Throttle Ring Support Structure for Stable Water Flow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water saving devices face issues with the elastic deformation ring being easily washed away or deformed during installation, leading to structural weakness and instability.
Innovation Solution
A water saving device featuring a base with a water flow channel, a throttle ring, and a support seat made of elastic material, where the support seat is integrated with the base and includes an annular channel and oblique extension portion to prevent shifting and deformation, enhancing structural strength and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an elastic deformation ring is used as the throttle component, then the device can control water flow through elastic deformation, but the ring is easily washed away by water flow or gas flow during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The throttle ring is nested within the support seat, which is disposed in the capacity space of the base. This nested structure prevents the throttle ring from being washed away by water flow or gas flow, while still allowing it to deform elastically for water flow control.
Solution Approach 2:
The support seat is pre-installed in the capacity space before the throttle ring is placed. This preliminary action creates a protective structure that prevents the throttle ring from being dislodged during operation, while maintaining its elastic deformation capability.
2Ease of operation
If the support structure is made simple for easy installation, then installation is convenient, but parts are weak and can be easily crushed or deformed during installation
Solution Approach 1:
The support seat includes extension portions that extend in radial directions, adding dimensional complexity to the structure. These extension portions provide enhanced structural strength and support during installation, preventing crushing or deformation, while the overall design remains suitable for installation in the capacity space.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the throttle ring is freely movable for flow control, then water flow adjustment is flexible, but the throttle ring shifts or falls off during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The throttle ring is nested within the support seat, which confines its movement. This allows the throttle ring to shift position for flow control while preventing it from falling off or shifting excessively during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The support seat provides localized support and confinement to the throttle ring at specific positions, allowing controlled movement for flow adjustment while maintaining stability to prevent shifting or falling off during operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively prevents the throttle ring from shifting or breaking, maintaining stability and controlling water volume by reducing the cross-sectional area of the water flow channel under increased pressure, achieving efficient water saving.
Implementation Method 1
the support seat and a throttle ring made of an elastic material... When the water pressure is increased to a certain extent, the throttle ring is deformed
Data Source
AI summary
A water saving device is disclosed, which comprises a base having a water flow channel, a throttle ring and a support seat made of an elastic material, and a capacity space is formed in the base, and the support seat is disposed in the capacity space. An annular channel is formed between the support seat and the base. The water channel is in communication with the annular channel. The throttle ring is disposed in the annular channel. When the water pressure is increased to a certain extent, the throttle ring is deformed, and the cross-sectional area of the water flow channel is reduced. The water saving device can effectively prevent the throttle ring from shifting or falling off, and it also has good structural strength and stability that is not easily deformed or broken by external force.