Bath shower accessory
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shower systems fail to effectively protect the face and eyes from water flow during showering, especially in a supine position, and lack integration of therapeutic features for enhanced relaxation and sensory experiences.
Innovation Solution
A shower helmet with a moveable face guard, cranium cradle, cervical spine support, and a cradle positioner that shields the face from water entry, featuring a removably attached curvilineal deflector, articulation arms, and an optional transducer with waterproof components for audio capabilities, allowing users to view water flow while keeping their eyes safe and enhancing relaxation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a shower system provides flowing water for cleansing, then cleansing effectiveness and relaxation benefits are improved, but water flow may cause injury to sensitive areas such as eyes and face
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a face guard as an intermediary component between the water flow and the user's face. The face guard includes a transparent shield that deflects water away from the eyes and face, allowing users to safely receive water therapy on the body while protecting sensitive areas. This mediator enables the beneficial water flow while blocking the harmful direct impact to facial areas.
2Reliability
If a face guard is added to protect the face from water, then safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The face guard is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it protects the face from water, allows visual observation of water flow patterns, and can be adjusted to different positions. The transparent material enables users to watch the water therapy while protected, combining safety with therapeutic observation in a single component.
Solution Approach 2:
The face guard incorporates movable and adjustable components that allow users to dynamically adjust the protection level and positioning during the shower therapy. The articulation mechanisms enable the face guard to move between different angles and positions, adapting to user preferences and therapy requirements rather than being a fixed static structure.
3Ease of operation
If the face guard is made movable and adjustable, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The face guard is divided into multiple separable components including the main shield, articulation arms, and mounting mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be independently designed and adjusted, simplifying the overall complexity by breaking down the adjustable system into manageable modular parts that can be easily operated and maintained.
Data Source
AI summary
A shower helmet device with a moveable face guard includes a removably attached curvilineal deflector, a cranium cradle attachable to the moveable face guard and has a cranium cushion arranged within a cranium cradle interior. In various embodiments a cervical spine support and a cradle positioner provide additional stability for a user. The shower helmet device provides a relaxing, refreshing, and visually stimulating user experience while showering.