A dual-sex ceramic faucet with switchable softness and plasticity

Abstract

The present invention discloses a switchable flexible dual-sex ceramic faucet, comprising a faucet body fixed on a countertop and a hot water switch and a cold water switch respectively arranged on both sides of the faucet body; the hot water switch and the cold water switch are connected through a water path under the countertop; the faucet body comprises a seat body, a water outlet body and a telescopic body connecting the seat body and the water outlet body; the telescopic body comprises a plurality of static downwardly spiral water guide pipes evenly distributed around the upper end surface of the seat body; the lower end of the water guide pipe is sealed and connected to the seat body for water inlet, and a user can hold the water outlet body to stretch the water guide pipe; not only can the water outlet body be stably supported by its own array and its own spiral structure for normal water outlet, but the spiral water guide pipe can also be conveniently stretched, deflected and twisted by the user by holding the water outlet body when needed, and can be freely moved and changed in posture and angle within a large range, thereby significantly improving the convenience and applicability of cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of sanitary ware, in particular to a dual-sex ceramic faucet capable of switching between soft and plastic. Background Art

[0002] Faucets are extremely commonly used sanitary ware, generally used in conjunction with basins. Existing faucets are generally fixed directly on the basin or base, and are all integrated and cannot be moved. Only a few faucets are designed with a rotation function and can rotate left and right. However, on the one hand, this type of faucet has only one rotation dimension, and on the other hand, it is easy to leak at the rotation point. In life, it is often necessary to adjust the angle or posture of the faucet for convenient cleaning. Therefore, the ability of the faucet to perform controllable adjustment of the angle or posture and the improvement of the adjustment flexibility can greatly improve the convenience of using the faucet. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides a switchable flexible and plastic bisexual ceramic faucet. The faucet body is divided into a base, a water outlet, and a telescopic body connecting the base and the water outlet. The telescopic body is an array of spiral water pipes. Not only can the water outlet be stably supported by its own array and spiral structure for normal water outlet, but the spiral water pipe can also be conveniently stretched, deflected, and twisted arbitrarily by the user's grip on the water outlet when needed, so that the water outlet can be freely moved and its posture and angle can be changed within a large range, significantly improving the convenience and applicability of cleaning.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a switchable, flexible, two-way ceramic faucet, comprising a faucet body fixed to a countertop and a hot water switch and a cold water switch respectively disposed on either side of the faucet body; the hot water switch and the cold water switch are connected by a water path under the countertop; the faucet body comprises a seat, a water outlet, and a telescopic body connecting the seat and the water outlet; the telescopic body comprises a plurality of static downwardly spiraling water pipes evenly distributed around the upper end surface of the seat; the lower ends of the water pipes are sealed for water inlet communication with the seat, and the upper ends are sealed for water outlet communication with the water outlet, and a user can grasp the water outlet to stretch the water pipes.

[0005] In which, the seat body includes a water inlet core tube and a water outlet sleeve arranged outside the water inlet core tube with a spacing sealing sleeve; the water outlet sleeve and the water inlet core tube enclose an annular water outlet cavity; the bottom of the water inlet core tube is sealed and connected to the water inlet regulated by the hot water switch and the cold water switch, and a partition is provided in the upper inner cavity of the water inlet core tube; the partition divides the upper part of the inner cavity into an upper cavity and a lower cavity; a plurality of first through holes are provided on the partition to connect the upper cavity and the lower cavity; a plurality of second through holes arranged in a divergent shape are distributed axially on the side wall of the lower cavity; the second through holes connect the annular water outlet cavity and the lower cavity; a piston body is provided in the lower cavity for sealing and sliding; the piston body blocks different groups of second through holes during the up and down movement of the piston body; a return spring is connected between the piston body and the partition; the lower cavity between the piston body and the partition is filled with liquid.

[0006] In which, the liquid is an electrorheological fluid; an electrode pair is embedded relatively on the inner wall of the lower cavity below the partition; in the static state after the faucet is closed, the electrorheological fluid at least submerges the electrode pair; the faucet is also provided with a main line water pressure monitoring device and a control device; the control device applies an electric field to the electrorheological fluid through the circuit and the electrode pair based on the water pressure data collected by the main line water pressure monitoring device to control the viscosity of the electrorheological fluid.

[0007] Among them, the upper end of the annular water outlet cavity is evenly provided with multiple lower interfaces; the lower ends of the water guide pipes are respectively connected with the lower interfaces; a water collecting body is sleeved in the water outlet body along the water outlet direction of the water outlet body; the water collecting body and the inner wall of the water outlet body enclose an annular water guide cavity; the cross-sectional area of the water collecting body gradually decreases from the end close to the telescopic body to the water outlet end; the upper ends of the water guide pipes are respectively connected with the annular water guide cavity from the lower end of the annular water guide cavity.

[0008] Among them, the lower half of the water outlet is vertical, and the upper half is arc hook-shaped.

[0009] Wherein, the water pipe is made of elastic resin, elastic silicone or elastic rubber.

[0010] The number of the water pipes is at least three, and they are arranged obliquely to form a cone shape that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the present invention has a scientific and reasonable structure and is safe and convenient to use:

[0012] 1. The faucet body of the faucet of the present invention is divided into a base body, a water outlet body, and a telescopic body connecting the base body and the water outlet body. The telescopic body is an array of spiral water pipes, which can not only rely on its own array and spiral structure to stably support the water outlet body for normal water discharge, but also can be conveniently stretched, deflected, and twisted by the user by holding the water outlet body when needed, so that the water outlet body can be freely moved and the posture and angle can be changed within a large range, which significantly improves the convenience and applicability of cleaning.

[0013] 2. The water outlet of the present invention is formed by a spiral water pipe array around the center of the seat body. It not only provides good and stable support for the water outlet under normal conditions, but also can be stretched and changed in all directions conveniently and quickly when it is necessary to stretch and change the position and posture of the water outlet. At the same time, the water pipe also provides a water guiding function, which is a one-piece multi-purpose, achieving multiple posture conversions at one stroke, and has two soft and plastic states that can be switched at any time.

[0014] 3. The combined structure of the water inlet core and the water outlet sleeve provided in the present invention utilizes the piston body, the liquid in the lower cavity, the partition and the first through hole thereon, and the second through hole on the side wall of the lower cavity, thereby realizing a pressure-relieving effect on the water outlet when the faucet is turned on. Water inlet requires pushing up the piston body to expose more groups of the second through holes, thereby increasing the water outlet. During the rising process of the piston body, the liquid in the lower cavity above it needs to be squeezed into the upper cavity through the first through hole in order to move upward. Therefore, this process can slow down the rising process of the piston body, thereby causing the water outlet of the faucet to gradually increase as more groups of the second through holes are exposed during the rising process of the piston body, thereby avoiding the problem of splashing caused by excessive water pressure when the faucet is turned on, so that no matter what the water pressure is, the water outlet of the faucet can achieve the effect of gradually and smoothly reaching the water outlet from a small amount.

[0015] 4. In the present invention, an electrode pair is embedded on the inner wall of the lower cavity below the partition, and the liquid adopts electrorheological fluid. The control device applies an electric field to the electrorheological fluid through the circuit and the electrode pair according to the water pressure data collected by the main line water pressure monitoring device to control the viscosity of the electrorheological fluid, thereby accurately adjusting the damping of the piston body rising over a large range, so that the change rate and speed of the water output can be accurately controlled. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings are used to provide further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. They are used to explain the present invention together with the embodiments of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention.

[0017] In the attached figure:

[0018] Figure 1 is a rear view schematic diagram of the faucet of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2It is a side view schematic diagram of the faucet body of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the water inlet core and the water outlet sleeve of the present invention in the normal state when the faucet is closed;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the water inlet core and the water outlet sleeve of the present invention when the faucet is turned on.

[0022] Numbers in the figure: 1. Faucet body; 11. Base body; 111. Water inlet core tube; 112. Water outlet sleeve; 113. Partition; 114. Upper chamber; 115. Lower chamber; 116. First through hole; 117. Annular water outlet chamber; 118. Second through hole; 119. Piston body; 120. Return spring; 121. Electrode pair; 122. Lower interface; 12. Water outlet body; 13. Telescopic body; 131. Water guide pipe; 14. Water collecting body; 141. Annular water guide chamber; 2. Hot water switch; 3. Cold water switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0024] Example: Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution, a switchable flexible dual-sex ceramic faucet, comprising a faucet body 1 fixed to a countertop and a hot water switch 2 and a cold water switch 3 respectively arranged on both sides of the faucet body 1; the hot water switch 2 and the cold water switch 3 are connected by a water channel under the countertop; the faucet body 1 includes a base body 11, a water outlet body 12, and a telescopic body 13 connecting the base body 11 and the water outlet body 12; the telescopic body 13 includes a plurality of static downwardly spiral water pipes 131 evenly distributed around the upper end surface of the base body 11; the lower end of the water pipe 131 is sealed and connected to the base body 11 for water inlet, and the upper end is sealed and connected to the water outlet body 12 for water outlet. The user can grasp the water outlet body 12 to stretch the water pipe 131.

[0025] Furthermore, the seat body 11 includes a water inlet core 111 and a water outlet sleeve 112 with a spacing sealing sleeve arranged outside the water inlet core 111; the water outlet sleeve 112 and the water inlet core 111 enclose an annular water outlet cavity 117; the bottom of the water inlet core 111 is sealed and connected to the water inlet regulated by the hot water switch 2 and the cold water switch 3, and a partition 113 is provided on the upper inner cavity of the water inlet core 111; the partition 113 divides the upper inner cavity into an upper cavity 114 and a lower cavity 115; a plurality of first through holes 116 are provided on the partition 113 to connect The upper chamber 114 and the lower chamber 115; a plurality of groups of divergent second through holes 118 are distributed axially on the side wall of the lower chamber 115; the second through holes 118 connect the annular water outlet chamber 117 and the lower chamber 115; a piston body 119 is sealingly and slidingly provided in the lower chamber 115; different groups of second through holes 118 are blocked during the up and down movement of the piston body 119; a return spring 120 is connected between the piston body 119 and the partition 113; the lower chamber 115 between the piston body 119 and the partition 113 is filled with liquid.

[0026] Furthermore, the liquid is an electrorheological fluid; an electrode pair 121 is relatively embedded on the inner wall of the lower cavity 115 below the partition 113; in the static state after the faucet is closed, the electrorheological fluid at least submerges the electrode pair 121; the faucet is also provided with a main line water pressure monitoring device and a control device; the control device applies an electric field to the electrorheological fluid through the circuit and the electrode pair 121 according to the water pressure data collected by the main line water pressure monitoring device to control the viscosity of the electrorheological fluid.

[0027] Furthermore, a plurality of lower interfaces 122 are evenly arranged at the upper end of the annular water outlet cavity 117; the lower ends of the water guide pipes 131 are respectively connected to the lower interfaces 122; a water collecting body 14 is sleeved in the water outlet body 12 along the water outlet direction of the water outlet body 12; the water collecting body 14 and the inner wall of the water outlet body 12 enclose an annular water guide cavity 141; the cross-sectional area of the water collecting body 14 gradually decreases from the end close to the telescopic body 13 to the water outlet end; the upper ends of the water guide pipes 131 are respectively connected to the annular water guide cavity 141 from the lower end thereof.

[0028] Furthermore, the lower half of the water outlet 12 is vertical, and the upper half is arc hook-shaped.

[0029] Furthermore, the water pipe 131 is made of elastic resin, elastic silicone or elastic rubber.

[0030] Furthermore, the number of the water pipes 131 is at least three, and they are arranged obliquely to form a cone shape that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top.

[0031] When the hot water switch 2 or the cold water switch 3 of the faucet is turned on, water enters the lower chamber 115 of the water inlet core barrel 111 from the main line, pushing the piston body 119 upward to move it upward. During the upward movement of the piston body 119, the liquid between it and the partition 113 needs to be pushed into the upper chamber 114 through the first through hole 116, which is the damping of the piston body 119; during the upward movement of the piston body 119, more groups of second through holes 118 are continuously exposed, so that the number of water entering the annular water outlet chamber 117 from the water inlet core barrel 111 gradually increases; since the liquid is an electrorheological fluid, and the electrode pair 121 is provided, the control device can apply an electric field to the electrorheological fluid through the circuit and the electrode pair according to the water pressure data collected by the main line water pressure monitoring device to control the viscosity of the electrorheological fluid, thereby being able to accurately adjust the damping of the piston body 119 over a wide range, so that the rate of change and the speed of change of the water output are accurately controllable.

[0032] The water flow entering the annular water outlet cavity 117 is guided by each water pipe 131 into the annular water guide cavity 141. The water flow entering the annular water guide cavity 141 is guided by the outer surface of the water collecting body 14 and converges before the water outlet of the water outlet body 12, and then flows out through the water outlet of the water outlet body 12.

[0033] Under normal conditions, the elastic force of the water pipe 131 and the arrangement of the array around the seat body 11 provide good stability, and normal water flow will not change the posture of the faucet body;

[0034] When the water outlet 12 needs to be changed in position or posture for cleaning the washbasin or other items, the user can hold the water outlet 12 and exert force, so that the water conduits 131 can be stretched, deflected, twisted, etc. at will according to the user's will, thereby improving the flexibility of cleaning; when the user releases the grip, the water outlet 12 and the water conduits 131 return to their original state under the action of the restoring force. However, it is recommended that the user hold the water outlet 12 and put it back instead of releasing it directly to avoid splashing water.

[0035] When the water inlet is closed, the thrust on the piston body 119 is withdrawn. Under the restoring force of the return spring 120 , the piston body 119 gradually returns to its initial position and re-blocks all or most of the second through holes 118 .

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art will be able to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or substitute equivalents for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual-sex ceramic faucet with switchable flexibility and plasticity, characterized by: The utility model comprises a faucet body (1) fixed on a countertop, and a hot water switch (2) and a cold water switch (3) respectively arranged on both sides of the faucet body (1); the hot water switch (2) and the cold water switch (3) are connected through a water path under the countertop; the faucet body (1) comprises a seat body (11), a water outlet body (12), and a telescopic body (13) connecting the seat body (11) and the water outlet body (12); the telescopic body (13) comprises a plurality of static downward spiral water pipes (131) uniformly distributed around the upper end surface of the seat body (11); the lower end of the water pipe (131) is sealed and connected to the seat body (11) for water inlet, and the upper end is sealed and connected to the water outlet body (12) for water outlet, and the user can hold the water outlet body (12) to stretch the water pipe (131); The seat body (11) comprises a water inlet core barrel (111) and a water outlet sleeve (112) with a spacing sealing sleeve arranged outside the water inlet core barrel (111); the water outlet sleeve (112) and the water inlet core barrel (111) enclose an annular water outlet cavity (117); the bottom of the water inlet core barrel (111) is sealed and communicated with the water inlet regulated by the hot water switch (2) and the cold water switch (3); a partition (113) is provided on the upper inner cavity of the water inlet core barrel (111); the partition (113) divides the upper inner cavity into an upper cavity (114) and a lower cavity (115); a plurality of first through holes (116) are provided on the partition (113) to communicate with the upper cavity (114) and the lower cavity (115); the side wall of the lower cavity (115) is axially There are multiple groups of divergently arranged second through holes (118); the second through holes (118) communicate with the annular water outlet chamber (117) and the lower chamber (115); a piston body (119) is provided in a sealing and sliding manner in the lower chamber (115); the piston body (119) blocks different groups of second through holes (118) during the upward and downward movement; a return spring (120) is connected between the piston body (119) and the partition (113); the lower chamber (115) between the piston body (119) and the partition (113) is filled with liquid; a plurality of lower interfaces (122) are evenly provided at the upper end of the annular water outlet chamber (117); and the lower ends of the water guide pipes (131) are respectively communicated with the lower interfaces (122).

2. The dual-sex ceramic faucet with switchable flexibility and plasticity according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid is an electrorheological fluid; an electrode pair (121) is relatively embedded on the inner wall of the lower cavity (115) below the partition (113); in a static state after the faucet is closed, the electrorheological fluid at least submerges the electrode pair (121); the faucet is also provided with a main line water pressure monitoring device and a control device; the control device applies an electric field to the electrorheological fluid through the circuit and the electrode pair (121) based on water pressure data collected by the main line water pressure monitoring device to control the viscosity of the electrorheological fluid.

3. The switchable flexible and plastic dual-sex ceramic faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water collecting body (14) is sleeved inside the water outlet body (12) along the water outlet direction of the water outlet body (12); the water collecting body (14) and the inner wall of the water outlet body (12) enclose an annular water guide cavity (141); the cross-sectional area of the water collecting body (14) gradually decreases from the end close to the telescopic body (13) to the water outlet end; the upper end of the water guide pipe (131) is communicated with the annular water guide cavity (141) from the lower end thereof.

4. A switchable flexible and plastic dual-sex ceramic faucet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The lower half of the water outlet body (12) is vertical, and the upper half is arc hook-shaped.

5. The dual-sex ceramic faucet with switchable flexibility and plasticity according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The water conduit (131) is made of elastic resin, elastic silicone or elastic rubber.

6. A switchable flexible dual-sex ceramic faucet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The number of the water guide pipes (131) is at least three, and they are arranged obliquely to form a cone shape that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top.

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