Portable Douching Apparatus With Self-Sealing Pressure Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing douching devices are cumbersome, require multiple refills, lack portability, and are not discreet, posing challenges for private use, especially for rectal douching, and existing shower-powered solutions require semi-permanent installation or have unsuitable flow rates for internal cleansing.
Innovation Solution
A portable douching apparatus with a self-sealing elastomeric connector, water pressure release mechanism, and body-safe tip, allowing secure attachment to various water fixtures without installation, regulating water pressure and flow rate for safe internal cleansing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional douching devices are used, then they can provide water supply for internal cleansing, but they are cumbersome, require multiple refills, and lack portability
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple functional segments: a collapsible water reservoir bag, a connector assembly, a hose, and a nozzle. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the reservoir can be easily filled and collapsed, while the hose and nozzle remain compact and portable.
Solution Approach 2:
The water reservoir transitions from a rigid three-dimensional structure to a collapsible two-dimensional flexible bag. This dimensional change allows the large water capacity to be compressed into a compact form when empty, dramatically improving portability while maintaining the ability to hold sufficient water for complete cleansing.
2Quantity of substance
If shower-powered douching devices are used, then they provide unlimited water supply, but they require semi-permanent installation and are not discreet
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is designed with universal compatibility to attach to various showerhead types and water fixtures without requiring permanent installation. The self-sealing quick-connect mechanism allows the device to be easily attached and detached, providing shower-powered water flow while maintaining portability and discretion.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates a self-filling mechanism where water automatically flows into the collapsible reservoir when the shower is turned on, eliminating the need for manual filling. The reservoir automatically collapses as water is used, and can be quickly reattached to the shower for refilling, enabling unlimited water supply without complex installation.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If narrow-diameter hose is used for rectal douching, then it is suitable for internal use, but water pressure builds up and causes connector detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The hose is designed with dynamic flexibility and appropriate diameter to balance tissue safety with pressure management. The flexible material allows the hose to expand and contract with pressure changes, preventing connector detachment while maintaining a narrow enough diameter for safe internal use.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector assembly acts as an intermediary between the high-pressure water supply and the narrow-diameter hose. It includes pressure-regulating features and a self-sealing mechanism that prevents water buildup, allowing the narrow hose to function safely without causing connector detachment.
4Ease of operation
If simple douching bulbs are used, then they are easily concealable, but they are slow to fill and require manual filling
Solution Approach 1:
The collapsible reservoir is designed to self-fill when attached to a running shower - water automatically flows into the reservoir through the connector assembly. The reservoir automatically collapses as it fills and can be quickly reattached for refilling, eliminating manual filling operations while maintaining a compact, concealable form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
The device enables continuous water flow from the shower directly into the reservoir and then into the user, eliminating the intermittent manual filling process. The collapsible design maintains continuous contact with the shower stream, ensuring uninterrupted water supply for complete cleansing without time loss.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick, discreet, and efficient internal cleansing with a portable device that maintains connection stability under varying water pressures, ensuring hygienic use and compatibility with narrow-diameter hoses and tips.
Implementation Method 1
a self-sealing elastomeric connector that allows a secure mounting on a shower or another water-providing fixture
Implementation Method 2
The apparatus includes a self-sealing elastomeric connector
Implementation Method 3
a water pressure release mechanism that allows to reduce internal water pressure that could disrupt the connection to the fixture
Data Source
AI summary
A portable douching apparatus that provides efficient and safe internal cleansing is disclosed. The douching apparatus can be used in the shower, offering a portable, discreet, and efficient, shower-powered solution for douching without the need for tools or installation. As described below, the apparatus includes a self-sealing elastomeric connector that allows a secure mounting on a shower or another water-providing fixture, a water pressure release mechanism that allows to reduce internal water pressure that could disrupt the connection to the fixture, and body-safe tip optimized for insertion into an orifice of a living organism. These features ensure a hygienic, safe internal use and compatibility with a narrow-diameter hose and tip, allowing the device to function under various levels of shower water pressure and providing a significant improvement over existing douching products.