Telescopic Urinal Bowl Positioning for Standing Female Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing urinals do not accommodate both male and female users effectively, particularly in a standing position, and lack a urine collection bowl designed to surround the crotch for ease of use by women.

Innovation Solution

A telescopic urinal apparatus with a base, extendable column, and urine collection bowl that can be adjusted to fit different users, featuring a tube for drainage into a sewer system, designed to accommodate both male and female urination positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed urinal device is mounted to a toilet bowl rim, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate both male and female users effectively

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser accommodationVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The urinal device incorporates a telescopic column with adjustable length, allowing the bowl to be positioned at different heights and distances from the toilet bowl rim. This dynamic adjustment capability enables both male and female users to comfortably use the device while standing, transforming a static structure into an adaptable one that accommodates different user needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the urinal bowl is positioned far from the user, then the device structure is simple, but it is difficult for female users to use while standing

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of useVSAvoiddistance from user

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The telescopic column allows the urinal bowl to be extended closer to the user, reducing the distance between the bowl and the user's body. This makes it easier for female users to urinate while standing, as they can position the bowl appropriately close without bending over, thereby improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the urinal device is designed for a specific user type, then the design is simple, but it lacks versatility for different genders

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegender accommodationVSAvoidcomfortable urination

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The urinal device is designed with universal applicability for both male and female users. The telescopic column and adjustable bowl positioning allow the same device to serve different user types effectively, eliminating the need for separate urinals for different genders while maintaining ease of operation for all users.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250361709A1Telescopic urinal apparatus

Publication Date: 2025.11.27 BAUTISTA CESAR

AI summary

A urinal apparatus for facilitating urination from a standing position includes a base. A column is mounted to the base and comprises an upper member and a bottom member. The upper member is slidably coupled to the lower member such that the column is telescopically extendable. The upper member is securable to the lower member at various positions to adjust a length of the column. A bowl is coupled to the column opposite the base. The bowl defines a cavity for collecting urine. A tube is mounted in the column and is in fluid communication with the cavity of the bowl at a top end thereof. The tube is open at a bottom end thereof and is configured to drain the urine away from the column through the bottom end.