Bidet Folding Structure via Rotating Shaft
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing bidet designs result in increased packaging volume and complexity due to their L-shaped structure, which is inefficient for storage and transportation.
Innovation Solution
A bidet folding structure where the mounting seat is rotatably connected to the fixed plate via a rotating shaft, allowing the mounting seat to fold parallel to the fixed plate, reducing storage volume and facilitating packaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the bidet is designed as an L-shaped structure with the mounting seat integrally connected to the fixed plate, then the installation strength and stability are improved, but the packaging volume and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bidet is divided into separate components: the fixed plate and the mounting seat are no longer integrally connected but are instead separate parts that can be assembled together through the rotating shaft. This segmentation allows each component to be packaged separately or folded together, reducing the overall packaging volume while maintaining installation strength through the connection mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting seat is made dynamically configurable through the rotating shaft connection, allowing it to be adjusted between different angles and positions. This dynamic connection enables the mounting seat to be folded parallel to the fixed plate for compact packaging, while still providing stable installation when positioned at the required angle.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the fixed plate spans the entire rear end of the toilet to ensure sufficient installation strength, then the installation stability is improved, but the device complexity and packaging difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The fixed plate is designed as a separate component with specific mounting features (fixed rings or fixed holes) positioned to correspond with toilet installation holes. This segmentation allows the fixed plate to provide sufficient installation stability through strategic positioning rather than spanning the entire rear end, reducing packaging complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating shaft acts as an intermediary connection between the fixed plate and the mounting seat, allowing the system to achieve both installation stability and packaging simplicity. The rotating shaft enables the mounting seat to be securely connected while allowing for folding and compact storage.
3Ease of operation
If the mounting seat is fixed at a 90° angle to the fixed plate for optimal operation position, then the ease of operation is improved, but the storage volume and packaging efficiency worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting seat is connected to the fixed plate through a rotating shaft that enables dynamic adjustment of the mounting seat's angle and position. During installation and use, the mounting seat can be positioned at the optimal 90° angle for ease of operation. For storage and packaging, the mounting seat can be folded parallel to the fixed plate, significantly reducing storage volume. This dynamic configurability resolves the contradiction between operational convenience and storage efficiency.
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AI summary
A bidet folding structure, including a fixed plate and a mounting seat which are separately formed; the fixed plate and the mounting seat are rotatably connected through a rotating shaft perpendicular to the fixed plate, allowing the mounting seat to fold into a state parallel to the fixed plate. The fixed plate and the mounting seat are structurally separated, and the two are rotatably fitted through the rotating shaft. This enables the folding of the mounting seat, so that the mounting seat can be folded to position below the fixed plate at a 0° state.