Aromatherapy ring for shower head
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for aromatherapy showers require complex plumbing fixtures and systems to introduce aroma liquids into the water supply, which can be cumbersome and invasive for existing shower setups.
Innovation Solution
A flexible, silicon split ring with a built-in open trough for holding aroma liquid, designed to wrap around shower filters or heads, using magnets for secure attachment and allowing easy refilling, which heats the liquid with warm water to release fragrance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complex shower pumping system with conduits and valves is used to introduce aroma liquid into the water supply, then the aroma liquid can be effectively delivered, but the device complexity and installation difficulty increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the aroma liquid delivery function from the complex water supply system and places it directly on the shower head surface. The ring-shaped carrier with reservoir is mounted externally on the shower head, eliminating the need for internal plumbing modifications, conduits, and valves while maintaining effective aroma liquid delivery through direct heating by the water flow.
Solution Approach 2:
The ring-shaped carrier acts as an intermediary device between the water supply and the aroma liquid. Instead of introducing aroma liquid into the water supply lines, the carrier sits on the shower head and uses the water flow itself as a heat source to vaporize and release the aroma liquid, simplifying the system while maintaining effectiveness.
2Reliability
If plumbing fixtures are modified to accommodate aromatherapy systems, then the aroma liquid can be integrated into the water supply, but the ease of installation and operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the aromatherapy system into a separate, self-contained ring-shaped carrier that can be independently installed on the shower head without modifying the plumbing fixtures. The carrier includes its own reservoir, heating chamber, and release mechanism, allowing it to be installed and removed easily while maintaining reliable aroma liquid integration with the water flow.
Solution Approach 2:
The ring-shaped carrier is designed to be universally compatible with different shower head types and sizes. It can be installed on various shower fixtures without custom plumbing work, and it performs multiple functions including holding the aroma liquid, heating it with the water flow, and releasing the fragrance, thereby improving ease of installation while maintaining integration effectiveness.
3Strength
If a rigid structure is used for the aroma liquid container, then the structural strength is improved, but the adaptability to different shower head sizes and shapes decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flexible ring-shaped carrier that can conform to different shower head shapes and sizes. The flexible material allows the carrier to be adjusted and secured on various shower fixtures while maintaining sufficient structural strength to hold the aroma liquid reservoir and withstand the water flow, thereby achieving both strength and adaptability.
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
Provides a simple, efficient, and non-invasive means to deliver aromatherapy by heating aroma liquids on existing shower setups without modifying the plumbing, ensuring easy installation and maintenance.
Implementation Method 1
heating the liquid with warm water to release fragrance
Implementation Method 2
heating the liquid with warm water
Implementation Method 3
The ends 16 and 18 include magnets 20, embedded in the ends to prevent moisture from rusting the magnets. The magnets 20 are used for securing the ends together
Data Source
AI summary
An aromatherapy ring made of soft, flexible silicon or like material. The ring includes a split ring body with an open trough therearound for receiving aroma liquid. The split ring body is adapted for wrapping around a shower filter or a shower head. The ring body includes first and second ends with magnets or like attaching means for engaging each other and holding the ring in a horizontal position on the shower filter or shower head. When warm or hot water passes through the shower filter or shower head, the aroma liquid is heated, thus providing a fragrance for aromatherapy, when taking a shower.