Manikin Brace and Workstation for Adjustable Training Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cosmetology training manikins are inconvenient to secure in desired orientations, such as horizontal for shampooing or vertical for cutting hair, and require manual handling, which can be tiring and impractical for users.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetology training manikin securing apparatus with a generally circular brace member that allows secure attachment to a workstation, enabling adjustable height, rotation, and orientation of the manikin's head, using features like swivel ball heads and height adjustment mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the manikin's head is held manually during shampooing, then the user has direct control over the manikin's position, but the user experiences physical strain and fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
A support arm assembly acts as an intermediary between the user and the manikin's head. The support arm includes a base, arm, and support surface that collectively bear the weight of the manikin's head, freeing the user's hands and eliminating physical strain while maintaining precise positional control through adjustable mechanisms
2Adaptability or versatility
If the manikin is fixed in a stationary position, then the workstation structure is simple, but the user cannot easily access different areas of the manikin's head for various cosmetic procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The support arm assembly incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities including height adjustment, rotation about vertical and horizontal axes, and tilting motion. These dynamic features allow the manikin's head to be positioned in multiple orientations and angles, providing comprehensive accessibility for various cosmetic procedures while maintaining a relatively simple base structure
Solution Approach 2:
The support arm is divided into multiple segments or joints that can independently move and adjust. This segmentation allows each portion of the arm to be adjusted separately to achieve precise positioning of the manikin's head, enhancing versatility without requiring complex integrated mechanisms
3Ease of operation
If the manikin's head is positioned at a fixed height, then the apparatus structure is simplified, but the user cannot optimize the height for different cosmetic procedures or ergonomics
Solution Approach 1:
The support arm assembly includes a height adjustment mechanism that allows the arm to move vertically along the base or through telescoping sections. This dynamic height adjustment enables the user to optimize the manikin's head position for different cosmetic procedures and ergonomic requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through the use of guided linear motion paths
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment of a cosmetology training manikin securing apparatus (CTMSD) includes a generally circular brace member (CBM) for securing a manikin to a workstation. The CBM includes a first section hingedly attached to a second section, and a rib disposed on an inner perimeter of the CBM. The first section, including multiple teeth, extends along a quarter length of the CBM's circumference. Each tooth is oriented for slotting into a slot in the second section of the CBM to tightly secure the manikin's head to the CBM. The second section extends along three quarters length of the CBM's circumference. Another embodiment of the CTMSD includes a brace with first and second ring members and a circular bearing disposed therebetween. The second ring member includes multiple spring-loaded retention members disposed on an inner section of the second ring member to securely hold the manikin's neck.