Protective Casing with Sliding Cosmetic Dispensing Actuation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing protective devices for electronic devices, such as mobile phones, that incorporate a dispensing assembly for cosmetic products are difficult to use due to the need to press a small actuation button while maintaining the device, making it hard to actuate the product distribution precisely.
Innovation Solution
A protective device design where the dispensing bottle actuation is facilitated by moving the container relative to the casing, eliminating the need to directly press a button, allowing for easier and more precise product distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional button-actuated dispensing mechanism is integrated into the protective case, then the device can dispense cosmetic products, but the operation becomes complex and difficult to perform precisely while holding the device
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of having the user press a button to actuate the pump, the invention inverts the actuation mechanism: the container is made movable relative to the casing, and moving the container itself actuates the pump. This reversal transforms a difficult button-pressing operation into a simple sliding motion of the container, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining dispensing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the actuation function from a separate button component and integrates it directly into the container-casing relative movement mechanism. By removing the need for a distinct actuating element and making the container's movement itself the actuation method, the design simplifies the overall mechanism while preserving the dispensing function.
2Ease of operation
If the container is made movable relative to the casing to simplify actuation, then ease of operation improves, but reliability decreases due to potential accidental actuation
Solution Approach 1:
The invention implements a locking mechanism that must be actively disengaged before the container can move relative to the casing. This preliminary action (unlocking) ensures that the container remains securely fixed during normal device handling, preventing accidental actuation, while allowing intentional dispensing when the user deliberately performs the unlocking motion followed by the sliding motion.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effortless product distribution by allowing the user to hold the device and container with one hand, moving either to actuate the dispensing, improving usability and aesthetic appeal while preventing accidental actuation.
Implementation Method 1
The dispensing assembly includes a pump for drawing the product. The pump is arranged on the container.
Implementation Method 2
The dispensing assembly includes a product spray nozzle. The product spray nozzle is arranged on the casing.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a protective device for electronic apparatus, particularly a mobile telephone, comprising a protective casing (2), said casing (2) being capable of being attached to the electronic apparatus, the device (1) comprising an assembly for dispensing a product, particularly a cosmetic product, the dispensing assembly being provided with a receptacle (3) for said product and means for activating the dispensing of said product, the dispensing assembly being mounted on the casing (2) such that the receptacle (3) can move relative to the casing (2), the movement of the receptacle (3) relative to the casing (2) activating the dispensing of the product.