Washbasin having sound function
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bathroom sound systems, such as waterproof speakers and fixed digital audio devices, are not economical, inconvenient to operate wirelessly, and often suffer from poor sound quality and space inefficiency, while also risking water exposure during use.
Innovation Solution
A washbasin with a built-in sound function featuring a concave water-accommodating space, a valve, and a speaker receiving pad made of silicon rubber, which includes a sound hole for sound discharge and a waterproof cover, allowing Bluetooth connectivity and secure speaker placement without water ingress.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a waterproof speaker is placed in the bathroom, then music can be played, but water may drip onto the speaker causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The speaker is nested within the washbasin body, specifically in a recessed cavity formed in the front surface of the washbasin. This integration allows the speaker to be protected by the washbasin structure itself, eliminating the need for separate waterproof housing while enabling music playback in the bathroom environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The speaker function is merged with the washbasin structure. The washbasin body incorporates both the water-containing function and the sound output function, combining two separate functions into a single integrated product that eliminates the need for separate waterproof speaker placement.
2Ease of operation
If a Bluetooth speaker is placed in the bathroom, then wireless music playback is enabled, but the bathroom space becomes cluttered
Solution Approach 1:
The speaker is integrated into the washbasin body, merging the audio playback function with the existing bathroom fixture. This eliminates the need for separate speaker placement on bathroom surfaces, thereby avoiding space clutter while maintaining wireless Bluetooth functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The washbasin is designed to serve multiple functions: water containment for washing, and sound output for music playback. This multi-functionality allows the single object to fulfill both hygiene and entertainment needs without requiring additional dedicated space for a separate speaker.
3Ease of operation
If a fixed digital audio device is installed on the bathroom wall, then music playback is enabled, but the installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The audio device is merged with the washbasin manufacturing process. The speaker is integrated into the washbasin body during production, eliminating the need for separate wall installation of digital audio devices. This integration reduces overall installation cost while enabling music playback functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The washbasin serves dual purposes as both a washing fixture and an audio playback device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate wall-mounted audio installations, thereby reducing installation costs while providing music playback capability in the bathroom.
4Reliability
If sound is discharged through small apertures of the waterproof case, then waterproof protection is maintained, but sound quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The speaker is nested within a dedicated cavity in the washbasin body with a specifically designed sound discharge hole. This nested structure allows for optimized sound discharge pathways that are not constrained by small waterproof case apertures, thereby maintaining both waterproof protection and sound quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The sound discharge function is merged with the washbasin structure through a dedicated sound hole in the front surface. This integration allows for optimized acoustic design that is not limited by conventional waterproof case constraints, enabling clear and loud sound output while maintaining waterproof protection.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a washbasin having a sound function, in which a concave space part accommodating water is formed at a center of an upper surface of a washbasin body, a valve is installed at a center of the concave space part, and a faucet is installed on an upper surface of a rear side of the washbasin body.