Integrated Sensing Faucet with Inclined Soap Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing faucet designs that integrate soap dispensers with water supply systems are often cumbersome, non-intuitive, and costly due to complex installations and poor conformity with human factor engineering, leading to reduced market acceptance and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A sensing faucet with an L-shaped main body integrating both water and soap supply modules, featuring a water supply unit and soap supply unit controlled by sensing units, where the soap supply module is positioned at an inclined surface to align with user hand washing habits, allowing seamless integration without the need for additional washbasins, and a control board to manage simultaneous water and soap dispensing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If faucet and soap dispenser are installed separately, then installation is simple, but space is wasted and appearance is messy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the faucet body and soap dispenser into a single integrated unit. The soap dispenser is mounted on the side of the faucet body, sharing the same installation space and eliminating the need for separate mounting holes. This merging approach saves counter space while maintaining installation simplicity through a unified mounting mechanism.
2Area of stationary object
If water and soap supply pipes are installed inside integrated faucet, then appearance is neat, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated faucet is designed as modular components that can be assembled separately and then combined. The soap dispenser module, water supply module, and control modules are segmented for independent manufacturing and testing, then integrated through standardized connection interfaces. This segmentation reduces overall installation complexity while maintaining the neat integrated appearance.
3Measurement precision
If multiple sensing gestures are implemented, then control precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The faucet implements a selective sensing approach where only the most commonly needed gestures are activated. The sensing system provides multiple gesture options but defaults to the most intuitive and frequently used gestures, avoiding the need for users to learn complex gesture sequences. This partial activation maintains precision for essential controls while preserving operational simplicity.
4Stability of the object's composition
If 4-inch double-hole washbasin is required, then faucet installation is stable, but cost increases and replacement is required
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated faucet is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can accommodate various washbasin types and hole configurations. The mounting system includes adaptive fixtures and adjustable positioning mechanisms that provide stable installation on both single-hole and multi-hole basins, eliminating the requirement for specific basin types and reducing overall system cost.
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 a user-friendly, cost-effective, and aesthetically integrated soap and water dispensing system that conforms to human factor engineering, enhancing hand washing convenience and hygiene while reducing production costs and environmental clutter.
Implementation Method 1
a water supply unit and water supply sensing unit, the water supply unit in connection with a water supply pipe and controlled by the water sensing unit to supply water
Implementation Method 2
a soap supply unit and soap supply sensing unit, the soap supply sensing unit adapted to control the soap supply unit to provide soap liquid
Data Source
AI summary
A sensing faucet for the integration of soap supply with water exit includes a main body configured with a mounting portion having a first mounting zone and second mounting zone, where the first mounting zone is used to accept a water supply module, and the second mounting zone a soap supply module, where an obtuse angle is formed between the first and second mounting zones. With the above structure, the soap supply module can conform to a human factor design besides the water and soap supply modules are integrated with each other in the same sensing faucet, allowing users direct soap supply according hand washing habits without needing to touch any other components, and the hand cleaning convenience can then be achieved.