Showerhead Integrated Storage Box for Uniform Cleaning Liquid Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shower devices lack uniform application of cleaning liquids, especially when bathing pets with long hair, requiring repetitive application and increasing the process's tediousness.
Innovation Solution
A shower device with a storage box for cleaning liquid, a control valve, and a one-way valve that mixes and sprays the liquid uniformly through the shower head, eliminating the need for repeated application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cleaning liquid is applied by hand, then the user has control over application, but the application is not uniform and requires repeated applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the shower head and storage box into a single integrated device. The storage box is installed within the shower device body, and the liquid inlet and outlet are fluidly coupled to the body water channel, allowing cleaning liquid to be mixed with water and sprayed uniformly through the shower head's spray holes, eliminating the need for separate manual application
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces water as an intermediary medium to mix with the cleaning liquid. The control valve regulates the mixing process, and the one-way valve ensures proper flow direction, allowing the cleaning liquid to be uniformly distributed through the water flow from the shower head
2Productivity
If cleaning liquid is stored in a separate container, then the liquid can be easily replaced, but the application process becomes tedious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning liquid is pre-stored in the storage box that is permanently installed in the shower device body. The liquid inlet is pre-configured to allow filling, and the one-way valve is pre-installed to control flow direction. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for repeated manual application during the cleaning process
Solution Approach 2:
The storage box is integrated into the shower device body, merging the storage function with the spraying function. The liquid inlet and outlet are fluidly coupled to the body water channel, creating a unified system that delivers cleaning liquid uniformly through the shower head without requiring separate application 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
Ensures uniform distribution of cleaning liquid along with water flow, reducing the need for multiple applications and enhancing convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The one-way valve is installed in the liquid outlet
Implementation Method 2
The control valve is installed in the liquid inlet and is configured to control opening and closing of the liquid inlet
Implementation Method 3
a shower head with spray holes, and the spray holes are fluidly coupled to the body water channel
Data Source
AI summary
A shower device includes a shower device body. The shower device body includes a body water channel, a shower head with spray holes, a storage box for storing cleaning liquid, a control valve, and a one-way valve. The shower head is connected to the shower device body, and the spray holes are fluidly coupled to the body water channel. The storage box includes a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet and is installed in the shower device body. The liquid inlet and the liquid outlet are fluidly coupled to the body water channel respectively. The control valve is installed in the liquid inlet and is configured to control opening and closing of the liquid inlet. The one-way valve is installed in the liquid outlet.