Shower Control Valve Layout for Interference-Free Head Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional shower control valves with a straight-type structure often cause interference during installation and use of large rain shower heads and handheld shower heads, hindering their functionality.
Innovation Solution
A shower control valve design with staggered connecting and hooking parts along the radial direction of the main body creates a give-way space, featuring a 'Z'-shaped holding member with a clamping structure and adjustable angle, preventing interference and enhancing usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a straight-type holding structure is used, then the structure is simple, but interference occurs during plugging and unplugging of shower heads
Solution Approach 1:
The holding member transitions from a straight linear arrangement to a staggered spatial configuration, where the connecting part and hooking part are offset along the radial direction of the main body. This dimensional change creates clearance space that eliminates interference between the shower head and other components during installation and use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a large rain shower head is installed, then the shower function is improved, but interference with handheld shower head occurs
Solution Approach 1:
By staggering the connecting part and hooking part along the radial direction, the patent creates sufficient spatial clearance that accommodates large rain shower heads without interfering with handheld shower head installation and operation. This allows versatile use of different shower head types and sizes.
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AI summary
A shower control valve with a reasonable arrangement includes a main body, a control member and a holding member. The main body includes a water inlet channel and a water outlet channel. The control member is movably arranged at one end of the main body and used to control on-off between the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel. The holding member includes a connecting part fixedly connected to the other end of the main body, and a hooking part for hooking a shower head. The connecting part and the hooking part are staggered along the radial direction of the main body to form a give-way space, which prevents interference with other parts during the plugging and unplugging process of the shower, and provides a simple structure and strong practicability.