Under-Bed Commode Storage Bracket for Hospital Room Space Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hospital patients face discomfort and dignity issues due to the use of bed pans, which require medical assistance and occupy valuable space, necessitating a more convenient and space-efficient toilet solution.
Innovation Solution
A detachable commode system that attaches to a hospital bed frame, featuring a commode storage bracket, a seat with adjustable legs and a pail, allowing the commode to be stored under the bed and easily deployed for use, with a hinged lid and handles for patient support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a portable bedside commode is used, then toilet accessibility is improved, but room space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The commode is moved from occupying horizontal floor space to being stored vertically under the bed. The storage bracket system allows the commode to be positioned in the vertical dimension beneath the bed frame, effectively utilizing previously unused space and clearing the floor area while maintaining quick accessibility when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The commode is pre-positioned and stored under the bed in advance, ready for immediate deployment. The storage bracket system allows the commode to be easily retrieved and positioned next to the bed when needed, eliminating the need to store or transport it from elsewhere in the room.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a bed pan is used, then toilet function is provided, but patient dignity and comfort deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The commode transitions from a static stored position under the bed to a dynamic deployed position next to the bed. The foldable leg mechanism allows the commode to be easily transformed from a compact storage state to a stable, ready-to-use toilet, providing patients with a more dignified and comfortable alternative to bed pans.
Solution Approach 2:
The commode is divided into functional components including the seat, foldable legs, and removable pail. This segmentation allows the commode to be stored compactly when not in use while providing a complete, functional toilet experience when deployed, enhancing patient dignity compared to traditional bed pans.
3Reliability
If medical personnel assistance is required for bathroom use, then patient safety is improved, but time consumption and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The commode with its storage bracket system enables patients to independently access toilet facilities without requiring medical personnel assistance. The easy-deploy design allows patients to retrieve and position the commode themselves, reducing dependency on staff while maintaining safety through the stable, supported structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The commode is pre-positioned under the bed and can be quickly deployed when needed, eliminating the time required to wait for medical personnel or to transport equipment from elsewhere in the room. This immediate availability reduces both time consumption and operational complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention is directed to a detachable commode. The detachable commode may comprise a commode storage bracket, a commode, and a pail. The commode storage bracket may be coupled to the underside of the bed frame of a bed. The commode may be stored under the bed supported by the commode storage bracket. The commode may be removed from the commode storage bracket when needed. The commode may hold the pail such that the commode may be operable as a toilet. The commode may be adapted for a patient to sit on a seat of the commode and while urinating and/or defecating into the pail. As non-limiting examples, the bed may be a hospital bed and the commode storage bracket may be added onto the bed or may be built into the bed.