Faucet Installation Kit with Sliding Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional faucet installation methods require professionals to bend and use multiple tools, making the process time-consuming and labor-intensive, and existing counter-top solutions often compromise on space for water inlet pipes and structural integrity.
Innovation Solution
A faucet counter-top installation kit featuring a screw sleeve with through holes for sliders that can be driven outward by an auxiliary tool for axial limiting, ensuring quick and secure installation with ample space for water pipes and enhanced structural support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional faucet installation is carried out below the counter, then the faucet can be installed securely, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive requiring professionals to bend, squat or lie beneath the washbasin
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional installation approach by moving the installation location from below the counter to above the counter. The mounting structure is installed on the top surface of the counter, allowing workers to install the faucet in a comfortable standing position rather than bending or lying beneath the washbasin, thus reducing installation time while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a mounting structure as an intermediary component that includes a mounting plate with through holes and limiting pieces. This intermediary structure facilitates the transition from traditional below-counter installation to above-counter installation, providing a secure mounting interface that simplifies the installation process while ensuring reliable faucet attachment
2Reliability
If two screw rods and two locking pieces are used for counter-top installation, then the faucet can be secured, but the space for water inlet pipe is decreased and installation becomes more time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the mounting function into distinct components: the mounting plate provides the base structure with through holes for tool access, while the limiting pieces provide the securing function. This segmentation allows the mounting plate to be designed with optimized dimensions that provide adequate space for water inlet pipes while the limiting pieces ensure secure faucet attachment
3Device complexity
If two screw rods with limited diameters are used for supporting, then the installation can be simplified, but the strength of the faucet cannot be well guaranteed and shearing resistance is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional rod-like support to two-dimensional plate-based support. The mounting plate provides a larger surface area and distributed support structure that significantly increases the strength and shearing resistance compared to thin screw rods, while maintaining installation simplicity through the use of standard tools through the through holes
4Ease of manufacture
If magnetic clamping block is used to realize installation, then the installation can be achieved, but the reliability is unpleasant and installation requirements are higher and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the magnetic clamping system with a purely mechanical mounting system using the mounting plate and limiting pieces. This mechanical system provides more reliable and predictable attachment without the complexities of magnetic fields, reducing installation requirements and eliminating the need for expensive magnetic components while achieving secure faucet installation
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a counter-top rapid installation device for a faucet, comprising a faucet body (1) positioned on a counter (7), a screw sleeve (3) fitted inside an installation hole on the counter (7) and used to install the faucet body (1), an mounting seat (4) and at least two sliders (5) for limiting axial displacement between the counter (7) and the screw sleeve (3), the mounting seat (4) is in sleeving connection to the periphery of the screw sleeve (3), the periphery of the screw sleeve (3) corresponding to the position below the counter (7) is provided with at least two through holes (3.2) that allow the slider (5) to slide outward from the inner cavity of the screw sleeve (3), wherein the installation device further comprises an auxiliary installation tool (2) for driving the sliders (5) to protrude from the through hole (3.2) to achieve the axial limiting function of the sliders (5); and the screw sleeve (3) is provided with a hollow inner cavity in which the auxiliary installation tool (2) can slide so as to drive the sliders (5). The device can be installed on a counter rapidly and conveniently, and achieves improved axial limiting effect relative to the counter.