Bathing a child at a sink
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Solution Overview
Problem
Bathing infants and small children at a sink can be strenuous and unsafe due to the need for constant physical control to prevent accidents, such as dunking in water or slipping, and existing solutions do not adequately address these safety concerns.
Innovation Solution
A child support device with a central base that securely attaches to a sink, featuring a removable saddle and seat for the child to sit on outside or inside the sink, providing stability and safety through tool-less attachment and adjustable designs to accommodate various sink sizes, along with additional features like flexible straps and play elements to enhance comfort and distraction during bathing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a child is held manually during bathing, then physical control can be maintained, but caregiver stress increases and safety risks remain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sink-mounted support device as an intermediary between the caregiver and the child. This device provides a stable base with seating surfaces that secure the child during bathing, eliminating the need for the caregiver to physically hold the child while maintaining safety and reducing stress.
2Ease of operation
If existing bathing solutions are used, then bathing can proceed, but safety concerns regarding dunking and slipping are not adequately addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The device applies preliminary anti-action by providing a secure seating arrangement with back support and lateral constraints before bathing begins. The seat is firmly mounted to the sink and positioned to prevent the child from slipping or being dunked, proactively counteracting potential safety hazards.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed bathing device is installed, then stability is provided, but adaptability to various sink sizes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs adjustable mounting mechanisms that allow the device to adapt to different sink sizes and configurations. The base can be positioned and secured at various locations on the sink, providing stability while maintaining versatility across different bathroom setups.
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AI summary
An apparatus and associated methodology for supporting a child during bathing activities at a sink. A child support device includes a base defining a cavity configured to receivingly engage a portion of the sink to support the child support device adjacent the sink during bathing. A seat is configured for a tool-less removable connection to the base that supports the child during bathing.