Rotatable Powder Supply Container with Nested Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing powder supply containers are cumbersome to carry when filled with powder, as they require manual filling and handling, lacking a convenient and efficient mechanism for powder supply in manufacturing processes.
Innovation Solution
A powder supply container design featuring a first case with a columnar internal space, a rotatable second case, a first lid with an opening portion and shutter, and a second lid, allowing for easy filling and secure, leak-proof transportation of powder.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual filling and handling of powder supply container is used, then the container can be filled with powder, but the container becomes cumbersome to carry and handle
Solution Approach 1:
The second case is disposed inside the first case in a nested configuration, allowing the container to maintain a compact form factor when not in use while providing sufficient internal volume for powder storage. The nested structure enables easy carrying without increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The second case is designed to be rotatable around the central axis of the internal space, providing dynamic adjustment capability. This rotational mechanism allows the container to adapt to different handling positions and orientations, improving ease of carrying and operation without requiring complex external structures.
2Ease of operation
If the container is designed for easy carrying, then portability is improved, but powder leakage may occur during transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into two separate cases (first case and second case) that can be independently sealed. The first lid closes the first direction side of the central axis, and the second lid closes the second direction side, creating multiple sealing points that prevent powder leakage during transportation while maintaining portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The shutter automatically follows the rotation of the second case to open and close the opening portion. This self-service mechanism ensures that the opening portion remains closed during transportation without requiring additional manual intervention, preventing powder leakage while maintaining easy portability.
3Productivity
If manual filling operation is used, then filling can be performed, but time is lost during the filling process
Solution Approach 1:
The first lid includes an opening portion that can be opened in advance to allow rapid powder filling. The shutter mechanism is pre-positioned to follow the rotation of the second case, so that after filling, the opening portion can be quickly closed by simply rotating the second case, significantly reducing the time lost during the filling operation.
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AI summary
A powder supply container includes a first case having an internal space having a columnar shape; and a second case disposed to overlap the internal space to be rotatable around a central axis of the internal space, and an opening/closing of an opening portion that opens the internal space follows a rotation of the second case.