Tattoo Machine With Integrated Lighting And Adjustable Arm
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Solution Overview
Problem
Tattoo artists face challenges with existing tattoo machines due to the need for frequent repositioning of external lighting sources, which can cast shadows and hinder the tattooing process, and there is a lack of integrated solutions for illumination and imaging during tattoo application.
Innovation Solution
A tattoo device with an integrated or detachable lighting system and camera capabilities, featuring a machine section, power pack, and arm members with rotatable, slidably coupled light emitters and imagers that can be positioned to illuminate and capture images of the working surface, allowing for adjustable lighting and imaging without disrupting the user's grip or movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If external lighting sources are used, then illumination is provided, but frequent repositioning is required and shadows are cast
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is merged with the tattoo machine by integrating the light emitter into the power pack, creating a unified device that eliminates the need for separate external lighting sources and their associated repositioning issues
Solution Approach 2:
An arm member acts as an intermediary component that connects the light emitter to the power pack, allowing the lighting to be positioned optimally while maintaining integration with the tattoo machine system
2Illumination intensity
If external lighting sources are used, then illumination is provided, but shadows are cast that hinder the tattooing process
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system is localized to the specific working area by positioning the light emitter through the arm member directly over the tattooing site, providing focused illumination that minimizes shadow casting in surrounding areas
Solution Approach 2:
The arm member serves as a positioning intermediary that allows precise placement of the light emitter to optimize illumination angles and eliminate shadow interference with the tattooing process
3Illumination intensity
If integrated lighting is added to the tattoo machine, then illumination is provided, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting components are merged into the existing power pack structure, utilizing available space and mounting points to minimize additional complexity while integrating the illumination function
Solution Approach 2:
The arm member provides dynamic positioning capability for the light emitter, allowing adjustment and movement to optimize lighting angles without requiring a fixed complex mounting structure
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
The solution provides stable and adjustable lighting, enabling improved visibility and documentation of the tattooing process, enhancing the artist's ability to work efficiently and accurately while minimizing shadows and allowing for real-time image capture and storage.
Implementation Method 1
The light emitter is configured to illuminate the working surface that is in front of the working end of the tattoo device
Data Source
AI summary
A tattoo device comprises a machine section, a power pack, and a light emitter. The machine section comprises a working end and a power-receiving end on a side other than the working end. The working end is configured to receive a needle or needle cartridge that facilitates tattooing a working surface. The power pack is configured to couple to the power receiving end of the machine section. The power pack comprises a first section comprising a power interface configured to couple to the power receiving end of the machine section, and a second section having a longitudinal axis that is parallel with and offset from a longitudinal axis of the first section and that extends along at least a portion of the machine section in a direction towards the working end. The light emitter is coupled to the second section of the power pack.