Salon Chemical Dispensing Assembly with Retractable Pick
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dispensing devices for salon treatments lack an efficient and user-friendly mechanism for dispensing fluid treatments, such as hair dye or curling solutions, which often result in uneven application and require manual effort for distribution.
Innovation Solution
A salon chemical dispensing assembly comprising a bottle with a removably coupled pumping unit and dispensing nozzle, along with a pick housing and bristles, that allows for controlled dispensing of the fluid treatment through a combination of mechanical pumping and manual application assistance, enabling even distribution on hair.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a manual dispensing method is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the application uniformity and efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical dispensing with an electric pump system that uses electrical power to drive fluid delivery. The pump mechanism, controlled by a power switch, substitutes human hand-squeezing action with an electric motor-driven pumping system, achieving more consistent and controllable fluid dispensing without requiring complex manual manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispensing system incorporates a self-regulating mechanism where the pump automatically controls fluid flow from the container through the nozzle. The system serves itself by using the pump to maintain consistent pressure and flow rate, eliminating the need for external manual intervention to achieve uniform application.
2Manufacturing precision
If a pumping mechanism is added to improve dispensing control, then the application uniformity improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pump assembly serves multiple functions: it pressurizes the fluid for dispensing, controls the flow rate, and can be integrated with the container structure. The nozzle serves both as a fluid delivery point and incorporates bristles for application assistance. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby managing complexity while maintaining dispensing control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the pump, nozzle, and bristle assembly into an integrated dispensing head that attaches to the container. The bristles are incorporated directly into the nozzle structure, merging the fluid delivery function with the application assistance function in a single component assembly, thus improving uniformity without proportionally increasing complexity.
3Ease of operation
If a retractable pick is included for hair manipulation, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pick is designed to retract into the handle housing, with the pick shaft stored within the hollow handle structure. This nesting arrangement allows the pick to be integrated into the device without adding external protrusions or separate storage compartments, minimizing the increase in device complexity while providing the hair manipulation function.
Solution Approach 2:
The pick transitions from a static component to a dynamic, movable element that can extend and retract. This dynamic feature allows the pick to be deployed only when needed for hair sectioning, improving ease of operation during application, while the retraction capability keeps the device compact and manageable when the pick is not in use.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient and even application of salon treatments by using a pumping mechanism to dispense fluid through a nozzle with bristles, while a retractable pick aids in hair manipulation, improving user experience and application uniformity.
Implementation Method 1
A pumping unit is removably coupled to the bottle to urge the fluid salon treatment outwardly from the bottle when the pumping unit is turned on
Data Source
AI summary
A salon chemical dispensing assembly for storing a selectively dispensing a fluid salon treatment includes a bottle for storing a fluid salon treatment. A pumping unit is removably coupled to the bottle to urge the fluid salon treatment outwardly from the bottle when the pumping unit is turned on. A dispensing nozzle is removably coupled to the pumping unit and the fluid salon treatment in the bottle is pumped into the dispensing nozzle thereby facilitating the dispensing nozzle to dispense the fluid salon treatment. A pick housing is movably coupled to the bottle and a pick is slidably positioned in the pick housing. The pick is positionable in a stored position having the pick being retracted into the pick housing. The pick is positionable in a deployed position having the pick extending outwardly from the pick housing.