Modular Shower Manifold System for Interchangeable Therapy Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current shower cubicles are rigid and fail to adapt to individual preferences for color therapy, music therapy, and aromatherapy, providing inconsistent relaxation experiences and requiring major renovations for modifications.
Innovation Solution
A modular delivery system with a manifold element connected to interchangeable modules for hydraulic and electrical supply, allowing for customizable installation and easy modification, incorporating advanced control and adjustment systems with intuitive navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid shower cubicle structure is used, then structural stability is ensured, but adaptability to individual user preferences deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shower cubicle is divided into a fixed structural framework and separate interchangeable functional modules. Each module (color therapy, music therapy, aromatherapy) can be independently removed and replaced, allowing users to customize their experience without compromising the overall structural integrity of the cubicle.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. Modules can be added, removed, or swapped based on user preferences, enabling the structure to adapt while maintaining stability through standardized connection interfaces.
2Reliability
If built-in technical solutions for relaxation functions are installed, then relaxation effects are provided, but ease of modification deteriorates due to rigid construction
Solution Approach 1:
Relaxation functions are segmented into separate interchangeable modules rather than being permanently integrated into the structure. This allows users to easily swap between different therapy types (color, music, aromatherapy) without requiring construction work or complex installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized module interface enables a single set of connection mechanisms to support multiple different functional modules. Users can universally attach any module type to the fixed structure, facilitating easy modification and reconfiguration of relaxation functions.
3Ease of manufacture
If standardized module interfaces are used, then ease of assembly is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The connection interface is segmented into discrete, standardized components with defined tolerance ranges. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing processes while maintaining adequate precision through modular design, where cumulative errors are minimized by limiting the number of precision-critical joints.
Solution Approach 2:
The interface design incorporates parameter optimizations such as enlarged tolerance zones, self-centering geometric features, and compliance elements that accommodate minor dimensional variations. These parameter changes enable easier assembly while maintaining sufficient connection reliability without requiring ultra-precise manufacturing.
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AI summary
The object of the invention is a delivery system (9) arranged so as to be applied to and/or built into and/or recessed in a ceiling or wall. The system (9) comprises at least one manifold element (7) configured to be mechanically connected to removable and/or interchangeable modules and to hydraulically and electrically supply these modules. The system (9) further comprises at least one module (1a; 1b; 1c; 1d; 1e) applied to the manifold element (7) and comprising at least one functional element. Lastly, the system (9) comprises connection means shared between the modules and the manifold element (7) and configured to realize the mechanical connection of the modules to the manifold element (7) and to realize the hydraulic and/or electrical connection of the modules to the manifold element (7). Advantageously, the manifold element (7) is housed in a containing structure (8). Advantageously, the manifold element (7) performs a load-bearing function for the modules. A further object of the present invention consists of alternative methods for installing the modules in the system (9), the system making use of a control unit (30) for this purpose.