Adjustable Razor with Telescopic Body and Integrated Dispenser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing adjustable razors are cumbersome and difficult to use for shaving hard-to-reach areas, particularly for individuals with injuries or disabilities, as they require multiple steps and are not designed for easy access or safety.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable razor with a telescopic elongated body, a handle, a reservoir for shave cream, and a bracket to secure a shave razor, featuring a dispenser button for fluid communication and an adjustable angle to reduce the risk of cuts, along with a release button for easy razor replacement and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing adjustable razors are used, then shaving capability is provided, but the device is cumbersome and difficult to use for hard-to-reach areas
Solution Approach 1:
The razor is divided into modular components including a telescopic body, handle, reservoir, and bracket that can be independently adjusted or replaced. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic elongated body provides dynamic length adjustment, allowing the user to extend or retract the body to reach different areas. This dynamic adjustment capability enables easy operation on hard-to-reach areas without requiring a complex fixed-structure device.
2Productivity
If existing adjustable razors are used, then shaving function is provided, but multiple steps are required for operation
Solution Approach 1:
The reservoir for shave cream/gel is integrated directly into the handle, and the dispensing mechanism is combined with the razor body. This merging of functions allows the user to dispense shaving product and shave in a single continuous motion without separate steps for product application.
Solution Approach 2:
The reservoir automatically dispenses shave cream or gel through fluid communication channels when the razor is in use, eliminating the need for manual application steps. The system serves itself by providing the necessary lubrication during the shaving process.
3Reliability
If existing adjustable razors are used, then basic shaving is possible, but safety is reduced with higher probability of cuts or nicks
Solution Approach 1:
The angle of the shave razor relative to the arcuate telescopic elongated body is adjustable, allowing the user to optimize the cutting angle for different body contours and hair directions. This parameter adjustment capability increases safety by enabling the blade to follow natural skin curves rather than forcing a fixed angle.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated reservoir dispenses shave cream or gel beforehand to lubricate the skin and blade contact area, creating a protective cushion that reduces friction and prevents cuts or nicks before they can occur during the shaving process.
4Adaptability or versatility
If existing adjustable razors are used, then shaving capability is provided, but adaptability to different body areas is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic elongated body with adjustable length and the adjustable-angle razor bracket work together to provide dynamic adaptability. The user can extend the body to reach distant areas like the back, adjust the length for different body parts, and angle the razor to match skin contours, all within a unified simple structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and convenient shaving of difficult-to-reach areas by allowing adjustable length, easy dispensing of shave cream, and secure attachment of the razor, improving accessibility and reducing the likelihood of skin irritation.
Implementation Method 1
a reservoir disposed within the handle and in fluid communication with the hollow interior of the arcuate telescopic elongated body
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AI summary
An adjustable elongated razor with shave cream dispenser, and a method of shaving that utilizes the adjustable elongated razor. The razor includes an elongated body that is telescopically adjustable and connected to a handle on a proximal end thereof and connected to a bracket on a distal end thereof. The bracket removably secures a shave razor therein. During use, a reservoir within the handle is filled with a shave cream, and the shave cream is dispensed by depressing a button on the handle. The shave cream is dispensed through an aperture on the distal end of the elongated body, where it comes into contact with an individual's skin and the shave razor for shaving the individual's skin.