Urinal Mounting Bracket With Sliding Guide
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing urinal mounting systems require complete removal from the wall for maintenance, leading to potential injury, damage, and hygiene issues, as well as susceptibility to incorrect re-installation due to human error.
Innovation Solution
A mounting arrangement that allows access to the rear of the urinal without full removal, using a bracket and seal system that keeps the urinal attached to the wall during maintenance, with an installation template to prevent incorrect installation and a seal to protect against damage and hygiene concerns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the urinal is completely removed from the wall for maintenance, then access to the rear and internal volume is improved, but the risk of injury and damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a fixed mounting bracket attached to the wall, and a removable urinal unit. This segmentation allows the urinal to be partially detached for maintenance while remaining supported by the bracket, eliminating the need for complete removal and reducing injury risk.
Solution Approach 2:
A coupling mechanism acts as an intermediary between the urinal and the mounting bracket. This intermediary component enables controlled access to the rear of the urinal while maintaining a physical connection to the wall, preventing the urinal from falling or being damaged during maintenance operations.
2Ease of operation
If the urinal is completely removed from the wall, then maintenance access is improved, but re-installation errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
Alignment marks are pre-marked on the mounting bracket and urinal unit before installation. These preliminary markings guide the correct positioning and alignment of the urinal during re-installation, ensuring that pipes and connections are properly aligned without requiring complex measurement or adjustment procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism serves as a standardized intermediary that ensures consistent and correct connection between the urinal and mounting bracket. By using this intermediate component, the system eliminates variability in re-installation procedures and ensures reliable re-connection of all parts.
3Ease of operation
If the urinal is completely removed from the wall, then maintenance access is improved, but hygiene concerns increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the urinal into a mounted portion (remaining on the wall) and a removable portion (that can be accessed for maintenance). This segmentation allows maintenance personnel to work on the rear of the urinal while it remains supported and connected to the wall, minimizing the need to handle and relocate the entire unit, thereby reducing hygiene contamination risks.
4Ease of operation
If the urinal is completely removed from the wall, then maintenance access is improved, but time and effort required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into a permanent bracket and a removable urinal unit, allowing maintenance personnel to access the rear of the urinal by simply detaching the unit from the bracket rather than completely removing it from the wall. This segmentation dramatically reduces the time and effort required for maintenance while still providing adequate access.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of completely removing the urinal from the wall (excessive action), the system allows partial detachment where the urinal remains connected to the mounting bracket. This partial action is sufficient to provide maintenance access while minimizing the time and effort required compared to full removal and re-installation.
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AI summary
The present invention is concerned with a sanitary-ware mounting arrangement. The sanitary ware mounting arrangement comprises a coupling wherein the coupling comprises a first portion configured to engage in use with a sanitary-ware product and a second portion located within a movement guide. The movement guide comprises a channel allowing translation of the sanitary-ware product away from a mounting surface. The sanitary-ware product is rotatable with respect to the movement guide following the translation of the sanitary-ware product away from the mounting surface.