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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing built-in boxes for sanitary fittings lack versatility and fail to effectively separate fresh water and waste water compartments, leading to potential cross-contamination in case of leaks.
Innovation Solution
A built-in box design featuring a partition wall that divides the interior into separate fresh water and waste water rooms, preventing water from flowing between compartments and allowing for the inclusion of both fresh water supply and waste water drainage fittings within the same installation box, with optional additional partitions for functional elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single undivided interior space is used in the installation box, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to potential cross-contamination between fresh water and waste water compartments
Solution Approach 1:
The interior space of the installation box is divided into separate compartments using partition walls. The partition extends from the rear wall to the front opening, creating distinct fresh water and waste water compartments that are physically separated to prevent cross-contamination while maintaining structural integrity
2Reliability
If the partition wall extends completely across the interior from rear wall to front opening, then the reliability is improved by preventing water flow between compartments, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The partition wall is configured to extend completely across the interior space from the rear wall to the front opening, creating effective separation between fresh water and waste water compartments. This complete segmentation ensures that leakage water cannot flow from one compartment to another, achieving reliable water separation
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple partitions are added to create additional functional spaces, then the adaptability or versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple partition walls can be arranged within the interior to create additional functional spaces for accommodating different functional elements. This segmentation allows the installation box to serve multiple purposes while maintaining separation between water compartments
Solution Approach 2:
The installation box is designed with flexible partition configurations that can accommodate various functional elements, making the structure versatile for different applications while maintaining the core function of water separation
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AI summary
A built-in box (1) for sanitary fittings (9, 11, 12) comprises a side wall (3) surrounding an interior space (2) and a rear wall (4) closing off the interior space (3) at the rear and adjoining the side wall (3), wherein the interior space (3) is accessible via a front opening (5) located opposite the rear wall (4). Furthermore, at least one partition wall (6) extends transversely through the interior space (3) and divides the interior space (3) into at least a fresh water compartment (7), in which at least one sanitary fitting (9) for the fresh water supply is arranged, and a wastewater compartment (8), in which at least one sanitary fitting (11, 12) for the wastewater conveyance is arranged.