Washbasin Overflow Slot With Dual Outlets for Water Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current water recycling systems for hand washbasins are inefficient in separating and directing pure and turbid water effectively, leading to wastage and inadequate recycling opportunities.
Innovation Solution
A hand wash basin with an excess water slot featuring a flexible partition and dual outlets allows for the separation of water based on turbidity, enabling pure water recycling and turbid water disposal through adjustable rubber taps and pipe outlets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If a single excess water slot is used in conventional washbasins, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but water separation into pure and turbid streams is not achieved leading to wastage
Solution Approach 1:
The excess water slot is segmented into two distinct outlets: one for pure water and one for turbid water. A flexible partition divides the slot interior into two compartments, allowing separate collection and directional discharge of water based on turbidity level. This segmentation enables water recycling while maintaining manageable structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the excess water slot are assigned different functions based on water quality. The left outlet handles pure water for recycling, while the right outlet handles turbid water for drainage. The flexible partition creates localized zones with distinct purposes, optimizing water resource utilization without requiring complete system redesign.
2Productivity
If water recycling is implemented without effective separation, then the system is simple, but recycling efficiency is low due to mixing pure and turbid water
Solution Approach 1:
The water flow path is segmented into two separate channels within the excess water slot. A flexible partition creates distinct compartments that guide pure water to one outlet and turbid water to another. This physical separation ensures high-quality recycling water is not contaminated, significantly improving recycling efficiency while keeping the separation mechanism simple and maintenance-free.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible partition can dynamically adjust its position based on water flow patterns and user needs. This dynamic characteristic allows the system to adapt to varying water conditions and optimize separation performance automatically, enhancing recycling efficiency without requiring complex mechanical actuators or control systems.
3Loss of substance
If a rigid partition is used to separate water streams, then separation is effective, but the device becomes complex and difficult to clean
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible partition made of elastic material is used instead of a rigid structure. This flexible membrane effectively separates the two water streams while maintaining a simple, integrated design that is easy to manufacture and install. The flexibility also allows for easier cleaning and maintenance compared to rigid segmented structures, as the partition can be accessed and cleaned without disassembly.
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AI summary
This invention is an excess water slot of dimensions conforming to the recognized dimensions to be installed in place of the previous one but with a different inner design and it also works by a totally different mechanism. It was designed to separate pure water from others by a partition in the upper part of the excess water slot extending inside the washbasin and the lower part of the excess water slot ending with 2 pipe outlets one for pure water and the other for turbid water. The upper side means the upper part with drain holes in the middle of the washbasin. This separation is a small wall of 1-2 centimeter height as shown in 3 at (FIG. 2) with small flexible arms of extending ends as shown in 1 A (FIG. 5.) to separate water when it falls from the faucet down to the washbasin, and to allow using rubber taps for each half of the excess water slot. One of the two outlets is directed to the public drain system and the other for recycling, for clarification of the invention.