Showerhead Scanner Nozzles with Oscillation Chambers
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional showerheads lack the ability to provide a uniform and dynamic water spray pattern, leading to inefficient water distribution and user experience.
Innovation Solution
The showerhead assembly incorporates 3D scanner nozzles with oscillation chambers that cause water jets to move in radial and tangential directions, resulting in a random sweeping pattern over the spray area, enhancing coverage and distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If conventional showerheads are used, then the structure is simple, but the water spray pattern is non-uniform and static
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by designing nozzles that generate oscillating water jets instead of static spray patterns. The oscillation chambers create dynamic motion where water jets alternate between different radial paths and tangential directions, producing a time-varying spray pattern that covers a larger area more uniformly. This transforms the conventional static nozzle function into a dynamic spray delivery system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dimensionality change by introducing multi-directional spray components. The nozzles are configured to emit water jets in both radial paths and tangential directions simultaneously, adding dimensional complexity to the spray pattern. This multi-dimensional approach allows the water to distribute across a broader spatial area, transitioning from simple linear or circular patterns to complex three-dimensional coverage.
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional nozzles are used, then the device complexity is low, but the water distribution uniformity is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The oscillation chambers create dynamic water jet oscillation that alternates between different radial paths and tangential directions. This dynamic motion ensures that water is distributed more uniformly across the spray area over time, as each jet sweeps through multiple paths rather than following a single trajectory. The oscillating motion compensates for the increased structural complexity by delivering superior distribution uniformity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent ensures continuous useful action through the oscillating spray mechanism. The water jets continuously oscillate between different paths without interruption, maintaining constant motion and coverage. This continuous oscillating action prevents gaps in water distribution that would occur with static nozzles, ensuring that the entire spray area receives water uniformly throughout the spray cycle.
3Area of stationary object
If static spray patterns are used, then the energy consumption is low, but the spray coverage area is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic oscillating jets expand the spray coverage area by sweeping through multiple radial and tangential paths. The oscillation chambers convert the water's kinetic energy into oscillating motion, allowing each jet to cover a larger area than a static nozzle could achieve. The energy required for oscillation is drawn from the water's own pressure and flow, minimizing additional energy input while maximizing spray area coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The oscillation chambers are designed to self-oscillate using the water's own flow characteristics. The geometry of the chambers and the incoming water jet create inherent oscillating motion without requiring external actuators or additional energy input. The system uses the water's own kinetic energy and pressure to drive the oscillation, making the spray pattern expansion energy-efficient and self-sustaining.
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 provides a more uniform and dynamic water spray pattern, improving user experience and efficiency by ensuring consistent water distribution across the bathing area.
Implementation Method 1
the oscillation chamber configured to support a toroid flow pattern, the toroid spinning about its cross-sectional axis and being supplied energy from the jet of water issued into the oscillation chamber
Implementation Method 2
an inlet aperture in the upstream end member and configured to be coupled to a pressurized water source for issuing a jet of water into the oscillation chamber
Data Source
AI summary
A showerhead assembly including a plurality of scanner nozzles. Each scanner nozzle includes an oscillation chamber fluidly coupled to an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture, and configured to discharge a random sweeping jet from the outlet aperture over a coverage area.