Vacuum Container with Bottom Magnifier for Oxidation Inspection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers fail to effectively preserve easily oxidized substances like metals and edible materials due to air exposure, and it is difficult to detect minor oxidation in items such as tea leaves or coffee grounds within sealed boxes.
Innovation Solution
A vacuum sealed container with a built-in magnifier on the bottom surface and a vacuum generator that evacuates air from the container, allowing for preservation and examination of contents without opening the container, using a cylindrical design with a screw-off lid and a sealing mechanism to maintain the vacuum.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If substances are preserved in sealed boxes, then they are protected from external air, but they are still exposed to air inside the container causing oxidation and staleness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies vacuum sealing to remove air from the container interior, creating an inert environment that prevents oxidation. The vacuum generator evacuates the accommodation space, and the sealing mechanism maintains the vacuum state, eliminating the harmful oxygen that causes substances to oxidize and stale even when sealed.
2Reliability
If the container is sealed to preserve substances, then oxidation is prevented, but it becomes difficult to detect tiny oxidized portions in delicate substances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a magnifier as an intermediary tool that allows users to examine the contents through the transparent container wall without breaking the seal. The magnifier couples with the transparent portion of the container body, enabling close inspection of delicate substances like tea leaves or coffee grounds to detect tiny oxidized portions while maintaining the vacuum seal.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the transparent or translucent material of the container body that allows light transmission, enabling visual inspection of contents. Combined with the magnifier, this optical property allows users to observe color changes or discoloration indicators of oxidation in the preserved substances without opening the container.
3Reliability
If a vacuum generator is added to create vacuum environment, then preservation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the vacuum generator and sealing mechanism directly into the container structure. The vacuum generator is coupled to the container lid, and the sealing ring is positioned between the container body and lid, merging multiple functions (vacuum creation, sealing, and structural support) into a unified integrated system rather than separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs the vacuum generator with a button-operated mechanism that allows users to create and maintain vacuum without external assistance. The sealing mechanism automatically engages when the lid is closed, and the transparent container body serves dual purposes as both container and inspection window, reducing the need for additional components.
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 vacuum environment effectively prevents oxidation, enabling clear examination of contents through the light-permeable bottom surface and magnifier, ensuring the preservation of easily oxidized substances while allowing users to inspect for minor oxidation without exposing the contents to air.
Implementation Method 1
The vacuum generator coupled to the container lid to evacuate fluid from the accommodation space
Implementation Method 2
the at least one magnifier coupled to the container body... the at least one magnifier and the bottom surface of the container body are light-permeable, wherein the at least one magnifier is a lens
Data Source
AI summary
The present application discloses a vacuum sealed container, including a container body, a container lid, a vacuum generator and at least one magnifier. The container body includes a first wall and a bottom surface, wherein the first wall and the bottom surface define an accommodation space. The container lid is coupleable to the container body. The vacuum generator coupled to the container lid to evacuate fluid from the accommodation space. The at least one magnifier coupled to the bottom surface of the container body and are molded integrally. In addition, the at least one magnifier and the bottom surface of the container body are light-permeable, wherein the at least one magnifier is a lens. A method for using the aforementioned vacuum sealed container is also disclosed.