Shower head and shower apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a shower head and a shower equipment. The shower head comprises a shell assembly and a water-stopping structure. The shell assembly comprises a front cover and a rear cover. The front cover and the rear cover are covered with each other to form a water inlet space. An inlet channel is formed through the rear cover. At least one outlet channel is formed through the front cover. The inlet channel and the outlet channel are communicated with the water inlet space. The water-stopping structure is arranged in the water inlet space. The water-stopping structure comprises a column and a cover part which are arranged in the inner side of the front cover and correspond to the outlet channel. The outlet channel is formed through the column to form an inner end of the column. The cover part is arranged on the column to form a water inlet gap which is communicated with the inner end of the outlet channel. The application aims to provide a shower head structure which can quickly stop water after the water is turned off.

Description

[0001] Priority Information

[0002] The present application is based on the Chinese patent application No. 202210709933.2, filed on June 21, 2022, and entitled "A shower head and a shower equipment", and claims the priority of the Chinese patent application No. 202210709933.2, and the entire contents of the Chinese patent application No. 202210709933.2 are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of bathroom equipment, in particular to a shower head and a shower equipment. BACKGROUND

[0004] The shower head is a common bathroom product. The traditional shower head has simple structure and function, and usually only has the function of spraying water. After the water is turned off, there is usually residual water in the water cavity of most rain shower heads on the market. Due to the small water outlet hole, the water in the water cavity cannot flow out quickly through the water outlet hole, and the shower head cannot stop water immediately or may occasionally drip water at night, which produces a loud sound and greatly affects the user's experience. SUMMARY

[0005] The main purpose of the present application is to provide a shower head and a shower equipment which can quickly stop water after the water is turned off.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides a shower head, comprising:

[0007] A shell assembly comprising a front cover and a rear cover, the front cover and the rear cover are covered with each other to form a water inlet space, the rear cover is provided with a water inlet channel, and the front cover is provided with at least one water outlet channel, the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel are communicated with the water inlet space; and

[0008] A water stop structure arranged in the water inlet space, the water stop structure comprising a column and a cover part arranged in the front cover and corresponding to the water outlet channel, the water outlet channel penetrates the column to form an inner end on the column, and the cover part is arranged on the column to form a water inlet gap communicated with the inner end of the water outlet channel, the size of the water inlet gap is arranged to be able to limit the water in the water inlet space from flowing to the water outlet channel corresponding to the water outlet channel through the water tension when the water inlet channel is not connected to the water source.

[0009] Optionally, the water inlet gap is A, wherein 0mm

[0010] Optionally, at least one of the cover part and the column can be elastically deformed to expand the size of the water inlet gap by the water pressure when the water inlet channel is connected to the water source.

[0011] Optionally, the cover portion is recessed with a recess on a side close to the column, at least part of the column is embedded in the recess, and the water inlet gap is formed between the outside of the column and the side wall of the recess.

[0012] Optionally, the column is gradually expanded in a direction gradually away from the front cover.

[0013] Optionally, at least part of the recess is gradually expanded in a direction from the bottom of the recess to the opening of the recess.

[0014] Optionally, the water outlet channel is gradually tapered in a direction gradually away from the rear cover.

[0015] Optionally, the water stop structure further comprises a first mounting plate, the first mounting plate is arranged in the water inlet space and is spaced apart from the front cover to form a water inlet cavity therebetween, a through hole is formed through the first mounting plate, and the through hole is communicated with the water inlet channel.

[0016] Among them, a plurality of cover portions are mounted on the first mounting plate.

[0017] Optionally, the first mounting plate and the cover portion are integrally arranged.

[0018] Optionally, at least one protrusion is mounted on the first mounting plate close to the front cover, and the protrusion is used to space the first mounting plate and the front cover.

[0019] Optionally, the front cover comprises:

[0020] a front cover body, at least one through hole is formed in the front cover body; and

[0021] a second mounting plate is mounted on the inner side of the front cover body, at least one water outlet nozzle is mounted on the side of the second mounting plate close to the front cover body, each water outlet channel is formed in the corresponding water outlet nozzle, the number of water outlet nozzles corresponds to the number of through holes;

[0022] Among them, each water outlet nozzle penetrates from the corresponding through hole to the outside of the front cover body.

[0023] The application further provides a shower device, which comprises a shower head, the shower head comprises a shell assembly and a water-stopping structure, the shell assembly comprises a front cover and a rear cover, the front cover and the rear cover are covered with each other to form a water inlet space, a water inlet channel is formed through the rear cover, at least one water outlet channel is formed through the front cover, and the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel are both communicated with the water inlet space; the water-stopping structure is arranged in the water inlet space, the water-stopping structure comprises a column and a cover part which are arranged in the inner side of the front cover and correspond to the water outlet channel, the water outlet channel penetrates through the column to form an inner end of the water outlet channel on the column, and the cover part is arranged on the column to form a water inlet gap which is communicated with the inner end of the water outlet channel; the size of the water inlet gap is arranged to be able to limit the water in the water inlet space from flowing to the water outlet channel through the water inlet gap by the water tension when the water inlet channel is not connected with a water source.

[0024] In the technical scheme of the application, after the user opens the water valve, water enters the water inlet space from the water inlet channel, and when the water is flowing, the water pressure in the water inlet space is large, so that the water can be sprayed from the water outlet channel through the water inlet gap. After the water valve is closed, the water pressure is suddenly reduced, and the water pressure is not enough to maintain the water in the water inlet space passing through the water inlet gap. Because the size of the water inlet gap is small, the water remaining in the water inlet space cannot flow to the water outlet channel through the water inlet gap due to the effect of its own surface tension without the action of water pressure, thereby achieving the effect of quickly stopping water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only some embodiments of the application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained without creative labor on the basis of the drawings shown.

[0026] Figure 1 A perspective exploded view of an embodiment of the shower head provided by the application;

[0027] Figure 2 A partial perspective exploded view of an embodiment of the shower head provided by the application;

[0028] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the shower head provided by the application;

[0029] Figure 4 A Figure 3 Enlarged structural view of part A.

[0030] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

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[0032]

[0033] The purposes, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments in combination with the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0035] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present application involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the certain posture changes, the directional indications also change accordingly.

[0036] In addition, if the embodiments of the present application involve descriptions of "first", "second", etc., the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for description purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes A solution, or B solution, or A and B solutions. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that a person skilled in the art can realize it. When the combination of technical solutions contradicts each other or cannot be realized, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope of the present application.

[0037] The shower is a common bathroom product in the bathroom. The traditional shower structure and function are relatively simple, and usually only have the function of spraying water. After most of the rain shower faucets on the market are closed, there is usually residual water in the water cavity that is not discharged. Due to the small water outlet hole, the water in the water cavity cannot flow out quickly through the water outlet hole, the shower cannot stop water immediately or occasionally drips water at night, the dripping sound is particularly loud, forming a midnight sound, which greatly affects the user's experience.

[0038] In view of this, the present application provides a shower, Figures 1 to 4 is an embodiment of the present application.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the shower 100 comprises a housing assembly 1 and a water stop structure 4, the housing assembly 1 comprises a front cover 11 and a rear cover 12, the front cover 11 and the rear cover 12 are covered with each other to form a water inlet space, the rear cover 12 is provided with a water inlet channel 2 penetratingly opened thereon, and the front cover 11 is provided with at least one water outlet channel 3 penetratingly opened thereon, and the water inlet channel 2 and the water outlet channel 3 are both communicated with the water inlet space; the water stop structure 4 is arranged in the water inlet space, the water stop structure 4 comprises a column body 6 and a cover part 41, the column body 6 is arranged on the inner side of the front cover 11 and is arranged correspondingly to the water outlet channel 3, the water outlet channel 3 penetrates through the column body 6 to form an inner end of the water outlet channel 3 on the column body 6, and the cover part 41 is arranged on the column body 6 to form a water inlet gap 5 communicated with the inner end of the water outlet channel 3, and the size of the water inlet gap 5 is arranged to be able to limit the water in the water inlet space from flowing from the water inlet gap 5 to the water outlet channel 3 corresponding to the water outlet channel 3 by the water tension when the water inlet channel 2 is not connected to a water source.

[0040] In the technical scheme of the present application, after the user opens the water valve, water will enter the water inlet space from the water inlet channel 2, and when the water is flowing, the water pressure in the water inlet space is large, so that the water can be sprayed from the water outlet channel 3 through the water inlet gap 5. After the water valve is closed, due to the sudden drop of water pressure, the water pressure is not enough to maintain the water in the water inlet space to pass through the water inlet gap 5, and due to the small size of the water inlet gap 5, the residual water in the water inlet space cannot flow from the water inlet gap 5 to the water outlet channel 3 under the action of its own surface tension without water pressure, thereby achieving the effect of quickly stopping water.

[0041] In addition, since the column body 6 is arranged in the direction away from the front cover 11, the inner end of the water outlet channel 3 is not in the same horizontal plane as the inner side of the front cover 11, and when the water valve is closed, the residual water will gather on the inner side of the front cover 11, but will not contact the inner end of the water outlet channel 3, and similarly, the water near the water inlet gap 5 will also move away from the water inlet gap 5 under the action of its own gravity, so as to avoid the residual water in the shower 100 from gathering together under the influence of its own gravity, thereby gradually flowing through the water inlet gap 5 and from the water outlet channel 3 under the action of external force or its own gravity, and the problem of dripping water is generated.

[0042] It should be noted that the number of the water outlet channels 3 opened on the front cover 11 is not limited; correspondingly, the column body 6 and the cover part 41 arranged on the column body 6 can be installed at the position of each water outlet channel 3 as described above.

[0043] Further, if the size of the water inlet gap 5 is too large, the residual water can still overcome its surface tension under the action of its own gravity and flow from the water inlet gap 5 to the water outlet channel 3, so as to fail to achieve the water stopping effect; preferably, in the present embodiment, the water inlet gap 5 is set to A, wherein 0mm < A≤ 1mm.

[0044] Further, at least one of the cover portion 41 and the column body 6 can be elastically deformed to expand the size of the water inlet gap 5 when the water inlet channel 2 is connected to a water source through the pressure of water. The purpose of setting at least one of the cover portion 41 and the column body 6 to be elastically deformed is to expand the water inlet gap 5 when water is supplied to ensure the normal outflow of water; specifically, when water is supplied, the water pressure in the water inlet space is greater than the elastic restoring force of the position that can be elastically deformed, so as to push the corresponding position that can be elastically deformed to expand and elastically deform and cannot be restored, thereby expanding the water inlet gap 5, so that water can be sprayed from the water outlet channel 3 through the water inlet gap 5. After the water valve is closed, due to the sudden drop in water pressure, the water pressure is not enough to maintain the continuous deformation of the position that can be elastically deformed, so as to make the position that can be elastically deformed return to the original shape, and the water inlet gap 5 also returns to the original size. Since the size is small, the residual water in the water inlet space cannot flow from the water inlet gap 5 to the water outlet channel 3 under the action of its own surface tension without the action of water pressure, so as to achieve the effect of quickly stopping water.

[0045] It can be understood that since at least one of the cover portion 41 and the column body 6 can be elastically deformed, in the present embodiment, the cover portion 41 can be elastically deformed, the column body 6 can be elastically deformed, or both the cover portion 41 and the column body 6 can be elastically deformed, which is not limited here; the setting form of the cover portion 41 and the column body 6 is not limited, which can be made of an elastic material or can be a mechanism or device with an elastic structure; preferably, in the present embodiment, the cover portion 41 and the column body 6 can be made of silica gel material.

[0046] Further, the cover part 41 is recessed with a groove 7 on the side close to the column 6, at least part of the column 6 is embedded in the groove 7, and the outer side of the column 6 is spaced from the side wall of the groove 7 to form the water inlet gap 5. Wherein, the water inlet gap 5 is formed between the side wall of the groove 7 and the outer side of the column 6, when the shower head 100 is not connected to the water source, the residual water near the water inlet gap 5 will slide down to the inner side of the front cover 11 under the influence of gravity along the outer side of the column 6, compared to the water inlet gap 5 formed on the inner end of the column 6, the column 6 can also provide a certain support platform for the residual water, so that the situation of dripping water droplets may still occur during non-use, this embodiment can further limit the residual water from flowing out of the water outlet channel 3.

[0047] Further, in order to facilitate the water to quickly pass through the water inlet gap 5 under the pressure of the water when the shower head 100 is connected to the water source, the corresponding part that can elastically deform is caused to elastically deform; preferably, in this embodiment, the column 6 is gradually expanded in the direction away from the front cover 11. Wherein, the column 6 is gradually expanded, so that there is a cavity between the outer periphery of the column 6 and the side wall of the groove 7, and the cavity is gradually contracted in the direction close to the water inlet gap 5, so as to guide the water to pass through the water inlet gap 5, and facilitate the corresponding part that can elastically deform to elastically deform.

[0048] Similarly, in order to facilitate the water to quickly pass through the water inlet gap 5 under the pressure of the water when the shower head 100 is connected to the water source, the corresponding part that can elastically deform is caused to elastically deform; preferably, in this embodiment, at least part of the groove 7 is gradually expanded in the direction from the groove bottom to the groove opening. Wherein, the groove 7 is gradually expanded, so that there is another cavity between the outer periphery of the groove 7 and the groove wall, and the other cavity is gradually contracted in the direction close to the water inlet gap 5, so as to guide the water to pass through the water inlet gap 5, and the cavity can cooperate with the above-mentioned cavity to guide the water to push away the corresponding part that can elastically deform, so that the part elastically deforms.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 4 , the water outlet channel 3 is gradually contracted in the direction away from the rear cover 12. Then the cross-sectional area of the inner end of the water inlet channel 2 is greater than that of the outer end, so as to pressurize the water sprayed from the water outlet channel 3, and also to guide the water flow.

[0050] In order to facilitate the fixation of the cover part 41 during installation, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The water-stopping structure 4 further comprises a first mounting plate 42, which is arranged in the water inlet space and is spaced apart from the front cover 11 to form the water inlet cavity with the front cover 11, and a through hole 8 is formed through the first mounting plate 42, and the through hole 8 is communicated with the water inlet channel 2; wherein the cover part 41 is mounted on the first mounting plate 42. By correspondingly arranging the first mounting plate 42 in the water inlet space, water flowing through the water inlet channel 2 in the water inlet space can flow into the water inlet cavity formed between the first mounting plate 42 and the front cover 11 through the through hole 8, and by limiting the installation of the first mounting plate 42, the corresponding installation between the cover part 41 and the corresponding water outlet channel 3 can be realized.

[0051] Further, the first mounting plate 42 and the cover part 41 are integrally arranged. The first mounting plate 42 and the cover part 41 are integrally arranged, which can facilitate installation and save production cost; wherein the material of the first mounting plate 42 is not limited, and specifically, in the embodiment, the first mounting plate 42 can be a pad plate made of silica gel, which can increase the surface friction of the first mounting plate 42, make the installation of the first mounting plate 42 more firm, and also has good waterproof effect.

[0052] Further, at least one protrusion 9 is mounted on the side of the first mounting plate 42 close to the front cover 11, and the protrusion 9 is used to space apart the first mounting plate 42 and the front cover 11. By mounting the protrusion 9 on the side of the first mounting plate 42 close to the front cover 11, when the first mounting plate 42 is installed in the water inlet space, the protrusion 9 can space apart the first mounting plate 42 and the water inlet space, so as to form a water inlet cavity; wherein the number of the protrusions 9 is not limited, and there can be one or more, and in the embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 9 are arranged around the groove 7 on each cover part 41 of the first mounting plate 42, and there is a gap between adjacent protrusions 9 on the side of the groove 7 to supply water flow.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4The front cover 11 comprises a front cover body 11a and the second mounting plate 11b, at least one through hole 10 is formed on the front cover body 11a; the second mounting plate 11b is mounted on the inner side of the front cover body 11a, at least one water outlet nozzle 13 is mounted on the side of the second mounting plate 11b close to the front cover body 11a, each water outlet channel 3 is formed on the corresponding water outlet nozzle 13, the number of the water outlet nozzles 13 corresponds to the number of the through holes 10; wherein each water outlet nozzle 13 passes out from the corresponding through hole 10 to the outer side of the front cover body 11a. By setting the front cover 11 as the front cover body 11a and the second mounting plate 11b, the front cover body 11a is located on the outer side of the shower head 100 to protect the second mounting plate 11b, the corresponding second mounting plate 11b is provided with the water outlet nozzle 13, and the water outlet channel 3 is formed on the water outlet nozzle 13, so that when the corresponding water outlet nozzle 13 is blocked, it can be easily disassembled and replaced.

[0054] The present application also provides a shower device, which comprises the shower head 100, and the specific structure of the shower head 100 is referred to the above-mentioned embodiments. Since the shower device adopts all the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, it has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0055] The above-mentioned is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the inventive concept of the present application, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A shower head, characterized in that, include: A housing assembly, comprising a front cover and a rear cover, the front cover and the rear cover being closed together to form a water inlet space, a water inlet channel being provided through the rear cover, and at least one water outlet channel being provided through the front cover, both the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel communicating with the water inlet space; and... A water-stopping structure is provided within the water inlet space. The water-stopping structure includes a column and a cover installed inside the front cover and corresponding to the water outlet channel. The water outlet channel penetrates the column to form its inner end on the column. The cover covers the column to form a water inlet gap communicating with the inner end of the water outlet channel. The size of the water inlet gap is set such that when the water inlet channel is not connected to a water source, the surface tension of the water restricts the flow of water in the water inlet space from the water inlet gap to the corresponding water outlet channel. At least one of the cover and the column is made of silicone material and is elastically deformable, so as to expand the size of the water inlet gap by water pressure when the water inlet channel is connected to a water source.

2. The shower head as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet gap is A, where 0mm < A ≤ 1mm.

3. The shower head as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cover has a recessed groove on the side near the column, at least a portion of the column is embedded in the groove, and the outer side of the column is spaced apart from the sidewall of the groove to form the water inlet gap.

4. The shower head as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The column is gradually widened in a direction that moves away from the front cover.

5. The shower head as described in claim 3, characterized in that, At least a portion of the groove is gradually widened along its bottom to its opening.

6. The shower head as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet channel is gradually narrowed in the direction that moves away from the rear cover.

7. The shower head as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water-stopping structure also includes a first mounting plate, which is disposed in the water inlet space and spaced apart from the front cover to form a water inlet cavity with the front cover. A through hole is provided on the first mounting plate, which is connected to the water inlet channel. The cover is mounted on the first mounting plate.

8. The shower head as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first mounting plate and the cover are integrally formed.

9. The shower head as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first mounting plate has at least one protrusion on the side near the front cover, the protrusion serving to space the first mounting plate from the front cover.

10. The shower head as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The front cover includes: The front cover body has at least one through hole; and, A second mounting plate is installed on the inner side of the front cover body. At least one water outlet is installed on the side of the second mounting plate near the front cover body. The water outlet channel is formed on the corresponding water outlet. The number of water outlets corresponds to the number of through holes. Each of the water outlets extends from its corresponding through hole to the outside of the front cover body.

11. A shower device, characterized in that, Includes the shower head as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

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