Adjustable Shower Curtain Rod Joint With Auto-Locking Angle Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shower curtain rods are not easily adjustable, requiring replacement when the angle needs to be changed, which is inconvenient and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A shower curtain rod system with multiple coupling posts and rotatable connection assemblies, including a first connector, second connector, flexible seat, and fixing bolt, allowing for tool-free angle adjustment and automatic locking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional shower curtain rods are made as one-piece or welded structures, then structural strength is improved, but adaptability deteriorates because angle adjustment requires replacement of the entire rod
Solution Approach 1:
The shower curtain rod is divided into multiple rod sections that can be independently adjusted. Each rod section is connected through connection assemblies with convex and concave seats, allowing the rod to be segmented into adjustable modules rather than a single fixed piece, thus enabling angle adjustment while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The connection assemblies incorporate rotatable joints with convex and concave seats that allow dynamic angle adjustment between rod sections. The joints can be rotated to different angles and locked in place, transforming the static rod structure into a dynamic one that adapts to various installation angles
2Adaptability or versatility
If angle adjustment mechanisms are added to allow rotation, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates due to multiple components like convex seats, concave seats, and locking mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The convex seat and concave seat are integrated into a single connection assembly that combines the rotating joint and locking mechanism. This merging of components reduces the overall number of separate parts while maintaining the angle adjustment functionality, as the convex and concave features work together as one unit
Solution Approach 2:
The connection assembly includes self-aligning convex and concave seats that automatically engage and lock when rotated to the desired angle. The design allows the mechanism to serve itself by automatically positioning and securing the rod sections without requiring additional complex control systems or multiple adjustment steps
Data Source
AI summary
A shower curtain rod contains: multiple coupling posts and multiple rotatable connection assemblies. A respective one rotatable connection assembly includes: a first connector, a second connector, a flexible seat, and a fixing bolt. The first connector has a first locating portion and a first rotatable joining portion. The first rotatable joining portion has a through hole and multiple notches. The second connector has a second locating portion and a second rotatable joining portion. The second rotatable joining portion has two opposite tabs and an accommodation groove. The flexible seat is received in the accommodation groove and includes a sole plate and two side plates. A respective one side plate has a passing aperture, a positioning protrusion, and at least one elastic sheet. The fixing bolt is configured to rotatably connect the first rotatable joining portion in the trench between the two side plates.