Wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water function and induction conversion kit

By designing a detachable sensor module and water channel adapter, the inconvenience of maintaining and replacing the sensing function of the wall-mounted shower faucet is solved, and fast maintenance and aesthetic upgrades are achieved. It is suitable for the renovation of wall-mounted shower faucets.

CN115234686BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17XIAMEN LOTA INT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202110443228.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-04-23
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2041-04-23

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Technical Problem

When maintaining or replacing the sensor function of existing wall-mounted shower faucets, the entire panel needs to be removed or the wall needs to be destroyed, which causes inconvenience in maintenance and affects the appearance.

Method used

A wall-mounted shower faucet with an induction water outlet function is designed, which includes a detachable induction module and a solenoid valve group. The detachable connection structure and water channel adapter seat enable quick maintenance and conversion of the induction module, avoiding panel disassembly and wall damage.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid maintenance of the sensing module and the convenient upgrade of the wall-mounted shower faucet. The maintenance process is simple and does not affect the appearance. It is suitable for the transformation and upgrade of conventional wall-mounted shower faucets.

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Abstract

The application provides a wall-mounted shower faucet with an induction water outlet function, comprising: a panel assembly; a control valve group; an electromagnetic valve group; the panel assembly comprises a main panel and an induction module detachably connected with the main panel; the control valve group can connect to an external water source and control the connection to at least one water outlet passage; the electromagnetic valve group can control the on-off of the water outlet passage; wherein the electromagnetic valve group comprises an electromagnetic valve capable of controlling the on-off of the water outlet passage; the induction module comprises an induction shell group detachably connected with the main panel, a power supply element, an induction element and a main control circuit board arranged on the induction shell group; and the main control circuit board is electrically connected with the power supply element, the induction element and the electromagnetic valve respectively. The application can provide a wall-mounted shower faucet with an induction water outlet function and convenient maintenance. The application also provides an induction conversion kit.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water function and an induction conversion kit. BACKGROUND

[0002] The wall-mounted shower faucet with induction function in the prior art comprises a panel, a control valve group and an electromagnetic valve group, and further comprises an induction element, a power supply element and a circuit board arranged on the inward side of the panel. When the induction element or the circuit board needs to be repaired, or the power supply element needs to be replaced, the entire panel often needs to be disassembled, which is troublesome for maintenance. For example, the Chinese invention CN206929383U discloses a wall-mounted shower faucet, and the main control circuit board thereof is arranged on the back of the panel. When maintenance is needed, the entire panel needs to be disassembled.

[0003] And the wall-mounted shower faucet without induction function in the prior art often needs to damage the wall when the user wants to replace it with a wall-mounted shower faucet with induction function, which affects the appearance. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application aims to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water function and an induction conversion kit which is convenient to maintain and convenient to install.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water function, comprising:

[0006] a panel assembly;

[0007] a control valve group;

[0008] an electromagnetic valve group;

[0009] The panel assembly comprises a main panel and an induction module detachably connected with the main panel, the control valve group can connect to an external water source and control the connection to at least one water outlet passage, and the electromagnetic valve group can control the opening and closing of the water outlet passage.

[0010] The electromagnetic valve group comprises an electromagnetic valve that can control the opening and closing of the water outlet passage, the induction module comprises an induction shell group that is detachably connected with the main panel, and a power supply element, an induction element and a main control circuit board arranged on the induction shell group, and the main control circuit board is electrically connected with the power supply element, the induction element and the electromagnetic valve respectively.

[0011] Preferably, the front panel of the main panel comprises an embedding groove, and the induction shell group is embedded in the embedding groove.

[0012] Preferably, the induction shell set comprises a decorative plane, which is used to be flush with the front panel of the main panel when the induction shell set is embedded in the embedding slot.

[0013] Preferably, the decorative plane further comprises an induction window corresponding to the induction element.

[0014] Preferably, the induction module defines a through hole when it is detached from the main panel.

[0015] Preferably, the induction module is electrically connected to the electromagnetic valve through a cable, the cable is detachably connected to the electromagnetic valve, and the cable passes through the through hole.

[0016] Preferably, the induction module further comprises a sealing element arranged around the induction shell set, and the sealing element is sealingly connected to the opening of the embedding slot and the induction shell set.

[0017] Preferably, the embedding slot is provided with a mounting ring table and a positioning member, the mounting ring table surrounds the positioning member and defines a cavity for accommodating the power supply element, the mounting ring table is used to limit the induction shell set in the embedding direction, and the positioning member is used to limit the induction shell set in the circumferential direction.

[0018] Preferably, the induction module further comprises a connecting member operatively arranged on the induction shell set, the main panel is provided with an operating member linked to the connecting member, and the operating member is subjected to an external force to link the connecting member to be disconnected from the main panel.

[0019] Preferably, the connecting member comprises a blocking block and a spring, the operating member comprises a button slidingly arranged on the main panel, the blocking block is embedded with the main panel by the elastic force of the spring when the induction module is connected to the main panel, and the button is subjected to an external force to link the blocking block to be disengaged from the main panel when the induction module is detached from the main panel.

[0020] Preferably, the control valve set comprises a first water path and a second water path connected in parallel, the first water path and the second water path are respectively connected to the water outlet passage, the electromagnetic valve is used to control the on-off of the first water path, the control valve set further comprises a switch member for controlling the on-off of the second water path, and the switch member is arranged corresponding to the through hole.

[0021] Preferably, the control valve set comprises a valve body, a waterway adapter and a fluid mixing valve, the valve body comprises a valve chamber, a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet and the water outlet passage, the waterway adapter is detachably positioned in the valve chamber and is configured to receive the fluid mixing valve, the waterway adapter further comprises a first water inlet passage, a second water inlet passage, the first waterway and the second waterway, the first water inlet passage is in communication with the first fluid inlet and the fluid mixing valve, the second water inlet passage is in communication with the second fluid inlet and the fluid mixing valve, the first waterway is in communication with the fluid mixing valve and the water outlet passage, and the second waterway is in communication with the fluid mixing valve and the water outlet passage.

[0022] Preferably, the electromagnetic valve is connected to the waterway adapter and controls the on-off of the first waterway, and the switch is connected to the waterway adapter and controls the on-off of the first waterway.

[0023] The application also provides an induction conversion kit suitable for a wall-mounted shower faucet, comprising:

[0024] a main panel;

[0025] an induction module;

[0026] an electromagnetic valve set;

[0027] a waterway adapter;

[0028] the waterway adapter is detachably positioned in the valve chamber of the wall-mounted shower faucet and is configured to receive the fluid mixing valve of the wall-mounted shower faucet, and the waterway adapter further comprises a first waterway in communication with the water outlet passage of the wall-mounted shower faucet and the fluid mixing valve;

[0029] the electromagnetic valve set comprises an electromagnetic valve connected to the waterway adapter and capable of controlling the on-off of the first waterway, the induction module comprises an induction shell set detachably connected to the main panel, and a power supply element, an induction element and a main control circuit board arranged on the induction shell set, and the main control circuit board is electrically connected to the power supply element, the induction element and the electromagnetic valve respectively.

[0030] Preferably, the waterway adapter further comprises a second waterway in parallel with the first waterway, and the waterway adapter is further connected with a switch capable of operatively controlling the on-off of the second waterway.

[0031] Preferably, when the induction module is detached from the main panel, a through hole is defined, and the through hole corresponds to the switch.

[0032] Preferably, the induction module is electrically connected to the electromagnetic valve through a cable, the cable is detachably connected to the electromagnetic valve, and the cable passes through the through hole.

[0033] Preferably, the waterway adapter further comprises a first water inlet passage, a second water inlet passage, the first waterway and the second waterway, the first water inlet passage being connected to the first fluid inlet and the fluid mixing valve of the wall-mounted shower faucet, the second water inlet passage being connected to the second fluid inlet and the fluid mixing valve of the wall-mounted shower faucet, the first waterway being connected to the fluid mixing valve and the water outlet passage, and the second waterway being connected to the fluid mixing valve and the water outlet passage.

[0034] Preferably, the front panel of the main panel comprises an embedding slot, and the induction shell set is embedded in the embedding slot, and the induction shell set comprises a decorative plane used to be flush with the front panel of the main panel when the induction shell set is embedded in the embedding slot.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the technical scheme of the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0036] 1. When the induction module needs to be maintained, the induction module can be integrally detached from the main panel;

[0037] 2. The control valve set comprises a first waterway and a second waterway connected in parallel, the first waterway and the second waterway being connected to the water outlet passage respectively, the electromagnetic valve being used to control the on-off of the first waterway, the control valve set further comprising a switch piece for controlling the on-off of the second waterway, and the switch piece being arranged corresponding to the through hole.

[0038] The wall-mounted shower faucet with the induction water outlet function is usually set in the normally open state (i.e., the mixed water formed by the cold and hot water of the fluid mixing valve always supplies water to the first waterway) in order to facilitate use (i.e., after the user sets the temperature, the user only needs to control the electromagnetic valve through the induction element to control the water outlet, without needing to move the handle), and when the electromagnetic valve or the induction module fails, the electromagnetic valve can be set in the state of cutting off the first waterway, the user cannot control the water outlet passage through the handle, and the maintenance needs time. When the user needs to use the wall-mounted shower faucet in this time period, the second waterway can be controlled to be connected through the through hole and the switch piece while the induction module is detached, and at this time, the user can control the water outlet passage through the handle.

[0039] 3. The induction conversion kit comprises a main panel, an induction module, an electromagnetic valve set and a waterway adapter. The waterway adapter can replace the water inlet connector of a conventional wall-mounted shower faucet, the electromagnetic valve set is additionally installed on the waterway adapter, and the induction module is detachably connected to the replaced main panel. Therefore, the conventional wall-mounted shower faucet can be replaced by the shower faucet with the induction water outlet function without damaging the wall. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0040] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the panel assembly in the preferred embodiment of the present application.

[0041] Figure 2 A perspective view of the panel assembly of a preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 3 A perspective view of the sealing element of a preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 4 A perspective view of the induction module of a preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 5 A perspective view of the induction module of a preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 6 A perspective view of the control valve set of a preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 7 A perspective view of the control valve set of a preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 8 A perspective view of the waterway adapter, the electromagnetic valve set and the switch of a preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 9 A perspective view of the waterway adapter of a preferred embodiment of the present application, showing the first connecting end;

[0049] Figure 10 A sectional view of the control valve set of a preferred embodiment of the present application, showing the first waterway and the second waterway;

[0050] Figure 11 A sectional view of the control valve set of a preferred embodiment of the present application, showing the first fluid inlet and the second fluid inlet respectively communicating with the first water inlet passage and the second water inlet passage. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] The present application is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0052] Reference Figures 1-11 A wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water function, the wall-mounted shower faucet comprising a panel assembly 10, a control valve set 20 and an electromagnetic valve set 30. The panel assembly 10 comprises a main panel 11 and an induction module 12 detachably connected to the main panel 11, the control valve set 20 being capable of connecting to an external water source and controlling the connection to at least one water outlet passage 234, and the electromagnetic valve set 30 being capable of controlling the on-off of the water outlet passage 234.

[0053] The induction module 12 includes an induction shell group 121 detachably connected with the main panel 11, and a power supply element 122, an induction element 123 and a main control circuit board 124 arranged on the induction shell group 121, the main control circuit board 124 is electrically connected with the power supply element 122, the induction element 123 and the electromagnetic valve 31 respectively. The power supply element 122 is a battery, the induction module 12 includes two battery compartments 125 arranged symmetrically, each battery compartment 125 can be provided with two 5# batteries, when the induction module 12 is detached from the main panel 11, the power supply element 122 can be replaced. The induction element 123 can be an infrared sensor or any other element that can sense human body action or signal, for example, the induction element 123 can be a microwave sensor, a touch sensor or an acoustic sensor, and is not limited thereto.

[0054] When maintenance is needed, the maintenance personnel or the user can directly detach the induction module 12 from the main panel 11, and maintain the induction module 12 at another place, which is convenient and fast.

[0055] The main control circuit board 124 can be connected with the electromagnetic valve 31 through a cable 126, or the main control circuit board 124 can be connected with the electromagnetic valve 31 through a common signal connection mode, for example, Bluetooth, WIFI or any other wireless connection mode, when the wireless connection mode is used, the electromagnetic valve group 30 can be additionally provided with an auxiliary power supply device, for example, an additional battery box to supply power to the electromagnetic valve 31, or the auxiliary power supply device can be a hydroelectric power generation device, which drives an impeller by the water flow of the wall-mounted shower faucet to charge a rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery supplies power to the electromagnetic valve 31, or the auxiliary power supply device can be a voltage conversion module directly connected to the mains, which directly supplies power to the electromagnetic valve 31, or the main control circuit board 124 is connected with an induction charging plate, which supplies power to the electromagnetic valve 31 through the power supply element 122.

[0056] In the embodiment, the induction module 12 is electrically connected to the electromagnetic valve 31 through a cable 126, which is detachably connected to the electromagnetic valve 31. The cable 126 is plugged into a receiving port of the electromagnetic valve 31, and can transmit control signals from the main control circuit board 124 to the electromagnetic valve 31, and can also supply power from the power supply element 122 to the electromagnetic valve 31, or only transmit power. In the embodiment, the electromagnetic valve group 30 also includes a receiving line 33 connected to the electromagnetic valve 31, and the receiving port is arranged at one end of the receiving line 33. When the induction module 12 is detached from the main panel 11, the user or maintenance personnel can disconnect the cable 126 from the receiving line 33 so that the induction module 12 can be detached from the main panel 11 as a whole.

[0057] The front panel 112 of the main panel 11 includes an embedding slot 111, and the induction shell group 121 is embedded in the embedding slot 111. The control valve group 20 includes a handle 21 rotatably arranged on the front panel 112 of the main panel 11, and the embedding slot 111 is arranged above the handle 21. When the induction module 12 is embedded in the embedding slot 111, the induction module 12 is not blocked by the handle 21 and the working of the induction element 123 is not affected. In the embodiment, the profile of the embedding slot 111 is the same as that of the induction shell group 121 to achieve a better aesthetic effect. The profile of the induction shell group 121 is fan-shaped, and the circular arc segment of the fan shape corresponds to the circular arc segment of the main panel 11, and the center of the fan shape corresponds to the handle 21.

[0058] The induction shell group 121 includes a decorative plane 1211, which is used to be flush with the front panel 112 of the main panel 11 when the induction shell is embedded in the embedding slot 111. The decorative plane 1211 is planar, and can be made of translucent plastic to achieve a better aesthetic effect and not block the induction element 123 (such as an infrared sensor). In the embodiment, the decorative plane 1211 is black and translucent as a whole.

[0059] The decorative plane 1211 also includes an induction window 1212 corresponding to the induction element 123, which is configured to correspond to the induction element 123 so that the induction element 123 is not blocked or has a gain effect on the induction element 123. For example, when the induction element 123 is an infrared sensor, the induction window 1212 is light-transmitting.

[0060] The induction module 12 is detached from the main panel 11 to define a through hole 127, in the embodiment, the through hole 127 is arranged on the embedding groove 111, when the induction module 12 is connected with the main panel 11, the through hole 127 can be completely shielded by the induction module 12, in the embodiment, the cable 126 is connected with the electromagnetic valve 31 after passing through the through hole 127.

[0061] The induction module 12 further comprises a sealing element 128 arranged around the induction shell group 121, the sealing element 128 is sealingly connected with the opening of the embedding groove 111 and the induction shell group 121. The sealing element 128 can be made of rubber or silicone material which has good water sealing effect, the sealing element 128 is arranged around the outer contour of the induction shell group 121 and sealingly connected with the opening of the embedding groove 111, water sprayed on the main panel 11 cannot flow into the induction module 12 from the gap between the induction module 12 and the embedding groove 111. In the embodiment, the sealing element 128 further comprises a pad 1281 blocked on the through hole 127, the pad 1281 can prevent water from seeping into the induction module 12 from the through hole 127.

[0062] The embedding groove 111 is provided with a mounting ring table 1111 and a positioning member 1112, the mounting ring table 1111 surrounds the positioning member 1112 and defines a cavity 1113 for accommodating the power supply element 122, the mounting ring table 1111 is used for limiting the induction shell group 121 in the embedding direction, and the positioning member 1112 is used for limiting the induction shell group 121 in the circumferential direction. In the embodiment, two battery compartments 125 are respectively embedded into the cavity 1113, the positioning member 1112 surrounds to define the through hole 127, and the pad 1281 is blocked on the positioning member 1112.

[0063] The induction module 12 further comprises a connecting member 129 operatively arranged on the induction shell group 121, the main panel 11 is provided with an operating member 113 linked with the connecting member 129, the operating member 113 is subjected to external force to link the connecting member 129 to be disconnected with the main panel 11. The connecting member 129 comprises a blocking block 1291 and a spring 1292, the operating member 113 comprises a button 1131 slidingly arranged on the main panel 11, when the induction module 12 is connected with the main panel 11, the blocking block 1291 is subjected to the elastic force of the spring 1292 to be embedded with the main panel 11, when the induction module 12 is detached from the main panel 11, the button 1131 is subjected to external force to link the blocking block 1291 to be pushed away from the main panel 11.

[0064] In the embodiment, the induction module 12 includes two connecting members 129, which are arranged on the circular arc segment of the induction shell group 121. The sidewall of the embedding groove 111 has an embedding hole corresponding to the blocking block 1291. The button 1131 includes a top post extending into the embedding hole from another direction. The operating member 113 includes a reset spring 1292 for pushing the button 1131 back to the original position. The button 1131 is pushed into the embedding hole each time to push the blocking block 1291 out of the embedding hole and then the blocking block 1291 is reset by the reset spring 1292. In the embodiment, when the induction module 12 needs to be detached, the user only needs to press the button 1131 to separate the induction module 12 from the main panel 11.

[0065] The control valve group 20 includes a first water path 243 and a second water path 244 connected in parallel. The first water path 243 and the second water path 244 are connected to the water outlet passage 234, respectively. The electromagnetic valve 31 is used to control the opening and closing of the first water path 243. The control valve group 20 further includes a switch member 22 for controlling the opening and closing of the second water path 244. The switch member 22 is arranged corresponding to the through hole 127.

[0066] When the electromagnetic valve 31, the induction element 123, or the main control circuit board 124 fails or the power supply element 122 is out of power, repair or replacement of the power supply element 122 is needed. At this time, a long time is needed to troubleshoot the cause or to replace the battery. At this time, because the electromagnetic valve 31 is in a normally closed state, the first water path 243 cannot work normally. When the user needs to take a shower during the troubleshooting period, the user can detach the induction module 12 from the main panel 11. At this time, the through hole 127 is directly exposed, and the user can operate the switch member 22 by hand or by a tool to connect the second water path 244. At this time, the user can directly manually control the control valve group 20.

[0067] The control valve group 20 comprises a valve body 23, a waterway adapter 24 and a fluid mixing valve 25, the handle 21 is linked to the fluid mixing valve 25 to control the fluid mixing valve 25, the valve body 23 comprises a valve chamber 231, a first fluid inlet 232, a second fluid inlet 233 and the water outlet passage 234, the waterway adapter 24 is detachably positioned in the valve chamber 231 and configured to receive the fluid mixing valve 25, the waterway adapter 24 further comprises a first water inlet passage 241, a second water inlet passage 242, the first waterway 243 and the second waterway 244, the first water inlet passage 241 communicates the first fluid inlet 232 and the fluid mixing valve 25, the second water inlet passage 242 communicates the second fluid inlet 233 and the fluid mixing valve 25, the first waterway 243 communicates the fluid mixing valve 25 and the water outlet passage 234, the second waterway 244 communicates the fluid mixing valve 25 and the water outlet passage 234. The electromagnetic valve 31 is connected to the waterway adapter 24 and controls the on-off of the first waterway 243, the switch piece 22 is connected to the waterway adapter 24 and controls the on-off of the second waterway 244.

[0068] The second waterway 244 comprises a switch opening 2441, the switch piece 22 comprises a valve shaft 221 and a sealing gasket 222, the sealing gasket 222 is arranged at one end of the valve shaft 221, the other end of the valve shaft 221 is provided with a feature for engaging with a tool, which can be a groove for cooperating with a cross screwdriver or a straight screwdriver, when it is needed to control the on-off of the second waterway 244, the tool is used to pass through the through hole 127 and control the switch piece 22 to drive the sealing gasket 222 to block or leave the switch opening 2441, in the embodiment, the valve shaft 221 is threadedly connected to the waterway adapter 24,

[0069] The waterway adapter 24 comprises a first connecting end 245 connected to the valve chamber 231 and a second connecting end 246 for receiving the fluid mixing valve 25, the first connecting end 245 is configured to be connected to the valve chamber 231 of the in-wall shower faucet, the second connecting end 246 is configured to be connected to the fluid mixing valve 25 of the in-wall shower faucet. In the in-wall shower faucet without the induction water outlet function, the fluid mixing valve 25 is connected to the valve chamber 231 through a water inlet connector, the waterway adapter 24 can replace the water inlet connector so that the conventional in-wall shower faucet has the function of controlling the water outlet by the electromagnetic valve 31.

[0070] The waterway adapter 24 further comprises a third connecting end 247 and a fourth connecting end 248, the third connecting end 247 is used to connect the electromagnetic valve group 30, and the fourth connecting end 248 is used to connect the switch 22. The electromagnetic valve group 30 further comprises an electromagnetic valve seat 32 used to fix the electromagnetic valve 31, the electromagnetic valve seat 32 is fixed with the third connecting end 247 by screws, and the switch 22 also comprises a switch connecting seat 223 used to fix the switch 22 and fixed with the fourth connecting end 248 by screws.

[0071] During installation, the first connecting end 245 of the waterway adapter 24 is embedded in the valve chamber 231 of the valve body 23, the waterway adapter 24 is connected with the valve body 23 by four screws, the fluid mixing valve 25 is connected to the second connecting end 246 of the waterway adapter 24, and the control valve group 20 further comprises a gland 26 which is screwed to the second connecting end 246 and presses against the fluid mixing valve 25.

[0072] Therefore, the application further provides an induction conversion kit for a wall-mounted shower faucet, which comprises the induction module 12, the electromagnetic valve group 30 and the waterway adapter 24; the waterway adapter 24 is detachably positioned in the valve chamber 231 of the wall-mounted shower faucet and configured to receive the fluid mixing valve 25 of the wall-mounted shower faucet, the waterway adapter 24 further comprises a first waterway 243 which communicates with the water outlet passage 234 of the wall-mounted shower faucet and the fluid mixing valve 25; the electromagnetic valve group 30 comprises an electromagnetic valve 31 connected to the waterway adapter 24 and capable of controlling the on-off of the first waterway 243, the induction module 12 comprises an induction shell group 121 and a power supply element 122, an induction element 123 and a main control circuit board 124 arranged on the induction shell group 121, and the main control circuit board 124 is electrically connected with the power supply element 122, the induction element 123 and the electromagnetic valve 31 respectively.

[0073] When it is necessary to upgrade a conventional wall-mounted shower faucet, the water inlet connector of the wall-mounted shower faucet can be replaced with the waterway adapter 24, and the electromagnetic valve group 30 and the induction module 12 are installed on the waterway adapter 24, so that the conventional wall-mounted shower faucet can be conveniently replaced with a wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water outlet function.

[0074] Similarly, the waterway adapter 24 can also comprise a second waterway 244 connected in parallel with the first waterway 243, and the waterway adapter 24 is further connected with a switch 22 which can be operated to control the on-off of the second waterway 244.

[0075] Similarly, the induction conversion kit can also be provided with the main panel 11, and the induction module 12 is detachably connected to the main panel 11, and the induction module 12 is separated from the main panel 11 to define a through hole 127 corresponding to the switch piece 22.

[0076] Similarly, the induction module 12 is electrically connected to the electromagnetic valve 31 through a cable 126, and the cable 126 is detachably connected to the electromagnetic valve 31, and the cable 126 passes through the through hole 127.

[0077] Similarly, the waterway adapter 24 further comprises a first water inlet passage 241, a second water inlet passage 242, a first waterway 243 and a second waterway 244, the first water inlet passage 241 is connected to the first fluid inlet 232 of the wall-mounted shower faucet and the fluid mixing valve 25, the second water inlet passage 242 is connected to the second fluid inlet 233 of the wall-mounted shower faucet and the fluid mixing valve 25, the first waterway 243 is connected to the fluid mixing valve 25 and the water outlet passage 234, and the second waterway 244 is connected to the fluid mixing valve 25 and the water outlet passage 234.

[0078] Similarly, the induction module 12 is detachably connected to the main panel 11, and the main panel 11 in the above structure can be used to replace the conventional panel of the wall-mounted shower faucet, so that the conventional wall-mounted shower faucet can be converted into a wall-mounted shower faucet with an induction water outlet function without damaging the wall.

[0079] Similarly, the front panel 112 of the main panel 11 comprises an embedding groove 111, and the induction shell group 121 is embedded in the embedding groove 111, and the induction shell group 121 comprises a decorative plane 1211, which is used to be flush with the front panel 112 of the main panel 11 when the induction shell is embedded in the embedding groove 111.

[0080] It should be noted that the structures in the wall-mounted shower faucet with an induction water outlet function as described above can be applied to the induction conversion kit.

[0081] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, but the design concept of the present application is not limited thereto, and any person skilled in the art can make non-essential changes to the present application within the technical scope disclosed by the present application, which is an infringement of the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A wall-mounted shower faucet with an induction water outlet function, characterized in that: include: Panel assembly; Control valve group; Solenoid valve group; The panel assembly includes a main panel and a sensing module detachably connected to the main panel. The control valve group can connect to an external water source and control the connection to at least one water outlet passage. The solenoid valve group can control the on and off of the water outlet passage. The solenoid valve assembly includes a solenoid valve capable of controlling the on / off state of the water outlet passage; the sensing module includes a sensing housing assembly detachably connected to a main panel, and a power supply element, a sensing element, and a main control circuit board arranged on the sensing housing assembly; the main control circuit board is electrically connected to the power supply element, the sensing element, and the solenoid valve, respectively; the sensing module can be removed from the main panel as a whole; The front panel of the main panel includes an embedding groove, and the sensing shell group is embedded in the embedding groove.

2. The wall-mounted shower faucet with an induction water outlet function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The induction housing assembly includes a decorative surface, and the decorative surface is used to be flush with the front panel of the main panel when the induction housing is embedded in the embedding groove.

3. The wall-mounted shower faucet with an induction water outlet function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The decorative plane further includes a sensing window corresponding to the sensing element.

4. The wall-mounted shower faucet with a sensor-activated water outlet function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing module defines a through hole when it is separated from the main panel.

5. The wall-mounted shower faucet with an induction water outlet function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sensing module is electrically connected to the solenoid valve via a cable, the cable is detachably connected to the solenoid valve, and the cable passes through the through hole.

6. The wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water outlet function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing module further includes a sealing element arranged around the sensing housing assembly, wherein the sealing element is sealed and connected to the opening of the embedding groove and the sensing housing assembly.

7. The wall-mounted shower faucet with a sensor-activated water outlet function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting ring and a positioning piece are provided in the embedding groove. The mounting ring surrounds the positioning piece and defines a cavity for accommodating the power supply element. The mounting ring is used to limit the sensing shell group along the embedding direction, and the positioning piece is used to limit the sensing shell group along the circumferential direction.

8. The wall-mounted shower faucet with a sensor-activated water outlet function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing module further comprises a connecting member operably arranged on the sensing housing group, and the main panel is provided with an operating member linked to the connecting member, and the operating member is subjected to external force to link the connecting member to release the connection with the main panel.

9. The wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water outlet function according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting part includes a blocking block and a spring, and the operating part includes a button slidably arranged on the main panel. When the sensing module is connected to the main panel, the blocking block is engaged with the main panel due to the spring force. When the sensing module is detached from the main panel, the button is driven by external force to push the blocking block to disengage from the main panel.

10. The wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water discharge function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control valve group includes a first water channel and a second water channel connected in parallel, and the first water channel and the second water channel are respectively connected to the water outlet channel. The solenoid valve is used to control the on-off of the first water channel. The control valve group also includes a switch component for controlling the on-off of the second water channel, and the switch component is arranged corresponding to the through hole.

11. The wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water discharge function according to claim 10, characterized in that: The control valve group includes a valve body, a water channel adapter and a fluid mixing valve, the valve body includes a valve chamber, a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet and the water outlet passage, the water channel adapter is detachably positioned in the valve chamber and is configured to receive the fluid mixing valve, the water channel adapter also includes a first water inlet passage, a second water inlet passage, the first water channel and a second water channel, the first water inlet passage connects the first fluid inlet and the fluid mixing valve, the second water inlet passage connects the second fluid inlet and the fluid mixing valve, the first water channel connects the fluid mixing valve and the water outlet passage, and the second water channel connects the fluid mixing valve and the water outlet passage.

12. The wall-mounted shower faucet with induction water discharge function according to claim 11, characterized in that: The solenoid valve is connected to the water channel adapter and controls the on / off of the first water channel. The switch is connected to the water channel adapter and controls the on / off of the second water channel.

13. An induction conversion kit suitable for a wall-mounted shower faucet, characterized in that: include: Main panel; Sensing module; Solenoid valve group; Waterway adapter; The water channel adapter is detachably positioned in the valve chamber of the wall-mounted shower faucet and is configured to receive the fluid mixing valve of the wall-mounted shower faucet. The water channel adapter also includes a first water channel connecting the water outlet passage of the wall-mounted shower faucet and the fluid mixing valve. The solenoid valve group includes a solenoid valve connected to the water channel adapter and capable of controlling the on / off of the first water channel. The sensing module includes a sensing shell group detachably connected to the main panel and a power supply element, a sensing element and a main control circuit board arranged on the sensing shell group. The main control circuit board is electrically connected to the power supply element, the sensing element and the solenoid valve respectively; the sensing module can be removed from the main panel as a whole; the front panel of the main panel includes an embedding groove, and the sensing shell group is embedded in the embedding groove.

14. The induction conversion kit according to claim 13, wherein: The water channel adapter also includes a second water channel connected in parallel with the first water channel, and the water channel adapter is also connected to a switch component that can operably control the on and off of the second water channel.

15. The induction conversion kit according to claim 14, characterized in that: When the sensing module is separated from the main panel, a through hole is defined, and the through hole corresponds to the switch component.

16. The induction conversion kit for a wall-mounted shower faucet according to claim 15, characterized in that: The sensing module is electrically connected to the solenoid valve via a cable, the cable is detachably connected to the solenoid valve, and the cable passes through the through hole.

17. The induction conversion kit according to claim 13, wherein: The water channel adapter also includes a first water inlet passage, a second water inlet passage, the first water channel and a second water channel, the first water inlet passage is connected to the first fluid inlet and the fluid mixing valve of the wall-mounted shower faucet, the second water inlet passage is connected to the second fluid inlet and the fluid mixing valve of the wall-mounted shower faucet, the first water channel is connected to the fluid mixing valve and the water outlet passage, and the second water channel is connected to the fluid mixing valve and the water outlet passage.

18. The induction conversion kit according to claim 13, wherein: The induction housing assembly includes a decorative surface, and the decorative surface is used to be flush with the front panel of the main panel when the induction housing is embedded in the embedding groove.

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