Water temperature indicating device for shower head and operation method of shower head

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water temperature indicating device for a shower head, comprising: a temperature regulating valve including a rotating part capable of rotating along a predetermined path; the indicating part is provided with an indicating position corresponding to the preset path, so that when the temperature adjusting valve is located at the position corresponding to the indicating position, the shower nozzle sprays water with the temperature suitable for the bathing temperature of the human body. The indicating part is used for indicating the water temperature range which is sprayed by the shower nozzle and is suitable for a human body to take a bath, and the water temperature sprayed by the shower nozzle ranges from 37 DEG C to 40 DEG C. When a user uses the shower nozzle, especially when the user uses the shower nozzle for the first time, the user can adjust the rotating part of the temperature adjusting valve based on the indication of the indication part so that the rotating part can be located at the position corresponding to the indication position, and then the shower nozzle can spray water at the temperature suitable for bathing of a human body. The user experience can be improved, and water sources can be saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of bathroom products, and in particular to a water temperature indicating device for a shower head and an operating method of the shower head. Background Art

[0002] The description in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and does not constitute prior art.

[0003] In public baths or hotels, there are usually relevant shower facilities. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the shower device includes a shower head 100 capable of spraying water, and a thermostatic valve 101 which adjusts the temperature of the water sprayed from the shower head 100 by rotating.

[0004] Although, if Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the current shower equipment has a temperature indication for hot or cold water, but it is obvious that for users who use the shower equipment for the first time, they do not know the ideal position of the thermostatic valve 101 when taking a shower. Therefore, the user generally needs to adjust the thermostatic valve 101 to the indicated cold position to prevent scalding, and then slowly rotate the thermostatic valve 101. However, the thermostatic valve 101 may be too sensitive, causing the temperature to rise too quickly. Therefore, the user experience of the whole process is not good, and in the process of repeated attempts, a lot of water resources are wasted.

[0005] It should be noted that the above introduction to the technical background is only for the convenience of providing a clear and complete description of the technical solutions of the present invention and for the convenience of understanding by those skilled in the art. It cannot be considered that the above technical solutions are well known to those skilled in the art simply because these solutions are described in the background technology section of the present invention. Summary of the invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water temperature indicating device for a shower head and an operating method of the shower head, which can give a user prompt, thereby improving user experience and reducing the waste of water resources.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention discloses the following: a water temperature indicating device for a shower head, comprising:

[0008] A thermostatic valve, the thermostatic valve comprising a rotating portion capable of rotating along a predetermined path;

[0009] The indicating part has an indicating position corresponding to the predetermined path, so that when the temperature regulating valve is at a position corresponding to the indicating position, the shower head sprays water at a temperature suitable for human body bathing.

[0010] Preferably, the indicating part is used to indicate the temperature range of water sprayed by the shower head that is suitable for human body bathing, corresponding to the water temperature sprayed by the shower head between 37°C and 40°C.

[0011] Preferably, the indicating portion has an indicating unit for indicating the temperature from low to high, or from high to low.

[0012] Preferably, the indicator portion comprises a sticker, and the sticker is fixed near the temperature regulating valve by waterproof glue.

[0013] Preferably, the indicating part includes a rotating part mounted on the outside of the thermostatic valve, the rotating part can rotate relative to the thermostatic valve, the rotating part has a prompt unit, and the positions of the prompt unit and the thermostatic valve on their predetermined paths correspond to the water temperature sprayed by the shower head that is suitable for human bathing.

[0014] Preferably, the indicating portion comprises a display screen, and the display screen can be powered on to form a light spot corresponding to the indicated position.

[0015] Preferably, the rotation axis of the water regulating valve is perpendicular to the ground, and the indicating part comprises a holographic projection generating unit, which can form a holographic projection that can overlap with the temperature regulating valve based on instructions, and the holographic projection is parallel to the ground.

[0016] Preferably, the indicator has two indicator positions, and the two indicator positions correspond to a peak water usage period and a low-peak water usage period respectively.

[0017] The present application embodiment discloses a method for operating a shower head, comprising the following steps:

[0018] Based on the indication of the indicating part, the rotating part of the temperature regulating valve is adjusted so that the temperature regulating valve corresponds to the indicating part, so that the shower head sprays water of a temperature suitable for human body bathing.

[0019] The present application embodiment discloses a method for operating a shower head, comprising the following steps:

[0020] Open the thermostatic valve and rotate the thermostatic valve along a predetermined path, during which the temperature of the water sprayed from the shower head is detected;

[0021] When the temperature of the water sprayed from the shower nozzle is suitable for bathing, the indicating part is arranged so that the indicating part can indicate the position of the temperature regulating valve on the predetermined path at that time.

[0022] With the help of the above technical scheme, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: when the user is using the shower head, especially when using the shower head for the first time, the user can adjust the rotating part of the temperature regulating valve based on the indication of the indicator part, so that it is at a position corresponding to the indicated position, thereby enabling the shower head to spray water at a temperature suitable for human body bathing, thereby not only improving the user experience, but also saving water.

[0023] To further understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and description and are not intended to limit the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this specification or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this specification. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a general structural diagram of a shower device in the prior art.

[0026] Figure 2 It is a general structural diagram of another shower device in the prior art.

[0027] Figure 3 The invention is a schematic diagram of an indicator part of a thermostatic valve in the prior art.

[0028] Figure 4 It is another schematic diagram of an indicator part of a thermostatic valve in the prior art.

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a water temperature indicating device for a shower head disclosed in an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0030] Figure 6 Shows Figure 5 Schematic diagram of a water temperature indicating device in , wherein the prompt point and the indicating part are in a corresponding state.

[0031] Figure 7 Another shape of the indicating portion disclosed in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0032] Figure 8 Another shape of the indicator portion disclosed in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0033] Fig. 9A schematic diagram of another water temperature indicating device for a shower head disclosed in an embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the temperature regulating valve has a handle.

[0034] Fig.10 Shows Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of a water temperature indicating device in FIG. 1 , wherein the handle portion and the indicating portion are in a corresponding state.

[0035] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of another water temperature indicating device for a shower head disclosed in an embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the indicating portion represents a range of water that meets the temperature suitable for human body bathing.

[0036] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of another water temperature indicating device for a shower head disclosed in an embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the indicating portion includes a rotating portion coaxially sleeved on the outside of the temperature regulating valve.

[0037] Fig.13 A schematic diagram of yet another water temperature indicating device for a shower head disclosed in an embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein the indicating portion includes a display screen arranged on the base.

[0038] Fig.14 A schematic diagram of yet another water temperature indicating device for a shower head disclosed in an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0039] Fig.15 for Fig.14 Top view of the .

[0040] Fig.16 A schematic diagram of yet another water temperature indicating device for a shower head disclosed in an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0041] Fig.17 Shows Fig.16 The holographic projection generating unit generates a top view after projection downward.

[0042] Fig.18 The indicator part in one embodiment disclosed in the embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0043] The reference numerals of the above drawings are:

[0044] 100. Shower head; 101. Temperature control valve; 102. Temperature indicator;

[0045] 1. Rotating part; 11. Handle part; 1011. Prompt point; 2. Indicating part; 3. Rotating part; 4. Display screen; 5. Support; 6. Holographic projection generating unit; 7. Base; 8. Sticker. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this specification, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this specification, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this specification, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of this specification.

[0047] The following is an explanation of the embodiments of the present invention through specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified and changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, the drawings of the present invention are only simple schematic illustrations and are not depicted according to actual sizes. It is stated in advance. The following embodiments will further explain the relevant technical contents of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed contents are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] It should be understood that, although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used herein to describe various components or signals, these components or signals should not be limited by these terms. These terms are mainly used to distinguish one component from another component, or one signal from another signal. In addition, the term "or" used herein may include any one or more combinations of the associated listed items depending on the actual situation.

[0049] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the embodiment of the present application discloses a water temperature indicating device for a shower head 100, comprising:

[0050] A thermostatic valve 101, wherein the thermostatic valve 101 comprises a rotating part 1 capable of rotating along a predetermined path;

[0051] The indicating part 2 has an indicating position corresponding to the predetermined path, so that when the temperature regulating valve 101 is at a position corresponding to the indicating position, the shower head 100 sprays water at a temperature suitable for human body bathing.

[0052] With the above structure, when the user uses the shower head 100, especially when using the shower head 100 for the first time, the user can adjust the rotating part 1 of the thermostatic valve 101 based on the indication of the indication part 2, so that it is at a position corresponding to the indicated position, thereby enabling the shower head 100 to spray water at a temperature suitable for human body bathing.

[0053] Unlike the prior art, which only gives a rough indication of the water temperature, but does not clearly indicate the position of the thermostatic valve to adapt to bathing. However, the present application clarifies such indication, thereby creatively achieving the technical problem to be solved by the present application. Obviously, such indication can provide better help for public baths, hotels, saunas, hot spring centers, etc.

[0054] Specifically, the embodiment of the present application discloses a water temperature indicating device for a shower head 100, which may include a base 7, and the base 7 may be fixed to the wall by expansion bolts or other means. Generally, the wall is in a vertical state or a substantially vertical state. The water temperature indicating device may also include a thermostatic valve 101 disposed on the base 7, and the thermostatic valve 101 includes a rotating part 1 that can rotate around a horizontal axis. The horizontal axis is parallel to the ground, that is, extends in a horizontal direction. The rotating part 1 can rotate back and forth in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction around the horizontal axis, thereby adjusting the opening amount of the hot water outlet pipe and the cold water outlet pipe in the shower device, thereby adjusting the hot water inlet and the cold water inlet connected to the shower head 100, and then adjusting the water temperature sprayed by the shower head 100.

[0055] In this embodiment, the temperature regulating valve 101 is in the shape of a cylindrical knob. A prompt point 1011 may be provided on the knob. The indicator 2 is provided on the base 7. Figure 6 As shown, after the rotating part 1 of the thermostatic valve 101 rotates, and the prompt point 1011 of the thermostatic valve 101 corresponds to the indicating part 2, the shower head 100 sprays water at a temperature suitable for human bathing. Generally speaking, the best water temperature for human bathing is usually recommended to be between 37°C and 40°C (98.6°F to 104°F). This temperature range is close to the normal body temperature of the human body and can provide a comfortable feeling without overheating. Generally, the water temperature can be set within this range as needed, for example, set to 38°C or 38.5°C or 39°C or 39.5°C, etc.

[0056] In this embodiment, the indicator part 2 may be a waterproof sticker 8. In this way, the indicator part 2 can be set according to needs or actual conditions. When the water temperature fluctuates or is adjusted, the sticker 8 that meets the requirements can be torn off and re-pasted. The indication content of the indicator part 2 can also be set according to needs. For example, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the indicator 2 can be a linear prompt line, such as a straight line or a dotted line. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the indicator portion 2 may be text arranged in a linear pattern, such as optimal shower temperature, or optimal shower position, etc.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the indicator 2 may also be provided on the base 7 by spraying or the like.

[0058] In another alternative embodiment, referring to Fig. 9 As shown, the temperature regulating valve 101 also has a handle 11. Fig.10 As shown, after the rotating portion 1 of the thermostatic valve 101 rotates and the handle portion 11 of the thermostatic valve 101 corresponds to the indicating portion 2, the shower head 100 sprays water of a temperature suitable for human body bathing.

[0059] In another alternative embodiment, referring to Fig.11 As shown, the indicator 2 can also be represented as a range of water that meets the temperature suitable for human body bathing. For example, two straight lines or arrow intervals can correspond to the specified position range of the water temperature sprayed by the shower head 100 between 37°C and 40°C. In particular, the indicator 2 can also indicate the temperature corresponding to the range through a prompt unit. For example, the indicator unit can use arrows, text or icons to illustrate the water temperature corresponding to the clockwise direction from low to high, or the water temperature corresponding to the clockwise direction from high to low.

[0060] In another alternative embodiment, referring to Fig.12 As shown, the indicating part 2 includes a rotating part 3 coaxially sleeved on the outside of the thermostatic valve 101, and the rotating part 3 has a prompting unit. After the rotating part 1 of the thermostatic valve 101 rotates, and when the prompting point 1011 or the handle part 11 of the thermostatic valve 101 corresponds to the prompting unit, the shower head 100 sprays water at a temperature suitable for human bathing. Preferably, the rotating part 3 can also rotate relative to the thermostatic valve 101, so that the indicating part 2 can be set according to needs or actual conditions. When the water temperature fluctuates or is adjusted, the operator can rotate the rotating part 3 so that the indicating part 2 corresponds to water at a temperature suitable for human bathing.

[0061] In another alternative embodiment, referring to Fig.13 As shown, the indicator 2 includes a display screen 4 disposed on the base 7, and the display screen 4 can be powered on to form a light spot corresponding to the designated position. Similar to the above embodiment, the light spot forms a light spot or a linear line or a range interval through color. After the rotating part 1 of the thermostatic valve 101 rotates, and the prompt point 1011 or the handle part 11 of the thermostatic valve 101 corresponds to the light spot, the shower head 100 sprays water at a temperature suitable for human bathing. When the water temperature fluctuates or is adjusted, the operator can change the position of the light spot so that the indicator 2 corresponds to the water at the human bathing temperature.

[0062] In another alternative embodiment, referring to Fig.14and Fig.15 As shown, the water temperature indicating device may include a support 5, and the support 5 may be fixed to the wall by expansion bolts or other means. The water temperature indicating device may also include a thermostatic valve 101 arranged on the support 5, and the thermostatic valve 101 includes a rotating part 1 that can rotate around a vertical axis. The horizontal axis is perpendicular to the ground, that is, extends in the horizontal direction. The rotating part 1 can rotate back and forth in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction around the vertical axis, so as to adjust the opening amount of the hot water outlet pipe and the cold water outlet pipe in the shower device, thereby adjusting the hot water inlet and the cold water inlet connected to the shower head 100, and then adjusting the water temperature sprayed by the shower head 100.

[0063] In this embodiment, the indicator 2 may be a waterproof sticker 8 disposed on the support 5. The support 5 further includes a fixed water outlet faucet disposed below the rotating part 1. The waterproof sticker 8 is attached to the fixed water outlet faucet.

[0064] In other optional implementations, the indicating portion 2 may also be sleeved on the outside of the rotating portion 1 and may rotate around a vertical axis relative to the rotating portion 1 .

[0065] In another alternative embodiment, referring to Fig.16 As shown, a holographic projection generating unit 6 is arranged above the shower nozzle, and the holographic projection generating unit 6 can form a holographic projection that can overlap with the temperature regulating valve 101 based on instructions, and the holographic projection is parallel to the ground. Fig.17 As shown, after the rotating part 1 coincides with the holographic projection, the holographic projection generating unit 6 can form a holographic projection that can coincide with the temperature regulating valve 101 based on instructions, and the holographic projection is parallel to the ground.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, referring to Fig.18 As shown, the indicator 2 has two indicating positions, and the two indicating positions correspond to the peak water use period and the low-peak water use period respectively. For example, the peak water use period is from PM6 to PM12, and the low-peak water use period is from AM0 to PM6. Alternatively, the peak water use period is from PM2 to PM11, or from PM11 to PM2 of the next day, and so on.

[0067] The embodiment of the present application discloses an operation method of a shower head 100, comprising the following steps:

[0068] Open the thermostatic valve 101 and rotate the thermostatic valve 101 along a predetermined path, and detect the temperature of the water sprayed from the shower head 100 during the process;

[0069] When the temperature of the water sprayed from the shower nozzle is suitable for a human body to take a bath, the indicator 2 is set so that the indicator 2 can indicate the position of the temperature regulating valve 101 on the predetermined path at that time.

[0070] Generally, it can be understood as the operating method of the staff of hotels, guesthouses, bath centers, hot spring centers, etc. in the process of setting up the indication part, so as to facilitate the use of users (such as consumers, etc.).

[0071] The contents disclosed above are only preferred feasible embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings are included in the scope of the present invention.

[0072] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0073] Although the present application has been described through embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are many modifications and changes to the present application without departing from the spirit of the present application. It is intended that the attached embodiments include these modifications and changes without departing from the present application.

Claims

1. A method for operating a shower head, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Open the thermostatic valve and rotate the thermostatic valve along a predetermined path, during which the temperature of the water sprayed from the shower head is detected; When the temperature of the water sprayed from the shower nozzle is suitable for bathing, the indicating part is arranged so that the indicating part can indicate the position of the temperature regulating valve on the predetermined path at that time.

2. A water temperature indicating device for a shower head, characterized in that: include: A thermostatic valve, the thermostatic valve comprising a rotating portion capable of rotating along a predetermined path; The indicating part has an indicating position corresponding to the predetermined path, so that when the temperature regulating valve is at a position corresponding to the indicating position, the shower head sprays water of a temperature suitable for human body bathing.

3. The water temperature indicating device for a shower head according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indicating part is used to indicate the temperature range of the water sprayed by the shower head that is suitable for human body bathing, corresponding to the water temperature sprayed by the shower head between 37°C and 40°C.

4. The water temperature indicating device for a shower head according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indicating part has an indicating unit for indicating the temperature from low to high, or from high to low.

5. The water temperature indicating device for a shower head according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indicating portion comprises a sticker, and the sticker is fixed near the temperature regulating valve by waterproof glue.

6. The water temperature indicating device for a shower head according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indicating part includes a rotating part sleeved on the outside of the temperature regulating valve, the rotating part can rotate relative to the temperature regulating valve, the rotating part has a prompting unit, and the positions of the prompting unit and the temperature regulating valve on their predetermined paths correspond to the water temperature sprayed by the shower head that is suitable for human body bathing.

7. The water temperature indicating device for a shower head according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indicating part includes a display screen, and the display screen can be powered on to form a light spot corresponding to the indicated position.

8. The water temperature indicating device for a shower head according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotation axis of the water regulating valve is perpendicular to the ground, and the indicating part includes a holographic projection generating unit, which can form a holographic projection that can overlap with the temperature regulating valve based on instructions, and the holographic projection is parallel to the ground.

9. The water temperature indicating device for a shower head according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indicator portion has two indicator positions, and the two indicator positions correspond to a peak water usage period and a low-peak water usage period, respectively.

10. A method for operating a shower head, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Based on the indication of the indicating part, the rotating part of the temperature regulating valve is adjusted so that the temperature regulating valve corresponds to the indicating part, so that the shower head sprays water of a temperature suitable for human body bathing.

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