Gravity ball for drawing faucet

By designing a gravity ball with a snailable connection of the left and right hemisphere structure, the problem of cumbersome installation of gravity balls in the existing technology is solved, and convenient installation and efficient production are achieved, which is suitable for rapid installation of narrow spaces.

CN222823803UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02郑德卓 +1
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Application Number
CN202421961670.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-13
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-13

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Technical Problem

The installation process of the existing gravity ball with pulling faucets is cumbersome, requiring additional tools, and it is inconvenient to install in a narrow space.

Method used

A gravity ball including the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere is designed. The two hemispheres are connected by a clamping structure of the side buckle and the boss. The installation process does not require additional tools and can be quickly installed in a narrow space.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient installation of gravity balls, reduces production costs, and quickly completes installation in a narrow space, improving installation efficiency and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gravity ball for a drawing faucet, which belongs to the technical field of drawing faucet accessories, and is characterized by comprising a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere, two sides of the left hemisphere are respectively provided with a side buckle I and a groove I, the outer wall of the side buckle I is flush with the outer wall of the left hemisphere, and a boss I is arranged in the groove I; a second side buckle and a second groove are arranged on the two sides of the right hemisphere respectively, the outer wall of the second side buckle is flush with the outer wall of the right hemisphere, and a second boss matched with the first side buckle is arranged in the second groove; the first side buckle is clamped with the second boss, and after the second side buckle is clamped with the first boss, the left hemisphere is connected with the right hemisphere. The first side buckle is clamped with the second boss through the first limiting groove, and the second side buckle is clamped with the first boss through the second limiting groove, so that the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere are connected into a whole and clamped on a hose, the connection effect between the two hemispheres is more stable, no additional installation tool is needed in the installation process of the gravity ball, installation is convenient, and even if the gravity ball is installed in a narrow space, the installation efficiency is improved. And rapid installation can also be realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of pull-out faucet accessories, and particularly relates to a gravity ball for a pull-out faucet. Background Art

[0002] The nozzle of a pull-out faucet is often connected to the water inlet pipe through a hose. The user can hold the nozzle and pull it outward to the predetermined area to change the water outlet position of the nozzle. To ensure that the hose can be retracted in time when the nozzle is put back, a gravity ball will be installed on the hose under the countertop. The hose will be pulled back by the gravity ball, thereby achieving automatic resetting of the nozzle.

[0003] For example, a pull-out kitchen faucet with a pull-out shower head and a magnetic suction function disclosed in a Chinese patent with publication number CN217177576U includes a pull-out shower head, a pull-out cap, a pull-out tube and a hose. A pull-out plastic sleeve is installed at the upper end of the pull-out tube, and a second magnet is installed in the pull-out plastic sleeve through a plastic buckle; the pull-out cap is cylindrical, and the front end is provided with an internal thread that docks with the pull-out shower head, and the rear end is provided with a first magnet through a plastic compression cap; the front end of the hose is provided with a clamping edge that is clamped at the front end of the pull-out cap, and a sealing gasket is provided on the clamping edge. After the rear end of the hose passes through the pull-out cap, the pull-out plastic sleeve, and the pull-out tube in sequence, a counterweight ball is fixed at its rear end. The counterweight ball includes a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere, and the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere are fixed to the hose by screws. The pull-out shower head needs to leave the pull-out tube when in use. After the pull-out shower head is used, it is automatically recovered under the gravity of the counterweight ball, and the pull-out shower head is clamped and aligned with the pull-out tube.

[0004] The above-mentioned faucet is a common pull-out faucet on the market. Its counterweight ball (also called gravity ball) includes a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere, which are fixed to the hose by screws. In other words, when installing this type of gravity ball, additional tools such as screwdrivers are required, which is time-consuming. Moreover, the gravity ball is installed under the countertop, and the actual installation space is relatively small. In addition, the screws need to be tightened to stably clamp the left and right hemispheres on the hose, which makes installation inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above problems in the prior art and to propose a gravity ball for a pull-out faucet. The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: how to improve the convenience of installation of the gravity ball.

[0006] The above technical objectives of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A gravity ball for a pull-out faucet comprises a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere, wherein two sides of the left hemisphere are respectively provided with a side buckle 1 and a groove 1, the outer wall of the side buckle 1 is flush with the outer wall of the left hemisphere, and a boss 1 is arranged in the groove 1; two sides of the right hemisphere are respectively provided with a side buckle 2 and a groove 2, the outer wall of the side buckle 2 is flush with the outer wall of the right hemisphere, and a boss 2 adapted to the side buckle 1 is arranged in the groove 2; the side buckle 1 is clamped with the boss 2, and after the side buckle 2 is clamped with the boss 1, the left hemisphere is connected to the right hemisphere.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, side buckle one is flush with the outer wall of the left hemisphere, and side buckle two is flush with the outer wall of the right hemisphere. After the two hemispheres are connected, the outer walls of the left and right hemispheres are flush, and it is not easy to hook external debris. The installation process of this gravity ball does not require additional installation tools, and the installation is convenient. Even if it is installed in a small space, it can be installed quickly.

[0009] In the above-mentioned gravity ball for pull-out faucet, the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere have the same structure, which is convenient to produce, can significantly save mold opening and production costs, and reduce production costs.

[0010] In the above-mentioned gravity ball for pull-out faucet, the inner side of the side buckle 1 is provided with a limiting groove 1, and the side buckle 1 is clamped with the boss 2 through the limiting groove 1; the inner side of the side buckle 2 is provided with a limiting groove 2, and the side buckle 2 is clamped with the boss 1 through the limiting groove 2. The side buckle 1 is clamped with the boss 2 through the limiting groove 1, and the side buckle 2 is clamped with the boss 1 through the limiting groove 2. After the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere are connected, the connection effect is more stable.

[0011] In the above-mentioned gravity ball for pull-out faucet, the side buckle 1 has elastic deformation performance, and the end of the side buckle 1 is provided with a guide surface 1; the side buckle 2 has elastic deformation performance, and the end of the side buckle 2 is provided with a guide surface 2. When the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere are buckled together, the guide surface 1 can guide the limit groove 1 to the boss 2, and the guide surface 2 can guide the limit groove 2 to the boss 1, which saves more effort in installation.

[0012] In the above-mentioned gravity ball for pull-out faucet, the outer wall of the left hemisphere is provided with a deformation groove 1 close to the side buckle 1, and the outer wall of the right hemisphere is provided with a deformation groove 2 close to the side buckle 2. When the side buckle 1 is connected to the boss 2 and the side buckle 2 is connected to the boss 1, the side buckle 1 can be deformed toward the outer shape through the deformation groove 1, and the side buckle 2 can be deformed toward the outer shape through the deformation groove 2, so as to avoid damage to the side buckle 1 and the side buckle 2.

[0013] In the above-mentioned gravity ball for pull-out faucet, the side wall of the groove 1 can limit the side buckle 2, and the side wall of the groove 2 can limit the side buckle 1. The groove wall of the groove 1 limits the side buckle 1, and the groove wall of the groove 2 limits the side buckle 2, which can prevent shaking or abnormal displacement between the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere.

[0014] In the above-mentioned gravity ball for pull-out faucet, the left hemisphere has a cavity 1, a counterweight 1 is arranged in the cavity 1, the opening of the cavity 1 is limited by baffle 1, and the end face of baffle 1 is flush with the side wall of the left hemisphere; the right hemisphere has a cavity 2, a counterweight 2 is arranged in the cavity 2, the opening of the cavity 2 is limited by baffle 2, and the end face of baffle 2 is flush with the side wall of the right hemisphere. The left hemisphere and the right hemisphere are connected to the hose, and the two hemispheres provide gravity through counterweight 1 and counterweight 2, so that the hose can work normally.

[0015] In the above-mentioned gravity ball for pull-out faucet, the left hemisphere has a through hole 1, and the middle of the baffle plate 1 has a paving groove 1 connected to the through hole 1; the right hemisphere has a through hole 2, and the middle of the baffle plate 2 has a paving groove 2 connected to the through hole 2, and the paving groove 1 and the paving groove 2 can cooperate to clamp the hose. After the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere are connected, the baffle plate 1 contacts the baffle plate 2, and the paving groove 1 and the paving groove 2 are used for the installation of the hose.

[0016] In the above-mentioned gravity ball for pull-out faucet, the side wall of the first clearance groove is provided with a plurality of first contacts, and the side wall of the second clearance groove is provided with a plurality of second contacts, and the second contacts and the first contacts are symmetrically arranged, and both are used to press against the hose. The first clearance groove presses against the outer wall of the hose through the first contact, and the second clearance groove presses against the outer wall of the hose through the second contact, which can further increase the friction force of the two hemispheres on the hose and prevent the gravity ball from sliding on the hose; in addition, the arrangement of the first contact and the second contact ensures that the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove will not over-squeeze the hose, thereby affecting the flow rate of the hose.

[0017] In the above-mentioned gravity ball for pull-out faucet, at least one set of positioning grooves 1 and positioning blocks 1 are arranged at intervals on the end surface of baffle 1, and at least one set of positioning grooves 2 and positioning blocks 2 are arranged at intervals on the end surface of baffle 2. After the left hemisphere is connected to the right hemisphere, the first positioning groove limits the second positioning block, and the second positioning groove limits the first positioning block. After the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere are connected, the first positioning block is inserted into the second positioning groove, and the second positioning block is inserted into the first positioning groove, which can further prevent the two hemispheres from shaking and improve the connection stability between the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere.

[0018] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0019] The side buckle 1 is connected to the boss 2 through the limiting groove 1, and the side buckle 2 is connected to the boss 1 through the limiting groove 2, so that the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere are connected into a whole and clamped on the hose. The installation process of this gravity ball does not require additional installation tools, and the installation is convenient. Even if it is installed in a small space, it can be quickly installed. Moreover, the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere have the same structure. In actual production, only one of the hemispheres needs to be produced, which is convenient for production and can significantly save mold opening costs; in addition, the side buckle 1 is flush with the outer wall of the left hemisphere, and the side buckle 2 is flush with the outer wall of the right hemisphere. After the two hemispheres are connected, the outer walls of the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere are flush, which is not easy to hook external debris and will not affect the normal operation of the hose; at the same time, the groove wall of the groove 1 is limited to the side buckle 1, and the groove wall of the groove 2 is limited to the side buckle 2, so that there will be no displacement between the two hemispheres, and the connection effect is more stable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the embodiment is connected with the hose;

[0021] Figure 2 Another side structural diagram of the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the left hemisphere in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the right hemisphere in the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of

[0027] Figure 8 is one of the cross-sectional views of the embodiment;

[0028] Fig. 9 This is a second cross-sectional view of an embodiment;

[0029] Fig.10 This is the third cross-sectional view of the embodiment.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1, hose; 100, left hemisphere; 110, side buckle 1; 111, limit groove 1; 112, guide surface 1; 120, groove 1; 121, boss 1; 130, deformation groove 1; 140, cavity 1; 141, counterweight 1; 150, through hole 1;

[0031] 200, right hemisphere; 210, side buckle 2; 211, limiting groove 2; 212, guiding surface 2; 220, groove 2; 221, boss 2; 230, deformation groove 2; 240, cavity 2; 241, counterweight 2; 250, through hole 2;

[0032] 300, baffle plate 1; 310, give way groove 1; 311, contact point 1; 320, positioning groove 1; 330, positioning block 1;

[0033] 400, baffle plate 2; 410, give way groove 2; 411, contact point 2; 420, positioning groove 2; 430, positioning block 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] 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.

[0035] A gravity ball for a pull-out faucet, such as Figure 1-Figure 10 As shown, it includes a left hemisphere 100 and a right hemisphere 200. The left hemisphere 100 is provided with a side buckle 110 and a groove 120 on both sides. The outer wall of the side buckle 110 is flush with the outer wall of the left hemisphere 100, and a boss 121 is arranged in the groove 120; the right hemisphere 200 is provided with a side buckle 210 and a groove 220 on both sides. The outer wall of the side buckle 210 is flush with the outer wall of the right hemisphere 200, and a boss 221 adapted to the side buckle 110 is arranged in the groove 220; the side buckle 110 is clamped with the boss 221, and after the side buckle 210 is clamped with the boss 121, the left hemisphere 100 is connected with the right hemisphere 200 and can clamp the hose 1.

[0036] Specifically, the structures of the left hemisphere 100 and the right hemisphere 200 are the same; the side buckle 110 and the groove 120 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the left hemisphere 100, and the side buckle 210 and the groove 220 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the right hemisphere 200. After the left hemisphere 100 and the right hemisphere 200 are connected, the side buckle 110 is flush with the outer wall of the right hemisphere 200, and the side buckle 210 is flush with the outer wall of the left hemisphere 100.

[0037] like Figure 2-Figure 8 As shown, a limiting groove 111 is provided on the inner side of the side buckle 110, and the side buckle 110 is clamped with the boss 221 through the limiting groove 111; a limiting groove 211 is provided on the inner side of the side buckle 210, and the side buckle 210 is clamped with the boss 121 through the limiting groove 211.

[0038] The outer wall of the left hemisphere 100 is provided with a deformation groove 130 close to the side buckle 110, the side buckle 110 has elastic deformation performance, and the end of the side buckle 110 is provided with a guide surface 112 that cooperates with the boss 221; the outer wall of the right hemisphere 200 is provided with a deformation groove 230 close to the side buckle 210, the side buckle 210 has elastic deformation performance, and the end of the side buckle 210 is provided with a guide surface 212 that cooperates with the boss 121.

[0039] like Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the side wall of the groove 120 can limit the side buckle 210, and the side wall of the groove 220 can limit the side buckle 110. In other words, the groove 120 and the side buckle 210 are in clearance, and the upper and lower ends of the side buckle 210 can abut against the side wall of the groove 120. Correspondingly, the groove 220 and the side buckle 110 are in clearance, and the upper and lower ends of the side buckle 110 can abut against the side wall of the groove 220, thereby preventing the side buckle 110 from shaking in the groove 220 and the side buckle 210 from shaking in the groove 120.

[0040] like Figure 4-Figure 7 As shown, the left hemisphere 100 has a cavity 140, a counterweight 141 is disposed in the cavity 140, the opening of the cavity 140 is limited by a baffle 1 300 to the counterweight 141, and the end surface of the baffle 1 300 is flush with the side wall of the left hemisphere 100; the right hemisphere 200 has a cavity 240, a counterweight 241 is disposed in the cavity 240, the opening of the cavity 240 is limited by a baffle 2 400 to the counterweight 241, and the end surface of the baffle 2 400 is flush with the side wall of the right hemisphere 200. In some embodiments, the counterweight 141 and the counterweight 241 are iron sand or other high-density, high-weight media.

[0041] The baffle plate 1 300 and the left hemisphere 100 may be connected by snapping, bolting or integrally formed, and correspondingly, the baffle plate 2 400 and the right hemisphere 200 may also be connected by snapping, bolting or integrally formed.

[0042] like Figure 4-Figure 7 As shown, the left hemisphere 100 has a through hole 150 penetrating through it, and the middle of the baffle 1 300 has a clearance groove 310 connected to the through hole 150; the right hemisphere 200 has a through hole 250 penetrating through it, and the middle of the baffle 2 400 has a clearance groove 410 connected to the through hole 250. After the left hemisphere 100 and the right hemisphere 200 are connected, the through hole 150 is connected to the through hole 250, and the clearance groove 1 310 is connected to the clearance groove 2 410 and can cooperate to clamp the hose 1.

[0043] Furthermore, a plurality of contacts 1 311 are arranged at intervals on the side wall of the first clearance groove 310 , and a plurality of contacts 2 411 are arranged at intervals on the side wall of the second clearance groove 410 . The contacts 2 411 and the contacts 1 311 are arranged symmetrically, and both are used to press against the outer wall of the hose 1 .

[0044] like Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the end surface of the baffle 1 300 is provided with at least one set of positioning grooves 1 320 and positioning blocks 1 330, and the end surface of the baffle 2 400 is provided with at least one set of positioning grooves 2 420 and positioning blocks 2 430, the positioning grooves 1 320 correspond to the positioning blocks 2 430, and the positioning grooves 2 420 correspond to the positioning blocks 1 330; after the left hemisphere 100 and the right hemisphere 200 are connected, the baffle 1 300 and the baffle 2 400 are abutted, the positioning blocks 2 430 are inserted into the positioning grooves 1 320, and the positioning blocks 1 330 are inserted into the positioning grooves 2 420, so that the positioning grooves 1 320 limit the positioning blocks 2 430, and the positioning grooves 2 420 limit the positioning blocks 1 330, thereby preventing the baffle 1 300 and the baffle 2 400 from shaking. The number of a set of positioning grooves 1 320 and positioning blocks 1 330 corresponds to the number of a set of positioning grooves 2 420 and positioning blocks 2 430.

[0045] The working principle of the utility model is as follows:

[0046] Place the hose 1 in the clearance groove 310 of the left hemisphere 100 (take the clearance groove 310 as an example), and then buckle the right hemisphere 200 with the left hemisphere 100 to complete the connection between the gravity ball and the hose 1.

[0047] During the buckling process of the right hemisphere 200 and the left hemisphere 100, the baffle 1 300 and the baffle 2 400 are firstly made to face each other, the left hemisphere 100 and the hose 1 are kept stationary, and the right hemisphere 200 is pressed toward the left hemisphere 100, and the side buckle 110 is first inserted into the groove 220 through the guide surface 112, and the side buckle 110 contacts the boss 221 and stretches outward and deforms. After the guide surface 112 passes over the boss 221, The boss 221 enters the limiting groove 111, and the connection between the side buckle 110 and the boss 221 is completed; at the same time, the side buckle 210 will be inserted into the groove 120 through the guide surface 212, and the side buckle 210 will contact the boss 121 and stretch outward and deform. After the guide surface 212 passes over the boss 121, the boss 121 enters the limiting groove 211, and the connection between the side buckle 210 and the boss 121 is completed.

[0048] At this time, the second positioning block 430 is inserted into the first positioning groove 320 , the first positioning block 330 is inserted into the second positioning groove 420 , and the first contact 311 and the second contact 411 jointly press the outer wall of the hose 1 .

[0049] When the right hemisphere 200 and the left hemisphere 100 need to be disassembled, it is only necessary to remove the side buckle 210 from the groove 1 120 and the side buckle 110 from the groove 220 .

[0050] 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. A gravity ball for a pull-out faucet, characterized in that: The invention comprises a left hemisphere (100) and a right hemisphere (200), wherein the left hemisphere (100) is provided with a side buckle (110) and a groove (120) on both sides, the outer wall of the side buckle (110) is flush with the outer wall of the left hemisphere (100), and a boss (121) is provided in the groove (120); the right hemisphere (200) is provided with a side buckle (210) and a groove (221) on both sides, 0), the outer wall of the second side buckle (210) is flush with the outer wall of the right hemisphere (200), and the second groove (220) is provided with a second boss (221) adapted to the first side buckle (110); the first side buckle (110) is snap-fitted with the second boss (221), and after the second side buckle (210) is snap-fitted with the first boss (121), the left hemisphere (100) is connected with the right hemisphere (200).

2. The gravity ball for a pull-out faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left hemisphere (100) and the right hemisphere (200) have the same structure.

3. The gravity ball for a pull-out faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting groove (111) is provided on the inner side of the side buckle (110), and the side buckle (110) is engaged with the boss (221) via the limiting groove (111); a limiting groove (211) is provided on the inner side of the side buckle (210), and the side buckle (210) is engaged with the boss (121) via the limiting groove (211).

4. The gravity ball for a pull-out faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side buckle 1 (110) has elastic deformation performance, and the end of the side buckle 1 (110) is provided with a guide surface 1 (112); the side buckle 2 (210) has elastic deformation performance, and the end of the side buckle 2 (210) is provided with a guide surface 2 (212).

5. The gravity ball for a pull-out faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the left hemisphere (100) is provided with a first deformation groove (130) close to the first edge buckle (110), and the outer wall of the right hemisphere (200) is provided with a second deformation groove (230) close to the second edge buckle (210).

6. The gravity ball for a pull-out faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the groove one (120) can limit the side buckle two (210), and the side wall of the groove two (220) can limit the side buckle one (110).

7. The gravity ball for a pull-out faucet according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The left hemisphere (100) has a cavity (140) therein, a counterweight (141) is disposed in the cavity (140), the opening of the cavity (140) is limited by a baffle (300) to limit the counterweight (141), and the end surface of the baffle (300) is flush with the side wall of the left hemisphere (100); the right hemisphere (200) has a cavity (240) therein, a counterweight (241) is disposed in the cavity (240), the opening of the cavity (240) is limited by a baffle (400) to limit the counterweight (241), and the end surface of the baffle (400) is flush with the side wall of the right hemisphere (200).

8. The gravity ball for a pull-out faucet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The left hemisphere (100) has a through hole one (150), and the middle portion of the baffle plate one (300) has a clearance groove one (310) connected to the through hole one (150); the right hemisphere (200) has a through hole two (250), and the middle portion of the baffle plate two (400) has a clearance groove two (410) connected to the through hole two (250), and the clearance groove one (310) and the clearance groove two (410) can cooperate to clamp the hose (1).

9. The gravity ball for a pull-out faucet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The side wall of the first clearance groove (310) is provided with a plurality of first contacts (311) at intervals, and the side wall of the second clearance groove (410) is provided with a plurality of second contacts (411) at intervals. The second contacts (411) and the first contacts (311) are symmetrically arranged, and both are used to press against the hose (1).

10. The gravity ball for a pull-out faucet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The end surface of the baffle plate 1 (300) is provided with at least one group of positioning grooves 1 (320) and positioning blocks 1 (330), and the end surface of the baffle plate 2 (400) is provided with at least one group of positioning grooves 2 (420) and positioning blocks 2 (430). After the left hemisphere (100) is connected to the right hemisphere (200), the positioning grooves 1 (320) limit the positioning blocks 2 (430), and the positioning grooves 2 (420) limit the positioning blocks 1 (330).

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