Adjustable Strap Trapping Device for Toilet Bowl Trapway Sizing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Non-dispersing cloths accumulate in toilet drains, leading to backups, blockages, and malfunctions in wastewater systems, as existing solutions fail to effectively trap these cloths without obstructing water flow or requiring frequent maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A sizing tool and trapping device system, comprising a strap with adjustable components and hooks, designed to fit various toilet bowl configurations, which determines the optimal size and configuration for each trapway to catch non-dispersing cloths while allowing water to flow freely and preventing the device from being flushed away.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a trapping device is installed to catch non-dispersing cloths, then cloths are trapped effectively, but water flow may be obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The trapping device is divided into multiple functional components: a strap that conforms to the trapway shape, multiple hooks distributed along the strap for catching cloths, and an adjustable mechanism. This segmentation allows the device to trap cloths effectively while maintaining water flow through the gaps between components.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the strap have different properties - some areas have hooks for cloth capture, while other areas are more open to allow water flow. The strap material itself has specific properties that balance trapping effectiveness with flow permeability, creating local quality variations throughout the device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the trapway configuration varies between toilet bowls, then the device must be adaptable to different sizes and shapes, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The strap is designed to be flexible and adjustable in length, allowing it to adapt to different trapway configurations. The adjustable mechanism enables the device to be customized for various toilet bowl sizes and shapes without requiring multiple different device designs, thus managing complexity while maximizing adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The trapping device is designed as a universal solution that can be installed in various toilet bowl configurations through its adjustable strap and multiple hook arrangements. This multi-functional design allows a single device type to serve multiple toilet bowl sizes and shapes, reducing the need for specialized devices for each configuration.
3Reliability
If existing trapping solutions are used, then cloths may be trapped, but frequent maintenance is required
Solution Approach 1:
The trapping device is designed to be easily removable and reinstallable by users without requiring professional maintenance services. The simple strap and hook design allows users to perform their own maintenance by removing the device, cleaning the trapped cloths, and reinstalling it, thereby reducing the need for frequent professional maintenance interventions.
Data Source
AI summary
A method, an apparatus and a system for sizing a trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths and/or other materials in a toilet bowl and/or a hopper sink are disclosed. A computer device may be used to implement the method for sizing one or more trapping devices for installation at a facility, such as a medical institution. The computer device may be configured to determine a configuration of a trapway for each of one or more toilet bowls and/or hopper sinks at the facility. After determining the configuration, the computer device may determine a size of a trapping device corresponding to the determined configuration of each of the one or more trapways.