Sensor-Mounted Electronic Board for Faucet Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic plumbing fixture fittings lack efficient and integrated sensor systems for precise control of water flow and temperature, relying on mechanical interfaces that can be cumbersome and less responsive to user needs.
Innovation Solution
An electronic plumbing fixture fitting with sensors mounted on electronic boards, including a toggle sensor and presence sensor, which send signals to an electronic control to activate or deactivate the valves, allowing for precise control of water flow and temperature through a network of cables and boards, enabling intuitive operation without physical contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If sensors are mounted on electronic boards with mechanical interfaces, then the system can be assembled using traditional methods, but the assembly becomes cumbersome and response time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the sensor mounting surface and electronic board into a single integrated structure. The sensor is mounted directly on the electronic board without separate mechanical interfaces, eliminating the need for additional mounting hardware and reducing assembly steps. This integration resolves the contradiction by simplifying assembly while maintaining fast sensor response times.
2Ease of manufacture
If integrated electronic boards with mounted sensors are used, then assembly is simplified and response time is reduced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic board is designed with self-aligning features and standardized mounting locations that guide sensor placement. The integrated design allows the sensor to be positioned precisely through the board's inherent structural features rather than requiring external alignment mechanisms. This approach simplifies assembly while ensuring consistent manufacturing precision through design-driven alignment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensors are connected through separate cables and boards, then individual sensor placement is flexible, but the overall system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic board is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple different sensor types through standardized mounting interfaces and connection points. Each sensor can be placed at different locations on the board depending on the application requirements, while the board provides a common electrical and mechanical interface for all sensors. This universal design maintains placement flexibility while reducing overall system complexity through standardization.
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AI summary
The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting with a sensor mounted on an electronic board, such as an electronic faucet with a sensor mounted on an electronic board.