Water reclamation container
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water reclamation systems are complex and do not effectively address the issue of wasting warm-up water during showers, which is typically discarded before reaching the desired temperature.
Innovation Solution
A water catcher and watering can combination with a concave, slatted rotating opening, stands for overflow, a handle, and a screw-on cap that allows for easy carrying and controlled water discharge, enabling the collection and reuse of water that would otherwise be wasted.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If a water reclamation system is implemented to collect and reuse shower water, then water waste is reduced, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the water collection function and water storage function into a single integrated container unit. The container directly captures shower water through its positioning in the shower area and stores it for later reuse, eliminating the need for separate collection and storage systems. This merging approach reduces system complexity while maintaining water reclamation effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The container serves multiple functions: it acts as a collection receptacle for shower water, a storage vessel for reclaimed water, and a portable watering container. The universal design allows one device to replace multiple separate systems, reducing overall complexity while achieving water reclamation goals.
2Ease of operation
If a simple water collection container is used, then ease of operation is improved, but water collection effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The container incorporates vertical stacking capability through its structural design, allowing multiple containers to be stacked one on top of another. This dimensional solution increases total water collection capacity without complicating the individual container design or reducing ease of operation. Users can carry and store multiple containers vertically, effectively increasing collection effectiveness while maintaining simplicity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the container has multiple features (stands, handle, cap, slatted opening), then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functional elements into a single integrated container design. The stands for stable positioning, handle for carrying, cap for sealing, and slatted opening for controlled water discharge are all combined in one device. This integration provides versatile functionality without requiring multiple separate components, thus managing complexity effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
Each feature of the container serves multiple purposes: the stands provide stable positioning during collection and enable vertical stacking for storage; the handle facilitates carrying and positioning; the cap enables both sealing for transport and controlled opening for discharge; the slatted opening allows controlled water flow. This multi-functionality maximizes adaptability while keeping the design cohesive and manageable.
Data Source
AI summary
The idea of this invention is to prevent the loss of water when using the shower via a special concave slatted design on the side of the water container. The water saving device has a knob that can be rotated to seal in the water for later use and feet which allows for overflow water to go into the drain beneath the water source.