Faucet Inlet Hose Integrated Filter Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional faucet inlet hose assemblies do not have an integrated filter, requiring additional adaptor assemblies to filter impurities, increasing cost, installation time, and parts needed.
Innovation Solution
Faucet inlet hose assemblies with an integrated filter that includes a convex portion, connection portion, and a plurality of channels to prevent impurities from entering and passing through the faucet, which can be removably coupled to the hose connector.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If an adaptor assembly is connected to filter impurities from the water, then water filtration is achieved, but cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the filter and the adaptor assembly into a single integrated unit. The filter is positioned within the adaptor assembly housing, eliminating the need for separate filtration components. This merging reduces the total number of parts while maintaining effective water filtration capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The adaptor assembly is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as both the connection interface between the hose and faucet and as the filtration unit. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for additional dedicated filtration components, reducing overall device complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If an adaptor assembly is connected to filter impurities from the water, then water filtration is achieved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the filter into the adaptor assembly, the installation process requires only one connection step instead of multiple steps. The pre-integrated design eliminates the need for separate installation procedures for the filter and adaptor, significantly reducing installation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The filter is pre-installed and secured within the adaptor assembly during manufacturing. This preliminary action means that during installation, the user only needs to connect the pre-assembled unit, eliminating the time-consuming step of installing the filter separately on-site.
3Device complexity
If a conventional faucet inlet hose assembly is used, then the structure is simple, but additional parts are required to filter impurities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the filter component with the adaptor assembly, creating a single integrated part that performs both connection and filtration functions. This eliminates the need for multiple separate parts while maintaining structural simplicity and ease of installation.
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
The integrated filter reduces the need for additional parts and labor, effectively filtering impurities from water flowing into and out of the faucet, extending the hose's lifetime by preventing mineral and sediment buildup.
Implementation Method 1
the filters described herein can prevent the flow of impurities (e.g., minerals, sediment, debris) into and out of the faucet
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are faucet inlet hose assemblies comprising an integrated filter. A faucet inlet hose assembly having an integrated filter comprises a hose comprising a first hose end and a second hose end; a first coupling fitting, wherein the first hose end terminates at the first coupling fitting; a second coupling fitting, wherein the second hose end terminates at the second coupling fitting; a hose connector connected to the first hose end; and a filter at least partially within the first coupling fitting and coupled to the hose connector.