Sink Basin Water Redirection Device for Continuous Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for cleaning sinks and water basins, such as faucet housings and powered spray injectors, are either permanent, costly, or require power and chemical additives, failing to effectively prevent germ and grime buildup during use.
Innovation Solution
A portable, removable device that attaches to a sink's drain stopper or surface, using water flow from a faucet to amplify and redirect water pressure, dispersing it around the basin to rinse and clean it continuously without chemicals or power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If faucet housings and extensions are mounted on the faucet to redirect water flow, then water can be directed to clean the sink surface, but the device interferes with water flow from the tap, gets dirty and contaminated, and is permanently attached
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the water flow redirection function from the faucet itself by placing a separate device in the sink basin that redirects water without contacting the faucet. This eliminates the interference and contamination problems of faucet-mounted solutions while maintaining the water redirection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device acts as an intermediary between the water stream and the sink surface. Instead of modifying the faucet or water stream directly, the device intercepts the water flow and redirects it through a directing surface to clean the sink, providing a mediator solution that avoids faucet contact.
2Productivity
If powered spray injectors are used to clean the sink, then water can be sprayed to clean the surface, but the device requires power, is costly, and is permanently mounted
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses the kinetic energy of the incoming water stream itself to perform the cleaning function. The water flow automatically directs and sprays against the sink surface without requiring external power sources, making the system self-powered and eliminating energy requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces powered mechanical spray systems with a passive hydraulic system that uses the water flow's own pressure and direction. The directing surface and aperture work purely on hydraulic principles, eliminating motors, pumps, and power requirements while maintaining cleaning effectiveness.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If chemical cleaners are dispensed continuously to prevent buildup, then germ and grime can be controlled, but the cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The device converts the potentially harmful effect of water simply draining away into a beneficial cleaning action. By redirecting the water flow through the directing surface, the same water that would otherwise contribute to splashing and missed cleaning opportunities now actively cleans the sink surface, eliminating the need for chemical additives.
Solution Approach 2:
The device provides continuous mechanical cleaning action whenever water flows through the system. The directing surface continuously redirects water to clean the sink area around the drain, providing ongoing cleaning without interruption or additional cost beyond the water itself.
4Loss of substance
If water flows directly into the drain to maximize drainage efficiency, then water loss is minimized, but the sink surface accumulates dirt and germs that are not rinsed away
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the water flow into different paths: some water flows directly to the drain for efficient drainage, while another portion is redirected by the directing surface to clean the sink surface. This segmentation allows simultaneous optimization of both drainage efficiency and surface cleaning.
Solution Approach 2:
The device applies different flow qualities to different areas: undisturbed direct flow to the drain for water loss minimization, and redirected splashing flow to the sink surface for cleaning. Each area receives the appropriate water flow characteristic for its function.
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 device provides a cost-effective, hygienic means to maintain a clean sink or basin by using existing water flow to prevent dirt, grime, and germ buildup, working with various receptacle shapes and sizes without interfering with faucet operation.
Implementation Method 1
the device attaches with a flexible lip and mild suction to the drain stopper
Implementation Method 2
The device catches, amplifies the pressure and disperses the water coming from the faucet (tap). Water is redirected from the faucet flow pattern when it hits the device mounted to the receptacle and is dispersed under additional pressure and directed out around the receptacle to rinse and clean it in real time
Data Source
AI summary
The device and method disclosed comprises a portable housing continuous with a base that affixes to a drain stopper or directly to a sink or water basin to receive and direct water from a faucet or other similar dispenser, enlarging the surface area upon which the water flows. Greater water disbursement caused by the different flow configuration created by this device allows the sink or basin to stay cleaner by reducing dirt, debris, germs and grime buildup that would otherwise occur with use.