A stepless adjustment structure of a sliding seat and a shower system having the same

Abstract

The present invention discloses a stepless adjustment structure of a slide and a shower system with the structure, wherein the stepless adjustment structure of the slide includes a slide and a longitudinally arranged lifting rod, the slide can be longitudinally slidably mounted in the slide groove of the lifting rod, and the slide includes: a body, arranged in the slide groove; a movable frame, movably mounted in the body; a rolling member, which can be rollably mounted on the movable frame, and the rolling member at least partially extends out of the body to roll with the inner wall of the slide groove; a push block, movably mounted on the body, and applying a thrust to the movable frame to make the movable frame move toward the inner wall of the slide groove; when the slide is in a stationary state, the slide is maintained in a stationary position under the action of the static friction between the rolling member and the inner wall of the slide groove. By adopting the above technical solution, there is no need to press a button or turn a dial or other additional operations, and the position of the slide on the lifting rod can be adjusted by directly pushing the slide, which is easy to operate, and has a smooth hand feel during operation, and a better user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a stepless adjustment structure of a sliding seat on a lifting rod and a shower system with the stepless adjustment structure. Background Art

[0002] In order to make the use of the existing bathroom shower system more convenient, a lifting rod is usually provided, on which a sliding seat that can slide up and down is provided. A shower (such as a handheld shower or a spray gun) is fixed on the sliding seat, and the height of the shower is adjusted by the sliding seat. In this way, different users can adjust the placement height of the shower according to their own height.

[0003] The existing slide height adjustment structure is usually provided with a button or a dial and a clamping structure for clamping the lifting rod. By pressing the button or turning the dial, the clamping structure expands, so that the height of the slide can be adjusted; when the preset height is adjusted, the button or the dial is released, and the clamping structure clamps the slide again, so that the slide is positioned on the lifting rod. The existing structure requires additional operations such as pressing buttons or turning dials, which is inconvenient to operate, and the hand feel when sliding the slide also needs to be improved. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides a stepless adjustment structure of a slide seat and a shower system having the structure. The structure does not require additional operations such as pressing buttons or turning knobs. The position of the slide seat on the lifting rod can be adjusted by directly pushing the slide seat. The operation is convenient, and the hand feel is smooth during operation, providing a better user experience.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A stepless adjustment structure of a slide seat, comprising a slide seat and a longitudinally arranged lifting rod, wherein the slide seat can be longitudinally slidably mounted in a slide groove of the lifting rod, and the slide seat comprises:

[0007] A body, disposed in the slide groove;

[0008] A movable frame, movably mounted in the body;

[0009] A rolling member, which is rotatably mounted on the movable frame, and at least partially extends out of the body to roll with the inner wall of the slide groove;

[0010] A push block, movably mounted on the body, and applying a thrust to the movable frame to make the movable frame move toward the inner side wall of the slide groove;

[0011] When the slide is in a stationary state, the slide is maintained at a stationary position due to the static friction between the rolling element and the inner side wall of the slide groove.

[0012] In the above scheme, by setting a movable frame, a rolling element and a push block, the push block applies a thrust to the movable frame so that the movable frame always has a tendency to move toward the inner side wall of the slide slot, so that during the sliding process, the rolling element always rolls with the inner side wall of the slide slot, and the rolling sliding makes the sliding seat feel smoother, greatly improving the use experience. When the slide seat slides to a predetermined position and stops, after releasing the hand, the slide seat is maintained at a stationary position under the action of the static friction between the rolling element and the inner side wall of the slide slot, so there is no need to press a button or turn a dial or other additional operations. The position of the slide seat on the lifting rod can be adjusted by directly pushing the slide seat, which is more convenient to operate.

[0013] As a preferred solution, it also includes an elastic member, which is arranged between the push block and the body, and the elastic member applies an elastic force to the push block, and the push block applies the thrust to the movable frame under the action of the elastic force.

[0014] In the above solution, the push block applies the thrust to the movable frame through the elastic member, which makes the function more reliable.

[0015] As a preferred solution, the push block applies the thrust to the movable frame under the action of its own gravity or the gravity of a counterweight block.

[0016] As a preferred solution, the push block is longitudinally slidably attached to the main body, the push block is provided with a first inclined surface, and the movable frame is provided with a second inclined surface matching the first inclined surface. The push block drives the movable frame to move horizontally toward the inner side wall of the slide groove through the cooperation of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0017] In the above scheme, the movement of the push block is converted into the movement of the movable frame through the structure of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, and the thrust of the push block is converted into the static friction force between the rolling element and the inner wall of the slide groove. The structure is simple and the function is reliable.

[0018] As a preferred solution, the rolling element is a ball, a roller or a roller.

[0019] As a preferred solution, the movable frame is mounted on the main body via a latch, and the main body is provided with a pin hole for the latch to be inserted.

[0020] As a preferred solution, the slide groove is a square slide groove, the body is square in shape, and at least two rolling elements are provided and are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the body.

[0021] In the above solution, by providing rolling elements on both opposite sides of the body, the sliding seat can slide more smoothly.

[0022] As a preferred solution, the rolling elements are arranged on the four sides of the main body, and correspondingly, four movable frames are arranged.

[0023] In the above scheme, by arranging the rolling elements on the four sides of the main body, the sliding of the slide seat can be made smoother, and in the static state, the combined force of the static friction between each rolling element and the inner wall of the slide groove is larger, further making the positioning of the slide seat reliable.

[0024] As a preferred solution, the push block is provided in the middle space surrounded by the four movable frames, and the push block cooperates with the four movable frames at the same time. The slide seat structure of this solution is simpler and more compact, and occupies less space, so that the lifting rod can be set thinner.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a shower system, comprising a shower, a socket for placing the shower, and a stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat as described above, wherein the socket is fixedly connected to the body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to make the advantages of the invention more easily understood, the invention briefly described above will be described in more detail by reference to specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. It will be understood that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and should not be considered as limiting the scope of protection thereof, and the invention is described and explained with additional specificity and details through the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a shower system with a stepless adjustment structure of a slide seat according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of a stepless adjustment structure of a slide seat according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 A side view of a stepless adjustment structure of a slide seat according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional exploded view of a stepless adjustment structure of a slide seat according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 A three-dimensional diagram of the matching of a slide seat and a socket according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 A three-dimensional diagram of the cooperation between the push block and the movable frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the push block and the movable frame in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Fig. 9 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the matching of the slide and the socket according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] The reference numerals in the figure are:

[0037] 100-slide seat; 200-lifting rod; 210-slide groove; 211-notch; 300-shower (hand-held shower); 400-socket; 500-support pad;

[0038] 10-body; 11-opening; 12-pin hole;

[0039] 20- movable frame; 21- second inclined plane;

[0040] 30- rolling element; 30a- roller;

[0041] 40-push block; 41-first inclined surface;

[0042] 50-elastic member;

[0043] 60-Latch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0045] In the discussion below, details are given to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention can be implemented without one or more of these details. In certain examples, some technical features known in the art are not described in detail to avoid confusion with the present invention. It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0046] Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present invention are merely identifications and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of the "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of the "first component".

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9A stepless adjustment structure of a slide according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a slide 100 and a longitudinally arranged lifting rod 200, wherein the slide 100 can be longitudinally slidably mounted in a slide groove 210 of the lifting rod 200.

[0048] The slide 100 includes a body 10, a movable frame 20, a rolling element 30, a push block 40 and an elastic element 50. The body 10 is disposed in the slide groove 210, and preferably, the shape of the body 10 is adapted to the slide groove 210; the movable frame 20 can be movably mounted in the body 10; the rolling element 30 can be rollably mounted on the movable frame 20, and the rolling element 30 at least partially extends out of the body 10 to roll with the inner wall of the slide groove 210; the push block 40 is movably mounted on the body 10, and applies a thrust to the movable frame 20 to make the movable frame 20 move toward the inner wall of the slide groove 210. When the slide 100 is in a stationary state, the slide 100 is maintained in a stationary position under the action of the static friction between the rolling element 30 and the inner wall of the slide groove 210.

[0049] By providing the movable frame 20, the rolling element 30 and the push block 40, the push block 40 applies a thrust to the movable frame 20 so that the movable frame 20 always has a tendency to move toward the inner side wall of the slide groove 210, so that during the sliding process, the rolling element 30 always rolls with the inner side wall of the slide groove 210, and the rolling sliding makes the sliding slide 100 feel smoother, greatly improving the use experience. When the slide 100 slides to a predetermined position and stops, after releasing the hand, the slide 100 is maintained at a stationary position under the action of the static friction between the rolling element 30 and the inner side wall of the slide groove 210, so that there is no need to press a button or turn a dial or other additional operations, and the position of the slide 100 on the lifting rod 200 can be adjusted by directly pushing the slide 100, which is more convenient to operate.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 In this embodiment, the elastic member 50 is a compression spring, which is arranged between the push block 40 and the body 10. The elastic member 50 applies a longitudinal elastic force F1 (such as Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 ), the push block 40 exerts a lateral thrust F2 (as shown in FIG. 1 ) on the movable frame 20 through the cooperation of the first inclined surface 41 and the second inclined surface 21 described below under the action of the elastic force. Figure 7 As shown). The push block 40 applies a thrust to the movable frame 20 through the elastic member 50, and the function is more reliable. As an alternative solution, it can also be designed that the push block 40 applies a thrust to the movable frame 20 under the action of its own gravity or the gravity of a counterweight block (not shown).

[0051] In this embodiment, the push block 40 is longitudinally slidably mounted on the body 10, a first inclined surface 41 is provided on the push block 40, and a second inclined surface 21 matching the first inclined surface 41 is provided on the movable frame 20. The push block 40 drives the movable frame 20 to move in the lateral direction toward the inner side wall of the slide groove 210 through the cooperation of the first inclined surface 41 and the second inclined surface 21. The movement of the push block 40 is converted into the movement of the movable frame 20 through the structure of the first inclined surface 41 and the second inclined surface 21, and the thrust of the push block 40 is converted into the static friction force between the rolling element 30 and the inner side wall of the slide groove 210, with a simple structure and reliable function.

[0052] In this embodiment, the rolling element 30 is a ball. Fig. 9 In another embodiment shown, the rolling element 30 may also be a roller 30a, or in an embodiment not shown, the rolling element 30 may also be a roller. The specific shape of the rolling element is not limited.

[0053] In this embodiment, the side wall of the body 10 is provided with an opening 11, and the movable frame 20 is installed in the body 10 through the opening 11. The movable frame 20 is mounted on the body 10 through a latch 60, and the body 10 is provided with a pin hole 12 for the latch 60 to be inserted.

[0054] Specifically, in this embodiment, the slide groove 210 is a square slide groove 210, and a notch 211 is provided on one of the side walls of the slide groove 210. The slide seat 100 and the socket 400 described below are connected through the notch 211. The body 10 is square in shape, and the shape of the body 10 is adapted to the slide groove 210. At least two rolling members 30 are provided and are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the body 10. By providing the rolling members 30 on both opposite sides of the body 10, the slide seat 100 can slide more smoothly.

[0055] Preferably, in this embodiment, rolling elements 30 are provided on the four sides of the body 10, and correspondingly, four movable frames 20 are provided. By providing rolling elements 30 on the four sides of the body 10, the sliding of the slide 100 can be made more stable, and in a stationary state, the resultant force of the static friction between each rolling element 30 and the inner side wall of the slide groove 210 is larger, further making the positioning of the slide 100 reliable.

[0056] In this embodiment, a push block 40 is provided and arranged in the middle space surrounded by four movable frames 20. The push block 40 cooperates with the four movable frames 20 at the same time. The slide seat 100 arranged in this way has a simpler and more compact structure and occupies less space, so that the lifting rod 200 can be set to be thinner.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 1According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a shower system, comprising a shower 300, a socket 400 for placing the shower 300, and a stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat 100 described in any one of the above. The socket 400 is provided with a plug hole for plugging the shower 300, the socket 400 is fixedly connected to the body 10 by screws, and a support pad 500 is further provided between the socket 400 and the lifting rod 200.

[0058] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. Terms such as "component" and the like appearing herein may refer to either a single part or a combination of multiple parts. Terms such as "installation" and "setting" and the like appearing herein may refer to either a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component through an intermediate. Features described herein in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable in the other embodiment or otherwise specified.

[0059] The above description shows and describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention. As before, it should be understood that the present invention 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 invention, through the above teachings or the technology or knowledge of the relevant field. The changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art shall not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and shall be within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A stepless adjustment structure of a slide seat, comprising a slide seat and a longitudinally arranged lifting rod, wherein the slide seat can be longitudinally slidably mounted in a slide groove of the lifting rod, characterized in that: The slide seat comprises: A body, disposed in the slide groove; A movable frame, movably mounted in the body; A rolling member, which is rotatably mounted on the movable frame, and at least partially extends out of the body to roll with the inner wall of the slide groove; A push block, movably mounted on the body, and applying a thrust to the movable frame to cause the movable frame to move toward the inner side wall of the slide groove; When the slide is in a stationary state, the slide is maintained at a stationary position due to the static friction between the rolling element and the inner side wall of the slide groove.

2. The stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an elastic member, which is arranged between the push block and the body. The elastic member applies an elastic force to the push block, and the push block applies the pushing force to the movable frame under the action of the elastic force.

3. The stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push block applies the thrust to the movable frame under the action of its own gravity or the gravity of the counterweight block.

4. The stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push block is longitudinally slidably mounted on the body, the push block is provided with a first inclined surface, the movable frame is provided with a second inclined surface matching the first inclined surface, and the push block drives the movable frame to move horizontally toward the inner side wall of the slide groove through the cooperation of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

5. The stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rolling element is a ball, a roller or a roller.

6. The stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable frame is mounted on the main body through a latch pin, and the main body is provided with a pin hole for the latch pin to be inserted.

7. The stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide groove is a square slide groove, the body is a square shape, and at least two rolling elements are provided and are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the body.

8. The stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rolling elements are arranged on the four sides of the main body, and correspondingly, four movable frames are arranged.

9. The stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat according to claim 8, characterized in that: The push block is provided in a middle space surrounded by the four movable frames, and the push block is matched with the four movable frames at the same time.

10. A shower system, comprising a shower and a socket for placing the shower, characterized in that: It also includes a stepless adjustment structure of the slide seat as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, and the socket is fixedly connected to the body.

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