Shower Diverter With Movable Inlet for Flexible Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The fixed location and arrangement of shower system connection points limit installation and replacement options, as adding or moving these points is not a simple task, restricting flexibility in shower system design and configuration.
Innovation Solution
A diverter with a freely movable inlet fitting and a rotatable control member allows for versatile installation by enabling the diverter to be positioned at various angles and orientations, along with a shower fitting that allows the overhead showerhead to be positioned in multiple configurations, facilitating easier installation and replacement of shower systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If connection points are fixed in location and arrangement, then the plumbing system structure is simple and stable, but the installation flexibility and configuration options of the shower system are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the connection point movable rather than fixed. The connection point can be repositioned along the wall within a certain range, allowing the shower system to adapt to different installation locations without requiring complex plumbing modifications. This dynamic positioning capability resolves the contradiction by providing installation flexibility while maintaining a relatively simple plumbing structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system is segmented into movable and fixed parts. The connection point is separated from the main plumbing structure, allowing it to be independently positioned and adjusted. This segmentation enables the shower system to accommodate various installation configurations without complicating the overall plumbing system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If connection points are moved or added, then installation options increase, but the installation complexity and difficulty increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The movable connection point allows installers to reposition the connection without requiring complex plumbing modifications. The dynamic adjustment mechanism enables configuration changes while keeping the installation process relatively simple and straightforward.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary movable connection mechanism between the fixed plumbing structure and the shower system. This intermediary component facilitates easy repositioning and configuration changes without directly modifying the complex plumbing infrastructure, thereby maintaining installation ease while increasing configuration options.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the diverter inlet fitting is freely movable, then the installation versatility increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The diverter inlet fitting is designed with movable capability, allowing it to be repositioned freely during installation. This dynamic feature provides installation versatility while the movable mechanism is integrated into the diverter structure in a way that minimizes overall structural complexity.
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AI summary
A diverter for use in a shower system, the diverter having a diverter inlet and at least two diverter outlets. The diverter inlet is provided with a diverter inlet fitting adapted to be connected to a hose or pipe. The diverter inlet fitting is freely movable about an axis of the diverter.