Curved Shower Rod Spring Assembly for Stable Adjustable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing curved shower curtain rods face challenges with variable length adjustments due to curvature, instability, and difficulty in achieving secure attachment to bathtubs/shower enclosures, as traditional mounting methods like drilling, adhesives, and friction fits fail to maintain stability and orthogonality.
Innovation Solution
A shower rod assembly comprising an outer and inner tube with a spring chamber and bracket device, allowing for adjustable length and secure attachment through a compression spring mechanism and bracket system that maintains position and rotation, enabling easy installation and secure fitting to bathtubs/shower enclosures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a curved shower rod with variable length is used, then the shower rod can fit different enclosure sizes and create extra space, but the curvature increases length and depth which changes attachment angles and reduces stability
Solution Approach 1:
The shower rod incorporates a telescoping mechanism that allows dynamic adjustment of length while maintaining structural stability. The rod can be extended or retracted to fit different enclosure sizes, and the curvature is maintained through a controlled mechanism that prevents instability despite variable length changes.
2Ease of operation
If telescoping tubes are used for adjustable length, then the shower rod can be extended or retracted, but the curved rod is more unstable with axial movement and difficult to friction fit
Solution Approach 1:
A bracket system serves as an intermediary between the telescoping tubes and the wall mounting. The brackets provide friction fit attachment points that stabilize the axial movement of the telescoping mechanism, allowing easy length adjustment while preventing unwanted movement during operation.
3Strength
If adhesive or longitudinal pressure is applied to mount the curved rod, then attachment to the wall is achieved, but the force pulls or twists the bracket from the opposing wall causing distortion and weakened attachment
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket design incorporates preliminary alignment features and mounting mechanisms that ensure proper positioning before final attachment. The brackets are pre-configured to distribute mounting forces evenly, preventing twisting or pulling during the adhesive setting process or mechanical fastening, thereby maintaining both attachment strength and positional stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The assembly provides a stable and easily adjustable curved shower rod with improved attachment strength, maintaining position and resisting twisting and rotational forces, facilitating quick and secure installation across varying enclosure sizes and shapes.
Implementation Method 1
a compression spring mechanism and bracket system that maintains position
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment of the present invention is a shower rod assembly including an outer tube, a spring chamber, being housed in the attachment end of the outer tube, and inner tube with an attachment end inserted within said outer tube, and a bracket device at the opposite ends of the outer tube and inner tube for installation in an enclosure. The spring chamber has a fixed blocker in a locked position within the outer tube, a compression spring, and a mobile blocker with a removable locking pin. When the locking pin is removed, the compression spring extends to lock the outer tube and inner tube in position at a set length within the enclosure. Each bracket device has a base body with ridges, a casing with an inner core, a lock on the side of the casing and a mount.