Weeping Wall Magnetic Deflectors for Variable Flow Paths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weeping walls have static flow surfaces with static deflectors, limiting their aesthetic and operational versatility.
Innovation Solution
A weeping wall with a movable deflector system, including a magnetic material layer and mobile deflectors that can be manually or automatically repositioned to modify the flow path of the flowable substance, enhancing aesthetic appeal and operational flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If static deflectors are used to provide texture to the flow surface, then the water flow pattern is irregular and aesthetically pleasing, but the configuration remains unchanged over time, limiting operational versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming static deflectors into mobile deflectors that can be repositioned. The deflectors are mounted on mobile supports allowing them to be moved to different positions on the flow surface, enabling the water flow pattern to be dynamically adjusted and changed over time while maintaining aesthetic appeal
2Object-generated harmful factors
If a textured flow surface is created using deflectors, then water splashing noise is increased which is relaxing, but the same texture pattern is repeated continuously without variation
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile deflector system allows the texture pattern on the flow surface to be changed over time. By repositioning the deflectors to different locations and orientations, the water flow path and splashing patterns vary dynamically, providing continuous auditory and visual variation while maintaining the relaxing splashing noise effect
3Illumination intensity
If multiple deflectors are added to create varied flow paths, then the aesthetic appearance is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing mobile deflectors with standardized mounting mechanisms that can be positioned and repositioned at multiple locations. Each deflector serves multiple functions: creating texture, directing flow, and generating splashing noise. The standardized mobile mounting system allows a single type of deflector to be used throughout the flow surface, reducing the variety of components needed while achieving varied flow paths
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
The movable deflector system dynamically alters the flow path, creating varied and engaging visual effects, increasing the aesthetic appeal and usability of the weeping wall.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic material layer (27) lining said core (23) along said substantially vertical section (24)
Data Source
AI summary
A weeping wall has a wall body, a flowable substance inlet, at least one mobile deflector, and a flowable substance outlet. The wall body has a flow surface with a magnetic material layer extending along at least a portion thereof. The flowable substance inlet is at an upper end of the flow surface, with a flowable substance continuously flowing therefrom and downwardly onto the flow surface. The mobile deflector is movably engaged to the flow surface and projects therefrom. The mobile deflector includes a magnet and is magnetically held in place on the flow surface to be selectively movable relative to the flow surface to modify a flow path of the flowable substance on the flow surface. The flowable substance outlet is defined at a lower end of the flow surface with the flowable substance flowing continuously therein after running down onto the flow surface.