Securing system for securing a sanitary article
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening systems for sanitary articles, such as toilet bowls, face challenges in effectively introducing force from the article into the fastening apparatus, leading to inefficient bracing and potential instability.
Innovation Solution
A fastening system comprising a carrier element with upper and lower stop portions arranged vertically, where the upper stop portion is fixed and the lower stop portion is displaceable, connected to a clamping element, allowing the stop portions to be braced between the sanitary article's stops, thereby efficiently introducing gravitational forces into the fastening system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If the fastening apparatus is braced by side walls, then the fastening structure is simplified, but the force introduction from the loaded toilet bowl into the fastening apparatus is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The stop portion is designed to be displaceable relative to the carrier element, allowing dynamic adjustment during installation. When the clamping element is actuated, the stop portion moves to engage with the stop on the toilet bowl, creating an effective bracing structure that properly introduces forces without requiring complex pre-configured side wall bracing.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening apparatus is divided into distinct functional components: the carrier element for mounting, the displaceable stop portion for engagement, and the clamping element for actuation. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, with the stop portion being able to move independently to establish proper force transmission paths.
2Reliability
If the stop portions are arranged vertically above one another, then gravitational forces are effectively introduced into the carrier element, but the installation and adjustment becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The displaceable stop portion automatically engages with the stop on the toilet bowl when the clamping element is actuated. The system self-adjusts during installation, with the stop portion moving to the correct position to establish vertical force transmission, eliminating the need for manual alignment or complex installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The stop portion is pre-configured on the carrier element in a displaceable manner, ready to engage with the toilet bowl stop. The vertical arrangement is pre-established, so that upon actuation of the clamping element, the force transmission path is immediately created without requiring additional installation steps.
3Force
If a displaceable stop portion connected to a clamping element is used, then the stop portions can be properly braced between the sanitary article stops, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The displaceable stop portion provides the necessary movement capability to engage with the toilet bowl stop, while the clamping element provides a simple actuation mechanism. This dynamic design allows the system to transition from an unbraced to a braced state without requiring multiple complex components or mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The stop portion and clamping element are integrated into a single functional unit on the carrier element. The clamping element directly controls the displacement of the stop portion, merging the actuation and bracing functions into one coordinated mechanism that reduces overall system complexity despite the added functionality.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration ensures stable and secure fastening of sanitary articles by effectively transferring weight and gravitational forces into the fastening means, enhancing the overall stability and reliability of the fastening system.
Implementation Method 1
the gravitationally acting forces, which arise on account of the net weight of the sanitary article or as a result of use of same, are satisfactorily introduced into the carrier element and thus into the fastening means
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AI summary
A fastening system for the fastening of a sanitary article comprising a carrier element, at least one upper stop portion which lies on the carrier element and which strikes against an upper stop of the sanitary article, at least one lower stop portion which lies on the carrier element and which strikes against a lower stop of the sanitary article, and at least one clamping element. At least one of the stop portions is mounted on the carrier element so as to be displaceable with respect to the carrier element, and is connected to the at least one clamping element in such a way that, as a result of actuation of the clamping element, the stop portion can be displaced in a direction of actuation such that the two stop portions can be braced between the two stops of the sanitary article.