Water outlet faucet

Abstract

The utility model provides a water outlet faucet. The water outlet faucet comprises a faucet body, a filtering piece and a display piece. The faucet body has a first state and a second state, a water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet are formed in the faucet body, and a raw water channel is formed in the faucet body. The filtering part is connected with the faucet main body, the filtering part is provided with a filtering channel, in the first state, the water inlet is communicated with the first water outlet through the filtering channel, and in the second state, the water inlet is communicated with the second water outlet through the raw water channel. The display part is arranged on the faucet body and provided with a display face used for displaying the use state of the filtering part. Therefore, a user can determine the use state of the filter part according to the information displayed on the display part, so that the filter part is replaced in time, and the filtering effect of the water outlet faucet and the use safety and convenience of the user are effectively guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen and bathroom appliances, and in particular to a water faucet. Background Art

[0002] Tap water contains a large number of microorganisms and impurities. For safety and health when drinking, tap water is often purified by a water purifier. A filter element for filtration is installed in the water purifier. The water purifier has a switch. The switch can be used to select whether the tap water needs to be filtered by the filter element. When washing hands, washing vegetables, etc., which do not require filtration, the switch can be placed in the unfiltered position, and the tap water is directly discharged without being filtered by the filter element. When cooking, making soup, etc., which require filtered water, the switch can be placed in the filtered position to allow the tap water to be discharged after filtration.

[0003] However, the filter element in the water purifier needs to be regularly inspected and replaced. Current water purifier users cannot timely and conveniently observe the usage of the filter element, which can easily lead to missed replacement timing of the filter element, thereby reducing the filtration efficiency of the water purifier, thus affecting the user's safety and health. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to at least partially solve the problems existing in the prior art, according to one aspect of the utility model, a water faucet is provided, and the technical solution is as follows.

[0005] The water outlet faucet includes a faucet body, a filter and a display. The faucet body has a first state and a second state. The faucet body is provided with a water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet, and the faucet body has a raw water channel. The filter is connected to the faucet body, and the filter has a filter channel. In the first state, the water inlet is connected to the first water outlet through the filter channel, and in the second state, the water inlet is connected to the second water outlet through the raw water channel. The display is provided on the faucet body, and the display has a display surface for displaying the use state of the filter.

[0006] Thus, when the faucet body is in the first state, water to be filtered can flow in from the water inlet, and then be discharged from the first water outlet after being filtered through the filter channel of the filter element, and when the faucet body is in the second state, water to be filtered can flow in from the water inlet, and be directly discharged through the raw water channel. In addition, the user can determine the use status of the filter element through the information displayed on the display element, so as to replace the filter element in time, effectively ensuring the filtering effect of the water outlet faucet, as well as the safety and convenience of the user's use.

[0007] Exemplarily, the display unit also includes a display screen and a timing module electrically connected thereto, the timing module is used to generate timing information corresponding to the use time of the filter unit, and the display surface is formed on the display screen, and the display surface is used to display the timing information. In this way, the timing module can record the use time of the filter unit, and the display unit intuitively displays it on the display screen, and the user can replace the filter unit in time according to the timing information. In this way, the complexity of the use status information of the filter unit is simplified, so that even non-professional users can find and replace the filter unit in time, effectively improving the filtering efficiency of the faucet and the safety of user use.

[0008] Exemplarily, the faucet further comprises a housing, which is disposed outside the faucet body, the filter element and the display element, and the display surface of the display element is exposed to the housing. In this way, the housing can ensure that the user can receive the use status of the display element, while avoiding the situation where the filter element is affected by external factors and the filtration efficiency is reduced, thereby effectively ensuring the filtration effect and reliability of the faucet.

[0009] For example, the filter element has an outer wall surface, the housing has an inner wall surface, a cavity is provided between the outer wall surface and the inner wall surface, the filter channel is connected to the cavity, and the outer wall surface forms the water inlet end of the filter element. In this way, the filter element can have a larger water inlet end, so that the filter element can filter a larger amount of water in a shorter time, and the water to be filtered can have a larger contact area with the filter element, thereby effectively improving the filtering efficiency and filtering effect of the filter element.

[0010] Exemplarily, one end of the filter element close to the first water outlet forms the water outlet end of the filter element, and the water outlet end is connected to the first water outlet. In this way, the filtered water can be quickly discharged to the first water outlet through the water outlet end provided at the end of the filter element, further improving the reliability of the water outlet faucet.

[0011] For example, a water inlet valve is provided in the faucet body. In the first state, the water inlet valve is in the first position that connects the water inlet with the filter channel. In the second state, the water inlet valve is in the second position that connects the water inlet with the raw water channel. In this way, the different use states of the faucet body can be controlled by the water inlet valve, thereby meeting the different use needs of users, effectively improving the convenience and experience of users.

[0012] For example, the water inlet valve is connected to a switching member, and the water inlet valve rotates between a first position and a second position relative to the faucet body through the switching member. In this way, the user can switch the faucet body between the first position and the second position by rotating the switching member, thereby realizing the water path switching between the first state and the second state, which effectively improves the switching efficiency of the water outlet faucet and the convenience of user use.

[0013] Exemplarily, a plurality of tooth-shaped grooves are provided on the outer periphery of the switching member, so that the tooth-shaped grooves can increase the friction between the switching member and the user contact surface, thereby providing better rotational force.

[0014] For example, the first water outlet and / or the second water outlet is connected to a shower head, so that the shower head can transform a single columnar water flow into multiple thin streams of water, effectively reducing the water pressure of the faucet, so that users can have a better use experience and meet the use needs of different scenarios.

[0015] Exemplarily, the water faucet further includes a detection device and an alarm device, the detection device is electrically connected to the alarm device, the detection device is used to detect the use status of the filter element to generate detection information, and the alarm device is used to receive the detection information sent by the detection device and send the alarm information to the outside. In this way, the water faucet can automatically remind the user to replace the filter element in time, further improving the convenience and practicality of the water faucet.

[0016] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the utility model, it can be implemented according to the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing the embodiments of the present invention in more detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals generally represent the same components or steps.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a water outlet faucet according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 Exploded diagram of

[0020] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a water outlet faucet according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0021] Figure 4 A front view of a filter according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Among them, the components represented by the reference numerals in the figures are:

[0023] 1. Faucet body; 11. Water inlet; 12. First water outlet; 13. Second water outlet; 14. Raw water channel; 2. Filter element; 21. Filter channel; 22. Water inlet end; 23. Water outlet end; 3. Display element; 31. Display surface; 4. Shell; 5. Cavity; 51. Water inlet side; 52. Water outlet side; 6. Switch element; 61. Switch handle; 62. Handle cover; 63. Toothed groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more obvious, the exemplary embodiments according to the utility model will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments of the utility model, and it should be understood that the utility model is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described here. Based on the embodiments of the utility model described in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work should fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0025] In the following description, a large number of details are provided so that the present invention can be thoroughly understood. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the following description only illustrates preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention can be implemented without one or more of such details. In addition, in order to avoid confusion with the present invention, some technical features known in the art are not described in detail.

[0026] In order to thoroughly understand the implementation of the utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. The preferred implementation of the utility model is described in detail below, but in addition to these detailed descriptions, the utility model can also have other implementations.

[0027] In one embodiment of the utility model, a water outlet faucet is provided, which can switch to different states to determine whether the water to be filtered needs to be filtered, and the user can also replace the filter material in time according to the use state. The following will introduce a water outlet faucet according to an embodiment of the utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Combined with reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The water outlet faucet includes a faucet body 1, a filter 2 and a display 3. The faucet body 1 has a first state and a second state. The faucet body 1 is provided with a water inlet 11, a first water outlet 12 and a second water outlet 13. The faucet body 1 has a raw water channel 14. The filter 2 is connected to the faucet body 1. The filter 2 has a filter channel 21. In the first state, the water inlet 11 is connected to the first water outlet 12 through the filter channel 21. In the second state, the water inlet 11 is connected to the second water outlet 13 through the raw water channel 14. The display 3 is provided on the faucet body 1. The display 3 has a display surface 31 for displaying the use state of the filter 2.

[0029] The first state and the second state can respectively represent the filtering state and the non-filtering state of the faucet body 1. When the faucet body 1 is in the first state, the water to be filtered can flow into the faucet body 1 through the water inlet 11, and be discharged from the first water outlet 12 after being filtered and purified by the filter element 2. When the faucet body 1 is in the second state, the water to be filtered can flow into the faucet body 1 through the water inlet 11, and then be discharged from the second water outlet 13 directly through the raw water channel 14. By switching the first state and the second state of the faucet body 1, the user can choose whether the water discharged from the faucet is filtered.

[0030] The filter channel 21 can be disposed in the inner cavity of the filter element 2, and the water to be filtered can flow to the first water outlet 12 through the filter channel 21 after being filtered by the filter element 2. The raw water channel 14 can be disposed in the faucet body 1, and the water that does not need to be filtered can flow directly to the second water outlet 13 through the raw water channel 14.

[0031] The display element 3 can detect the use status of the filter element 2 and feed back the detected use status to the user through the display surface 31 on the display element 3 .

[0032] For example, when the display element 3 detects that the filtering efficiency of the filter element 2 is reduced and the filtering efficiency cannot meet the water quality requirements after filtration, a prompt message indicating that the filter element 2 needs to be replaced can be displayed on the display surface 31, and the user can replace the filter element 2 in time according to the prompt message.

[0033] In the water outlet faucet of the utility model, when the faucet body 1 is in the first state, water to be filtered can flow in from the water inlet 11, and then be filtered by the filter element 2 and discharged from the first water outlet 12 through the filter channel 21. When the faucet body 1 is in the second state, water to be filtered can flow in from the water inlet 11 and be directly discharged through the raw water channel 14. In addition, the user can determine the use status of the filter element 2 through the information displayed on the display element 3, so as to replace the filter element 2 in time, effectively ensuring the filtering effect of the water outlet faucet, as well as the safety and convenience of the user.

[0034] Combined with reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the filter 2 is connected to the faucet body 1, and the connection between the filter 2 and the faucet body 1 can be a threaded connection, so that the filter 2 can be detachably connected to the faucet body 1, thereby facilitating the maintenance or replacement of the filter 2. Of course, the connection between the filter 2 and the faucet body 1 is not limited to a threaded connection, and can also be a plug-in connection, as long as the filter 2 can be detachably connected to the faucet body 1.

[0035] In some embodiments, the display element 3 also includes a display screen (not shown in the figure) and a timing module (not shown in the figure) electrically connected thereto, the timing module being used to generate timing information corresponding to the usage time of the filter element 2, and a display surface 31 being formed on the display screen, and the display surface 31 being used to display the timing information.

[0036] The timing module can record and generate the duration of use of the filter element 2 and generate corresponding timing information, and the display element 3 can display the timing information on the display screen. The user can determine the time interval for the timing module to generate timing information based on the frequency of use of the faucet in the first state.

[0037] For example, when the user frequently uses the water outlet faucet in the first state, the time interval for the timing module to generate timing information can be set to 15 days, and the timing module can correspondingly display the usage time of the filter 2. When the usage time of the filter 2 exceeds 15 days, the timing module can generate timing information that the filter 2 needs to be replaced, and display it on the display screen through the display element 3 to remind the user to replace the filter 2. Conversely, when the user frequently uses the water outlet faucet in the first state, the time interval for the timing module to generate timing information can be set to 30 days.

[0038] With such a configuration, the timing module can record the usage time of the filter element 2, and the display element 3 can intuitively display it on the display screen. The user can replace the filter element 2 in time according to the timing information. In this way, the complexity of the usage status information of the filter element 2 is simplified, so that even non-professional users can discover and replace the filter element 2 in time, effectively improving the filtering efficiency of the water faucet and the safety of user use.

[0039] In some embodiments, in conjunction with Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The water faucet further comprises a shell 4 , which is disposed outside the faucet body 1 , the filter element 2 and the display element 3 , and a display surface 31 of the display element 3 is exposed outside the shell 4 .

[0040] The faucet body 1 can be connected to the filter 2, the display 3 is installed on the side wall of the faucet body 1, and the faucet body 1, the filter 2 and the display 3 are all arranged in the shell 4. The side wall of the shell 4 can be provided with a through hole adapted to the display surface 31 of the display 3, and the display surface 31 can be snapped on the through hole, so that the user can know the use status of the filter 2 in the shell 4 according to the display surface 31.

[0041] With such arrangement, the housing 4 can ensure that the user can receive the usage status of the display element 3 while avoiding the reduction of the filtration efficiency due to the filter element 2 being affected by external factors, thereby effectively ensuring the filtration effect and reliability of the water faucet.

[0042] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 The filter element 2 has an outer wall surface, the outer shell 4 has an inner wall surface, a cavity 5 is provided between the outer wall surface and the inner wall surface, the filter channel 21 is connected with the cavity 5 , and the outer wall surface forms a water inlet end 22 of the filter element 2 .

[0043] There is a gap between the outer wall surface of the filter element 2 and the inner wall surface of the housing 4, which can be represented as a cavity 5. The water inlet side 51 of the cavity 5 is arranged at one end of the cavity 5 close to the faucet body 1, and the position where the cavity 5 contacts the filter element 2 forms a water outlet side 52 of the cavity 5. It can be understood that the water outlet side 52 of the cavity 5 and the water inlet 22 of the filter element 2 can be at the same position. When the water to be filtered flows into the cavity 5 through the water inlet side 51 of the cavity 5, it can flow into the filter element 2 from the water outlet side 52 of the cavity 5, that is, the water inlet end 22 of the filter element 2.

[0044] Optionally, the shape of the filter element 2 may be cylindrical, truncated cone or conical, etc. When the shape of the filter element 2 is cylindrical, the cylindrical filter element 2 may have a larger outer surface area, that is, may have a larger water inlet end 22, thereby ensuring that a large amount of water to be filtered can quickly enter the filter element 2 in a short time, thereby ensuring the filtering efficiency of the filter element 2. In the embodiments of the present application, the shape of the filter element 2 is not limited in any way.

[0045] With such a configuration, the filter element 2 can have a water inlet end 22 with a larger area, so that the filter element 2 can filter a larger amount of water in a shorter time, and can also allow the water to be filtered to have a larger contact area with the filter element 2, thereby effectively improving the filtering efficiency and filtering effect of the filter element 2.

[0046] In some embodiments, in conjunction with Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 One end of the filter element 2 close to the first water outlet 12 forms a water outlet end 23 of the filter element 2 , and the water outlet end 23 is connected to the first water outlet 12 .

[0047] The water to be filtered can flow into the filter element 2 through the water inlet end 22 of the side wall of the filter element 2 to complete the filtering operation, and then flow out through the water outlet end 23 at the end of the filter element 2 and be discharged from the first water outlet 12 connected to the water outlet end 23.

[0048] In this way, the filtered water can be quickly discharged to the first water outlet 12 through the water outlet end 23 provided at the end of the filter element 2, thereby further improving the reliability of the water outlet faucet.

[0049] In some embodiments, a water inlet valve (not shown in the figure) is provided in the faucet body 1. In the first state, the water inlet valve is in a first position that connects the water inlet 11 with the filter channel 21. In the second state, the water inlet valve is in a second position that connects the water inlet 11 with the raw water channel 14.

[0050] The first position indicates the position of the valve flap of the water inlet valve when the water inlet valve is in an open state, and the second position indicates the position of the valve flap of the water inlet valve when the water inlet valve is in a closed state.

[0051] The water inlet valve is arranged in the faucet body 1. When the faucet body 1 is in the first state, the water inlet valve is opened to connect the water inlet 11 with the first water outlet 12 through the filter channel 21. At this time, the water to be filtered is filtered by the filter element 2 and then discharged from the first water outlet 12. When the faucet body 1 is in the second state, the water inlet valve is closed to connect the water inlet 11 with the second water outlet 13 through the raw water channel 14. At this time, the water to be filtered cannot be filtered by the filter element 2 and is directly discharged from the second water outlet 13. In this way, different usage requirements of users can be met.

[0052] With such a configuration, the water inlet valve can be used to control different usage states of the faucet body 1, thereby satisfying different usage requirements of users and effectively improving the convenience and experience of users.

[0053] In some embodiments, in conjunction with Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The water inlet valve is connected to a switching member 6, and the water inlet valve rotates between a first position and a second position relative to the faucet body 1 through the switching member 6.

[0054] The switching member 6 is arranged at one end of the shell 4 away from the filter element 2. The switching member 6 may include a switching handle 61 and a handle cover 62. The handle cover 62 is covered on the switching handle 61. One end of the switching handle 61 is connected to the valve disc of the water inlet valve. When the user rotates the handle cover 62, the switching handle 61 rotates synchronously and can drive the rotation of the valve disc of the water inlet valve, so that the water inlet valve can be opened or closed accordingly.

[0055] With such arrangement, the user can switch the faucet body 1 between the first position and the second position by rotating the switching member 6, thereby realizing water path switching between the first state and the second state, effectively improving the switching efficiency of the water faucet and the convenience of user use.

[0056] In some embodiments, in conjunction with Figure 1 and Figure 2 A plurality of tooth-shaped grooves 63 are provided on the outer periphery of the switching member 6 .

[0057] A plurality of tooth-shaped grooves 63 are evenly arranged on the outer periphery of the switching member 6, which can transmit torque to various parts of the switching member 6, thereby improving the rotation efficiency of the switching member 6. In this way, the tooth-shaped grooves 63 can increase the friction between the switching member 6 and the user contact surface, thereby providing better rotational force.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first water outlet 12 and / or the second water outlet 13 are connected to a shower head (not shown in the figure). With such a configuration, the shower head can transform a single columnar water flow into multiple thin streams of water flow, effectively reducing the water pressure of the faucet, so that users can have a better use experience and meet the use needs of different scenarios.

[0059] In some embodiments, the water faucet also includes a detection device (not shown in the figure) and an alarm device (not shown in the figure). The detection device is electrically connected to the alarm device. The detection device is used to detect the usage status of the filter element 2 to generate detection information. The alarm device is used to receive the detection information issued by the detection device and send the alarm information to the outside.

[0060] The detection device can detect the use of the filter 2, the use time or the impurity content in the filter 2 and generate detection information. The alarm device can be used to receive the above detection information and transmit the detection information to the user end.

[0061] For example, when the alarm device receives the detection information, it can emit an alarm sound or send an alarm message to the user's electronic device to prompt the user to replace the filter element 2.

[0062] With such arrangement, the water faucet can automatically remind the user to replace the filter element 2 in a timely manner, thereby further improving the convenience and practicality of the water faucet.

[0063] Although example embodiments have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the above example embodiments are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention thereto. A person of ordinary skill in the art may make various changes and modifications therein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention as required by the appended claims.

[0064] For ease of description, the term "connection" may be used here to describe the relationship between one or more elements or features shown in the figures and other elements or features. It should be understood that "connection" may include direct connection or indirect connection via other elements or features, and this article is intended to include all of these situations.

[0065] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, parts, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0066] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0067] The utility model has been described through the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for the purpose of example and description, and are not intended to limit the utility model to the scope of the described embodiments. In addition, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that the utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and more variations and modifications can be made according to the teachings of the utility model, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of protection claimed by the utility model. The protection scope of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water faucet, characterized in that: include: A faucet body, the faucet body having a first state and a second state, the faucet body being provided with a water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet, and having a raw water channel in the faucet body; a filter element, the filter element being connected to the faucet body, the filter element having a filter channel, wherein in the first state, the water inlet is connected to the first water outlet through the filter channel, and in the second state, the water inlet is connected to the second water outlet through the raw water channel; and A display component is arranged on the faucet body, and the display component has a display surface for displaying the use status of the filter component.

2. The water tap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display element further comprises a display screen and a timing module electrically connected thereto, wherein the timing module is used to generate timing information corresponding to the use time of the filter element, and the display surface is formed on the display screen, and the display surface is used to display the timing information.

3. The water tap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet faucet further comprises a shell, wherein the shell is arranged outside the faucet body, the filter element and the display element, and the display surface of the display element is exposed outside the shell.

4. The water outlet faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The filter element has an outer wall surface, the shell has an inner wall surface, a cavity is provided between the outer wall surface and the inner wall surface, the filter channel is connected with the cavity, and the outer wall surface forms the water inlet end of the filter element.

5. The water tap according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the filter element close to the first water outlet forms a water outlet end of the filter element, and the water outlet end is communicated with the first water outlet.

6. The water outlet faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water inlet valve is arranged in the faucet body. In the first state, the water inlet valve is in a first position that connects the water inlet with the filter channel. In the second state, the water inlet valve is in a second position that connects the water inlet with the raw water channel.

7. The water outlet faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water inlet valve is connected to a switching member, and the water inlet valve rotates relative to the faucet body between the first position and the second position through the switching member.

8. The water tap according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of tooth-shaped grooves are arranged on the outer periphery of the switching member.

9. The water outlet faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water outlet and / or the second water outlet is connected to a shower head.

10. The water tap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water faucet also includes a detection device and an alarm device. The detection device is electrically connected to the alarm device. The detection device is used to detect the use status of the filter element to generate detection information. The alarm device is used to receive the detection information sent by the detection device and send the alarm information to the outside.

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