Split type faucet structure

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of constant-temperature storage faucets, in particular to a split faucet structure which comprises a shell and a water channel assembly arranged in the shell. The shell is formed by splicing a first shell body and a second shell body, the first shell body comprises a top plate, two side plates and a first bottom plate, the second shell body comprises a second bottom plate and a back plate, the first shell body and the second shell body are spliced through matching of clamping ports and clamping blocks, and a splicing line is located below the shell. The water channel assembly is fixed to the connecting column of the second shell through a locking piece, and the cover plate is arranged at the front end of the first shell and connected with the valve element. According to the invention, splitting lines and exposed screws on the main appearance surface can be avoided, the assembly process is simplified, the special-shaped cambered surface design is adapted, and the product appearance and the market competitiveness are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a split faucet structure, which can be applied to the structural design of the appearance of a storage faucet. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of modern bathroom fixtures, thermostatic faucets have gradually become a mainstream product in the market. In addition to placing higher demands on product functionality, consumers are also paying increasing attention to appearance design. Thermostatic faucets currently on the market have three main types of split housing structures: top-split, side-split, and wall-split. These primarily create visible splicing lines between the top, bottom, and side panels, meaning that the housing can be seen as spliced vertically, which compromises the overall appearance. All three options require no undercuts in the assembly direction of the faucet waterway, and require sufficient locking screw holes on the underside of the product. Splitting the top and side surfaces also leaves visible splicing lines on the main exterior surface, limiting the overall appearance's cleanliness. Installing the locking screws from below is also inconvenient, increasing installation difficulty and potentially causing scratches or other damage to the exterior surface. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a detachable faucet structure.

[0004] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A detachable faucet structure includes an outer shell and a water channel assembly arranged in an inner cavity of the outer shell, the outer shell including: a first shell, the first shell being configured as an integral shell with no splicing lines on the surface, the first shell including a top plate, a side plate and a first bottom plate, the rear end and / or lower end of the first shell being provided with an assembly port; a second shell, the second shell being assembled with the first shell from the assembly port to form the outer shell, the second shell being able to cover the assembly port, and the splicing line formed by assembling the second shell and the first shell being located at the rear end and / or below the outer shell; wherein the first bottom plate of the first shell and the second bottom plate of the second shell can be configured to form the bottom plate of the outer shell, or the first bottom plate of the first shell can be configured to form the bottom plate of the outer shell; the water channel assembly is configured to be assembled on the bottom plate of the outer shell.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second shell also includes a back panel that can be configured as an outer shell. The back panel is made integrally with the second bottom panel. The upper edge of the back panel can be adapted to the lower end surface of the rear side of the top panel, and the edges on both sides of the back panel can be adapted to the inner side surfaces of the side panels.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, a connecting plate is configured at the front end of the inner circumference of the first shell, and the connecting plate can be configured on the front side of the splicing line; at least one card interface is configured on the connecting plate, and a card block is configured on the front side of the second base plate, and the card block is configured to be able to be inserted into the card interface from back to front so as to splice the first shell and the second shell together; the side panel is a non-planar structure.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, an elastic sheet is provided on the front side of the second shell, the snap-in block is arranged on the elastic sheet, and a guide surface is provided on the front side of the snap-in block. When the snap-in block is inserted into the card interface, the guide surface is squeezed and fitted with the side wall of the connecting plate around the card interface to deform the elastic sheet until the snap-in block passes through the card interface. The elastic sheet is configured to abut the snap-in block against the front side of the card interface after reset.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, a first guide hole is further provided on the connecting plate, and a first guide block that can be aligned with the first guide hole is configured on the front side of the second bottom plate, and the first guide block is configured to be inserted into the first guide hole; and / or: a second guide hole is configured on the upper end of the back plate, and a second guide block that can be aligned with the second guide hole is configured on the rear side of the lower end surface of the top plate, and the second guide block is configured to be inserted into the second guide hole, and: when the second guide block is inserted into the second guide hole, the second guide block does not extend beyond the rearmost side of the shell.

[0010] In the embodiment of the present invention, the second shell located beside the second bottom plate is provided with a guide rail, the first shell is provided with a guide block, the guide block is provided with a guide groove that can adapt to the guide rail, and the opening of the guide groove faces downward.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second shell located on the second base plate is also configured with a connecting member, which can be located above and inside the guide rail. The lower end face of the connecting member located above the guide rail is configured to abut and cooperate with the upper end face of the guide block, and the outer side face of the connecting member located on the inside of the guide rail can abut and cooperate with the inner side face of the guide block.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first shell also includes a pair of third bottom plates that can be configured to form an outer shell. The third bottom plates are located on the inner side of the lower end of the side plate and on the rear side of the first bottom plate. The two third bottom plates are integrally formed with the top plate, the two side plates, and the first bottom plate. A splicing line is formed between the second bottom plate and the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate; the guide block is arranged on the inner side of the third bottom plate.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, an upwardly protruding connecting column is provided on the second base plate, and a connecting hole is provided on the connecting column, which does not pass through the lower end surface of the second base plate; a locking piece that can cooperate with the connecting hole is provided on the water channel assembly, and the water channel assembly can be fixed to the second shell through the cooperation between the locking piece and the connecting hole.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, a cover plate is further included, which can be configured at the front end of the first shell. The cover plate is provided with a through hole, and a control key is provided at the through hole. The control key is configured to be connectable to the valve core of the water channel assembly.

[0015] The technical solution of the present invention is realized through the following specific implementation steps: S1. Place the second shell in the specified position to ensure that the back plate is adapted to the lower end surface of the rear side of the top plate and the inner surface of the side plate; S2. Move the first shell along the guide rail direction so that the guide groove on the guide block cooperates with the guide rail; S3. During the movement, the first guide block is inserted into the first guide hole to complete the preliminary positioning; S4. Continue to push the first shell so that the guide surface of the card block contacts the side wall of the connecting plate on the side of the card interface and squeezes the elastic sheet; S5. After the card block passes through the card interface, the elastic sheet is reset and the card block abuts the front side of the card interface to complete the splicing of the first shell and the second shell; S6. Use a locking member to fix the water channel assembly on the connecting column on the second base plate; S7. Configure the cover plate at the front end of the first shell and connect it to the valve core of the water channel assembly through the control key to complete the overall assembly.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that, through the above-mentioned technical solution, the splicing line is located below the outer shell, avoiding leaving obvious splitting lines and exposed screws on the main appearance surface. Furthermore, the installation of the water channel assembly does not require auxiliary tooling, and the assembly process is simplified through the design of the card interface, card block, guide structure, etc. In particular, the present invention can be adapted to most special-shaped arc surface designs, thereby improving the product's scope of application and market competitiveness. In addition, the stability and sealing of the outer shell structure are ensured through the design of the guide block, guide rail and connector. In summary, the present invention provides a split faucet structure with a simple structure, intact appearance and reliable function, which can effectively solve the deficiencies in the existing technology and has significant technical progress and practical value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the faucet structure of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a bottom view schematic diagram of the housing in the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the first shell in the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the first shell and the second shell before installation in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the first shell and the second shell after being installed in the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a top view schematic diagram of the housing in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms related to directions are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0026] With reference to the drawings in the specification, a detachable faucet structure is described in detail in combination with the specific structure and component numbers in the drawings. The faucet structure includes an outer shell and a water channel assembly 29 arranged in the outer shell, and the outer shell is formed by splicing a first shell 1 and a second shell 2, wherein. The top plate 3, the two side plates 4 and the first bottom plate 5 of the first shell 1 are made by integral molding, and the side plates are located on both sides of the top plate, wherein the side plates can be straight plates or curved plates, and are designed according to the formation of the outer shell, and the second shell 2 includes a second bottom plate 6 and a back plate 7, and the back plate 7 and the second bottom plate 6 also adopt an integral molding design. The first bottom plate 5 and the second bottom plate 6 cooperate to form a complete outer shell bottom plate, and a third bottom plate can also be added to ensure the sealing and stability of the overall structure. Among them, the side plates can be irregular, and the irregular shape is a non-planar structure, which can be an arc surface, a conical surface, etc., but can also be a vertical planar structure.

[0027] Among them, the bottom plate of the outer shell can be formed solely by the first bottom plate of the first shell, so that the second shell with the water channel assembly installed can be inserted into the first shell from the rear end, so that the second shell can be supported on the top of the first bottom plate; it can also be formed by combining the first bottom plate of the first shell and the second bottom plate of the second shell. Of course, the first bottom plate of the first shell, the third bottom plate of the second shell and the second bottom plate of the second shell can also be combined. At the same time, the first shell and the second shell can be made into one piece, and both can form shells without splicing lines on the outer surface. The water channel assembly is configured to be assembled on the bottom plate of the outer shell, and the bottom plate plays a supporting role. At the same time, the assembly port is configured at the rear end and / or lower end of the first shell, mainly formed by the edge of the lower side and / or rear side of the first shell. The edge line formed by the assembly port can be adapted to the second shell to form a splicing line.

[0028] During the actual assembly process, first place the second shell 2 in the designated position so that the upper edge of the back plate 7 fits tightly with the lower end face of the rear side of the top plate 3, while the edges on both sides of the back plate 7 fit with the inner side faces of the side plates 4. This design ensures precise positioning between the first shell 1 and the second shell 2, and avoids damage to the appearance caused by traditional screw locking methods. An elastic sheet 12 is provided on the front side of the second shell 2, on which a snap-in block 11 is arranged. A guide surface 13 is provided on the front side of the snap-in block 11. During installation, the guide surface 13 contacts the side walls of the card interface 10 on the connecting plate 9 and squeezes the elastic sheet 12, causing the elastic sheet 12 to undergo elastic deformation. After the snap-in block 11 passes through the card interface 10, the elastic sheet 12 is reset and the snap-in block 11 abuts against the front side of the card interface 10, completing the preliminary fixation of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2. This design not only simplifies the assembly process, but also avoids the appearance defects of exposed screws. Refer to the drawings in the specification Figure 7 The normal view of the faucet structure is looking up, in which the visible first shell is integrally formed, and the splicing line below cannot be seen.

[0029] In order to further improve the assembly accuracy, a first guide hole 14 is provided on the connecting plate 9 of the first shell 1, and a first guide block 15 is provided on the front side of the second shell 2. The first guide block 15 is inserted into the first guide hole 14 to assist in positioning. In addition, a second guide hole 16 is provided at the upper end of the back plate 7, and a second guide block 17 is provided on the rear side of the lower end surface of the top plate 3. When the second guide block 17 is inserted into the second guide hole 16, its outer surface does not exceed the rearmost side surface of the shell, thereby ensuring the appearance integrity of the shell. The design of these guide structures effectively reduces assembly errors and improves assembly efficiency. Among them: the card interface and the first guide hole can be provided in combination.

[0030] A guide rail 18 is provided beside the second base plate 6 of the second shell 2, and a guide block 19 is provided for the first shell 1. A guide groove 20 with an opening facing downward is provided on the guide block 19, and the guide groove 20 is adapted to the guide rail 18. During the assembly process, the first shell 1 is moved along the direction of the guide rail 18 so that the guide groove 20 is adapted to the guide rail 18. This sliding assembly method is not only simple to operate, but also ensures a tight fit between the first shell 1 and the second shell 2. In order to further enhance the structural stability, a connector 21 is provided above and inside the guide rail 18. The lower end face of the connector 21 abuts against the upper end face of the guide block 19, and the outer side face of the connector 21 abuts against the inner side face of the guide block 19, thereby limiting the degree of freedom of the guide block 19 and preventing it from loosening or displacement during use. The connector can be L-shaped, so that the cooperation with the guide rail can realize the stable movement and installation of the first shell and the second shell.

[0031] The first shell 1 also includes a pair of third bottom plates 22, which are located on the inner side of the lower end of the side plate 4 and behind the first bottom plate 5. The third bottom plate 22 is made integrally with the top plate 3, the two side plates 4 and the first bottom plate 5, further enhancing the overall strength of the first shell 1. A guide block 19 is provided on the inner side of the third bottom plate 22 for cooperating with the guide rail 18 to ensure precise docking between the upper and second shells. The splicing line 8 formed between the first bottom plate 5, the second bottom plate 6 and the third bottom plate 22 is located below the outer shell, avoiding leaving a noticeable splicing line on the main exterior surface. The splicing line cannot be seen from a standing visual angle, meeting the requirements of modern consumers for product appearance.

[0032] The installation process of the water channel assembly 29 is as follows: an upwardly protruding connecting column 23 is provided on the second base plate 6, and a connecting hole 24 that does not penetrate the lower end surface of the second base plate 6 is provided on the connecting column 23. The water channel assembly 29 is fixed to the connecting hole 24 on the connecting column 23 by a locking member 25, and the locking member can be a screw. This design avoids the traditional method of locking screws from the outside, which not only ensures the stable installation of the water channel assembly 29, but also does not affect the appearance, so that the splicing lines and screws of the entire faucet structure cannot be seen from the visual angle when standing. The valve core 30 of the water channel assembly 29 is connected to the perforation 27 on the cover plate 26 through the control key 28. The user can adjust the water flow by operating the control key 28. The cover plate 26 is arranged at the front end of the first shell 1, and its appearance perfectly matches the first shell 1, further enhancing the overall aesthetics of the product.

[0033] The specific operating principle of the present invention is as follows: During assembly, the second housing 2 is first placed in the designated position, ensuring that the back panel 7 mates with the lower end surface of the rear side of the top panel 3 and the inner surface of the side panel 4. The first housing 1 is then moved along the guide rail 18 so that the guide groove 20 on the guide block 19 mates with the guide rail 18. During this process, the first guide block 15 is inserted into the first guide hole 14, completing the initial positioning. The first housing 1 is further pushed so that the guide surface 13 of the clamping block 11 contacts the side wall of the connecting plate 9 on the periphery of the clamping interface 10 and compresses the elastic sheet 12. Once the clamping block 11 passes through the clamping interface 10, the elastic sheet 12 returns to its original position and abuts the clamping block 11 against the front side of the clamping interface 10, completing the splicing of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. Subsequently, the waterway assembly 29 is secured to the connecting post 23 on the second base plate 6 using the locking member 25. Finally, the cover plate 26 is positioned at the front end of the first housing 1 and connected to the valve core of the waterway assembly 29 via the control key 28, completing the overall assembly.

[0034] The technical solution of the present invention achieves the goal of locating the splicing line 8 below the outer shell through the above-mentioned specific implementation steps, avoiding leaving obvious splitting lines and exposed screws on the main appearance surface. The installation of the water channel component does not require auxiliary tooling, and the assembly process is simplified through the design of the card interface 10, the card block 11, the guide structure, etc. In particular, the present invention can be adapted to most special-shaped arc surface designs, thereby improving the product's scope of application and market competitiveness. The stability and sealing of the outer shell structure are ensured by the design of the guide block 19, the guide rail 18 and the connector 21. In summary, the present invention provides a detachable faucet structure with a simple structure, intact appearance and reliable function, which can effectively solve the shortcomings of the existing technology and has significant technical progress and practical value.

[0035] The foregoing description shows and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously mentioned, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the form disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. Instead, the present invention can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments and can be modified within the scope of the inventive concept described herein by the teachings above or by techniques or knowledge in the relevant art. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A detachable faucet structure, comprising a housing and a waterway assembly disposed in an inner cavity of the housing, characterized in that: The housing comprises: A first housing, configured as an integrally formed housing with no surface splicing lines, comprising a top plate, side plates, and a first bottom plate, with an assembly opening provided at a rear end and / or a lower end of the first housing; a second shell, wherein the second shell is assembled with the first shell through the assembly opening to form the outer shell, the second shell is capable of covering the assembly opening, and a splicing line formed by assembling the second shell and the first shell is located at the rear end and / or the bottom of the outer shell; The first bottom plate of the first shell and the second bottom plate of the second shell can be configured to form the bottom plate of the outer shell, or the first bottom plate of the first shell can be configured to form the bottom plate of the outer shell; the water channel component is configured to be assembled on the bottom plate of the outer shell.

2. A detachable faucet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second shell also includes a back plate that can be configured as an outer shell. The back plate is made integrally with the second bottom plate. The upper edge of the back plate can be adapted to the lower end surface of the rear side of the top plate, and the edges on both sides of the back plate can be adapted to the inner side surfaces of the side plates.

3. A detachable faucet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting plate is configured at the front end of the inner circumference of the first shell, and the connecting plate can be configured on the front side of the splicing line; at least one card interface is configured on the connecting plate, and a card block is configured on the front side of the second base plate, and the card block is configured to be able to be inserted into the card interface from back to front to splice the first shell and the second shell together; the side panel is a non-planar structure.

4. A detachable faucet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: An elastic sheet is provided on the front side of the second shell, and the snap-in block is arranged on the elastic sheet. A guide surface is provided on the front side of the snap-in block. When the snap-in block is inserted into the card interface, the guide surface is squeezed and matched with the side wall of the connecting plate around the card interface to deform the elastic sheet. After the snap-in block passes through the card interface, the elastic sheet is configured to abut the snap-in block against the front side of the card interface after reset.

5. The detachable faucet structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting plate is also provided with a first guide hole, and the front side of the second bottom plate is provided with a first guide block that can be aligned with the first guide hole, and the first guide block is configured to be inserted into the first guide hole; and / or: the upper end of the back plate is provided with a second guide hole, and the rear side of the lower end surface of the top plate is provided with a second guide block that can be aligned with the second guide hole, and the second guide block is configured to be inserted into the second guide hole, and: when the second guide block is inserted into the second guide hole, the second guide block does not extend beyond the rearmost side of the shell.

6. A detachable faucet structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The second shell body located beside the second bottom plate is provided with a guide rail, the first shell body is provided with a guide block, the guide block is provided with a guide groove which can be matched with the guide rail, and the opening of the guide groove faces downward.

7. The detachable faucet structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second shell located on the second base plate is also configured with a connecting part, which can be located above and inside the guide rail. The lower end face of the connecting part located above the guide rail is configured to abut and cooperate with the upper end face of the guide block, and the outer side face of the connecting part located inside the guide rail can abut and cooperate with the inner side face of the guide block.

8. The detachable faucet structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first shell also includes a pair of third bottom plates that can be configured to form an outer shell. The third bottom plates are located on the inner side of the lower end of the side plate and on the rear side of the first bottom plate. The two third bottom plates are made integrally with the top plate, the two side plates, and the first bottom plate. A splicing line is formed between the second bottom plate and the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate; the guide block is arranged on the inner side of the third bottom plate.

9. A detachable faucet structure according to any one of claims 1-5, 7, and 8, characterized in that: The second base plate is provided with an upwardly protruding connecting column, and the connecting column is provided with a connecting hole, which does not pass through the lower end surface of the second base plate; the water channel assembly is provided with a locking piece that can cooperate with the connecting hole, and the water channel assembly can be fixed to the second shell through the cooperation between the locking piece and the connecting hole.

10. The detachable faucet structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a cover plate, which can be configured at the front end of the first shell. The cover plate is configured with a through hole, and a control key is configured at the through hole. The control key is configured to be connected to the valve core of the water channel component.

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