Sensing faucet structure
By setting up a water outlet sensor horizontally in the induction faucet structure and setting up an inward concave air outlet on both sides of the bubble outlet nozzle, the existing induction faucet has solved the problem of low water outlet sensitivity and incorrect air outlet, achieving rapid water outlet and avoiding missed air outlet, improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422368278.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-27
AI Technical Summary
The water outlet sensor of the existing induction faucet is far away from the water outlet and is set vertically, resulting in low water outlet sensitivity and slow reaction, and the air outlet sensor is easily triggered by the operator's palm, affecting the user experience.
The water outlet sensor is horizontally arranged on the lower end surface of the faucet main body, and an inner concave air outlet portion that meets the size of a palm is provided on both sides of the bubble water outlet nozzle. The air outlet sensor is arranged on the edge of the inner concave air outlet portion to avoid accidental triggering.
It improves the sensitivity and speed of water discharge, avoids the mistriggering of the air discharge sensor when washing hands, and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of faucets, and particularly relates to a structure of an induction faucet. Background Art
[0002] Induction faucets are relatively common in daily life. They are convenient to use and have a wide range of applications, and are deeply favored by users. Generally, existing induction faucets usually include a water outlet sensor and an air outlet sensor, and a control circuit board is provided inside the induction faucet; the water outlet sensor is conducted with an externally connected solenoid valve, and the air outlet sensor is conducted with an externally connected fan. When the operator approaches the water outlet sensor, the solenoid valve opens, and thus the induction faucet discharges water; when the operator approaches the air outlet sensor, the fan opens, and the induction faucet can discharge air. Since the existing water outlet sensors are often far from the water outlet and are vertically arranged, the water outlet sensitivity is low, the water outlet reaction is slow, and the user experience is poor. At the same time, the air outlet sensor is often arranged on the surface of the induction faucet, and the operator's palm is likely to trigger the air outlet sensor during washing, resulting in air discharge when the operator washes hands, affecting the user's handwashing. Therefore, a structure of an induction faucet is needed to overcome the above difficulties. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model designs a structure of an induction faucet. The utility model installs a horizontally arranged water outlet sensor on the lower end surface of the faucet body, which has sensitive induction and can discharge flexible bubble water; concave air outlet parts conforming to the size of the operator's palm are arranged on the left and right sides of the bubble water outlet nozzle, and air outlet sensors are arranged on the concave air outlet parts to avoid mis-air discharge.
[0004] The invention object of the utility model is realized by the following technical solutions: A structure of an induction faucet includes a faucet body, a water connection pipe is arranged inside the faucet body, and the water connection pipe is connected to a bubble water outlet nozzle on the outer wall of the faucet body; the faucet body is provided with paired concave air outlet parts, and the concave air outlet parts are arranged on the left and right sides of the bubble water outlet nozzle; a control circuit board is arranged inside the faucet body, and a water outlet sensor extending along the outer wall of the faucet body is arranged on the control circuit board; an air outlet sensor is arranged between the outer walls of the faucet body and the concave air outlet parts, and both the water outlet sensor and the air outlet sensor are electrically connected to the control circuit board; the faucet body is further provided with a joint installation component for installation.
[0005] Preferably, the faucet body includes a vertically installed pipe, a horizontally connected pipe, and a horizontal pipe body, which are integrally formed into the faucet body; a control circuit board fixedly connected thereto is provided in the horizontally connected pipe, and the vertically installed pipe is connected to the joint installation assembly; a bubble water outlet nozzle and an inner core assembly are provided in the horizontal pipe body, the bubble water outlet nozzle is installed on the inner core assembly and penetrates through the side wall of the horizontal pipe body; the water connection pipe sequentially passes through the vertically installed pipe, the horizontally connected pipe, and the horizontal pipe body, and the end of the water connection pipe is connected to the bubble water outlet nozzle.
[0006] Preferably, the inner core assembly is fixedly installed in the horizontal pipe body, and their outer contour shapes match each other; an inwardly concave air outlet part is provided on the inner core assembly, and an installation hole is provided on the outer wall of the horizontal pipe body, and the inwardly concave air outlet part is arranged around the installation hole; a plurality of strip-shaped air outlets for air outlet are provided on the inwardly concave air outlet part, and each strip-shaped air outlet is arranged side by side and adjacent to each other.
[0007] By arranging the inner core assembly in the horizontal pipe body, it is convenient to limit and guide the air outlet route, so that the air flow flows out from the strip-shaped air outlets. By arranging the inwardly concave air outlet part, only when the operator's palm is placed near the inwardly concave air outlet part can the air outlet sensor be triggered, avoiding the air outlet sensor from turning on the external fan in advance.
[0008] Preferably, an air outlet sensor is provided on the inwardly concave air outlet part, the air outlet sensor is arranged at the edge of the inwardly concave air outlet part and the air outlet sensor is arranged close to the strip-shaped air outlet; the end face of the air outlet sensor and the end face of the inwardly concave air outlet part are flush with each other. This avoids interference between the air outlet sensor and the operator's palm, and the air outlet sensor can control the external fan to turn on only when the operator's palm is placed in the concave area of the inwardly concave air outlet part.
[0009] Preferably, first covers detachably connected thereto are provided at both open ends of the horizontal pipe body, and a first fastener for fixing the two is provided between the first cover and the horizontal pipe body; a limiting part is provided in the first cover, and when the first fastener is installed in the horizontal pipe body, the end of the first fastener abuts against the limiting part; the horizontal pipe body is sleeved and installed on the outer layer of the inner core assembly, and when the first cover is installed on the horizontal pipe body, the first cover abuts against the side wall of the inner core assembly.
[0010] By providing the first cover, it is convenient to install the inner core assembly into the horizontal pipe body; by providing the limiting part and the first fastener, the first cover can be firmly connected to the horizontal pipe body in this way.
[0011] Preferably, a limiting disc is provided at the end of the limiting part, and a limiting strip is provided on the side wall of the inner core assembly; when the first cover is installed on the horizontal pipe body, the limiting disc abuts against the limiting strip.
[0012] Through the cooperation of the limit strip, the limit disc, the limiting part and the first fastener, the first cover body can be more firmly installed on the horizontal pipe main body.
[0013] Preferably, a box body upper cover and a box body lower cover fixedly connected thereto are arranged inside the horizontal connecting pipe, and a control circuit board is arranged between the box body upper cover and the box body lower cover; an installation cover body detachably connected thereto is arranged on the outer wall of the horizontal connecting pipe, and the installation cover body and the box body lower cover are mutually attached.
[0014] By arranging the box body upper cover and the box body lower cover, it is convenient to fixedly install the control circuit board; by arranging the installation cover body, it is convenient to integrally install the box body upper cover and the box body lower cover, facilitating the later maintenance of the control circuit board.
[0015] Preferably, a water outlet inductor is arranged on the control circuit board, and the water outlet inductor passes through the box body lower cover and the installation cover body in sequence; the upper end surface of the box body upper cover is adjacent to the water receiving pipe.
[0016] Preferably, the joint installation assembly includes a connector, a spring tube and a fixing ring; the connector is fixedly connected to the opening end of the faucet main body, the spring tube is threadedly connected to the connector, and the fixing ring is installed on the outer layer of the spring tube and installed on the connector through a second fastener.
[0017] By arranging the joint installation assembly, it is convenient to install the faucet main body on the control host for use; the external control host is connected through the spring tube, and an electromagnetic valve and a blower are arranged in the control host, so that the faucet main body can cooperate with the control host for use.
[0018] Preferably, the faucet main body includes a horizontal connecting pipe and a horizontal pipe main body, a control circuit board fixedly connected thereto is arranged inside the horizontal connecting pipe, and the end of the horizontal connecting pipe is connected to the joint installation assembly; a bubble water outlet nozzle and an inner core assembly are arranged inside the horizontal pipe main body, the bubble water outlet nozzle is installed on the inner core assembly and passes through the side wall of the horizontal pipe main body; an inner concave air outlet part is arranged on the inner core assembly; the water receiving pipe passes through the horizontal connecting pipe and the horizontal pipe main body in sequence, and the end of the water receiving pipe is connected to the bubble water outlet nozzle.
[0019] The horizontal pipe main body of the faucet main body is directly connected to the horizontal connecting pipe, so that the horizontal connecting pipe is fixedly installed with the external vertical wall surface through the joint installation assembly; when the faucet main body is installed in place, the bubble water outlet nozzle is arranged vertically downward.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. The water outlet sensor of the utility model is horizontally arranged and close to the bubble water outlet nozzle, with a fast water outlet speed and good induction effect; 2. By arranging concave air outlet parts conforming to the size of the operating palm on both sides of the bubble water outlet nozzle, and arranging air outlet sensors at the edges of the concave air outlet parts; the air outlet sensors can trigger induction automatically, and the air outlet sensors and the water outlet sensors are arranged in a staggered manner to avoid air outlet when the operator washes hands. 3. By arranging a joint installation component, it is convenient to use the faucet main body externally connected with equipment in combination. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 is a perspective view of another angle of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 is an internal structure diagram of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the utility model;
[0026] Reference numerals in the drawings: 1. Faucet main body; 2. Connecting water pipe; 3. Bubble water outlet nozzle; 4. Concave air outlet part; 5. Control circuit board; 6. Water outlet sensor; 7. Air outlet sensor; 9. Joint installation component; 91. Connector; 92. Spring tube; 93. Fixed ring; 94. Second fastener; 10. Vertical installation pipe; 11. Horizontal connecting pipe; 12. Horizontal pipe main body; 13. Inner core component; 14. Installation hole; 15. Strip-shaped air outlet; 16. First cover body; 17. First fastener; 18. Limiting part; 19. Limiting disc; 20. Limiting strip; 21. Upper cover of the box body; 22. Lower cover of the box body; 23. Installation cover body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0027] The following further describes the utility model with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings:
[0028] Embodiment 1
[0029] As Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, this embodiment discloses a sensor faucet structure, which includes a faucet main body 1. A water connection pipe 2 is arranged inside the faucet main body 1, and the water connection pipe 2 is connected to a bubble water outlet nozzle 3 on the outer side wall of the faucet main body 1; a pair of concave air outlet parts 4 are arranged on the faucet main body 1, and the concave air outlet parts 4 are arranged on the left and right sides of the bubble water outlet nozzle 3; a control circuit board 5 is arranged inside the faucet main body 1, and a water outlet sensor 6 extending along the outer wall of the faucet main body 1 is arranged on the control circuit board 5; an air outlet sensor 7 is arranged between the outer walls of the faucet main body 1 and the concave air outlet parts 4, and both the water outlet sensor 6 and the air outlet sensor 7 are electrically connected to the control circuit board 5; a joint installation assembly 9 for installation is further arranged on the faucet main body 1.
[0030] The faucet main body 1 includes a vertically installed pipe 10, a horizontally connected pipe 11 and a horizontal pipe main body 12. The vertically installed pipe 10, the horizontally connected pipe 11 and the horizontal pipe main body 12 are integrally formed into the faucet main body 1; the control circuit board 5 fixedly connected thereto is arranged inside the horizontally connected pipe 11, and the vertically installed pipe 10 is connected to the joint installation assembly 9; a bubble water outlet nozzle 3 and an inner core assembly 13 are arranged inside the horizontal pipe main body 12, and the bubble water outlet nozzle 3 is installed on the inner core assembly 13 and penetrates out of the side wall of the horizontal pipe main body 12; the water connection pipe 2 sequentially passes through the vertically installed pipe 10, the horizontally connected pipe 11 and the horizontal pipe main body 12, and the end of the water connection pipe 2 is connected to the bubble water outlet nozzle 3. The inner core assembly 13 is fixedly installed inside the horizontal pipe main body 12, and their outer contour shapes match each other; the concave air outlet part 4 is arranged on the inner core assembly 13, and an installation hole 14 is arranged on the outer wall of the horizontal pipe main body 12, and the concave air outlet part 4 is arranged around the installation hole 14; a plurality of strip-shaped air outlets 15 for air outlet are arranged on the concave air outlet part 4, and each of the strip-shaped air outlets 15 is arranged side by side and adjacent to each other. The air outlet sensor 7 is arranged on the concave air outlet part 4, and the air outlet sensor 7 is arranged at the edge of the concave air outlet part 4 and the air outlet sensor 7 is close to the strip-shaped air outlet 15; the end face of the air outlet sensor 7 and the end face of the concave air outlet part 4 are flush with each other. First cover bodies 16 detachably connected thereto are arranged at the two open ends of the horizontal pipe main body 12, and first fasteners 17 for fixing the two are arranged between the first cover bodies 16 and the horizontal pipe main body 12; a limiting part 18 is arranged inside the first cover body 16, and when the first fastener 17 is installed inside the horizontal pipe main body 12, the end of the first fastener 17 abuts against the limiting part 18; the horizontal pipe main body 12 is sleeved and installed on the outer layer of the inner core assembly 13, and when the first cover body 16 is installed on the horizontal pipe main body 12, the first cover body 16 abuts against the side wall of the inner core assembly 13. A limiting disc 19 is arranged at the end of the limiting part 18, and a limiting strip 20 is arranged on the side wall of the inner core assembly 13; when the first cover body 16 is installed on the horizontal pipe main body 12, the limiting disc 19 abuts against the limiting strip 20.
[0031] A box body upper cover 21 and a box body lower cover 22 fixedly connected to the horizontal connecting pipe 11 are arranged inside the horizontal connecting pipe 11, and a control circuit board 5 is arranged between the box body upper cover 21 and the box body lower cover 22; an installation cover body 23 detachably connected to the outer wall of the horizontal connecting pipe 11 is arranged on the outer wall of the horizontal connecting pipe 11, and the installation cover body 23 and the box body lower cover 22 are mutually attached. An outlet water inductor 6 is arranged on the control circuit board 5, and the outlet water inductor 6 passes through the box body lower cover 22 and the installation cover body 23 in sequence; the upper end surface of the box body upper cover 21 is arranged adjacent to the water receiving pipe 2. The joint installation assembly 9 includes a connector 91, a flexible pipe 92 and a fixing ring 93; the connector 91 is fixedly connected to the opening end of the faucet main body 1, the flexible pipe 92 is threadedly connected to the connector 91, and the fixing ring 93 is installed on the outer layer of the flexible pipe 92 and installed on the connector 91 through a second fastener 94.
[0032] The specific operation process of this embodiment is as follows. Connect the faucet main body 1 to an external control host through the joint installation assembly 9, so that the faucet main body 1 can be used in combination with the control host; extend and install it into the control host through the flexible pipe 92. An electromagnetic valve and a blower are arranged in the control host, so that the faucet main body 1 can cooperate with the control host for use. When the operator's hands approach the bubble water outlet nozzle 3, the outlet water inductor 6 near the bubble water outlet nozzle 3 can be immediately sensed, and then an electrical signal is sent to the control circuit board 5; then the control circuit board 5 can control the electromagnetic valve to open. The water receiving pipe 2 is connected to the electromagnetic valve, so that the bubble water outlet nozzle 3 can quickly discharge water. When the operator finishes washing hands and needs to dry them, at this time, the operator's hands are respectively placed below the concave air outlet parts 4 on the left and right sides. At this time, the operator's hands are close to the air outlet inductor 7; after the control circuit board 5 receives the electrical signal in this way, it immediately controls the blower to work, so that the strip-shaped air outlet 15 discharges air. Because the air outlet inductor 7 is arranged far away from the outlet water inductor 6 near the bubble water outlet nozzle 3, the outlet water inductor 6 cannot be automatically triggered when the operator is drying hands, and the outlet water inductor 6 does not send an electrical signal to the control circuit board 5; therefore, the outlet water inductor 6 and the air outlet inductor 7 do not interfere with each other, and the user experience is better. The faucet main body 1 includes a vertically installed pipe 10, a horizontal connecting pipe 11 and a horizontal pipe main body 12. Therefore, the faucet main body 1 is convenient to be installed in a horizontal plane, and the bubble water outlet nozzle 3 is arranged downward.
[0033] Embodiment 2
[0034] As Figure 5As described above, compared with Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2 only reduces the vertical installation pipe 10, and then the joint installation assembly 9 and the horizontal connecting pipe 11, and other structures are the same as those of the box body in Embodiment 1. This embodiment discloses a sensor faucet structure, including a faucet body 1. A water connection pipe 2 is arranged inside the faucet body 1, and the water connection pipe 2 is connected to a bubble water outlet nozzle 3 on the outer wall of the faucet body 1. The faucet body 1 is provided with paired concave air outlet parts 4, and the concave air outlet parts 4 are arranged on the left and right sides of the bubble water outlet nozzle 3. A control circuit board 5 is arranged inside the faucet body 1, and a water outlet sensor 6 extending along the outer wall of the faucet body 1 is arranged on the control circuit board 5. An air outlet sensor 7 is arranged between the outer walls of the faucet body 1 and the concave air outlet parts 4, and both the water outlet sensor 6 and the air outlet sensor 7 are electrically connected to the control circuit board 5. The faucet body 1 is further provided with a joint installation assembly 9 for installation. The faucet body 1 includes a horizontal connecting pipe 11 and a horizontal pipe main body 12. The control circuit board 5 fixedly connected thereto is arranged inside the horizontal connecting pipe 11, and the end of the horizontal connecting pipe 11 is connected to the joint installation assembly 9. A bubble water outlet nozzle 3 and an inner core assembly 13 are arranged inside the horizontal pipe main body 12. The bubble water outlet nozzle 3 is installed on the inner core assembly 13 and penetrates out of the side wall of the horizontal pipe main body 12. The concave air outlet parts 4 are arranged on the inner core assembly 13. The water connection pipe 2 sequentially passes through the horizontal connecting pipe 11 and the horizontal pipe main body 12, and the end of the water connection pipe 2 is connected to the bubble water outlet nozzle 3.
[0035] The specific operation process of this embodiment is as follows. In this Embodiment 2, the vertical installation pipe 10 is reduced, so that the faucet body 1 can be directly installed on the vertical wall surface through the joint installation assembly 9 at the end of the horizontal connecting pipe 11, and the installation is beautiful and convenient.
[0036] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art of the present invention can make various modifications or supplements to the described specific embodiments or use similar ways to replace them, but will not deviate from the spirit of the present invention or exceed the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An induction faucet structure, comprising a faucet body (1), characterized in that, Inside the faucet body (1), there is a water connection pipe (2), and the water connection pipe (2) is connected to the bubble water outlet nozzle (3) on the outer wall of the faucet body (1); on the faucet body (1), there are paired concave air outlet parts (4) provided, and the concave air outlet parts (4) are arranged on the left and right sides of the bubble water outlet nozzle (3); inside the faucet body (1), there is a control circuit board (5), and on the control circuit board (5), there is a water outlet sensor (6) extending along the outer wall of the faucet body (1); between the outer walls of the faucet body (1) and the concave air outlet parts (4), there is an air outlet sensor (7), and both the water outlet sensor (6) and the air outlet sensor (7) are electrically connected to the control circuit board (5); on the faucet body (1), there is also a joint installation component (9) for installation.
2. The induction faucet structure according to claim 1, wherein The faucet body (1) includes a vertical installation pipe (10), a horizontal connection pipe (11), and a horizontal pipe main body (12), and the vertical installation pipe (10), the horizontal connection pipe (11), and the horizontal pipe main body (12) are integrally formed into the faucet body (1); inside the horizontal connection pipe (11), there is a control circuit board (5) fixedly connected thereto, and the vertical installation pipe (10) is connected to the joint installation component (9); inside the horizontal pipe main body (12), there are a bubble water outlet nozzle (3) and an inner core component (13), the bubble water outlet nozzle (3) is installed on the inner core component (13) and penetrates through the side wall of the horizontal pipe main body (12); the water connection pipe (2) sequentially passes through the vertical installation pipe (10), the horizontal connection pipe (11), and the horizontal pipe main body (12), and the end of the water connection pipe (2) is connected to the bubble water outlet nozzle (3).
3. The induction faucet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner core component (13) is fixedly installed inside the horizontal pipe main body (12), and their outer contour shapes match each other; on the inner core component (13), there are concave air outlet parts (4), and on the outer wall of the horizontal pipe main body (12), there are installation holes (14), and the concave air outlet parts (4) are arranged around the installation holes (14); on the concave air outlet parts (4), there are several strip-shaped air outlet openings (15) for air outlet, and each of the strip-shaped air outlet openings (15) is arranged side by side and adjacent to each other.
4. The induction faucet structure according to claim 3, wherein, On the concave air outlet parts (4), there is an air outlet sensor (7), the air outlet sensor (7) is arranged at the edge of the concave air outlet parts (4) and the air outlet sensor (7) is close to the strip-shaped air outlet openings (15); the end face of the air outlet sensor (7) and the end face of the concave air outlet parts (4) are flush with each other.
5. The induction faucet structure according to claim 3, wherein At the two open ends of the horizontal pipe main body (12), there are first covers (16) detachably connected thereto, and between the first covers (16) and the horizontal pipe main body (12), there are first fasteners (17) for fixing the two; inside the first covers (16), there are limit parts (18), and when the first fasteners (17) are installed inside the horizontal pipe main body (12), the ends of the first fasteners (17) abut against the limit parts (18); the horizontal pipe main body (12) is sleeved and installed on the outer layer of the inner core component (13), and when the first covers (16) are installed on the horizontal pipe main body (12), the first covers (16) abut against the side wall of the inner core component (13).
6. The induction faucet structure according to claim 5, wherein A limiting disk (19) is provided at the end of the limiting part (18), and a limiting strip (20) is provided on the side wall of the inner core assembly (13); when the first cover body (16) is installed on the horizontal pipe main body (12), the limiting disk (19) abuts against the limiting strip (20).
7. The induction faucet structure according to claim 2, wherein A box body upper cover (21) and a box body lower cover (22) fixedly connected to the horizontal connecting pipe (11) are arranged inside the horizontal connecting pipe (11), and a control circuit board (5) is arranged between the box body upper cover (21) and the box body lower cover (22); an installation cover body (23) detachably connected to the horizontal connecting pipe (11) is arranged on the outer wall of the horizontal connecting pipe (11), and the installation cover body (23) and the box body lower cover (22) are mutually attached.
8. The induction faucet structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, A water outlet inductor (6) is arranged on the control circuit board (5), and the water outlet inductor (6) passes through the box body lower cover (22) and the installation cover body (23) in sequence; the upper end surface of the box body upper cover (21) is adjacent to the water receiving pipe (2).
9. The induction faucet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The joint installation assembly (9) includes a connector (91), a spring tube (92) and a fixing ring (93); the connector (91) is fixedly connected to the opening end of the faucet main body (1), the spring tube (92) is threadedly connected to the connector (91), and the fixing ring (93) is installed on the outer layer of the spring tube (92) and is installed on the connector (91) through a second fastener (94).
10. The induction faucet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The faucet main body (1) includes a horizontal connecting pipe (11) and a horizontal pipe main body (12), a control circuit board (5) fixedly connected to the horizontal connecting pipe (11) is arranged inside the horizontal connecting pipe (11), and the end of the horizontal connecting pipe (11) is connected to the joint installation assembly (9); a bubble water outlet nozzle (3) and an inner core assembly (13) are arranged inside the horizontal pipe main body (12), the bubble water outlet nozzle (3) is installed on the inner core assembly (13) and passes through the side wall of the horizontal pipe main body (12); an inner concave air outlet part (4) is arranged on the inner core assembly (13); the water receiving pipe (2) passes through the horizontal connecting pipe (11) and the horizontal pipe main body (12) in sequence, and the end of the water receiving pipe (2) is connected to the bubble water outlet nozzle (3).