Wall-Mounted Cabinet Bidet with Concealed Nozzle
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a bidet system that can be integrated into a wall-mounted cabinet and function in conjunction with a toilet or bathroom sink, providing a compact and space-efficient solution for personal hygiene.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mounted cabinet assembly with a valve connected to a water line, featuring a control knob, water hose, and nozzle that can be extended for use as a bidet, with the ability to be mounted into a wall surface or existing cabinet, and an access door for storage when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a bidet system is integrated into a wall-mounted cabinet, then space efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bidet system is merged with the wall-mounted cabinet structure, combining the storage cabinet and bidet components into a single integrated unit. The water cabinet houses both storage space and the bidet mechanism, eliminating the need for separate bidet equipment and achieving space efficiency while managing complexity through unified design.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall-mounted cabinet serves multiple functions: it provides storage space for bathroom items, houses the bidet water supply system, and acts as the mounting structure for the bidet components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices and improves overall space utilization in the bathroom.
2Ease of operation
If the nozzle and water hose are enclosed in the water cabinet, then ease of operation is improved, but accessibility for maintenance worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The water cabinet is designed with an accessible section that allows users to reach the control knob and operate the bidet system easily. The enclosure provides neat storage while maintaining a user-friendly interface area, separating the operational controls from the stored components for both aesthetic and functional purposes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the valve is connected to water lines behind the wall surface, then adaptability is improved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The valve acts as an intermediary component that connects the water supply lines (whether behind wall surface or underneath cabinet) to the bidet system. This intermediate valve allows flexible installation options by accommodating different water line configurations while simplifying the connection to the bidet components.
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AI summary
The wall-mounted cabinet having a bidet extendable there from is an assembly comprised of a valve adapted to be connected to a water line. The valve is controlled via a control knob. A water hose and nozzle connect to and extend from the valve. The water hose and the nozzle extend from a water cabinet, which is accessible via an access door. The water cabinet is positioned above the valve. A mounting frame extends below the access door, and supports the control knob adjacent to the valve. The assembly is installed into a wall surface or a side of an existing cabinet. The assembly may be positioned adjacent to a toilet or a bathroom sink. The assembly enables the water hose and nozzle to function as a bidet, and in concert with the toilet. The access door encloses the nozzle and water hose when not in use.