Rotating Encapsulation Device with Positioning Stopper for Capsule Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing coffee capsule re-encapsulation devices face challenges with inaccurate alignment between the pressing die and die base, and uneven sealing of the coffee capsule edges.
Innovation Solution
A material encapsulation device featuring a base with a placing cavity and an upper cover that is detachably and rotatably connected, equipped with a mounting part, positioning stopper, and step structure to ensure accurate alignment and sealing of the coffee capsule edges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the pressing die is rotated by the user, then the sealing operation can be performed, but the alignment between the pressing die and die base becomes inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning stopper is pre-positioned on the mounting part to establish a reference alignment position before the sealing operation begins. This preliminary positioning ensures that when the upper cover is rotated onto the base, the pressing die aligns accurately with the die base without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning stopper acts as an intermediary element between the mounting part and the upper cover. It mediates the alignment relationship by providing a physical stop that limits rotation and ensures precise positioning, allowing the user to rotate the upper cover easily while maintaining alignment accuracy.
2Ease of operation
If the pressing die is not properly aligned, then the sealing operation becomes simpler, but the edge sealing of the coffee capsule becomes uneven
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning stopper is pre-configured to establish the correct alignment position before the sealing operation begins. This preliminary positioning action ensures that the pressing die is correctly positioned relative to the die base, guaranteeing uniform edge sealing without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms during the actual sealing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning stopper serves as an intermediary that translates the simple rotational motion of the user into precise alignment between the pressing die and die base. It mediates between the ease of rotation and the requirement for precise alignment, ensuring uniform sealing while maintaining operational simplicity.
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AI summary
The utility model relates to a material encapsulation device, including a base and an upper cover. The base is provided with a placing cavity for placing a container shell, and the upper cover is detachably and rotatably connected to the base. A top of the base is provided with a mounting part, and the upper cover is provided with a mounting groove that is matched with the mounting part. The mounting part is provided with a positioning stopper, and the positioning stopper extends along a circumferential direction of the base. When a user places a sealing film to encapsulate the container shell, an edge of the sealing film is abutted against a side wall of the positioning stopper, to facilitate positioning of the sealing film. In addition, when the upper cover rotates relative to the base, the positioning stopper plays a role of guiding, so that the upper cover rotates more smoothly.