Modular water channel assembly with improved structure
By designing a combination of water mixing chamber and flow guide column in a modular waterway assembly, the problems of complex structure and poor versatility in the prior art are solved, stronger versatility and expansion space are achieved, and water leakage points are reduced. Reduced mold cost.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421165997.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing plastic shower faucet has complex structure, poor versatility, long development time, high mold cost, and there are limitations in actual use of modular waterway assembly, such as the inability to discharge water upwards or insufficient expansion of interfaces.
A modular waterway assembly with improved structure is designed, including a water inlet temperature regulation module, a water separation module and a water outlet connector module. The mixing of hot and cold water is achieved through the mixing chamber and the diversion column, and the side wall of the mixing chamber is arranged. The second opening acts as an expansion interface, combining the expansion ring and the flow guide column to provide more water outlet direction and expansion space.
It improves the versatility and practicality of the modular waterway, provides more water outlet direction selection and expansion space, reduces water leakage points, saves mold costs, and realizes diversified deformation of products, ensuring production stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of bathroom faucets, in particular to a modular water channel assembly with improved structure. Background Art
[0002] Existing shower faucets are generally faucets that adjust the temperature by a thermostatic valve core and control the water output through a water diverter valve core. Existing shower faucets have two types of faucet bodies: copper and plastic. The copper faucet body has a high cost, while the structure and processing of existing plastic faucets are relatively complex, and have defects such as poor versatility, long development time, and high mold cost.
[0003] To this end, the applicant has applied for a patent for a modular plastic water channel assembly, with application number 202322100500.X, which includes an inlet temperature control module, a water distribution module, a cold water pre-discharge module, and an outlet joint module. By assembling the modules, a plastic water channel assembly is formed. Each module has a simple structure and is easy to process. It can be automated for production to reduce costs, and has high variability and strong compatibility.
[0004] However, the structure of the modular plastic waterway assembly still has limitations in actual use, such as the inability to discharge water upwards and the lack of an interface or space for further expansion to the right, etc., and needs to be improved. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model aims to provide a modular water channel assembly with a simple and compact structure and greater versatility.
[0006] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:
[0007] A modular water channel assembly with improved structure includes a water inlet temperature regulating module, a water distribution module, and a water outlet joint module, wherein the water distribution module is communicated with and fixedly connected to the water inlet temperature regulating module, the water outlet joint module is connected to the bottom of the water distribution module, the water inlet temperature regulating module includes a water inlet temperature regulating valve body and a water mixing valve core, the water inlet temperature regulating valve body includes a water inlet channel, a first water inlet, a second water inlet, a mixing water chamber, a reserved chamber, and a water outlet interface, the water inlet channel extends to the left side of the water inlet temperature regulating valve body and is provided with a first opening, the mixing water chamber is arranged to open forward, a mixing water valve core is installed therein, and a second opening extending outward is also provided on the side wall of the mixing water chamber.
[0008] Furthermore, the second opening may be plugged with a second plug, or the second opening may be used as an additional expansion interface for connection with other valve bodies.
[0009] Furthermore, a mixed water outlet channel is provided between the mixed water chamber and the reserved chamber, and the second opening is coaxially provided with the mixed water outlet channel.
[0010] Furthermore, an expansion ring is also connected to the front side of the mixing water chamber, and the inner cavity after the combination of the mixing water chamber and the expansion ring is equipped with a guide column and a mixing water valve core from back to front, the front end face of the guide column is sealed against the bottom face of the mixing water valve core, and the bottom end face of the guide column is sealed against the bottom face of the mixing water chamber; there are three water channels on the guide column, namely, bottom-in and front-out, side-in and front-out, and front-side-out, so that cold and hot water enter the mixing water valve core through the guide column and are mixed, and the mixed water then enters the guide column and discharges water to the side, and finally discharges water from the mixed water outlet channel and / or the second opening.
[0011] Furthermore, a slow-flow rod is installed in the water inlet channel. The slow-flow rod is in the shape of a long rod, and a plurality of slow-flow protrusions are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rod body. The slow-flow protrusions can be against the inner wall of the water inlet channel, or there can be a certain gap.
[0012] Furthermore, a plurality of flow-slowing protrusions can be circumferentially arranged at the same point on the flow-slowing rod body.
[0013] Furthermore, a first plug is arranged in the first opening, and the flow-delaying rod is fixedly connected to the first plug, or the flow-delaying rod and the first plug are an integrally formed structure.
[0014] Furthermore, the reserved cavity is opened forward, and a water-crossing plug or a micro-hydraulic generator or a flow regulating valve is installed in the reserved cavity.
[0015] Furthermore, the water distribution module includes a water distribution valve body and several water distribution valve cores. The water distribution valve body includes a water outlet pipe, several water distribution valve core cavities, and a water outlet pipe connected to a certain water distribution valve core cavity. The water outlet pipe is a curved water outlet pipe opening downward or a straight water outlet pipe opening backward.
[0016] Furthermore, an L-shaped upper water outlet pipe is connected to the straight water outlet pipe, and the upper water outlet pipe has an upward water outlet interface.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has stronger versatility. In the utility model, the mixing water chamber is arranged forward, and a second outlet is added. The second opening can be used as an additional expansion interface for connecting with other valve bodies to expand other water outlets, so that other valve bodies can directly introduce mixed warm water for other purposes. The mixing water chamber is equipped with an expansion ring, and a guide column and a mixing water valve core can be installed at the same time, so that the mixing water valve core is arranged more outward, so that the control handle of the mixing water valve core is basically level with the switch handles of other water diversion valve cores, which is convenient for the design of the faucet shell, so that the faucet as a whole is more square and beautiful, so that users can operate on the same countertop; the guide column is used to transfer cold, hot and mixed water, and can discharge mixed water laterally, so that the mixed water outlet channel 119 and the second opening 118 can both discharge water, and at the same time, the mixing water valve core 12 does not need to select a valve core that discharges water laterally, reducing water leakage points. In addition, a straight outlet pipe is set in the water diversion valve body, providing more water outlet direction options. This modular waterway assembly modularizes the structures to meet different customer requirements. For example, different valve cores can be used. For different product shapes, some parts can be shared and only some module molds can be opened, saving mold costs while achieving a variety of product shapes. In addition, the module body of this structure will be smaller than the overall body, ensuring the stability of plastic parts production and better controlling the deformation of plastics. This modular waterway assembly can provide more expansion space and is more practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the water channel assembly in the embodiment of the utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram from another angle of the water channel assembly in the embodiment of the utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the water channel assembly in the embodiment of the utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of a water inlet temperature regulating valve body in an embodiment of the utility model.
[0022] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the slow-flow rod in the embodiment of the utility model.
[0023] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water diversion valve body in the embodiment of the utility model.
[0024] In the figure, 1, water inlet temperature control module; 11, water inlet temperature control valve body; 111, water inlet channel; 112, first water inlet; 113, second water inlet; 114, water mixing chamber; 1141, first water inlet hole; 1142, second water inlet hole; 115, reserved chamber; 116, water outlet interface; 117, first opening; 118, second opening; 119, water mixing outlet channel; 12, water mixing valve core; 13, water crossing plug; 141, The first plug; 142, the second plug; 15, the slow-flow rod; 151, the slow-flow protrusion; 16, the expansion ring; 17, the guide column; 2, the water distribution module; 21, the water distribution valve body; 211, the water outlet pipe; 212, the water distribution valve core cavity; 213, the curved water outlet pipe; 214, the straight water outlet pipe; 22, the water distribution valve core; 3, the water outlet joint module; 31, the connecting plate; 32, the water pipe joint; 33, the water outlet connector; 34, the upper water outlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0026] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides a modular waterway assembly with improved structure, including a water inlet temperature adjustment module 1, a water distribution module 2, and a water outlet joint module 3, wherein the water distribution module 2 is connected and fixedly connected to the water inlet temperature adjustment module 1, and the water outlet joint module 3 is connected to the bottom of the water distribution module 2. The water inlet temperature adjustment module 1 is used to introduce and mix water, the water distribution module 2 is used to control the switch to divert the mixed water to discharge water from different outlets, and the water outlet joint module 3 is used for the actual water outlet connection of the mixed water.
[0027] In this embodiment, the water inlet temperature regulating module 1 includes a water inlet temperature regulating valve body 11, a water mixing valve core 12 and a water crossing plug 13. The water inlet temperature regulating valve body 11 includes a water inlet channel 111, a first water inlet 112, a second water inlet 113, a water mixing chamber 114, a reserved chamber 115, and a water outlet interface 116 (the chamber opening is not fully shown in the figure due to the cross-sectional angle). The water inlet channel 111 extends to the left side of the water inlet temperature regulating valve body 11 and is provided with a first opening 117, wherein the water inlet channel 111 is arranged in a horizontal straight through manner, the first water inlet 112 is located at the left rear side of the water inlet channel 111 and communicates with it, the water mixing chamber 114 is located at the right side of the water inlet channel 111 and communicates with it through the first water inlet hole 1141, the second water inlet 113 is located at the rear side of the water mixing chamber 114 and communicates with it through the second water inlet hole 1142, and the first water inlet hole 1141 is located at the left side of the second water inlet hole 1142. Cold water enters the first water inlet 112 , and hot water enters the second water inlet 113 . The cold water and hot water enter the water mixing chamber 114 , are mixed by the water mixing valve core 12 , enter the reserved chamber 115 , and then flow out from the water outlet 116 .
[0028] A plug may be installed at the first opening 117 or the pre-drain structure may be connected as a cold water pre-drain port. In the present embodiment, a first plug 141 is installed in the first opening 117, and a slow-flow rod 15 is installed in the water inlet channel 111. The slow-flow rod 15 is fixedly connected to the first plug 141 to facilitate the insertion and withdrawal of the slow-flow rod 15, and the two may also be made into an integrated structure. The slow-flow rod 15 is in the shape of a long rod, and a plurality of slow-flow protrusions 151 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rod body. The slow-flow protrusions 151 may abut against the inner wall of the water inlet channel 111, or there may be a certain gap. A plurality of slow-flow protrusions 151 may be circumferentially arranged at the same point on the rod body. The slow-flow rod 15 can be used to relieve the pressure of the water flow to prevent high water pressure from directly impacting the components in the mixing chamber 114 along the water inlet channel 111.
[0029] The water mixing chamber 114 is open to the front, and a water mixing valve core 12 is installed therein; an expansion ring 16 is also connected to the front side of the water mixing chamber 114, and is screwed and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water mixing chamber 114. At this time, the inner cavity of the water mixing chamber 114 and the expansion ring 16 is equipped with a guide column 17 and a water mixing valve core 12 from back to front, that is, hot and cold water enter the water mixing valve core 12 through the guide column 17. The guide column 17 and the expansion ring 16 are designed to compensate for the forward extension of the water mixing chamber 114, so that the control handle of the water mixing valve core 12 is basically level with the switch handles of other water diversion valve cores, which is convenient for the design of the faucet shell, so that the faucet as a whole is more square and beautiful, so that users can operate it on the same countertop. At the same time, the guide column 17 can guide the water flow to the side, so that the water mixing valve core 12 does not need to choose a valve core that discharges water laterally, reducing water leakage points.
[0030] The front end face of the guide column 17 is sealed against the bottom face of the water mixing valve core 12, and the bottom end face of the guide column 17 is sealed against the bottom face of the water mixing chamber 114. The guide column 17 has three water channels, namely, bottom in and front out, side in and front out, and front and side out. Sealing rings are arranged at intervals in front and back to form independent water inlet and outlet channels, so that cold and hot water can enter the water mixing valve core 12 from the corresponding water channels and mix, and the mixed water re-enters the guide column 17 and is discharged laterally.
[0031] The side wall of the water mixing chamber 114 is also provided with a second opening 118 extending outward, which in this embodiment is an opening extending to the right. A second plug 142 can be plugged into the second opening 118, and the second opening 118 can be used as an additional expansion interface for connecting with other valve bodies to expand another water outlet.
[0032] A mixed water outlet channel 119 is provided between the mixed water chamber 114 and the reserved chamber 115, and the second opening 118 is coaxially provided with the mixed water outlet channel 119. The annular cavity formed by the side outlet of the guide column 17 is in communication with the mixed water outlet channel 119 and the second opening 118, that is, the mixed water flowing out of the guide column 17 can be discharged from both the mixed water outlet channel 119 and the second opening 118. Normally, the second opening 118 is plugged with a second plug 142. When expansion is required, the second opening 118 is connected to other valve bodies, so that other valve bodies can directly introduce mixed warm water for other uses. Such a design provides more expansion space for the waterway assembly, and is more practical.
[0033] The reserved cavity 115 is opened forward, and in this embodiment, a water plug 13 is installed therein, and a water outlet interface 116 is located on the left side of the reserved cavity 115 and communicates with it. The reserved cavity 115 is set as a reserved position for faucet upgrades, such as hydroelectric power generation, flow adjustment and other functions.
[0034] In this embodiment, the water distribution module 2 includes a water distribution valve body 21 and a plurality of water distribution valve cores 22, so as to achieve a multifunctional water outlet effect. The water distribution valve body 21 includes a water outlet pipe 211, a plurality of water distribution valve core chambers 212, and a water outlet pipe connected to a water distribution valve core chamber 212, respectively. The water outlet pipe is a curved water outlet pipe 213 opening downward or a straight water outlet pipe 214 opening backward, and the port of the water outlet pipe 211 is connected to the water outlet interface 116 by a screw. The water distribution valve core chambers 212 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart and are all connected to the water outlet pipes 211, specifically, the water outlet pipes 211 pass through the lower part of each water distribution valve core chamber 212; a water distribution outlet is provided at the bottom of the water distribution valve core chamber 212, and the water distribution outlet is connected to the corresponding curved water outlet pipe 213 or straight water outlet pipe 214. The water-dividing valve core cavity 212 is cylindrical and opens forward. The outer wall of the opening end is provided with an external thread. The water-dividing valve core is fixed in the water-dividing valve core cavity by using an external thread aluminum alloy pressure cap.
[0035] In this embodiment, there are four water-dividing valve core chambers 212, with three curved water outlet pipes 213 and one straight water outlet pipe 214, that is, there are three downward water outlets and one backward water outlet. The straight water outlet pipe 214 provides the water channel assembly with more variable water outlet directions with greater space, so that it is possible to discharge water backward, upward or downward, making the water channel assembly more versatile. The straight water outlet pipe 214 can be blocked with a plug, or another water outlet pipeline can be connected to achieve backward, upward or downward water discharge. In this embodiment, an L-shaped upper water outlet pipe 34 is connected to the straight water outlet pipe 214, which provides the water channel assembly with the function of upward water discharge. The upper water outlet pipe 34 is composed of a plurality of joints to form a whole, and the joints are convenient for disassembly and assembly, and finally have an upward water outlet interface.
[0036] Figure 3 As shown, the water diversion valve core 22 can be a key valve core or a piano valve core, and is assembled with an adapter seat or a spacer ring to adapt to the same specification of the water diversion valve core cavity 212. In this embodiment, the water diversion valve body 21 and the water inlet temperature regulating valve body 11 are connected and fixed by screws.
[0037] The water outlet joint module 3 includes a connecting plate 31, and a plurality of water pipe joints 32 arranged in parallel are provided below the connecting plate 31. The water pipe joints 32 can be designed into different styles according to needs. As shown in the figure, there are two styles, and they can have interfaces that are inclined downward, which is more convenient for docking with water pipes. The water outlet joint module 3 in this embodiment includes three water pipe joints 32, and the openings of the water pipe joints 32 face downward. The upper part of the water pipe joints 32 is also connected to a water outlet connector 33 that is in communication with the water outlet connector 33. The ring wall of the water outlet connector 33 is provided with a sealing groove. The water outlet connector 33 is connected to the curved water outlet pipe 213. In general, the water outlet joint module 3 is plug-in connected to the water distribution module 2 and fixed by screws.
[0038] Each modular structure of this modular waterway assembly can be processed separately, and the material can be plastic. The modular splicing of each structure can meet different customer requirements. For example, different valve cores can be used. For different product shapes, some parts can be shared and only some module molds can be opened, saving mold costs while realizing a variety of product shapes; in addition, the module body of this structure will be smaller than the overall body, ensuring the stability of the production of plastic parts and better controlling the deformation of plastics. This modular waterway assembly can provide more expansion space and is more practical.
[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A modular waterway assembly with improved structure, comprising a water inlet temperature regulating module (1), a water distribution module (2), and a water outlet joint module (3), wherein the water distribution module (2) is communicated with and fixedly connected to the water inlet temperature regulating module (1), the water outlet joint module (3) is connected to the bottom of the water distribution module (2), the water inlet temperature regulating module (1) comprises a water inlet temperature regulating valve body (11), a water mixing valve core (12), the water inlet temperature regulating valve body (11) comprises a water inlet channel (111), a first water inlet (112), a second water inlet (113), a water mixing chamber (114), a reserved chamber (115), and a water outlet interface (116), the water inlet channel (111) extends to the left side of the water inlet temperature regulating valve body (11) and is provided with a first opening (117), characterized in that: The water mixing chamber (114) is opened forward and has a water mixing valve core (12) installed therein. The side wall of the water mixing chamber (114) is also provided with a second opening (118) extending outward.
2. The structurally improved modular waterway assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second opening (118) may be plugged with a second plug (142), or the second opening (118) may be used as an additional expansion interface for connection with other valve bodies.
3. The structurally improved modular waterway assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A mixed water outlet channel (119) is provided between the mixed water chamber (114) and the reserved chamber (115), and the second opening (118) and the mixed water outlet channel (119) are coaxially arranged.
4. The modular waterway assembly with improved structure as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The front side of the water mixing chamber (114) is also connected to an expansion ring (16), and the inner cavity after the water mixing chamber (114) and the expansion ring (16) are combined is provided with a guide column (17) and a water mixing valve core (12) from the back to the front, the front end surface of the guide column (17) is sealed against the bottom surface of the water mixing valve core (12), and the bottom end surface of the guide column (17) is sealed against the bottom surface of the water mixing chamber (114); the guide column (17) has three water channels, namely, bottom inlet and front outlet, side inlet and front outlet, and front outlet and side outlet water channels, so that cold and hot water enter the water mixing valve core (12) through the guide column (17) and are mixed, and the mixed water then enters the guide column (17) and is discharged to the side, and finally is discharged from the mixed water outlet channel (119) and / or the second opening (118).
5. The modular waterway assembly with improved structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A slow-flow rod (15) is installed in the water inlet channel (111). The slow-flow rod (15) is in the shape of a long rod, and a plurality of slow-flow protrusions (151) are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rod body. The slow-flow protrusions (151) can abut against the inner wall of the water inlet channel (111), or there can be a certain gap.
6. The modular waterway assembly with improved structure as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of flow-slowing protrusions (151) can be circumferentially arranged at the same point on the body of the flow-slowing rod (15).
7. The modular waterway assembly with improved structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A first plug (141) is arranged in the first opening (117), and the flow-slowing rod (15) is fixedly connected to the first plug (141), or the flow-slowing rod (15) and the first plug (141) are an integrally formed structure.
8. The modular waterway assembly with improved structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The reserved cavity (115) is opened forward and is provided with a water-crossing plug (13) or a micro-hydroelectric generator or a flow regulating valve installed therein.
9. The modular waterway assembly with improved structure as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The water distribution module (2) comprises a water distribution valve body (21) and a plurality of water distribution valve cores (22); the water distribution valve body (21) comprises a water outlet pipe (211), a plurality of water distribution valve core cavities (212), and a water outlet pipe connected to a certain water distribution valve core cavity (212); the water outlet pipe is a curved water outlet pipe (213) opening downward or a straight water outlet pipe (214) opening rearward.
10. The modular waterway assembly with improved structure as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: An L-shaped upper water outlet pipe (34) is connected to the straight water outlet pipe (214), and the upper water outlet pipe (34) has an upward water outlet interface.