Modular Water Flow Structure With Detachable Outlet Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing four-way water flowing structures for landscaping irrigation are aesthetically unappealing, large in size, and have limited functionality with poor operation state recognition, lacking flexibility in design and operation modes.
Innovation Solution
A novel four-way water flowing structure featuring a double-way main body with detachable single-way connectors, hermetically and rotatably mounted adjusting switches for independent control of main and secondary water outlets, and a decorative design with improved operation recognition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple water outlets are designed on the double-way main body integrally, then the water distribution function is achieved, but the structural design becomes ugly and the size becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
The water outlet structure is segmented into the main body and separate connectors. The connectors are detachably mounted on the main body, each having its own water outlet. This segmentation allows the main body to maintain a clean, compact appearance while still providing multiple water outlets through the attached connectors, thus resolving the contradiction between functional requirements and aesthetic design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple water outlets are designed on the double-way main body integrally, then the water distribution function is achieved, but the size becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the water outlet structure into a compact main body and separate detachable connectors, the overall volume is reduced. The main body remains small and compact, while connectors are only added when needed, allowing the system to maintain a small base size while providing expandable water distribution functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The connectors are designed to be detachably mounted on the main body, creating a nested configuration where connectors attach to the main body's external surface. This nesting approach allows multiple water outlets to be achieved without increasing the core volume of the main body, as connectors utilize the external space around the main structure.
3Device complexity
If a simple valve structure is used for opening and closing each water outlet, then the device complexity is reduced, but the operation state recognition degree becomes poor
Solution Approach 1:
The adjusting switches are designed with different colors to indicate their operation states. The first adjusting switch has a first color and the second adjusting switch has a second color, allowing users to easily recognize the state of each valve without complex mechanisms. This color-coding system provides clear visual feedback while maintaining simple valve structures, thus resolving the contradiction between simplicity and state recognition.
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 structure is more attractive, compact, and flexible, allowing for separate mounting of water outlets and enhanced operation control, improving user experience and market adaptability.
Implementation Method 1
each main adjusting switch rotates and controls flow adjustment and sealing opening and closing of the corresponding main water outlet; and each secondary adjusting switch rotates and controls flow adjustment and sealing opening and closing of the corresponding secondary water outlet
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AI summary
A water flowing structure is provide and comprises a double-way main body, a main water channel, a water inlet, main water outlets and the like, detachably mounted single-way connectors are respectively arranged at two ends of the double-way main body, a secondary water channel penetrating through along a shaft axis is formed in each single-way connector, each secondary water channel communicates with the main water channel, and each single-way connector is provided with a secondary water outlet communicated with the corresponding secondary water channel; a main adjusting switch is arranged between each single-way connector and the double-way main body; and a secondary adjusting switch is arranged in each single-way connector.