Infant Washing Container with Segmented Chambers to Prevent Submersion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers are not designed to safely and comfortably wash infants, posing risks due to lack of support, potential for submersion, and exposure to harmful bacteria and obstacles, and often require use of unsuitable sinks.
Innovation Solution
A container with a teardrop shape, ergonomic design, and a central hump that divides the base into two chambers, along with a mushroom-shaped plug for easy drainage, providing support and safety features like back and seat cushions and friction legs for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a typical household sink is used to wash an infant, then washing can be performed, but the infant is exposed to harmful bacteria, dangerous obstacles, and risk of submersion
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into two separate chambers by a central hump: a first chamber for the infant's bottom and a second chamber for the infant's feet. This segmentation isolates the infant from harmful factors while maintaining ease of operation, as each chamber can be independently designed for safety and comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The container acts as an intermediary between the infant and the washing environment. It provides a safe, controlled environment with smooth surfaces and rounded edges, mediating the interaction between the infant and water while preventing exposure to harmful bacteria and obstacles present in typical sinks.
2Reliability
If an infant is placed in a sink, then washing is possible, but the infant can fall over or slip into the water causing submersion
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the container into two chambers with a central hump, the design creates natural barriers that prevent the infant from falling forward into deep water. The segmentation provides structural support and defines safe zones, improving reliability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The container incorporates cushioning elements and a ergonomic shape that cradle the infant beforehand, preventing falls and slips before they can occur. The design anticipates potential hazards and provides protective features in advance.
3Productivity
If a container with two chambers is used, then drainage efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The two-chamber design with separate drainage paths allows water to be efficiently removed from each section independently. The central hump acts as a natural divider that directs water flow, improving drainage productivity while keeping the structural complexity manageable through simple geometric division.
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 ensures a safe and comfortable bathing experience for infants by preventing submersion and exposure to hazards, with easy drainage and handling, reducing stress for both the infant and caregiver.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient plug positioned within a plug aperture in the base portion
Implementation Method 2
friction legs for stability
Data Source
AI summary
A container is disclosed for soaking and washing a toddler, and includes an asymmetric hump and a resilient mushroom-shaped plug.