Liquid distributor

By setting grooves on the outer wall of the housing of the liquid distributor for embedding of the trim panel, the problem of cutting edges of the stainless steel finish of the existing liquid distributor is solved, and the safety and aesthetics are improved.

CN222898987UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27ZHEJIANG AIKE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421822112.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-30
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-30

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Technical Problem

When installing stainless steel finishes, existing liquid dispensers have safety risks, and the edges of the finishes are prone to cut.

Method used

A liquid distributor is designed, with grooves provided with a circumferential outer wall of the shell for the trim to be embedded, and both ends of the groove cover both ends of the trim, reducing the situation where the trim protrudes from the circumferential outer wall of the shell after installation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the situation where the edge of the decoration is cut, and improves the aesthetics of the liquid distributor.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a liquid distributor, and relates to the technical field of sanitary products, the liquid distributor comprises a shell and a decoration plate, the circumferential outer wall of the shell is provided with a groove for the decoration plate to be embedded, the two ends of the groove protrude out of the circumferential outer wall of the decoration plate, or the groove is flush with the circumferential outer wall of the decoration plate. The groove is formed in the circumferential outer wall of the shell for the decoration plate to be embedded, the size, protruding out of the circumferential outer wall of the shell, of the decoration plate after installation is reduced, meanwhile, the two ends of the groove cover the two ends of the decoration plate, the situation that the decoration plate protrudes out of the circumferential outer wall of the shell after installation is reduced, and the situation that a user is cut by the edge of the decoration piece is effectively reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of sanitary ware products, and in particular to a liquid dispenser. Background Art

[0002] In existing liquid dispensers, when a stainless - steel finish needs to be installed, it is mostly directly fixed on the plastic housing of the appliance. Since the stainless - steel decorative sheet has a certain thickness, it will protrude from the surface of the plastic housing after installation, and the edge of the stainless - steel decorative sheet is easy to cut the user's hand, posing a safety hazard in use. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a liquid dispenser to solve the problem of the safety hazard existing in the stainless - steel decorative sheet.

[0004] A liquid dispenser provided by this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A liquid dispenser includes a housing and a decorative plate. A groove for the decorative plate to be embedded is provided on the circumferential outer wall of the housing. The two ends of the groove protrude from the circumferential outer wall of the decorative plate, or the groove is flush with the circumferential outer wall of the decorative plate.

[0006] By adopting the above - mentioned technical solution, by providing a groove on the circumferential outer wall of the housing for the decorative plate to be embedded, the volume of the decorative plate protruding from the circumferential outer wall of the housing after installation is reduced. At the same time, the two ends of the groove cover the two ends of the decorative plate, reducing the situation where the decorative plate protrudes from the circumferential outer wall of the housing, effectively reducing the situation where the edge of the decorative piece cuts the user.

[0007] Optionally, it further includes electrical components. The housing includes a liquid storage tank and an electrical housing arranged on the liquid storage tank. The electrical housing is provided with a placement cavity for accommodating the electrical components.

[0008] By adopting the above - mentioned technical solution, a placement cavity for the electrical components is formed. The liquid storage tank supplies liquid to the electrical components, and the liquid is supplied in a relatively sealed space in the placement cavity, playing a certain sealing role and reducing dust from entering the placement cavity.

[0009] Optionally, the groove is provided on the circumferential side wall of the electrical housing, or the groove is provided on the circumferential outer wall of the liquid storage tank and the circumferential side wall of the electrical housing.

[0010] By adopting the above - mentioned technical solution, the decorative plate covers the circumferential outer wall of the electrical housing and does not cover the circumferential outer wall of the liquid storage tank; the decorative plate covers the circumferential outer walls of the liquid storage tank and the electrical housing, making the appearance of the liquid dispenser integral and improving the aesthetics.

[0011] Optionally, the electrical housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing. The upper housing is disposed at one end of the liquid storage tank, and the placement cavity is formed by snapping the upper housing and the lower housing together.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the upper housing and the lower housing are snapped together to form a placement cavity for placing electrical components. Liquid supply is carried out in a relatively sealed space within the placement cavity, which plays a certain sealing role and reduces the entry of dust into the placement cavity.

[0013] Optionally, both ends of the groove include a first convex rib and a second convex rib protruding from the housing. The outer circumferential walls of the first convex rib and the second convex rib protrude beyond the outer circumferential wall of the decorative plate or the outer circumferential walls of the first convex rib and the second convex rib are flush with the outer circumferential wall of the decorative plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the first convex rib and the second convex rib cover both ends of the decorative plate, reducing the situation where the decorative plate protrudes beyond the outer circumferential wall of the housing after installation, and effectively reducing the situation where the edge of the decorative piece cuts the user.

[0015] Optionally, a notch is provided on one side of the decorative plate. The housing is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, and the decorative plate is provided with a plurality of relief grooves corresponding to the fixing holes. The plurality of relief grooves are arranged on both sides of the notch. The housing is provided with a back plate corresponding to the notch, and the back plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes corresponding to the fixing holes.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the notch is provided to facilitate deformation during the installation process of the decorative plate and the housing. When the decorative plate is snapped into the groove from one end of the housing, since the outer diameter of the outer circumferential wall of the housing is greater than the outer diameter of the decorative plate, the decorative plate will abut against the outer circumferential wall of the housing during the mating process and generate a certain elastic deformation. After the decorative plate is aligned with the groove, the decorative plate elastically returns to its original position and is embedded in the groove.

[0017] The back plate is fixedly connected to the housing by passing fasteners such as screws through the mounting holes and the fixing holes. At the same time, the back plate covers the notch to ensure aesthetics.

[0018] Optionally, the decorative plate is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, the housing is provided with a plurality of first positioning rods that cooperate with the corresponding positioning holes, and the back plate is provided with a plurality of second positioning rods that cooperate with the corresponding positioning holes.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, during the installation process of the decorative plate and the housing, the decorative plate and the housing are initially fixed by the insertion fit of the first positioning rod and the corresponding positioning hole. Then, when the back plate is installed, the second positioning rod and the corresponding positioning hole are inserted and mated to realize the initial fixation of the decorative plate, the housing, and the back plate. At the same time, it facilitates the positioning of the mounting holes and the fixing holes, improving the convenience of installation.

[0020] Optionally, the back plate is provided with a fixing plate, the back plate is provided with a fixing groove for the fixing plate to be embedded, the fixing plate is provided with a limiting block, and the groove wall of the fixing groove is provided with a limiting groove for cooperating with the limiting block.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing plate is fixed on the wall surface or the side wall of an object, the housing is driven to be installed downward in the direction of the fixing plate, the fixing plate and the fixing groove are in sliding fit, and after the limiting block and the limiting groove are inserted and matched, the fixing of the housing and the fixing plate is realized.

[0022] Optionally, the back plate is provided with a fixing plate, the fixing plate is provided with a limiting post, the back plate is provided with a limiting hole for inserting and matching with the limiting post, the limiting post is provided with a stop block, the back plate is provided with a stop hole communicating with the limiting hole and for the limiting post to pass through, and the stop hole restricts the stop block from passing through.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing plate is fixed on the wall surface or the side wall of an object, the housing is driven to be installed in the direction of the fixing plate, the limiting post and the stop block break through the limiting hole together, and then the limiting post is slid into the stop hole to enable the stop block to pass through the stop hole, realizing the fixing of the housing and the fixing plate.

[0024] Optionally, one end of the fixing plate is provided with a supporting portion, and the bottom of the housing is provided with a supporting groove for cooperating with the supporting portion.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, while the housing is fixed to the fixing plate, the supporting portion is embedded in the supporting portion, and the supporting portion and the housing are fixedly connected by fasteners such as screws, improving the fixing stability of the housing and the fixing plate.

[0026] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0027] 1. By providing grooves on the circumferential outer wall of the housing for the decorative plate to be embedded, the volume of the decorative plate protruding from the circumferential outer wall of the housing after installation is reduced. At the same time, both ends of the groove cover both ends of the decorative plate, reducing the situation where the decorative plate protrudes from the circumferential outer wall of the housing after installation, effectively reducing the situation that the edge of the decorative piece cuts the user;

[0028] 2. The electrical component forms a placement cavity for placing the electrical component, the liquid storage tank supplies liquid to the electrical component, and the liquid is supplied in a relatively sealed space in the placement cavity, playing a certain sealing role and reducing dust from entering the placement cavity;

[0029] 3. The decorative plate covers the circumferential outer walls of the liquid storage tank and the electrical housing, making the appearance of the liquid dispenser integral and improving the aesthetics. Description of the Drawings

[0030] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 It is a schematic exploded view of Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electrical components of Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative panel of Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0034] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the back of the housing of Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0035] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the backplane of Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0036] Figure 7 It is a schematic exploded view of the backplane of Embodiment 1 of the present application;

[0037] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 2 of the present application;

[0038] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the back of the housing of Embodiment 2 of the present application;

[0039] Figure 10 It is a schematic exploded view of the backplane of Embodiment 2 of the present application.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals: 1. Housing; 11. Groove; 111. First convex rib; 112. Second convex rib; 12. Liquid storage tank; 121. Top cover; 13. Electrical housing; 131. Upper housing; 132. Lower housing; 133. Ring groove; 134. Placement cavity; 14. Fixing hole; 15. First positioning rod; 16. Support groove; 2. Decorative panel; 21. Notch; 22. Relief groove; 23. Positioning hole; 3. Electrical components; 4. Backplane; 41. Mounting hole; 42. Second positioning rod; 43. Fixing groove; 44. Limiting groove; 45. Limiting hole; 46. Stopping hole; 5. Fixed plate; 51. Limiting block; 52. Limiting column; 53. Stopping block; 54. Support part. Detailed description of the specific implementation

[0041] The following further Figure 1 - further Figure 10 describes the present application in detail with reference to the attached

[0042] Embodiment 1

[0043] Embodiment 1 of the present application discloses a liquid dispenser.

[0044] Refer to Figure 1 、Figure 2 and Figure 3 , a liquid dispenser, comprising a housing 1, a decorative panel 2, and electrical components 3 disposed within the housing 1. A groove 11 for embedding the decorative panel 2 is formed in the circumferential outer wall of the housing 1. Both ends of the groove 11 include a first convex rib 111 and a second convex rib 112 protruding from the housing 1, and the first convex rib 111 and the second convex rib 112 are respectively disposed at both ends of the groove 11. The circumferential outer walls of the first convex rib 111 and the second convex rib 112 protrude beyond the circumferential outer wall of the decorative panel 2 or the circumferential outer walls of the first convex rib 111 and the second convex rib 112 are flush with the circumferential outer wall of the decorative panel 2.

[0045] Refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the housing 1 includes a liquid storage tank 12 and an electrical housing 13 disposed at the lower end of the liquid storage tank 12. The electrical housing 13 includes an upper housing 131 and a lower housing 132. The upper housing 131 is integrally formed at the lower end of the liquid storage tank 12, and the upper housing 131 and the lower housing 132 are snap-fitted to form a placement cavity 134. An annular groove 133 extending along the circumference of the upper housing 131 is formed at one end of the upper housing 131 facing away from the liquid storage tank 12, and the upper end of the lower housing 132 is inserted and fitted with the annular groove 133.

[0046] Refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the electrical components 3 include a liquid pump, a gas pump, a battery for supplying power to the liquid pump and the gas pump, etc. disposed within the placement cavity 134. One end of the liquid storage tank 12 facing away from the electrical housing 13 is provided with a liquid inlet and a top cover 121 for opening and closing the liquid inlet, and one end facing the electrical housing 13 is provided with a liquid outlet, and the liquid outlet is communicated with the liquid pump. The lower housing 132 is provided with a liquid outlet nozzle communicated with the liquid pump and the gas pump. The groove 11 is formed in the circumferential side wall of the electrical housing 13 and the circumferential side wall of the bottom cover.

[0047] Refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , a notch 21 is formed on one side of the decorative panel 2. A plurality of fixing holes 14 are integrally formed on the back surface of the housing 1. The decorative panel 2 is provided with a plurality of relief grooves 22 corresponding to the fixing holes 14 one by one. The plurality of relief grooves 22 are arranged on both sides of the notch 21. After the decorative panel 2 and the housing 1 are installed, the notch 21 is located on the back surface of the housing 1.

[0048] Refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 , a back plate 4 covering the notch 21 is provided on the back surface of the housing 1. The back plate 4 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 41 corresponding to the fixing holes 14 one by one. The fixing holes 14 are threaded holes, and the housing 1, the decorative panel 2, and the back plate 4 are fixed by passing fasteners such as screws through the mounting holes 41 and threadedly connecting with the fixing holes 14.

[0049] Referring to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the decorative panel 2 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 23, and the plurality of positioning holes 23 are arranged on both sides of the notch 21. A plurality of first positioning rods 15 that are integrally formed on the back surface of the housing 1 and are in one-to-one correspondence and insertion fit with some of the positioning holes 23, and a plurality of second positioning rods 42 that are integrally formed on the side of the back plate 4 facing the housing 1 and are in one-to-one correspondence and insertion fit with some of the positioning holes 23.

[0050] Referring to Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 , a fixing plate 5 is provided on the side of the back plate 4 facing away from the housing 1. A limiting column 52 is integrally formed on the side of the fixing plate 5 facing the back plate 4. The back plate 4 is provided with a limiting hole 45 that is in insertion fit with the limiting column 52. A stop block 53 is integrally formed at one end of the limiting column 52 facing away from the fixing plate 5. The back plate 4 is provided with a stop hole 46 that communicates with the limiting hole 45 and through which the limiting column 52 passes, and the stop hole 46 restricts the stop block 53 from passing through.

[0051] Referring to Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 , a through hole is provided in the limiting column 52, which is convenient for fixing the fixing plate 5 on the wall surface or the side wall of an object through fasteners such as screws.

[0052] Referring to Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 , a support portion 54 is integrally formed at one end of the fixing plate 5. A support groove 16 that is in insertion fit with the support portion 54 is provided at the bottom of the housing 1. A threaded hole is provided at the bottom of the support groove 16, and a through hole is provided in the support portion 54. The fixing plate 5 and the housing 1 are fixed by passing a fastener such as a screw through the through hole and threadedly connecting it with the threaded hole.

[0053] The implementation principle of Embodiment 1 of the present application for a liquid dispenser is as follows:

[0054] By providing a groove 11 on the outer circumferential wall of the housing 1 for the decorative panel 2 to be embedded, the volume of the decorative panel 2 protruding from the outer circumferential wall of the housing 1 after installation is reduced. At the same time, both ends of the groove 11 cover both ends of the decorative panel 2, reducing the situation where the decorative panel 2 protrudes from the outer circumferential wall of the housing 1 after installation, effectively reducing the situation where the edge of the decorative piece cuts the user.

[0055] Fix the fixing plate 5 on the wall surface or the side wall of an object, drive the housing 1 to be installed in the direction of the fixing plate 5, and the limiting column 52 and the stop block 53 pass through the limiting hole 45 together, and then slide the limiting column 52 into the stop hole 46 to enable the stop block 53 to pass through the stop hole 46, realizing the fixation of the housing 1 and the fixing plate 5.

[0056] Example 2

[0057] Example 2 of the present application discloses a liquid dispenser.

[0058] The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 of this embodiment is referred to Figure 8 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 , the groove 11 is opened on the circumferential outer wall of the liquid storage tank 12 and the circumferential side wall of the electrical housing 13.

[0059] Referring to Figure 8 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 , a fixing plate 5 is provided on the side of the back plate 4 facing away from the housing 1. A fixing groove 43 for the fixing plate 5 to be embedded is opened in the vertical direction on the side of the back plate 4 facing away from the housing 1. A limiting block 51 is integrally formed at the upper end of the fixing plate 5, and a limiting groove 44 for inserting and mating with the limiting block 51 is opened on the upper groove wall of the fixing groove 43. Through holes are opened on the fixing plate 5 to facilitate fixing the fixing plate 5 on the wall surface or the side wall of an object by fasteners such as screws.

[0060] The implementation principle of a liquid dispenser in Example 2 of the present application is as follows:

[0061] The decorative plate 2 covers the circumferential outer walls of the liquid storage tank 12 and the electrical housing 13, making the appearance of the liquid dispenser integral and improving the aesthetics.

[0062] Fix the fixing plate 5 on the wall surface or the side wall of an object, drive the housing 1 to be installed downward in the direction of the fixing plate 5. The fixing plate 5 and the fixing groove 43 are in sliding fit. When the limiting block 51 is inserted and mated with the limiting groove 44, the fixing of the housing 1 and the fixing plate 5 is realized.

[0063] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application. The protection scope of the present application is not limited thereby. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A liquid dispenser, comprising a housing (1) and a decorative plate (2), characterized in that: The circumferential outer wall of the shell (1) is provided with a groove (11) for the decorative plate (2) to be embedded, and both ends of the groove (11) protrude from the circumferential outer wall of the decorative plate (2), or the groove (11) is flush with the circumferential outer wall of the decorative plate (2).

2. The liquid dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an electrical component (3), the housing (1) including a liquid storage tank (12), an electrical housing (13) disposed on the liquid storage tank (12), and the electrical housing (13) is provided with a placement cavity (134) for accommodating the electrical component (3).

3. The liquid dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The groove (11) is arranged on the circumferential side wall of the electrical housing (13), or the groove (11) is arranged on the circumferential outer wall of the liquid storage tank (12) and the circumferential side wall of the electrical housing (13).

4. The liquid dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electrical housing (13) comprises an upper housing (131) and a lower housing (132); the upper housing (131) is arranged at one end of the liquid storage tank (12); and the placement cavity (134) is formed by buckling the upper housing (131) and the lower housing (132).

5. The liquid dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the groove (11) include a first ridge (111) and a second ridge (112) formed by protruding from the shell (1); the circumferential outer walls of the first ridge (111) and the second ridge (112) protrude from the circumferential outer wall of the decorative plate (2) or the circumferential outer walls of the first ridge (111) and the second ridge (112) are flush with the circumferential outer wall of the decorative plate (2).

6. The liquid dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: A notch (21) is provided on one side of the decorative panel (2), the shell (1) is provided with a plurality of fixing holes (14), the decorative panel (2) is provided with a plurality of clearance grooves (22) corresponding to the fixing holes (14), the plurality of clearance grooves (22) are arranged on both sides of the notch (21), the shell (1) is provided with a back plate (4) corresponding to the notch (21), and the back plate (4) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (41) corresponding to the fixing holes (14).

7. The liquid dispenser according to claim 6, characterized in that: The decorative plate (2) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (23), the shell (1) is provided with a plurality of first positioning rods (15) cooperating with the corresponding positioning holes (23), and the back plate (4) is provided with a plurality of second positioning rods (42) cooperating with the corresponding positioning holes (23).

8. The liquid dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The back plate (4) is provided with a fixing plate (5), the back plate (4) is provided with a fixing groove (43) for the fixing plate (5) to be embedded, the fixing plate (5) is provided with a limiting block (51), and the groove wall of the fixing groove (43) is provided with a limiting groove (44) cooperating with the limiting block (51).

9. The liquid dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The back plate (4) is provided with a fixing plate (5), the fixing plate (5) is provided with a limiting column (52), the back plate (4) is provided with a limiting hole (45) plugged into and matched with the limiting column (52), the limiting column (52) is provided with a stop block (53), the back plate (4) is provided with a stop hole (46) which is connected with the limiting hole (45) and for the limiting column (52) to pass through, and the stop hole (46) limits the stop block (53) from passing through.

10. The liquid dispenser according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: A support portion (54) is provided at one end of the fixing plate (5), and a support groove (16) cooperating with the support portion (54) is provided at the bottom of the housing (1).