Self cleaning chair assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing chair assemblies with vacuum modules lack the capability to effectively clean hair from both the surface proximate to the base and the seat during hair cutting operations.
Innovation Solution
A chair assembly with a vacuum module integrated into its base, featuring a circumferentially extending intake pipe and apertures, which connects to a hose that suction hair from both the surface and the chair, allowing for efficient hair collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a vacuum module is integrated into the base of the chair assembly, then hair can be suctioned from the surface proximate to the base, but the seat of the chair cannot be cleaned effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum module is designed to perform multiple cleaning functions: it can suction hair from both the surface proximate to the base and from the seat of the chair assembly through integrated suction ports and airflow pathways that serve dual purposes
Solution Approach 2:
The vacuum module integrates multiple cleaning functions into a single unit positioned in the base, combining the capability to clean both the floor surface and the chair seat through unified suction mechanisms and shared vacuum generation components
2Reliability
If the vacuum module is positioned only in the base, then it can clean the surface proximate to the base, but it cannot effectively collect hair from the chair seat
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum module incorporates separate suction ports and airflow pathways: one segment directed toward the base for floor cleaning and another segment directed toward the seat for chair cleaning, allowing independent yet simultaneous operation of both cleaning functions
3Productivity
If a traditional vacuum cleaner is used separately, then it can clean the chair, but it cannot efficiently collect hair from the surface proximate to the base during hair cutting
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum module merges floor cleaning and chair cleaning functions into a single integrated system positioned in the base, enabling simultaneous operation of both cleaning tasks during hair cutting without requiring separate vacuum cleaners or manual intervention
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 efficient suction and collection of hair trimmed from clients during hair cutting, enhancing cleanliness and user experience by integrating the vacuum module into the chair's design.
Implementation Method 1
The vacuum module is configured to suction up hair trimmed from the client from the substantially horizontal surface proximate to the base and from the chair
Data Source
AI summary
A self cleaning chair assembly for suctioning up hair as it is cut from a client includes a base, in which a vacuum module is positioned, and a chair. The chair is rotatably engaged to and is selectively extensible from the base. A tube is engaged to the chair and extends along a rear edge of a seat of the chair. A plurality of openings is positioned in the tube. An intake pipe is engaged to and extends from the vacuum module. The intake pipe extends substantially circumferentially around a lower end of the base. A plurality of apertures extends through the base and into the intake pipe. A hose is engaged to and extends between the intake pipe and the tube. The vacuum module suctions hair trimmed from the client from a surface proximate to the base, through the apertures, and from the chair, through the openings.