Universal Faucet Coupling Device for Water Powered Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing coupling devices for connecting water-powered apparatuses to faucets require multiple aerator housings with varying diameters and threads, making them incompatible with most faucets and limiting the spread of such apparatuses due to the need for faucet modifications or replacements.
Innovation Solution
A coupling device featuring a filter aerator with converging arms and ventilation openings, allowing universal connection to faucets without replacing the original aerator housing, using engagement means integral to the aerator or an aerator holder fitting for secure attachment of water-powered apparatuses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple aerator housings with varying diameters and threads are manufactured to fit different faucets, then compatibility with various faucets is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal aerator housing design that can accommodate different faucet types through a standardized thread system. The coupling device includes a universal adapter mechanism that interfaces with various faucet configurations without requiring multiple specialized housings, thereby achieving multi-functionality with a single base design.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces an intermediate coupling device that acts as a mediator between the standard aerator housing and various faucet types. This coupling device includes adaptable threading mechanisms and connection interfaces that bridge the gap between a single housing design and multiple faucet configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized housings.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the aerator housing is modified to include engagement means for water powered apparatus, then connection capability is improved, but the aerator housing becomes larger and less aesthetic
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling device with engagement means is nested within or integrated into the existing aerator housing structure. The connection mechanisms are positioned inside the housing or on its underside, allowing the housing to maintain its original external dimensions and aesthetic appearance while providing the required connection functionality for water-powered apparatus.
Solution Approach 2:
The engagement means are positioned in a different spatial dimension or orientation relative to the main housing body. By placing connection interfaces on the underside or in recessed areas of the housing, the design adds functional capability without increasing the housing's primary dimensions or compromising its aesthetic appearance from standard viewing angles.
3Reliability
If engagement means are made integral to the aerator housing, then connection security is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement means are merged with the aerator housing through integral forming processes such as injection molding or stamping. This combines the housing and connection elements into a single manufactured part, providing secure structural integration while actually simplifying manufacturing by eliminating separate assembly steps for attaching engagement means to the housing.
Data Source
AI summary
A coupling device for connecting a water powered apparatus to a faucet having a mouth (1) to which a cylindrical aerator housing (3), has an aerator (2) and an attachment (4) of water powered apparatus. The aerator (2) has an upper cylindrical portion (12) and a lower cylindrical portion (15) that are joined together by converging arms (14) between which the ventilation openings (16) are formed for aerating flowing water. The attachment (4) of water powered apparatus is provided with connecting elements for coupling with engagement elements not integral with the aerator cylindrical housing (3).