Aerator and water outlet device

By designing an aerator with fixed components, movable components, a filter screen, and a cleaning plate, and utilizing the friction between the brush and the filter screen to achieve self-cleaning, the problem of filter screen clogging in aerators is solved, improving ease of use and water-saving effect.

CN120867394BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06FOSHAN FAENZA SANITARY WARE
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Application Number
CN202511385848.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-26
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2045-09-26

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Technical Problem

Existing aerators are prone to clogging at the filter after prolonged use, requiring disassembly and cleaning, which is time-consuming and laborious.

Method used

Design an aerator comprising a fixed component, a movable component, a filter screen, and a cleaning plate. By rotating the movable component, the brush rubs against the filter screen to achieve a self-cleaning effect and avoid clogging.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a self-cleaning function for the aerator, removing scale from the filter screen without disassembly, thus improving ease of use and water-saving effect.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of bubbler and water outlet device, belong to kitchen water equipment field, bubbler includes fixed component, movable component, filter screen and cleaning piece, fixed component has first water inlet and water inlet cavity communicated with first water inlet, the bottom of water inlet cavity is equipped with several spray holes, movable component is rotatably connected with fixed component, movable component has water-air mixing cavity, the bottom wall of water-air mixing cavity is equipped with several water outlet holes, the inner circumferential wall of water-air mixing cavity is equipped with air inlet, filter screen and cleaning piece are located in water-air mixing cavity, cleaning piece is equipped with brush, and brush is in contact with filter screen.The application makes filter screen and cleaning piece relatively rotate by rotating movable component, since brush is of elastic material and in contact with filter screen, when filter screen and cleaning piece relatively rotate, brush can be driven to rub on filter screen, thereby effectively removing scale attached on filter screen, to avoid blockage.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen water equipment technology, and in particular to an aerator and a water outlet device. Background Technology

[0002] The function of an aerator is to mix a certain amount of air into the water as it flows through, resulting in a smaller water content in the same flow area compared to water without air, thus saving water. It also increases the surface area of ​​the water flow, making the water flow gentler and preventing splashing. Existing aerators typically have internal filters, which tend to become clogged over time, requiring the aerator to be disassembled and cleaned, which is time-consuming and laborious. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes a bubbler.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] The present invention also proposes a water outlet device having the above-mentioned aerator.

[0006] A bubbler according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises:

[0007] A fixing component, the fixing component having a first water inlet and a water inlet cavity communicating with the first water inlet, the bottom of the water inlet cavity being provided with a plurality of spray holes;

[0008] A movable component is rotatably connected to the fixed component. The movable component has a water-air mixing chamber located below the water inlet chamber. The spray nozzle communicates with the water-air mixing chamber. The bottom wall of the water-air mixing chamber is provided with several water outlets, and the inner peripheral wall of the water-air mixing chamber is provided with an air intake.

[0009] The filter screen is located inside the water-air mixing chamber;

[0010] A cleaning plate is located inside the water-air mixing chamber. The cleaning plate is equipped with a brush, which contacts the filter screen.

[0011] The filter screen is fixedly connected to the movable component, and the cleaning plate is fixedly connected to the fixed component, or the cleaning plate is fixedly connected to the movable component, and the filter screen is fixedly connected to the fixed component.

[0012] The bubbler according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0013] The fixing component of the present invention is fixed on the faucet. By rotating the movable component, the filter screen and the cleaning plate rotate relative to each other. Since the brush is made of elastic material and is in contact with the filter screen, the relative rotation of the filter screen and the cleaning plate can drive the brush to rub on the filter screen, thereby effectively removing the scale attached to the filter screen, avoiding clogging, and achieving the self-cleaning effect of the aerator. Consumers do not need to disassemble it for cleaning.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixed member further has a second water inlet and a water outlet channel. The water outlet channel is coaxial with the rotation axis of the movable member. The upper end of the water outlet channel communicates with the second water inlet, and the lower end penetrates the bottom wall of the water-air mixing chamber. The filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner peripheral wall of the water-air mixing chamber, and the cleaning plate is fixedly connected to the outer peripheral wall of the water outlet channel. Alternatively, the cleaning plate is fixedly connected to the inner peripheral wall of the water-air mixing chamber, and the filter screen is fixedly connected to the outer peripheral wall of the water outlet channel.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing member includes a water divider and a jetting body, the water divider and the jetting body being connected to form the water inlet chamber and the water outlet channel, the first water inlet and the second water inlet being disposed on the top wall of the water divider, and the spray hole being disposed on the jetting body.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing member further includes a locking ring, the locking ring being annular, the water distribution body being embedded in the locking ring, and the inner or outer peripheral wall of the locking ring being provided with threads for connecting with an external water outlet body.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the movable component includes a bottom shell and a rotating outer shell. The rotating outer shell is annular, and the bottom shell is located inside the rotating outer shell. The bottom shell has a first sidewall and a water outlet panel. The first sidewall and the water outlet panel form the water-air mixing chamber. The air intake is opened on the first sidewall. The first sidewall is provided with a plurality of ribs along the circumference. An air intake groove is formed between two adjacent ribs. The air intake is located in the air intake groove. The ribs are interference-fitted with the inner circumferential wall of the rotating outer shell. The water outlet is opened on the water outlet panel. The rotating outer shell is rotatably connected to the fixed component.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing member includes a jet body, the water inlet cavity is formed in the jet body, a flange is provided circumferentially on the inner side of the first sidewall, the air intake is located below the flange, the flange and the first sidewall above it are connected by an arc transition to form a concave arc-shaped flow section, the flange is aligned with the bottom wall of the jet body in the horizontal direction, and a water passage gap is left between the flange and the bottom wall of the jet body, the spray hole includes a vertical spray hole and a side spray hole, the vertical spray hole is opened on the bottom wall of the jet body and the water outlet direction of the vertical spray hole is downward, the side spray hole is opened on the second sidewall of the jet body and the water outlet direction of the side spray hole is towards the flow section.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a ring of inner wall surface at the lower end of the first sidewall slopes inward from top to bottom to form a contraction section, and the bottom end of the contraction section is lower than the water outlet panel.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a water inlet body is further included, which is located above and fixedly connected to the water distribution body. The water inlet body has a first water inlet interface and a second water inlet interface for connection with external pipe fittings. The first water inlet interface is connected to the first water inlet, and the second water inlet interface is connected to the second water inlet.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cleaning pad includes a disc body and a brush fixedly connected to the disc body. The brush is located between the disc body and the filter screen. The disc body has a plurality of flow holes. The brush has at least one layer of barbs. Each layer of barbs has a plurality of barbs arranged circumferentially. When there are two or more layers of barbs, the barbs of adjacent layers of barbs are staggered in the vertical direction.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the filter screen is located below the brush, and the barbs are arranged horizontally or obliquely. When the barbs are arranged obliquely, the barbs gradually tilt downward from their root to their tip.

[0023] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a water outlet device includes an aerator, a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe, and an integrated valve body. The integrated valve body forms a main water passage, a first valve core cavity, a second valve core cavity, and a first water outlet passage. The first valve core cavity has a first outlet, which is connected to the main water passage. A hot and cold valve core is installed in the first valve core cavity. The second valve core cavity has a second outlet. A first end of the first water outlet passage is connected to the second outlet, and a second end of the first water outlet passage is connected to the main water passage. A reversing valve core is installed in the second valve core cavity. The reversing valve core is a two-position four-way valve with a first inlet, a second inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The first outlet is connected to the second outlet, and the second outlet is connected to the second inlet through the second connecting pipe. The outlet end of the main water passage is connected to the first inlet through the first connecting pipe.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the device further includes a side spray assembly and a faucet housing. The fixing member is fixedly connected to the faucet housing. The first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are located inside the faucet housing. The integrated valve body further forms a third valve core cavity, a fourth valve core cavity, a second water outlet, and a third water outlet. The third valve core cavity is connected to the main water channel. The third valve core cavity is provided with a third outlet. One end of the third water outlet is connected to the third outlet, and the other end is connected to the first water inlet through the first connecting pipe. A first switching valve core is installed in the third valve core cavity. The first switching valve core is used to control the on / off state between the main water channel and the third water outlet. The fourth valve core cavity is connected to the main water channel. The fourth valve core cavity is provided with a fourth outlet. One end of the second water outlet is connected to the fourth outlet, and the other end is connected to the side spray assembly. A second switching valve core is installed in the fourth valve core cavity. The second switching valve core is used to control the on / off state between the main water channel and the second water outlet. The side spray assembly has at least one water outlet pattern.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a first-view exploded view of the bubbler of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a second-view exploded view of the bubbler of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the jet of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the cleaning sheet of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the bubbler of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 7 This is an overall structural diagram of the water outlet device of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the water outlet device of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 This is an internal structural diagram of the integrated valve body of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the reversing valve core of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the integrated valve body of the present invention.

[0038] Reference numerals: Water separator 100, first inlet 110, second inlet 120, first outer annular wall 130, first inner annular wall 140, jet body 200, water inlet cavity 210, vertical spray hole 220, lateral spray hole 230, water outlet channel 240, second outer annular wall 250, second inner annular wall 260, positioning protrusion 261, locking ring 300, protruding ring 310, bottom shell 400, water-air mixing cavity 410, first Side wall 420, air intake 421, rib 422, air intake groove 423, water outlet panel 430, water outlet hole 431, flange 440, rectifier section 441, contraction section 450, rotating shell 500, groove 510, filter screen 600, cleaning plate 700, brush 710, barb 711, through hole 720, positioning groove 721, disc 730, flow hole 731, water inlet 800, first water inlet interface 810, second water inlet Interface 820, First connecting pipe 900, Second connecting pipe 1000, Integrated valve body 1100, Main water passage 1110, First valve core cavity 1120, Hot / cold valve core 1121, Second valve core cavity 1130, Second outlet 1131, First water outlet passage 1140, Check valve 1141, Third valve core cavity 1150, Fourth valve core cavity 1160, Second switch valve core 1161, Second water outlet passage 1170, Third water outlet passage 1180, First switch valve core 1181, Hot water pipe 1200, Cold water pipe 1300, Reversing valve core 1400, First water inlet 1410, Second water inlet 1420, First water outlet 1430, Second water outlet 1440, Rotating disc 1450, Divider hole 1451, Valve stem 1460, Pre-filter water pipe 1500, Pure water pipe 1600, Side spray assembly 1700, Faucet housing 1800, Main housing 1900. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0041] Reference Figure 1-6 A bubbler, comprising:

[0042] The fixing component has a first water inlet 110 and a water inlet cavity 210 communicating with the first water inlet 110. The bottom of the water inlet cavity 210 is provided with a plurality of spray holes.

[0043] The movable component is rotatably connected to the fixed component. The movable component has a water-air mixing chamber 410, which is located below the water inlet chamber 210. The spray nozzle is connected to the water-air mixing chamber 410. The bottom wall of the water-air mixing chamber 410 is provided with several water outlets 431. The inner peripheral wall of the water-air mixing chamber 410 is evenly provided with several air intakes 421 along the circumference. The air intakes 421 are connected to the outside air. The high-speed water flow from the spray nozzle will form a negative pressure in the water-air mixing chamber 410, causing the air intakes 421 to draw in air, thereby achieving the effect of water-air mixing.

[0044] The filter screen 600 is located inside the water-air mixing chamber 410. The filter screen 600 can improve the uniformity of air bubbles.

[0045] The cleaning plate 700 is located inside the water-air mixing chamber 410, and the filter screen 600 is located below the cleaning plate 700. The cleaning plate 700 is equipped with a brush 710, which contacts the filter screen 600.

[0046] The filter screen 600 is fixedly connected to the movable component, and the cleaning plate 700 is fixedly connected to the fixed component; or, the cleaning plate 700 is fixedly connected to the movable component, and the filter screen 600 is fixedly connected to the fixed component. In this invention, it is preferable that the filter screen 600 is fixedly connected to the movable component. When the movable component rotates, the filter screen 600 rotates actively with the movable component, and the brush 710 passively rubs against the filter screen 600 in all directions, resulting in high structural stability.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fixed component further includes a second water inlet 120 and a water outlet channel 240. The water outlet channel 240 is coaxial with the rotation axis of the movable component. The upper end of the water outlet channel 240 communicates with the second water inlet 120, and the lower end penetrates the bottom wall of the water-air mixing chamber 410. The filter screen 600 is fixedly connected to the inner peripheral wall of the water-air mixing chamber 410, and the cleaning plate 700 is fixedly connected to the outer peripheral wall of the water outlet channel 240. Alternatively, the cleaning plate 700 is fixedly connected to the inner peripheral wall of the water-air mixing chamber 410, and the filter screen 600 is fixedly connected to the outer peripheral wall of the water outlet channel 240. The first water inlet 110 is for tap water, and the second water inlet 120 is for purified water. Tap water flows out through the water outlet hole 431, and purified water flows out through the water outlet channel 240. The water outlet channel 240 and the water-air mixing chamber 410 are independent of each other, ensuring that the purified water is not contaminated and is safer to drink. The water outlet channel 240 is located at the center of the aerator and is concentrically distributed with the water-air mixing chamber 410. The water outlet channel 240 is coaxial with the rotation axis of the movable component, so the rotation of the movable component will not affect the water outlet channel 240. The water outlet channel 240 penetrates the water-air mixing chamber 410. The filter screen 600 or cleaning plate 700 can be connected to the outer peripheral wall of the water outlet channel 240, providing a fixed base for the filter screen 600 or cleaning plate 700. This invention cleverly integrates the brush 710 and the water outlet channel 240 within the aerator, achieving both the aerator's self-cleaning function and the pure water dispensing function. These two functions do not interfere with each other, improving the user experience.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing component includes a water distribution body 100, a jet body 200, and a locking ring 300. The water distribution body 100 is connected to the jet body 200 to form a water inlet chamber 210 and a water outlet channel 240. A first water inlet 110 and a second water inlet 120 are provided on the top wall of the water distribution body 100. Spray holes are provided on the jet body 200. The locking ring 300 is annular. The water distribution body 100 is embedded in the locking ring 300. The inner or outer peripheral wall of the locking ring 300 is provided with threads for connecting with an external water outlet body. Specifically, the water distribution body 100 is composed of a first outer annular wall 130, a first inner annular wall 140 and a top wall. The first inner annular wall 140 is located inside the first outer annular wall 130. The jet body 200 is composed of a second outer annular wall 250, a second inner annular wall 260 and a bottom wall. The second inner annular wall 260 is located inside the second outer annular wall 250. The first inner annular wall 140 and the second inner annular wall 260 are sealed and fitted together to form a water outlet channel 240. The first outer annular wall 130 and the second outer annular wall 250 are threaded together to form a water inlet cavity 210. Preferably, the outer peripheral wall of the second inner annular wall 260 is provided with positioning protrusions 261, and the center of the cleaning plate 700 has a through hole 720. The wall of the through hole 720 is provided with a positioning groove 721. The second inner annular wall 260 is inserted into the through hole 720, and the positioning protrusions 261 cooperate with the positioning groove 721 to achieve circumferential fixation of the cleaning plate 700 and the spray body 200. At the same time, the top edge of the positioning groove 721 abuts against the bottom wall of the spray body 200 to ensure that the brush 710 always abuts against the filter screen 600. The above structure of the fixing component is easy to assemble and has low mold processing difficulty.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, the movable component includes a bottom shell 400 and a rotating outer shell 500. The rotating outer shell 500 is annular, and the bottom shell 400 is located inside the rotating outer shell 500. The bottom shell 400 has a first sidewall 420 and a water outlet panel 430. The first sidewall 420 and the water outlet panel 430 form a water-air mixing chamber 410. An air intake 421 is provided on the first sidewall 420. The first sidewall 420 is provided with a plurality of ribs 422 along its circumference. An air intake groove 423 is formed between two adjacent ribs 422. The air intake 421 is located in the air intake groove 423. The ribs 422 are press-fitted with the inner circumferential wall of the rotating outer shell 500. A water outlet 431 is provided on the water outlet panel 430. The rotating outer shell 500 is rotatably connected to the fixed component. The air intake groove 423 communicates with the outside air through the fit gap between the bottom shell 400 and the rotating outer shell 500. Figure 5As shown in the figure, the dashed arrows indicate the airflow direction. Furthermore, the lower outer peripheral wall of the locking ring 300 has a raised ring 310, and the upper inner peripheral wall of the rotating housing 500 has a groove 510. The raised ring 310 and the groove 510 cooperate to achieve a rotational connection between the rotating housing 500 and the locking ring 300. Furthermore, the water outlet holes 431 on the water outlet panel 430 are honeycomb-shaped, maximizing the opening rate and balancing the flow resistance and negative pressure inside the aerator, maintaining the uniformity of the aerated water and ensuring a full and smooth water output from the aerator.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing member includes a jet body 200, a water inlet cavity 210 formed in the jet body 200, a flange 440 is provided circumferentially on the inner side of the first sidewall 420, an air intake 421 is located below the flange 440, the flange 440 and the first sidewall 420 above it are connected by an arc to form a concave arc-shaped straightening section 441, the flange 440 is aligned with the bottom wall of the jet body 200 in the horizontal direction, and a water passage gap is left between the flange 440 and the bottom wall of the jet body 200, the spray hole includes a vertical spray hole 220 and a side spray hole 230, the vertical spray hole 220 is opened on the bottom wall of the jet body 200, the water outlet direction of the vertical spray hole 220 is downward, the side spray hole 230 is opened on the second sidewall of the jet body 200 and is evenly distributed along the circumference of the jet body 200, the water outlet direction of the side spray hole 230 is towards the straightening section 441. The rectifying section 441 has a concave arc-shaped structure, which allows the fluid pressure ejected from the side nozzles 230 to transition evenly to the next stage, while simultaneously enabling the lower air intake 421 to draw in air evenly, thus solving the noise problem caused by air pressure oscillations during air intake. Furthermore, the area of ​​a single side nozzle 230 is larger than that of a single vertical nozzle 220. The larger area of ​​the side nozzles 230 results in a larger water flow rate under the same water pressure, primarily creating negative pressure in the water-air mixing chamber 410 and improving air intake efficiency. The smaller area of ​​the vertical nozzles 220 mainly serves to supplement air intake, balancing internal air pressure, promoting fluid filling, and preventing hollow areas within the fluid.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, a ring of inner wall surface at the lower end of the first sidewall 420 slopes inward from top to bottom to form a contraction section 450, and the bottom of the contraction section 450 is lower than the water outlet panel 430. The contraction section 450 can reduce splashing at the edge of the bubble water and guide the fluid to gather in the middle, preventing the bubble water from having hollow parts.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, a water inlet body 800 is also included. The water inlet body 800 is located above the water distribution body 100 and is fixedly connected to the water distribution body 100. The water inlet body 800 has a first water inlet interface 810 and a second water inlet interface 820 for connecting to external pipe fittings. The first water inlet interface 810 is connected to the first water inlet 110, and the second water inlet interface 820 is connected to the second water inlet 120.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cleaning plate 700 includes a disc 730 and a brush 710 fixedly connected to the disc 730. The brush 710 is located between the disc 730 and the filter screen 600. The disc 730 has a plurality of flow holes 731, and the brush 710 has at least one layer of barbs, each layer of barbs having a plurality of barbs 711 arranged circumferentially. Water flows from the water inlet chamber into the water-air mixing chamber at high speed through the spray hole. The barbs 711 vibrate slightly under the high-speed impact of the water flow. The vibration of the barbs 711 can reduce the phenomenon of bubble coalescence to a certain extent. The barbs 711 enhance the turbulence in the water-air mixing chamber, increase the bubble dispersion, make the bubble particles smaller and more evenly distributed, improve the water-air mixing efficiency, and make the bubbles last longer. Furthermore, the flow passage 731 and the vertical nozzle 220 are arranged alternately. After the water flows out of the vertical nozzle 220 at high speed, it first hits the solid part of the disc 730, and then flows from the flow passage 731 to the brush 710, which enhances the turbulence in the water-air mixing chamber 410 and improves the air-water mixing efficiency.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, the barb assembly has two or more layers, with the barbs 711 of adjacent layers staggered in the vertical direction. "Two or more layers" includes two layers in total. These two or more layers of barbs, through multi-stage interception in three-dimensional space, cause the water flow to undergo multiple turbulence superpositions in the vertical direction, resulting in higher foaming efficiency. Furthermore, the barb assembly closest to the filter screen 600 contacts the filter screen 600, increasing the contact area between the brush 710 and the filter screen 600. During cleaning, the faucet is turned on, and the movable component is rotated while water flows out. The brush 710 rubs against the filter screen 600, causing the scale adhering to the filter screen 600 to fall off. The fallen scale is carried by the water flow in the water-air mixing chamber 410 to the water outlet 431 and discharged from the water outlet 431, achieving the effect of cleaning the filter screen. It should be noted that, firstly, even if the aerator has not been cleaned for a long time and scale has formed flakes on the filter screen 600, the combined action of high-speed water flow and friction with the brush 710 can break the scale into small particles. These small particles can pass through the filter screen smoothly, and since the aperture of the water outlet is much larger than that of the filter screen, the detached scale will not clog the water outlet. Secondly, the barbs 711 on the brush 710 abut against the surface of the filter screen 600, preventing calcium carbonate (scale) from precipitating and forming flakes. The unattached calcium carbonate precipitate is brittle and has weak intercrystalline bonding, so it can be broken by slight external force. Furthermore, since the brush 710 is made of elastic material, its barbs 711 will vibrate slightly under the high-speed impact of the water flow, preventing scale from adhering to the brush 710. The brush 710 can also be made of a scale-resistant material, giving it anti-scaling properties.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, the filter screen 600 is located below the brush 710, and the barbs 711 are arranged horizontally or at an angle. When the barbs 711 are arranged at an angle, the barbs 711 gradually slope downward from their root to their tip. Compared to the barbs 711 being inclined upward, the barbs 711 being inclined downward can follow the direction of water flow, resulting in less resistance, less flow loss, and a larger amplitude.

[0056] Reference Figure 7-11 A water outlet device includes the aforementioned aerator, a first connecting pipe 900, a second connecting pipe 1000, and an integrated valve body 1100. The integrated valve body 1100 forms a main water passage 1110, a first valve core cavity 1120, a second valve core cavity 1130, and a first water outlet passage 1140. The first valve core cavity 1120 has a first outlet connected to the main water passage 1110. A hot and cold water valve core 1121 is installed inside the first valve core cavity 1120 and is connected to a hot water pipe 1200 and a cold water pipe 1300. The second valve core cavity 1130 has a second outlet 1131. The first end of the first water outlet passage 1140 is connected to the second outlet 1131. The second end of 40 is connected to the main water passage 1110. A check valve 1141 is provided in the first outlet water passage 1140 to prevent water from flowing from the second end of the first outlet water passage 1140 to the first end. A reversing valve core 1400 is installed in the second valve core cavity 1130. The reversing valve core 1400 is a two-position four-way valve with a first inlet 1410, a second inlet 1420, a first outlet 1430 and a second outlet 1440. The first outlet 1430 is connected to the second outlet 1131. The second outlet 1440 is connected to the second inlet 120 through the second connecting pipe 1000. The outlet end of the main water passage 1110 is connected to the first inlet 110 through the first connecting pipe 900. The connection between the inlet and outlet is controlled by the rotating disk 1450 of the reversing valve core 1400. The rotating disk 1450 is provided with two water distribution holes 1451. There is a water passage space between the rotating disk 1450 and the valve body of the reversing valve core 1400. The two water distribution holes 1451 are connected through the water passage space. Rotating the valve stem 1460 of the reversing valve core 1400 can drive the rotating disk 1450 to rotate. When the reversing valve core 1400 is in the closed position, the two water distribution holes 1451 are not connected to either the inlet or the outlet. When the reversing valve core 1400 is in the initial filtration position, the two water distribution holes 1451 are connected to the first inlet 1410 and the first outlet 1430 respectively. When the reversing valve core 1400 is in the pure water position, the two water distribution holes 1451 are connected to the second inlet 1420 and the second outlet 1440 respectively.

[0057] The integrated valve body 1100 of this invention integrates three water outlet functions: hot and cold water, pre-filtered water, and purified water. The hot and cold water function is used for cleaning various kitchen utensils. The pre-filtered water refers to water that has undergone initial filtration to remove sediment and rust, and is mainly used for washing vegetables, fruits, and rinsing rice. The purified water is for daily drinking water. These functions are independently controlled by two valve cores: a reversing valve core 1400 controls the outlet and shut-off of pre-filtered and purified water, and a hot and cold valve core 1121 controls the outlet and shut-off of hot and cold water. Specifically, the hot and cold water, after being regulated by the hot and cold valve core 1121, enters the main water circuit 1110, and from the outlet of the main water circuit 1110, sequentially enters the first connecting pipe 900 and the aerator to form aerated water. The first inlet 1410 of the reversing valve core 1400 is connected to the primary water filter pipe 1500, and the second inlet 1420 is connected to the purified water pipe 1600. When the reversing valve core 1400 is switched to the primary water filter position, the primary water filter enters the reversing valve core 1400 and enters the first water outlet 1140 from the first outlet 1430, pushing the check valve 1141 to open. The primary water filter enters the main water circuit 1110 and then enters the first connecting pipe 900 and the aerator from the outlet of the main water circuit 1110. The hot and cold water and the primary water filter share the first connecting pipe 900. When the primary water filter stops entering, the check valve 1141 closes the first water outlet 1140 under the action of the spring, which can prevent the hot and cold water in the main water circuit 1110 from flowing back into the water purifier. When the reversing valve core 1400 is switched to the pure water setting, pure water enters the reversing valve core 1400, flows out from the second outlet 1440, and sequentially enters the second connecting pipe 1000 and the second inlet 120. The pre-filtered water and pure water are regulated and controlled by a single reversing valve core 1400, integrating the traditional two-valve-core control switch into a single-valve-core control switch, saving space.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, a side spray assembly 1700 and a faucet housing 1800 are also included. A fixing member is fixedly connected to the faucet housing 1800. A first connecting pipe 900 and a second connecting pipe 1000 are located inside the faucet housing 1800. The integrated valve body 1100 further forms a third valve core cavity 1150, a fourth valve core cavity 1160, a second water outlet 1170, and a third water outlet 1180. The third valve core cavity 1150 is connected to the main water channel 1110 and has a third outlet. One end of the third water outlet 1180 is connected to the third outlet, and the other end is connected to the first water inlet 110 through the first connecting pipe 900. The third valve core cavity 1150 houses a first switch valve core 1181, which controls the flow between the main water passage 1110 and the third outlet water passage 1180. A fourth valve core cavity 1160 is connected to the main water passage 1110 and has a fourth outlet. One end of the second outlet water passage 1170 is connected to the fourth outlet, and the other end is connected to the side spray assembly 1700. A second switch valve core 1161 is installed within the fourth valve core cavity 1160 and controls the flow between the main water passage 1110 and the second outlet water passage 1170. The side spray assembly 1700 has at least one water pattern. The water pattern of the side spray assembly 1700 can be one or more of the following: shower water, waterfall water, pulse water, or granular water. The side spray assembly 1700 has a button for switching water patterns, meeting diverse kitchen usage needs. Hot and cold water / pre-filtered water enters the main water circuit 1110, and supplies water to the side spray assembly 1700 and the aerator through the second water outlet 1170 and the third water outlet 1180 respectively. Opening the first switch valve core 1181 controls the water output from the aerator, and opening the second switch valve core 1161 controls the water output from the side spray assembly 1700. The side spray assembly 1700, the faucet housing 1800, and the integrated valve body 1100 are installed in a main housing 1900. The product has a simple appearance, multiple functions, and strong practicality.

[0059] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A bubbler characterized by, The utility model relates to a water filter, comprising: a fixed component having a first water inlet (110) and a water inlet cavity (210) in communication with the first water inlet (110), the bottom of the water inlet cavity (210) being provided with a plurality of spray holes; a movable component rotatably connected to the fixed component, the movable component having a water-air mixing cavity (410) located below the water inlet cavity (210), the spray holes being in communication with the water-air mixing cavity (410), the bottom wall of the water-air mixing cavity (410) being provided with a plurality of water outlet holes (431), and the inner circumferential wall of the water-air mixing cavity (410) being provided with an air inlet (421); a filter screen (600) located in the water-air mixing cavity (410); a cleaning sheet (700) located in the water-air mixing cavity (410), the cleaning sheet (700) being provided with a brush (710) in contact with the filter screen (600); the filter screen (600) is fixedly connected to the movable component, the cleaning sheet (700) is fixedly connected to the fixed component, or the cleaning sheet (700) is fixedly connected to the movable component, and the filter screen (600) is fixedly connected to the fixed component; the fixed component further has a second water inlet (120) and a water outlet channel (240), the water outlet channel (240) being coaxial with the rotation axis of the movable component, the upper end of the water outlet channel (240) being in communication with the second water inlet (120), and the lower end penetrating the bottom wall of the water-air mixing cavity (410), the filter screen (600) being fixedly connected to the inner circumferential wall of the water-air mixing cavity (410), and the cleaning sheet (700) being fixedly connected to the outer circumferential wall of the water outlet channel (240), or the cleaning sheet (700) being fixedly connected to the inner circumferential wall of the water-air mixing cavity (410), and the filter screen (600) being fixedly connected to the outer circumferential wall of the water outlet channel (240).

2. The bubbler of claim 1, wherein the fixed component comprises a water distribution body (100) and a spray body (200), the water distribution body (100) being connected to the spray body (200) to enclose the water inlet cavity (210) and the water outlet channel (240), the first water inlet (110) and the second water inlet (120) being provided on the top wall of the water distribution body (100), and the spray holes being provided on the spray body (200).

3. The bubbler of claim 1, wherein, The active component comprises a bottom shell (400) and a rotating shell (500), the rotating shell (500) is annular, the bottom shell (400) is located inside the rotating shell (500), the bottom shell (400) has a first side wall (420) and a water outlet panel (430), the first side wall (420) and the water outlet panel (430) form the water-air mixing cavity (410), the air inlet (421) is arranged on the first side wall (420), the first side wall (420) is provided with a plurality of convex ribs (422) in the circumferential direction, the air inlet (421) is located in the air inlet groove (423) formed between adjacent two convex ribs (422), the convex rib (422) is in interference fit with the inner circumferential wall of the rotating shell (500), the water outlet hole (431) is arranged on the water outlet panel (430), and the rotating shell (500) is rotatably connected with the fixed component.

4. The bubbler of claim 3, wherein, The fixed component comprises a spray body (200), the water inlet cavity (210) is formed in the spray body (200), a flange (440) is arranged on the inner side of the first side wall (420) in the circumferential direction, the air inlet (421) is located below the flange (440), the flange (440) and the first side wall (420) above the flange (440) are transitioned by a circular arc to form a concave arc-shaped flow regulating section (441), the flange (440) is aligned with the bottom wall of the spray body (200) in the horizontal direction, and a water passing gap is left between the flange (440) and the bottom wall of the spray body (200), the spray hole comprises a vertical spray hole (220) and a lateral spray hole (230), the vertical spray hole (220) is arranged on the bottom wall of the spray body (200), the water outlet direction of the vertical spray hole (220) is downward, and the lateral spray hole (230) is arranged on the second side wall of the spray body (200), the water outlet direction of the lateral spray hole (230) is toward the flow regulating section (441).

5. The bubbler of claim 3, wherein, The inner wall surface of the lower end of the first side wall (420) is inclined inward from top to bottom to form a contraction section (450), and the bottom end of the contraction section (450) is lower than the water outlet panel (430).

6. The bubbler of claim 1, wherein The cleaning piece (700) comprises a disc body (730) and the brush (710) fixedly connected with the disc body (730), the brush (710) is located between the disc body (730) and the filter screen (600), a plurality of flow holes (731) are arranged on the disc body (730), the brush (710) is provided with at least one layer of barb groups, each layer of the barb groups has a plurality of barbs (711) arranged in the circumferential direction, and when the barb groups have more than two layers, the barbs (711) of adjacent two layers of the barb groups are arranged in the vertical direction in a staggered manner.

7. The bubbler of claim 6, wherein, The filter screen (600) is located below the brush (710), the barb (711) is arranged horizontally or obliquely, and when the barb (711) is arranged obliquely, the barb (711) is gradually inclined downward from the root to the tip.

8. A water outlet device characterized by comprising: The integrated valve body (1100) is formed with a main water channel (1110), a first valve core cavity (1120), a second valve core cavity (1130) and a first water outlet channel (1140), the first valve core cavity (1120) is provided with a first outlet, the first outlet is communicated with the main water channel (1110), a cold and hot valve core (1121) is installed in the first valve core cavity (1120), the second valve core cavity (1130) is provided with a second outlet (1131), a first end of the first water outlet channel (1140) is communicated with the second outlet (1131), a second end of the first water outlet channel (1140) is communicated with the main water channel (1110), a reversing valve core (1400) is installed in the second valve core cavity (1130), the reversing valve core (1400) is a two-position four-way valve, which has a first water inlet (1410), a second water inlet (1420), a first water outlet (1430) and a second water outlet (1440), the first water outlet (1430) is communicated with the second outlet (1131), the second water outlet (1440) is communicated with the second water inlet (120) through the second connecting pipe (1000), and a water outlet end of the main water channel (1110) is communicated with the first water inlet (110) through the first connecting pipe (900).

9. The water outlet device according to claim 8, characterized in that Also include side spray assembly (1700) and faucet housing (1800), the fixed member is fixedly connected with faucet housing (1800), the first connecting pipe (900) and second connecting pipe (1000) are located in the faucet housing (1800), the integrated valve body (1100) is further formed with third valve core cavity (1150), fourth valve core cavity (1160), second outlet water channel (1170), third outlet water channel (1180), the third valve core cavity (1150) is communicated with the main water channel (1110), the third valve core cavity (1150) is equipped with third outlet, one end of the third outlet water channel (1180) is communicated with the third outlet, the other end is communicated with the first water inlet (110) by the first connecting pipe (900), the first switch valve core (1181) is installed in the third valve core cavity (1150), the first switch valve core (1181) is used to control the main water channel (1110) and the third outlet water channel (1180) between the on-off, the fourth valve core cavity (1160) is communicated with the main water channel (1110), the fourth valve core cavity (1160) is equipped with fourth outlet, one end of the second outlet water channel (1170) is communicated with the fourth outlet, the other end is communicated with the side spray assembly (1700), the second switch valve core (1161) is installed in the fourth valve core cavity (1160), the second switch valve core (1161) is used to control the main water channel (1110) and the second outlet water channel (1170) between the on-off, the side spray assembly (1700) has at least one outlet water type.

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