Adjustable Tanning Apparatus with Rotating UV Filters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current outdoor tanning solutions, such as sunscreens, umbrellas, and clothing, fail to provide effective control over multiple tanning zones, leading to uneven tanning and increased risk of sunburn due to inconsistent UV exposure.
Innovation Solution
A tanning apparatus with an adjustable mount and multiple light filters that can be positioned and rotated to control UV exposure, allowing users to customize tanning zones based on their preferences and sun movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If sunscreen lotion is applied to control UV exposure, then skin protection is improved, but evenness and consistency of tan deteriorates due to washing off, sweating off, and uneven application
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the body into multiple tanning zones (first, second, third zones) and applies different UV protection levels to each zone using separate applicators. This segmentation allows consistent protection in each zone without the uniform application problems of traditional sunscreen, as each zone can be independently controlled and maintained.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a mechanical intermediary device (the applicator system with reservoirs and nozzles) that delivers UV protection consistently without relying on manual sunscreen application. This intermediary mechanism ensures even distribution and consistent protection levels, eliminating the variability introduced by manual application and environmental factors like sweat and water.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If umbrellas or canopies are used to block sunlight, then UV protection is improved, but versatility in controlling different body zones deteriorates due to all-or-nothing coverage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the UV protection system into multiple independent applicators, each responsible for a specific body zone. This allows selective control of UV exposure for different body areas (face, torso, limbs) independently, unlike umbrellas that provide blanket coverage or no coverage at all.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different UV protection qualities to different body zones through separate applicators with different SPF levels. Each zone can have customized protection intensity based on local needs (e.g., higher SPF for face, lower for limbs), enabling localized quality control that umbrellas cannot provide.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If clothing is worn to block sun exposure, then UV protection is improved, but evenness of tan deteriorates due to tan lines and exposure when adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a mechanical intermediary applicator system that delivers consistent UV protection without the need for physical barriers like clothing. This eliminates tan lines and the variability introduced by clothing adjustment, providing uniform protection that doesn't require constant repositioning or removal.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus enables precise control over UV exposure, reducing the risk of sunburn and achieving uniform tanning by allowing users to selectively adjust the amount of sunlight reaching different body areas.
Implementation Method 1
at least one light filter... configured to block or reduce UV radiation from sunlight
Data Source
AI summary
A tanning apparatus, including a support having a bottom and a top, a mount connected to the top of the support and configured to extend laterally from the support, and at least one light filter. The mount is operable to releasably hold the at least one light filter. The mount is also adjustably-sizable and is operable to accommodate the at least one light filter.