Automatic system for providing full body shower to a user
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional shower systems are not energy efficient, time efficient, or water efficient, lack customization for individual user preferences, pose hygiene risks due to incomplete cleaning, and are difficult for users with mobility issues, requiring manual operation and lacking drying facilities.
Innovation Solution
An automatic shower system with 360° cleaning capability, compact and portable design, featuring ultraviolet light disinfection, sensor-activated operation, adjustable cleaning units, and a display for user control of temperature, water flow, and drying functions, suitable for vertical and horizontal orientations, and accommodating users with limited mobility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If a traditional shower system is used, then the user can take a shower, but the system is not water efficient and energy efficient as the user has no control over the temperature and flow of water
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically controls water temperature and flow rate based on sensor inputs and pre-programmed parameters, eliminating the need for manual user adjustment and optimizing water and energy efficiency autonomously
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates sensors that detect user presence, position, and environmental conditions, continuously adjusting water parameters in real-time to maintain optimal efficiency while adapting to user needs
2Productivity
If a traditional shower system is used, then the user can take a shower, but the operation is cumbersome and consumes much time
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-programs multiple shower sequences with optimized timing and parameters, automatically executing the appropriate sequence when a user enters, eliminating the need for manual operation steps and reducing shower time
Solution Approach 2:
The system autonomously manages the entire shower process including water heating, flow control, and sequence execution without requiring user intervention, significantly reducing operational complexity and time
3Reliability
If a traditional shower system is used, then the user can take a shower, but the cleaning of the shower system progresses before the shower gets finished, putting risk to personal hygiene
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs cleaning operations in advance during idle periods or after the shower cycle completes, using sensors to detect when the shower is not in use and automatically initiating cleaning sequences to maintain hygiene without interfering with user showering
Solution Approach 2:
The system autonomously manages its own cleaning and maintenance operations, detecting when cleaning is needed and executing appropriate protocols without user intervention, ensuring continuous hygiene maintenance while simplifying user interaction
4Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional shower system is used, then the user can take a shower, but there is no drying system provided to dry the wet head portion and body surface
Solution Approach 1:
The system integrates multiple functions including showering, drying, and cleaning into a single unified system that operates automatically, adding drying capability without proportionally increasing user-facing complexity through integrated control
5Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional shower system is used, then the user can take a shower, but the system cannot be customized according to individual user preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates adjustable parameters and programmable sequences that can be customized for different users and preferences, allowing dynamic modification of shower characteristics while maintaining automated operation to manage complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The automatic shower system provides a hygienic, efficient, and customizable full-body cleaning experience, enhancing user hygiene while being energy, time, and water efficient, and accommodating diverse user needs, including those with mobility limitations.
Implementation Method 1
the usage of the ultraviolet light source as a disinfectant for the user and the system
Data Source
AI summary
An automatic system for providing full body shower with round the body cleaning to a user is illustrated. The automatic system includes a solid supporting unit with a horizontal frame and a vertical frame. A primary cleaning unit and a secondary cleaning unit are provided for the cleaning of the head portion and the body surface of a user. The first horizontal frame and the secondary cleaning unit are configured with vertical upward and downward movement along the vertical frame using an elevating means. Each of the primary and secondary cleaning units comprises a plurality of nozzles, brushes and ultraviolet (UV) light sources. An air dryer chamber propelling dry air for drying the wet body and head portion of the user is utilized. The automatic shower system can also be used in the horizontal orientation.