Sanitary Wall Mounting Device with Self-Closing Ports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Retrofitting sanitary equipment to tiled walls during renovations often damages tiles and requires extensive chiseling for liquid line installation, making the process labor-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A device with a mounting body and port for sanitary equipment, designed for easy attachment to walls, featuring a snap element for secure mounting and self-closing ports to prevent leakage, allowing for quick installation and minimal damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional mounting methods are used to attach sanitary equipment to tiled walls, then secure mounting is achieved, but tiles are damaged and extensive chiseling work is required
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting body serves as an intermediary component between the sanitary equipment and the wall. It features a mounting device that interfaces with the wall structure without requiring damage to the tile surface, while providing a secure attachment point for the sanitary equipment through its mount interface
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a mounting device for wall attachment, a mounting body housing, and a mount for equipment attachment. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while avoiding the need for destructive wall preparation
2Productivity
If liquid lines are installed through traditional wall penetration methods, then liquid supply is achieved, but extensive chiseling work is required
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting body is pre-configured with ports that can be connected to liquid lines before or during the mounting process. This preliminary preparation of connection points eliminates the need for complex post-installation modifications and reduces the overall installation time and complexity
3Reliability
If ports are left open in the mounting body, then easy connection is achieved, but leakage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting body incorporates self-closing ports that automatically seal when not in use. This self-service mechanism maintains leak-proof reliability without requiring manual intervention or complex valve systems, while still allowing easy connection when needed through the automatic opening action
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AI summary
A device for mounting sanitary equipment element to a wall that contains at least a mounting body having a mount for the sanitary equipment and at least one port for a liquid line, and a mounting device for mounting the mounting body to the wall. Moreover, a sanitary installation having at least one such device is proposed.