Faucet Back-Wall Waterproof Cover Structure to Block Water Seepage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bathtub faucets often leave gaps between the faucet body and the bathroom wall, allowing water to seep behind the faucet, leading to mold growth and potential water damage, and existing solutions like caulking are difficult to install and maintain.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising an outer cover and inner lining member with a plug hole for the water pipe, a waterproof slope, and an annular washer to prevent water from flowing back into the wall, using stainless steel for the outer cover and plastic for the inner lining member for durability and fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional bathtub faucets are used, then the faucet structure is simple, but water can seep into walls causing mold growth and water damage
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs a nested structure where the inner lining member is placed inside the outer cover, and the water pipe passes through the inner lining member. This nested arrangement creates multiple layers of waterproof protection without significantly increasing the overall footprint, effectively preventing water from seeping into walls while maintaining a compact design.
Solution Approach 2:
The waterproofing device is segmented into distinct functional components: the outer cover that interfaces with the wall, the inner lining member that interfaces with the water pipe, and the annular washer that provides additional sealing. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific waterproofing function independently, improving overall reliability.
2Reliability
If caulking is used to seal the gap, then waterproofing is achieved, but installation and maintenance become difficult requiring periodic reapplication
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates pre-formed sealing structures, including the annular washer and the integrated waterproof sections of the inner lining member and outer cover. These sealing elements are prepared in advance during manufacturing, eliminating the need for on-site caulking application and ensuring consistent waterproofing performance without requiring periodic reapplication.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner lining member acts as an intermediary between the water pipe and the outer cover, providing a pre-formed sealing interface. This intermediary component facilitates easy installation by simply connecting the water pipe to the plug hole, while the integrated waterproof sections and annular washer automatically provide the sealing function that would otherwise require difficult-to-apply caulking.
Data Source
AI summary
A device for preventing a faucet from leaking water and flowing back is disclosed, including an outer cover and an inner lining member, the inner lining member is provided in the outer cover. The outer cover is configured to cover a wall at a back end of the faucet to prevent water from flowing back, the inner lining member is provided with a plug hole for a water pipe to be plugged in, and the liner lining member is formed with a waterproof section on an outside of the plug hole to prevent water from flowing back into the wall. Through a combination design of the outer cover and the inner lining member and with assistance of an annular washer, thereby realizing effective shielding and waterproofing of the wall at the back end of the faucet.