Showerhead Hyperboloid Spray Nozzle Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing showerheads with hyperboloid spray patterns either have intersecting nozzles or limited water pressure due to nozzle configurations, failing to provide concentrated and repetitive water coverage to the user's body.
Innovation Solution
A showerhead assembly with two concentric circular arrays of nozzles, where outer and inner nozzles spray water in opposite tangential directions, producing non-intersecting hyperboloid spray patterns that enhance water pressure and coverage without energy loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If nozzles are configured in intersecting patterns to create hyperboloid spray, then spray coverage is achieved, but water pressure is limited due to spray trajectory conflicts
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle system is segmented into two distinct concentric circular arrays - an outer array and an inner array. Each array operates independently with nozzles oriented in opposite tangential directions, creating separate non-intersecting spray streams that maintain full water pressure while collectively covering the same body area.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner circular array of nozzles is concentrically nested within the outer circular array. Both arrays are oriented at the same angle relative to the showerhead face but in opposite tangential directions, creating nested hyperboloid spray patterns that do not intersect, thereby maintaining water pressure while achieving comprehensive coverage.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple nozzle sets are used to improve spray pattern coverage, then water distribution is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Two circular arrays of nozzles are merged into a single integrated showerhead assembly. The arrays are configured concentrically with opposite tangential orientations, combining the coverage benefits of multiple nozzles while maintaining a unified, symmetrical structure that simplifies manufacturing and installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The dual concentric nozzle configuration provides multi-functionality by simultaneously delivering spray to multiple body zones through non-intersecting trajectories. The symmetrical design ensures universal applicability across different user body types and shower configurations, maintaining simplicity despite the enhanced functional capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A showerhead assembly is provided which includes a showerhead having a faceplate with an inner ring of nozzles and an outer ring of nozzles. Each nozzle of the outer ring points radially inward and with the same angle in a first direction tangential to the outer ring. Further, each nozzle of the inner ring points radially inward and with the same angle in a second direction tangential to the outer ring. Preferably, the outer ring nozzles point radially inward the same angle as the inner ring nozzles, but the outer ring nozzles point tangentially in the opposite directions as the inner ring. The nozzles are configured to emit non-intersecting narrow streams of water. The second spray is concentrically nested within the first spray and, collectively, the sprays produce a hyperboloid shape having a woven or lattice-like pattern.