Rotatable Faucet Water Diversion Connector for Three-Mode Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing faucets with multiple water outlets have complex structures, increasing production costs and requiring users to adjust their position based on the different water outlets, which reduces usability.
Innovation Solution
A faucet structure with a single water outlet pipe that includes a control switch, a water diversion seat, and a rotatable water diversion connector with integrated first and second water outlet holes, allowing for three water outflow modes (direct, bubbler, and shower head) through a simple rotation mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple water outlet pipelines are added to realize different water outflow modes, then the functionality of the faucet is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple water outlet pipelines into a single integrated water outlet structure. The water outlet includes a water outlet cavity with multiple water outlet holes that can switch between different outflow modes (direct flow, bubbler, shower head) without requiring separate pipelines, thereby reducing structural complexity while maintaining functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The single water outlet structure is designed to perform multiple functions by switching between different outflow modes. The water outlet cavity and water outlet holes can accommodate different flow patterns (direct, bubbler, shower head), making one structure universal for multiple water outflow modes
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple water outlets are positioned at different locations, then different water outflow modes are achieved, but user convenience deteriorates due to position adjustment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple water outlet holes are integrated into a single water outlet cavity positioned at one location. All water outflow modes (direct, bubbler, shower head) discharge from the same position, eliminating the need for users to adjust their position when switching between modes
Solution Approach 2:
The water outlet structure incorporates a switching mechanism that dynamically changes the flow direction and pattern while maintaining the same physical position. The water outlet holes can switch between different outflow modes through a rotating or movable structure, allowing dynamic adaptation without position change
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional water outlet components are added to achieve multiple functions, then the functionality is improved, but production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple water outlet functions into a single integrated component (water outlet cavity with multiple water outlet holes). This reduces the number of parts that need to be manufactured and assembled, thereby lowering production costs while maintaining multiple water outflow modes
Solution Approach 2:
A single water outlet structure is designed to provide multiple water outflow modes (direct, bubbler, shower head), making it a universal component that replaces what would traditionally require multiple separate components, thus reducing manufacturing complexity and cost
Data Source
AI summary
A faucet structure comprises a water outlet pipe with a control switch, one end of the water outlet pipe is fixedly connected to a water diversion seat, one end of the water diversion seat is rotatably connected to a water diversion connector. One side of the water diversion connector is provided with a first water outlet hole for connecting to a shower head assembly, the bottom end of the water diversion connector is provided with a second water outlet hole for connecting to a valve seat, the side of the valve seat is provided with a switch connection hole, and the bottom end of the valve seat is provided with a first water flowing hole and a second water flowing hole. A switch assembly for switching the water flow between the first water flowing hole and the second water flowing hole is arranged in the switch connection hole.