Shower Head Quick Disassembly Structure Using Dynamic Snap-Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
The current mounting structure of shower heads is unreliable, leading to easy detachment and potential damage when not properly secured, as the connection between the shower head and the hanging hole is not secure, posing safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A quick disassembly and assembly structure for shower heads featuring a movable member with a limiting and guide mechanism, assisted by elastic members and guide surfaces, allowing for easy mounting and dismounting by pressing the shower head into different positions, ensuring secure attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a fixed base with hanging hole is used for mounting the shower head, then the mounting structure is simple, but the connection reliability is poor and the shower head can easily fall out
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the static hanging hole into a dynamic snap-fit connection. The movable member can shift between a first position (disconnected) and a second position (connected), allowing the connection state to change dynamically. This resolves the contradiction by providing a simple mounting structure that automatically transitions from an unreliable static hole to a reliable dynamic snap-fit connection when the shower head is installed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies the self-service principle through the self-locking mechanism. Once the shower head is pushed into place, the movable member automatically snaps into the locked position without requiring additional fastening operations. The connection secures itself through the elastic deformation and geometric constraints of the snap-fit structure, eliminating the need for complex mounting procedures while ensuring reliable connection.
2Reliability
If a secure connection mechanism is added to prevent shower head detachment, then connection reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the segmentation principle by dividing the connection function into two independent components: the movable member (with protrusion) and the limiting member (with limiting portion). This segmentation allows each component to be simple in structure while their interaction provides reliable connection. The movable member handles the snapping action, while the limiting member provides the constraint, together achieving secure connection without overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies the intermediary principle through the elastic member, which acts as a mediator between the movable member and the fixed base. The elastic member enables the movable member to deform elastically during the snapping process and then return to its original position, facilitating the connection without requiring complex mechanical mechanisms. This intermediary element simplifies the overall structure while ensuring reliable connection.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides a convenient, labor-saving, and stable method for assembling and disassembling shower heads, preventing accidental falls and ensuring secure attachment, thus enhancing safety and usability.
Implementation Method 1
the quick disassembly and assembly structure further comprises a first elastic member that provides elastic force to the movable member, and the movable member reciprocates between the limiting position and the yielding position under the action of the first elastic member
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AI summary
A quick disassembly and assembly structure of a shower head includes a shower head main body, a side of the shower head main body away from a water outlet cover being provided with a mounting portion; and a fixed base provided with a connecting portion correspondingly. One of the mounting portion and the connecting portion is provided with a movable member, the other of the mounting portion and the connecting portion is provided with a control unit. The control unit comprises a limiting member and a guide member; when the shower head main body moves to a first position, the shower head main body is fixedly mounted on the fixed base; when the shower head main body moves to a second position; which is convenient to operate, labor-saving, simple in structure, and stable in function.


