Water outlet device

Abstract

The invention provides a water outlet device. The water outlet device comprises a water outlet body, a switching assembly and at least one driving assembly. The water outlet body is provided with a first water outlet area and at least one second water outlet area. The switching assembly comprises a valve body, a first valve element and at least one second valve element, a first water passing cavity and at least one second water passing cavity are formed in the valve body, the first valve element corresponds to the first water passing cavity, and the second valve element corresponds to the corresponding second water passing cavity; the driving assembly drives the corresponding second valve element to open the corresponding second water passing cavity under the action of external force, when the second valve element opens the corresponding second water passing cavity, the first valve element is promoted to close the first water passing cavity, and liquid flows to the corresponding second water outlet area through the second water passing cavity. When the external force applied to the driving assembly is canceled, the first valve element can open the first water passing cavity, the second valve element can close the corresponding second water passing cavity, and liquid flows to the first water outlet area through the first water passing cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of shower equipment technology, and in particular to a water outlet device. Background Technology

[0002] Taking a showerhead as an example, a showerhead includes multiple water outlet areas. By switching mechanisms to change the water flow path, the water outlet areas can be switched to meet the diverse water needs of different users. The ease of water path switching has become a concern in the industry. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a water outlet device that uses the linkage between the second valve core and the first valve core to achieve water circuit switching. It has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0004] The technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows: This application provides a water outlet device, including: The water outlet body has a first water outlet area and at least one second water outlet area; The switching component includes a valve body, a first valve core, and at least one second valve core. The valve body forms a first water passage chamber and at least one second water passage chamber. The first valve core is correspondingly disposed with the first water passage chamber, and the second valve core is correspondingly disposed with the corresponding second water passage chamber. At least one drive component, which drives the corresponding second valve core to open the corresponding second water passage chamber under the action of external force, and when the second valve core opens the corresponding second water passage chamber, it causes the first valve core to close the first water passage chamber, and the liquid flows through the second water passage chamber to the corresponding second water outlet area; When the external force applied to the drive assembly is removed, the first valve core can open the first water passage chamber, and the second valve core can close the corresponding second water passage chamber, and the liquid flows through the first water passage chamber to the first water outlet area.

[0005] In some embodiments, the water dispensing device includes a handle connected to the water dispensing body, and the switching component is at least partially located within the handle; The drive component drives the corresponding second valve core to move along the first direction to open the corresponding second water passage chamber, and at the same time causes the first valve core to move along the first direction to close the first water passage chamber. When the external force applied to the drive assembly is removed, the second valve core can move in the second direction to close the corresponding second water passage chamber, and the first valve core can move in the second direction to open the first water passage chamber. The first direction is opposite to the second direction, and both the first direction and the second direction are parallel to the axis of the handle.

[0006] In some implementations, the switching component includes at least one recovery structure capable of causing at least one of the first valve spool and the second valve spool to move in a second direction.

[0007] In some implementations, the second valve core is provided with a linkage part, and the first valve core is provided with a mating part. When the second valve core moves along the first direction, the linkage part abuts against the mating part to drive the first valve core to move in the same direction as the second valve core.

[0008] In some embodiments, a second protrusion is formed on the outer periphery of the second valve core and the second protrusion forms the linkage portion, and a first protrusion is formed on the outer periphery of the first valve core and the first protrusion forms the mating portion, wherein the first protrusion is located on one side of the second protrusion along the first direction.

[0009] In some implementations, the drive assembly is used to convert an external force applied thereto in a third direction, driving the corresponding second valve core to move along the first direction, the third direction intersecting the first direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a drive member and a slider, the slider being disposed on one side of the second valve core along the second direction, and the drive member being used to drive the slider to move along the first direction, thereby driving the second valve core to move along the first direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the driving member includes an operating part and a rotating part, the operating part pushes the rotating part to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating part causes the slider to move along a first direction, the axis of the rotating part being perpendicular to the first direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second valve core includes an extended section and a sealing section connected to each other, the sealing section being used to open or close the corresponding second water passage chamber, the extended section being located on the side of the sealing section facing the second direction; the valve body has an extended cavity communicating with the second water passage chamber, the extended section being movable within the extended cavity along the first direction or the second direction, the extended section being in a sealing fit with the cavity wall of the extended cavity.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water outlet device includes an inlet connector connected to one end of the valve body away from the water outlet body, the inlet connector being used to direct the liquid flow to the switching component; The water inlet connector is provided with at least one first receiving cavity. The second valve core further includes a balancing section. The balancing section is connected to the sealing section and is located on the side of the sealing section facing the first direction. The balancing section is sealed to the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity and can reciprocate within the first receiving cavity. The water inlet connector forms an air intake channel for connecting the external atmosphere with the first receiving cavity. The outlet of the air intake channel is located on the side of the sealing fit between the balancing section and the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity along the first direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the balancing section, the sealing section, and the extending section are all coaxially arranged; and / or, the absolute value of the difference between the sealing cross-sectional area of ​​the balancing section and the sealing cross-sectional area of ​​the extending section is 0-20 square millimeters.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first valve core is sealed to the wall of the first water passage chamber, the first valve core forms a hollow channel for the liquid flow, and the switching assembly includes a sealing gasket located on the side of the first valve core facing the first direction. When the first valve core closes the first water passage chamber, the first valve core and the sealing gasket are sealed together to close the first water passage chamber; When the first valve core opens the first water passage chamber, the first valve core and the sealing gasket are in a non-sealing fit.

[0016] In some embodiments, the water dispensing device includes a handle connected to the water dispensing body, and the switching component is at least partially located within the handle; The number of the second water passage chambers is two. The water outlet body includes a water outlet connector and a water outlet assembly that are connected to each other. The water outlet connector is at least partially located inside the handle. The water outlet connector has a connecting cavity. The connecting cavity is divided into a first chamber and two second chambers that are not connected to each other. The first chamber connects the first water passage chamber and the water outlet assembly. The second chambers connect the water outlet assembly and the corresponding second water passage chamber.

[0017] In some embodiments, the number of the second valve cores is two, and the water outlet device includes two drive components, which are used to drive the corresponding second valve cores to move along the first direction respectively; The outer wall of the communicating cavity is partially recessed to form a clearance area, and at least a portion of the structure of the two drive components is located within the clearance area.

[0018] In some implementations, the outline of the avoidance area is groove-shaped when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the grip.

[0019] In some implementations, the water outlet connector includes two isolation cylinders disposed within the communicating cavity. The internal spaces of the isolation cylinders respectively define corresponding second chambers, and the cavity wall of the communicating cavity and the outer walls of the two isolation cylinders enclose the first chamber.

[0020] In some implementations, a male plug is provided at the entrance of the first chamber and at the entrance of the two second chambers, or a female plug is provided at the entrance of the first chamber and at the entrance of the two second chambers.

[0021] In some implementations, a male plug is provided at the entrance of the first chamber, and a female plug is provided at the entrance of each of the two second chambers; or, a female plug is provided at the entrance of the first chamber, and a male plug is provided at the entrance of each of the two second chambers.

[0022] In some embodiments, the water outlet body includes an interconnected water outlet connector and a water outlet assembly, the water outlet assembly including a water distribution component nozzle and a plurality of water outlets; The nozzle and the plurality of water outlets are connected to the water distribution assembly, the plurality of water outlets define the first water outlet area, and the nozzle defines the at least one second water outlet area; The water outlet connector is connected to the water distribution component. The first water outlet area includes at least two sub-areas. The water distribution component can guide the liquid flow of the second water passage chamber to the corresponding second water outlet area, and the water distribution component can selectively guide the liquid flow of the first water passage chamber to one of the sub-areas.

[0023] In some implementations, there are two second water outlet areas, and the two second water outlet areas have different water outlet patterns; and / or, the first water outlet area and all the second water outlet areas are located on different sides of the water outlet body, so that the water outlet direction of the first water outlet area is not parallel to the water outlet direction of the second water outlet area.

[0024] The water outlet device provided in this application embodiment determines the opening or closing state of the first water passage chamber by the first valve core and the second water passage chamber by the second valve core. The second water passage chamber opens when the first water passage chamber is closed and closes when the first water passage chamber is open, thereby achieving water path switching. When water is needed from the second outlet area, the drive assembly drives the second valve core to open the corresponding second water passage chamber, simultaneously causing the first valve core to close the first water passage chamber. The linkage between the second and first valve cores switches the first water path to the second water path. This eliminates the need for a dedicated drive assembly for the first valve core, reducing the number of drive assemblies and saving space. When water is needed from the first outlet area, the external force applied to the drive assembly is removed, allowing the first valve core to open the first water passage chamber and the second valve core to close the corresponding second water passage chamber, thus switching the second water path to the first water path. This operation is convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the water outlet device provided in the first embodiment of this application; Figure 2 Figure 1 The diagram shows the assembled structure (the handle and shell are omitted). Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the structure along the ABA direction (the first water passage chamber is in the open state). Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the CC direction; Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the water outlet device provided in the second embodiment of this application along the ABA direction (the first water passage chamber is in the open state); Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the water outlet device provided in the second embodiment of this application along the ABA direction (the first water passage chamber is in a closed state); Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the water outlet device provided in the third embodiment of this application along the ABA direction (the first water passage chamber is in the open state); Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first valve core and the second valve core in cooperation provided in the third embodiment of this application; Figure 9 for Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic from a second perspective. Figure 10 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure in which the first and second water bodies are separated. Figure 11 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structural arrangement of the first valve core and the second valve core. Figure 12 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a structure in which the valve body and the outlet body are separated. Figure 13 for Figure 12 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the valve body along the DD direction in the structure shown (the dashed line in the figure indicates the direction of liquid flow in the second water passage chamber). Figure 14 for Figure 12 The diagram shown omits the cover portion of the first water distribution body. Figure 15 for Figure 14 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure shown along the FF direction; Figure 16 for Figure 14 The diagram shown is a structural illustration from a third-person perspective. Figure 17 for Figure 14 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the structure along the EE direction (the dashed lines in the diagram represent the direction of fluid flow). Figure 18 A schematic diagram of the valve body and the water outlet body in a separated state, as provided in the fifth embodiment of this application; Figure 19 for Figure 19 A cross-sectional view along the GG direction; Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the valve body provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 10. Water outlet body; 11. Water outlet connector; 11a. Connecting cavity; 111. First chamber; 112. Second chamber; 113. Clearance area; 114. Isolation cylinder; 115. First seal; 116. Second seal; 12. Water outlet assembly; 121. Water distribution assembly; 1211. First water distribution body; 1211a. First flow channel; 1211b. Second flow channel; 1212. Second water distribution body; 1212a. Water inlet; 1213. Water sealing gasket; 1213a. Through hole; 122. Water outlet nozzle; 122a. First water outlet area; 123. Nozzle; 123a. Spray port; 1231. Second water outlet area; 124. Shell; 124a. Second opening; 124b. Third opening; 125. Cover; 125a. Water outlet hole; 20. Handle; 30. Switching assembly; 31. Valve body; 311. First water passage chamber; 312. Second water passage chamber; 313. Extension chamber; 32. First valve core; 321. Hollow channel; 322. First protrusion; 33. Second valve core; 331. Sealing section; 332. Extension section; 334. Second protrusion; 335. Balancing section; 336. Second end face; 341. First recovery structure; 342. Second recovery structure; 35. Sealing gasket; 36. First annular seal; 37. Second annular seal; 38. Third annular seal; 39. Fourth annular seal; 310. Fifth annular seal; 40. Water inlet connector; 41. First receiving cavity; 42. Air inlet channel; 50. Drive assembly; 51. Drive component; 511. First inclined surface; 511. Operating part; 512. Rotating part; 52. Slider; 521. Second inclined surface; 522. First end face; 61. Male connector; 62. Female connector.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" mentioned above are only used to distinguish between different options and do not represent the degree of superiority or inferiority of the options or their priority in the implementation process. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," 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 the embodiments of this application 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 the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature and the second feature are in direct contact, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0033] In the embodiments of this application, the first direction is the direction indicated by V1 in the figure, the second direction is the direction indicated by V2 in the figure, the third direction is the direction indicated by V3 in the figure, and the fourth direction is the direction indicated by V4 in the figure.

[0034] This application provides a water outlet device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The water outlet device includes a water outlet body 10, a switching component 30, and at least one drive component 50.

[0035] Specifically, the water outlet body 10 has a first water outlet region 122a (e.g., Figure 2 (as shown) and at least one second outlet area 1231 (as shown) Figure 9 (As shown).

[0036] The switching component 30 includes a valve body 31, a first valve core 32 and at least one second valve core 33. The valve body 31 forms a first water passage chamber 311 and at least one second water passage chamber 312. The first valve core 32 is correspondingly arranged with the first water passage chamber 311, and the second valve core 33 is correspondingly arranged with the corresponding second water passage chamber 312.

[0037] "At least one" means one or more, and "multiple" means two, three, or more. That is, the number of second water passage chambers 312 can be one, two, three, etc. The number of second valve cores 33 is the same as the number of second water passage chambers 312, and each second valve core 33 is correspondingly set with a second water passage chamber 312.

[0038] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 50, under the action of an external force, drives the corresponding second valve core 33 to open the corresponding second water passage chamber 312. When the second valve core 33 opens the corresponding second water passage chamber 312, it causes the first valve core 32 to close the first water passage chamber 311, and the liquid flows through the second water passage chamber 312 to the corresponding second water outlet area 1231. Thus, the water path switching is achieved by the linkage of the second valve core 33 and the first valve core 32. When the external force applied to the drive assembly 50 is removed, the first valve core 32 can open the first water passage chamber 311, and the second valve core 33 can close the corresponding second water passage chamber 312, and the liquid flows through the first water passage chamber 311 to the first water outlet area 122a.

[0039] It should be noted that the number of drive components 50 is the same as the number of second valve cores 33 and they correspond one-to-one.

[0040] It should be noted that in embodiments where there are multiple second water passage chambers 312, the number of second water outlet areas 1231 is the same as the number of second water passage chambers 312, and multiple second water outlet areas 1231 correspond one-to-one with multiple second water passage chambers 312. Regardless of which second water outlet area 1231 emits water, when the second valve core 33 opens the corresponding second water passage chamber 312, it will cause the first valve core 32 to close the first water passage chamber 311.

[0041] For ease of description, the flow path of liquid flowing through the first water passage 311 to the first water outlet area 122a is named the first water path, and the flow path of liquid flowing through the second water passage 312 to the second water outlet area 1231 is named the second water path.

[0042] The water outlet device provided in this application embodiment has the opening or closing state of the first water passage chamber 311 determined by the first valve core 32, and the opening or closing state of the second water passage chamber 312 determined by the second valve core 33. When the first water passage chamber 311 is closed, the second water passage chamber 312 is open; when the first water passage chamber 311 is open, the second water passage chamber 312 can be closed, thereby achieving water path switching. When water needs to be discharged from the second water outlet area 1231, the drive assembly 50 drives the second valve core 33 to open the corresponding second water passage chamber 312, simultaneously causing the first valve core 32 to close the first water passage chamber 311. The linkage between the second valve core 33 and the first valve core 32 switches the first water path to the second water path. Here, there is no need to set a dedicated drive assembly for the first valve core 32, which helps to reduce the number of drive assemblies and save space. When water needs to be discharged from the first water outlet area 122a, the external force applied to the drive component 50 is removed. The first valve core 32 can open the first water passage chamber 311, and the second valve core 33 can close the corresponding second water passage chamber 312, so that the second water path can be switched to the first water path, which is convenient to operate.

[0043] It is understood that the water outlet device provided in this application embodiment can set the first water outlet area 122a as the water outlet area commonly used by the user. When the water outlet device is used, the first water passage chamber 311 is open and the second water passage chamber 312 is closed as the default state of the water outlet device. That is to say, when the user does not need to use the liquid flow from the second water outlet area 1231, there is no need to switch the water path of the water outlet device. Especially in embodiments where there are multiple second water passage chambers 312, when water needs to be discharged from one of the second water outlet areas 1231, the corresponding second valve core 33 can be opened to open the corresponding second water passage chamber 312.

[0044] It should be noted that the water outlet device can be a shower head or other water outlet product with multiple water outlet functions, and there are no restrictions here.

[0045] For example, in an embodiment where the water outlet device is a shower head, the first water outlet area 122a is used to form a rain-like water flow, a spray-like water flow, or other forms of water flow.

[0046] In some embodiments, the water dispensing device includes a handle 20 connected to the water dispensing body 10. The handle 20 is for the user to hold.

[0047] For example, the switching component 30 is at least partially disposed within the handle 20. By disposing of the switching component 30 within the handle 20, the internal space of the handle 20 is utilized, while freeing up the internal space of the water outlet body 10, which contributes to the miniaturization design of the water outlet body 10. It should be noted that "at least partially disposed within the handle 20" includes either the entire switching component 30 being disposed within the handle 20, or the switching component 30 being partially disposed within the handle 20.

[0048] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 50 drives the corresponding second valve core 33 to move along a first direction to open the corresponding second water passage chamber 312, and while the second valve core 33 opens the corresponding second water passage chamber 312, it causes the first valve core 32 to move along the first direction to close the first water passage chamber 311. When the external force applied to the drive assembly 50 is removed, the first valve core 32 can move along a second direction to open the first water passage chamber 312, and the second valve core 33 can move along a second direction to close the corresponding second water passage chamber 313, the second direction being opposite to the first direction.

[0049] In some embodiments, both the first and second directions are parallel to the axis of the handle 20. That is, the movement of the first valve core 32 and the second valve core 33 is parallel to the axis of the handle 20, which helps to make the structure compact. It should be noted that parallelism allows for certain machining and assembly errors.

[0050] When the external force applied to the drive assembly 50 is removed, the driving method in which the first valve core 32 and the second valve core 33 move in the second direction is not limited.

[0051] In some embodiments, the switching assembly 30 includes at least one return structure capable of causing at least one of the first valve core 32 and the second valve core 33 to move in a second direction. When the second valve core 33 closes the corresponding second water passage chamber 312 in the second direction, the first valve core 32 can move in the second direction to open the first water passage chamber 311. This includes the following situations: First, at least one return structure causes the first valve core 32 to move in the second direction. Here, the at least one return structure includes a first return structure 341, which is capable of causing the first valve core 32 to move in the second direction to open the first water passage chamber 311. The driving method for the second valve core 33 to move in the second direction is not limited. In some embodiments, the first valve core 32 can move in the second direction while simultaneously driving the second valve core 33 to move in the second direction. In other embodiments, water pressure can drive the second valve core 33 to move in the second direction.

[0052] For example, the first return structure 341 is a spring and is disposed at one end of the first valve core 32 along the first direction. During the movement of the first valve core 32 along the first direction, the first return structure 341 is compressed. When the external force applied to the drive assembly 50 is removed, the elastic potential energy stored in the first return structure can drive the first valve core 32 to move along the second direction.

[0053] Second, at least one return structure drives the second valve core 33 to move along a second direction. Here, the at least one return structure includes at least one second return structure 342. The second return structure 342 can cause the corresponding second valve core 33 to move along the second direction to close the corresponding second water passage chamber 312. Here, the second valve core 33 can release the force on the first valve core 32, allowing the first valve core 32 to move to open the first water passage chamber 311. At this time, the first valve core 32 can be driven by water pressure to move along the second direction. Here, the number of second return structures 342 is the same as the number of second valve cores 33 and they correspond one-to-one.

[0054] For example, the second recovery structure 342 is a spring and is disposed at one end of the second valve core 33 along the first direction. During the movement of the second valve core 33 along the first direction, the second recovery structure is compressed. When the external force applied to the drive assembly 50 is removed, the elastic potential energy stored in the second recovery structure 342 can drive the second valve core 33 to move along the second direction.

[0055] Third, at least one recovery structure drives the first valve core 32 and the second valve core 33 to move along the second direction, respectively. Here, the at least one recovery structure includes a first recovery structure 341 and at least one second recovery structure 342. The first recovery structure 341 drives the first valve core 32 to move along the second direction, and the second recovery structure 342 drives the corresponding second valve core 33 to move along the second direction. In this embodiment, the number of recovery structures is the same as the number of valve cores and they correspond one-to-one.

[0056] In some embodiments, the second valve core 33 is provided with a linkage part, and the first valve core 32 is provided with a mating part. When the second valve core 33 moves in the first direction, the linkage part abuts against the mating part to drive the first valve core 32 to move in the same direction as the second valve core 33.

[0057] In this embodiment, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the first direction, the projection of the first valve core 32 and the projections of each of the second valve cores 33 at least partially overlap. This allows the first valve core 32 to drive the second valve cores 33 to move along the first direction as it moves along the first direction.

[0058] It should be noted that there are no restrictions on the coordination methods between the linkage department and the cooperating department.

[0059] In some embodiments, please combine Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 11The outer periphery of the first valve core 32 has a first protrusion 322, which forms the aforementioned mating portion. The outer periphery of each second valve core 33 has a second protrusion 334, which forms the aforementioned linkage portion. The first protrusion 322 is located on one side of the second protrusion 334 along the first direction. Thus, during the movement of the second valve core 33 along the first direction, the second protrusion 334 drives the first protrusion 322 to move along the first direction, thereby driving the first valve core 32 to move along the first direction.

[0060] In other embodiments, the first valve core 32 may have a first protrusion 322 formed on its outer periphery, forming the aforementioned mating portion, and the second valve core 33 may have a groove formed on its outer periphery, forming the aforementioned linkage portion. When the second valve core 33 moves in the first direction, the first protrusion 322 abuts against the groove wall, causing the groove to drive the first protrusion 322 to move in the first direction. When the second return structure 342 drives the second valve core 33 to move in the second direction, the first protrusion 322 may exit the groove, or it may remain in the groove but not abut against the groove wall, allowing the first valve core 32 to move in the second direction.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the outer periphery of the first valve core 32 may also have a first protrusion 322, which forms the aforementioned mating part, and the end face of the second valve core 33 along the first direction is the aforementioned linkage part.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water outlet device includes an inlet connector 40, which is connected to the end of the valve body 31 away from the water outlet body 10. The inlet connector 40 is used to guide the liquid flow to the switching assembly 30.

[0063] For example, the inlet connector 40 is used to connect to the shower line.

[0064] It is understandable that the flow of liquid from the inlet connector 40 into the first water passage chamber 311 or the second water passage chamber 312 depends on the opening and closing state of the first water passage chamber 311 and the second water passage chamber 312.

[0065] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 50 is used to convert the external force applied to it in a third direction into a third-direction force, driving the corresponding second valve core 33 to move along a first direction, where the third direction intersects with the first direction. That is, when it is necessary to switch from the first water channel to the second water channel, an external force is applied to the drive assembly 50 in the third direction so that the drive assembly 50 drives the corresponding second valve core 33 to move; when it is necessary to switch from the second water channel to the first water channel, the external force is released.

[0066] It is understandable that the number of drive components 50 is the same as the number of second valve cores 33 and they correspond one-to-one.

[0067] For example, the third direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

[0068] The specific structure of the driver component 50 is not limited.

[0069] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the drive assembly 50 includes a drive member 51 and a slider 52. The slider 52 is disposed on one side of the second valve core 33 along the second direction. The drive member 51 drives the slider 52 to move along the first direction, thereby driving the second valve core 33 to move along the first direction. Thus, the drive member 51 drives the slider 52 to move, and the slider 52 drives the second valve core 33 to move, which helps ensure the contact area between the second valve core 33 and the drive assembly 50, thereby helping to ensure the stability of the drive assembly 50 in driving the second valve core 33 to move along the first direction.

[0070] For example, the slider 52 and the second valve core 33 are arranged along a first direction, and the slider 52 is located on one side of the second valve core 33 along a second direction.

[0071] In some embodiments, the slider 52 has a first end face 522 on the side facing the second valve core 33, and the second valve core 33 has a second end face 336 on the side facing the slider 52. During the movement of the second valve core 33 driven by the slider 52, the first end face 522 and the second end face 336 are in contact.

[0072] The first end face 522 can be either a plane or a curved surface.

[0073] For example, when the second valve core 33 closes the corresponding second water passage 312, the first end face and the second end face are in contact. This helps to improve the sensitivity of the slider 52 in driving the movement of the second valve core 33.

[0074] It is understood that in other embodiments, when the second valve core 33 closes the corresponding second water passage 312, the first end face 522 and the second end face 336 may also be spaced apart. In this embodiment, the slider 52 moves a certain distance along the first direction and then abuts against the second end face 336.

[0075] For example, a portion of the drive element 51 is exposed on the outer surface of the handle 20 to form an operating section 511 for user operation.

[0076] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The driving component 51 includes an operating part 511 and a rotating part 512. The operating part 511 pushes the rotating part 512 to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating part 512 causes the slider 52 to move along the first direction. The axis of the rotating part 512 is perpendicular to the axis of the handle 20.

[0077] In this embodiment, the rotating part 512 and the slider 52 constitute a crank-slider structure. During the switching process from the first water channel to the second water channel, the rotating part 512 rotates and drives the slider 52 to move along the first direction. During the switching process from the second water channel to the first water channel, the second valve core 33 drives the slider 52 to move along the second direction. The slider 52 then drives the rotating part 512 and the operating part 511 to reset.

[0078] In some other embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 The driving member 51 and the slider 52 are arranged along a third direction. A first inclined surface 511 is formed on the side of the driving member 51 facing the slider 52, and a second inclined surface 521 is formed on the side of the slider 52 facing the driving member 51. The driving member 51 moves closer to the slider 52 along the third direction, and the first inclined surface 511 squeezes and pushes the second inclined surface 521 to move in a first direction. The third direction intersects the axis of the handle. In this embodiment, during the switching process from the first water channel to the second water channel, the first inclined surface 511 squeezes and pushes the second inclined surface 521 to move in the first direction, thereby pushing the slider 52 to move in the first direction. During the reset process, the external force is removed, and the driving member 51 moves away from the slider 52 along the third direction, and the second valve core 33 drives the slider 52 to reset.

[0079] For example, the third direction is perpendicular to the axis of the grip.

[0080] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, there are two second water passage chambers 312 and two drive components 50. The water outlet body 10 includes a water outlet connector 11 and a water outlet component 12 connected to each other. The water outlet connector 11 has a connecting cavity 11a, which is divided into a first chamber 111 and two second chambers 112. The first chamber 111 connects the first water passage chamber 311 and the water outlet component 12, and the second chambers 112 connect the water outlet component 12 and the corresponding second water passage chamber 312.

[0081] In this embodiment, there are also two second water outlet regions 1231. The first water outlet region 122a and the two second water outlet regions 1231 are both formed in the water outlet assembly 12. That is, the liquid flows through the first water passage chamber 311 to the first chamber 111 and then to the first water outlet region 122a, or the liquid flows through the second water passage chamber 312 to the corresponding second chamber 112 and then to the corresponding second water outlet region 1231.

[0082] For example, the water outlet 11 is at least partially located within the handle 20. This facilitates a compact design. It is understood that the water outlet 11 being at least partially located within the handle 20 may mean that the water outlet 11 is partially located within the handle 20, or that the water outlet 11 is entirely located within the handle 20.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 15 and Figure 19 As shown, the outer wall of the connecting cavity 11a is partially recessed to form a clearance area 113, within which at least a portion of the structure of the two drive assemblies 50 is located. By placing a portion of the structure of the drive assemblies 50 within the clearance area 113, it helps to reduce the size of the drive assemblies 50 and the water outlet connector 11 in the third direction, which is beneficial for a compact structure and, consequently, for a miniaturized design of the handle 20.

[0084] For example, such as Figure 12 , Figure 14 and Figure 16 As shown, two second chambers 112 are arranged side-by-side along a fourth direction with a gap between them. A first chamber 111 is located on one side of the two second chambers 112 along a third direction. The walls of the first chamber 111 and the walls of the two second chambers 112 enclose the aforementioned clearance area 113. Parts of the structures of the two drive components 50 are located within the clearance area 113. The fourth direction is perpendicular to the third direction and perpendicular to the axis of the handle 20. In this embodiment, the walls of the second chambers 112 form part of the walls of the connecting chamber 11a, which also contributes to a more compact structure.

[0085] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the first chamber 111 and the two second chambers 112 along the third direction helps to reduce the size of the water outlet connector 11 in the fourth direction and helps to make full use of the internal space of the handle 20. In particular, when the cross-sectional shape of the handle 20 is square or circular, the internal space of the handle 20 can be fully utilized, making the structure compact.

[0086] like Figure 15 As shown, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the handle 20, the outline of the projection of the avoidance area 113 is groove-shaped.

[0087] For example, such as Figure 16 As shown, the partial structures of the walls of the two second chambers 112 respectively constitute part of the structure of the walls of the first chamber 111 on both sides along the fourth direction. This helps to further shorten the size of the water outlet connector 11 in the fourth direction, making the water outlet connector 11 more compact. It also further shortens the size of the water outlet connector 11 in the third direction, which helps to increase the distance between the water outlet connector 11 and the inner wall of the handle 20 in the third direction, providing space for the installation of the drive assembly 50 and for the required stroke of the operating part 511 when it is operated by external force.

[0088] For example, the water outlet 11 extends along the axis of the handle 20. This results in a compact structure and helps to reduce the external profile dimensions of the handle 20.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12As shown, the water outlet connector 11 includes two isolation cylinders 114, which are disposed in the connecting cavity 11a. The internal space of the isolation cylinders 114 respectively defines the corresponding second chambers 112. The cavity wall of the connecting cavity 11a and the outer walls of the two isolation cylinders 114 enclose the first chamber 111.

[0090] In this embodiment, the connection method between the water outlet connector 11 and the valve body 31 is not limited. In some embodiments, the end of the isolation cylinder 114 in the first direction is located outside the communicating cavity 11a, the water outlet connector 11 is located inside the valve body 31, and the isolation cylinder 114 is located inside the corresponding second water passage cavity 312. This allows the second cavity 112 to communicate with the corresponding second water passage cavity 312, and the first cavity 111 to communicate with the first water passage cavity 311. It is understood that the water outlet connector 11 and the valve body 31, as well as the isolation cylinder 14 and the cavity wall of the corresponding second water passage cavity 312, all need to be sealed together. In this embodiment, the inlet of the water outlet connector 11 is provided with a male plug, the inlet of the first cavity 111 and the inlet of the second cavity 112 are both provided with male plugs, and the outlet end of the valve body 31 is provided with a female plug, that is, the cavity wall at the outlet of the first water passage cavity 311 and the cavity wall at the outlet of the second water passage cavity 312 are both provided with female plugs. In other embodiments, the end of the isolation cylinder 114 in the first direction may be located within the connecting cavity 11a. In this embodiment, the wall of the second water passage cavity 312 is located within the corresponding second chamber 112 (that is, the wall of the second water passage cavity 312 is located within the corresponding isolation cylinder 114), and the wall of the first water passage cavity 311 is also located within the connecting cavity 11a inside the first chamber 111. In this embodiment, a female plug is provided at the inlet of the water outlet connector 11, that is, a female plug is provided at the inlet of the first chamber 111 and the inlets of the two second chambers 112, and a male plug is provided on the wall of the outlet of the first water passage cavity 311 and the wall of the outlet of the second water passage cavity 312. In both of the above embodiments, the water outlet connector 11 or the valve body 31 includes a first sealing element 115 and a second sealing element 116. The first sealing element 115 is used to seal the cavity wall of the first water passage chamber 312 with the cavity wall of the first chamber 111, and the second sealing element 116 is used to seal the cavity wall of the isolation cylinder 114 with the cavity wall of the second water passage chamber 312.

[0091] In some other embodiments, such as Figure 18 As shown, the wall at the outlet of the first water passage 311 is provided with a female plug 62, the wall at the inlet of the first chamber 111 is provided with a male plug 61, the wall at the outlet of the second water passage 312 is provided with a male plug 61, and the wall at the inlet of the second chamber 112 is provided with a female plug 62; or, the wall at the outlet of the first water passage 311 is provided with a male plug 61, the wall at the inlet of the first chamber 111 is provided with a female plug 62, the wall at the outlet of the second water passage 312 is provided with a female plug 62, and the wall at the inlet of the second chamber 112 is provided with a male plug 61.

[0092] It should be noted that the male plug 61 refers to the connector end with a raised or inserted structure; the female plug 62 refers to the connector end with a recessed or accommodating structure. During assembly, the male end 61 is inserted into the female end 62, that is, the cross-sectional area of ​​the male end 61 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the female end 62, and the cross-section is perpendicular to the extension direction of the water outlet connector 11.

[0093] In this embodiment, by designing the cavity wall at the outlet of the first water passage 311 as one of the male end 61 and the female end 62, and the cavity wall at the outlet of the second water passage 312 as the other of the male end 61 and the female end 62, the cavity wall at the inlet of the second chamber 112 is one of the male end 61 and the female end 62, and the cavity wall at the inlet of the first chamber 111 is the other of the male end 61 and the female end 62. This allows the sidewall of the male end 61 to partially overlap with the sidewall of the female end 62, which is beneficial for making the structure compact.

[0094] In some embodiments, the two isolation cylinders 114 are arranged at a distance in the fourth direction. This arrangement allows the two second chambers 112 to be spaced apart in the fourth direction, enabling a portion of the cavity wall of the connecting cavity 11a to be recessed toward the gap between the two isolation cylinders 114, which is beneficial for a compact structure.

[0095] In some embodiments, the second valve core 33 includes an extended section 332 and a sealing section 331 connected to each other. The sealing section 331 is correspondingly disposed with the second water passage chamber 312 and is used to open or close the corresponding second water passage chamber 312. The extended section 332 is located on the side of the sealing section 331 facing the second direction. Please refer to... Figure 4 and Figure 13 The valve body 31 has an extension cavity 313 communicating with the second water passage cavity 312. An extension section 332 can reciprocate within the extension cavity 313 along the axis of the handle 20, and the extension section 332 is sealed to the cavity wall of the extension cavity 313. This facilitates the movement of the extension section 332 along the first direction, thereby driving the entire second valve core 33 to move along the first direction. The sealed fit between the extension section 332 and the cavity wall of the extension cavity 313 reduces the probability of fluid leakage from the extension cavity 313.

[0096] For example, when the second valve core 33 closes the corresponding second water passage chamber 312, the sealing section 331 is sealed to the second water passage chamber 312. When the second valve core 33 opens the corresponding second water passage chamber 312, the sealing section 331 is loosely fitted to the second water passage chamber 312 so that the liquid can flow through the first water passage chamber 312.

[0097] Please continue reading. Figure 4In an embodiment with slider 52, slider 52 is located on one side of the protruding section 332 along the second direction and is used to drive the protruding section 332 to move along the first direction. When the external force applied to the drive assembly 50 is removed, the protruding section 332 drives slider 52 to move along the second direction.

[0098] The slider 52 and the extension section 332 may or may not be in contact, depending on the movement stroke of the slider 52.

[0099] In some embodiments, the protruding section 332 may pass through the protruding cavity 313 and be located outside the protruding cavity 313 so that the protruding section 332 can abut against the slider 52. In other embodiments, the slider 52 may extend into the protruding cavity 313 so that the slider 52 can abut against the protruding section 332, in which embodiment the protruding section 332 may be located inside the protruding cavity 313.

[0100] In some embodiments, such as Figure 20 As shown, the outlet end of the valve body 31 is divided into an extension chamber 313 and a water outlet end. The water outlet end includes the water outlet end of the first water passage chamber 311 and the water outlet ends of all the second water passage chambers 312.

[0101] Projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the handle 20, the protruding cavity 313 and the water outlet are arranged along a third direction, with the water outlet located on the side of the protruding cavity away from the drive member 51. In this way, sufficient space can be reserved for the protruding cavity 313, and sufficient room for movement can be reserved for the second valve core 33 and / or the slider 52.

[0102] For example, the switching component 30 includes a first annular seal 36 disposed on the outer periphery of the sealing section 331. When the sealing section 331 closes the second water passage cavity 312, the first annular seal 36 is in sealing engagement with the cavity wall of the second water passage cavity 312; when the sealing section 331 opens the second water passage cavity 312, the first annular seal 36 is in clearance engagement with the cavity wall of the first water passage cavity 312, so that liquid flow can pass through the first water passage cavity 312.

[0103] For example, a first annular groove is formed on the outer periphery of the sealing section 331, and a first annular seal 36 is disposed within the first annular groove. This is beneficial to the installation stability of the first annular seal 36.

[0104] For example, the extension section 332 and the sealing section 331 are coaxially arranged, which helps to reduce the overall size of the second valve core 33 in the plane perpendicular to the axis of the handle 20, thereby making the switching assembly 30 more compact. At the same time, since there will be water pressure at the sealing end, the coaxial arrangement will facilitate the transmission of force, reduce energy loss, and provide convenience for user operation.

[0105] For example, the switching assembly 30 includes a second annular seal 37 disposed between the outer periphery of the protrusion 332 and the cavity wall of the protrusion cavity 313, thereby helping to improve the sealing performance between the protrusion 332 and the cavity wall of the protrusion cavity 313.

[0106] In some embodiments, the water inlet connector 40 forms at least one first receiving cavity 41, and the second valve core 33 further includes a balancing section 335, which is interconnected with the sealing section 331 and located on the side of the sealing section 331 facing the first direction. The balancing section 335 is in a sealing fit with the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity 42 and can reciprocate within the first receiving cavity 41. The water inlet connector 40 forms an air intake channel 42, which is used to connect the external atmosphere with the first receiving cavity 41. The outlet of the air intake channel 42 is located on the side along the first direction where the balancing section 335 and the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity 41 are in a sealing fit.

[0107] In other words, the first receiving cavity 41 is a non-closed cavity. Since the protruding section 332 can be partially located outside the protruding cavity 313, the protruding cavity 313 is also a non-closed cavity. Thus, when the second valve core 33 moves, the protruding cavity 313 and the first receiving cavity 41 can draw in / expell air, eliminating the pressure difference caused by volume changes and ensuring smooth movement of the second valve core 33. Furthermore, it can reduce the influence of the liquid flow pressure on the second annular seal 37 and the third annular seal 38 described below. Moreover, the first receiving cavity 41 has a guiding function.

[0108] For example, the switching assembly 30 includes a third annular seal 38, which is disposed between the outer periphery of the balance section 335 and the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity 41 to improve the sealing performance between the second valve core 33 and the first receiving cavity 41.

[0109] It is understandable that the number of first receiving cavities 41 is the same as the number of second valve cores 33 and they correspond one-to-one.

[0110] In an embodiment where the switching component 30 includes a second recovery structure 342, the second recovery structure 342 is located within the first receiving cavity 41 and between the balance section 335 and the end wall of the first receiving cavity 41 in the first direction.

[0111] In some embodiments, the balancing section 335, the sealing section 331, and the extending section 332 are all coaxially arranged. This helps to further reduce the space occupied by the second valve core 33 in the plane perpendicular to the first direction, which is beneficial to the compact structure. At the same time, the coaxial arrangement is conducive to force transmission, helps to reduce energy loss, and provides convenience for user operation.

[0112] In some embodiments, the absolute value of the difference between the sealing cross-sectional area of ​​the balancing section 335 and the sealing cross-sectional area of ​​the protruding section 332 is 0-20 square millimeters. For example, it can be 0, 2 square millimeters, 5 square millimeters, 10 square millimeters, 12 square millimeters, 15 square millimeters, 18 square millimeters, 20 square millimeters, etc. It should be noted that the smaller the difference, the better, and it may fluctuate to some extent due to product layout and actual processing.

[0113] In other words, the difference between the cross-sectional area of ​​the balancing section 335 and the sealing cross-sectional area of ​​the protruding section 332 is small. This is beneficial for a more balanced water pressure force on the sealing joint between the balancing section 335 and the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity 41 (e.g., the third annular seal 38), and the sealing joint between the protruding section 332 and the cavity wall of the protruding cavity 313 (e.g., the second annular seal 37), reducing the force required for user operation and switching. In some embodiments, the sealing cross-sectional areas of the balancing section 335, the protruding section 332, and the sealing end 331 can be set to be approximately equal, which can further reduce the impact of water pressure force on the user during operation and switching. The form of cooperation between the first valve core 32 and the first water passage cavity 311 is not limited. In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first valve core 32 is sealed to the cavity wall of the first water passage 311, and the first valve core 32 forms a hollow channel 321 through which liquid flows.

[0114] For example, the switching assembly 30 includes a sealing gasket 35 located on the side of the first valve core 32 facing the first direction. When the first valve core 32 closes the first water passage chamber 311, the sealing gasket 35 and the hollow channel 321 are sealed together to block the hollow channel 321, thereby closing the first water passage chamber 311. When the first valve core 32 opens the first water passage chamber 311, the first valve core 32 and the sealing gasket 35 are in a non-sealing fit.

[0115] In this embodiment, when the first water passage 311 is open, the liquid flow from the inlet connector 40 enters the first water passage 311 through the hollow channel 321 of the first valve core 32, and then flows to the outlet body 10, for example, through the first chamber 111 to the first outlet area 122a. When it is necessary to switch from the first water path to the second water path, the second valve core 33 drives the first valve core 32 to move in the first direction, so that the hollow channel 321 moves toward the direction close to the sealing gasket 35, so that the sealing gasket 35 blocks the hollow channel 321, thereby closing the first water passage 311, that is, the liquid flow from the inlet connector 40 cannot enter the first water passage 311.

[0116] For example, the switching assembly 30 includes a fourth annular seal 39, which is disposed between the outer periphery of the first valve core 32 and the cavity wall of the first water passage chamber 311. This helps to improve the sealing performance of the first valve core 32 and the first water passage chamber 311.

[0117] In some other embodiments, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, it can also be that when the first valve core 32 closes the first water passage chamber 311, the first valve core 32 and the first water passage chamber 311 are in a sealed fit; when the first valve core 32 opens the first water passage chamber 311, the first valve core 32 and the first water passage chamber 311 are in a clearance fit.

[0118] In some embodiments, the switching component 30 includes a fifth annular seal 310, which is disposed on the outer periphery of the first valve core 32. When the first valve core 32 closes the first water passage chamber 311, the fifth annular seal 310 is in sealing fit with the cavity wall of the first water passage chamber 311. When the first valve core 32 opens the first water passage chamber 311, the fifth annular seal 310 is in clearance fit with the cavity wall of the first water passage chamber 311.

[0119] In some embodiments, the first water outlet region 122a and all the second water outlet regions 1231 are located on different sides of the water outlet body 10, such that the water outlet direction of the first water outlet region 122a is not parallel to the water outlet direction of the second water outlet region 1231.

[0120] In this embodiment, the water outlet device is able to outlet water in different directions.

[0121] For example, the water outlet body 10 includes a water outlet connector 11 and a water outlet assembly 12. The water outlet assembly 12 includes a water distribution assembly 121, a nozzle 123, and a plurality of water outlet nozzles 122. The water outlet connector 11 is connected to the water distribution assembly 121. The plurality of water outlet nozzles 122 are connected to one side of the water distribution assembly 121 along the thickness direction. The plurality of water outlet nozzles 122 define a first water outlet area 122a. The nozzle 123 defines at least one second water outlet area 1231.

[0122] The water outlet connector 11 is used to guide the liquid flow to the water distribution component 121. The water distribution component 121 can guide the liquid flow of the second water passage chamber 312 to the corresponding second water outlet area 1231, and can guide the liquid flow of the first water passage chamber 311 to the first water outlet area 122a.

[0123] In some embodiments, multiple water outlets 122 are connected to one side of the water distribution assembly 121 along its thickness direction, and nozzles 123 are connected to the end of the water distribution assembly 121 away from the water outlet connector 11. This places the first water outlet area 122a and the second water outlet area 1231 on different sides of the water outlet device. The nozzles 123 help increase water pressure; for example, the water jet from the nozzles 123 can be used to rinse the bathroom walls for cleaning.

[0124] For example, the nozzle 123 has a plurality of spray ports 123a, which define at least one second water outlet area 1231.

[0125] In some embodiments, the water outlet assembly 12 includes a cover 125, which covers one side of the water distribution assembly 121 along its thickness direction. The cover 125 has a plurality of water outlet holes 125a, which are correspondingly arranged with a plurality of water outlet nozzles 122. In this embodiment, the cover 125 serves a decorative function, helping to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the water outlet assembly 12.

[0126] It is understood that the shape of the water outlet assembly 12 is not limited; for example, the outer contour of the water outlet assembly 12 is generally circular.

[0127] In an embodiment where there are two second water outlet regions 1231, the plurality of jet nozzles 123a are also divided into two groups, one group of jet nozzles 123a defining one of the second water outlet regions 1231, and the other group of jet nozzles 123a defining another second water outlet region 1231.

[0128] The number of nozzles 123a in the two sets can be the same or different.

[0129] In some embodiments, the water outlet patterns of the two second water outlet regions 1231 are different.

[0130] It should be noted that different water outlet patterns can be due to different water pressure or different water outlet shapes.

[0131] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 9 One of the second water outlet areas 1231 has fewer nozzles 123a than the other second water outlet area 1231 (the dashed rectangles in the figure represent the multiple nozzles 123a corresponding to the second water outlet area 1231). Users can choose to press different drive components 51 according to their actual needs.

[0132] In some embodiments, the first water outlet region 122a includes at least two sub-regions, and the water distribution component 121 can selectively guide the liquid flow from the first water passage chamber 311 to one of the sub-regions. That is, the water outlet device provided in this application embodiment can selectively guide the liquid flow introduced by the water inlet connector 40 into the first water passage chamber 311 or the second water passage chamber 312 using the switching component 30, and can also selectively guide the liquid flow from the first water passage chamber 311 into one of the sub-regions using the water distribution component.

[0133] For example, such as Figure 10 As shown, the water distribution assembly 121 includes a first water distribution body 1211, a second water distribution body 1212, and a water-passing sealing gasket 1213. The first water distribution body 1211 and the second water distribution body 1212 are stacked. The first water distribution body 1211 is located on the side of the second water distribution body 1212 away from the cover 125. The water outlet connector 11 is connected to the first water distribution body 1211. The nozzle 123 is connected to the end of the first water distribution body 1211 away from the water outlet connector 11. The water outlet connector 11 is used to guide the liquid flow to the first water distribution body 1211.

[0134] The first water body 1211 has a first flow channel 1211a and at least one second flow channel 1211b, the second flow channel 1211b being connected to the corresponding second outlet area 1231.

[0135] It is understandable that the number of second flow channels 1211b is the same as the number of second outlet areas 1231 and they correspond one-to-one.

[0136] In an embodiment where the water outlet connector 11 includes a first chamber 111 and at least one second chamber 112, the first flow channel 1211a is connected to the first chamber 111, and the second flow channel 1211b is connected to the corresponding second chamber 112.

[0137] For example, the first water outlet area 122a includes at least two sub-areas. A water-passing sealing gasket 1213 is connected to the side of the first water distribution body 1211 facing the second water distribution body 1212. At least two water inlets 1212a are formed on the surface of the second water distribution body 1212 facing the water-passing sealing gasket 1213. The water inlets 1212a are connected to the corresponding sub-areas. The water-passing sealing gasket 1213 is provided with a through hole 1213a, which is connected to the first flow channel 1211a. The second water distribution body 1212 is rotatable relative to the water-passing sealing gasket 1213, so that the through hole 1213a can selectively connect to one of the water inlets 1212a. The liquid flows through the water inlet 1212a to the corresponding sub-area.

[0138] In this embodiment, by rotating the second water distribution body 1212 relative to the water-passing sealing gasket 1213, the through hole 1213a can selectively communicate with different water inlets 1212a, allowing the first flow channel 1211a to guide the liquid flow to different sub-regions. Thus, the liquid introduced into the first water passage 311 can exit from different sub-regions defined by multiple water outlets 122. (See PPT) For example, each sub-region has multiple water outlets 122, so that each sub-region can form a rain-like, spray-like, or other form of water flow.

[0139] It is understandable that the arrangement of the multiple water outlets 122 corresponding to each sub-region is not limited. For example, the multiple water outlets 122 corresponding to each sub-region can be arranged in a circle.

[0140] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the water outlet assembly 12 includes a housing portion 124 with a first opening. The water distribution assembly 121 is housed within the housing portion 124 through the first opening, and a cover 125 is disposed at the first opening. The housing portion 124 provides space for the water distribution assembly 121. The housing portion 124 and the cover 125 serve as the exterior components of the water outlet assembly 12, contributing to the overall aesthetic appearance of the water outlet assembly 12.

[0141] A second opening 124a is formed on the side wall of the shell 124, which is used for the nozzle 123 to pass through and connect to the water distribution assembly 121.

[0142] For example, the handle 20 is connected to the housing 124.

[0143] For example, the handle 20 and the housing 124 are integrally formed. This integral structure helps to improve the connection stability between the housing 124 and the handle 20, improve the mechanical properties of the handle 20 and the housing 124, and also helps to reduce assembly.

[0144] For example, please continue reading Figure 1 A third opening 124b is formed at the junction of the handle 20 and the housing 124. The third opening 124b is used for the drive member 51 to pass through, so that part of the drive member 51 is exposed on the outer surface of the handle 20.

[0145] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0146] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A water outlet device, characterized in that, include: The water outlet body has a first water outlet area and at least one second water outlet area; The switching component includes a valve body, a first valve core, and at least one second valve core. The valve body forms a first water passage chamber and at least one second water passage chamber. The first valve core is correspondingly disposed with the first water passage chamber, and the second valve core is correspondingly disposed with the corresponding second water passage chamber. At least one drive component, which drives the corresponding second valve core to open the corresponding second water passage chamber under the action of external force, and when the second valve core opens the corresponding second water passage chamber, it causes the first valve core to close the first water passage chamber, and the liquid flows through the second water passage chamber to the corresponding second water outlet area; When the external force applied to the drive assembly is removed, the first valve core can open the first water passage chamber, and the second valve core can close the corresponding second water passage chamber, and the liquid flows through the first water passage chamber to the first water outlet area.

2. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet device includes a handle connected to the water outlet body, and the switching component is at least partially located within the handle. The drive component drives the corresponding second valve core to move along the first direction to open the corresponding second water passage chamber, and at the same time causes the first valve core to move along the first direction to close the first water passage chamber. When the external force applied to the drive assembly is removed, the second valve core can move in the second direction to close the corresponding second water passage chamber, and the first valve core can move in the second direction to open the first water passage chamber. The first direction is opposite to the second direction, and both the first direction and the second direction are parallel to the axis of the handle.

3. The water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The switching component includes at least one recovery structure that can cause at least one of the first valve core and the second valve core to move in a second direction.

4. The water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second valve core is provided with a linkage part, and the first valve core is provided with a mating part. When the second valve core moves along the first direction, the linkage part abuts against the mating part to drive the first valve core to move in the same direction as the second valve core.

5. The water outlet device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the second valve core has a second protrusion, which forms the linkage portion. The outer periphery of the first valve core has a corresponding first protrusion, which forms the mating portion. The first protrusion is located on one side of the second protrusion along the first direction.

6. The water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly is used to convert the external force applied thereto in a third direction, driving the corresponding second valve core to move along the first direction, wherein the third direction intersects with the first direction.

7. The water outlet device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive member and a slider. The slider is disposed on one side of the second valve core along the second direction. The drive member is used to drive the slider to move along the first direction, so as to drive the second valve core to move along the first direction.

8. The water outlet device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The driving component includes an operating part and a rotating part. The operating part pushes the rotating part to rotate along the third direction. The rotation of the rotating part causes the slider to move along the first direction. The axis of the rotating part is perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second valve core includes an extended section and a sealing section connected to each other. The sealing section is used to open or close the corresponding second water passage chamber. The extended section is located on the side of the sealing section facing the second direction. The valve body has an extended cavity communicating with the second water passage chamber. The extended section is capable of moving in the extended cavity along the first direction or the second direction. The extended section is in sealing fit with the cavity wall of the extended cavity.

10. The water outlet device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The water outlet device includes a water inlet connector, which is connected to the end of the valve body away from the water outlet body. The water inlet connector is used to guide the liquid flow to the switching component. The water inlet connector is provided with at least one first receiving cavity. The second valve core further includes a balancing section. The balancing section is connected to the sealing section and is located on the side of the sealing section facing the first direction. The balancing section is sealed to the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity and can reciprocate within the first receiving cavity. The water inlet connector forms an air intake channel for connecting the external atmosphere with the first receiving cavity. The outlet of the air intake channel is located on the side of the sealing fit between the balancing section and the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity along the first direction.

11. The water outlet device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The balancing section, the sealing section, and the extending section are all coaxially arranged; and / or, the absolute value of the difference between the sealing cross-sectional area of ​​the balancing section and the sealing cross-sectional area of ​​the extending section is 0-20 square millimeters.

12. The water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first valve core is sealed to the wall of the first water passage chamber, and the first valve core forms a hollow channel for the liquid to flow through. The switching assembly includes a sealing gasket, which is located on the side of the first valve core facing the first direction. When the first valve core closes the first water passage chamber, the first valve core and the sealing gasket are sealed together to close the first water passage chamber; When the first valve core opens the first water passage chamber, the first valve core and the sealing gasket are in a non-sealing fit.

13. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet device includes a handle connected to the water outlet body, and the switching component is at least partially located within the handle. The number of the second water passage chambers is two. The water outlet body includes a water outlet connector and a water outlet assembly that are connected to each other. The water outlet connector is at least partially located inside the handle. The water outlet connector has a connecting cavity. The connecting cavity is divided into a first chamber and two second chambers that are not connected to each other. The first chamber connects the first water passage chamber and the water outlet assembly. The second chambers connect the water outlet assembly and the corresponding second water passage chamber.

14. The water outlet device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The number of the second valve cores is two, and the water outlet device includes two drive components, which are used to drive the corresponding second valve cores to move along the first direction respectively; The outer wall of the communicating cavity is partially recessed to form a clearance area, and at least a portion of the structure of the two drive components is located within the clearance area.

15. The water outlet device according to claim 14, characterized in that, When projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the grip, the outline of the projection of the avoidance area is groove-shaped.

16. The water outlet device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The water outlet connector includes two isolation cylinders, which are disposed within the communicating cavity. The internal space of each isolation cylinder defines a corresponding second chamber, and the cavity wall of the communicating cavity and the outer walls of the two isolation cylinders enclose the first chamber.

17. The water outlet device according to claim 13, characterized in that, A male plug is provided at the entrance of the first chamber and at the entrance of the two second chambers, or a female plug is provided at the entrance of the first chamber and at the entrance of the two second chambers.

18. The water outlet device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first chamber has a male plug at its entrance, and the two second chambers each have a female plug at their entrance; or, the first chamber has a female plug at its entrance, and the two second chambers each have a male plug at their entrance.

19. The water outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, The water outlet body includes interconnected water outlet connectors and water outlet components, and the water outlet components include a water distribution component, a nozzle, and multiple water outlets; The nozzle and the plurality of water outlets are connected to the water distribution assembly, the plurality of water outlets define the first water outlet area, and the nozzle defines the at least one second water outlet area; The water outlet connector is connected to the water distribution component. The first water outlet area includes at least two sub-areas. The water distribution component can guide the liquid flow of the second water passage chamber to the corresponding second water outlet area, and the water distribution component can selectively guide the liquid flow of the first water passage chamber to one of the sub-areas.

20. The water outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, There are two second water outlet areas, and the water outlet patterns of the two second water outlet areas are different; and / or, the first water outlet area and all the second water outlet areas are located on different sides of the water outlet body, so that the water outlet direction of the first water outlet area is not parallel to the water outlet direction of the second water outlet area.

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