Portable Hose Stand With Motion-Sensor Water Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hose systems require manual operation to control water flow and direction, which is inefficient and time-consuming, especially when both hands are needed for tasks like washing vehicles or watering gardens, and lack stability on uneven surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A portable hose stand system with retractable legs, a telescoping hose extension, and a motion sensor valve that allows hands-free water control, along with a wall mount option for secure positioning, enabling efficient water direction and stable operation on various surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual operation is used to control water flow and direction, then the system is simple in structure, but it is time-consuming and inefficient when both hands are needed for tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The motion sensor valve enables the system to automatically detect and respond to user presence without manual intervention. The sensor detects motion and automatically activates water flow, allowing hands-free operation while maintaining simple overall system architecture
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical control of the valve is replaced with an automated motion sensing system. The motion sensor detects user approach and automatically triggers water flow, eliminating the need for manual valve operation while adding minimal complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed hose system is used, then water flow control is simple, but the system lacks adaptability for different positions and surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The hose stand incorporates retractable legs that can extend and retract to adapt to different ground conditions and positions. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the system to maintain stability on various surfaces while keeping the overall structure relatively simple
Solution Approach 2:
The leg assembly is divided into multiple segments that can independently adjust their length and position. This segmentation allows the stand to adapt to uneven surfaces by adjusting individual legs, providing versatility without requiring a completely complex reconfigurable structure
3Stability of the object's composition
If the hose stand uses fixed legs, then the structure is simple, but it cannot provide stable base on uneven surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The legs are designed to be retractable and adjustable rather than fixed, allowing them to dynamically adapt to uneven surfaces. This dynamic adjustment capability provides stable support on various terrains while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical structure
Solution Approach 2:
The retractable leg mechanism acts as an intermediary between the fixed stand body and the uneven ground surface. By adjusting leg length, the system compensates for surface irregularities and maintains stability without requiring complex active control systems
4Productivity
If manual valve operation is used, then the system is simple, but turning water off and on is time-consuming and less water efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The motion sensor valve automatically detects user presence and controls water flow without manual intervention. When motion is detected, the valve automatically opens; when motion stops, it automatically closes, providing efficient water control and preventing waste
Solution Approach 2:
The motion sensor provides continuous feedback about user presence to the valve control system. This feedback loop enables automatic valve operation that responds to user needs in real-time, improving water control efficiency while maintaining simple overall system architecture
Data Source
AI summary
A portable hose stand system enables the user to project a stream of water from a water hose or hose nozzle in a fixed direction. A hose receiver is configured to receive and retain a hose and is coupled with pivot to allow adjustment of a desire water flow direction and a pivot retainer locks in a desired position. The hose receive is configured on an extended end of a hose extension that extends from a stand body. Retractable legs extend down from the stand body and pivot away from each other to provide a stable base. Water flow may be controlled through the use of a motion sensor valve. Lastly, a wall mount serves as a receiver for the portable hose stand system as a faucet and/or shower.