Water Purifier Discharge Nozzle Elevation Control to Prevent Splashing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional water purifiers suffer from water splashing issues due to the fixed height of the water discharge port, which can lead to inefficiency and waste, especially when using glasses of varying sizes, and the movable water discharge nozzle tends to randomly descend due to its self-weight, making it difficult to maintain a desired height.
Innovation Solution
The water purifier incorporates a movable water discharge module with a resistance unit and guide part to adjust the nozzle's height, preventing splashing and ensuring the nozzle remains at the desired position, featuring a stainless steel nozzle and a tray that rotates for improved user convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed water discharge port is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but water splashing occurs due to height difference with the water glass
Solution Approach 1:
The water discharge nozzle is made movable along the vertical direction, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position according to the height of the water glass. This dynamic adjustment eliminates water splashing by ensuring the water discharge port aligns with the glass opening, while maintaining structural simplicity through a guide groove mechanism rather than complex actuators.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a movable water discharge nozzle is used to adjust height, then water splashing is prevented, but the nozzle randomly descends due to self-weight
Solution Approach 1:
The movable case is equipped with a stopper that automatically engages with the guide groove to maintain the water discharge nozzle at a predetermined height. This self-service mechanism prevents random descent due to self-weight without requiring external power sources or complex control systems, achieving stable position maintenance through simple mechanical means.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the water discharge nozzle is fixed, then position stability is maintained, but it cannot adapt to different glass heights
Solution Approach 1:
The water discharge nozzle is made movable along the vertical direction, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position according to the height of the water glass. This dynamic adjustment enables compatibility with different glass sizes while maintaining stability through the guide groove and stopper mechanism that prevents random movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The water discharge module is divided into a movable case containing the nozzle and a fixed case with the guide groove. This segmentation allows the nozzle portion to move independently for height adjustment while the overall module remains structurally stable, achieving both adaptability and stability simultaneously.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a movable water discharge module is used, then height adjustment is enabled, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water discharge nozzle is made movable along the vertical direction, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position according to the height of the water glass. This dynamic adjustment enables compatibility with different glass sizes while maintaining stability through the guide groove and stopper mechanism that prevents random movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable case is equipped with a stopper that automatically engages with the guide groove to maintain the water discharge nozzle at a predetermined height. This self-service mechanism prevents random descent due to self-weight without requiring external power sources or complex control systems, achieving stable position maintenance through simple mechanical means.
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AI summary
Provided is a water purifier. The water purifier includes a water purifier body including a housing defining an outer appearance and a filter provided in the housing to filter raw water introduced from the outside, a water discharge module including a water discharge nozzle that protrudes forward from the water purifier body to supply the water passing through the filter to the outside of the water purifier body, and a tray disposed below the water discharge nozzle. The water discharge module is provided to be elevatable.