Foot scrubber assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shower scrubber devices do not effectively allow individuals with limited mobility to clean their feet without bending or risking falls, as they require manual scrubbing and lack efficient soap distribution.
Innovation Solution
A shower-mounted foot scrubber device with upwardly extending stops, bristles, and a compressible soap container that releases soap onto the bristles when stepped on, allowing for easy foot cleaning without bending, featuring a block with foot and side bristles, a resilient soap container, and a conduit for soap distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual scrubbing is required, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates for individuals with limited mobility
Solution Approach 1:
The device allows the user's foot to automatically compress the soap container and distribute soap onto the bristles through the natural act of stepping on the device, eliminating the need for manual scrubbing operations while maintaining cleaning effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The soap container is designed with resiliently deformable material that dynamically changes shape under foot pressure, automatically controlling soap flow from the container through conduits onto the bristles based on the user's weight and movement
2Ease of operation
If soap is contained in a rigid container, then structural stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to inability to control soap release
Solution Approach 1:
The container material properties are changed to be resiliently deformable rather than rigid, allowing the container to change its physical state under compression while maintaining structural integrity through elastic recovery, enabling automatic soap release control through foot pressure
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
Enables individuals with limited mobility to wash their feet safely and effectively by distributing soap onto the bristles, reducing the risk of falls and improving hygiene.
Implementation Method 1
The container is comprised of a resiliently deformable material to be compressed by the person's foot. In this way the liquid soap can be urged outwardly from the container
Implementation Method 2
A plurality of foot bristles is each coupled to and extends upwardly from the block to scrub a sole of the person's foot. A plurality of side bristles is each coupled to and extends away from a respective one of the stops to scrub the sides of the person's foot
Data Source
AI summary
A foot scrubber assembly includes a block that is positionable on a floor of a shower. A pair of stops is each coupled to and extends upwardly from the block to define a foot space between the stops. A plurality of foot bristles is each coupled to and extends upwardly from the block to scrub a sole of the person's foot. A plurality of side bristles is each coupled to and extends away from a respective one of the stops to scrub the sides of the person's foot. A container is positioned in the block to contain a liquid soap. The container is comprised of a resiliently deformable material to be compressed by the person's foot. In this way the liquid soap can be urged outwardly from the container. The container is in fluid communication with the foot bristles to release the liquid soap into the foot bristles.