One-Piece Floor Drain Fitting With Integral Flange for Fast Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor drain fittings are cumbersome and require multiple components, leading to complex and time-consuming installation processes, especially in open-site construction environments.
Innovation Solution
A one-piece floor drain fitting with an integral mounting flange and cover options, allowing for secure and efficient installation in various flooring materials and conditions, including wood and concrete, using a simple fastener system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional multi-component floor drain fittings are used, then structural integrity can be maintained, but installation complexity and time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple traditional drain fitting components (drain body, mounting flange, and fastening elements) into a single integrated one-piece structure. This merging eliminates the need for separate assembly steps and reduces the number of individual parts while maintaining the structural integrity and functional performance of the traditional multi-component system.
2Reliability
If traditional floor drain fittings with separate mounting flanges are used, then secure attachment is achieved, but installation time and labor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting flange is integrated directly into the drain body as a unified component, eliminating separate attachment steps. The one-piece construction allows the entire assembly to be installed as a single unit while maintaining secure attachment through the integrated flange design with pre-positioned fastening features.
3Productivity
If multi-component drain fittings are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but the installation process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the drain body, mounting flange, and fastening components into a single molded one-piece structure, reducing the installation process from multiple assembly steps to a single placement operation. This significantly improves installation efficiency while maintaining all necessary structural and functional characteristics.
4Adaptability or versatility
If traditional separate-piece drain fittings are used, then adaptability to different installation conditions is achieved, but the installation process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated one-piece design maintains adaptability to various flooring materials (wood, concrete, etc.) through the unified mounting flange structure, while simplifying the installation process by eliminating the need to assemble multiple components on-site. The single-piece construction allows for straightforward installation regardless of the substrate type.
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AI summary
A one-piece drain fitting with an integral mounting flange. The mounting flange has a plurality of holes for quickly securing the mounting flange to the top or bottom side of a wood sub-floor with screws or nails. The drain fitting can alternatively be installed in pre-cast or cast-in-place concrete without the use of fasteners. The drain fitting can be provided with a removable temporary cover for keeping out debris during construction.