A water outlet module that can be mounted on a shower column and a shower column using the water outlet module

Abstract

The present invention provides a water outlet module that can be installed on the body of a shower column, comprising: a water outlet unit, a water distribution component, a connecting water pipe and a fixing component, wherein the fixing component can be clamped against and fixed on the body, the water outlet unit is mounted on the fixing component, and the height of the water outlet unit on the body is configured so that the water flow sprayed from the water outlet surface can wash the shoulders or neck. The application of this technical solution can realize that the water outlet module can be shipped as a whole set with the shower column, or it can be sold separately and selectively installed on the existing shower column.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of bathrooms, in particular to a water outlet module which can be mounted on a body of a shower column and a shower column using the water outlet module. Background Art

[0002] Existing shower devices are generally only equipped with head showers and hand-held showers. During showering, the shoulders and necks of people cannot be sprayed. It is also difficult to clean the shoulders and necks when using a hand-held shower. Moreover, when the shower device is used, when the user needs to use shower products, he needs to go to other places to get them, which is not very convenient. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies in the above-mentioned prior art and to provide a water outlet module that can be installed on the body of a shower column and a shower column using the water outlet module. The water outlet module can be shipped as a whole set with the shower column, or it can be sold separately and selectively installed on an existing shower column.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a water outlet module that can be installed on the body of a shower column, comprising:

[0005] A water outlet unit, wherein the upward side of the water outlet unit has a storage surface, and the downward side of the water outlet unit is provided with a water outlet surface;

[0006] a water distribution component, the water distribution component comprising a water inlet and a first water outlet, the water distribution component can make the water inlet connected to or not connected to the first water outlet, the shower column is provided with a shower faucet, the shower faucet is connected to an external water source and switched to a first outlet, the water inlet of the water distribution component is attached to and connected to the first outlet;

[0007] A connecting water pipe, the connecting water pipe connecting the first water outlet and the water outlet surface;

[0008] A fixing component can be clamped and fixed on the column, the water outlet unit is mounted on the fixing component, and the height of the water outlet unit on the column is configured so that the water flow sprayed from the water outlet surface can wash the shoulders or neck.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing assembly can be released from clamping against the column and can be adjusted in height on the column.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing assembly includes a first bent arm and a second bent arm, and a clamping channel for the column to pass through is defined between the first bent arm and the second bent arm. The fixing assembly also includes a third bent arm arranged in the clamping channel, and the third bent arm can move toward the clamping channel to clamp the column.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the first curved arm and the second curved arm are hinged, and the other ends of the first curved arm and the second curved arm abut and define a sliding rod, and the fixing assembly also includes a push-pull member, and the push-pull member includes the third curved arm and a sliding rod sliding through the sliding rod, and the push-pull member also includes a control button that can rotate relative to the sliding rod, and the control button is connected to the sliding rod and can rotate relative to the sliding rod.

[0012] Preferably, when the control knob is screwed into the slide rod, the slide rod is pushed to slide relative to the slide rod, and the third curved arm opening moves toward the clamping channel to clamp the column.

[0013] Preferably, the water diversion component further includes a second water outlet, and the water diversion component can connect the water inlet to the first water outlet or the second water outlet.

[0014] Preferably, the shower column is provided with a hand-held shower head, and the second water outlet is connected to the hand-held shower head.

[0015] Preferably, the water outlet unit is also provided with a plug-in hole for plugging the hand-held showerhead.

[0016] Preferably, the water outlet unit is provided with a water hole connected with the water outlet surface, and the connecting water pipe is connected with the first water outlet and the water hole.

[0017] The present invention also provides a shower column using the water outlet module.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The height of the water outlet unit is configured to wash the user's shoulders and neck, improving the user experience;

[0020] 2. The water outlet unit is integrated with storage function, which makes it convenient for users to take shower supplies;

[0021] 3. The water outlet unit is integrated with a shower socket function, and users can place a handheld shower on the socket to improve user experience;

[0022] 4. The water outlet unit can move relative to the axial direction of the column to adjust the height and improve the user experience;

[0023] 5. The water outlet module can be shipped as a whole set with the shower column, or it can be sold separately and selectively installed on an existing shower column. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a shower rod in the prior art;

[0025] Figure 2A three-dimensional diagram of a shower faucet in the prior art;

[0026] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram of a water outlet module in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram of a water outlet module assembly connected to a shower rod in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 A three-dimensional diagram of a water outlet unit in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 A three-dimensional diagram of a water outlet unit from another perspective in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 A three-dimensional diagram of a water distribution component in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 It is a side cross-sectional view of a water distribution assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Fig. 9 A three-dimensional diagram of a fixing assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Fig.10 A top view of the third curved arm of the fixing assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present invention when the third curved arm is not extended;

[0034] Fig.11 It is a top view of the third curved arm of the fixing assembly when it is extended in the preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0036] Certain directional terms used to describe the drawings below, such as "inside", "outside", "above", "below" and other directional terms, will be understood to have their normal meanings and refer to those directions involved when the drawings are normally viewed. Unless otherwise specified, the directional terms described in this specification are basically in accordance with the conventional directions understood by those skilled in the art.

[0037] The terms "first", "first", "second", "second" and the like used in the present invention do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are used to distinguish one component from other components.

[0038] See also Figure 1-Figure 2, showing a common shower column 100, the shower column 100 includes a shower faucet 1, a column 2, a hand-held shower 3 and a head shower 4. The shower faucet 1 is fixed on the wall, and a hot water supply port 11 and a cold water supply port 12 are respectively provided at the fixed connection between the shower faucet 1 and the wall. External cold water or hot water enters the shower faucet 1 through the hot water supply port 11 and the cold water supply port 12. A thermostatic valve 13 connected with the hot water supply port 11 and the cold water supply port 12 is also provided in the shower faucet 1. The thermostatic valve 13 is used to mix hot water or cold water and flow out mixed water with a constant temperature preset by the user.

[0039] The shower faucet 1 is also provided with a switching valve 14, and the switching valve 14 receives the mixed water flowing out from the thermostatic valve 13. The shower faucet 1 is also provided with a first channel (not shown) and a second channel (not shown) isolated from each other, and the first channel and the second channel are respectively connected to the switching valve 14, and the switching valve 14 can switch the mixed water to one of the first channel and the second channel. The shower faucet 1 is also provided with a first outlet 15 connected to the first channel and a second outlet 16 connected to the second channel. In this embodiment, the first outlet 15 is protruded outside the shower faucet 1, and the first outlet 15 is vertically downward. The first outlet 15 and the second outlet 16 are provided with external threads along the periphery, and the second outlet 16 is also protruded outside the shower faucet 1, and the second outlet 16 is vertically upward.

[0040] The shower faucet 1 is used to connect an external water source and switch it to the first outlet 15 or the second outlet 16. The shower column 100 also includes a switching water path connecting the first outlet 15 and the second outlet 16. After the water flows out of the first outlet 15 or the second outlet 16, it flows to the head shower 4 and the handheld shower 3 respectively through the switching water path. The switching water path includes a first switching water path connected to the handheld shower 3 and a second switching water path connected to the head shower 4. The shower faucet 1 is used to connect an external water source to the switching water path.

[0041] The column 2 of the shower column 100 is a through-tube shape, the column 2 is connected to the second outlet 16, and one end of the column 2 is provided with an internal thread structure adapted to be installed with the second outlet 16. The column 2 extends upward from the second outlet 16 of the shower faucet 1 for a distance, and the second switching water path extends in the column 2. In this embodiment, because the column 2 is a through-tube shape, water can flow directly in the column 2. In some simple replacements, a plastic water pipe extending in the column 2 can also be used, but it is not limited thereto.

[0042] The head shower 4 is arranged at the end of the column 2, and water flows from the second outlet 16 through the second switching water path and is sprayed from the head shower 4. The water flow sprayed from the head shower 4 is vertically downward, and the user can stand in the spraying range of the head shower 4 to receive the water spray. The handheld shower 3 is used for the user to hold and is suitable for spraying some difficult-to-spray parts. The handheld shower 3 also includes a shower connection pipe 31, one end of the shower connection pipe 31 is connected to the first outlet 15, and the other end of the shower connection pipe 31 is connected to the handheld shower 3, and the first switching water path extends in the shower connection pipe 31.

[0043] See also Figure 3-Figure 11 , showing a water outlet module 5 of the present invention that can be installed on the column body of a shower column, including a water outlet unit 51, a water distribution component 52, a connecting water pipe 53 and a fixing component 54.

[0044] The water outlet unit 51 is arranged on the column 2. The water outlet unit 51 is a square structure. The upward side thereof has a storage surface 511. The storage surface 511 is parallel to the horizontal plane. The user can place some shower supplies on the storage surface 511, such as shampoo, shower gel or soap. In some simple replacements, the storage surface 511 may not be parallel to the horizontal plane. The storage surface 511 only needs to be configured to stably place the shower supplies. The downward side of the water outlet unit 51 has a water outlet surface 512. The water outlet surface 512 forms a certain angle with the horizontal plane and faces the side away from the column 2. The water outlet surface 512 forms a 45-degree angle with the horizontal plane. A plurality of water outlet holes are provided on the water outlet surface 512, and a water inlet 513 is further provided on the downward side of the water outlet unit 51. The water inlet 513 protrudes from the downward side of the water outlet unit 51, and a water outlet channel (not shown) connecting the water inlet 513 and the water outlet surface 512 is extended in the water outlet unit 51. The water outlet unit 51 is also provided with a plug-in hole 514 for plugging the hand-held shower head 3. When the user does not need to use the hand-held shower head 3, it can be placed in the plug-in hole 514.

[0045] The water diversion component 52 includes a water inlet 521, a first water outlet 522 and a second water outlet 523. The water diversion component 52 can make the water inlet 521 connected to or not connected to the first water outlet 522. The water diversion component 52 can selectively connect the first water outlet 522 and the second water outlet 523. The water inlet 521 of the water diversion component 52 is attached to and connected to the first outlet 15.

[0046] The connecting water pipe 53 connects the first water outlet 522 and the water outlet surface 512. One end of the connecting water pipe 53 is connected to the first water outlet 522, and the other end of the connecting water pipe 53 is connected to the water through port 513. Water flows from the first outlet 15 of the shower faucet 1 to the water diversion component 52, and flows from the first water outlet 522 through the connecting water pipe 53, then passes through the water through port 513 and the water outlet channel, and finally flows out from the water outlet hole of the water outlet surface 512.

[0047] The fixing assembly 54 can be clamped and fixed on the column 2, and the water outlet unit 51 is mounted on the fixing assembly 54. The height of the water outlet unit 51 on the column 2 is configured so that the water flow sprayed from the water outlet surface 512 can wash the shoulders or neck.

[0048] The water outlet module 5 can be selectively attached to a common shower column 100. Specifically, first, the end of the shower connection pipe 31 connected to the first outlet 15 is disconnected, and then the water inlet 521 of the water distribution component 52 is connected to and connected with the first outlet 15, and one end of the connecting water pipe 53 is connected to the first water outlet 522, and then the other end of the connecting water pipe 53 is connected to and connected with the water outlet 513. The shower connection pipe 31 is attached and connected with the second water outlet 523. The fixing component 54 is clamped and fixed on the column 2, and the water outlet unit 51 is mounted on the fixing component 54, and the height of the water outlet unit 51 on the column 2 is configured so that the water flow sprayed from the water outlet surface 512 can wash the shoulders or neck. Because the plug hole 514 is provided on the water outlet unit 51, the hand shower 3 can be directly plugged into the plug hole 514.

[0049] Specific reference Figure 7-Figure 8 The water diversion assembly 52 includes a water diversion body 524, a water diversion valve core 525 and an operating handle 526. The water diversion body 524 is provided with a water diversion chamber 5241 for the water diversion valve core 525 to perform water diversion operation, and the water diversion chamber 5241 is connected to the water inlet 521, the first water outlet 522 and the second water outlet 523. The operating handle 526 is connected to the water diversion valve core 525 by transmission. In this embodiment, the operating handle 526 and the water diversion valve core 525 are connected by splines. The operating handle 526 rotates relative to the water diversion body 524 and drives the water diversion valve core 525 to rotate in the water diversion chamber 5241.

[0050] The water inlet 521 is arranged at the top of the water diversion body 524, and the axis of the water inlet 521 coincides with the axis of the water diversion valve core 525. The first water outlet 522 is arranged on the side of the water diversion body 524, and the axis of the first water outlet 522 is perpendicular to the axis of the water diversion valve core 525. The first water outlet 522 is arranged in a circumferential arrangement around the axis of the water diversion valve core 525. The second water outlet 523 is arranged at the bottom of the water diversion body 524, and the axis of the second water outlet 523 is perpendicular to the axis of the water diversion valve core 525.

[0051] The water-dividing valve core 525 includes a bottom wall 5251 and a rotating peripheral wall 5252 extending upward along the periphery of the bottom wall 5251. The rotating peripheral wall 5252 is provided with a first water-dividing hole 5253 that can be communicated with the first water outlet 522, and the bottom wall 5251 is provided with a second water-dividing port (not shown) that can be communicated with the second water outlet 523. The water-dividing valve core 525 has a first rotation position that is communicated with the first water outlet 522, a second rotation position that is communicated with the second water outlet 523, and a third rotation position that is not communicated with either. When rotating to the first rotation position, the first water-dividing hole 5253 is communicated with the first water outlet 522, when rotating to the second rotation position, the second water-dividing hole is communicated with the second water outlet 523, and when rotating to the third rotation position, the water inlet 521 is not communicated with either the first water outlet 522 or the second water outlet 523.

[0052] See also Figure 5-Figure 6 and Figure 9-11 , the fixing assembly 54 can be clamped against and fixed on the column 2, the water outlet unit 51 is mounted on the fixing assembly 54, and the fixing assembly 54 can be released from the clamping against the column 2 and can adjust the height on the column 2. The water outlet unit 51 includes a mounting hole 515 that penetrates from its upward side to its downward side, and the column 2 can pass through the side of the mounting hole 515. The downward side of the water outlet unit 51 is also provided with a mounting peripheral wall 516 corresponding to the mounting hole 515, and the mounting peripheral wall 516 continues to extend downward from the periphery of the mounting hole 515. The axial projection area of ​​the mounting peripheral wall 516 is larger than the axial projection area of ​​the mounting hole 515. The mounting peripheral wall 516 is also provided with a clearance groove 5161 on the side facing the water outlet surface 512. The inner wall surface of the mounting peripheral wall 516 is also provided with four clamping grooves 5162, and the four clamping grooves 5162 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction.

[0053] The fixing assembly 54 can be attached to the mounting peripheral wall 516, and the fixing assembly 54 includes a first curved arm 541 and a second curved arm 542. One end of the first curved arm 541 and the second curved arm 542 are hinged, and the first curved arm 541 and the second curved arm 542 can pivot relative to the hinge 546. The other ends of the first curved arm 541 and the second curved arm 542 are combined to define a slide rod 543. In this embodiment, an external thread structure is provided on the outside of the slide rod 543. When the first curved arm 541 and the second curved arm 542 are combined, a clamping channel 545 is defined between the hinge 546 and the first fastener, and the column 2 passes through the clamping channel 545.

[0054] The fixing assembly 54 further includes a push-pull member 544, which includes a third curved arm 5441 disposed in the clamping channel 545 and a sliding rod 5442 that slides through the supply slide rod 543, and the push-pull member 544 further includes a control button 5443 that can rotate relative to the sliding rod 5442, and the control button 5443 is connected to the sliding rod 5442 and can rotate relative to the sliding rod 5442. The control button 5443 is provided with an internal thread structure that is adapted to be connected with the external threaded structure of the supply slide rod 543, and when the control button 5443 is screwed into the supply slide rod 543, the sliding rod 5442 is pushed to slide relative to the supply slide rod 543, and at this time, the opening of the third curved arm 5441 faces the clamping channel 545, so the axial projection area of ​​the clamping channel 545 is reduced, and at this time, the column 2 passing through the clamping channel 545 is clamped.

[0055] During the installation process, the first curved arm 541 and the second curved arm 542 are first pivoted relative to the hinge 546, the column 2 is sleeved in the clamping channel 545, and the sliding rod 5442 of the push member 544 is set in the supply slide rod 543. At this time, the opening of the third curved arm 5441 faces the clamping channel 545, and then the control button 5443 is rotatably connected to the sliding rod 5442. The first curved arm 541 and the second curved arm 542 are also provided with a clamping block 5411 corresponding to the position of the clamping groove 5162, and the clamping block 5411 can be adapted to be inserted into the clamping groove 5162. At this time, the supply slide rod 543 passes through the give way groove 5161, and the control button 5443 is tightened, and the control button 5443 pushes the third curved arm 5441 to slide toward the clamping channel 545.

[0056] Then, the water outlet unit 51 is mounted on the fixing assembly 54 corresponding to the installation peripheral wall 516 , and the clamping block 5411 is adapted to be inserted into the clamping groove 5162 .

[0057] When the user needs to adjust the height of the water outlet unit 51 on the column 2, he only needs to loosen the control button 5443, the third curved arm 5441 will be released from the abutment with the column 2, and the height of the water outlet unit 51 on the column 2 will be adjusted by sliding, and then the control button 5443 is tightened. At this time, the third curved arm 5441 abuts and presses the column 2, and the water outlet unit 51 is fixed.

[0058] The above is only a preferred specific implementation of the present invention, but the design concept of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field who uses this concept to make non-substantial changes to the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention shall be deemed to infringe the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water outlet module that can be mounted on a shower column, characterized in that: include: A water outlet unit, wherein the upward side of the water outlet unit has a storage surface, and the downward side of the water outlet unit is provided with a water outlet surface; a water distribution component, the water distribution component comprising a water inlet and a first water outlet, the water distribution component can make the water inlet connected to or not connected to the first water outlet, the shower column is provided with a shower faucet, the shower faucet is connected to an external water source and switched to a first outlet, the water inlet of the water distribution component is attached to and connected to the first outlet; A connecting water pipe, the connecting water pipe connecting the first water outlet and the water outlet surface; A fixing assembly, the fixing assembly can be clamped against and fixed on the column, the water outlet unit is mounted on the fixing assembly, and the height of the water outlet unit on the column is configured so that the water flow sprayed from the water outlet surface can wash the shoulders or neck; The water diversion assembly comprises a water diversion body, a water diversion valve core and an operating handle; the water diversion body is provided with a water diversion chamber for the water diversion valve core to perform water diversion operation, the water diversion chamber is connected to the water inlet, the first water outlet and the second water outlet; the operating handle is transmission-connected to the water diversion valve core; The water inlet is arranged at the top of the water diversion body, and the axis of the water inlet coincides with the axis of the water diversion valve core; the first water outlet is arranged on the side of the water diversion body, and the axis of the first water outlet is perpendicular to the axis of the water diversion valve core, and the first water outlet is arranged in a circumferential arrangement around the axis of the water diversion valve core; the second water outlet is arranged at the bottom of the water diversion body, and the axis of the second water outlet is perpendicular to the axis of the water diversion valve core; The water diversion valve core comprises a bottom wall and a rotating peripheral wall extending upward along the periphery of the bottom wall; the rotating peripheral wall is provided with a first water diversion hole which can be communicated with the first water outlet, and the bottom wall is provided with a second water diversion hole which can be communicated with the second water outlet; The water diversion valve core has a first rotation position connected to the first water outlet, a second rotation position connected to the second water outlet, and a third rotation position in which neither is connected. When rotated to the first rotation position, the first water diversion hole is connected to the first water outlet. When rotated to the second rotation position, the second water diversion hole is connected to the second water outlet. When rotated to the third rotation position, the water inlet is not connected to the first water outlet or the second water outlet. The fixing assembly can release the clamping against the column and can adjust the height on the column; the water outlet unit includes a mounting hole penetrating from its upward side to its downward side, and the column can pass through the side of the mounting hole; the downward side of the water outlet unit is also provided with a mounting peripheral wall corresponding to the mounting hole, and the mounting peripheral wall continues to extend downward from the periphery of the mounting hole; the axial projection area of ​​the mounting peripheral wall is larger than the axial projection area of ​​the mounting hole; the side of the mounting peripheral wall facing the water outlet surface is also provided with a clearance groove; the inner wall surface of the mounting peripheral wall is also provided with a clamping groove; The fixing assembly can be mounted inside the mounting peripheral wall, and the fixing assembly includes a first curved arm and a second curved arm, one end of the first curved arm and the second curved arm are hinged, and the first curved arm and the second curved arm can pivot relative to the hinge; the other ends of the first curved arm and the second curved arm are combined to define a sliding rod, and an external thread structure is arranged on the outside of the sliding rod; when the first curved arm and the second curved arm are combined, a clamping channel is defined between the hinge and the sliding rod, and the column passes through the clamping channel; The fixing assembly also includes a push-pull member, which includes a third bent arm arranged in the clamping channel and a sliding rod sliding through the supply slide rod, and the push-pull member also includes a control button that can rotate relative to the sliding rod, and the control button is connected to the sliding rod and can rotate relative to the sliding rod; an internal thread structure that is adaptively connected to the external threaded structure of the supply slide rod is arranged in the control button, and when the control button is screwed into the supply slide rod, the sliding rod is pushed to slide relative to the supply slide rod, and the opening of the third bent arm faces the clamping channel, and the axial projection area of ​​the clamping channel is reduced so as to be able to clamp the column passing through the clamping channel; During the installation process, the first curved arm and the second curved arm are first pivoted relative to the hinge, the column is sleeved in the clamping channel, and the sliding rod of the push member is set in the supply slide rod. At this time, the opening of the third curved arm faces the clamping channel, and then the control button is rotatably connected to the sliding rod; the first curved arm and the second curved arm are also provided with a clamping block corresponding to the position of the clamping groove, and the clamping block can be adapted to be inserted into the clamping groove, the supply slide rod passes through the give way groove, and the control button is tightened, and the control button pushes the third curved arm to slide toward the clamping channel; then the water outlet unit is mounted on the fixing assembly corresponding to the installation peripheral wall, and the clamping block is adapted to be inserted into the clamping groove; When adjusting the height of the water outlet unit on the column, loosen the control knob, release the third curved arm from the column, and slide to adjust the height of the water outlet unit on the column, and then tighten the control knob. At this time, the third curved arm abuts and presses the column, and the water outlet unit is fixed.

2. The water outlet module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shower column is provided with a hand-held shower head, and the second water outlet is connected to the hand-held shower head.

3. The water outlet module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water outlet unit is also provided with a plug-in hole for plugging the hand-held shower head.

4. The water outlet module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet unit is provided with a water hole connected with the water outlet surface, and the connecting water pipe is connected with the first water outlet and the water hole.

5. A shower column, characterized in that: A water outlet module as described in any one of claims 1 to 4 is used.

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