This invention tackles a common household frustration: faucets that are either too basic or overly dependent on electronics. Traditional faucets usually rely on manual controls, which can be inconvenient, while fully electronic faucets may stop working entirely if a single component fails.
To solve this, the inventor created a dual-control electric faucet. It combines the convenience of digital operation with the reliability of manual control—so you’re never left without water.
Here’s how it works
- Inside the faucet are two valves: one electric and one manual.
- If you use the digital control panel, it manages the electric valve while the manual valve stays open.
- If you prefer manual control, the electric valve remains open, and you turn water on or off as usual.
This dual system ensures flexibility and uninterrupted water flow even if electronics fail. On top of that, the faucet includes smart features:
- A temperature sensor tells you how hot or cold the water is.
- A flow sensor monitors how much water is used.
- An infrared sensor detects motion, enabling hands-free operation—great for hygiene and saving water.
- It also includes a water mixing valve to adjust hot and cold water precisely.
What makes this invention truly innovative is its fail-safe design. Unlike other smart faucets that stop working entirely during a malfunction, this one always offers a backup method.
Benefits include:
Greater reliability, convenience, safety (no scalding), and water efficiency. It’s ideal for homes, hospitals, restaurants—anywhere clean, hands-free, or precise water use matters.
Broader impact:
This faucet could reduce water waste, enhance hygiene, and support smart home integration—making it a sustainable upgrade for everyday life.