Movable Cover Plate Guide for Sanitary Discharge Pipe Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connecting means for discharge pipes in sanitary installations are limited by fixed discharge openings, making it difficult to bypass obstacles and adjust the connection position, especially in spaces with limited room or obstructions like supporting beams and other pipes.
Innovation Solution
The connecting means feature a longitudinal cover plate with a connecting opening that can shift between extreme positions, a guide for the cover plate's movement, and a seal to secure the cover plate to the discharge opening, allowing for repositioning of the discharge pipe's end to bypass obstacles and accommodate various sanitary installation designs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed discharge opening is used in conventional sanitary installations, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the connection position cannot be adjusted to bypass obstacles like supporting beams and pipes
Solution Approach 1:
The cover plate is made movable relative to the discharge opening through a guide mechanism, allowing the connecting opening to be dynamically repositioned along the longitudinal axis to bypass obstacles while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting means are divided into separate components: a discharge opening component fixed to the sanitary installation and a cover plate with connecting opening that can move independently along the guide, allowing flexible positioning without redesigning the entire system
2Ease of operation
If the discharge opening position is fixed, then the manufacturing and installation process is straightforward, but obstacles such as supporting beams and other pipes prevent proper connection of the discharge pipe
Solution Approach 1:
The cover plate can move along the guide to dynamically adjust the position of the connecting opening, enabling the discharge pipe to be connected at different locations to avoid obstacles while keeping the installation process simple and intuitive
Solution Approach 2:
The guide acts as an intermediary mechanism between the fixed discharge opening and the movable cover plate, enabling smooth adjustment of the connecting opening position to bypass obstacles without complicating the overall connection process
3Ease of manufacture
If a ready-made discharge opening with fixed dimensions is provided, then the design is simple and production is easy, but the connecting opening cannot be repositioned to achieve optimal aesthetic appearance or functional connection
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into a fixed discharge opening component for simple manufacturing and a separate movable cover plate that provides repositioning capability, combining ease of production with installation flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The cover plate's ability to move along the guide transforms a statically simple design into a dynamically adaptable system, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while enabling post-installation positioning adjustments for optimal aesthetics and function
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AI summary
Connecting means (3) for connecting a discharge pipe to a discharge opening (2) of a sanitary installation (1), comprising at least the following elements: - a longitudinal cover plate (11) in which is provided a connecting opening (11) for connecting a discharge pipe; - a guide (17) in which the cover plate (11) can be provided moving to and fro according to its length (1'); and, - a seal (28) to directly or indirectly seal the movable cover plate (11) in relation to the discharge opening (2) of the sanitary installation (1).