Faucet

Abstract

The present invention provides a faucet, comprising: a housing including an extended first installation groove, and 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; a water outlet assembly including a water outlet joint, a first valve core, a valve seat and a valve assembly sequentially loaded from the inlet of the first installation groove, the first end of the water outlet joint extends into the installation through hole and presses against the end of the first installation groove, the valve seat divides the first installation groove to define a first installation space and a second installation space, the water outlet joint and the first valve core are arranged in the first installation space and connected to the valve seat, the valve assembly is arranged in the second installation space, and the valve assembly is connected to the first installation groove and presses and fixes the valve seat. By applying the technical solution, a faucet with beautiful structure and good integrity can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of sanitary ware, and specifically refers to a faucet Background Art

[0002] The faucet in the prior art includes a faucet housing and a water outlet component arranged on the faucet housing. The water outlet component includes a valve seat, a water outlet pipe, a water inlet pipe, an electromagnetic valve, a valve assembly, a handle, etc. During the actual installation process, the faucet housing includes an installation groove extending vertically or horizontally and penetrating through. Both ends of the installation groove are provided with installation openings, and the water outlet components are respectively inserted from the two installation openings. The valve seat is arranged in the middle part of the installation groove, and the electromagnetic valve and the valve assembly are respectively inserted from both ends of the installation groove. For the end of the installation groove where the electromagnetic valve is inserted, a shielding cover usually needs to be made for shielding. Sometimes, this shielding cover is located in a place where users can see it at a glance, affecting the integrity of the product. In addition, for the existing faucet to set the water outlet, an additional water outlet pipe needs to be set and connected to the faucet housing Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above deficiencies in the prior art and provide a faucet with beautiful structure and good integrity

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a faucet, including:

[0005] A housing, including an extended first installation groove, and an installation through hole communicating with the first installation groove is further opened at the end of the housing adjacent to the first installation groove

[0006] A water outlet assembly, including a water outlet joint, a first valve core, a valve seat, and a valve assembly that are sequentially inserted from the entrance of the first installation groove. The first end of the water outlet joint extends into the installation through hole and presses against the end of the first installation groove. The valve seat divides the first installation groove to define a first installation space and a second installation space. The water outlet joint and the first valve core are arranged in the first installation space and are connected to the valve seat. The valve assembly is arranged in the second installation space, and the valve assembly is connected to the first installation groove and presses and fixes the valve seat

[0007] Preferably, the valve seat includes a first installation surface facing the end of the first installation groove. The second end of the water outlet joint is connected to the first installation surface, and the first valve core is connected to the first installation surface

[0008] Preferably, the valve seat further includes a second installation surface facing the entrance of the first installation groove, and the valve assembly presses and fixes on the second installation surface

[0009] Preferably, the housing further includes an extended second installation groove, which communicates with the first installation groove. The valve seat further includes a third installation surface facing the second installation groove. The faucet further includes two water inlet pipes connected to the third installation surface.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting step is further provided on the inner wall of the first installation groove. The valve seat is inserted into the first installation groove and abuts against the limiting step.

[0011] Preferably, a first positioning plane is provided on one side of the valve seat, and a first positioning mating surface corresponding to and abutting against the first positioning plane is provided on the inner wall of the first installation groove.

[0012] Preferably, 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 respectively communicate with the second installation surface and the third installation surface. The water inlet pipes are respectively communicated with the hot water channel and the cold water channel. The first water outlet channel communicates the first installation surface and the second installation surface. The water outlet is provided on the second installation surface and is connected to the water outlet joint. The first valve core communicates with the first water outlet channel. The valve seat further includes a second water outlet channel communicating the first valve core and the water outlet.

[0013] Preferably, the valve assembly includes a second valve core, a valve core sleeve, a gland, and a handle. The valve core sleeve is connected to the first installation groove and presses against the periphery of the second installation surface. The second valve core presses against the second installation surface and communicates with the hot water channel, the cold water channel, and the first water outlet channel. The gland is connected to the first installation groove and presses and fixes the second valve core. The second valve core further includes a valve shaft passing through the gland. The handle is provided at the entrance of the first installation groove and is drivingly connected to the valve shaft.

[0014] Preferably, the installation through hole is provided on the side wall of the first installation groove. The water outlet joint includes a water outlet head extending into the installation through hole. The water outlet joint further includes an abutting member connected to the water outlet head and abutting against the end of the first installation groove.

[0015] Preferably, second positioning planes are respectively provided on both sides of the abutting member, and second positioning mating surfaces corresponding to and abutting against the second positioning planes are provided on the inner wall of the first installation groove.

[0016] Preferably, the water outlet joint further includes a water outlet pipe connected to the water outlet head and extending away from the abutting member. The water outlet pipe is connected to the valve seat.

[0017] Preferably, the water outlet pipe is adjacent to the inner wall of one side of the first installation groove. The water outlet pipe and the inner wall of the other side of the first installation groove are spaced apart and define a receiving space for installing the first valve core.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The water outlet assembly is only installed from the entrance of the first installation groove, causing little damage to the appearance of the faucet housing and having good integrity;

[0020] 2. The inner wall of the first installation groove is also provided with a limiting step. The valve seat is installed in the first installation groove and abuts against the limiting step, and the limiting step can limit the axial movement of the valve seat along the first installation groove;

[0021] 3. The valve seat is provided with a first positioning plane, and the inner wall of the first installation groove is provided with a first positioning mating surface corresponding to and abutting against the first positioning plane, and the cooperation between the two can limit the circumferential rotation of the valve seat along the first installation groove;

[0022] 4. The cooperation between the valve assembly and the first valve core enables the faucet to be controlled to discharge mixed water through the first valve core. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

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

[0025] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the faucet in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the valve seat in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water outlet joint in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram when the water outlet joint is installed on the housing in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram when the water outlet joint, the first valve core and the valve seat are installed on the housing in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram when the water outlet joint, the first valve core, the valve seat and the valve assembly are installed on the housing in the preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

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

[0032] Certain directional terms used hereinafter to describe the drawings, such as "inner", "outer", "upper", "lower" and other directional terms, will be understood to have their normal meanings and refer to those 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] Referring to Figures 1-8 , a faucet 100, comprising a housing 1, the housing 1 including a transverse portion 11 extending in the horizontal direction, the housing 1 further including an upright portion 12 having one end connected to the tabletop and the other end connected to the transverse portion 11, the upright portion 12 forming an angle with the tabletop, the transverse portion 11 including a first installation groove 111 extending along its axis, the upright portion 12 including a second installation groove 121 extending along its axis, the second installation groove 121 communicating 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 provided at the end of the transverse portion 11 adjacent to the first installation groove 111.

[0035] The faucet 100 further includes a water outlet assembly, the water outlet assembly including a water outlet joint 21, a first valve core 22, a valve seat 23 and a valve assembly 24 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, with little damage to the appearance of the faucet 100, making the appearance of the faucet 100 more beautiful. In this embodiment, the first valve core 22 is an electromagnetic valve. The first end of the water outlet joint 21 extends into the installation through-hole 114 and abuts against the end of the first installation groove 111. The valve seat 23 divides and defines a first installation space 1111 and a second installation space 1113 in the first installation groove 111. The water outlet joint 21 and the first valve core 22 are arranged in the first installation space 1111 and connected to the valve seat 23. The valve assembly 24 is arranged in the second installation space 1113, and the valve assembly 24 is connected to the first installation groove 111 and presses and fixes the valve seat 23.

[0036] The transverse portion 11 includes a bottom wall 112 defining the end of the first mounting groove 111. The transverse portion 11 further includes a side wall 113 extending 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 formed in the side wall 113 adjacent to the bottom wall 112. A butt joint step 1141 is further provided on the inner wall of the installation through hole 114. The water outlet joint 21 includes a water outlet head 211 which extends into the installation through hole 114. The axis of the water outlet head 211 coincides with the axis of the installation through hole 114. The water outlet head 211 is provided with an external thread. The water outlet joint 21 further includes a fixed joint 212 which is provided with an internal thread. The fixed joint 212 is screwed onto the water outlet head 211 and presses against and is fixed on the butt joint step 1141. The water outlet joint 21 further includes a butt joint member 213 connected to the water outlet joint 21 and abutting against the end of the first mounting groove 111. The butt joint member 213 includes a first butt joint plate 2131 extending towards the end of the first mounting groove 111. The first butt joint plate 2131 abuts against the end of the first mounting groove 111. The butt joint member 213 further includes a second butt joint plate 2132 which is parallel to and spaced apart from the bottom wall 112 by a certain distance. Second positioning planes 2133 are respectively defined on both sides of the second butt joint plate 2132. A second positioning mating surface corresponding to and abutting against the second positioning plane 2133 is provided on the inner wall of the first mounting groove 111. During the installation process, the water outlet joint 21 extends into the first mounting groove 111, and the water outlet head 211 extends into the installation through hole 114. Subsequently, the first butt joint plate 2131 abuts against the end of the first mounting groove 111, and the second positioning plane 2133 of the second butt joint plate 2132 is positioned and abuts against the second positioning mating surface. At this time, the water outlet joint 21 is restricted from further moving axially along the first mounting groove 111 and is also restricted from rotating circumferentially along the first mounting groove 111. Subsequently, the fixed joint 212 is screwed onto the water outlet head 211 and abuts against the butt joint step 1141, and the water outlet joint 21 is fixed.

[0037] The water outlet joint 21 further includes a water outlet pipe 214 connected to the water outlet head 211 and extending away from the abutting member 213. The water outlet pipe 214 is connected to the valve seat 23. The water outlet joint 21 further includes a water passing channel 215 extending on the water outlet pipe 214 and the water outlet head 211. The water outlet joint 21 further includes a bubbler 216 provided on the water outlet head 211 and communicating with the water passing channel 215. Water flows through the water passing channel 215, enters the bubbler 216, forms bubble water and then flows out. The water outlet pipe 214 is adjacent to the inner wall of one side of the first installation groove 111. The water outlet pipe 214 and the inner wall of the other side of the first installation groove 111 are spaced apart and define a receiving space 1112 for installing the first valve core 22 by partitioning the first installation space 1111.

[0038] The inner wall of the first installation groove 111 is further provided with a limiting step 1114. The valve seat 23 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 23 along the first installation groove 111. One side of the valve seat 23 is provided with a first positioning plane 231. 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 231. The first positioning plane 231 and the first positioning mating surface are used to limit the circumferential rotation of the valve shaft 245 along the first installation groove 111.

[0039] The valve seat 23 includes a first installation surface 232 facing the end of the first installation groove 111. The second end of the water outlet joint 21 is connected to the first installation surface 232, that is, the water outlet pipe 214 of the water outlet joint 21 is connected to the first installation surface 232. The first valve core 22 is connected to the first installation surface 232 and is arranged in the receiving space 1112. The first installation surface 232 is provided with a water outlet 2321 for inserting the water outlet pipe 214. The water outlet pipe 214 is provided with a sealing ring along the circumferential direction and abuts against the inner wall of the water outlet 2321. The first installation surface 232 is further provided with a threaded hole 2322. The first valve core 22 is screwed into the threaded hole 2322.

[0040] The valve seat 23 further includes a second mounting surface 233 facing the inlet of the first mounting groove 111, the valve assembly 24 is pressed and fixed on the second mounting surface 233, the valve seat 23 further includes a third mounting surface 234 facing the second mounting groove 121, the faucet 100 further includes two water inlet pipes 3 connected to the third mounting surface 234, the valve seat 23 further includes a hot water channel 235, a cold water channel 236 and a first water outlet channel 237, the hot water channel 235 and the cold water channel 236 respectively communicate with the second mounting surface 233 and the third mounting surface 234, the water inlet pipes 3 are respectively communicated with the hot water channel 235 and the cold water channel 236, the first water outlet channel 237 communicates with the first mounting surface 232 and the second mounting surface 233, the first valve core 22 communicates with the first water outlet channel 237, and the valve seat 23 further includes a second water outlet channel 238 communicating the first valve core 22 and the water outlet 2321.

[0041] The valve assembly 24 includes a second valve core 241, a valve core sleeve 242, a gland 243 and a handle 244. The valve core sleeve 242 is connected to the first mounting groove 111 and abuts against the periphery of the second mounting surface 233. The second valve core 241 abuts against the second mounting surface 233 and communicates with the hot water channel 235, the cold water channel 236 and the first water outlet channel 237. The gland 243 is connected to the first mounting groove 111 and presses and fixes the second valve core 241. The second valve core 241 further includes a valve shaft 245 passing through the gland 243. The handle 244 is arranged at the entrance of the first mounting groove 111 and is drivingly connected to the valve shaft 245. In this embodiment, the second valve core 241 is used to communicate the hot water and cold water in the hot water channel 235 and the cold water channel 236 to form mixed water. The second valve core 241 can control the mixing ratio of the hot water and the cold water. The second valve core 241 controls the mixed water to pass through the first water outlet channel 237 and communicate with the first valve core 22. The first valve core 22 is used to control whether the first water outlet channel 237 communicates with the second water outlet channel 238 or not. The second water outlet channel 238 communicates with the water outlet joint 21 through the water outlet 2321. The faucet 100 further includes an induction element 4 arranged in the second mounting groove 121 or the accommodation space 1112. In some simple replacements, the induction element 4 can also be arranged in the first mounting space 1112. The induction element 4 is used to control the opening and closing of the first valve core 22, that is, the electromagnetic valve. The induction element 4 is connected to the first valve core 22 in a wireless manner. The induction element 4 can be touch-type or non-touch-type, such as infrared induction, sound induction, etc. The faucet 100 further includes a battery 5 arranged in the second mounting groove 121. In some simple replacements, the battery 5 can also be arranged in the first mounting space 1112. The battery 5 is electrically connected to the induction element 4 and supplies power to the first valve core 22 and the induction element 4.

[0042] As described above, the above is only the 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 present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet, characterized in that, it includes: A housing, including an extended first installation groove, and an installation through-hole communicating with the first installation groove is also provided at the end of the housing adjacent to the first installation groove; A water outlet assembly, including a water outlet joint, a first valve core, a valve seat and a valve assembly sequentially loaded from the inlet of the first installation groove. The first end of the water outlet joint extends into the installation through-hole and presses against the end of the first installation groove. The valve seat divides the first installation groove to define a first installation space and a second installation space. The water outlet joint and the first valve core are arranged in the first installation space and connected to the valve seat. The valve assembly is arranged in the second installation space. The valve assembly is connected to the first installation groove and presses and fixes the valve seat; The valve seat further includes a second installation surface facing the inlet of the first installation groove, and the valve assembly is pressed and fixed on the second installation surface; The valve seat further includes a hot water channel, a cold water channel and a first water outlet channel; The valve assembly includes a second valve core, a valve core sleeve, a gland and a handle. The valve core sleeve is connected to the first installation groove and presses against the periphery of the second installation surface. The second valve core presses against the second installation surface and communicates with the hot water channel, the cold water channel and the first water outlet channel. The gland is connected to the first installation groove and presses and fixes the second valve core. The second valve core further includes a valve shaft passing through the gland. The handle is arranged at the inlet of the first installation groove and is drivingly connected to the valve shaft.

2. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve seat includes a first installation surface facing the end of the first installation groove. The second end of the water outlet joint is connected to the first installation surface, and the first valve core is connected to the first installation surface.

3. The faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing further includes an extended second installation groove, which communicates with the first installation groove. The valve seat further includes a third installation surface facing the second installation groove. The faucet further includes two water inlet pipes connected to the third installation surface.

4. The faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting step is further provided on the inner wall of the first installation groove. The valve seat is installed in the first installation groove and abuts against the limiting step.

5. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first positioning plane is provided on one side of the valve seat, and a first positioning mating surface corresponding to and abutting against the first positioning plane is provided on the inner wall of the first installation groove.

6. The faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The valve seat further includes a water outlet. The hot water channel and the cold water channel communicate with the second installation surface and the third installation surface respectively. The water inlet pipes are respectively connected to the hot water channel and the cold water channel. The first water outlet channel communicates with the first installation surface and the second installation surface. The water outlet is arranged on the second installation surface and connected to the water outlet joint. The first valve core communicates with the first water outlet channel. The valve seat further includes a second water outlet channel communicating with the first valve core and the water outlet.

7. The faucet according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The installation through hole is arranged on the side wall of the first installation groove. The water outlet joint includes a water outlet head extending into the installation through hole, and the water outlet joint further includes an abutting member connected to the water outlet head and abutting against the end of the first installation groove.

8. The faucet according to claim 7, wherein: Second positioning planes are respectively arranged on both sides of the abutting member, and second positioning mating surfaces corresponding to and abutting against the second positioning planes are arranged on the inner wall of the first installation groove.

9. The faucet according to claim 8, wherein: The water outlet joint further includes a water outlet pipe connected to the water outlet head and extending away from the abutting member, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the valve seat.

10. The faucet according to claim 9, wherein: The water outlet pipe is adjacent to the inner wall of one side of the first installation groove, and the water outlet pipe is spaced apart from the inner wall of the other side of the first installation groove and defines a receiving space for installing the first valve core.

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