Adjustable Mounting Plate for Concealed Plumbing Fixture Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing assembly units for concealed plumbing fixtures lack simplicity and ease of handling, particularly when dealing with unfinished walls or uneven mounting planes, and do not allow for precise height adjustment in existing buildings or renovation projects.
Innovation Solution
The assembly unit features an adjustable mounting plate with perpendicular fastening elements that allow for independent movement and precise positioning, enabling easy installation and adjustment on unfinished walls, along with acoustic decoupling and fireproof materials for enhanced safety and soundproofing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the mounting plate is directly fastened to the unfinished wall, then the installation is simpler, but precise height adjustment is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system is divided into separate components: the mounting plate and adjustable fastening elements. This segmentation allows the mounting plate to be positioned independently for precise height adjustment while the fastening elements provide secure attachment to the wall, resolving the contradiction between ease of installation and height adjustment precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening elements are designed to be adjustable along the mounting plate, allowing dynamic repositioning during installation. This enables installers to easily adjust the height and position of the mounting plate before final fixation, achieving both ease of operation and precise height adjustment.
2Manufacturing precision
If the assembly unit is designed with adjustable fastening elements, then height adjustment is enabled, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable fastening elements serve multiple functions: they provide secure attachment to the wall, enable height adjustment of the mounting plate, and allow for positioning on uneven surfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate adjustment mechanisms, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving precise height adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate acts as an intermediary between the adjustable fastening elements and the connection body. It translates the adjustability of the fastening elements into precise positioning of the connection body, enabling height adjustment without requiring complex integration of all components.
3Manufacturing precision
If the mounting plate is made adjustable and lockable, then positioning precision is improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-operating through simple manual action. The fastening elements can be locked into position by straightforward manual manipulation without requiring additional tools or complex procedures, maintaining ease of operation while achieving precise positioning through the lockable mechanism.
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AI summary
Assembly unit for a concealed plumbing fixture with at least one fastening element for fastening to an unfinished wall and an assembly plate configured to be adjustably and fixably attached to the at least one fastening element.