Handheld Toilet Moving Device with Adjustable Engaging Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Moving toilets is challenging due to their bulkiness and unsanitary conditions, leading to strain on users, potential injury, and damage, as well as inefficiencies with existing transport systems that lack portability and user control.
Innovation Solution
A hand-held device with an elongated member and engaging members that securely couple to the toilet, allowing for easy handling and movement, featuring adjustable collars and extension elements for various engagement points, and a stabilizing adaptor for wall-mounted toilets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a person manually lifts and carries the toilet, then the toilet can be moved, but the user experiences back strain and potential injury
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a toilet moving device as an intermediary tool between the user and the toilet. The device includes a handle, engaging members that couple to the toilet, and a stabilizing adaptor, allowing the user to move the toilet without direct manual handling that causes back strain and injury risk
2Ease of operation
If dollies or transport systems are used to move the toilet, then the toilet can be transported, but the systems are bulky and lack portability
Solution Approach 1:
The toilet moving device is segmented into separate components: a handle, engaging members, and a stabilizing adaptor. This segmentation allows the system to be disassembled for easy storage and transport, eliminating the bulkiness of traditional dolly systems while maintaining functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging members are designed to couple to different parts of the toilet (bowl, tank, or both), and the stabilizing adaptor can be attached to various configurations. This multi-functionality allows a single compact device to handle different toilet types and moving scenarios, replacing multiple specialized transport tools
3Ease of operation
If traditional transport systems with legs or wheels are used, then the toilet can be lifted off the ground, but the systems cannot easily navigate rough or uneven surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The engaging members are designed to be adjustable and adaptable, allowing the device to accommodate different toilet positions and ground conditions. The stabilizing adaptor can be configured to provide stability on various surfaces, enabling the user to maintain control while navigating rough or uneven terrain
4Ease of operation
If hand truck dollies are used to move the toilet up or down stairs, then the toilet can be transported vertically, but the toilet may bang or jolt with each step
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizing adaptor is attached to the toilet before moving it up or down stairs. This preliminary stabilization allows the user to carefully control the toilet's movement, preventing banging or jolting with each step and reducing the risk of damage during vertical transport
Data Source
AI summary
In certain aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet are provided that can include an elongated member, first and second connectors coupled to the elongated member, first and second extension elements coupled to the respective first and second connectors and extending radially away from the elongated member. The first connector having a locking element and one or more through-holes disposed therein. The first and second extension elements include contact surfaces that are configured to engage the toilet. In other aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet can include a handle, first and second collars coupled to the handle, and first and second shackles coupled to the respective first and second collars. In some instances, the shackles are adjustable along a radial direction extending from the handle. In some instances, the devices and methods include a collar having a locking lever and one or more through-holes.