Circulation adjusting mechanism and water outlet device

Abstract

The invention provides a circulation adjusting mechanism and a water outlet device. The circulation adjusting mechanism comprises a mounting base, a driving wheel, a driving part and an operating part. The driving wheel is rotationally mounted on the mounting seat and is driven by the operating piece to rotate, and a plurality of driving teeth which are connected together are arranged on the periphery of the driving wheel. The driving piece is installed on the installation base in a sliding mode, and the sliding direction is perpendicular to the axial direction of the driving wheel. The driving part is provided with two rows of first racks which are parallel, spaced and opposite, and the two first racks are parallel to the sliding direction of the driving part and are symmetrically arranged on the periphery of the driving wheel. According to the adjusting mechanism provided by the invention, when the driving teeth continuously rotate, the driving teeth are sequentially and circularly meshed with the two first racks and drive the driving part to form reciprocating motion, namely, the operating part can be continuously controlled in a single direction to form adjusting motion, the problem that the operating part needs to be controlled in a reciprocating mode in a traditional structure is avoided, and the limit range of the operating part is also eliminated; the situation that the adjusting mechanism is damaged due to breaking through the limit range is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of kitchen and bathroom, in particular to a circulation regulating mechanism and a water outlet. Background Art

[0002] Existing water dispensers, such as shower heads, often have multiple water outlet modes, or functions for turning water on and off and / or adjusting the water volume. These functions rely on an adjustment mechanism. There are a variety of adjustment mechanisms available on the market, including push buttons, buttons, rollers, dials, and the like. With technological advancements and consumer demand, these adjustment mechanisms are constantly being improved and upgraded, expanding their variety and making them more convenient to use. However, a major drawback of these various existing adjustment mechanisms is that they are all reciprocating. When switching between two positions, the adjustment operation of the adjustment mechanism also requires reciprocating movement between the two positions, such as the reciprocating push of a push button or the reciprocating rolling of a roller. This simple adjustment operation also makes it easy for the adjustment mechanism to become damaged at its extreme positions. For example, when the roller reaches its extreme position, if the user is unaware and continues to roll it in a direction that exceeds the extreme position, the adjustment mechanism is often irreparably damaged due to excessive force. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an adjustment mechanism that can be continuously operated in one direction.

[0004] In a first aspect, a cyclic adjustment mechanism is provided, comprising a mounting seat, a driving wheel, a driving member and an operating member, wherein: The driving wheel is rotatably mounted on a pair of mounting ears of the mounting seat. The user drives the driving wheel to rotate by operating the operating member. The periphery of the driving wheel is provided with a plurality of driving teeth connected together.

[0005] The driving member is slidably mounted on the mounting seat, with the sliding direction being perpendicular to the axial direction of the driving wheel. The driving member is provided with two rows of parallel, spaced and opposite first racks, the two first racks being parallel to the sliding direction of the driving member and symmetrically arranged on the outer periphery of the driving wheel.

[0006] During use, when the driving wheel drives the driving teeth to rotate continuously in a single direction, the driving teeth are engaged with the two first racks in sequence, and the driving member slides back and forth at the installation position. Of course, the operating member can also drive the driving wheel to roll back and forth. At this time, the driving teeth will also drive the driving member to move back and forth.

[0007] The adjustment mechanism provided by the present invention is configured by arranging driving teeth and two parallel and spaced first racks between the driving wheel and the driving member. When the driving teeth rotate continuously, they will engage with the two first racks in turn and drive the driving member to form a reciprocating motion, thereby forming an adjustment mechanism that can continuously control the operating member in a single direction to form an adjustment action, avoiding the problem that the traditional operating method can only control the operating member reciprocatingly. At the same time, the limit range of the operating member is eliminated, thereby avoiding the situation where the adjustment mechanism is damaged due to exceeding the limit range.

[0008] Preferably, the operating member is a roller or a knob, which is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat and drives the driving wheel to rotate.

[0009] Preferably, the driving wheel and the operating member are installed using the same rotating shaft to simplify the mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the driving member is provided with a U-shaped notch, and the two first racks are respectively arranged on both sides of the U-shaped notch, and the driving wheel or the rotating shaft of the driving wheel passes through the U-shaped notch, so that the driving tooth can engage with the two first racks in sequence and cyclically and drive the driving member.

[0011] Preferably, the circulation adjustment mechanism also includes an adjustment component, the driving member is provided with a driving part, and the driving part drives the adjustment component to form an adjustment action, the adjustment action includes a rotation, swinging or pressing action, and the adjustment action is a water flow switch action, a flow adjustment action or a water outlet mode switching action.

[0012] Preferably, the driving part is a second rack, and the adjusting assembly is provided with a gear meshing with the second rack. The driving member drives the adjusting assembly through the rack gear to form a rotational adjusting action, which has a simple structure and is mature and reliable.

[0013] Preferably, the driving member is Z-shaped, with the first rack provided at one end and the driving part provided at the other end. The first rack and the driving part are respectively located on both sides of the mounting seat, which can avoid space waste and reduce the required installation space.

[0014] Preferably, the mounting seat is provided with a gear pin pointing to the driving member, and the driving member is provided with a gear slot, which can stabilize the gear state on the one hand, and provide a better hand feel on the other hand, and can also remind the user whether the adjustment is in place.

[0015] In a second aspect, a water outlet is provided, comprising a water outlet body and the circulation regulating mechanism described in the first aspect, wherein the water outlet can continuously operate the regulating mechanism in a single direction through the circulation regulating mechanism.

[0016] Preferably, the water outlet body includes a water outlet head and a handle, the circulation adjustment mechanism is arranged at the connection between the water outlet head and the handle, and the operating member is exposed from the installation position, which provides convenience for operation.

[0017] From the above description of the present invention, it can be seen that the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The adjustment mechanism provided by the present invention provides a driving tooth and two parallel and spaced first racks between the driving wheel and the driving member. When the driving tooth rotates continuously, it will sequentially engage with the two first racks in a cyclic manner, driving the driving member to form a reciprocating motion, thereby forming an adjustment mechanism that can continuously control the operating member in a single direction to form an adjustment motion. This avoids the problem of traditional operating methods that can only reciprocate the operating member. At the same time, it also eliminates the limit range of the operating member, thereby preventing the adjustment mechanism from being damaged due to exceeding the limit range. The operating member is a roller or a knob, which is easy to operate; The regulating action includes a rotation, a swing or a pressing action, and the regulating action is a water flow switch action, a flow regulating action or a water outlet mode switching action. That is, the regulating mechanism provided by the present invention is applicable to various water flow control mechanisms, has a wide range of applications and is highly flexible. The driving member adopts a Z-shape, and the functional parts at both ends are respectively arranged on both sides of the mounting seat, which can avoid space waste and reduce the required installation space; Setting the gear pin can stabilize the gear state, provide a better hand feel, and remind the user whether the adjustment is in place. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] 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.

[0019] in: Figure 1 It is an axial side view of a circular adjustment mechanism. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 It is an axial side view of a circular adjustment mechanism. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 It is an axial side view of a circular adjustment mechanism. Figure 3 ; Figure 4 It is an exploded view of a cyclic regulating mechanism; Figure 5 This is an operating diagram of a circulating regulating mechanism. Figure 1 ; Figure 6 This is an operating diagram of a circulating regulating mechanism. Figure 2 ; Figure 7 This is an operating diagram of a circulating regulating mechanism. Figure 3 ; Figure 8 It is an axonometric view of a water outlet; Figure 9 It's a water dispenser explosion. Figure 1 ; Figure 10 It's a water dispenser explosion. Figure 2 ; Figure 11 It's a water dispenser explosion. Figure 3 ; Figures 1 to 11 The symbols in the figure are: mounting seat 1, gear pin 11, driving wheel 2, driving tooth 21, driving member 3, first rack 31, U-shaped notch 32, driving part 33, operating member 4, adjusting assembly 5, gear 51, and water outlet body 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clear and understandable, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to 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 intended to limit the present invention.

[0021] See also Figures 1 to 11 A cyclic adjustment mechanism includes a mounting seat 1, a driving wheel 2, a driving member 3 and an operating member 4, wherein: The driving wheel 2 is rotatably mounted on a pair of mounting ears of the mounting base 1. The user drives the driving wheel 2 to rotate by operating the operating member 4. In this embodiment, the driving wheel 2 is a roller that is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 1 and drives the driving wheel 2 to rotate, which has the advantages of simple structure and easy operation. Of course, in other embodiments, other operating members 4, such as knobs, can also be used. In addition, preferably, the driving wheel 2 and the operating member 4 are mounted on the same rotating shaft to simplify the mechanism.

[0022] The circumference of the driving wheel 2 is provided with a plurality of driving teeth 21 connected together.

[0023] The driving member 3 is slidably mounted on the mounting base 1, with the sliding direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the driving wheel 2. The driving member 3 is provided with two rows of parallel, spaced, and opposing first racks 31. The two first racks 31 are parallel to the sliding direction of the driving member 3 and symmetrically arranged on the outer periphery of the driving wheel 2. Preferably, the driving member 3 is provided with a U-shaped notch 32, with the two first racks 31 respectively arranged on either side of the U-shaped notch 32. The driving wheel 2 or the rotating shaft of the driving wheel 2 passes through the U-shaped notch 32, thereby enabling the driving teeth 21 to sequentially and cyclically engage with the two first racks 31 and drive the driving member 3.

[0024] During use, when the driving wheel 2 drives the driving teeth 21 to rotate continuously in a single direction, the driving teeth 21 and the two first racks 31 are cyclically engaged in sequence, and the driving member 3 slides back and forth at the installation position. Of course, the operating member 4 can also drive the driving wheel 2 to roll back and forth. At this time, the driving teeth 21 will also drive the driving member 3 to move back and forth.

[0025] It should be noted that when the driving wheel 2 drives the driving tooth 21 to rotate continuously in a single direction, the driving tooth 21 first meshes with a first rack 31 and gradually disengages, and then the driving tooth 21 immediately meshes with another first rack 31. Figures 5 to 7 Of course, the driving tooth 21 may idle for a while between the two meshing first racks 31. When the user feels the idle rotation during operation, he or she can know in advance that the next gear adjustment will be opposite to the previous gear adjustment.

[0026] Furthermore, the circulation adjustment mechanism also includes an adjustment component 5, and the driving member 3 is provided with a driving part 33. The driving part 33 drives the adjustment component 5 to form an adjustment action. The adjustment action includes a rotation, swinging or pressing action. The adjustment action is a water flow switch action, a flow adjustment action or a water outlet mode switching action. Correspondingly, it can be applied to a shower with a switch button, a shower with a flow adjustment function, and a shower with a water outlet mode switching function.

[0027] In one embodiment, the drive unit 33 is a second rack, and the adjustment assembly 5 is provided with a gear 51 meshing with the second rack. The drive member 3 drives the adjustment assembly 5 via the rack and gear to achieve a rotational adjustment action, resulting in a simple, mature, and reliable structure. In this embodiment, the adjustment assembly 5 also includes a water diversion tray. The structure of the water diversion tray rotating and switching the water path is an application of existing technology and will not be further described here.

[0028] On the basis of the above embodiment, in order to avoid the need for a larger installation space and resulting in a large thickness of the water outlet, in one embodiment, the driving member 3 is Z-shaped, with the first rack 31 provided at one end and the driving part 33 provided at the other end. The first rack 31 and the driving part 33 are respectively located on both sides of the mounting base 1, which can avoid waste of space and reduce the required installation space.

[0029] In addition, in one embodiment, the mounting base 1 is provided with a gear pin 11 pointing to the driving member 3, and the driving member 3 is provided with a gear slot, which can stabilize the gear state on the one hand, and provide a better hand feel on the other hand, and can also remind the user whether the adjustment is in place.

[0030] On the basis of the above embodiments, in other embodiments, a water outlet is further provided, comprising a water outlet body 6 and the circulation adjustment mechanism described in the first aspect, wherein the water outlet can continuously operate the adjustment mechanism in a single direction through the circulation adjustment mechanism.

[0031] Preferably, the water outlet body 6 includes a water outlet head and a handle, the circulation adjustment mechanism is arranged at the connection between the water outlet head and the handle, and the operating member 4 is exposed from the installation position, which provides convenience for operation.

[0032] The adjustment mechanism provided by the present invention is configured by arranging a driving tooth 21 and two parallel and spaced first racks 31 between the driving wheel 2 and the driving member 3. When the driving tooth 21 rotates continuously, it will engage with the two first racks 31 in turn and drive the driving member 3 to form a reciprocating motion, thereby forming an adjustment mechanism that can continuously control the operating member 4 in a single direction to form an adjustment action, avoiding the problem that the traditional operating method can only reciprocate to control the operating member 4. At the same time, the limit range of the operating member 4 is also eliminated, which can avoid the situation where the adjustment mechanism is damaged due to exceeding the limit range.

[0033] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0034] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0035] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" 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 specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are mutually inconsistent.

[0036] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limitations on the present invention. Changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A circulation regulating mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a mounting base, a driving wheel, a driving member and an operating member; The driving wheel is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat and driven to rotate by the operating member. The periphery of the driving wheel is provided with a plurality of driving teeth connected together. The driving member is slidably mounted on the mounting seat, with the sliding direction being perpendicular to the axial direction of the driving wheel; the driving member is provided with two rows of parallel, spaced and opposite first racks, the two first racks are parallel to the sliding direction of the driving member, and are symmetrically arranged on the outer periphery of the driving wheel; when the driving wheel drives the driving teeth to rotate continuously in a single direction, the driving teeth and the two first racks are cyclically engaged in sequence, and the driving member slides back and forth at the mounting position.

2. A circulation adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating member is a roller or a knob, which is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat and drives the driving wheel to rotate.

3. A circulation adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving wheel and the operating member are installed using the same rotating shaft.

4. A circulation adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving member is provided with a U-shaped notch, the two first racks are respectively arranged on both sides of the U-shaped notch, and the driving wheel or the rotating shaft of the driving wheel passes through the U-shaped notch.

5. A circulation adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circulation adjustment mechanism also includes an adjustment component, and the driving member is provided with a driving part, and the driving part drives the adjustment component to form an adjustment action. The adjustment action includes rotation, swinging or pressing action. The adjustment action is a water flow switch action, a flow adjustment action or a water outlet mode switching action.

6. A circulation adjustment mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving part is a second rack, and the adjusting component is provided with a gear meshing with the second rack. The driving member drives the adjusting component through the rack gear to form a rotational adjusting action.

7. A circulation adjustment mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving member is Z-shaped, with the first rack provided at one end and the driving part provided at the other end, and the first rack and the driving part are respectively located on both sides of the mounting seat.

8. A circulation adjustment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat is provided with a shift pin pointing to the driving member, and the driving member is provided with a shift slot.

9. A water outlet, characterized in that: It comprises a water outlet body and a circulation regulating mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The water outlet according to claim 9, characterized in that: The water outlet body includes a water outlet head and a handle, the circulation adjustment mechanism is arranged at the connection between the water outlet head and the handle, and the operating member is exposed from the installation position.

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