Washing device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional body-washing devices require multiple units for different applications, leading to storage clutter, mold and bacteria issues, and safety hazards due to improper drying and entanglement risks.

Innovation Solution

A single washing device integrating a base member and an attachment member with a coupling element, featuring a bracket and a softer scrubbing surface, formed via injection molding, allowing for combined functionality and easy handling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple washing devices are used for different applications, then cleaning functionality is improved, but storage space is consumed and clutter is created

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning functionalityVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple washing device functionalities into a single integrated unit. The base member can hold multiple attachment members with different washing surfaces (e.g., soft sponge, firm scrubber, exfoliating surface), allowing users to access different cleaning functions without needing separate devices. This merging approach resolves the contradiction by providing versatile cleaning options while eliminating the need for multiple separate devices that would consume storage space and create clutter.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The washing device is designed as a universal multi-functional unit where the base member serves as a common platform that can accommodate various attachment members. Each attachment member provides a different washing surface for specific cleaning needs. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple specialized devices, improving adaptability while reducing storage requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple washing devices are stored in the shower, then cleaning options are increased, but mold and bacteria growth occurs due to improper drying

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning optionsVSAvoidmold and bacteria growth

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

By consolidating multiple washing functions into a single device with a unified base member and interchangeable attachment members, the design ensures that all components can be properly dried together in one location. The integrated structure allows for uniform drying conditions that prevent moisture retention and subsequent mold and bacteria growth, while still providing diverse cleaning options through different attachment surfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple washing devices are kept in the shower, then cleaning variety is improved, but safety hazards increase due to entanglement and slipping risks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning varietyVSAvoidsafety hazards

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated design consolidates multiple washing functions into one device, eliminating the need for users to navigate around multiple separate devices in the shower. The unified structure with a handle and organized attachment members reduces tripping and entanglement hazards while maintaining cleaning variety through interchangeable surfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Device complexity

If a single washing device is used for limited application, then simplicity is maintained, but cleaning functionality is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovesimplicityVSAvoidcleaning functionality

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The washing device is segmented into a base member and interchangeable attachment members. Each attachment member can be removed and replaced with another, allowing the single device to adapt to different cleaning needs. This segmentation maintains the simplicity of having one device while providing the versatility of multiple specialized washing surfaces through modular attachments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates dynamic interchangeability where attachment members can be easily attached and detached from the base member. This dynamic feature allows the device to adapt its functionality based on cleaning requirements, transforming a simple single-device structure into a versatile multi-functional tool.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9756990B2Washing device

Publication Date: 2017.09.12 PARIS PRESENTS INC

AI summary

The present application provides a washing device (100) and a method for fabricating the same. The washing device (100) includes a base washing member (108), an attachment washing member (102), and a coupling element (508) coupling the attachment washing member (102) to the base washing member (108). The attachment washing member (102) further includes a bracket (106, 502) and a washing surface (104).