without affecting the entire structure
2Reliability
If a locking mechanism is added to prevent shaking of the application mechanism, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism operates automatically through spring-loaded locking arms that engage with locking grooves on the rotating shaft. When the application mechanism reaches a specific position, the springs automatically activate the locking arms to secure it, providing reliable positioning without requiring manual intervention or complex control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The locking arms act as intermediary elements between the rotating shaft and the application mechanism. These locking arms transmit and stabilize the rotational position, preventing shaking and ensuring reliable operation while maintaining a relatively simple structural connection
3Adaptability or versatility
If stimulation elements like phototherapy panels, massage heads, and heating elements are integrated into the application mechanism, then the adaptability and therapeutic benefits are improved, but the device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The application mechanism integrates multiple stimulation elements (phototherapy LEDs, heating elements, massage heads) into a single unified structure. This multi-functional design allows one component to provide various therapeutic effects, improving adaptability while managing complexity through consolidation rather than separate devices
Solution Approach 2:
Different therapeutic functions are merged into the application mechanism: phototherapy LEDs are embedded in the application surface, heating elements are integrated into the structure, and massage heads are incorporated. This combining of functions into a single rotatable mechanism provides versatile therapy while maintaining a compact design
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 solution enhances skin care product absorption by preventing residual matter from blocking the application surface, provides additional therapeutic benefits, and ensures user convenience through a stable and hygienic application process.
Implementation Method 1
the application mechanism comprises a shell, a circuit board and a phototherapy lamp, the shell is rotatably connected with the annular cover body, the shell forms the application surface to emit light emitted by the phototherapy lamp
Implementation Method 2
the application mechanism further comprises a heating piece and the heat generated by the heating piece is transmitted through the application surface
Implementation Method 3
the application mechanism further comprises an power storage module and a wireless charging coil in the shell, the power storage module is electrically connected with the circuit board, the wireless charging coil is electrically connected with the circuit board and is used for wireless charging of the power storage module
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a bottle cap for a bottle storing a cosmetic. The bottle cap comprising an annular cover body having a housing, an application mechanism with an application surface arranged in the housing, the application mechanism is rotatably connected with the annular cover body, the application mechanism is configured to rotate on an axis and to turn over the application surface to face toward or away from the connecting port; one or more stimulation element on the application surface of the application mechanism; a locking seat provided on the application mechanism; a locking mechanism for plugging and matching with the locking seat to lock position of the application mechanism, the locking mechanism is installed on one side of the annular cover body, and the locking mechanism extends into the housing and is slidingly connected with the application mechanism.