Liquid Dispenser Connection Member for Locking or Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid dispenser installation methods require separate production lines for fixed and orientable variants, leading to increased costs and material durability issues due to corrosion and wear from water exposure.
Innovation Solution
A kit with a connection member that can be configured to fit the tubular element in either a locking or unlocking position, allowing the dispenser to be installed in either mode without additional material costs, featuring a 'C'-shaped connection member with a tooth and groove mechanism to prevent or allow rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate connection members are produced for fixed and orientable dispenser variants, then each variant can be optimized for its specific function, but production costs increase and manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection member is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate both fixed and orientable dispenser variants through a single design. The C-shaped body with adjustable locking mechanisms allows the same connection member to provide either rigid fixation or controlled rotation capability, eliminating the need for separate production lines for different variants.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection member incorporates dynamic characteristics by allowing adjustable positioning between fixed and rotatable states. The presence of locking means that can be engaged or disengaged enables the connection member to transition between providing rigid support and allowing rotational movement, adapting to different installation requirements without changing the component itself.
2Reliability
If connection members are made from corrosion-resistant materials to withstand water exposure, then durability improves, but material costs and manufacturing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection member is extracted from the water flow path and positioned in a dry zone where it does not contact the liquid stream. By relocating the connection member to a position where it interfaces only with air and not water, the design eliminates the need for expensive corrosion-resistant materials while maintaining structural integrity and durability.
Solution Approach 2:
The tubular element acts as an intermediary between the water flow and the connection member. The tubular element receives the water flow and transmits it to the dispenser, while the connection member connects to the tubular element in a protected zone. This intermediary arrangement shields the connection member from direct water exposure, preventing corrosion without requiring special materials.
3Reliability
If the connection member is positioned to interfere with locking means for preventing rotation, then fixed mode installation is achieved, but the connection member contacts water flow and suffers from corrosion and wear
Solution Approach 1:
The tubular element serves as an intermediary structure that carries the locking means away from the water flow path. The locking means are positioned on the external surface of the tubular element, which is not in direct contact with the water stream. This allows the connection member to engage the locking means and prevent rotation without being exposed to corrosive water environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking interaction between the connection member and locking means is extracted from the water flow zone and placed in a protected zone on the tubular element's external surface. This separation ensures that the critical locking function operates in a dry environment, free from water-induced corrosion and wear.
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AI summary
A kit (1) for installing a liquid dispenser (3) comprising a tubular element (2) connectable in fluid communication to a source of liquid to be supplied and attachable to a support; a liquid dispenser (3) connectable in fluid communication with the tubular element (2) and having a tubular cavity (5) for the passage of the liquid to be supplied; a connection member (7) attachable to the dispenser (3) inside the tubular cavity (5) is configured to fit on the tubular element (2) in a locking configuration or in an unlocking configuration, the connection member (7) is configured to allow the reciprocal rotation between the dispenser (3) and the tubular element (2) in the unlocking configuration and for locking it in the locking configuration.