Parallel Water Divider for Shower Heads
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dual-function water dividers in shower heads are complex in structure, large in size, and cannot be installed parallel to the water supply pipe, making the shower head design cumbersome and aesthetically unappealing.
Innovation Solution
A water divider with a simple structure and parallel installation direction, featuring a water divider shell with openings on ends and sides, a fixed water dividing device, and a rotated water dividing device, allowing for adjustable flow paths through strategically placed holes and a rotating mechanism, enabling compact and aesthetically pleasing integration with the shower head.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional dual-function water divider is used, then water flow control functionality is achieved, but the structure becomes complex and the size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water divider is segmented into multiple functional components: a water divider body, a rotating water guide plate with through holes, and a limiting mechanism. Each component performs a specific function, allowing the complex water flow control to be achieved through simple, modular parts rather than a monolithic complex structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using complex valves and flow control mechanisms, the patent inverts the approach by using a simple rotating plate with through holes that directs water flow through geometric alignment. The flow control is achieved by the position of holes relative to the water inlet and outlet, rather than by constraining flow with complex mechanical components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional dual-function water divider is used, then water flow control functionality is achieved, but the installation direction cannot be parallel to the water supply pipe
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the installation dimension by designing the water divider to be installed parallel to the water supply pipe rather than perpendicular. The rotating water guide plate rotates within the plane perpendicular to the water flow, allowing flow direction control while maintaining a compact parallel installation footprint.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional dual-function water divider is used, then water flow control functionality is achieved, but the overall appearance of the shower head is adversely affected
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating water guide plate and limiting mechanism are nested within the water divider body, with all components contained within a compact cylindrical housing. This nesting allows the functional components to be hidden within the shower head structure, maintaining a clean and simple external appearance while preserving full water flow control functionality.
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AI summary
A water divider includes a water divider shell with openings formed on two ends and sides. A fixed water dividing device and a rotated water dividing device are provided within the water divider shell. A first through hole extends between the side and the bottom end of the fixed water dividing device, the side through hole opening position of the first through hole corresponds to the position of the opening provided on the side of the water divider shell. A second through hole extends between the top end and the bottom end of the fixed water dividing device, the top end through hole opening of the second through hole corresponds to the top end opening of the water divider shell. The rotated water dividing device includes a third though hole having a through hole opening that corresponds to the bottom end opening of the water divider shell.