Adjustable Sanitary Mounting Panel for Height Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting devices for sanitary units, such as water closets and urinals, are inflexible in terms of height adjustment, making it difficult for individuals with disabilities to customize the installation height discreetly, and require costly repairs that involve removing tiles.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device with an adjustable panel element that covers the gap between the mounting frame and the floor, allowing the device to be installed at various heights while maintaining a seamless appearance, ensuring the installation height is not visibly recognizable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting device is installed at a fixed predetermined height, then the installation structure is simple and stable, but it cannot accommodate users with different needs (especially people with disabilities) and lacks flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates an adjustable panel element that can be positioned at different heights along the mounting frame, transforming a static fixed-height structure into a dynamic adjustable one. This allows the sanitary unit to be installed at various heights to accommodate different user needs while maintaining structural integrity through the designed adjustment mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting device is made adjustable to different heights, then user accessibility is improved, but the installation height becomes directly recognizable and compromises user discretion
Solution Approach 1:
The panel element is designed as a separate adjustable component that can be independently positioned at different heights. By extracting the height-adjustment function into this separate element, the mounting device achieves height customization while the adjustable nature remains hidden behind the panel's external appearance, preventing observers from detecting the adjustment mechanism or inferring user needs.
3Shape
If a cover is made to completely cover the mounting frame, then the appearance is improved and gaps are hidden, but repair costs increase due to the need to remove tiles
Solution Approach 1:
The cover system is segmented into a fixed cover portion and an adjustable panel element. The panel element can be independently accessed and adjusted without removing the entire cover or tiles, while the cover maintains a seamless appearance by concealing the panel element. This segmentation allows for easy maintenance and adjustment while preserving aesthetic continuity.
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AI summary
The device (1) has mounting frame (2) that is provided with securing unit (4) for securing cistern of sanitary fitting. Cover portions (14,15,26) are provided covering front and upper surface of mounting frame. The mounting frame is bounded by boundary edges (20-22), and shutter element (13) installed at fixed position on bottom floor (6) is provided in gap (33) between boundary edge and building floor. The shutter element is adjusted with respect to mounting frame so that the mounting device is arranged at different heights. An independent claim is included for a method for assembling of device used for mounting sanitary fitting.