Connecting structure of adapter pipe

By setting a snap-on structure connection between the adapter sleeve and the shell at both ends of the adapter pipe body, combined with the resonant point component, the complex problems of easy deformation, breakage and disassembly of the adapter pipe are solved, and stable connection and simple operation are achieved.

CN223165218UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-29CIXI ZHIMAI ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422587097.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-25
Publication Date
2025-07-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-25

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Technical Problem

The existing adapter pipe is prone to compression deformation or breaking during use, and the disassembly structure is complex, which cannot meet the needs of quick disassembly and assembly.

Method used

The adapter sleeve and the adapter shell at both ends of the adapter pipe body are connected by a snap structure, and a resonant point assembly is provided in the adapter sleeve for limiting and sound indication.

Benefits of technology

A stable connection of the adapter pipe is achieved, simplifies disassembly and installation processes, improves durability, and indicates rotation angle through sound.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting structure of an adapter pipe, which comprises an adapter pipe body, and a water inlet end and a water outlet end are arranged at two ends of the adapter pipe body; reducing sleeves are arranged on the water inlet end and the water outlet end; an adapter shell is arranged outside the adapter sleeve; the adapter shell is connected with the adapter sleeve through a buckle structure; the adapter body is used for connecting the water outlet end and the water inlet end, the adapter sleeve is arranged on the water outlet end and the water inlet end, the adapter shell is arranged outside the adapter sleeve, the water outlet end and the water inlet end are connected through the adapter body, and the sound point assembly is arranged between the adapter sleeve and the adapter body. The buckle structure is used for connecting, so that disassembly and assembly are facilitated; the adapter shell is used for connecting a water pipe and a faucet; and by arranging the sound point assembly, when a user rotates, the limiting effect is achieved, the sound point assembly can also make a sound, and the user can know the rotation angle through the sound.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of faucets, in particular to a connection structure of an adapter pipe. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of the quality of life, people's requirements for faucets are getting higher and higher. In order to facilitate cleaning and rinsing, many families are equipped with different faucets, and the faucets are all connected to the water outlet end through an adapter pipe. The existing adapter pipes are usually directly connected to the water outlet end and the water inlet end, resulting in some inconveniences in use. They are prone to being compressed and deformed or even broken and damaged during use, reducing the service life. Although some existing adapter pipes can be disassembled between the water outlet end and the water inlet end, their structures are relatively complex and cannot meet the requirements of quick disassembly and assembly. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a connection structure of an adapter pipe in view of the current situation of the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the above technical problems is as follows:

[0005] A connection structure of an adapter pipe includes an adapter pipe body, with a water inlet end and a water outlet end arranged at both ends of the adapter pipe body; adapter sleeves are arranged on the water inlet end and the water outlet end; an adapter housing is arranged outside the adapter sleeves; the adapter housing and the adapter sleeves are connected by a snap structure; a click component is arranged between the adapter sleeves and the adapter pipe body.

[0006] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: By providing an adapter pipe body to connect the water outlet end and the water inlet end, adapter sleeves are arranged on the water outlet end and the water inlet end, and an adapter housing is arranged outside the adapter sleeves. The design of using a snap structure for connection facilitates disassembly and installation; the adapter housing is used to connect the water pipe and the faucet; by providing a click component, when the user rotates, it plays a limiting role, and the click component will also emit a sound, enabling the user to know the rotation angle through the sound.

[0007] Preferably, the snap structure includes a snap point arranged on the adapter sleeve and a snap groove arranged on the adapter housing; the snap point and the snap groove are cooperatively connected; an arc groove is arranged on the outer periphery of the snap point.

[0008] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: By arranging the snap point and the snap groove for connection, the connection is more stable; by providing the arc groove, the durability of the structure is improved.

[0009] Preferably, the click component includes a click body, a reset member, and a click groove; the click groove is continuously arranged in a ring shape on the inner wall of the adapter sleeve; a placement cavity is arranged on the adapter pipe body; the click body and the reset member are arranged in the placement cavity; one end of the reset member is in contact connection with the bottom of the placement cavity, and the other end of the reset member is in contact connection with the click body.

[0010] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting the click groove as a continuous ring design, it is prevented that when the user rotates 360 degrees, there is no click groove at one end and thus it cannot be limited and fixed; by setting the click body to cooperate with the click groove; by setting the placement cavity for placing the click body and the reset member; by setting the reset member for resetting the click body.

[0011] Preferably, the arc groove includes a first arc portion, a second arc portion, and a third arc portion; the first arc portion and the third arc portion are arranged on both sides of the second arc portion; the second arc portion and the shape of the clamping point are arranged in a relative curve; the first arc portion and the third arc portion extend towards the end of the adapter sleeve and do not extend out of the adapter sleeve.

[0012] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting the first arc portion, the second arc portion, and the third arc portion, when the user fixes or disassembles the clamping point and the card slot, the clamping point can move elastically according to the material of the adapter sleeve; it will not be damaged during the disassembly or installation process and thus affect the use.

[0013] Preferably, the click body includes a first click portion and a second click portion; the first click portion is arranged at the front end of the second click portion; the radius of the first click portion is at least not less than the radius of the second click portion; the reset member is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second click portion and is in contact connection with the lower end surface of the first click portion.

[0014] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting the first click portion for contact connection with the click groove; and the radius of the second click groove is smaller than the radius of the first click groove, which is convenient for the reset member to be arranged in contact connection.

[0015] Preferably, at least one sealing ring is arranged at any position between the adapter housing and the adapter pipe body.

[0016] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: by setting at least one sealing ring, it plays a role in preventing water overflow.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows: By providing a transfer pipe body for connecting the water outlet end and the water inlet end, a transfer sleeve is arranged on the water outlet end and the water inlet end, and a transfer outer shell is arranged outside the transfer sleeve. The design using a snap structure for connection facilitates disassembly and installation; the transfer outer shell is used to connect the water pipe and the faucet; by providing a sound point component, when the user rotates, it plays a limiting role, and the sound point component also emits a sound, enabling the user to know the rotation angle through the sound. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is an exploded structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic sectional structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the transfer sleeve of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the sound point main body of the present utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1, transfer pipe body; 11, water inlet end; 12, water outlet end; 13, placement cavity; 14, sealing ring; 2, transfer sleeve; 3, transfer outer shell; 4, snap structure; 41, clamping point; 42, clamping groove; 43, arc groove; 44, first arc portion; 45, second arc portion; 46, third arc portion; 5, sound point component; 51, sound point main body; 52, reset member; 53, sound point groove; 54, first sound point portion; 55, second sound point portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0024] The following will disclose multiple embodiments of the present utility model with diagrams. For the sake of clarity, many practical details will be described together in the following narrative. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not used to limit the present utility model. That is to say, in some embodiments of the present utility model, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, for the purpose of simplifying the diagrams, some well-known and commonly used structures and components will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the diagrams.

[0025] It should be noted that all the directional indications in the embodiments of the present utility model, such as up, down, left, right, front, back... are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings). If this specific posture changes, then the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0026] Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate orientation or positional relationship, some of the above terms may also be used to represent other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to represent a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In addition, the terms "installed", "set up", "provided with", "connected", "linked", and "socketed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or there can be internal communication between two devices, components, or parts. The connection methods involved herein are prior arts and have not been improved, and they all belong to the common general knowledge of those skilled in the art. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] In addition, in the present utility model, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and do not particularly refer to the meaning of order or sequence, nor are they used to limit the present utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms, and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0029] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, the present utility model provides

[0030] A connection structure of an adapter pipe, including an adapter pipe body 1, with a water inlet end 11 and a water outlet end 12 arranged at both ends of the adapter pipe body 1; an adapter sleeve 2 is arranged on the water inlet end 11 and the water outlet end 12; an adapter housing 3 is arranged outside the adapter sleeve 2; the adapter housing 3 and the adapter sleeve 2 are connected by a snap structure 4; a sound point component 5 is arranged between the adapter sleeve 2 and the adapter pipe body 1. By arranging the adapter pipe body 1 to connect the water outlet end 12 and the water inlet end 11, arranging the adapter sleeve 2 on the water outlet end 12 and the water inlet end 11, and arranging the adapter housing 3 outside the adapter sleeve 2, the design of using the snap structure 4 for connection facilitates disassembly and installation; the adapter housing 3 is used to connect the water pipe and the faucet; by arranging the sound point component 5, when the user rotates, it plays a limiting role, and the sound point component 5 will also emit a sound, enabling the user to know the rotation angle through the sound.

[0031] The snap structure 4 includes a clamping point 41 arranged on the adapter sleeve 2 and a clamping groove 42 arranged on the adapter housing 3; the clamping point 41 and the clamping groove 42 are connected in cooperation; an arc groove 43 is arranged on the outer periphery of the clamping point 41. By arranging the clamping point 41 and the clamping groove 42 for connection, the connection is made more stable; by arranging the arc groove 43, the durability of the structure is improved.

[0032] The sound point component 5 includes a sound point body 51, a reset member 52, and a sound point groove 53; the sound point groove 53 is arranged in a continuous annular shape on the inner wall of the adapter sleeve 2; a placement cavity 13 is arranged on the adapter pipe body 1; the sound point body 51 and the reset member 52 are arranged in the placement cavity 13; one end of the reset member 52 is in contact connection with the bottom of the placement cavity 13, and the other end of the reset member 52 is in contact connection with the sound point body 51. By arranging the sound point groove 53 in a continuous annular design, it prevents the user from being unable to perform limit fixation when rotating 360 degrees because there is no sound point groove 53 at one end; by arranging the sound point body 51 to cooperate with the sound point groove 53; by arranging the placement cavity 13 to place the sound point body 51 and the reset member 52; by arranging the reset member 52, it is used to reset the sound point body 51.

[0033] The arc-shaped groove 43 includes a first arc-shaped portion 44, a second arc-shaped portion 45, and a third arc-shaped portion 46; the first arc-shaped portion 44 and the third arc-shaped portion 46 are arranged on both sides of the second arc-shaped portion 45; the second arc-shaped portion 45 and the clamping point 41 are arranged in a relative curve shape; the first arc-shaped portion 44 and the third arc-shaped portion 46 extend towards the end of the adapter sleeve 2 and do not extend out of the adapter sleeve 2. By providing the first arc-shaped portion 44, the second arc-shaped portion 45, and the third arc-shaped portion 46, when the user fixedly connects or disassembles the clamping point 41 and the card slot 42, the clamping point 41 can elastically move according to the material of the adapter sleeve 2; it will not be damaged during disassembly or installation, thus affecting the use.

[0034] The sounding point body 51 includes a first sounding point portion 54 and a second sounding point portion 55; the first sounding point portion 54 is arranged at the front end of the second sounding point portion 55; the radius of the first sounding point portion 54 is at least not less than the radius of the second sounding point portion 55; the reset member 52 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second sounding point portion 55 and is in contact connection with the lower end surface of the first sounding point portion 54. By providing the first sounding point portion 54 for contact connection with the sounding point groove 53; and the radius of the second sounding point groove 53 is smaller than the radius of the first sounding point groove 53, it is convenient for the reset member 52 to be arranged in contact connection.

[0035] At least one sealing ring 14 is arranged at any position between the adapter housing 3 and the adapter pipe body 1. By providing at least one sealing ring 14, it plays a role in preventing water overflow. Specific Embodiment 1

[0036] When the user chooses to use it, the adapter housing 3 can be aligned with the water outlet end 12 and the water inlet end 11 of the adapter pipe body 1, and then through the mating connection between the clamping point 41 and the card slot 42, the adapter housing 3 and the adapter sleeve 2 are matingly connected; then the user can rotate the adapter housing 3 or the adapter pipe body 1, and the provided sounding point assembly 5 will play a limiting role. Specific Embodiment 2

[0037] When the user is installing, ultrasonic welding can be used at the connection between the adapter housing 3 and the adapter sleeve 2; after the buckle structure 4 fixes the adapter housing 3 and the adapter sleeve 2, ultrasonic welding can also be used.

[0038] The water pipe and faucet described in the present utility model are conventional components in the field, which are conventional and well-known technologies to those skilled in the art, so there is no need for excessive elaboration and drawing description.

[0039] In the description of this specification, reference is made to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific illustration"

[0040] Descriptions such as "example" or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0041] The standard parts used in the present utility model can all be purchased from the market. The special-shaped parts can be customized according to the descriptions in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part all adopt conventional means such as bolts, rivets, welding, and pasting that are mature in the prior art, and will not be elaborated here.

[0042] The above content is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various changes and variations can be made in the specific implementation manners and application scopes according to the idea of the present utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model should all be included within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connection structure of an adapter pipe, including an adapter pipe body, with a water inlet end and a water outlet end arranged at both ends of the adapter pipe body; characterized in that: A transfer sleeve is arranged on the water inlet end and the water outlet end; a transfer outer shell is arranged outside the transfer sleeve; the transfer outer shell and the transfer sleeve are connected by a buckle structure; a sounding point assembly is arranged between the transfer sleeve and the transfer pipe body.

2. The connection structure of a transfer pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle structure includes a clamping point arranged on the transfer sleeve and a clamping groove arranged on the transfer outer shell; the clamping point and the clamping groove are connected in a matching manner; an arc-shaped groove is arranged on the outer periphery of the clamping point.

3. The connection structure of a transfer pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sounding point assembly includes a sounding point main body, a reset member, and a sounding point groove; the sounding point groove is arranged in a continuous annular shape on the inner wall of the transfer sleeve; a placement cavity is arranged on the transfer pipe body; the sounding point main body and the reset member are arranged in the placement cavity; one end of the reset member is in contact connection with the bottom of the placement cavity, and the other end of the reset member is in contact connection with the sounding point main body.

4. The connection structure of a transfer pipe according to claim 2, characterized in that: The arc-shaped groove includes a first arc portion, a second arc portion, and a third arc portion; the first arc portion and the third arc portion are arranged on both sides of the second arc portion; the second arc portion and the shape of the clamping point are arranged in a relative curve; the first arc portion and the third arc portion extend towards the end of the transfer sleeve and do not extend out of the transfer sleeve.

5. The connection structure of a transfer pipe according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sounding point main body includes a first sounding point portion and a second sounding point portion; the first sounding point portion is arranged at the front end of the second sounding point portion; the radius of the first sounding point portion is at least not less than the radius of the second sounding point portion; the reset member is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second sounding point portion and is in contact connection with the lower end surface of the first sounding point portion.

6. The connection structure of a transfer pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one sealing ring is arranged at any position between the transfer outer shell and the transfer pipe body.