A shower faucet

By inserting the check valve into the faucet and using a threaded self-locking and sealing structure, the problem of troublesome connection and inconvenient replacement of the external check valve is solved, improving the stability and aesthetics of the shower faucet, while extending the service life and simplifying the power supply.

CN112524296BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29王连法
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202011481236.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-12-15
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2040-12-15

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Technical Problem

The external check valve of the existing shower faucet causes troublesome connection, easy leakage and inconvenient replacement, affecting the aesthetics and user experience.

Method used

Set the check valve in the faucet and realizes self-locking through threaded sections and threaded holes. Combined with sealing grooves and sealing rings, a built-in filter prevents impurities from entering, and powering the display with a temperature-controlled valve and a hydroelectric generator.

Benefits of technology

It realizes stable installation and convenient replacement of check valves, enhances sealing and aesthetics, extends the service life of the faucet, and simplifies power supply requirements.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a shower faucet, which includes a base. A hot water inlet end, a cold water inlet end and a mixing valve are provided on the base. Two check valve installation cavities are provided in the base. A check valve is provided in each check valve installation cavity. The hot water inlet end is connected to one of the check valve inlet ends, the cold water inlet end is connected to the other check valve inlet end, and the check valve outlet end is connected to the mixing valve inlet end. A check valve installation port is further provided on the base at the position of the check valve installation cavity. The check valve can enter and exit the check valve installation cavity through the check valve installation port. A threaded section is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the check valve, and a threaded hole compatible with the threaded section is provided in the check valve installation cavity. The check valve is arranged in the faucet, which is simple to install and easy to replace. It is also more beautiful when used, and can also reduce external equipment and manufacturing costs.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of bathrooms, in particular to a shower faucet. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a shower faucet includes a base, on which a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet, a mixing chamber and a control valve are provided. The mixing chamber is used to mix the water from the hot water inlet and the water from the cold water inlet, and then discharge the water through the control valve. In order to prevent the water in the mixing chamber from flowing back from the hot water inlet or the cold water inlet, a check valve is externally connected to the hot water inlet and the cold water inlet to prevent the backflow. However, there are at least the following defects: 1. The external check valve is troublesome to connect and is prone to water leakage at the connection; 2. When the check valve is damaged, the faucet needs to be disassembled and the check valve needs to be replaced, which is troublesome to replace and not beautiful when used. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Purpose of the present invention: In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a shower faucet with a check valve arranged in the faucet, which is simple to install and easy to replace, is more beautiful when used, and can also reduce external equipment, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0004] The present invention discloses a shower faucet, which includes a base. A hot water inlet end, a cold water inlet end and a mixing valve are provided on the base. The characteristics are as follows: two check valve mounting cavities are provided in the base, a check valve is provided in each check valve mounting cavity, the hot water inlet end is connected to one of the check valve inlet ends, the cold water inlet end is connected to the other check valve inlet end, the check valve outlet end is connected to the mixing valve inlet end, a check valve mounting port is further provided on the base at the position of the check valve mounting cavity, the check valve can enter and exit the check valve mounting cavity through the check valve mounting port, a threaded section is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the check valve, and a threaded hole compatible with the threaded section is provided in the check valve mounting cavity.

[0005] By adopting the above technical solution, the check valve can be installed in the check valve installation cavity, and assembly and disassembly can be achieved by rotating the check valve. The threaded section and the threaded hole can also realize the self-locking function to prevent the check valve from slipping on its own, making it more stable during use, thereby preventing the check valve from escaping from the check valve installation cavity, making it more stable and beautiful when used, and it is also more convenient to replace the check valve when it is damaged. The check valve can be directly removed for replacement without disassembling the faucet as a whole.

[0006] The present invention is further provided with: the water outlet end of the check valve abuts against the inner side wall of the check valve installation cavity, and a water outlet hole corresponding to the water outlet end of the check valve is provided on the check valve installation cavity at the position of the water outlet end of the check valve, the water outlet end of the check valve is connected with the water inlet end of the mixing valve through the water outlet hole, a first sealing groove is provided at the end of the water outlet end of the check valve, a first sealing ring is embedded in the first sealing groove, and the first sealing ring forms a sealing surface with the inner side wall of the check valve installation cavity.

[0007] By further configuring the check valve so as to prevent water from seeping from the end face where the water outlet of the check valve contacts the inner wall of the check valve installation cavity, the water in the check valve can only flow from the water outlet hole to the water inlet of the mixing valve, thereby better preventing backflow.

[0008] The present invention is further configured as follows: a second sealing groove is provided on the check valve, the second sealing groove is provided at one end of the threaded section close to the installation opening of the check valve, and a second sealing ring is embedded in the second sealing groove.

[0009] The above further configuration can prevent water seepage at the connection between the threaded section and the threaded hole, thereby further enhancing the sealing performance.

[0010] The present invention is further provided with a filter screen at the water inlet end of the check valve.

[0011] By further configuring the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the amount of impurities that enter the mixing valve and increase the service life of the faucet.

[0012] A further configuration of the present invention is as follows: a water mixing chamber is further provided in the base, the water mixing chamber is connected to the water outlet end of the mixing valve, a plurality of water outlet valves are provided on the water mixing chamber, the water inlet end of each water outlet valve is connected to the mixing chamber, and the water outlet end of each water outlet valve is connected to a water outlet flow channel, and a water outlet is provided on the water outlet flow channel.

[0013] With the above further configuration, a water outlet pipe, a shower head, a faucet, etc. can be connected to the water outlet according to different uses.

[0014] The present invention is further configured as follows: the water mixing valve is a temperature control valve, and a temperature display is further provided on the base. The temperature display includes a temperature display screen and a hydroelectric generator that supplies power to the temperature display screen, and the temperature display screen is electrically connected to the hydroelectric generator.

[0015] By further configuring the above, it is possible for customers to understand the water temperature in the base, and no external power supply is required to power the display screen, making assembly more convenient.

[0016] The present invention is further configured as follows: the check valve has a built-in valve hole and a valve disc for controlling the opening and closing of the valve hole; the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the check valve are connected via the valve hole; the valve disc is slidingly arranged in the check valve; a return spring and a spring mounting frame are also provided in the check valve; one end of the spring mounting frame is fixedly arranged on the check valve, and the other end is provided with a guide column; the guide column is arranged along the sliding track of the valve disc; the return spring is sleeved on the guide column; one end of the return spring abuts against the spring mounting frame, and the other end abuts against the valve disc.

[0017] With the above-mentioned further arrangement, when water enters the water inlet end of the check valve, the force of the water flow will compress the reset spring, thereby causing the valve disc to slide and separate from the valve hole, thereby making the water inlet end of the check valve and the water outlet end of the check valve conductive and allowing water to discharge. When the water inlet end of the check valve stops entering, the reset force of the reset spring and the force of water backflow cause the valve disc to come into contact with the valve hole, closing the valve hole and preventing water from flowing back. The guide column can prevent the reset spring from deviating from its original position when in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a rear view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Section view along AA;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the check valve structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of part a;

[0024] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the mixing valve structure;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of part b. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following describes the specific embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] The present invention discloses a shower faucet, comprising a base 1, which is provided with a hot water inlet end 2, a cold water inlet end 3 and a mixing valve 4. In an embodiment of the present invention, two check valve mounting cavities 5 are provided in the base 1, and a check valve 6 is provided in each check valve mounting cavity 5. The hot water inlet end 2 is connected to one of the check valve inlet ends 61, the cold water inlet end 3 is connected to the other check valve inlet end 61, and the check valve outlet end 62 is connected to the mixing valve inlet end 41. A check valve mounting port 7 is further provided on the base 1 at the position of the check valve mounting cavity 5. The check valve 6 can enter and exit the check valve mounting cavity 5 from the check valve mounting port 7. A screw is provided on the outer circumference of the check valve 6. The threaded section 81 and the check valve installation cavity 5 are provided with a threaded hole 82 that is compatible with the threaded section 81. The check valve 6 can be installed in the check valve installation cavity 5. Assembly and disassembly can be achieved by rotating the check valve 6. The threaded section 81 and the threaded hole 82 cooperate to achieve a self-locking function, preventing the check valve 6 from sliding on its own, thereby preventing the check valve 6 from escaping from the check valve installation cavity 5, making it more stable and more beautiful when in use. Moreover, it is more convenient to replace the check valve 6 when it is damaged. The check valve 6 can be directly removed for replacement without disassembling the faucet as a whole or connecting the check valve 6 with external equipment. The manufacturing cost is also relatively low.

[0028] The check valve water outlet end 62 abuts against the inner wall of the check valve installation cavity 5, and the check valve installation cavity 5 is provided with a water outlet hole 9 corresponding to the check valve water outlet end 62 at the position of the check valve water outlet end 62. The check valve water outlet end 62 is connected to the mixing valve water inlet end 41 through the water outlet hole 9. A first sealing groove 621 is provided at the end of the check valve water outlet end 62. A first sealing ring 622 is embedded in the first sealing groove 621. The first sealing ring 622 forms a sealing surface with the inner wall of the check valve installation cavity 5, which can prevent water from seeping from the end face where the check valve water outlet end 62 abuts against the inner wall of the check valve installation cavity 5. The water in the check valve 6 can only flow from the water outlet hole 9 to the mixing valve water inlet end 41, so that the effect of preventing backflow is better.

[0029] The check valve 6 is provided with a second sealing groove 63, which is arranged at one end of the threaded section 81 close to the check valve installation port 7. A second sealing ring 64 is embedded in the second sealing groove 63 to prevent water seepage at the connection between the threaded section 81 and the threaded hole 82, thereby further enhancing the sealing performance.

[0030] A filter screen 13 is also provided at the water inlet end 61 of the check valve to reduce the amount of impurities that enter the mixing valve 4 and increase the service life of the faucet.

[0031] A mixing chamber 10 is further provided in the base 1, and the mixing chamber 10 is connected to the water outlet end 42 of the mixing valve. A plurality of water outlet valves 11 are provided on the mixing chamber 10, and the water inlet end 112 of each water outlet valve is connected to the mixing chamber 10, and the water outlet end 111 of each water outlet valve is connected to a water outlet channel 12, and the water outlet channel 12 is provided with a water outlet 121, which can be connected to a water outlet pipe, a shower, a faucet, etc. according to different uses.

[0032] The mixing valve 4 is a temperature-controlled valve, and a temperature display 14 is also provided on the base 1. The temperature display 14 includes a temperature display screen 141 and a hydroelectric generator 142 that supplies electricity to the temperature display screen 141. The temperature display screen 141 is electrically connected to the hydroelectric generator 142. The hydroelectric generator 142 can be purchased directly on the market. The specific installation method is common knowledge among those skilled in the art and will not be introduced in detail in this article. It is convenient for customers to understand the water temperature of the water in the base 1, and no external power supply is required to power the display screen, making it more convenient during assembly. Of course, the mixing valve 4 can also be a button valve or an ordinary ceramic valve. The specific installation method is a common means used by those skilled in the art and will not be introduced in detail in this article.

[0033] The check valve 6 has a built-in valve hole 65 and a valve disc 66 for controlling the opening and closing of the valve hole 65. The water inlet end 61 of the check valve and the water outlet end 62 of the check valve are connected through the valve hole 65. The valve disc 66 is slidably arranged in the check valve 6. A return spring 15 and a spring mounting bracket 16 are also provided in the check valve 6. One end of the spring mounting bracket 16 is fixedly arranged on the check valve 6, and the other end is provided with a guide column 161. The guide column 161 is arranged along the sliding track direction of the valve disc 66. The return spring 15 is sleeved on the guide column 161, and one end of the return spring 15 abuts against the spring mounting bracket 16. The guide column 161 can prevent the return spring 15 from deviating from its original position when in use.

Claims

1. A shower faucet comprising a base, a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet and a mixing valve provided on the base, characterized in that: Two check valve installation cavities are provided in the base, and a check valve is provided in each check valve installation cavity. The hot water inlet end is connected to the water inlet end of one of the check valves, and the cold water inlet end is connected to the water inlet end of the other check valve. The water outlet end of the check valve is connected to the water inlet end of the mixing valve. A check valve installation port is also provided on the base at the position of the check valve installation cavity. The check valve can enter and exit the check valve installation cavity from the check valve installation port. A threaded section is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the check valve, and a threaded hole matching the threaded section is provided in the check valve installation cavity. A mixing water chamber is also provided in the base, and the mixing water chamber is connected to the water outlet end of the mixing water valve. Several water outlet valves are provided on the mixing water chamber. The water inlet end of each water outlet valve is connected to the mixing chamber. The mixing valve is a button valve, and the water outlet end of each water outlet valve is connected to the water outlet flow channel. The water outlet flow channel is provided with a water outlet. The check valve has a built-in valve hole and a valve disc for controlling the opening and closing of the valve hole. The water inlet end of the check valve and the water outlet end of the check valve are connected through the valve hole. The valve disc is slidably arranged in the check valve. A reset spring and a spring mounting bracket are also provided in the check valve. One end of the spring mounting bracket is fixedly arranged on the check valve, and the other end is provided with a guide column. The guide column is arranged along the sliding track of the valve disc. The reset spring is sleeved on the guide column. One end of the reset spring abuts on the spring mounting bracket, and the other end abuts on the valve disc.

2. A shower faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet end of the check valve abuts against the inner side wall of the check valve installation cavity, and a water outlet hole corresponding to the water outlet end of the check valve is provided on the check valve installation cavity at the position of the water outlet end of the check valve. The water outlet end of the check valve is connected to the water inlet end of the mixing valve through the water outlet hole. A first sealing groove is provided at the end of the water outlet end of the check valve, and a first sealing ring is embedded in the first sealing groove. The first sealing ring forms a sealing surface with the inner side wall of the check valve installation cavity.

3. A shower faucet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The check valve is provided with a second sealing groove, which is arranged at one end of the threaded section close to the installation port of the check valve, and a second sealing ring is embedded in the second sealing groove.

4. A shower faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: A filter is also provided at the water inlet end of the check valve.

5. The shower faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water mixing valve is a temperature control valve. A temperature display is also provided on the base. The temperature display includes a temperature display screen and a hydroelectric generator that supplies power to the temperature display screen. The temperature display screen is electrically connected to the hydroelectric generator.

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