Rotatable Water Outlet Structure for Spray Switching and Self-Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sanitary fittings require complex structures and numerous components to achieve different water outlet effects, leading to high manufacturing costs and potential clogging issues due to impurities.
Innovation Solution
A simplified water outlet structure with a rotatable water spray shaper featuring interchangeable water passing surfaces that switch positions, allowing for different spray patterns and self-cleaning functionality by rotating the surfaces to wash away impurities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If complex internal structures and multiple components are used to achieve different water outlet effects, then the water spray patterns can be switched, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The water passing panel is segmented into multiple independent water passing surfaces (first water passing surface, second water passing surface, etc.), each with different spray hole arrangements. By selectively activating different surfaces, multiple spray patterns are achieved without requiring complex internal structures or multiple components.
Solution Approach 2:
A single water passing panel serves multiple functions by incorporating different water passing surfaces that can be selectively used. The same panel structure provides multiple spray patterns (first spray pattern, second spray pattern, etc.), eliminating the need for separate components for each function.
2Reliability
If traditional water outlet structures are used, then the structure is simple, but impurities can clog the water outlet channels causing poor water flow
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-cleaning by automatically switching between different water passing surfaces. When one surface becomes clogged with impurities, the system switches to another surface, allowing the clogged surface to be cleaned by water flow or manual maintenance while the other surfaces continue to function, ensuring continuous reliable water flow.
Solution Approach 2:
The system discards the function of a clogged water passing surface by switching to an alternative surface, and recovers functionality by cleaning or replacing the clogged surface. This approach maintains continuous operation and prevents permanent failure from impurity accumulation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are used to achieve different water outlet effects, then the spray patterns can be switched, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple water passing surfaces that would traditionally require separate components are merged into a single integrated water passing panel. This consolidation reduces the number of parts, simplifies assembly, and lowers manufacturing costs while maintaining the ability to switch between different spray patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
A single water passing panel is designed to perform multiple functions by incorporating different water passing surfaces with various spray hole configurations. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple separate components, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The structure simplifies manufacturing, reduces clogging, and enhances user experience by providing distinct spray patterns while maintaining reliability and preventing channel blockage.
Implementation Method 1
The water spray shaper is rotatably arranged at the water outlet end and includes a first water passing surface, a second water passing surface, and a water flow passage
Implementation Method 2
when either of the water passing surface is rotated from the water inlet side to the water outlet side, the water flow will wash away any impurities originally located on the water passing surface on the water inlet side
Data Source
AI summary
A water outlet structure includes a water spray shaper and a water outlet end. The water spray shaper is rotatably arranged at the water outlet end and includes a first water passing surface, a second water passing surface, and a water flow passage. The first water passing surface and the second water passing surface are in communication through the water flow passage. The second water passing surface is located on a water inlet side when the first water passing surface is located on a water outlet side, and the first water passing surface is located on the water inlet side when the second water passing surface is located on the water outlet side. The water outlet structure produces different water spray patterns respectively when the first water passing surface is located on the water outlet side and when the second water passing surface is located on the water outlet side.