Folding structure of water outlet device and shower head with same

Abstract

The application discloses a folding structure of a water outlet device, which comprises a water passing body, a rotating shaft pipe and a water outlet body. The water passing body and the water outlet body are communicated through the rotating shaft pipe. The water passing body and / or the water outlet body can rotate around the rotating shaft pipe. The water passing body and / or the water outlet body are provided with shaft holes which are rotationally connected with the rotating shaft pipe. The rotating shaft pipe is provided with a locking mechanism to lock the water outlet body in a first functional position which extends relative to the water passing body or a second functional position which is accommodated in one side of the water passing body. The water passing body and / or the water outlet body can rotate around the rotating shaft pipe, and the water outlet body is locked in the first functional position which extends relative to the water passing body or the second functional position which is accommodated in one side of the water passing body through the locking mechanism, so that the unfolding and folding of the water outlet device are realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of bathroom fixtures, and in particular relates to a folding structure for a water outlet device and a shower head incorporating the same. Background Technology

[0002] Bathing is an important part of daily life, and most people have the habit of scrubbing themselves, especially on hard-to-reach areas like the back, which is usually done with a scrubbing tool. Many people prefer to shower with a handheld showerhead, switching to a scrubbing tool only when needed, which is cumbersome and doesn't provide a good experience. Therefore, products combining showerhead and scrubbing tool functions have emerged on the market. However, since the length of the showerhead and the scrubbing tool differ, and most products don't offer adjustable showerhead length, the user experience is still not ideal.

[0003] Compared to a novel scrubbing shower head disclosed in Chinese patent CN215354073U, which includes a spray shower head and an electric scrubber, the spray shower head is characterized by comprising a shower head body, an externally threaded tail connector, an internally threaded connector, an extended handle, a water outlet cup, and a decorative ring for the water outlet surface. The inner circumference of the bottom of the shower head body is fixedly welded to the outer circumference of one end of the externally threaded tail connector, and the outer circumference of the other end of the externally threaded tail connector is fixedly sleeved to the inner circumference of the internally threaded connector via threads. The outer circumference of the internally threaded connector is fixedly welded to the inner circumference of one end of the extended handle. While this patent uses a threaded connection between the shower head body and the extended handle, requiring the handle to be extended according to actual needs and assembled during showering, the operation is cumbersome and the experience is unsatisfactory. Therefore, how to conveniently adjust the shower head length is the technical problem to be solved in this application. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a folding structure for a water outlet device and a shower head with the same, which can realize the unfolding and folding of the water outlet device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A folding structure for a water outlet device includes a water passage body, a rotating shaft tube, and a water outlet body. The water passage body and the water outlet body are connected through the rotating shaft tube. The water passage body and / or the water outlet body can rotate around the rotating shaft tube. The water passage body and / or the water outlet body is provided with a shaft hole that is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft tube. The rotating shaft tube is provided with a locking mechanism to lock the water outlet body in a first functional position that extends relative to the water passage body or in a second functional position that is stored on one side of the water passage body.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the locking mechanism includes a pressing member, an elastic member, and a limiting member. A limiting groove is provided inside the shaft hole, and a limiting hole is provided in the rotating shaft tube. The limiting member extends out of the limiting hole and cooperates with the limiting groove. The limiting member cooperates with the elastic member and the pressing member respectively. The elastic member acts on the limiting member through its own elastic force to make the limiting member insert into the limiting groove and remain there. The pressing member can be forced onto the limiting member to make the limiting member move away from the limiting groove.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the limiting member is provided in two sets, each including a support column, an inclined block and a limiting pin. At least one of the elastic members abuts between the two support columns. A limiting pin and at least one inclined block are respectively installed on the two support columns. At least two limiting grooves are provided and the two grooves are arranged opposite each other as a group. The two limiting pins cooperate with at least one group of the limiting grooves respectively.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the elastic element is a spring, one of the two support columns is provided with at least one crossbar fitted into the spring, and the other of the two support columns is provided with at least one guide hole that movably engages with the crossbar.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the pressing member is provided with a column that respectively cooperates with each of the inclined blocks. The side of the inclined block closer to the elastic member extends outward relative to the side of the inclined block farther from the elastic member. Each column has an inclined end face adapted to the inclined block. When the pressing member is subjected to force, each column acts on each of the inclined blocks and compresses the elastic member, thereby reducing the distance between the two support columns.

[0011] Some embodiments of this application further include a support frame, an installation port at the end of the water passage body, an installation hole and a clearance hole in the support frame, the support frame being snap-fitted to the installation port, the pressing member being snap-fitted to the installation hole, and each of the columns passing through the clearance hole and engaging with each of the inclined blocks.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the water passage body has a handheld section and a head section away from the handheld section, the water outlet body has a water outlet surface and a back surface facing away from the water outlet surface, one axial end of the rotating shaft tube is integrally formed on one side of the head section of the water passage body, and the other axial end of the rotating shaft tube is rotatably mounted in a shaft hole provided on the back surface of the water outlet body, or, one axial end of the rotating shaft tube is integrally formed on the back surface of the water outlet body, and the other axial end of the rotating shaft tube is rotatably mounted in a shaft hole provided on one side of the head section of the water passage body.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the rotating shaft tube is provided with a retaining groove and a sealing groove. The retaining groove is fitted with a retaining ring to abut against the outer side of the bottom of the shaft hole, and the sealing groove is fitted with a sealing ring to seal the rotating shaft tube and the shaft hole.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, a partition plate is provided inside the rotating shaft tube, which divides the rotating shaft tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The locking mechanism is installed in the first chamber, and a pipe mounting seat is connected to the second chamber. Two sets of limiting grooves are provided and are symmetrically arranged relative to the center of the shaft hole.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the water passage body is provided with two or more water inlet channels and a water path switching component for controlling the cutting off or opening of each of the water inlet channels, and the water outlet body is provided with water outlet channels respectively connected to each of the water inlet pipes.

[0016] The present invention also provides a shower head, comprising a folding structure of the water outlet device of any of the above, wherein the water passage body is a handle and the water outlet body is a shower head.

[0017] The present invention also provides a shower head with a scrubbing function, comprising a folding structure of the water outlet device of any of the above, wherein the water passage body is a handle, the water outlet body is a shower head, and the shower head is provided with a scrubbing structure.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0019] 1) The water passage body and / or water outlet body can rotate around the rotating shaft tube, and the water outlet body can be locked in the first functional position that extends relative to the water passage body or in the second functional position that is stored on one side of the water passage body through the locking mechanism, so as to realize the unfolding and folding of the water outlet device.

[0020] 2) The locking mechanism includes a pressing component, an elastic component, and a limiting component. Pressing the pressing component enables the limiting component to be locked and unlocked, facilitating the switching between the first and second functional positions of the water outlet relative to the water passage.

[0021] 3) The water passage body is equipped with two or more water inlet channels and a water path switching component for controlling the cutting off or opening of each water inlet channel. The water outlet body is equipped with water outlet channels that are connected to each water inlet pipe, and can switch between multiple water outlet states.

[0022] 4) The rotating shaft tube is equipped with a partition plate to divide the rotating shaft tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The locking mechanism is installed in the first chamber, and the second chamber is connected to a pipe mounting seat to prevent water from acting on the locking mechanism. It is installed independently and the connection is reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention.

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The first functional location diagram.

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The second functional location diagram.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Exploded view.

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Exploded view of the middle limiting component.

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A sectional view along the BB direction.

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 2 Sectional view along the CC direction.

[0032] Figure 9 for Figure 2 Another sectional view along the AA direction.

[0033] Figure 10 for Figure 2 Another sectional view in the BB direction.

[0034] Figure 11 for Figure 2 Another sectional view along the CC direction.

[0035] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the first water discharge state.

[0036] Figure 13 Another cross-sectional view of the first water discharge state.

[0037] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of the second water outlet state.

[0038] Figure 15 This is another cross-sectional view of the second water outlet state.

[0039] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the third water outlet state.

[0040] Figure 17 This is another cross-sectional view of the third water outlet state.

[0041] Numbering on the map:

[0042] 1. Water passage body; 10. Rotating shaft tube; 100. Limiting hole; 101. Snap ring; 102. Sealing ring; 103. Mounting port; 11. Limiting component; 111. Support column; 1110. Snap shaft; 1111. Crossbar; 1112. Guide hole; 112. Inclined block; 113. Limiting pin; 1130. Pin hole; 12. Elastic component; 13. Pressing component; 130. Column; 14. Support frame; 15. Water circuit switching component; 16. First water inlet pipe; 17. Second water inlet pipe; 2. Water outlet body; 20. Shaft hole; 200. Limiting groove; 3. Bathing structure; 30. Brush head. Detailed Implementation

[0043] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present invention can have various variations in different embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, and the descriptions and illustrations herein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the present invention.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" are used to explain the structure and movement of the various elements of the invention not absolutely but relatively. These descriptions are appropriate when these elements are in the positions shown in the drawings. If the description of the positions of these elements changes, the indications of these directions also change accordingly.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] Please see Figures 1 to 3An embodiment of the present invention provides a folding structure for a water outlet device, comprising a water passage body, a rotating shaft tube, and a water outlet body. The water passage body and the water outlet body are connected through the rotating shaft tube. The water passage body and / or the water outlet body can rotate around the rotating shaft tube. The water passage body and / or the water outlet body are provided with shaft holes that are rotatably connected to the rotating shaft tube. The rotating shaft tube is provided with a locking mechanism to lock the water outlet body in a first functional position that extends relative to the water passage body or in a second functional position that is stored on one side of the water passage body.

[0048] Please see Figure 4 The locking mechanism includes a pressing element 13, an elastic element 12, and a limiting element 11. The pressing element 13 adopts a button structure, the elastic element 12 adopts a spring, a limiting groove 200 is provided inside the shaft hole 20, and a limiting hole 100 is provided in the rotating shaft tube 10. The limiting element 11 extends out of the limiting hole 100 and cooperates with the limiting groove 200. The limiting element 11 cooperates with the elastic element 12 and the pressing element 13 respectively. Please refer to Figures 6 to 11 The elastic member 12 acts on the limiting member 11 through its own elastic force, so that the limiting member 11 is inserted into the limiting groove 200 and held in place. The pressing member 13 can be applied to the limiting member 11 to make the limiting member 11 move away from the limiting groove 200.

[0049] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The limiting component 11 has two sets, each including a support column 111, an inclined block 112, and a limiting pin 113. Two springs are abutting each other between the two support columns 111. Preferably, one of the two support columns 111 has a crossbar 1111 fitted into the spring, so that the two springs deform in one direction. The other of the two support columns 111 has a guide hole 1112 for the crossbar 1111 to move, so that the two support columns 111 can move closer or further apart. A limiting pin 113 and two inclined blocks 112 are respectively installed on the two support columns 111. Specifically, the inclined blocks 112 are snapped into the support columns 111. The limiting pin 113 has a pin hole 1130, and the support column 111 has a retaining shaft 1110. The limiting pin 113 and the support column 111 are connected to the shaft hole 20 through the pin hole 1130 and the retaining shaft 1110.

[0050] In some embodiments of this application, four limiting grooves 200 are provided, with two opposite grooves arranged as a group. The two groups of limiting grooves 200 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the shaft hole 20. The two groups of limiting grooves 200 respectively cooperate with two limiting pins 113 to lock the water body 2 in the first functional position or the second functional position. The pressing member 13 is provided with columns 130 that cooperate with each inclined block 112. When the pressing member 13 is subjected to force, each column 130 acts on each inclined block 112 to compress the elastic member 12, thereby reducing the distance between the two support columns 111 and disengaging the limiting pins 113 from the limiting grooves 200, which facilitates the switching of the water body 2 between the first functional position and the second functional position.

[0051] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of this application, a support frame 14 is further included. The support frame 14 is used to install the pressing member 13. The end of the handle 1 head section is provided with a mounting port 103. The support frame 14 is provided with a mounting hole and a clearance hole. The support frame 14 is snapped to the mounting port 103. The pressing member 13 is snapped to the mounting hole. The snap-fit ​​connection method facilitates the installation of the pressing member 13. Each column 130 passes through the clearance hole and cooperates with each inclined block 112. The side of the inclined block 112 closer to the elastic member 12 extends outward relative to the side of the inclined block 112 away from the elastic member 12. Each column 130 has an inclined end face that matches the inclined block 112.

[0052] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments of this application, the water passage body 1 has a hand-held section and a head section away from the hand-held section. The hand-held section is used for gripping. Preferably, anti-slip texture can be provided on the hand-held section for easy gripping. The water outlet body 2 has a water outlet surface and a back surface facing away from the water outlet surface. One axial end of the rotating shaft tube 10 is integrally formed on one side of the head section of the water passage body 1. The other axial end of the rotating shaft tube 10 is rotatably installed in the shaft hole 20 provided on the back surface of the water outlet body 2. It should be noted that the rotating shaft tube 10 is provided with a groove and a retaining ring 101 is fitted to abut against the outer side of the bottom of the shaft hole 20 to achieve axial limiting. The rotating shaft tube 10 is also provided with a sealing groove and a sealing ring 102 is fitted to achieve a sealing fit between the rotating shaft tube 10 and the shaft hole 20.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, a partition plate is provided inside the rotating shaft tube 10, which divides the rotating shaft tube 10 into a first chamber and a second chamber. A locking mechanism is installed in the first chamber to prevent water from acting on the locking mechanism. It is installed independently and the connection is reliable. The second chamber is connected to a pipe mounting seat for connecting to the water inlet channel.

[0054] Please see Figures 12 to 17 In some embodiments of this application, the handle 1 is provided with a first water inlet channel 16 and a second water inlet channel 17, and the shower head 2 is provided with water outlet channels (not shown in the figure) respectively connected to each water inlet pipe. The handle 1 is also provided with a water path switching component 15 for controlling the cutting off or opening of each water inlet channel, which can realize the mixed water output of the shower head 2 (corresponding to...). Figure 12 and Figure 13 ), spray water (corresponding) Figure 14 and Figure 15 ) and shower water (corresponding Figure 15 and Figure 16 The water outlet states are as follows: (1) and (2) and (3) and the water path switching component 15 is a press-type water path switching component 15 disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN110976109A. Its structure can be viewed in the patent search system on the official website of the State Intellectual Property Office, and will not be described in detail here.

[0055] The present invention also provides a shower head, including a folding structure of the water outlet device of any of the above embodiments, wherein the water outlet body 1 is a handle and the water passage body 2 is a shower head, which can realize the adjustment of the overall length of the shower head and facilitate packaging and storage.

[0056] This invention also provides a shower head with a scrubbing function, including a folding structure of the water outlet device of any of the above embodiments. The water outlet body 1 is a handle, the water passage body 2 is a shower head, and the shower head is provided with a scrubbing structure 3. The overall length of the shower head can be adjusted, making it suitable for multiple scenarios and convenient for handheld showering or scrubbing while bathing. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 The scrubbing structure 3 is a soft rubber brush, which is injection molded onto the shower head cover. The soft rubber brush has several brush heads 31. The soft rubber brush is made of rubber, silicone, and TPE materials, and features good hydrophobicity and a long service life.

[0057] The present invention provides a shower head with a scrubbing function. When in use, the presser 13 is manually pressed to act on each inclined block 112 and compress the elastic element 12, so that the distance between the two support columns 111 is reduced, thereby disengaging the limiting pin 113 from the limiting groove 200. This facilitates the switching of the shower head between the first and second functional positions. When the shower head is in the first functional position, the overall length of the handle and the shower head increases, and a scrubbing tool can be used for scrubbing. When the shower head is in the second functional position, the overall length of the handle and the shower head is the conventional length of a regular shower head, which can be wall-mounted or handheld for showering.

[0058] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A folding structure for a water outlet device, characterized in that, It includes a water passage body, a rotating shaft tube, and a water outlet body. The water passage body and the water outlet body are connected through the rotating shaft tube. The water passage body and / or the water outlet body can rotate around the rotating shaft tube. The water passage body and / or the water outlet body is provided with a shaft hole that is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft tube. The rotating shaft tube is provided with a locking mechanism to lock the water outlet body in a first functional position that extends relative to the water passage body or in a second functional position that is stored on one side of the water passage body. The locking mechanism includes a pressing member, an elastic member, and a limiting member. A limiting groove is provided inside the shaft hole, and a limiting hole is provided in the rotating shaft tube. The limiting member extends out of the limiting hole and cooperates with the limiting groove. The limiting member cooperates with the elastic member and the pressing member respectively. The elastic member acts on the limiting member through its own elastic force to make the limiting member insert into the limiting groove and remain there. The pressing member can be forced on the limiting member to make the limiting member move away from the limiting groove. The limiting member is provided in two sets, each including a support column, an inclined block and a limiting pin. At least one elastic member is abutted between the two support columns. A limiting pin and at least one inclined block are respectively installed on the two support columns. At least two limiting grooves are provided and the two grooves are arranged opposite each other as a group. The two limiting pins cooperate with at least one group of limiting grooves respectively. The pressing member is provided with columns that respectively cooperate with each of the inclined blocks. The side of the inclined block closer to the elastic member extends outward relative to the side of the inclined block farther from the elastic member. Each column has an inclined end face adapted to the inclined block. When the pressing member is subjected to force, each column acts on each of the inclined blocks and compresses the elastic member, thereby reducing the distance between the two support columns. The system further includes a support frame, with an installation port at the end of the water passage body. The support frame has an installation hole and a clearance hole. The support frame is snap-fitted to the installation port, and the pressing member is snap-fitted to the installation hole. Each of the columns passes through the clearance hole and engages with each of the inclined blocks.

2. The folding structure of the water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element is a spring, one of the two support columns is provided with at least one crossbar fitted into the spring, and the other of the two support columns is provided with at least one guide hole that is movably engaged with the crossbar.

3. The folding structure of the water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water passage body has a handheld section and a head section away from the handheld section. The water outlet body has a water outlet surface and a back surface facing away from the water outlet surface. One axial end of the rotating shaft tube is integrally formed on one side of the head section of the water passage body, and the other axial end of the rotating shaft tube is rotatably mounted in a shaft hole provided on the back surface of the water outlet body. Alternatively, one axial end of the rotating shaft tube is integrally formed on the back surface of the water outlet body, and the other axial end of the rotating shaft tube is rotatably mounted in a shaft hole provided on one side of the head section of the water passage body.

4. The folding structure of the water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating shaft tube is provided with a retaining groove and a sealing groove. The retaining groove is fitted with a retaining ring to abut against the outer side of the bottom of the shaft hole, and the sealing groove is fitted with a sealing ring to seal the rotating shaft tube and the shaft hole.

5. The folding structure of the water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating shaft tube is provided with a partition plate, which divides the rotating shaft tube into a first chamber and a second chamber. The locking mechanism is installed in the first chamber, and the second chamber is connected to a pipe mounting seat. The limiting groove is provided in two sets and is symmetrically arranged relative to the center of the shaft hole.

6. The folding structure of the water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water passage body is provided with two or more water inlet channels and a water path switching component for controlling the cutting off or opening of each water inlet channel. The water outlet body is provided with water outlet channels that are respectively connected to each of the water inlet channels.

7. A shower head, characterized in that, The device includes a folding structure of the water outlet as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the water passage body is a handle and the water outlet body is a shower head.

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