Modular Shower Water Outlet With Interchangeable Smart Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing intelligent water outlet devices, such as showers, lack flexibility in combining and matching various intelligent modes due to non-detachable and non-interchangeable intelligent modules.
Innovation Solution
A water outlet device with an installation hole for detachable functional modules, featuring connection terminals for power and signal transmission, and a power supply module, allowing for interchangeable modules like digital displays, lighting, and massage modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If intelligent modules are integrated into the water outlet device, then functionality and intelligence are improved, but adaptability and flexibility deteriorate because the modules cannot be disassembled and interchanged
Solution Approach 1:
The intelligent modules (digital display module, lighting module, audio module, massage module) are segmented from the main body and designed as independent, detachable units. Each module can be separately installed or removed from the installation hole in the water outlet device, enabling flexible configuration without affecting the overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The water outlet device is designed with a universal installation interface (installation hole with connection terminals) that can accommodate multiple types of intelligent modules. The same installation structure supports different functional modules, making the device multi-functional and adaptable to various customer needs.
2Ease of operation
If multiple intelligent modules are integrated into the water outlet device, then functionality is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to fixed configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration of intelligent modules changes from static (fixed) to dynamic (adjustable). Users can dynamically install, remove, or replace modules based on their needs, transforming the device from a fixed configuration to a flexible, user-adaptable system that enhances both ease of operation and versatility.
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
Enables flexible combination of intelligent modules to meet diverse customer needs, enhancing functionality and usability.
Implementation Method 1
the connection terminals are configured to supply power and/or transmit signals to the functional module
Implementation Method 2
the power supply module is a hydroelectric generator
Data Source
AI summary
The application discloses a water outlet device, a water outlet assembly, and a shower device. The water outlet device includes a water outlet main body, the water outlet main body is provided with an installation hole, and the installation hole is configured for detachably installing a functional module having a predetermined function. A hole wall of the installation hole is provided with multiple connection terminals for contacting with docking contact points on the functional module and the connection terminals are configured to supply power and/or transmit signals to the functional module.