Spring-Loaded Impact Snapper for Debris Removal from Hand-Held Razors

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual razors and other hand-held implements often clog with debris, leading to inefficiencies and potential damage from banging against surfaces, and existing solutions do not effectively manage debris removal or are not transferable between implements.

Innovation Solution

A hand-held debris-collecting implement with a cleaning device that uses either a motorized shaking movement or a spring-loaded impact mechanism to remove debris, featuring a motor with a drive shaft, a power supply, and a movement bar for vibration, or a cantilevered push mechanism with a spring for impact, respectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If users bang the razor against surfaces to remove debris, then debris is removed from the implement, but the implement or receiving surface may be damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedebris removal effectivenessVSAvoiddamage to implement or surface

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a dedicated cleaning device as an intermediary tool between the razor and the surface. This device includes a cleaning head with bristles or a scraping element that contacts the razor blades to remove debris, while the force is controlled and directed through the cleaning device structure, preventing direct impact damage to both the razor and the surface it rests on.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the uncontrolled mechanical impact method (banging razor against surface) with a controlled mechanical cleaning system. The cleaning device uses structured contact elements (bristles, scraping surfaces) that apply controlled forces to remove debris without the random high-impact forces that cause damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If existing cleaning devices are designed for specific implements, then they can effectively clean that implement, but they cannot be transferred to clean other implements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning effectivenessVSAvoidtransferability between implements

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the cleaning device with a universal cleaning head that can be applied to multiple types of implements. The cleaning head features generic contact surfaces and bristle arrangements that can effectively clean different implement types (razors, brushes, toothbrushes) without requiring implement-specific design modifications, enabling one cleaning device to serve multiple functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If manual razors are used, then they provide close shaving, but they clog with cut hair and debris

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveshaving qualityVSAvoidcontinuous usage efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service cleaning mechanism where the cleaning device is designed to be easily attached and used by the operator themselves. The cleaning head can be quickly connected to the implement, and the cleaning action is performed by the user through simple motions (wiping, scraping, or vibration activation), allowing the implement to serve itself without requiring specialized service equipment or procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

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

Effectively removes debris from hand-held implements through vibration or impact, enhancing usability and reducing damage, and can be applied to various implements like razors, brushes, and vacuum cleaners.

Implementation Method 1

a motor with a drive shaft; and a movement bar connected to the motor drive shaft, such that when said motor is on, the movement bar imparts shaking movement

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a spring connected to, or a part of, the snapper end of the push mechanism, the spring connected to the implement, and the spring positioned to bias the push mechanism snapper end toward the implement. The spring has sufficient tension to create an impact against the implement

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS20250318623A1Hand-held, debris-collecting implement and debris cleaning device

Publication Date: 2025.10.16 POCINO RALPH E

AI summary

An attachable implement snapper device for removing debris from a debris-collecting hand-held implement by spring-loaded impact. It includes a) a cantilevered push mechanism having a thumb-press end, an opposing snapper end, and a pivot point between said ends, for manual push and release action; and, b) a spring connected thereto, positioned to bias the push mechanism snapper end against said implement, with sufficient tension to create an impact when the push mechanism is pressed toward said implement and released. There is also a motorized debris-releasing cleaning device in combination with a hand-held, debris-collecting implement.