Faucet and water purifier
By using metal sealing sheets in the faucet to install the PCB panel in the storage cavity of the fixed bracket, the problem of PCB panel being susceptible to electromagnetic interference and poor sealing is solved, the electromagnetic shielding and thermal conductivity are achieved, and the stability of the faucet is improved. Sealing effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420064087.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-11
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-11
AI Technical Summary
The touch-type faucet PCB panel in the prior art is susceptible to electromagnetic field interference and has poor sealing effect, resulting in poor touch and malfunction of the buttons.
The PCB panel is installed in the storage cavity of the fixed bracket by using a metal sealing sheet, and is sealed with the fixed bracket through the metal sealing sheet to reduce electromagnetic interference and heat conduction, prevent water vapor and water droplets from entering, and improve the sealing effect.
Effectively shield external electromagnetic interference, reduce PCB panel temperature, prevent failure, and improve sealing effect to ensure the stability and reliability of the faucet.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a faucet and a water purifier. Background Art
[0002] The under-kitchen water purifier uses a faucet to dispense water alternately. For the sake of beautiful and high-end appearance, most faucets use capacitive touch buttons instead of mechanical buttons. However, touch buttons have the following problems: when the waterproofing of the PCB panel is not done well, the kitchen environment itself is relatively humid. At this time, water vapor is easily adsorbed on the surface of the PCB panel, affecting the capacitance of the buttons on the PCB panel, so that the capacitive buttons will have poor touch. At the same time, the PCB panel is also easily interfered by the electromagnetic field in the environment, which affects the touch effect. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the defect that the PCB panel of the touch faucet in the prior art is easily disturbed by the electromagnetic field, and to provide a faucet and a water purifier.
[0004] The utility model solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:
[0005] A faucet, the faucet includes a PCB panel assembly, the PCB panel assembly includes a PCB panel, a fixing bracket and a metal sealing sheet, the fixing bracket has a accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity has an upper opening and a lower opening, the PCB panel is installed in the accommodating cavity, the metal sealing sheet is installed in the lower opening, and the metal sealing sheet is sealed and connected to the fixing bracket.
[0006] In this solution, the faucet installs the PCB panel in the receiving cavity of the fixed bracket, and the lower end of the PCB panel is sealed by installing a metal sealing sheet. Since the metal sealing sheet is sealed and connected to the lower end opening of the fixed bracket, the metal sealing sheet has the function of shielding electromagnetics, which can reduce the interference of the PCB panel by the external electromagnetic field. At the same time, the metal sealing sheet also has good thermal conductivity, which can quickly conduct away the heat generated by the PCB panel, reduce the temperature of the PCB panel, and prevent the PCB panel from malfunctioning due to too high working temperature. In addition, the metal sealing sheet is also sealed and connected to the lower end opening of the fixed bracket, which can well prevent water droplets or water vapor from entering the receiving cavity from below, thereby damaging the PCB panel, and improving the sealing effect.
[0007] Preferably, the PCB panel assembly further comprises a first sealing ring, which is disposed between the metal sealing sheet and the PCB panel and is used for sealing the gap between the edge of the metal sealing sheet, the edge of the PCB panel and the fixed bracket.
[0008] In this solution, the above structural arrangement is adopted to improve the sealing effect.
[0009] Preferably, the metal sealing sheet is provided with a via hole, and the cable of the PCB panel passes through the via hole. The PCB panel assembly also includes a second sealing ring, which is installed in the via hole and is used to seal the gap between the cable and the metal sealing sheet.
[0010] In this solution, the above structural arrangement is adopted to improve the sealing effect.
[0011] Preferably, the PCB panel assembly further comprises a cover plate, wherein the cover plate is mounted on the upper opening, and an edge of the cover plate is sealed and connected to the fixing bracket.
[0012] In this solution, the cover is installed at the upper opening of the fixed bracket, and the upper opening is sealed to prevent water droplets or water vapor from entering the accommodating cavity from above and damaging the PCB panel, thereby improving the sealing effect. Preferably, the cover is made of a transparent material so that the indicator light of the touch key of the PCB panel can pass through the cover for easy identification by the operator.
[0013] Preferably, the cover plate is a transparent acrylic panel, or at least a portion of the cover plate is made of a transparent material.
[0014] Preferably, the faucet further comprises a rocker arm housing, the rocker arm housing has a receiving cavity with an upper opening, and the PCB panel assembly is installed in the receiving cavity.
[0015] In this solution, the rocker arm housing is used to install the PCB panel assembly, which plays a supporting and protective role.
[0016] Preferably, the faucet further comprises a water circuit assembly, wherein the water circuit assembly is installed in the accommodating cavity and is located below the PCB panel assembly, and the PCB panel is electrically connected to a valve of the water circuit assembly.
[0017] In this solution, the above-mentioned structural setting is adopted to facilitate the user to open or close the valve of the water channel component by operating the touch key of the PCB panel to open or close the faucet.
[0018] Preferably, the faucet also includes a rotating assembly and a straight tube assembly, the lower end of the rocker arm housing is rotatably connected to the straight tube assembly via the rotating assembly, and the lower end of the waterway assembly passes through the inner cavities of the rotating assembly and the straight tube assembly in sequence.
[0019] In this solution, the above structure is adopted, and the rocker housing can rotate relative to the straight pipe assembly, so that the user can adjust the water outlet direction of the faucet. During operation, the user pushes the rocker housing, and the rocker housing can rotate around the axis of the straight pipe assembly.
[0020] Preferably, the faucet further comprises a nut, wherein the nut is threadedly connected to an end of the straight pipe assembly away from the rotating assembly.
[0021] In this solution, the above-mentioned structural setting is adopted to facilitate the installation of the faucet on the countertop or sink through the nut and the straight pipe assembly, and the operation is simple and convenient.
[0022] A water purifier comprises the faucet as described above.
[0023] On the basis of conforming to the common sense in the art, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be arbitrarily combined to obtain the preferred embodiments of the present utility model.
[0024] The positive and progressive effect of the utility model is that the faucet installs the PCB panel in the receiving cavity of the fixed bracket, and the lower end of the PCB panel is sealed by installing a metal sealing sheet. Since the metal sealing sheet is sealed and connected to the lower end opening of the fixed bracket, the metal sealing sheet has the function of shielding electromagnetics, which can reduce the interference of the PCB panel by the external electromagnetic field. At the same time, the metal sealing sheet also has good thermal conductivity, which can quickly conduct away the heat generated by the PCB panel, reduce the temperature of the PCB panel, and prevent the PCB panel from malfunctioning due to too high working temperature. In addition, the metal sealing sheet is also sealed and connected to the lower end opening of the fixed bracket, which can well prevent water droplets or water vapor from entering the receiving cavity from below, thereby damaging the PCB panel, and improving the sealing effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 An exploded view of a PCB panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 2 This is a front structural schematic diagram of a fixing bracket according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of a fixing bracket according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a PCB panel assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.
[0029] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a faucet according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.
[0030] Figure 6 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a faucet according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.
[0031] Description of reference numerals:
[0032] PCB panel assembly 1
[0033] PCB panel 11
[0034] Cable 111
[0035] Fixed bracket 12
[0036] Accommodating chamber 121
[0037] Upper opening 1211
[0038] Lower opening 1212
[0039] Buckle 122
[0040] Metal sealing sheet 13
[0041] Via 131
[0042] Cover 14
[0043] First sealing ring 15
[0044] Second sealing ring 16
[0045] Rocker arm housing 2
[0046] Accommodating chamber 21
[0047] Waterway component 3
[0048] Rotating assembly 4
[0049] Straight pipe assembly 5
[0050] Nut 6 DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0051] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below by way of embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments.
[0052] like Figure 1-Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment discloses a faucet, which includes a PCB panel assembly 1, the PCB panel assembly 1 includes a PCB panel 11, a fixing bracket 12 and a metal sealing sheet 13, the fixing bracket 12 has a accommodating cavity 121, the accommodating cavity 121 has an upper opening 1211 and a lower opening 1212, the PCB panel 11 is installed in the accommodating cavity 121, the metal sealing sheet 13 is installed in the lower opening 1212, and the metal sealing sheet 13 is sealed and connected to the fixing bracket 12.
[0053] In this embodiment, the faucet installs the PCB panel 11 in the accommodating cavity 121 of the fixed bracket 12, and the lower end of the PCB panel 11 is sealed by installing a metal sealing sheet 13. Since the metal sealing sheet 13 is sealed and connected to the lower end opening 1212 of the fixed bracket 12, the metal sealing sheet 13 has the function of shielding electromagnetics, which can reduce the interference of the PCB panel 11 by the external electromagnetic field. At the same time, the metal sealing sheet 13 also has good thermal conductivity, which can quickly conduct away the heat generated by the PCB panel 11, reduce the temperature of the PCB panel 11, and prevent the PCB panel 11 from malfunctioning due to too high working temperature. In addition, the metal sealing sheet 13 is also sealed and connected to the lower end opening 1212 of the fixed bracket 12, which can well prevent water droplets or water vapor from entering the accommodating cavity 121 from below, thereby damaging the PCB panel 11, and improving the sealing effect.
[0054] In this embodiment, the metal sealing sheet 13 is a metal sealing sheet. Of course, the metal sealing sheet 13 can also be a mesh structure with electromagnetic shielding function.
[0055] To facilitate user operation, the touch keys of the PCB panel 11 are located in the upper opening 1211 .
[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, there are multiple upper openings 1211, and the multiple upper openings 1211 are used to accommodate touch keys.
[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, the PCB panel assembly 1 further includes a first sealing ring 15, which is disposed between the metal sealing sheet 13 and the PCB panel 11 and is used to seal the gap between the edge of the metal sealing sheet 13, the edge of the PCB panel 11 and the fixed bracket 12. Preferably, the first sealing ring 15 is a rubber sealing ring, and the upper and lower sides of the rubber sealing ring are respectively abutted against the edge of the PCB panel 11 and the edge of the metal sealing sheet 13, while the peripheral side of the rubber sealing ring is abutted against the inner wall of the fixed bracket 12 to prevent water vapor from entering the accommodating cavity 121 from below, thereby improving the sealing effect.
[0058] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a plurality of buckles 122 are provided on the edges of the fixing bracket 12, and the metal sealing sheet 13 is connected to the fixing bracket 12 by the buckles 122 for easy disassembly. The edge of the metal sealing sheet 13 is clamped on the buckle 122, and at the same time, the metal sealing sheet 13 presses the first sealing ring 15 to achieve sealing.
[0059] like Figure 5As shown, the PCB panel assembly 1 also includes a cover plate 14, which is installed at the upper opening 1211, and the edge of the cover plate 14 is sealed and connected to the fixed bracket 12. The cover plate 14 is installed at the upper opening 1211 of the fixed bracket 12, and the upper opening 1211 is sealed to prevent water droplets or water vapor from entering the accommodating cavity 121 from above, thereby damaging the PCB panel 11, and improving the sealing effect. Preferably, the cover plate 14 is made of a transparent material, so that the indicator light of the touch key of the PCB panel 11 can pass through the cover plate 14 for identification by the operator.
[0060] In this embodiment, the cover plate 14 is an acrylic panel.
[0061] In another embodiment, the cover is made of transparent material at least at the position of the indicator light of the touch key on the PCB panel to facilitate operators to identify the button, and other positions of the cover may also be made of metal material to further improve the shielding effect.
[0062] like Figure 4 As shown, the metal sealing sheet 13 is provided with a through hole 131, and the cable 111 of the PCB panel 11 passes through the through hole 131. The PCB panel assembly 1 also includes a second sealing ring 16, which is installed in the through hole 131 and is used to seal the gap between the cable 111 and the metal sealing sheet 13. Preferably, the second sealing ring 16 is a rubber sealing ring, which is sleeved on the cable 111, and the outer periphery of the second sealing ring 16 is pressed against the inner wall of the metal sealing sheet 13 to prevent water vapor from entering the accommodating cavity 121 from the junction of the cable 111 and the metal sealing sheet 13, thereby improving the sealing effect.
[0063] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the faucet further comprises a rocker housing 2, the rocker housing 2 having a receiving cavity 21 with an upper opening 1211, and the PCB panel assembly 1 is installed in the receiving cavity 21. The rocker housing 2 plays a role in supporting and protecting the PCB panel assembly 1.
[0064] The cover plate 14 seals the accommodating cavity 21 with adhesive, which not only improves the fixing effect of the PCB panel assembly 1, but also improves the sealing effect.
[0065] like Figure 5 As shown, the faucet further includes a water channel assembly 3 for delivering water to the nozzle of the faucet. The water channel assembly 3 is installed in the accommodating cavity 21 and is located below the PCB panel assembly 1. The PCB panel 11 is electrically connected to the valve of the water channel assembly 3, so that the user can open or close the valve of the water channel assembly 3 by operating the touch key of the PCB panel 11 to open or close the faucet.
[0066] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the faucet also includes a rotating component 4 and a straight pipe component 5. The lower end of the rocker arm housing 2 is rotatably connected to the straight pipe component 5 through the rotating component 4, and the lower end of the water channel component 3 passes through the inner cavities of the rotating component 4 and the straight pipe component 5 in sequence.
[0067] In this embodiment, the rocker housing 2 can rotate relative to the straight pipe assembly 5, so that the user can adjust the water outlet direction of the faucet. The rotating assembly 4 includes a rotating shaft and a rotating sleeve, the rotating sleeve is threadedly connected to the rotating shaft, the rotating sleeve rotates on the rotating shaft through the thread, and the rocker housing 2 is connected to the rotating sleeve. During operation, the user pushes the rocker housing 2, and the rocker housing 2 can rotate around the axis of the straight pipe assembly 5.
[0068] The straight pipe assembly 5 generally includes a mounting pipe, a sealing ring and a gasket, and the sealing ring and the gasket are sleeved on the mounting pipe for sealing and preventing loosening.
[0069] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the faucet also includes a nut 6, which is threadedly connected to one end of the straight tube component 5 away from the rotating component 4, so that the faucet can be installed on a table or a sink through the nut 6 and the straight tube component 5, and the operation is simple and convenient.
[0070] This embodiment also discloses a water purifier, which includes the faucet as described above.
[0071] In the description of this article, it is necessary to understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0072] Although the specific implementations of the utility model are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, and the protection scope of the utility model is defined by the attached claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these implementations without departing from the principle and essence of the utility model, but these changes and modifications fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A faucet, characterized in that: The faucet includes a PCB panel assembly, which includes a PCB panel, a fixed bracket and a metal sealing sheet. The fixed bracket has a accommodating cavity, and the accommodating cavity has an upper opening and a lower opening. The PCB panel is installed in the accommodating cavity, and the metal sealing sheet is installed in the lower opening. The metal sealing sheet is sealed and connected to the fixed bracket.
2. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PCB panel assembly also includes a first sealing ring, which is arranged between the metal sealing sheet and the PCB panel and is used to seal the gap between the edge of the metal sealing sheet, the edge of the PCB panel and the fixed bracket.
3. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal sealing sheet is provided with a via hole, and the cable of the PCB panel passes through the via hole. The PCB panel assembly also includes a second sealing ring, which is installed in the via hole and is used to seal the gap between the cable and the metal sealing sheet.
4. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PCB panel assembly also includes a cover plate, which is installed on the upper opening, and the edge of the cover plate is sealed and connected to the fixing bracket.
5. The faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cover plate is a transparent acrylic panel, or at least a portion of the cover plate is made of a transparent material.
6. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The faucet further comprises a rocker arm housing having a receiving cavity with an upper opening, and the PCB panel assembly is installed in the receiving cavity.
7. The faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The faucet further comprises a water channel assembly, wherein the water channel assembly is installed in the accommodating cavity and is located below the PCB panel assembly, and the PCB panel is electrically connected to a valve of the water channel assembly.
8. The faucet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The faucet also includes a rotating assembly and a straight pipe assembly. The lower end of the rocker arm housing is rotatably connected to the straight pipe assembly through the rotating assembly, and the lower end of the water channel assembly passes through the inner cavities of the rotating assembly and the straight pipe assembly in sequence.
9. The faucet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The faucet also includes a nut, which is threadedly connected to an end of the straight pipe component away from the rotating component.
10. A water purifier, characterized in that: The water purifier comprises the faucet according to any one of claims 1-9.
