Adjustable Water Jet Device with Real-Time Arc Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water jet devices require turning off the water flow to adjust the angle of the arc, making it a trial-and-error process to achieve the desired ornamental stream in spa, pool, or pond, which is inefficient and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable water jet device with a multipurpose tool that allows for real-time adjustment of the water arc and flow rate without shutting off the water flow, utilizing a central hollow cavity and internal structure to control the central valve section, enabling 360-degree rotation and angle adjustment while water is flowing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the water jet device uses a fixed angle structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to adjust the arc angle is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the jet angle adjustable through a rotation mechanism that allows the jet to be repositioned at different angles while water is flowing. The rotation mechanism includes a rotation axis and rotation angle indicator, enabling dynamic adjustment of the jet angle without requiring device disassembly or shutdown, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The multipurpose tool serves multiple functions: it acts as both a flow control mechanism and an angle adjustment tool. The tool can be rotated to adjust the jet angle while simultaneously controlling water flow, eliminating the need for separate adjustment mechanisms and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
2Manufacturing precision
If the water flow is shut off to adjust the arc angle, then the angle adjustment precision is improved, but the loss of time increases due to trial-and-error process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuity of useful action by allowing the water flow to continue uninterrupted during angle adjustment. The rotation mechanism enables the jet angle to be changed while water flows through the device, eliminating the need to shut off the flow for adjustment. This continuous operation eliminates the trial-and-error process and significantly reduces adjustment time while maintaining precise angle control through the rotation angle indicator.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotation angle indicator provides visual feedback on the jet angle position, allowing precise adjustment without shutting off the water flow. The indicator shows the current angle setting, enabling the user to make precise adjustments in real-time while water continues to flow, thus resolving the contradiction between precision and time loss.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the water flow rate is changed to adjust the arc, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of time increases due to needing to turn off and restart water flow
Solution Approach 1:
The multipurpose tool enables continuous flow rate adjustment without shutting off the water supply. The tool's design allows it to be rotated and positioned at different angles while water flows through the device, enabling smooth flow rate modulation in real-time. This eliminates the need to turn off and restart the water flow for adjustments, significantly reducing time loss while maintaining high adaptability.
4Ease of operation
If a simple fixed angle jet structure is used, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the ease of operation for angle adjustment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the jet angle dynamically adjustable through a rotation mechanism that can be operated while water is flowing. The rotation axis and rotation angle indicator are integrated into the existing structure, allowing easy angle adjustment without complex assembly or disassembly procedures. This dynamic design maintains ease of operation while the integrated nature of the mechanism keeps the manufacturing process relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The multipurpose tool combines flow control and angle adjustment functions in a single component. This multi-functionality simplifies the overall device structure by eliminating the need for separate adjustment mechanisms, thereby maintaining ease of manufacture while significantly improving ease of operation for both flow rate and angle adjustment.
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AI summary
An adjustable water jet device that allows for the arc of the jet of water to be adjusted while the water is still flowing through the device. A multipurpose tool is disclosed which has a central hollow cavity surrounded by a grip. The multipurpose tool can be used to adjust the arc of the water jet, allowing the water to flow through the central hollow cavity of the tool. The multipurpose tool can also be used to adjust the flow rate of water through the device and to disassemble the device for maintenance purposes.