Detachable Shower Head Jet Disc Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shower heads lack easy operability and maintenance, particularly in terms of cleaning and replacing jet disc elements without disrupting the entire showering experience.
Innovation Solution
A shower head design featuring detachable jet disc elements with individual fluid supplies, allowing for easy replacement and cleaning, along with a click mechanism for intuitive attachment and detachment, and adjustable shut-off valves for maintaining functionality during maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If the jet disc structure is designed as a single integrated unit, then the structural complexity is reduced, but the ease of maintenance deteriorates as the entire structure must be dismantled for cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The jet disc structure is divided into multiple individual jet disc elements (4, 4', 4'') that can be independently attached to and detached from the shower base body (2). Each element forms a separate partial jet disc area (5) of the total jet disc surface (6). This segmentation allows individual elements to be removed for cleaning without dismantling the entire shower head structure, resolving the contradiction between ease of maintenance and structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple jet disc elements are provided with individual fluid supplies, then the flexibility of jet characteristics is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid supply system is segmented into multiple independent fluid supplies (7, 7', 7''), with each supply dedicated to a specific jet disc element. This allows different jet characteristics to be achieved by selecting different elements while keeping the overall structure manageable through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple jet disc elements are provided with different jet characteristics (different numbers, arrangements, and sizes of fluid outlets) but they all attach to the same shower base body using the same mechanical interface (click mechanism). This universal attachment system reduces complexity while maintaining versatility in jet characteristics.
3Ease of operation
If shut-off valves are provided for each fluid supply, then the ease of operation is improved for maintenance, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shut-off valves (8, 8', 8'') are mechanically coupled to the jet disc elements (4, 4’, 4'') such that attaching or detaching an element automatically opens or closes the corresponding valve. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for separate manual valve operation, improving ease of operation while keeping the device relatively simple through automatic coupling.
4Ease of repair
If jet disc elements are made detachable, then the ease of repair is improved, but the reliability of fluid connection may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The jet disc elements are designed to be detachably attached to the shower base body, allowing them to be easily removed for cleaning or replacement. The fluid connections are designed with corresponding attachment mechanisms that ensure reliable sealing when attached, while allowing complete removal when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
Sealing elements (such as sealing rings or gaskets) are used at the interface between the jet disc elements and the shower base body to ensure fluid-tight connections during attachment, while allowing the elements to be completely detached for maintenance. These flexible sealing components maintain reliability during operation but permit easy removal when needed.
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AI summary
1. Shower head. 2.1. The invention relates to a shower head with a shower base (2) and a spray disc assembly (3) arranged on the shower base. 2.2. In the shower head according to the claimed invention, the spray disc assembly (3) comprises several spray disc elements (4). The spray disc elements can be individually and detachably attached to the shower base (2) and each forms a partial spray disc surface (5) of a total spray disc surface. Furthermore, the shower base has a separate fluid supply (7) for each of the spray disc elements. 2.3. Use, for example, as a shower head, in particular for a head, hand, and/or side shower, to provide a water jet.