Shower Outlet Unit Rotating Plate Diverter Water Type Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing showers require multiple outlet nozzles and cavities to achieve different water types, leading to increased space occupation, material usage, and costs.
Innovation Solution
A shower design featuring a fixed unit with an inlet waterway and an outlet unit with rotating components, including a moving plate and diverter with oblique grooves, allows for the same outlet nozzle to produce different water types by controlling the center holes' openness, reducing the need for multiple nozzles and cavities through relative rotation between the outlet and fixed units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple outlet nozzles and cavities are used to achieve different water types, then different water types can be produced, but space occupation, material usage, and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling a single outlet nozzle to produce different water types (shower mode and spray mode) through the rotating plate mechanism. The diverter with center holes and oblique grooves works in conjunction with the rotating plate to redirect water flow, allowing one nozzle to perform multiple functions that previously required separate nozzles and cavities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamics through the rotating plate that can switch between different positions to control water flow distribution. The rotation mechanism dynamically redirects water flow between the center holes and oblique grooves of the diverter, enabling real-time switching between different water types without requiring multiple static nozzle structures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple outlet nozzles and cavities are used to achieve different water types, then different water types can be produced, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into a single integrated structure. The diverter with both center holes and oblique grooves is combined with the rotating plate mechanism, eliminating the need for separate outlet cavities and nozzles for different water types. This consolidation simplifies the overall structure while maintaining the capability to produce different water types.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating plate and diverter assembly serves multiple functions: it controls water flow distribution, switches between different water types, and regulates flow to both center holes and oblique grooves. This multi-functional component replaces what would traditionally require multiple separate structural elements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple outlet nozzles and cavities are used to achieve different water types, then different water types can be produced, but the control speed and convenience are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating plate provides dynamic control for rapid switching between water types. By simply rotating the plate to different positions, users can quickly switch between shower mode and spray mode without complex adjustments or multiple controls, significantly improving operational speed and convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The diverter is pre-configured with both center holes and oblique grooves in fixed positions, and the rotating plate is designed with predetermined switching positions. This preliminary arrangement allows for instant mode switching without requiring complex real-time adjustments or multiple control steps.
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
This design enables convenient and quick control of water types, reducing size and material requirements while maintaining a simple and rational structure, allowing for efficient switching between water types.
Implementation Method 1
each side groove (231) is disposed with an oblique groove (2311) to make the water flowing of the first outlet cavity (21) rotated when the water flowing is entered into the diverter (23)
Implementation Method 2
an elastic piece (27) is disposed between the plate (24) and the outlet unit (2), the elastic piece (27) generates elastic force to make the plate (24) moving from the second state to the first state
Data Source
AI summary
A shower has a fixed unit and an outlet unit. The fixed unit is disposed with an inlet waterway and, the outlet unit is disposed with a first outlet cavity to connect to the inlet waterway and several first outlet nozzles, which are connected to the first outlet cavity. Each of the first outlet nozzles is assembled with a diverter in interference fit way inside, the external revolution surface of the diverter is disposed with side grooves, each side groove is disposed with an oblique groove to make the water flowing of the first outlet cavity rotated when the water flowing is entered into the diverter, the diverter is disposed with centre holes throughout along the axis; the first outlet cavity is disposed with a moving plate inside; the outlet unit is connected to the fixed unit in rotating way, the plate can move between a first and second state.