Lint and hair removal tool
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Solution Overview
Problem
Domesticated animals shed fur and hair that accumulates on upholstery, floors, and clothing, and existing tools are inadequate for efficient removal, leading to undesirable clutter and lint accumulation.
Innovation Solution
A combination sticky roller and brush with interchangeable brush heads and a rotatable cylindrical roller, featuring a washable sticky layer and multiple brush head configurations for effective fur and lint removal on various surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing lint removal tools are used, then fur and hair can be removed from surfaces, but the tools are inadequate for efficient removal and lead to undesirable clutter and lint accumulation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a sticky roller and a brush into a single integrated device. The sticky roller captures lint and fur through adhesion, while the brush simultaneously agitates and removes embedded particles from surfaces such as pet coats and upholstery, achieving both efficient collection and thorough removal in one tool.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to perform multiple functions: it can remove lint from various surfaces including clothing, upholstery, and pet coats. The interchangeable brush heads allow adaptation to different surfaces and grooming needs, making the tool universally applicable for both cleaning and grooming tasks.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single brush head is used, then the device structure is simple, but the device lacks versatility for different surfaces and grooming needs
Solution Approach 1:
The brush head is divided into multiple functional segments or zones within a single head, with different bristle types, lengths, and densities arranged in specific patterns. This segmentation allows different parts of the same brush head to serve different purposes, such as agitating loose fur in one area while capturing finer particles in another, providing versatility without requiring multiple interchangeable heads.
3Productivity
If a non-washable sticky layer is used, then the device can effectively capture lint, but the device accumulates residue and requires frequent disposal
Solution Approach 1:
The sticky layer is designed to be washable and reusable. After capturing lint and fur, the sticky roller can be cleaned by washing to remove accumulated residue, restoring its adhesive properties. This allows the sticky layer to be recovered and reused multiple times, eliminating the need for frequent disposal and reducing waste.
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 device effectively removes fur and lint from different surfaces, including fabrics and pet coats, providing versatility and ease of use with minimal residue, suitable for grooming and cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
The cylindrical roller (11) may have a washable sticky layer (76) defined at a circumferential surface (78) of the cylindrical roller (11)
Data Source
AI summary
A combination sticky roller and brush, includes a frame, a cylindrical roller, a handle, and at least one groove defined in the frame, parallel to the roller axis of rotation. The at least one groove is to engage and selectably retain a brush head. The frame and the brush head together define a latching mechanism for selectably latching the brush head in a service position and for resisting a predetermined threshold disengaging force. The cylindrical roller has a washable sticky layer defined at a circumferential surface of the cylindrical roller.