Wall-Mounted Faucet Connecting Member for Variable Water Supply Lines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall-mounted faucets are limited by their inability to accommodate water supply lines of different sizes and types, and their assembly and maintenance are complicated due to screw-based connections that can corrode and become difficult to disassemble.
Innovation Solution
The faucet design incorporates a connecting member with a disk and elastic plates for easy assembly and disassembly, along with first and second connectors that allow compatibility with various water supply line sizes, and a water-tight gasket and O-rings for sealing to prevent leaks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the connecting member is connected with the faucet body by multiple screws, then the connection is stable and reliable, but the assembly process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting member is divided into a first connecting member and a second connecting member that can be assembled separately and then combined, allowing the faucet body to be connected without requiring multiple screws while maintaining connection stability
Solution Approach 2:
The first and second connecting members act as intermediary components that simplify the connection between the faucet body and water supply lines, replacing the need for multiple screws with a streamlined assembly process
2Adaptability or versatility
If the connecting member is designed for a single size water supply line, then the structure is simple, but the faucet cannot accommodate different sizes and types of water supply lines
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting member is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate different sizes and types of water supply lines through various connection methods, allowing a single faucet design to serve multiple installation scenarios without requiring complex interchangeable components
3Reliability
If screws are used to connect the connecting member with the faucet body, then the connection is secure, but the screws corrode and jam over time making maintenance difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The screw connection is extracted and replaced with a press-fit or snap-fit mechanism between the first and second connecting members, eliminating the corrosion and jamming issues associated with screws while maintaining secure connection through friction and geometric interlocking
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting members are designed as replaceable components that can be easily removed and replaced without tools, accepting that they may wear over time but prioritizing ease of replacement over long-term durability of individual components
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
This design enhances versatility and ease of maintenance by allowing connection to different water supply line sizes and types, facilitating quick assembly and replacement, while ensuring a watertight seal to prevent leaks.
Implementation Method 1
each of the elastic plates is biased between the faucet body and the connecting member to combine the faucet body and the connecting member
Implementation Method 2
the water-tight gasket co-operates with the O-rings to provide a sealing effect so as to prevent the water from flowing along and leaking from the valve shaft of the control valve and the through hole of the faucet body
Data Source
AI summary
A faucet includes a faucet body, a connecting member mounted in the faucet body, a control valve mounted between the faucet body and the connecting member, a plurality of elastic plates each connected between the faucet body and the connecting member, a first connector selectively connected with the connecting member, and a second connector selectively connected with the connecting member. Thus, the connecting member is connected with a water supply line by the first connector or the second connector so that the faucet is available for water supply lines of different types and sizes.