Dual Water Outlet Control Layout for Easier Handheld Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water outlet devices with hand-held components are inconvenient for users, affecting their experience.
Innovation Solution
A water outlet device with a fixed and detachable combination of outlets, featuring a control unit mounted on a worktable that separately controls both outlets, eliminating the need for signal and energy transmission wires, and integrating a controller to prevent damage and enhance safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a hand-held water outlet is included in the water outlet device, then the device can be used in various environments and satisfy diverse user requirements, but the user experience deteriorates due to inconvenience in using the hand-held water outlet
Solution Approach 1:
The water outlet device is segmented into a fixed water outlet (first water outlet) that remains stationary on the worktable and a hand-held water outlet (second water outlet) that can be detached. The controller is kept fixed in the base, separate from the movable hand-held outlet, resolving the contradiction by allowing the hand-held portion to be lightweight and easy to operate while the control system remains stable and secure in the base unit.
2Ease of operation
If the controller is integrated into the hand-held water outlet, then the hand-held outlet can be controlled independently, but the controller is prone to damage due to frequent movement and detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is extracted from the hand-held water outlet and placed in the fixed base unit. The hand-held water outlet retains only the water outlet function, while the control unit remains in the stationary base, connected via detachable connectors. This resolves the contradiction by protecting the controller from damage while maintaining independent control capability through the detachable connection system.
3Use of energy by moving object
If wires are used for signal and energy transmission between the hand-held outlet and control unit, then power and control signals can be transmitted, but the appearance becomes complicated and operation becomes less convenient
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the fixed and hand-held water outlets uses localized detachable connectors that provide both power and signal transmission only where needed (at the interface between base and hand-held unit). This resolves the contradiction by eliminating unnecessary wires throughout the system while maintaining essential power and control transmission at the specific connection point, resulting in a cleaner appearance and more convenient operation.
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a water outlet device including a first water outlet fixedly mounted on a worktable, a second water outlet detachably connected with the first water outlet or the worktable for an operator to hold, and a control unit for being mounted on the worktable and including a controller and a power source. The power source is electrically connected with the controller for supplying power for the controller. The controller is configured to control opening or closing of the first water outlet and/or the second water outlet.