Back Scrubber Suction Cup Attachment for Shower Wall Fixation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing back scrubbing devices for use in showers lack effective attachment mechanisms to a surface, making it difficult for individuals to scrub their own backs efficiently and economically.
Innovation Solution
A back scrubbing device featuring a curved scrubber assembly with protruding elements and a fixing assembly that utilizes suction cups, adhesive elements, or other fasteners to securely attach to a shower wall, allowing for easy scrubbing and detachment while maintaining a moisture-resistant design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a back scrubbing device is designed without attachment mechanisms, then the device structure remains simple and inexpensive, but the device cannot be securely fixed to a shower surface for effective use
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into two functional segments: a scrubbing head with exfoliating elements and a separate attachment mechanism with suction cups. This segmentation allows the scrubbing function to remain simple while adding reliable attachment capability through the suction cup mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
Suction cups are introduced as an intermediary element between the scrubbing device and the shower surface. These suction cups provide the attachment function without requiring complex mechanical fastening systems, thereby maintaining device simplicity while achieving reliable fixation.
2Reliability
If existing back scrubbing devices are used without proper attachment mechanisms, then the device structure remains simple, but the device cannot remain securely attached to the shower wall during scrubbing operations
Solution Approach 1:
The suction cups are designed as inexpensive, simple components that can be easily manufactured and replaced if needed. This approach prioritizes ease of manufacture and low cost over creating a permanent, complex attachment system, allowing the device to be produced economically while still achieving reliable attachment.
3Ease of operation
If a back scrubbing device includes suction cup fasteners and a curved scrubber assembly, then the device can be securely attached to a shower wall for effective back scrubbing, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The scrubber assembly is given a curved shape that conforms to the contours of the human back. This curvature improves ease of operation by allowing the scrubbing surface to contact the back more effectively, while the added geometric complexity is minimal and does not significantly increase overall device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides an efficient and economical means for self-back scrubbing, ensuring effective cleaning and easy maintenance, with the ability to remain attached to the shower wall during use and detach when needed.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of suction cup fasteners (42) attached to a rear portion of the scrubber assembly (20)
Data Source
AI summary
A back scrubbing device for use in the shower including a scrubber assembly and a fixing assembly. The scrubber assembly includes a scrubber having protruding elements protruding thereof. The protruding elements are brushes. The scrubber curves outward. The scrubber is used to scrub the back of a user when the user scratches against the scrubber. The fixing assembly includes fasteners. The scrubber is removable attached to a shower wall through the fasteners. The fasteners are suction cups attached to a rear portion of the scrubber.