Sink with integrated rinse feature
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sink systems lack integrated rinsing capabilities, requiring separate auxiliary sprayers and complex installations for effective rinsing, especially in dishwashing tasks, which can be inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
The integration of a rinsing system within the sink basin, featuring multiple water outlets along the perimeter, a fluid conduit connecting to a faucet, and a controller for automated or manual activation, allowing for enhanced rinsing modes, including a dishwashing cycle with soap injection and adjustable spray patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional sink systems use separate auxiliary sprayers for rinsing, then rinsing functionality is provided, but device complexity and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the rinsing system with the sink basin by integrating multiple water outlets directly into the basin walls and a fluid conduit system within the basin structure. This eliminates the need for separate auxiliary sprayers and reduces overall system complexity while maintaining rinsing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The sink basin is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both the water containment structure and the housing for the rinsing system. The fluid conduit system within the basin can deliver water to multiple outlets simultaneously, providing universal rinsing coverage for various items.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual repositioning of faucet head is used, then rinsing of desired objects is achieved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The rinsing system is segmented into multiple independent water outlets distributed along the basin walls. This allows different sections of the basin to be rinsed simultaneously without requiring manual repositioning of a single faucet head, greatly improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The water outlets are positioned along the vertical walls of the basin rather than only at the top faucet position. This spatial distribution in multiple dimensions allows water to reach objects at various locations and angles simultaneously, eliminating the need for manual repositioning.
3Productivity
If multiple water outlets are distributed across basin walls, then rinsing efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid conduit system is nested within the basin structure itself. The conduit extends along the interior walls of the basin and branches to multiple outlets, utilizing the existing basin geometry to minimize additional complexity while maximizing rinsing efficiency.
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
This solution provides hands-free rinsing capabilities, eliminates the need for separate sprayers, and enhances rinsing efficiency by distributing water uniformly across the sink, improving the cleaning of tableware and cutlery through automated and customizable rinsing cycles.
Implementation Method 1
The fluid conduit is fluidly coupled to the one or more water outlets and is configured to deliver water to the one or more water outlets
Data Source
AI summary
A sink system includes a basin and a rinsing system. The basin includes a first wall configured to contain water within the basin. The rinsing system is integrated with the basin. The rinsing system includes one or more water outlets and a fluid conduit. The one or more water outlets are located along the first wall of the basin and are configured to dispense water into the basin. The fluid conduit extends at least partially along the first wall of the basin. The fluid conduit is fluidly coupled to the one or more water outlets and is configured to deliver water to the one or more water outlets.