Kitchen shower cabin
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for wet cells in motorhomes, caravans, boats, and tiny houses often require additional space due to permanently installed kitchen and shower units, lack a fixed shower cubicle, and necessitate the use of shower curtains, which are not suitable for smaller vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A kitchen-shower cabin with a foldable cooking element and sink that transforms into a fully functional shower cubicle, utilizing the kitchen space when not in use, and integrating a shower tray and door for a spacious, permanently installed shower cubicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If kitchen and shower units are permanently installed, then shower functionality is ensured, but additional space is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the kitchen unit and shower cubicle into a single integrated module. The shower tray is positioned at the rear of the kitchen unit, with the shower cubicle walls forming part of the kitchen structure. This merging allows both functions to coexist in a compact 60cm x 80cm space without requiring separate permanently installed units
Solution Approach 2:
The kitchen-shower module serves multiple functions: cooking, washing, and showering. The cooking element can be folded away or swiveled to create showering space, and the sink can be pushed out of the way. This multi-functionality ensures reliable shower functionality while minimizing space requirements
2Reliability
If kitchen elements are permanently installed, then cooking functionality is ensured, but space for movement is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The kitchen elements are designed to be dynamic rather than static. The cooking element can be folded away or swiveled, and the sink can be pushed out of the way. These movable components maintain cooking functionality when needed while creating open space for movement and showering when the kitchen is not in use
3Area of stationary object
If a folding sliding door is used, then space integration is improved, but shower enclosure reliability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a folding sliding door made of flexible material that can be pushed against the sink wall to create a waterproof barrier. This flexible door provides adequate shower enclosure reliability while maintaining excellent space integration, allowing the door to be completely integrated into the vehicle when not in use
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AI summary
The invention relates to a cell with a kitchen (cooktop and sink) and a fully equipped shower cubicle with ample freedom of movement. The shower utilizes the space of the cooktop, which has a shower tray as its base. When not in use, the shower requires no space, allowing the shower, cooktop, and sink to be accommodated on a footprint of just 60 x 80 cm. There is also room for a toilet and a washbasin, all of which can be used within this compact area. This results in a significant space saving. If the wet cell has a folding sliding door, it is completely integrated into the vehicle when not in use, freeing up additional space and creating a spacious feel. This is particularly advantageous in smaller installation spaces and smaller vehicles, and it also saves weight.