Container that can be removeably adhered to a shower wall
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Solution Overview
Problem
Shower products such as shampoo and body wash often create clutter when stored in bottles or placed on the shower stall floor, as existing solutions do not provide an effective way to securely affix containers to a vertical wet shower wall.
Innovation Solution
A container with a water-resistant silicone polymer substrate featuring integrally formed recesses that create a suction fit with a vertical surface, allowing it to be mounted with a nozzle pointing down and dispensed by applying pressure, using a method that involves positioning the container to create a partial vacuum for secure adhesion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a container is placed on the shower stall floor or stored in shower caddies, then the container can hold and store shower products, but the shower area becomes cluttered and disorganized
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed to adhere to vertical shower walls rather than occupying horizontal floor space. The suction cup mechanism enables the container to be positioned in the vertical dimension, transforming the storage layout from floor-based to wall-mounted, thereby eliminating clutter on the shower floor while providing accessible product storage.
2Ease of operation
If a container is affixed to a vertical wet shower wall, then the shower area remains organized and clutter-free, but the container must maintain secure adhesion under wet conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The container employs a suction cup mechanism that utilizes vacuum pressure to adhere to vertical surfaces. The suction cup creates a partial vacuum between its inner surface and the shower wall, generating sufficient adhesive force to hold the container securely in place even under wet shower conditions, thereby maintaining both organization and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The suction cup's adhesion characteristics are optimized to function effectively in wet environments. The material and structural design of the suction cup allow it to maintain its vacuum seal and adhesive properties despite exposure to water, ensuring reliable attachment to the shower wall while enabling easy removal when needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a suction cup mechanism is used to adhere the container to the shower wall, then the container can be easily removed and repositioned, but the suction fit must be maintained under pressure and wet conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The suction cup mechanism provides dynamic adhesion that can be easily activated and deactivated. When installed, the suction cup maintains a secure vacuum seal against the shower wall; when removal is desired, simple manual pressure or pulling releases the vacuum, allowing the container to be detached and repositioned without damage or residue, thus achieving both versatility and reliability.
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
The container effectively reduces clutter by securely affixing to a vertical surface, allowing easy dispensing of products while maintaining a clean and organized shower environment, even in wet conditions.
Implementation Method 1
The substrate defines a plurality of small integrally formed recesses that can form a suction fit with the vertical surface
Implementation Method 2
During use the concave surface of each recess and the vertical surface define pockets having a partial vacuum
Data Source
AI summary
A flexible container that can be affixed to a vertical surface such as a shower wall is provided. The container comprises a wall and a substrate affixed to the wall. The substrate may define a plurality of integrally formed recesses that can create a suction fit with the vertical surface.