Rotating Pouring Element for Adjustable Oil Flow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pouring devices for edible oil lack the ability to regulate the outflow of fluid, leading to potential dripping and staining, and do not allow for precise control of the amount dispensed.
Innovation Solution
A pouring device with a frame and a rotating pouring element that allows for adjustable constrictions in the fluid passage, featuring a first and second constricting element with varying degrees of overlap to control the flow, and includes sealing means to prevent leakage and dripping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a pouring element with a fixed passage section is used, then the device structure is simple, but the outflow of fluid cannot be regulated
Solution Approach 1:
The pouring element is made rotatable relative to the frame, allowing the passage section to be dynamically adjusted by rotating the pouring element to different angular positions. This dynamic adjustment enables outflow regulation from fully open to fully closed positions without complex valve mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouring device is divided into two main segments: a fixed frame and a rotatable pouring element. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each part and enables flexible control of the passage section through relative rotation between the segments.
2Ease of operation
If the pouring element is made rotatable to regulate outflow, then the outflow can be controlled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation axis of the pouring element is merged with the axis of the passage conduit, allowing the pouring element to rotate around the same axis that defines the fluid passage. This merging simplifies the rotating mechanism by eliminating the need for separate bearing housings and alignment structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, defines the passage conduit, and acts as a stationary reference for the rotatable pouring element. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a conduit emerging from an inner area is used to prevent dripping, then oil recovery is improved, but the outer surface can still be wetted by droplets
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of having the conduit emerge from the inner area toward the center, the passage section is designed so that the outlet is positioned at the periphery of the pouring element. This inversion ensures that droplets fall outward away from the container's outer surface, preventing staining while maintaining effective oil recovery.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a pouring device configured to be coupled to a container and to allow outflow to be regulated when pouring the fluid stored in the container. The pouring element makes combined use of a frame and a pouring part capable of rotating between both such that passage of the fluid is constricted with a larger or smaller section that can be adjusted by the user. According to specific examples, the pouring element has safety elements which prevent oil from coming out of the moving portions, wetting the exterior.