Switch-Blade Water Outlet Structure for Easier Irrigation Flow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing four-way water flowing structures for irrigation are laborious to operate, inconvenient to use, and have poor operation state recognition, primarily due to their reliance on rotating or shifting mechanisms for controlling water flow.
Innovation Solution
A novel switch blade type four-way water flowing structure featuring a switch seat with a rotatably mounted switch piece and a pulling arm, where the pulling piece is exposed on the outer surface, allowing for front-back reciprocating motion to open, close, or adjust water outlets, replacing traditional rotating or shifting modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional rotating or shifting mechanisms are used for water flow control, then the device can achieve water flow switching function, but the operation becomes laborious and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional control mechanism by replacing rotating or shifting motions with a pulling motion. The pull rod moves linearly along the pulling direction to directly open or close the water outlet, eliminating the need for complex rotating or shifting mechanisms while simplifying the user's operational actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and removes the complex rotating or shifting mechanisms from the water flowing structure, retaining only the essential water flow control function. By eliminating unnecessary mechanical components, the device achieves simpler structure and easier operation while maintaining its core functionality.
2Loss of information
If traditional water flowing switches are used, then water flow control is achieved, but the operation state recognition degree is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs visual indicators (such as colored markings or position-indicating structures) on the pull rod or switch components to clearly display the operational state. When the water outlet is open or closed, the indicator changes position or color, providing immediate visual feedback to the user about the current state, thereby improving operation state recognition.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple water outlets are provided for irrigation, then water distribution requirements are met, but the complexity of controlling each outlet increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the water flowing structure into independent modular units, with each water outlet equipped with its own simple pull rod mechanism. This segmentation allows each outlet to be controlled independently through a simple pulling action, maintaining water distribution flexibility while avoiding the complexity of a centralized control system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal pull rod mechanism that can be applied to multiple water outlets with the same control principle. Each outlet uses the same simple pulling mechanism, providing multi-functionality across different outlets while maintaining consistency and simplicity in the control system.
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AI summary
A switch blade type water flowing structure is provided. The switch blade type water flowing structure comprises a main body, a main water channel, a water inlet, water outlets, water flowing switches and the like, each water flowing switch comprises a switch seat, a switch piece and the like, wherein each switch seat is positioned and plugged in the corresponding water outlet in a sealed manner in the axial direction of the corresponding water outlet, and each switch piece is positioned on one side of the corresponding switch seat and is rotatably mounted in the corresponding switch seat in a sealed manner in the radial direction of the switch seat; meanwhile, each switch piece is provided with a pulling arm extending to the outside of the corresponding switch seat in an integrated manner, and each pulling arm is provided with a pulling piece extending out and being exposed on the outer surface of the corresponding water outlet.