Toilet Trainer Assembly with Nested Storage and Sound Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional toilet seats are not suitable for infants and children, as they are designed for adult use, leading to difficulties in training due to size and functionality issues.
Innovation Solution
A compact toilet trainer assembly with a base member, toilet seat, and compartment that fits together efficiently for shipping and stowing, featuring a removable bowl, contoured material for stability, and a compartment with a flush mechanism and storage options, including an extendable rod for toilet tissue and sound-producing speakers to aid in the training process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional adult toilet seats are used for children, then the toilet seat structure is simple, but the size and functionality are unsuitable for infants and children
Solution Approach 1:
The toilet trainer is divided into separate components: a base member with bowl portions, a removable toilet seat, and a compartment. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for children's needs while maintaining overall simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The toilet seat and compartment are designed to nest within the hollow interior of the base member when not in use, creating a compact storage configuration that reduces footprint while maintaining full functionality during use.
2Ease of operation
If the toilet trainer components are separated for use, then the usability for children is improved, but the storage volume and shipping costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The toilet seat rests on the rim of the second bowl portion in the installed position, while the compartment fits within the hollow interior of the base member. When stowed, the toilet seat and compartment nest within the base member's hollow interior, significantly reducing storage volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The design transitions between two distinct configurations: an installed position where components are separated and functional for children, and a stowed position where components nest within the base member's hollow interior, optimizing storage space.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional features like compartment and flush mechanism are added, then the training experience is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base member serves multiple functions: it provides the structural foundation, contains the hollow interior for storage, and supports the toilet seat. The compartment also serves dual purposes as both storage and part of the flush mechanism housing, reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The flush mechanism is integrated within the compartment structure, combining storage and functional elements. The contoured material with tab is integrated into the toilet seat bottom portion, combining comfort and stability features into a single component.
4Reliability
If the toilet seat is made stable with contoured material and tabs, then the reliability for children is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The contoured material is applied specifically to the bottom portion of the toilet seat where contact with the child occurs, providing enhanced stability and comfort only where needed. The tab is positioned specifically to engage with the cavity in the second bowl portion, providing targeted stability support.
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AI summary
A toilet trainer assembly is provided, having components which compactly fit together efficiently for shipping and stowing while also providing an improved experience for a child during use. The toilet trainer features a base member, a toilet seat, and a compartment which resembles a traditional toilet tank. The base member provides a hollow interior configured to be sized and shaped to fit the compartment and the toilet seat within when stowed. A flush mechanism provided on the toilet tank is configured to produce various sounds when activated.