Connection socket and water supply system
By designing a socket for movable water stop cavity, the rotary water stop function is realized, which solves the problem of water spray leakage during plugging and unplugging of the water purifier, and improves the reliability and aesthetics of the water supply system.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421872458.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-02
AI Technical Summary
The existing pipeline water purification socket can easily cause water splash when plugging and unplugging the PE pipe or interface, causing water leakage problems. The pressure loss and interception of the water supply distance of the water purifier affect the user experience.
A socket is designed, including a box body and a water stop cavity. The water stop cavity can be movably arranged in the bottom box, and the sealed water stop portion and the water inlet end are selected and connected to the quick connector and the bottom box made of hot melt material to achieve flexible switching between water stop and water supply.
It solves the problem of water spraying during plugging and unplugging, reduces the potential for water leakage, reduces pressure loss and interception, and improves the reliability and aesthetics of the water supply system.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of socket, and particularly to a socket and a water supply system. Background Art
[0002] With the gradual improvement of people's living standards, the market scale of products such as pipeline machines and water purifiers with heating functions has gradually expanded. Their application scenarios are mostly placed in the living room, study and other places at a certain distance from the kitchen, while the water purifier is generally installed under the cabinet. The water supply and drainage between the two need to be connected by pipelines. Considering the neat and beautiful overall layout, the pipelines are generally installed and embedded in a concealed manner.
[0003] In the prior art, concealed installation of pipelines requires the use of pipeline sockets. At present, the pipeline machine water purifier sockets on the market are ordinary quick sockets. When encountering the situation of plugging and unplugging the PE pipe or the interface becoming loose, water may splash out, resulting in the problem of water leakage.
[0004] In view of this, the present utility model is specifically proposed. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a socket and a water supply system to solve or improve the above technical problems.
[0006] The present utility model can be realized as follows:
[0007] In a first aspect, the present utility model provides a socket, which includes a box body and a water stop cavity;
[0008] The box body includes a bottom box and a panel. The panel is arranged on the bottom box, and the panel is formed with an exposed hole. The side part of the bottom box is provided with a water inlet end;
[0009] The water stop cavity forms a water path, a water inlet and a water outlet at both ends of the water path. The water outlet is arranged at the exposed hole, and the water stop cavity is provided with a sealing and water stopping part; the water stop cavity is movably arranged in the bottom box, so that the sealing and water stopping part and the water inlet are selectively docked with the water inlet end.
[0010] In an optional embodiment, the water stop cavity is cylindrical, and the water stop cavity is rotatably arranged in the box body around the axis of the cylinder. The water inlet and the sealing and water stopping part are respectively located at different circumferential positions of the water stop cavity, and the water outlet is formed at the top of the water stop cavity.
[0011] In an optional embodiment, a cylindrical accommodating cavity is formed in the bottom box, and the bottom of the water stop cavity is rotatably arranged in the accommodating cavity, so that the sealing and water stopping part and the water inlet are selectively docked with the water inlet end.
[0012] In an alternative embodiment, a connecting pipe is formed in the bottom box. One end of the connecting pipe extends to the side of the bottom box to form a water inlet end, and the other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the accommodating cavity and is provided with a water outlet of the water inlet end, and the water outlet of the water inlet end is used to selectively dock with the sealing and water stopping part and the water inlet.
[0013] In an alternative embodiment, the socket further includes a water stop and seal member. An annular groove is provided on the outer wall of the water stop cavity around the cylindrical axis, and the water stop and seal member is sleeved in the annular groove, and the water stop and seal member is in sealing cooperation with the water stop cavity and the accommodating cavity.
[0014] In an alternative embodiment, the socket further includes a rotary switch. An embedding groove is formed in the panel around the exposed hole, and the rotary switch is rotatably arranged in the embedding groove, and the rotary switch is used to drive the water stop cavity to rotate relative to the bottom box.
[0015] In an alternative embodiment, the water inlet and the sealing and water stopping part are distributed at 90° in the circumferential direction of the water stop cavity around the cylindrical axis.
[0016] In an alternative embodiment, the socket further includes a water inlet seal member, and the water inlet seal member is arranged in the water inlet end;
[0017] And / or, the socket further includes a water outlet seal member, and the water outlet seal member is arranged in the water outlet end.
[0018] In an alternative embodiment, the socket further includes a quick water inlet socket, and the quick water inlet socket is arranged at the water inlet end. Wherein, the water inlet end is used for quick plugging and matching with the water inlet pipe through the quick water inlet socket, or for hot melt connection with the water inlet pipe;
[0019] And / or, the socket further includes a quick water outlet socket, and the quick water outlet socket is arranged at the water outlet end. Wherein, the water outlet end is used for quick plugging and matching with the water outlet pipe through the quick water outlet socket, or for hot melt connection with the water outlet pipe.
[0020] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a water supply system, which includes a water purifier, a water outlet device, and the socket according to any one of the foregoing embodiments. The water inlet end of the socket is connected to the water purifier through a water inlet pipe, and the water outlet end of the socket is connected to the water outlet device through a water outlet pipe.
[0021] The beneficial effects of the present invention include:
[0022] The socket provided by the present utility model is movably arranged in the bottom box through a water-stop cavity, which can enable the sealing water-stop part and the water inlet to be selectively docked at the water inlet end. In the case where the sealing water-stop part is docked with the water inlet end, water-stop is achieved; in the case where the water inlet is docked with the water inlet end, connection is achieved for water supply, and water flows out through the water outlet end after passing through the water path. By using the exposed hole on the panel, the position of the water outlet end can be determined, that is, water flows through the water inlet end, sequentially passes through the water path of the water-stop cavity, and then is connected to the water outlet pipe through the exposed hole to achieve water supply. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.
[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the water supply system provided in the embodiments of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the socket provided in the embodiments of the present utility model from the first perspective;
[0026] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the socket provided in the embodiments of the present utility model from the second perspective;
[0027] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the socket provided in the embodiments of the present utility model from the third perspective;
[0028] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom box and related components of the socket provided in the embodiments of the present utility model.
[0029] Reference numerals: 1000 - water supply system; 100 - socket; 10 - box body; 11 - bottom box; 12 - panel; 121 - exposed hole; 122 - embedding groove; 20 - water-stop cavity; 201 - cylindrical axis line; 21 - water path; 211 - water inlet; 212 - water outlet end; 22 - sealing water-stop part; 23 - annular groove; 30 - accommodating cavity; 31 - reinforcing plate; 40 - connecting pipe; 41 - water inlet end; 42 - water outlet of the water inlet end; 50 - water-stop seal; 60 - knob switch; 71 - water inlet seal; 72 - water outlet seal; 81 - water inlet quick-connect socket; 82 - water outlet quick-connect socket; 200 - water purifier; 210 - water inlet pipe; 300 - water outlet device; 310 - water outlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. The components of the embodiments of the present utility model usually described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0032] It should be noted that: similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.
[0033] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship, it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use. This is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus cannot be construed as a limitation of the present utility model. In addition, if terms such as "first", "second", "third", etc. are used only for distinguishing descriptions, they cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0034] In addition, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.
[0035] In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if terms such as "set", "installed", "connected", "connected" are used, they should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.
[0036] Embodiment
[0037] In the prior art, there are some socket - type waterway 21 connectors with a water - stop function through a check valve. The water - stop function of this method mainly relies on the check valve to play a role in one - way water flow. There are also some socket - type waterway 21 connectors with elastic members built - in to achieve sealing to avoid water splashing. From its principle, whether the waterway 21 is connected or not, after the product is installed, the elastic member is in a long - term continuous stress state, so it is easy to cause the failure of the elastic member, and there is still a risk of water leakage during long - term use.
[0038] Currently, most of the water leakage problems of water purifiers in the market are caused by the aging of the connecting pipe fittings. At the same time, due to the existence of the check valve structure inside the sealing member, it will exacerbate the throttling and pressure loss effects generated by its pipeline, resulting in a decrease in the water outlet flow rate. For some water purifying and drinking integrated machines with built - in filters, in the application scenario where the water inlet end 41 needs to be connected to tap water, most of the PE pipes used in conventional water purifiers are of 2 - point or 3 - point size. Because of their small pipe diameters, the longer the water supply distance, the greater the pressure loss and throttling effects on tap water, resulting in an extended water production time of the water purifying and drinking integrated machine and a poor user experience.
[0039] Based on this, please refer to Figure 1 , the present utility model provides a socket 100 and a water supply system 1000. The water supply system 1000 includes a water purifier 200, a water outlet device 300, and a socket 100. The water inlet end 41 of the socket 100 is connected to the water purifier 200 through a water inlet pipe 210, and the water outlet end 212 of the socket 100 is connected to the water outlet device 300 through a water outlet pipe 310.
[0040] The socket 100 can be installed in a concealed manner. Using this socket 100 can solve the problem of the water purifier 200 supplying water to a relatively far - away water outlet device 300 such as in the living room from under the cabinet. At the same time, through the improved socket 100, the problem of water splashing during plugging and unplugging of the pipe can be solved, as well as the problems of pressure loss and throttling caused by the need for the water purifier 200 to be connected to tap water.
[0041] Please also refer to Figures 2 to 5 , the socket 100 includes a box body 10 and a water - stop cavity 20.
[0042] The box body 10 includes a bottom box 11 and a panel 12. The panel 12 is arranged on the bottom box 11. The panel 12 is formed with an exposed hole 121. The side part of the bottom box 11 is provided with a water inlet end 41. The bottom box 11 is designed for concealed embedded installation and is constructed and installed together when laying water pipes in a house. The panel 12 can be installed in the later stage of house decoration. The bottom box 11 can be made of heat-meltable materials such as PPR. The water inlet end 41 can be designed as an interface that is convenient for heat-melt connection with the commonly used PPR pipes in the home decoration pipeline system. At the same time, a PE pipe can be embedded. In other words, it can be both heat-melt connected and directly used in the PE quick-insert method.
[0043] The water stop cavity 20 forms a water passage 21 and a water inlet 211 and a water outlet end 212 at both ends of the water passage 21. The water outlet end 212 is arranged at the exposed hole 121. The water stop cavity 20 is provided with a sealing and water stopping part 22. The water stop cavity 20 is movably arranged in the bottom box 11, so that the sealing and water stopping part 22 and the water inlet 211 are selectively docked with the water inlet end 41.
[0044] By movably arranging the water stop cavity 20 in the bottom box 11, the sealing and water stopping part 22 and the water inlet 211 can be selectively docked with the water inlet end 41. When the sealing and water stopping part 22 is docked with the water inlet end 41, water stopping is achieved. When the water inlet 211 is docked with the water inlet end 41, communication is achieved for water supply, and the water flow passes through the water passage 21 and flows out through the water outlet end 212. By using the exposed hole 121 of the panel 12, the position of the water outlet end 212 can be determined. That is, the water flow passes through the water passage 21 of the water stop cavity 20 in sequence through the water inlet end 41 and then is connected with the water outlet pipe 310 through the exposed hole 121 to achieve water supply.
[0045] In this embodiment, the water stop cavity 20 is cylindrical. The water stop cavity 20 is rotatably arranged in the box body 10 around the cylindrical axis line 201. The water inlet 211 and the sealing and water stopping part 22 are respectively located at different circumferential positions of the water stop cavity 20. The water outlet end 212 is formed at the top of the water stop cavity 20.
[0046] When the water stop cavity 20 rotates relative to the bottom box 11, the water inlet 211 or the sealing and water stopping part 22 of the water stop cavity 20 can be selectively docked with the water inlet end 41, so as to achieve connected water supply or isolated water stopping.
[0047] In this embodiment, a cylindrical accommodating cavity 30 is formed in the bottom box 11. The bottom of the water stop cavity 20 is rotatably arranged in the accommodating cavity 30, so that the sealing and water stopping part 22 and the water inlet 211 are selectively docked with the water inlet end 41 to facilitate the rotation of the water stop cavity 20.
[0048] The receiving cavity 30 can be integrally formed with the bottom box 11. In addition, the periphery of the receiving cavity 30 can be connected to the inner side wall of the bottom box 11 through a reinforcing plate 31, thereby enhancing the overall structural strength.
[0049] In this embodiment, a connecting pipe 40 is formed in the bottom box 11. One end of the connecting pipe 40 extends to the side of the bottom box 11 to form a water inlet end 41. The other end of the connecting pipe 40 is connected to the receiving cavity 30 and is provided with a water outlet of the water inlet end 42. The water outlet of the water inlet end 42 is used to selectively dock with the sealing and water stopping part 22 and the water inlet 211, so as to facilitate docking with the water stopping cavity 20 and facilitate the installation of the water inlet pipe 210.
[0050] In this embodiment, the socket 100 further includes a water stop seal 50. An annular groove 23 is provided on the outer wall of the water stop cavity 20 around the cylindrical axis 201. The water stop seal 50 is sleeved in the annular groove 23. The water stop seal 50 is in sealing cooperation with the water stop cavity 20 and the receiving cavity 30, thereby improving the sealing effect.
[0051] As an example, the number of the annular grooves 23 can be 1, 2, etc. Correspondingly, the number of the water stop seals 50 can be 1, 2, etc. The water stop seal 50 can be selected as a rubber ring.
[0052] In this embodiment, the socket 100 further includes a knob switch 60. An embedding groove 122 is formed around the exposed hole 121 on the panel 12. The knob switch 60 is rotatably arranged in the embedding groove 122. The knob switch 60 is used to drive the water stop cavity 20 to rotate relative to the bottom box 11, so as to facilitate the operation of the water stop cavity 20.
[0053] That is, the water stop cavity 20 can be driven to rotate by the knob switch 60, so as to realize the connection of water supply or the isolation of water stop.
[0054] In this embodiment, the water inlet 211 and the sealing and water stopping part 22 are distributed at a circumferential angle of 90° around the cylindrical axis 201 of the water stop cavity 20.
[0055] When the socket 100 is in the state of connecting water supply, only need to operate the button switch to rotate 90° to switch to the state of isolating water stop. Usually, words such as "open" and "close" can be sprayed or pasted on the panel 12, and there is an arrow pattern on the knob switch 60. When the arrow of the knob switch 60 points to "open", it indicates that the water purifier 200 can supply water to the water dispenser 300 through the socket 100. When the arrow of the rotary switch points to "close", it indicates that the water of the water purifier 200 is cut off by the socket 100 and it cannot supply water to the water dispenser 300. At this time, the water outlet pipe 310 can be inserted and pulled out.
[0056] In addition, in other embodiments, it is not excluded that they are distributed at angles such as 45°, 60° or 180°.
[0057] In this embodiment, the socket 100 further includes an inlet sealing member 71 disposed within the inlet end 41. In this embodiment, the socket 100 further includes an outlet sealing member 72 disposed within the outlet end 212.
[0058] For example, an inlet sealing member 71 and an outlet sealing member 72 are respectively disposed at the inlet end 41 and the outlet end 212, thereby enhancing the sealing performance of the installation of the inlet pipe 210 and the outlet pipe 310. Both the inlet sealing member 71 and the outlet sealing member 72 can be rubber gaskets.
[0059] In this embodiment, the socket 100 further includes an inlet quick-connect socket 81 disposed at the inlet end 41. Herein, the inlet end 41 is used to be in quick-insert fit with the inlet pipe 210 through the inlet quick-connect socket 81, or is used to be connected to the inlet pipe 210 by hot melting.
[0060] In this embodiment, the socket 100 further includes an outlet quick-connect socket 82 disposed at the outlet end 212. Herein, the outlet end 212 is used to be in quick-insert fit with the outlet pipe 310 through the outlet quick-connect socket 82, or is used to be connected to the outlet pipe 310 by hot melting.
[0061] In other words, by respectively disposing an inlet quick-connect interface and an outlet quick-connect interface at the inlet end 41 and the outlet end 212, the installation of the inlet pipe 210 and the outlet pipe 310 can be facilitated. This method of clamping the inlet pipe 210 and the outlet pipe 310 by a locking mechanism can achieve a sealing effect. Similarly, the inlet pipe 210 can also be directly connected to the inlet end 41 by hot melting, or the outlet pipe 310 can be directly connected to the outlet end 212 by hot melting.
[0062] Take Figure 2 as an example. It is fixed to the inlet end 41 by means of PPR pipe fusion. In addition, during specific implementation, a PE pipe can also be fixed to the inlet end 41 by quick insertion. Similarly, the installation of the pipe body on the outlet end 212 can refer to the installation of the pipe body on the inlet end 41.
[0063] Continuing from the above, the socket 100 provided in this embodiment has at least the following advantages:
[0064] By replacing the water stop structure of the traditional check valve with a rotary water stop structure, the structure is simple, which can not only solve the problem of water spraying during plugging and unplugging, but also reduce the hidden danger of water leakage, and solve the problems of current interception and pressure loss. The structural design of the bottom box 11 and the water inlet end 41 made of heat-meltable materials such as PPR can not only seamlessly access the household pipeline system, but also solve the problems of long water production time caused by water inlet pressure loss and current interception of the water outlet device 300. The two-in-one water inlet and outlet design with an embedded quick-connect interface can be applied to more application scenarios and the configuration is more flexible. It solves the water supply problem of the water outlet device 300 at a relatively long distance from the under-counter in the living room and other places, provides a water stop function, and can prevent water spraying when the water outlet pipe 310 is plugged and unplugged. Using the method of concealed embedding makes the house layout simple and beautiful and improves the space utilization rate.
[0065] In summary, for the socket 100 and the water supply system 1000 provided by the present utility model, by movably arranging the water stop cavity 20 in the bottom box 11, the sealing water stop part 22 and the water inlet 211 can be selectively docked with the water inlet end 41. When the sealing water stop part 22 is docked with the water inlet end 41, water stop is achieved. When the water inlet 211 is docked with the water inlet end 41, communication is achieved for water supply, and the water flow flows out through the water outlet end 212 after passing through the water path 21. By using the exposed hole 121 on the panel 12, the position of the water outlet end 212 can be determined, that is, the water flow passes through the water inlet end 41, sequentially passes through the water path 21 of the water stop cavity 20, and then is communicated with the water outlet pipe 310 through the exposed hole 121 to achieve water supply.
[0066] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various changes and modifications. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A socket, characterized in that, It includes a box body and a water-stop cavity; The box body includes a bottom box and a panel. The panel is arranged on the bottom box. The panel is formed with an exposure hole. The side part of the bottom box is provided with a water inlet end; The water-stop cavity forms a water passage, a water inlet and a water outlet at both ends of the water passage. The water outlet is arranged at the exposure hole. The water-stop cavity is provided with a sealing and water-stopping part; The water-stop cavity is movably arranged in the bottom box, so that the sealing and water-stopping part and the water inlet are alternatively docked with the water inlet end.
2. The socket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-stop cavity is cylindrical. The water-stop cavity is rotatably arranged in the box body around the axis of the cylinder. The water inlet and the sealing and water-stopping part are respectively located at different circumferential positions of the water-stop cavity. The water outlet is formed at the top of the water-stop cavity.
3. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, A cylindrical accommodating cavity is formed in the bottom box. The bottom of the water-stop cavity is rotatably arranged in the accommodating cavity, so that the sealing and water-stopping part and the water inlet are alternatively docked with the water inlet end.
4. The receptacle according to claim 3, wherein, A connecting pipe is formed in the bottom box. One end of the connecting pipe extends to the side part of the bottom box to form the water inlet end. The other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the accommodating cavity and is formed with a water outlet of the water inlet end. The water outlet of the water inlet end is used to be alternatively docked with the sealing and water-stopping part and the water inlet.
5. The receptacle according to claim 3, wherein, The socket also includes a water-stop seal. An annular groove is arranged on the outer wall of the water-stop cavity around the axis of the cylinder. The water-stop seal is sleeved in the annular groove. The water-stop seal is in sealing cooperation with the water-stop cavity and the accommodating cavity.
6. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The socket also includes a knob switch. The panel forms an embedding groove around the exposure hole. The knob switch is rotatably arranged in the embedding groove. The knob switch is used to drive the water-stop cavity to rotate relative to the bottom box.
7. The socket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water inlet and the sealing and water-stopping part are distributed at 90° in the circumferential direction of the water-stop cavity around the axis of the cylinder.
8. The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The socket also includes a water inlet seal, and the water inlet seal is arranged in the water inlet end; and / or, the socket also includes a water outlet seal, and the water outlet seal is arranged in the water outlet end.
9. The socket according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The socket also includes a water inlet quick-connect socket, and the water inlet quick-connect socket is arranged at the water inlet end. Wherein, the water inlet end is used for quick plugging and matching with a water inlet pipe through the water inlet quick-connect socket, or for hot melt connection with the water inlet pipe; and / or, the socket also includes a water outlet quick-connect socket, and the water outlet quick-connect socket is arranged at the water outlet end. Wherein, the water outlet end is used for quick plugging and matching with a water outlet pipe through the water outlet quick-connect socket, or for hot melt connection with the water outlet pipe.
10. A water supply system, characterized in that, It includes a water purifier, a water outlet device and the socket according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The water inlet end of the socket is connected to the water purifier through a water inlet pipe, and the water outlet end of the socket is connected to the water outlet device through a water outlet pipe.