Detachable Massaging Shower Module for Easy Repair and Water Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing massaging showers have massaging parts that are difficult to disassemble due to their embedded design, making them inconvenient to use and prone to water ingress, which can damage electronic components and increase maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
A modular design with a detachable massaging module that connects to a shower module via magnetic and clamping mechanisms, allowing easy assembly and disassembly without requiring disassembly of the entire shower unit, and independent operation of the modules to reduce water exposure and maintenance needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the massaging part is embedded in the water outlet tray, then the massaging function is integrated with the shower, but the massaging part becomes difficult to disassemble and maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The shower device is divided into three main modules: shower module, massaging module, and connecting module. The massaging module can be independently detached from the shower module through the connecting module, allowing easy maintenance while maintaining integrated functionality during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The massaging module is extracted as a separate detachable component from the traditional integrated shower design. This allows the massaging part to be removed independently without disassembling the entire shower unit, solving the maintenance difficulty while preserving integration during operation.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the massaging part is embedded in the water outlet tray, then the structure is compact, but water can ingress into electronic components causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the shower device into separate modules connected by the connecting module, the electronic components of the massaging module are isolated from direct water exposure areas. The connecting module acts as a transition zone that maintains compactness while providing protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting module serves as an intermediary between the water-exposed shower module and the electronic-containing massaging module. This intermediate structure maintains the compact integrated appearance while creating a protective barrier for electronic components.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the entire shower unit must be disassembled to access the massaging part, then structural integrity is maintained, but user convenience is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into independently detachable modules connected by the connecting module. Users can detach only the massaging module for maintenance without affecting the structural integrity of the shower module, greatly improving convenience while maintaining overall structural stability.
4Ease of repair
If the massaging module is detachable, then maintenance is easier, but the connection mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The connection mechanism is extracted as a separate connecting module with magnetic and clamping components. This dedicated connection module provides the necessary complexity for secure yet easy detachment, while keeping the main shower and massaging modules structurally simple and easy to manufacture.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates convenient use, enhances durability by protecting electronic components, and reduces maintenance costs by enabling independent replacement of malfunctioning parts.
Implementation Method 1
the first connecting part includes a first magnetic attracting member arranged at the outer shell, the second connecting part includes a second magnetic attracting member arranged at the housing, and the first magnetic attracting member magnetically attracts the second magnetic attracting member
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a massaging shower including a shower module and a massaging module. The shower module includes an outer shell, the outer shell includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end which are arranged at two ends of the outer shell along its length direction respectively, the first connecting end includes a first connecting part, and the second connecting end connects with a shower tube. The massaging module includes a housing, a massaging assembly, an electrical controller and a battery, the massaging assembly is mounted on the housing and exposed from the housing, the electrical controller and the battery are received in the housing, the electrical controller is electrically connected to the battery and the massaging assembly, the housing includes a second connecting part which is detachably connected with the first connecting part, so that the massaging module is detachably connected with the shower module.