Wall-Mounted Faucet With Interchangeable Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall-mounted faucets are limited by a single-size connecting member that cannot accommodate different water supply line sizes, and the screw-based assembly is cumbersome and prone to corrosion, making maintenance and replacement difficult.
Innovation Solution
A faucet design featuring a connecting member with elastic plates and interchangeable connectors (first and second connectors) that securely attach to the faucet body, allowing compatibility with various water supply line sizes and facilitating easy assembly and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-size connecting member is used, then the faucet structure is simple, but the faucet cannot accommodate different water supply line sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting member is divided into a body portion and a separately attachable connector portion. The connector can be detached and replaced to accommodate different water supply line sizes and types, while the main body remains unchanged. This segmentation allows versatility without requiring multiple complete faucet assemblies.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting member body is designed with a universal interface that can accept multiple types of connectors through attachment mechanisms. This universal body design, combined with specific connectors for different pipe sizes, enables the faucet to serve multiple applications without redesigning the entire connecting member.
2Ease of operation
If multiple screws are used to connect the connecting member with the faucet body, then the connection is secure, but the assembly and maintenance become cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The screw fastening mechanism is extracted from the main connecting member assembly and applied only to the detachable connector portion. This allows the connector to be securely attached when needed but easily removed for maintenance, while the main body-connector interface uses a simpler retention mechanism that doesn't require multiple screws.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system transitions from a static, permanent screw-based assembly to a dynamic, selectively attachable connector system. The connector can be quickly attached and detached based on maintenance needs or water supply line changes, providing both security during operation and ease of removal when needed.
3Ease of repair
If screws are used for long-term utilization, then the initial assembly is complete, but the screws become corroded or jammed over time
Solution Approach 1:
The connector portion containing the screws is segmented as a separate, replaceable component. When screws show signs of corrosion or jamming after extended service, only the connector needs to be replaced rather than the entire faucet assembly. This extends the overall service life of the faucet while maintaining ease of repair.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector with its screw fasteners is designed as a lower-cost, replaceable component with a shorter service life than the main faucet body. When the connector shows wear or corrosion, it can be easily replaced with a new one, extending the overall faucet lifespan without requiring complex maintenance of the main assembly.
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
Enhances versatility and compatibility by accommodating different water supply line sizes and simplifies maintenance through easy assembly and replacement of the connecting member, reducing the risk of corrosion and jamming.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of elastic plates each connected between the faucet body and the connecting member
Data Source
AI summary
A faucet includes a faucet body, a connecting member mounted in the faucet body, 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.