Shower Head Mounting Holder With Rotary Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Shower heads mounted on vertical mounting rods have fixed heights, making them inconvenient to use.
Innovation Solution
A mounting holder with a locking mechanism featuring a knob and transmission member that allows the shower head to be adjusted in height by rotating the knob, switching between locked and unlocked states to facilitate easy positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mounting structure is used, then the installation is simple and stable, but the shower head height cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic adjustable position system. The mounting holder can be moved along the mounting rod to different heights and locked in place, allowing the shower head position to be adjusted according to user needs while maintaining structural stability when locked.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a mounting rod with multiple positioning points, a mounting holder that can slide along the rod, and a locking mechanism. This segmentation allows independent adjustment and locking at different positions, providing versatility without requiring complete structural redesign.
2Ease of operation
If an adjustable mounting mechanism is added, then the shower head height can be adjusted, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism automatically engages when the mounting holder reaches a desired position on the mounting rod. The design allows the holder to self-lock without requiring additional manual operations, making the adjustment process simple while the locking mechanism remains integrated and compact.
Solution Approach 2:
A transmission member is introduced as an intermediary between the operation button and the locking member. This transmission member converts the rotational motion of the button into linear motion of the locking member, simplifying the user interface while managing the mechanical complexity internally through a well-defined motion conversion mechanism.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a complex locking mechanism is used, then the adjustment function is achieved, but the operation becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission member serves as a mechanical intermediary that translates the simple rotational action of the operation button into the linear motion required by the locking member. This allows users to operate the complex locking mechanism through a simple, intuitive rotary motion, maintaining ease of operation while achieving adjustable functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The traditional complex multi-component locking system is replaced with a more streamlined mechanism using a transmission member that converts rotational input to linear locking action. This substitution reduces the number of operational steps and simplifies the user interaction while maintaining the adjustability function.
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AI summary
Provided are a mounting holder and a shower head assembly. The mounting holder (100) comprises: a base (1) provided with a mounting hole, the mounting hole being configured to accommodate a mounting base body (200) for mounting and matching with the mounting holder (100); a locking mechanism (3) mounted on the base (1), the locking mechanism (3) comprising a locking member and a transmission member (31), the locking mechanism (3) being configured to be in a locked state, such that the locking member can lock the mounting base body (200); and an operation button movably mounted on the base (1), the operation button and the locking member being located on both sides of the mounting hole, respectively, the transmission member (31) being arranged between the operation button and the locking member, the operation button being in transmission connection with the locking member by means of the transmission member (31), and the operation button being configured to be able to drive the locking member to move by means of the transmission member (31) during movement, such that the locking mechanism (3) can be in a released state, thereby enabling the locking member to be unlocked from the mounting base body (200).