Dual-Handle Faucet Mounting Base With Single-Fastener Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mounting methods for dual handle faucets are complex, time-consuming, and require multiple components, necessitating a simpler and more secure installation solution.
Innovation Solution
A faucet assembly utilizing a single fastening mechanism with locating members and a mounting fastener system that aligns with fluid source pipes and their corresponding valves, ensuring proper placement and secure attachment to a mounting deck.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional mounting methods with two mounting shanks are used, then the faucet can be securely mounted to the mounting deck, but the installation process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two separate mounting shanks into a single integrated mounting fastener assembly. The single mounting fastener includes a mounting base with first and second locating members that replace the traditional two-shank system, reducing the number of components while maintaining secure mounting capability through the integrated structure that engages with the mounting deck holes.
Solution Approach 2:
The single mounting fastener serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, ensures proper alignment through locating members, and secures the faucet assembly to the mounting deck. The locating members act as both positioning guides and structural supports, eliminating the need for separate alignment and mounting operations.
2Reliability
If conventional mounting methods with multiple components are used, then the faucet can be securely mounted, but the installation requires substantial time and multiple components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple mounting components (two mounting shanks, alignment features, and fastening elements) into a single integrated mounting fastener assembly. This reduction in component count directly reduces installation time by eliminating the need to handle, position, and secure multiple separate parts during the mounting process.
Solution Approach 2:
The locating members are pre-positioned on the mounting base in fixed locations that correspond to standard mounting deck hole patterns. This preliminary positioning ensures that when the mounting fastener is installed, proper alignment is automatically achieved without requiring separate alignment steps or adjustments during installation.
3Device complexity
If a single fastening mechanism is used, then the installation is simpler and faster, but the security and proper placement relative to fluid source pipes must be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting base features localized structural characteristics at specific positions: the first and second locating members are positioned at predetermined locations that correspond to the positions of fluid source pipes. This local quality enhancement at critical positions ensures proper alignment and secure mounting without requiring complexity throughout the entire structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The locating members act as intermediary elements between the single mounting fastener and the mounting deck holes. These intermediaries ensure proper positioning and alignment while the fastening mechanism provides secure attachment, effectively bridging the simplicity of a single fastener with the reliability requirements of secure mounting.
4Manufacturing precision
If locating members are added to ensure proper placement, then the faucet assembly is securely positioned relative to fluid source pipes, but the number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the locating members as integral parts of the mounting base structure rather than separate components. The first and second locating members are formed as unified elements with the mounting base, eliminating the need for additional fasteners or separate alignment devices while maintaining precise alignment capability.
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AI summary
A faucet assembly and related mounting method is disclosed. The faucet assembly requires only a single fastening mechanism to secure the faucet assembly to a mounting deck. Locating members positioned in alignment with fluid source pipes and their corresponding valves ensure proper placement of the faucet assembly relative to the mounting deck.