Quick-assembly faucet components for dual water sources

Abstract

This invention discloses a faucet assembly for rapid assembly using dual water sources, comprising a main body, a connector, a positioning element, and a water guide pipe. The main body includes a base and an extension pipe. The connector is located inside the base, and the positioning element restricts the axial displacement of the connector. The water guide pipe passes through the connector and the base and enters the extension pipe. The water guide pipe includes an outer pipe, an inner pipe, and a water inlet structure. The inner pipe is located inside the outer pipe, and both the outer and inner pipes are connected to the water inlet structure. The water inlet structure is laterally embedded in the connector. Thus, water from different water sources enters the outer and inner pipes respectively through the water inlet structure. This invention allows for easy and rapid assembly of the water guide pipe and the main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a component for a kitchen water tap; in particular, it refers to an innovative structure for a quick-assembly tap component applicable to dual water sources. Background Technology

[0002] Due to different uses such as washing and drinking, kitchens usually need to draw water from different water sources. In order to reduce the number of faucets and improve the utilization of kitchen space, a faucet that can connect to two water sources has been developed.

[0003] The faucet capable of connecting to dual water sources includes a main body, two valve cores, a flow guiding assembly, a water guide pipe, and a water outlet. Each valve core and flow guiding assembly is located inside the main body. The water outlet is located at the outlet end of the main body and has a dual-outlet structure. Each valve core is connected to different water sources via pipes, and each valve core controls the flow between water from its respective source and the flow guiding assembly. One end of the water guide pipe is connected to the flow guiding assembly, and the water guide pipe extends through the interior of the main body to the water outlet. The water guide pipe includes... An outer pipe and an inner pipe are provided, with the inner pipe located inside the outer pipe. The outer and inner pipes are connected to each water outlet structure. The flow guiding component is used to guide the water flow from each valve core into the outer and inner pipes respectively. Water from each water source flows out through the outer pipe, inner pipe and each water outlet structure respectively. The water outlet head can be used in a detached form as needed. At this time, the water outlet head pulls the flexible and deformable water guide pipe to move with the water outlet head, so that the water outlet head is close to the washed object or water storage container, avoiding water splashing and improving the convenience of water use.

[0004] The aforementioned faucet still has the following problems and shortcomings in practical application experience: the composition of the flow guiding component is complicated, and the assembly of the flow guiding component and the main body is cumbersome. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a faucet assembly that can be quickly assembled for use with dual water sources.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A quick-assembly faucet assembly for dual water sources includes:

[0008] A main body includes a base and an extension pipe. The top end of the base is connected to one end of the extension pipe, and the other end of the extension pipe is detachably connected to a water outlet. A first valve chamber and a second valve chamber are formed on both sides of the base. A first valve is provided in the first valve chamber, and a second valve is provided in the second valve chamber. The interior of the base forms a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber, and a connecting channel. The first chamber extends from the bottom end of the base and communicates with the outside. The second chamber extends upward from the first chamber, and the third chamber extends upward from the second chamber. The connecting channel connects the first chamber and the extension pipe. A first flow channel connects the first valve chamber and the second chamber, and a second flow channel connects the second valve chamber and the third chamber. The first valve controls water to enter the second chamber through the first flow channel, and the second valve controls water to enter the third chamber through the second flow channel.

[0009] A receiving seat is provided in the first chamber. The receiving seat forms a first passage and a second passage along the axial direction. The first passage and the second passage extend to the top and bottom of the receiving seat, respectively. A protrusion is formed radially on the inner edge of the first passage. The second passage connects to the connecting channel. The receiving seat passes through a first inlet channel and a second inlet channel. Water from the first water source enters the first valve chamber through the first inlet channel, and water from the second water source enters the second valve chamber through the second inlet channel.

[0010] A positioning component connects to the base and is used to position the connector and limit the axial displacement of the connector.

[0011] A water guide pipe enters the extension pipe and connects to the water outlet through the second passage and connecting channel. The water guide pipe includes an outer pipe, an inner pipe and a water inlet structure. The inner pipe is located inside the outer pipe. The outer pipe and the inner pipe are respectively connected to the water inlet structure. The water inlet structure forms a convex ring radially outward. The water inlet structure is axially located in the first passage. The protrusion is located below the convex ring, thereby relatively restricting the water inlet structure. Water from the first water source enters the outer pipe through the water inlet structure from the second chamber. Water from the second water source enters the inner pipe through the water inlet structure from the third chamber.

[0012] The main effect and advantage of this invention is that it can easily and quickly complete the assembly of the water pipe and the main body by utilizing the relative configuration of the water inlet structure, the connector and the base. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the base of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Sectional view 6-6.

[0019] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Sectional view 7-7.

[0020] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of the part.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram (a) of the assembly operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram (II) of the assembly operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram (III) illustrating the assembly operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram (four) illustrating the assembly operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention applied to a faucet assembly for rapid assembly of dual water sources; however, these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not limited to this structure in the patent application.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, a preferred embodiment of a faucet assembly for rapid assembly using dual water sources includes a main body 10, a connector 20, a positioning element 30, and a water guide pipe 40. The main body 10 includes a base 50 and an extension pipe 60. One end of the extension pipe 60 is connected to the top of the base 50, and the other end of the extension pipe 60 is detachably connected to a water outlet 12. A first valve chamber 51 and a second valve chamber 52 are formed on both sides of the base 50, respectively. A first valve element 14 is disposed in the first valve chamber 51, and a second valve element 16 is disposed in the second valve chamber 52. A first chamber 53 and a second chamber 54 are formed inside the base 50. A third chamber 55 and a connecting channel 56 are provided. The first chamber 53 extends from the bottom end of the base 50 and is connected to the outside. The second chamber 54 extends upward from the first chamber 53, and the third chamber 55 extends upward from the second chamber 54. The connecting channel 56 connects the first chamber 53 and the extension pipe 60. The cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting channel 56 in the horizontal direction is smaller than that of the first chamber 53. A first flow channel 57 connects the first valve chamber 51 and the second chamber 54. A second flow channel 58 connects the second valve chamber 52 and the third chamber 55. A first valve 14 controls water to enter the second chamber 54 through the first flow channel 57, and a second valve 16 controls water to enter the third chamber 55 through the second flow channel 58.

[0027] A receiving seat 20 is located in the first chamber 53. The receiving seat 20 forms a first passageway 21 and a second passageway 23 along its axial direction. The first passageway 21 and the second passageway 23 extend to the top and bottom ends of the receiving seat 20, respectively. A protrusion 22 is formed radially on the inner edge of the first passageway 21. The second passageway 23 connects to a connecting channel 56. The receiving seat 20 passes through two first inlet channels 24 and a second inlet channel 25. Water from a first water source (not shown) is transported through two first pipes 91 via the first inlet channels 24 into the first valve chamber 51. Water from a second water source (not shown) is transported through a second pipe 92 via the second inlet channel 25. 5 enters the second valve chamber 52 and is controlled by the first valve 14 and the second valve 16, flowing to the second chamber 54 and the third chamber 55 respectively; the first valve 14 is an example of a hot and cold water mixing valve, and the number of the first inlet channel 24 and the first pipe 91 are two respectively. Depending on the selection and replacement of the first valve 14 and the second valve 16, the number of the first inlet channel 24, the second inlet channel 25, the first pipe 91 and the second pipe 92 can be changed accordingly, and is not limited to the example shown in the preferred embodiment. The number of the first inlet channel 24, the second inlet channel 25, the first pipe 91 and the second pipe 92 is limited to at least one.

[0028] The first passageway 21 may extend laterally to one side of the receiving seat 20 as needed, forming a lateral opening shape, thereby constituting another embodiment not shown in the figure. This other embodiment is a variation of the preferred embodiment that can be conceived.

[0029] The positioning element 30 connects to the base 50, thereby positioning the connector 20 and limiting the axial displacement of the connector 20.

[0030] The water guide pipe 40 enters the extension pipe 60 and connects to the water outlet 12 through the second passage 23 and the connecting channel 56. The water guide pipe 40 includes an outer pipe 42, an inner pipe 44 and a water inlet structure 70. The inner pipe 44 is located inside the outer pipe 42. The outer pipe 42 and the inner pipe 44 are respectively connected to the water inlet structure 70. The water inlet structure 70 forms a convex ring 71 radially outward. The water inlet structure 70 is axially located in the first passage 21. The protrusion 22 is located below the convex ring 71, thereby relatively limiting the water inlet structure 70. Accordingly, water from the first water source enters the outer pipe 42 through the water inlet structure 70 from the second chamber 54, and water from the second water source enters the inner pipe 44 through the water inlet structure 70 from the third chamber 55. A protective sleeve 46 is further fitted on the outside of the outer pipe 42. The protective sleeve 46 is a selective component used to protect the outer pipe 42 and prevent damage to the outer pipe 42 due to friction during installation.

[0031] The operation of the 40 sets of water pipes installed on the main body 10 is as follows: Figure 9 As shown, the end of the water guide pipe 40 furthest from the water inlet structure 70 passes through the first passage 21 from above the connector 20 until the water inlet structure 70 enters the first passage 21, and the protrusion 22 is located below the protruding ring 71, forming an axial restriction on the water inlet structure 70, thus completing the connection between the water inlet structure 70 and the connector 20. Then, as... Figure 10 As shown, the assembly includes a receiving seat 20 for a water inlet structure 70, which enters the first chamber 53 from below the base 50, and allows the water inlet structure 70 to enter the second chamber 54 and the third chamber 55. The second passageway 23 connects to the connecting channel 56. Then, as... Figure 11 As shown, the positioning element 30 is disposed on the base 50, and the positioning element 30 is used to axially restrict the connector 20. Then, as... Figure 12 As shown, after the water guide 40 is bent, the other end of the water guide 40 away from the water inlet structure 70 enters the base 50 from bottom to top, and enters the extension pipe 60 through the second passage 23 and the connecting channel 56 to connect to the water outlet 12, thus completing the operation of the water guide pipe 40 being installed on the main body 10. During the process of the water guide 40 passing through the first passage 21, the second passage 23, the connecting channel 56 and the extension pipe 60, the sheath 46 can prevent the outer pipe 42 from contacting the friction seat 20, the base 50 and the extension pipe 60 and other components.

[0032] In the preferred embodiment, the water inlet structure 70, in conjunction with the relative configuration of the connector 20 and the base 50, allows for easy and quick assembly of the water pipe 40 and the main body 10.

[0033] The water inlet structure 70 forms two first water inlets 72 on the side. The first flow channel 57 is connected to the outer pipe 42 through each first water inlet 72. Water enters the outer pipe 42 through each first water inlet 72. The top of the water inlet structure 70 forms a second water inlet 73 that is connected to the inner pipe 44. Water enters the inner pipe 44 through the second water inlet 73. The number of first water inlets 72 can be increased or decreased as needed, but is limited to at least one first water inlet 72.

[0034] The water inlet structure 70 blocks the connection between the second flow channel 58 and the second chamber 54. Specifically, the water inlet structure 70 has a leak-proof ring 74, which is tightly attached to the lateral peripheral wall 552 of the third chamber 55, thereby blocking the connection between the second flow channel 58 and the second chamber 54. The water inlet structure 70 further includes a first water inlet pipe 75 and a second water inlet pipe 76. The first water inlet pipe 75 is axially connected to the outer pipe 42, and a third flow channel 752 is formed inside the first water inlet pipe 75. Specifically, the first water inlet... One end of the pipe 75 is axially inserted into the outer pipe 42. A third flow channel 752 is formed between the first water inlet pipe 75 and the inner pipe 44. Each first water inlet 72 is formed on the periphery of the first water inlet pipe 75. The third flow channel 752 connects each first water inlet 72 and the outer pipe 42. Water enters the outer pipe 42 through the third flow channel 752. The second water inlet pipe 76 is axially connected to the inner pipe 44. The top end of the second water inlet pipe 76 forms a second water inlet 73 that connects to the third chamber 55. Water enters the inner pipe 44 through the second water inlet pipe 76.

[0035] The water inlet structure 70 further includes a liner 77, which is disposed between the first water inlet pipe 75 and the second water inlet pipe 76, thereby maintaining the relative configuration of the first water inlet pipe 75 and the second water inlet pipe 76. The liner 77 extends into the third chamber 55 and connects the third chamber 55 and the second water inlet pipe 76. The leak-proof ring 74 is selected to encircle the liner 77.

[0036] The liner 77 is screwed to the second water inlet pipe 76. A pressing part 772 is formed on the outer periphery of the liner 77. The pressing part 772 presses against the top end of the first water inlet pipe 75. The water inlet structure 70 further includes a locking fastener 78. The locking fastener 78 presses against the top end of the pressing part 772 and is screwed to the first water inlet pipe 75, thereby locking the liner 77.

[0037] The positioning element 30 is an annular body, and the positioning element 30 enters the first chamber 53 and abuts against the seat 20. Based on this positioning of the seat 20, the water pipe 40 enters the second passage 23 through the positioning element 30. The positioning element 30 has a screw ring 32, which is screwed into the first chamber 53 and abuts against the seat 20.

[0038] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A faucet assembly for rapid assembly using dual water sources, characterized in that... include: A main body includes a base and an extension pipe, wherein the top end of the base is connected to one end of the extension pipe, and the other end of the extension pipe is detachably connected to a water outlet. A first valve chamber and a second valve chamber are formed on both sides of the base, respectively. A first valve is provided in the first valve chamber, and a second valve is provided in the second valve chamber. The interior of the base forms a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber, and a connecting channel. The first chamber extends from the bottom end of the base and communicates with the outside. The second chamber extends upward from the first chamber, and the third chamber extends upward from the second chamber. The connecting channel connects the first chamber and the extension pipe. A first flow channel connects the first valve chamber and the second chamber, and a second flow channel connects the second valve chamber and the third chamber. The first valve controls water to enter the second chamber through the first flow channel, and the second valve controls water to enter the third chamber through the second flow channel. A receiving seat is provided in the first chamber. The receiving seat forms a first passage and a second passage along the axial direction. The first passage and the second passage extend to the top and bottom of the receiving seat, respectively. A protrusion is formed radially on the inner edge of the first passage. The second passage is connected to the connecting channel. The receiving seat passes through a first inlet channel and a second inlet channel, so that water from a first water source enters the first valve chamber through the first inlet channel, and water from a second water source enters the second valve chamber through the second inlet channel. A positioning component connects to the base, thereby positioning the connector and limiting the axial displacement of the connector. A water guide pipe enters the extension pipe and connects to the water outlet through the second passage and the connecting channel. The water guide pipe includes an outer pipe, an inner pipe and a water inlet structure. The inner pipe is located inside the outer pipe. The outer pipe and the inner pipe are respectively connected to the water inlet structure. The water inlet structure forms a convex ring radially outward. The water inlet structure is axially located in the first passage. The protrusion is located below the convex ring, thereby relatively limiting the water inlet structure. Accordingly, water from the first water source enters the outer pipe through the water inlet structure from the second chamber, and water from the second water source enters the inner pipe through the water inlet structure from the third chamber. The water inlet structure forms at least one first water inlet on the side. The first flow channel is connected to the outer pipe through each first water inlet. Water enters the outer pipe through the first water inlet. The top of the water inlet structure forms a second water inlet that is connected to the inner pipe. Water enters the inner pipe through the second water inlet. The water inlet structure blocks the connection between the second flow channel and the second chamber. The water inlet structure further includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe. The first water inlet pipe is axially connected to the outer pipe. A third flow channel is formed inside the first water inlet pipe. A first water inlet is formed on the periphery of the first water inlet pipe. The third flow channel connects each first water inlet and the outer pipe. Water enters the outer pipe through the third flow channel. The second water inlet pipe is axially connected to the inner pipe. A second water inlet is formed at the top of the second water inlet pipe, which connects to the third chamber. Water enters the inner pipe through the second water inlet pipe.

2. The faucet assembly for rapid assembly using dual water sources according to claim 1, characterized in that... One end of the first water inlet pipe is axially inserted into the outer pipe, and a third flow channel is formed between the first water inlet pipe and the inner pipe.

3. The faucet assembly for rapid assembly using dual water sources according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that... The water inlet structure further includes a liner, which is disposed between the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe, thereby maintaining the relative configuration of the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe.

4. The faucet assembly for rapid assembly using dual water sources according to claim 3, characterized in that... The liner extends into the third chamber and connects the third chamber with the second water inlet pipe.

5. The faucet assembly for rapid assembly using dual water sources according to claim 3, characterized in that... The liner is screwed to the second water inlet pipe. A pressing part is formed on the outer circumference of the liner. The pressing part presses against the top of the first water inlet pipe. The water inlet structure further includes a locking fastener. The locking fastener presses against the top of the pressing part and is screwed to the first water inlet pipe, thereby locking the liner.

6. The faucet assembly for rapid assembly using dual water sources according to claim 1, characterized in that... The positioning element is a ring-shaped body, and the positioning element enters the first chamber roof abutment seat. Based on this positioning seat, the water pipe enters the passage through the positioning element.

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