Wall-Mount Toilet Paper Holder with Integrated LED Lighting Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall-mount hardware assemblies lack integrated lighting solutions to provide accent or night lighting for bathroom environments, such as toilet paper holders, which can be aesthetically unappealing and inconvenient to use in low-light conditions.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mount hardware assembly with a base, posts, and a pivoting cradle system that houses a lighting assembly with a light emitting diode (LED) powered by axial aligned batteries, allowing for adjustable illumination controlled by sensors or a timer, integrated within a compact design that maintains the appearance of a standard toilet paper holder.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a lighting assembly is integrated into the wall-mount hardware assembly, then illumination capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting assembly is integrated into the wall-mount hardware assembly by combining the LED light source, power source (batteries), and mounting structure into a single unified device. The lighting assembly includes a circuit board with LED mounted within the post structure, and the power source is disposed within the bar, merging multiple functional components into one cohesive unit that provides both structural support and illumination capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The wall-mount hardware assembly serves multiple functions: it supports articles (toilet paper rolls) on the bar while simultaneously providing illumination through the integrated lighting assembly. The pivoting post mechanism allows the bar to rotate between horizontal and vertical orientations, adding positional versatility. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate lighting fixtures and mounting hardware
2Volume of moving object
If a power source is disposed within the bar, then portability and compactness are improved, but ease of repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting assembly is divided into distinct modular components: the LED light source mounted on the circuit board, the power source (batteries) disposed within the bar, and the control mechanism. This segmentation allows individual components to be accessed, replaced, or repaired independently. The circuit board can be removed from the post, and the batteries can be accessed through the bar structure, facilitating maintenance while maintaining compact integration
3Adaptability or versatility
If the bar is designed to support a roll of toilet paper, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bar is designed with universal functionality to support various cylindrical articles, primarily toilet paper rolls. The bar's dimensions and structural design accommodate standard toilet paper roll sizes, and the pivoting mechanism allows the bar to be positioned in different orientations (horizontal for dispensing, vertical for storage). This versatile design eliminates the need for specialized mounting hardware while maintaining simplicity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides enhanced visibility and convenience through adjustable lighting that can be activated by motion, touch, or timers, enhancing usability and aesthetics while maintaining the compact form factor of conventional toilet paper holders.
Implementation Method 1
A lighting assembly is installed in the post to illuminate an underlying region
Data Source
AI summary
A wall-mount hardware assembly is provided with a base adapted to be mounted to an upright support surface. A post is connected to the base. A lighting assembly is installed in the post to illuminate an underlying region. A bar extends from the post to support an article. A power source is disposed within the bar.