Perfuming Hygiene Device Framework with Removable Plastic Element

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing perfuming hygiene devices for sanitary fixtures have complex structures leading to high production costs and limited user discretion in perfume selection, with insufficient odor coverage that requires additional deodorants.

Innovation Solution

A perfuming hygiene device featuring a framework made of plastic with a removably attached element made of perfumed plastic, allowing easy assembly and replacement, which can be applied to any sanitary fixture, enabling flexible perfume selection and distribution of active chemical compounds through discharge water and volatile release into the air.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If a complex structure with multiple components is used for perfuming hygiene device, then the odor coverage and deodorant effect are improved, but the production cost and device complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveodor coverageVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the perfuming function and deodorant function into a single integrated element made of perfumed plastic, rather than using separate components. This merging approach maintains effective odor coverage while significantly reducing device complexity and production costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The element made of perfumed plastic serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as both a perfuming agent and a deodorant, while also serving as a structural component of the hygiene device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for additional separate deodorant components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the perfume type is fixed at the moment of purchase, then the device structure is simplified, but the user discretion and adaptability are restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperfume selection flexibilityVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the perfuming hygiene device into separable components: a framework and a removably applicable element made of perfumed plastic. This segmentation allows users to replace the perfumed element with different scented versions, providing perfume selection flexibility without complicating the overall device structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The removably applicable design allows the perfumed element to be dynamically exchanged or replaced by the user, transforming the fixed perfume selection into a flexible, user-adaptable system while maintaining simple device architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Object-affected harmful factors

If additional deodorants are installed in the room to cover odors, then the odor coverage is improved, but the device complexity and production cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveodor coverageVSAvoidproduction cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates both perfuming and deodorant functions within the same element made of perfumed plastic, eliminating the need for separate additional deodorant installations in the room. This combined approach maintains effective odor coverage while reducing production costs and simplifying the overall system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides a cost-effective, easy-to-produce, and user-friendly device that maintains odor coverage without the need for additional deodorants, offering flexible perfume options and simple maintenance.

Implementation Method 1

releasing into the air volatile perfumed and/or deodorant substances

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 2

releasing into the air volatile perfumed and/or deodorant substances

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDiffusion: Diffusion

Implementation Method 3

releasing a certain quantity of active compounds into the flow of discharge water

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDissolution: Solvation

Implementation Method 4

releasing a certain quantity of active compounds into the flow of discharge water

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDiffusion: Diffusion

Data Source

PatentEP2407601B1Perfuming hygiene device for sanitary fixtures
Publication Date: 2017.05.10 BOLTON MANITOBA SPA
  • EP2407601B1 patent drawingFigure 1~3
  • EP2407601B1 patent drawingFigure 4~5
  • EP2407601B1 patent drawingFigure 6

AI summary

A perfuming hygiene device for sanitary fixtures, of the type suitable for being installed at a perimetric edge of a sanitary basin or WC, comprises a framework made of a plastic material (11), comprising at least one distributing element (13) of active chemical compounds, liquid or solid, of the detergent, disinfecting, deodorant type or other types suitable for releasing a certain quantity of said active compounds into the flow of discharge water, and an anchoring element (12) to the edge, in addition to at least one perfumed plastic element (20) removably applicable to the framework (11), suitable for releasing perfumed and/or deodorant volatile substances into the air, comprising at least one front wall (21) facing outwardly.