Water outlet structure

Abstract

The utility model provides a water outlet structure. The water outlet structure comprises a plurality of water outlet pieces, a plurality of water outlet switches and a switching control assembly. The water outlet functions of any two water outlet pieces are different; the multiple water outlet switches and the multiple water outlet pieces are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and the water outlet switches are configured to conduct or cut off the water outlet pieces; and the position switch is movably switched among the plurality of water outlet switches so as to drive the water outlet switch at the target position to be switched on and switch on the corresponding water outlet piece. The switching control assembly is moved to the corresponding water outlet switch and drives the water outlet switch to open the water outlet piece, and water outlet is achieved. At the moment, other water outlet switches cannot make contact with the switching control assembly, and therefore the problem that in the related technology, when cup pushing type water taking is conducted with one hand, other faucet push plates are touched by mistake is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a water outlet structure. Background Art

[0002] Cup-pushing water dispensing refers to using the outer edge of a cup to push the faucet push plate to dispense water from the faucet. This method of dispensing water is widely used due to its advantages of being fast, convenient, and can be operated with one hand. However, most of the water dispensers on the market are compact models, and users are prone to accidentally touch the faucet push plate next to them when dispensing water, which is a poor experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a water outlet structure to solve the technical problem of accidental touch when taking water by pushing the cup.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application proposes a water outlet structure, comprising:

[0005] A plurality of water outlet parts, any two of which have different water outlet functions;

[0006] A plurality of water outlet switches, wherein the plurality of water outlet switches and the plurality of water outlet parts are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the water outlet switches are configured to turn on or off the water outlet parts; and

[0007] The switching control component can movably switch the positions among the plurality of water outlet switches to drive the water outlet switch located at the target position to open and conduct the corresponding water outlet member.

[0008] Optionally, in one embodiment, the switching control component includes a push plate and a push rod, the push plate is rotatably connected to the plurality of water outlet parts to approach or move away from the plurality of water outlet switches, the push rod is slidably disposed on the push plate to switch positions between the plurality of water outlet switches, and the push plate can be rotated to make the push rod approach and open the water outlet switch at the target position, or to make the push rod move away and close the water outlet switch at the target position.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment, a toggle member is further included, wherein the toggle member is fixedly connected to the push rod, and the toggle member is used for being toggled by a user to drive the push rod to slide to a target position.

[0010] Optionally, in one embodiment, the plurality of water outlet parts are provided with water outlets, the water outlets and the water outlet switches are respectively located on opposite sides of the water outlet parts, the upper end of the push plate is rotatably connected to the plurality of water outlet parts, the lower end of the push plate reciprocates between the water outlets and the water outlet switches, and the toggle member is located between the push plate and the water outlet.

[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment, the switching control component further includes a return spring, and two ends of the return spring are respectively connected to the ejector rod and the push plate. When the user releases the ejector rod, the return spring drives the ejector rod to return to the initial position, and the water outlet member corresponding to the ejector rod at the initial position is configured to discharge warm water or cold water.

[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment, the water outlet member is provided with a limiting rib, and the limiting rib is provided with a limiting groove, and the push plate is embedded in the limiting groove to restrict the rotation range of the push plate.

[0013] Optionally, in one embodiment, the water outlet member includes a water outlet pipe, a water outlet valve and a valve core. The water outlet valve is communicated with the water outlet pipe, and the valve core is slidably connected in a sealed manner between the water outlet valve and the water outlet pipe to conduct or block the water outlet pipe.

[0014] Optionally, in one embodiment, the water outlet switch is hinged to one end of the valve core away from the water outlet pipe. The first end of the water outlet switch is for the switching control component to abut against, and the second end of the water outlet switch abuts against the end of the water outlet valve. When the switching control component moves to drive the first end to tilt up, the second end slidably abuts against the end of the water outlet valve, and the water outlet switch pulls the valve core out of the water outlet pipe to achieve conduction.

[0015] Optionally, in one embodiment, the water outlet member further includes a recovery spring. The recovery spring is located in the water outlet valve, and two ends of the recovery spring are respectively connected to the water outlet valve and the valve core. When the water outlet switch releases the valve core, the recovery spring is used to drive the valve core to move to block the water outlet pipe.

[0016] Optionally, in one embodiment, the water outlet pipe includes an inlet section, a connecting section and an outlet section that are connected in sequence from top to bottom. The connecting section is connected to the water outlet valve, and the outlet sections of multiple water outlet members are arranged vertically, and the inlet sections of adjacent water outlet members are away from each other.

[0017] The water outlet structure provided by the present application, by providing a switching control component that can switch positions between multiple water outlet switches, when one of the water outlet functions needs to be used, the switching control component is moved to the corresponding water outlet switch and drives it to open the water outlet member to achieve water outlet; and at this time, other water outlet switches cannot come into contact with the switching control component, thereby solving the problem of accidentally touching the push plates of other faucets when taking water with a single-handed push cup in the related art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view of the water outlet structure of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the water outlet structure of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the water outlet member, the push plate and the ejector rod in the water outlet structure of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the water outlet component, push plate and push rod in the water outlet structure of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the water outlet component and the water outlet switch in the water outlet structure of the present application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the water outlet structure of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water outlet structure of this application installed on a water dispenser.

[0026] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0027] 1. Water outlet; 11. Water outlet pipe; 111. Water outlet; 12. Water outlet valve; 13. Valve core; 14. Restoring spring; 15. Limiting rib; 151. Limiting groove; 2. Water outlet switch; 3. Push plate; 4. Push rod; 5. Torsion spring; 6. Toggle member; 61. Sliding part; 62. Handle; 7. Restoring spring; 8. Mounting seat; 9. Water dispenser.

[0028] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0030] The embodiment of the present application provides a water outlet structure to solve the problem of accidental touch during cup-pushing water intake. The following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0031] In the embodiment of the present application, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the water outlet structure includes:

[0032] A plurality of water outlet members 1, and the water outlet functions of any two water outlet members 1 are different;

[0033] A plurality of water outlet switches 2, the plurality of water outlet switches 2 and the plurality of water outlet members 1 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence, and the water outlet switch 2 is configured to conduct or cut off the water outlet member 1; and

[0034] A switching control component, which can move to switch positions between the plurality of water outlet switches 2 to drive the water outlet switch 2 at the target position to open and conduct the corresponding water outlet member 1.

[0035] It should be noted that different water outlet functions mean that: any two of the water outlet members 1 can respectively flow out drinking water at any two temperatures of ice water, warm water, and boiling water, and can also flow out liquids such as milk, coffee, tea, and juice. Movably includes movement forms such as rotation and movement. In this way, by using a movable switching control component to replace the multiple faucet push plates corresponding to each faucet in the related art, when taking water, when the switching control component moves to the water outlet switch 2 at the target position, only one water outlet switch 2 can be triggered to open and conduct the corresponding water outlet member 1, and there will be no accidental touch caused by narrow space, and it has better adaptability on a miniaturized water dispenser.

[0036] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, the switching control component includes a push plate 3 and a push rod 4. The push plate 3 is rotatably connected to the plurality of water outlet members 1 to approach or move away from the plurality of water outlet switches 2. The push rod 4 is slidably arranged on the push plate 3 to switch positions between the plurality of water outlet switches 2. The push plate 3 can rotate to make the push rod 4 approach and open the water outlet switch 2 at the target position, or make the push rod 4 move away to close the water outlet switch 2 at the target position.

[0037] In this way, through the push plate 3 rotatably connected to the plurality of water outlet members 1, the push rod 4 can be driven to approach and open the water outlet switch 2, thereby conducting the water outlet member 1; by sliding the push rod 4 between the plurality of water outlet switches 2 to switch positions; then when taking water, the user's finger toggles the push rod 4 to make it approach one of the water outlet switches 2, and then uses the outer edge of the water cup to push the push plate 3, and the single-handed water intake operation can be quickly completed.

[0038] In some specific embodiments, as Figure 2As shown, multiple water outlet switches 2 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, the sliding direction of the push rod 4 is parallel to the connecting line between the multiple water outlet switches 2, and the rotation axis of the push plate 3 is parallel to the sliding direction of the push rod 4. In this way, when the push plate 3 rotates to the same angle, any water outlet switch 2 can be driven by the push rod 4 to conduct the water outlet part 1.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, a plurality of water outlet parts 1 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction and are fixedly connected in sequence, and the switching control assembly further comprises a torsion spring 5, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the push plate 3 and the water outlet part 1; when the user drives the push plate 3 to rotate close to the water outlet switch 2, the torsion spring 5 is wound; when the user releases the push plate 3, the torsion force of the torsion spring 5 drives the push plate 3 to rotate in the opposite direction to restore to the initial state. In this way, the push plate 3 automatically resets to cancel the drive to the water outlet switch 2.

[0040] In some other embodiments, the switching control component can also adopt the following structure: the switching control component includes a slide and a push plate 3, the slide is slidably connected between multiple water outlet parts 1 to switch positions, and the push plate 3 is rotatably connected to the slide to approach or move away from the water outlet switch 2; the slide can slide the push plate 3 to approach the water outlet switch 2 located at the target position, and drive the water outlet switch 2 to open and turn on the corresponding water outlet part 1 through the rotation of the push plate 3; or, the slide can slide the push plate 3 away from the water outlet switch 2 located at the target position, and release the water outlet switch 2 through the reverse rotation of the push plate 3 to close the corresponding water outlet part 1.

[0041] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the water outlet structure further includes a toggle member 6, which is fixedly connected to the top rod 4, and the toggle member 6 is used for the user to toggle to drive the top rod 4 to slide to the target position. The toggle member 6 enables the user to drive the top rod 4 to slide more conveniently.

[0042] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, multiple water outlet parts 1 are all provided with water outlets 111, and the water outlets 111 and the water outlet switches 2 are respectively located on opposite sides of the water outlet parts 1, the upper end of the push plate 3 is rotatably connected to the multiple water outlet parts 1, and the lower end of the push plate 3 reciprocates between the water outlet 111 and the water outlet switch 2, and the toggle member 6 is located between the push plate 3 and the water outlet 111.

[0043] Normally when taking water, the water outlet 111 is located closest to the user. By further arranging the toggle member 6 between the push plate 3 and the water outlet 111, the user can contact the toggle member 6 and the push plate 3 in sequence, which is more in line with the operating sequence of first switching to the target water outlet switch 2 and then pressing to discharge water.

[0044] In some embodiments, Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the switching control component further includes a return spring 7. The two ends of the return spring 7 are respectively connected to the ejector rod 4 and the push plate 3. When the user releases the ejector rod 4, the return spring 7 drives the ejector rod 4 to return to the initial position. When the ejector rod 4 is in the initial position, the corresponding water outlet member 1 is configured to discharge warm water or cold water.

[0045] It should be noted that warm water refers to water that will not cause scalding when contacting the skin. In this way, after the water intake is completed, since the water outlet member 1 corresponding to the ejector rod 4 returning to the initial position cannot discharge water with a relatively high temperature, there is no need for the user to manually adjust to a non-hot water gear additionally to avoid accidental contact scalding. Even if the push plate 3 is accidentally touched and the water outlet member 1 is opened, the user will not be scalded, which has a child lock function. Exemplarily, the return spring 7 adopts a compression spring or a tension spring. When using a compression spring, the compression spring is stretched when the user toggles it. When using a tension spring, the tension spring is compressed when the user toggles it.

[0046] In some specific embodiments, as Figure 6 shown, the water outlet structure further includes a mounting seat 8. The mounting seat 8 is fixedly connected to the water outlet member 1. The toggling member 6 includes a sliding portion 61 and a handle portion 62 which are integrally provided. The sliding portion 61 is snap-connected to the mounting seat 8 and is slidably connected to the mounting seat 8. The handle portion 62 is located on one side in the sliding direction of the sliding portion 61;

[0047] The other side in the sliding direction of the sliding portion 61 abuts against the ejector rod 4. The ejector rod 4 is snap-connected to the push plate 3. The switching control component further includes a return spring 7. The two ends of the return spring 7 are respectively connected to the ejector rod 4 and the push plate 3. When the user toggles the handle portion 62, the ejector rod 4 is pushed to move to the water outlet switch 2 at the target position. At the same time, the ejector rod 4 drives the return spring 7 to deform. After the water intake operation is completed through the push plate 3, the user releases the handle portion 62, and the elastic restoring force of the return spring 7 drives the ejector rod 4 to return to the initial position.

[0048] In this way, the switching and resetting of the position of the ejector rod 4 are realized through the active driving of the user and the elastic restoring force of the return spring 7; in addition, through the structure of the above-mentioned toggling member 6, when taking water, since the handle portion 62 is located on one side in the sliding direction of the sliding portion 61, the user can complete actions such as toggling the handle portion 62 and pressing the push plate 3 in a single-handed and coherent manner, which is conducive to efficient and fast water intake. Both the sliding portion 61 and the ejector rod 4 are fixed by snap connection, which is convenient for assembly and later replacement.

[0049] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, the water outlet member 1 is provided with a limiting rib 15. The limiting rib 15 is provided with a limiting groove 151. The push plate 3 is embedded in the limiting groove 151 to restrict the rotation range of the push plate 3. In this way, the rotation angle of the push plate 3 is limited by the limiting groove 151. In some specific embodiments, the limiting rib 15 is located between adjacent water outlet members 1.

[0050] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 shown, the water outlet member 1 includes a water outlet pipe 11, a water outlet valve 12, and a valve core 13. The water outlet valve 12 is communicated with the water outlet pipe 11, and the valve core 13 is sealingly and slidably connected between the water outlet valve 12 and the water outlet pipe 11 to conduct or block the water outlet pipe 11. It should be noted that when the valve core 13 enters the water outlet pipe 11, the water flow in the water outlet pipe 11 is cut off, and the water outlet member 1 is closed; when the valve core 13 withdraws from the water outlet pipe 11 and returns into the water outlet valve 12, the water outlet pipe 11 is conducted, and the water outlet member 1 is opened.

[0051] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 shown, the water outlet switch 2 is hinged to one end of the valve core 13 away from the water outlet pipe 11. The first end of the water outlet switch 2 is for the switching control assembly to abut against, and the second end of the water outlet switch 2 abuts against the end of the water outlet valve 12. When the switching control assembly moves to drive the first end to tilt up, the second end slidably abuts against the end of the water outlet valve 12, and the water outlet switch 2 pulls the valve core 13 out of the water outlet pipe 11 to achieve conduction.

[0052] It should be noted that the position where the water outlet switch 2 is hinged to the valve core 13 is between the first end and the second end and close to the second end. When the first end tilts up in the direction away from the water outlet valve 12, with the second end as the fulcrum, the water outlet switch 2 drives the valve core 13 to return into the water outlet valve 12.

[0053] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, the water outlet member 1 further includes a return spring 14. The return spring 14 is located in the water outlet valve 12. The two ends of the return spring 14 are respectively connected to the water outlet valve 12 and the valve core 13. When the water outlet switch 2 releases the valve core 13, the return spring 14 is used to drive the valve core 13 to move to block the water outlet pipe 11. In this way, the valve core 13 is pushed into the water outlet pipe 11 by the return spring 14 to close the water outlet and facilitate the next water intake. Exemplarily, the return spring 14 is preferably a compression spring.

[0054] In some embodiments, as Figure 6 shown, the water outlet pipe 11 includes an inlet section, a communication section, and an outlet section that are sequentially communicated from top to bottom. The communication section is connected to the water outlet valve 12. The outlet sections of multiple water outlet members 1 are vertically arranged, and the inlet sections of adjacent water outlet members 1 are away from each other. In this way, the extending direction of the outlet section is consistent with the direction opposite to gravity, the resistance of the water flow direction is small, and the valve core 13 can quickly cut off the water flow, and there is less tail water in the outlet section.

[0055] In some specific embodiments, as Figure 6As shown in the figure, the water outlet structure includes two water outlet components 1 and their corresponding two water outlet switches 2. The two water outlet components 1 are fixedly connected to each other. The water outlet pipes 11 of the two water outlet components 1 are combined into a Y-shaped structure, and the water inlet section is located above the water outlet section. In this way, the two water outlet pipes 11 are respectively connected to the independent water circuits of the water dispenser 9, realizing dual-temperature selection, and it is difficult for cross-temperature to occur between the two water outlet components 1.

[0056] In some other embodiments, the water outlet structure may further include three or four water outlet components 1 to realize multi-temperature selection such as three-temperature or four-temperature.

[0057] The embodiment of the present application also provides a water dispenser 9, as Figure 7 shown. The water dispenser 9 includes the above-mentioned water outlet structure. For the specific structure of the water outlet structure, refer to the above embodiments. Since the water dispenser 9 adopts all the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0058] As Figure 7 shown, among them, one or more water outlet structures can be provided in the water dispenser 9. When multiple water outlet structures are provided, compared with the structure in the related art, it is possible to keep a wider distance between adjacent water outlet structures without reducing the types of water outlet functions, and the operability is better.

[0059] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have their own focuses. For the parts not detailed in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. In the description of the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood 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 features.

[0060] The above has introduced the water outlet structure provided by the embodiments of the present application in detail. Specific examples are used in this article to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and its core idea of the present application; at the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, there will be changes in the specific implementation manner and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

Claims

1. A water outlet structure, characterized in that, include: A plurality of water outlet components (1), any two of the water outlet components (1) having different water outlet functions; a plurality of water outlet switches (2), the plurality of water outlet switches (2) being arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of water outlet components (1), the water outlet switches (2) being configured to switch on or off the water outlet components (1); and The switching control component can movably switch positions between the plurality of water outlet switches (2) to drive the water outlet switch (2) located at a target position to open and switch on the corresponding water outlet member (1).

2. The water outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch control assembly comprises a push plate (3) and a push rod (4); the push plate (3) is rotatably connected to the plurality of water outlet parts (1) to approach or move away from the plurality of water outlet switches (2); the push rod (4) is slidably arranged on the push plate (3) to switch positions between the plurality of water outlet switches (2); the push plate (3) can be rotatably moved to move the push rod (4) closer to and open the water outlet switch (2) at the target position, or to move the push rod (4) away from and close the water outlet switch (2) at the target position.

3. The water outlet structure according to claim 2, wherein, It also comprises a toggle member (6), the toggle member (6) being fixedly connected to the push rod (4), and the toggle member (6) being used for being toggled by a user to drive the push rod (4) to slide to a target position.

4. The water outlet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The plurality of water outlet parts (1) are all provided with a water outlet (111), the water outlet (111) and the water outlet switch (2) are respectively located on opposite sides of the water outlet part (1), the upper end of the push plate (3) is rotatably connected to the plurality of water outlet parts (1), the lower end of the push plate (3) reciprocates between the water outlet (111) and the water outlet switch (2), and the toggle member (6) is located between the push plate (3) and the water outlet (111).

5. The water outlet structure according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The switching control assembly further comprises a return spring (7), the two ends of which are respectively connected to the push rod (4) and the push plate (3); when the user releases the push rod (4), the return spring (7) drives the push rod (4) to return to an initial position; when the push rod (4) is located at the initial position, the corresponding water outlet (1) is configured to flow out warm water or cold water.

6. The water outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water outlet member (1) is provided with a limiting rib (15), the limiting rib (15) is provided with a limiting groove (151), and the push plate (3) is embedded in the limiting groove (151) to restrict the rotation range of the push plate (3).

7. The water outlet structure according to claim 1, wherein The water outlet component (1) comprises a water outlet pipe (11), a water outlet valve (12) and a valve core (13); the water outlet valve (12) is in communication with the water outlet pipe (11); the valve core (13) is sealingly slidably connected inside the water outlet valve (12) and between the water outlet pipe (11) to open or block the water outlet pipe (11).

8. The water outlet structure according to claim 7, characterized in that The water outlet switch (2) is hinged to one end of the valve core (13) away from the water outlet pipe (11). The first end of the water outlet switch (2) is for the switching control assembly to abut against. The second end of the water outlet switch (2) abuts tightly against the end of the water outlet valve (12). When the switching control assembly moves to drive the first end to tilt up, the second end slidably abuts tightly against the end of the water outlet valve (12), and the water outlet switch (2) pulls the valve core (13) out of the water outlet pipe (11) to achieve conduction.

9. The water outlet structure according to claim 8, characterized in that The water outlet member (1) further includes a return spring (14). The return spring (14) is located inside the water outlet valve (12). The two ends of the return spring (14) are respectively connected to the water outlet valve (12) and the valve core (13). When the water outlet switch (2) releases the valve core (13), the return spring (14) is used to drive the valve core (13) to move to block the water outlet pipe (11).

10. The water outlet structure according to claim 7, wherein The water outlet pipe (11) includes an inlet section, a communication section, and an outlet section that are connected in sequence from top to bottom. The communication section is connected to the water outlet valve (12). The outlet sections of multiple water outlet members (1) are arranged vertically, and the inlet sections of adjacent water outlet members (1) are away from each other.

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