Adjustable Water Outlet Module for Purification Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional purification devices experience water splashing issues due to a fixed vertical level of the water-outlet nozzle, which can lead to inefficiencies in water discharge, especially when using cups or bottles of varying heights, and pose challenges in maintenance and cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A purification device with a vertically-movable water-outlet module that includes a fixed cover and a removable cover, allowing for adjustable nozzle height and easy maintenance, featuring a rotatable and vertically adjustable water-outlet module with a removable cover for improved usability and hygiene.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the water-outlet nozzle has a fixed vertical level, then the device structure is simple, but water splashing occurs and water discharge efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The water-outlet nozzle is made vertically movable instead of fixed, allowing it to adjust its position dynamically. The nozzle can move up and down within a guide groove to adapt to different container heights, preventing water splashing while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical position parameter of the water-outlet nozzle is made adjustable. By changing the nozzle's vertical position according to different container heights, the system optimizes water discharge efficiency and prevents splashing without requiring complex structural changes.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the water-outlet nozzle height is adjustable, then water splashing is reduced, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle assembly is designed with vertical movability through a guide groove mechanism, enabling dynamic height adjustment to match different container levels. This prevents water splashing by ensuring proper nozzle-to-container alignment while adding minimal structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertically-movable cover is received within the fixed cover, creating a nested structure. The movable cover housing the nozzle assembly slides vertically within the fixed cover's guide groove, providing height adjustment functionality while maintaining a compact overall device structure.
3Ease of repair
If the cover is removable, then maintenance and cleaning are easier, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The cover structure is divided into two separable parts: a fixed cover and a vertically-movable cover. The movable cover can be detached from the fixed cover, enabling easy access to internal components for maintenance and cleaning while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable cover design allows users to perform maintenance and cleaning actions before contamination accumulates or before full disassembly is needed. The cover can be easily removed for routine cleaning tasks, simplifying maintenance procedures without requiring complex disassembly mechanisms.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the nozzle height is fixed, then the device structure is simpler, but it cannot adapt to containers of varying heights
Solution Approach 1:
The water-outlet nozzle assembly is made vertically movable within a guide groove, allowing it to adapt its height to match different container levels. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the device to work with various container heights while maintaining a simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical position parameter of the nozzle is made adjustable to adapt to different container heights. By allowing the nozzle to move vertically within a reasonable range, the system achieves versatility in handling different containers without requiring complex structural modifications.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a purification device comprising: a main body, and a water-outlet module, wherein the module includes a fixed cover fixed to the main body so as to protrude forward of the main body, a vertically-movable cover moving vertically while bearing against the fixed cover, and a water-outlet nozzle mounted on a bottom of the vertically-movable cover, wherein the vertically-movable cover or the fixed cover includes a removable cover configured to be removable in a direction crossing a vertical movement direction of the vertically-movable cover.