Flat Plunger Holder With Raised Edge to Prevent Floor Runoff
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plunger holders are often bulky, prone to tipping over, require manual cleaning, and have movable parts that can break, making them inconvenient and unsuitable for quick access, especially in small spaces like beside a toilet bowl.
Innovation Solution
A compact, waterproof plunger holder made of durable, mold and mildew-resistant material with a vertically raised edge to prevent water spillage, designed for easy machine washing and no movable parts, ensuring stability and quick access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a compact plunger holder is designed to fit in small spaces, then it can be placed beside and to the rear of the toilet bowl, but it may tip over during removal or replacement of the plunger
Solution Approach 1:
The holder transitions from a traditional upright canister form to a flat mat form that lies flush against the wall or floor. This dimensional change allows the holder to occupy minimal space while the large surface area contact with the floor prevents tipping, resolving the contradiction between compactness and stability.
2Ease of operation
If a plunger holder has movable parts such as hinges or flaps for plunger removal, then plunger access is provided, but the movable parts can break or malfunction making the holder unusable
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and removes all movable parts (hinges, flaps, latches, springs) from the holder design. The plunger is simply placed on top of the mat and can be lifted directly off without any mechanical components, eliminating the risk of breakage while maintaining ease of access.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a plunger holder requires manual cleaning, then it can be made of various materials, but it is not mold and mildew resistant and requires maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is made from materials with changed physical parameters - specifically rubber or vinyl which are inherently mold and mildew resistant, waterproof, and machine washable. This material parameter change eliminates maintenance concerns while providing design versatility.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a plunger holder is made large and bulky to ensure stability, then it will not tip over, but it cannot fit in every bathroom comfortably
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is transformed from a three-dimensional upright canister to a two-dimensional flat mat. This allows the holder to have a large surface area contact with the floor for stability while maintaining a minimal profile that fits in any bathroom space, resolving the contradiction between stability and compactness.
5Object-affected harmful factors
If a plunger holder has a vertically raised edge around the edge, then it prevents soiled water from spilling to the floor, but it increases the complexity of the holder design
Solution Approach 1:
The vertically raised edge is merged into the mat as a single integrated molded feature rather than a separate component. This simple structural integration prevents water spillage while adding minimal complexity to the overall design, making the holder both functional and easy to manufacture.
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AI summary
The present invention is a device for storing an unused toilet plunger and providing easy access when plunger is need. The plunger holder is mold and mildew resistant and machine washable. It consists of a waterproof mat with a vertically raised edge around its surface edge to prevent soiled plunger water from dripping off of the mat and onto the floor or surface. The mat can be of a solid color or clear, showing the floor color through. It can also have a design which is bound between two layers of rubber, a base layer and a clear top layer. The holder is small and can conveniently fit beside and to the rear of the toilet where most plungers are already kept.