Single-Button Shower Head Switching With Integrated Circuit Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional kitchen and bathroom water outlet terminals, such as shower heads, require multiple buttons for water spray pattern switching and electrical circuit control, leading to complex operations and limited appearance design.

Innovation Solution

A structure utilizing a single button to control both water passage switching and electrical circuit on-off, incorporating an operating member, transmission member, water passage switching member, and electrical circuit controlling module, where the button drives the water passage switching member to rotate, and the abutting blocks interact with electronic switches to achieve both functions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple buttons are used for controlling water spray patterns and electrical circuits, then the device can perform multiple functions, but the operation becomes complex and appearance design is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol functionalityVSAvoidoperation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple control functions (water passage switching and electrical circuit on-off) into a single button structure. The button is integrated with an abutting block that can abut against different positions on the rotating member, allowing one button to control multiple functions through different rotational positions of the integrated mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single button structure is designed to perform multiple functions: it controls water passage switching and electrical circuit on-off simultaneously. The button is part of an integrated control mechanism that can interact with different components (water passage switching member and electrical circuit controlling module) through a unified structure, making the button a universal control element for multiple functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple buttons are used for controlling water spray patterns and electrical circuits, then the device can perform multiple functions, but the appearance design is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol functionalityVSAvoidappearance design

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple control functions into a single button structure, reducing the number of separate control elements. This integration simplifies the overall device layout and allows for more flexible appearance design, as fewer discrete buttons mean fewer visual elements and a cleaner aesthetic.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single button serves multiple functions (water control and electrical circuit control), making it a multi-functional control element. This universality allows the device to maintain full functionality while having a simpler, more aesthetically pleasing appearance with fewer control elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If a single button is used to control both water passage switching and electrical circuit on-off, then operation is simplified and appearance is enhanced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidcontrol structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the button, abutting block, and control mechanisms into an integrated structure. The button is connected to the abutting block, which in turn interacts with the rotating member that controls both water passage switching and electrical circuits. This merging of components into a unified mechanism simplifies the overall device architecture despite the multi-functional capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Adaptability or versatility

If the abutting block abuts the electronic switch during water passage switching, then the electrical circuit can be controlled, but the mechanical wear increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintegrated control capabilityVSAvoidmechanical wear

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The abutting block serves as an intermediary element between the rotating member and the electronic switch. Instead of the rotating member directly actuating the electronic switch, the abutting block mediates this interaction by abutting against the switch during specific rotational positions. This intermediary approach allows for controlled electrical circuit activation while distributing mechanical stress.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12611688B2Structure for controlling water passage switching and on-off of electrical circuit using single button and shower head

Publication Date: 2026.04.28 XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH TECH INDUSTRIES CO LTD

AI summary

A structure for controlling water passage switching and on-off of an electrical circuit using a single button comprises an operating member, a transmission member, a water passage switching member, and an electrical circuit controlling module. The operating member drives the water passage switching member to rotate through the transmission member to achieve the water passage switching, and the water passage switching member drives the electrical circuit controlling module during a process of the water passage switching.