Shower adjusting structure

Abstract

According to the shower adjusting structure, the water outlet direction is always kept within a preset range, rapid adjustment can be conducted, operation is more convenient, folding storage can be conducted, and occupied space is reduced. The shower adjusting structure comprises a sliding rod, a water inlet device, a first structural part, a second structural part and an operation part. A guide part is arranged on the sliding rod; the water inlet device is mounted on the sliding rod; two ends of the first structural member are respectively pivoted and matched with the water inlet device and the second structural member; the operating piece is pivoted and matched with the second structural piece and is mounted on the sliding rod in a guide matching manner, and the movement track of the operating piece is limited by the guide part; and the posture of the operating piece is changed relative to the guide part under the action of external force, so that the locking state of the operating piece relative to the guide part is released.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of bathroom equipment technology, and specifically refers to a shower adjustment structure. Background Technology

[0002] In shower equipment, there are solutions that allow for adjustment of the overhead shower installation height using a lifting rod or telescopic rod structure. This can better accommodate the personalized needs of users of different heights for water outlet height, improving comfort and convenience. At the same time, the overhead shower is usually equipped with a ball joint connection structure, allowing users to adjust the water outlet angle within a certain range by rotating or swinging, further enhancing the flexibility of use.

[0003] However, mechanical structures using lifting or telescopic poles are somewhat complex in actual operation. For elderly users or children, the structure may be too bulky or the operation steps may be too complicated, leading to difficulties in adjustment, inconvenience, or even safety hazards.

[0004] Furthermore, if the overhead shower relies solely on the ball head structure to adjust the water flow direction, its adjustable angle and orientation remain significantly limited, making it difficult to achieve a wider range or more flexible angle customization, which to some extent affects the overall improvement of the shower experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a shower adjustment structure that solves the problems existing in the prior art, enabling rapid adjustment and making operation more convenient.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of the present invention is: A shower adjustment structure includes a slide rod, a water inlet device, a first structural member, a second structural member, and an operating member. The slide rod has a guide portion. The water inlet device is mounted on the slide rod. The two ends of the first structural member are pivotally connected to the water inlet device and the second structural member, respectively. The operating member is pivotally connected to the second structural member and mounted on the slide rod via a guide connection, its movement trajectory being restricted by the guide portion. Under external force, the operating member changes its posture relative to the guide portion to release its locked state relative to the guide portion.

[0007] The guide part is a constraint structure with a guide rail inside. The middle part of the operating member has a protrusion that slides within the guide rail, and the protrusion engages with the two side walls of the guide rail.

[0008] An elastic mechanism is provided between the lower part of the operating component and the bottom wall of the guide portion to lock the operating component when no external force is applied.

[0009] Preferably, the upper part of the operating member is provided with anti-slip strips on the surface facing the guide portion.

[0010] Preferably, the lower part of the operating member extends into an operating portion in a direction away from the guide portion.

[0011] Preferably, the lower part of the operating member facing the bottom wall of the guide is provided with a mounting groove, and a mounting post is provided in the mounting groove; a movable sleeve is slidably fitted on the mounting post, and a spring for driving the movable sleeve to extend out of the mounting groove is provided, and a locking piece for locking the movable sleeve is connected to the end of the mounting post.

[0012] Preferably, the end face of the moving sleeve facing the bottom wall of the guide portion is provided with a plurality of protrusions.

[0013] At least a portion of the second structural member constitutes a water outlet panel, or the second structural member is used to install and connect to a water outlet device.

[0014] Preferably, the water inlet device is provided with a first water distribution chamber, the first structural component is provided with a first water passage chamber, and the second structural component is provided with a second water passage chamber, wherein the first water distribution chamber, the first water passage chamber, and the second water passage chamber are connected in sequence.

[0015] Preferably, the water inlet device has a first rotating shaft at the upper front end, and the second rotating shaft is connected to the first water distribution chamber; the first structural member has a second rotating shaft and a third rotating shaft at its upper and lower ends, respectively, and both the second and third rotating shafts are connected to the first water passage chamber; the second structural member has a fourth rotating shaft at the middle of its back side, and the second structural member has a water outlet or water outlet panel at the upper front end; the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are connected by a dynamic seal, and the third rotating shaft and the fourth rotating shaft are connected by a dynamic seal.

[0016] Preferably, the water inlet device is further provided with a second water distribution chamber, a water inlet chamber, and a water distribution connection port; the water inlet chamber is simultaneously connected to the first water distribution chamber and the second water distribution chamber, and a switching valve is provided therein, the switching valve being used to control the on / off relationship between the water inlet chamber and the first water distribution chamber and the second water distribution chamber; the water distribution connection port is connected to the second water distribution chamber.

[0017] Preferably, the water inlet device is further provided with a water inlet, and a nut is embedded in the water inlet; an adapter is fitted on the water inlet, and a limiting sleeve for locking the adapter is threadedly connected to the nut; the adapter and the water inlet device are locked together by a hexagonal screw.

[0018] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following technical effects: This invention utilizes the pivotal connection between the first and second structural components to ensure that the water outlet device does not simply change height during adjustment, but rather changes its posture along with the height, thus keeping the water outlet direction within a predetermined range. Consequently, at different installation heights, the water outlet device can effectively cover the user's body area, avoiding problems such as deviation in water outlet direction or insufficient coverage due to height changes. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is an overall perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 Overall breakdown of the first embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 3 Overall breakdown of the first embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the water inlet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view and a schematic diagram of the waterway according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of state one of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of state two of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of state three of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a side view of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Explanation of icon numbers: 10-Slide rod; 11-Guide part; 12-Guide track; 20-Water inlet device; 20a-Body; 20b-Cover plate; 21-First water distribution chamber; 22-First rotating shaft part; 23-Second water distribution chamber; 24-Water inlet chamber; 25-Water distribution connection port; 26-Water inlet; 30-First structural component; 31-First water passage chamber; 32-Second rotating shaft part; 33-Third rotating shaft part; 40-Second structural component; 41-Second water passage chamber Water cavity; 42-Fourth rotating shaft; 43-Water outlet connection port; 44-Water outlet panel; 441-Water outlet column; 50-Operating component; 51-Protrusion; 52-Mounting opening; 53-Operating part; 54-Mounting groove; 55-Mounting column; 60-Anti-slip strip; 70-Moving block; 71-Protrusion; 80-Spring; 90-Locking plate; 100-Switching valve; 200-Nut; 300-Adapter; 400-Limit sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To further explain the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below through specific embodiments.

[0031] refer to Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the present invention discloses a shower adjustment structure, including a slide bar 10, a water inlet device 20, a first structural component 30, a second structural component 40, and an operating component 50; The slide bar 10 is provided with a guide part 11, which can be provided, for example, in the front position. The guide part 11 is a constraint structure, which can be a slide groove or a similar groove structure. The water inlet device 20 is detachably installed on the slide bar 10 by means of screw fastening, snap-fit ​​connection, etc., for example, at the upper end of the back of the slide bar 10; The two ends of the first structural component 30 are pivotally connected to the water inlet device 20 and the second structural component 40, respectively. The operating member 50 is pivotally connected to the second structural member 40 and is mounted on the slide rod 10 through a guide engagement. Its movement trajectory is restricted by the guide part 11. Under the action of external force, the operating member 50 changes its posture relative to the guide part 11 to release its locked state relative to the guide part 11.

[0032] Through the above-described solution, the present invention, via the pivotal connection between the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40, ensures that the water outlet device does not simply change height during adjustment, but rather undergoes a change in posture simultaneously with the height change (the resulting change in water outlet direction includes, but is not limited to, the illustrated embodiment), thereby keeping the water outlet direction within a predetermined range. Therefore, at different installation heights, the water outlet device can effectively cover the user's body area, avoiding problems such as deviation in water outlet direction or insufficient coverage due to height changes.

[0033] Simultaneously, a foldable triangular structure is formed by the slide bar 10, the first structural member 30, and the second structural member 40, and locked using the operating member 50. This allows the lower end of the second structural member 40 to be fixed at a certain position within the guide portion 11, thus realizing the positional change caused by the change in the posture of the second structural member 40. (See [link]) Figures 6 to 8 When the second structural member 40 changes angle relative to the slide rod 10, the height of the end away from the operating member 50 and the angle (i.e. attitude) of the second structural member 40 itself both change. Compared with the conventional method of adjusting the direction solely by the ball head, it has a larger water outlet range and angle range.

[0034] Furthermore, since the slide bar 10, the first structural member 30, and the second structural member 40 form a foldable structure through a sliding engagement with the operating member 50 in the guide section 11, the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 can be easily folded and stored tightly against the side of the slide bar 10 when storage is required, thereby significantly reducing the space occupied by the entire device. This compact folding method effectively reduces the space required for storage, while optimizing loading efficiency during transportation, ultimately helping users significantly reduce warehousing management costs and logistics transportation expenses, and improving the practicality and economy of the product.

[0035] In some embodiments, an additional water outlet device may be installed on the second structural member 40. As a structural member for installing the water outlet device, it may also be directly designed as a structural member with a water outlet function. For example, in the first embodiment below, the second structural member 40 may be used to install / connect an overhead shower head; in the second embodiment below, the second structural member 40 is designed as an overhead shower head with a shower head panel.

[0036] See Figures 1 to 8 The first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0037] The aforementioned guide portion 11 is a sliding groove, with guide rails 12 on both side walls. Cylindrical protrusions 51, which slide within the guide rails 12, are provided on both sides of the middle portion of the operating member 50. These protrusions 51 fit into the side walls of the guide rails 12 to achieve dimensional matching. Thus, the protrusions 51 can slide smoothly along the extension direction of the guide rails 12; simultaneously, the guide rails 12 limit the lateral displacement of the protrusions 51, ensuring that the operating member 50 always moves along the preset path of the guide portion 11, avoiding jamming or deviation during adjustment. Furthermore, the protrusions 51 can also serve as a pivot for rotation / swing when the lower part of the operating member 50 is pressed, thereby achieving corresponding locking / unlocking functions.

[0038] An elastic mechanism is provided between the lower part of the aforementioned operating member 50 and the bottom wall of the guide portion 11 to lock the operating member 50 when no external force is applied. That is, it provides elastic force to make the upper part of the operating member 50 fit against the bottom wall of the guide portion 11 and form a damping effect to lock the operating member 50. When an elastic mechanism is provided between the lower part of the operating member 50 and the guide part 11, the upper part of the operating member 50 and the guide part 11 are tightly fitted by the elastic force provided by the elastic mechanism and the relationship of force transmission and amplification. Then, the damping between the two is used to lock the operating member 50 and fix the lower end of the second structural member 40 at a certain position of the guide part 11. Furthermore, when adjusting the height, the present invention only requires applying force to the lower part of the operating member 50 to unlock the operating member 50 and move it along the trajectory of the guide part 11 within the slide bar 10. After releasing, it can be locked again by relying on the elastic mechanism. The entire adjustment process only requires one hand to hold the operating member 50 to complete three simple actions: pressing, sliding, and releasing. No additional tools or complicated operation steps are required. The operation is simple and labor-saving, especially suitable for elderly users, children and other groups with weak operation ability. It effectively solves the problem of cumbersome adjustment of traditional lifting rod structures.

[0039] In this embodiment, the upper part of the operating member 50 is provided with an installation opening 52 for pivotal engagement with the lower end of the second structural member 40. Therefore, the upper part of the operating member 50 has a U-shaped structure. Both arms of the U-shaped structure have anti-slip strips 60 on their surfaces facing the bottom wall of the guide portion 11. The anti-slip strips 60 can be made of elastic materials with a high coefficient of friction, such as rubber or silicone, and their surfaces can be designed with fine serrated or wavy textures to further increase damping with the bottom wall of the guide portion 11. This design of the anti-slip strips 60 not only improves the reliability of locking but also reduces direct hard contact wear between the operating member 50 and the bottom wall of the guide portion 11, extending the product's service life.

[0040] In this embodiment, the lower part of the aforementioned operating member 50 extends into an operating part 53 along the direction away from the guide part 11. In this embodiment, the operating part 53 is a ring-shaped structure. When operating, the user only needs to hold the ring-shaped operating part 53 with their finger to apply pressure to the lower part of the operating member 50, so that the upper part of the operating member 50 moves away from the bottom wall of the guide part 11, thereby unlocking the device and making the operation more convenient.

[0041] In this embodiment, the lower part of the operating member 50 facing the bottom wall of the guide portion 11 is provided with a mounting groove 54, and a mounting post 55 is provided in the mounting groove 54. A movable sleeve 70 is slidably fitted on the mounting post 55, and a spring 80 is used to drive the movable sleeve 70 out of the mounting groove 54. The end of the mounting post 55 is connected to a locking piece 90 for locking the movable sleeve 70 by means of screws or the like. Thus, the spring 80 can provide elastic force to push the movable sleeve 70 out of the mounting groove 54 and drive the operating member 50 to swing in a "seesaw" manner, so that the upper part of the operating member 50 (i.e., the anti-slip strip 60 mentioned above) directly contacts the bottom of the guide portion 11 to achieve a damping effect, and finally lock the operating member 50. In this embodiment, the end face of the movable sleeve 70 facing the bottom wall of the guide portion 11 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 71, which can reduce the friction between the movable sleeve 70 and the bottom wall of the guide portion 11, and prevent the movable sleeve 70 from getting stuck due to excessive friction during the sliding process with the operating component 50. At the same time, the point contact design of the protrusions 71 can also reduce the wear between the movable sleeve 70 and the bottom wall of the guide portion 11, and further improve the stability and service life of the elastic mechanism.

[0042] As mentioned above, a water outlet device can be installed on the second structural member 40 of the first embodiment. Specifically, the water inlet device 20 has a first water distribution chamber 21, the first structural member 30 has a first water passage chamber 31, and the second structural member 40 has a second water passage chamber 41. The first water distribution chamber 21, the first water passage chamber 31, and the second water passage chamber 41 are sequentially connected. Therefore, the water inlet device 20 can directly supply water to the water outlet device (such as a top spray mounted on the second structural member 40) through the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40. The height / angle adjustment process does not affect the water flow, and the product has a simpler, more elegant, and technologically advanced appearance.

[0043] Furthermore, the water inlet device 20 has a first rotating shaft 22 at its upper front end, and the second rotating shaft 22 is connected to the first water distribution chamber 21; the first structural member 30 has a second rotating shaft 32 and a third rotating shaft 33 at its upper and lower ends, respectively, and both the second rotating shaft 32 and the third rotating shaft 33 are connected to the first water passage chamber 31; the second structural member 40 has a fourth rotating shaft 42 at its middle back end, and the second structural member 40 has a water outlet 43 at its upper front end, which can be connected to a water outlet device, such as a top spray shower or a ball head seat for installing a top spray shower; the first rotating shaft 22 and the second rotating shaft 32 are connected by a dynamic seal, and the third rotating shaft 33 and the fourth rotating shaft 43 are connected by a dynamic seal. Thus, the water inlet of the water inlet device 20 is guided to the water outlet device via the water passage: first water distribution chamber 21 → first rotating shaft 22 → second rotating shaft 32 → first water passage chamber 31 → third rotating shaft 33 → fourth rotating shaft 43 → second water passage chamber 41 → water outlet connection port 43, thereby supplying water to the water outlet device. Specifically, in actual products, if leakage prevention is required, at least one sealing ring can be installed at the mating points between each rotating shaft.

[0044] Meanwhile, the aforementioned water inlet device 20 is also equipped with a second water distribution chamber 23, a water inlet chamber 24, and a water distribution connection port 25. The water inlet chamber 24 is connected to both the first water distribution chamber 21 and the second water distribution chamber 23. A switching valve 100 is installed inside the water inlet chamber 24 to control the connection and disconnection between the water inlet chamber 24 and the first water distribution chamber 21 and the second water distribution chamber 23. For example, the water inlet chamber 24 can be connected to the first water distribution chamber 21 only, the water inlet chamber 24 can be connected to the second water distribution chamber 23 only, the water inlet chamber 24 can be connected to both water distribution chambers at the same time, and the water inlet chamber 24 can not be connected to either water distribution chamber. The water distribution connection port 25 is connected to the second water distribution chamber 23 and can be connected to a handheld shower head through a water pipe. Therefore, the water inlet device 20 of the present invention, as a three-way component, can also flexibly switch the water outlet mode after being equipped with the switching valve 100: when the switching valve 100 controls the water inlet chamber 24 to be connected only to the first water distribution chamber 21, the water flows through the first structural component 30 and the second structural component 40 to the overhead shower head, meeting the needs of a full-body shower; when the switching valve 100 controls the water inlet chamber 24 to be connected only to the second water distribution chamber 23, the water flows through the water distribution connection port 25 to the hand shower head, making it convenient for users to perform local rinsing or cleaning of the bathroom space; if the switching valve 100 controls the water inlet chamber 24 to be connected to both water distribution chambers at the same time, the overhead shower head and the hand shower head can output water at the same time, adapting to diverse shower scenarios; and when the switching valve 100 controls the water inlet chamber 24 to be disconnected from both water distribution chambers, the entire water circuit is closed, realizing the water outage function. This integrated water circuit switching design eliminates the need for a separate water manifold, simplifying the plumbing layout in the bathroom and reducing installation costs. It also allows users to quickly adjust the water flow mode with one hand by operating the switching valve 100 during showering, enhancing convenience and user experience. In this embodiment, the aforementioned water inlet device 20 is designed as a body 20a and a cover plate 20b, facilitating the formation of a groove-shaped structure on the body 20a. The groove-shaped structure, when covered by the cover plate 20b, forms a sealed and non-communicating first water distribution chamber 21 and second water distribution chamber 23.

[0045] In addition, the aforementioned water inlet device 20 is also provided with a water inlet 26, and a nut 200 is embedded in the water inlet 26. For example, if the water inlet device 20 can be an injection molded part, the nut 200 is formed into a whole with the water inlet device 20 through a secondary injection molding process. An adapter 300 is fitted on the water inlet 26, and a limiting sleeve 400 for locking the adapter 300 is threadedly connected to the nut 200. The adapter 300 can be connected to a water supply pipe pre-embedded in the wall, thereby suspending the product of the present invention in mid-air. In this embodiment, the adapter 300 and the water inlet device 20 are also locked together by hexagonal screws to achieve reinforcement and prevent shaking.

[0046] See Figure 9 , 10 The second embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0047] As mentioned above, the second structural member 40 of the second embodiment can be directly used as a water outlet device. The main difference between it and the first embodiment is that the front of the second structural member 40 no longer has a water outlet connection port 43, but instead, its entire front is designed as a water outlet panel 44 with several water outlet columns 441. Thus, through the water path first water distribution chamber 21 → first rotating shaft 22 → second rotating shaft 32 → first water passage chamber 31 → third rotating shaft 33 → fourth rotating shaft 43 → second water passage chamber 41 → water outlet column 441, the product can directly outlet water through the second structural member 40, making it convenient for users to shower.

[0048] The above embodiments and figures are not intended to limit the product form and style of the present invention. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art should be considered as not departing from the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shower adjustment structure, characterized in that: It includes a sliding rod, a water inlet device, a first structural component, a second structural component, and operating components; The slide bar is provided with a guide part; The water inlet device is installed on the slide bar; The two ends of the first structural component are pivotally connected to the water inlet device and the second structural component, respectively; The operating component is pivotally connected to the second structural component and is mounted on the slide rod via a guide engagement. Its movement trajectory is restricted by the guide portion. Under the action of external force, the operating component undergoes an attitude change relative to the guide portion to release its locked state relative to the guide portion.

2. The shower adjustment structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The guide part is a constraint structure with a guide rail inside. The middle part of the operating member has a protrusion that slides within the guide rail, and the protrusion engages with the two side walls of the guide rail.

3. The shower adjustment structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic mechanism is provided between the lower part of the operating component and the bottom wall of the guide portion to lock the operating component when no external force is applied.

4. The shower adjustment structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The upper part of the operating member is provided with anti-slip strips on the surface facing the guide; the lower part of the operating member extends into an operating part in a direction away from the guide.

5. The shower adjustment structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The lower part of the operating component is provided with a mounting groove on the side facing the bottom wall of the guide portion, and a mounting post is provided in the mounting groove; a movable sleeve is slidably fitted on the mounting post, and a spring for driving the movable sleeve to extend out of the mounting groove is provided, and a locking piece for locking the movable sleeve is connected to the end of the mounting post.

6. The shower adjustment structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: At least a portion of the second structural member constitutes a water outlet panel, or the second structural member is used to install and connect to a water outlet device.

7. The shower adjustment structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The water inlet device is provided with a first water distribution chamber, the first structural component is provided with a first water passage chamber, and the second structural component is provided with a second water passage chamber. The first water distribution chamber, the first water passage chamber, and the second water passage chamber are connected in sequence.

8. The shower adjustment structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The water inlet device has a first rotating shaft at the upper front end, and a second rotating shaft that communicates with the first water distribution chamber. The first structural member has a second rotating shaft and a third rotating shaft at its upper and lower ends, respectively, and both the second and third rotating shafts communicate with the first water passage chamber. The second structural member has a fourth rotating shaft at the middle of its back side, and a water outlet or water outlet panel at the upper front end. The first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are connected by a dynamic seal, and the third rotating shaft and the fourth rotating shaft are connected by a dynamic seal.

9. The shower adjustment structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The water inlet device is also provided with a second water distribution chamber, a water inlet chamber, and a water distribution connection port; the water inlet chamber is simultaneously connected to the first water distribution chamber and the second water distribution chamber, and a switching valve is provided therein, which is used to control the on / off relationship between the water inlet chamber and the first water distribution chamber and the second water distribution chamber; the water distribution connection port is connected to the second water distribution chamber.

10. The shower adjustment structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The water inlet device is also provided with a water inlet, and a nut is embedded in the water inlet; an adapter is fitted on the water inlet, and a limiting sleeve for locking the adapter is threadedly connected to the nut; the adapter and the water inlet device are locked together by a hexagonal screw.

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