Integrated Water Curtain Valve with Threaded Shutoff Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional water curtain systems require separate components for the water curtain and the on-off valve, leading to complex installation, high production costs, and inefficient installation processes due to the need for multiple installations in different apartment types.
Innovation Solution
A unified water curtain system with a switch, featuring a main housing with a threaded pressing rod and a pressing rod driver that integrates the water inlet and outlet functions, allowing for a single installation and operation through threaded cooperation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the water curtain system and on-off valve are designed as separate components, then each component can be optimized independently, but the installation complexity increases and installation efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the water curtain system and on-off valve into a single integrated unit. The valve body directly integrates the water inlet, water outlet, and control valve components, eliminating the need for separate installation of multiple components while maintaining independent optimization capabilities for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated valve body serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as both the water distribution system and the control mechanism. The single component performs water flow regulation, water distribution, and valve control functions that previously required separate components, thereby simplifying installation while preserving functional optimization.
2Reliability
If separate water curtain system and on-off valve are installed, then functional requirements are met, but production cost increases due to multiple installations
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the water curtain system and on-off valve into one integrated component, the patent reduces the total number of parts that need to be manufactured, stored, and installed. This consolidation decreases production costs while maintaining all necessary functional requirements through the multi-functional valve body design.
3Reliability
If two separate parts are installed for water curtain and control, then specific functions are achieved, but installation efficiency is low due to repeated installation processes
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of water curtain and control functions into a single installable unit eliminates the need for repeated installation processes. The single component encompasses all functional elements, allowing installation to be completed in one operation rather than requiring separate installation steps for multiple components.
4Adaptability or versatility
If different installation solutions are provided for different apartment types, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated valve body is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate different apartment types and installation scenarios. The single component can be configured and adjusted to meet various functional requirements without requiring different installation solutions, thereby maintaining adaptability while reducing overall system complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies installation, reduces production costs, and enhances user convenience by integrating the water curtain and control functions into a single unit, improving operational efficiency and user experience.
Implementation Method 1
a pressing rod driver, which drives the threaded pressing rod to rise and fall through threaded cooperation, so as to complete opening and closing action for the gate end
Implementation Method 2
the lower end of the threaded pressing rod is provided with a water-sealing washer
Data Source
AI summary
A water curtain system with switch, comprising: a main housing, which is integrally formed, comprises a main cavity structure in the middle, a lower part of the main cavity structure is connected to a water inlet pipe part with an inner diameter smaller than that of the main cavity structure, the connecting port between the main cavity structure and the water inlet pipe part is a gate end, an upper part of the main cavity structure is integrally provided with a water outlet base, and an upper part of the water outlet base is provided with an upper cover; a threaded pressing rod, clamped in the main cavity structure above the gate end through a clamping structure, and a lower end of the threaded pressing rod is provided with a water-sealing washer; a pressing rod driver, which drives the threaded pressing rod to rise and fall through threaded cooperation.