Apparatus for support during tattooing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Tattooing equipment often lacks ergonomic design, leading to discomfort for both tattoo artists and clients, and fails to naturally stretch the skin, resulting in suboptimal tattoo application.

Innovation Solution

A reconfigurable apparatus with adjustable sections for the arms, legs, and back, allowing for ergonomic positioning of clients during tattooing, featuring motorized and manual movement capabilities to facilitate comfortable and precise skin stretching.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If commonly used furniture (massage tables, chairs) is used for tattooing, then the equipment is readily available and easy to obtain, but the furniture does not provide ergonomic support for tattoo artists and cannot properly position clients for skin stretching

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to position client and support artistVSAvoidcomfort for artist and client

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus is divided into multiple independently adjustable segments including a base, backrest, seat, and leg supports. Each segment can be positioned separately to accommodate different client positions and tattoo locations, providing ergonomic support for both client and artist while enabling proper skin stretching.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities where the backrest, seat, and leg supports can be moved to various angles and positions. This dynamic positioning allows the client to be placed in optimal positions for different tattoo applications while maintaining comfort and enabling natural skin stretching.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If manual skin stretching is performed by the tattoo artist, then the skin can be stretched to allow tattoo application, but this causes discomfort for the artist and client and may result in improper stretching

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvequality of tattoo applicationVSAvoidcomfort for artist and client

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus performs preliminary positioning of the client's body and skin before the tattooing process begins. By pre-positioning the client in the optimal posture and pre-stretching the skin through apparatus configuration rather than manual manipulation during the procedure, the system eliminates artist discomfort while ensuring proper skin tension for high-quality tattoo application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple pieces of furniture are used in a tattoo studio, then various functions can be performed, but the furniture takes up significant space

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional capabilitiesVSAvoidspace occupied

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus combines multiple functions into a single integrated unit. It serves as both a positioning system for the client and a support structure for the artist, replacing the need for separate massage tables, chairs, and positioning devices. This multi-functional design provides comprehensive tattoo studio capabilities while occupying minimal space.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20220202185A1Apparatus for support during tattooing

Publication Date: 2022.06.30 INKBED LLC

AI summary

An apparatus that supports a person in a variety of positions so that a tattoo artist can comfortably apply a tattoo to the skin of the supported person is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be articulated to cause a person's legs and arms to be optimally positioned and supported to receive a tattoo.