Wearable Excrement Cleaning Device with Sensor-Triggered Collection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cleaning devices for individuals without autonomy are cumbersome and uncomfortable, requiring caregivers to manually manage excrement, which is inefficient and uncomfortable for users.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device integrating excrement collection, sensing, and cleaning functions, featuring a cup-shaped inner body with sensors and a cleaning assembly that automatically collects and cleans excrement through flushing, suction, injection, and drying processes, with mode switching for urinal and feces operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a cleaning machine is provided to replace diapers for excrement cleaning, then cleaning efficiency is improved, but the device becomes complex and difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into three main segments: an outer cover (underwear) that is wearable, an inner body (cup-shaped collection device) that collects excrement, and a cleaning machine that processes the collected material. This segmentation allows the collection function to be simple and wearable while the cleaning function handles the complexity of actual cleaning operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a collection bag as an intermediary component between the inner body and the cleaning machine. The collection bag temporarily stores excrement and can be easily detached and replaced, simplifying the user interface while maintaining efficient cleaning capability through the connected cleaning machine.
2Productivity
If a cleaning machine is provided to replace diapers for excrement cleaning, then cleaning efficiency is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables self-service cleaning for individuals without autonomy. The wearable outer cover and inner body allow the user to wear the device themselves, and the automatic sensing and collection mechanisms operate without requiring manual intervention, making the system easy to operate while maintaining high cleaning efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner body and collection bag are pre-configured to automatically detect and collect excrement before it requires manual intervention. Sensors detect the presence of excrement and trigger the collection process automatically, eliminating the need for users to manually operate the cleaning function.
3Ease of operation
If diapers are used for excrement management, then ease of operation is maintained, but user comfort and dignity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the passive mechanical system of diapers with an active system incorporating sensors, automated collection mechanisms, and a cleaning machine. This substitution transforms excrement management from a cumbersome manual process into an automated, dignified solution that maintains user comfort while improving operational 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
Enables individuals without autonomy to self-clean excrement efficiently and comfortably, reducing caregiver burden and enhancing user dignity and comfort.
Implementation Method 1
The one sensor is mounted inside the inner body, is electrically connected to the cleaning machine, and is configured for sensing an excrement and triggering the cleaning machine to collect the excrement through the tube
Implementation Method 2
a method for cleaning excrements is able to provide clean and comfortable cleaning operation that comprises acts of flushing, suction, injection and drying
Implementation Method 3
The second opening is corresponded to the first opening, and is formed at the bottom of the inner body and connects to a tube
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure disclosed a device and a method for cleaning excrements. The device comprises a cleaning machine, an outer cover an inner body. The outer cover is wearable to a person and is coupled to the inner body. The inner body comprises at least one sensor and a cleaning assembly. The sensor is configured for sensing excrement and triggering the cleaning machine to collect the excrement through the tube. The cleaning assembly is connected to the cleaning machine and is configured for cleaning the person. The method comprises acts of cleaning excrement based on the modes and the excrement sensed result. Therefore, the present disclosure is able to assist people without autonomy to clean up excrements in a comfortable manner without others help.