Inductive water faucet

Abstract

The present invention provides an induction faucet, comprising: a housing including an extended first installation groove and a second installation groove intersecting and communicating with the first installation groove; a water outlet assembly including a valve seat and a solenoid valve loaded from the inlet of the first installation groove, the valve seat separating and defining a first installation space and a second installation space in the first installation groove, the solenoid valve being disposed in the first installation space and connected to the valve seat, and the second installation space communicating with the second installation groove; wherein, the valve seat includes an extended channel communicating the first installation space and the second installation space, the water outlet assembly further includes an inductor disposed in the second installation groove, and the induction faucet further includes a wire assembly connected between the inductor and the solenoid valve, and the wire assembly extends through the extended channel. By applying the technical solution, an induction faucet with a beautiful structure and convenient for installing the solenoid valve and the inductor can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of sanitary wares, and particularly refers to a water outlet device. Background Art

[0002] The faucet in the prior art includes a faucet housing and a water outlet component arranged in the faucet housing. The water outlet component includes a valve seat, a water outlet pipe, a water inlet pipe, an electromagnetic valve, a sensor, a valve assembly, a handle, etc. During the actual installation process, the faucet housing includes a horizontal part that penetrates through left and right and a vertical part that penetrates through up and down. The vertical part and the horizontal part are cross-connected at the middle position of the horizontal part. During the installation process, the valve seat is installed at the connection of the horizontal part and the vertical part. The electromagnetic valve and the valve assembly are respectively arranged at both ends of the horizontal part. The sensor and the electromagnetic valve are simultaneously arranged at one end of the horizontal part. A shielding cover is also required to be arranged at one end of the horizontal part where the electromagnetic valve and the sensor are arranged, which destroys the integrity of the faucet housing. When the sensor is arranged on the vertical part, on the premise of considering both structural compactness and aesthetics, only wireless connection can be used between the electromagnetic valve and the sensor, and its connection structure is complex and the cost is high. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above deficiencies in the prior art and provide an induction water outlet faucet with beautiful structure and convenient for wire connection between the electromagnetic valve and the sensor.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an induction water outlet faucet, including:

[0005] A housing, including an extended first installation groove and a second installation groove that intersects and communicates with the first installation groove;

[0006] A water outlet assembly, including a valve seat and an electromagnetic valve loaded from the entrance of the first installation groove. The valve seat divides and defines a first installation space and a second installation space in the first installation groove. The electromagnetic valve is arranged in the first installation space and connected to the valve seat. The second installation space communicates with the second installation groove;

[0007] Wherein, the valve seat includes an extended channel that communicates the first installation space and the second installation space. The water outlet assembly further includes a sensor arranged in the second installation groove. The induction water outlet faucet further includes a wire assembly connected between the sensor and the electromagnetic valve, and the wire assembly extends through the extended channel.

[0008] Preferably, the wire assembly includes a first connection joint connected to the sensor. The wire assembly further includes a second connection joint connected to the electromagnetic valve. The wire further includes a wire arranged between the electromagnetic valve and the second connection joint or between the sensor and the first connection joint. The first connection joint is electrically connected to the second connection joint.

[0009] Preferably, an extension groove is formed in the side wall of the valve seat, and the extension channel is defined between the inner wall of the first installation groove and the extension groove.

[0010] Preferably, the wire is arranged between the solenoid valve and the second connection joint. When the valve seat is installed in the first installation groove, the solenoid valve is connected to one side of the valve seat, the wire extends and is placed in the extension groove, and the second connection joint is placed on the other side of the valve seat.

[0011] Preferably, the valve seat includes a first installation surface facing the entrance of the first installation groove. The valve seat includes a valve body and a relief boss arranged coaxially. The extension channel extends through the valve body, and the surface of the relief boss facing the entrance of the first installation groove defines the first installation surface.

[0012] Preferably, when the valve seat is installed in the first installation groove, a through channel is defined between the relief boss and the second installation groove. After passing through the through channel, the second connection joint is electrically connected to the first connection joint.

[0013] Preferably, the water outlet assembly further includes a valve assembly, and the valve assembly is connected to the first installation groove and pressed and fixed on the first installation surface.

[0014] Preferably, the valve assembly includes a valve core, a valve core sleeve, a gland and a handle. The valve core sleeve is connected to the first installation groove and pressed against the periphery of the first installation surface. The valve core is pressed and connected to the first installation surface. The gland is connected to the first installation groove and presses and fixes the valve core. The valve core further includes a valve shaft passing through the gland, and the handle is arranged at the entrance of the first installation groove and is drivingly connected to the valve shaft.

[0015] Preferably, the valve seat further includes a second installation surface facing the entrance of the second installation groove and a third installation surface facing the end of the first installation groove. The valve seat further includes a hot water channel, a cold water channel, a first water outlet channel and a water outlet. The hot water channel and the cold water channel are respectively communicated with the first installation surface and the second installation surface. The first water outlet channel is communicated with the first installation surface and the third installation surface. The water outlet is arranged on the third installation surface. The solenoid valve is arranged on the third installation surface and is communicated with the first water outlet channel. The valve seat further includes a second water outlet channel communicating the solenoid valve and the water outlet.

[0016] Preferably, an installation through hole communicating with the first installation groove is further formed at the end of the shell adjacent to the first installation groove. The water outlet assembly further includes a water outlet joint, one end of the water outlet joint is communicated with the water outlet, and the other end is communicated with the installation through hole.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. Both the solenoid valve and the valve seat are only inserted from the entrance of the first installation groove, which causes little damage to the appearance of the housing. The extending channel of the valve seat can allow the wire assembly to pass through. Applying this technical solution can achieve a strong integration and facilitate the wire connection between the solenoid valve and the sensor in the induction faucet;

[0019] 2. A extending groove is formed on the side wall of the valve seat, and the extending channel is defined between the inner wall of the extending groove and the first installation groove. During the installation process, the solenoid valve and the valve seat can be connected first, and the wire is pulled to abut against the extending groove. At this time, the second connection joint and the solenoid valve are respectively located on both sides of the valve seat. After being inserted, the second connection joint can directly pass through the communication part of the first installation groove and the second installation groove, and the installation is simple. There is no need to make a large cutout on the housing, and under the influence on the housing, the structure is more compact and beautiful;

[0020] 3. The valve seat includes a first installation surface facing the entrance of the first installation groove. The valve seat includes a valve body and a relief boss arranged coaxially. The extending groove extends through the valve body. The surface of the relief boss facing the entrance of the first installation groove defines the first installation surface. The extending groove only passes through the valve body. During installation, the wire will not interfere with the components installed on the first installation surface, such as the valve assembly and the water outlet pipe, etc.;

[0021] 4. When the valve seat is installed in the first installation groove, a through channel is defined between the relief boss and the second installation groove. The second connection joint passes through the through channel. The size of the second connection joint is relatively large, and the setting of the through channel can make it easier for the second connection joint to enter the second installation groove, and the installation is more convenient;

[0022] 5. An installation through hole communicating with the first installation groove is further formed at the end of the housing adjacent to the first installation groove. The water outlet assembly further includes a water outlet joint. One end of the water outlet joint communicates with the water outlet, and the other end communicates with the installation through hole. The water outlet joint can also be arranged on the side of the first installation groove where the solenoid valve is installed. For the entire induction faucet, the structure is more compact. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the induction faucet in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the induction faucet in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the valve seat in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the extending groove;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of another angle of the valve seat in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the first positioning plane;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the connection between the valve seat and the solenoid valve in the preferred embodiment of the present invention when the wire is placed in the extension groove;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the water outlet joint in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the valve seat and the solenoid valve and their installation in the housing in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing that the second connection joint is connected to the first connection joint through the through channel;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the inductive faucet in the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] The following further describes the present invention in conjunction with the drawings and specific implementation manners.

[0032] Certain directional terms used hereinafter to describe the drawings, such as "inner", "outer", "above", "below" and other directional terms, will be understood to have their normal meanings and refer to the directions involved when normally viewing the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the directional terms described in this specification are generally in accordance with the conventional directions understood by those skilled in the art.

[0033] The terms "first", "the first", "second", "the second" and their similar terms used in the present invention do not represent any order, quantity or importance in the present invention, but are used to distinguish one component from other components.

[0034] Refer to Figures 1-8 , an inductive faucet 100, including a housing 1, the housing 1 includes a transverse portion 11 extending in the horizontal direction, the housing 1 further includes an upright portion 12 with one end connected to the tabletop and the other end connected to the transverse portion 11, the upright portion 12 forms an angle with the tabletop, the transverse portion 11 includes a first installation groove 111 extending along its axial direction, the upright portion 12 includes a second installation groove 121 extending along its axial direction, the second installation groove 121 intersects and communicates with the first installation groove 111. In this embodiment, the upright portion 12 is connected to the transverse portion 11 adjacent to the entrance of the first installation groove 111, the angle between the upright portion 12 and the tabletop is an acute angle, and an installation through hole 114 communicating with the first installation groove 111 is further opened at the end of the transverse portion 11 adjacent to the first installation groove 111.

[0035] The induction faucet 100 further includes a water outlet assembly. The water outlet assembly includes a valve seat 21 and a solenoid valve 22 that are inserted into the inlet of the first installation groove 111. The valve seat 21 divides and defines a first installation space 1111 and a second installation space 1112 in the first installation groove 111. The solenoid valve 22 is disposed in the first installation space 1111 and is connected to the valve seat 21. The second installation space 1112 communicates with the second installation groove 121. In this embodiment, the first installation space 1111 is disposed on one side of the valve seat 21 facing the end of the first installation groove 111, and the second installation space 1112 is disposed on one side of the valve seat 21 facing the inlet of the first installation groove 111.

[0036] The valve seat 21 includes an extension channel that communicates the first installation space 1111 and the second installation space 1112. The water outlet assembly further includes a sensor 23 disposed in the second installation groove 121. The solenoid valve 22 is connected to the sensor 23 by wire. Specifically, the induction faucet 100 further includes a wire assembly connected between the sensor 23 and the solenoid valve 22. The wire assembly extends through the extension channel. The wire assembly includes a first connection joint 231 connected to the sensor 23. The wire assembly further includes a second connection joint 222 connected to the solenoid valve 22. The wire assembly further includes a wire 221 disposed between the solenoid valve 22 and the second connection joint 222 or between the sensor 23 and the first connection joint 231. The first connection joint 231 is electrically connected to the second connection joint 222. In this embodiment, the wire 221 is disposed between the solenoid valve 22 and the second connection joint 222. During installation, the solenoid valve 22 is connected to the valve seat 21, the wire 221 passes through the extension channel, and then the combination of the solenoid valve 22 and the valve seat 21 is placed into the first installation groove 111. At this time, the second connection joint 222 is disposed in the second installation space 1112, and the second connection joint 222 enters the second installation groove 121 through the communication between the second installation space 1112 and the second installation groove 121. The second connection joint 222 is electrically connected to the first connection joint 231.

[0037] The sensor is used to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 22. The sensor can be a touch type or a non-touch type, such as infrared induction, sound induction, etc. The induction faucet 100 further includes a battery 3 disposed in the second installation groove 121. The battery 3 is electrically connected to the sensor and supplies power to the solenoid valve 22 and the sensor. The upright portion 12 further includes an induction window 122 that communicates with the second installation groove 121. The sensor 23 is disposed on the induction window 122. In this embodiment, the sensor 23 is an infrared induction device.

[0038] In this embodiment, an extension groove 212 is formed in the side wall of the valve seat 21, and the extension channel is defined between the inner wall of the extension groove 212 and the inner wall of the first installation groove 111. Specifically, the extension groove 212 extends along the axial direction of the valve seat 21. When the valve seat 21 is installed in the first installation groove 111, the solenoid valve 22 is connected to one side of the valve seat 21, the wire 221 is extended and placed in the extension groove 212, and the second connection joint 222 is placed on the other side of the valve seat 21.

[0039] The valve seat 21 includes a first installation surface 215 facing the entrance of the first installation groove 111. The valve seat 21 includes a valve body 213 and a relief boss 214 arranged coaxially. The radial dimension of the relief boss 214 is smaller than that of the valve body 213. The extension channel extends through the valve body 213. One surface of the relief boss 214 facing the entrance of the first installation groove 111 defines the first installation surface 215. The wire 221 does not extend through the first installation surface 215. The water outlet assembly further includes a valve assembly 4. The valve assembly 4 is arranged in the second installation space 1112. The valve assembly 4 is connected to the first installation groove 111 and is pressed and fixed on the first installation surface 215. There is no interference between the valve assembly 4 and the wire 221.

[0040] When the valve seat 21 is installed in the first installation groove 111, a through channel 5 is defined between the relief boss 214 and the second installation groove 121. After passing through the through channel 5, the second connection joint 222 is electrically connected to the first connection joint. In this embodiment, the radial dimension of the through channel 5 is larger than that of the second connection joint 222.

[0041] The water outlet assembly includes a water outlet joint 24, the solenoid valve 22, the valve seat 21, and the valve assembly 4 that are sequentially inserted from the entrance of the first installation groove 111. The water outlet assembly can be inserted only from the entrance of the first installation groove 111. The first end of the water outlet joint 24 extends into the installation through hole 114 and presses against the end of the first installation groove 111. The water outlet joint 24 and the solenoid valve 22 are arranged in the first installation space 1111 and are connected to the valve seat 21. The valve assembly 4 is arranged in the second installation space 1112. The valve assembly 4 is connected to the first installation groove 111 and presses and fixes the valve seat 21.

[0042] The transverse portion 11 includes a bottom wall 112 that defines the end of the first mounting groove 111. The transverse portion 11 further includes a side wall 113 that extends along the periphery of the bottom wall 112. The bottom wall 112 and the side wall 113 surround and define the first mounting groove 111. An installation through hole 114 is provided at the side wall 113 adjacent to the bottom wall 112. A contact step 115 is further provided on the inner wall of the installation through hole 114. The water outlet joint 24 includes a water outlet head 241 that extends into the installation through hole 114. The axis of the water outlet head 241 coincides with the axis of the installation through hole 114. The water outlet head 241 is provided with an external thread. The water outlet joint 24 further includes a fixed joint 242 that is provided with an internal thread. The fixed joint 242 is screwed onto the water outlet head 241 and is pressed and fixed on the contact step 115. The water outlet joint 24 further includes a contact member 243 that is connected to the water outlet joint 24 and abuts against the end of the first mounting groove 111. The contact member 243 includes a first contact plate 2431 that extends towards the end of the first mounting groove 111. The first contact plate 2431 abuts against the end of the first mounting groove 111. The contact member 243 further includes a second contact plate 2432 that is parallel to and spaced apart from the bottom wall 112 by a certain distance. Second positioning planes 2433 are respectively defined on both sides of the second contact plate 2432. A second positioning mating surface that corresponds to and abuts against the second positioning plane 2433 is provided on the inner wall of the first mounting groove 111. During the installation process, the water outlet joint 24 extends into the first mounting groove 111, and the water outlet head 241 extends into the installation through hole 114. Subsequently, the first contact plate 2431 abuts against the end of the first mounting groove 111, and the second positioning plane 2433 of the second contact plate 2432 is positioned and abuts against the second positioning mating surface. At this time, the water outlet joint 24 is restricted from continuing to move axially along the first mounting groove 111 and is also restricted from rotating circumferentially along the first mounting groove 111. Subsequently, the fixed joint 242 is screwed onto the water outlet head 241 and abuts against the contact step 115, and the water outlet joint 24 is fixed.

[0043] The water outlet joint 24 further includes a water outlet pipe 244 connected to the water outlet head 241 and extending away from the abutting member 243. The water outlet pipe 244 is connected to the valve seat 21. The water outlet joint 24 further includes a water passing channel 2441 extending on the water outlet pipe 244 and the water outlet head 241. The water outlet joint 24 further includes a bubbler 245 provided on the water outlet head 241 and communicating with the water passing channel 2441. Water flows through the water passing channel 2441 and then enters the bubbler 245 to form bubble water and then flows out. The water outlet pipe 244 is adjacent to the inner wall of one side of the first installation groove 111. The water outlet pipe 244 and the inner wall of the other side of the first installation groove 111 are spaced apart and define an accommodation space for installing the solenoid valve 22 by separating the first installation space 1111.

[0044] The inner wall of the first installation groove 111 is further provided with a limiting step 1114. The valve seat 21 is inserted into the first installation groove 111 and abuts against the limiting step 1114. The limiting step 1114 is used to limit the axial movement of the valve seat 21 along the first installation groove 111. The valve seat 21 is provided with a first positioning plane 218. The inner wall of the first installation groove 111 is provided with a first positioning mating surface corresponding to and abutting against the first positioning plane 218. The first positioning plane 218 and the first positioning mating surface are used to limit the circumferential rotation of the valve shaft 411 along the first installation groove 111.

[0045] The valve seat 21 includes a third installation surface 217 facing the end of the first installation groove 111. The second end of the water outlet joint 24 is connected to the third installation surface 217, that is, the water outlet pipe 244 of the water outlet joint 24 is connected to the third installation surface 217. The solenoid valve 22 is connected to the third installation surface 217 and is arranged in the accommodation space. The third installation surface 217 is provided with a water outlet 2171 for inserting the water outlet pipe 244. The water outlet pipe 244 is provided with a sealing ring along the circumferential direction and abuts against the inner wall of the water outlet 2171. The third installation surface 217 is further provided with a threaded hole, and the solenoid valve 22 is screwed into the threaded hole.

[0046] The valve seat 21 further includes a second mounting surface 216 facing the second mounting groove 121. The induction faucet 100 further includes two water inlet pipes 6 connected to the second mounting surface 216. The valve seat 21 further includes a hot water passage 2191, a cold water passage 2192, and a first water outlet passage 2193. The hot water passage 2191 and the cold water passage 2192 are respectively communicated with the first mounting surface 215 and the second mounting surface 216. The water inlet pipes 6 are respectively communicated with the hot water passage 2191 and the cold water passage 2192. The first water outlet passage 2193 is communicated with the third mounting surface 217 and the first mounting surface 215. The solenoid valve 22 is communicated with the first water outlet passage 2193. The valve seat 21 further includes a second water outlet passage 2194 communicating the solenoid valve 22 and the water outlet 2171.

[0047] The valve assembly 4 includes a valve core 41, a valve core sleeve 42, a gland 43, and a handle 44. The valve core sleeve 42 is connected to the first mounting groove 111 and abuts against the periphery of the first mounting surface 215. The valve core 41 abuts against the first mounting surface 215 and communicates with the hot water passage 2191, the cold water passage 2192, and the first water outlet passage 2193. The gland 43 is connected to the first mounting groove 111 and presses and fixes the valve core 41. The valve core 41 further includes a valve shaft 411 passing through the gland 43. The handle 44 is arranged at the entrance of the first mounting groove 111 and is drivingly connected to the valve shaft 411. In this embodiment, the valve core 41 is used to communicate the hot water and cold water in the hot water passage 2191 and the cold water passage 2192 to form mixed water. The valve core 41 can control the mixing ratio of the hot water and the cold water. The valve core 41 controls the mixed water to pass through the first water outlet passage 2193 and communicate with the solenoid valve 22. The solenoid valve 22 is used to control the first water outlet passage 2193 to communicate or not communicate with the second water outlet passage 2194. The second water outlet passage 2194 is communicated with the water outlet joint 24 through the water outlet 2171.

[0048] The above is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the design concept of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, making non-substantive modifications to the present invention using this concept, shall fall within the scope of infringement of the protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An induction faucet, characterized in that, include: The housing comprises an extended first mounting groove and a second mounting groove intersecting and communicating with the first mounting groove; A water outlet assembly, comprising a valve seat and a solenoid valve installed from the inlet of the first installation groove, wherein the valve seat separates the first installation groove into a first installation space and a second installation space, the solenoid valve is arranged in the first installation space and connected to the valve seat, and the second installation space is communicated with the second installation groove; The valve seat includes an extension channel, the extension channel communicates with the first installation space and the second installation space, the water outlet assembly also includes a sensor disposed in the second installation groove, and the induction faucet also includes a wire assembly connected between the sensor and the solenoid valve, the wire assembly extends through the extension channel; The valve seat includes a first mounting surface facing the entrance of the first mounting groove, the valve seat also includes a second mounting surface facing the entrance of the second mounting groove and a third mounting surface facing the end of the first mounting groove, the valve seat also includes a hot water channel, a cold water channel, a first water outlet channel and a water outlet, the hot water channel and the cold water channel are connected to the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface respectively, the first water outlet channel is connected to the first mounting surface and the third mounting surface, the water outlet is arranged on the third mounting surface, the solenoid valve is arranged on the third mounting surface and is connected to the first water outlet channel, and the valve seat also includes a second water outlet channel connecting the solenoid valve and the water outlet.

2. The induction faucet according to claim 1, wherein: The wire assembly includes a first connection joint connected to the inductor, the wire assembly also includes a second connection joint connected to the solenoid valve, the wire also includes a wire arranged between the solenoid valve and the second connection joint or between the inductor and the first connection joint, and the first connection joint is electrically connected to the second connection joint.

3. The induction faucet according to claim 2, wherein: An extension groove is formed on the side wall of the valve seat, and the extension channel is defined between the extension groove and the inner wall of the first installation groove.

4. The induction faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The wire is arranged between the solenoid valve and the second connecting joint. When the valve seat is installed in the first installation groove, the solenoid valve is connected to one side of the valve seat, the wire is extended and placed in the extension groove, and the second connecting joint is placed on the other side of the valve seat.

5. The induction faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The valve seat comprises a coaxially arranged valve body and a relief boss, the extension channel extends through the valve body, and a side of the relief boss facing the entrance of the first mounting groove defines the first mounting surface.

6. The induction faucet according to claim 5, wherein: When the valve seat is installed in the first installation groove, a through channel is defined between the relief boss and the second installation groove, and the second connection joint is electrically connected to the first connection joint after passing through the through channel.

7. The induction faucet according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The water outlet assembly further includes a valve assembly, which is connected to the first mounting groove and is pressed and fixed on the first mounting surface.

8. The induction faucet according to claim 7, wherein: The valve assembly includes a valve core, a valve core sleeve, a gland, and a handle. The valve core sleeve is connected to the first installation groove and abuts against the periphery of the first installation surface. The valve core abuts and is connected to the first installation surface. The gland is connected to the first installation groove and presses and fixes the valve core. The valve core further includes a valve shaft passing through the gland. The handle is arranged at the entrance of the first installation groove and is drivingly connected to the valve shaft.

9. The induction faucet according to claim 8, wherein: An installation through-hole communicating with the first installation groove is further formed at the end of the housing adjacent to the first installation groove. The water outlet assembly further includes a water outlet joint. One end of the water outlet joint communicates with the water outlet, and the other end communicates with the installation through-hole.

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