Deformable Egg Washing Brush with Bristle Bands and Protrusions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current egg cleaning tools, such as automatic machines, are not suitable for individual egg farmers or consumers, as they are either too large or not compatible with the contours of an egg, leading to ineffective cleaning and potential damage.
Innovation Solution
A deformable half egg-shaped egg washing brush with bristle bands and protrusions made of flexible materials, designed to fit the shape of an egg, providing an egg washing cavity with drainage windows and a scraping ridge for thorough cleaning without damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If automatic egg cleaning machines are used, then cleaning efficiency is improved, but device size becomes too large for individual use
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the cleaning function into a compact handheld brush with bristle bands that can be easily held and maneuvered, replacing large automatic machines with a segmented, portable tool that maintains cleaning effectiveness while reducing size for individual use
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the essential cleaning function from complex automatic machines, creating a simplified brush apparatus that retains core cleaning capability while removing unnecessary bulk and complexity for individual consumer use
2Ease of manufacture
If flat cleaning devices are used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but compatibility with egg contours deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies curvature by forming bristle bands around a curved surface that conforms to egg contours, replacing flat devices with a shaped brush that naturally adapts to the spherical form of eggs while remaining manufacturable through molding processes
3Productivity
If abrasive cleaning materials are used, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but risk of egg damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies local quality by using softer bristle materials in areas that contact the egg surface directly, while maintaining structural integrity through the band configuration, creating localized zones of gentle yet effective cleaning that prevent damage while maintaining cleaning power
4Productivity
If complex brush structures are used, then cleaning thoroughness is improved, but ease of maintenance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple cleaning functions into a single integrated brush head with bristle bands and drainage features combined, creating a unified structure that provides thorough cleaning while simplifying maintenance by reducing the number of separate components that require individual cleaning
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively cleans individual eggs by allowing for easy insertion, rotation, and removal of debris, with the option to use cleaning agents, and is easy to maintain and clean, addressing the need for a user-friendly and effective egg cleaning tool.
Implementation Method 1
a deformable half egg-shaped shell comprising a plurality of bristle bands defining an egg washing cavity, a plurality of protrusions extending inward from the bristle bands and configured to contact an egg
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is an egg washing brush apparatus to clean an individual egg, the apparatus comprising a deformable half egg-shaped shell comprising a plurality of bristle bands, a plurality of protrusions extending inward from the bristle bands and configured to contact an egg.