Rotatable Shower Holder Clamp With Accessible Release Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rod-mountable holding devices are limited in terms of functionality, ease of use, and production costs, particularly in the context of sanitary hand shower applications, where the operating unit is often inconveniently located on the rod coupling part, making it difficult for users to easily move or release the holding device from the rod.
Innovation Solution
The operating unit is positioned on the object holding part, allowing user-operated movement of the clamping unit between its rod clamping and release positions, even when the object holding part is in different rotational positions, enabling flexible use and easy access for clamping and releasing the device from the rod, with features like prestressed clamping and adjustable rotational angles up to 90° or more.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the operating unit is located on the rod coupling part, then the structure is compact, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is divided into functionally independent modules: the rod coupling part for mounting, the object holding part for securing the object, and the operating unit for control. The operating unit is positioned on the object holding part, separating the control function from the mounting function, thereby improving user accessibility without compromising structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The object holding part serves as an intermediary carrier that not only secures the object but also positions the operating unit in a user-accessible location. This intermediary structure bridges the gap between the rod coupling mechanism and the user interface, enabling easy operation while maintaining a compact overall design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the object holding part is rotatably connected to allow multiple rotational positions, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The object holding part is designed with rotational freedom relative to the rod coupling part, allowing it to assume multiple stable positions without requiring complex locking mechanisms for each position. This dynamic capability enables the device to adapt to different mounting orientations and user preferences while maintaining structural simplicity through elastic return forces.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotational position of the object holding part is used as a variable parameter that can be changed by the user according to needs. The operating unit is designed to function across multiple rotational positions, with the clamping mechanism adapting its operation based on the current rotational state, thereby providing versatility without requiring separate mechanisms for each position.
3Reliability
If the clamping unit is pre-tensioned with elastic return, then the reliability of clamping improves, but the ease of operation for release deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping unit is pre-tensioned using elastic elements that automatically apply the clamping force as soon as the holding device is assembled. This preliminary action ensures reliable clamping without requiring continuous user intervention, while the operating unit provides a simple release mechanism that overcomes the elastic force only when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic return mechanism provides self-service clamping by automatically maintaining the clamping force throughout operation. The system serves itself by using the elastic deformation of the clamping unit to generate and maintain the necessary clamping pressure, reducing the need for external control while ensuring reliable operation.
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
This design enhances the usability and manufacturing efficiency of the holding device by allowing flexible operation in various orientations, reducing the complexity of integrating the control unit with the rod part, and providing easy access for user interaction, thus improving functionality and cost-effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
The clamping unit is pre-tensioned with elastic return, allowing the user to move it to the rod release position by actuating the operating unit and overcoming the pre-tensioning force. It then automatically returns to its rod clamping position as soon as the user releases the operating unit.
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AI summary
A rod-mountable holding device comprising: - a rod coupling part (1) designed for slidable attachment to a rod and comprising a base body (2) and a clamping unit (3) movably guided on the base body between a rod clamping position (3k) and a rod release position; - an operating unit (4) for user-actuated movement of the clamping unit between its rod clamping position and its rod release position; and - an object holding part (5) rotatably connected to the rod coupling part at least between a first rotational position (51) and a second rotational position. The operating unit (4) is arranged on the object holding part (5) and is designed to user-actuate the clamping unit (3) between its rod clamping position (3k) and its rod release position both when the object holding part is in its first rotational position (51) and when it is in its second rotational position. Uses include, for example...for sanitary shower systems with hand shower.