Fixed components and shower systems

Abstract

This invention discloses a fixing component and a shower system. The fixing component includes a fixing base, a clamping device, and a locking device. The clamping device includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member, at least one of which is movably connected to the fixing base for accommodating a pipe fitting. The clamping device has a first state in which the pipe fitting extends into the clamping space and a second state in which the pipe fitting is clamped. The locking device is connected to the clamping device and is movable relative to the fixing base between a first position and a second position. During the movement of the locking device from the first position to the second position, the locking device enables the first and second clamping members to move relative to each other, switching the clamping device from the first state to the second state. When the locking device moves to the second position, it locks the clamping device in the second state. Therefore, compared to conventional solutions, the fixing component of this embodiment allows for more convenient and faster installation of pipe fittings.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bathroom technology, and in particular to a fixing component and a shower system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, exposed pipes in shower systems typically need to be connected to the wall via mounting brackets. These brackets usually consist of a base and a connector. The base connects to the wall, and the connector is typically a threaded fastener such as a screw. During installation, both the pipe and the connector need to be supported simultaneously, and then tightened with screws. Specifically, the installer needs to hold the pipe with one hand and turn the screws with the other, making the process cumbersome and inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a fixing component that can be used for convenient and quick installation of pipe fittings in a shower system.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a shower system having the above-mentioned fixing components.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a fixing assembly includes a fixing base, a clamping device, and a locking device.

[0006] The clamping device includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member, the first clamping member and the second clamping member being disposed facing each other, and at least one of the first clamping member and the second clamping member being movably connected to the fixed base. A clamping space is formed between the first clamping member and the second clamping member for accommodating a pipe fitting. The clamping device has a first state in which the pipe fitting is inserted into the clamping space and a second state in which the pipe fitting is clamped. A locking device is connected to the clamping device and is movable relative to the fixed base between a first position and a second position. During the process of the locking device moving from the first position to the second position, the locking device can drive the first clamping member and / or the second clamping member to move relative to each other, thereby switching the clamping device from the first state to the second state. When the locking device moves to the second position, the locking device can lock the clamping device in the second state.

[0007] The fixing component according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0008] Because the locking device allows relative movement between the first and second clamping members to switch the clamping device from a first state to a second state, and also locks the clamping device in the second state, when using the fixing assembly of this embodiment to install pipe fittings in a shower system, the fixing assembly can be first installed on the wall with the clamping device in the first state. Then, the pipe fitting is inserted into the clamping space, and while one hand supports the pipe fitting, the other hand operates the locking device to move from the first position to the second position, causing the clamping device to clamp the pipe fitting and lock it in the second state, thus completing the pipe fitting installation. Therefore, compared to conventional solutions, the fixing assembly of this embodiment makes pipe fitting installation more convenient and faster.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one of the first clamping member and the second clamping member, which is movably connected to the fixed base, is connected to the locking device, and the other has a first snap-fit ​​structure. The locking device has a second snap-fit ​​structure, and the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure can be interlocked to hold the clamping device in the second state; or...

[0010] Both the first clamping member and the second clamping member are movably connected to the fixed base. One of the first clamping member and the second clamping member is connected to the locking device, and the other has a first snap-fit ​​structure. The locking device has a second snap-fit ​​structure, and the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure can be plugged into each other.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the surface of the first clamping member facing the second clamping member has a first clamping groove, and the surface of the second clamping member facing the first clamping member has a second clamping groove, the first clamping groove and the second clamping groove defining the clamping space, and the locking device includes a driving member located between the first clamping member and the second clamping member;

[0012] The first clamping member is rotatably connected to the fixed base. The surface of the first clamping member facing the second clamping member also has a first abutting surface. The first clamping groove and the first abutting surface are respectively located on both sides of the rotation axis of the first clamping member. When the clamping device is in the first state, the first abutting surface is inclined towards the second clamping member along the first direction. When the locking device moves in the first direction, the driving member can slide against the first abutting surface; and / or

[0013] The second clamping member is rotatably connected to the fixed base. The surface of the second clamping member facing the first clamping member also has a second abutting surface. The second clamping groove and the second abutting surface are respectively located on both sides of the rotation axis of the second clamping member. When the clamping device is in the first state, the second abutting surface is inclined towards the first clamping member along the first direction. When the locking device moves in the first direction, the driving member can slide against the second abutting surface.

[0014] Wherein, the first direction is the direction from the first position to the second position.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the clamping device is in a first state, the driving member partially extends into the clamping space, and the tube extends into the clamping space, the driving member can be supported by the tube and move toward the first direction.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking device further includes a latch, the latch being movably connected to the driving member, the latch including a locking portion, and the fixing base further having a first limiting portion, the limiting portion having a limiting surface on one side facing a first direction. When the locking device moves to a second position, the latch can be moved by force, causing the locking portion to abut against the limiting surface, thereby restricting the locking device to the second position.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing base also has an unlocking hole that extends through the fixing base, and when the locking device is in the second position, the latch protrudes from the unlocking hole.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking device further includes an elastic element, one end of which is connected to the locking device and the other end of which is connected to the fixed base. The elastic element is used to apply a force to the driving member in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first clamping member is rotatably connected to the fixed base, and the first clamping member further has a third abutting surface, the third abutting surface being located on the side of the rotation axis of the first clamping member opposite to the first abutting surface. When the clamping device is in a second state, the third abutting surface is inclined toward the second clamping member along a second direction. When the locking device moves in the second direction, the driving member can slide against the third abutting surface; and / or,

[0020] The second clamping member is rotatably connected to the fixed base. The second clamping member also has a fourth abutment surface. The fourth abutment surface is located on the side of the rotation axis of the second clamping member away from the second abutment surface. When the clamping device is in the second state, the fourth abutment surface is inclined toward the first clamping member along the second direction. When the locking device moves in the second direction, the driving member can slide against the fourth abutment surface.

[0021] The second direction is opposite to the first direction.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving member further includes a third limiting portion, and the fixing seat further includes a third limiting portion, the third limiting portion being able to abut against the side of the fourth limiting portion facing the first direction, so as to keep the locking device in the first position.

[0023] A shower system according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a pipe fitting and a fixing assembly as described in the first aspect embodiment, the pipe fitting being clamped between the first clamping member and the second clamping member.

[0024] The shower system according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0025] The fixing assembly of the first aspect embodiment allows for relative movement between the first and second clamping members via a locking device. This switches the clamping device from a first state to a second state and locks it in the second state. The locking device also locks the clamping device in the second state. Therefore, when installing the pipe fitting, the fixing assembly is first installed on the wall with the clamping device in the first state. The pipe fitting is then inserted into the clamping space, and while one hand supports the pipe fitting, the other hand operates the locking device to move it from the first position to the second position, causing the clamping device to clamp the pipe fitting and lock it in the second state, thus completing the installation. Therefore, compared to conventional solutions, the installation of the shower system in this embodiment is more convenient and faster.

[0026] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fixing component according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective illustration;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of another working state of the fixed component

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another fixing component according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A sectional view;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Another sectional view;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed component in another working state;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A sectional view;

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Another sectional view;

[0037] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of another fixing component according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the central locking mechanism;

[0039] Figure 12 for Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the middle fixed base;

[0040] Figure 13 This is an exploded view of another fixing component according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A cross-sectional view of the fixed component in the middle;

[0042] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a shower system according to a second aspect of the present invention.

[0043] Figure label:

[0044] Fixed component 1000;

[0045] Fixed base 100, first limiting part 110, limiting surface 111, unlocking hole 120, second limiting part 130, third limiting part 140, limiting groove 150, guide groove 160;

[0046] Clamping device 200, first clamping member 210, first abutting surface 211, third abutting surface 212, first clamping groove 213, second clamping member 220, second abutting surface 221, fourth abutting surface 222, second clamping groove 223, first snap-fit ​​structure 224, clamping space 230.

[0047] Locking device 300, driving member 310, fourth limiting part 311, mounting groove 312, latch 320, locking part 321, locking surface 3211, unlocking part 322, elastic member 330, second snap-fit ​​structure 340.

[0048] Side plate 400, top plate 500, bottom plate 600, accommodating cavity 700, gasket 800, fittings 900. Detailed Implementation

[0049] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0050] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0051] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0052] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0053] Currently, shower system fittings typically require connection to the wall via mounting brackets. These brackets usually consist of a base and a connector. The base connects to the wall, and the connector is typically a threaded connection such as a screw. During installation, both the fitting and the connector need to be supported simultaneously and tightened with screws, making it difficult for one worker to operate. Therefore, during installation, one hand must support the fitting while the other hand turns the screws to lock it in place, making the process cumbersome and inconvenient.

[0054] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a fixing component 1000, which can be used to install the pipe fitting 900 in a shower system, as shown in the reference. Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fixing component according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective illustration, Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another working state of the fixing component; the fixing component 1000 in this embodiment includes: a fixing base 100, a clamping device 200 and a locking device 300.

[0055] The mounting base 100 is used for connection to the wall. For example, the mounting base 100 is provided with mounting holes for screws to pass through and connect to the wall. The mounting base 100 can be made of plastic, but is not limited to this; it can also be made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy. The clamping device 200 includes a first clamping member 210 and a second clamping member 220. The first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 are arranged facing each other to form a clamping space 230 (e.g., ...). Figure 2 As shown), used to accommodate pipe fitting 900 (the pipe fitting is not shown in the figure, please see...). Figure 15 One or both of the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 are movably connected to the fixed base 100. For example, a movable connection or a rotatable connection, so that the clamping device 200 has a first state in which the tube 900 extends into the clamping space 230 (e.g., Figure 1 As shown), and the second state of clamping fitting 900 (as shown). Figure 3(As shown). The locking device 300 is connected to the clamping device 200. The locking device 300 can move relative to the fixed base 100 between a first position and a second position. During the process of the locking device 300 moving from the first position to the second position, the locking device 300 can drive the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 to move relative to each other, so that the clamping device 200 switches from the first state to the second state. When the locking device 300 moves to the second position, the locking device 300 can lock the clamping device 200 in the second state. When the fixing component 1000 of this embodiment is used to install the pipe fitting 900 in the shower system, the fixing component 1000 is first installed on the wall and the clamping device 200 is in the first state. Next, insert the pipe fitting 900 into the clamping space 230. While supporting the pipe fitting 900 with one hand, operate the locking device 300 from the first position to the second position with the other hand, so that the clamping device 200 clamps the pipe fitting 900 and locks the clamping device 200 in the second state, thus completing the installation of the pipe fitting 900. Therefore, compared with the conventional solution, the fixing component 1000 in this embodiment makes the installation of the pipe fitting 900 more convenient and faster.

[0056] For example, in some embodiments, one of the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220, which is movably connected to the fixed base 100, is connected to the locking device 300, and the other has a first snap-fit ​​structure 224. The locking device 300 has a second snap-fit ​​structure 340, and the first snap-fit ​​structure 224 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 340 can be inserted into each other. Specifically, for example, the first clamping member 210 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 100, and the second clamping member 220 is fixedly connected to the fixed base 100. The locking device 300 is rotatably connected to the first clamping member 210. When installing the pipe 900, the pipe 900 is first inserted into the clamping space 230, and then the first clamping member 210 is rotated so that the first clamping member 210 abuts against the pipe 900. The first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 are held in a clamped state by the snap-fit ​​of the first snap-fit ​​structure 224 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 340, that is, the clamping device 200 is held in the second state. In this embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure 224 can be, for example, a slot on the locking device 300, and the second snap-fit ​​structure 340 can be, for example, a block on the second clamping member 220. The connection between the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 is achieved through the cooperation of the block and the slot. Alternatively, the first snap-fit ​​structure 224 can also be a block on the locking device 300, and the second snap-fit ​​structure 340 can be a slot on the second clamping member 220, to achieve the connection between the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220. In some embodiments, both the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 are movably connected to the fixed base 100 (e.g., ...). Figure 1As shown, one of the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 is connected to the locking device 300, and the other has a first snap-fit ​​structure 224. The locking device 300 has a second snap-fit ​​structure 340, and the first snap-fit ​​structure 224 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 340 can be inserted into each other. Figure 2 For example, the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 are both rotatably connected to the fixed base 100, the locking device 300 is rotatably connected to the first clamping member 210, the locking device 300 is provided with a slot, and the second clamping member 220 is provided with a block.

[0057] It should be noted that the movable connection between the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 and the fixed base 100 is not limited to the rotational connection described above, but can also be a sliding connection. As long as the tube 900 can be clamped by the relative movement between the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220, it is acceptable.

[0058] Alternatively, refer to Figure 4 and... Figures 6 to 8 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another fixing component according to the first aspect of the present invention; Figure 6 for Figure 4 Another sectional view, Figure 7 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another working state of the fixed component. Figure 8 for Figure 7 In some embodiments, the first clamping member 210 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 100. The surface of the first clamping member 210 facing the second clamping member 220 has a first clamping groove 213, and the surface of the second clamping member 220 facing the first clamping member 210 has a second clamping groove 223. The first clamping groove 213 and the second clamping groove 223 define a clamping space 230. The surface of the first clamping member 210 facing the second clamping member 220 also has a first abutment surface 211. The first clamping groove 213 and the first abutment surface 211 are located on opposite sides of the rotation axis of the first clamping member 210. When the clamping device 200 is in a first state, along a first direction, the first abutment surface 211 is inclined toward the second clamping member 220 (e.g., ...). Figure 6 (As shown). The locking device 300 includes a drive member 310, which is located between the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220. When the locking device 300 moves in a first direction, the drive member 310 can slide against the first abutment surface 211, causing the first abutment surface 211 to rotate in a direction away from the second clamping member 220, thereby causing the first clamping groove 213 on the first clamping member 210 to rotate towards the second clamping groove 223, so as to clamp the tube 900 (e.g., Figure 7 and Figure 8(As shown). Alternatively, the second clamping member 220 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 100. The surface of the second clamping member 220 facing the first clamping member 210 also has a second abutment surface 221, and the second clamping groove 223 and the second abutment surface 221 are respectively located on both sides of the rotation axis of the second clamping member 220. When the clamping device 200 is in the first state, the second abutment surface 221 is inclined towards the first clamping member 210 along the first direction. When the locking device 300 moves in the first direction, the driving member 310 can slide against the second abutment surface 221, so that the second abutment surface 221 rotates in the direction away from the first clamping member 210, thereby causing the second clamping groove 223 on the second clamping member 220 to rotate towards the first clamping member to clamp the pipe 900.

[0059] Furthermore, in some embodiments, both the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 are rotatably connected to the fixed base 100. The surface of the first clamping member 210 facing the second clamping member 220 has a first abutting surface 211, and the first clamping groove 213 and the first abutting surface 211 are respectively located on both sides of the rotation axis of the first clamping member 210. The surface of the second clamping member 220 facing the first clamping member 210 has a second abutting surface 221, and the second clamping groove 223 and the second abutting surface 221 are respectively located on both sides of the rotation axis of the second clamping member 220. When the clamping device 200 is in the first state, along the first direction, the distance between the first abutting surface 211 and the second abutting surface 221 gradually decreases (e.g., ...). Figure 6 (As shown). When the locking device 300 moves in the first direction, the driving member 310 can slide against the first abutting surface 211 and the second abutting surface 221, so that the first abutting surface 211 and the second abutting surface 221 rotate in opposite directions, thereby causing the first clamping groove 213 and the second clamping groove 223 to rotate in a direction closer to each other, so as to clamp the pipe 900.

[0060] Reference Figure 6 Based on the above embodiments, when the clamping device 200 is in the first state, the driving member 310 partially extends into the clamping space 230. Therefore, when the pipe 900 is extended into the clamping space 230, the driving member 310 can be supported by the pipe 900 and move in the first direction, thereby causing the first clamp and the second clamping member 220 to close and clamp the pipe 900. That is, during the process of the pipe 900 being extended into the clamping space 230, the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 close to clamp the pipe 900, without the need for additional operating steps, making the installation of the pipe 900 simpler. Specifically, with Figure 6As shown in the example, when the clamping device 200 is in the first state, the distance between the first abutment surface 211 and the second abutment surface 221 gradually decreases along the first direction. Therefore, during the process of the driving member 310 being abutted by the tube 900 and moving towards the first direction, the driving member 310 can abut against the first abutment surface 211 and the second abutment surface 221, so that the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 rotate and clamp the tube 900.

[0061] Reference Figure 8 Based on the above embodiments, the fixing component 1000 further includes a gasket 800, which is configured as an elastic structure. The gasket 800 is connected to the end faces of the first clamping member 210, the second clamping member 220, and the driving member 310 facing the clamping space 230. When the clamping device 200 is in the second state, the gasket 800 is clamped between the pipe 900 and the first clamping member 210, the second clamping member 220, and the driving member 310. On one hand, the gasket 800 can provide a certain degree of protection for the pipe 900. On the other hand, the gasket 800 can adaptively deform according to the diameter of the pipe 900, enabling the clamping device 200 to clamp pipes 900 of different sizes, thereby improving the applicability of the fixing component 1000 in this embodiment.

[0062] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 9 , Figure 5 for Figure 4 sectional view, Figure 9 for Figure 8 In another cross-sectional view, based on the above embodiment, the locking device 300 further includes a latch 320, which includes a locking portion 321 and is movably connected to the driving member 310. The fixed base 100 also has a first limiting portion 110, with a limiting surface 111 on the side of the first limiting portion 110 facing the first direction. When the locking device 300 moves to the second position, the latch 320 can be moved under force, causing the locking portion 321 to abut against the limiting surface 111, thereby restricting the locking device 300 to the second position. Figure 5 As shown in the example, the latch 320 is rotatably connected to the drive member 310. The rotation axis of the latch 320 is horizontally arranged, and the bottom of the locking part 321 is located on one side of the rotation axis of the latch 320 along the second direction. Furthermore, the length of the latch 320 from the rotation axis to the bottom of the locking part 321 is greater than the vertical distance between the rotation axis of the latch 320 and the upper edge of the limiting surface 111. Therefore, when the bottom of the locking part 321 moves along the upper surface of the latch 320 to the side of the limiting part facing the first direction, the latch 320 can rotate under gravity, thereby causing the locking part 321 to abut against the limiting surface 111 (e.g., ...). Figure 9As shown), the locking device 300 is restricted to move in the second direction. This restricts the locking device 300 to the second position, keeping the clamping device 200 in the second state, i.e., the clamping device 200 is in the state of clamping the pipe fitting 900. It is understood that when installing the pipe fitting 900 using this solution, simply inserting the pipe fitting 900 into the clamping device completes the clamping and locking, requiring no additional steps. The installation process is convenient and quick, and one person can complete the installation of the pipe fitting 900. It should be noted that the rotation axis of the locking device 320 is not limited to a horizontal setting; it can also be vertically set or set in any position. A horizontal setting is chosen because the locking device 320 can rotate using its own weight. When the locking device 320 cannot rotate by its own weight, for example, when the rotation axis of the locking device 320 is vertically set, a torsion spring can be placed between the locking device 320 and the driving member 310, using the spring force to drive the locking device 320 to rotate.

[0063] Furthermore, the limiting surface 111 is configured as a first arcuate surface centered on the rotation axis of the latch 320. The locking part 321 has a locking surface 3211, which is configured as a second arcuate surface centered on the rotation axis of the latch 320. When the locking device 300 moves to the second position, the latch 320 rotates, and the first arcuate surface abuts against the second arcuate surface (e.g., Figure 9 (As shown), to increase the contact area between the latch 320 and the limiting part, thereby improving the stability of the latch 320 when it abuts against the limiting surface 111.

[0064] It should be noted that the rotatable connection between the latch 320 and the drive member 310 in the attached drawings should not be interpreted as the only limitation of this embodiment. The latch 320 can also be configured to be movably connected to the drive member 310, as long as it can be ensured that when the locking device 300 moves to the second position, the latch 320 can move to the position abutting against the limiting surface 111.

[0065] Reference Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of another fixing component according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, the fixing base 100 also has an unlocking hole 120 (e.g., Figure 10As shown, the unlocking hole 120 penetrates the fixing base 100. When the locking device 300 is in the second position, the latch 320 protrudes from the unlocking hole 120. Therefore, when the pipe fitting 900 needs to be disassembled, the latch 320 can be lifted by a tool or hand through the unlocking hole 120, so that the locking part 321 is in contact with the limiting surface 111, thereby releasing the restriction on the locking device 300 and releasing the locking of the clamping device 200 in the second state, so that the pipe fitting 900 can be removed. It should be noted that when the size of the unlocking hole 120 is large enough that the locking part 321 can directly extend into the unlocking hole 120, the driving member 310 also has a second limiting part 130, which is used to limit the rotation of the latch 320, preventing the latch 320 from continuing to rotate after it abuts against the limiting surface 111, thus preventing the locking device 300 from being fixed. Specifically, for example, the second limiting part 130 is located above the rotation axis of the latch 320, and its top is located on the side of the second limiting part 130 facing the first direction. When the locking part 321 abuts against the limiting surface 111, the top of the latch 320 abuts against the second limiting part 130 to restrict the rotation of the latch 320, thereby fixing the locking device 300 in position. This keeps the driving member 310 in the locking device 300 in a state of pressing against the first abutting surface 211 and the second abutting surface 221, preventing the first clamping member 210 from rotating relative to the second clamping member 220, thus ensuring that the pipe 900 is in a clamped state. Specifically, during disassembly, the latch 320 is lifted to separate the locking part 321 from the limiting surface 111. At this time, the locking device 300 can move freely, thereby releasing the locking of the driving member 310 against the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220. Therefore, the clamping device 200 can switch from the second state to the first state, so that the pipe fitting 900 can be removed.

[0066] Reference Figures 10 to 12 , Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the central locking mechanism. Figure 12 for Figure 10 The structural schematic diagram of the fixing base shows that, based on the above embodiment, the fixing base 100 further includes a guide groove 160, which extends along a first direction to communicate with the unlocking hole 120 (e.g., Figure 12 (As shown). The latch 320 also includes an unlocking part 322 (as shown). Figure 11 As shown), when the locking device 300 is in the second position, the unlocking part 322 can pass through the unlocking hole 120 (as shown). Figure 10Furthermore, along the axial direction of the latch 320, the size of the locking part 321 is larger than the size of the guide groove 160, and the size of the guide groove 160 is greater than or equal to the size of the unlocking part 322. This allows the unlocking part 322 to abut against the limiting surface 111 and slide within the guide groove 160. Therefore, when unlocking, the operator applies force to the unlocking part 322 from the outside of the unlocking hole 120 to separate the locking part 321 from the limiting surface 111, allowing the unlocking part 322 to move in the second direction into the guide groove 160, thus releasing the locking device 300 from its locked position. This eliminates the need to insert a hand into the unlocking hole 120, making the fixing component 1000 of this embodiment more convenient and quick to use.

[0067] Reference Figure 5 In some embodiments, the locking device 300 further includes an elastic element 330, one end of which is connected to the locking device and the other end to the fixing base 100. The elastic element 330 is used to apply a force to the driving member 310 in a second direction (the second direction is opposite to the first direction, unless otherwise specified). Specifically, the elastic element 330 is, for example, a compression spring, but is not limited thereto. The driving member 310 has a mounting groove 312 with an opening facing the first direction. One end of the elastic element 330 is disposed in the mounting groove 312, and the other end abuts against the fixing base 100. When the locking device 300 is in the second state, the compression spring is in a compressed state. Therefore, during the disassembly of the pipe fitting 900, after the latch 320 is separated from the limiting part, the latch 320 can move in the second direction under the pushing force of the compression spring, so that the latch 320 automatically moves away from the position of the first limiting device. Understandably, without the elastic element 330, during disassembly, the operator needs to continuously hold the latch 320 with one hand to prevent it from resetting and contacting the limiting surface 111. Furthermore, to remove the pipe 900, the other hand is needed to drive the clamping device 200, at which point the pipe 900 risks falling freely. This embodiment includes the elastic element 330, which allows the latch 320 to automatically move away from the limiting surface 111 after separation, eliminating the need for the operator to continuously hold the latch 320 during disassembly, thus simplifying the removal of the pipe 900. Therefore, during disassembly, the operator can drive the clamping device 200 with one hand and support the pipe 900 with the other, preventing it from falling and avoiding damage to the pipe 900 or the bottom surface due to violent collision.

[0068] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 8Based on the above embodiment, the first clamping member 210 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 100. The first clamping member 210 also has a third abutment surface 212, which is located on the side of the rotation axis of the first clamping member 210 away from the first abutment surface 211, that is, the third abutment surface 212 and the first clamping groove 213 are located on the same side. When the clamping device 200 is in the second state, along the second direction, the third abutment surface 212 is inclined toward the second clamping member 220 (e.g., Figure 8 (As shown). When the locking device 300 moves in the second direction, the driving member 310 can slide against the third abutment surface 212, the third abutment surface 212 rotates away from the second clamping member 220, and the part where the first clamping groove 213 of the first clamping member 210 is located rotates away from the second clamping member 220, so that the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 open (as shown). Figure 6 As shown in the diagram, the pipe fitting 900 can be removed. Specifically, during disassembly, the operator pushes open the latch 320, and the driving member 310 automatically moves in the second direction under the elastic force of the elastic member 330. During the movement of the driving member 310, it abuts against the third abutting surface 212 of the first clamping member 210, causing the first clamping member 210 to rotate, thereby automatically opening the clamping device 200. No additional steps are required from the operator, making the disassembly of the pipe fitting 900 much simpler. Similarly, in some embodiments, the second clamping member 220 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 100. The second clamping member 220 also has a fourth abutment surface 222, which is located on the side of the rotation axis of the second clamping member 220 opposite to the second abutment surface 221. When the clamping device 200 is in the second state, the fourth abutment surface 222 is inclined toward the first clamping member 210 along the second direction. When the locking device 300 moves in the second direction, the driving member 310 can slide against the fourth abutment surface 222. Alternatively, in some embodiments, both the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220 are rotatably connected to the fixed base 100 (e.g., ...). Figure 8 As shown in the image, this will not be elaborated upon further here.

[0069] Reference Figure 5In some embodiments, the fixing base 100 includes a third limiting portion 140, and the driving member 310 further includes a fourth limiting portion 311. The fourth limiting portion 311 is capable of abutting against the side of the third limiting portion 140 facing the first direction, so that the locking device 300 is held in the first position. Specifically, the third limiting portion 140 may be, for example, a protrusion of the fixing base 100 facing the driving member 310, or a limiting groove 150 provided on the fixing base 100 having a sidewall facing the first direction. As shown in the figure, the limiting groove 150 has a contour extending along the first direction, and the fourth limiting portion 311 is movably disposed within the limiting groove 150. When the locking device moves to the first position, the fourth limiting portion 311 of the driving member 310 abuts against the sidewall of the limiting groove 150 facing the first direction, thereby restricting the locking device 300 to the first position and preventing the locking device 300 from separating from the fixing base 100, thereby improving the reliability of the fixing assembly 1000 in this embodiment.

[0070] Reference Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is an exploded view of another fixing component according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, the fixing component 1000 further includes a side plate 400, a top plate 500, and a bottom plate 600. The side plate 400 has a U-shaped structure and is used to snap onto the outer periphery of the fixing base 100, and to enclose the clamping device 200 and the locking device 300. The top plate 500 and the side plate 400 are respectively disposed on the top and bottom surfaces of the fixing base 100. On the one hand, the enclosing effect of the side plate 400, top plate 500, and bottom plate 600 can provide a certain degree of dust and pollution prevention, making the fixing component 1000 easier to clean in this embodiment. On the other hand, it also makes the appearance of the fixing component 1000 neater and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0071] Reference Figure 14 , Figure 14 for Figure 13 A cross-sectional view of the fixing component shows that, based on the above embodiment, the side plate 400 and the fixing base 100 define a receiving cavity 700. When the pipe fitting 900 has a nut at the joint, the nut can be accommodated within the receiving cavity 700. On the one hand, this largely prevents the nut from being corroded by dirt and facilitates the removal of the nut during maintenance. On the other hand, the nut being located within the receiving cavity 700 makes the shower system more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, the vertical dimension of the receiving cavity 700 is greater than the thickness of the nut, so that the nut has a certain vertical adjustment space within the receiving cavity 700, thereby improving the practicality of the fixing component 1000 in this embodiment.

[0072] It should be noted that the fixing component 1000 for installing pipe fitting 900 provided in this embodiment can not only be used for installing pipe fitting 900, but also can be applied to other products that need to be fixed with rods, such as mop racks and kitchenware racks. It should be understood that, based on a full understanding of this embodiment, those skilled in the art can foresee the implementation process and effect of applying this fixing structure for pipe fitting 900 to other products with similar functions.

[0073] Reference Figure 15 , Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a shower system according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention. The shower system of the second aspect embodiment includes a pipe fitting 900 and a fixing assembly 1000 according to the first aspect embodiment. The pipe fitting 900 is clamped between a first clamping member 210 and a second clamping member 220. The locking device 300 in the fixing assembly 1000 causes relative movement between the first clamping member 210 and the second clamping member 220, locking the clamping device 200 in a second state. When installing the pipe fitting 900, the fixing assembly 1000 is first installed on the wall, and the clamping device 200 is in the first state. Then, the pipe fitting 900 is inserted into the clamping space 230. While supporting the pipe fitting 900 with one hand, the locking device 300 is operated with the other hand to move from the first position to the second position, so that the clamping device 200 clamps the pipe fitting 900 and locks the clamping device 200 in the second state, thus completing the installation of the pipe fitting 900. Therefore, compared with conventional solutions, the installation of the shower system in this embodiment is more convenient and faster.

[0074] It should be noted that since this embodiment adopts all the technical features of the fixing component 1000 of the first aspect embodiment, this embodiment has all the beneficial effects brought by the first aspect embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0075] In the description of this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A fixture assembly, characterized by The utility model relates to a pipe clamp, comprising: a fixed base; a clamping device, the clamping device comprises a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are oppositely arranged, and at least one of the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece is movably connected with the fixed base, a clamping space is formed between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece for accommodating a pipe, the clamping device has a first state in which the pipe extends into the clamping space and a second state in which the pipe is clamped; a locking device connected to the clamping device, the locking device can move relative to the fixed base between a first position and a second position; wherein, during movement of the locking device from the first position to the second position, the locking device can drive the first clamping piece and / or the second clamping piece to move relatively to switch the clamping device from the first state to the second state, and when the locking device moves to the second position, the locking device can lock the clamping device in the second state; the surface of the first clamping piece facing the second clamping piece has a first clamping groove, the surface of the second clamping piece facing the first clamping piece has a second clamping groove, the first clamping groove and the second clamping groove define the clamping space, and the locking device comprises a driving member located between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece; the first clamping piece is rotatably connected with the fixed base, the surface of the first clamping piece facing the second clamping piece further has a first abutting surface, the first clamping groove and the first abutting surface are located on two sides of the rotation axis of the first clamping piece respectively, when the clamping device is in the first state, the first abutting surface is inclinedly arranged towards the second clamping piece in a first direction, and when the locking device moves in the first direction, the driving member can slide against the first abutting surface; and / or the second clamping piece is rotatably connected with the fixed base, the surface of the second clamping piece facing the first clamping piece further has a second abutting surface, the second clamping groove and the second abutting surface are located on two sides of the rotation axis of the second clamping piece respectively, when the clamping device is in the first state, the second abutting surface is inclinedly arranged towards the first clamping piece in a first direction, and when the locking device moves in the first direction, the driving member can slide against the second abutting surface; wherein, the first direction is the direction from the first position to the second position; when the clamping device is in the first state, the driving member partially extends into the clamping space, and the pipe extends into the clamping space, the driving member can be moved towards the first direction by the abutment of the pipe. The locking device further comprises a lock catch movably connected to the driving member, the lock catch comprising a locking portion, the fixed seat further comprising a first limiting portion, one side of the limiting portion facing the first direction having a limiting surface, when the locking device moves to the second position, the lock catch can be forced to move, so that the locking portion abuts against the limiting surface, so as to limit the locking device in the second position.

2. The fixture assembly of claim 1, wherein, The fixed seat further comprises an unlocking hole penetrating through the fixed seat, when the locking device is in the second position, the lock catch is exposed from the unlocking hole.

3. The fixture assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first clamping member is rotatably connected to the fixed seat, the first clamping member further comprising a third abutting surface, the third abutting surface being located on the side of the rotation axis of the first clamping member, which is away from the first abutting surface, when the clamping device is in the second state, the third abutting surface is inclinedly arranged towards the second clamping member along the second direction, when the locking device moves towards the second direction, the driving member can slide against the third abutting surface; and / or, The second clamping member is rotatably connected to the fixed seat, the second clamping member further comprising a fourth abutting surface, the fourth abutting surface being located on the side of the rotation axis of the second clamping member, which is away from the second abutting surface, when the clamping device is in the second state, the fourth abutting surface is inclinedly arranged towards the first clamping member along the second direction, when the locking device moves towards the second direction, the driving member can slide against the fourth abutting surface. The second direction is opposite to the first direction.

4. The fixture assembly of claim 3, wherein, The locking device further comprises an elastic member, one end of the elastic member being connected to the locking device, the other end of the elastic member being connected to the fixed seat, the elastic member being used for applying force to the driving member towards the second direction, the second direction being opposite to the first direction.

5. The fixture assembly of claim 2, wherein, The fixed seat further comprises a third limiting portion, the driving member further comprising a fourth limiting portion, the fourth limiting portion being capable of abutting against the side of the third limiting portion, which faces the first direction, so as to keep the locking device in the first position.

6. A shower system characterised in that The fixed assembly comprises: a pipe for water; the fixed assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the pipe being clamped between the first clamping member and the second clamping member.

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