Disposable folding potty

Abstract

The disposable folding potty made of sheet layer material consisting of walls connected by side edges defining the inner space of the potty in the form of an accordion and having folds in the bottom part, and including a bag with an absorbent pad between its seat and its walls, where there are two more edges folding outwards (22) than inwards (22), and the walls (21) are connected with the seat of the potty (14) by glued rectangular wings (15) which are placed on the end of the vertical walls (21), folded in the same direction. The potty has side rubber bands (101) hooked onto the base of the potty and the seat which help with the opening of the potty and its stabilization once opened. The potty also has a rubber band (18) and foil handles (19) for closing and transportation.

Claims

1. A disposable folding potty made of a sheet layer material, characterized in that the potty consists of: walls (1), connected by side edges (2, 2) defining an inner space of the potty (4) in the form of an accordion and having folds in a bottom part (3), and the walls (1) are connected to a potty seat (4) by spot connectors (5), and the potty seat (4) is connected to the walls (1) with the spot connectors (5) mounted between triangular flaps (10) ending each vertical wall (1) and the potty seat (4), except for one pair of opposite walls, and between the potty seat (4) and the walls (1) are fitted with a bag with absorbent material (6).

2. The potty according to claim 1, characterized in that the walls (1) of the potty have advantageously eight folds to an outside (2) and eight folds to an inside (2) forming an accordion pattern.

3. The potty according to claim 1, characterized in that the potty has openings (7) in the walls (1) used to thread a cord (8) for closing the absorbent material (6) and a fastener.

4. A disposable folding potty comprising walls (1) made of a sheet layer material; side edges (2, 2) connecting the walls (1); defining an inner space of the potty in the form of an accordion; a bottom part (3); folds disposed in the bottom part (3); a potty seat (4); triangular flaps; spot connectors (5) connecting the walls (1) to the potty seat (4), and a seat surface (4) is connected to the walls (1) with the spot connectors (5) mounted between the triangular flaps (10) ending each vertical wall (1) and the seat (4), except for one pair of opposite walls, and between the seat (4) and the walls (1) is fitted with a bag with absorbent material (6).

5. The potty according to claim 4, characterized in that the walls (1) of the potty have advantageously eight folds to an outside (2) and eight folds to an inside (2) forming an accordion pattern.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The present invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:

(2) FIG. 1 shows the potty in the unfolded form

(3) FIG. 2 shows the potty in the folded form

(4) FIG. 3 shows separately the potty walls and the seat wall

(5) FIG. 4 is the potty's cross-section AA.

(6) FIG. 5 shows the improved potty in the unfolded form

(7) FIG. 6 shows the improved potty in the folded form

(8) FIG. 7 shows separately the improved potty walls and the seat wall

(9) FIG. 8 is the improved potty's cross-section AA.

(10) Potty is made of a cardboard carton forming the walls of the potty 1, which has vertical folds 2 and 2 to allow for folding it into a flat shape (FIG. 2) and unfolding (FIG. 1). In the example the walls of the potty 1 have eight outside folds 2 and eight folds to the inside of the potty 2.

(11) The improved potty according to the present invention is made of a cardboard carton forming the walls of the potty 20, which has vertical folds 22 and 22 to allow for folding it into a flat shape (FIG. 6) and unfolding (FIG. 5). In the example the walls of the potty 20 have eight outward folds 22 and six inwards folds to the inside of the potty 22.

(12) It is possible to use a smaller or larger number of folds, but the above layout is the most suitable for the folding and the size of the potty.

(13) It is possible to use a smaller or larger number of folds, but the above layout is the most suitable for the folding and the size of the potty, and the outward folds should outnumber the inward folds by two.

(14) Additionally, at the bottom part of the vertical walls triangular folds were made along the fold lines at an angle of 45 degrees.

(15) The bottom folds 3 make it possible for enough space to be left for the absorbent pad, also with its content, and they stiffen the structure, and further facilitate unfolding with little force applied.

(16) On the walls of the potty 1 there is also a surrounding element made of cardboard, forming the potty seat 4, which is attached to the potty with connectors 5 with the walls of the potty 1.

(17) The connectors 5 are mounted between the triangular wings 10 ending each vertical wall 1 and the seal 4.

(18) For eight modules used in the potty, there are six connections. Two diametrical points do not have connectors in order to allow for the potty to completely fold and unfold in these points when used.

(19) The bottom folds 13 make it possible for enough space to be left for the absorbent pad, also with its content, and they stiffen the structure, and further facilitate unfolding with little force applied.

(20) The upper ends of some of the potty walls are fitted with rectangular wings 15, which are attached with glue to an enclosing element also made of cardboard and forming the seat of the potty 14.

(21) The supporting structure of the potty is made of pasteboard or similar material which folds like cardboard and meets the strength requirements.

(22) The folding method is based on appropriate points folding surfaces, allowing for the structure to be rigid and resistant to weight upon unfolding.

(23) The top folds in the form of triangular wings 10, upon unfolding, form surfaces which are the base for connecting the potty seat 4 and the absorbent pad 6 located between the walls inside the potty seat potty 1 and the seat 4. The absorbent pad is made of two layers connected together.

(24) The top folds in the form of rectangular wings 15, upon unfolding, form surfaces which are the base for connecting the potty seat 14. The absorbent pad 16 is made of two layers connected together.

(25) The first leakproof layer 11 is placed to the outside of the pad, i.e. thin plastic film, and the second layer 12 absorbs the liquid contents of the potty to prevent them from moving around upon folding and during transportation.

(26) The second layer 12 can be in the form of lignin, for example.

(27) The absorbent pad 6 placed inside the walls 1, and its edges are connected in the layer between the walls of the potty 1 and the potty seat 4 with a suitable adhesive or other bonding method that meets the requirements.

(28) The absorbent pad 16 placed inside the walls 21, and its edges are connected to the walls of the potty 20 with a suitable adhesive or other bonding method that meets the requirements.

(29) It is possible to use as a pad 6 made of a different one or multi-layer material, with sufficient endurance that meets the criteria for use.

(30) Moreover, in the upper part of the walls of the potty 1 there are openings 7, through which the cord 8 is threaded, which is used for closing the potty after use. On the cord there is the closing element (puller) in the form of a plastic element 9, which holds the taut cord 8 when pulled winding rubber bands 10 have been mounted to the seat 4. The rubber bands are hooked on a notch made in the cardboard fold 3 and notches in the seat 4 to help open and stabilize the potty.

(31) Furthermore, winding rubber bands 101 have been mounted to the seat 14. The rubber bands are hooked on a notch made in the cardboard fold 13 and notches in the seat 14 to help open and stabilize the potty.

(32) After releasing the puller mounted on the cord, the potty partially folds due to the many bends in the paper, which helps to further unfold the potty.

(33) Upon release, the puller 9 is moved to the end of the cord 8, which does not prevent the potty from folding. After use, pulling tight on the puller 9 mounted on the cord 8 back to the initial position will fold the potty, while leaving the possibility of the walls 1 diverging in the bottom part thanks to the accordion system of folds making it possible to fit the absorbent pad 6 when its content is larger.

(34) Instead of the cord 8, an elastic rubber band can be used.

(35) Additionally, the potty is equipped with two foil handles 19 used for transport of the potty after use. In the place where one of the handles 19 is located, there is a rubber band 18 which is used to close the potty after use in such a way, that the upper part of the potty in the folded position (FIG. 6) is wrapped around with the rubber band 18.