Portable sanitization device for personal hygiene uses and associated systems and methods
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for personal hygiene after using the restroom, such as using toilet paper, are ineffective, uncomfortable, and wasteful, and bidet attachments are limited by installation requirements and availability in public restrooms.
Innovation Solution
A portable sanitization device with a fluid chamber, pump, and spray nozzle that provides a pressurized fluid stream for cleaning the groin area, adjustable for pressure and temperature, and designed for ergonomic use and discreet transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If bidet attachments are installed to provide water spray for cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but installation complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bidet system is divided into separate functional modules: a handheld spray device with its own water reservoir and pump mechanism, independent of the toilet structure. This segmentation eliminates the need for complex plumbing installations while maintaining water spray cleaning functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable bidet device contains its own integrated water storage chamber and pumping mechanism, making it self-contained and independent of external plumbing infrastructure. The device serves itself by carrying its own water supply and propulsion system, requiring no installation complexity.
2Reliability
If bidet attachments are installed to provide water spray for cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but availability in public restrooms decreases due to installation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The device carries its own water supply in an integrated reservoir and uses an internal pump system, making it completely independent of external plumbing infrastructure. This self-contained design enables universal portability and availability in any restroom setting, including public facilities without installation infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable bidet device is designed to be universally applicable in any restroom environment regardless of infrastructure. It can be used in private homes, public restrooms, hotels, and outdoor locations, providing consistent cleaning functionality across diverse settings without requiring adaptation or installation.
3Ease of operation
If toilet paper is used for cleaning, then ease of operation is improved, but hygiene effectiveness and comfort worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses a pump-driven water spray system to deliver cleaning fluid under pressure through a nozzle. This hydraulic mechanism replaces the mechanical rubbing action of toilet paper with a gentle water stream that effectively removes contaminants while maintaining skin integrity and comfort.
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 device effectively cleans the groin area without irritation, reduces waste, and is suitable for various orientations and locations, including public restrooms and travel, addressing the limitations of bidet attachments.
Implementation Method 1
a pump in fluid communication with the fluid chamber and the spray nozzle and configured to pump the fluid from the fluid chamber to the spray nozzle
Implementation Method 2
a spray nozzle configured to direct a pressurized fluid stream outwards from the device
Data Source
AI summary
A portable sanitization device and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. The device includes a fluid chamber containing a sanitizing fluid, a pump, and a spray nozzle configured to direct a pressurized fluid stream outwards from the device. The fluid chamber, the pump, and the spray nozzle can each be contained in a housing component of the device. The housing can have an anti-bacterial outer surface and an ergonomic design that aids convenience in using and/or discretely transporting the device. The pressurized fluid emitted from the device can be used to wash contaminants away from the user's groin region after using the restroom. In some embodiments, the device provides multiple pressure settings, allowing the user to adjust the pressure of the pressurized fluid stream based on the use, their comfort level, soil levels, and/or various other concerns.