Glazing Layer Fixation on Ceramic Sanitary Ware
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for fixing parts on ceramic sanitary ware, such as sensors or illumination components, fail to prevent water contact and ensure hygiene due to mechanical or adhesive issues, leading to part detachment and dirt accumulation.
Innovation Solution
A method involving the use of a glazing layer that melts and crystallizes during the firing process to securely fix parts on ceramic sanitary ware, eliminating gaps and preventing dirt accumulation by forming a bond between the part and the ceramic surface, regardless of the part's position relative to the glazing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If mechanical methods or adhesive bonding are used to fix parts on ceramic sanitary ware, then the parts can be positioned on the surface, but the fixation is not robust and parts may detach due to chemical or physical wear
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the phase transition of glass material from solid to liquid and back to solid during the firing process. The glass layer is applied in solid form, melts into a liquid state during firing to penetrate and bond with both the ceramic substrate and the part, then re-solidifies to create a strong, durable fixation that withstands chemical and physical wear.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite structure consisting of three materials: the ceramic sanitary ware substrate, the glass fixation layer, and the part to be fixed. This composite approach combines the advantages of each material - the ceramic provides structural integrity, the glass provides bonding and sealing, and the part maintains its original properties while being securely attached.
2Ease of manufacture
If parts are fixed on the ceramic surface using conventional methods, then positioning is possible, but gaps form between the part and ceramic surface allowing dirt accumulation
Solution Approach 1:
The glass layer's phase transition from solid to liquid during firing allows it to flow into and fill any gaps or voids between the part and the ceramic surface. Upon cooling and re-solidification, this creates a seamless, gap-free interface that prevents dirt accumulation while maintaining easy positioning during the manufacturing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The glass layer acts as an intermediary material between the ceramic substrate and the part. It not only provides fixation but also creates a smooth, continuous surface that eliminates gaps, thereby serving as a barrier against dirt accumulation in the mounting region.
3Ease of manufacture
If parts are fixed on ceramic sanitary ware using conventional methods, then mounting is achieved, but water contact is not prevented compromising hygiene
Solution Approach 1:
The glass layer's melting and re-solidification process creates a dense, non-porous bond that seals the interface between the part and ceramic surface. This sealed interface prevents water penetration while the glass material itself provides a smooth, non-porous surface that is inherently resistant to water and easy to clean, maintaining hygiene.
Solution Approach 2:
The glass layer forms a thin, continuous film or shell between the part and the ceramic substrate. This film acts as a waterproof barrier that prevents water contact while allowing the part to be mounted in various positions during manufacturing.
4Strength
If mechanical fixation methods are used, then parts can be attached, but the sealing between part and ceramic surface is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The glass layer's transition to liquid state during firing allows it to flow and conform precisely to the interface between the part and ceramic surface, creating a perfect seal. Upon cooling, it solidifies into a strong, sealed bond that simultaneously achieves both high attachment strength and precise sealing without requiring post-processing.
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 method ensures robust fixation of parts without water contact, maintains hygiene, and prevents dirt accumulation, providing a stable and sealed integration of components on ceramic sanitary ware.
Implementation Method 1
a glazing layer that melts and crystallizes during the firing process to securely fix parts on ceramic sanitary ware
Implementation Method 2
a glazing layer that melts and crystallizes during the firing process to securely fix parts on ceramic sanitary ware
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AI summary
The invention concerns a method for fixing a part on the surface of a ceramic sanitary ware and a ceramic sanitary ware comprising said part. Owing to the method developed within the scope of the invention, the necessity to adhere or secure via mechanical means, on a ceramic sanitary ware, a part (1) with any property, which is to be positioned on the ceramic sanitary ware (2), has been eliminated and said part has been fixed on the surface of the ceramic sanitary ware during the process of firing the ceramic sanitary ware together with said part and also a product enabling the hygienic use has been obtained.