Razor Cleaning Receptacle with Submerged Brush

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing manual razor cleaning methods, such as using running water, are inefficient in removing grime from razor blades, leading to clogged gaps and increased shaving time, and may not prevent metal corrosion when reusing razors.

Innovation Solution

A container with a submerged brush designed to scrub the razor head, allowing for effective removal of grime between blades without the need for hitting the razor against a sink or relying on weak water pressure, reducing water usage and noise.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If running water is used to clean razor blades, then the cleaning process is simple, but the grime is not effectively removed and the gap between blades remains clogged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning process simplicityVSAvoidgrime removal effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A cleaning solution is introduced as an intermediary substance between the water and the grime. The cleaning solution chemically breaks down the grime and shaving cream mixture, making it easier to remove from the blades and gaps, thereby improving cleaning effectiveness while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The purely mechanical action of running water is replaced with a chemical cleaning mechanism. The cleaning solution chemically dissolves and loosens the grime, substituting the insufficient mechanical flushing action with a more effective chemical cleaning process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If the razor handle is hit against the sink edge to expel grime, then the grime between blades is forcefully removed, but noise is generated and the sink may be damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegrime expulsion effectivenessVSAvoidnoise and potential sink damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The violent mechanical impact method is replaced with a chemical cleaning solution approach. The cleaning solution dissolves and loosens grime, allowing it to be gently flushed away without the need for forceful mechanical impact, thereby eliminating noise and potential damage while maintaining effective grime removal

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Manufacturing precision

If multiple passes are made over the same area to shave longer hair, then the desired shave is achieved, but the grime builds up faster and clogs the blade gap

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveshave qualityVSAvoidshaving time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The cleaning solution is applied preliminarily to prevent grime buildup during the shaving process. By chemically breaking down the grime as it forms, multiple passes can be made without clogging, maintaining shave quality while reducing the need for frequent interruptions to clean the blades

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The cleaning solution enables continuous effective shaving action by preventing grime accumulation. The chemical cleaning action occurs continuously during shaving, allowing multiple passes to be completed without interruption for blade cleaning, thereby maintaining productivity and shave quality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Reliability

If water is used to rinse the razor frequently during shaving, then the blade gap is cleared, but significant water is wasted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveblade gap clearanceVSAvoidwater consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The mechanical flushing action using large volumes of water is replaced with a chemical cleaning mechanism. The cleaning solution chemically breaks down the grime, allowing it to be removed with minimal rinsing water, thereby maintaining effective blade gap clearance while dramatically reducing water consumption

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The cleaning mechanism changes from relying on high volume water flow to using chemical action. The cleaning solution's chemical properties enable effective grime removal with minimal water, changing the parameter of water volume required from high to low while maintaining cleaning effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides a faster, quieter, and more efficient cleaning process that minimizes water usage and prevents metal corrosion, enhancing the shaving experience and extending razor blade life.

Implementation Method 1

A container with a submerged brush designed to scrub the razor head, allowing for effective removal of grime between blades

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS10548381B2All purpose cleaning receptacle

Publication Date: 2020.02.04 NEDJAM FARID

AI summary

A container that houses a brush submerged in water or any other non toxic cleaning liquid. A brush inside this container will help facilitate the cleaning of any small object with a hard to reach gap or intricate cavity. A top cover that provides additional accessories needed to make it an all in one shaving and grooming experience. In our present application, it would be the gap between the blades on a disposable or a double edge safety razor.