Rotatable Modular Hose Connector for Leak-Proof Plumbing Joints
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional hose fittings lack modular design with proper anti-leak features, leading to poor sealing performance and high maintenance costs due to damage to connectors when individual parts are compromised.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable hose connector assembly with modular components, including a hose adapter, screw cap, intermediate fitting, and proximal annular brace, allowing for secure, leak-proof connections and easy assembly/disassembly without tools, with features like O-rings and ball bearings for sealing and rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional single-part hose fittings are used, then secure connection is achieved, but maintenance cost increases when damage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The hose fitting is divided into multiple modular components including a body portion, a connector portion, and a sealing element. Each component can be independently replaced if damaged, eliminating the need to replace the entire fitting assembly and reducing maintenance costs.
2Ease of repair
If modular connectors with replaceable parts are used, then maintenance cost decreases, but sealing performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A sealing element acts as an intermediary component between the body portion and connector portion. This dedicated sealing component ensures leak-proof connection between modular parts while allowing each part to remain replaceable independently.
3Stability of the object's composition
If rigid fixed connections are used, then structural stability is achieved, but rotation capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The connector portion is designed with rotational capability relative to the body portion, allowing the assembly to adapt to different orientations and positions while maintaining a secure, leak-proof seal through the sealing element.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, leak-proof connections that allow connected parts to rotate, reducing damage and maintenance costs by facilitating easy replacement of parts and ensuring reliable fluid transfer.
Implementation Method 1
modular connectors lack proper anti-leak features between the different components, which result in poor sealing performance
Implementation Method 2
with features like O-rings and ball bearings for sealing and rotation
Data Source
AI summary
A hose connector assembly is an apparatus that serves as a rotatable pipe joint to allow the formation of a fluid connection between separate plumbing parts, such as two hoses or a hose and a water spout. The apparatus includes a hose adapter, a screw cap, an intermediate fitting, a proximal annular brace, and a hose connector. The hose adapter allows the secure connection of the apparatus to a plumbing part, such as a spout, a hose, or other pipe fittings. The screw cap allows the rotation of the intermediate fitting to enable the rotation of modular subassemblies of the apparatus about the intermediate fitting. The intermediate fitting also allows the detachable connection between the modular subassemblies of the apparatus. The hose connector facilitates the attachment of the apparatus to the target hose end. The proximal annular brace ensures the connection of the hose connector to the target hose end.