Electronic Plumbing Fixture Presets for Temperature and Flow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in effectively controlling and presetting temperature and flow parameters in electronic plumbing fixtures like faucets and showers, which lack intuitive and efficient methods for setting and saving desired water settings.
Innovation Solution
An electronic plumbing fixture fitting with a user input module, position sensor, and processor that allows users to set and save presets for water temperature and flow by demonstrating desired settings through a handle or manual input device, enabling communication between user input, sensors, and the electronic valve to adjust and save parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If electronic plumbing fixtures use traditional control methods, then the device structure is simple, but the ease of operation and user experience are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical control systems with electronic sensors and digital processing. Position sensors detect handle movements, processors interpret user intentions, and electronic valves control water parameters, substituting purely mechanical control with an electronic system that provides more precise and intuitive control while maintaining reasonable device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects user actions through position sensors and electronic inputs, processes the information to determine desired water parameters, and executes control without requiring users to manually adjust multiple settings. The fixture serves itself by interpreting user intentions and automatically configuring the appropriate water temperature and flow rate
2Adaptability or versatility
If electronic plumbing fixtures add preset functionality, then the adaptability and user experience improve, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting and remembering user-preferred water parameters through the preset function. When users select preset modes, the processor stores the corresponding temperature and flow rate settings for future use, allowing the fixture to automatically recall and apply these settings without requiring users to re-adjust parameters each time
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic valve and control system are designed to handle multiple functions: controlling water temperature, regulating flow rate, responding to various user inputs (electronic and manual), and managing preset configurations. This multi-functional design allows a single system to adapt to different user needs and scenarios without requiring separate control mechanisms for each function
3Ease of operation
If electronic plumbing fixtures implement demonstration feature, then the ease of operation improves, but the loss of time and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by detecting the position of manual input devices and electronic inputs, processing this information to determine the user's desired water parameters, and then executing the appropriate control actions. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures the system responds accurately to user intentions while minimizing the time required for parameter adjustment
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AI summary
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting including a preset feature.