Scrubbing device with adjustable head
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing powered body scrubbing devices are difficult for individuals with limited flexibility, strength, or mobility to use due to their large size, heavy weight, and limited ability to reach all body parts, often resulting in increased cleaning time and fatigue.
Innovation Solution
A powered scrubbing device with an adjustable head and telescoping handle, featuring a battery-powered reciprocating mechanism and interchangeable scrubbing pads, allowing for angular adjustment and locking of the scrubbing head to reach hard-to-reach areas, and a rechargeable battery with charging options for extended use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a powered body brush is made large and heavy to provide sufficient scrubbing power, then scrubbing effectiveness is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into modular components: a telescoping handle that can be adjusted in length, a separately adjustable scrubbing head, and interchangeable scrubbing pads. This segmentation allows the scrubbing head to be optimized for power while the handle can be adjusted for ease of handling, and pads can be replaced based on specific cleaning needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The scrubbing head incorporates a reciprocating mechanism that automatically moves back and forth, providing dynamic scrubbing action without requiring the user to manually manipulate the entire device. This dynamic motion delivers effective scrubbing power while reducing the physical effort needed by the user.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a powered body brush uses a 360° rotating pad mechanism to reach all body parts, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of a complex 360° rotating mechanism, the patent employs a simpler reciprocating mechanism that moves the scrubbing pad back and forth along a linear path. This dynamic linear motion, combined with the adjustable head angle, provides sufficient versatility to reach various body parts without the mechanical complexity of full rotation.
Solution Approach 2:
The scrubbing head can be independently angled relative to the handle, allowing local adjustment of the scrubbing surface orientation. This localized angular adjustment, combined with telescoping handle length, enables the device to adapt to different body contours without requiring complex rotational mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If manual manipulation of the entire device is required to scrub body areas, then ease of operation is maintained, but cleaning time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery-powered reciprocating mechanism automatically performs the scrubbing motion, eliminating the need for manual manipulation of the entire device. The motor-driven back-and-forth motion of the scrubbing pad provides continuous cleaning action, significantly reducing cleaning time while maintaining ease of operation through simple device positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs the scrubbing action autonomously through its motorized reciprocating mechanism, freeing the user from manual scrubbing efforts. The user only needs to position and guide the device, while the mechanism itself performs the repetitive scrubbing motion, thereby reducing both effort and time.
4Device complexity
If the scrubbing head is fixed at a single angle, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to body contours deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The scrubbing head is designed with an adjustable angular connection to the handle, allowing it to be positioned at different angles relative to the handle axis. This dynamic adjustability enables the scrubbing surface to be oriented to match various body contours such as armpits, crotch, and buttocks, while maintaining relatively simple construction through basic angular adjustment mechanisms.
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
Enables users to efficiently and comfortably clean hard-to-reach areas with reduced fatigue, as the device can be adjusted to fit various body contours and is designed for easy handling and recharging, improving accessibility and usability.
Implementation Method 1
a battery-powered reciprocating mechanism provides selective reciprocation of the scrubbing pad
Implementation Method 2
battery-powered reciprocating mechanism provides selective reciprocation
Implementation Method 3
The adjustment portion may have a flexible covering or housing
Data Source
AI summary
The scrubbing device with an adjustable head includes a handle portion and a scrubbing head attached to the handle portion. The scrubbing head is angularly adjustable with respect to the handle portion. A scrubbing pad is releasably attached to the scrubbing head and a battery-powered reciprocating mechanism provides selective reciprocation of the scrubbing pad. The scrubbing head may be releasably locked at a desired angle. Additionally, the handle portion may include at least one telescoping member for adjusting a length of the handle portion. The reciprocating mechanism may be powered by a rechargeable battery. A charging dock may be provided for receiving the handle portion and recharging the rechargeable battery. Alternatively, or used in conjunction with the charging dock, an inductive charger may be provided for releasable attachment to the handle portion for recharging the rechargeable battery.