Wall-Mounted Body Support with UV Disinfection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wall surfaces used for leaning become dirty and difficult to clean, leading to hygiene issues due to repeated contact from users, especially in areas like bathrooms where regular cleaning is not feasible.
Innovation Solution
A body support apparatus with a textured exterior surface and self-cleaning mechanism, including ultraviolet light disinfection, removable films, and integrated cleansing wipes, that can be mounted on walls to prevent hand slippage and maintain hygiene by reducing bacterial and viral content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a wall surface is used for leaning support, then users can perform activities such as removing footwear, adjusting garments, and urination with convenience and body balancing, but the wall surface becomes dirty and marred from repeated touches
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a removable film as an intermediary layer between the user's hand and the wall surface. This film transfers the contaminating contact from the permanent wall surface to a disposable medium that can be easily removed and replaced, thereby protecting the wall from dirt and marks while maintaining the leaning support function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs disposable removable films that are inexpensive and can be easily replaced. These short-lived protective layers absorb the contamination from user contact, allowing the wall surface to remain clean and undamaged while providing the necessary support function
2Ease of operation
If a wall surface is repeatedly touched by users, then leaning support function is maintained, but the surface becomes difficult to clean and cannot be cleaned regularly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the leaning support system into two distinct parts: a permanent wall surface and a removable film layer. This segmentation allows the film to be separately cleaned or replaced without affecting the wall surface, making maintenance much easier compared to cleaning the entire wall surface
3Ease of operation
If unclean wall surfaces are used for leaning, then leaning support is provided, but hygiene issues arise that cause inconvenience to users
Solution Approach 1:
The removable film serves as a hygienic barrier between the user and the wall surface. It can be easily removed and replaced to maintain high hygiene standards, preventing the accumulation of bacteria and contaminants that would occur on a permanent wall surface used for leaning
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables easy self-service maintenance where users or maintenance personnel can quickly replace contaminated films without requiring professional cleaning services or complex procedures, thereby maintaining continuous hygiene quality
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus allows users to lean against walls without disfiguring them, provides a secure grip, and facilitates easy maintenance of hygiene by disinfecting and replacing cleaning media, ensuring cleanliness and user safety.
Implementation Method 1
The apparatus may further include a self-cleaning mechanism that may disinfect the textured exterior surface using ultraviolet light (or similar mechanism)
Data Source
AI summary
A body support apparatus is disclosed. The body support apparatus may include a mounting surface configured to be disposed on a structure, such as a wall. The body support apparatus may further include a touch surface opposite to the mounting surface. The touch surface may include a textured hand support surface configured to provide support to a user while leaning against the structure. The touch surface may further include a handprint. The handprint may include a luminescent surface that may glow in dark ambient environment. The body support apparatus may further include a cleansing mechanism configured to clean the touch surface. The cleansing mechanism may include a disinfectant light mechanism configured to disinfect the touch surface using ultraviolet light.