Rotatable Water Pipe Adapter for Toilet Tank Interference Avoidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water pipe adapters and toilet apparatuses face interference issues due to fixed directional connections, which hinder the normal movement of components and can lead to operational inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A water pipe adapter with a first joint connected to a water pipe and a second joint arranged at an obtuse angle, allowing for rotational adjustment to avoid interferences, featuring position-limiting projections and sealing rings for secure connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If water pipes are connected in fixed directions between valves and dissolver, then the connection structure is simple and stable, but interferences between water pipes may occur and normal movements of moveable components may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed directional connection into a rotatable connection. The water pipe adapter includes a first joint and a second joint that can rotate relative to each other, allowing the water pipe to change its direction dynamically. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining connection stability through the joint structure while enabling component movement through rotational freedom.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the water pipe connection into multiple joints (first joint and second joint) that can independently rotate. This segmentation allows each joint to handle specific movement requirements while maintaining overall connection stability, resolving the interference issue between water pipes and moveable components.
2Ease of manufacture
If water pipe adapters use fixed structures, then the manufacturing and installation are straightforward, but the adaptability to different positions and directions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable joint structure provides adaptability to different positions and directions while maintaining ease of manufacture. The joints can rotate to accommodate various installation configurations without requiring complex custom manufacturing, thus resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and positioning versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The water pipe adapter with rotatable joints serves multiple functions: it provides a stable connection, allows position adjustment, and accommodates different installation orientations. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by enabling the same structure to be used in various configurations without complicating the manufacturing process.
3Strength
If the angle between first joint and second joint is fixed, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the ability to avoid interferences between water pipes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable joint connection allows the angle between the first joint and second joint to change dynamically, enabling the water pipe to avoid interferences with other components. The structural integrity is maintained through the joint design that provides rotational freedom while ensuring stable connection, thus resolving the contradiction between strength and interference avoidance.
Data Source
AI summary
A water pipe adapter includes a first joint including a position-limiting projection part configured to be connected to a water pipe. The water pipe adapter also includes a second joint, connected to the first joint and including a joint position-limitation part configured to be engaged with an interface position-limitation part of an inlet or an interface position-limitation part of an outlet. The second joint is configured to be pivotably disposed in the inlet or the outlet.