Pullout Faucet Mounting Retainer for Easier Hose Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Pullout faucets are difficult to manufacture and assemble due to limitations in existing mounting systems, which restrict manufacturing options and complicate the assembly process.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising a cage and a separately formed mounting retainer, where the cage includes sections for receiving a cartridge assembly, supply hoses, and a pullout hose, and the mounting retainer is designed to be inserted into the cage, featuring a rib that abuts a ledge to prevent movement and rotation, allowing for easier assembly and manufacturing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a traditional integrated mounting system is used, then structural strength is maintained, but manufacturing complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: the cage structure and the mounting retainer. The retainer is a separate piece that is inserted into the cage, allowing each component to be manufactured independently and simplifying the overall manufacturing process while maintaining structural integrity through the interconnected design.
2Ease of operation
If the mounting retainer is integrated with the cage, then structural stability is improved, but assembly process becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting retainer is designed to be inserted into the cage structure, with the retainer fitting inside the cage's cavity. This nested arrangement allows for easy assembly by simply inserting the retainer into the cage, while the rib on the retainer engages with the cage wall to provide stable positioning and prevent movement.
3Productivity
If the mounting retainer is inserted before hoses, then positioning is easier, but hose installation becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting retainer is designed with an open structure that allows supply hoses and outlet hoses to be inserted through the cage and positioned before the retainer is fully secured. The retainer's rib engages with the cage wall after hose insertion, allowing hoses to be installed without interference from the mounting components.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a pullout faucet with a mounting system that is easier to manufacture and assemble. The pullout faucet includes a cage and a mounting retainer. The mounting retainer is separately formed from the cage.