Toilet-Mounted Table Assembly Using J-Bracket Rim Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing table apparatuses for toilets either clutter bathroom spaces as free-standing furniture or require installation into walls and toilet structures, lacking a compact and versatile solution for supporting a table directly from the toilet bowl.
Innovation Solution
A table assembly that couples with a toilet bowl using a J-bracket with cantilevered bracket legs, adjustable clamp mechanisms, telescopic table legs, and anti-twist and anti-roll mechanisms to securely attach and position a table on the toilet rim, allowing for height and angle adjustments while minimizing space usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a table is supported by separate floor-standing furniture, then the table can be used independently, but it clutters bathroom space and requires storage or movement when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The table is merged with the toilet structure by attaching it directly to the toilet bowl rim. The support legs connect to the rim, integrating two separate objects (table and toilet) into a single functional unit, thereby eliminating the need for separate floor-standing furniture and freeing up bathroom floor space.
Solution Approach 2:
The toilet bowl rim serves multiple functions: it remains the primary support structure for the toilet seat while simultaneously serving as the mounting anchor for the table support legs. This multi-functionality allows the same structural element to fulfill both original and new purposes without requiring additional space or components.
2Area of stationary object
If a table is wall-mounted or installed into toilet structures, then bathroom space is saved, but installation becomes complex and requires structural modifications
Solution Approach 1:
The support legs are extracted as separate, removable components that attach to the toilet rim without requiring permanent structural modifications. The legs can be installed and removed independently from the toilet bowl, simplifying the installation process while still achieving space-saving mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The table support system incorporates adjustable and removable legs that can be dynamically configured or detached as needed. This dynamic design allows for easy installation and removal without permanent structural changes, contrasting with fixed wall-mounted or structurally-integrated solutions.
3Area of stationary object
If a table is attached directly to the toilet rim, then space is optimized and installation is simplified, but the structure must support the table load securely
Solution Approach 1:
The support legs are positioned asymmetrically on the toilet rim, with different lengths and angles optimized for load distribution. The inner and outer legs create an asymmetric geometric configuration that provides structural stability and securely supports the table load on the rim.
Solution Approach 2:
The support legs are pre-configured with specific lengths, angles, and attachment geometries designed to optimize load-bearing capacity. This preliminary design of the support structure ensures that the toilet rim can securely support the table without requiring complex reinforcement or modification during installation.
4Ease of operation
If the table support structure is made adjustable for height and angle, then user convenience is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support legs incorporate adjustable mechanisms that allow dynamic modification of leg length and angle. These dynamic features enable users to customize the table height and tilt angle for optimal comfort, transforming a static structure into an adaptable one.
Solution Approach 2:
The support legs are segmented into adjustable sections with movable joints, allowing independent adjustment of each leg's length and angle. This segmentation enables fine-tuning of the table position while keeping the overall structure relatively simple through modular, discrete adjustment components.
Data Source
AI summary
A table carried at the distal end of a table leg that is configured for anchoring entirely on a toilet. The table leg is anchored at its proximal end to an upside-down J-bracket configured to couple with the rim of a toilet bowl. A J-bracket typically includes a clamping mechanism to horizontally squeeze the rim. Table elevation above floor level may be adjusted by way of a telescopic table leg, and/or a coupling mechanism between the proximal table leg end and the J-bracket. Horizontal orientation of the table top surface may be maintained by an anti-twist mechanism and an anti-roll mechanism.