Adjustable Shower Device With Segmented Valve And Bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shower devices with multi-functional water diversion valves struggle to accommodate both external shower heads and handheld shower heads simultaneously due to limited installation space and instability caused by gravity, which restricts size and positioning flexibility.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable shower device featuring a water diversion valve body with multiple outlets connected to non-bendable and bendable universal pipes, allowing the shower head to be swung to a user's preferred height and the handheld shower head to be positioned conveniently using a pipe joint with a socket, utilizing stainless steel stripwound hoses with silicone wrapping for flexibility and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a socket for handheld shower head is added to the water diversion valve body, then both external shower head and handheld shower head can be connected simultaneously, but the installation space is limited and the shower head positioning is unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The invention separates the handheld shower head connection from the main valve body by introducing an independent adjustable bracket system. This segmentation allows the socket to be positioned independently on the bracket rather than being fixed on the valve body, resolving the space and stability constraints while maintaining multi-functional capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces an adjustable bracket with movable positioning mechanisms that allow the socket to be dynamically repositioned to different heights and angles. This dynamic adjustment capability enables stable positioning of the handheld shower head while accommodating different user needs, overcoming the fixed positioning limitation of the prior art.
2Ease of manufacture
If the socket is fixedly arranged on the valve body, then installation is simple without wall drilling, but the shower head easily deflects downward due to gravity and large shower heads cannot be retained
Solution Approach 1:
The invention separates the connection function into two independent parts: the valve body provides water diversion, while the adjustable bracket provides mechanical support and positioning. This segmentation transfers the load-bearing function from the valve body to the bracket structure, eliminating the downward deflection problem while maintaining easy installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds spatial dimensionality to the socket positioning by mounting it on an adjustable bracket that can be positioned at different heights and angles rather than fixing it on the horizontal valve body surface. This dimensional change provides sufficient clearance to accommodate large shower heads and prevents gravity-induced deflection.
3Ease of manufacture
If the socket is disposed on the extension section of the circular housing, then no wall drilling is needed, but the holding portion and socket have a short gap that prevents retaining large shower heads
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces the fixed-distance connection with a dynamically adjustable bracket system that can extend to provide sufficient length between the holding portion and socket. The bracket's adjustability allows it to accommodate various shower head sizes, eliminating the short gap limitation while preserving the no-wall-drilling installation advantage.
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AI summary
An adjustable shower device includes a water diversion valve body, a water inlet pipe, and more than one water outlet pipe. The water diversion valve body has a water inlet and more than one water outlet. The water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the water inlet of the water diversion valve body. An inlet end of the more than one water outlet pipe is connected to the more than one water outlet. Because the water outlet pipe is a universal pipe that is a bendable metal shaping hose, the shower head on the water pipe can be swung to any height, which is more convenient for use.