Rotating Cosmetic Powder Dispenser with Plugging Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic powder containers and dispensers lack a mechanism to evenly apply powder to brushes, often resulting in uneven application and waste due to the difficulty in controlling the amount dispensed.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable dispensing mechanism with a docking and plugging system that allows for precise control over the dispensing of cosmetic powder, featuring a dispensing cap with orifices and a rotating cap with complementary protrusions, enabling even application and secure closure to prevent spillage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a simple container with lid is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to inability to control powder dispensing
Solution Approach 1:
The cap is divided into a stationary dispensing cap and a rotating cap that can rotate relative to each other. The rotating cap features a plugging area with protrusions that engage with recessed cavities in the dispensing cap to control powder flow. This segmentation allows independent control of dispensing and receiving functions, enabling precise powder amount control without overwhelming complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating cap can rotate between different positions (open, closed, and intermediate positions) to dynamically control powder dispensing. The rotation mechanism allows the user to adjust the alignment between the plugging area and docking area, creating a dynamic control system that adapts to different dispensing needs while maintaining operational simplicity.
2Productivity
If brush is dipped into cosmetic powder, then the productivity is improved by quick application, but the manufacturing precision deteriorates due to uneven powder distribution on brush head
Solution Approach 1:
The dispensing cap includes a dispensing area with controlled orifices that provide localized, uniform powder flow. The rotating cap's plugging area with protrusions selectively blocks or opens specific portions of the dispensing area, allowing precise control over which regions of the brush head receive powder. This creates non-uniform powder distribution patterns intentionally designed for different application needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating cap acts as an intermediary between the powder container and the brush head. By rotating to different positions, it mediates the powder flow to achieve uniform or selective distribution patterns on the brush head, eliminating the uneven distribution problem of direct dipping while maintaining quick application.
3Productivity
If large amount of powder is dispensed, then the productivity is improved by reducing application steps, but the loss of substance increases due to powder waste
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating cap allows the user to dispense exactly the needed amount of powder by rotating to the appropriate position, avoiding excessive powder dispensing. The plugging area can partially block the dispensing orifices to provide the precise amount of powder needed, eliminating waste from over-dispensing while maintaining application efficiency.
4Ease of operation
If the container remains open during use, then the ease of operation is improved by quick access, but the reliability deteriorates due to risk of accidental spilling
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating cap automatically seals the powder container when rotated to the closed position, where the plugging area's protrusions engage with the docking area's recessed cavities to block the dispensing orifices. This self-sealing mechanism prevents accidental spilling while maintaining quick access capability, as the user can simply rotate the cap to open or closed positions without additional actions.
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AI summary
The present invention relates generally to the field of cosmetic powder containers and dispensers and particularly to a cosmetic powder dispenser with rotatable dispensing mechanism. The present invention is particularly easy to use and cost effective by allowing the consumer to dispense only the desired amount of the cosmetic powder by providing a rotating dispensing mechanism, and at the same time allow the consumer to apply the cosmetic evenly to the brush head by providing an application surface to manipulate the cosmetic brush evenly onto the brush head. Furthermore, the rotating dispenser of the present invention, includes and open and closed position as to safeguard the loose powder in the container from spilling out by accident or during use or travel.