An installation structure and a shower faucet

Abstract

This invention provides an installation structure and a shower faucet, belonging to the technical field of water supply devices. The installation structure includes a clip and an installation body; the clip includes an installation piece, an insert piece connected to the installation piece, and an elastic abutment piece connected to the insert piece; the installation body has an insert groove with a bottom opening and at least one side opening at one of its left or right ends; the insert groove is used to position the insert piece by engaging it with the elastic abutment piece through its bottom, and the side openings allow the insert piece and elastic abutment piece to move laterally and disengage from the insert groove. By cooperating the clip and the installation body, the clip automatically presses against the installation body during shower faucet installation and can be easily removed during disassembly, facilitating installation and reducing the risk of drilling into the wall.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water supply device technology, and more specifically, to an installation structure and a shower faucet. Background Technology

[0002] Existing storage-type water heater shower systems are typically made of copper or PPA. Installation requires external threads, and the shower faucet body is mounted to the wall using expansion bolts. A threaded connection pipe is then used to connect the faucet. To secure the faucet, holes need to be drilled in the wall, requiring precise drilling that matches the faucet's mounting hole size. If the hole size is incorrect, the faucet cannot be installed. If the faucet is damaged and disassembled, the wall screws may strip, leading to poor mounting. Installation is inconvenient and requires skilled installers. Furthermore, using a threaded connection after installation may result in leaks at the pipe-faucet connection point.

[0003] To facilitate shower faucet installation, many manufacturers have added screw holes around the faucet to prevent misalignment during installation. However, this still doesn't solve the problem of misaligned holes during construction. Some installers don't drill holes and directly use a fixing sleeve to secure the water inlet pipe. This causes the faucet to wobble during use, resulting in a poor user experience and increasing the risk of damage.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide an installation structure that reduces the risk of drilling into the wall and is less likely to damage the faucet.

[0006] The second objective of this invention is to provide a shower faucet that includes the above-described installation structure.

[0007] This invention can be implemented as follows:

[0008] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an installation structure, which includes a card and an installation body;

[0009] The card includes a mounting piece, an insert piece connected to the mounting piece, and a resilient abutment piece connected to the insert piece;

[0010] The mounting body is provided with an insert groove, the bottom of which has a bottom opening, and at least one of the left and right ends of the insert groove has a side opening; the insert groove is used to insert the insert piece through the bottom opening and abut against the elastic abutment piece to position the insert piece, and the side opening is used to allow the insert piece and the elastic abutment piece to move laterally and then disengage from the insert groove.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the embedding groove is formed by a first wall surface, a second wall surface, a third wall surface, and a fourth wall surface arranged in sequence. The first wall surface and the third wall surface are arranged opposite to each other, and the area between the first wall surface and the third wall surface is used to accommodate the embedding piece. The second wall surface is used to abut the embedding piece. The fourth wall surface and the second wall surface are arranged opposite to each other, and the connection between the third wall surface and the fourth wall surface is used to abut an elastic abutment piece. The bottom opening is located between the first wall surface and the fourth wall surface.

[0012] In an optional implementation, the card further includes a connecting piece, a mounting piece, and an insert piece connected in sequence, with the mounting piece and the insert piece being parallel.

[0013] In an optional implementation, the mounting plate, connecting plate, and insert plate are integrally formed.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the mounting plate is provided with mounting holes.

[0015] In an optional implementation, the number of mounting holes is at least two, and the at least two mounting holes are distributed in the left-right direction.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, at least one mounting hole is an oblong hole that extends in the vertical direction.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the mounting structure further includes a housing for fitting the mounting body to close the side opening.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the housing also has a water outlet, and the mounting body is also provided with a water inlet channel and a water outlet channel, wherein the water inlet channel is used to connect to a water pipe, and the water outlet channel is connected to the water outlet.

[0019] Secondly, the present invention provides a shower faucet, which includes a valve core nut, a valve core, a handle, and an installation structure according to any of the foregoing embodiments; the valve core nut, the valve core, and the handle are all installed on the outer casing.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this invention include:

[0021] The shower faucet provided by the present invention has a card and an installation body that cooperate with each other. The mounting body has a bottom opening and a side opening in the insertion groove. The insert piece in the card can be inserted through the bottom opening, and the elastic abutment piece abuts in the insertion groove. The side opening allows the insert piece and the elastic abutment piece to move laterally and then disengage from the insertion groove.

[0022] The above structure enables a completely new installation method. After the card is fixed to the wall, the main body of the installation can be inserted directly into the card from top to bottom without any extra steps, making it convenient and simple. Then, the outer shell and valve core are installed. When replacement or repair is needed, simply remove the outer shell and pull the main body to the left or right to easily remove it. The next time you install it, simply press it down from top to bottom. This greatly simplifies installation and replacement and reduces the risk of drilling into the wall. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 An exploded view of the installation structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate in the mounting structure provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation body in the installation structure provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after some parts of the installation structure are assembled in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the outer casing in the installation structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Icons: 10-Card; 11-Mounting Piece; 111-Mounting Hole; 1111-Circular Mounting Hole; 1112-Oval Mounting Hole; 12-Embedding Piece; 13-Elastic Abutment Piece; 14-Connecting Piece; 141-Through Hole; 20-Mounting Body; 21-Embedding Groove; 211-Bottom Opening; 212-Side Opening; 213-First Wall Surface; 214-Second Wall Surface; 215-Third Wall Surface; 216-Fourth Wall Surface; 22-Water Inlet Channel; 23-Water Outlet Channel; 24-Water Flow Guide; 30-Outer Shell; 31-Water Outlet; 32-Water Flow Channel; 33-Willow Branch; 40-Valve Core Nut; 50-Valve Core; 60-Handle; 70-Expansion Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0032] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationships commonly used when the product is in use. These are merely for the convenience of describing the 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 the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal" or "vertical" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] Please refer to the above as well. Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment provides an installation structure, which includes a card 10 and an installation body 20.

[0038] Card 10 is preferably made of stainless steel.

[0039] Specifically, in combination Figure 2 The card 10 includes a mounting piece 11, an insert piece 12 connected to the mounting piece 11, and an elastic abutment piece 13 connected to the insert piece 12.

[0040] The mounting piece 11 can be exemplarily rectangular, square, or circular, and other structures are also possible.

[0041] The mounting plate 11 is mainly used for wall mounting. Accordingly, the mounting plate 11 is provided with mounting holes 111.

[0042] For reference, the number of mounting holes 111 is at least two, such as two, three, four or more.

[0043] At least two of the mounting holes 111 are distributed along the left-right direction. That is, taking the mounting piece 11 as a rectangular shape as an example, at least two mounting holes 111 are distributed at intervals along the length of the mounting piece 11.

[0044] More preferably, at least one mounting hole 111 is an oblong hole that extends in the vertical direction. That is, taking the mounting piece 11 as an example where the long axis of the oblong hole is the width direction of the mounting piece 11.

[0045] In some embodiments, there are two mounting holes 111, one is a circular mounting hole 1111 and the other is an oblong mounting hole 1112.

[0046] By setting the circular mounting hole 1111, the card 10 can be initially installed on the wall with the help of fasteners (such as screws), and then the final position can be adjusted through the oblong hole. Alternatively, it can be understood as follows: first, an expansion screw 70 is inserted through the circular mounting hole 1111 to initially fix the mounting plate to the wall; then, another expansion screw 70 is inserted through the oblong mounting hole 1112, and the position of the mounting piece 11 is adjusted up and down along the long axis of the oblong mounting hole 1112 until the preset position is reached; finally, all expansion screws 70 are tightened. This method can, to some extent, solve the problem of misaligned holes during construction in existing technologies.

[0047] Furthermore, the card 10 also includes a connecting piece 14, a mounting piece 11, and an embedding piece 12 connected in sequence. That is, the lower end of the connecting piece 14 is connected to the upper end of the mounting piece 11, and the lower end of the embedding piece 12 is connected to the upper end of the connecting piece 14.

[0048] Preferably, the mounting piece 11 is parallel to the embedding piece 12, and the connecting piece 14 is inclined.

[0049] For reference, the aforementioned elastic abutment piece 13 may be partially stamped from the connecting piece 14, and a through hole 141 may be formed on the connecting piece 14. The elastic abutment piece 13 may be compressed or springed up in different states.

[0050] In this embodiment, the mounting body 20 is made of PPR material.

[0051] Please combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting body 20 is provided with a mounting groove 21, the bottom of the mounting groove 21 has a bottom opening 211, and at least one of the left and right ends of the mounting groove 21 is provided with a side opening 212.

[0052] The aforementioned insert groove 21 is used to insert the insert piece 12 into the bottom opening 211 and abut against the elastic abutment piece 13 to position the insert piece 12. The side opening 212 is used to allow the insert piece 12 and the elastic abutment piece 13 to move laterally and then disengage from the insert groove 21.

[0053] For reference, the aforementioned embedding groove 21 is formed by a first wall surface 213, a second wall surface 214, a third wall surface 215 and a fourth wall surface 216 arranged in sequence.

[0054] The first wall surface 213 and the third wall surface 215 are arranged opposite to each other, and the area between the first wall surface 213 and the third wall surface 215 is used to accommodate the insert piece 12. The second wall surface 214 is used to abut against the insert piece 12. The fourth wall surface 216 and the second wall surface 214 are arranged opposite to each other, and the connection between the third wall surface 215 and the fourth wall surface 216 is used to abut against the elastic abutment piece 13. The bottom opening 211 is located between the first wall surface 213 and the fourth wall surface 216.

[0055] When in use, first fix the card 10 to the wall, then lower the bottom opening 211 to accommodate the insert 12, and then gradually press it down. While the mounting body is pressed down, the elastic abutment piece 13 is compressed downward first. When the insert 12 abuts against the second wall surface 214 of the insert groove 21, the elastic abutment piece 13 automatically bounces up and returns to its initial state, thereby limiting the forward and backward movement of the mounting body through the card 10.

[0056] In some embodiments, the mounting piece 11, the connecting piece 14, and the insert piece 12 can be integrally formed.

[0057] Furthermore, the mounting structure may also include a housing 30, which is used to mount the main body 20 to close the side opening 212.

[0058] The housing 30 may be made of ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) resin, by way of example but not limitation.

[0059] For reference, please combine Figure 5 The interior of the mounting structure may be provided with brambles 33 (not shown in the figure), which are fitted around the mounting body by an interference fit.

[0060] It should be noted that other specific structures of the mounting housing 30 can be matched with the structure of the mounting body to provide external limiting for the mounting body.

[0061] The aforementioned outer casing 30 also has a water outlet 31, and the mounting body 20 is also provided with a water inlet channel 22 and a water outlet channel 23, wherein the water inlet channel 22 is used to connect to a water pipe, and the water outlet channel 23 is connected to the water outlet 31.

[0062] Specifically, the mounting body 20 has a water flow guiding section 24, which can be rectangular. Water inlet channels 22 can be provided on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the water flow guiding section 24, and a water outlet channel 23 is provided on the rear side of the water flow guiding section 24. The center of the water flow guiding section 24 has a passage connecting to each water inlet channel 22 and water outlet channel 23. An embedding groove 21 is provided on the front side of the water flow guiding section 24.

[0063] The water pipes can be configured to cooperate with each water inlet channel 22 as needed. That is, in some embodiments, there can be only one water pipe, which can be connected to the water inlet channel 22 on any one side; in some embodiments, there can be two water pipes, which can be connected to the water inlet channels 22 on both sides respectively; in some embodiments, there can be three water pipes, which can be connected to the water inlet channels 22 on any three sides respectively; in some embodiments, there can be four water pipes, which can be connected to the water inlet channels 22 on all four sides respectively.

[0064] Correspondingly, the outer casing 30 has a water flow channel 32, one end of which is connected to the water outlet channel 23 of the water flow guide 24 of the mounting body for water inlet, and the other end is used to connect to the water outlet 31 for water outlet.

[0065] In some preferred embodiments, the water inlet channel 22 is welded to the water pipe. Welding reduces the risk of leakage at the connection point.

[0066] As mentioned above, the following methods can be used as a reference:

[0067] The stainless steel clip 10 is fixed to the wall by the expansion screw 70 engaging with the mounting hole 111;

[0068] The PPR mounting body 20 is placed downwards on the stainless steel card 10. As the PPR mounting body 20 is pressed down, the elastic abutment piece 13 inside the stainless steel card 10 springs back inwards and is compressed (here, "inwards" and "inwards" both refer to the direction from the third wall surface 215 toward the first wall surface 213).

[0069] When the PPR mounting body 20 is pressed down to the bottom (the insert 12 abuts against the second wall 214 of the insert groove 21), the elastic abutment piece 13 inside the stainless steel card 10 automatically pops outward.

[0070] Then, the ABS shell 30 is put on, and the brambles 33 inside the ABS shell 30 are interference-fitted around the PPR mounting body 20.

[0071] At this time, the brambles 33 inside the ABS shell 30 can prevent the stainless steel card 10 from moving left and right;

[0072] When it is necessary to disassemble and replace the PPR mounting body 20, simply pull out the ABS housing 30.

[0073] When the ABS housing 30 is pulled out, the PPR mounting body 20 can be moved left and right. At this time, you can remove the PPR mounting body 20 by simply moving it to the left or right.

[0074] When the PPR mounting body 20 is removed, the elastic abutment piece 13 inside the stainless steel card 10 automatically returns to its original position.

[0075] The PPR mounting body 20 can be welded to the PPR water pipe to achieve water inlet, and then water can be discharged through the water flow channel 32 of the outer shell 30.

[0076] Example 2

[0077] The present invention provides a shower faucet, which includes a valve core nut 40, a valve core 50, a handle 60, and the mounting structure provided in Embodiment 1.

[0078] Valve core nut 40, valve core 50, and handle 60 are all mounted on housing 30 (see reference). Figure 1 ).

[0079] It should be noted that the structure of the valve core nut 40, valve core 50 and handle 60, as well as the connection methods between them and even with the housing 30, can refer to the relevant existing technology, and will not be elaborated on here.

[0080] Building upon the above, this application achieves a novel installation method by setting up mutually cooperating cards 10 and an installation body. First, the stainless steel cards 10 are fixed to the wall, and the distance between the holes on the wall is adjustable, requiring minimal installation skill. Then, the installation body 20 is simply inserted into the stainless steel cards 10 from top to bottom, requiring no additional steps and offering convenience and simplicity. Subsequently, the outer shell 30 and valve core 50 are installed. When replacement or repair is needed, simply remove the outer shell 30 and pull the installation body left or right to easily remove it. For subsequent installation, simply press it down from top to bottom, greatly simplifying installation and replacement and reducing the risk of drilling into the wall. The installation body is made of PPR material, offering significant cost advantages, and the connection points use a heat-fusion method, avoiding the risk of water leakage at the connection points.

[0081] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting structure characterized by comprising: The installation structure comprises a card, an installation body and a shell. The card comprises an installation piece, an embedding piece connected to the installation piece and an elastic abutting piece connected to the embedding piece; the installation piece is provided with an installation hole for being installed on a wall surface under the action of a fixing member. The installation body is provided with an embedding slot, the bottom of the embedding slot is provided with a bottom opening, at least one of the left and right ends of the embedding slot is provided with a side opening; the embedding slot is used for clamping the embedding piece into the elastic abutting piece through the bottom opening to position the embedding piece, and the side opening is used for moving the embedding piece and the elastic abutting piece laterally and then separating them from the embedding slot. The shell is used for sleeving the installation body to close the side opening, and the ribs of the shell are used for limiting the left and right movements of the card. The embedding slot is formed by a first wall surface, a second wall surface, a third wall surface and a fourth wall surface arranged in sequence; the first wall surface and the third wall surface are oppositely arranged, and the area between the first wall surface and the third wall surface is used for accommodating the embedding piece; the second wall surface is used for abutting against the embedding piece; the fourth wall surface and the second wall surface are oppositely arranged, and the connection part of the third wall surface and the fourth wall surface is used for abutting against the elastic abutting piece; and the bottom opening is located between the first wall surface and the fourth wall surface. The card further comprises a connecting piece, the installation piece, the connecting piece and the embedding piece are connected in sequence, and the installation piece and the embedding piece are parallel.

2. The mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized by The installation piece, the connecting piece and the embedding piece are integrally formed.

3. The mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein The number of the installation holes is at least two, and the at least two installation holes are distributed along the left-right direction.

4. The mounting structure according to claim 3, wherein At least one of the installation holes is a waist-shaped hole, and the waist-shaped hole extends along the up-down direction.

5. The mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein The shell is further provided with a water outlet, the installation body is further provided with a water inlet channel and a water outlet channel, the water inlet channel is used for being connected with a water pipe, and the water outlet channel is communicated with the water outlet.

6. A shower mixer tap characterised in that, The installation structure comprises a valve core nut, a valve core, a handle and the installation structure of any one of claims 1-5; the valve core nut, the valve core and the handle are all installed on a shell.

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