Stackable toilet
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bathrooms are inflexible and permanently fixed, failing to accommodate varying user needs and space constraints, particularly for individuals with different ages, heights, or mobility issues, while also wasting space as components are arranged horizontally and not vertically.
Innovation Solution
A stackable toilet system with a housing cabinet containing a concealed shower unit, commode unit, and wash basin, all arranged vertically on a wheel base for easy movement and space-saving, featuring a concealed system of pipes and cisterns for aesthetic appeal and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If bathroom fixtures are permanently secured in place during construction, then construction is simplified and fixtures are stable, but flexibility for subsequent users with different needs is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making bathroom fixtures movable rather than permanently fixed. The shower unit, commode unit, and wash basin are designed to be relocatable within the bathroom space, allowing users to adjust their positions according to their specific needs while maintaining stability during use through proper mounting mechanisms
2Ease of operation
If bathroom components are arranged horizontally, then conventional layout is maintained, but space is wasted and vertical space is underutilized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dimensionality change principle by transitioning from horizontal arrangement of bathroom components to a vertical stacking configuration. The shower unit, commode unit, and wash basin are stacked vertically to utilize vertical space, thereby reducing the floor area occupied while maintaining accessibility to all components
3Ease of manufacture
If fixtures are permanently built into the bathroom structure, then construction cost is reduced, but flexibility and reconfigurability are eliminated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the segmentation principle by dividing the bathroom system into separate, modular units - a shower unit, a commode unit, and a wash basin - each capable of independent installation and relocation. This modular approach allows for easier installation compared to custom-built fixtures while maintaining reconfigurability, as each module can be independently positioned or repositioned without affecting the entire bathroom structure
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AI summary
The present subject matter relates to a stackable toilet cabinet comprising a shower unit 101 arranged in the upper portion of said cabinet; a commode unit 102 arranged in a lower portion of said cabinet; and a wash basin 103 arranged in the upper portion of said cabinet alongside the shower unit 101. The shower unit 101 comprising a concealed shower head in a top housing of said cabinet; and a hand shower and a mixer to actuate the shower unit 101. The commode unit 102 further comprising a pull doors 126a, 126b; a commode 144 connected with a back plate 128 arranged on a wheel base 124, the commode 144 being connected with a soil pipe 130 and two or more telescopic rails 129 for enabling the forward movement of the commode unit 102; and a handle 125 to pull the commode 144.