UV LED Gel Curing Lamp with Segmented Treatment Zone
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current UV/LED gel curing lamps expose the entire hand or foot to radiation, increasing the risk of DNA damage during manicures and pedicures, and lack a proper design for pedicures, leading to instability and potential hazards.
Innovation Solution
Designing UV/LED gel curing lamps that primarily expose only fingertips or toetips to radiation, featuring a narrow treatment zone with a raised palm rest for a natural hand curve and a stable pedicure bowl configuration, along with integrated massage components for comfort and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the entire hand or foot is exposed to radiation from traditional UV/LED gel curing lamps, then the curing effect is comprehensive, but the risk of DNA damage to the skin increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp divides the treatment area into segments: a narrow central treatment zone for the nails and wider side zones shielded from radiation. The hand is positioned with fingers spread apart, creating discrete treatment zones for each nail rather than exposing the entire hand to radiation.
Solution Approach 2:
The lamp provides localized radiation exposure only to the nail areas that require curing, while the surrounding skin areas are protected from radiation. The radiation intensity is concentrated in the narrow treatment zone between the light housing and base member, creating different radiation exposure zones across the hand surface.
2Ease of operation
If the hand is held in a flat position to expose nails to the lights, then the curing process is simple, but the thumbnail is angled away and requires additional manipulation to properly expose
Solution Approach 1:
The base member features a curved surface that accommodates the natural curvature of the hand and fingers. This curved design allows the thumbnail to be properly positioned and exposed to radiation without requiring additional hand manipulation, while still maintaining the simplicity of the curing process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the same lamp is used for both manicures and pedicures, then the device is versatile, but the lamp is unstable when used for pedicures and may cause hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp incorporates adjustable and adaptable features that allow it to be configured for different uses. The light housing and base member can be positioned and secured in different orientations to accommodate both manicure and pedicure procedures, maintaining stability for each specific application.
4Manufacturing precision
If the hand is held spread apart to avoid touching wet nails, then the polish quality is maintained, but the treatment zone must be wide enough to cover all nails simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The lamp design with fingers spread apart creates discrete, segmented treatment zones for each nail rather than requiring a single wide treatment zone. This segmentation allows the light to focus on individual nails while the base member provides support, maintaining both polish quality and reducing the overall radiation exposure area.
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
Reduces skin exposure to radiation, lowers the risk of DNA damage, and provides a safer, more comfortable experience by minimizing unnecessary irradiation and stabilizing the lamp during pedicure procedures.
Implementation Method 1
This irradiation triggers chemical photo-initiators which promote chemical crosslinking of the gel to provide a robust hardened solid layer of polish
Data Source
AI summary
UV, LED, and UV/LED hybrid gel curing lamps which lessen the exposure to radiation from gel manicures and pedicures are disclosed. The lamp exposes only the fingertips or toetips to the radiation, thus lessening the total exposure to the user. This decrease in exposure prevents DNA damage to skin. Additionally, the present invention features a proper gel pedicure lamp which extends across a pedicure bowl so as to provide for the safety and comfort of the user.