Faucets and water purifiers

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of drinking water purification equipment, and specifically to a faucet and a water purifier. The faucet comprises: a housing, a water outlet formed at one end of which and a mounting opening formed at the other end; a sterilization module installed in the housing, a sterilization channel formed in the sterilization module, and the sterilization channel communicating with the water outlet; a fixing seat connected to the mounting opening and abutting against the sterilization module, and a water inlet channel communicating with the sterilization channel is provided in the fixing seat. By installing the sterilization module in the housing of the faucet and limiting the position of the sterilization module by the fixing seat, the appearance of the faucet is beautiful and simple. At the same time, the sterilization module is closer to the water outlet, and the sterilization effect is better than integrating the sterilization module into the water purifier body or under the kitchen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of drinking water purification equipment, and in particular to a faucet and a water purifier. Background Art

[0002] Currently, household water purifiers on the market have a sterilization function on their faucets. However, due to the large size of the sterilization module, it is often integrated into the water purifier itself or under the counter. If the sterilization module is integrated into the entire machine, the whole machine is far from the faucet outlet, and the long pipes are prone to bacteria, resulting in a poor sterilization effect. If the sterilization module is designed under the counter, the connection is complicated and installation and maintenance are difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect that the sterilization effect of the sterilization module in the prior art is not obvious, thereby providing a faucet and a water purifier with better sterilization effect.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a faucet, comprising: a shell, one end of which is formed with a water outlet, and the other end of which is formed with an installation opening; a sterilization module, installed in the shell, a sterilization channel formed in the sterilization module, and the sterilization channel is communicated with the water outlet; a fixing seat, connected to the installation opening and against the sterilization module, and a water inlet channel communicated with the sterilization channel is provided in the fixing seat.

[0005] Optionally, a first step portion is provided in the shell, and the sterilization module has a connecting portion that abuts against the first step portion.

[0006] Optionally, the fixing seat is connected to the shell via threads.

[0007] Optionally, an internal thread is provided at the mounting opening, and the fixing seat includes a first barrel section and a second barrel section, the first barrel section has an external thread adapted to the internal thread, the outer diameter of the first barrel section is larger than the outer diameter of the second barrel section so that a second step portion is formed between the first barrel section and the second barrel section, and the end of the first barrel section and / or the second step portion are suitable for abutting against the sterilization module.

[0008] Optionally, the sterilization module includes an upper cover, a lower cover, an outer cylinder and a sterilization lamp assembly, the sterilization lamp assembly is arranged in the outer cylinder and forms the sterilization channel with the outer cylinder, the upper cover is located at the upper part of the sterilization channel, and a first flow port connected to the water outlet is formed on the upper cover, the lower cover is located at the lower part of the sterilization channel, and a second flow port connected to the water inlet channel and the sterilization channel is formed on the lower cover.

[0009] Optionally, the upper cover is connected to the outer cylinder and the germicidal lamp assembly via a sealing assembly;

[0010] And / or, the lower cover and the outer cylinder are sealed together via a sealing structure.

[0011] Optionally, an elastic member is provided between the germicidal lamp assembly and the second sealing member.

[0012] Optionally, a water outlet pipe is connected to the first flow outlet, the water outlet pipe is located in the shell, and one end of the water outlet pipe away from the first flow outlet constitutes the water outlet.

[0013] Optionally, the outer shell includes a first shell segment and a second shell segment, the first shell segment is connected to the second shell segment by threads, the sterilization module is installed in the first shell segment, and the water outlet is formed on the second shell segment.

[0014] The present invention also provides a water purifier, comprising the faucet.

[0015] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] In the faucet provided by the present invention, water purified by a water purifier enters a sterilization channel through a water inlet channel and flows along the sterilization channel. During this flow, the sterilization module sterilizes the water before it flows out through the water outlet for the user to drink, making the water healthier for the user. By installing the sterilization module within the faucet housing and defining its position with a fixing base, the faucet has an attractive and simple appearance. Furthermore, the sterilization module is closer to the water outlet, achieving a better sterilization effect than if the sterilization module were integrated into the water purifier body or under the kitchen counter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following 5 pairs of drawings required for the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art are briefly introduced.

[0018] Specifically, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view of the faucet provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a faucet provided in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is the main view of the sterilization module;

[0023] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the sterilization module;

[0024] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the first shell segment;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the fixed seat.

[0026] 5. Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 1. Housing; 101. Water outlet; 102. First step; 103. First housing section; 104. Second housing section; 2. Sterilization module; 201. Sterilization channel; 202. Connecting portion; 203. Internal thread; 204. Upper cover; 2041. First flow port; 205. Lower cover; 2051. Second flow port; 206. Outer cylinder; 207. Sterilization lamp

[0028] Component; 208, sealing component; 2081, first sealing member; 2082, second sealing member; 209, sealing structure; 210, elastic member; 3, fixed seat; 301, first barrel section; 302, second barrel section; 303, second

[0029] Step part; 304, external thread; 4, water inlet pipe; 5, water outlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0033] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Currently, household water purifiers on the market have a sterilization function on their faucets. However, due to the large size of the sterilization module, it is often integrated into the water purifier itself or under the counter. If the sterilization module is integrated into the entire machine, the whole machine is far from the faucet outlet, and the long pipes are prone to bacteria, resulting in a poor sterilization effect. If the sterilization module is designed under the counter, the connection is complicated and installation and maintenance are difficult.

[0036] To this end, this embodiment provides a faucet.

[0037] In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the faucet includes a housing 1 , a sterilization module 2 and a fixing seat 3 .

[0038] Among them, a water outlet 101 is formed at one end of the outer shell 1, and an installation opening is formed at the other end; the sterilization module 2 is installed in the outer shell 1, and a sterilization channel 201 is formed in the sterilization module 2, and the sterilization channel 201 is communicated with the water outlet 101; the fixing seat 3 is connected to the installation opening and is against the sterilization module 2, and a water inlet channel communicated with the sterilization channel 201 is provided in the fixing seat 3.

[0039] In this embodiment, purified water from the water purifier enters the sterilization channel 201 through the water inlet channel and flows along the sterilization channel 201. During this process, the sterilization module 2 sterilizes the water before it flows out through the water outlet 101 for the user to drink, making the water healthier for the user. By installing the sterilization module 2 within the faucet housing 1 and defining its position via the fixing base 3, the faucet has an attractive and simple appearance. Furthermore, the sterilization module 2 is closer to the water outlet 101, achieving a better sterilization effect than if the sterilization module 2 were integrated into the water purifier body or under the kitchen counter.

[0040] It should be noted that the water inlet channel is suitable for connecting to the water inlet pipe 4, and the water inlet pipe 4 is suitable for connecting to the outlet of the water purifier.

[0041] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, a first step portion 102 is provided in the housing 1, and the sterilization module 2 has a connecting portion 202 that abuts against the first step portion 102. In this embodiment, by providing the first step portion 102 in the housing 1, the connecting portion 202 of the sterilization module 2 abuts against the first step portion 102. Therefore, the first step portion 102 can limit the position of the sterilization module 2. Combined with the fixing base 3, the sterilization module 2 can be stably fixed in the housing 1. The installation of the sterilization module 2 does not require the use of screws, buckles, or other connecting parts. The installation method is simple and easy to disassemble and maintain.

[0042] Specific as Figure 6 As shown, the first step portion 102 faces downward, which can prevent the sterilization module 2 from moving upward.

[0043] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the fixing base 3 is connected to the housing 1 by a thread. In this embodiment, the connection between the fixing base 3 and the housing 1 is simple and easy to disassemble. When the fixing base 3 is threadedly connected to the housing 1, the fixing base 3 abuts against the lower end of the sterilization module 2, thereby defining the position of the sterilization module 2.

[0044] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the mounting opening is provided with an internal thread 203, and the fixing base 3 includes a first barrel section 301 and a second barrel section 302. The first barrel section 301 has an external thread 304 that matches the internal thread 203. The outer diameter of the first barrel section 301 is larger than the outer diameter of the second barrel section 302, so that a second step 303 is formed between the first barrel section 301 and the second barrel section 302. The end of the first barrel section 301 and / or the second step 303 are adapted to abut against the sterilization module 2. Specifically, in a preferred embodiment, both the end of the first barrel section 301 and the second step 303 abut against the sterilization module 2. In this embodiment, the second step 303 has a larger area, which ensures that the fixing base 3 stably supports and restrains the sterilization module 2. In a first alternative embodiment, the mounting opening is provided with an external thread 304, the fixing base 3 has an internal thread 203, and the fixing base 3 has an internal end surface suitable for supporting the sterilization module 2. In a second alternative embodiment, only the second step 303 abuts against the sterilization module 2. In a third alternative embodiment, only the end of the first barrel section 301 abuts against the sterilization module 2 .

[0045] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the sterilization module 2 includes an upper cover 204, a lower cover 205, an outer barrel 206, and a sterilization lamp assembly 207. The sterilization lamp assembly 207 is disposed within the outer barrel 206 and forms a sterilization channel 201 with the outer barrel 206. The upper cover 204 is located above the sterilization channel 201 and is formed with a first flow port 2041 connected to the water outlet 101. The lower cover 205 is located below the sterilization channel 201 and is formed with a second flow port 2051 connecting the water inlet channel and the sterilization channel 201. In this embodiment, water purified by the water purifier enters the sterilization channel 201 through the water inlet channel from the second flow port 2051 and flows along the sterilization channel 201. During the flow, the sterilization module 2 sterilizes the water before the water flows out through the first flow port 2041 and the water outlet 101 for drinking by the user, making the water healthier for the user. During installation, the upper cover 204, the lower cover 205, the outer cylinder 206 and the germicidal lamp assembly 207 are assembled into a whole in advance and then installed into the housing 1, which is convenient for installation, disassembly and maintenance.

[0046] Specifically, in one embodiment, a connecting portion 202 is formed on the upper cover 204 to abut against the first step portion 102 , and the fixing seat 3 abuts against the lower cover 205 .

[0047] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the upper cover 204 is connected to the outer tube 206 and the germicidal lamp assembly 207 via a sealing assembly 208. In this embodiment, by connecting the upper cover 204, the outer tube 206 and the germicidal lamp assembly 207 via the sealing assembly 208, it is ensured that the water sterilized in the sterilization channel 201 can only flow out through the first flow port 2041.

[0048] Specifically in one embodiment, the sealing assembly 208 includes a first sealing member 2081 and a second sealing member 2082 . The upper cover 204 and the germicidal lamp assembly 207 are sealed together via the first sealing member 2081 , and the upper cover 204 and the outer tube 206 are sealed together via the second sealing member 2082 .

[0049] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the lower cover 205 and the outer tube 206 are sealed together by a sealing structure 209. In this embodiment, the lower cover 205 and the outer shell 1 are sealed together by the sealing structure 209, which can prevent water from entering the sterilization channel 201 and flowing out through the gap between the lower cover 205 and the outer tube 206.

[0050] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, an elastic member 210 is provided between the germicidal lamp assembly 207 and the second sealing member 2082. In this embodiment, since the germicidal lamp assembly 207 is mostly made of glass, the provision of the elastic member 210 can protect the germicidal lamp assembly 207 from damage during transportation.

[0051] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, a water outlet pipe 5 is connected to the first flow opening 2041. The water outlet pipe 5 is located within the housing 1, and the end of the water outlet pipe 5 away from the first flow opening 2041 forms the water outlet 101. In this embodiment, the arrangement of the water outlet pipe 5 ensures that water can only flow out through the water outlet pipe 5. The area outside the water outlet pipe 5 within the housing 1 can be used to arrange the wires of the sterilization module 2, which will not come into contact with water, thereby improving safety.

[0052] Based on the above embodiment, in a preferred embodiment, the housing 1 includes a first shell section 103 and a second shell section 104, which are connected by threads. The sterilization module 2 is installed in the first shell section 103, and the water outlet 101 is formed in the second shell section 104. In this embodiment, by dividing the housing 1 into the first shell section 103 and the second shell section 104, during installation, the sterilization module 2 can be first installed in the first shell section 103, and then the first shell section 103 and the second shell section 104 are connected by threads, which makes it easier to install the sterilization module 2.

[0053] Example 2

[0054] This embodiment provides a water purifier, including the faucet provided in the above embodiment.

[0055] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet, characterized in that: include: A housing (1) having a water outlet (101) formed at one end and a mounting opening formed at the other end; A sterilization module (2) is installed in the housing (1), a sterilization channel (201) is formed in the sterilization module (2), and the sterilization channel (201) is communicated with the water outlet (101); A fixing seat (3) is connected to the installation opening and abuts against the sterilization module (2); a water inlet channel communicating with the sterilization channel (201) is provided in the fixing seat (3); A first step portion (102) is provided in the housing (1), and the sterilization module (2) has a connecting portion (202) that abuts against the first step portion (102); The fixing seat (3) is connected to the housing (1) by threads, the housing (1) comprises a first shell segment (103) and a second shell segment (104), the first shell segment (103) and the second shell segment (104) are connected by threads, the sterilization module (2) is installed in the first shell segment (103), and the water outlet (101) is formed on the second shell segment (104).

2. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that An internal thread (203) is provided at the installation opening, and the fixing seat (3) includes a first barrel section (301) and a second barrel section (302), the first barrel section (301) has an external thread (304) adapted to the internal thread (203), the outer diameter of the first barrel section (301) is larger than the outer diameter of the second barrel section (302) so that a second step portion (303) is formed between the first barrel section (301) and the second barrel section (302), and the end of the first barrel section (301) and / or the second step portion (303) are suitable for abutting against the sterilization module (2).

3. The faucet according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: The sterilization module (2) comprises an upper cover (204), a lower cover (205), an outer cylinder (206) and a sterilization lamp assembly (207); the sterilization lamp assembly (207) is arranged in the outer cylinder (206) and forms the sterilization channel (201) with the outer cylinder (206); the upper cover (204) is located at the upper part of the sterilization channel (201); a first flow outlet (2041) connected to the water outlet (101) is formed on the upper cover (204); the lower cover (205) is located at the lower part of the sterilization channel (201); a second flow outlet (2051) connected to the water inlet channel and the sterilization channel (201) is formed on the lower cover (205).

4. The faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper cover (204) is connected to the outer cylinder (206) and the germicidal lamp assembly (207) via a sealing assembly (208); And / or, the lower cover (205) and the outer cylinder (206) are sealed and connected via a sealing structure (209).

5. The faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that: An elastic member (210) is provided between the germicidal lamp assembly (207) and the sealing structure (209).

6. The faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first flow outlet (2041) is connected to a water outlet pipe (5), the water outlet pipe (5) is located in the housing (1), and the end of the water outlet pipe (5) away from the first flow outlet (2041) constitutes the water outlet (101).

7. A water purifier, characterized in that: The faucet comprises the faucet according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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