Adjustable Shower Head Assembly with Translational Neck
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shower head assemblies are often ill-suited for individuals of varying heights, requiring tall individuals to crouch and short individuals to strain to use the shower, as they are typically installed at a standard height.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable shower head assembly featuring a base coupled to a building structure, a translational neck, and flexible tubing, with a securing mechanism that allows the shower head spout to be moved vertically, enabling height adjustment and secure locking in place.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If shower head assembly is installed at standard height, then installation simplicity is maintained, but usability for individuals of varying heights deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shower head assembly incorporates a dynamic height adjustment mechanism where the neck can translate vertically along the base. The securing mechanism transitions between locked and unlocked states, allowing the neck to move from fixed to movable. This dynamic capability enables the shower head to adapt to different user heights while maintaining ease of operation through simple manual adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The shower head assembly is divided into distinct segments: a base, a translational neck, and a shower head spout. The neck is further segmented with internal components including a roller device and securing elements. This segmentation allows independent movement and adjustment of the neck relative to the base, enabling height customization without complicating the overall installation process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If shower head assembly allows height adjustment, then adaptability to different users is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is designed to be self-servicing through a simple roller device that automatically engages with the neck. When the neck is moved to the desired height, the securing elements naturally lock into place without requiring additional tools or complex operations. The roller device rotates freely during adjustment and automatically secures the position, reducing the perceived complexity for the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The roller device acts as an intermediary between the translating neck and the securing elements. It facilitates smooth movement of the neck along the base while providing a mechanical interface for the securing mechanism to engage and lock the neck at the desired height. This intermediary component simplifies the interaction between the movable neck and the locking system.
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AI summary
A shower head assembly includes a base configured to be coupled to a building structure. A neck is translatably coupled to the base, and flexible tubing is coupled to and configured to receive water from a shower head pipe. A shower head spout is configured to receive water from the flexible tubing and discharge water from the shower head assembly. The shower head spout is coupled to the neck and is translatable with the neck relative to the base to facilitate adjustment of the position of the shower head spout relative to the base. A securing mechanism selectively inhibits translation of the neck and the shower head spout relative to the base.