Bathing Chair Assembly with Central Void for Perianal Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing chair assemblies do not provide adequate access to the genital and perianal regions of a bather, limiting hygiene and cleaning during bathing.
Innovation Solution
A bathing chair assembly with a centrally positioned void in the seat and a backrest, featuring extensible legs and crossbars for stability, along with a tool for cleaning, allowing access to these regions while supporting the bather comfortably.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a solid seat structure is used to support the bather, then structural strength and stability are improved, but access to genital and perianal regions is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The seat is segmented by introducing a void in its central portion, dividing the seat structure into a frame with lateral edges while removing the central blocking material. This segmentation maintains the structural integrity of the seat frame while creating an opening that allows access to the genital and perianal regions of the bather.
2Ease of operation
If a void is created in the seat to allow access, then ease of cleaning is improved, but structural strength is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The seat is designed as a segmented frame structure with a void in the central portion. The frame includes lateral edges that maintain structural strength while the void provides unobstructed access for cleaning. The segmented design allows the seat to retain load-bearing capacity through the frame while eliminating the central blocking material that would impede cleaning operations.
3Stability of the object's composition
If extensible legs are added to support the seat parallel to the horizontal surface, then stability and positioning are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The legs are designed as extensible members that can be adjusted to position the seat parallel to the horizontal surface. The extensible nature of the legs allows for dynamic adjustment of the seat height and positioning, ensuring stability while accommodating different bathing environments. The legs include mechanisms for extension and retraction, providing adaptability without excessive complexity.
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AI summary
A bathing chair assembly that allows access to genital and perianal regions of a bather includes a seat. A plurality of legs is coupled to and extends substantially perpendicularly from a bottom of the seat. The legs are configured to support the seat substantially parallel to a substantially horizontal surface, positioning the seat to support the bather. A backrest that is coupled to and extends from a rear edge of the seat is configured to support a back of the bather who is positioned on the seat. A void that is centrally positioned in the seat is configured to allow a user access to the genital and perianal regions of the bather.