Urine capturing device having a splashguard and methods of using thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals with mobility issues or those who prefer not to use traditional plumbed toilets face challenges in urinating conveniently and comfortably, often leading to reduced fluid intake and associated health risks due to infrequent urination.
Innovation Solution
A urine capturing device with a splashguard, featuring a tapered and curved design for comfortable positioning, a handle for independent use, and a container attachment system to collect and store urine, allowing urination in various positions without assistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional plumbed toilet is used, then urination can be performed in a fixed location, but mobility issues and inability to urinate in various positions are problems
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional segments: a receiving chamber for urine collection, a container for storage, a splashguard for containment, and a handle for positioning. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together as an integrated system that can be used in various positions and locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The device acts as an intermediary between the user and traditional plumbing infrastructure. By providing a self-contained urine collection and storage system, it eliminates the need for immediate connection to a plumed toilet, enabling users to urinate in locations and positions where traditional toilets are unavailable or difficult to use.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If urine collection device is designed with containment features, then urine splashing is prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The splashguard is designed with a curved, dome-shaped profile that naturally directs urine flow downward into the receiving chamber. This curved geometry effectively contains splashes and prevents urine from escaping the device while maintaining a simple, elegant structure that does not require complex mechanical components.
Solution Approach 2:
The device converts the potentially harmful splashing action of urine into a beneficial flow pattern. The splashguard's shape utilizes the natural momentum and direction of urine flow to guide it into the receiving chamber, transforming what could be a messy escape into an effective collection mechanism.
3Productivity
If fluid intake is reduced to urinate less frequently, then urination frequency decreases, but health risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables users to independently manage their urination needs without requiring assistance from others or dependence on fixed toilet locations. The self-contained design with easy-to-use features allows users to maintain normal fluid intake and urination frequency, supporting their own health needs without external help.
Data Source
AI summary
A device for capturing and disposing of urine comprises an elongated body. The elongated body includes a top surface, a groove disposed in the top surface, a bottom surface, a handle end, and a groin end opposite of the handle end. The device comprises an open neck in fluid communication with the aperture and extending away from the bottom surface. The device comprises a splashguard disposed at least partially around the aperture and extending away from the top surface. A container, such as a disposable bag, may be removably disposed on the open neck.