Shower heads with selectors that direct the water flow in individual directions

Abstract

An embodiment disclosed in the present invention relates to a shower head; the shower head has a head portion, a handle extending from the head portion, the handle having an inlet arranged at the end of the handle opposite to the head portion and a first channel extending through the handle; a panel arranged on a first side of the head portion; a plurality of nozzles extending through the panel; at least one first nozzle arranged in the head portion separated from the panel; a second nozzle adjacent to the at least one first nozzle; a deflector having a second channel fluidically connected to the first channel and movable between a first position, a second position and a third position so as to selectively guide water flow through a corresponding one of the plurality of nozzles, the at least one first nozzle, or the second nozzle.

Description

Background Art

[0001] Currently, there are various shower heads on the market that exhibit different characteristics. For example, different shower heads have different nozzles and nozzle patterns to achieve a desired water pressure and / or water coverage area. In addition, some shower heads have a pulsed water spray function.

[0002] When cleaning shower / bath areas (e.g., tile walls, bathtubs, etc.), people typically use a shower head to clean, wash, and / or rinse these areas with water. However, because conventional shower head nozzles and nozzle configurations are designed primarily for showering, the water pressure and / or pattern produced may not be suitable for cleaning purposes. Summary of the invention

[0003] Some exemplary embodiments include a showerhead having a head portion; a handle extending from the head portion, the handle having an inlet disposed at an end of the handle opposite the head portion and a first passage extending through the handle; a panel disposed on a first side of the head portion; a plurality of nozzles extending through the panel; at least one first nozzle disposed in the head portion separate from the panel; a second nozzle disposed adjacent to the at least one first nozzle; a first plenum disposed in the head portion and fluidly connected to the plurality of nozzles; a second plenum disposed in the head portion and fluidly connected to the at least one first nozzle; a third plenum disposed in the head portion and fluidly connected to the second nozzle; and a flow director having a second passage fluidly connected to the first passage and movable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, the second passage fluidly connecting the first passage to the first plenum when in the first position, the second passage fluidly connecting the first passage to the second plenum when in the second position, and the second passage fluidly connecting the first passage to the third plenum when in the third position to selectively direct water flow through a corresponding one of the plurality of nozzles, the at least one first nozzle, or the second nozzle.

[0004] Other exemplary embodiments include a shower head having a head portion; a handle extending from the head portion, the handle having an inlet disposed at an end of the handle opposite the head portion and a first channel extending through the handle; a panel disposed on a first side of the head portion; a plurality of nozzles extending through the panel; a pair of first nozzles disposed on a second side of the head portion opposite the first side; a second nozzle disposed between the pair of first nozzles; a first plenum disposed within the head portion and fluidically connected to the plurality of nozzles; a second plenum disposed within the head portion and fluidically connected to the at least one first nozzle; a third plenum disposed within the head portion and fluidically connected to the second nozzle; a deflector having a fluid connection to the first channel and capable of being positioned in a first position, a second position, and a third position. a second channel that moves between a second position and a third position, the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the first boosting chamber when in the first position, the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the second boosting chamber when in the second position, and the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the third boosting chamber when in the third position, so as to selectively guide water flow through the corresponding one of the plurality of nozzles, the at least one first nozzle or the second nozzle; and a flow direction selector, the flow direction selector is connected to the deflector and is configured to allow a user to move the deflector to a desired one of the first position, the second position and the third position, wherein each of the pair of first nozzles is configured to produce a fan-shaped spray, and wherein the second nozzle is configured to produce a jet of water.

[0005] Other exemplary embodiments include a shower head having a head portion; a handle extending from the head portion; a plurality of nozzles configured to direct water flow in a first direction; at least one first nozzle disposed in the head portion and configured to direct water flow in a second direction; at least one second nozzle disposed adjacent to the at least one first nozzle and configured to direct water flow in the second direction; and a flow direction selector movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the water flow is directed through the plurality of nozzles in the first position and the water flow is directed through the at least one first nozzle and the at least one second nozzle in the second position; wherein the second direction is transverse to the first direction, and wherein the flow direction selector is configured to continuously remain in the first position or the second position in the absence of an external force continuously maintaining the desired position of the flow direction selector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1A shows a bottom view of an exemplary showerhead according to various exemplary embodiments;

[0007] Figure 1B Shows Figure 1A A side view of an exemplary shower head in;

[0008] Figure 1C Shows Figure 1A A front view of an exemplary shower head in;

[0009] Figure 2A yes Figure 1A A top view of an exemplary shower head in which the flow direction selector is in a first position;

[0010] Figure 2B It was taken along line BB Figure 2A A cross-sectional view of an exemplary shower head in FIG.

[0011] Figure 2C It was intercepted along CC Figure 2B A cross-sectional view of an exemplary shower head in;

[0012] Figure 3A yes Figure 1A A top view of an exemplary shower head in which a flow selector is in a second position;

[0013] Figure 3B yes Figure 3A A partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary shower head in;

[0014] Figure 4A yes Figure 1A A top view of an exemplary shower head in which the flow direction selector is in a third position;

[0015] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A A partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary shower head in;

[0016] Figure 5A is a top view of a flow distribution chamber and a flow director of a shower head according to various exemplary embodiments;

[0017] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A A bottom view of an exemplary flow distribution chamber in FIG.

[0018] Figure 5C yes Figure 5A A front view of the deflector in FIG.

[0019] Fig. 6A is a rear view of a nozzle assembly for a shower head according to various exemplary embodiments;

[0020] Figure 6Bis a front view of a nozzle assembly for a shower head according to various exemplary embodiments;

[0021] Figure 7 A perspective view of an exemplary showerhead is shown, according to various exemplary embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The exemplary embodiments may be further understood with reference to the following description and associated drawings, wherein similar elements have the same reference numerals. The exemplary embodiments describe a showerhead configured to selectively direct water flow through one or more nozzles to a different direction than a plurality of nozzles arranged on a surface of the showerhead.

[0023] As described above, using a conventional shower head to clean the shower area may produce undesirable results. For example, because a conventional shower head has so many nozzles on its surface, the water flow through the shower head is distributed among the nozzles, resulting in a low water pressure at each nozzle. Therefore, it may not be possible to effectively achieve a complete flushing of the detergent on the wall or other shower area surface. Although some shower heads allow users to select a subset of nozzles on the shower head face to achieve different water pressures and / or water coverage areas, the higher pressure achieved is generally still insufficient to achieve the purpose of cleaning. This problem is due to the fact that the nozzles on the shower head surface are designed for showering. The water pressure and / or coverage area sufficient for cleaning may not be suitable for showering. In other cases, the water flow pattern of the shower may be too narrow and may not cover a wide enough area to rinse off a large area of ​​soap bubbles, while in other cases, the water flow direction cannot be directed to the desired cleaning area.

[0024] According to some exemplary embodiments, the shower head is configured to selectively direct water flow through one or more nozzles of a plurality of nozzles independent of the shower head face. One or more nozzles may include a nozzle configured to produce a jet of water. One of the plurality of nozzles may also include a pair of nozzles, each configured to produce a fan-shaped spray. The shower head is configured to allow a user to select between normal functions, which include water being directed through a plurality of nozzles on the front face, a jet of water, or a fan-shaped spray.

[0025] Figure 1A A bottom view of an exemplary showerhead 100 is shown, according to various exemplary embodiments. Figure 1B Shows Figure 1A Side view of an exemplary shower head. Figure 1C Shows Figure 1A 1. Shower head 100 includes a head portion 102 and a handle 104 connected to the head portion 102 and configured to be held by a user. Figure 1AAs more clearly shown in FIG. 1 , the head portion 102 includes a faceplate 106 through which a plurality of nozzles 108 extend.

[0026] like Figure 1B As shown, water flows through nozzles 108 in a first direction (indicated by arrow A) that is generally perpendicular to panel 106. In some embodiments, plurality of nozzles 108 may include multiple groups of nozzles, each group of nozzles achieving a desired water pressure and / or coverage area that is different from the other groups. Figure 1A As shown, the plurality of nozzles 108 may include a first group of nozzles 108a, a second group of nozzles 108b, and a third group of nozzles 108c. The shower head 100 further includes a control lever 110 configured to allow a user to rotate the panel 106 to select one of the first group of nozzles 108a, the second group of nozzles 108b, and the third group of nozzles 108c. Figure 1A A specific arrangement of nozzles is shown, but it should be noted that the nozzles may be arranged in any other manner. The showerhead 100 also includes a water inlet 112 through which water flows into the handle 104 and subsequently into the showerhead 100 .

[0027] like Figure 1B and 1C As shown, the shower head 100 also includes a cutout portion 114 formed on one side of the head portion 102 and opposite to the panel 106. As will be described in more detail below, the cutout portion 114 includes a pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b and a second nozzle 120 disposed between the pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b, all of which are configured to direct water flow through the plurality of nozzles 108 along a second direction (indicated by arrow B) transverse to the first direction. In some embodiments, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. In some embodiments, the nozzles 118a, 118b and 120 can form a nozzle assembly 600 that is inserted into corresponding openings in the cutout portion 114. However, it should be noted that the nozzle assembly 600 can be alternatively disposed elsewhere in the head portion 102 as long as the flow direction indicated by arrow B is transverse to the flow direction indicated by arrow A. For example, the nozzle assembly 600 can be alternatively disposed at the periphery of the head portion 102. As will be described in greater detail below, the showerhead 100 also includes a flow direction selector 116 that is configured to move between a first position, a second position, and a third position to selectively direct water flow through one of (a) the nozzle 108, (b) a pair of first nozzles 118a and 118b, or (c) the second nozzle 120. The flow direction selector 116 is configured to maintain its position in one of the three positions in the absence of an external force (e.g., a user's hand holding the flow direction selector 116 in place).

[0028] The following will refer to Figures 2A-2C Give a description. Figure 2A yes Figure 1A FIG. 1 is a top view of an exemplary showerhead 100 with the flow direction selector 116 in a first position. Figure 2B It was taken along line BB Figure 2A 1 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary shower head 100. Figure 2C It was intercepted along CC Figure 2B 1 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary showerhead 100. When the flow direction selector 116 is in the first position, water flow is directed through the plurality of nozzles 108 (eg, for showering).

[0029] like Figure 2B As shown, the flow direction selector 116 is connected to the flow director 208, which includes a second channel 210 therein. The second channel 210 is in fluid communication with the first channel 206 arranged through the handle 104, so that water flows into the first channel 206, through the second channel 210, and enters the desired plenum chamber, as described below. The flow direction selector 116 is configured to allow a user to move the flow director 208 so that water is directed through the plurality of nozzles 108, a pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b, or the second nozzle 120. It should be noted that although the flow direction selector 116 is described as a movable switch extending through a slot, any type of selection device enables a user to selectively direct the water flow to a desired nozzle. That is, although the following description is made with respect to a particular flow direction selector 116 and flow director 208, it should be noted that such description is illustrative and various types of flow direction selectors and flow directors can be used to enable a user to selectively direct the water flow to a desired nozzle. Figures 2A-2C The flow selector is depicted in a first position, wherein water is directed through the second passage 210 and into the first plenum 212a, which is fluidly connected to the plurality of nozzles 108 disposed across the panel 106. Figure 2C It is shown more clearly in.

[0030] Figure 2CAlso shown are a second plenum chamber 212b and a third plenum chamber 212c, which will be discussed below. In some embodiments, the deflector 208 includes a ball and socket coupler 250 having a ball and socket 250a that is configured to allow the deflector 208 to rotate about the axis of the head 250b. In some embodiments, in order to maintain the deflector 208 in a desired position, one or more spring-loaded pins 254 (two are shown) are arranged in the deflector 208 to engage with corresponding one or more notches in a plurality of recesses 256 formed in the shower head 100. The recesses 256 are arranged so that the deflector 208 can be snapped into one of three positions. In some embodiments, a plurality of receptacles are secured to the deflector 208 via a plurality of grooves 257 (in Figure 3B , Figure 4B and Figure 5A ) is connected so that when the deflector 208 moves between the first, second and third positions, one or more spring-loaded pins 254 are guided to the recess 256 through the groove 257.

[0031] Figure 3A yes Figure 1A FIG. 1 is a top view of an exemplary shower head 100 in which the flow direction selector 116 is in the second position. Figure 3B yes Figure 3A A partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary shower head in FIG. Figure 3A and Figure 3B As shown, when the flow direction selector 116 and the flow guide 208 are in the second position, the second channel 210 is connected to the second plenum chamber 212b, and the second plenum chamber 212b is connected to the pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b. Therefore, the water flow is blocked from flowing to the plurality of nozzles 108, but flows through the first channel 206, the second channel 210, the second plenum chamber 212b, and flows out from the pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b. In some embodiments, each of the pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b is configured to form a fan-shaped spray 302a and 302b, respectively, to cover a large surface area. Figure 3A As shown, two fan-shaped sprays 302a and 302b overlap to form a combined fan-shaped spray 302c. Figure 3A Only the beginning of the overlap is shown in , but it should be noted that the size of the combined fan spray 302c will increase with increasing distance from the shower head 100. Although a pair of first nozzles are shown, it should be noted that a single first nozzle configured to form a single fan spray may alternatively be used.

[0032] Figure 4A yes Figure 1A0048] Figure 2 is a top view of an exemplary shower head of FIG. 1, wherein the flow direction selector 116 is in the third position. Figure 4B yes Figure 4A A partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary shower head. Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown, when the flow direction selector 116 and the flow guide 208 are in the third position, the second channel 210 is fluidly connected to the third plenum chamber 212c, and the third plenum chamber 212c is fluidly connected to the second nozzle 120. Therefore, the water flow is blocked from flowing to the plurality of nozzles 108 (and the pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b), but flows through the first channel 206, the second channel 210, the third plenum chamber 212c, and flows out of the second nozzle 120. In some embodiments, the second nozzle 120 is configured to generate a jet of water 402 so that the user can hold the shower head 100 closer to the surface to achieve a greater impact force of the jet of water 402 on the surface, or away from the surface so that the user can maintain a desired distance from the surface (for example, to avoid any splashing back to the user). The jet of water 402 is configured to provide a concentrated stream of water at a desired point.

[0033] Figure 5A is a top view of a flow distribution chamber 500 and a flow director 208 of a shower head according to various exemplary embodiments. Figure 5B yes Figure 5A A bottom view of the flow distribution chamber 500. Figure 5C yes Figure 5A 208. In some embodiments, the flow distribution chamber 500 includes the first, second and third plenum chambers 212a, 212b, 212c discussed above and is disposed within the head portion 102. Figure 5A As shown, the flow distribution chamber 500 includes a first inlet 502a, a second inlet 502b, and a third inlet 502c. The first, second, and third inlets 502a-502c are fluidically connected to the first, second, and third plenum chambers 212a-212c, respectively. In some embodiments, the flow distribution chamber 500 may include a plurality of fixing openings 504 to allow for insertion of fixing elements (not shown) to connect the flow distribution chamber 500 to the shower head 100. Figure 5B As shown, the flow distribution chamber 500 includes an outlet 506 located on the bottom side to allow water flow to be directed to the plurality of nozzles 108 when the flow selector 116 / flow director 208 is in the first position. In some embodiments, a sealing element 508 can be arranged around the outlet 506 to prevent water from leaking from the flow distribution chamber 500 when flowing through the first plenum chamber 212a. In some embodiments, the nozzle assembly 600 can be connected to the flow distribution chamber 500. As will be described below with respect to Fig. 6A and 6BDescribed in more detail, the nozzle assembly 600 includes a pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b and a second nozzle 120. In such an embodiment, the flow distribution chamber may include a groove 501, which is configured to receive a corresponding protrusion 601 (e.g., Fig. 6A and 6B ), to ensure that the nozzle assembly 600 is properly aligned with respect to the flow distribution chamber 500. However, it should be noted that in some embodiments, a pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b and a second nozzle 120 may be integrally formed as part of the flow distribution chamber 500.

[0034] Return to Figure 5A In some embodiments, the deflector 208 includes a first arm 505a and a second arm 505b extending in opposite directions. Figure 5C As more clearly shown in FIG. 1 , the first arm 505a includes a first socket 514a configured to receive a first spring-loaded pin including a first spring 255a and a first pin 254a located on top of the first spring 255a, and the second arm 505b includes a second socket 514b configured to receive a second spring-loaded pin including a second spring 255b and a second pin 254b located on top of the second spring 255b. The first and second springs 255a, 255b are configured to bias the first and second pins 254a, 254b to corresponding positions in the plurality of recesses 256 depending on the position of the deflector 208. As shown in FIG. Figure 5C As shown, the flow guide 208 includes an outlet 512 that allows the second channel 210 fluid to communicate with one of the first, second or third inlets 502a-502c. In some embodiments, the outlet 512 can be elliptical, so that if the outlet 512 is blocked by a portion flowing to the distribution chamber 500, the flow rate of water flowing out of the partially blocked circular outlet can be avoided. In some embodiments, an elongated sealing element 510 is arranged around the outlet 512 to ensure that water flows through the outlet 512 and only flows into the expected inlet (502a, 502b or 502c). In some embodiments, the sealing element 510 is formed of a rubber material and is elliptical to provide a better seal.

[0035] Fig. 6A is a rear view of a nozzle assembly 600 for a showerhead 100 according to various exemplary embodiments. Figure 6B6 is a front view of the nozzle assembly 600. In some embodiments, the nozzle assembly 600 includes a pair of clips 602 configured to maintain the connection between the nozzle assembly 600 and the flow distribution chamber 500. The nozzle assembly 600 includes a pair of first inlets 618a and 618b corresponding to the pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b, and a second inlet 620 corresponding to the second nozzle 120. In some embodiments, the second inlet 620 includes a cross-shaped wall 604, which is configured to ensure that the spray water stream 402 leaving the second nozzle 120 is straight and narrow. Figure 6B As shown, in some embodiments, each of the pair of first nozzles 118a, 118b may be elliptical to ensure the formation of a fan-shaped spray.

[0036] Figure 7 A perspective view of an exemplary shower head according to various exemplary embodiments is shown. Figure 7 As shown, the shower head 700 includes features substantially similar to those described above with respect to the shower head 100, and may include a head portion 702, a handle 704 extending from the head portion, a flow direction selector 716, one or more first nozzles ( Figure 7 , 718a, 718b) and at least one second nozzle 720 ( Figure 7 ). Therefore, for the sake of clarity, the description of many of these elements and features is omitted here. However, it should be noted that these elements and features are included in the shower head 700, and their functions are substantially similar to the above-mentioned elements and features, and the following description will mainly focus on different aspects of the shower head 700.

[0037] In some embodiments, showerhead 700 can be configured such that flow direction selector 716 can be moved between two positions: a first position in which water flow is directed through a plurality of nozzles similar to plurality of nozzles 108 described above (in the embodiment of FIG. Figure 7 716 ). The flow direction selector 716 is configured to have a first position (not shown) and a second position in which the water flow is directed through the one or more first nozzles 718a, 718b and the at least one second nozzle 720. In such an embodiment, there are two plenums (similar to the plenums discussed above), the first plenum fluidly connecting a plurality of nozzles (e.g., shower nozzles) and the second plenum fluidly connecting the one or more first nozzles 718a, 718b and the at least one second nozzle 720. The flow direction selector is configured to remain in the first or second position in the absence of an external force (e.g., a user's hand holding the flow direction selector 716 in one of the two positions).

[0038] Although the specific arrangement of the first and second nozzles (718a, 718b, 720) is shown, it should be noted that these nozzles can be arranged in any alternative manner and can include one or more of each type of nozzle, as long as the direction of water flow through the first and second nozzles (718a, 718b, 720) is transverse to the direction of water flow through the multiple nozzles on the panel of the shower head. In some embodiments, all nozzles 718a, 718b and 720 can be configured to produce corresponding jet water streams. In some embodiments, all nozzles 718a, 718b and 720 can be configured to produce fan-shaped sprays alternatively. In some embodiments, nozzles 718a, 718b and 720 can include any combination of nozzles to produce a combination of jet water streams and fan-shaped sprays. In some embodiments, these nozzles can include only two nozzles 718a or 718b except 720.

[0039] Although the present application describes various aspects, each having different features in various combinations, those skilled in the art will understand that any feature of one aspect may be combined with features of other aspects in any manner not expressly stated, or may be functionally or logically inconsistent with the operation of the device or the described functions of the disclosed aspects.

[0040] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the present disclosure without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is intended to cover the modifications and variations of the present disclosure as long as they fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A shower head, comprising: Head part; a handle extending from the head portion, the handle having an inlet disposed at an end of the handle opposite the head portion and a first passage extending through the handle; a panel disposed on a first side of the head portion; a plurality of first nozzles extending through the panel; a second nozzle disposed at the head portion separated from the panel; a third nozzle disposed at the head portion separated from the panel and adjacent to the second nozzle; a first plenum chamber disposed within the head portion and in fluid communication with the first nozzle; a second plenum chamber disposed within the head portion and in fluid communication with the second nozzle; a third plenum chamber disposed within the head portion and in fluid communication with the third nozzle; as well as a flow guide having a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel and movable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the first plenum chamber when in the first position, the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the second plenum chamber when in the second position, and the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the third plenum chamber when in the third position to selectively direct water flow through a corresponding one of the first nozzle, the second nozzle, or the third nozzle, The first nozzle is configured to guide water flow along a first direction, the second nozzle is configured to guide water flow along a second direction, and the third nozzle is configured to guide water flow along a third direction, the second direction is parallel to the third direction, and the second direction and the third direction are both transverse to the first direction.

2. The shower head according to claim 1, wherein: The second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to the first direction.

3. The shower head according to claim 1, wherein: The third nozzle is configured to generate a spray water flow.

4. The shower head according to claim 1, further comprising: A first flow direction selector is connected to the flow director and is configured to allow a user to move the flow director to a desired one of the first position, the second position, and the third position.

5. The shower head according to claim 4, further comprising: A second flow direction selector is connected to the panel and is configured to allow a user to rotate the panel to direct water flow through one of the first portion of the first nozzle, the second portion of the first nozzle, and the third portion of the first nozzle when the deflector is in the first position.

6. The shower head according to claim 1, wherein: The deflector includes a ball and socket coupling to allow the deflector to rotate about an axis of a head of the ball and socket coupling.

7. The shower head according to claim 1, wherein: The deflector includes one or more spring-loaded pins configured to snap into corresponding one or more receptacles formed in the head portion to retain the deflector in one of the first position, the second position, and the third position.

8. The shower head according to claim 1, wherein: The second nozzle is disposed on a second side of the head portion opposite to the first side.

9. A shower head, comprising: Head part; a handle extending from the head portion, the handle having an inlet disposed at an end of the handle opposite the head portion and a first passage extending through the handle; a panel disposed on a first side of the head portion; a plurality of first nozzles extending through the panel; a second nozzle disposed at the head portion separated from the panel; a third nozzle disposed at the head portion separated from the panel and adjacent to the second nozzle; a first plenum chamber disposed within the head portion and in fluid communication with the first nozzle; a second plenum chamber disposed within the head portion and in fluid communication with the second nozzle; a third plenum chamber disposed within the head portion and in fluid communication with the third nozzle; as well as a flow guide having a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel and movable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the first plenum chamber when in the first position, the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the second plenum chamber when in the second position, and the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the third plenum chamber when in the third position to selectively direct water flow through a corresponding one of the first nozzle, the second nozzle, or the third nozzle, The first nozzle is configured to direct water flow through a first plane along a first direction, and the second nozzle and the third nozzle are configured to direct water flow through a second plane along a second direction, wherein the second plane is transverse to the first plane.

10. The shower head according to claim 9, further comprising another second nozzle, wherein: Each of the another second nozzle and the second nozzle is configured to guide the water flow along the second direction to form a fan-shaped spray, and the third nozzle is configured to guide the water flow along the second direction to form a jet water flow.

11. The shower head according to claim 10, wherein: The another second nozzle and the second nozzle are configured to overlap the fan-shaped spray of a first nozzle among the second nozzles with the fan-shaped spray of a second nozzle among the second nozzles to form a combined fan-shaped spray.

12. The shower head according to claim 10, wherein: The third nozzle is disposed between the other second nozzle and the second nozzle.

13. The shower head according to claim 10, wherein: The openings of the other second nozzle and the second nozzle are respectively in the same plane as the opening of the third nozzle, and the longitudinal axes of the other second nozzle and the second nozzle are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the third nozzle.

14. A shower head, comprising: Head part; a handle extending from the head portion, the handle having an inlet disposed at an end of the handle opposite the head portion and a first passage extending through the handle; a panel disposed on a first side of the head portion; a plurality of first nozzles extending through the panel; a second nozzle disposed at the head portion separated from the panel; a third nozzle disposed at the head portion separated from the panel and adjacent to the second nozzle; a first plenum chamber disposed within the head portion and in fluid communication with the first nozzle; a second plenum chamber disposed within the head portion and in fluid communication with the second nozzle; a third plenum chamber disposed within the head portion and in fluid communication with the third nozzle; as well as a flow guide having a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel and movable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the first plenum chamber when in the first position, the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the second plenum chamber when in the second position, and the second channel fluidly connecting the first channel to the third plenum chamber when in the third position to selectively direct water flow through a corresponding one of the first nozzle, the second nozzle, or the third nozzle, wherein the first nozzle is configured to direct water flow in a first direction, the second nozzle is configured to direct water flow in a second direction, the third nozzle is configured to direct water flow in a third direction, the second direction is parallel to the third direction, and the second direction and the third direction are both transverse to the first direction, and The second nozzle and the third nozzle extend from a cutout portion formed on a second side of the head portion opposite to the panel.

15. The shower head according to claim 14, wherein: The second nozzle and the third nozzle are formed in a nozzle assembly and are sized and shaped to be inserted into correspondingly sized openings in the cutout portion.

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