Top Shower Water Diversion Disk for Multi-Mode Discharge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing top showers lack versatility in water discharge modes, failing to meet the diverse needs of different users.
Innovation Solution
A top shower design featuring a water diversion disk and adjustment component that allows for multiple water discharge modes by rotating a water diversion port to selectively communicate with various flow diversion ports, enabled by a simple structure with elastic buckles, clamping mechanisms, and a pulling mechanism for easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a top shower has only one water discharge manner, then the structure is simple, but it cannot meet requirements of different people and is not applicable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable water diversion disk that can dynamically switch between multiple water discharge modes (single outlet, dual outlets, or circumferential outlets). This dynamic component allows the shower to adapt to different user needs without requiring multiple separate shower units, thus improving versatility while maintaining reasonable structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The water diversion disk integrates multiple functions into a single component: it can direct water to one outlet, two outlets, or multiple outlets around the circumference. This multi-functional design enables a single shower structure to serve diverse bathing preferences, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple water outlets are provided, then different water discharge manners can be selected, but the structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The shower structure is segmented into distinct functional components: a fixed water diversion plate with multiple flow diversion ports, a rotatable water diversion disk with a single water diversion port, and multiple outlets. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, making the overall system more manageable and easier to manufacture despite having multiple discharge modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable water diversion disk serves as a dynamic switching mechanism that selectively connects the water supply to different outlets. By rotating the disk, users can change the discharge mode without reconfiguring the entire system, thus achieving versatility through a simple mechanical motion rather than complex structural changes.
3Ease of operation
If a water diversion disk is rotatably arranged, then water discharge manners can be switched, but the assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water diversion disk incorporates elastic buckles that automatically engage with the water diversion plate when the disk is rotated into position. This self-locking mechanism eliminates the need for additional fasteners or complex assembly steps, allowing users to easily switch between discharge modes while keeping the assembly process simple and intuitive.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic buckles act as intermediary elements between the water diversion disk and the water diversion plate. These buckles facilitate the connection by providing automatic mechanical engagement, simplifying the assembly process and enabling easy switching of water discharge manners without requiring precise alignment or additional tools.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient switching between different water discharge manners, accommodating diverse user preferences and enhancing applicability, with a simple and reliable structure that ensures easy assembly and robust water channel connections.
Implementation Method 1
The water diversion disk is provided with a plurality of elastic buckles at intervals in the circumferential direction of the water diversion disk. The plurality of elastic buckles are clamped into the clamping ring groove in an axial direction of the water diversion disk after elastically deformed.
Implementation Method 2
The pulling rod is a pulling piece of a long-strip flaky structure, and is elastic. The pulling piece implements a clamping connection to the connection seat through elastic deformation.
Data Source
AI summary
A top shower includes a base, a water diversion plate, a water diversion disk, a water inlet connector, and an adjustment component. The water inlet connector is connected to a top surface of the base. A variety of types of water outlets are provided on a bottom surface of the base. The water diversion plate is fixedly arranged in the base, and is provided with a plurality of flow diversion ports at intervals in a circumferential direction of the water diversion disk. The flow diversion ports are communicated with the water outlets respectively. The water diversion disk is rotatably arranged in the base, and is matched with the water diversion plate. A water diversion port is provided on the water diversion disk. In this disclosure, different water discharge manners can be selected based on a requirement, the water discharge manners can be switched conveniently through a simple structure.