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CN117358444BActive Publication Date: 2026-09-22KOHLER CO(US)
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Application Number
CN202310820735.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-05-18
Filing Date
2023-07-05
Publication Date
2026-09-22
Estimated Expiration
2043-07-05

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Technical Problem

作为另一个示例,一些淋浴房区域可能与其他淋浴房区域不同,这样,一个固定的花洒轨道可能不适合每个淋浴房区域(例如,一个淋浴间内的进水口的位置可能与其他位置不同,需要更复杂的安装和/或额外的部件以允许花洒组件的安装)

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Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to adjustable components of a shower assembly. The shower assembly includes at least one shower head movably coupled to a shower track by a joint. The joint is positioned away from a central axis of the shower head such that the shower head can be moved between at least two independent shower head positions. The shower track includes at least one slidable component such that a position of the shower track can be adjusted in at least one direction.
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Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 358,698, filed July 6, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates generally to shower assemblies (e.g., shower track systems) used in shower environments. Such shower assemblies typically include a track structure (or other similar type of structure) and one or more shower heads fluidly connected to the track structure. Background Technology

[0004] Various characteristics, such as the user's height or the area of ​​the shower enclosure walls, can limit the use and functionality of shower components. For example, users of different heights may want shower heads at different heights (e.g., the first user may want a shower head set in a first position, while the second user may want a shower head set in a different second position). As another example, some shower enclosures may differ from others, so a fixed shower track may not be suitable for every shower enclosure (e.g., the location of the water inlet in one shower enclosure may differ from others, requiring more complex installation and / or additional parts to allow for the installation of the shower components).

[0005] It would be advantageous to provide an improved shower head assembly to address one or more of the aforementioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] At least one aspect of this disclosure relates to a shower assembly. The shower assembly includes at least one shower head movably coupled to a shower track via a connector. The connector is positioned away from the central axis of the shower head, thereby allowing the shower head to move between at least two independent shower head positions.

[0007] At least one aspect of this disclosure relates to a shower head. The shower head includes a connector that allows the shower head to be coupled to a shower environment. The connector is positioned away from the central axis of the shower head, thereby allowing the shower head to move between at least two independent shower head positions relative to the shower environment.

[0008] At least one aspect of this disclosure relates to a shower track. The shower track includes an inlet that is slidable between a first position and a second position. The shower track also includes an outlet that can be connected to a shower head via a connector. The connector can be connected to the shower head at a position remote from its central axis.

[0009] At least one aspect of this disclosure relates to a shower assembly. The shower assembly includes at least one shower head coupled to a shower track. The shower track includes a groove receiving at least one inlet connected to a shower area. The inlet is movable relative to the shower track. The inlet is coupled to a flexible conduit disposed within a portion of the shower track, such that the flexible conduit is movable with the inlet. The flexible conduit is slidably coupled to a rigid conduit disposed within a portion of the shower track, such that movement of the inlet causes the flexible conduit to slide in or out of the rigid conduit to adjust the position of the inlet relative to the shower track. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of a shower head assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0011] Figure 2 This is a front perspective view of a shower head assembly according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0012] Figure 3 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 Side view of the shower head assembly.

[0013] Figure 4 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 Side view of the shower head assembly.

[0014] Figure 5 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 A schematic side view of a portion of the shower head assembly moving between a first position and a second position.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a rear perspective view of a shower track according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0016] Figure 7 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 6 The shower track in the rear view after the cover has been removed.

[0017] Figure 8 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 6 A rear-view perspective of the shower track after the cover has been removed.

[0018] Figure 9 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the first side of the shower head track.

[0019] Figure 10 This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the second side of the shower head track.

[0020] Figure 11This is according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 6 A schematic diagram of fluid flow within the shower head track. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Referring generally to the accompanying drawings, what is disclosed herein is an adjustable shower head component of a shower assembly. For example, the shower assembly may include an adjustable connector that allows the shower head to move between at least two positions. The shower assembly may additionally or alternatively include an adjustable shower rail that allows adjustment of the position of the shower rail inlet between at least two positions.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The image shows a shower assembly 100. The shower assembly 100 may include at least one shower track 102 disposed in a shower environment. For example, the shower track 102 may be or may include a rod, column, shower arm, conduit, or other structure that facilitates the reception of fluid and the distribution of fluid to at least one shower head. For example, the shower track 102 may include at least one hollow internal portion that houses one or more conduits (e.g., hoses, pipes, channels, etc.) that allow fluid flow. In some embodiments, the shower track 102 may include at least one hollow portion to receive fluid directly within the hollow portion. As described herein, the shower track 102 may include at least one inlet (e.g., a slidable inlet 104) that can receive fluid; a first outlet (e.g., ... Figure 11 The first water outlet (1102) shown is fluidly connected to the inlet 104, and can supply the fluid received by the inlet 104 to a first shower head; and a second water outlet (e.g., outlet 108) is fluidly connected to the inlet 104, and can supply the fluid received by the inlet 104 to a second shower head. The shower track 102 may include more or fewer inlets or outlets, each connected to more or fewer shower heads. Although the track 102 is depicted as rectangular in cross-section in the figures, the track 102 may include various other shapes, including but not limited to circular, triangular, or other shapes.

[0023] In some embodiments, the shower track 102 may be coupled to a shower environment, such as a wall or ceiling. For example, the shower assembly 100 may include at least one inlet 104 capable of being connected to a fluid source (e.g., a water supply) to deliver fluid to the shower track 102. In some embodiments, the inlet 104 may be directly coupled to a fluid source. In some embodiments, the inlet 104 may be coupled to a shower arm (e.g., a pipe, fitting, or other conduit connecting the inlet 104 to a fluid supply within the wall of the shower area). In some embodiments, the inlet 104 may be coupled to a portion of the shower area, such as a wall or ceiling. As described in more detail herein, the inlet 104 may be movable relative to the shower track 102 to adjust its position relative to the shower track 102 to accommodate various shower areas and environments, such as coupling with a shower arm.

[0024] Shower assembly 100 may include at least one main shower head 106. For example, the main shower head 106 may be or may include a fixed shower head (e.g., a rain shower head, a massage shower head, a high-pressure shower head, etc.) and / or other types of shower heads. Shower assembly 100 may include at least one second outlet 108 that delivers fluid within the shower track 102 to a second shower head 110. For example, the second shower head 110 may be or may include a handheld shower head or other types of shower heads that can be connected to the track 102. In some embodiments, shower assembly 100 may include one or more conduits that can connect the second outlet 108 to the second shower head 110 (e.g., within a hollow portion of the track 102).

[0025] Each of the main shower head 106 and the second shower head 110 may include at least one outlet (e.g., a nozzle) to discharge fluid received from the inlet 104. For example, the main shower head 106 may include one or more first nozzles 118, while the second shower head 110 may include one or more second nozzles 120. In some embodiments, the first nozzles 118 and the second nozzles 120 may have similar configurations (e.g., the same size and / or the same shape). In some embodiments, the first nozzles 118 may be different from the second nozzles 120. In some embodiments, the shower assembly 100 may include the same number of first nozzles 118 and second nozzles 120. In some embodiments, the number of first nozzles 118 may be more or less than the number of second nozzles 120.

[0026] Shower assembly 100 may include at least one component for attaching shower track 102 to a portion of a shower area, such as a wall, ceiling, or other surface. For example, shower assembly 100 may include at least one first mount 112 and at least one second mount 114. The first mount 112 and / or the second mount 114 may be or may include one or more brackets, adhesives, gaskets, fasteners, clamps, or other structures for attaching the shower track 102 to the surface. In some embodiments, the first mount 112 and the second mount 114 may include brackets that can be attached to the shower track 102 by one or more fasteners.

[0027] In some embodiments, the first mounting member 112 and the second mounting member 114 may be identical (e.g., of the same size, construction, and / or shape). In some embodiments, the first mounting member 112 may be different from the second mounting member 114. The first mounting member 112 and / or the second mounting member 114 may include one or more fasteners to attach the shower track 102 to a surface (e.g., a wall). The first mounting member 112 and / or the second mounting member 114 may include one or more adhesives (e.g., adhesive backing, tape, etc.) to attach the shower track 102 to the surface. In some embodiments, at least one of the first mounting member 112 or the second mounting member 114 may include or be located near a diverter as described herein to switch fluid flow between the first nozzle 118 and the second nozzle 120.

[0028] Shower assembly 100 may include at least one connector 116 for attaching a second shower head 110 to a shower track 102. For example, connector 116 may be or may include one or more magnetic mating parts (e.g., at least one magnet), clamps, sliding mating parts, mounting parts, receptacles, handles, and / or other structures for attaching the second shower head 110 to the shower track 102. For example, in Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the exemplary embodiment depicted, connector 116 may include a sliding handle releasably coupled to shower rail 102 via one or more clamps. As another example, in Figure 2 and Figure 4 In the described exemplary embodiment, the connector 116 may include a magnetic docking system (e.g., a magnet disposed within the shower track 102 and / or a corresponding magnet disposed at the rear of the second shower head 110). For example, as... Figure 4 As described, the second shower head 110 can be directly magnetically connected to a portion of the track 102.

[0029] Shower assembly 100 may include at least one adjustable component. For example, as described herein, the inlet 104 of shower assembly 100 may be adjustable relative to shower rail 102. As another example, shower assembly 100 may include a connector 122 (e.g., a ball joint or other connector) that can connect shower head 106 (e.g., in...) Figure 11 The main shower head 106 is connected to the rail 102 at the outlet 1102 shown in the diagram to allow the main shower head 106 to move between one or more rotational positions relative to the rail 102 (e.g., rotate, pivot, etc.).

[0030] The main shower head 106 can be connected to the shower track 102 at a location off-center from the center point of the main shower head 106 via a connector 122. For example, connector 122 may include or may be an off-center ball joint positioned away from the center point of the main shower head 106 (e.g., towards one end of the main shower head 106), such that rotation of the main shower head 106 about connector 122 moves the main shower head 106 between at least two different and / or independent angular positions relative to the shower track 102. Connector 122 may include various types of connectors, including but not limited to ball joints, hinged joints, swivel joints, or various other types of connectors.

[0031] Figure 3 A shower assembly 100 in a first rotational position is depicted, wherein the main shower head 106 is configured such that the first nozzle 118 of the main shower head 106 is oriented toward a first direction (e.g., when the shower assembly 100 is in use as a rain shower head, it is substantially downward and above the user). Figure 4 A second rotational position of the shower assembly 100 is depicted, which differs from the first rotational position. For example, in the second rotational position, the main shower head 106 is rotated approximately 180 degrees about the connector 122 relative to the first rotational position, such that the first nozzle 118 faces a second direction that is at an angle relative to the first direction in the first rotational position (e.g., as a conventional shower head faces the user at an angle during use).

[0032] This rotation is described in Figure 5 The figure illustrates an exemplary first rotational position (e.g., first position 502) and a possible second rotational position (e.g., second position 504, indicated by dashed lines) of the main shower head 106. Figure 5 As shown, connector 122 is positioned away from the center point of main shower head 106 (e.g., away from central axis 508) so that main shower head 106 can rotate about the point positioned away from the center of main shower head 106 between a first position and a second position.

[0033] With this configuration, the main shower head 106 can rotate such that its first end 510 (e.g., approximately 50% of the length of the axis 512 along the first side of the central axis 508) can rotate 180 degrees around the connector 122, such that the difference between the initial and final positions of the first end 510 is greater than or equal to the length of the first end 510 around the axis 512 (e.g., the axis perpendicular to the central axis 508). In other words, because the connector 122 is positioned away from the central axis 508, the first end 510 of the main shower head 106 can rotate around an axis away from the central axis, resulting in a larger range and area of ​​rotation than when the connector 122 is positioned along the central axis 508.

[0034] In some embodiments, the main shower head 106 can rotate about the connector 122 such that the main shower head 106 in the second position 504 is positioned at an angle 506 relative to the main shower head 106 in the first position 502. For example, the angle 506 can be in the range of 45 degrees to 180 degrees. The angle 506 can be less than or greater than 45 degrees to 180 degrees. For example, the angle 506 can be up to 360 degrees, allowing the shower head 106 to rotate fully. In this way, the main shower head 106 can rotate about the connector 122 to define at least two independent, distinct main shower head 106 positions. For example, in the first exemplary position 502, the shower head 106 can discharge fluid in a substantially downward direction (e.g., in a direction substantially parallel to the central axis 508). In the second exemplary position 504, the shower head 106 can discharge fluid at an angle 506 relative to a vertical plane (e.g., relative to the central axis 508 when the shower head 106 is facing down).

[0035] In some embodiments, connector 122 is configured such that friction between a first portion (e.g., a ball) and a second portion (e.g., the inlet portion of the main shower head 106 that rotatably receives the ball) allows the main shower head 106 to remain in position under normal use conditions (e.g., when the user is not pushing or pulling the main shower head 106 to rotate it). In other words, the main shower head 106 remains in position after being actuated between different positions (e.g., when the force applied to the main shower head 106 by the user or a hand tool is greater than the weight of the main shower head 106 relative to connector 122). In some embodiments, connector 122 or another portion of assembly 100 may include locking components (e.g., clamps, fasteners, etc.) to hold the main shower head 106 in position after the user actuates the shower head 106 to a new position.

[0036] It should be understood that the illustrative first and second rotational positions (e.g., a 180-degree rotation) are shown and described for illustrative purposes. The main shower head 106 can rotate in various directions or rotations to define multiple rotational positions. For example, the main shower head 106 can rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise about the connector 122. The main shower head 106 can rotate 45 degrees clockwise about the connector 122. The main shower head 106 can rotate 360 ​​degrees counterclockwise about the connector 122. In other words, the main shower head 106 can rotate 360 ​​degrees in any direction about the connector 122 to define multiple rotational positions.

[0037] Figure 6 A rear perspective view of the shower track 102 is depicted. As described herein, the inlet 104 of the shower assembly 100 is adjustable relative to the shower track 102. For example, the inlet 104 may be slidably / movably coupled to a portion of the shower track 102, thereby allowing the inlet 104 to slide relative to the shower track 102 in at least two locations along the shower track 102 in at least one direction. The shower track 102 may include a housing 602 that defines and surrounds a hollow internal portion 702 of the shower track 102 (at least in... Figure 7 and Figure 8 (See image). The housing 602 may include at least one cover 604, which may be detachably attached to a portion of the housing 602 to cover or open the internal hollow portion 702. For example, Figure 7 and Figure 8 The illustration depicts a shower track 102 with the cap 604 removed from the housing 602 for illustrative purposes. The cap 604 can be detachably attached to the housing 602 in various ways, including but not limited to fasteners, adhesives, welding, or other techniques. In some embodiments, the housing 602 may be integral with the cap.

[0038] Shower track 102 may include at least one groove 606 for receiving a water inlet 104. For example, groove 606 may be positioned on a cover 604 of shower track 102. Water inlet 104 may slide relative to groove 606, such that shower track 102 is movable relative to the shower area to which water inlet 104 is connected (e.g., shower track 102 may slide relative to water inlet 104 along the length of groove in the direction of arrow 608 to accommodate different shower spaces). For example, water inlet 104 may slide between at least two positions (and / or more) in the direction of arrow 608, thereby allowing water inlet 104 to be connected to shower arms disposed at different heights relative to first mount 112 and / or second mount 114 (e.g., the position of the connection between water inlet 104 and the water supply may be adjustable relative to the position of first mount 112 and / or second mount 114).

[0039] In some embodiments, the groove 606 is substantially elongated or rectangular, and its width (e.g., the dimension perpendicular to arrow 608) is approximately equal to or slightly larger than the corresponding width of the inlet 104, so that the inlet 104 can slide freely relative to the groove 606 in at least one direction. The width of the groove 606 may be smaller than the inlet 104 in at least one direction, so that the inlet 104 can be held within the hollow portion 702 of the track 102.

[0040] The hollow internal portion 702 may receive at least one conduit that is fluidly connected to the inlet 104, the first nozzle 118, and / or the second nozzle 120. For example, the hollow internal portion 702 may receive a first conduit 704 and a second conduit 706. In some embodiments, the first conduit 704 may be disposed adjacent to the second conduit 706. The inlet 104 may be fluidly connected to the first conduit 704 disposed within the hollow internal portion 702 of the shower track 102 so that the first conduit 704 may slide relative to the shower track 102 when the inlet 104 moves.

[0041] The first conduit 704 may be or may include at least one flexible conduit. For example, the first conduit 704 may include a plurality of conduits fluidly connected to each other. A first portion of the first conduit 704 may be made of a flexible material so that the first conduit 704 can follow a bend in the shower track 102 located at or near the main shower head 106. As described herein, the first conduit 704 may include at least one rigid conduit disposed near the second outlet 108. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first conduit 704 can be connected to the inlet 104 via a fitting 708 (e.g., a female fitting), which receives a connecting portion 802 (e.g., a male portion) connected to the first conduit 704 by welding, fasteners, adhesives, or other techniques. The connecting portion 802 may be integrally formed with the first conduit 704, or the connecting portion 802 may be formed independently and connected to the first conduit 704 by one or more keys, adhesives, clamps, or fasteners.

[0042] The inlet 104 and the first conduit 704 can be connected to the fitting 708 and secured in place by a clamp 710 (e.g., a C-clamp). The first conduit 704 can be welded to the fitting 708 or attached by various other means (e.g., adhesives, clamps, etc.). Therefore, the first conduit 704 can be fixed to the inlet 104 so that the first conduit 704 moves when the inlet 104 moves. For example, when the inlet 104 moves along... Figure 6When the inlet 104 moves in the direction of arrow 608, it causes the first conduit 704 to move (e.g., slide) relative to the housing 602 of the shower track 102. The flexible portion 902 of the first conduit 704 (e.g., a flexible conduit) (at least in...) Figure 9 As can be seen in the figure, which depicts a cross-sectional view of a portion of the shower track 102, the shower track 102 can slide into the hollow interior of the rigid portion 904 of the first conduit 704 (e.g., a rigid conduit) to provide telescopic adjustment. It should be understood that the first conduit 704 may include one or more (e.g., at least two) conduits that may be fluidly connected to each other. In this way, the flexible portion 902 of the first conduit can slide within the hollow interior of the fixed rigid portion 904 of the first conduit 704, allowing the flexible portion 902 to slide relative to the rigid portion 904.

[0043] The rigid portion 904 can be secured by an insert 906 (e.g., a rigid plastic insert) that can compress the fittings of a diverter 908 that diverts fluid between a first conduit 704 (e.g., a combination of a flexible and rigid conduit), a second conduit 706 (e.g., a conduit disposed adjacent to the first conduit 704 in the shower track 102), and a second outlet 108 supplying fluid to the second shower head 110. Figure 9 As depicted, the diverter 908 may be located at the bottom end of the track 102 (e.g., at or near the second outlet 108 that supplies fluid to the second shower head 110).

[0044] Figure 10 Depicting from Figure 9 On the opposite side (e.g., on the side with the second conduit 706) Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of a portion of the shower track 102 shown. Figure 10 As shown, the diverter 908 can be fluidly connected to the second conduit 706 via a second fitting 1002 (e.g., a female fitting), which receives a connection portion (e.g., a male portion) connected to the second conduit 706. The second conduit 706 can extend to the housing 602 of the entire shower track 102 to supply fluid to the first nozzle 118 of the main shower head 106.

[0045] Figure 11 A schematic diagram depicting the fluid flow within the shower head track 102 is provided. Figure 11 As indicated by the arrows, fluid can enter inlet 104 (e.g., through municipal water supply) and flow downwards through first conduit 704 (e.g., in...). Figure 11(The conduit is located on the right side inside the shower track 102). Fluid can flow down through the first conduit 704 to the diverter 908, where it can be diverted to the second conduit 706 to exit from the main shower head 106 (e.g., from the outlet 1102 which can be fluidly connected to the main shower head 106) and / or to the second outlet 108, which can be fluidly connected to the second shower head 110 to exit from the second nozzle 120 of the second shower head 110.

[0046] As used herein, the terms “about,” “approximately,” “substantially,” and similar terms are intended to have a broad meaning consistent with common and generally accepted usage by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of this disclosure pertains. Those skilled in the art who examine this disclosure will understand that these terms are intended to allow for the description of certain features described and claimed, without limiting the scope of those features to the precise numerical range provided. Therefore, these terms should be interpreted as indicating that non-substantial or insignificant modifications or alterations to the described and claimed subject matter are considered to be within the scope of the invention as recited in the appended claims.

[0047] As used herein, the terms “joint”, “connection”, etc., refer to the combination of two components, directly or indirectly. This combination can be fixed (e.g., permanent) or movable (e.g., detachable or removable). Such a combination can be implemented by the two components, or two components and any additional intermediate components, forming a single whole with each other, or by attaching the two components, or two components and any additional intermediate components, to each other.

[0048] A reference to "or" can be interpreted as inclusive, so any term described using "or" can mean any of the following: single, more than one, or all of the terms described. A reference to at least one term in a list of conjunctions can be interpreted as an inclusive "or" to mean any of the following: single, more than one, or all of the terms described. For example, a reference to "at least one of 'A' and 'B'" can include only "A", only "B", or both "A" and "B". Such references used with "include" or other open-ended terms can include additional items.

[0049] References to the positions of elements herein (e.g., "top", "bottom", "above", "below", etc.) are used only to describe the orientation of the various elements in the figures. It should be noted that the orientation of the various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and such variations are intended to be covered by this disclosure.

[0050] The structure and arrangement of the elements of the shower head shown in the exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail, those skilled in the art upon reviewing this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications (e.g., variations in the size, shape, proportions, parameter values, installation arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc. of the various elements) can be made without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter. For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the positions of the elements may be reversed or otherwise altered, and the nature or number of the dispersed elements or positions may be changed or varied.

[0051] Furthermore, the term "exemplary" is used to refer to something as an example, instance, or illustration. Any embodiment or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs (and the term is not intended to imply that such embodiments are necessarily extraordinary or exceptional examples). Rather, the term "exemplary" is used to illustrate a concept in a concrete manner. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure. Other substitutions, modifications, variations, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangements of preferred and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

[0052] Where reference numerals are included after technical features in the drawings, detailed embodiments, or any claims, they are included to improve the comprehensibility of the drawings, detailed embodiments, and claims. Therefore, the presence or absence of reference numerals does not have any limiting effect on the scope of any claim element.

[0053] Without departing from the scope of the invention, other substitutions, modifications, variations, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangements of various exemplary embodiments. For example, any element disclosed in one embodiment (e.g., track, main shower head, handheld shower head, etc.) may be incorporated into or used together with any other embodiment disclosed herein. Additionally, for example, the order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. Any means plus functional terms are intended to cover the structures described herein that perform the functions, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of the appended claims, other substitutions, modifications, variations, and omissions may be made in the design, operating configuration, and arrangements of preferred and other exemplary embodiments.

Claims

1. A shower head assembly, comprising: Shower head, the shower head being configured to be movably connected to a shower track via a connector; as well as A water inlet, which is fluidly connected to the shower head and configured to receive fluid and slidably connected to the shower track; The connector is positioned away from the central axis of the shower head, thereby allowing the shower head to move between at least two independent shower head positions relative to the shower track. The shower track includes a hollow portion having a first conduit fluidly connected to the water inlet and supplying the fluid to the shower head. The first conduit includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion, the flexible portion being configured to slide within the rigid portion to provide telescopic adjustment.

2. The shower assembly of claim 1, wherein the shower track includes a removable cover, the hollow portion having at least one conduit, the removable cover being configured to at least partially cover the at least one conduit.

3. The shower assembly of claim 1, wherein the connector is configured to hold the shower head in position after the shower head is actuated to one of the at least two independent shower head positions.

4. The shower assembly of claim 1, further comprising a second shower head configured to be detachably coupled to the shower track by at least one of a clamp or a magnet.

5. The shower assembly of claim 1, wherein the angle difference between the first position of the at least two independent shower head positions and the second position of the at least two independent shower head positions is in the range of 45 degrees to 180 degrees.

6. The shower assembly of claim 1, wherein the shower head comprises at least one of a rain shower head or a massage shower head.

7. The shower assembly of claim 1, wherein the connector comprises a ball joint.

8. The shower assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The shower head is configured to spray fluid in a downward direction at a first position among the at least two independent shower head positions; as well as The shower head is configured to spray fluid at an angle relative to a vertical plane at a second position among the at least two independent shower head positions.

9. A shower head, comprising: A connector configured to connect the shower head to a shower environment; as well as The connector is positioned away from the central axis of the shower head, thereby allowing the shower head to move between at least two independent shower head positions relative to the shower environment. The shower head is configured to be movably connected to a shower track via the connector. The shower track has a water inlet that is slidably connected to the shower track and includes a hollow portion. The hollow portion has a first conduit that is fluidly connected to the water inlet and supplies fluid to the shower head. The first conduit includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The flexible portion is configured to slide within the rigid portion to provide telescoping adjustment.

10. The shower head according to claim 9, wherein the shower environment includes a shower arm.

11. The shower head of claim 9, wherein the connector is configured to hold the shower head in a position after the shower head is actuated to one of the at least two independent shower head positions.

12. The shower head according to claim 9, wherein the angle difference between the first position of the at least two independent shower head positions and the second position of the at least two independent shower head positions is in the range of 45 degrees to 180 degrees.

13. The shower head according to claim 9, wherein the shower head comprises at least one of a rain shower head or a massage shower head.

14. The shower head according to claim 9, wherein the connector comprises a ball connector.

15. A shower track, comprising: The water inlet is slidable along the shower head track between a first position and a second position. as well as The water outlet is configured to connect to the shower head via a connector; The connector is configured to connect to the shower head at a location remote from the central axis of the shower head. The shower track includes a hollow portion having a first conduit fluidly connected to the water inlet and supplying fluid to the shower head. The first conduit includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion, the flexible portion being configured to slide within the rigid portion to provide telescopic adjustment.

16. The shower track according to claim 15, further comprising: A removable cover, wherein the hollow portion has at least one conduit in fluid connection with the inlet, the removable cover being configured to at least partially cover the at least one conduit.

17. The shower track of claim 15, wherein the shower track is configured to be connected to a handheld shower head via a magnet or a clamp.

18. The shower track according to claim 15, further comprising: Second outlet; And the splitter; The diverter is configured to control the fluid flow between the inlet, the outlet, and the second outlet.

19. The shower track according to claim 15, wherein the connector comprises a ball joint.

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