Assistive Stand for Mascara Applicator with Motion Stabilizer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals with motion disorders or tremors face challenges in applying cosmetics precisely due to unintentional movements, which existing technologies have not adequately addressed.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic applicator system featuring an assistive stand with a motion stabilizer that includes a carriage and track system, coupled with a motor for rotating the applicator and container, and a receptacle for packaging removal, designed to stabilize and orient the applicator for precise application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a user applies cosmetic manually, then the application process is simple and quick, but precision and control are poor due to unintentional movements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an assistive stand as an intermediary device between the user and the cosmetic applicator. The stand includes a motion stabilizer with a carriage and track system that acts as a mediator to filter out unintentional hand movements while allowing controlled application motions, thereby improving precision without requiring the user to directly manipulate the applicator with trembling hands
Solution Approach 2:
The cosmetic application system is segmented into distinct functional components: the cosmetic container, the applicator, the motion stabilizer with carriage, and the assistive stand with track. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, with the motion stabilizer handling tremor compensation and the applicator handling cosmetic delivery, thus improving overall precision
2Measurement precision
If a motion stabilizer is added to improve application precision, then precision improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The assistive stand is designed with multi-functionality to justify its complexity. It not only provides motion stabilization through the carriage-track system but also includes features for holding cosmetic containers, guiding applicators, and potentially integrating motorized rotation mechanisms. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into one device, making the added complexity worthwhile by delivering precise cosmetic application
Solution Approach 2:
The motion stabilizer mechanism is designed to automatically compensate for movements without requiring active user control. The carriage system self-adjusts to filter out tremors and unintentional motions, providing stabilization that works autonomously once the applicator is positioned, thereby reducing the operational complexity for the user
3Measurement precision
If the applicator is stabilized with a carriage and track system, then application precision improves, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary positioning and stabilization actions before the actual cosmetic application. The carriage is pre-positioned on the track, the motion stabilizer is configured in advance, and the system is ready to automatically compensate for movements during application. This preliminary setup reduces the operational burden during the actual application process
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AI summary
An assistive stand configured to hold a motion stabilizer that stabilizes a mascara cosmetic applicator in response to a motion caused by a user applicator, including a first receiving area for holding the motion stabilizer, and a second receiving area that holds a mascara cosmetic applicator container, wherein the second receiving area is coupled to a track that is configured to receive and guide the mascara cosmetic applicator relative to the container held in the second receiving area.