A faucet

Abstract

This invention provides a faucet, including a body, a valve assembly, and a water outlet component. The body forms a water outlet channel, and the valve assembly controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel, which is connected to a through hole. The water outlet component includes a water outlet panel, a water-passing column, and a disassembly button. The water-passing column includes a water outlet channel communicating with the water outlet panel, and the water outlet channel includes an inlet formed on the wall of the water-passing column. The water-passing column is disposed within the through hole, and the inlet correspondingly communicates with the water outlet channel. The water-passing column and the water outlet panel are connected via a spherical surface, allowing the water outlet panel to change its water outlet angle relative to the body. The water-passing column is detachably connected to the body. The disassembly button is movably disposed on the body to correspondingly disconnect the water-passing column from the body. This technical solution provides a faucet that is adjustable up / down and left / right and is easy to disassemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bathroom faucets, specifically to a faucet with an adjustable water outlet angle. Background Technology

[0002] Faucets are common water supply devices in kitchens and bathrooms. Their main function is to control the water flow and volume through a valve assembly, and to guide the water flow direction through a spout panel. The basic structure of a modern faucet typically includes a valve assembly and a spout panel. The valve assembly connects to the water supply pipes and regulates the water flow, while the spout panel distributes the water flow through multiple horizontally arranged spouts. The arrangement of these spouts is designed to meet specific usage needs, such as the coverage and intensity of the water flow, and the spouts are generally designed to face the sink for precise water guidance.

[0003] However, in existing technologies, users may need to adjust the water flow direction when actually using the faucet. For example, when washing larger items or needing to cover different areas of the sink, the flexible adjustment capability of the spout panel is particularly important. Currently, most faucet spout panels on the market only support vertical adjustment. While this design can meet the needs of some scenarios, it falls short in terms of horizontal adjustment. This limitation forces users to manually adjust the position of items or use other tools to meet water demand in certain situations, which negatively impacts the user experience.

[0004] Furthermore, with increased faucet usage, certain components of the spout panel may become clogged or damaged due to prolonged use or water quality issues. This necessitates disassembly and repair of the spout panel. However, most faucets currently feature a high degree of integration between the spout panel, valve assembly, and other structures, making disassembly complex and typically requiring specialized tools. This is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inconvenient for users to perform themselves. This not only increases user costs but may also further disrupt the faucet's normal operation if repairs are not performed promptly. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a faucet that can be adjusted up, down, left, and right and is easy to disassemble.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a faucet, including a body, a valve assembly, and a water outlet component;

[0007] The main body forms a water outlet channel, the valve assembly is used to control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel, the main body forms a through hole, and the water outlet channel is connected to the through hole;

[0008] The water outlet component includes a water outlet panel, a water flow column, and a disassembly button. The water flow column includes a water flow channel communicating with the water outlet panel. The water flow channel includes an inlet formed on the wall of the water flow column. The water flow column is disposed in the through hole, and the inlet is correspondingly connected to the water outlet channel.

[0009] The water-passing column and the water-discharge panel are connected by a spherical surface, so that the water-discharge panel can change the water outlet angle relative to the main body. The water-passing column and the main body are detachably connected.

[0010] The disassembly button is movably mounted on the main body to disconnect the water-passing column from the main body.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the water-passing column is movable along the axial direction of the through hole, wherein a first end of the water-passing column is connected to the water outlet panel, and a second end of the water-passing column is connected to the main body by a snap-fit.

[0012] The disassembly button can move along the axial direction of the through hole to push against the second end of the water-passing column, thereby releasing the second end of the water-passing column from the main body.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the second end of the water-passing column includes a plurality of snap-fit ​​components arranged at circumferential intervals. Each snap-fit ​​component includes an elastic arm and a snap-fit ​​block disposed outside the elastic arm. The snap-fit ​​block is correspondingly snapped onto the periphery of the through hole.

[0014] The disassembly button includes a shrinkage groove, the radial dimension of which gradually decreases along the direction away from the water column. When the disassembly button approaches the water column, the inner wall of the shrinkage groove can abut against the latching block, so that the latching component shrinks inward and the latching block moves away from the periphery of the through hole.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the first end of the water-passing column is connected to the water outlet panel via a universal joint.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the main body includes a valve seat body and a three-way seat; the valve seat body is used to receive the valve assembly, and the three-way seat includes an inlet and the through hole, the inlet being used to be inserted into the valve seat body to form the outlet flow channel.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, a fixing component is further included; the fixing component is fixedly connected to the lower end of the valve seat body.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the water outlet panel includes a plurality of water outlet holes arranged at lateral intervals, and the water outlet panel also includes an operating handle.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, sealing rings are also provided on both sides of the through hole to seal the connection between the water outlet column and the through hole.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The main body forms a water outlet channel, and the valve assembly controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel. The main body forms a through hole, and the water outlet channel connects to the through hole. The water outlet component includes a water outlet panel, a water-passing column, and a disassembly button. The water-passing column includes a water-passing channel communicating with the water outlet panel, and the water-passing channel includes an inlet formed on the wall of the water-passing column. The water-passing column is disposed within the through hole, and the inlet correspondingly communicates with the water outlet channel. The water-passing column and the water outlet panel are connected by a spherical surface, allowing the water outlet panel to change its water outlet angle relative to the main body. The water-passing column and the main body are detachably connected. The disassembly button is movably disposed on the main body to correspondingly disconnect the water-passing column from the main body. The user can adjust the water outlet panel's up, down, left, and right swings using the spherically connected water-passing column and water outlet panel. Additionally, the user can disassemble the water outlet panel and water-passing column by pressing the disassembly button, which is convenient and quick. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the faucet and kitchen faucet placed next to the sink;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the faucet in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the faucet in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the faucet in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water outlet component being detached from the main body after the disassembly button is pressed in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the valve assembly, valve seat body, three-way seat, and water outlet component connected together in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 This is one of the cross-sectional views of the faucet in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a second cross-sectional view of the faucet in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] See Figure 1 A faucet 100 is provided, which can be installed on the edge of a sink 200 and can work in conjunction with another kitchen faucet 300. For example, the kitchen faucet 300 corresponds to a first side of the sink 200, and the faucet 100 corresponds to a second side of the sink 200, on which a drain basket can be provided, and the faucet 100 can dispense water from the drain basket.

[0032] See Figures 2-3 The faucet 100 includes a main body 1, a valve assembly 2, and a water outlet component 3. The main body 1 includes a valve seat 11, a three-way seat 12, a housing 13, and a base liner 14. The housing 13 is square and made of metal. The valve seat 11 and the three-way seat 12 are respectively arranged on the base liner 14, and the housing 13 covers the base liner 14. The valve assembly 2 includes a valve core 21 and a handle 22. The valve core 21 is disposed within the valve seat 11, and the handle 22 is connected to the valve core 21 to control it. The valve seat 11 is cylindrical, includes an upper opening 111, and a lower flange 112 at its lower end. The valve core 21 is inserted through the upper opening 111, and a valve outlet 113 is formed on the side of the valve seat 11. The base liner 14 includes a through mounting hole 141 extending from top to bottom. The valve seat is mounted on the mounting hole 141 from bottom to top, and the lower flange 112 abuts against the base liner 14. The tee seat 12 includes an inlet 121 and a through hole 122. The inlet 121 is connected to the through hole 122. The base liner 14 includes a mounting groove 142. The tee seat 12 can be arranged in the mounting groove 142. The inlet 121 can be inserted into the valve outlet 113 to communicate with the valve seat body 11, forming a water outlet channel. The water outlet channel is connected to the through hole 122 and communicates with the valve core 21. The valve core 21 can control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel.

[0033] The faucet 100 also includes a fixing component 4, which is fixedly connected to the lower end of the valve seat body 11. The fixing component 4 includes a threaded tube 41 and a nut seat 42. The threaded tube 41 can pass through a hole in the countertop, and the nut seat 42 can be threadedly connected to the threaded tube 41 to abut against the lower side of the countertop. In this embodiment, the countertop is the side of the sink 200.

[0034] See Figures 4-8The water outlet component 3 includes a water outlet panel 31, a water column 32, and a disassembly button 33. The water outlet panel 31 is located on the front side of the main body 1; specifically, the outer side of the outer shell 13 is hollowed out, and the water outlet panel 31 is located in the hollowed-out portion of the outer shell 13. The water outlet panel 31 is elongated, and the front side of the water outlet panel 31 is provided with multiple water outlet holes 311, which are arranged at horizontal intervals on the front side of the water outlet panel 31. The front side of the water outlet panel 31 also includes an operating handle 312, which is located on both sides of the water outlet panel 31.

[0035] The water-passing column 32 includes a water-passing channel 321 communicating with the water outlet panel 31. The water-passing channel 321 includes an inlet 322 formed on the wall surface of the water-passing column 32. The water-passing column 32 is disposed in the through hole 122, and the inlet 322 is correspondingly connected to the water outlet channel. The water-passing column 32 and the water outlet panel 31 are connected by a spherical surface so that the water outlet panel 31 can change the water outlet angle relative to the main body 1. The water-passing column 32 is detachably connected to the main body 1. The detachment button 33 is movably disposed on the main body 1 so as to correspondingly disconnect the connection between the water-passing column 32 and the main body 1.

[0036] Specifically, the water-passing column 32 can move along the axial direction of the through hole 122, wherein the first end of the water-passing column 32 is connected to the water outlet panel 31, and the second end of the water-passing column 32 is connected to the main body 1 by a snap fastener; the disassembly button 33 can move along the axial direction of the through hole 122 to push against the second end of the water-passing column 32, thereby releasing the snap fastener connection between the second end of the water-passing column 32 and the main body 1.

[0037] The second end of the water-passing column 32 includes a plurality of latching components 323 arranged circumferentially. Each latching component 323 includes an elastic arm 3231 and a latching block 3232 disposed on the outer side of the elastic arm 3231. The latching block 3232 is correspondingly fastened to the periphery of the through hole 122. The disassembly button 33 includes a shrinkage groove 331. The radial dimension of the shrinkage groove 331 gradually decreases in the direction away from the water-passing column 32. When the disassembly button 33 approaches the water-passing column 32, the inner wall of the shrinkage groove 331 can correspondingly abut against the latching block 3232, so that the latching component 323 shrinks inward and the latching block 3232 moves away from the periphery of the through hole 122.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first end of the water column 32 is connected to the water outlet panel 31 via a universal joint 34.

[0039] In this embodiment, sealing rings 324 are also provided on both sides of the through hole 122, and the sealing rings 324 are used to seal and connect the water outlet column and the through hole 122.

[0040] When it is necessary to disassemble the water outlet panel 31, simply press the disassembly button 33. The retraction groove 331 of the disassembly button 33 pushes the latching block 3232 on the water-passing column 32, causing the latching component 323 to retract inward. After the latching block 3232 moves away from the periphery of the through hole 122, the water outlet panel 31 can be removed from the front. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the water outlet panel 31, simply move the water outlet panel 31. Since the water-passing column 32 and the water outlet panel 31 are connected by a universal joint 34, the water outlet angle of the water outlet panel 31 can be adjusted up, down, left, and right.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the design concept of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial modifications made to the present invention by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention using this concept shall be deemed as an infringement of the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet, characterized in that, Includes the main body, valve assembly, and water outlet components; The main body forms a water outlet channel, the valve assembly is used to control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel, the main body forms a through hole, and the water outlet channel is connected to the through hole; The water outlet component includes a water outlet panel, a water flow column, and a disassembly button. The water flow column includes a water flow channel communicating with the water outlet panel. The water flow channel includes an inlet formed on the wall of the water flow column. The water flow column is disposed in the through hole, and the inlet is correspondingly connected to the water outlet channel. The water-passing column and the water-discharge panel are connected by a spherical surface, so that the water-discharge panel can change the water outlet angle relative to the main body. The water-passing column and the main body are detachably connected. The disassembly button is movably mounted on the main body to disconnect the water-passing column from the main body.

2. A faucet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water-passing column can move along the axial direction of the through hole, wherein the first end of the water-passing column is connected to the water outlet panel, and the second end of the water-passing column is connected to the main body by a snap fastener. The disassembly button can move along the axial direction of the through hole to push against the second end of the water-passing column, thereby releasing the second end of the water-passing column from the main body.

3. A faucet as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The second end of the water-passing column includes a plurality of snap-fit ​​components arranged at intervals along the circumference. Each snap-fit ​​component includes an elastic arm and a snap-fit ​​block disposed on the outside of the elastic arm. The snap-fit ​​block is correspondingly snapped onto the periphery of the through hole. The disassembly button includes a shrinkage groove, the radial dimension of which gradually decreases along the direction away from the water column. When the disassembly button approaches the water column, the inner wall of the shrinkage groove can abut against the latching block, so that the latching component shrinks inward and the latching block moves away from the periphery of the through hole.

4. A faucet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first end of the water-passing column is connected to the water outlet panel via a universal joint.

5. A faucet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main body includes a valve seat body and a three-way seat; the valve seat body is used to receive the valve assembly, and the three-way seat includes a water inlet and a through hole, the water inlet being inserted into the valve seat body to form the water outlet channel.

6. A faucet as described in claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing component; the fixing component is fixedly connected to the lower end of the valve seat body.

7. A faucet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet panel includes a plurality of water outlet holes arranged at lateral intervals, and the water outlet panel also includes an operating handle.

8. A faucet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Sealing rings are also provided on both sides of the through hole, which are used to seal the connection between the water outlet column and the through hole.

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