Tip Applicator with Variable Capture Recess for Localized Cosmetic Application
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lip make-up applicators are difficult to use for local applications and changing lip lines due to their massive shape and uniform configuration, which limits the variety of application feelings and usage purposes.
Innovation Solution
A tip applicator with a capture recess that varies in depth and width along its length, featuring multiple capture areas with different cosmetic capture amounts, and a support portion that prevents bending, allowing for controlled cosmetic application and various application feelings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the applicator has a massive shape and uniform configuration, then the capture function is improved, but the adaptability for local application and changing lip lines deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The applicator tip is divided into multiple regions with different capture amounts, where each region has specific depth and width characteristics. The first region has larger depth and width for general application, while the second region has smaller depth and width for precise local application, allowing different parts of the same applicator to serve different functions
Solution Approach 2:
The applicator tip is segmented into multiple distinct regions along its length, with each region having independently controlled dimensions. This segmentation allows the applicator to provide both broad coverage and precise detailing capabilities within a single tool
2Ease of manufacture
If the application member has same configuration on front side, lateral sides and rear side, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the ease of operation for various usage purposes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the application member are given different configurations and materials tailored to their specific functions. The front side has characteristics optimized for cosmetic capture, while the rear side and lateral sides have configurations optimized for application feel and user comfort, with each region having unique depth, width, and material properties
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AI summary
A tip applicator is provided. The tip applicator according to one embodiment of the present invention is intended for capturing and applying cosmetic on skin, and includes an application portion including an application surface for capturing and applying the cosmetic on a skin of a user, the application surface being formed in a surface of the application portion; a support portion which is connected to one side of the application portion to support the application portion; and a capture amount control portion which is formed on the application surface and changes a capture amount of the cosmetic captured by the application surface.