Hand-Worn Fluid Dispensing Mitt for Hygienic Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hand-worn cleaning devices lack an efficient and convenient method for dispensing cleaning fluids, often requiring manual handling of cloths or sponges and lacking a reliable fluid supply system.
Innovation Solution
A portable fluid dispensing device with a hand-held applicator featuring a three-ply structure, including a fluid reservoir and a pump mechanism, that allows for controlled dispensing of fluid through a sealed system integrated into a mitt or glove, enabling convenient and hygienic cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a hand-worn cleaning device integrates a fluid reservoir and dispensing mechanism, then fluid supply reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds the fluid reservoir, pump mechanism, and dispensing outlets within the confines of a hand-worn mitt structure. The reservoir is positioned in the wrist region, the pump is integrated into the mitt body, and multiple dispensing outlets are distributed across the palm and fingers, creating a nested configuration where the fluid delivery system is contained within the wearable article.
Solution Approach 2:
The mitt serves multiple functions: it acts as both the wearable cleaning tool and the housing for the fluid delivery system. The same structure that receives the user's hand also contains the reservoir, pump, and dispensing mechanisms, eliminating the need for separate components and reducing overall system complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a sealed fluid dispensing system is used, then hygiene is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pump mechanism is designed to be manually actuated by the user's thumb or finger, allowing the user to dispense fluid on demand without requiring additional tools or complex operations. The system serves itself through simple user input, maintaining hygiene while preserving ease of use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fluid dispensing outlets are distributed across the mitt, then cleaning versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid delivery system is segmented into multiple independent dispensing outlets positioned at different locations on the mitt (palm, fingers, wrist). Each outlet can be activated independently by the user, allowing targeted fluid application to different areas during cleaning operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The single reservoir and pump system serves multiple dispensing locations simultaneously, allowing the mitt to perform various cleaning tasks with one integrated system rather than requiring separate devices for different functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a convenient and hygienic means of cleaning by allowing for controlled fluid dispensing directly from the mitt, reducing the need for manual handling of cloths or sponges and ensuring a consistent supply of cleaning fluid.
Implementation Method 1
a pump subassembly, which is devised to momentarily capture a metered amount of fluid from the reservoir
Data Source
AI summary
The invention describes a method for manufacturing a portable fluid dispensing device that comprises a hand-held applicator that includes a pocket that is configured to receive one hand of a user. The pocket partitions the hand-held applicator into a rear portion and a front portion.