Intelligent Toilet Sprinkler With Rotating Adjusting Cap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Intelligent toilets face a user experience issue due to the need for long time gaps when switching between different water patterns, as the existing structure requires replacing water outlets and switching distribution valves, limiting the number of patterns and causing inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A sprinkler system with a mixing chamber, first and second water distribution chambers, an adjusting mechanism, and a water supply mechanism, allowing for stepless regulation between vortex and straight flows without circuit breaks, using a movable adjusting cap and water outlet seat to connect to different water outlets, enabling seamless transition between water patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different shaped water outlets are set on the washer to realize different cleaning water patterns, then the water patterns can be varied, but the structure can only realize water patterns corresponding to the number of water outlets and requires replacement of water outlets causing long time gap
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the water outlet structure adjustable and movable. The adjusting cap can rotate relative to the water outlet seat, dynamically changing which water outlet connects to the water supply mechanism. This allows seamless transition between different water patterns without requiring complete replacement of outlets, thereby reducing switching time while maintaining pattern variety.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-positioning multiple water outlets (first water outlet trough, second water outlet trough) on the water outlet seat, with each outlet pre-configured for a specific water pattern (vortex or straight). The adjusting cap is pre-designed with corresponding connection positions, allowing immediate switching to a different pattern by simply rotating to a pre-prepared position without requiring complex reconfiguration or time-consuming replacement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the water outlet structure requires replacement to switch water patterns, then different patterns can be achieved, but the distribution valve must be switched causing relatively long time gap
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the water outlet selection function with the adjusting cap rotation mechanism. Instead of requiring separate operations to switch valves and replace outlets, the rotating cap integrates both functions into a single unified action. When the cap rotates, it simultaneously selects the desired water outlet and maintains continuous water supply through the water supply mechanism, eliminating the need for separate valve switching operations and improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The water supply mechanism acts as an intermediary that maintains continuous water flow during pattern switching. While the adjusting cap rotates to select different outlets, the water supply mechanism ensures uninterrupted water delivery, mediating between the outlet selection change and the user's continuous water flow requirement. This eliminates the operational gap and complexity associated with traditional valve switching.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple water outlets are provided for different water patterns, then various cleaning patterns can be realized, but the structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water outlet seat is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both the mounting structure for multiple water outlets and the selection mechanism itself. The adjusting cap serves dual purposes: it seals the water outlets when not in use and acts as the selection lever by rotating to connect different outlets. This universal design allows multiple water patterns to be achieved without proportionally increasing overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies the nested doll principle by placing the adjusting cap over the water outlet seat, with the cap containing the selection mechanism and the seat containing the multiple outlets. The adjusting cap rotates to reveal or connect to different outlets nested within the seat structure. This nested arrangement allows multiple water patterns to be integrated in a compact, organized manner without creating a dispersed or overly complex structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The sprinkler system provides a seamless transition between vortex and straight water flows, eliminating the need for circuit breaks and reducing user wait time, thus enhancing user experience by allowing for continuous adjustment of water patterns without interruptions.
Implementation Method 1
a first water distribution chamber and a second water distribution chamber which are respectively connected to the mixing chamber for sprinkling the vortex water and the straight water from the mixing chamber
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AI summary
The embodiments of this application relate to an intelligent sanitary product field, in particular to a sprinkler and an intelligent toilet. The sprinkler includes a sprinkling mechanism, an adjusting mechanism and a water supply mechanism. The sprinkling mechanism is set with a mixing chamber, a first water distribution chamber and a second water distribution chamber. The adjusting mechanism includes a water outlet seat and an adjusting cap where the adjusting cap with a water hole can be placed on the water outlet seat in a movable way and the water outlet seat is set with a first water outlet trough and a second water outlet trough for connecting to the first water distribution chamber and the second water distribution chamber respectively. The water supply mechanism is set on the adjustment cap on the side away from the water outlet seat.