Volatile Material Dispenser with Adjustable Regulating Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dispensers for volatile materials are not adaptable to different sized refill cartridges, compromising performance and aesthetics, and require redesign to keep up with market trends, leading to increased costs and consumer dissatisfaction.
Innovation Solution
A dispenser system with a base and interchangeable cover that accommodates various sized refill cartridges through a regulating plate with adjustable bores and ports, allowing for adjustable dispensing intensity and aesthetic customization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a single dispenser design is used for various markets, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but the dispenser cannot accommodate different sized refill cartridges
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser incorporates a movable regulating plate with adjustable bores that can be repositioned to accommodate different sized refill cartridges. This dynamic adjustment mechanism allows a single dispenser design to adapt to various cartridge sizes without requiring multiple specialized dispenser models, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser is designed with universal compatibility features including a standardized base structure and an adjustable regulating plate mechanism that works with multiple refill cartridge sizes. This multi-functional design enables one dispenser model to serve various markets and applications, eliminating the need for market-specific dispenser variants.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the dispenser is made larger to accommodate various components, then it can receive different sized refill cartridges, but the visual weight and aesthetic appearance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The regulating plate is nested within the dispenser body and can be adjusted within the existing structure without expanding the overall dispenser footprint. This nested adjustment mechanism allows the dispenser to accommodate various refill cartridge sizes while maintaining a compact, aesthetically pleasing appearance suitable for vehicle interiors.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable regulating plate allows the dispenser to dynamically adjust its internal configuration to fit different cartridge sizes without changing its external dimensions. This dynamic internal adjustment maintains the dispenser's compact shape and aesthetic appeal while providing versatility for various refill cartridge sizes.
3Device complexity
If the dispenser design is fixed to maintain structural simplicity, then manufacturing is easier, but the appearance cannot be easily modified to match market trends
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser is divided into modular components including a base, a removable cover, and an adjustable regulating plate. This segmentation allows the appearance to be modified by changing individual components like the cover or regulating plate without redesigning the entire dispenser structure, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while enabling aesthetic customization for different markets.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable regulating plate and removable cover components provide dynamic reconfigurability that allows the dispenser appearance to be easily modified to match market trends. These dynamic elements can be adjusted or replaced without complicating the overall manufacturing process, as they are designed as separate, easily manufacturable components.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dispenser models are manufactured for different markets and preferences, then market-specific requirements are met, but manufacturing cost and consumer cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser employs universal design features including a standardized base and adjustable regulating plate that work with various refill cartridge sizes across different markets. This universality eliminates the need to manufacture multiple specialized dispenser models for different regions, reducing both manufacturing costs and consumer prices while still meeting diverse market requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable regulating plate mechanism provides dynamic adaptability that allows a single dispenser model to be configured for different markets and applications. This dynamic adjustment capability replaces the need for producing multiple static dispenser variants, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining market-specific adaptability.
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AI summary
A dispenser includes a base for receiving a volatile material containing reservoir. A cover is attached to the base having at least one aperture and at least one series of ports. A regulating plate is operatively attached to the cover and has at least one window and at least one series of bores. Manipulation of the regulating plate allows for the registration of the bores and the ports to release a volatile material therethrough.