Mannequin Head Holder with Ball-and-Socket Joints
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mannequin head holders lack flexibility and adjustability, making it difficult for hairdresser trainees to practice haircuts and styles in various positions, which limits the effectiveness of training.
Innovation Solution
A mannequin head holder with a base that can be mounted to a chair, featuring a flexible support member with ball and socket joints, and a conical-shaped mannequin head mount, allowing for adjustable height and full range of motion to mimic the positioning of a human head.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional rigid mannequin head holders are used, then the structure is simple and stable, but the flexibility and adjustability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mannequin head holder is divided into multiple independent segments including a base, adjustable arm with ball-and-socket joints, and a head mounting mechanism. Each segment can be independently adjusted and positioned, allowing the head to be placed in various orientations and angles while maintaining structural stability through the modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms including ball-and-socket joints and threaded fasteners that allow the structure to transition from a fixed rigid state to an adjustable flexible state. The adjustable arm can be positioned at multiple angles and locked in place, providing both flexibility during adjustment and stability during use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed position mannequin heads are used, then the device is simple to operate, but trainees cannot practice in various positions
Solution Approach 1:
The holder features dynamic positioning capabilities through ball-and-socket joints that allow smooth adjustment of the arm and head mounting angle. Threaded fasteners and locking mechanisms enable trainees to easily adjust the head to various positions and secure them firmly, providing both ease of operation and versatile positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The design includes pre-positioned adjustment points and ergonomic controls that allow trainees to quickly set the mannequin head to common training positions without complex adjustments. The preliminary configuration of adjustment mechanisms reduces the steps required to change positions while maintaining stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a highly adjustable and flexible mannequin head holder that allows trainees to practice haircuts and styles in various positions, enhancing the realism and effectiveness of hairdresser training.
Implementation Method 1
flexible support member with ball and socket joints
Data Source
AI summary
A mannequin head holder for hairstylist training includes a mannequin head and a base member that may be mounted to a barber chair, salon chair, or the like. The base member includes attachment means on a bottom portion thereof for mounting the base to a hairdresser chair, a flexible support member, and a generally conical-shaped mannequin head mount. The attachment means may include a shaft member that is inserted into a slot on the chair that otherwise is used to attach a headrest, and may include a height adjustment mechanism. The flexible support may be gooseneck type of support or a bendable arm with a multi-directional range of motion, which allows the mannequin head to be tilted forward or backward, side to side, and to rotate from side to side, in order to imitate the head of a person who has her head turned to the right- or left-hand side.