Shower structure capable of pre-discharging cold water

Through the design of the pre-discharge cold water shower structure, the pre-discharge of cold water is achieved by using POM fast opening valve core and solenoid valve. Combined with the intelligent control module, the problems of hot water residue waste and electrical control device failure are solved, and the convenience and safety of the shower are improved.

CN223076336UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08LINHAI WEIXING NEW BUILDING MATERIALS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422182491.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

Traditional shower structures have problems such as residual cooling of hot water waste water resources and time, failure of electronic control devices, cumbersome adjustment of mechanical valve cores, and easy to operate incorrectly.

Method used

The pre-discharge cold water shower structure is adopted, including the main control panel, pre-discharge device, MUCA integrated group, pre-discharge switch, flow control module and temperature control module. The POM fast opening valve core and solenoid valve are used to achieve cold water pre-discharge, and the dual waterway automatic switching is used, and the paraffin constant temperature valve core and button-type pre-discharge switch are combined to achieve intelligent control.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid discharge of cold water, saves water resources, simplifies the adjustment process, improves user experience, reduces maintenance difficulty, avoids misoperation, and reduces costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pre-drainage cold water shower structure, which comprises a main control panel, and a pre-drainage device, an MUCA integrated group, a pre-drainage switch, a digital display screen, a flow regulating module and a temperature regulating module which are arranged on the main control panel, the pre-drainage device comprises a functional channel, and a connecting part, an electromagnetic valve and a POM quick-opening valve core which are matched and connected with the functional channel, a direction controller is arranged at the front end in the connecting part, and a positioning sleeve in matched clamping connection is arranged at the front end of the connecting part. According to the utility model, the reserved cold water can be discharged through the pre-discharging device, so that the use experience of a user during showering is improved; the double-water-path water inlet end automatic switching function channel structure is adopted, double-water-path integration is achieved, space is saved, the function of controlling the double-water-path water inlet end to be automatically switched is achieved, use is convenient, meanwhile, product control can be conveniently and rapidly achieved, and a user can obtain better use experience feeling. Through the flow adjusting module and the temperature adjusting module, the flow and the temperature which users want can be conveniently achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of showers, and particularly relates to a cold water pre-drain shower structure. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, more and more families and hotels use showers. A shower is a device that sprays a mixture of cold water and hot water in a certain proportion. It is an essential device for every household's shower. Due to the limitation of the shower channel structure, there is usually a certain distance between the hot water inlet channel from the hot water source to the shower device. After the shower ends, a part of the water will remain inside the hot water inlet channel. If not used for a long time, the hot water in the channel will cool down, that is, it will turn from hot water to cold water and remain inside the channel. Next time when taking a shower, the cooled stored water needs to be drained before hot water can flow out. Therefore, when taking a shower next time, it is necessary to drain the cold water first, and one also needs to use the body to test the water temperature during the bath. Only when it reaches a certain temperature can one take a shower, which not only wastes water resources but also wastes time. In winter, being splashed by the residual cold water in the shower channel is likely to cause a cold, seriously affecting the user experience. In addition, the traditional shower structure also has the following problems:

[0003] 1. The traditional shower structure is equipped with an electric control device. When the electric control device fails, the entire shower head fails, and it is very difficult to repair and replace, bringing difficulties to the shower.

[0004] 2. Most of the traditional shower structures adopt the traditional mechanical valve core control method. This method cannot quickly and accurately adjust to the desired flow rate and temperature. When using it, one needs to adjust the device while perceiving the changes in flow rate and temperature, and repeat the above operations to achieve the desired effect. The adjustment process is cumbersome and time-consuming.

[0005] 3. Most of the traditional shower heads adopt electronic touch control switches. In actual use, the touch buttons are very easy to be accidentally touched, wasting water resources. At the same time, when taking a bath, the water droplets on the shower head or the ceiling spray splash onto the touch buttons, which is also very easy to trigger the touch buttons, resulting in misoperation of the electric shower. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] In view of the above problems, the utility model provides a cold water pre-drain shower structure, which effectively solves the problems existing in the traditional technology. The structure of the utility model is simple, the operation is convenient, the installation and maintenance are convenient, the cost is low, the safety is high, and it can greatly save non-renewable water resources.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0008] A pre-drain cold shower structure includes a main control panel and a pre-drain device, a MUCA integration group, a pre-drain switch, a flow regulation module, and a temperature regulation module provided on the main control panel. The pre-drain device includes a functional channel and a connecting portion, a solenoid valve, and a POM quick-opening valve core that are cooperatively connected to the functional channel. A direction controller is provided at the inner front end of the connecting portion, and a positioning sleeve for mating and clamping is provided at the front end of the connecting portion.

[0009] Further, the functional channel is a main water flow channel, including first chambers, third chambers on both sides and a second chamber in the middle. A solenoid valve is cooperatively installed in the first chamber, a POM quick-opening valve core is cooperatively installed in the third chamber, and a connecting portion is installed in the second chamber. The connecting portion is provided with a telescopic rod, and the telescopic rod is installed inside the second chamber.

[0010] Further, a first water inlet and a second water outlet are provided in the third chamber, a second water inlet and a third water outlet are provided in the first chamber, the outlet of the second chamber is the main water outlet, and the second water outlet is communicated with the second water inlet.

[0011] Further, a first groove and a second groove are provided at the bottom of the functional channel, flat gaskets are respectively provided in the first groove and the second groove, and positioning holes are provided on both sides of the functional channel for fixing to the valve body by screws.

[0012] Further, a sealing groove is provided at one end of the telescopic rod, an O-ring is provided in the sealing groove, and the telescopic rod is installed in the second chamber of the functional channel, and the O-ring ensures that the pre-drain structure does not leak.

[0013] Further, positioning grooves are provided on both sides of the end of the connecting portion, positioning platforms are provided on the edge of the positioning sleeve, the positioning platforms are provided on both sides of the positioning sleeve, the positioning grooves are distributed on both sides of the connecting portion, and the positioning platforms are snapped onto the positioning grooves for fixation to complete the clamping of the positioning sleeve and the connecting portion.

[0014] Further, a direction controller is connected to the connecting portion. The inside of the positioning sleeve is an adjustment chamber. The direction controller is provided between the positioning sleeve and the connecting portion and is positioned by a positioning buckle provided at the front end of the connecting portion. A limiting platform is also provided on the connecting portion. The bottom of the direction controller contacts the limiting platform. The direction controller can freely rotate a certain angle inside the adjustment chamber to control the outlet direction of the pre-drained water.

[0015] Further, a pre-drain hole is provided at the end of the telescopic rod for pre-draining cold water; a DC waterproof wire is provided outside the solenoid valve and connected to the MUCA integration group to control the on-off of the water flow; a rotary valve stem is provided on the POM quick-opening valve core to control the on-off of the water flow.

[0016] Further, the pre-drain switch is a push-button type. The temperature adjustment module is internally equipped with a paraffin constant temperature valve core for sensing the water temperature and freely controlling the outlet water temperature; the flow rate adjustment module is arranged on one side of the temperature adjustment module, and a bottom-in and side-out valve core is provided inside the flow rate adjustment module for adjusting the size of the water output.

[0017] The technical solution of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model can realize the discharge of reserved cold water through the pre-drain device, improving the user experience during showering; the MUCA integration group includes a power module, a digital display screen, a temperature sensor, a start switch, a PCB circuit board and some accessories. At the same time, the present utility model adopts a dual-waterway inlet end automatic switching functional channel structure, achieving dual-waterway integration, saving space, and having the function of controlling the automatic switching of the dual-waterway inlet end, which is convenient to use. At the same time, the implantation of the MUCA module in the present utility model makes the control of pre-drain cold water more intelligent, convenient and flexible. This structure can conveniently and quickly realize the control of the product, enabling users to obtain a better user experience. Through the flow rate adjustment module and the temperature adjustment module, the desired flow rate and temperature can be conveniently achieved; by setting a POM quick-opening valve core and a solenoid valve, when the solenoid valve on the functional channel fails, the POM quick-opening valve core can be controlled to quickly disconnect the main pipeline waterway, avoiding property losses to users. In addition, the pre-drain switch is a push-button type, eliminating the worry of accidental touch risks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 Exploded view of the pre-drain device of a pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 Three-dimensional view of the functional channel of a pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 3 Three-dimensional view of the functional channel of a pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 4 Bottom view of the functional channel of a pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 Three-dimensional view of the connection part of a pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 Front view of the connection part of a pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 Three-dimensional view of the positioning sleeve of a pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 Stereogram of the main control panel of a pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model;

[0027] In the figure: 1. Pre-drain device; 2. Main control panel; 3. MUCA integration group; 4. Pre-drain switch; 5. Flow regulation module; 6. Temperature regulation module; 7. Solenoid valve; 8. DC waterproof wire; 9. Direction controller; 10. Positioning sleeve; 1001. Positioning table; 1002. Adjustment chamber; 11. Connection part; 1101. Positioning buckle; 1102. Limit table; 1103. Pre-drain hole; 1104. Sealing groove; 1105. Positioning groove; 1106. Telescopic rod; 12. O-ring; 13. POM quick-opening valve core; 14. Functional channel; 1401. First chamber; 1402. Second chamber; 1403. Third chamber; 1404. Third water outlet; 1405. Main water outlet; 1406. Second water outlet; 1407. First water inlet; 1408. Second water inlet; 1409. Positioning hole; 1410. Second groove; 1411. First groove; 15. Flat gasket. Specific implementation mode

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other implementation manners obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the scope protected by the present utility model.

[0029] As Figures 1-8 shown, a pre-drain cold water shower structure of the present utility model is installed on one side of the shower valve body. The water inside the pre-drain cold water structure is the mixed water after mixing cold water and hot water. The pre-drain cold water shower structure includes a main control panel 2 and a pre-drain device 1, a MUCA integration group 3, a pre-drain switch 4, a flow regulation module 5 and a temperature regulation module 6 arranged on the main control panel 2. The pre-drain device 1 includes a functional channel 14 and a connection part 11, a solenoid valve 7 and a POM quick-opening valve core 13 which are cooperatively connected with the functional channel 14. The main water path is the water flow channel of the functional channel 14. A POM quick-opening valve core 13 is installed on one side of the functional channel 14, and a solenoid valve 7 is installed at the other end. A connection part 11 is arranged between the two. At the same time, the connection part 11 is provided with a pre-drain hole 1103. When the solenoid valve 7 on the functional channel 14 fails, the POM quick-opening valve core 13 can be controlled to quickly disconnect the main pipeline water path to avoid property losses to users.

[0030] The functional channel (14) is the main water flow channel, including the first chamber 1401 and the third chamber 1403 on both sides and the second chamber 1402 in the middle. An electromagnetic valve 7 is installed on the upper part of the first chamber 1401 and fixed through four bolt holes on the functional channel 14. A POM quick-opening valve core 13 is installed on the third chamber 1403 and fixed by screwing with the threads inside the functional channel 14 and the threads on the POM quick-opening valve core 13. A connecting part 11 is installed on the second chamber 1402, and the connecting part 11 is provided with a telescopic rod 1106, and the telescopic rod 1106 is installed inside the second chamber 1402.

[0031] An external DC waterproof wire 8 is provided on the electromagnetic valve 7 and connected to the MUCA integration group 3, which can control the on-off of the water flow. A rotary valve stem is provided on the POM quick-opening valve core 13, which can control the on-off of the water flow. The connecting part 11 is located in the middle of the functional channel 14 and is also the main water outlet channel for pre-discharging cold water.

[0032] In order to achieve the purpose of pre-discharging cold water, a main control panel 2 is provided outside the functional channel 14. The main control panel 2 is an exterior part for the user to operate the entire pre-drainage structure. A temperature adjustment module 6 is provided on one side of the main control panel 2, and a paraffin constant temperature valve core is installed inside, which can sense the water temperature and freely control the outlet water temperature. At the same time, the temperature can be displayed on the digital display screen belonging to the MUCA integration group 3. A flow rate adjustment module 5 is provided on one side of the temperature adjustment module 6. A bottom-in and side-out valve core is installed inside the flow rate adjustment module 5, which can adjust the size of the water output.

[0033] In order to achieve the purpose of pre-discharging cold water, a pre-drain switch 4 is provided on the main control panel 2. The pre-drain switch 4 is a push-button type, so there is no need to worry about accidental touch. After the pre-drain switch 4 is activated, the residual cold water in the channel will enter the first water inlet 1407 through the functional channel 14, then pass through the bottom of the POM quick-opening valve core 13, enter the second water outlet 1406 from the side of the POM quick-opening valve core 13, and at the same time enter the second water inlet 1408, then enter the electromagnetic valve 7, enter the third water outlet 1404 of the functional channel 14 through the water outlet of the electromagnetic valve 7, and then pass through the internal chamber of the functional channel 14, and finally enter the main water outlet 1405.

[0034] After the cold water enters the main water outlet 1405, it passes through the connecting part 11. Further, the connecting part 11 is provided with a telescopic rod 1106. The inside of the telescopic rod 1106 is hollow, that is, the pre-drain hole 1103 can accommodate the water flow, and the water flow is discharged through the direction controller 9. This structure can discharge the residual cold water in the channel. When the user hears a beep from the MUCA integration group 3 or sees the display screen go out, the water in the channel is the required shower temperature we set, and direct showering can be done without extra operations, making the shower experience better.

[0035] During use, when the solenoid valve 7 fails or the power supply is insufficient to start, the POM quick-opening valve core 13 on the functional channel 14 can be closed to cut off the water inlet of the main pipeline. The double-waterway inlet automatic switching structure of the functional channel 14 has two waterways. The first waterway is that the POM quick-opening valve core 13 passes through the solenoid valve position and then through the main outlet 1405 to discharge water, which is a parallel waterway. The second waterway enters the functional channel 14 through the bottom of the water distribution valve button (not described in the figure), and then discharges water from the main outlet 1405, which is a series waterway. It realizes the free switching between series and parallel of the two waterways, can control the water output simultaneously, or cut off the water inlet of one way, saving space, greatly reducing costs, being more convenient for maintenance and replacement, and avoiding the failure of the entire shower structure due to the failure of the electric control device.

[0036] There are two flat gaskets 15 provided at the lower part of the functional channel 14. The two flat gaskets 15 are installed at the bottom of the functional channel 14. Further, a first groove 1411 and a second groove 1410 are provided at the bottom of the functional channel 14 to accommodate the two flat gaskets 15. After the flat gaskets 15 are installed, the positioning holes 1409 of the functional channel 14 can be locked on the valve body with four screws, which can not only ensure the fixation of the functional channel 14 but also play a sealing role, effectively preventing potential water leakage.

[0037] An O-ring 12 is provided at one end of the telescopic rod 1106 of the connecting part 11. The telescopic rod 1106 is installed inside the second cavity 1402 of the functional channel 14. Relying on the two O-rings 12 can ensure the non-leakage of the pre-drainage structure. Positioning grooves 1105 are provided on both sides of the end of the connecting part 11 device, and a positioning platform 1001 is provided on the edge of the positioning sleeve 10. The positioning platform 1001 can be directly buckled on the positioning grooves 1105 for fixation. The positioning platforms 1001 are distributed on both sides of the positioning sleeve 10, and at the same time, the positioning grooves 1105 are distributed on both sides of the connecting part 11.

[0038] A direction controller 9 is connected to the connecting part 11. The direction controller 9 is arranged between the positioning sleeve 10 and the connecting part 11 and is positioned by a positioning buckle 1101 provided at the front end of the connecting part 11. A limiting platform 1102 is also provided on the connecting part 11. The bottom of the direction controller 9 contacts the limiting platform 1102. The inside of the positioning sleeve 10 is an adjustment chamber 1002. The direction controller 9 can freely rotate a certain angle inside the adjustment chamber 1002, that is, the direction controller 9 can be manually toggled a certain angle inside the 1002 to adjust the water outlet direction, and can adjust an angle suitable for oneself for showering, thereby controlling the water outlet direction of the pre-drainage.

[0039] It should be noted that the MUCA integration group of the present application includes a power module, a temperature sensor, a digital display screen, a start switch, a PCB circuit board and some accessories. The MUCA integration group of the present application is an existing conventional control component, and its related structures and control principles, etc. all belong to the prior art, and will not be elaborated here.

[0040] As mentioned above, the above are only specific embodiments of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present utility model can easily think of changes or substitutions, and all should be covered within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model should be subject to the protection scope of the said claims.

Claims

1. A pre-arranged cold shower structure, characterized in that, It includes a main control panel (2) and a pre-arrangement device (1), a MUCA integration group (3), a pre-arrangement switch (4), a flow regulation module (5) and a temperature regulation module (6) arranged on the main control panel (2). The pre-arrangement device (1) includes a functional channel (14) and a connecting part (11), a solenoid valve (7) and a POM quick-opening valve core (13) which are cooperatively connected with the functional channel (14). A direction controller (9) is arranged at the inner front end of the connecting part (11), and a positioning sleeve (10) for cooperative clamping is arranged at the front end of the connecting part (11).

2. The pre-arranged cold shower structure according to claim 1, wherein, The functional channel (14) is the main water flow channel, including first chambers (1401) on both sides, a third chamber (1403) and a second chamber (1402) in the middle. The solenoid valve (7) is cooperatively installed in the first chamber (1401), the POM quick-opening valve core (13) is cooperatively installed in the third chamber (1403), the connecting part (11) is installed in the second chamber (1402), and the connecting part (11) is provided with a telescopic rod (1106), and the telescopic rod (1106) is installed inside the second chamber (1402).

3. The pre-arranged cold shower structure according to claim 2, wherein, A first water inlet (1407) and a second water outlet (1406) are arranged in the third chamber (1403), a second water inlet (1408) and a third water outlet (1404) are arranged in the first chamber (1401), and the outlet of the second chamber (1402) is the main water outlet (1405); the second water outlet (1406) is communicated with the second water inlet (1408).

4. A pre-drained cold shower structure according to claim 2, wherein, A first groove (1411) and a second groove (1410) are arranged at the bottom of the functional channel (14), flat gaskets (15) are respectively arranged in the first groove (1411) and the second groove (1410), and positioning holes (1409) are arranged on both sides of the functional channel (14) for fixing on the valve body by screws.

5. The pre-drained cold shower structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A sealing groove (1104) is arranged at one end of the telescopic rod (1106), an O-ring (12) is arranged in the sealing groove (1104), the telescopic rod (1106) is installed in the second chamber (1402) of the functional channel (14), and the O-ring (12) ensures that the pre-arrangement structure does not leak.

6. The pre-arranged cold shower structure according to claim 2, wherein, Positioning grooves (1105) are arranged on both sides of the end of the connecting part (11), and positioning platforms (1001) are arranged on the edge of the positioning sleeve (10). The positioning platforms (1001) are arranged on both sides of the positioning sleeve (10), the positioning grooves (1105) are distributed on both sides of the connecting part (11), and the positioning platforms (1001) are buckled on the positioning grooves (1105) for fixation, completing the clamping of the positioning sleeve (10) and the connecting part (11).

7. The pre-arranged cold shower structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A direction controller (9) is connected and arranged on the connecting part (11). The direction controller (9) is arranged between the positioning sleeve (10) and the connecting part (11) and is positioned by a positioning buckle (1101) arranged at the front end of the connecting part (11). A limiting platform (1102) is also arranged on the connecting part (11). The bottom of the direction controller (9) contacts the limiting platform (1102). The inside of the positioning sleeve (10) is an adjustment chamber (1002). The direction controller (9) can freely rotate a certain angle inside the adjustment chamber (1002), thereby controlling the water outlet direction of the pre-drainage.

8. The pre-drain cold shower structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A pre-drainage hole (1103) is arranged at the end of the telescopic rod (1106) for pre-draining cold water. A DC waterproof wire (8) is arranged outside the solenoid valve (7) and is connected to the MUCA integrated group (3) to control the on-off of the water flow. A rotary valve stem is arranged on the POM quick-opening valve core (13) to control the on-off of the water flow.

9. The pre-drained cold shower structure according to claim 2, characterized in that The pre-drainage switch (4) is a push-button type. A paraffin constant-temperature valve core is installed inside the temperature adjustment module (6) to sense the water temperature and freely control the outlet water temperature. The flow adjustment module (5) is arranged on one side of the temperature adjustment module (6). A valve core with bottom inlet and side outlet is arranged inside the flow adjustment module (5) to adjust the size of the water outlet volume.