Water Carrier Pump Adapter for Leak-Proof Single-Handed Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water containers are wasteful due to gravity-fed valves that allow constant water flow, making it difficult to access water without spillage, and existing solutions like push-button valves limit single-handed use.
Innovation Solution
An adapter system that connects an electric pump to water containers, featuring a flange and port for attachment, and a pump collar for secure connection to an electric pump, allowing controlled water flow without spillage and enabling single-handed operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If gravity-fed valves are used in water containers, then water can flow out of the container, but water is wasted due to constant flow that cannot be controlled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical gravity-fed valve system with an electric pump system. The pump uses electrical power to control water extraction, allowing precise on-demand dispensing rather than continuous gravity-driven flow. This substitution enables controlled water access while eliminating the inherent water waste of gravity-fed systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operating parameter of water flow from passive gravity-driven continuous flow to active electrically-controlled intermittent flow. The pump can be activated only when water is needed, changing the flow regime from constant to variable, thereby preventing water waste while maintaining ease of access.
2Ease of operation
If push-button valves are used for single-handed operation, then water access is simplified, but water still flows constantly causing waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the push-button mechanical valve with an electric pump controlled by a simple button interface. While the interface remains simple for single-handed operation, the underlying mechanism changes from passive mechanical flow control to active electrical pump control, enabling precise water dispensing without constant flow waste.
3Quantity of substance
If larger water vessels are used for backup supplies, then water storage capacity increases, but mobility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal pump system that can interface with water containers of various sizes through different adapters. The same pump unit can serve portable containers for mobility needs and larger containers for maximum storage capacity, making the water extraction system multi-functional across different storage scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces adapters as intermediary components between the pump and different container types. These adapters enable the pump to efficiently extract water from various container sizes and configurations, allowing users to optimize between storage capacity and mobility based on specific needs while using the same pump system.
4Adaptability or versatility
If adapters are designed for different container sizes, then versatility increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the water extraction system into two functional parts: a universal pump unit and interchangeable adapters. This segmentation allows the complex adapter components to be separated from the main pump, making the system more manageable and allowing users to select only the adapters needed for their specific container types.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The adapter system provides a leak-proof and efficient means to access water without waste, allowing controlled water flow and single-handed operation, suitable for various container sizes, from portable to non-portable drums.
Implementation Method 1
An adapter which connects a pump to a water carrier. The adapter includes a port through which the pump can draw water out of the water carrier.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and devices include an adapter which connects a pump to a water carrier. The adapter includes a port through which the pump can draw water out of the water carrier. The pump may further include a pump collar, which also includes a port, and connects to the adapter. The pump may be connected to the pump collar.