Overhead Shower Connector Bracket Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing installation methods for hand shower brackets in overhead shower systems are inconvenient and time-consuming, requiring separate wall fixation.
Innovation Solution
An overhead shower connector structure with a connecting rod assembly that integrates the bracket with the overhead shower connector, allowing for easy installation and adjustment, featuring a hollow ball joint, rotatable positioning members, and a spring mechanism for secure hand shower attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the bracket is fixed separately on the wall, then the hand shower can be held on the bracket, but the installation process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bracket and overhead shower connector into a single integrated assembly. The bracket is pre-connected to the overhead shower connector through a connecting rod assembly, eliminating the need for separate wall fixation of the bracket. This merging of components directly resolves the technical contradiction by simplifying the installation process while maintaining the hand shower holding function.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated assembly serves multiple functions: the overhead shower connector connects to the water supply, the connecting rod assembly provides structural support and positioning, and the bracket holds the hand shower. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate installation steps for each component, thereby improving ease of operation without increasing device complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the bracket is fixed separately on the wall, then the hand shower can be held on the bracket, but the installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is pre-assembled with the overhead shower connector and connecting rod assembly during manufacturing. This preliminary action of pre-integrating components means that during installation, the user only needs to install the complete assembly as a single unit, significantly reducing installation time compared to separately mounting the bracket on the wall and then attaching the connector.
3Productivity
If the bracket is integrated with the overhead shower connector, then the installation is simplified, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated assembly is divided into distinct functional segments: the overhead shower connector, the connecting rod assembly with first rod and second rod, and the bracket. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using standard processes, then assembled into the integrated unit. The modular segmentation reduces overall structure complexity while maintaining installation efficiency.
4Productivity
If the bracket is integrated with the overhead shower connector, then the installation efficiency is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting rod assembly features a nested structure where the first rod and second rod are positioned at different levels and angles, with the bracket nested onto the second rod. This nesting arrangement allows multiple structural elements to be compactly integrated without significantly increasing the overall footprint or complexity, while still achieving the goal of simplified installation through integration.
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
Facilitates efficient and simple installation of the bracket without wall fixation, enhancing installation efficiency and allowing for convenient adjustment of the hand shower's inclination angle.
Implementation Method 1
a spring (26) sleeved onto the bolt (25), the bolt (25) presses the spring (26) into the second rod (22)
Data Source
AI summary
An overhead shower connector structure includes an overhead shower connector, a connecting rod assembly, and a bracket. The bracket is connected with the overhead shower connector through the connecting rod assembly. The overhead shower connector is configured to connect with the overhead shower. The bracket is configured to hold a hand shower. After installing the overhead shower connector, the bracket can be installed together, and there is no need to install the bracket separately. There is no need to fix the bracket to the wall, so that the overhead shower connector structure can facilitate the installation of the bracket and improve the installation efficiency. The overall structure of is simple.