Fast-assembly faucet

By designing a quick-install faucet and using snapping devices and engaging devices to achieve rapid installation and disassembly, the existing faucets are solved in complex problems of rust and assembly, and the production efficiency and service life are improved.

CN223035811UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27QUANZHOU HEHUI PLASTIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421910339.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-08

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Technical Problem

The existing faucets are prone to rust after long-term use, affecting water quality and health. The assembly process of the integrated faucets is complex and affecting production efficiency.

Method used

A quick-install faucet is designed, including valve core body, valve seat, water inlet pipe, outlet pipe, extension pipe and mounting seat. Quick disassembly and installation are achieved through snapping devices and engaging devices, avoiding the need for tool-assisted installation.

Benefits of technology

The rapid installation and disassembly of the faucet is realized, the assembly process is simplified, the maintenance cost is reduced, and the service life is extended by selecting parts of different materials.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of faucets, and provides a fast-assembly faucet which comprises a valve element body, the valve element body comprises a valve seat used for installing a valve element, a water inlet pipe communicated with the valve seat, a water outlet pipe communicated with the valve seat, an extension pipe and an installation seat arranged on the extension pipe, and the installation seat is detachably connected with the valve seat through a buckle device. A water outlet channel communicated with the water outlet pipe is formed in the extension pipe and the mounting seat.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of faucets, and particularly relates to a quick-install faucet. Background Art

[0002] Faucets are very commonly used in our daily life. Existing faucets include split faucets and integral faucets.

[0003] Integral faucets are mostly made of stainless steel or cast copper materials. After long-term use, they are prone to rust, which affects water quality and the health of users. Moreover, once damaged, the whole faucet needs to be replaced, wasting resources.

[0004] The assembly process of split faucets is mostly relatively complex, with high requirements for assembly workers, which is not conducive to rapid production and affects production efficiency. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] Therefore, in view of the above problems, the utility model provides a quick-install faucet.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model provides a quick-install faucet, including a valve core body, and the valve core body includes: a valve seat for installing a valve core, a water inlet pipe communicated with the valve seat, and a water outlet pipe communicated with the valve seat. It further includes an extension pipe and a mounting seat arranged on the extension pipe. The mounting seat is detachably connected to the valve seat through a snap device, and a water outlet channel communicated with the water outlet pipe is opened on the extension pipe and the mounting seat.

[0007] A further improvement is that: the snap device includes: a sliding guide plate arranged on the valve seat and matching with the mounting seat, and a first clamping strip arranged on the sliding guide plate for preventing the mounting seat from detaching. A clamping device is also arranged between the mounting seat and the valve core body.

[0008] A further improvement is that: the clamping device includes: a first clamping claw arranged at one end of the mounting seat and facing the valve seat side, an avoidance groove opened on the two first clamping strips, and a clamping block arranged on the mounting seat for clamping with the avoidance groove.

[0009] A further improvement is that: a first rounded corner is opened at one end of the clamping block facing the sliding direction.

[0010] A further improvement is that: the mounting seat gradually thickens from the end inserted between the sliding guide plates, and the sliding guide plate and the guide strip are arranged to match the mounting seat.

[0011] A further improvement is that: the snap device includes: a resisting plate arranged on the valve seat, a second clamping strip arranged on the resisting plate, and a plurality of second clamping claws arranged on the valve seat corresponding to the resisting plate.

[0012] Further improvements are as follows: a second rounded corner is provided on the second jaw, and a third rounded corner matching the second rounded corner is provided on the mounting base.

[0013] Further improvements are as follows: the mounting base has a taper, and the resisting plate, the second strip, and the second jaw are arranged to match the mounting base.

[0014] Further improvements are as follows: a sealing groove matching the water outlet channel is provided on the mounting base, and a sealing ring for preventing fluid leakage from the gap between the mounting base and the valve seat is arranged in the sealing groove.

[0015] Further improvements are as follows: a protection device for protecting the valve core body and the extension pipe is also provided on the valve core body and the extension pipe.

[0016] Further improvements are as follows: the protection device includes: a lower shell for mounting the valve core body, a water outlet opening provided on the lower shell and matching the extension pipe, a protection cover arranged on the lower shell through a connecting device, and a positioning device arranged between the valve core body and the lower shell for positioning the valve core body.

[0017] Further improvements are as follows: the connecting device is that the protection cover is welded or adhesively connected to the lower shell.

[0018] Further improvements are as follows: the connecting device includes: at least two third jaws respectively arranged on the front and rear sides or the left and right sides of the protection cover, a guiding slot provided on the lower shell corresponding to the third jaws, and a clamping block arranged in the guiding slot for clamping with the third jaws.

[0019] Further improvements are as follows: the positioning device includes: a connecting seat arranged at the bottom of the water inlet pipe, a limiting ring platform arranged on the lower shell and resisting the connecting seat, a plurality of positioning slots arranged on the connecting seat, and a positioning strip arranged on the shell for clamping with the positioning slots.

[0020] Further improvements are as follows: a plurality of first reinforcing plates resisting the lower shell are arranged on the outer side of the valve seat, a plurality of second reinforcing plates are arranged on the extension pipe, and a third reinforcing plate corresponding to the second reinforcing plates is arranged on the lower shell.

[0021] Further improvements are as follows: a weight device is also provided on the valve core body.

[0022] Further improvements are as follows: the weight device includes: a first weight block and a second weight block symmetrically arranged on the valve core body and matching the water inlet pipe and the valve seat.

[0023] Further improvements are as follows: a protrusion is provided on the first weight block, and a groove matching the protrusion is provided on the first weight block.

[0024] Further improvement: A reinforcing ring matching the lower shell is also provided on the protective cover.

[0025] Further improvement: A decorative plate is also provided at the position corresponding to the valve seat on the protective cover.

[0026] Further improvement: The water inlet pipe includes a cold water inlet pipe and a hot water inlet pipe.

[0027] The advantages and beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0028] The structure is simple and the installation is fast. The installation of the main components of the faucet does not require the assistance of tools to complete the connection. The installation is simple and easy to operate. Moreover, each component of the faucet can be disassembled and replaced, which is convenient for the user to replace when the faucet is damaged, saving resources and reducing the maintenance cost. At the same time, the materials of each component can also be selected according to the needs of the user. The valve core body and the extension pipe can be made of plastic material to avoid rust, while the shell is made of metal material, with diverse combinations and strong functionality. Description of the Drawings

[0029] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a quick-install faucet according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the valve core body and the extension pipe of a quick-install faucet according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a quick-install faucet with a counterweight block provided on the valve core body according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the extension pipe of a quick-install faucet according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of part A of a quick-install faucet according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 6 It is an exploded state schematic diagram of a quick-install faucet according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the protective cover of a quick-install faucet according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the lower shell of a quick-install faucet according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the valve core body and the extension pipe of a quick-install faucet according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 10Schematic enlarged view of part B of a quick - installation faucet according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0039] In the figure: 1, valve seat; 2, water inlet pipe; 3, water outlet pipe; 4, extension pipe; 5, mounting seat; 6, sliding guide plate; 7, first clamping strip; 8, first clamping claw; 9, avoidance groove; 10, engaging block; 11, first rounded corner; 12, sealing groove; 13, lower housing; 14, water outlet; 15, protective cover; 16, third clamping claw; 17, guiding clamping groove; 18, clamping block; 19, connecting seat; 20, limiting ring platform; 21, positioning groove; 22, positioning strip; 23, first reinforcing plate; 24, second reinforcing plate; 25, third reinforcing plate; 26, first counterweight; 27, second counterweight; 28, reinforcing ring; 29, decorative plate; 30, water outlet seat; 31, water outlet nozzle; 32, water outlet channel;

[0040] 40, valve seat; 41, mounting seat; 42, resisting plate; 43, second clamping strip; 44, second clamping claw; 45, second rounded corner; 46, third rounded corner. Specific embodiments

[0041] The following combines the drawings and embodiments to further describe the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. Embodiment 1

[0042] As shown in Figures 1 - 8 a quick - installation faucet includes a valve core body, and the valve core body includes: a valve seat 1 for installing the valve core, a water inlet pipe 2 communicated with the valve seat 1, a water outlet pipe 3 communicated with the valve seat 1, further includes an extension pipe 4, a mounting seat 5 arranged on the extension pipe 4, and the mounting seat 5 is detachably connected to the valve seat 1 through a snap - fitting device, and a water outlet channel 32 communicated with the water outlet pipe 3 is opened on the extension pipe 4 and the mounting seat 5.

[0043] To facilitate the fixing of the extension pipe 4, the snap - fitting device includes: a sliding guide plate 6 arranged on the valve seat 1 and matching with the mounting seat 5, and a first clamping strip 7 arranged on the sliding guide plate 6 for preventing the mounting seat 5 from detaching, and a clamping device is further arranged between the mounting seat 5 and the valve core body.

[0044] To position the mounting seat 5, the clamping device includes: a first clamping claw 8 arranged on one end of the mounting seat 5 and facing the valve seat 1 side, an avoidance groove 9 opened on the two first clamping strips 7, and an engaging block 10 arranged on the mounting seat 5 for engaging with the avoidance groove 9.

[0045] To facilitate the engaging block 10 to slide into the avoidance groove 9 through the first clamping strip 7, a first rounded corner 11 is opened at one end of the engaging block 10 facing the sliding direction.

[0046] In order to further position the mounting seat 5 , the mounting seat 5 gradually becomes thicker starting from one end inserted between the sliding guide plates 6 , and the sliding guide plates 6 and the guide bars are arranged to match the mounting seat 5 .

[0047] In order to prevent fluid leakage, a sealing groove 12 matching the water outlet channel 32 is provided on the mounting seat 5, and a sealing ring (not shown in the figure) is provided in the sealing groove 12 for preventing fluid leakage from the gap between the mounting seat 5 and the valve seat 1, and the sealing ring is a silicone ring or a rubber ring;

[0048] When the sealing ring is placed in the sealing groove 12 , a portion of the sealing ring is located outside, and the thickness of the sealing ring is greater than the inner diameter of the sealing groove 12 .

[0049] In order to protect the valve core body and the extension tube 4, a protection device for protecting the valve core body and the extension tube 4 is also provided on the valve core body and the extension tube 4, and the protection device includes: a lower shell 13 for installing the valve core body, a water outlet 14 opened on the lower shell 13 and matching the extension tube 4, a protective cover 15 arranged on the lower shell 13 through a connecting device, and a positioning device arranged between the valve core body and the lower shell 13 for positioning the valve core body.

[0050] In order to facilitate the quick installation of the protective cover 15, the connecting device includes: at least two third claws 16 respectively arranged on the front and rear sides or the left and right sides of the protective cover 15, a guide groove 17 corresponding to the third claw 16 opened on the lower shell 13, and a block 18 arranged in the guide groove 17 for engaging with the third claw 16.

[0051] In order to prevent the valve core body from shaking in the lower shell body 13, the positioning device includes: a connecting seat 19 arranged at the bottom of the water inlet pipe 2, a limiting ring platform 20 arranged on the lower shell body 13 and resisting the connecting seat 19, a plurality of positioning grooves 21 opened on the connecting seat 19, and a positioning strip 22 arranged on the shell body for engaging with the positioning groove 21.

[0052] In order to enhance the strength of the valve core body and the extension tube 4, as well as the stability after being installed on the lower shell 13, a plurality of first reinforcing plates 23 resisting the lower shell 13 are provided on the outer side of the valve seat 1, a plurality of second reinforcing plates 24 are provided on the extension tube 4, and a third reinforcing plate 25 corresponding to the second reinforcing plate 24 is provided on the lower shell 13.

[0053] To enhance the feel of the faucet handle and prevent the faucet from breaking when struck, a weight device is further provided on the valve core body. The weight device includes: a first weight block 26 and a second weight block 27 symmetrically arranged on the valve core body and matching the water inlet pipe 2 and the valve seat 1. A protrusion (not shown in the figure) is provided on the first weight block 26, and a groove (not shown in the figure) matching the protrusion is provided on the first weight block 26.

[0054] To enhance the connection strength between the lower housing 13 and the protective cover 15, a reinforcing ring 28 matching the lower housing 13 is further provided on the protective cover 15.

[0055] To reduce the assembly steps, a decorative plate 29 corresponding to the position of the valve seat 1 is further provided on the protective cover 15.

[0056] A water outlet seat 30 is further provided at the water outlet end of the extension pipe 4. The water outlet seat 30 matches the water outlet head, and a water outlet nozzle 31 is provided on the water outlet seat 30.

[0057] To enhance the functionality of the faucet, the water inlet pipe 2 includes: a cold water inlet pipe 2 and a hot water inlet pipe 2

[0058] Working principle: During assembly, align the mounting plate with the sliding guide plate 6 and directly push it downward until the mounting seat 5 resists against the first locking strip 7. At the same time, the engaging block 10 engages with the avoidance groove 9, and the first claw 8 engages with the valve seat 1. At this time, the assembly of the valve core body is completed.

[0059] Subsequently, install the weight block on the valve core body, place the valve core body into the lower housing 13 so that the positioning groove 21 engages with the positioning strip 22, align the water outlet head with the water outlet 14, then cover the protective cover 15 on the lower housing 13, and then install and fix the valve core in the valve seat 1 to complete the assembly.

[0060] During use, connect the water inlet pipe 2 to the water inlet pipe 2 and fix the faucet to complete the installation. Subsequently, the valve core can be normally turned, and the fluid can flow from the water inlet pipe 2 through the valve core, into the outlet pipe 3, and then through the water outlet channel 32 to the water outlet 14 to complete the water outlet. Embodiment 2

[0061] As Figures 9 - 10 , based on the technical solution of Embodiment 1, the snap-fastening device includes: a resisting plate 42 provided on the valve seat 40, a second locking strip 43 provided on the resisting plate 42, and a plurality of second claws 44 provided on the valve seat 40 corresponding to the resisting plate 42.

[0062] A second rounded corner 45 is provided on the second claw 44, and a third rounded corner 46 matching the second rounded corner 45 is provided on the mounting seat 41.

[0063] The mounting base 41 has a taper, and the resisting plate 42, the second clamping strip 43 and the second clamping claw 44 are arranged to match the mounting base 41. Embodiment 3

[0064] Based on the technical solution of Embodiment 1, the connecting device is: the protective cover is welded or adhesively connected to the lower housing.

[0065] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of the present invention claimed is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A quick-install faucet, comprising a valve core body, wherein the valve core body comprises: A valve seat for installing a valve core, a water inlet pipe connected to the valve seat, and a water outlet pipe connected to the valve seat, characterized in that it also includes an extension pipe and a mounting seat arranged on the extension pipe, the mounting seat is detachably connected to the valve seat through a snap device, and a water outlet channel connected to the water outlet pipe is opened on the extension pipe and the mounting seat.

2. The quick-install faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle device comprises: a sliding guide plate arranged on the valve seat and matching the mounting seat, a first clamping strip arranged on the sliding guide plate and used to prevent the mounting seat from being separated, and a clamping device is also arranged between the mounting seat and the valve core body.

3. The quick-install faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping device comprises: a first clamping claw arranged on one end of the mounting seat and facing one side of the valve seat, an avoidance groove opened on the first clamping strips on both sides, and a clamping block arranged on the mounting seat for clamping with the avoidance groove.

4. The quick-install faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first rounded corner is formed on one end of the engaging block facing the sliding direction.

5. The quick-install faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting seat gradually becomes thicker from one end inserted between the sliding guide plates, and the sliding guide plates and the guide bars are arranged to match the mounting seat.

6. The quick-install faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle device comprises: a resistance plate arranged on the valve seat, a second clamping strip arranged on the resistance plate, and a plurality of second clamping claws arranged on the valve seat and corresponding to the resistance plate.

7. The quick-install faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second claw is provided with a second rounded corner, and the mounting seat is provided with a third rounded corner matching the second rounded corner.

8. The quick-install faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting seat has a taper, and the resisting plate, the second clamping strip and the second clamping claw are arranged to match the mounting seat.

9. The quick-install faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing groove matching the water outlet channel is provided on the mounting seat, and a sealing ring is arranged in the sealing groove to prevent fluid from leaking from the gap between the mounting seat and the valve seat.

10. The quick-install faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve core body and the extension tube are also provided with a protection device for protecting the valve core body and the extension tube.

11. The quick-install faucet according to claim 10, characterized in that: The protection device includes: a lower shell for installing the valve core body, a water outlet opened on the lower shell and matching the extension pipe, a protection cover arranged on the lower shell through a connecting device, and a positioning device arranged between the valve core body and the lower shell for positioning the valve core body.

12. The quick-install faucet according to claim 11, characterized in that: The connecting device is: the protective cover is connected to the lower shell by welding or gluing.

13. The quick-install faucet according to claim 11, characterized in that: The connecting device includes: at least two third claws respectively arranged on the front and rear sides or the left and right sides of the protective cover, a guide slot corresponding to the third claws opened on the lower shell, and a block arranged in the guide slot for engaging with the third claws.

14. The quick-install faucet according to claim 11, characterized in that: The positioning device includes: a connecting seat arranged at the bottom of the water inlet pipe, a limiting ring set on the lower shell body and resisting the connecting seat, a plurality of positioning grooves opened on the connecting seat, and a positioning strip set on the shell body and used for engaging with the positioning groove.

15. The quick-install faucet according to claim 11, characterized in that: A plurality of first reinforcing plates resisting against the lower shell are arranged on the outer side of the valve seat, a plurality of second reinforcing plates are arranged on the extension pipe, and a third reinforcing plate corresponding to the second reinforcing plates is arranged on the lower shell.

16. The quick-install faucet according to claim 11, characterized in that: A counterweight device is also provided on the valve core body.

17. The quick-install faucet according to claim 16, characterized in that: The counterweight device comprises: a first counterweight block and a second counterweight block which are symmetrically arranged on the valve core body and match and correspond to the water inlet pipe and the valve seat.

18. The quick-install faucet according to claim 17, characterized in that: The first counterweight block is provided with a protrusion, and the first counterweight block is provided with a groove matched with the protrusion.

19. The quick-install faucet according to claim 11, characterized in that: The protection cover is also provided with a reinforcement ring matching the lower shell body.

20. The quick-install faucet according to claim 11, characterized in that: A decorative plate is also arranged on the protective cover at a position corresponding to the valve seat.

21. A quick-install faucet according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe includes: a cold water inlet pipe and a hot water inlet pipe.