Wall-Mounted Faucet Interchangeable Connectors Pipe Compatibility
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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
A faucet design featuring a connecting member with elastic plates and interchangeable connectors (first and second connectors) that allows for easy assembly and compatibility with various water supply line sizes, along with a water-tight gasket and O-rings for sealing, and an extension sleeve for length adjustment.
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 secure and reliable, but the assembly process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into modular components: the connecting member with mounting hole, the mounting plate with positioning protrusions, and the screw. This segmentation allows for simplified assembly where components are pre-positioned through the elastic plate and mounting plate structures, requiring only final screw fastening rather than multiple complex connection steps
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic plate serves as an intermediary element between the connecting member and the mounting plate. It provides both mechanical support and positioning functionality, allowing the connecting member to be securely held in place while facilitating easy installation and removal without requiring complex multi-screw connections
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 water supply line sizes and types
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting member is designed with universal adaptability through the mounting plate that can accommodate different water supply line sizes and types. The mounting plate includes positioning protrusions and a mounting hole that can work with various connector configurations, allowing the same faucet body to be installed on different pipe specifications without requiring multiple specialized connecting members
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic plate provides dynamic adaptability by being capable of elastic deformation. This allows the connecting member to be flexibly installed onto water supply lines of different sizes and types, as the elastic plate can adjust to accommodate variations in connector dimensions while maintaining secure connection
3Reliability
If screws are used to connect the connecting member with the faucet body, then the connection is firm, but the screws become corroded or jammed during long-term use making maintenance difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic plate provides self-service functionality by maintaining constant elastic pressure on the connecting member and mounting plate. This continuous pressure ensures the connection remains firm without requiring additional locking mechanisms, while also preventing screw corrosion and jamming by reducing the need for tight, stress-prone fastener connections
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic plate acts as a protective element that cushions the connection system against stress and corrosion. By providing elastic compliance, it prevents the screws from being subjected to excessive mechanical stress and water exposure, thereby preventing corrosion and jamming before they can occur during long-term use
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 ease of assembly and maintenance by allowing connection with different water supply line specifications, preventing leaks through effective sealing, and facilitating quick replacement of parts.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of elastic plates (50) respectively connected between the faucet body (10) and the connecting member (20)
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.