A switchable mode gas-liquid integrated soap device and soap machine

Abstract

The application provides a switchable mode soap liquid and air integrated device, and relates to the field of soap liquid pumps.The switchable mode soap liquid and air integrated device comprises a switching structure and a soap liquid pump with an air channel, the switching structure is matched with the air channel, the switching structure comprises a sealing piece and a moving piece, one end of the moving piece is matched with the sealing piece, and the other end is matched with the air channel; the moving piece comprises a ratchet structure and a pressing part for a user to press, and can move between a first position and a second position according to the pressing of the user; the moving piece moves between the first position and the second position; when the moving piece is in the first position, the sealing piece seals the air channel under the drive of the moving piece; when the moving piece is in the second position, the sealing piece unseals the air channel, at this time, air enters the air channel and is mixed with soap liquid to form a foaming mode, realizing that one soap liquid pump has two functions, i.e., outputting pure soap liquid or foam, and improving the problems of the existing product, i.e., complex circuit and high cost. The application further provides a soap liquid machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of soap dispensing pump technology, and more specifically, to a switchable mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device and soap dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] With the progress of society, more and more products that facilitate people's daily lives have been widely used in people's daily lives. Nowadays, people pay more attention to their health. In order to maintain personal hygiene, people are used to using cleaning liquids when washing their hands, face, or taking a bath. To meet people's needs, a large number of facial cleansers, hand soaps, shower gels, and other cleaning liquids have appeared on the market. For ease of storage and use, these liquids are generally used with soap dispensers.

[0003] Currently, most soap dispensers on the market only have one function: dispensing pure soap or dispensing foam. Existing products require both a liquid pump and an air pump to switch between the two modes. Furthermore, the control circuit board needs additional boost / blow-up electronic components to make the liquid pump and air pump compatible. In addition, expensive waterproof knobs are required for operation, making the circuit more complex and costly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention discloses a switchable mode gas-liquid integrated soap-making device, which aims to improve the problems of complex circuits and high cost of existing products.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following solution:

[0006] A switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device includes a switching structure and a soap dispensing pump with an air passage. The switching structure is adapted to the air passage. The switching structure includes a sealing element and a moving element. One end of the moving element is adapted to the sealing element, and the other end is adapted to the air passage. The moving element can be controlled to move between a first position and a second position via the switching structure. When the moving element is in the first position, the sealing element seals the air passage under the drive of the moving element. When the moving element is in the second position, the sealing element releases the seal on the air passage.

[0007] As a further improvement, the moving part includes a ratchet structure, which includes a central rod, a rotor, and a rotating shaft. One end of the central rod is adapted to be connected to the seal, and the other end is adapted to be connected to the rotating shaft. The rotor is located between the seal and the rotating shaft and is adapted to be connected to the rotating shaft.

[0008] As a further improvement, the seal is a sealing ring.

[0009] As a further improvement, one end of the central rod is arranged in an I-shape for engaging the sealing ring.

[0010] As a further improvement, the movable component also includes a pressing part, which includes a pressing element and an elastic element, one end of the elastic element being housed within the pressing element and the other end being adapted to the rotating shaft.

[0011] As a further improvement, a guide sleeve is included, one end of which is adapted to the pressing member and the other end of which is adapted to the rotor, and the rotor and the rotating shaft are at least partially housed inside the guide sleeve and can move along the guide sleeve.

[0012] As a further improvement, a fastener is included, which is adapted to both the center rod and the pressing member for fixing their positions.

[0013] As a further improvement, a groove is provided at the other end of the central rod for engaging the fixing member.

[0014] As a further improvement, the soap pump can be a diaphragm pump, gear pump, peristaltic pump, or piston pump.

[0015] A soap dispenser includes a dispensing tap, a soap bottle, and a switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device as described in any of the above claims. The soap bottle is adapted to the inlet of the switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device, and the dispensing tap is adapted to the outlet of the switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0017] This application discloses a switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device. By creating an air passage inside the soap pump, and having a seal that changes state between sealing and unsealing the air passage, the device operates in pure soap dispensing mode when the seal is closed and in foaming mode when unsealed. This achieves two functions for a single soap pump: dispensing pure soap or foam, thus improving upon the complex circuitry and high cost of existing products. The advantages of this application are obvious compared to existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the gas-liquid integrated soap-making device with switchable modes according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2This is a cross-sectional view of the pure soap liquid mode of the gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device with switchable modes of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the foam mode of the switchable gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of the center rod of the switchable mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is one of the cross-sectional views of the gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device with switchable modes according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of the switching control module of the gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device with switchable modes of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to represent selected embodiments of the invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] Example

[0031] Combination Figures 1 to 5 The first embodiment of the present invention provides a switchable mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device, including a switching structure and a soap pump 1 with an air passage 11. The switching structure is adapted to the air passage 11. The switching structure includes a sealing element 2 and a moving element. One end of the moving element is adapted to the sealing element 2, and the other end is adapted to the air passage 11. The moving element includes a ratchet structure and a pressing part for the user to press. The moving element can be controlled to move between a first position and a second position according to the user's pressing operation. The movement of the moving element between the first position and the second position can realize the function switching between pure soap liquid and foam, which increases the user experience and saves costs.

[0032] In this embodiment, when the switching structure is in its initial state, the moving part is in the first position, and the sealing member 2 seals the air passage 11 under the drive of the moving part, which is the pure soap solution mode. When the user presses the pressing part, the moving part is in the second position, and the sealing member 2 releases the seal on the air passage 11. At this time, air enters the air passage 11 and mixes with the soap solution to form a foaming mode. This realizes that one soap solution pump 1 has two functions: dispensing pure soap solution or dispensing foam, which improves the problem of complex circuitry and high cost of existing products. Moreover, since there is no air pump and only a motor exists, the circuit board no longer needs components such as step-up and step-down capacitors to make the air pump and liquid pump compatible, and there is no need for a waterproof toggle switch to switch, which saves costs and greatly simplifies the circuit principle.

[0033] Furthermore, the ratchet structure includes a central rod 4, a rotor 5, and a rotating shaft 6. One end of the central rod 4 is adapted to connect to the seal 2, and the other end is adapted to connect to the rotating shaft 6. The rotor 5 is located between the seal 2 and the rotating shaft 6 and is adapted to connect to both the rotating shaft 6 and the central rod 4. Specifically, rotation of the rotating shaft 6 will drive the rotor 5 to rotate, thereby causing the central rod 4 to move outward or inward relative to the air passage 11, ultimately causing the seal 2 to change state between sealing the air passage 11 and unsealing the air passage 11.

[0034] Preferably, the sealing element 2 is a sealing ring, which not only ensures sealing performance and ease of maintenance, but also has good wear resistance. Furthermore, one end of the central rod 4 is arranged in an I-shape 41. The I-shape 41 structure has a simple manufacturing process, reducing production costs while also providing better engagement with the sealing ring.

[0035] In this embodiment, the pressing part includes a pressing member 3 and an elastic member 7. One end of the elastic member 7 is housed inside the pressing member 3, and the other end is adapted to the rotating shaft 6. The elastic member 7 is preferably a compression spring. When the compression spring is in its natural initial state, the sealing ring blocks the end face of the air passage 11 to prevent air from entering. When the pressing member 3 is pressed, the spring is in a compressed state. The compression of the spring will drive the rotating shaft 6 and the rotor 5 to rotate, thereby driving the central rod 4 to move into the air passage 11. At this time, the air passage 11 is opened, and air enters the soap pump 1 and mixes with the soap. After the air passage 11 is opened, the negative pressure generated by the soap pump 1 itself draws in the air, without the need for an additional gas generating device.

[0036] Preferably, the soap pump 1 can be a diaphragm pump, gear pump, peristaltic pump or piston pump or other extraction pump capable of generating negative pressure. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations.

[0037] Combination Figures 2 to 6 It includes a guide sleeve 8 with one end adapted to the pressing member 3 and the other end adapted to the rotor 5. The rotor 5 and the rotating shaft 6 are at least partially housed in the guide sleeve 8 and can move along the guide sleeve 8. While protecting the internal structure, the guide sleeve 8 also makes the rotation of the rotor 5 and the rotating shaft 6 more stable.

[0038] Furthermore, a groove 42 is provided at the other end of the central rod 4 for engaging the fixing member 9. The fixing member 9 is compatible with both the central rod 4 and the pressing member 3, and is used to fix their positions. The fixing member 9 is preferably a card, which makes its structure simple and easy to manufacture. The switching structure, the card, and the guide sleeve 8 constitute the switching control module 10 of the device. The switching control module 10 has a mature and simple structure, is not prone to failure, and has a long switching life.

[0039] Specific switching process: When the switching structure is in the initial state, the soap pump 1 discharges pure soap liquid; when the user needs foam soap liquid, they only need to press the press part 3 to obtain foam soap liquid. The operation is very simple, convenient for users, and meets different user needs.

[0040] The second embodiment of the present invention provides a soap dispenser, including a dispensing faucet, a soap bottle, and a switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device as described in any of the above. The soap bottle is adapted to the inlet 12 of the switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device, and the dispensing faucet is adapted to the outlet 13 of the switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device, so that the soap in the soap bottle flows out from the dispensing faucet through the switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device for user use.

[0041] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions that fall within the scope of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device, characterized in that, The device includes a switching structure and a soap dispenser pump with an air passage. The switching structure is adapted to the air passage. The switching structure includes a seal and a movable component. One end of the movable component is adapted to the seal, and the other end is adapted to the air passage. The movable component can be controlled to move between a first position and a second position via the switching structure. When the movable component is in the first position, the seal seals the air passage under the action of the movable component. When the movable component is in the second position, the seal releases the seal on the air passage. The moving part includes a ratchet structure, which includes a central rod, a rotor, and a rotating shaft. One end of the central rod is adapted to be connected to the seal, and the other end is adapted to be connected to the rotating shaft. The rotor is located between the seal and the rotating shaft and is adapted to be connected to the rotating shaft. The movable component further includes a pressing part, which includes a pressing element and an elastic element. One end of the elastic element is housed in the pressing element, and the other end is adapted to the rotating shaft. Includes a guide sleeve, one end of which is adapted to the pressing member and the other end of which is adapted to the rotor, and the rotor and the rotating shaft are at least partially housed inside the guide sleeve and can move along the guide sleeve.

2. The switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing element is a sealing ring.

3. The switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the central rod is arranged in an I-shape to engage the sealing ring.

4. The switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It includes a fixing member, which is adapted to both the center rod and the pressing member for fixing their positions.

5. The switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The other end of the central rod has a groove for engaging the fixing component.

6. The switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The soap pump can be a diaphragm pump, gear pump, peristaltic pump, or piston pump.

7. A soap dispenser, characterized in that, The device includes a dispensing tap, a soap bottle, and a switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the soap bottle is adapted to the inlet of the switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device, and the dispensing tap is adapted to the outlet of the switchable-mode gas-liquid integrated soap dispensing device.

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