External modular anti-freezing assembly and shower

Abstract

The utility model provides an external modularized anti-freezing assembly and a shower, which are butted at a process port of a waterway pipeline and comprise an elastic compression cavity, and when water in the waterway pipeline is frozen and the volume of the water is expanded, the compression cavity is extruded, so that more space is released, and the waterway pipeline is prevented from being blocked. The anti-freezing component provided by the utility model is arranged at the process port of the waterway channel to replace a plug which is originally plugged at the process port, so that an additional butt joint port does not need to be added in the waterway channel, the difficulty and the cost of adding an anti-freezing function to the water outlet product are reduced, and the anti-freezing component has higher independence and flexibility; the method can be widely applied to various existing aquatic products with process ports, and is high in applicability and easy to widely popularize.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen and bathroom, in particular to an external modular antifreeze component and a shower. Background Art

[0002] In the north or some colder areas, the water products used must have antifreeze functions, which can cope with the situation where the water inside the water products freezes and causes volume expansion, and can effectively avoid the problem of freezing and cracking of the water product pipes. At present, when designing the antifreeze structure of these water products on the market, it is often necessary to set up additional interfaces in the water pipeline to install antifreeze components. This design method needs to be designed for each water product one by one, and the corresponding antifreeze components generally need to be designed independently and have a variety of styles and specifications. It can be seen that in order to increase the antifreeze function, the design of existing products needs to be redesigned, samples developed, molds re-opened, and processing equipment debugged, etc., which brings high R&D costs to manufacturers. At the same time, the antifreeze components of different styles of water products also bring inventory pressure. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an antifreeze component with strong independence.

[0004] In the first aspect, an external modular antifreeze component is provided, which is docked at the process port of the water pipe and includes an elastic compression chamber. When the water in the water pipe freezes and expands in volume, the compression chamber is squeezed to release more space to prevent the water pipe from being.

[0005] The antifreeze component provided by the utility model is installed at the process port of the water channel to replace the plug originally sealing the process port, thereby eliminating the need to add additional docking ports in the water channel, which not only reduces the difficulty and cost of adding antifreeze function to the water outlet product, but also has high independence and flexibility, can be widely used in various existing water outlet products with process ports, has strong applicability, and is easy to be widely promoted.

[0006] Preferably, the antifreeze assembly comprises a shell, the compression chamber is arranged in the shell, and a butt joint is arranged at the end of the shell, and screw threads are arranged on the outer periphery of the butt joint. The antifreeze assembly is butt-jointed with the process opening of the water pipe through the screw threads of the butt joint, and the butt joint is firm.

[0007] Preferably, an annular groove is provided on the outer periphery of the butt joint, and a sealing ring is provided on the annular groove sleeve to prevent water leakage of the water pipeline at the process port.

[0008] Preferably, the outer periphery of the shell is provided with symmetrical wrench clamping planes. During installation, the user clamps the outer shell with a wrench and screws the antifreeze assembly into the process opening of the water channel.

[0009] Preferably, an installation cavity is provided in the shell, and a movable block is provided in the installation cavity. One end of the movable seat is connected to the water pipeline through a docking joint and a process port, which is the front side, and the compression cavity is formed between the other end and the installation cavity, which is the back side. When water in the water pipeline freezes, the water and ice push the movable block by squeezing the front side of the movable block, thereby compressing the compression cavity.

[0010] Preferably, a sealing ring is provided between the periphery of the movable block and the inner wall of the installation cavity to prevent water from entering the compression cavity or water from leaking through the compression cavity.

[0011] Preferably, an elastic member is provided in the compression chamber, one end of the elastic member presses against the back side of the movable block, and the other end presses against the end of the compression chamber, so as to provide a restoring force for the compression chamber and the movable block.

[0012] Preferably, the elastic member is a spring, which has simple parts and is easy to purchase and replace.

[0013] Preferably, a convex column is provided on the back side of the movable block, and a groove is provided at the end of the compression chamber. One end of the spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the convex column, and the other end is stuck in the groove, which can prevent the spring from moving out of the normal position during use and ensure that the compression chamber can work normally.

[0014] Preferably, the shell is provided with a pressure relief hole connected to the compression chamber, which can reduce the force required to compress the compression chamber.

[0015] Preferably, in order to reduce the difficulty of molding the shell and facilitate the installation of the movable block, the shell is provided with a mounting opening at one end away from the docking joint, an end cover is assembled in the mounting opening through threads, and the pressure relief hole is arranged in the middle of the end cover.

[0016] In a second aspect, a shower is provided, comprising a water inlet body and the external modular antifreeze assembly described in the first aspect. The water inlet body is provided with a water channel, and the external modular antifreeze assembly is connected to the process port of the water channel.

[0017] From the above description of the utility model, it can be seen that the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The antifreeze assembly provided by the utility model is installed at the process port of the water channel, replacing the plug originally blocking the process port, so that there is no need to add an additional docking port to the water channel, reducing the difficulty and cost of adding the antifreeze function to the water product;

[0019] The antifreeze assembly provided by the utility model has high independence and flexibility, can be widely used in various existing water outlet products with process ports, has strong applicability, and is easy to be widely promoted;

[0020] The antifreeze assembly provided by the utility model and the process port of the water channel are assembled by thread, which is easy to install and has a stable and reliable connection;

[0021] The compression chamber adopts a combination of a movable block and a spring, which has a simple structure and is easy to achieve compression and recovery;

[0022] Providing a pressure relief hole can not only reduce the force required to compress the compression chamber, but also discharge water entering the compression chamber to avoid failure of the compression chamber;

[0023] Splitting the shell into two parts can not only reduce the difficulty of molding the shell, but also facilitate the installation of the movable block and the elastic member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention.

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[0026] Figure 1 Axonometric view of an external modular antifreeze assembly Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 Axonometric view of an external modular antifreeze assembly Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 Axonometric view of an external modular antifreeze assembly Figure 3 ;

[0029] Figure 4 It is an explosion-proof modular antifreeze component. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 5 It is an explosion-proof modular antifreeze component. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 6 This is an application diagram of an external modular antifreeze component. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 7 This is an application diagram of an external modular antifreeze component. Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 8 It is a front view of an external modular antifreeze assembly;

[0034] Fig. 9 A cutaway view of an external modular antifreeze assembly Figure 1 ;(about Figure 8 AA)

[0035] Figures 1 to 9 The symbols in the figure are: shell 1, joint 11, installation cavity 12, compression cavity 121, end cover 13, pressure relief hole 131, wrench clamping plane 14, movable block 2, boss 21, elastic member 3, water pipe 4, process port 41. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0037] See also Figures 1 to 9 , an external modular antifreeze component, docked at the process port 41 of the water pipe 4, including an elastic compression chamber 121. When the water in the water pipe 4 freezes and expands in volume, the compression chamber 121 is squeezed, thereby releasing more space to prevent the water pipe 4 from being frozen. It should be noted that the process port 41 is set in the existing water outlet products to facilitate the molding of the water pipe 4 with a corner, and can provide a port for the mold core to exit the water channel after molding.

[0038] In this embodiment, the antifreeze component includes a shell 1, the compression chamber 121 is arranged in the shell 1, and the end of the shell 1 is provided with a docking joint 11, and the outer periphery of the docking joint 11 is provided with screw threads. The antifreeze component is docked with the process opening 41 of the water channel 4 through the screw threads of the docking joint 11, and the docking is firm. Preferably, the outer periphery of the docking joint 11 is provided with an annular groove, and the annular groove sleeve is provided with a sealing ring to prevent the water channel 4 from leaking at the process opening 41. In another embodiment, the outer periphery of the shell 1 is provided with a symmetrical wrench clamping plane 14. During installation, the user uses a wrench to clamp the shell and screw the antifreeze component into the process opening 41 of the water channel.

[0039] On the basis of the above embodiment, the specific structure of the installation cavity 12 is further explained. In one embodiment, the housing 1 is provided with an installation cavity 12, and the installation cavity 12 is provided with a movable block 2. One end of the movable seat is connected to the water pipe 4 through the docking joint 11 and the process port 41, which is the front side, and the compression cavity 121 is formed between the other end and the installation cavity 12, which is the back side. When the water in the water pipe 4 freezes, the water and ice push the movable block 2 by squeezing the front side of the movable block 2, thereby compressing the compression cavity 121. Preferably, a sealing ring is provided between the periphery of the movable block 2 and the inner wall of the installation cavity 12 to prevent water from entering the compression cavity 121 or water from leaking through the compression cavity 121.

[0040] In one embodiment, an elastic member 3 is provided in the compression chamber 121 , one end of the elastic member 3 presses against the back of the movable block 2 , and the other end presses against the end of the compression chamber 121 , thereby providing a restoring force for the compression chamber 121 and the movable block 2 .

[0041] Preferably, the elastic member 3 is a spring, which has simple parts and is easy to purchase and replace. Specifically, a convex column 21 is provided on the back of the movable block 2, and a groove is provided at the end of the compression chamber 121. One end of the spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the convex column 21, and the other end is inserted into the groove, which can prevent the spring from being disengaged from the normal position when in use, and ensure that the compression chamber 121 can work normally.

[0042] In one embodiment, the housing 1 is provided with a pressure relief hole 131 connected to the compression chamber 121, which can reduce the force required to compress the compression chamber 121. In addition, in order to reduce the difficulty of molding the housing 1 and facilitate the installation of the movable block 2, the housing 1 is provided with a mounting opening at one end away from the docking head 11, and an end cover 13 is assembled in the mounting opening through threads, and the pressure relief hole 131 is provided in the middle of the end cover 13.

[0043] The antifreeze component provided by the utility model is installed at the process port 41 of the water channel, replacing the plug originally blocking the process port 41, so that there is no need to add an additional docking port in the water channel, which not only reduces the difficulty and cost of adding antifreeze function to the water outlet product, but also has high independence and flexibility, can be widely used in various existing water outlet products with process ports 41, has strong applicability, and is easy to be widely promoted.

[0044] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 On the basis of the above embodiment, a shower is provided, comprising a water inlet body and the above external modular antifreeze component, wherein the water inlet body is provided with a water channel 4, and the external modular antifreeze component is connected to a process port 41 of the water channel.

[0045] The utility model is described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the specific implementation of the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as various non-substantial improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the utility model, or the concept and technical solution of the utility model are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An external modular antifreeze assembly, characterized in that: It is docked at the process port of the water pipeline, and includes an elastic compression chamber, wherein the compression chamber is provided with an elastic member and a pressure relief hole; water in the water pipeline is squeezed and compressed through the process port when frozen, and the compression chamber is depressurized through the pressure relief hole, and the compression chamber is restored to its original state through the elastic member when the water is thawed.

2. An external modular antifreeze assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The antifreeze component includes a shell, the compression chamber is arranged in the shell, and a docking joint is provided at the end of the shell, and a threaded thread is provided on the outer periphery of the docking joint; the antifreeze component is docked with the process port of the water pipeline through the threaded thread of the docking joint, and an annular groove is provided on the outer periphery of the docking joint, and a sealing ring is provided on the annular groove sleeve.

3. An external modular antifreeze assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the shell is provided with symmetrical wrench clamping planes.

4. The external modular antifreeze assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: An installation cavity is provided in the shell, and a movable block is provided in the installation cavity. One end of the movable block is connected to the water pipeline through a docking joint and a process port, which is the front side, and the compression cavity is formed between the other end and the installation cavity, which is the back side.

5. The external modular antifreeze assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sealing ring is arranged between the periphery of the movable block and the inner wall of the installation cavity.

6. The external modular antifreeze assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: An elastic member is arranged in the compression chamber, one end of the elastic member presses against the back side of the movable block, and the other end presses against the end of the compression chamber.

7. An external modular antifreeze assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic member is a spring.

8. The external modular antifreeze assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A convex column is arranged on the back of the movable block, a groove is arranged at the end of the compression chamber, one end of the spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the convex column, and the other end is stuck in the groove.

9. The external modular antifreeze assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a pressure relief hole connected to the compression chamber; the shell is provided with a mounting opening at one end away from the docking joint, an end cover is assembled in the mounting opening through threads, and the pressure relief hole is arranged in the middle of the end cover.

10. A shower, characterized in that: It comprises a water inlet body and the external modular antifreeze component according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the water inlet body is provided with a water channel, and the external modular antifreeze component is connected to the process port of the water channel.

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