Inner valve element body and faucet

By designing that the connecting section of the inner valve core body is runway-shaped and extends axially along the water inlet section, the problem of insufficient strength of the water inlet pipe when installing the valve core body is solved, and higher strength and stability are achieved.

CN222992219UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17QUANZHOU SHICHENG PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421793378.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-26
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-26

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Technical Problem

When installing the valve core, the water inlet pipe is insufficient and it is prone to bend or damaged.

Method used

An inner valve core body is designed, the connecting section of the connecting section is runway-shaped and extends axially along the water inlet section. The mounting seat is arranged on the plane of the connecting section, which enhances the strength of the connecting section.

Benefits of technology

Through this design, the bending or damage of the water inlet pipe when installing the valve core is avoided, and the strength and stability of the inner valve core body are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an inner valve core body and a faucet, the inner valve core body is used for being installed in a shell of a water outlet device, the inner valve core body comprises a body, and the body comprises a base, a water inlet channel section, a connecting section and a water outlet channel section which are sequentially arranged from bottom to top; the connecting section is provided with a mounting seat used for mounting a control valve element, one end of the mounting seat is connected with the water inlet channel section, the other end of the mounting seat is connected with the water outlet channel section, an inner cavity of the mounting seat is communicated with the water inlet channel section and the water outlet channel section, and the section of the connecting section is in a runway shape and extends in the axial direction of the water inlet section. The mounting seat is arranged on a plane formed by extension of the connecting section, the section of the connecting section is in a runway shape, the connecting section extends in the axial direction of the water inlet section, and the mounting seat is arranged on the plane formed by extension of the connecting section, so that the connecting section has enough strength, and the possibility of bending or even damage during mounting of the valve element is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of faucet devices, and more specifically, to an inner valve core body and a faucet. Background Art

[0002] A rotary faucet generally includes an outer housing, an inner valve core body disposed inside the outer housing and having an inlet and outlet water flow passage and a valve core mounting seat, a valve core, an inlet water pipe and an outlet elbow. The mounting seat for mounting the valve core on the inner valve core body is usually disposed on the side. During installation, the inner valve core body is usually first installed inside the outer housing, and then the valve core is installed from the side. The valve core and the mounting seat are sealed through the end face. Therefore, when installing the valve core, the valve core will exert a lateral pressure on the mounting seat. However, the water inlet section of the existing inner valve core body is usually composed of two cylindrical water inlet pipes, and the mounting seat is disposed on the water inlet section. When installing the valve core, there is a possibility that the water inlet pipe is not strong enough and is bent or even damaged. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a valve core seat body to solve the above problems.

[0004] The present utility model adopts the following scheme:

[0005] The present application provides an inner valve core body for being installed inside the housing of a water outlet device, which includes a body. The body includes a base, a water inlet channel section, a connection section, and a water outlet channel section that are sequentially arranged from bottom to top. A mounting seat for installing a control valve core is disposed on the connection section. One end of the mounting seat is connected to the water inlet channel section, and the other end is connected to the water outlet channel section. The inner cavity of the mounting seat is communicated with the water inlet channel section and the water outlet channel section. The cross section of the connection section is in a runway shape and is formed by extending along the axial direction of the water inlet section. The mounting seat is disposed on the plane formed by the extension of the connection section.

[0006] Further, the cross section of the water inlet channel section is in a runway shape and is formed by extending along the axial direction of the base. The connection section is integrally retracted and disposed on one end face of the water inlet channel section.

[0007] Further, the base includes concentric first and second circular steps. The first circular step is clamped on the housing to limit the rotation of the inner valve core body inside the housing.

[0008] Further, a clamping portion is disposed inside the housing. The first circular step cooperates with the clamping portion to limit the rotation of the inner valve core body inside the housing.

[0009] Further, it further includes a metal nut for external connection. A cavity is formed by partial sinking of the bottom surface of the first circular step, and an internal thread is provided on the inner wall of the cavity. The metal nut passes through the cavity and is embedded on the second circular step to increase the connection strength between the inner valve core body and the water inlet pipe.

[0010] Further, it further includes a third circular step provided on the water outlet passage section, which is snap-connected to the inside of the housing to limit the movement of the inner valve core body towards the inside of the housing.

[0011] Further, a cold water passage and a hot water passage are provided on the water inlet passage section, and the water in the cold water passage and the hot water passage is mixed in the mounting seat and then flows out from the water outlet passage section.

[0012] A faucet includes a water outlet pipe and an outer housing, and is characterized in that it further includes the above-mentioned inner valve core body. The inner valve core body is installed in the outer housing. A connecting portion is provided on the water outlet passage section, and the water outlet pipe is rotatably arranged on the connecting portion.

[0013] Further, it further includes an open connecting ring. A rotating groove is provided on the outer peripheral side of the connecting portion, and the connecting ring is sleeved on the rotating groove to connect the water outlet pipe.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solutions, the following technical effects can be achieved by the present utility model:

[0015] The present utility model provides an inner valve core body, wherein the connecting section is in a runway shape and is formed by axially extending along the water inlet section. The mounting seat is arranged on the plane of the connecting section, so that the connecting section has sufficient strength to avoid the possibility of bending or even damage when installing the valve core. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a valve core seat body of an embodiment of the present utility model without an assembled connecting ring;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a valve core seat body of an embodiment of the present utility model with an assembled connecting ring;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a connecting ring of a valve core seat body of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a front structural schematic diagram of a valve core seat body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a valve core seat body assembled with an outer shell according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a sectional structural schematic diagram of a valve core seat body assembled with an outer shell according to an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a sectional structural schematic diagram of a valve core seat body assembled with an outer shell according to an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0024] Icon: Base 1, water inlet channel section 2, connecting section 3, water outlet channel section 4, mounting seat 5, third circular step 6, rotating groove 7, sealing groove 8, placing groove 9, connecting ring 10, external thread 11, opening 12, elastic convex part 13, housing 14, first positioning groove 15, metal nut 16, water inlet flow channel 17, water outlet flow channel 18, water inlet 19, water outlet 20, second positioning groove 21. Specific embodiments

[0025] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Embodiment

[0027] Combined with Figures 1 to 7As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides an inner valve core body, which is used to be installed in the housing 14 of the water outlet device. It includes a body, and the body includes a base 1, an inlet channel section 2, a connecting section 3, and an outlet channel section 4 arranged in sequence from bottom to top; an installation seat 5 for installing a control valve core is provided on the connecting section 3. One end of the installation seat 5 is connected to the inlet channel section 2, and the other end is connected to the outlet channel section 4. The inner cavity of the installation seat 5 communicates with the inlet channel section 2 and the outlet channel section 4. The cross-section of the connecting section 3 is in a runway shape and is formed by extending along the axial direction of the inlet section. The installation seat 5 is arranged on the plane formed by the extension of the connecting section 3.

[0028] The cross-section of the connecting section 3 is in a runway shape and is formed by extending along the axial direction of the inlet section. The installation seat 5 is arranged on the plane of the connecting section 3, so that the connecting section 3 has sufficient strength to avoid the possibility of bending or even damage when installing the valve core.

[0029] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cross-section of the inlet channel section 2 is in a runway shape and is formed by extending along the axial direction of the base. The connecting section 3 is integrally retracted and arranged on one end surface of the inlet channel section 2. The base 1 includes concentric first and second circular steps. The first circular step is stuck inside the housing 14, and a first positioning groove 15 is provided on its outer periphery. A clamping portion adapted to the first positioning groove 15 is provided inside the housing to limit the rotation of the inner valve core body inside the housing 14. A metal nut 16 for screwing the inlet pipe is embedded in the inlet channel section 2, which is convenient for the quick disassembly and connection of the inlet pipe. Specifically, a cavity is formed by partial sinking of the bottom surface of the first circular step, and internal threads are provided on the inner wall of the cavity; the metal nut 16 passes through the cavity and is embedded on the second circular step to increase the connection strength between the inner valve core body and the inlet pipe. A third circular step 6 is provided on the outlet channel section, and it is clamped inside the housing 14 to limit the movement of the inner valve core body into the housing 14.

[0030] In this embodiment, a cold water channel and a hot water channel are provided on the inlet channel section 2. The water in the cold water channel and the hot water channel is mixed by the valve core in the installation seat 5 and then flows out from the outlet channel section 4. Specifically, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 Two water inlet channels 17 are provided inside the inlet channel section 2, which are respectively used for connecting cold water and hot water; an outlet water channel 18 is provided inside the outlet channel section 4, which is used for flowing out the mixed water after being mixed by the valve core. As Figure 4 shown, the bottom surface of the installation seat 5 is provided with two water inlets 19 communicating with the water inlet channels, and one water outlet 20 communicating with the outlet water channel; and a second positioning groove 21 for positioning the valve core.

[0031] This embodiment also provides a faucet, which includes a water outlet pipe and a housing 14, and also includes the inner valve core body as described above. The inner valve core body is installed in the housing, a connecting portion is provided on the water outlet passage section 4, and the water outlet pipe is rotatably arranged on the connecting portion.

[0032] In this embodiment, it further includes an open connecting ring 10. A rotating groove 7 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the connecting portion, and the connecting ring 10 is sleeved on the rotating groove 7 to connect the water outlet pipe. A sealing groove 8 is provided above the rotating groove 7 for side rotation sealing with the water outlet pipe.

[0033] Specifically, as Figure 3 shown, the connecting ring 10 is provided with an elastic convex portion 13; the water outlet member is provided with an opening adapted to the elastic convex portion 13. The water outlet member can be a water outlet elbow or a water outlet branch arm, etc. The connecting ring 10 with an opening 12 on one side is elastic and can be quickly disassembled and connected on the rotating groove 7. The rotating groove 7 limits the connecting ring 10 axially. The elastic convex portion 13 is connected to the opening on the water outlet member to fix the water outlet member to the connecting ring 10; and the elastic convex portion 13 enables the detachable connection between the water outlet member and the connecting ring 10. Of course, in other embodiments, the connecting ring 10 may also be provided with a first threaded hole, and the water outlet member is provided with a second threaded hole or a through hole adapted to the first threaded hole, and is fixedly connected by a bolt.

[0034] Of course, as Figure 1 shown, a placing groove 9 may also be provided on the connecting portion for placing marbles. Of course, a whole circle of grooves spaced at intervals should be provided on the inner peripheral side of the water outlet member corresponding to the placing groove 9 and adapted to the marbles, so as to make the rotation of the water outlet member have a sense of gear.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 Figure 2 and Figure 6 shown, a protruding limiting wall is provided on the outer periphery of the valve core seat 5. An external thread 11 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the limiting wall, and the valve core can be fixed on the mounting seat 5 by connecting the external thread 11 with the internal thread of the cover shell. An outer housing 14 is sleeved between the limiting portion 6 and the base 1, and an opening 12 corresponding to the mounting seat 5 is provided on the outer housing 14. First positioning grooves 15 are provided on the limiting portion 6 and the base 1 for the installation and positioning of the outer housing 14, so that the opening 12 can correspond to the mounting seat 5.

[0036] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the idea of the present invention belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0038] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0039] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0040] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

Claims

1. An inner valve core body, used to be installed in the housing of a water outlet device, comprising a body, wherein the body comprises a base, a water inlet channel section, a connecting section, and a water outlet channel section arranged in sequence from bottom to top; a mounting seat for mounting a control valve core is provided on the connecting section, one end of which is connected to the water inlet channel section, and the other end is connected to the water outlet channel section, and the inner cavity of the mounting seat is connected to the water inlet channel section and the water outlet channel section, characterized in that: The connecting section has a racetrack-shaped cross section and is formed by extending axially along the water inlet channel section. The mounting seat is arranged on a plane formed by the extension of the connecting section.

2. The inner valve core body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the water inlet channel section is in the shape of a racetrack and is formed by extending along the axial direction of the base. The connecting section is retracted as a whole and is arranged on one end surface of the water inlet channel section.

3. The inner valve core body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a first circular step and a second circular step that are concentric with each other. The first circular step is clamped on the shell to limit the inner valve core body from rotating inside the shell.

4. The inner valve core body according to claim 3, characterized in that: A clamping portion is provided in the housing, and the first circular step cooperates with the clamping portion to limit the inner valve core body from rotating inside the housing.

5. The inner valve core body according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a metal nut for connecting to the outside. The bottom surface of the first circular step is partially sunken to form a cavity, and an internal thread is provided on the inner wall of the cavity. The metal nut passes through the cavity and is embedded in the second circular step to increase the connection strength between the inner valve core body and the water inlet pipe.

6. The inner valve core body according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a third circular step disposed on the water outlet channel section, which is clamped to the inside of the shell to limit the movement of the inner valve core body toward the inside of the shell.

7. The inner valve core body according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The water inlet channel section is provided with a cold water channel and a hot water channel. Water in the cold water channel and the hot water channel are mixed in the mounting seat and then flow out from the water outlet channel section.

8. A faucet, comprising a water outlet pipe and an outer shell, characterized in that: It also includes the inner valve core body according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the inner valve core body is installed in the outer shell, a connecting portion is provided on the water outlet channel section, and the water outlet pipe is rotatably provided on the connecting portion.

9. The faucet according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes an open connecting ring, a rotating groove is arranged on the outer peripheral side of the connecting part, and the connecting ring is sleeved on the rotating groove to connect the water outlet pipe.