Ultrasonic Mixing Apparatus for Cosmetic Capsule Formulations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing manufacturing apparatuses for cosmetic compositions are complex, costly, and require significant space due to the need for large drive motors and complex mixing processes, making them difficult to use and require user presence throughout the mixing process.
Innovation Solution
A compact manufacturing apparatus with a mixing machine that includes a support with receiving locations for deformable capsules, an actuation system to move the capsule contents, and a heater element for temperature control, allowing for efficient mixing and kneading of cosmetic formulations in a simplified and automated manner.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a large drive motor is used to transmit pressure forces to the capsules, then the mixing capability is improved, but the device size and cost increase substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional large mechanical drive motor with an ultrasonic vibration system. The ultrasonic generator produces high-frequency vibrations that are transmitted through the mixing chamber to the capsules, enabling effective mixing without requiring a large mechanical motor. This substitution of mechanical power transmission with ultrasonic vibration resolves the contradiction between power transmission capability and device size.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes ultrasonic mechanical vibration to achieve the mixing function. The ultrasonic vibrations create intense localized mixing action within the capsules through cavitation and shear forces, replacing the need for large-scale mechanical pressure forces. This vibration-based approach enables effective mixing with a compact device structure.
2Power
If a large drive motor is used to transmit pressure forces to the capsules, then the mixing capability is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the expensive large mechanical drive motor with an ultrasonic generator and vibration transmission system. The ultrasonic components are more compact and can be manufactured at lower cost while achieving the required mixing power through high-frequency vibration rather than mechanical force transmission. This substitution directly addresses the manufacturing cost issue.
3Manufacturing precision
If the mixing process is extended to ensure complete mixing, then the formulation quality is improved, but the user presence requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ultrasonic vibration system provides intense and rapid mixing action that achieves complete formulation mixing in a short time. The high-frequency vibrations create cavitation and shear forces that rapidly homogenize the formulations, eliminating the need for extended mixing times and continuous user presence. This resolves the contradiction between mixing quality and operational convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The ultrasonic mixing operates through periodic high-frequency vibrations that intensively process the formulations. This periodic vibrational action is more efficient than continuous mechanical mixing, achieving complete mixing faster and allowing the device to be unattended once initiated.
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
The apparatus simplifies the preparation of cosmetic compositions by reducing the size and cost of the manufacturing apparatus, improving ease of use, and allowing for automated mixing and temperature control, enabling personalized cosmetic product creation without requiring continuous user presence.
Implementation Method 1
a heater element for temperature control, allowing for efficient mixing and kneading of cosmetic formulations
Data Source
AI summary
A mixing method using a manufacturing apparatus having a mixing machine having a support defining a receiving housing including a first and a second receiving locations configured to receive a first and a second deformable capsules, respectively, the first and second capsules configured to be fluidly linked and containing respectively a first and a second formulations and a second formulations,an actuation system configured to transmit a pressure force to the first and second capsules to move the content of the first capsule in the second capsule, and vice versa,the mixing machine includes a heater element configured to heat at least one of the first and second capsules when received in the mixing machine,the method includes:heating and/or kneading alternately or simultaneously, setting in motion of the actuation system and heating by the heater element, andmaintaining a withdrawal temperature by the heater element, without motion of the actuation system.