Manual faucet with inductive switch

Abstract

The utility model discloses a manual faucet with an inductive switch, which belongs to the technical field of faucets, and is characterized by comprising a faucet main body, a valve core, a handle switch, a valve seat, an electromagnetic valve, a water outlet pipe, a cold water inlet pipe and a hot water inlet pipe, the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe are both communicated with the valve element, a first water outlet channel and a second water outlet channel are arranged on the valve seat, the valve element is communicated with the first water outlet channel, the handle switch can control connection and disconnection of the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe with the first water outlet channel through the valve element, and the first water outlet channel and the second water outlet channel are both communicated with the water outlet pipe. The cold water inlet pipe is communicated with the second water outlet channel, the electromagnetic valve is used for controlling on-off of the second water outlet channel, an induction module is arranged on the faucet body and electrically connected with the electromagnetic valve, the faucet has two control modes for controlling water outlet, different use requirements of users can be met, and use is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of faucets, in particular to a manual faucet with an induction switch. Background Art

[0002] Faucets, as an indispensable part of our daily life, are traditionally operated manually, requiring people to open or close them in person to control the water flow. Although this design makes it easy for users to rinse items as needed, a common problem is that people often forget to turn off the faucet after use, which causes unnecessary waste of water resources; especially in public places such as shopping malls and hotels, this situation is more common. In order to solve this problem, an induction faucet has appeared on the market. The uniqueness of this faucet is that it has an induction area on its surface, a human body induction device installed, and a solenoid valve intelligently controlled by the induction device inside. When using it, just place your hand gently on the induction area, and the faucet will start to discharge water after a few seconds. When the water discharge time reaches a certain length, the solenoid valve will intelligently judge and automatically close the faucet to achieve timely water cut-off.

[0003] However, since the current manual faucet can only control the water flow through the manual switch, and the induction faucet can only control the water flow through the induction switch, the control method is relatively single and cannot meet the different needs of different situations. For example, manual faucets are usually used in the kitchen, but when the hands are stained with oil, the manual switch is easy to cause contamination to the switch handle. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the above problems in the prior art and proposes a manual faucet with an induction switch.

[0005] The above technical objectives of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions: a manual faucet with an induction switch, comprising a faucet body, a valve core, a handle switch, a valve seat, a solenoid valve, a water outlet pipe, a cold water inlet pipe and a hot water inlet pipe, the valve core and the valve seat are both arranged in the faucet body, the handle switch is connected to the valve core, the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe are both connected to the valve core, a water outlet channel 1 and a water outlet channel 2 are arranged on the valve seat, the valve core is connected to the water outlet channel 1, the handle switch can control the on-off of the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe and the water outlet channel 1 through the valve core, the water outlet channel 1 and the water outlet channel 2 are both connected to the water outlet pipe, the cold water inlet pipe is connected to the water outlet channel 2, the solenoid valve is used to control the on-off of the water outlet channel 2, and a sensing module is arranged on the faucet body, and the sensing module is electrically connected to the solenoid valve.

[0006] In the above-mentioned manual faucet with induction switch, the water outlet channel 1 and the water outlet channel 2 are both connected to the water outlet pipe through a joint, and one end of the joint is threadedly connected to the faucet body.

[0007] In the above-mentioned manual faucet with induction switch, the other end of the joint is inserted into the water outlet pipe, the outer wall of the joint is provided with an annular positioning groove, the outer wall of the joint is sleeved with a positioning ring, the positioning ring is rotatably set in the annular positioning groove, and the water outlet pipe and the positioning ring are kept relatively fixed by fasteners.

[0008] In the above-mentioned manual faucet with induction switch, a mounting hole is provided on the water outlet pipe, a positioning hole corresponding to the mounting hole is provided on the positioning ring, and the fastener is threadedly connected to the mounting hole and inserted into the positioning hole.

[0009] In the above-mentioned manual faucet with induction switch, a battery is arranged in the faucet body, and the battery is electrically connected to the induction module and the solenoid valve.

[0010] In the above-mentioned manual faucet with induction switch, the valve seat and the joint are both made of plastic material.

[0011] In the above-mentioned manual faucet with induction switch, an annular protrusion is arranged inside the faucet body, the inner wall of the annular protrusion is provided with a plurality of strip grooves, the outer wall of the valve seat is provided with a plurality of strip blocks, the strip blocks are adapted to the strip grooves, and a plurality of the strip blocks are respectively inserted into a plurality of the strip grooves.

[0012] In the above-mentioned manual faucet with induction switch, the outer side wall of the valve seat is provided with a positioning convex ring, the inner side wall of the faucet body is provided with a positioning flange, and the lower surface of the positioning convex ring abuts against the upper surface of the positioning flange.

[0013] In the above-mentioned manual faucet with induction switch, several of the positioning protruding rings are provided with inclined surfaces.

[0014] In the above-mentioned manual faucet with induction switch, an annular groove is arranged in the faucet body, and a positioning strip is arranged in the annular groove, and the positioning strip is used to limit the position of the battery.

[0015] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0016] When in use, the user can operate the handle switch to control the opening and closing of the cold water inlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe and the water outlet channel one through the valve core. The cold water in the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe can flow into the water outlet pipe through the valve core and the water outlet channel one in turn, and then flow out through the water outlet pipe; the user can also put his hand on the sensing area of ​​the sensing module, the sensing module transmits a signal to the solenoid valve, and the solenoid valve controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel two, and the cold water in the cold water inlet pipe can flow into the water outlet pipe through the water outlet channel two, and then flow out through the water outlet pipe; controlling the water outlet by two control methods can meet the different usage needs of users and is more convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment;

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the valve seat in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part A;

[0022] Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 7 Another partial cross-sectional view of the embodiment.

[0024] Figure numerals: 1. faucet body; 2. valve core; 3. handle switch; 4. valve seat; 5. solenoid valve; 6. water outlet pipe; 7. cold water inlet pipe; 8. hot water inlet pipe; 9. water outlet channel one; 10. water outlet channel two; 11. joint; 12. annular positioning groove; 13. positioning ring; 14. fastener; 15. mounting hole; 16. positioning hole; 17. battery; 18. annular protrusion; 19. strip groove; 20. strip block; 21. positioning convex ring; 22. positioning flange; 23. inclined surface; 24. annular groove; 25. positioning strip; 26. sensing module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0026] Manual faucet with sensor switch, such as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, it includes a faucet body 1, a valve core 2, a handle switch 3, a valve seat 4, a solenoid valve 5, a water outlet pipe 6, a cold water inlet pipe 7 and a hot water inlet pipe 8.

[0027] The valve core 2 and the valve seat 4 are both arranged in the faucet body 1, the handle switch 3 is connected to the valve core 2, the cold water inlet pipe 7 and the hot water inlet pipe 8 are both connected to the valve core 2, and the valve seat 4 is provided with a water outlet channel 1 9 and a water outlet channel 2 10, the valve core 2 is connected to the water outlet channel 1 9, the handle switch 3 can control the connection and disconnection of the cold water inlet pipe 7 and the hot water inlet pipe 8 and the water outlet channel 1 9 through the valve core 2, and the water outlet channel 1 9 and the water outlet channel 2 10 are both connected to the water outlet pipe 6.

[0028] The cold water inlet pipe 7 is connected to the second water outlet channel 10 . The solenoid valve 5 is used to control the on-off of the second water outlet channel 10 . The faucet body 1 is provided with a sensing module 26 , which is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 5 .

[0029] It should be noted that when in use, the user can operate the handle switch 3 to control the opening and closing of the cold water inlet pipe 7 and the hot water inlet pipe 8 and the water outlet channel 1 9 through the valve core 2, or the user can place the hand on the sensing area of ​​the sensing module 26, and the sensing module 26 transmits a signal to the solenoid valve 5, and the solenoid valve 5 controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel 2 10.

[0030] It should be further explained that when the valve core 2 is in a closed state, the cold water inlet pipe 7 and the hot water inlet pipe 8 are separated from the water outlet channel 1 9 by the valve core 2, the solenoid valve 5 is in a closed state, and the water outlet channel 2 10 is separated by the solenoid valve 5. At this time, the faucet is in a state of stopping water discharge; when the valve core 2 is in an open state, the cold water inlet pipe 7 and the hot water inlet pipe 8 are connected to the water outlet channel 1 9, and the solenoid valve 5 is in a closed state, the water outlet channel 2 10 is separated by the solenoid valve 5, and the cold water in the cold water inlet pipe 7 The hot water in the hot water inlet pipe 8 can flow into the water outlet pipe 6 through the valve core 2 and the water outlet channel 1 9 in sequence, and then flow out through the water outlet pipe 6. At this time, the faucet is in the water outlet state; when the valve core 2 is in the closed state, the cold water inlet pipe 7 and the hot water inlet pipe 8 are separated from the water outlet channel 1 9 by the valve core 2, the solenoid valve 5 is in the open state, and the water outlet channel 2 10 is in the connected state. The cold water in the cold water inlet pipe 7 can flow into the water outlet pipe 6 through the water outlet channel 2 10, and then flow out through the water outlet pipe 6. At this time, the faucet is in the water outlet state.

[0031] Controlling the water flow from the faucet by the above two methods can meet the different usage needs of users and is more convenient to use. When the user's hands are stained with oil or dirt, it avoids the contamination caused by direct contact with the switch handle, and the user has a better usage experience.

[0032] A battery 17 is provided in the faucet body 1, and the battery 17 is electrically connected to the sensing module 26 and the solenoid valve 5. The battery 17 provides power to the sensing module 26 and the solenoid valve 5. Furthermore, an annular groove 24 is provided in the faucet body 1, and a positioning strip 25 is provided in the annular groove 24. The annular groove 24 is adapted to the positioning strip 25. The positioning strip 25 is limited by the annular groove 24 to ensure the stability of the positioning strip 25. The positioning strip 25 presses the battery 17 tightly into the faucet body 1, and the positioning strip 25 is used to limit the battery 17 to ensure the stability of the battery 17.

[0033] The water outlet channel 1 9 and the water outlet channel 2 10 are both connected to the water outlet pipe 6 through a joint 11, one end of the joint 11 is threadedly connected to the faucet body 1, and the other end of the joint 11 is inserted into the water outlet pipe 6. The outer wall of the joint 11 is provided with an annular positioning groove 12, and the outer wall of the joint 11 is sleeved with a positioning ring 13, and the positioning ring 13 is rotatably set in the annular positioning groove 12. The water outlet pipe 6 and the positioning ring 13 are kept relatively fixed by a fastener 14. A mounting hole 15 is provided on the water outlet pipe 6, and a positioning hole 16 corresponding to the mounting hole 15 is provided on the positioning ring 13. The fastener 14 is threadedly connected to the mounting hole 15 and inserted into the positioning hole 16. The fastener 14 is preferably a screw. The fastener 14 cooperates with the positioning ring 13 to ensure that the joint 11 and the water outlet pipe 6 remain relatively stable, and under the action of external force, the water outlet pipe 6 and the positioning ring 13 can rotate.

[0034] The valve seat 4 and the joint 11 are both made of plastic material. When water flows through the valve seat 4 and the joint 11, it can avoid contamination of the water flow. Since the thermal conductivity of plastic is poor, when hot water flows through, it can prevent heat from being transferred to the faucet body 1, thereby avoiding the surface temperature of the faucet body 1 from being too high and reducing the risk of scalding due to accidental contact.

[0035] An annular protrusion 18 is provided in the faucet body 1, and a plurality of strip grooves 19 are opened on the inner wall of the annular protrusion 18. A plurality of strip blocks 20 are provided on the outer wall of the valve seat 4. The strip blocks 20 are adapted to the strip grooves 19, and a plurality of strip blocks 20 are respectively inserted into a plurality of strip grooves 19. Through the guidance of the strip blocks 20 and the strip grooves 19, the installation position of the valve seat 4 is easier to confirm, and the valve seat 4 is more convenient and quick to install. Moreover, the valve seat 4 is limited by the cooperation of the strip blocks 20 and the strip grooves 19 to ensure the stability of the valve seat 4.

[0036] The outer wall of the valve seat 4 is provided with a positioning convex ring 21, and the inner wall of the faucet body 1 is provided with a positioning flange 22. The lower surface of the positioning convex ring 21 abuts against the upper surface of the positioning flange 22 to support the valve seat 4 and ensure that the position of the valve seat 4 in the faucet body 1 is stable.

[0037] The positioning protruding ring 21 is provided with an inclined surface 23 , and the inclined surface 23 makes it easier for the positioning protruding ring 21 to pass through the positioning flange 22 when the valve seat 4 is installed, so the installation is more convenient and quick.

[0038] The specific embodiments described in this article are merely examples of the spirit of the utility model; technicians in the technical field to which the utility model belongs can make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or replace them in a similar manner, but will not deviate from the spirit of the utility model or exceed the scope defined by the attached claims.

Claims

1. Manual faucet with sensor switch, characterized by: The faucet comprises a faucet body (1), a valve core (2), a handle switch (3), a valve seat (4), a solenoid valve (5), a water outlet pipe (6), a cold water inlet pipe (7) and a hot water inlet pipe (8), wherein the valve core (2) and the valve seat (4) are both arranged in the faucet body (1), the handle switch (3) is connected to the valve core (2), the cold water inlet pipe (7) and the hot water inlet pipe (8) are both connected to the valve core (2), a water outlet channel 1 (9) and a water outlet channel 2 (10) are arranged on the valve seat (4), and the valve core (2) and the water outlet channel 1 (9) are connected to each other. The handle switch (3) can control the opening and closing of the cold water inlet pipe (7) and the hot water inlet pipe (8) and the water outlet channel 1 (9) through the valve core (2); the water outlet channel 1 (9) and the water outlet channel 2 (10) are both connected to the water outlet pipe (6); the cold water inlet pipe (7) is connected to the water outlet channel 2 (10); the solenoid valve (5) is used to control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel 2 (10); and the faucet body (1) is provided with a sensing module (26), and the sensing module (26) is electrically connected to the solenoid valve (5).

2. The manual faucet with induction switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet channel 1 (9) and the water outlet channel 2 (10) are both connected to the water outlet pipe (6) via a joint (11), and one end of the joint (11) is threadedly connected to the faucet body (1).

3. The manual faucet with induction switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The other end of the joint (11) is inserted into the water outlet pipe (6), the outer wall of the joint (11) is provided with an annular positioning groove (12), the outer wall of the joint (11) is sleeved with a positioning ring (13), the positioning ring (13) is rotatably arranged in the annular positioning groove (12), and the water outlet pipe (6) and the positioning ring (13) are kept relatively fixed by a fastener (14).

4. The manual faucet with induction switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water outlet pipe (6) is provided with a mounting hole (15), the positioning ring (13) is provided with a positioning hole (16) corresponding to the mounting hole (15), and the fastener (14) is threadedly connected to the mounting hole (15) and inserted into the positioning hole (16).

5. The manual faucet with induction switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery (17) is arranged in the faucet body (1), and the battery (17) is electrically connected to the sensing module (26) and the solenoid valve (5).

6. The manual faucet with induction switch according to claim 2, characterized in that: The valve seat (4) and the joint (11) are both made of plastic material.

7. The manual faucet with induction switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The faucet body (1) is provided with an annular protrusion (18), the inner wall of the annular protrusion (18) is provided with a plurality of strip grooves (19), the outer wall of the valve seat (4) is provided with a plurality of strip blocks (20), the strip blocks (20) are adapted to the strip grooves (19), and the plurality of strip blocks (20) are respectively inserted into the plurality of strip grooves (19).

8. The manual faucet with induction switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the valve seat (4) is provided with a positioning convex ring (21), and the inner wall of the faucet body (1) is provided with a positioning flange (22), and the lower surface of the positioning convex ring (21) abuts against the upper surface of the positioning flange (22).

9. The manual faucet with induction switch according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plurality of the positioning protruding rings (21) are each provided with an inclined surface (23).

10. The manual faucet with induction switch according to claim 5, characterized in that: An annular groove (24) is provided in the faucet body (1), a positioning strip (25) is provided in the annular groove (24), and the positioning strip (25) is used to limit the position of the battery (17).

Images