A faucet handle connecting piece, a connecting device and a faucet

Abstract

The present invention relates to a faucet handle connecting member, an internal connecting device and a faucet, which are used to ensure the connection and relative movement between a first component of a faucet body and a second component of a faucet handle. The connecting member is configured as an annular structure, and the first end and the second end along the extending direction are respectively sleeved with the first component and the second component. And the connecting member includes: a first clamping portion configured on the first end for fitting with a second clamping portion on the first component to limit the relative axial movement between the connecting member and the faucet body; a third clamping portion configured on the second end for fitting with a fourth clamping portion on the second component to limit the relative axial movement between the connecting member and the faucet handle; and an intermediate passage for allowing a switching valve on the faucet body and / or a rotating component on the faucet handle to pass through and be connected to each other so as to be able to switch the water outlet state of the faucet body when the handle moves.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of faucet devices, and particularly relates to a faucet handle connecting member, a connecting device and a faucet. Background Art

[0002] There are two types of faucet handle connection structures on the market currently: One is to lock screws directly on the handle end face, which requires relatively high machining accuracy. Since the valve core and the handle are individual finished parts, if purchased externally, the dimensions are difficult to control. Excessive cumulative tolerances will cause gaps between the handle and the main body, and too small cumulative tolerances will cause the handle to be stuck and difficult to turn. Moreover, the screw fixing method requires a relatively large space and is also relatively cumbersome, making installation inconvenient. This results in relatively high installation and maintenance costs. In view of the above problems, the inventor proposed this application. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a faucet handle connecting member, a connecting device and a faucet. The connecting member is used to ensure the connection between the faucet body and the faucet handle and enable relative movement, and at least solve the problem that the above-mentioned screw fixing method requires a relatively large space.

[0004] The present invention is implemented as follows. In a first aspect, the present invention provides a faucet handle connecting member, which is used to ensure the connection and relative movement between a first component of a faucet body and a second component of a faucet handle. The connecting member is configured as an annular structure, and the first end and the second end along the extending direction are respectively sleeved with the first component and the second component. And the connecting member includes: a first clamping portion, configured at the first end for engaging with a second clamping portion on the first component to limit the relative axial movement between the connecting member and the faucet body; a third clamping portion, configured at the second end for engaging with a fourth clamping portion on the second component to limit the relative axial movement between the connecting member and the faucet handle; and an intermediate channel for allowing a switching valve on the faucet body and / or a rotating component on the faucet handle to pass through and be connected to each other so as to be able to switch the water outlet state of the faucet body when the handle moves.

[0005] Preferably, one of the first clamping portion and the third clamping portion is formed on the outer peripheral side of the connecting member, and the other is arranged on the inner peripheral side of the connecting member, so that one of the first clamping portion and the third clamping portion radially supports the other when they are engaged and clamped to make it clamped tightly.

[0006] Preferably, circumferentially, the connecting member has a slot, so that the connecting member can elastically deform and achieve engagement when moving axially relative to the first component and / or the second component; wherein, the slot extends axially through or does not pass through the connecting member.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting member has a radially penetrating aisle for the rotating member of the handle body to pass through radially from the outside to the inside to connect with the switching valve on the faucet body; wherein, the aisle is provided with one or two, and when there are two, the two aisles are arranged oppositely.

[0008] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a faucet handle connecting device for supporting the second component of the handle body and any one of the above-mentioned connecting members.

[0009] Preferably, the second component includes a supporting portion, and the fourth engaging portion is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the second component so as to be able to axially abut against the faucet body substantially when the third engaging portion and the fourth engaging portion are engaged and clamped, so as to cooperate with the faucet body to wrap the connecting member.

[0010] Preferably, the second component is provided with an opening for the rotating member of the handle body to pass through radially from the outside to the inside to connect with the switching valve on the faucet body; wherein, the opening is provided with one or two, and when there are two, the two openings are arranged oppositely.

[0011] Preferably, the second component is configured as an annular structure, and an annular clamping groove is formed at one end close to and away from the faucet body for hooking a cover body to close the port at this end.

[0012] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a faucet, which includes a faucet body, a handle body, and any one of the above-mentioned connecting devices.

[0013] Preferably, the handle body has a force application portion and a rotating member, and the rotating member sequentially passes through the opening formed on the second component and the aisle on the connecting member radially from the outside to the inside and is connected with the switching valve on the faucet body; the force application portion can be operably rotated around the rotating member so that the water outlet state can be switched between a first position with adjustable water temperature and a second position with non-adjustable water temperature, and when in the first position, the force application portion and / or the second component can be operably rotated around the axis to adjust the water temperature of the water outlet.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solutions, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0015] A connecting member provided in the above solution of the present invention realizes a fixed connection between the faucet body and the faucet handle in the axial direction through the first engaging portion and the third engaging portion on the connecting member, and realizes the purpose of switching the water outlet state of the faucet body when the handle moves relative to the faucet body through its middle channel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the faucet of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 Exploded structural schematic diagram of the faucet of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 and Figure 4 Cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the faucet of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 Structural schematic diagram of the connecting member of the present invention.

[0020] Reference numerals in the drawings

[0021] 1. Faucet body; 11. First component; 13. Second engaging part; 2. Handle body; 21. Rotating component; 22. Force-applying part; 3. Second component; 31. Fourth engaging part; 4. Connecting member; 41. First engaging part; 42. Third engaging part; 43. Groove; 44. Passageway; 5. Switch valve; 6. Cover body. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper end", "lower end", "upper section", "lower section", "upper side", "lower side", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0024] Now in combination with Figures 1 to 5 The structure and functions of the solutions of the present application will be described in detail.

[0025] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The present invention provides a faucet handle connector 4, which is installed on the faucet and is used to ensure the connection and relative movement between a first component 11 of a faucet body 1 and a second component 3 of the faucet handle. The faucet includes a faucet body 1, a switch valve 5, a handle body 2, and a connecting device, wherein the connecting device includes a connector 4 and a second component 3 for supporting the handle body 2. In this embodiment, the first component 11 of the faucet body 1 and the second component 3 of the faucet handle are connected to each other. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The handle body 2 is supported on the second component 3, and when it is forced to swing up and down, it links the switch valve 5 to switch the water outlet state of the faucet between the first position of the adjustable water temperature state and the second position of the non-adjustable water temperature state, and when it swings upward to the first position, it controls the temperature of the water outlet by turning left and right. The second component 3 is configured as a handle seat, and from the outside of the faucet, the second component 3 is connected to the faucet body 1. The second component 3 and the second component 3 cover the switch valve 5 and the connecting device.

[0026] refer to Figure 2 The handle body 2 has a force-applying portion 22 and a rotating component 21, and an opening is provided on the second component 3, so that the rotating component 21 of the handle body 2 can pass through from the outside to the inside in the radial direction to connect with the switch valve 5 on the faucet body 1. The opening is set to one or two, and when there are two, the two openings are arranged opposite to each other. The rotating component 21 passes through the opening to connect with the switch valve 5 on the faucet body 1. The second component 3 is constituted as an annular structure, and when the faucet handle rotates left and right, the second component 3 rotates synchronously with it. And it has an annular groove at one end close to the faucet body 1, which is used to hook the cover 6 or the button to close the port at this end.

[0027] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5, the connecting member 4 is configured as an annular structure, and the first end and the second end along the extending direction are respectively sleeved with the first component 11 and the second component 3. The connecting member 4 is provided with a first engaging portion and a third engaging portion. The first engaging portion is disposed on the first end for engaging with the second engaging portion on the first component 11. Among them, the first engaging portion is configured as a convex ring formed on the inner peripheral side of the connecting member 4, and the second engaging portion is configured as an annular groove structure formed on the faucet body 1. The first engaging portion is adapted to the second engaging portion so that the connecting member 4 can be fixedly connected to the faucet body 1. The third engaging portion is configured as an annular groove structure formed on the second end of the connecting member 4, and the fourth engaging portion is configured as a convex ring structure formed on the second component 3, so that the connecting member 4 can be sleeved and fixed in the second component 3. And when the connecting member 4 is sleeved in the second component 3, a radially inward force is applied to the connecting member 4 by the second component 3, so that the first engaging portion is adapted to the second engaging portion and can be firmly clamped. Among them, the second component 3 includes a supporting portion, and the fourth engaging portion is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the second component 3 to axially abut against the faucet body 1 substantially when the third engaging portion is engaged and clamped with the fourth engaging portion to cooperate with the faucet body 1 to wrap the connecting member 4.

[0028] Combined with Figure 3 and Figure 5 , the connecting member 4 includes an intermediate passage for allowing the switching valve 5 and / or the rotating member 21 on the faucet handle to pass through and be connected to each other, so that the water outlet state of the faucet body 1 can be switched when the handle moves. Along the circumferential direction, the connecting member 4 has a slot 43 to elastically deform and achieve engagement when the connecting member 4 moves axially relative to the first component 11 and / or the second component 3; wherein, the slot 43 extends axially through or does not extend through the connecting member 4.

[0029] Combined with Figure 3 and Figure 5 , the connecting member 4 has a radially through aisle 44 for allowing the rotating member 21 of the handle body 2 to pass through from the outside to the inside in the radial direction to be connected to the switching valve 5 on the faucet body 1; wherein, the aisle 44 is provided with one or two, and when there are two, the two aisles 44 are arranged oppositely. The rotating member 21 sequentially passes through the opening formed on the second component 3 and the aisle 44 on the connecting member 4 in the radial direction and is connected to the switching valve 5.

[0030] The present invention further provides a faucet handle connecting device, which includes the connecting member 4 of any of the above embodiments and the structure of the connecting device, and will not be elaborated here.

[0031] The present invention further provides a faucet, which includes the connecting member 4, the connecting device and the structure of the faucet of any of the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated here.

[0032] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet handle connecting piece, characterized in that, It is used to ensure the connection and relative movement between the first component of a faucet body and the second component of a faucet handle. The connecting piece is configured as an annular structure, and the first end and the second end along the extending direction are respectively sleeved with the first component and the second component. And the connecting piece includes: A first clamping portion, which is arranged at the first end and used for fitting with the second clamping portion on the first component, and is used to limit the relative axial movement between the connecting piece and the faucet body; A third clamping portion, which is arranged at the second end and used for fitting with the fourth clamping portion on the second component, and is used to limit the relative axial movement between the connecting piece and the faucet handle; and An intermediate channel, which is used for allowing a switching valve on the faucet body and / or a rotating component on the faucet handle to pass through and be connected to each other so as to be able to switch the water outlet state of the faucet body when the handle moves; One of the first clamping portion and the third clamping portion is formed on the outer peripheral side of the connecting piece, and the other is arranged on the inner peripheral side of the connecting piece, so that one of the first clamping portion and the third clamping portion supports the other along the radial direction when being fitted and clamped to make it clamped; Circumferentially, the connecting piece has a slot, so that when the connecting piece moves axially relative to the first component and / or the second component, it can elastically deform and achieve fitting; wherein, the slot extends axially through or does not pass through the connecting piece; The connecting piece has a radially penetrating aisle, which is used for allowing the rotating component of the handle body to pass through from the outside to the inside along the radial direction to be connected to the switching valve on the faucet body; wherein, the aisle is provided as one or two, and when there are two, the two aisles are arranged oppositely.

2. A faucet handle connecting device, characterized in that, It includes a second component for supporting the handle body and the connecting piece according to claim 1.

3. The faucet handle connecting device according to claim 2, wherein, The second component includes a supporting portion, and the fourth clamping portion is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the second component, so that when the third clamping portion is fitted and clamped with the fourth clamping portion, it can axially abut against the faucet body basically to cooperate with the faucet body to wrap the connecting piece.

4. The faucet handle connecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second component has an opening for allowing the rotating component of the handle body to pass through from the outside to the inside along the radial direction to be connected to the switching valve on the faucet body; wherein, the opening is provided as one or two, and when there are two, the two openings are arranged oppositely.

5. The faucet handle connecting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second component is configured as an annular structure, and an annular clamping groove is opened at one end close to and away from the faucet body, which is used for hooking a cover body to close the port of this end.

6. A faucet, characterized in that, It includes a faucet body, a handle body, and the connecting device according to any one of claims 2-5.

7. The faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The handle body has a force-applying portion and a rotating component. The rotating component sequentially passes through the opening formed on the second component and the aisle on the connecting piece along the radial direction and is connected to the switching valve on the faucet body; the force-applying portion can be operably rotated around the rotating component so that the water outlet state can be switched between a first position with adjustable water temperature and a second position with non-adjustable water temperature, and in the first position, the force-applying portion and / or the second component can be operably rotated around the axis to adjust the water outlet temperature.

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