Telescopic Urinal Holder With Wheeled Base and Locking Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current urine collection systems for portable or bedside use lack a versatile and convenient method to support and position a urinal, making it difficult to manage and secure the device effectively.
Innovation Solution
A telescopic urinal holder with a wheeled base and adjustable armature system that allows the urinal to be rolled or parked next to a bed, featuring a locking mechanism and additional features like a handle and catheter hook for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a portable urinal is positioned on a fixed stand, then the urinal is stable and secure, but the device cannot be moved or repositioned easily
Solution Approach 1:
The support device incorporates a telescopic pole with adjustable length and a wheeled base that transitions from mobile to stationary configuration. The pole can be extended or retracted to different lengths, and the wheels can be locked in place, allowing the device to dynamically adapt between mobile and stable states based on operational needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a telescopic pole is used to adjust height, then the urinal can be positioned at optimal height, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic pole is divided into multiple segmented sections that can be extended or retracted independently. This segmentation allows for height adjustment while keeping each individual section simple in structure, reducing overall complexity compared to a single complex adjustable mechanism.
3Ease of operation
If additional features like handle and catheter hook are added, then usability is enhanced, but the device becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The support device integrates multiple functions into a single unified structure: the telescopic pole serves both as a support element and a height-adjustment mechanism, the wheeled base provides both mobility and stability when locked, and the integrated handle and catheter hook are incorporated into the same structural framework, reducing overall device complexity despite enhanced functionality.
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AI summary
The container retention assembly for retaining a urinal at a selected height includes a base that may be positioned on a support surface. The base includes a bottom rod and a top armature that extend upwardly to support a portable urinal. The assembly is adapted to be rolled like a walker or parked adjacent a bed in order for the portable urinal to be supported when not in use.