Portable Urinal with Adjustable Receptor and Valve Mechanisms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard toilets for home use often result in unsanitary conditions and wasteful water usage during urination, as they are not designed for efficient urine disposal and typically require more water for flushing than necessary.
Innovation Solution
A portable personal urinal device with a vertical standing support, adjustable urine receptor, and valve mechanisms for water and waste management, which includes a water reservoir, a bowl for urine collection, and conduits with pumps for efficient flushing and waste disposal, designed to conserve water and enhance hygiene.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a standard toilet is used for urination, then urination can be performed in a home setting, but water consumption increases and unsanitary conditions occur due to splashing and dribbling
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the toilet function into a dedicated urination component (urine receptor with bowl) separate from the main toilet, allowing urination-specific optimization with minimal water usage while maintaining home bathroom convenience
Solution Approach 2:
A portable urinal device acts as an intermediary between the user and the toilet system, capturing urine in a contained bowl and disposing of it through a controlled flushing mechanism that uses minimal water, thereby preventing splashing and reducing water consumption
2Ease of operation
If a standard toilet is used for urination, then urination can be performed in a home setting, but unsanitary conditions occur due to splashing and dribbling onto the floor, walls, and toilet seat
Solution Approach 1:
The urine reception function is extracted from the main toilet system into a separate portable device with a contained bowl, preventing urine from contacting the toilet seat, walls, or floor during the urination process
Solution Approach 2:
The portable urinal device serves as an intermediary containment system that captures and holds urine during urination, then safely transports and dispenses it through a controlled flushing action, eliminating splashing and dribbling throughout the process
3Loss of substance
If a portable personal urinal is designed with water conservation features, then water usage is reduced, but device complexity increases with multiple reservoirs, conduits, and valve mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The water management system is segmented into distinct functional components (clean water reservoir, waste liquid reservoir, conduit system with valves), allowing each component to be optimized independently for water efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The flushing mechanism serves multiple functions: it flushes the bowl after urination using minimal water, can be used to dispose of the collected urine, and incorporates valve mechanisms that control water flow to prevent waste, thereby achieving water conservation while managing device complexity through multi-functionality
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 provides a hygienic, water-conserving solution for urination, reducing mess and unsanitary conditions, suitable for home use and aesthetically appealing, while promoting environmental sustainability through reduced water usage.
Implementation Method 1
a first pump in the first valve mechanism for actively pumping water
Implementation Method 2
a second pump in the second valve mechanism for actively pumping waste water
Implementation Method 3
Water or urine introduced into the bowl falls by gravity into the waste liquid reservoir
Data Source
AI summary
A portable personal urinal device designed for home use provides a practical and hygienic solution for urination. The device features a vertical standing support with a base equipped with lockable casters for mobility. An upper reservoir for water is attached near the top of the support, with ports for water introduction and removal. Below this, a urine receptor with a height adjustment mechanism includes a bowl and a waste liquid reservoir. The device facilitates fluid communication between the bowl and the reservoir through conduits equipped with valve mechanisms for controlling water flow and waste disposal. Additional functionalities include a movable top cover for the receptor, integrated pumps for water and waste management, and optional features such as a toilet paper holder and a deodorizer in the water reservoir. This invention addresses hygiene, convenience, and aesthetic appeal, making it suitable for diverse user needs and settings.