Blade Holder with Segmented Cells and Magnetic Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hair trimmer and clipper blades are prone to damage and disorganization due to loose storage in drawers, especially in mobile grooming vans where movement is more pronounced, necessitating a secure and organized storage solution.
Innovation Solution
A blade holder with a main body featuring multiple cells for blade storage, a base section for attachment to walls or surfaces, and a pivotable cover with magnets to keep blades in place, allowing for secure storage and easy access at various angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If blades are stored loosely in a drawer, then storage space is utilized, but blades move about, contact each other, and become damaged and disorganized
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is divided into multiple individual cells or compartments, each capable of holding a single blade. This segmentation prevents blades from moving about and contacting each other, while maintaining an organized structure that is not overly complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a drawer insert or tray as an intermediary component that fits within the drawer. This intermediary structure provides a contained environment for blade storage, preventing blades from moving freely in the drawer while maintaining organization and safety.
2Ease of operation
If blades are stored in a drawer, then storage is provided, but blades shift positions when the drawer is opened or closed, causing disorganization
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the storage space into individual cells, each blade is confined to its specific compartment. This prevents blades from shifting positions when the drawer is opened or closed, maintaining stable blade positions while keeping them easily accessible.
Solution Approach 2:
The drawer insert or tray is pre-configured with cells positioned to hold blades in specific locations. This preliminary arrangement ensures that blades remain in their designated positions even when the drawer is moved, preventing disorganization while maintaining accessibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If blades are stored in mobile grooming vans, then portability is achieved, but blades move around more than in stationary facilities, increasing damage risk
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented cell structure provides individual compartments for each blade, preventing them from moving around during the mobile grooming van's movement. This maintains blade safety and organization while enabling portable, mobile grooming operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The drawer insert or tray acts as an intermediary containment structure within the mobile grooming van. This intermediary provides a stable, organized storage environment that prevents blade movement during the van's movement, ensuring blade safety while maintaining mobile grooming capability.
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 blade holder effectively prevents blade damage and disorganization by securely storing blades at desired angles, maintaining order and accessibility in both stationary and mobile grooming settings.
Implementation Method 1
at least one magnet associated with at least one of the cells, whereby the magnet assists in maintaining a blade within an associated cell
Data Source
AI summary
A holder for holding a plurality of blades, where one embodiment of the holder includes a base portion, a main body and an openable cover portion. The main body is preferably configured and arranged to be removably attached to the base portion. There are a plurality of cells defined within the main body, with each cell configured and arranged to hold at least one blade on a seating portion, wherein the seating portion defines a blade seating plane. Additionally, the openable cover portion is preferably configured and arranged to be removably attached to the main body. Preferably, the base portion is separate from the main body, and these components are preferably configured to enable the holder to either be attached to a wall or seated on a horizontal surface.