Faucet Water Duct Mounting with Fixing Plate Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing method for mounting a faucet assembly is inefficient due to the water duct slipping from the mounting hole during installation, and the underside of the mounting table being small and difficult to access, leading to challenges in re-mounting.
Innovation Solution
A method involving extending a water duct through a base and connecting it to a fixing plate larger than the base, passing it through a mounting hole with a sealing ring, and securing it with screws to a mounting table, allowing for stable mounting and multiple ducts to be managed simultaneously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the water duct is extended through the mounting hole without a fixing device, then the mounting process is simple, but the water duct slips and falls during mounting
Solution Approach 1:
A fixing plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the water duct and the mounting hole. The fixing plate has a first opening that receives the water duct and a second opening that passes through the mounting hole, serving as a mediator that secures the water duct during mounting while maintaining process simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing plate is prepared in advance with appropriate openings and dimensions before the mounting process. The water duct is inserted into the fixing plate's first opening before mounting, ensuring proper positioning and preventing slips during the subsequent mounting operations
2Productivity
If the water duct slips during mounting, then the mounting efficiency decreases, but the underside of the table is small and invisible making remounting difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing plate acts as a mediator that prevents the water duct from slipping into the difficult-to-access underside of the table. By providing a structured interface with defined openings, it ensures the water duct remains positioned during mounting operations, maintaining efficiency while avoiding remounting difficulties
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into distinct components: the water duct, the fixing plate, and the mounting hole. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function - the fixing plate's first opening secures the water duct while the second opening allows passage through the mounting hole, preventing slips and facilitating efficient mounting
3Reliability
If a fixing plate larger than the base is used, then the water duct is secured and does not fall, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing plate performs multiple functions: it secures the water duct through its first opening, allows passage through the mounting hole via its second opening, and provides structural support. This multi-functionality ensures water duct stability while avoiding the need for multiple separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity
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AI summary
The present invention provides a method for mounting a faucet assembly comprising: extending and passing a water duct of a faucet through a base, and connecting the water duct to a fixing plate, wherein a size of the fixing plate is larger than a size of the base; extending and passing the water duct through a mounting hole of a mounting table, and mounting and fixing the base to the mounting hole; removing the water duct from the fixing plate, and mounting the water duct to the faucet; and mounting the faucet to the base. The object of the present invention is to provide a method for mounting a faucet assembly, so that a water duct of a faucet is less likely to fall during the mounting process, thereby improving the mounting efficiency of the faucet assembly.