A three-way water outlet of a faucet

Abstract

The present invention provides a faucet three-way water outlet, including a three-way main body and a switching component. The three-way main body includes a water inlet docking end, a faucet water outlet end and an external water outlet end, and the three-way main body is provided with a mounting cavity. The switching component is installed in the mounting cavity of the three-way main body, and the water inlet docking end is connected with the faucet water outlet end or the external water outlet end through the switching action of the switching component, so that the faucet equipped with the water outlet can discharge ordinary faucet water, or discharge water through a water outlet connected to the external water outlet end, such as a shower or a spray gun. The faucet three-way water outlet provided by the present invention can allow the faucet to form a switching function at the water outlet end, retain the original faucet water outlet function, and also increase the function of the external water outlet, for example, the faucet can be connected to a shower or a spray gun, and through switching, the faucet can become a water outlet controller of the external water outlet, solving the problem that a shower or a spray gun cannot be equipped after the faucet is equipped, and providing users with a rich water choice.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of kitchen and bathroom, in particular to a three-way water outlet of a faucet. Background Art

[0002] Traditional faucets are mostly single water outlets with simple structures, but they are difficult to meet consumers' various water needs. For this reason, various faucets with multiple water outlet functions are available on the market. These faucets achieve switching of different water paths through switching switches, so that various different water splashes are produced at the water outlets of the faucets, such as shower water, bubble water, ordinary water, etc. However, these water outlets are still discharged through the water outlets of the faucets, which cannot meet some occasions that require both a faucet and a spray gun or a shower. For this reason, the present invention provides a three-way water outlet, which, when applied to a faucet, allows the faucet to achieve the function of an ordinary faucet and to be connected to a spray gun or a shower. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a faucet water spout structure which can be additionally connected to a shower head or a spray gun.

[0004] A faucet three-way water spout comprises a three-way main body and a switching component, wherein:

[0005] The three-way main body comprises a water inlet butt joint end, a faucet water outlet end and an external water outlet end, wherein the external water outlet end is arranged at the side, and a mounting cavity is arranged in the three-way main body.

[0006] The switching component is installed in the installation cavity of the three-way body, and the water inlet docking end is connected to the faucet water outlet end or the external water outlet end through the switching action of the switching component, so that the faucet equipped with the water outlet nozzle can discharge ordinary faucet water, or discharge water through the water outlet connected to the external water outlet end, such as a shower or a spray gun.

[0007] The faucet three-way water outlet provided by the present invention, when applied to a faucet, can allow the faucet to form a switching function at the water outlet end, retaining the original faucet water outlet function and adding the function of an external water outlet. For example, the faucet can be connected to a shower head or a spray gun. By switching, the faucet can become a water outlet controller of the external water outlet, solving the problem that a shower head or a spray gun cannot be equipped after the faucet is equipped, thereby providing users with a variety of water use options.

[0008] Preferably, the tee body is T-shaped as a whole.

[0009] Preferably, the water inlet butt joint end is provided with an internal thread, or is provided with a swivel joint with thread, which can be connected to a conventional faucet water outlet.

[0010] Preferably, the external water outlet end is provided with an external thread, or is provided with a rotary joint with thread, which can be connected to a hose connector of a shower head or a spray gun.

[0011] Preferably, the switching assembly includes a switching body and a switching regulating head. The switching body is installed in the installation cavity and is provided with a first water flow channel and a second water flow channel. One end of the switching regulating head is fixedly installed relative to the switching body, and the other end is exposed to form an adjusting end. A drainage channel is provided in the switching regulating head, and the first water flow channel is connected to the drainage channel, thereby combining the water outlet component and the adjusting component together to simplify the structure. The second water flow channel is connected to the external water outlet end, and the switching body forms a switching action through the adjustment operation of the switching regulating head, and the water inlet docking end is connected to the first water flow channel or the second water flow channel through the switching action.

[0012] Preferably, the switching body includes a water diversion seat and a water diversion shaft. The water diversion seat is relatively fixedly installed between the installation cavity and the water inlet docking end, and is provided with an eccentric water flow hole. The water diversion shaft is rotatably installed in the installation cavity and blocks the water outlet end of the faucet. The water inlet end of the water diversion shaft is provided with an eccentric step that supports and fits the water diversion seat. The first water flow channel is arranged in the water diversion shaft, and the water inlet end forms a water inlet at the end of the eccentric step. The water inlet fits the water diversion seat and is aligned or staggered with the water flow hole through the rotation of the water diversion shaft. When it is staggered, the water diversion seat blocks the water inlet. The interval between the water inlet end and the periphery of the water diversion shaft and the installation cavity forms the second water flow channel. When the eccentric step is staggered with the water flow hole, the water flow hole is connected to the second water flow channel.

[0013] Preferably, in order to improve the sealing performance, the water through hole is provided with a sealing ring, and in order to prevent the sealing ring from being cut and damaged when the water through hole is aligned or staggered, the water through hole is provided with ribs, and the side of the ribs facing the water diversion shaft is flush with the side of the water diversion seat facing the water diversion shaft, which can avoid the problem that the sealing ring is stuck in the water through hole and cannot be withdrawn or is squeezed and damaged when withdrawing.

[0014] Preferably, the ribs are arc-shaped and have the axis of the water-dividing shaft as their center.

[0015] Preferably, in order to realize the rotational installation, the switching body is pressed and installed in the installation cavity by a pressing ring, and the pressing ring is assembled in the water outlet of the faucet by threads. The switching adjustment head is sleeved on the outer periphery of the water outlet of the switching body, and a flush surface for limiting relative rotation is provided between the outer periphery of the switching body and the inner hole of the switching adjustment head. A pressing ring is screwed on the outer periphery of the switching body by threads, and presses the switching adjustment head to rotate tightly against the pressing ring.

[0016] Preferably, the relatively rotating ends of the switching body, the pressure ring and the switching regulating head are all provided with wear-resistant rings to avoid easy wear during switching.

[0017] Preferably, the exposed outer circumference of the switching regulating head is provided with anti-slip patterns and water outlet position marks, and the water outlet end of the switching regulating head is provided with a bubbler.

[0018] From the above description of the present invention, it can be seen that the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The three-way water outlet of the faucet provided by the present invention, when applied to the faucet, can form a switching function at the water outlet end of the faucet, retain the original water outlet function of the faucet, and also increase the function of an external water outlet. For example, the faucet can be connected to a shower or a spray gun. By switching, the faucet can become a water outlet controller of the external water outlet, solving the problem that a shower or a spray gun cannot be equipped after the faucet is equipped, and providing users with abundant water choices.

[0020] Applicable to all kinds of faucets, so that the old faucet can be connected to an external shower or spray gun without replacement or removal;

[0021] The switching regulating head provided in the switching assembly has not only a water outlet function but also a regulating function, thereby combining the water outlet component and the regulating component together to simplify the structure;

[0022] The water-dividing shaft adopts an eccentric step structure, so that the second water-passing channel can be formed by the gap between the outer periphery of the water-dividing shaft and the inner wall of the installation cavity, thereby simplifying the water channel structure inside the water-dividing shaft, reducing its molding difficulty, and at the same time avoiding the situation where the water-passing channel is narrow, reducing the impact on the water output;

[0023] Ribs are arranged in the water through hole to prevent the sealing ring from getting stuck in the water through hole and being unable to be withdrawn or being squeezed and damaged when withdrawing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings described herein are used to provide further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations on the present invention.

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[0026] Figure 1 It is a axial side view of a faucet three-way water outlet Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a axial side view of a faucet three-way water outlet Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 It is an explosion of the three-way water outlet of the faucet Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 4 It is an explosion of the three-way water outlet of the faucet Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a front view of a three-way water outlet of a faucet;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a side view of a three-way water spout of a faucet;

[0032] Figure 7 It is a top view of a three-way water outlet of a faucet;

[0033] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a faucet three-way spout Figure 1 ; (Water outflow status of the faucet outlet)

[0034] Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view of a faucet three-way spout Figure 2 ; (Water outlet status of external water outlet)

[0035] Fig.10 A cross-sectional view of a faucet three-way spout Figure 3 ;

[0036] Figures 1 to 10 The symbols are: three-way body 1, water inlet docking end 11, faucet water outlet end 12, external water outlet end 13, installation cavity 14, switching component 2, switching body 21, water diversion seat 211, water flow hole 2111, rib 2112, water diversion shaft 212, eccentric step 2121, first water flow channel 2122, second water flow channel 2123, switching adjustment head 22, drainage channel 221, pressure ring 3, pressure ring 4, wear-resistant ring 5, water outlet gear mark 6, bubbler 7. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0038] See also Figures 1 to 10 A faucet three-way water spout comprises a three-way main body 1 and a switching component 2, wherein:

[0039] The three-way main body 1 is T-shaped as a whole, including a water inlet docking end 11, a faucet water outlet end 12 and an external water outlet end 13, wherein the external water outlet end 13 is arranged at the side, and a mounting cavity 14 is arranged in the three-way main body 1. Preferably, the water inlet docking end 11 is provided with an internal thread, or a rotary joint with thread, which can be connected to a conventional faucet water outlet. In addition, the external water outlet end 13 is provided with an external thread, or a rotary joint with thread, which can be connected to a hose connector of a shower or spray gun.

[0040] The switching component 2 is installed in the installation cavity 14 of the three-way body 1, and the water inlet docking end 11 is connected with the faucet water outlet end 12 or the external water outlet end 13 through the switching action of the switching component 2, so that the faucet equipped with the water outlet nozzle can discharge ordinary faucet water, or discharge water through the water outlet connected to the external water outlet end 13, such as a shower or a spray gun.

[0041] In one embodiment, the switching assembly 2 includes a switching body 21 and a switching regulating head 22. The switching body 21 is installed in the installation cavity 14 and is provided with a first water passage 2122 and a second water passage 2123. One end of the switching regulating head 22 is fixedly installed relative to the switching body 21, and the other end is exposed to form an adjusting end. A drainage channel 221 is provided in the switching regulating head 22, and the first water passage 2122 is connected to the drainage channel 221, thereby combining the water outlet component and the adjusting component together to simplify the structure. The second water passage 2123 is connected to the external water outlet end 13, and the switching body 21 forms a switching action through the adjustment operation of the switching regulating head 22, and the water inlet docking end 11 is connected to the first water passage 2122 or the second water passage 2123 through the switching action.

[0042] On the basis of the above embodiment, in another embodiment, the switching body 21 includes a water diversion seat 211 and a water diversion shaft 212. The water diversion seat 211 is relatively fixedly installed between the installation cavity 14 and the water inlet docking end 11, and is provided with an eccentric water hole 2111. The water diversion shaft 212 is rotatably installed in the installation cavity 14 and blocks the faucet water outlet end 12. The water inlet end of the water diversion shaft 212 is provided with an eccentric step 2121 that supports and fits the water diversion seat 211. The first water passage 2122 is arranged in the water diversion shaft 212, and the water inlet end forms a water inlet at the end of the eccentric step 2121. The water inlet fits the water diversion seat 211, and is aligned or staggered with the water hole 2111 through the rotation of the water diversion shaft 212. When staggered, the water diversion seat 211 blocks the water inlet. The interval between the water inlet end and the periphery of the water-dividing shaft 212 and the installation cavity 14 forms the second water passage 2123 . When the eccentric step 2121 is staggered from the water passage hole 2111 , the water passage hole 2111 is connected to the second water passage 2123 .

[0043] Furthermore, in order to improve the sealing performance, the water hole 2111 is provided with a sealing ring, and in order to prevent the sealing ring from being cut and damaged when it is aligned or staggered with the water hole 2111, the water hole 2111 is provided with a rib 2112, preferably, the rib 2112 is arc-shaped, and the center of the circle is the axis of the water-dividing shaft 212. The side of the rib 2112 facing the water-dividing shaft 212 is flush with the side of the water-dividing seat 211 facing the water-dividing shaft 212, which can avoid the problem that the sealing ring is stuck in the water hole 2111 and cannot be withdrawn or is squeezed and damaged when withdrawn.

[0044] On the basis of the above embodiment, in order to realize the rotation installation, the switching body 21 is pressed and installed in the installation cavity 14 by a pressing ring 3, and the pressing ring 3 is assembled in the water outlet end 12 of the faucet by threads. The switching adjustment head 22 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the water outlet end of the switching body 21, and a flush surface for limiting relative rotation is provided between the outer periphery of the switching body 21 and the inner hole of the switching adjustment head 22. A pressing ring 4 is screwed on the outer periphery of the switching body 21 by threads, and presses the switching adjustment head 22 to rotate and install it tightly against the pressing ring 3. Preferably, the relatively rotating ends between the switching body 21, the pressing ring 3 and the switching adjustment head 22 are all provided with wear-resistant rings 5 ​​to avoid easy wear during switching.

[0045] The exposed part of the switch regulating head 22 is provided with anti-skid lines and a water outlet position mark 6, and a concave-convex docking structure with a foolproof effect is provided between the water diversion seat 211 and the installation cavity 14, and a docking flat surface is provided between the switch body 21 and the switch regulating head 22, so that the water outlet position mark 6 can be set at a preset

[0046] The water outlet end of the switching regulating head 22 is provided with a bubbler 7 .

[0047] The faucet three-way water outlet provided by the present invention, when applied to a faucet, can allow the faucet to form a switching function at the water outlet end, retaining the original faucet water outlet function and adding the function of an external water outlet. For example, the faucet can be connected to a shower head or a spray gun. By switching, the faucet can become a water outlet controller of the external water outlet, solving the problem that a shower head or a spray gun cannot be equipped after the faucet is equipped, thereby providing users with a variety of water use options.

[0048] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0049] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0050] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0051] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0052] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0053] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations on the present invention. Changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of the above embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A three-way tap, characterized in that: It includes a three-way body and a switching assembly; The three-way main body includes a water inlet butt joint, a faucet water outlet end and an external water outlet end, the water inlet butt joint end and the faucet water outlet end are arranged at two opposite ends of the three-way main body, the external water outlet end is arranged on the side of the three-way main body, the three-way main body is T-shaped as a whole, the water inlet butt joint end is provided with an internal thread, or a rotary joint with thread, and a mounting cavity is provided in the three-way main body; The switching component is installed in the installation cavity of the three-way body, and the water inlet docking end is connected with the faucet water outlet end or the external water outlet end through the switching action of the switching component; the switching component includes a switching body and a switching adjustment head; the switching body is installed in the installation cavity and is provided with a first water flow channel and a second water flow channel; one end of the switching adjustment head is fixedly installed relative to the switching body, and the other end is exposed and forms an adjustment end; a drainage channel is provided in the switching adjustment head, the first water flow channel is connected with the drainage channel, and the second water flow channel is connected with the external water outlet end, the switching body forms a switching action through the adjustment operation of the switching adjustment head, and the water inlet docking end is connected with the first water flow channel or the second water flow channel through the switching action.

2. The three-way tap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external water outlet end is provided with an external thread, or is provided with a rotary joint with thread.

3. The three-way tap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switching body includes a water diversion seat and a water diversion shaft; the water diversion seat is relatively fixedly installed between the installation cavity and the water inlet docking end, and is provided with an eccentric water passing hole; the water diversion shaft is rotatably installed in the installation cavity and blocks the water outlet end of the faucet, and the water inlet end of the water diversion shaft is provided with an eccentric step that supports and fits the water diversion seat; the first water passing channel is arranged in the water diversion shaft, and the water inlet end forms a water inlet at the end of the eccentric step, the water inlet fits the water diversion seat, and is aligned or staggered with the water passing hole through the rotation of the water diversion shaft; the second water passing channel is formed by the interval between the water inlet end and the periphery of the water diversion shaft and the installation cavity.

4. The three-way tap according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water through hole is provided with a sealing ring, and the water through hole is provided with a rib, and a side of the rib facing the water diversion shaft is flush with a side of the water diversion seat facing the water diversion shaft.

5. The three-way tap spout according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ribs are arc-shaped, and their center is the axis of the water-dividing shaft.

6. The three-way tap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switching body is pressed and installed in the installation cavity by a pressing ring, and the pressing ring is assembled in the water outlet of the faucet by threads; the switching adjustment head is sleeved on the outer periphery of the water outlet of the switching body, and a flat surface for limiting relative rotation is provided between the outer periphery of the switching body and the inner hole of the switching adjustment head; a pressing ring is tightened on the outer periphery of the switching body by threads, and presses the switching adjustment head to rotate tightly against the pressing ring.

7. The three-way tap according to claim 6, characterized in that: The ends of the switching body, the pressure ring and the switching regulating head that rotate relatively are all provided with wear-resistant rings.

8. The three-way tap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exposed outer periphery of the switching regulating head is provided with anti-skid patterns and water outlet position marks, and the water outlet end of the switching regulating head is provided with a bubbler.

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