Spliced waterway structure

Through the splicing waterway structure, the plug-in connection and injection molding process are used to solve the problems of high cost and complex process of existing storage faucet waterways, achieving lower cost and higher efficiency production.

CN222616305UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14XIAMEN RUNNER IND CORP
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Application Number
CN202420084081.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-12
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-12

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Technical Problem

Due to the water in and out of the constant temperature valve core, the existing storage faucet waterway can only be integrated copper casting or partial copper casting plus partial plastic waterway welding and splicing, which is high cost and complex process.

Method used

The spliced ​​waterway structure is adopted, including waterway joints, constant temperature waterway body and functional waterway body. These components are connected by plug-in and sealed with a sealing ring. The simplified process can be completed by just injection molding.

Benefits of technology

Compared with the integrated casting and welding process, the spliced ​​waterway structure reduces production costs, simplifies the process flow, improves production efficiency, and provides more stable functions, suitable for the quality requirements of different customers.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a spliced waterway structure, which comprises a waterway joint, a first water channel, a second water channel and a mixed water channel, wherein the waterway joint is provided with a first water channel, a second water channel and a mixed water channel; the constant-temperature water channel comprises a constant-temperature water channel body, a valve element can be arranged in the constant-temperature water channel body, the constant-temperature water channel body is provided with a hot water inlet pipe, a cold water inlet pipe and a mixed water outlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe can be connected with the hot water inlet end of the valve element, and the cold water inlet pipe can be connected with the cold water inlet end of the valve element; the first water channel can be connected with a hot water inlet pipe, the second water channel can be connected with a cold water inlet pipe, one end of the mixed water outlet pipe can be connected with the water outlet end of the valve element, and the other end of the mixed water outlet pipe can be connected with the mixed water channel. And compared with a constant-temperature seat hot plate, the welding function is stable, and more choices are provided for customers according to different requirements of different customers on quality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a spliced ​​water channel structure, which is suitable for a faucet for placing objects. Background Art

[0002] Due to the water inlet and outlet positions of the thermostatic valve core, the existing faucet water channel can only be made of one-piece copper casting, or partial copper casting plus partial plastic water channel welding and splicing. As we all know, the cost of casting is very high. At the same time, the mass production stability of plastic welding is poor, and the risk of bursting pressure failure is also very high. At the same time, the welding process is relatively complicated, such as hot plate welding, and the cost is relatively high. At the same time, injection molding is required before welding, and there are many processes. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a spliced ​​water channel structure.

[0004] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A spliced ​​water channel structure comprises: a water channel joint, on which a first water channel, a second water channel and a mixing water channel are arranged; a constant temperature water channel body, in which a valve core can be arranged, and the constant temperature water channel body is provided with a hot water inlet pipe, a cold water inlet pipe and a mixing water outlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe can be connected to the hot water inlet end of the valve core, and the cold water inlet pipe can be connected to the cold water inlet end of the valve core; the first water channel can be connected to the hot water inlet pipe, the second water channel can be connected to the cold water inlet pipe, one end of the mixing water outlet pipe can be connected to the water outlet end of the valve core, and the other end of the mixing water outlet pipe can be connected to the mixing water channel.

[0006] In an embodiment of the utility model, a functional water channel body is further included, wherein the functional water channel body is provided with a water outlet which can be connected to a mixing water channel, the functional water channel body is provided with at least two spaces for installing switch valves, the water inlet end of the functional water channel body is plugged into the mixing water channel, and a first sealing ring is provided between the outer periphery of the functional water channel body and the inner periphery of the mixing water channel.

[0007] In an embodiment of the utility model, a first water outlet hole, a second water outlet hole, a first water inlet hole and a second water inlet hole are provided in the water channel joint, a first water channel is formed between the first water outlet hole and the first water inlet hole, a second water channel is formed between the second water outlet hole and the second water inlet hole, the hot water inlet pipe is inserted into the first water outlet hole, the cold water inlet pipe is inserted into the second water outlet hole, and the mixed water outlet pipe is inserted into the inner periphery of the mixed water channel.

[0008] In an embodiment of the utility model, the cold water inlet pipe includes a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe and a third connecting pipe which are located on the periphery of the constant temperature water channel body and are interconnected. A first opening is provided between the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe, a second opening is provided between the second connecting pipe and the third connecting pipe, and plugs are provided at the first opening and the second opening.

[0009] In the embodiment of the utility model, the first connecting pipe is inserted into the second water outlet.

[0010] In the embodiment of the utility model, a second water inlet elbow is arranged in the second water inlet hole, and the first water inlet hole can be connected to the first water inlet elbow.

[0011] In an embodiment of the utility model, a connecting pipe is further included, wherein the water outlet end of the connecting pipe is plugged into the first water inlet hole, the water inlet end of the connecting pipe is plugged into the water transfer joint, and a first water inlet elbow is arranged in the water transfer joint.

[0012] In the embodiment of the utility model, a bottom plate is also included, and the water flow joint, water channel joint, constant temperature water channel body and functional water channel body can be fixed on the bottom plate.

[0013] The utility model provides a spliced ​​water channel structure with the following beneficial effects: it is cheaper than the integral casting of the thermostatic seat, has more stable function than the welding of the thermostatic seat hot plate, is suitable for different customers with different requirements for quality, and provides customers with more choices. At the same time, it only uses a simple injection molding process, which saves production processes and reduces costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a stereogram of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 It is a partial exploded view of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water channel joint in the utility model. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water channel joint in the utility model. Figure 2 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for which protection is sought, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0022] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0023] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0024] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0025] Referring to the drawings of the specification, a spliced ​​water channel structure includes: a water channel joint 10, on which a first water channel 11, a second water channel 12 and a mixed water channel 13 are arranged; a constant temperature water channel body 20, the connection between the water channel joint and the constant temperature water channel body is plug-in, and a sealing ring is used for sealing to prevent water leakage, a valve core can be arranged in the constant temperature water channel body, and the valve core can be a constant temperature valve core, and the constant temperature water channel body is provided with a hot water inlet pipe 21, a cold water inlet pipe 22, and a mixed water outlet pipe 23, and the hot water inlet pipe can be connected to the hot water inlet end of the valve core. Connection, the cold water inlet pipe can be connected to the cold water inlet end of the valve core; the first water channel can be connected to the hot water inlet pipe, the second water channel can be connected to the cold water inlet pipe, one end of the mixed water outlet pipe can be connected to the water outlet end of the valve core, and the other end of the mixed water outlet pipe can be connected to the mixed water channel. The two main bodies are well connected by plugging. At the same time, the water channel joint and the constant temperature water channel body have multiple channels, which are convenient for injection molding, ensuring that the production can be completed by injection molding, without the need for welding and other processes again, simplifying the process, improving production efficiency and reducing costs.

[0026] Preferably, it also includes a functional water channel body 30, which is mainly used to connect various water channels, such as hand-held showers, top sprays and bottom water outlets, etc. The functional water channel body is provided with a water outlet 31 that can be connected to the mixing water channel, and the functional water channel body is provided with at least two spaces 32 for installing switch valves. The water outlet can be connected to the switch valves in each space to control the opening and closing of these functions. The water inlet end of the functional water channel body is plugged into the mixing water channel, and a first sealing ring 33 is provided between the outer periphery of the functional water channel body and the inner periphery of the mixing water channel. The utility model can adjust the position between various components by plugging, thereby adjusting the overall size, and can be manufactured in a modular manner, thereby realizing assembly of multiple sizes.

[0027] Furthermore, a first water outlet hole 14, a second water outlet hole 15, a first water inlet hole 16 and a second water inlet hole 17 are provided in the water channel joint. A first water channel is formed between the first water outlet hole and the first water inlet hole, and a second water channel is formed between the second water outlet hole and the second water inlet hole. The hot water inlet pipe is inserted into the first water outlet hole, the cold water inlet pipe is inserted into the second water outlet hole, and the mixed water outlet pipe is inserted into the inner periphery of the mixed water channel. The water channel joint and the thermostatic water channel body are connected by plugging. These plug-in holes facilitate demolding during injection molding, so that the two components can be produced by one-time injection molding without the need for other processes.

[0028] Furthermore, the cold water inlet pipe includes a first connecting pipe 41, a second connecting pipe 42 and a third connecting pipe 43 which are located on the periphery of the thermostatic water channel body and are connected. The second connecting pipe is located in the middle section. The first connecting pipe is the water inlet end of the cold water inlet pipe. A first opening 44 is provided between the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe, and a second opening 45 is provided between the second connecting pipe and the third connecting pipe. A plug 46 is provided at the first opening and the second opening. During production, the first opening and the second opening can be used to facilitate one-time injection molding. The two openings are sealed by the plug to ensure the integrity and sealing of the overall waterway. The first connecting pipe is inserted into the second water outlet. A second water inlet elbow 52 is provided in the second water inlet hole. The first water inlet hole can be connected to the first water inlet elbow 51. The first water inlet elbow and the second water inlet elbow are mainly connected to the water inlet pipe on the wall.

[0029] Preferably, it also includes a connecting pipe 60, the water outlet end of the connecting pipe is plugged into the first water inlet hole, and the water inlet end of the connecting pipe is plugged into the water joint 61, and the first water inlet elbow is arranged in the water joint. It also includes a bottom plate 70, and the water joint, waterway joint, thermostatic waterway body and functional waterway body can be fixed on the bottom plate to form a whole, and then the housing, switch valve and thermostatic valve can be assembled to form a storage faucet.

[0030] Specifically, the utility model comprises the following steps: the cold and hot water channels enter the constant temperature water channel body respectively through the water channel joint, and the mixed water then enters the functional water channel body from the constant temperature water channel body through the water channel joint; the water channel joint, the constant temperature water channel body, the functional water channel body and other water channel accessories are fixedly connected to the bottom plate, and a plug-in sealing connection method is adopted.

[0031] The above description shows and describes the preferred embodiments of the utility model. As mentioned above, it should be understood that the utility model is not limited to the form disclosed herein, and should not be regarded as excluding other embodiments, but can be used in various other combinations, modifications and environments, and can be modified within the scope of the utility model concept described herein through the above teachings or the technology or knowledge of the relevant field. The changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art do not depart from the spirit and scope of the utility model, and should be within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the utility model.

Claims

1. A spliced ​​water channel structure, characterized in that: include: A water channel joint, wherein the water channel joint is provided with a first water channel, a second water channel and a mixing water channel; Constant temperature water channel body, a valve core can be arranged in the constant temperature water channel body, the constant temperature water channel body is provided with a hot water inlet pipe, a cold water inlet pipe and a mixed water outlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe can be connected to the hot water inlet end of the valve core, the cold water inlet pipe can be connected to the cold water inlet end of the valve core; the first water channel can be connected to the hot water inlet pipe, the second water channel can be connected to the cold water inlet pipe, one end of the mixed water outlet pipe can be connected to the water outlet end of the valve core, and the other end of the mixed water outlet pipe can be connected to the mixing water channel.

2. A spliced ​​water channel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a functional water channel body, which is provided with a water outlet that can be connected to the mixing water channel, and the functional water channel body is provided with at least two spaces for installing switch valves. The water inlet end of the functional water channel body is inserted into the mixing water channel, and a first sealing ring is provided between the outer periphery of the functional water channel body and the inner periphery of the mixing water channel.

3. A spliced ​​water channel structure according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that: The water channel joint is provided with a first water outlet hole, a second water outlet hole, a first water inlet hole and a second water inlet hole. A first water channel is formed between the first water outlet hole and the first water inlet hole, and a second water channel is formed between the second water outlet hole and the second water inlet hole. The hot water inlet pipe is inserted into the first water outlet hole, the cold water inlet pipe is inserted into the second water outlet hole, and the mixed water outlet pipe is inserted into the inner periphery of the mixed water channel.

4. A spliced ​​water channel structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cold water inlet pipe includes a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe and a third connecting pipe which are located on the periphery of the constant temperature water channel body and are interconnected. A first opening is provided between the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe, a second opening is provided between the second connecting pipe and the third connecting pipe, and plugs are provided at the first opening and the second opening.

5. A spliced ​​water channel structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting pipe is inserted into the second water outlet.

6. A spliced ​​water channel structure according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: A second water inlet elbow is arranged in the second water inlet hole, and the first water inlet hole can be communicated with the first water inlet elbow.

7. A spliced ​​water channel structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting pipe, the water outlet end of the connecting pipe is inserted in the first water inlet hole, the water inlet end of the connecting pipe is inserted in the water joint, and the water joint is provided with a first water inlet elbow.

8. A spliced ​​water channel structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a bottom plate, and the water flow joint, water channel joint, constant temperature water channel body and functional water channel body can be fixed on the bottom plate.