Water Container Adapter With Dual Threaded Connections for Hygienic Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water dispensing devices are not well-suited for outdoor water containers with varying thread sizes, requiring multiple adapter tools and compromising hygiene due to direct contact with the container interior.
Innovation Solution
A water container adapter with concentrically arranged threaded connection portions and a straight-through joint, allowing connection to different threaded water outlets, ensuring compatibility and hygiene.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional water dispensing devices are used with outdoor water containers, then compatibility is achieved, but multiple adapter tools are required due to varying thread sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter integrates multiple threaded connection portions with different thread specifications (first threaded connection portion and second threaded connection portion) into a single device, enabling it to connect to various outdoor water container outlet types without requiring multiple separate adapter tools
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is divided into functionally independent threaded connection portions, each designed to match specific thread sizes and types found in outdoor water containers, allowing selective connection to different outlet configurations
2Ease of operation
If direct contact with water container interior is used for water dispensing, then water can be accessed, but hygiene is compromised and contamination risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter serves as an intermediary device that connects the water dispenser to the water container through threaded connections on the exterior, eliminating the need for direct contact with the container interior and reducing contamination risks while maintaining ease of water access
3Ease of operation
If outdoor water containers are tipped to pour water, then water can be dispensed, but convenience is reduced and contamination may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter replaces the mechanical action of tipping the container with a threaded connection system that allows water to be dispensed through a controlled opening, improving convenience while preventing contamination by eliminating the need to tip the container
4Ease of operation
If hoses are used to draw water from outdoor containers, then water can be accessed, but convenience is reduced and contamination risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter acts as an intermediary connection device that interfaces with the water container through threaded connections, providing a hygienic and convenient water access method that eliminates the need for direct hose insertion into the container and reduces contamination risks
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a water container adapter, comprising an upper connection portion for connecting to a water dispenser. A vertically extending first through hole is provided at the center of the upper connection portion, allowing the dispenser hose to pass through. A first threaded connection portion extends downward from the outer edge of the lower end of the upper connection portion and is provided with a first thread for connecting to a first threaded water outlet; it has a first diameter. A second threaded connection portion extends downward from the central lower end of the upper connection portion and is provided with a second thread for connecting to a second threaded water outlet; it has a second diameter. With this structure, the adapter fitting features a simple design and is compatible with most threaded water outlets on the market, allowing for more convenient and hygienic water dispensing.