Prefabricated sanitary modular kit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions fail to efficiently install an additional bathroom in a home or other environment without requiring extensive renovation works or significant space, as they do not provide a modular and space-saving solution for sanitary environments.
Innovation Solution
A prefabricated modular kit comprising three main modules (lower, intermediate, and upper) with integrated water and electrical connections, a foldable toilet, and a shower system, allowing for quick assembly and reconfiguration to fit within a standard shower box dimensions, with optional features like a bidet, sink, and mirror, and adaptable to various settings including public spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a complete bathroom is installed using traditional construction methods, then the bathroom provides all necessary sanitary functions, but the installation requires extensive renovation works and considerable space
Solution Approach 1:
The bathroom is divided into three separate modular units (lower module with toilet, intermediate module with sink, upper module with shower) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows the bathroom to be installed without extensive renovation works, as each module is self-contained and can be positioned independently within the available space.
2Productivity
If traditional bathroom construction methods are used, then all sanitary functions are provided, but the installation time is considerable and space consumption is high
Solution Approach 1:
All sanitary appliances, water connections, electrical connections, and discharge pipes are pre-installed and pre-configured within each modular unit during manufacturing. This preliminary action eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site installation of individual components, allowing the complete bathroom to be assembled quickly by simply connecting the pre-fabricated modules together.
3Area of stationary object
If space-saving measures are taken by using foldable or hidden sanitary appliances, then the bathroom fits in limited spaces, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The toilet bowl is designed with a foldable mechanism that allows it to be collapsed into a compact position when not in use, and deployed to a functional position when needed. This dynamic design enables the bathroom to adapt its footprint according to usage requirements, fitting into limited spaces while maintaining full functionality during operation.
4Ease of operation
If modular prefabricated units are used, then installation is quick and requires minimal renovation, but the units must be compact to fit standard shower box dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The three modular units are arranged vertically in a stacked configuration (lower module at bottom, intermediate module in middle, upper module at top) rather than horizontally side-by-side. This vertical stacking utilizes the vertical dimension to accommodate all bathroom functions within a compact horizontal footprint that fits standard shower box dimensions, while maintaining ease of installation through the modular design.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a prefabricated modular kit, reversibly assemblable, adapted for the quick installation of a bathroom, including: A) lower module with: toilet bowl; discharge device; roll-holder; container; tiltable door; sprayhead; water connections; discharge duct; B) intermediate module with: sink surface; faucet; mixer; soap dispenser; hands-dryer; C) upper module with: container; foldable arm with showerhead; D) floor module with shower plate; E) ceiling module with light and exhaust fan; F) side wall module; G) door; the modules having the systems ready for connecting between the modules themselves and between the modules and the pre-existing wall.