Shampoo support apparatus and method for use of same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Shampooing a child's hair requires stabilizing the child's neck and body to prevent instability during the process, while ensuring comfort and safety, and providing convenience for the caregiver.
Innovation Solution
A shampoo support apparatus that can transition between a reclining configuration for neck and back support during shampooing and a booster seat configuration for hair drying, equipped with a support structure for a smart device to entertain the child and fold into a storage-friendly shape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the child's head is extended over a sink for shampooing, then the shampooing process can be performed, but the child's neck and body require continuous support to maintain stability and comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus is divided into distinct functional segments: a head support portion with a cradle for the child's head, a neck support structure, and a body support section. This segmentation allows each part to independently stabilize specific body regions, collectively preventing overall instability during shampooing while maintaining ease of operation.
2Reliability
If the support apparatus provides comprehensive neck and back support in a reclining configuration, then child comfort and stability are improved, but the device occupies more space and is less convenient for storage
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus incorporates dynamic, adjustable components including a reclining backrest that can be positioned at various angles, foldable side supports, and an adjustable head cradle. These dynamic features allow the apparatus to transition between a fully extended reclining configuration for optimal comfort and stability during shampooing, and a compact folded configuration for space-efficient storage, resolving the contradiction between comfort and storage volume.
3Ease of operation
If the apparatus includes additional features like smart device support and entertainment options, then child convenience and distraction are enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus integrates multiple functions into a single unified structure: it provides physical neck and body support, includes a built-in smart device holder for entertainment, and incorporates easy-to-adjust reclining mechanisms. By combining these diverse functions into one multi-functional device, the apparatus enhances child convenience without proportionally increasing overall structural complexity, as the additional features are integrated into the existing framework rather than added as separate complex systems.
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AI summary
A shampoo support apparatus and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the shampoo support apparatus, a body is configurable between a reclining configuration and a booster seat configuration. In the reclining configuration, the body provides a neck support and a back support. A support structure that may be placed above the body is configured to accept and secure a smart device thereat and support the smart device at a smart device working distance from the neck support. In the booster seat configuration, the body folds into a rectangular shape to provide a seat.