Flexible Connecting Wall for Sealed Wall-Mounted Water Container
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Solution Overview
Problem
Concealed water dispensing systems, such as cisterns and flush valves, often experience undetected leaks due to minor damage during installation, which can lead to significant damage in wooden structures, necessitating additional leakage protection measures.
Innovation Solution
A container for sealed wall installation featuring a flexible connecting wall between a box and frame, allowing adjustable mounting and enhanced leakage protection, utilizing a flexible material like foil or bellows-like structures for adaptability and dimensional stability, along with a seal and adjustment devices for precise fitting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid connecting wall is used between the box and frame, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different wall thicknesses and installation positions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting wall is made from a flexible material such as a foil or bellows-like material instead of a rigid structure. This flexible material can deform and adapt to different wall thicknesses and installation positions while maintaining the structural integrity of the container, thereby resolving the contradiction between structural stability and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting wall is designed to be flexible and capable of movement perpendicular to the opening, allowing the frame to be mounted offset by different amounts. This dynamic design enables the container to adapt to various installation conditions while maintaining its functional integrity.
2Manufacturing precision
If the frame is fixed at a specific distance from the opening, then manufacturing precision is improved, but ease of operation during installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is designed with adjustable positioning capability through the flexible connecting wall, allowing it to be mounted at different offset distances from the opening. This enables both precise manufacturing of individual components and operational flexibility during installation to accommodate varying wall conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The distance between the frame and the opening can be varied by changing the configuration of the flexible connecting wall. This parameter change allows the frame to be positioned at different offsets during installation while maintaining manufacturing precision of the individual components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a flexible connecting wall is used, then adaptability to different installation conditions is improved, but structural strength deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible material used for the connecting wall (foil or bellows-like material) provides sufficient strength for the application while maintaining flexibility. The material is selected to balance adaptability with the structural requirements of containing water and supporting the frame.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting wall may utilize composite material structures that combine flexibility with adequate strength properties, allowing it to deform for adaptation while maintaining the structural integrity needed to contain water and support the frame assembly.
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 solution provides effective leakage protection and adaptability during installation, ensuring a tight seal and preventing water damage in wooden structures, while also serving as a storage container for bathroom items.
Implementation Method 1
the connecting wall is flexible with respect to a direction of movement perpendicular to the opening, the connecting wall consists of a flexible material, preferably a foil, or a bellows-like material
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AI summary
Container for watertight installation in a wall, e.g. a bathroom wall, wherein the container has a box (1) that is open at the front and closed at the rear and the other sides with respect to an installed position, and a frame (4) surrounding the opening at the front, wherein the frame (4) is connected to the box (1) via a flexible connecting wall (7) and wherein the distance between the frame (4) and the box (1) is adjustable.