Mechanical arms to assist in defecation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing toilet systems fail to effectively prevent excess feces from clinging to the user during defecation, leading to incomplete disposal and the need for additional hygiene measures, with previous solutions involving moving the toilet seat posing safety risks.
Innovation Solution
Mechanical arms with gas struts and cup-style grabbing paddles that assist in spreading the buttocks apart during defecation, adjustable for user comfort, without moving the toilet seat, utilizing a screw, rail, and carriage system for tailored assistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the toilet seat is moved to aid defecation, then feces disposal efficiency is improved, but user safety deteriorates due to potential device failure and injury
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the function of aiding defecation from the toilet seat structure itself, placing independent mechanical arms with cup-style grabbing paddles that can be controlled separately. This segmentation allows the seat to remain stationary (safe) while the auxiliary arms provide the spreading function (effective disposal).
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical arms with cup-style grabbing paddles act as intermediaries between the user and the defecation process. Instead of moving the seat directly, these intermediary elements gently spread the buttocks to facilitate complete feces disposal without compromising seat stability or user safety.
2Productivity
If mechanical arms are used to spread buttocks, then feces disposal efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical arms incorporate gas struts that provide dynamic, adjustable support and movement control. The gas struts allow the arms to move smoothly and be positioned at optimal angles for spreading buttocks, while the adjustable screw mechanism enables users to customize the arm positions and spreading force to their comfort preferences.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention includes adjustable parameters through the screw mechanism that allows users to modify the position and angle of the mechanical arms. This adjustability optimizes the spreading action for different users and preferences, enhancing disposal efficiency while keeping the base mechanical structure relatively simple.
3Reliability
If the toilet seat remains stationary, then user safety is improved, but feces disposal efficiency deteriorates due to excess feces clinging to the user
Solution Approach 1:
The invention separates the stationary safe toilet seat from the mobile mechanical arms that perform the spreading function. The seat remains fixed and safe, while the independent arms with cup-style paddles provide the dynamic spreading action needed to prevent feces from clinging to the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical arms are designed to automatically return to their initial position after use through the gas strut mechanism, and the adjustable features allow users to configure the system to their preferences, making the safety and efficiency features self-adjusting and user-adapted.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances feces disposal efficiency, reduces the need for additional hygiene products, and provides a safe, comfortable, and reliable method for spreading buttocks, applicable beyond personal use in various inspection and care settings.
Implementation Method 1
specially-tailored, specially-positioned gas struts to mechanically solve the technical-biological defecation-mess problem
Implementation Method 2
The system comprises an adjustable screw, rail and carriage system so the user may tailor the system parameters to their needs
Data Source
AI summary
The herein-disclosed invention relates to, inter alia, mechanical arms that assist defecation. This invention does not move the toilet seat itself. Mechanical arms assist the defecation process without any movement of the toilet seat. The instant invention utilizes specially-tailored, specially-positioned gas struts and cup-style grabbing paddles to mechanically solve the technical-biological defecation-mess problem. While a user sits on a toilet, mechanical arms assist in spreading one's buttock cheeks apart during the defecation process. The system comprises an adjustable screw, rail and carriage system so the user may tailor the system parameters to their needs.