A faucet with water softening function

Abstract

The invention discloses a faucet with a softening water function, comprising a base and a water outlet, wherein a water inlet channel, a water outlet channel and a control valve are arranged in the base, and a softening device is arranged in the base, wherein the softening device comprises a soft water inlet channel, a soft water component and a return water channel, and part of the tap water diverted from a tap water pipe enters the soft water component from the soft water inlet channel, and after the soft water component eliminates calcium and magnesium ions in the soft water, the softened tap water is discharged through the return water channel, and the advantage lies in the automatic softening water function of the faucet, and the matching equipment does not need to be additionally equipped with a softening device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of faucets, in particular to a faucet with a water softening function. Background Art

[0002] A faucet is a common name for a water valve, which is used to control the size of the water flow and has the effect of saving water. A traditional faucet includes an inlet channel, a control valve and an outlet channel. Tap water enters from the inlet channel and flows out from the outlet channel under the control of the control valve. With the improvement of living standards, dishwashers have gradually entered ordinary households. Because the calcium and magnesium ions contained in tap water will cause scale, cause the dishwasher to malfunction and reduce its service life. For this reason, a water softener needs to be added to the water supply of the dishwasher. The water softener is generally integrated inside the dishwasher. When the water softener is damaged or needs to be replaced, the dishwasher needs to be disassembled, which is inconvenient to repair and replace. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a faucet with an integrated water softening device. When in use, tap water is softened through the faucet, and the softened tap water is transported to a dishwasher. There is no need to integrate a water softening device in the dishwasher, and the replacement and maintenance thereof are relatively convenient. The device can be used not only to match a dishwasher, but also to be adapted to any electrical appliance that requires softened water.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is a faucet with a softening function, including a base and a water outlet. The base is provided with a water inlet channel, a water outlet channel and a control valve. The base is provided with a softening device, which includes a soft water inlet channel, a soft water component and a return water channel. Part of the tap water diverted from the tap water pipe enters the soft water component from the soft water inlet channel. After the soft water component eliminates the calcium and magnesium ions in the soft water, the softened tap water is discharged through the return water channel.

[0005] A further preferred embodiment of the present invention is as follows: the water softening component comprises a containing cavity and a water softening part, the water softening part is arranged in the containing cavity, a water inlet hole is arranged on the water softening part, the inside of the water softening part is used to place the water softening substance, the water softening cavity and the water return channel inside the water softening part are connected; the tap water passes through the water softening channel and the water inlet hole in sequence into the water softening cavity, the water softening substance softens the tap water, and the softened tap water is discharged through the water return channel.

[0006] A further preferred embodiment of the present invention is that a water return gap is provided between the outer wall of the water softener and the inner wall of the accommodating chamber, the water softening chamber and the water return gap are connected, the water return gap and the water return channel are connected, and the tap water passes through the water softening chamber, the water return gap and the water return channel of the water softener in sequence.

[0007] A further preferred embodiment of the present invention is as follows: the water softening component comprises a hollow cylinder with an open upper portion, a water outlet conduit is arranged in the middle of the hollow cylinder, the inner side of the water outlet conduit is a part of the water outlet channel, the water outlet conduit extends downward and is connected to the water outlet portion of the control valve.

[0008] A further preferred embodiment of the present invention is as follows: a water inlet cavity is arranged on the peripheral side of the extension part of the water outlet conduit, a water inlet hole is arranged on the outer wall of the water inlet cavity, the water inlet cavity is connected with the soft water cavity, and the soft water inlet channel enters the soft water cavity through the water inlet hole.

[0009] A further preferred solution of the present invention is that sealing rings are provided above and below the water inlet hole.

[0010] A further preferred solution of the present invention is that a circle of first support members is arranged outside the hollow cylinder of the water softener, and first water passages are arranged between the first support members.

[0011] A further preferred solution of the present invention is that a circle of second support members is arranged at the lower end of the hollow cylinder of the water softener, a second water passage is arranged between the second support members, and a return port of the return water passage is arranged on the inner wall of the lower end of the accommodating cavity.

[0012] A further preferred embodiment of the present invention is as follows: a concave cavity corresponding to the extended portion of the water outlet conduit is further provided at the lower end of the accommodating cavity, a water outlet of a soft water inlet channel is provided on the side wall of the concave cavity, the extended portion of the water outlet conduit is inserted into the concave cavity, and tap water enters the soft water cavity through the water outlet, the water inlet hole and the water inlet cavity of the soft water inlet channel.

[0013] A further preferred solution of the present invention is that a cover body is further arranged above the water softener, the water outlet channel in the cover body is connected to the water outlet conduit, and the lower end surface of the cover body is in contact with the first support member.

[0014] The present invention adds a water softening device to the traditional faucet. The water softening device is mainly composed of a soft water inlet channel, a soft water component, and a return water channel. The soft water component eliminates calcium and magnesium ions in the soft water. The main technical problem solved by the present invention is that in the existing design, equipment such as dishwashers are used to soften water in advance, but the water softening device is installed in the equipment. When repairing or replacing, the equipment needs to be disassembled, which is cumbersome. The faucet has a simpler structure and is easier to disassemble, so it is easier to replace and repair it. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the faucet;

[0016] Figure 2 The structure of the faucet Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 3 The structure of the faucet Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 4 The structure of the faucet Figure 3 ;

[0019] Figure 5 For the three-dimensional water softener Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 6 For water softener Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a bottom view of the water softener;

[0022] Figure 8 A three-dimensional diagram of the base;

[0023] Fig. 9 A three-dimensional diagram of a stop valve;

[0024] Fig.10 The structure of the stop valve Figure 1 ;

[0025] Fig.11 The structure of the stop valve Figure 2 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] like Figure 1-Figure 8 As shown, a faucet with a softening function comprises a base 1 and a water outlet 2. The base 1 is provided with a water inlet channel 3, a water outlet channel 4 and a control valve 5. The base 1 is provided with a softening device 6. The softening device 6 comprises a soft water inlet channel 7, a soft water component 8 and a return water channel 9. Part of the tap water diverted from the tap water pipe enters the soft water component 8 from the soft water inlet channel 7. The soft water component 8 eliminates calcium and magnesium ions in the soft water and discharges the softened tap water through the return water channel 9. The faucet has a softening function, and the softened tap water can be directly used by a dishwasher and other equipment.

[0028] like Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, Figure 2 For the normal water inlet line, Figure 3 For the water inlet line of tap water and soft water, Figure 4It is the drainage route after the tap water is softened. The water softening component 8 includes a receiving chamber 10 and a water softening part 11. The water softening part 11 is arranged in the receiving chamber 10. The water softening part 11 is provided with a water inlet hole 12. The inside of the water softening part 11 is used to place a water softening substance 13. The water softening chamber 14 inside the water softening part 11 is connected with the water return channel 9. The tap water passes through the water softening inlet channel 7 and the water inlet hole 12 in turn into the water softening chamber 14. The water softening substance 13 softens the tap water, and the softened tap water is discharged through the water return channel 9. A water return gap 15 is arranged between the outer wall of the water softening part 11 and the inner wall of the receiving chamber 10. The softened tap water flows back through the water return gap 15. The water softening chamber 14 is connected with the water return gap 15. The water return gap 15 is connected with the water return channel 9. The tap water passes through the water softening chamber 14, the water return gap 15 and the water return channel 9 of the water softening part 11 in turn. The water softener 11 comprises a hollow cylinder with an open top, and a water outlet conduit 16 is arranged in the middle of the hollow cylinder. The inner side of the water outlet conduit 16 is a part of the water outlet channel 4, and the water outlet conduit 16 extends downward and communicates with the water outlet portion 17 of the control valve 5. The tap water coming out of the control valve 5 is directly introduced into the large water outlet conduit 16, and then discharged from the water outlet portion 2. A water inlet chamber 18 is arranged on the peripheral side of the extended part 26 of the water outlet conduit 16, and a water inlet hole 12 is arranged on the outer wall of the water inlet chamber 18. The water inlet chamber 18 is connected with the soft water chamber 14, and the soft water inlet channel 7, the water inlet hole 12 and the water inlet chamber 18 are connected to form a water inlet channel. The soft water inlet channel 7 enters the soft water chamber 14 through the water inlet hole 12. Seal rings 19 are arranged above and below the water inlet hole 12. The seal ring 19 is used to prevent the tap water of the water outlet portion 17 of the control valve 5 from leaking into the water inlet hole 12.

[0029] like Figure 5-Figure 7 As shown, a circle of first support members 20 is arranged outside the hollow cylinder of the water softener 11, and a first water passage 21 is arranged between the first support members 20. The first water passage 21 is used to leave enough passage for running water to pass through. A grid filter plate 22 is arranged at the upper part of the water inlet chamber 18. The grid filter plate is used to prevent the water softening material 13 from falling into the water inlet chamber 18 to avoid blockage. A circle of second support members 23 is arranged at the lower end of the hollow cylinder of the water softener 11, and a second water passage 24 is arranged between the second support members 23. A return water port 25 of the return water passage 9 is arranged on the inner wall of the lower end of the accommodating chamber 10. The second water passage 24 has similar functions and structures to the first water passage 21, and both are used to leave enough passage for running water to pass through.

[0030] like Figure 8As shown, the lower end of the accommodating chamber 10 is also provided with a concave cavity 27 corresponding to the extension portion 26 of the water outlet conduit 16, and the side wall of the concave cavity 27 is provided with a water outlet 28 of the soft water inlet channel 7. The extension portion 26 of the water outlet conduit 16 is inserted into the concave cavity 27, and the tap water enters the soft water chamber 14 through the water outlet 28 of the soft water inlet channel, the water inlet hole 12, and the water inlet cavity 18. A cover body 29 is also provided above the water softener 11, and the water outlet channel in the cover body 29 is connected to the water outlet conduit 16, and the lower end surface of the cover body 29 is in contact with the first support member 20.

[0031] In order to solve the use and shutdown problem of the soft water device, the present invention provides a structure that uses a soft water stop valve assembly to control the opening and closing of the soft water function. The specific scheme is as follows:

[0032] like Figure 1-Figure 4 , Figure 9-11 As shown, a faucet with a soft water function includes a base 1 and a water outlet 2. The base 1 is provided with a water inlet channel 3, a water outlet channel 4 and a control valve 5. The base 1 is provided with a soft water device 6. The soft water device 6 includes a soft water inlet channel 7, a soft water component 8 and a return channel 9. The soft water inlet channel 7 is provided with a soft water stop valve component 30. Part of the tap water diverted from the tap water pipe enters the soft water component 8 from the soft water inlet channel 7. After the soft water component 8 eliminates calcium and magnesium ions in the soft water, the softened tap water is discharged through the return channel 9. The soft water stop valve component 30 controls the activation and deactivation of the soft water function. The function of the soft water stop valve component 30 is to cut off the soft water inlet channel 7. Fig.10 To start the stop valve 32 of the soft water function, Fig.11 This is the stop valve to turn off the soft water function.

[0033] like Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, the soft water stop valve assembly 30 includes a stop valve accommodating chamber 31 and a stop valve 32, and the stop valve 32 is inserted into the stop valve accommodating chamber 31. A movable stop member 33 is arranged in the stop valve 32, and a stop channel 34 is arranged in the stop valve 32; the stop member 33 moves to drive the closing and opening of the stop channel 34. When the stop channel 34 is closed, the soft water function stops, and when the stop channel 34 is opened, the soft water function is turned on. The stop channel 34 includes a stop water inlet 36 and a stop water outlet 37, and a water outlet 38 corresponding to the stop water inlet 36 is arranged on the stop valve accommodating chamber 31, and a water inlet 39 corresponding to the stop water outlet 37 is arranged on the stop valve accommodating chamber. A first drainage chamber 40 is arranged around the stop member 33, and a plurality of drainage holes 41 are arranged outside the first drainage chamber 40, and a second drainage chamber 42 is arranged outside the drainage hole 41, and the second drainage chamber 42 is connected to the water outlet 38. The inner end of the cut-off member 33 is provided with a blocking member 43, and the movement of the blocking member 43 closes and opens the cut-off channel 34. The blocking member 43 moves to block the water inlet 36 of the cut-off channel. Sealing rings 44 are provided on both sides of the cut-off water inlet 36, and sealing rings 44 are provided on both sides of the cut-off water outlet 37. The cut-off water inlet 36 and the cut-off water outlet 37 are in a relatively independent space. The inner end of the cut-off member 33 is a threaded structure, and the threaded structure matches the threaded structure at the inner end of the cut-off valve accommodating chamber 31. Rotating the cut-off member 33 can realize the movement of the cut-off member 33 and control the activation and stop of the soft water function. The outer end of the cut-off member 3 is provided with a rotating groove 45 that can be used for inserting a rotating device. The rotating groove 45 is in a straight line, and the rotating groove 45 is used for inserting and rotating a coin. The width of the rotating groove is about 2 mm, and the coin can be directly used as a rotating tool without the need for special tools, and the operation is relatively simple.

[0034] The above is a detailed introduction to the faucet with a water softening function provided by the present invention. The principle and implementation method of the present invention are described in detail using specific examples. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the present invention and its core ideas. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, the present invention can also be improved and modified without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet with a soft water function, comprising a base and a water outlet, wherein the base is provided with a water inlet channel, a water outlet channel and a control valve, characterized in that The base is provided with a water softening device, which includes a soft water inlet channel, a soft water assembly and a return water channel. Part of the tap water diverted from the water pipe enters the soft water assembly from the soft water inlet channel. After the soft water assembly eliminates the calcium and magnesium ions in the soft water, the softened tap water is discharged through the return water channel. The soft water assembly includes a receiving chamber and a soft water component. The soft water component is arranged in the receiving chamber. The soft water component is provided with a water inlet hole. The inside of the soft water component is used to place the soft water substance. The soft water component The internal soft water cavity and the return water channel are connected; the tap water passes through the soft water inlet channel and the water inlet hole in turn into the soft water cavity, the soft water substance softens the tap water, and the softened tap water is discharged through the return water channel; a return water gap is arranged between the outer wall of the soft water component and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, the soft water cavity and the return water gap are connected, the return water gap and the return water channel are connected, the tap water passes through the soft water cavity, the return water gap and the return water channel of the soft water component in turn, and the soft water component includes a hollow cylinder with an open upper part.

2. A faucet with a water softening function according to claim 1, characterized in that A water outlet conduit is arranged in the middle of the hollow cylinder, the inner side of the water outlet conduit is a part of the water outlet channel, and the water outlet conduit extends downward and is communicated with the water outlet part of the control valve.

3. A faucet with a water softening function according to claim 2, characterized in that A water inlet cavity is arranged around the extended part of the water outlet conduit, a water inlet hole is arranged on the outer wall of the water inlet cavity, the water inlet cavity is connected with the soft water cavity, and the soft water inlet channel enters the soft water cavity through the water inlet hole.

4. The faucet with water softening function according to claim 2, characterized in that Sealing rings are arranged above and below the water inlet hole.

5. The faucet with water softening function according to claim 2, characterized in that A circle of first supporting members is arranged outside the hollow cylinder of the water softening member, and first water passages are arranged between the first supporting members.

6. The faucet with water softening function according to claim 2, characterized in that A circle of second supporting members is arranged at the lower end of the hollow cylinder of the water softener, a second water passage is arranged between the second supporting members, and a water return port of the water return passage is arranged on the inner wall of the lower end of the accommodating cavity.

7. The faucet with water softening function according to claim 2, characterized in that The lower end of the accommodating cavity is also provided with a concave cavity corresponding to the extended part of the water outlet conduit, and the side wall of the concave cavity is provided with a water outlet of the soft water inlet channel. The extended part of the water outlet conduit is inserted into the concave cavity, and the tap water enters the soft water cavity through the water outlet, water inlet hole and water inlet cavity of the soft water inlet channel.

8. The faucet with water softening function according to claim 5, characterized in that A cover body is also arranged above the water softening component, a water outlet channel in the cover body is connected to the water outlet conduit, and the lower end surface of the cover body is in contact with the first supporting component.

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