Universal Hydraulic Connection System with Interchangeable Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing universal hydraulic connection systems are complex and costly to produce, with limited adaptability to different environments and user types, and lack a simple manufacturing process.
Innovation Solution
A universal hydraulic connection system featuring interchangeable inlet and outlet connectors and a supporting device with a quick connection system using a grooved profile and shaped guide, allowing removably connecting a control mixer to a hydraulic network while maintaining hydraulic connection, and incorporating elements like shelves, flanges, and spring-type claws for versatile application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing universal hydraulic connection systems are used, then adaptability to different environments is achieved, but production cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal mounting bracket design that can accommodate multiple types of mixers (wall-mounted, shelf-mounted, freestanding) through a single standardized interface. The bracket includes adjustable mounting elements and universal connection features that allow the same basic structure to serve multiple functions and adapt to different installation environments, thereby achieving adaptability without increasing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system is divided into modular components: a universal mounting bracket, interchangeable connectors, and standardized mounting elements. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system simplicity, reducing production costs through standardized manufacturing of individual parts
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing universal hydraulic connection systems are used, then adaptability to different user types is achieved, but production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed as a universal base structure that can support various user types (wash-basins, tanks, showers, vessels, fountains) through standardized connection interfaces. This universality allows a single design to be manufactured in large volumes, reducing per-unit production costs while maintaining adaptability to different applications
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for parameter adjustments (mounting position, connection orientation, support height) through the universal bracket design, enabling the same basic structure to be adapted to different user types without requiring completely different designs for each application, thereby simplifying manufacturing
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing universal hydraulic connection systems are used, then connection versatility is achieved, but manufacturing process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into standardized, independently manufacturable components (bracket, connectors, mounting elements) that can be produced through simple, repeatable processes. Each segment is designed for ease of manufacture with standard tolerances and common manufacturing methods, reducing overall process complexity while maintaining connection versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The universal bracket serves as a common manufacturing platform for all connection types. By designing a single universal component that can accommodate multiple connection configurations, the patent reduces the number of unique parts that need to be manufactured, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining connection versatility
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AI summary
A universal hydraulic connection system is described, comprising at least one control mixer (1), interchangeable inlet connectors (2) and outlet connectors (3) for connecting to a hydraulic network and at least one supporting device (4), further comprising a quick connection system for a removable connection of the control mixer (1) to the supporting device (4) keeping a hydraulic connection of the control mixer (1) itself to the hydraulic network.