Dual-Outlet Water Flow Division Valve for Independent Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water outlet systems require separate connections for water taps and cup cleaners, increasing complexity and mounting costs, as they are typically used together but require separate pipelines.
Innovation Solution
A flow division water outlet device with a device body featuring a flow division seat and a water division valve element that allows independent control of water flow to either a water tap or a cup cleaner, enabling the supply of cold, hot, or mixed water to both outlets through a single switch.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate pipelines are used to connect water tap and cup cleaner, then each outlet can be independently supplied, but the pipeline complexity and mounting cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple water supply functions into a single integrated device body with a flow division seat that internally separates and directs water flow to multiple outlets (water tap and cup cleaner) through separate cavities and passages, eliminating the need for separate external pipeline connections while maintaining independent supply capability
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate pipelines are used to connect water tap and cup cleaner, then each outlet can be independently supplied, but the mounting cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple water supply functions into a single device body with internal flow division, reducing the number of separate components and installation steps, thereby lowering mounting costs while maintaining the capability to independently supply water to multiple outlets
3Device complexity
If a single switch controls water flow to multiple outlets, then device complexity is reduced, but control precision for each outlet decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The flow division seat divides the internal water supply space into separate cavities (first water outlet cavity and second water outlet cavity) with distinct flow passages, allowing a single valve element to independently control water flow to each outlet through segmented internal channels, achieving both structural simplicity and operational independence
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device simplifies the management of two water outlets, allowing independent control and integration, reducing complexity and costs, while ensuring efficient water supply to both the water tap and cup cleaner with improved drainage features.
Implementation Method 1
a valve rod, one end being at least partially arranged in the valve body in a penetrating manner, and rotating to independently open the first water outlets or the second water outlet
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure discloses a flow division water outlet device, and belongs to the technical field of sanitary appliances. An objective of the disclosure is to provide a flow division water outlet device capable of simultaneously and independently supplying two pipelines through one switch. The technical solution is as follows. A flow division water outlet device is configured to guide a water flow to a first water outlet member and a second water outlet member respectively and includes a device body, which is internally provided with a flow division seat. The flow division seat divides the inside of the device body into a first water outlet cavity, a second water outlet cavity, an accommodating cavity and a guide-in cavity. A water inlet passage is formed between the accommodating cavity and the guide-in cavity. A water division valve element is further included, which is at least provided with: a valve body having a water inlet, first water outlets and a second water outlet, and a valve rod, one end of the valve rod is at least partially arranged in the valve body in a penetrating manner and the valve rod rotates to independently open the first water outlets or the second water outlet.