Faucet-Mounted Razor Cleaning Device with Water Jet
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern disposable razor heads with tightly spaced parallel blades trap hair and shaving debris, reducing shaving effectiveness and the lifespan of the razor head, as these debris are difficult to remove from the tight spaces between the blades.
Innovation Solution
A razor cleaning device that is securable to a faucet, allowing a jet or stream of water to be directed at the razor head to effectively remove debris, with a configuration that enables lateral movement for thorough cleaning and a design that allows normal faucet use when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple parallel blades are used in a razor head, then shaving effectiveness is improved, but debris accumulation between blades increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a hydraulic cleaning system where water jets are directed through nozzles positioned adjacent to the razor blades. The water stream flows between the blades to flush away accumulated debris, hair, and shaving residue, preventing clogging and maintaining blade sharpness and effectiveness throughout the razor's lifespan.
2Productivity
If blades are tightly spaced, then close shave is achieved, but debris removal becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
Water jets are directed through strategically positioned nozzles that channel water flow between the tightly spaced blades. This hydraulic approach effectively penetrates the narrow gaps to remove accumulated debris without requiring physical access or complex mechanical cleaning mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
Water serves as an intermediary cleaning medium that facilitates debris removal from between the blades. The water stream acts as a flexible, effective cleaner that can access tight spaces where traditional mechanical cleaners cannot reach, making debris removal from closely spaced blades straightforward and maintainable.
3Ease of operation
If a cleaning device is integrated with the faucet, then razor cleaning is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning device is designed as a multi-functional faucet assembly that combines both water delivery for shaving and water delivery for blade cleaning. The same faucet structure houses both the primary water outlet for shaving and secondary nozzles for cleaning, allowing one device to perform multiple functions without requiring separate complex systems.
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
Improves shaving effectiveness and extends the life of the razor head by efficiently removing trapped debris, while being convenient and adaptable for various razor sizes and shapes.
Implementation Method 1
a jet configured to discharge water from the faucet toward the head of the razor
Data Source
AI summary
A razor cleaning device can include an aerator housing securable to a faucet. The aerator housing can include a pair of slots. A razor cleaning device can include a razor housing configured to receive a razor therein. The razor housing can include a bottom portion defining an opening to receive a head of the razor into the razor housing. The razor housing can include a top portion defining a jet configured to discharge water from the faucet toward the head of the razor when the razor is inserted into the housing. The razor housing can include pair of bosses releasably insertable into the pair of slots of the aerator housing, respectively, to releasably secure the razor housing to the aerator housing and the faucet.