Shower system

Abstract

A shower system comprising: a mounting base comprising a body and a magnet supported by the body; a hand shower comprising a housing, a spray face supported by a front portion of the housing, and a magnetically attractive member supported by a rear portion of the housing; a retainer supported by one of the body of the mounting base and the housing of the hand shower, the retainer having a retention lip defining a retention slot; a mounting lug supported by the other of the body of the mounting base and the housing of the hand shower and the housing of the hand shower and the body of the mounting base; wherein, in a disconnected mode, the hand shower is in a spaced apart relationship with the mounting base; and wherein, in a docked mode, the magnet is magnetically coupled to the magnetically attractive member and the mounting lug is received within the retention slot.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application. The original application number is 202010883599.3, the application date is August 28, 2020, and the invention title is "Shower System". Technical Field

[0002] The present invention generally relates to a shower system, and more specifically to a shower system including a magnetic handheld shower dock, and a connector for securing a movable handheld shower to a mounting base. Background Technology

[0003] As is well known, a shower area often includes a shower system. Water is discharged through holes in the shower head of the shower system to create a shower spray within the shower area. Adjusting the position of the shower head can adjust the water spray. Adjustment may include changing the size of the holes and / or the water flow through the shower head.

[0004] Some conventional shower systems include handheld showerheads or gripper showers that direct the water spray separately from the spray from a fixed overhead showerhead. Gripper showers can be detachably mounted or attached to another part of the shower assembly. Users disconnect and remove the gripper shower within the shower area to change the direction and location of the water spray. Some shower systems may selectively deliver water to the shower area via an overhead showerhead and / or a gripper shower.

[0005] Magnetic connectors for handheld showerheads are known in the art. However, there is still a need for a retaining device for docking handheld showerheads that complements the magnetic docking to prevent the handheld showerhead from accidentally disconnecting from the mounting base, for example, due to impacts from the connected shower hose. Furthermore, there is still a need for easy and reliable docking of the handheld showerhead to the mounting base, with the convenience of magnetic attraction to the mounting base, while also providing easy and reliable disconnection. Summary of the Invention

[0006] According to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a shower system includes a mounting base having a body and a magnet supported by the body. A handheld shower includes a housing, a spray surface supported by a front portion of the housing, and a magnetic attraction member supported by a rear portion of the housing. A retainer is supported by one of the body of the mounting base and the housing of the handheld shower, the retainer having a retaining lip defining a retaining groove. A mounting lug is supported by the other of the housing of the handheld shower and the body of the mounting base. In a disconnected mode, the handheld shower is spaced apart from the mounting base. In a mating mode, the magnet is magnetically coupled to the magnetic attraction member, and the magnet is received within the retaining groove. Illustratively, the retainer is supported by the front portion of the body of the mounting base in a spaced-apart relationship with the magnet, and the mounting lug is supported by the rear portion of the housing of the handheld shower in a spaced-apart relationship with the magnetic attraction member.

[0007] According to another illustrative embodiment of the invention, a shower system includes a mounting base having a body and a magnet supported by the body. A handheld shower includes a housing, a spray surface supported by a front portion of the housing, and a magnetic attraction member supported by a rear portion of the housing. A retainer is supported by one of the body of the mounting base and the housing of the handheld shower, the retainer having a retaining lip defining a groove, wherein the retaining lip is defined by a pair of opposing clips. A mounting lug is supported by the other of the housing of the handheld shower and the body of the mounting base. The mounting lug includes a pair of opposing arms with inclined surfaces configured to offset the opposing arms outwardly from each other. In a disconnected mode, the handheld shower is spaced apart from the mounting base. In a mating mode, the magnet is magnetically coupled to the magnetic attraction member, and the mounting lug is received within the retaining groove. Illustratively, the retainer is supported by the front portion of the body of the mounting base in a spaced-out relationship with the magnet, and the mounting lug is supported by the rear portion of the housing of the handheld shower in a spaced-out relationship with the magnetic attraction member.

[0008] According to another illustrative embodiment of the invention, a shower system includes a mounting base having a body and a magnet supported by the body. A handheld shower includes a housing, a spray surface supported by a front portion of the housing, and a magnetic attraction member supported by a rear portion of the housing. A retainer is supported by one of the body of the mounting base and the housing of the handheld shower, the retainer having a retaining lip defining a retaining groove. A mounting lug is supported by the other of the housing of the handheld shower and the body of the mounting base. The retaining lip of the retainer includes a recess to define a receiving member for receiving the mounting lug. In a disconnected mode, the handheld shower and the mounting base are spaced apart. In a mating mode, the magnet is magnetically coupled to the magnetic attraction member, and the mounting lug is received within the retaining groove. The center of the magnet of the mounting base is offset from the center of the receiving member of the mounting base. Illustratively, the retainer is supported by the front portion of the body of the mounting base in a spaced-out relationship with the magnet, and the mounting lug is supported by the rear portion of the housing of the handheld shower in a spaced-out relationship with the magnetic attraction member.

[0009] According to another illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a shower system includes a mounting base having a body and a handheld showerhead, the handheld showerhead including a housing and a spray surface supported by a front portion of the housing. A magnetic coupling includes a magnet supported by one of the body of the mounting base and the housing of the handheld showerhead, and a magnetic attraction member supported by the other of the housing of the handheld showerhead and the body of the mounting base. A retaining device includes a retaining member supported by one of the mounting base and the handheld showerhead, and a mounting lug supported by the other of the handheld showerhead and the mounting base. In a disconnected mode, the handheld showerhead and the mounting base are spaced apart. In a mating mode, the magnet is magnetically coupled to the magnetic attraction member, and the mounting lug is received within the retaining groove.

[0010] Additional features and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments that are currently considered the best mode for carrying out the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The detailed description of the accompanying drawings refers specifically to the drawings, in which:

[0012] Figure 1 This is a partially exploded structural diagram of the illustrative shower system of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 yes Figure 1A cross-sectional view of the shower system;

[0014] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial exploded view of the shower system shows the disconnect between the handheld shower and the mounting base;

[0015] Figure 4A yes Figure 3 A bottom-view plan view of the shower system, showing the handheld shower unit spaced apart from the mounting base in docking mode;

[0016] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A A top sectional view of the shower system, showing the handheld shower unit partially docked with the mounting base;

[0017] Figure 4C yes Figure 4B A top-view sectional view of the shower system, showing the handheld shower fully docked or attached to the mounting base in docking mode;

[0018] Figures 5A-5C It corresponds to Figures 4A-4C A front view of the mounting bracket for the handheld shower unit, showing the relative orientation of the retaining clips;

[0019] Figure 6A yes Figure 3 The elevation side view of the shower system is shown in a docking mode;

[0020] Figure 6B yes Figure 6A A schematic diagram of the shower system, shown in disconnected configuration;

[0021] Figure 6C yes Figure 6A A cross-sectional view of the shower system, shown in docking mode;

[0022] Figures 7A-7C yes Figure 3 The elevation side view of the shower system shows the disconnect between the handheld shower and the mounting base;

[0023] Figure 8 yes Figures 5A-5C Another illustrative elevation side view of the mounting bracket;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a partially exploded structural diagram of another illustrative shower system of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the shower system;

[0026] Figure 11 yes Figure 9A partial exploded view of the shower system shows the disconnect between the handheld shower and the mounting base;

[0027] Figure 12 yes Figure 9 A front view of the shower system mounting bracket, showing the inlet channel offset relative to the center of the magnet;

[0028] Figure 13A and Figure 13B yes Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the shower system, showing the handheld shower unit docked with the mounting bracket;

[0029] Figure 13C yes Figure 9 A bottom-view plan view of the shower system, showing the handheld shower fully docked or connected to the mounting base in docking mode;

[0030] Figure 14A yes Figure 9 The elevation side view of the shower system is shown in a docking mode;

[0031] Figure 14B yes Figure 14A A bottom-view plan view of the shower system, shown in docking mode;

[0032] Figure 15A and Figure 15B yes Figure 9 The elevation side view of the shower system shows the disconnect between the handheld shower and the mounting base;

[0033] Figure 16 yes Figure 15A A cross-sectional view of the mounting base;

[0034] Figure 17A and Figure 17B This is yet another illustrative schematic diagram of a shower system, which includes a pivotal connection between a mounting base and a handheld shower unit;

[0035] Figure 18 yes Figure 17A and Figure 17B A cross-sectional view of the pivot connector;

[0036] Figure 19 yes Figure 17A and Figure 17B A partial exploded view of the shower system;

[0037] Figure 20 This is an exploded view of another illustrative shower system of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 21A yes Figure 20A bottom-view plan view of the shower system, showing the handheld shower separated from the mounting base in disconnected mode;

[0039] Figure 21B and Figure 21C It is a bottom-view sectional view showing the handheld shower unit mated to the mounting base;

[0040] Figure 22 yes Figure 20 An exploded view of the installation base for the shower system. Detailed Implementation

[0041] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of this invention, reference will now be made to embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, which will be described herein. The embodiments disclosed herein are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Rather, these embodiments were chosen and described so that their teachings can be used by others skilled in the art. Therefore, it is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention. This invention includes any changes and further modifications to the illustrated apparatus and described methods that would normally occur to those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains, as well as further applications of the principles of the invention.

[0042] First refer to Figures 1-3 The illustrative shower system 10 includes a handheld shower head or handheld shower 12 removably coupled to a mounting base 14 supported by a vertical shower wall (not shown). A water supply unit illustratively supplies water to the movable handheld shower 12 via a water control valve (not shown) through the mounting base 14. More specifically, the mounting base 14 illustratively includes a body 16 defining an inlet 18 in fluid communication with an outlet 20 via a connection passage or chamber 22. The inlet 18 illustratively connects to a conventional shower arm 24, while a flexible hose 26 illustratively connects the outlet 20 to the inlet 28 of the handheld shower 12. A support or seat (illustratively, a U-shaped protrusion 29) extends outward from the body 16 opposite to the inlet 18. In some illustrative embodiments, the mounting base 14 may include a fixed shower head (not shown) for distributing water and / or a diverter valve (not shown) for selectively controlling water flow to the handheld shower 12 and / or the fixed shower head.

[0043] The handheld showerhead 12 illustratively includes a housing 30 having a handle 32 operably coupled to a showerhead 34. An inlet 28 is illustratively defined by the handle 32. A passage 36 provides fluid communication between the inlet 28 and a chamber 38 defined by the showerhead 34. A spray surface 40 is illustratively coupled to a front portion 42 of the showerhead 34 and includes a spray nozzle for directing water from the chamber 38 (…). Figure 1 Multiple holes 44 for distributing water.

[0044] Mounting base 14 illustratively includes a first magnetic attraction member 50 supported by body 16. Illustratively, the first magnetic attraction member 50 is a first magnet. Retention member 52 is also illustratively supported by a front portion of body 16 and positioned spaced apart from magnet 50. Illustrative retention member 52 includes a retention lip 54 defining a retention groove 56. Illustratively, retention lip 54 is defined by retention member 58 fastened to body 16 by U-shaped fastening member 60. More specifically, retention member 58 is captured between protrusion 29 and fastening member 60. Retention member 58 illustratively includes a pair of opposing clips or arms 62 operably coupled by hinge 64. Illustratively, opposing clips 62 are biased inwardly toward each other.

[0045] The handheld showerhead 12 further includes a second magnetic attraction member 66, which is supported by the housing 30 and more specifically by the rear portion 68 of the nozzle 34. Illustratively, the second magnetic attraction member 66 may be a second magnet. Alternatively, the magnetic attraction member 66 may be a disc or washer formed of metal (e.g., a ferrite material).

[0046] The housing 30 of the handheld shower 12 illustratively includes a mounting lug 70 positioned spaced apart from a magnetic attraction member 66 (e.g., rearward). Illustratively, the mounting lug 70 includes a pair of opposing arms 72 having an inclined surface 74 configured to engage with a clip 62 of a retention member 58. More specifically, when the handheld shower 12 is mated or coupled to the mounting base 14, the inclined surface 74 offsets the clips 62 outwards from each other.

[0047] Figure 3 and Figure 4A The disconnection mode of the shower system 10 is shown, in which the handheld shower 12 and the mounting base 14 are spaced apart. Figure 2 and Figure 4C The docking mode of the shower system 10 is shown, wherein the magnet 50 is magnetically connected to the magnetic attraction member 66, and the mounting lug 70 is received in the retention groove 56. Figure 4B This illustrates the movement of the handheld shower 12 from disconnect mode to dock mode (by...) Figure 4A and Figure 4B Arrow 76 in the image indicates (this is the arrow).

[0048] refer to Figures 4A-5C When the handheld shower 12 is mated to the mounting base 14, the magnet 50 and the magnetic attraction member 66 in the handheld shower 12 are magnetically attracted to each other. The inclined surfaces 74 of the opposite arms 72 of the mounting lug 70 engage with the opposite clips 62 of the retaining member 58, thereby forcing the arms 72 to open apart. Figures 5A-5CThis is a front view of the mounting base 14, showing the clamp 62 relative to the body 16. Figures 4A-4C Related locations.

[0049] When the handheld shower 12 is fully engaged with the mounting base, the clip 62 returns to its resting position, thus settling inside the mounting lug 70 and the retaining groove 56. The handheld shower 12 is held in place on the mounting base 14 by the magnetic force between the magnet 50 and the magnetic attraction member 66.

[0050] refer to Figures 6A-6C When a force is applied to the longitudinal axis 78 perpendicular to the handle 32 of the handheld shower 12 (as indicated by arrows 80 and 82), the lug 70 engages with the clip 62 (and associatedly with the mounting base 14). Thus, the handheld shower 12 is engaged with the mounting base 14 in a constrained state and is not allowed to disengage by such linear force or torque of the handheld shower 12 about the mounting base 14.

[0051] Now for reference Figures 7A-7C When the handheld shower 12 is disconnected from the mounting base 14, pull the handheld shower 12 downwards (as indicated by arrow 84), and the opposing arms 72 of the mounting lug 70 slide downwards within the retention groove 56 to release the handheld shower 12 from the mounting base 14. The lug 70 can slide downwards within the retention groove 56 behind the clip 62 without losing its retention due to a force perpendicular to the handle 32 of the handheld shower 12.

[0052] In such Figure 8 In other illustrative embodiments shown, the handheld showerhead 12 can be pushed downwards or upwards within the mounting base 14 (as indicated by arrows 84 and 86, respectively). This causes the mounting lug 70 to slide downwards or upwards within the retention groove 56 to release the handheld showerhead 12 from the mounting base 14. Note that retention in a plane parallel to the surface of the mounting base 14 is strictly achieved by magnetic force. The radial force applied by the clip 62 is designed to be minimal and only sufficient to return it to its position, so that if the magnets 50, 66 are removed, the handheld showerhead 12 may fall due to gravity. An inability to balance this force may also make docking difficult.

[0053] The illustrative shower system 10 provides a retaining mechanism to prevent the magnet 66 in the handheld shower 12 from rotating away from the magnet 50 in the mounting base 14 (i.e., around a point substantially perpendicular to the magnet). Figure 6A The longitudinal axis 78 and the pivot axis 88 extending from arrows 80 and 82 (in the image). This limits the possibility of the handheld shower 12 breaking due to accidental contact with the hose 26 (which would generate a large torque or lever arm).

[0054] Now for reference Figures 9-11Another illustrative shower system 110 includes a handheld shower head or handheld shower 112 removably attached to a mounting base 114. Shower system 110 includes many features similar to those of shower system 10. Thus, in the following description, similar parts will be identified with similar reference numerals.

[0055] The illustrative handheld shower 112 includes a housing 130 having a handle 32 operably connected to a shower head 134. The spray surface 40 is illustratively supported by a front portion 142 of the shower head 134.

[0056] Mounting base 114 illustratively includes a body 116, a first magnetic attraction member 50 supported by a front portion of the body 116, and a retaining member 152 supported by the body 116 and spaced apart from the first magnetic attraction member 50. The first magnetic attraction member 50 may include a first magnet. More specifically, the retaining member 152 is supported by opposing protrusions or tracks 153 at the front portion of the body 116. The retaining member 152 illustratively includes a retaining lip 154 ​​defining a retaining groove 156. Each retaining lip 154 ​​illustratively includes a central receiving recess 160 that defines a path or receiving member 162 within the retaining groove 156 for receiving a mounting lug 170 of a handheld shower head 112. The mounting lug 170 illustratively is defined by a housing 130 of the handheld shower head 112 and includes an angled or tapered edge 172. In the illustrative embodiment, the receiving recess 160 is circular to receive the circular (disc-shaped) mounting lug 170.

[0057] The handheld showerhead 112 further includes a magnetic attraction member 66 supported by the rear portion 68 of the showerhead 134. Illustratively, the magnetic attraction member 66 may be a second magnet. Alternatively, the magnetic attraction member 66 may be a disc or washer formed of metal (e.g., a ferrite material). Mounting lugs 170 are illustratively positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the magnetic attraction member 66.

[0058] like Figure 12 As shown, the horizontal central axis 151 of the first magnet 50 in the mounting base 114 is offset from the horizontal central axis 163 of the receiver 162 of the mounting base 114. More specifically, the entry path central axis 163 of the receiver 162 is vertically offset from the central axis 151 of the magnet 50. Figure 12 (d) The handheld shower head 112 is pulled into the rear surface of the mounting base 114 and into the retention groove 156 by the interaction of the magnetic field, centered on the magnet 50. This effect can be modified by adjusting the offset (d).

[0059] In disconnected mode, the handheld shower 112 and the mounting base 114 are spaced apart. In connected mode, the magnet 50 is magnetically connected to the magnetic attraction member 66, and the mounting lug 170 is received within the retention groove 156.

[0060] When the handheld shower head 112 is mated with the mounting base 114, the mounting lug 170 is aligned with the center of the receiving member 162, and the magnetic coupling between the magnet 50 of the mounting base 114 and the magnet 66 of the handheld shower head 112 causes the mounting lug 170 to deviate from the central axis 163 of the receiving member 162. Figure 13A More specifically, after docking, the handheld shower lug 170 is connected by magnetism (along...). Figure 13B The direction of arrow 174 in the image is aligned with the central axis 151 of the magnet.

[0061] refer to Figure 14A and Figure 14B When the handle 32 of the handheld shower 112 is engaged and force is applied to the handle away from the mounting base 114 (e.g.) Figure 14A As indicated by arrow 176 in the diagram, lug 170 engages with retainer 152 under constrained conditions and is not allowed to disengage due to linear force or torque around mount 114. The offset (d) of path center axis 163 relative to magnet center axis 151 can be modified to adjust the intensity and force of this effect.

[0062] refer to Figures 15A-16 When the handheld shower 112 is disconnected from the mounting base 114, the handheld shower 112 is pulled down or pushed up (as shown respectively). Figure 15A (As shown by arrows 178 and 180 in the diagram). The mounting lug 170 slides downward within the retention groove 156 to release the handheld shower head 112 from the mounting base 114. The lug 170 can slide downward within the retention groove 156 with minimal resistance. Illustratively, the engagement structure of the mounting lug 170 with the retention lip 154 ​​prevents disengagement by pushing the handle 32 back. However, in some exemplary embodiments, the deviation (d) can be defined as allowing disengagement by pushing the handle 32 back.

[0063] In the illustrative shower system 110, mating magnets 50 and 66 define a biasing device to allow the mounting lug 170 of the handheld shower head 112 to engage within the retention groove 156 of the mounting base 114. However, other exemplary biasing devices may be used instead of or in conjunction with magnets 50 and 66, including, for example, spring and / or cam mechanisms.

[0064] The illustrative shower system 110 allows the handheld shower head 112 to easily and accurately mate with the mounting base 114 without searching for potentially hard-to-see installation features. Additionally, the retention allows for downward and / or upward movement of the handheld shower head 112 (within the retention groove 156 of the mounting base 114) (such as...). Figure 16 (As indicated by arrows 178 and 180 in the diagram) will allow for disconnection. For example, moving up or down and removing it from the retaining groove 156 or through the path or receiver 162 will disconnect the handheld shower 112 from the mounting base 114.

[0065] Now for reference Figures 17A-19 Another illustrative shower system 210 includes a handheld shower head or handheld shower 212 removably attached to a mounting base 214. Shower system 210 includes many features similar to those of shower system 10 and shower system 110. Thus, in the following description, similar parts will be identified with similar reference numerals.

[0066] The illustrative mounting base 214 includes a pivot coupling 215 located between the body and the magnet. The pivot coupling 215 allows for easy use of the shower system 210. More specifically, the pivot coupling 215 can be biased to return the handheld shower unit 212 to a vertical (or parallel) orientation. The pivot coupling 215 illustratively includes a hinge pin 217 operably coupled to the hinge member 219. The bias can be provided by conventional means such as a spring (not shown). Alternatively, a magnetic attraction element 221, such as a ferrite plate, can be magnetically attracted to the magnet to bias the handheld shower unit 212 to its resting position.

[0067] The illustrative shower system 210 may include magnets with reduced strength because the handheld shower 212 is not solely held in each degree of freedom by magnets (i.e., rotation about the magnet axis is not included, as this degree of freedom is unrestricted). Furthermore, the structure is less expensive because it does not require an array of alternating polarity magnets, and thus allows for easy disconnection due to the direction of the disconnection.

[0068] Now for reference Figures 20-22 Another illustrative shower system 310 includes a handheld shower head or handheld shower 112 removably attached to a mounting base 314. Shower system 310 includes many features similar to those of shower system 10, shower system 110, and shower system 210. Thus, in the following description, similar parts will be identified with similar reference numerals.

[0069] Mounting base 314 illustratively includes similar to Figures 12-13CThe magnetically coupled arrangement of the mounting base 114 shown includes a mounting base body 316 supporting a receiving recess 160 opposite to the water inlet 18 (i.e., at the front portion of the mounting base body 316). However, the recess 160 of the mounting base 314 includes a flexible portion 318, allowing for possible rotation of the handheld shower 112 for removal of the handheld shower 112 from the mounting base 314 (e.g., ...). Figure 14A (As shown by arrow 176 in the image).

[0070] More specifically, the mounting body 316 illustratively includes opposing arms 320 configured to receive a retainer 322. The retainer 322 includes a cup 324 for receiving a first magnet 50. Opposing arms 326 extend outwardly from the cup 324 and support a flexible portion 318. Illustratively, the flexible portion 318 includes an elastic material such as an elastomer. In other illustrative embodiments, the flexible portion 318 may include spring-biased lugs. Although the opposing arms 320, retainer 322, and retainer 330 of the mounting body 316 are shown as separate components, it should be understood that some of these components may be combined.

[0071] The retainer 330 is coupled to the holder 322 such that the first magnet 50 is received within the cup 324 and covered by the base 332 of the holder 322. Opposite arms 334 and 336 extend outward from the base 332. Arms 334 and 336 are vertically spaced apart by a gap 338. A flexible portion 318 is received within the gap 338. Arms 334 and the flexible portion 318 define opposing receiving recesses 160.

[0072] Figure 21A This is a bottom plan view of the shower system 310, showing the handheld shower 112 disconnected from the mounting base 314. Figure 21B This is a bottom sectional view of the shower system 310, showing the handheld shower 112 mating with the mounting base 314, wherein the mounting lugs 170 of the handheld shower 112 force the flexible portions 318 of the mounting base 314 to move away from each other (as indicated by arrow 340). Figure 21C It is similar to Figure 21B The view shows the flexible portions 318 of the mounting base 314 biased inward toward each other to capture the mounting lugs 170 of the handheld shower 112 (as indicated by arrow 342).

[0073] Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments, variations and modifications as described and defined in the claims exist within the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. A shower system, comprising: Mounting base, which includes a main body; A handheld showerhead includes a housing and a spray surface supported by a front portion of the housing; Mounting lugs, which are magnetically attracted components supported by the rear portion of the housing of the handheld shower; A retainer, which is supported by the body of the mounting base, the retainer including a cup and opposing arms extending outward from the cup; The flexible portion, supported by the opposing arms, is configured to be releasably coupled to the mounting lug; as well as A magnetic connector comprising a magnet supported by one of the housing of the handheld shower and the cup of the retainer, and a magnetic attraction member supported by the other of the housing of the handheld shower and the cup of the retainer. In the disconnection mode, the handheld showerhead and the mounting base are spaced apart. Furthermore, in docking mode, the magnet is magnetically coupled to the magnetic attraction member, and the mounting lug is coupled to the flexible portion.

2. The shower system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The flexible portions are offset inward toward each other.

3. The shower system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The magnetic attraction component includes a second magnet.

4. The shower system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The flexible portion includes an elastic material.

5. The shower system of claim 1, wherein the magnet is supported by the cup of the retainer, and the magnetic attraction member is supported by the housing of the handheld shower.

6. The shower system of claim 5, further comprising a retainer coupled to the retainer and including a base covering the magnet.

7. The shower system as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The retainer includes opposing arms spaced apart by a gap, and the flexible portion is accommodated within the gap.

8. A shower system comprising: Mounting base, which includes a main body; A handheld showerhead includes a housing and a spray surface supported by a front portion of the housing; Mounting lugs, which are supported by the rear portion of the housing of the handheld shower; A retainer, which is supported by the body of the mounting base, the retainer including a cup and opposing arms extending outward from the cup; An inwardly biased flexible portion, supported by the opposing arms and configured to be releasably coupled to the mounting lug; A magnet supported by the cup of the holder; A magnetic attraction component supported by the housing of the handheld shower; A retainer coupled to the retainer and including a base covering the magnet; In the disconnection mode, the handheld showerhead and the mounting base are spaced apart. Furthermore, in docking mode, the magnet is magnetically coupled to the magnetic attraction member, and the mounting lug is coupled to the flexible portion.

9. The shower system as claimed in claim 8, wherein, The flexible portion includes an elastic material.

10. The shower system of claim 8, wherein, The retainer includes opposing arms spaced apart by a gap, and the flexible portion is accommodated within the gap.

11. The shower system of claim 8, wherein, The magnetic attraction component includes a second magnet.

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