Reciprocating Linear Razor with Eccentric Cam and Vacuum Guard

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing razors, particularly dry type electric razors, lack sufficient cutting force and convenience, with wet type razors being time-consuming and uneconomical, and dry type razors leaving behind cut hair.

Innovation Solution

A reciprocating linear razor with a bi-directional razor blade cartridge, vacuum guards, and an eccentric cam module that generates vibration force for improved cutting efficiency, along with a rotating head unit for adjustable cutting direction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If a wet type razor is used to improve cutting performance, then cutting force is improved, but time consumption increases and economy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecutting forceVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The razor blade cartridge performs self-cutting through reciprocating linear motion generated by the eccentric cam mechanism, eliminating the need for manual rubbing or wet shaving preparations. The vibration force automatically enhances cutting performance without requiring external assistance from creams or soaps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The eccentric cam mechanism generates reciprocating linear motion with vibration force that enhances the cutting blade's effectiveness. This mechanical vibration allows the blade to cut more efficiently without requiring wet shaving conditions, thus improving cutting force while maintaining economy and convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #18Mechanical vibration

2Ease of operation

If a dry type razor is used for convenience and economy, then ease of operation and economy are improved, but cutting force deteriorates and cut hair remains

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveconvenienceVSAvoidcutting force
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSForce

Solution Approach 1:

The eccentric cam mechanism generates reciprocating linear motion with vibration force that enhances the cutting blade's effectiveness. This mechanical vibration allows the blade to cut more efficiently without requiring wet shaving conditions, thus improving cutting force while maintaining economy and convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #18Mechanical vibration

Solution Approach 2:

The razor blade cartridge is designed to perform dynamic reciprocating linear motion rather than remaining static. This dynamic movement with vibration force enhances the cutting capability, allowing the dry type razor to achieve cutting performance comparable to wet type razors while maintaining ease of operation and economy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Force

If a rotary razor head unit is used to tightly contact skin, then cutting performance is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecutting performanceVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The razor is divided into distinct functional modules: the housing, the head unit with razor blade cartridge, and the eccentric cam mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently - the head unit contacts the skin while the eccentric cam generates the reciprocating motion, simplifying the overall structure compared to integrated rotary designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the complex rotary mechanical system with a simpler eccentric cam mechanism that generates reciprocating linear motion. This substitution maintains the cutting performance benefit of tight skin contact while using a less complex mechanical system, achieving the desired cutting force without excessive structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 razor provides enhanced cutting force through reciprocating motion and suction effect, improving shaving performance, convenience, and economy by allowing easy attachment and detachment of components and adjustable cutting directions.

Implementation Method 1

an eccentric cam module making the razor blade cartridge perform a reciprocating motion in a cutting direction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEccentric cam mechanism: Cam

Implementation Method 2

generates a vibration in a surface of a razor cartridge to often provide skin, beard, or beard with a calming effect

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration force: Vibration

Implementation Method 3

a vacuum guard formed of an elastic material, performs a vacuum pump function, and thus, improves cutting force

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVacuum pump function: Vacuum

Implementation Method 4

a vacuum guard formed of an elastic material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP2617537B1Reciprocating linear razor
Publication Date: 2019.03.27 DORCO CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention pertains to a razor, which includes: a gripping section combined with a housing; a head section coupled at one side of the housing; a razor blade cartridge mounted at a front surface of an upper end of the head section; and an eccentric cam module, which moves the razor blade cartridge to reciprocate in a cutting direction.