Toothbrush Holder Clamp With Rolling Grip for Sanitary Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing toothbrush enclosures are not sanitary due to difficulties in cleaning, compatibility issues with various toothbrush designs, and frequent wear from repeated use, as they often require disassembly or frequent cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A three-part toothbrush holder apparatus comprising a back plate, a resilient clamp with rolling or notched gripping arms, and a cover body that forms a splash-proof housing, allowing easy insertion and removal of the toothbrush while preventing contamination and wear.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a back plate is used to affix the toothbrush enclosure to a wall, then the enclosure is securely mounted, but the back plate cannot be readily removed for cleaning making it less sanitary
Solution Approach 1:
The toothbrush holder is divided into separate components: a removable front cover and a fixed back plate. This segmentation allows the front cover to be detached for cleaning while the back plate remains securely mounted on the wall, resolving the contradiction between mounting security and cleaning accessibility.
2Ease of operation
If conventional toothbrush enclosures are used, then tidiness is provided, but they require frequent cleaning due to toothbrush contact with the enclosure surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The front cover is designed to be removable from the back plate, allowing users to extract and clean the cover separately. This extraction principle enables frequent cleaning of the surfaces that contact the toothbrush, reducing contamination while maintaining tidiness.
3Reliability
If a snap cap enclosure with repeated snap action is used, then the toothbrush can be securely retained, but the parts wear out very fast making it impractical
Solution Approach 1:
The connection mechanism between the front cover and back plate uses a modified snap-fit design with ribs and grooves that distribute mechanical stress. This parameter change in the engagement geometry reduces wear on individual parts while maintaining secure retention, extending component lifespan.
4Device complexity
If a single bottom opening design is used, then the enclosure structure is simple, but not all toothbrush handles can be accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The front cover with its removable design and appropriately sized opening serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, allows insertion of various toothbrush handle sizes and shapes, and enables cleaning. This universal design accommodates different toothbrush types while maintaining structural simplicity.
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 a sanitary, durable, and adaptable toothbrush storage system that maintains cleanliness and compatibility with different toothbrush designs, reducing wear and enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The clamp part has a general inverted 'U' shape and is preferably made of a resilient material giving it a springy property
Implementation Method 2
the rolling engagement action of the rollers permits retention in the toothbrush enclosure of toothbrushes having heads fitted with rubber sides and enables a much more fluid motion of the toothbrush with respect to the toothbrush holder
Data Source
AI summary
A toothbrush holder enclosure is provided which includes a three parts: a back plate, a resilient clamp and a front cover. The back plate and front cover form a housing. The clamp part has an inverted “U” shape and is made of a resilient material giving it a springy property. The clamp is shaped to urge two clamp arms towards one another in order for the clamp to grip a toothbrush. Two rollers at the tips of the clamp arms engage a toothbrush head inserted in the clamp as the clamp is spread apart from the clamped position to a deviated state. With the toothbrush inserted, the rollers exert pressure on a neck of the toothbrush to hold the toothbrush fast in place. The rolling engagement action of the rollers permits gripping toothbrushes having heads fitted with rubber sides.