Cosmetics Brush Cleaning Device with Palm-Conforming Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cosmetics brush cleaning devices often lack guidance on the amount of water or cleanser to use and fail to penetrate deep enough into the brush head, leading to ineffective removal of residue and bacteria, and they tend to slip during use due to lack of stability.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetics brush cleaning device with a frame and hand engagement mechanism, featuring a cleaning pad with projections that securely engage the brush head and prevent slipping, allowing for effective cleaning by applying the right amount of water or cleanser.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cleaning surface is provided for rubbing the brush head, then cleaning function is achieved, but the device slips and slides on the user's palm making it difficult to retain
Solution Approach 1:
The body is formed with a curved outer surface that conforms to the contour of a user's palm, providing a stable resting position. This curvature allows the device to nestle comfortably in the palm without slipping or sliding during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer surface of the body copies or replicates the contour and shape of a human palm. By mirroring the palm's geometry, the device naturally fits and stabilizes on the palm surface, preventing slippage during the cleaning operation.
2Ease of operation
If water and/or cleanser is applied to the cleaning surface, then deeper clean is achieved, but the user has no direction on how much to apply
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning surface is pre-configured with projections that create natural zones for water and cleanser application. These projections guide the user to apply cleansing agents in specific areas before brushing, ensuring proper preparation without requiring instructional text or complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning surface utilizes visual contrast through different surface textures and projections to indicate where water and cleanser should be applied. The varying surface features provide intuitive visual cues about the amount and location of cleansing agent application needed.
3Ease of operation
If a cleaning surface is provided, then brush cleaning is enabled, but the surface does not penetrate deep enough into the brush head to effectively remove residue and bacteria
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning surface is segmented into multiple projections of varying heights and configurations rather than a single flat surface. These segmented features can penetrate different depths into the brush head, with taller projections reaching deeper into the brush ferrule where residue and bacteria accumulate.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the cleaning surface have different projection characteristics - some areas have taller, stiffer projections for deep penetration into the brush head, while other areas have shorter, softer projections for gentler cleaning. This local variation in quality enables effective cleaning at multiple depths simultaneously.
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AI summary
Example aspects of a cosmetics brush cleaning device and a method for using a cosmetics brush cleaning device are disclosed. The cosmetics brush cleaning device can comprise a frame comprising a body and a hand engagement mechanism coupled with the body; and a cleaning pad coupled with the frame, the cleaning pad comprising at least one projection.