Low profile wig handling system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional wig heads are bulky, one-size-fits-all, and can damage custom wigs due to improper fit, pose health risks from styrene exposure, and require significant storage space, especially for multiple wigs.
Innovation Solution
A low profile wig handling system featuring adjustable low profile wig heads with a frame assembly, wig head adjustment assembly, and transport assembly, allowing for secure storage, transport, and preparation of wigs in various sizes and configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional bulky wig heads are used, then wigs can be stored and supported, but they require considerable storage space and are not space-efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The wig head is designed with an adjustable mechanism that allows it to change size and configuration dynamically. The frame includes telescopic arms and adjustable segments that can be modified to fit different wig sizes, replacing the traditional fixed-size bulky wig head with a space-efficient adaptive structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The wig head features a nested structure where components can be collapsed or folded into each other when not in use. The frame segments and support elements can be nested within the head form, dramatically reducing the storage volume required while maintaining full functionality when deployed.
2Ease of manufacture
If one size fits all traditional wig heads are used, then manufacturing is simple, but custom wigs with smaller head sizes can be damaged by stretching
Solution Approach 1:
The wig head incorporates adjustable mechanisms that allow the user to modify the head size and shape to match the specific wig being stored. The telescopic frame and adjustable segments enable customization without complex manufacturing, maintaining ease of production while ensuring proper fit for each wig.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows changing key parameters of the wig head including size, shape, and contour through mechanical adjustment. This enables the same manufactured base structure to be adapted to different wig requirements, preserving manufacturing simplicity while achieving reliable, damage-free storage for custom wigs.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional wig heads are used for larger than average head sizes, then manufacturing is simple, but the wig may not be properly retained and can slip off
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable mechanism allows the wig head to be expanded and configured to match larger head sizes. The telescopic frame and modular segments can be extended and positioned to provide proper retention for oversized wigs, maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized components while achieving reliable retention.
4Ease of operation
If traditional STYROFOAM wig heads are used, then wigs can be stored, but there is potential health risk from styrene exposure and environmental hazard
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the material parameter from styrene foam to safe, recyclable materials such as fabric-covered frames or biodegradable substances. This material substitution eliminates health risks from styrene exposure and environmental hazards while maintaining the storage and support functionality of traditional wig heads.
5Reliability
If multiple wigs are stored on traditional wig heads in individual cases, then each wig is protected, but considerable space is required
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable wig head can accommodate multiple different wig sizes and configurations, replacing the need for multiple individual wig cases. A single multi-functional unit can store various wigs by adjusting its dimensions, providing protection while dramatically reducing the total storage volume required.
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges the function of multiple individual wig storage cases into a single adjustable wig head unit. By combining the storage capability for multiple wigs in one adaptable structure, the system provides equivalent protection while eliminating the need for separate cases, thereby reducing overall storage volume.
6Ease of operation
If wigs are transported on traditional wig heads without customization, then transport is simple, but the wig may shift around and become damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable mechanism allows the wig head to be customized to fit the specific wig dimensions, creating a secure fit that prevents shifting during transport. This dynamic adjustment maintains transport simplicity while ensuring the wig remains stable and protected throughout transit.
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AI summary
A low profile wig handling system to store, transport and prepare a plurality of wigs. A low profile wig assembly includes one or more low profile wig heads which are adjustable between a plurality of adjustable wig head configurations. A wig retainer on each low profile wig head retains a wig thereon. A frame assembly includes a central frame member and a support assembly has a support member operable with the central frame member to maintain the low profile wig head and a wig retained thereon in an operative upright orientation. A wig head adjustment assembly has one or more adjustment members to permit adjustment of a low profile wig head between a plurality of adjustable wig head configurations. A transport assembly includes a transport cover to receive a plurality of wigs retained on a corresponding low profile wig head therein.