Segmented Odor Trap with Handle for Floor Drain Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing odor traps for floor drains are complex in construction, difficult to connect and clean, and lack effective sealing, allowing odors from sewage systems to enter rooms.
Innovation Solution
A two-part odor trap system consisting of an overflow container and an inlet element, where the inlet element is inserted into the overflow container, with the overflow container resting on a bead within the receiving body, and a handle connected only to the overflow container for easy installation and removal, providing a simple and effective sealing mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a one-piece odor trap design is used, then manufacturing is simpler, but cleaning becomes difficult and installation is complex
Solution Approach 1:
The odor trap is divided into two separate components: an overflow container and an inlet element. This segmentation allows each part to be easily removed and cleaned independently, solving the cleaning difficulty while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular assembly.
2Reliability
If the odor trap is securely connected to the receiving body, then sealing is improved, but installation and removal become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented design with separate overflow container and inlet element allows the trap to be installed as a complete unit that can be easily inserted into and removed from the receiving body, while internal seals ensure effective odor prevention.
Solution Approach 2:
A handle connected to the overflow container serves as an intermediary tool, enabling easy installation and removal of the odor trap from the receiving body without compromising the sealing effectiveness during operation.
3Reliability
If the inlet element extends above the overflow container, then sealing contact with receiving body is improved, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The inlet element is designed as a separate component that extends above the overflow container, allowing it to make direct contact with the receiving body for effective sealing. This segmented approach achieves reliable sealing without increasing overall structural complexity through simple modular design.
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AI summary
System comprising a trap (20) and a receiving body (10, 10', 10", 11), wherein: - the trap (20) is inserted into the receiving body (10, 10', 10", 11) in an installed state, - the trap (20) comprises an overflow container (22) which has a container rim (28) at an upper end in the installed state, - the trap (20) comprises an inlet element (24) that can be inserted into the overflow container (22) and which has an inlet rim (30) at an upper end in the installed state, - the inlet rim (30) is arranged above the container rim (28) of the overflow container (22) when the inlet element (24) is inserted into the overflow container (22), - the receiving body (10, 10', 10", 11) has a recess extending into an interior of the receiving body (10, 10', 10", 11) extending groove (16), - the overflow container (22) with its container edge (28) rests on the groove (16) of the receiving body (10, 10', 10", 11),and - wherein the odor trap (20) further comprises a handle (50) for inserting the odor trap (20) into the receiving body (10, 10', 10", 11).,