Plumbing Spout Device with Integrated Jet Regulating Perforated Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plumbing spout devices with jet-regulating systems have a large installation height, limiting design flexibility and aesthetic appeal due to multiple parts and complex configurations, while previous solutions fail to maintain high jet quality and pattern effectively.
Innovation Solution
A plumbing spout device with a one-piece jet-regulating device integrated onto the mounting sleeve and an upstream attachment screen, eliminating intermediate parts to achieve a compact design without compromising jet quality, featuring a perforated plate with a honeycomb-like or radial hole configuration for optimal water flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple functional units are connected one after the other (jet splitting device, jet-regulating device, attachment screen), then high jet quality and good jet pattern are achieved, but installation height becomes large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the jet splitting device and jet-regulating device into a single integrated unit with a common perforated plate structure. The perforated plate serves dual functions: it splits the incoming water flow into multiple individual jets while simultaneously regulating and redirecting these jets to form a homogeneous complete jet. This merging eliminates the need for separate functional units connected in sequence, thereby reducing the overall installation height while maintaining effective jet flow quality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a two-part mounting sleeve with pot-shaped jet-regulating device is used, then the device can be housed in limited space, but installation length increases due to multiple parts
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting sleeve is divided into two functional parts: an attachment screen portion and a jet-regulating device portion, both integrated into a single component. The attachment screen is positioned at the upstream end to filter contaminants, while the jet-regulating device with perforated plate is positioned downstream to process water flow. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining a compact overall structure that reduces installation length compared to multi-part configurations.
3Ease of operation
If jet splitting device and jet-regulating device are arranged in sequence, then functional requirements are met, but the number of parts increases and aesthetics are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the jet splitting function and jet regulating function into a single integrated device with a common perforated plate. The perforated plate is designed to simultaneously perform flow splitting and flow regulation, eliminating the need for separate jet splitting devices and jet-regulating devices. This reduction in part count simplifies the overall device structure, improves aesthetics by reducing visible components, and maintains all necessary functional performance.
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 allows for a significantly reduced installation height, maintaining high jet quality and pattern while offering design flexibility and improved aesthetics by simplifying the spout device structure, making it suitable for various plumbing spout fitments without additional tools for installation.
Implementation Method 1
the incoming water flow is split into many individual jets. The individual jets, that can still be aerated if necessary, are then combined in a jet-regulating device connected downstream in the direction of flow back into the desired homogeneous, bubbling, and non-spraying complete jet
Implementation Method 2
due to contaminant particles entrained in the water flow, the jet splitting device can have an attachment screen connected upstream
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AI summary
A plumbing spout device which has a jet regulating device is provided, which is situated on an outflow side from an upstream attachment screen in a direction of flow. The jet regulating device is provided in the form of a perforated plate having at least a perforated field in at least a partial area thereof. The spout device has a mounting sleeve that supports the jet regulating device on an outflow side sleeve end area thereof, and the mounting sleeve is joined to the water spout of the plumbing spout fitment via a screwed, clip, detent, adhesive or welded connection. The spout device has a comparatively low installation height that does not significantly limit design possibilities when designing associated spout fitments. The spout device also makes it possible to achieve a high jet quality and a good jet pattern.