Oscillating Range Adjusting Module Modular Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional oscillating sprinklers lack a modular structure, making it difficult to assemble the oscillation range limiter with the water inlet and oscillation driving modules without riveting, which is not compatible with modern modularization assembly lines.
Innovation Solution
An oscillating range adjusting module comprising a first adjusting unit with a hollow cylinder and combination platforms, and a second adjusting unit with snapping members, allowing for snap connections and modular assembly between the water inlet and oscillation driving modules using an O-ring seal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the oscillation range limiter is connected using riveting between the water inlet module and oscillation driving module, then the connection strength is improved, but the modular structure is lost and compatibility with modularization assembly lines is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The oscillation range limiter is divided into a first limiting unit and a second limiting unit that can be separately assembled. Each unit has standardized connection interfaces (first connection interface and second connection interface) that enable modular assembly with the water inlet module and oscillation driving module respectively, eliminating the need for riveting while maintaining connection strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection interfaces are designed with universal compatibility, where the first connection interface can connect to the water inlet module and the second connection interface can connect to the oscillation driving module. This universal design allows the oscillation range limiter to be compatible with modularization assembly lines while maintaining strong connections.
2Ease of manufacture
If the oscillation range limiter is designed as a modular structure with separate connection interfaces, then the ease of manufacture and modular assembly compatibility are improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first limiting unit and second limiting unit are merged into a single integrated oscillation range limiter component that contains both connection interfaces. This merging reduces the number of separate parts needed while maintaining modular assembly capabilities, thereby reducing overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The first limiting unit and second limiting unit are positioned such that they can be nested or closely integrated within the oscillation range limiter structure. This nesting approach minimizes the overall space occupied and reduces the apparent structural complexity while preserving the modular connection interfaces.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an oscillating range adjusting module (10) for being connected between a water inlet module (12) and an oscillation driving module (11). When assembling the oscillating range adjusting module (10), the water inlet module (12) and the oscillation driving module (11), an inlet tube of the water inlet module (12) is firstly connected to a first adjusting unit (101) of the oscillating range adjusting module (10), and then a second adjusting unit (102) of the oscillating range adjusting module (10) is connected to the inlet tube and the first adjusting unit (101), wherein at least one snapping member (10C1, 10C2) of the second adjusting unit (102) engages with at least one combination platform (10P1, 10P2) of the first adjusting unit (101). Consequently, a modularization assembly of the oscillating range adjusting module (10), the water inlet module (12) and the oscillation driving module (11) is achieved after a water inlet port of the oscillation driving module (11) is connected to the second adjusting unit (102).