Concepts

The systems presented here represent ongoing engineering exploration into future sanitation technologies.

These concepts investigate alternative hydraulic architectures and system configurations. They are currently under development and are not commercial products.

VORTEX

Tankless flushing architecture under development

The Vortex concept explores a toilet architecture that operates without a conventional cistern, instead drawing flushing water directly from the incoming supply.

The system is based on a patented trap geometry designed to generate a controlled vortex during flushing, where tangential water injection creates a rotating flow assisting particle transport through the curved trap.

Prototype experiment illustrating particle transport through the curved trap driven by vortex flow.

Key Technical Advantages of the Vortex Concept

Tankless Flushing Architecture

Eliminates the conventional cistern and removes the refill cycle, enabling more compact installations and simplified system configuration.

Vortex-Assisted Transport

Tangential water injection generates a controlled vortex within the trap geometry, assisting particle transport. The stabilised flow reduces splash formation and hydraulic noise, and possibly aerosolisation.

Adaptive Electronic Flow Control

When integrated with HydroElectronics, flushing behaviour can be electronically controlled and adjusted to operational demand.

Potential Application Segments

Compact Urban Housing

Reduced installation volume supports efficient use of space in dense residential projects.

Prefabricated and Modular Bathroom Systems

Simplified system architecture supports modular construction and industrialised production.

High-Use Public Facilities

Tankless operation enables immediate repeated use without refill delay.

Concept illustration of an expanded sanitary architecture with integrated backrest and reservoir structure.

KING

Expanded sanitary architecture for increased comfort and structural capacity

The KING concept explores sanitary geometry designed for increased seating comfort, higher structural load capacity and improved usability across a wider range of users.

The concept introduces enlarged seating geometry and reinforced structural configuration to support higher user loads while maintaining stability and comfort.

Key Technical Characteristics

Expanded Geometry

Increased seat dimensions provide improved comfort and accessibility.

Reinforced
Structure

Load distribution is optimised to support higher user weights and demanding environments.

Integrated Reservoir and Control

The vertical backrest structure functions as a built-in water reservoir, with flushing controlled through electronically actuated valves integrated within the HydroElectronics platform.

Potential Applications

Premium
Residential

Large-format sanitary installations with enhanced comfort.

Healthcare Environments

Systems designed for higher structural load capacity and accessibility.

Public
Installations

Robust sanitary systems designed for durability and serviceability.