Water inlet structure and shower equipment

By adding adjusting parts to the bevel structure of the shower product, the problems of installation hole spacing and angle deviation are solved, and the faucet is stable and fitted and shaking is avoided.

CN222880637UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-16XIAMEN R&T PLUMBING TECH
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Application Number
CN202421551557.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2025-05-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-03

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Technical Problem

During installation, the existing shower products are difficult to fix the curved foot structure due to the deviation and inclination of the installation holes on the wall during installation, and the faucet cannot be fitted with the wall.

Method used

A water inlet structure is designed. By adding a adjusting member to the curved leg structure, the adjusting member is connected to the curved leg and the joint, allowing the joint to be adjusted within the preset angle range, solving the problems of installation hole spacing and angle deviation.

Benefits of technology

The fixed installation of the curved feet and the angle adjustment of the joints are realized to ensure that the faucet can be installed on the wall stably, avoiding the shaking of the faucet after installation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water inlet structure and shower equipment, and the water inlet structure comprises a curved foot body in which a first channel is formed; the connector can be matched with a wall body, and the connector is provided with a second channel; the adjusting part is provided with a communicating flow channel, the second channel is communicated with the first channel through the communicating flow channel, one end of the adjusting part is fixedly matched with the curved foot body, and the other end of the adjusting part is movably connected with the connector; the angle of the connector can be adjusted at will relative to the bent foot body within a preset angle range through the adjusting piece. The adjusting piece is additionally arranged, and the adjusting piece is matched with the curved foot body and movably connected with the connector. During use, the position of the bent foot body can be determined and fixed according to the distance between the mounting holes, and then the angle of the connector is adjusted through the adjusting piece according to the skew condition of the mounting holes, so that accurate adjustment and assembly are achieved, the faucet can be well and stably attached and mounted on a wall, and the problem that the faucet shakes after being mounted is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application generally relates to the technical field of bathrooms, and in particular to a water inlet structure and shower equipment that is easy to install and can universally adjust the angle. Background Art

[0002] At present, when shower products are installed, there are often problems such as the installation hole spacing deviation on the wall and the installation hole tilt. The curved foot has now become an indispensable accessory for the faucet. However, in order to solve the problem of the skewed installation hole, the curved feet on the market usually use a joint with a ball head to directly connect to the curved foot structure. This structural method, whether it is the curved foot structure or the joint connected to the wall, requires the installer to adjust and change the two dimensions of the handover spacing and adjustment angle at the same time, which is difficult to adjust. In addition, the curved foot structure is difficult to fix, resulting in the faucet being unable to fit the wall. Utility Model Content

[0003] A main purpose of the present application is to provide a method of adding an adjustment member to the water inlet structure and connecting them to the joint and the curved foot structure respectively, so as to facilitate the fixed installation of the curved foot body and the adjustment of the installation angle of the joint, thereby overcoming one or more problems caused by the limitations and defects of the relevant technology at least to a certain extent.

[0004] In order to achieve the above application purpose, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] According to one aspect of the present application, a water inlet structure is provided, including: a curved foot body, a first channel formed therein; a joint, which can cooperate with a wall body and is provided with a second channel; an adjusting member, which is provided with a conducting flow channel, and the second channel is connected to the first channel through the conducting flow channel, one end of the adjusting member is fixedly cooperated with the curved foot body, and the other end of the adjusting member is movably connected to the joint, and the joint can be adjusted to any angle relative to the curved foot body within a preset angle range through the adjusting member.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present application, the curved foot body is provided with a limiting platform for forming a limiting fit when the shower device is assembled.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present application, the leg body is provided with an assembly hole, one end of the adjustment member is fixedly assembled at the assembly hole, and the assembly hole is eccentrically or coaxially arranged relative to the first channel of the leg body.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present application, one end of the adjusting member is fixedly connected to the assembly hole via a threaded structure.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present application, the other end of the adjusting member is provided with a spherical portion, and the joint is sleeved on the spherical portion to form a spherical hinge.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present application, the water inlet structure further includes a limiting member, which is disposed in the joint, and the bottom of the limiting member can press against the spherical portion so that the joint and the spherical portion are tightly fitted.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present application, the limiting member is in the shape of a straight cylinder, the limiting member is provided with an external thread, the limiting member is threadedly connected to the joint, and the limiting member and the joint are coaxially arranged.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present application, the joint is provided with an external thread that can be connected to a wall, and one end of the joint connected to the wall can be cut.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present application, a shower device is provided, including a faucet body, a valve body and the above-mentioned water inlet structure, the valve body is arranged in the faucet body, the curved foot body is fixedly matched with the valve body, and the joint extends out of the faucet body.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present application, the curved foot body is provided with a limit platform, the valve body is provided with a limit groove, the limit platform cooperates with the limit groove, and the shower device also includes a fixing screw, which passes through the side wall of the valve body and presses against the side wall of the curved foot body.

[0015] In the present application, an adjustment member is added, which cooperates with the curved foot body and is movably connected with the joint. When it is convenient to use, the position of the curved foot body can be determined and fixed according to the spacing of the installation holes, and then the angle of the joint can be adjusted by the adjustment member according to the skewness of the installation holes, so as to achieve precise adjustment and assembly, so that the faucet can be stably and closely installed on the wall, avoiding the problem of the faucet shaking after installation.

[0016] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and other features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent by describing in detail example embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 is an exploded schematic diagram showing a water inlet structure according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water inlet structure according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a shower device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a shower device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] The reference numerals are described as follows:

[0023] Shower facilities;

[0024] 10, curved foot body; 11, first channel; 12, assembly hole; 13, limit platform; 20, joint; 21, matching part; 22, second channel; 30, adjustment part; 31, spherical part; 32, flow channel; 40, limit part; 50, valve body; 60, set screw; 70, faucet body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, example embodiments can be implemented in a variety of forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this application will be comprehensive and complete and fully convey the concepts of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the figures represent the same or similar structures, and thus their detailed description will be omitted.

[0026] See also Figure 1 to Figure 2 The water inlet structure includes a curved foot body 10, a joint 20 and an adjusting member 30. A first channel 11 is formed in the curved foot body 10. The joint 20 can be matched with the wall, and the joint 20 is connected to the curved foot body 10. One end of the adjusting member 30 is matched with the curved foot body 10, and the other end of the adjusting member 10 is movably connected with the joint 20. The joint 20 can adjust the angle of the curved foot body 10 within a preset angle range by the adjusting member 30. In actual use, the curved foot body 10 can adjust the distance between the two joints 20 according to the mounting hole of the wall.

[0027] See also Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment, the curved foot body 10 includes a first channel 11 and an assembly hole 12, the first channel 11 and the assembly hole 12 are eccentrically arranged or coaxially arranged, and the adjusting member 30 cooperates with the assembly hole 12. Preferably, one end of the adjusting member 30 is provided with an external thread, and the assembly hole 12 is provided with an internal thread, and the two are threadedly connected. The curved foot body 10 is provided with a limiting platform 13 near the assembly hole 12, and the limiting platform 13 can be used to limit the installation position of the curved foot body 10 when assembled with other structures of the shower device 100.

[0028] See also Figure 2In one embodiment, the adjusting member 30 can be a single part or a plurality of parts assembled into an adjusting structure. The adjusting member 30 is fixedly mounted on the foot body 10, and a conducting flow channel 32 is provided in the adjusting member 30, and the two ends of the conducting flow channel 32 are respectively connected to the joint 20 and the foot body 10. The other end of the adjusting member 30 can be a universal structure. For example, the other end of the adjusting member 30 is provided with a spherical portion 31, and the joint 20 is sleeved on the spherical portion 31 to form a spherical hinge. Among them, the spherical portion 31 can include a continuous spherical surface, or it can include a plurality of spherical surfaces arranged at intervals. Preferably, the other end of the adjusting member 30 is made into a ball head shape, and a corresponding spherical surface is provided at the mating position of the joint 20.

[0029] In one embodiment, the joint 20 can be matched with the wall, and the joint 20 is provided with a second channel 22, and the second channel 22 is connected with the conducting flow channel 32 and the first channel 11. One end of the joint 20 is provided with a matching portion 21 assembled with the adjusting member 30, and the inner wall of the matching portion 21 can be a spherical surface. The other end of the joint 20 is used to match with the wall, and the joint 20 is cylindrical, and the outer wall of the joint 20 is provided with an external thread. The length of the end of the joint 20 connected to the wall can be cut according to the installation situation.

[0030] In one embodiment, the water inlet structure further includes a stopper 40, which is arranged in the joint 20, and the bottom of the stopper 40 can press against the spherical portion 31, so that the joint 20 and the spherical portion 31 are tightly matched. Preferably, the stopper 40 is a hollow straight cylinder, and the stopper 40 is provided with an external thread, and the stopper 40 is threadedly connected with the joint 20. When the stopper 40 presses against the spherical portion, by tightening the stopper 40, the joint 20 will move in a direction away from the adjusting member 30, and the spherical portion 31 of the adjusting member 30 will be more and more tightly embraced during the movement. Preferably, the stopper 40 is coaxially arranged with the joint 20, and during the pressing process, the stopper 40 will not change the angle of the joint 20. The matching positions of the adjusting member 30, the crankshaft body, and the stopper 40 are all provided with sealing members. The adjusting member 30 with the above structure has better sealing performance after the adjusting member 30 is fixed with the crankshaft body 10 and the stopper 40.

[0031] See also Figure 3 to Figure 4 In one embodiment, the shower device 100 includes a faucet body 70, a valve body 50 and the above-mentioned water inlet structure, and the valve body 50 is installed in the faucet body 70. The curved foot body 10 is fixedly installed on the valve body 50, and the curved foot body 10 and the valve body 50 are sealed. The joint 20 extends out of the faucet body 70 for installation on the wall. Preferably, the valve body 50 is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting platform 13 cooperates with the limiting groove. The shower device 100 also includes a set screw 60, which passes through the side wall of the valve body 50 and presses against the side wall of the curved foot body 10.

[0032] During installation, the position of the curved foot body 10 can be determined first according to the spacing between the mounting holes on the wall, and after the position is determined, the curved foot body 10 can be fixed to the valve body 50 by the set screw 60. The angle of the joint 20 is adjusted to match the angle of the joint 20 with the skewness of the mounting hole. After the angle is determined, the joint 20 and the adjusting member 30 are fixed by the limiter 40. Finally, the entire shower device 100 is installed on the wall. The shower device 100 of the above structure can be installed close to the wall to ensure the stability of the installation.

[0033] In the application examples, the terms "matching", "connection" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the application examples can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] In the description of the application embodiments, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "bottom", "top", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the application embodiments and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or unit referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on the application embodiments.

[0035] In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the application embodiment. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0036] The above are only preferred embodiments of the application embodiments and are not intended to limit the application embodiments. For those skilled in the art, the application embodiments may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the application embodiments shall be included in the protection scope of the application embodiments.

Claims

1. A water inlet structure, characterized in that: include: A curved foot body, wherein a first channel is formed in the curved foot body; A joint, the joint being capable of cooperating with a wall, the joint being provided with a second passage; The adjusting member is provided with a conducting flow channel, the second channel is connected with the first channel through the conducting flow channel, one end of the adjusting member is fixedly matched with the curved foot body, and the other end of the adjusting member is movably connected with the joint, and the joint can adjust the angle of the joint relative to the curved foot body within a preset angle range through the adjusting member, and the curved foot body is provided with a limit platform for forming a limit fit when the shower device is assembled.

2. The water inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The leg body is provided with an assembly hole, one end of the adjusting member is fixedly assembled at the assembly hole, and the assembly hole is eccentrically or coaxially arranged relative to the first channel of the leg body.

3. The water inlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the adjusting member is fixedly connected to the assembly hole through a threaded structure.

4. The water inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the adjusting member is provided with a spherical portion, and the joint is sleeved on the spherical portion to form a spherical hinge.

5. The water inlet structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water inlet structure further comprises a limiting member, which is arranged in the joint, and the bottom of the limiting member can press against the spherical portion so that the joint and the spherical portion are tightly matched.

6. The water inlet structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting member is in a straight cylindrical shape, is provided with an external thread, is threadedly connected to the joint, and is coaxially arranged with the joint.

7. The water inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The joint is provided with an external thread that can be connected to a wall, and one end of the joint connected to the wall can be cut.

8. A shower device, characterized in that: It comprises a faucet body, a valve body and the water inlet structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the valve body is arranged in the faucet body, the curved foot body is fixedly matched with the valve body, and the joint extends out of the faucet body.

9. The shower device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The curved foot body is provided with a limit platform, the valve body is provided with a limit groove, the limit platform cooperates with the limit groove, and the shower device further comprises a set screw, which passes through the side wall of the valve body and presses against the side wall of the curved foot body.