Toilet Stall Latch Reciever

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The perils of a High School bathroom are well-documented, with students somehow managing to cause significant damage despite the fact that parts are physically attached to metal. The reality is that students can be extremely resourceful in causing chaos, and parts frequently go missing as a result. This innovative solution aims to address one of the issues associated with allowing students on school property within a 2-mile radius. By replacing the receiving end of a toilet stall latch, this part serves two purposes: A. Ensuring that bathroom stall doors cannot swing further than 90 degrees. B. Acting as a receiver for the door's bolt to prevent the door from opening while locked. The large block protruding from the side prevents the door from swinging too far, while the circular cutout on the inside of the part serves as a secure latch point. With this simple solution, it is easy to attach it to a damaged bathroom stall that uses a circular bolt. Four holes are provided on either side for screwing it into place on the outer stall wall. The prototype shown in photos was made from 3D printed ABS, but for a long-term solution, milling or producing it from stronger materials would be recommended. It's surprising to find that 3D printed plastic can effectively meet our bathroom stall repair needs with such simplicity and functionality.