Child Shampoo Support Structure for Stable Neck and Back Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shampooing methods for children lack effective neck and body stabilization, leading to discomfort and instability during the process, while also failing to provide convenience and safety.
Innovation Solution
A configurable shampoo support apparatus that transitions between a reclining configuration for neck and back support and a booster seat configuration, incorporating a support structure for a smart device to entertain the child, ensuring stability and comfort during shampooing, and folding into a compact storage form.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a child is positioned over a sink for shampooing, then the hair can be accessed for washing, but the child's neck and body become unstable and uncomfortable
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus is divided into distinct functional segments: a head support portion with contoured opening for hair access, a neck support structure, and a body support portion. This segmentation allows each part to independently address specific needs - hair accessibility, neck stability, and body support - resolving the contradiction between ease of shampooing and child stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support apparatus acts as an intermediary device between the child and the sink environment. It provides a stable platform that mediates the interaction, allowing the child to be positioned for shampooing while maintaining stability through the contoured head opening and supportive body structure.
2Ease of operation
If the support apparatus provides comprehensive neck and back support, then comfort is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus applies local quality by providing targeted support only where needed - a contoured opening specifically shaped for head positioning, localized neck support structures, and specific body support areas. This focused approach delivers comfort through anatomically-appropriate support without requiring complex overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The support surfaces utilize contoured, shell-like structures that conform to the child's anatomy. These flexible, form-fitting surfaces provide comfort through customized contact points while maintaining structural simplicity, avoiding the need for complex mechanical adjustment systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the body is made configurable between reclining and booster seat positions, then versatility is improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus incorporates dynamic, movable components that allow transition between reclining and booster seat configurations. These movable elements enable the structure to adapt its geometry and support characteristics based on the desired configuration, providing versatility while maintaining operational simplicity through intuitive repositioning mechanisms.
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AI summary
A shampoo support apparatus and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the shampoo support apparatus, a body is configurable between a reclining configuration and a booster seat configuration. In the reclining configuration, the body provides a neck support and a back support. A support structure that may be placed above the body is configured to accept and secure a smart device thereat and support the smart device at a smart device working distance from the neck support. In the booster seat configuration, the body folds into a rectangular shape to provide a seat.