Wall-Mounted Shower Hair Container With Removable Inner Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shower hair receptacles require repeated installation and removal for hair disposal and have flaps that need to be opened and closed each time, making them cumbersome to use.
Innovation Solution
A shower hair container assembly with an outer and inner container, where the inner container is removably connected to the outer container, allowing easy installation on a shower wall and featuring a hair removal insert with differently sized bristles for efficient hair collection, and a design that allows easy disposal of collected hair without removing the outer container.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the entire device is removed from the wall to remove hair, then the hair can be disposed of, but the device requires repeated installation and removal which is cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into two main segments: an outer container that remains mounted on the wall and an inner container that is removable. This segmentation allows the inner container to be easily detached for hair disposal while the outer container stays in place, eliminating the need to repeatedly install and remove the entire device.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner container is nested within the outer container. The inner container can be removed from the outer container for hair disposal, then reinserted. This nesting arrangement allows easy access to the hair collection area without removing the wall-mounted outer container structure.
2Reliability
If flaps are added to cover openings, then the enclosure is sealed, but the flaps must be opened and closed each time access is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The flaps are designed as flexible, movable elements that can dynamically open and close. The first flap selectively covers the first opening and the second flap selectively covers the second opening, allowing users to open them for access and close them to maintain enclosure integrity when not in use.
3Ease of operation
If a rake is used to collect hair, then hair can be caught, but the entire device must be removed to empty the rake
Solution Approach 1:
The hair collection function is separated into the inner container with the rake, which can be independently removed from the outer container. This allows users to detach only the inner container for hair disposal rather than removing the entire wall-mounted device.
4Ease of operation
If the inner container is made removable, then hair disposal becomes easier, but the connection mechanism adds complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The connection mechanism is segmented into discrete engagement features: protrusions on the inner container that engage with corresponding openings in the outer container. This segmented approach provides a simple yet effective removable connection without requiring complex fastening systems.
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AI summary
A shower hair container may include an outer container, inner container, and a hair removal insert. The outer container and the inner container may be removably connected to one another and the inner container is positioned inside of the outer container. The inner container may include a space that may retain the hair removal insert. The inner container may also include a plurality of openings along a bottom surface to provide drainage. The hair removal insert may include a variety of different sized bristles. The shower hair container of the present disclosure may provide a way for users to discard their hair without it going down a shower drain and may prevent shower drains from clogging.