Portable Urinal Layout With Sprayer for Hygienic Waste Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing urinal devices lack portability, cleanliness, and sterility features, particularly for both male and female users, as they do not incorporate a moveable cone-shaped receptacle, disinfectant storage, and a water sprayer system powered by an external electric source.
Innovation Solution
A portable urinal device with a rectangular container featuring an interior top front chamber for a moveable cone-shaped receptacle, a rear top chamber for disinfectant, a bottom chamber for urine collection, and a water pump operable by an external electric source, along with a hingeable lid connected to a water sprayer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a portable urinal device is designed with multiple chambers and a water sprayer system, then hygiene and cleanliness are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple functional chambers: a first chamber for receiving urine, a second chamber for storing disinfectant, and a third chamber for collecting waste water. This segmentation allows each chamber to perform its specific function independently, improving hygiene through separation of clean and dirty areas while managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The moveable cone-shaped receptacle is stored within the first chamber when not in use. The water sprayer system is integrated into the lid structure. This nesting approach allows multiple components to coexist in a compact portable device without excessive complexity, as elements are housed within existing structural spaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a moveable cone-shaped receptacle is added for both male and female users, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The moveable cone-shaped receptacle serves as a universal interface for both male and female users. When positioned in the first chamber, it provides a common receptacle that adapts to different user needs, eliminating the need for separate devices for different genders while maintaining manageable complexity through a single multi-functional component.
3Reliability
If disinfectant storage and water sprayer are integrated, then cleanliness is improved, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water sprayer system is configured to spray water onto the moveable cone-shaped receptacle and surrounding areas. The system uses a pump to draw water from the second chamber (disinfectant storage) or a water source and dispense it through nozzles. This self-service cleaning mechanism improves cleanliness while minimizing energy use by using gravity-assisted water flow and a simple pump system rather than high-energy cleaning mechanisms.
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AI summary
A portable urinal device including a rectangular container and a moveable cone-shaped receptacle. The rectangular container has a moveable lid, a top side, a rear side, an interior front top chamber, an interior rear top chamber, and an interior bottom chamber. A water sprayer is medially located on the moveable lid of the rectangular container and is housed in the interior top front chamber. A water pump operated by an external electrical input is connected to the water sprayer. The moveable cone-shaped receptacle has a funnel and flexible hose. The moveable cone-shaped receptacle is stored in the interior top front chamber, and the flexible hose is attached to the interior bottom chamber. Lastly, each of a drain, drain hose connection and an electrical input device is located on the rear side of the rectangular container.