Faucet With Separate Water Outlet Panel And Centralized Mixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pull-out faucets have poor operability and appearance due to the need for significant modifications to the original structure and the addition of complex switching mechanisms to accommodate multiple water outlets with separate temperature control.
Innovation Solution
A faucet design featuring a separate water outlet panel connected to the faucet body via a panel water outlet pipe, allowing for the control of mixed hot and cold water through valves in the faucet body, which is then distributed to the water outlet panel for output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple water outlet terminals are added to the faucet, then the versatility of the faucet is improved, but the device complexity increases significantly due to the need for separate temperature control mechanisms for each outlet
Solution Approach 1:
The faucet is divided into a faucet body containing the mixing mechanism and a separate water outlet panel containing the distribution mechanism. This segmentation allows the temperature control function to be centralized in the faucet body while the water outlet panel handles distribution to multiple terminals, reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
A panel water outlet pipe serves as an intermediary component connecting the faucet body to the water outlet panel. This intermediary channel allows mixed water to be efficiently distributed from the single mixing point in the faucet body to multiple outlets on the panel, eliminating the need for separate temperature control at each outlet.
2Adaptability or versatility
If switching mechanisms are added to control multiple water outlets with different temperatures, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the complexity of the switching mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature control functions for multiple water outlets are merged into a single mixing mechanism located in the faucet body. Users control water temperature at all outlets through one unified interface (first valve) rather than separate controls for each outlet, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The first valve in the faucet body serves a universal function by controlling the temperature of mixed water for all water outlets simultaneously. This multi-functional valve eliminates the need for separate temperature control valves at each outlet, making the system easier to operate while maintaining the ability to provide different temperatures to different outlets.
3Shape
If the water outlet panel is integrated into the faucet body, then the appearance is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates due to the difficulty of accessing internal components
Solution Approach 1:
The faucet system is segmented into a faucet body and a separate water outlet panel that can be independently removed and accessed. This segmentation maintains a clean, integrated appearance when assembled while enabling easy access to internal components for repair and maintenance by allowing the panel to be detached from the faucet body.
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 design enhances operability and appearance by simplifying the control mechanism, allowing for easy mixing and distribution of water, and ensuring consistent water temperature across all outlets, while maintaining a clean and aesthetically pleasing layout.
Implementation Method 1
the first valve is in communication with hot water and cold water through the valve seat and is configured to be controlled to enable the hot water and the cold water to be mixed in a specific proportion to form mixed water
Implementation Method 2
the second valve is configured to receive the mixed water and is configure to be controlled to enable the mixed water to be in communication with the water outlet panel
Data Source
AI summary
A faucet comprises a faucet body, a water outlet panel, and a panel water outlet pipe. The water outlet panel is configured to be arranged separately from the faucet body, and a valve seat comprises a water passage respectively connected to a first valve and a second valve. The first valve is in communication with hot water and cold water to form mixed water that is in communication with the water passage, and the second valve is configured to receive the mixed water and is configure to be controlled to enable the mixed water to be in communication with the water outlet panel. The faucet body comprises a water outlet terminal, the water outlet panel comprises a water outlet port, and the first valve is configured to be controlled to enable the mixed water to be in communication with the water outlet terminal.