Inline shower device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dispensing devices for aromatic liquids in shower environments are prone to variable performance due to dependence on incoming water supply pressure, leading to inconsistent dispense rates and user experiences.
Innovation Solution
An inline shower device with a hydraulic chamber and a fluid-driven piston, allowing for controlled dispensing of aromatic liquids into the inlet waterway, featuring a detachable capsule and actuators for consistent fluid delivery, independent of water supply pressure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing dispensing devices depend on incoming water supply pressure to dispense aromatic liquids, then the device structure remains simple, but the dispense rate becomes inconsistent and variable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies hydraulic principles by using the incoming water supply pressure to drive a piston within a hydraulic chamber. The piston is fluidly connected to the hydraulic chamber and moves in response to water pressure, thereby controlling the dispensing of aromatic liquids from the capsule. This converts the water supply pressure into a controlled mechanical action that ensures consistent dispense rates regardless of pressure variations, resolving the technical contradiction by maintaining reliability while utilizing the existing water pressure source.
2Ease of operation
If aromatic liquid is dispensed immediately after shower activation, then the device responds quickly, but the user experience varies due to pressure fluctuations
Solution Approach 1:
The device is pre-configured with the capsule containing aromatic liquids and the piston positioned within the hydraulic chamber before shower activation. When water flows through the inlet waterway, the piston is immediately driven by the incoming pressure, automatically initiating consistent dispensing without requiring user intervention or adjustment. This preliminary setup ensures both quick response and consistent user experience.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the dispensing device uses interchangeable capsules, then adaptability is improved, but connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The dispensing device is segmented into separate functional components: a reusable housing containing the hydraulic chamber and piston mechanism, and interchangeable capsules containing aromatic liquids. The capsule connects to the housing through a fluid connection interface that allows easy replacement while maintaining reliable fluid transfer. This segmentation enables adaptability through capsule interchangeability while the standardized connection design ensures connection reliability during use.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures a consistent and controlled delivery of aromatic liquids into the shower water stream, allowing users to initiate dispensing at any time during shower use, enhancing the bathing experience by maintaining a stable fragrance release.
Implementation Method 1
a fluid-driven piston. The hydraulic chamber is disposed within the housing. The first actuator is configured to connect a capsule to the housing and to fluidly connect the capsule to the hydraulic chamber. The fluid-driven piston is disposed within the hydraulic chamber and is configured to dispense a fluid from the capsule into the outlet port.
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AI summary
An inline shower device includes a housing, a hydraulic chamber, a first actuator, and a fluid-driven piston. The housing includes an outlet port. The hydraulic chamber is disposed within the housing. The first actuator is configured to connect a capsule to the housing and to fluidly connect the capsule to the hydraulic chamber. The fluid-driven piston is disposed within the hydraulic chamber and is configured to dispense a fluid from the capsule into the outlet port.