Grooming Implement Sterilizer with Surround UV and Indicators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sterilizer systems for grooming implements with ultraviolet light lack a pivoting lid that surrounds the receiving space with multiple light emitters and do not provide operational indicators, limiting their effectiveness and user feedback.
Innovation Solution
A sterilizer system with a housing featuring a pivotally attached lid that surrounds the receiving space with multiple ultraviolet light emitters, a removably positioned container for grooming implements, and operational indicators to display activation status and time elapsed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single light emitter is positioned on the lid to sterilize grooming implements from above, then the structure is simple, but the sterilization coverage and effectiveness are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The single light emitter is divided into multiple light emitters positioned around the perimeter wall and on the lid, creating multiple illumination zones that collectively provide comprehensive sterilization coverage of the receiving space
Solution Approach 2:
Light emitters are positioned not only from above (vertical dimension) but also around the perimeter (horizontal dimension), transforming the sterilization approach from a single-direction top-down method to a multi-dimensional surround approach
2Ease of operation
If the lid is fixed and does not pivot, then the structure is simpler, but the ease of access to grooming implements is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is transformed from a fixed structure to a pivotally attached dynamic component that can rotate between open and closed positions, enabling easy access to implements while maintaining protection and sterilization functionality
3Loss of information
If no operational indicators are provided, then the device is simpler, but the user feedback and operational awareness are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
Visual indicators are added to provide real-time feedback to users about the sterilization process status, light emitter operation, and container positioning, eliminating information loss and improving user awareness without significantly increasing complexity
4Adaptability or versatility
If the container is permanently fixed in the receiving space, then the sterilization consistency is improved, but the adaptability and ease of cleaning are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed with removable and repositionable characteristics, allowing users to easily take out and clean the container while maintaining proper positioning during sterilization through guiding features that ensure consistent placement
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
Ensures comprehensive sterilization of grooming implements with surrounding ultraviolet light exposure and provides user-friendly operational feedback through indicators, enhancing the sterilization process.
Implementation Method 1
A light emitting assembly mounted on the housing and configured to emit sterilizing light into the receiving space
Data Source
AI summary
A sterilizer system for sterilizing grooming implements with ultraviolet light includes a housing including a base wall and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall is coupled to and extends away from the base wall and bounds a receiving space. A light emitting assembly is mounted on the housing and is configured to emit sterilizing light into the receiving space. A container is removably positioned in the receiving space and comprises a bottom wall and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall is coupled to and extends away from the bottom wall and bounds a containment space. A plurality of grooming implements is removably positioned in the containment space.