Adjustable wall-mounted water supply system

Abstract

This invention relates to an adjustable wall-mounted water supply device. In use, a fixed water inlet is connected to a protected space via a water supply pipe. The device combines a protective belt and a baffle mechanism to provide mobility, allowing the user to move a work platform using at least one moving mechanism. This allows the user to pull at least one connecting hose, which in turn moves a movable baffle and at least one water inlet, maintaining the connection between the water supply pipe, connecting hose, and water supply component. Furthermore, the water supply pipe features a three-layer design (inner rubber layer, explosion-proof layer, and outer rubber layer), and the protective belt effectively prevents damage to the water supply pipe. The entire device can be concealed within a guide structure. This allows for linear movement of the water tank and water supply component according to the user's needs, enhancing the convenience, flexibility, and aesthetics of interior design—a highly user-friendly design.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention provides an adjustable wall-mounted water supply device that, while taking into account both water supply safety and aesthetics, gives the water supply components mobility, thus having a user-friendly design and improving the convenience and flexibility of indoor space use. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Note that existing kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, or sinks are usually fixed and cannot be moved because they need to be connected to a fixed water supply system. This design means that the position is fixed after installation, making it difficult to make flexible adjustments according to usage needs or changes in interior design. Traditional water supply systems are mostly pre-embedded in the wall structure by the builder. Even if the pipe layout is adjusted during construction, the final water inlet position is still fixed and cannot be moved. If the position of the water supply equipment needs to be adjusted, it can only be adjusted through exposed pipes, which not only affects the aesthetics but also increases the complexity and limitations of construction.

[0003] Furthermore, fixed kitchen cabinet and sink designs are not user-friendly for people with special needs. For example, wheelchair users cannot access the sink in a narrow space, and children have difficulty using traditional sinks due to height limitations. In the context of modern human-centered interior design, such fixed designs lack flexibility and fail to meet diverse usage needs.

[0004] On the other hand, the design of traditional fixed sinks and water inlets also limits the diversity of space utilization. For example, in open spaces or multifunctional spaces that require flexible placement, this design cannot adapt to dynamic needs and hinders the flexible application of modern interior design.

[0005] Therefore, how to effectively solve the limitation of fixed water supply pipe location, give kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets and sinks mobility, and improve the convenience and flexibility of indoor space use is the direction that the applicant of this invention and related manufacturers engaged in this industry are eager to study and improve. [Summary of the Invention]

[0006] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned deficiencies, the applicant of this invention collected relevant information, conducted multiple evaluations and considerations, and, based on years of experience accumulated in this industry, through continuous trial and modification, designed this invention patent holder that, while taking into account water supply safety and aesthetics, gives water supply components mobility, and has a user-friendly design, and enhances the convenience and flexibility of indoor space use.

[0007] The main objective of this invention is to replace the means of changing the water supply path by using exposed pipes with the design of the guiding structure, so as to make the overall design more beautiful and more diverse.

[0008] Another main objective of the present invention is to maintain the connection between the connecting hose and the water supply pipe by using the design of the protective belt, the movable baffle and the water inlet, so that the work platform can move linearly according to the user's needs.

[0009] Another main objective of this invention is to effectively improve the durability of water supply pipes by utilizing the three-layer design of the inner rubber layer, the explosion-proof layer and the outer rubber layer in the water supply pipe, as well as the protection of the protective belt.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the structure of the present invention includes: a working platform having at least one water tank and one water supply component, at least one moving mechanism, a guide structure, a movable baffle, at least one water inlet, at least one connecting hose, a baffle drive component, a protective belt, a protective space, and at least one water supply pipe, wherein the water supply pipe includes an inner rubber layer, an explosion-proof layer, and an outer rubber layer, wherein the water supply component is disposed on one side of the water tank, the moving mechanism is disposed on one side of the working platform for linear movement of the working platform, and the guide structure is disposed under the working platform. The movable baffle is movably mounted on one side of the guide structure, the water inlet is mounted on the movable baffle, the connecting hose is mounted at both ends on the water supply component and the water inlet respectively, the baffle drive component is mounted on the guide structure and combined with the movable baffle, the protective belt system is movably mounted inside the guide structure, the protective space is formed inside the protective belt, the water supply pipe is located inside the protective belt and one end of it extends out of the protective belt and connects to a fixed water supply port, and the other end extends out of the protective belt and connects to the water inlet, the explosion-proof layer covers the inner rubber layer, and the outer rubber layer covers the outer explosion-proof layer.

[0011] When the user uses this invention as a wall-mounted water supply device, the fixed water inlet is connected to the protected space through the water supply pipe. The mobility provided by the protective belt and the baffle drive allows the user to move the working platform using the moving mechanism, and pull the connecting hose to move the movable baffle and water inlet, thus maintaining the connection between the water supply pipe, the connecting hose and the water supply component. Because the water supply pipe has a three-layer design of inner rubber layer, explosion-proof layer and outer rubber layer, plus the protection of the protective belt, the water supply pipe can be effectively prevented from being damaged. The whole can also be hidden in the guide structure. In this way, the water tank and water supply component can be moved linearly according to the user's needs, thereby improving the convenience, flexibility and aesthetics of the interior design. It is a highly humanized design.

[0012] By means of the above technology, the problem that the fixed position of the pipes in conventional water supply devices makes it impossible to move the corresponding faucets or cabinets can be overcome, thus achieving the practical progress of the above advantages. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0028] The first figure is a perspective view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The second figure is an exploded view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] The third figure is a usage state diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] The fourth figure is a schematic diagram of movement in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention (a).

[0032] The fifth figure is a schematic diagram (II) of the movement of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The seventh figure is a perspective view of the guide structure of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] The eighth figure is an exploded view of the guide structure of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of movement in the third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 10 is a structural schematic diagram of the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Implementation Method

[0013] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives and effects, the technical means and structure adopted by the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, so as to facilitate a complete understanding.

[0014] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2, which are perspective views and exploded views of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. As can be clearly seen from the figures, the present invention includes: a working platform 1 having at least one water tank 11 and a water supply component 12 disposed on one side of the water tank 11; at least one moving mechanism 2 disposed on one side of the working platform 1 for linear movement of the working platform 1; a guide structure 3 disposed below the working platform 1; a movable baffle 4 movably disposed on one side of the guide structure 3; at least one water inlet 41 disposed on the movable baffle 4; and at least one connecting hose 8, with its two ends respectively... The water supply component 12 and the water inlet 41 are provided with: a baffle drive component 5, which is provided on the guide structure 3 and connected to the movable baffle 4; a protective belt 6, which is movably provided in the guide structure 3; a protective space 61, which is formed in the protective belt 6; and at least one water supply pipe 7, which is provided in the protective belt 6, with one end extending out of the protective belt 6 and connecting to a fixed water supply port, and the other end extending out of the protective belt 6 and connecting to the water inlet 41. The water supply pipe 7 includes an inner rubber layer 71, an explosion-proof layer 72 covering the inner rubber layer 71, and an outer rubber layer 73 covering the explosion-proof layer 72.

[0015] Wherein, the work platform 1 is a kitchen cabinet, bathroom cabinet, or cleaning sink. In this embodiment, a kitchen cabinet is used as an example, and it is integrated with the sink 11 to form a countertop. The water supply component 12 is a faucet on the countertop. The moving mechanism 2 is a track or wheels. In this embodiment, a track is used as an example. The guide structure 3 is a rectangular box fixed to the wall and having an opening. The opening direction is either the side away from the wall or the side adjacent to the water supply component 12. In this embodiment, the latter is used as an example. The movable baffle 4 is a sheet that covers the opening of the guide structure 3. The water inlet 41 is a perforation on the movable baffle 4. The connecting hose 8 is a flexible plastic tube or metal tube. The baffle driving component 5 is a track, groove, or track that restricts the movement direction of the movable baffle 4. In this embodiment, a groove is used as an example. The protective belt 6 is a cable drag chain. Taking the chain as an example, the space inside is originally used to house cables, which is the protective space 61; the water supply pipe 7 is a flexible hose, and its inner rubber layer 71 and outer rubber layer 73 are made of silicone material, while the explosion-proof layer 72 is made of steel wire braided mesh or steel wire reinforcement, which are used for explosion-proof steel wire mesh in water pipes; when the working platform 1 moves, it pulls the movable baffle 4 and the protective belt 6 to move, and maintains the connection state of the connecting hose 8, the water inlet 41 and the water supply pipe 7. In addition, the water supply component 12 in this embodiment can supply cold water or hot water, so the number of connecting hose 8, water inlet 41 and water supply pipe 7 is two in each example. However, the corresponding configurations of the above components are only examples of preferred embodiments. Any configuration with the same function is within the scope of this invention and is not limited to the above examples.

[0016] The structure of this technology can be understood through the above explanation. Based on the corresponding cooperation of this structure, it is possible to achieve the goal of giving the water supply component 12 mobility while taking into account both water supply safety and aesthetics. This has the advantages of user-friendly design and improved convenience and flexibility of indoor space. A detailed explanation will be provided below.

[0017] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5, which are perspective views and movable schematic diagrams of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention (II). When the above components are assembled, it can be clearly seen from the figures that, under normal circumstances, if a dining table or island is set on one side of the kitchen cabinet, the aisle in front of the work platform 1 will become narrower, making it difficult for people with mobility impairments to move to the sink 11. If the kitchen cabinet has an adjustable wall water supply device combined with the present invention, the movable work platform 1 can be moved linearly by the movable mechanism 2, so that people with mobility impairments can easily use the sink 11 or the water supply device 12.

[0018] Specifically, the water supply component 12 of the work platform 1 is connected to the water inlet 41 of the guide structure 3 via a connecting hose 8, and then connected to a fixed water inlet on the wall via a water supply pipe 7 inside the protective belt 6. Combined with the mobility provided by the baffle actuator 5 and the protective belt 6, when the user moves the work platform 1 using the moving mechanism 2, they can pull the connecting hose 8 to move the movable baffle 4, the water inlet 41, and the protective belt 6, allowing the water inlet 41 to move with the work platform 1 while maintaining the connection between the connecting hose 8 and the water supply pipe 7. Furthermore, the design of the protective belt 6 allows the water supply pipe 7 to be hidden within its internal protective space 61. Because the protective belt 6 must move along a specific trajectory, it perfectly matches the movement requirements of the work platform 1 and allows the water supply pipe... 7. Stable movement, and the protective belt 6 covers the water supply pipe 7 to reduce wear and damage caused by friction or entanglement. In addition, the water supply pipe 7 itself is a three-layer design with an inner rubber layer 71, an explosion-proof layer 72, and an outer rubber layer 73. The inner rubber layer 71 is a food-grade high-temperature resistant silicone hose, the explosion-proof layer 72 is an explosion-proof steel wire mesh, and the outer rubber layer 73 is an industrial-grade silicone hose. Not only is the structure strong and durable, but it can also ensure that the water quality is not contaminated by the water supply pipe 7. Due to the design of the guide structure 3, which is a fixed structure set on the wall, the end of the water supply pipe 7 connected to the fixed water inlet is not affected by the movement of the work platform 1, and the connection state of the water supply pipe 7 can be maintained at the same time. Furthermore, the guide structure 3 can hide the protective belt 6 and most of the water supply pipes 7 inside, which can improve the overall appearance. In this way, when the user uses the water supply component 12 of the work platform 1, the liquid output from the fixed water inlet can travel along the water supply pipe 7, the guide structure 3, the protective belt 6, the inlet 41, and the connecting hose 8, and finally exit from the water supply component 12. Thus, even if the water supply pipe 7 is connected to a fixed water inlet, the work platform 1 can be moved linearly according to the user's needs without affecting the use of the water supply component 12, achieving a user-friendly building. Similarly, because of the design of the adjustable wall-mounted water supply device in this case, it is less restricted by the location of the water supply system predetermined by the builder, and has the ability to easily move the work platform 1 linearly, avoiding major changes to the water supply system, reducing the cost of design changes, and improving the convenience and flexibility of interior design.

[0019] Please also refer to Figure 6, which is a schematic diagram of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. As can be clearly seen from the figure, the main difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment is that the work platform 1 in this embodiment is changed to a balcony water tank (cleaning water tank), and only has a connecting hose for supplying cold water, a water inlet and a water supply pipe 7. The moving direction of the work platform 1 is changed to longitudinal movement, so that the moving mechanism 2, the movable baffle 4 and the protective belt 6 move vertically. At the same time, a lifting device 9 is provided on one side of the work platform 1. In this embodiment, the lifting device 9 is exemplified by a jack. According to the above changes, the overall moving principle has not changed, only the lateral movement has been changed to longitudinal movement, so that the displacement of the work platform 1 changes from a planar position to a three-dimensional height change. At the same time, it can also reduce the width requirement of the work platform 1 in this case. In this way, children who are not tall enough can easily use the water supply device 12 without using a footstool. This not only makes it convenient to use, but also increases the safety of children. The work platform 1 can be moved slowly by using the lifting device 9. In addition, a maintenance port 31 is provided on one side of the guide structure 3. The maintenance port 31 can be used to seal the side wall of the guide structure 3 under normal circumstances to prevent dust from accumulating on the baffle drive or the protective belt 6, and to prevent harmful organisms such as rats from entering. When the guide structure 3 and the movable baffle 4 need to be cleaned or maintained, the maintenance port 31 can be opened for operation, which is more aesthetically pleasing and convenient, and is a highly humanized design. Of course, if the maintenance port 31 is set in an open opening on the upper side of the guide structure 3, it also has the effect of facilitating cleaning and maintenance, and the type of maintenance port 31 is not limited.

[0020] Please refer to Figures 7 to 9 for a perspective view and a schematic diagram of the guide structure of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention. As can be clearly seen from the figures, the differences between this embodiment and the above embodiments include: the movable baffle 4 is formed by a plurality of movable baffles 42 pivotally connected, each of the movable baffles 42 having a shielding surface 421, a pivot portion 422 formed at one end of the shielding surface 421, and a locking portion 423 formed at the other end of the shielding surface 421, and each of the movable baffles 42 is connected to each other by the pivot portion 422 and the locking portion 423; the baffle driving member 5 has two upper and lower linear guide rails 51, and at least one steering guide rail 52 disposed between each of the linear guide rails 51; a watertight element 411 is provided on the water inlet 41.

[0021] The movable baffle 42 is an integrally formed U-shaped structure. The plane of the long side is the shielding surface 421, and the two short sides are teardrop-shaped or hook-shaped bending structures of different sizes. The larger one is a snap-fit ​​part 423 with elastic snap-fit ​​function, and the smaller one is a pivot part 422 housed in the snap-fit ​​part 423. The baffle drive part 5 is also in the track state, but an arc-shaped turning track is added.

[0022] In this way, the movable baffle 4 is changed to a structure similar to a rolling shutter door, which allows for turning. However, this turning function is mainly provided to the movable baffle 4 rather than the water inlet 41. The purpose is to allow the guide structure 3 to provide a larger linear movement range for the water inlet 41 with a shorter length. In this embodiment, two turning guide rails 52 are used as an example, so that the baffle driving member 5 is arranged in an elliptical shape. In this shape, the water inlet 41 has the largest movement range. If there is only one turning guide rail 52, the baffle driving member 5 is connected to form a C-shape. The opening part of the C-shape can be provided with a maintenance port 31. In this way, the movable baffle 4 can still achieve the purpose of movement as long as it does not fill the linear guide rail 51. In this embodiment, the maintenance port 31 is provided in the form of a front cover. Specifically, the movable baffle 42 with the water inlet 41 moves on the linear guide rail 51 on the opening side of the guide structure 3, while the movable baffle 42 without the water inlet 41 moves on the turning guide rail 52 and the linear guide rail 51 near the wall.

[0023] In addition, in this embodiment, a watertight element 411 is provided on the water inlet 41. The watertight element 411 is a rubber gasket or an Apex. In this embodiment, Apex is used as an example to ensure that the connection of the connecting hose 8 is leak-proof. At the same time, the corrugated tight design of the Apex sidewall is used to improve the structural strength of the connection and prevent loosening or breakage during movement. Of course, a watertight element 411 can also be provided at the fixed water inlet to provide more complete leak-proof work.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 10 for further details. This figure is a structural schematic diagram of the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As can be clearly seen from the figure, this embodiment is very similar to the above embodiments, except that each of the water inlets 41 has a rigid pipe body 412 at both ends for connecting the connecting hose 8 and the water supply pipe 7 respectively. The rigid pipe body 412 is made of polypropylene or metal, and can be two right-angle bends or an integrated straight pipe depending on the configuration. It has the effect of heat resistance or corrosion resistance. Since the movement of the water inlets 41 is mainly due to the linkage effect generated by dragging the connecting hose 8 when the working platform moves, the design of the rigid pipe body 412 can make the connection between the connecting hose 8 and the water supply pipe 7 more stable and less prone to loosening. This avoids damage to the connecting hose 8 and the water supply pipe 7 due to repeated pulling, or deformation and damage to the movable baffle.

[0025] In addition, a partition 62 is provided on the inner side of the protective belt body 6. The partition 62 can be a thin film surrounding the inner wall of the protective belt body 6 to prevent the water supply pipe 7 from directly contacting the protective belt body 6 and reduce the accident of the water supply pipe 7 being pinched and damaged at the joint of the protective belt body 6. The partition 62 can also be a partition plate provided in the center of the protective belt body 6 to separate the cold water pipe and the hot water pipe and prevent the temperature from being affected due to the two being wrapped or close together. In this embodiment, the partition 62 in the form of a partition plate is used as an example.

[0026] However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications and equivalent structural changes made based on the description and drawings of the present invention should also be included within the patent scope of the present invention and are hereby stated.

[0027] In summary, the adjustable wall-mounted water supply device of the present invention can effectively achieve its function and purpose when in use. Therefore, the present invention is indeed a highly practical invention. In order to meet the application requirements for an invention patent, this application is filed in accordance with the law. I hope that the Examination Board will grant the present invention as soon as possible to protect the applicant's hard work. If the Examination Board has any questions, please do not hesitate to write to me for instructions. The applicant will do its best to cooperate. Thank you for your help.

Claims

1. An adjustable wall-mounted water supply device, comprising: A work platform having at least one water tank and a water supply unit located on one side of the water tank; At least one moving mechanism is provided on one side of the work platform to allow the work platform to move linearly; A guide structure is located below the working platform; A movable baffle is movably mounted on one side of the guide structure; At least one water inlet is located on the movable baffle; At least one connecting hose is provided at both ends of the water supply component and the water inlet; A baffle drive component is mounted on the guide structure and is connected to the movable baffle. A protective belt is movably installed within the guide structure; A protective space is formed within the protective belt; and At least one water supply pipe is installed within the protective belt, with one end extending out of the protective belt and connecting to a fixed water inlet, and the other end extending out of the protective belt and connecting to the water outlet. The water supply pipe includes an inner rubber layer, an explosion-proof layer covering the inner rubber layer, and an outer rubber layer covering the explosion-proof layer. When the work platform moves, it pulls the movable baffle and the protective belt to move, and maintains the connection state of the connecting hose, the water outlet, and the water supply pipe.

2. The adjustable wall-mounted water supply device as described in claim 1, wherein the movable baffle is formed by a plurality of movable baffles pivotally connected together.

3. The adjustable wall-mounted water supply device as described in claim 2, wherein each of the movable baffles has a shielding surface, a pivot portion formed at one end of the shielding surface, and a snap-fit ​​portion formed at the other end of the shielding surface, and each of the movable baffles is connected to each other by the pivot portion and the snap-fit ​​portion.

4. The adjustable wall-mounted water supply device as described in claim 3, wherein the baffle drive has two linear guide rails and at least one steering guide rail disposed between the linear guide rails.

5. The adjustable wall-mounted water supply device as described in claim 1, wherein the inlet has a rigid pipe at each end for connecting the connecting hose and the water supply pipe respectively.

6. The adjustable wall-mounted water supply device as described in claim 1, wherein the water inlet is provided with at least one watertight element.

7. The adjustable wall-mounted water supply device as described in claim 1, wherein when the movable baffle moves in the up-down direction, a lifting device is provided on one side of the working platform.

8. The adjustable wall-mounted water supply device as described in claim 1, wherein a maintenance port is provided on one side of the guide structure.

9. The adjustable wall-mounted water supply device as described in claim 1, wherein a partition is provided on the inner side of the protective belt.

10. The adjustable wall-mounted water supply device as described in claim 1, wherein the working platform is a kitchen cabinet, bathroom cabinet, or cleaning sink.

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