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Title:
AN ERGONOMIC CERAMIC SANITARY WARE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2020/139277
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
The ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to the invention basically comprises a ductless inner bowl (11) and the foot support forms (12a) positioned on either sides of the inner bowl (11). With the ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to the invention, it is intended to ensure that the users are able to achieve complete excretion in the squatting position without experiencing any health problem like joint pain and the splashes are prevented during the excretion, flushing of the toilet and personal cleaning and that an active inner bowl (11) flushing is achieved.

Inventors:
CICEK SEYHAN (TR)
MANAV SEFA (TR)
SIMSIR BOGAC (TR)
Application Number:
PCT/TR2019/051173
Publication Date:
July 02, 2020
Filing Date:
December 22, 2019
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
ECZACIBASI YAPI GERECLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI (TR)
International Classes:
A47K17/02
Foreign References:
GB2215748A1989-09-27
GB2490135A2012-10-24
GB685960A1953-01-14
CN206174080U2017-05-17
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
GOZTEPE, Burcu Eylem (TR)
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Claims:
CLAIMS

1. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) characterized in that it comprises

- at least one inner bowl (11) with a ductless structure and

- at least two foot support forms (12a) having an inclined form such that the upper surfaces thereof contacted by the feet of the user (K) make a certain angle (a) with the floor plane and being present in a quantity of one on each side of the inner bowl (11).

2. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that said foot support forms (12a) having a structure integrated with at least one rear block (12) that is positioned at the rear of the inner bowl (11).

3. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 2 characterized in that it has monoblock structure in which the inner bowl (11) and the rear block (12) are integral.

4. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that said foot support forms (12a) are movable such that they enable their position to be adjusted in line with the user (K) preferences.

5. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that said foot support forms (12a) having a structure integrated with the ceramic sanitary ware (1).

6. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that said angle (a) of the upper surfaces of the foot support forms (12a) with the floor plane has a value in the range of 15-30°.

7. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the overall outer length of the ceramic sanitary ware (t) has a value in the range of 620-700 mm.

8. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that it comprises at least one water path cavity (lib) defining at least one water distribution line (H) that enables the flush water to be distributed into the inner bowl (11).

9. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 8 characterized in that the depth of the water path cavity (f) has a value in the range of 10-30 mm.

10. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the height of a point in the middle section of the inner bowl from the floor plane (x) has a value in the range of 110-140 mm.

11. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the overall outer width of the inner bowl (y) has a value in the range of 250-280 mm.

12. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the inner height of the inner bowl (z) has a value in the range of 50-80 mm.

13. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the overall inner length of the inner bowl (u) has a value in the range of 420-480 mm.

14. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the overall inner width of the inner bowl (v) has a value in the range of 220-280 mm.

15. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the front portion (11a) of the inner bowl (11) has a form, preferably a concave form, that enables the water to be guided to at least one wastewater line inlet (lie) without splashing whereby an effective flushing of the inner bowl (11) is ensured.

16. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the height of a point in the middle section of the inner bowl from the floor plane (x) is less than the height of the front portion (11a) of the inner bowl (11) from the floor plane.

17. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the depth of the front portion (g) has a value in the range of 60-80 mm.

18. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that it comprises at least one water source (2).

19. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that the inner bowl (11) comprises at least two distributor forms, with sizes different from one another, namely at least one large distributor form (11c) and at least one small distributor form (lid), enabling the passage of the water coming from the water source (2) into the inner bowl (11).

20. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 19 characterized in that said large distributor form (11c) is a distributor form enabling 60-70% of the water coming from the water source (2) to flow to the inner bowl (11) and said small distributor form (lid) is a distributor form enabling 20-30% of the water coming from the water source (2) to flow to the inner bowl (11).

21. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 19 characterized in that said large distributor form (11c) and said small distributor form (lid) are each in the form of a hole.

22. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 19 characterized in that the large distributor form (11c) and the small distributor form (lid) are located on the rear sides of the inner bowl (11) at the rear section of the inner bowl (11).

23. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 2 characterized in that the width of the rear block (b) has a value in the range of 250-380 mm.

24. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 2 characterized in that the height of the rear block (c) has a value in the range of 220-250 mm.

25. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 2 characterized in that the depth of the rear block (d) has a value in the range of 120-150 mm.

26. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 18 characterized in that said water source (2) is a flush tank preferably positioned on the rear block (12).

27. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 18 characterized in that said water source (2) is a water tank built into the rear block (12).

28. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 18 characterized in that said water source (2) is a flush mounted flush tank; in other words, a concealed flush tank.

29. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 18 characterized in that said water source (2) is in a hanging position and in a surface-mounted manner.

30. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 18 characterized in that the depth of the water source (e) has a value in the range of 120-170 mm.

31. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 2 characterized in that it comprises the water source connection form (13) on the upper surface of the rear block (12) for providing the connection of the water coming from the water source (2) with the ceramic sanitary ware (1).

32. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that it comprises a bidet system (3) comprising

- at least one bidet pipe (31),

- at least one bidet control piece (32) and

- at least one connection piece (33) providing the connection between the bidet pipe (31) and the bidet control piece (32).

33. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 32 characterized in that said connection piece (33) is a hose.

34. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 32 characterized in that the bidet system (3) comprises at least one flow reducer.

35. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that it comprises at least one bidet pipe opening (Ilf) in the rear section of the inner bowl (11).

36. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 1 characterized in that it comprises a seat (4).

37. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 36 characterized in that said seat (4) has a movable structure able to be brought into the vertical position when the user (K) does not want to sit on the same.

38. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 36 characterized in that said seat (4) features the ability of being separated from the ceramic sanitary ware (1).

39. An ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to Claim 36 characterized in that said seat (4) is integrated with the ceramic sanitary ware.

Description:
AN ERGONOMIC CERAMIC SANITARY WARE

Subject of the Invention

The invention relates to a ceramic sanitary ware bringing together the hygienically and ergonomically positive aspects of a toilet bowl and a squatting toilet, intended for minimizing the health problems likely to arise as a result long-time use of the toilet bowls or squatting toilets where it is not possible to ensure the hygienic and ergonomic conditions at the same time.

State of the Art

One of the basic needs of the living beings is excretion. Today, the toilet bowls as well as the squatting toilets are commonly used in the areas of private and public use. The choices of individuals regarding the type of the toilet are basically determined by the factors like habits, time spent in the toilet, age and health condition. These factors are in turn affected by the hygienic and ergonomic conditions.

In the toilet bowls also referred to as the European-style toilet, the users are able to excrete in a seated position by bending their knees. The use of the toilet for a longer time is possible with this mentioned type of sitting, as the weight of the body is not carried by the feet and the ankles. The negative situations like the feces and/or urine splashing to and smearing the user are avoided owing to the facts that the toilet seat is at a position above the floor and the excretion occurs into a bowl. However, the complete excretion is not possible in the seated position and it is necessary to assume the squatting position in order to achieve the complete excretion.

Other than the toilet bowls, the squatting toilets, also known as Turkish-style toilet, which enable the users to excrete in a squatting position where they bend their legs at their knees with an acute angle, are also commonly used. While excreting in the squatting position, the user is able to apply maximum push force with the power provided by the legs and the abdominal muscles, and further, the alignment of the feces-retaining muscle and the colon prevents the colon from being pressed, thereby enabling an easier excretion. However, the weight of the body is carried by the feet and the ankles while in the squatting position. Tingling or numbness feeling occurs in the feet and legs of the users as a result of the deceleration of blood circulation even in uses of short duration. In this case, it becomes difficult to stand up and it is not possible to use the toilet for long time. Moreover, the shallow depth of the pan into which the feces is dropped may have adverse consequences like the splash and smear of feces and/or urine. Some health problems emerge due to the inability to ensure the ideal hygienic conditions while using the squatting toilets. Further, the apparatus like cups or plastic hoses are employed for the purpose of cleansing when the squatting toilets are used, resulting in the negative conditions in terms of hygiene especially in the public spaces. The post-use flushing as well as the general-purpose cleaning for the currently used squatting toilets, where the water splashes onto the user during the flushing, also fail to ensure the desired hygienic conditions.

Hygienic and ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware have been developed with a view to combine the beneficial aspects of said toilet types for health and eliminate their negative aspects for the users. Such embodiments comprise the toilet bowls or squatting toilets designed in special forms to enable the user to excrete by being seated in a squatting position. The toilet bowls having a form approximating a squatting toilet used in the state of the art and being designed with a structure where the excretion region of the body is close to the floor while the legs are disposed above the floor and are supported from below by the rim of the inner bowl partia lly prevent the health problems possible to emerge from the inability to achieve complete excretion, as they enable the user to be seated in a squatting position; however, they fail to avoid the ergonomically adverse conditions of use mentioned above, which emerge during the excretion in a squatting position.

Unlike the existing embodiments, the invention relates to an ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware enabling the user to achieve complete excretion through the use of the same in a squatting position wherein the feet are supported by the foot support forms positioned in an inclined manner at a certain angle with the floor during the excretion in this manner, thereby relieving the foot joints and making the long-time use of the toilet possible. The ceramic sanitary ware according to the invention, offering the possibility of use that is proper health-wise and providing the convenience of use in terms of ergonomics, is also a ceramic sanitary ware, in which the problems of splash during the post-use cleaning of the area and the above- mentioned problems with cleansing associated with the use of a squatting toilet are solved by generating hygienically favorable conditions. With this invention, it is aimed to ensure ideal hygienic and ergonomic conditions in the toilets, eliminate the health problems possible to emerge during the excretion and thus satisfy the demands of a vast user group.

Object of the Invention

An object of the invention is to develop an ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware, which enables the users to achieve complete excretion in the squatting position without facing the health problems like joint pain.

An object of the invention is to develop an ergonomic ceramic sanitary ware, which has an ideal inner bowl preventing the splashes during the excretion, flushing of the toilet and personal cleaning and enabling the clean water to be distributed to every point of the area of excretion through the swirling motion during the flushing of said area of excretion and which also makes it possible to perform the personal cleaning, also referred to as cleansing, in a hygienic manner. Description of the Figures

Figure 1: A top view of the squatting toilet used in the state of the art

Figure 2: A side view of the use of the squatting toilet according to the state of the art

Figure 3: A perspective view of the ceramic sanitary ware

Figure 4: A perspective view of the ceramic sanitary ware comprising a flush tank as the water source

Figure 5: A side view of the ceramic sanitary ware comprising a flush tank as the water source

Figure 6: A side view of the use of the ceramic sanitary ware comprising a flush tank as the water source

Figure 7: A side sectional view of the ceramic sanitary ware comprising a flush tank as the water source

Figure 8: A front sectional view of the ceramic sanitary ware comprising a flush tank as the water source

Figure 9: A top view of the ceramic sanitary ware showing the water distribution line in the inner bowl

Figure 10: A perspective view of the ceramic sanitary ware comprising a seat

Figure 11: A side view of the use of the ceramic sanitary ware comprising a flush tank as the water source and also comprising a seat, without the user being seated on the same

Figure 12: A side view of the use of the ceramic sanitary ware comprising a flush tank as the water source and also comprising a seat, with the user being seated on the same

Reference Numerals

t: Overall outer length of the ceramic sanitary ware

u: Overall inner length of the inner bowl

v: Overall inner width of the inner bowl

x: Height of a point in the middle section of the inner bowl from the floor plane

y: Overall outer width of the inner bowl

z: Inner height of the inner bowl

a: Angle

b: Width of the rear block c: Height of the rear block

d: Depth of the rear block

e: Depth of the water source

f: Depth of the water path cavity

g: Depth of the front portion

K: User

M: Squatting toilet according to the state of the art H: Water distribution line

1: Ceramic sanitary ware

11: Inner bowl

11a: Front portion

lib: Water path cavity

11c: Large distributor form

lid: Small distributor form

lie: Wastewater line inlet

Ilf: Bidet pipe opening

12: Rear block

12a: Foot support form

13: Water source connection form

2: Water source

3: Bidet system

31: Bidet pipe

32: Bidet control piece

33: Connection piece

4: Seat Detailed Description of the Invention

The invention relates to a ceramic sanitary ware bringing together the hygienically and ergonomically positive aspects of a toilet bowl and a squatting toilet, intended for minimizing the health problems likely to arise as a result of long-time use of the toilet bowls or squatting toilets where it is not possible to ensure the hygienic and ergonomic conditions at the same time.

The ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to the invention basically comprises a ductless inner bowl (11) and the foot support forms (12a) positioned on either sides of the inner bowl (11). The ceramic sanitary ware (1) has been designed with ergonomically the most favorable positioning and dimensions.

The squatting toilet (M) according to the state of the art can be seen in Figure 1. Figure 2 represents a side view of the existing squatting toilet according to the state of the art (M) along with a user. The absence of the foot support forms (12a) in this embodiment causes the undesirable tingling, numbness feeling and joint pain in the body of the user (K) and the difficulty the user experiences while standing up in case of prolonged squatting. The cleansing in the existing squatting toilet (M) is performed via direct hand contact by using a cup or a plastic hose. In that case, the ideal hygiene conditions are not possible to be achieved and the health problems emerge.

The ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to the invention comprises an inner bowl (11) without a water distribution duct (a ringless inner bowl) and the foot support forms (12a) enabling the user to get support from his/her heels in achieving his/her balance while in the squatting position and the upper surfaces of which are contacted by the feet of the user are positioned in a way to make a certain angle with the floor plane. The structure of the inner bowl (11) is designed with such configuration and dimensions that the flush water coming from a water source (2) is able to flush even the farthest point of the inner bowl (11) with maximum efficiency without splashing water.

A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a rear block (12). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the foot support forms (12a) are integrated with the rear block (12) that is positioned in the rear section of the inner bowl (11). The upper surfaces of the foot support forms (12a) where the feet of the user (K) are positioned have an inclined structure so that they make a certain angle (a) with the floor plane. Owing to this inclined structure, the user is able to achieve his/her balance and maintain the squatting position without contacting the upper surface of the inner bowl (11) and without straining his/her foot joints. The dimensions enabling the ergonomic and hygienic use of the ceramic sanitary ware (1) developed within the scope of the invention are the values that have been determined as a result of the ergonomic studies involving the participation of a great number of users and that ensure the most healthy and comfortable use for the users. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said rear block (12) has a structure integral with the inner bowl (11).

The flushing of the inner bowl (11) is achieved with the flush water coming from at least one water source (2). According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, said water source (2) is a water source (2) positioned on the rear block (12). The inner bowl (11) includes at least two distributor forms, with sizes different from one another, which enable the water coming from the water source (2) to flow into the ductless inner bowl (11) to enter through two separate ways by way of being separated according to certain proportions. Said water distributor forms, namely the large distributor form (11c) and the small distributor form (lid) and are preferably each in the form of a hole allowing the passage of water. Said large distributor form (11c) and small distributor form (lid) ensure that the cleaning/flush water, which comes from the water source (2) upon the initiation of the flushing action after the use of the toilet, is distributed to the inner bowl (11) in a manner not contacting the upper surface of the inner bowl (11), removes the contaminating objects within the inner bowl (11) and then proceeds towards the wastewater line inlet (lie). The large distributor form (11c) and the small distributor form (lid) are positioned, preferably in an opposing manner, in the rear section of the inner bowl (11). A part of the quantity of water coming from the water source (2) flows to the inner bowl (11) via the large distributor form (11c) and a part of the quantity of water coming from the water source (2) flows to the inner bowl (11) via the small distributor form (lid). The front portion (11a) of the inner bowl (11) is designed in a form that prevents the splash during the flushing and during the cleansing, if the ceramic sanitary ware (1) contains a bidet system (3).

The front portion (11a) of the inner bowl (11) is designed in a form, preferably in a concave form, that prevents the splashes of water and urine during the flushing and/or during the cleansing, if the ceramic sanitary ware (1) contains a bidet system (3), and during the use. Owing to the said front portion (11a), large distributor form (11c) and the small distributor form (lid) and, the water is enabled to form a swirl to flush the inner bowl (11). At least one water path cavity (lib) is formed on the interior surface of the inner bowl (11). The water entering the inner bowl (11) via the distributor forms advances along this water path cavity (lib) defining the water distributor line (H) and is distributed to the inner bowl (11). The distance between the inner bowl (11) and the floor plane decreases from the front portion (11a) towards the middle section. In other words, the height of the front portion (11a) of the inner bowl (11) is greater than the height of a point in the middle section of the inner bowl from the floor plane (x) and this prevents the direct hand contact with the ceramic sanitary ware (1) as well as the outward splash of bidet water or urine.

The ceramic sanitary ware (1) is designed such that overall outer length of ceramic sanitary ware (t) in a preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 7 has a value in the range of 620-700 mm, the height of a point in the middle section of the inner bowl from the floor plane (x) shown in Figure 5 has a value in the range of 110-140 mm, the overall outer width of the inner bowl (y) shown in Figure 4 has a value in the range of 250-280 mm, the inner height of the inner bowl (z) shown in Figure 7 has a value in the range of 50-80 mm, the overall inner length of the inner bowl (u) shown in Figure 7 has a value in the range of 420-480 mm and the overall inner width of the inner bowl (v) shown in Figure 8 has a value in the range of 220-280 mm. The rear block (12) of the ceramic sanitary ware (1) is designed such that the width of the rear block (b) has a value in the range of 250-380 mm, the height of the rear block (c) has a value in the range of 220-250 mm and the depth of the rear block (d) has a value in the range of 120-150 mm.

As can be seen in Figure 8, the large distributor form (11c) located on the rear side of the inner bowl (11) enables 60-70% of the water coming from the water source (2) to flow to the inner bowl (11), while the small distributor form (lid) located on the rear side of the inner bowl (11) enables 20-30% of the water coming from the water source (2) to flow to the inner bowl (11). The ductless inner bowl (11) is designed in the form that ensures that the water coming from the water source (2) and flowing via said forms to the inner bowl (11) follows the water distribution line (H) shown in Figure 9, forms a swirl in the front section of the inner bowl (11) and is guided to the wastewater line inlet (lie). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the depth of the water path cavity (f), which enables the water to advance along said water distribution line (H), is in the range of about 10-30 mm. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the concave front portion (11a) of the inner bowl (11) is designed to have a front portion depth (g) in the range of 60-80 mm.

The foot support forms (12a), having upper surfaces in the form free of any recess and/or protrusion, have an inclined structure such that the upper surfaces contacted by the feet of the user (K) make an angle (a) in the range of 15-30° with the floor plane.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the water source (2) included in the ceramic sanitary ware (1) is preferably a flush tank, which is mounted to the upper surface of the rear block (12) of the ceramic sanitary ware (1) and is designed with such dimensions ensuring that it is not contacted by the users while in the squatting position. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the depth of the water source (e) has a value in the range of 120-170 mm. In the embodiment shown in Figure 4 where a flush tank is preferred as the water source (2), the ceramic sanitary ware (1) comprises at least one water source connection form (13) for providing the connection of the same with the water source (2).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is possible for said water source (2) to be flush mounted; in other words, in the form of a concealed flush tank.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it is possible for said water source (2) to be in the form of a water tank built into said rear block (12).

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, it is possible for said water source (2) to be disposed in a hanging position in a surface-mounted manner. In a preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 7, the ceramic sanitary ware (1) comprises a bidet system (3). The bidet system (3) comprises a bidet pipe (31) extending to the inner bowl (11) and at least one bidet control piece (32) located on the outer surface of the ceramic sanitary ware (1). The connection between the bidet pipe (31) and the bidet control piece (32) is provided by at least one connection piece (33). Said connection piece (33) is preferably a hose. The movement of the bidet control piece (32) is preferably limited by the flow reducers in order to ensure the controlled flow of the cleansing water. By conducting various analyses, it is possible to design the flow reducers in such a way that the water will not pose the risk of overflow from the inner bowl (11) even when flowing at the highest flow rate.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is present a bidet pipe opening (Ilf) through which the bidet pipe (31) extends, said bidet pipe opening (Ilf) being positioned on the rear part of the inner bowl (11) and enabling the water to be conveyed via the bidet pipe (31) and to flow to the inner bowl (11).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 10, the ceramic sanitary ware (1) comprises a seat (4) in case the user (K) prefers to be seated in the squatting position during the use. Said seat (4) has a movable structure whereby the user (K) is able to bring the seat (4) into the vertical position and lift the seat (4) when he/she does not want to sit on the same, as in the case shown in Figure 11, to thereby disable the use of said seat (4). The seat (4) is designed with such dimensions ensuring that the user (K) will not contact the water source (2) when in the seated position.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said seat (4) features the ability of being separated from the ceramic sanitary ware (1).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said seat (4) integrated with the ceramic sanitary ware (1).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said foot support forms (12a) are movable, whereby it is possible to position the same at different positions by preserving the angle (a) of the same with the floor plane and to move the same forward or backward according to the user's (K) preference.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said foot support forms (12a) integrated with the inner bowl (11).

This invention relates to a ceramic sanitary ware (1) comprising a ductless inner bowl (11) and the foot support forms (12a) and being able to be used by a user (K) in an ergonomically convenient manner in the squatting position. With the use of the ceramic sanitary ware (1) according to the invention, it is intended to improve the hygiene conditions particularly in the public spaces and to preclude, owing to the provision of the ideal ergonomic conditions, the health problems resulting from the use of the toilet bowls or squatting toilets.