Swayable Retractable Shower Head With Rotational Switch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional retractable kitchen showers lack direction adjustment of the shower head and have single water outflow functions, limiting user flexibility and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A swayable and retractable shower design featuring a rotational switch shower head with a retractable assembly, reset portion, and bushing mechanism that allows the shower head to swing left or right and switch between two water outflow functions, ensuring adjustable direction and reduced water leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the shower head is fixed in position, then the structure is simple, but the direction cannot be adjusted according to practical conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed shower head into a movable one through a swing mechanism. The shower head is connected to the retractable portion via a swing connection that allows it to rotate within a certain angle range, enabling direction adjustment while maintaining structural simplicity. This resolves the contradiction by making the shower head dynamically adjustable rather than statically fixed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the shower head is made retractable, then the flexibility of position adjustment is improved, but the water outflow function remains single
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by integrating multiple water outflow functions into a single shower head structure. The shower head includes multiple outflow ports that can deliver different water flows (such as rain mode and massage mode), allowing one component to perform multiple functions. This resolves the contradiction by making the shower head multi-functional rather than single-functional, enhancing adaptability without requiring multiple separate devices.
3Ease of operation
If the shower head is allowed to swing freely, then the direction adjustability is improved, but water leakage may occur during swinging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the intermediary principle by introducing a bushing as a mediator between the shower head and the retractable portion. The bushing serves as a pivot point that facilitates smooth swinging motion while maintaining a sealed connection. This intermediary component enables the shower head to rotate freely for direction adjustment while preventing water leakage through proper sealing, thus resolving the contradiction between freedom of movement and leakage prevention.
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
Enables user-adjustable direction of the shower head and dual water outflow functions, enhancing operational convenience and functionality while preventing water leakage during sway.
Implementation Method 1
a reset spring is sleeved outside the sliding pipe, two ends of the reset spring leaning against the retaining platform and the protruding platform respectively, the sliding pipe will drive the shower head reset upward due to the reset spring
Data Source
AI summary
A swayable and retractable shower, includes a retractable assembly and a shower head. The retractable assembly includes a fixed portion, a retractable portion and a reset portion. The fixed portion has a through sliding hole. The retractable portion with a through water entry is hermetically and slidably connected in the through sliding hole. The reset portion is disposed between the fixed portion and the retractable portion. The water entry communicates with the through sliding hole. The shower head is swayably connected to the lower end of the retractable portion and can communicate with the water entry, so the shower head can swing left or right in optional directions when it is stretched out.