Concealed Water Outlet Valve Module for Faster Reliable Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing concealed installed water outlet control devices face challenges in convenient disassembly and assembly, leading to increased installation time and the risk of abnormal function due to improper assembly between the water distributor and the valve core.
Innovation Solution
A water outlet control component comprising a water distributor, a valve core, and a connector that integrates these components into a single module, allowing for easier assembly and disassembly with the water passing body, thereby reducing installation time and ensuring reliable function.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the water distributor and valve core are installed independently on the water passing body, then the assembly process becomes complicated and installation time increases, but the modular installation allows for flexibility in component replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the water distributor and valve core into a single integrated assembly unit that is pre-assembled together with connecting structures. This merging eliminates the need for separate installation steps, reducing installation time and complexity while maintaining the ability to replace the entire assembly as one module.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the water distributor and valve core are assembled separately, then component replacement is flexible, but the risk of improper assembly increases leading to abnormal function
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the water distributor and valve core into a single assembly with pre-configured connecting structures, the patent ensures proper alignment and connection between components. This eliminates assembly errors while maintaining replacement flexibility through the modular nature of the integrated unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The water distributor and valve core are pre-assembled and pre-tested as an integrated unit before installation. This preliminary assembly ensures proper configuration and eliminates the risk of improper assembly during final installation, while the modular design allows for easy replacement of the entire pre-assembled unit.
3Strength
If welding is performed on the water distributor to embed it in the wall, then secure installation is achieved, but high-temperature welding damages the valve core and water distributor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the valve core and water distributor from the welding process by providing them as a separate integrated assembly that connects to the water passing body through non-thermal means (threaded connections or flanges). This eliminates exposure to high-temperature welding while maintaining secure installation through mechanical fastening methods.
4Ease of manufacture
If the water distributor and valve core are disassembled for welding installation, then proper embedding is achieved, but the disassembly and reassembly process becomes troublesome and increases installation man-hours
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the water distributor and valve core into a single integrally assembled unit with built-in connecting structures. This allows the entire assembly to be installed as one component without separate disassembly and reassembly steps, significantly reducing installation man-hours and simplifying the installation process while achieving secure embedding in the wall.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a water outlet control component, which is installed on a water passing body. The water outlet control component comprises a water distributor, a valve core and a connector. The side wall of the water distributor is provided with a side water inlet through-flow opening corresponding to a water inlet interface on the water passing body and a side water outlet through-flow opening corresponding to a water outlet interface on the water passing body. The water distributor is further provided with an end surface water inlet through-flow opening corresponding to the side water inlet through-flow opening and an end surface water outlet through-flow opening communicated with the side water outlet through-flow opening. The valve core controls the connection or disconnection between the end surface water inlet through-flow opening and the end surface water outlet through-flow opening.