Faucet structure and water outlet device

By designing a faucet structure including a valve core seat and a water control valve core, avoiding water flow through the metal parts, solving the water quality pollution problems that traditional faucets may cause, and achieving a safer and more environmentally friendly water use effect.

CN222772710UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-18XIAMEN LOTA INT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421786271.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-26
Publication Date
2025-04-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-26

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Technical Problem

The metal parts of traditional faucets may cause contamination of harmful metal trace elements in the water flow, affecting water quality and health and safety.

Method used

A faucet structure is designed, including the outer shell, valve core seat, water control valve core, water inlet pipe and water outlet pipe. The water circuit is switched through the water control valve core, and a water inlet pipe and connecting pipe are installed in the valve core seat to prevent the water circuit from passing through metal parts, thereby reducing the risk of heavy metal precipitation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids water flow through metal parts, reduces the risk of heavy metal precipitation, and makes the water safer and more environmentally friendly. At the same time, the internal structure is stable and the connection is compact, avoiding the problems of water leakage and water accumulation in the gap.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a faucet structure and a water outlet device, which comprises an outer shell, a valve core seat, two water control valve cores, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, the valve core seat is hermetically mounted in the outer shell, and the two water control valve cores are arranged on two sides of the valve core seat and mounted on the outer shell; the valve element seat is provided with a water inlet pipeline used for communicating the water inlet pipe and the water control valve elements and further provided with a confluence cavity used for communicating the water control valve elements on the two sides, and the water inlet end of the water outlet pipe is arranged in the confluence cavity in a sealed connection mode. A water path is opened and closed through the water control valve element, and the water inlet pipeline and the connecting pipeline are arranged in the valve element seat to guide water flow and converge to the water outlet pipe, so that the water path is prevented from passing through metal parts, and the risk that heavy metal is separated out to affect water quality is reduced; the internal structure is stable, the connection is compact, the problems of water leakage and water accumulation in gaps are avoided, the stability is good, the cost is low, and the water utilization is safer and environment-friendly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bathrooms, in particular to a faucet structure and a water outlet device. Background Art

[0002] Traditional faucets require the use of copper, aluminum, or metals with electroplated surfaces as all or part of the main components, especially multi-way faucets with multiple water inlets. The industry can only use the main structure processed by ordinary metal. This structure will inevitably lead to the water flowing through the metal parts of the faucet being contaminated by harmful metal trace elements such as lead and chromium chloride. The possibility of metal contact cannot be completely eliminated from the faucet, thereby affecting the water quality and causing health hazards.

[0003] In view of this, the applicant filed this application after studying the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a faucet structure and a water outlet device, aiming to improve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a faucet structure, including an outer shell, a valve core seat, a water control valve core, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, wherein the valve core seat is sealed and installed in the outer shell, and two water control valve cores are arranged on both sides of the valve core seat and installed on the outer shell; the valve core seat is provided with a water inlet pipeline for connecting the water inlet pipe and the water control valve core, and is also provided with a confluence cavity for connecting the water control valve cores on both sides, and the water inlet end of the water outlet pipe is sealed and connected in the confluence cavity. The water circuit is opened and closed by the water control valve core, and the valve core seat is used to guide and converge the water circuit, thereby avoiding the water circuit passing through metal parts and reducing the risk of heavy metal precipitation affecting water quality.

[0006] As a further optimization, the valve core seat is also provided with a connecting pipeline for connecting the valve core seat and the confluence chamber.

[0007] As a further optimization, at least a first plane end is provided on the upper portion of the outer side of the valve core seat, and at least a second plane end matching the first plane end is provided in the outer shell.

[0008] As a further optimization, the outer shell is symmetrically provided with a first installation port on both sides; it also includes a pressure cover installed in the first installation port; the valve core seat is symmetrically provided with a fixing groove on both sides, and the valve core seat is fixed in the outer shell by fitting and inserting with the fixing groove through the pressure covers on both sides.

[0009] As a further optimization, connecting parts for connecting the water control valve core are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the valve core seat; it also includes an upper cover installed in the first installation port, and the upper cover is used to install and fix the water control valve core on the connecting part.

[0010] As a further optimization, a second mounting port is provided at the lower end of the outer shell, and the water inlet pipe passes through the second mounting port and is connected to the valve core seat; it also includes an adapter, which is rotatably connected in the second mounting port, and the upper end of the adapter can be abutted against the bottom end of the valve core seat.

[0011] As a further optimization, a third mounting port is provided at the upper end of the outer shell; the water outlet pipe includes a connecting end at the bottom end, and the connecting end passes through the third mounting port and extends into the confluence cavity; the outer wall of the connecting end slides tightly against the inner wall of the confluence cavity.

[0012] As a further optimization, a plurality of sealing members are provided between the outer side wall of the connecting end and the inner side wall of the confluence cavity.

[0013] The utility model also provides a water outlet device, comprising any one of the faucet structures described above.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the utility model can achieve the following technical effects:

[0015] The present application provides a faucet structure and water outlet device, including an outer shell, a valve core seat, a water control valve core, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, the valve core seat is sealed and installed in the outer shell, two water control valve cores are arranged on both sides of the valve core seat, and are installed on the outer shell; the valve core seat is provided with a water inlet pipeline for connecting the water inlet pipe and the water control valve core, and is also provided with a confluence cavity for connecting the water control valve cores on both sides, and the water inlet end of the water outlet pipe is sealed and connected in the confluence cavity. The water circuit is opened and closed by the water control valve core, and the water inlet pipeline and the connecting pipeline are arranged in the valve core seat to guide and converge the water flow to the water outlet pipe, thereby avoiding the water circuit passing through metal parts and reducing the risk of heavy metal precipitation affecting water quality; and the internal structure is stable and the connection is compact, avoiding the problems of water leakage and water accumulation in the gaps, with good stability, low cost, safer water use and environmental protection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the implementation mode of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the implementation mode will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a faucet structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a faucet structure and a water outlet device of the utility model;

[0019] Markings in the figure: 1. outer shell; 2. valve core seat; 3. water control valve core; 4. water inlet pipe; 5. water outlet pipe; 6. handle; 7. confluence chamber; 8. first plane end; 9. second plane end; 10. first installation port; 11. pressure cover; 12. fixing groove; 13. connecting part; 14. upper cover; 15. second installation port; 16. adapter; 17. third installation port; 18. connecting end. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the implementation mode of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the implementation mode of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the implementation mode of the utility model. Obviously, the described implementation mode is a part of the implementation mode of the utility model, not all of the implementation modes. Based on the implementation mode in the utility model, all other implementation modes obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the implementation mode of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for which protection is sought, but merely represents the selected implementation mode of the utility model. Based on the implementation mode in the utility model, all other implementation modes obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0021] Depend on Figure 1 to Figure 2As shown, the embodiment of the utility model provides a faucet structure, including an outer shell 1, a valve core seat 2 made of plastic, ceramic, metal or other materials, a water control valve core 3, a water inlet pipe 4 and a water outlet pipe 5, the valve core seat 2 is sealed and installed in the outer shell 1, two water control valve cores 3 are arranged on both sides of the valve core seat 2 and installed on the outer shell 1, the water control valve cores 3 on both sides are used to control the switch and flow of hot and cold water respectively, and are controlled by a handle 6 connected to the outer end; the valve core seat 2 is provided with a water inlet pipeline for connecting the water inlet pipe 4 and the water control valve core 3, A confluence cavity 7 for connecting the water control valve cores 3 on both sides is also provided, and the water inlet end of the water outlet pipe 5 is sealed and connected in the confluence cavity 7, wherein, corresponding to the two control valve cores for controlling hot and cold water, the water inlet pipes 4 are also hot and cold water inlet pipes 4 respectively, and the cold and hot water pass through the water inlet pipelines and are controlled by the water control valve core 3 to enter the confluence cavity 7 for confluence and temperature adjustment, and finally leave from the water inlet end of the water outlet pipe 5 to guide to the faucet end of the water outlet pipe 5. Preferably, correspondingly, connecting pipelines are provided between the control valve core for controlling the cold and hot water and the confluence cavity 7 for guidance. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present application, after the cold and hot water enter the faucet from the water inlet pipe 4, they are directly merged into the confluence cavity 7 through the water inlet pipeline and the connecting pipeline, and will not come into contact with the outer shell 1, thereby reducing the risk of heavy metal precipitation, and using water is safer and more environmentally friendly.

[0022] Preferably, in order to ensure that the valve core seat 2 is in a set position after being installed in the outer shell 1, so as to ensure that there is no deviation between the various structures and cause a loose connection, at least one first plane end 8 is provided on the upper part of the outer side of the valve core seat 2, and at least one second plane end 9 matched with the first plane end 8 is provided in the outer shell 1. The two are of corresponding quantity. In this embodiment, two are respectively provided, so that the two first plane ends 8 on the outer side of the valve core seat 2 are slidably connected with the second plane end 9 on the inner side of the outer shell 1, so as to orient the valve core seat 2. It should be noted that there is also an arc design between the plane ends to ensure orientation, which will not be elaborated here.

[0023] Preferably, the outer shell 1 is symmetrically provided with first installation ports 10 on both sides; it also includes a gland 11 installed in the first installation port 10; the valve core seat 2 is symmetrically provided with fixing grooves 12 on both sides, and the valve core seat 2 is fixed in the outer shell 1 by the glands 11 on both sides being adapted and inserted into the fixing grooves 12. Among them, in this embodiment, the first installation port 10 is provided with an internal thread, and the outer side of the gland 11 is provided with an external thread adapted and connected thereto. By rotating, the gland 11 can be installed on the first installation port 10 while being close to the valve core seat 2 and the end is inserted into the fixing groove 12 and abutted against the bottom of the groove, so that the valve core seat 2 can be fixedly installed in the outer shell 1 from both sides, ensuring that the position is accurate and firm, and avoiding water leakage due to loose connection between the connection ends.

[0024] Preferably, the valve core seat 2 is symmetrically provided with connecting parts 13 for connecting the water control valve core 3 on both sides; and also includes an upper cover 14 installed in the first installation port 10, and the upper cover 14 is used to install and fix the water control valve core 3 on the connecting part 13. Among them, the connecting part 13 is in a slot shape, suitable for the water control valve core 3 to be inserted therein and tightly connected, and a positioning pin hole corresponding to the positioning pin on the water control valve core 3 is provided on the connecting part 13 to ensure that the water control valve core 3 is accurately installed and connected. Furthermore, the outer side of the upper cover 14 is also provided with an external thread corresponding to the internal thread inside the first installation port 10, so that the upper cover 14 can be installed in the first installation port 10 and abut against the water control valve core 3 from the outside to the inside, so as to fix the water control valve core 3 and ensure that the water control valve core 3 and the connecting part 13 are tightly connected.

[0025] Preferably, the lower end of the outer shell 1 is provided with a second installation port 15, and the water inlet pipe 4 passes through the second installation port 15 and is connected to the valve core seat 2; it also includes an adapter 16, which is rotatably connected to the second installation port 15, and the upper end of the adapter 16 can abut against the bottom end of the valve core seat 2. In this embodiment, the adapter 16 is connected to the second installation port 15 by a thread, so that it can abut against the bottom end of the valve core seat 2 upward during installation, further ensuring its stability. The function of the adapter 16 itself is to install the installation pipe, so that the faucet body is installed on other equipment, which will not be described in detail here.

[0026] Preferably, the upper end of the outer shell 1 is provided with a third installation port 17; the water outlet pipe 5 includes a connecting terminal 18 at the bottom end, and the connecting terminal 18 extends into the confluence chamber 7 through the third installation port 17; the outer wall of the connecting terminal 18 slides and fits tightly with the inner wall of the confluence chamber 7. By allowing the connecting terminal 18 of the water outlet pipe 5 as the water inlet end to be directly inserted into the confluence chamber 7 for connecting and discharging water, it is avoided that the water flows through and contacts other metal parts, thereby avoiding the problem of heavy metal precipitation affecting water quality safety. Further, a plurality of sealing members are provided between the outer wall of the connecting terminal 18 and the inner wall of the confluence chamber 7. In this way, the sealing effect between the water inlet end of the water outlet pipe 5 and the confluence chamber 7 is ensured, and the water flow is prevented from leaking from the connection between the two. Among them, a fastening nut is provided on the third installation port 17 to abut against the water outlet pipe 5, so as to ensure that the water outlet pipe 5 is installed more firmly, and no further elaboration is made here.

[0027] The embodiment of the utility model also provides a water outlet device, including the faucet structure as described above. By setting a confluence cavity 7 in the valve core seat 2, the water outlet pipe 5 is directly connected to the confluence cavity 7, and the water flow enters from the water inlet pipe 4 from the water inlet pipeline and is directly guided to the confluence cavity 7 under the control of the water control valve core 3, so as to avoid the contact between the water body and the metal parts, thereby avoiding the risk of heavy metal precipitation into the water body by the metal parts such as the faucet outer shell 1 after long-term use, making the water safer and more environmentally friendly.

[0028] The above description is only the preferred implementation of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A faucet structure, characterized in that: It includes an outer shell, a valve core seat, a water control valve core, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe. The valve core seat is sealingly installed in the outer shell. Two water control valve cores are arranged on both sides of the valve core seat and installed on the outer shell. The valve core seat is provided with a water inlet pipeline for connecting the water inlet pipe and the water control valve core, and is also provided with a confluence cavity for connecting the water control valve cores on both sides. The water inlet end of the water outlet pipe is sealingly connected and arranged in the confluence cavity.

2. A faucet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The valve core seat is also provided with a connecting pipeline for connecting the valve core seat and the confluence chamber.

3. A faucet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that At least one first plane end is arranged on the upper part of the outer side of the valve core seat, and at least one second plane end matching with the first plane end is arranged in the outer shell.

4. A faucet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that , the outer shell is symmetrically provided with a first installation port on both sides; it also includes a pressure cover installed in the first installation port; the valve core seat is symmetrically provided with a fixing groove on both sides, and the valve core seat is fixed in the outer shell by the pressure covers on both sides being adapted and inserted into the fixing groove.

5. A faucet structure according to claim 4, characterized in that , connecting parts for connecting the water control valve core are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the valve core seat; it also includes an upper cover installed in the first installation port, and the upper cover is used to install and fix the water control valve core on the connecting part.

6. A faucet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that A second mounting port is provided at the lower end of the outer shell, and the water inlet pipe passes through the second mounting port and is connected to the valve core seat; it also includes an adapter, which is rotatably connected in the second mounting port, and the upper end of the adapter can be abutted against the bottom end of the valve core seat.

7. A faucet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that A third mounting port is provided at the upper end of the outer shell; the water outlet pipe includes a connecting end at the bottom end, and the connecting end passes through the third mounting port and extends into the confluence cavity; the outer wall of the connecting end slides tightly against the inner wall of the confluence cavity.

8. A faucet structure according to claim 7, characterized in that A plurality of sealing members are arranged between the outer wall of the connecting end and the inner wall of the confluence cavity.

9. A water outlet device, characterized in that , comprising a faucet structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.