Bypass Siphon Structure for Hygienic Clog Relief
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing siphon devices require disassembly and manual draining of accumulated water to clear clogs, which is uncomfortable and unpleasant.
Innovation Solution
A siphon device with a rotatable tube and bypass mechanism that allows direct evacuation of accumulated water into the wastewater pipe without disassembly, using concentric tubes with overlapping bypass openings controlled by a rotation knob.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a water trap is used to isolate odors and trap clogging elements, then odor isolation and clog prevention are improved, but the process of relieving clogs becomes uncomfortable and unpleasant due to substantial accumulated water draining out
Solution Approach 1:
The siphon is divided into functional segments: a water trap basin for odor isolation and particle trapping, and a separate bypass channel for water evacuation. This segmentation allows the water trap to maintain its odor-isolating function while the bypass provides a separate pathway for comfortable clog relief without exposing users to accumulated water.
Solution Approach 2:
The bypass acts as an intermediary mechanism between the water trap basin and the drainage system. It provides an alternative pathway that allows accumulated water to be evacuated separately from the clog relief process, mediating between the need for odor isolation and the need for comfortable operation.
2Ease of operation
If a bypass is added to enable direct water evacuation, then ease of operation for clog relief is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The bypass is merged with the existing siphon structure by integrating it into the upper section. The bypass openings are formed as part of the siphon body, and the rotatable tube is coupled to existing components, combining the new evacuation function with the existing odor isolation and trapping functions in a unified device.
Solution Approach 2:
The bypass mechanism uses a rotatable tube that can be rotated to open or close the bypass opening. This dynamic element allows the bypass to be activated only when needed for clog relief, maintaining a simple closed structure during normal operation and providing an open evacuation path when required.
3Productivity
If a rotatable tube with bypass opening is added, then water evacuation capability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable tube is nested within the siphon upper section, with the bypass opening formed as an integral part of the upper section structure. This nesting approach allows the rotatable tube to be a separate, simple component that rotates within the existing housing, reducing manufacturing complexity compared to integrating the rotation mechanism into the main body.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effortless and hygienic clearing of clogs by allowing direct water evacuation, reducing user discomfort and maintaining odor isolation.
Implementation Method 1
a siphon device with inner tube, which is adapted to enable a direct flow above the clogged basin of the siphon
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a siphon device with a bypass, comprising: a siphon upper section having a top coupling means for connecting to a drain outlet, a side drain opening having a coupling means for connecting to a wastewater utility pipe, wherein said siphon upper section is adapted to enable a direct flow via said side drain opening and thereby to bypass a basin of said siphon, thus evacuating substantial volume of accumulated water directly into the wastewater utility pipe.