Wall Water Drain With Movable Adjuster For Level Compensation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall type water drains face challenges with central leakages between the siphon and cover, requiring precise level calculations and being costly and difficult to install, with no prior solutions allowing for adjustable length of the cover and frame independently or the use of a dropper frame to direct wastewater effectively.
Innovation Solution
A water drain design featuring an adjuster positioned between the reservoir and flange, allowing movement to compensate for level differences, with a travel clearance enabling adjustability in multiple directions, and an elastic flange with a non-woven insulation membrane for waterproofing, simplifying installation and reducing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If precise level calculations are performed before mounting, then the water drain can be installed with proper sealing, but the installation process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The flange is designed with movable adjusters that allow dynamic adjustment of the water drain's position and level after installation. This eliminates the need for precise pre-calculations, as the system can be adjusted in-situ to achieve proper sealing and alignment, thereby reducing installation complexity while maintaining sealing quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusters are designed to be easily manipulated by the installer without requiring specialized tools or complex procedures. The self-adjusting mechanism allows the installer to independently level and position the water drain, simplifying the installation process while ensuring proper sealing through intuitive adjustment.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the chamber and flange are fixed to the wall, then structural stability is improved, but the ability to adjust for level differences is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The water drain system is segmented into fixed components (chamber attached to wall) and adjustable components (flange with moveable adjusters). This segmentation allows the chamber to provide structural stability while the flange and adjusters provide adaptability for level adjustments, resolving the contradiction between stability and adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
While the chamber remains fixed to the wall for stability, the flange is designed with dynamic adjusters that can move and be repositioned. This creates a hybrid system where the fixed portion provides stability and the movable portion provides adjustability, allowing the system to adapt to different installation conditions without compromising structural integrity.
3Reliability
If a seal end piece is used to adjust level differences, then sealing effectiveness is improved, but the product cost and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adjusters are designed to perform both the sealing and leveling functions through a single integrated mechanism. By adjusting the position of the flange relative to the chamber, the system automatically creates the necessary seal without requiring separate seal end pieces. This self-service approach maintains sealing effectiveness while simplifying installation and reducing product cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The sealing function and level adjustment function are merged into a single adjuster mechanism. The adjuster simultaneously controls the position of the flange for leveling and creates the sealing interface with the chamber, eliminating the need for separate seal end pieces and reducing both cost and installation complexity while maintaining sealing effectiveness.
4Ease of manufacture
If the cover and frame are made in standard length, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different installation spaces is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cover and frame are designed with adjustable components that can be repositioned or extended to accommodate different installation spaces. This dynamic design allows standard-length components to be adapted to various configurations, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while providing versatility for different installation requirements.
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AI summary
A water drain for use in wet areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, terraces, balconies, gardens is provided. The drain allows the water to be evacuated to be conveyed to the sewer. The drain comprises an adjuster, positioned between the reservoir and the flange, which has the ability and room to move to the right, left and diagonally within the reservoir thanks to the travel clearance. The drain comprises a set positioned between the reservoir blank and the flange blank, which determines the travel limits of the adjuster by entering through such reservoir blank and the flange blank and surrounds the adjuster blank at at least one surface of such adjuster.