A multifunctional faucet

Abstract

The application discloses a multifunctional faucet, which comprises a main body, a water inlet cavity, a plurality of water inlet pipes, a first outlet and a second outlet, a first switch, a constant temperature valve, a second switch, a filtering mechanism, a first water outlet, a second water outlet, a filtering assembly and a pull valve. The constant temperature valve adjusts the mixing ratio of the water path in the water inlet cavity, so that the mixed liquid is supplied to the first outlet and the second outlet. The second switch controls whether the second outlet is supplied with water. The filtering mechanism is arranged at the connection between the second switch and the second outlet. The filtering mechanism is provided with the water inlet cavity, the first water outlet, the second water outlet, the filtering assembly and the pull valve. The constant temperature valve controls the mixing and opening and closing of the water path in the water inlet cavity. The mixed liquid is supplied to the first outlet and the second outlet. The filtering assembly is further arranged at the second outlet. The pull valve is used to switch the water path between the filtering water path and the non-filtering water path. When the water supply is stopped, the pull valve is automatically reset to the non-filtering water path, so that the user is prevented from forgetting to switch, and the service life of the filter core is greatly improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of bathroom plumbing, in particular to a multifunctional faucet. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing multifunctional faucet with filtering function is provided with switching function of multiple waterways, including switching valve for switching of filtering and non-filtering waterways. The switching of the two is basically relied on the active switching of the user himself, which will lead to a large amount of filter residue accumulated in the filter core if the user forgets to switch the filtering waterway and uses the filtering function for a long time, thus greatly reducing the service life of the filter core. If the filter core is replaced according to the original service life, the excessive accumulation of residue may breed bacteria, affecting the health of the user. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application provides a multifunctional faucet, which has multiple outlets and can arbitrarily adjust the type of outlet water, and has the advantages of automatic valve reset.

[0004] A multifunctional faucet according to the first aspect of the present application,

[0005] a main body, the main body being provided with a water inlet cavity, the water inlet cavity being connected with multiple water inlet pipes;

[0006] a first outlet provided above the main body;

[0007] a second outlet provided on one side of the main body;

[0008] a first switch connected to the main body, the first switch being connected with the first outlet and the water inlet cavity, a thermostatic valve being provided in the first switch, the thermostatic valve adjusting the mixing ratio of the waterway in the water inlet cavity, so as to supply the mixed liquid to the first outlet and the second outlet.

[0009] a second switch connected to the water inlet cavity of the main body and the second outlet respectively, the second switch controlling whether the second outlet discharges water or not;

[0010] a filtering mechanism provided at the connection between the second switch and the second outlet, the filtering mechanism being provided with a water inlet cavity, a first water outlet, a second water outlet, a filtering assembly and a pull valve, the water inlet cavity being connected to the second switch, the first water outlet being connected to the filtering assembly, the pull valve being provided in the water inlet cavity, the pull valve having an automatic reset function, the pull valve controlling the switches of the first water outlet and the second water outlet, so as to control the switching of the filtering function.

[0011] The multifunctional faucet according to the embodiment of the present application has at least the following beneficial effects: the constant temperature valve controls the mixing and opening and closing of the water path in the water inlet cavity, the mixed liquid is supplied to the first outlet and the second outlet, the second outlet is further provided with a filter assembly, the pull valve is used to switch the filter water path and the non-filter water path, when the water supply stops, the pull valve is automatically reset to the non-filter water path, the user is prevented from forgetting to switch, the service life of the filter element is greatly improved in the case of long-time use of the filter function.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first outlet is provided with an outer pipe, an inner pipe, a water outlet nozzle and a third switch, the inner pipe is arranged in the outer pipe, the inner pipe and the outer pipe are connected with the water inlet cavity respectively, the water outlet nozzle is provided with an inner outlet and an outer outlet, the inner outlet is connected with the inner pipe, the outer outlet is connected with the outer pipe, the third switch is arranged on the water outlet nozzle, the third switch controls the water outlet of the inner outlet, the inner and outer water outlets can be switched through the third switch, when the inner water outlet is switched, the water outlet nozzle can be pulled out, the inner pipe is pulled out from the first outlet, the user uses the pulled-out water outlet nozzle, and the first outlet can be freely sprayed to other places.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the pull valve is provided with a valve body, a valve rod, a driving part, an elastic element and a water stop piece, the valve body is provided with an opening, the opening is connected with the second water outlet, the valve rod is arranged in the valve body, one end of the valve rod close to the first water outlet is provided with the elastic element and the water stop piece, the elastic element abuts against the valve body, the other end of the valve rod away from the first water outlet is connected with the driving part, when the second switch is opened, the user presses the driving part, the valve rod and the water stop piece are pulled back to the valve body, at this time, the water path is from the water inlet to the first water outlet and then to the filter assembly, the liquid pressure will always limit the water stop piece at the valve body, and the second water outlet is blocked, when the second switch is closed and the liquid delivery stops, the elastic element pushes the valve rod to the first water outlet, the water stop piece blocks the first water outlet, the water path is switched to the water inlet, the water inlet channel and then the opening and finally the second water outlet, which is a non-filter water path, and the automatic reset function is realized.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the driving part is provided with a connecting part, a transmission part and a button, the connecting part is connected to the other end of the valve rod away from the water stop piece, the transmission part is arranged on the valve body and connected with the connecting part, the button is connected with the transmission part, the movement direction of the button is opposite to that of the connecting part, when the user presses the button, the connecting part is pulled out from the valve body, the valve rod is pulled out together with the connecting part, when reset, the elastic part makes the valve rod stretch out from the valve body to the first water outlet, the connecting part is pulled back to the valve body, and the button is bounced back to the original position.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second outlet is provided with a plurality of shower nozzles arranged in a rectangular array, and the water discharged from the array of shower nozzles forms a waterfall flow, which has a large washing area, facilitating the user to wash the materials and improving the washing efficiency.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the filtering assembly is provided with a filter element and a sleeve, the sleeve is connected at the first water outlet, and the filter element is movably connected in the filter element sleeve, with the filter element inlet abutting against the first water outlet. The liquid is filtered by the filter element and then flows out from the filter element sleeve to the faucet outlet.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present application, the filter element and the sleeve are threadedly connected, and the filter element is provided with a groove at an end away from the first water outlet. The groove facilitates the user to rotate the filter element to separate the filter element from the sleeve, thereby facilitating the user to replace the filter element.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first outlet is bent towards the second outlet from above the main body. The first outlet faucet is bent towards the user, facilitating the user to perform water receiving and other actions.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first switch is further provided with a hand wheel connected with the thermostatic valve. The hand wheel is provided with an anti-overheating assembly including an elastic button, a top rod and an arc-shaped blocking block. The elastic button is arranged in the hand wheel and moves vertically to the center of the hand wheel. The top rod is connected with the elastic button. The arc-shaped blocking block is arranged on the main body and blocks the top rod, preventing the user from accidentally adjusting the thermostatic valve to the hot water range and causing the user to be scalded.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present application, the multifunctional faucet is further provided with a shell wrapping the main body and the filtering mechanism. The shell is used to wrap and protect the main body and the filtering mechanism. Since the multifunctional faucet is connected with hot water, the temperature of the multifunctional faucet increases. The wrapped shell can prevent the user from being scalded.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be made apparent from the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a multifunctional faucet according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet without a second faucet outlet before packaging; Figure 1 Fig. 2 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet without a second faucet outlet before packaging;

[0025] Figure 3 Fig. 3 is a top view of a bottle mouth; Figure 2 Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet with a second faucet outlet before packaging;

[0026] Figure 4 Fig. 5 is an enlarged sectional view of a pull valve reset at A; Figure 3 Fig. 6 is an enlarged sectional view of a pull valve switch after A;

[0027] Figure 5 Fig. 7 is an exploded view of a pull valve; Figure 3 Fig. 8 is an enlarged sectional view of a pull valve switch after A;

[0028] Figure 6 Fig. 9 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet with a shell before packaging;

[0029] Figure 7 Fig. 10 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet with a second faucet outlet before packaging; Figure 1 Fig. 11 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet with a second faucet outlet before packaging;

[0030] Figure 8 Fig. 12 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet with a second faucet outlet before packaging; Figure 1 Fig. 13 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet with a second faucet outlet before packaging;

[0031] Figure 9 Fig. 14 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet with a second faucet outlet before packaging; Figure 1 Fig. 15 is a schematic view of a multifunctional faucet with an anti-overheating assembly structure.

[0032] Reference signs:

[0033] Main body 100; first switch 200; water inlet 210;

[0034] Filtering mechanism 300; first water outlet 310; second water outlet 320; pull valve 330; valve body 331; valve rod 332; water stop piece 333; connecting part 334; transmission part 335; key 337; sleeve 340; filter element 350;

[0035] Second outlet 400; shower nozzle 410; first outlet 500; inner tube 510; third switch 520; water outlet 530; outer tube 540; second switch 600; elastic key 611; top rod 612; arc-shaped blocking block 613; shell 700. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below are examples for explaining the present application and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0037] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation description, such as the orientation or position relationship indicated by the upper, lower, front, rear, left, right and the like, is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0038] In the description of the present application, the meaning of one or more is one or more, the meaning of multiple is two or more, greater than, less than, more than and the like are understood as not including the number, above, below, within and the like are understood as including the number. If the first, second is described, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of technical features indicated.

[0039] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly limited, the words such as setting, installing, connecting and the like should be broadly understood, and the person skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above words in the present application in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0040] Referring to Figures 1 to 8 A multifunctional faucet provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown, which comprises:

[0041] A main body 100 is provided with a water inlet cavity, and a plurality of water inlet pipes are connected to the water inlet cavity;

[0042] A first outlet 500 is arranged above the main body 100;

[0043] A second outlet 400 is arranged on one side of the main body 100;

[0044] A first switch 200 is connected to the main body 100, the first switch 200 is connected to the first outlet 500 and the water inlet cavity, a thermostatic valve is arranged in the first switch 200, the thermostatic valve adjusts the mixing ratio of the water path in the water inlet cavity, so as to supply the mixed liquid to the first outlet 500 and the second outlet 400.

[0045] A second switch 600 is respectively connected to the water inlet cavity of the main body 100 and the second outlet 400, the second switch 600 controls whether the second outlet 400 supplies water or not,

[0046] A filtering mechanism 300 is arranged at the connection between the second switch 600 and the second outlet 400, and is provided with a water inlet cavity, a first water outlet 310, a second water outlet 320, a filtering assembly and a pull valve 330. The water inlet cavity is connected to the second switch 600, the first water outlet 310 is connected to the filtering assembly, and the pull valve 330 is arranged in the water inlet cavity and has an automatic reset function. The pull valve 330 controls the opening and closing of the first water outlet 310 and the second water outlet 320, thereby controlling the switching of the filtering function.

[0047] The thermostatic valve controls the mixing and opening and closing of the water path in the water inlet cavity. The mixed liquid is supplied to the first outlet 500 and the second outlet 400. The second outlet 400 is also provided with a filtering assembly. The pull valve 330 is used to switch the water path between the filtering water path and the non-filtering water path. After the water supply is stopped, the pull valve 330 is automatically reset to the non-filtering water path, thereby avoiding the situation that the user forgets to switch the filtering function for a long time and greatly improving the service life of the filter element 350.

[0048] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 4 to 6 The first outlet 500 is provided with an outer pipe 540, an inner pipe 510, a water outlet nozzle 530 and a third switch 520. The inner pipe 510 is arranged inside the outer pipe 540. The inner pipe 510 and the outer pipe 540 are respectively connected to the water inlet cavity. The water outlet nozzle 530 is provided with an inner outlet and an outer outlet. The inner outlet is connected to the inner pipe 510, and the outer outlet is connected to the outer outlet. The third switch 520 is arranged on the water outlet nozzle 530 and controls the water outlet of the inner outlet. The inner and outer water outlets can be switched by the third switch 520. When the inner water outlet is switched, the water outlet nozzle 530 can be pulled out, and the inner pipe 510 is pulled out of the first outlet 500. The user can freely spray the first outlet 500 to other places by using the pulled-out water outlet nozzle 530.

[0049] Specifically, the water outlet nozzle 530 is movably connected to the first outlet 500 and rotates around the outer pipe 540 as the center, so that the water outlet nozzle 530 can water at various angles.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figure 4 Figure 6As shown, the pull valve 330 is provided with a valve body 331, a valve rod 332, a driving part, an elastic element and a water stop piece 333. The valve body 331 is internally provided with an opening connected with the second water outlet 320. The valve rod 332 is arranged in the valve body 331. The valve rod 332 is provided with the elastic element and the water stop piece 333 at one end close to the first water outlet 310. The elastic element abuts against the valve body 331. The valve rod 332 is connected with the driving part at the other end away from the first water outlet 310. When the second switch 600 is opened, the user presses the driving part. The valve rod 332 and the water stop piece 333 are pulled back to the valve body 331. At this time, the water path is from the water inlet 210 to the first water outlet 310 and then to the filter assembly. The liquid pressure will always limit the water stop piece 333 at the valve body 331 to block the second water outlet 320. When the second switch 600 is closed and the liquid delivery is stopped, the elastic element pushes the valve rod 332 to the first water outlet 310. The water stop piece 333 blocks the first water outlet 310. The water path is switched to the water inlet 210, the water inlet channel, the opening and then the second water outlet 320 to form a non-filtered water path to realize the automatic reset function.

[0051] According to some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figure 1 Figure 7 As shown, the driving part is provided with a connecting part 334, a transmission part 335 and a button 337. The connecting part 334 is connected at one end of the valve rod away from the water stop piece 333. The transmission part 335 is arranged on the valve body 331 and connected with the connecting part 334. The button 337 is connected with the transmission part 335. The movement direction of the button 337 is opposite to that of the connecting part 334. When the user presses the button 337, the connecting part 334 is pulled from the valve body 331. The valve rod 332 is pulled together with the connecting part 334. When reset, the elastic part makes the valve rod 332 extend from the valve body 331 to the first water outlet 310. The connecting part 334 is pulled back to the valve body 331. The button 337 rebounds to the original position.

[0052] According to some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figure 1 Figure 7 As shown, the second outlet 400 is provided with a shower nozzle 410. The shower nozzle 410 is arranged in a rectangular array. The water outlet of the arrayed shower nozzles 410 forms a waterfall type water flow. The waterfall type water flow has a large washing area to facilitate the user to wash the materials and improve the washing efficiency.

[0053] Specifically, the shower nozzle 410 has other array shapes, such as a circular shape, a square shape, a parallelogram shape, a triangular shape, a polygonal shape or other irregular shapes.

[0054] According to some embodiments of the present application, with reference to Figures 4 to 5As shown, the filter assembly is provided with a filter core 350 and a sleeve 340, the sleeve 340 is connected at the first water outlet 310, the filter core 350 is movably connected in the sleeve 340, the filter core 350 inlet abuts the first water outlet 310, the liquid is filtered from the filter core 350 and flows outwards, and the filtered water flows from the sleeve 340 to the faucet outlet.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 4 to 5 As shown, the filter core 350 and the sleeve 340 are threadedly connected, and the filter core 350 is provided with a groove at one end away from the first water outlet 310, which facilitates the user to rotate the filter core 350 to separate the filter core 350 from the sleeve 340, and facilitates the user to replace the filter core 350.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figure 1 Figure 7 As shown, the first outlet 500 is bent towards the second outlet 400 from above the main body 100, and the first outlet 500 faucet is bent towards the user, facilitating the user to perform water receiving and other actions.

[0057] Specifically, the first outlet 500 outlet is a 7-shaped water pipe outlet, and water flows out from top to bottom, forming a water column, which facilitates the user to receive water.

[0058] Specifically, the first outlet 500 outlet is a upward spraying outlet, and water flows out from bottom to top, which can be used by the user for facial cleaning and the like.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first switch 200 is further provided with a hand wheel, the hand wheel is connected with the thermostatic valve, the hand wheel is provided with an anti-overheating assembly, the anti-overheating assembly is provided with an elastic button 611, a top rod 612 and an arc-shaped blocking block 613, the elastic button 611 is arranged in the hand wheel, the elastic button 611 moves vertically to the center of the hand wheel, the top rod 612 is connected with the elastic button 611, the arc-shaped blocking block 613 is arranged on the main body 100, and the arc-shaped blocking block 613 is blocked with the top rod 612, preventing the user from accidentally adjusting the thermostatic valve to the hot water range, causing the user to be scalded.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figure 7 As shown, the multifunctional faucet is further provided with a shell 700, the shell 700 wraps the main body 100 and the filter mechanism 300, the shell 700 is used to protect the main body 100 and the filter mechanism 300, avoid damage to the connection, improve the service life and improve the appearance of the faucet.

[0061] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail above with reference to the drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present application.

Claims

1. A multi-functional faucet, characterized in that, include: The main body is provided with a water inlet chamber, and the water inlet chamber is connected to multiple water inlet pipes; The first exit is located above the main body; The second exit is located on one side of the main body; A first switch is connected to the main body and is connected to the first outlet and the water inlet chamber. The first switch is equipped with a thermostatic valve, which adjusts the water mixing ratio in the water inlet chamber to supply the mixed liquid to the first outlet and the second outlet. The first outlet is equipped with an outer pipe, an inner pipe, a water nozzle, and a third switch. The water nozzle is equipped with an inner outlet and an outer outlet. The inner outlet is connected to the inner pipe, and the outer outlet is connected to the outer outlet. The third switch is located on the water nozzle and controls the water output from the inner outlet. The water nozzle is movably connected to the first outlet and rotates in a circle with the outer pipe as the center. The second switch is connected to the water inlet chamber and the second outlet of the main body respectively, and the second switch controls whether water is coming out of the second outlet; A filtration mechanism is provided at the connection between the second switch and the second outlet. The filtration mechanism includes an inlet chamber, a first outlet, a second outlet, a filter assembly, and a pull-up valve. The inlet chamber is connected to the second switch, and the first outlet is connected to the filter assembly. The pull-up valve is located within the inlet chamber and has an automatic reset function. The pull-up valve controls the switching of the first and second outlets, thereby controlling the switching of the filtration function. The first switch also includes a handwheel connected to the thermostatic valve. The handwheel has an overheat protection component, which includes a spring-loaded button, a push rod, and an arc-shaped blocking block. The spring-loaded button is located within the handwheel and moves perpendicular to the center of the handwheel. The push rod is connected to the spring-loaded button, and the arc-shaped blocking block is located on the main body, blocking the push rod.

2. A multifunctional faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner tube is disposed inside the outer tube, and the inner tube and the outer tube are respectively connected to the water inlet chamber.

3. A multifunctional faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting valve includes a valve body, a valve stem, a drive unit, an elastic element, and a water-stop plate. The valve body has an opening that is connected to the second outlet. The valve stem is disposed in the valve body. The end of the valve stem near the first outlet has the elastic element and the water-stop plate. The elastic element abuts against the valve body. The end of the valve stem away from the first outlet is connected to the drive unit.

4. A multifunctional faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive unit is provided with a connecting part, a transmission component and a button. The connecting part is connected to the end of the valve stem away from the water-stop plate. The transmission component is disposed on the valve body and connected to the connecting part. The button is connected to the transmission component and moves in the opposite direction to the connecting part.

5. A multifunctional faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second outlet is equipped with a shower nozzle, and the array of shower nozzles is arranged in a rectangle.

6. A multifunctional faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter assembly includes a filter element and a sleeve. The sleeve is connected to the first water outlet, the filter element is movably connected inside the filter element sleeve, and the filter element inlet abuts against the first water outlet.

7. A multifunctional faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The filter element and the sleeve are connected by threads, and the filter element has a groove at the end away from the first water outlet.

8. A multifunctional faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first outlet extends from above the main body and bends toward the second outlet.

9. A multifunctional faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multi-functional faucet also has a casing that encloses the main body and the filter mechanism.

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