Faucet and water purification system

By separating the faucet main component from the display component and adopting wireless charging and magnetic installation methods, the problem of the display module being susceptible to moisture is solved, and the reliability and user experience of the device are improved.

CN222334653UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10A O SMITH (CHINA) ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202421177156.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-27
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-27

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Technical Problem

The display module on the faucet is prone to moisture and causes quality problems, and users have frequent repairs.

Method used

Design a faucet, in which the main component and the display component are independent components, and power is supplied to the display component through a wireless charging transmitting unit. The display component can be detached and installed to avoid the influence of the water flow channel, and to be installed through magnetic suction, snap or chute. Reduce the risk of static electricity.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids quality problems caused by moisture or static electricity in the display module, reduces the frequency of maintenance, and improves the reliability and user experience of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a faucet and a water purification system, and relates to the technical field of water supply, the faucet comprises: a main body assembly, the main body assembly comprises a water inlet, a water outlet, a water delivery flow channel capable of communicating the water inlet and the water outlet, and a wireless charging emission unit; the display assembly is detachably mounted on the main body assembly and comprises a wireless charging receiving module and a display module; when the display assembly is installed on the main body assembly, the wireless charging transmitting module is matched with the wireless charging receiving module, and the wireless charging transmitting module can supply power to the wireless charging receiving module in a wireless mode, so that the wireless charging receiving module can supply power to the display module. The water faucet can solve the quality problem caused by the fact that the display module on the water faucet is prone to being affected with damp or static electricity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water supply, in particular to a faucet and a water purification system. Background Art

[0002] In order to enable the user to know some status information of the water purifier when taking water from the water purifier, the current water purifier can have a display module on the faucet corresponding to the water output of the water purifier. The display module can directly display the status information of the water purifier, which greatly improves the user experience.

[0003] However, the faucet itself has a flow channel for outputting water, and the faucet is usually installed next to a sink or basin. If the display module is installed directly inside the faucet, it is easily affected by the water in the flow channel and the residual water stains in the surrounding environment, and is prone to moisture and cause problems, resulting in frequent repairs for users. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the utility model is to provide a faucet and a water purification system, which can solve the problem caused by the display module on the faucet being easily affected by moisture.

[0005] The specific technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model is:

[0006] A faucet, comprising:

[0007] A main body component, the main body component comprising a water inlet, a water outlet, a water delivery channel capable of connecting the water inlet and the water outlet, and a wireless charging transmitting unit;

[0008] A display component detachably mounted on the main component, the display component comprising a wireless charging receiving module and a display module; when the display component is mounted on the main component, the wireless charging transmitting unit matches the wireless charging receiving module, and the wireless charging transmitting unit can supply power to the wireless charging receiving module wirelessly, so that the wireless charging receiving module can supply power to the display module.

[0009] Preferably, the display component further includes a first wireless communication module, and the first wireless communication module is used for wireless communication with a second wireless communication module in the water purification host.

[0010] Preferably, the display component further includes a first wireless communication module, the main body component includes a third wireless communication module, and the first wireless communication module can perform wireless communication with the third wireless communication module.

[0011] Preferably, the display module is electrically connected to the wireless charging receiving module.

[0012] Preferably, the main body component includes a connecting end, the connecting end is electrically connected to the wireless charging transmitting unit, and the connecting end is used to connect to the water purification host.

[0013] Preferably, the main body component and the display component are detachably mounted by means of magnetic attraction, snap-fit ​​or sliding grooves.

[0014] Preferably, when the main body component and the display component are detachably installed by magnetic attraction, there is a first magnetic attraction position and a second magnetic attraction position between the main body component and the display component, and the first magnetic attraction position and the second magnetic attraction position are located at two different positions.

[0015] Preferably, the main body assembly comprises a shell having a vertical section and a horizontal section, the horizontal section has an upper end surface, and the display assembly is detachably mounted on the upper end surface of the horizontal section.

[0016] Preferably, the main body assembly comprises a shell having a vertical section and a horizontal section, the vertical section has a side surface, and the display assembly is detachably mounted on the side surface of the vertical section.

[0017] Preferably, the display component includes a rechargeable battery module, the wireless charging receiving module is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery module, and the rechargeable battery module is electrically connected to the display module. When the display component is separated from the main component, the rechargeable battery module supplies power to the display module.

[0018] Preferably, when the display assembly is mounted on the main assembly, the rechargeable battery module supplies power to the display module, or the wireless charging receiving module supplies power to the display module.

[0019] Preferably, the display component comprises a touch input module, and the information received by the touch input module is sent through the first wireless communication module.

[0020] Preferably, the wireless communication module includes a Bluetooth module.

[0021] Preferably, when the display component is detached from the main body component, the display module is in a non-display state; when the display component is installed on the main body component, the display module is in a display state.

[0022] Preferably, when the display component is mounted on the main body component, the display module is in a display state; when the display component is detached from the main body component, the display module is in a display state or a non-display state.

[0023] A water purification system, comprising:

[0024] A faucet as described in any one of the above;

[0025] A water purifier host, which is used to supply water to the water inlet of the faucet and to supply power to the wireless charging transmitting unit.

[0026] The technical solution of the utility model has the following significant beneficial effects:

[0027] In the embodiment of the present application, the main body component of the faucet and the display component with the display module are two independent components, and the display component can be detachably mounted on the main body component, so that the water in the water delivery channel of the main body component cannot affect the display module. Moreover, the main body component uses the wireless charging transmitter unit to wirelessly power the wireless charging receiving module of the display component, so that the display component and the main body component do not need any electrical interface for supplying or charging the display component, so there is no need to worry about the quality problem caused by moisture in the electrical interface.

[0028] With reference to the following description and drawings, specific embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in detail, indicating the manner in which the principles of the present invention can be adopted. It should be understood that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited in scope. Features described and / or shown for one embodiment can be used in one or more other embodiments in the same or similar manner, combined with features in other embodiments, or replace features in other embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The drawings described herein are only for explanation purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way. In addition, the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components in the drawings are only for illustration purposes to help understand the present invention, and are not intended to specifically limit the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components of the present invention. Under the guidance of the present invention, those skilled in the art can select various possible shapes and proportional dimensions to implement the present invention according to specific circumstances.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a faucet in an embodiment of the utility model in a first embodiment;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a faucet in an embodiment of the utility model in a second implementation mode;

[0032] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a display component of a faucet in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the principle of a faucet and a water purifier host in an embodiment of the utility model in one implementation manner;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of the faucet and the water purifier host in the embodiment of the utility model in the second implementation mode;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the principles of the faucet and the water purifier host in the embodiment of the utility model under the third implementation mode.

[0036] Reference numerals in the above drawings:

[0037] 1. Main component; 11. Wireless charging transmitting unit; 12. Third wireless communication module; 13. Connection end; 14. Vertical section; 15. Horizontal section; 16. Water outlet; 2. Display component; 21. Wireless charging receiving module; 22. Display module; 23. First wireless communication module; 24. Rechargeable battery module; 25. Touch input module; 3. Water purification host; 31. Second wireless communication module; 32. Control panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In combination with the accompanying drawings and the description of the specific embodiments of the present invention, the details of the present invention can be more clearly understood. However, the specific embodiments of the present invention described herein are only used to explain the purpose of the present invention and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention in any way. Under the guidance of the present invention, technicians can conceive of any possible variations based on the present invention, which should be regarded as belonging to the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can also be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection, or it can be the internal communication of two elements, it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for illustrative purposes and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0040] In order to solve the quality problem caused by the display module 22 on the faucet being easily affected by moisture or static electricity, a faucet is proposed in the present application. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the faucet in the embodiment of the utility model under the first implementation mode, Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the faucet in the second embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, the faucet may include: a main body component 1, the main body component 1 includes a water inlet, a water outlet 16, a water delivery channel that can connect the water inlet and the water outlet 16, and a wireless charging transmitting unit 11; a display component 2 that can be detachably mounted on the main body component 1, the display component 2 includes a wireless charging receiving module 21 and a display module 22; when the display component 2 is mounted on the main body component 1, the wireless charging transmitting unit 11 matches the wireless charging receiving module 21, and the wireless charging transmitting unit 11 can power the wireless charging receiving module 21 wirelessly, so that the wireless charging receiving module 21 can power the display module 22.

[0041] In the embodiment of the present application, the main body component 1 of the faucet and the display component 2 with the display module 22 are two independent components, and the display component 2 can be detachably mounted on the main body component 1, so that the water in the water delivery channel of the main body component 1 cannot affect the display module 22. Moreover, the main body component 1 uses the wireless charging transmitting unit 11 to wirelessly power the wireless charging receiving module 21 of the display component 2, so that the display component 2 and the main body component 1 do not need any electrical interface for supplying or charging the display component 2, so there is no need to worry about the quality problem caused by moisture in the electrical interface.

[0042] In order to better understand the faucet in the embodiment of the present application, it will be further explained and illustrated below. The main component 1 is a corresponding component for conveying water. The main component 1 may include a water inlet, a water outlet 16, and a water delivery channel that can connect the water inlet and the water outlet 16. The water inlet is used to receive the water output by the water purifier host 3. The water inlet can be one or more, for example, different water inlets can receive water of different types or different temperatures. The water outlet 16 is used for the faucet to output the water required by the user to the user. Similarly, the water outlet 16 can be one or more, for example, one water outlet 16 can output water of different types or different temperatures, and for example, different water outlets 16 can output water of different types or different temperatures. The number of water delivery channels can be determined according to the water inlet and other actual conditions, and the water delivery channels can be one or more. In this application, no limitation is made to the water inlet, the water outlet 16 and the water delivery channel, and it can be determined according to specific needs.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the main component 1 may include a housing, and a water delivery channel connecting the water inlet and the water outlet 16 is formed in the housing. The main component 1 may include a wireless charging transmitter unit 11, and the wireless charging transmitter unit 11 may be arranged in the housing or embedded in the housing, etc.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the display assembly 2 can be detachably mounted on the main assembly 1. The display assembly 2 and the main assembly 1 can be separated or installed together. The display assembly 2 can have its own independent, sealed housing. Since the main assembly 1 and the display assembly 2 with the display module 22 are two independent components, the display assembly 2 can be detachably mounted on the main assembly 1, so that the water in the water delivery channel of the main assembly 1 cannot affect the display module 22, and the electrostatic protection requirements of the main assembly 1 can also be greatly reduced.

[0045] For example, the main assembly 1 and the display assembly 2 can be detachably mounted by means of magnetism, snap-fitting, or sliding grooves, etc. The user can conveniently separate or install the display assembly 2 and the main assembly 1 together.

[0046] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a display component of a faucet in an embodiment of the present utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the display component 2 may include a wireless charging receiving module 21 and a display module 22. The wireless charging receiving module 21, the display module 22, etc. may be arranged in the housing of the display component 2. When the display component 2 is mounted on the main component 1, the wireless charging transmitting unit 11 matches the wireless charging receiving module 21, and the wireless charging transmitting unit 11 can supply power to the wireless charging receiving module 21 wirelessly, so that the wireless charging receiving module 21 can supply power to the display module 22. In this way, the display component 2 and the main component 1 do not need any electrical interface for supplying or charging the display component 2, so there is no need to worry about quality problems caused by moisture in the electrical interface.

[0047] When the display assembly 2 does not have the rechargeable battery module 24 or other battery modules, when the display assembly 2 is separated from the main assembly 1, the display module 22 is in a non-display state. When the display assembly 2 is installed on the main assembly 1, the display module 22 is in a display state.

[0048] In other possible implementations, Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the principle of the faucet and the water purifier host in the third embodiment of the utility model. Figure 6 As shown, the display component 2 may include a rechargeable battery module 24, the wireless charging receiving module 21 is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery module 24, and the rechargeable battery module 24 is electrically connected to the display module 22. When the display component 2 is separated from the main component 1, the rechargeable battery module 24 can power the display module 22. In the above manner, when the display component 2 is separated from the main component 1, the display module 22 can still display information, so that the user can obtain the use status of the water purifier host 3 anywhere. In other words, when the display component 2 is installed on the main component 1, the display module 22 is in a display state. Due to the presence of the rechargeable battery module 24, when the display component 2 is detached from the main component 1, the display module 22 can be in a display state or a non-display state.

[0049] In the above embodiment, when the display assembly 2 is installed on the main assembly 1 , the rechargeable battery module 24 can supply power to the display module 22 , or the wireless charging receiving module 21 can supply power to the display module 22 .

[0050] As feasible, Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the principle of a faucet and a water purifier host in an embodiment of the utility model in one implementation manner, as shown in FIG. Figure 4As shown, the display module 22 can be electrically connected to the wireless charging receiving module. When the display component 2 is installed on the main component 1, the wireless charging transmitting unit 11 supplies power to the wireless charging receiving module 21, and the wireless charging receiving module 21 supplies power to the display module 22. The wireless charging transmitting unit 11 is used to be electrically connected to the water purifier host 3, and the water purifier host 3 supplies power to the wireless charging transmitting unit 11. In order to facilitate the electrical connection of the faucet with the water purifier host 3, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, the main assembly 1 may include a connection end 13, which is electrically connected to the wireless charging transmitter unit 11, and the connection end 13 is used to connect to the water purifier host 3. The connection end 13 can be plugged into the water purifier host 3 so that the water purifier host 3 can power the wireless charging transmitter unit 11.

[0051] As a feasible method, when the main component 1 and the display component 2 are detachably installed by magnetic attraction, there are a first magnetic attraction position and a second magnetic attraction position between the main component 1 and the display component 2, and the first magnetic attraction position and the second magnetic attraction position are located at two different positions. In this way, when the main component 1 and the display component 2 are integrated by magnetic attraction, the display component 2 and the main component 1 will not easily rotate, and the relative position between the two is more stable. Of course, in other feasible embodiments, the main component 1 and the display component 2 can have a first magnetic attraction position and a limiting structure to cooperate to achieve the above functions. For example, the main component 1 has a limiting groove that prevents the display component 2 from rotating, and the first magnetic attraction position is located in the limiting groove. When the display component 2 is placed in the limiting groove, the main component 1 and the display component 2 are integrated, and the display component 2 will not easily rotate due to the existence of the limiting groove.

[0052] The housing of the main assembly 1 may have a vertical section 14 and a horizontal section 15. In order to allow the user to conveniently remove or replace the display assembly 2, in a feasible embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the horizontal section 15 has an upper end surface, and the display assembly 2 is detachably mounted on the upper end surface of the horizontal section 15. In another feasible embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the vertical section 14 may have a side, and the display assembly 2 may be detachably mounted on the side of the vertical section 14. Further, the side is a side facing the user, so that it is more convenient for the user to view the information displayed by the display module 22 of the display assembly 2.

[0053] In a possible implementation, Figure 4As shown, the display component 2 may include a first wireless communication module 23, and the first wireless communication module 23 is used to communicate wirelessly with a second wireless communication module 31 in the water purifier host 3. The water purifier host 3 has a control panel 32, and the second wireless communication module 31 can be connected to the control panel 32. The information that the water purifier host 3 needs to respond to the user can be sent to the first wireless communication module 23 through the second wireless communication module 31. After receiving the information, the first wireless communication module 23 can be used to display it to the display module 22, so that the user can easily view the information to understand the usage status of the water purifier host 3.

[0054] In another embodiment, Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the principle of the faucet and the water purifier host in the second embodiment of the utility model. Figure 5 As shown, the display component 2 may include a first wireless communication module 23, the main body component 1 includes a third wireless communication module 12, and the first wireless communication module 23 can communicate wirelessly with the third wireless communication module 12. The third wireless communication module 12 can be installed in the housing of the main body component 1, and it can be connected to the control panel 32 in the water purifier host 3 by wired connection, and receive the information that the water purifier host 3 needs to respond to the user by wired means, and then send it to the first wireless communication module 23 by wireless communication.

[0055] As a feasibility, the wireless communication module can adopt any feasible module in the prior art, which is not limited in this application, such as a Bluetooth module, a Wi-FI module, a ZigBee wireless communication module, a wireless data transmission module, etc.

[0056] As feasible, Figure 3 As shown, the display component 2 may include a touch input module 25. The touch input module 25 may be in the form of a touch button, or in the form of a touch screen or other forms. Through the touch input module 25, the user can input information such as control instructions, and the information (control instructions, etc.) received by the touch input module 25 can be sent through the first wireless communication module 23. The water purifier host 3 can receive the above information through the second wireless communication module 31 or the third wireless communication module 12, and then perform corresponding operations. In the above manner, the display component 2 can act as a remote control to facilitate the user to manually control the water purifier host 3.

[0057] The present application also proposes a water purification system, which includes: any of the above-mentioned faucets; a water purification host 3, which is used to supply water to the water inlet of the faucet and to power the wireless charging transmitter unit 11. For example, the control panel 32 of the water purification host 3 can be connected to the connection end 13 of the main assembly 1 of the faucet, so as to power the wireless charging transmitter unit 11.

[0058] All articles and references disclosed, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for various purposes. The term "consisting essentially of ... " describing a combination should include determined elements, ingredients, parts or steps and other elements, ingredients, parts or steps that do not substantially affect the basic novel features of the combination. The use of the terms "comprising" or "including" to describe the combination of elements, ingredients, parts or steps here also contemplates the implementation method consisting essentially of these elements, ingredients, parts or steps. Here, by using the term "may", it is intended to illustrate that any attribute described that "may" includes is optional. Multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step can be divided into separate multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps. The disclosure "one" or "one" used to describe an element, ingredient, part or step is not said to exclude other elements, ingredients, parts or steps.

[0059] The above are only a few embodiments of the present invention. Although the embodiments disclosed by the present invention are as above, the contents are only embodiments adopted for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Any technician in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can make any modification and change in the form and details of the implementation without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed by the present invention, but the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall still be subject to the scope defined by the attached claims.

Claims

1. A faucet, characterized in that: The faucet comprises: A main body component, the main body component comprising a water inlet, a water outlet, a water delivery channel capable of connecting the water inlet and the water outlet, and a wireless charging transmitting unit; A display component detachably mounted on the main component, the display component comprising a wireless charging receiving module and a display module; when the display component is mounted on the main component, the wireless charging transmitting unit matches the wireless charging receiving module, and the wireless charging transmitting unit can supply power to the wireless charging receiving module wirelessly, so that the wireless charging receiving module can supply power to the display module.

2. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display component also includes a first wireless communication module, which is used for wireless communication with a second wireless communication module in the water purification host.

3. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display component further includes a first wireless communication module, and the main body component includes a third wireless communication module. The first wireless communication module can communicate wirelessly with the third wireless communication module.

4. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module is electrically connected to the wireless charging receiving module.

5. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body component includes a connecting end, which is electrically connected to the wireless charging transmitting unit and is used to connect to a water purification host.

6. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body component and the display component are detachably installed by means of magnetic attraction, snap-fit ​​or sliding groove.

7. The faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the main component and the display component are detachably installed by magnetic attraction, there is a first magnetic attraction position and a second magnetic attraction position between the main component and the display component, and the first magnetic attraction position and the second magnetic attraction position are located at two different positions.

8. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body assembly comprises a shell having a vertical section and a horizontal section, the horizontal section has an upper end surface, and the display assembly is detachably mounted on the upper end surface of the horizontal section.

9. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body assembly includes a housing having a vertical section and a horizontal section, the vertical section having a side surface, and the display assembly is detachably mounted on the side surface of the vertical section.

10. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display component includes a rechargeable battery module, the wireless charging receiving module is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery module, and the rechargeable battery module is electrically connected to the display module. When the display component is separated from the main component, the rechargeable battery module supplies power to the display module.

11. The faucet according to claim 10, characterized in that: When the display assembly is mounted on the main assembly, the rechargeable battery module supplies power to the display module, or the wireless charging receiving module supplies power to the display module.

12. The faucet according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The display component includes a touch input module, and information received by the touch input module is sent through the first wireless communication module.

13. The faucet according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The wireless communication module includes a Bluetooth module.

14. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the display assembly is detached from the main assembly, the display module is in a non-display state; when the display assembly is installed on the main assembly, the display module is in a display state.

15. The faucet according to claim 10, characterized in that: When the display component is mounted on the main component, the display module is in a display state; when the display component is detached from the main component, the display module is in a display state or a non-display state.

16. A water purification system, characterized in that: The water purification system comprises: A faucet as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 15; A water purifier host, which is used to supply water to the water inlet of the faucet and to supply power to the wireless charging transmitting unit.