On-basin Faucet Installation Device with Anti-rotation Fastener
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing on-basin faucet installation methods are cumbersome, requiring operators to bend into narrow spaces and are often complicated, with structures that are not adaptable to different faucet types, leading to poor practicability and limited installation options.
Innovation Solution
An on-basin installation device featuring a simple structure with an installation seat, fastener, driving member, anti-rotation member, and soft gasket, allowing for easy installation and adaptation to various faucet types by providing a stable and secure locking mechanism that accommodates different faucet sizes and thicknesses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If below-basin installation method is used, then the faucet can be installed, but the operator needs to bend into narrow space making installation difficult and pipes block line of sight limiting tool use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional below-basin installation method by implementing on-basin installation. The installation device is positioned above the basin surface rather than below, allowing operators to work in accessible space with clear line of sight, while still achieving secure faucet installation through the basin thickness
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sleeve body structure is used, then installation is possible, but it cannot adapt to different faucet types and limits pipe number or thickness
Solution Approach 1:
The installation device incorporates a universal adaptation mechanism where the installation seat and fastener system can accommodate various faucet types, pipe numbers, and pipe thicknesses. The device achieves this through adjustable fastening components and a standardized interface that works across different faucet configurations without requiring multiple specialized tools
3Ease of operation
If simple structure is used, then ease of operation improves, but may compromise installation stability
Solution Approach 1:
The installation device is segmented into distinct functional components: an installation seat for positioning, a fastener for securing, and a driving member for actuation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity, with the fastener providing reliable locking through a straightforward screwing motion that stabilizes the faucet
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
Facilitates convenient and stable on-basin faucet installation, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, universal adaptation to different faucet types, and improved aesthetics by ensuring the installation hole is completely covered, while accommodating larger or thicker water pipes.
Implementation Method 1
another end passes through the limiting hole and the installation hole to extend below the basin surface, and the portion thereof extending below the basin surface penetrates the first connection hole and is screwed with the first connection hole
Implementation Method 2
another end penetrates the second connection hole and abuts to a side wall of the second connection hole to prevent the fastener from rotating relative to the installation seat
Data Source
AI summary
An on-basin installation device of a faucet is provided, wherein a basin surface is disposed with an installation hole. The device includes an installation seat, for installing the faucet above the basin surface and disposed with a limiting hole; a fastener, disposed with a first connection hole and a second connection hole; a driving member, disposed with a driving part at one end thereof, wherein the driving part abuts to a top surface of the installation seat, another end thereof passes through the limiting hole and the installation hole to extend below the basin surface, and a portion thereof extending below the basin surface penetrates the first connection hole and is screwed with the first connection hole; and an anti-rotation member, with one end thereof fixed to the installation seat and another end thereof penetrating the second connection hole and abutting to a side wall of the second connection hole.