Handheld Shower Magnetic Valve Control Without Wall Cabling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water supply and sanitary devices for purification and recycling or discarding of water are difficult to control and install, particularly when they require electricity, as they often necessitate complex cabling and are challenging to integrate into wall-mounted systems.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus with an on/off unit featuring a battery and transceiver that uses wireless communication to control the device, allowing for easy activation and deactivation via an on/off knob, and incorporating a microturbine for power generation, which minimizes cabling needs and allows for various power sources, along with a control system for logging user data and optimizing handheld shower units with magnetic valves and sensors for efficient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless communication is used for control, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical control systems with wireless communication technology. The handheld shower unit uses a transceiver to send wireless signals to a control system, eliminating the need for complex physical wiring and mechanical switches. This substitution improves ease of operation while the integrated design manages the added electronic complexity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If wall-mounted integration is required, then stability is improved, but ease of manufacture worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the shower system into separate functional modules: a wall-mounted control system and a handheld shower unit. The control system integrates with wall plumbing, providing stable installation, while the handheld unit remains independent and easy to manufacture. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized separately for its specific requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple power sources are incorporated, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the power system to support multiple power sources including battery and microturbine generation. The system can adapt to different power availability scenarios, making it versatile for various installation environments. The control system manages multiple power inputs through a unified power management architecture, handling the complexity internally while presenting a simple interface to users.
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
The solution simplifies user interaction and installation, reduces cabling requirements, and enhances reliability by enabling wireless control and data logging, while allowing for easier integration of electrical components without wall cabling, thus improving user experience and reducing installation complexity.
Implementation Method 1
the microturbine is a power source being arranged to generate power when a water flow passages the microturbine
Implementation Method 2
the on/off unit is activable by pushing an on/off knob of the on/off unit rendering the transceiver to transmit a wireless signal to a control system
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention describes an apparatus (1) for water supply and sanitary purposes, e.g. for allowing purification and either recycling of water or discarding of water, wherein the apparatus (1) comprises an on/off unit (2) comprising a battery (3) and a transceiver (4), and wherein the on/off unit (2) is activable by pushing an on/off knob (5) of the on/off unit (2) rendering the transceiver (4) to transmit a wireless signal to a control system to turn the apparatus (1) on respective off. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to an apparatus (1) for water supply and sanitary purposes, wherein the apparatus (1) is a shower device (1) comprising a handheld shower unit (9) having a magnetic valve (8), and also comprising a holder unit (10) for holding the handheld shower unit (9) when not being used, wherein a magnet (11) is arranged in the holder unit (10) or the handheld shower unit (9), and wherein an activation sensor (12) is provided in the holder unit (10) or in the handheld shower unit (9) so that the magnetic valve (8) is turned into an open position when the handheld shower unit (9) is removed from the holder unit (10), and wherein the holder unit (10) holds the magnetic valve (8) in a closed position when the handheld shower unit (9) is held by the holder unit (10) and not being used. Moreover, the present invention is also related to a handheld shower unit (9) for an apparatus (1).