Portable Bathing Apparatus with Fluid Catch Basin for Safe Dry Bathing
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a bathing apparatus that safely and conveniently supports individuals, particularly the elderly or infirm, while keeping them dry during bathing, as traditional showering methods can be hazardous due to slippery surfaces and lack of support.
Innovation Solution
A portable bathing apparatus with a support assembly and fluid catch system that includes a seat and a basin to contain water, allowing for safe and independent bathing without exposure to standing water, featuring adjustable components and accessories for comfort and accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional showering methods are used, then water can effectively clean the user, but the user is exposed to standing water on slippery surfaces which creates safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The bathing apparatus divides the bathing space into separate zones: a support surface for the user and a fluid catch basin for water collection. This segmentation prevents water from contacting the user while maintaining effective cleaning capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fluid catch acts as an intermediary structure between the water source and the user. It captures and contains water, preventing direct contact with the user while still allowing water to be used for bathing purposes through controlled application.
2Reliability
If a support structure is added to provide stability and support, then the user gains safety and comfort, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support surface and fluid catch are merged into a single integrated apparatus. The support surface is positioned above the fluid catch, combining the functions of user support and water containment in one unified structure, thereby providing stability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support for the user, contains and collects water, and facilitates the bathing process. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices and simplifies the overall system while maintaining reliability.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a fluid catch system is implemented to contain water, then the user remains dry and safe, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid catch is designed as a simple basin structure with a drain, segmenting the water containment function from the support surface. This segmentation allows for a straightforward, low-complexity water management system that effectively contains water while maintaining user safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The fluid catch system includes a drain that allows used water to be easily discarded. This simple discard mechanism prevents water accumulation and maintains hygiene without requiring complex water recovery or treatment systems, thereby keeping the apparatus complexity low.
Data Source
AI summary
The apparatuses and methods of making and using the same are directed to bathing apparatus to support an object while bathing the object with a fluid. The bathing apparatus may comprise a support assembly constituting a support structure of the apparatus; a support surface to support the object, the support surface supported by the support portion; and a fluid catch disposed on at least three sides of the support surface, the fluid catch serving as a basin for the fluid in such manner to contain the fluid separate from the support surface.