Eccentric-Cam Water Outlet Mechanism for Dynamic Direction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water outlet mechanisms have a fixed water outlet direction with single functions, leading to limited bathing effects and high manufacturing costs due to complex structures.
Innovation Solution
A water outlet mechanism comprising a water outlet body, driving assembly, eccentric cam, swinging plate, and water outlet nozzles, where the eccentric cam drives the swinging plate to perform reciprocating movement, enabling dynamic water outlet functions with increased comfort and applicability, and a simplified transmission structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a dynamic water outlet mechanism is implemented using existing technologies (magnet cooperation, rotor rotation), then the water outlet direction can swing dynamically, but the structure becomes complex and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the complex magnet cooperation mechanism and rotor structure from the water outlet system. Instead, it uses a simple guide groove structure combined with water pressure to achieve the same dynamic water outlet effect, removing unnecessary complex components while retaining the core functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The water pressure itself serves as the driving force for the swinging motion. The guide groove structure allows the water outlet to automatically swing based on water pressure distribution, without requiring external motors, magnets, or complex transmission mechanisms. The system uses its own operating fluid (water) to drive the motion.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functional water outlets are added to increase bathing effects, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The guide groove structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it guides the swinging motion of the water outlet, controls water flow distribution, and enables dynamic direction adjustment. This single multi-functional structure replaces what would otherwise require multiple separate components, reducing manufacturing complexity while providing diverse bathing functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Realizes dynamic water outlet functions with improved comfort and reduced manufacturing costs by converting eccentric cam rotation into front-and-rear reciprocating movement of the swinging plate and nozzles, enhancing splash options and ornamental value.
Implementation Method 1
an eccentric cam, a swinging plate... the eccentric cam is rotatably disposed in the water-passing cavity and is operatively coupled to the driving assembly. The swinging plate is disposed in the water-passing cavity and is operatively coupled to the eccentric cam
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a water outlet mechanism comprising a water outlet body, a driving assembly, an eccentric cam, a swinging plate, and one or more water outlet nozzles. The water outlet body comprises a water inlet port, a water outlet port, and a water-passing cavity in communication with the water inlet port and the water outlet port. The driving assembly is disposed in the water-passing cavity. The eccentric cam is rotatably disposed in the water-passing cavity and is operatively coupled to the driving assembly. The swinging plate is swingingly disposed in the water-passing cavity and is operatively coupled to the eccentric cam. The one or more water outlet nozzles are swingingly disposed on the swinging plate and are configured to be driven by the swinging plate to perform reciprocating movement of swinging in a front-and-rear direction.