Soap water outlet shower head

Abstract

This invention discloses a soap-dispensing shower head, comprising a main body and a handheld part connected together. A soap dispenser bottle is disposed within the handheld part, with a water inlet channel formed between the outer periphery of the soap dispenser bottle and the inner periphery of the handheld part. The soap dispenser bottle is provided with a cap, which has an outlet for dispensing soap. A rotor is disposed on the cap, and a channel is provided on the rotor, which communicates with the water inlet channel and the outlet. A plug is also provided on the rotor, which can open or close the outlet when the rotor rotates. A flow channel is provided on the main body, which connects to the channel. A water outlet component is also provided on the main body, communicating with the flow channel. The shower head controls whether soap is dispensed from the outlet by rotating the rotor, achieving a switch between dispensing and not dispensing soap, thus improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a soap-spraying shower head. Background Technology

[0002] As people's expectations for the shower experience increase, they desire greater convenience in their washing and grooming. Traditional showers require pressing the detergent dispenser after turning off the showerhead and then lathering it, which is time-consuming and laborious. Furthermore, in cold weather, turning off the hot water to retrieve the detergent can be chilly, diminishing the user experience. However, most automatic detergent dispensers now use solenoid valves, requiring a power source, resulting in higher overall costs and wasted electricity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a soap-dispensing shower head.

[0004] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A soap-dispensing shower head includes a main body and a handheld part connected together. A soap dispenser bottle is disposed within the handheld part, and a water inlet channel is formed between the outer periphery of the soap dispenser bottle and the inner periphery of the handheld part. The soap dispenser bottle is provided with a cap, which has an outlet for dispensing soap. A rotor is disposed on the cap, and a channel is provided on the rotor, which is connected to the water inlet channel and the outlet. A plug is also provided on the rotor, which can open or close the outlet when the rotor rotates. A flow channel is provided on the main body, which is connected to the channel. A water outlet component connected to the flow channel is also provided on the main body.

[0006] In this embodiment of the invention, the plug is eccentrically mounted on the rotor, and the outlet is eccentrically mounted on the cover. The plug is also provided with a sealing gasket that can mate with the end face of the cover. When the plug blocks the outlet, the sealing gasket is located on the outer periphery of the outlet.

[0007] In this embodiment of the invention, an extension piece is arranged in a ring around the outer periphery of the cover body, and a gap is formed between adjacent extension pieces to connect the water inlet channel and the channel; the extension piece is provided with a snap-fit ​​block that protrudes radially toward the cover body, and the rotor is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​block can snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0008] In this embodiment of the invention, the snap-fit ​​block is provided with a guide slope facing the rotor.

[0009] In this embodiment of the invention, a connector is also included. One end of the connector is connected to the main body, and the other end of the connector is connected to the hand-held part. The rotor and the cover are disposed inside the connector. The rotor is provided with a socket. A knob that can drive the rotor to rotate is provided outside the connector. The knob is provided with a pin. The pin can be inserted into the socket through the connector. A water passage is formed between the inner circumference of the connector and the outer circumference of the soap bottle. The water passage can connect the water inlet channel and the channel.

[0010] In this embodiment of the invention, a first sealing ring is provided between the rotor and the connector located on one side of the socket, a second sealing ring is provided between the rotor and the connector located on the other side of the socket, a third sealing ring is provided between the cover and the soap bottle, and a sealing gasket is provided between the connector and the body.

[0011] In this embodiment of the invention, the outer periphery of the cover is further provided with positioning ribs, and the inner periphery of the joint is provided with positioning grooves that can cooperate with the ribs.

[0012] In this embodiment of the invention, the water outlet component includes a main body and a water outlet nozzle. The main body is provided with a cavity connected to a flow channel. A baffle is provided between the cavity and the water outlet nozzle. At least one water outlet hole is provided on the baffle. An air inlet hole is provided at the connection between the water outlet nozzle and the main body.

[0013] In this embodiment of the invention, the water outlet end of the water outlet is provided with a plurality of fine water outlet holes arranged in a ring.

[0014] This invention provides a soap-dispensing shower head with the following advantages: 1. It uses a knob to drive the rotor to switch the soap dispensing function, eliminating the need for electricity, resulting in higher stability, fewer parts, lower cost, and reduced manufacturing complexity. 2. The handle is threadedly connected to the main body, allowing the soap bottle to be unscrewed for quick refilling after use. 3. The pre-foaming structure reduces the number of times foaming is required, facilitating showering and washing. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the soap solution not being dispensed in this invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the soap-producing process in this invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the rotor and the soap bottle in this invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotor in this invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cover body in this invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet component in this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to represent selected embodiments of the invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a soap-dispensing shower head includes a main body 100 and a handheld part 200 connected to each other. The main body is mainly used for dispensing water, and the handheld part is a grip for the user. Water flows from the handheld part to the main body for dispensing. A soap bottle 300 is disposed inside the handheld part, and a water inlet channel 210 is formed between the outer periphery of the soap bottle and the inner periphery of the handheld part. The soap bottle is provided with a cap 10, which has an outlet 11 for dispensing soap liquid. A rotor 20 is disposed on the cap, and a channel 21 is provided on the rotor, which can communicate with the water inlet channel and the outlet. In this invention, the soap liquid in the soap bottle and the water inlet... Water flows through the channel to the main body. The rotor is also equipped with a plug 22, which can open or close the outlet when the rotor rotates. When the plug blocks the outlet, soap solution does not flow, and the main body directly outputs normal water. When the plug does not block the outlet, soap solution can flow out. The soap solution mixes with the water flow and flows through the channel to the main body. The main body is equipped with a flow channel 110, which can connect to the channel. The main body is also equipped with a water outlet 400 connected to the flow channel. Specifically, the shower head of this invention can output normal water like existing shower heads, or it can output water mixed with soap solution. (Refer to the attached drawings for the specification.) Figure 2 When the rotary knob drives the rotor to the closed position, the rotor's plug blocks the outlet on the cap used to dispense soap liquid. Soap liquid cannot flow from the soap bottle's internal channel, and the shower head will dispense undiluted water. (Refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual.) Figure 3When the knob drives the rotor to open the outlet, the rotor's plug opens the outlet on the cover for dispensing soap liquid. The water flow around the outlet is faster, creating a negative pressure around the outlet, so the soap liquid flows out with the water flow and the shower head dispenses soapy water.

[0029] Preferably, the plug is eccentrically positioned on the rotor, and the outlet is eccentrically positioned on the cover. The plug also has a sealing gasket 31 that mates with the end face of the cover. When the plug seals the outlet, the sealing gasket is located on the outer periphery of the outlet. In other words, the plug is not positioned on the rotor's axis, and the water outlet is not positioned on the cover's axis. After the handle and connector are installed, the cover is relatively fixed. When the rotor is rotated, the plug can be aligned with or not aligned with the outlet. When the plug aligns with the outlet, soap does not dispense from the soap bottle; when the plug aligns with the outlet, soap dispenses from the soap bottle.

[0030] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the cap is provided with annular extension pieces 12, and adjacent extension pieces form a gap 13 connecting the water inlet channel and the channel. Water flows from the water inlet channel to the gap, and then from the gap to the channel for water outlet. The extension pieces are provided with locking blocks 14 that protrude radially towards the cap body, and the rotor is provided with a locking groove 23. The locking blocks can engage with the locking grooves. In use, the cap body and the rotor are fastened together. When the main body and the handle are separated to add soap, the cap body can remain in the connector, so the opening of the soap bottle on the handle is open. See the attached drawings in the instruction manual for details. Figure 1 Soap can be added directly. The cap and soap bottle are connected by an insert. Preferably, a supporting rib 320 is provided between the outer circumference of the soap bottle and the inner circumference of the handle to ensure a stable coaxiality between the soap bottle and the handle. Alternatively, the cap and handle can be separated from the main body together, and then the cap can be removed from the soap bottle to add soap.

[0031] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​block is provided with a guide slope 16 facing the rotor, which facilitates the snap-fit ​​block to slide into and be guided into the snap-fit ​​slot. The snap-fit ​​block is located on the inner circumference of the extension plate, and the snap-fit ​​slot is located on the outer circumference of the rotor.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a connector 40 is further included. One end of the connector is connected to the main body, and the other end is connected to the handle. Preferably, the connector, the main body, and the handle are connected by threads. When the soap lathering effect is poor during use, it may be because the soap in the bottle is almost empty. The user can select the handle, unscrew it together with the soap bottle, add soap to the bottle, and then reconnect the handle to the connector for showering again. The rotor and the cover are disposed inside the connector, and the rotor is provided with an insertion hole 2. 4. A knob 50 is provided on the outside of the connector to drive the rotor to rotate. The knob is provided with a pin 51. The pin can be inserted into the socket through the connector. When the knob rotates on the outer periphery of the connector, it will drive the rotor to rotate, thereby realizing whether the plug of the rotor blocks the outlet and whether the soap bottle dispenses soap. A water passage 52 is formed between the inner periphery of the connector and the outer periphery of the soap bottle. The water passage can connect the water inlet channel and the channel. In one embodiment, the water flows from the water inlet channel to the water passage, and then flows from the water passage through the channel to the rotor.

[0033] Preferably, a first sealing ring 32 is provided between the rotor and the connector on one side of the socket, a second sealing ring 33 is provided between the rotor and the connector on the other side of the socket, a third sealing ring 34 is provided between the cap and the soap bottle, and a sealing gasket 35 is provided between the connector and the body. This can ensure the overall sealing effect and prevent water leakage.

[0034] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the cover is provided with positioning ribs 17, and the inner periphery of the connector is provided with positioning grooves 53 that can cooperate with the ribs. In this way, the cover is relatively fixed during use, so that the rotor will not drive the cover to rotate when it rotates, which facilitates the effective switching of the rotor's plug to the outlet.

[0035] More specifically, the present invention states that the water outlet component 400 includes a main body 410 and a water outlet 420. The main body has a cavity 430 connected to a flow channel. A baffle 440 is provided between the cavity and the water outlet. At least one water outlet hole 450 is provided on the baffle. An air inlet 460 is provided at the connection between the water outlet and the main body. Referring to the accompanying drawings, the water outlet has an air inlet on its side. When water is dispensed, the water flow draws in air from the surrounding area, mixing it into the soap solution and increasing the foaming amount. To further enhance the foaming effect, the water outlet end of the water outlet is provided with a plurality of fine water outlet holes 470 arranged in a ring.

[0036] Furthermore, the switching method is achieved by rotating the rotor via a toggle switch, allowing for the switching between liquid soap dispensing and non-dispensing. This design is simple in structure and easy to manufacture and install. Rotating the handle allows the liquid soap bottle and handle to be separated from the main body, facilitating liquid soap filling. Utilizing the Venturi principle of air intake, the liquid soap and air are mixed before flowing out, pre-foaming the liquid soap. This design is simple and offers high stability.

[0037] 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 soap-dispensing shower head, comprising a body and a handheld part connected together, characterized in that, The handheld part is equipped with a soap dispenser bottle, and a water inlet channel is formed between the outer periphery of the soap dispenser bottle and the inner periphery of the handheld part. The soap dispenser bottle is equipped with a cap, and the cap has an outlet for dispensing soap. A rotor is mounted on the cap, and the rotor has a channel that connects to the water inlet channel and the outlet. The rotor is also equipped with a plug that can open or close the outlet when the rotor rotates. The main body is equipped with a flow channel that connects to the channel, and the main body is also equipped with a water outlet component that communicates with the flow channel. The plug is eccentrically mounted on the rotor, and the outlet is eccentrically mounted on the cap. The plug is also equipped with a sealing gasket that mates with the end face of the cap. When the plug blocks the outlet... The sealing gasket is located on the outer periphery of the outlet; an extension piece is arranged in a ring around the outer periphery of the cover, and a gap is formed between adjacent extension pieces to connect the water inlet channel and the channel; the extension piece is provided with a snap-fit ​​block that protrudes radially towards the cover, and the rotor is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​block can engage with the snap-fit ​​groove; it also includes a connector, one end of which is connected to the main body, and the other end of which is connected to the handle; the rotor and the cover are disposed inside the connector, the rotor is provided with an insertion hole, the connector is provided with a knob that can drive the rotor to rotate, the knob is provided with a pin, the pin can be inserted into the insertion hole through the connector, and a water passage is formed between the inner periphery of the connector and the outer periphery of the soap bottle, and the water passage can connect the water inlet channel and the channel.

2. The soap-dispensing shower head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​block is provided with a guide slope facing the rotor.

3. The soap-spraying shower head according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first sealing ring is provided between the rotor and the connector on one side of the socket, a second sealing ring is provided between the rotor and the connector on the other side of the socket, a third sealing ring is provided between the cap and the soap bottle, and a sealing gasket is provided between the connector and the body.

4. A soap-spraying shower head according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the cover is also provided with positioning ribs, and the inner periphery of the joint is provided with positioning grooves that can cooperate with the ribs.

5. A soap-spraying shower head according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The water outlet component includes a main body and a water outlet nozzle. The main body is provided with a cavity connected to the flow channel. A baffle is provided between the cavity and the water outlet nozzle. At least one water outlet hole is provided on the baffle. An air inlet hole is provided at the connection between the water outlet nozzle and the main body.

6. A soap-spraying shower head according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water outlet end of the nozzle is provided with multiple fine water outlet holes arranged in a ring.

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