Flexible Faucet Bracket for Wide Water Outlet Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current faucet designs lack the ability to adjust the water outlet angle over a large range and are inconvenient to operate, relying on fixed bubbler arrangements or pulling hoses for limited adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A flexible support system with a deformable support body and positioning mechanism that allows the water pipe assembly to be bent and straightened, enabling arbitrary angle adjustments of the water outlet, integrated into a faucet device for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a monoblock metal shell is used as support, then the structure is simple and stable, but the water outlet angle cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple segments (first support segment, second support segment, third support segment) that can rotate relative to each other, enabling angle adjustment while maintaining structural integrity. Each segment acts as an independent unit that contributes to the overall flexibility of the system.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure transitions from a static monoblock design to a dynamic multi-segment design with rotation joints, allowing the water outlet angle to be adjusted and locked at different positions. The rotation joints enable controlled movement while the locking mechanism maintains stability during use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If bubbler is fixedly arranged on water outlet, then the structure is simple, but the adjusting range is limited and additional accessories are needed
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure itself is designed to perform both structural support and angle adjustment functions, eliminating the need for separate bubbler accessories. The multi-segment design with rotation joints provides universal adaptability for various water outlet angles within a wide range.
3Ease of operation
If hose is pulled out for adjustment, then some angle adjustment is possible, but the operation is inconvenient and the hose needs to be fixed
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed to be self-adjusting through its multi-segment rotation mechanism, eliminating the need for external hose manipulation. The structure itself provides the adjustment capability without requiring users to pull or fix hoses, making operation more convenient and intuitive.
4Adaptability or versatility
If flexible support with multiple segments is used, then the angle adjusting range is enlarged, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The support is divided into three main segments that can rotate relative to each other, providing comprehensive angle adjustment capability. Each segment is designed to be relatively simple in structure, and the segmentation allows the system to achieve complex adjustment functionality through coordinated rotation of simple components.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotation joints between segments enable angular adjustment in multiple directions, providing curved movement paths that enlarge the effective adjustment range. The spherical rotation capability allows the support to adapt to various spatial configurations while maintaining structural simplicity at each joint.
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AI summary
A flexible support includes a first mounting channel for mounting a flexible water pipe, a second mounting channel for mounting a flexible supporting and positioning mechanism, a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a support body. The support body capable of being bent and deformed. The support body coupled between the first connecting end and the second connecting end. The second mounting channel is located on one side of the first mounting channel. The first mounting channel and the second mounting channel respectively penetrate through the first connecting end, the support body and the second connecting end in sequence.