Dual-Outlet Faucet Mechanism for Filter Life and Clean Water Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing taps with filtering functions only output filtered water, leading to premature wear of the filtering element and resource wastage, as they do not differentiate between filtered and unfiltered water needs in multiple usage scenarios.
Innovation Solution
An outlet mechanism with independent switches for filtered and tap water modes, where the first switch is on the inlet body and the second on the outlet body, allowing separate control of tap water and filtered water passages to prevent misoperation and maintain cleanliness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single outlet mechanism provides only filtered water, then water quality for drinking and cooking is improved, but the filtering element's service life is reduced due to unnecessary filtration for washing purposes
Solution Approach 1:
The outlet mechanism is segmented into two independent outlet channels: a first outlet passage for filtered water and a second outlet passage for tap water. Each passage has its own control valve, allowing selective activation based on usage needs. This segmentation enables the system to provide high-quality filtered water when needed while conserving the filtering element during washing operations.
2Device complexity
If a single switch controls both filtered and tap water outlets, then device complexity is reduced, but misoperation occurs when switching between water modes
Solution Approach 1:
The control mechanism is segmented into two independent switches: a first switch controlling the filtered water outlet and a second switch controlling the tap water outlet. This segmentation eliminates ambiguity in mode selection, ensuring that only the intended water type is dispensed at any given time, thereby preventing misoperation while maintaining manageable device complexity.
3Reliability
If filtered water is used for all purposes including washing, then water safety is improved, but water resource is wasted due to unnecessary filtration
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts its filtration operation based on real-time usage requirements. Through independent control switches, users can activate filtered water output only when safety is needed (drinking, cooking), while tap water output is used for washing purposes where filtration is unnecessary. This dynamic switching optimizes resource consumption by applying filtration only when required.
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AI summary
The present invention is provided with an outlet mechanism with filtered water and tap water outlet modes, comprising: an inlet body (2) and an outlet body (1); the inlet body (2) is connected to the outlet body (3), which is disposed independently with a tap water outlet passage (13) and a filtered water outlet passage (14) inside; a first outlet control switch (4) and a second outlet control switch (5) being respectively used to control the open and close of the tap water outlet passage (13) and the filtered water outlet passage (14); the first outlet control switch (4) is disposed on the inlet body (2), the second outlet control switch (5) is disposed on the outlet body (3); and an outlet device (3) being disposed at the end of the outlet body (1); the outlet device (3) is disposed independently with a first outlet and a second outlet; the first outlet and the second outlet are respectively connected to the tap water outlet passage (13) and the filtered water outlet passage (14).