Wick Clamping Stopper for Reusable Volatile Evaporators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing volatile substance evaporation devices are not designed for wick replacement or refilling, posing difficulties in removing the wick, risking contamination, and are not reusable.
Innovation Solution
A device with a clamping element and stopper mechanism allows easy removal and replacement of the wick, ensuring safe and clean handling, enabling reuse and recycling of components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the device is designed to prevent wick removal for safety and validation reasons, then safety and substance integrity are improved, but ease of operation for legitimate wick replacement deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separable components: the stopper can be removed from the container, and the wick can be independently removed from the stopper. This segmentation allows controlled access - the stopper prevents unauthorized container opening while enabling legitimate wick replacement when removed intentionally
Solution Approach 2:
The stopper acts as an intermediary element between the container and the external environment. It provides a controlled interface that prevents direct access to the volatile substance while allowing indirect access for legitimate purposes through the clamping mechanism
2Reliability
If the wick is made difficult to remove to prevent unauthorized refilling, then device integrity is improved, but ease of repair and maintenance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping element provides dynamic control over wick retention. During normal use, the clamping force secures the wick firmly. During maintenance, applying force to the release button dynamically changes the clamping state, allowing easy wick removal without permanent fixation
Solution Approach 2:
The design enables easy discarding of the used wick through the release mechanism, while the stopper and container can be recovered and reused with a new wick, separating the disposable element from the reusable components
3Reliability
If the clamping element provides strong grip on the wick, then wick retention during use is improved, but the force required to release the wick increases
Solution Approach 1:
The release mechanism operates in a different dimensional space than the clamping action. While clamping applies radial force from the elastic arms, the release button operates axially, pushing the arms inward to release the grip. This dimensional change allows easy release without overcoming the radial clamping force directly
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy and safe wick replacement and recycling, allowing the device to be reused and reducing contamination risks.
Implementation Method 1
the clamping element comprises a central body and two elastic arms, each elastic arm comprising a gripping element on its side furthest from the central body, so that pressure on the central body causes the gripping elements to move towards each other
Implementation Method 2
a wick, which absorbs the volatile substances, through which the volatile substances evaporate
Data Source
AI summary
The evaporation device comprises a container (1) in which the volatile substances are contained; a wick (3), which absorbs the volatile substances, through which the volatile substances evaporate; and a stopper (2) which is attachable to said container (1) and can be placed in a closed position, in which the evaporation of the volatile substances is prevented, and an evaporation position, in which the wick (3) is exposed to the environment and the evaporation of the volatile substances is allowed, and also comprises a clamping element (4), movable between a clamping position, in which the clamping element (4) clamps the wick (3), and a release position, in which the clamping element (4) is separated from the wick (3). It allows to provide a device for evaporating volatile substances that allows to remove the wick and replace it with a new one in a simple way.