Dual-Position Brush Holder for Access and Air Drying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing brush holding and drying devices are not as user-friendly, effective, or compact as needed for efficient positioning and drying of brushes with handles and applicator portions.
Innovation Solution
A dual brush holder apparatus with a base and elongated member for holding brushes upright and a second component that can be moved to position brushes for drying, featuring resilient retainer members and adjustable receptacles to securely hold brushes with applicator portions below the handles, facilitating easy access and exposure for drying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If brushes are held upright with applicator portions above handles, then brushes are easily accessible for selection and use, but applicator portions are not exposed for effective drying
Solution Approach 1:
The brush holder component is designed to be movable between two positions: a first position where brushes are held upright for easy access, and a second position where brushes are inverted with applicator portions below handles for effective drying. This dynamic reconfiguration allows the same structure to serve both functions optimally.
Solution Approach 2:
The brush holder component serves multiple functions: it holds brushes upright for storage and selection, and when inverted, it positions brushes for drying. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate storage and drying structures.
2Ease of operation
If a dual-position brush holder system is implemented, then both easy access and effective drying are achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second brush holder components are designed to nest within each other, combining two functional elements into a compact integrated unit. The retainer members and receptacles are integrated into a single movable assembly that operates together.
Solution Approach 2:
The second brush holder component (with retainer members) is designed to nest within the first brush holder component (with receptacles) when in the stored position, creating a compact configuration that minimizes space while maintaining full functionality.
3Reliability
If resilient retainer members are used to securely hold brushes, then brush retention is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer members are made of resilient material that changes its physical state between a compressed state during insertion and a relaxed state during retention. This parameter change allows simple insertion while maintaining secure holding.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient retainer members automatically engage with brush handles through their elastic properties, requiring no additional fastening mechanism. The material's natural resilience provides the retention force, simplifying the overall structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus allows for easy selection and use of brushes, effective drying by exposing applicator portions to air, and compact storage, enhancing usability and efficiency in handling and drying cosmetic or other types of brushes.
Implementation Method 1
retainer members formed of resilient material and defining openings receiving handles of brushes and releasably retaining the brushes
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatus for holding and drying brushes includes two brush holder components alternatively connectable to form a first configuration wherein brushes are held with the applicator portions thereof above the handles and a second configuration wherein the applicator portions are below the handles.