Ever wondered how the urine and solids indicators on your GottaGo let you know when it's time to empty the cassettes? It’s all thanks to a magnetic system that works seamlessly as the container fills up. Here’s how it works!
The Science Behind the Indicators
Each indicator is powered by two magnets—one inside the cassette and one inside the visible slider on the indicator.
Step-by-Step Breakdown:
- Inside the urine and solids cassettes, there’s a buoyancy mechanism (basically, a float) attached to a magnet.
- As the cassette fills, the float rises with the liquid or waste level.
- The magnet inside the cassette moves upward along with the float.
- The external indicator also has a magnet inside.
- When the internal magnet moves up, it pulls the indicator’s slider along with it, shifting it towards the full position.
Since this system works purely through magnetism, there are no electronic sensors or batteries involved, just a simple and reliable way to keep track of your waste levels!