Shower

Abstract

The utility model discloses a shower. The shower comprises a valve body assembly, a shower head assembly and a shower head assembly, the valve body assembly comprises a valve body, a plurality of first electromagnetic valves, a plurality of second electromagnetic valves and a plurality of booster pump assemblies, wherein the first electromagnetic valves, the second electromagnetic valves and the booster pump assemblies are connected to the valve body. Wherein the valve body comprises a main water path and a plurality of water outlet paths, the booster pump assembly comprises a booster pump, the main water path is communicated with a water inlet of the second electromagnetic valve, a water outlet of the second electromagnetic valve is communicated with a water inlet of the booster pump, and a water outlet of the booster pump is communicated with water inlets of the first electromagnetic valves. And water outlets of the plurality of first electromagnetic valves are respectively communicated with the plurality of water outlet paths. According to the shower, pressurization can be achieved through the booster pump, and the booster pump is not prone to damage.

Description

[0001] This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application with the application number 202421087920.7 and the invention title "Solenoid Valve Control Method, Touch Chip and Shower", which was filed on May 17, 2024. The content thereof shall be incorporated into this application by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The utility model relates to the field of intelligent appliances, and particularly to a shower. Background Art

[0003] In existing bathrooms, showers are usually installed. People use showers for bathing. In areas with low water supply pressure, the water output flow of the shower is small, and an additional booster pump needs to be installed to increase the water pressure, thereby increasing the water output flow of the shower.

[0004] The booster pump is usually installed in the upstream pipeline of the shower. When the shower is closed, it needs to bear the water pressure for a long time. However, the water pressure bearing capacity of the booster pump is usually weak, and it is prone to failure when bearing the water pressure for a long time, reducing the user experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the utility model provides a shower, which includes: a valve body assembly;

[0006] The valve body assembly includes a valve body main body and a plurality of first solenoid valves, second solenoid valves and a booster pump assembly all connected to the valve body main body; wherein, the valve body main body includes a main water path and a plurality of water outlet paths, the booster pump assembly includes a booster pump, the main water path is communicated with the water inlet of the second solenoid valve, the water outlet of the second solenoid valve is connected to the water inlet of the booster pump, the water outlet of the booster pump is connected to the water inlets of the plurality of first solenoid valves, and the water outlets of the plurality of first solenoid valves are respectively connected to the plurality of water outlet paths.

[0007] In a schematic embodiment, the second solenoid valve is configured to close when all the first solenoid valves are closed and open when any one of the first solenoid valves is opened.

[0008] In a schematic embodiment, both the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are normally closed solenoid valves.

[0009] In a schematic embodiment, it further includes a panel assembly and a main body housing;

[0010] The panel assembly includes a panel, and the panel and the main body housing enclose an installation cavity, and the valve body assembly and the booster pump assembly are arranged in the installation cavity.

[0011] In a schematic embodiment, the shower also includes a light strip assembly disposed on the main body housing, and the light strip assembly can display a variety of lighting effects.

[0012] In a schematic embodiment, the shower further includes:

[0013] A connecting pipe assembly, including a pipe body extending vertically, the bottom end of the pipe body is connected to the valve body, and the pipe body is provided with a wire passing channel vertically penetrating the pipe body and a water passing channel communicating with the water outlet waterway;

[0014] A top spray assembly, connected to the pipe body and communicating with the water passing channel;

[0015] A driving board assembly, electrically connected to the first solenoid valve, the second solenoid valve and the booster pump; and,

[0016] A power cord, passing through the wire passing channel, its bottom end is located in the installation cavity and connected to the driving board assembly, and its top end extends out of the pipe body from the top end of the wire passing channel.

[0017] In a schematic embodiment, it further includes a distance sensor and a main control switch disposed on the panel or the main body housing;

[0018] Wherein, the main control switch is the main power switch of the shower, and the main control switch is configured to be turned on when the distance sensor detects that the distance between the human body and the distance sensor reaches within a distance threshold.

[0019] In a schematic embodiment, the distance sensor is an infrared sensor or a microwave radar.

[0020] In a schematic embodiment, the panel assembly further includes a plurality of touch button switches and a plurality of indicator lights disposed in the installation cavity and on one side of the panel;

[0021] A plurality of touch control areas are provided on the panel, and the plurality of touch control areas are respectively in contact with the plurality of touch button switches;

[0022] The plurality of indicator lights can be respectively disposed on one side of the plurality of touch control areas close to the touch button switches;

[0023] Wherein, the indicator light is configured to emit light with a first brightness when the touch button switch corresponding to the touch control area where it is located is closed, and emit light with a second brightness when the touch button switch corresponding to the touch control area where it is located is turned on, and the first brightness is less than the second brightness.

[0024] In a schematic embodiment, the plurality of touch button switches include a plurality of the first touch button switches and second touch button switches;

[0025] A plurality of the first touch button switches are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of the first solenoid valves. The first touch button switch is used to control the opening and closing of the corresponding first solenoid valve, and the second touch button switch is used to control the start and stop of the booster pump.

[0026] In a schematic embodiment, the booster pump is configured such that the booster pump can be turned on and off by the second touch button switch only when at least one of the first solenoid valves and the second solenoid valve are open. When all the first solenoid valves or the second solenoid valve are closed, the booster pump cannot operate.

[0027] In a schematic embodiment, it further includes a switching spool installed on the valve body.

[0028] The switching spool is provided with a water inlet and a plurality of water outlets. The water inlet of the switching spool is connected to the main water path, and the plurality of water outlets of the switching spool are respectively connected to a plurality of the water outlet paths.

[0029] The water inlet of the switching spool can be selectively connected to any one of the water outlets of the switching spool and not connected to any of the water outlets of the switching spool.

[0030] In the technical solution of the present application, when at least one of the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are open, the main water path supplies water to the second solenoid valve. The water flows through the second solenoid valve and then enters the booster pump. The booster pump pressurizes the water and conveys the pressurized water to a plurality of first solenoid valves. The water flows through the first solenoid valves in the open state and then enters the water outlet path connected to the first solenoid valve in the open state, and is output from the water outlet path to the outside of the valve body.

[0031] When the shower is not in use, both the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are closed, and all the water outlet paths and the main water path are blocked. Since the booster pump is arranged downstream of the second solenoid valve, the booster pump does not bear the water pressure when the second solenoid valve is in the closed state. And the water pressure bearing capacity of the second solenoid valve is much higher than that of the booster pump and the second solenoid valve can bear the water pressure for a long time. In this way, it can avoid the booster pump being damaged due to long-term bearing of water pressure when the shower is not in use.

[0032] Other features and advantages of the present utility model will be described in the subsequent description, and part of them will become obvious from the description, or be understood by implementing the present utility model. The objectives and other advantages of the present utility model can be achieved and obtained through the structures specifically pointed out in the description and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The accompanying drawings are used to provide an understanding of the technical solution of the present application and form a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present application, they are used to explain the technical solution of the present application and do not constitute a limitation to the technical solution of the present application.

[0034] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a shower for an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 2A It is Figure 1 an exploded view of the structure of the shower shown;

[0036] Figure 2B It is Figure 2A a partially enlarged view of the valve body assembly in

[0037] Figure 2C It is Figure 2A a partially enlarged view of the drive board assembly in

[0038] Figure 2D It is Figure 2A a partially enlarged view of the main body housing in

[0039] Figure 3A It is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the key parts of the shower shown;

[0040] Figure 3B It is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the key parts of the shower shown;

[0041] Figure 3C It is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the key parts of the shower shown;

[0042] Figure 3D It is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the key parts of the shower shown;

[0043] Figure 3E It is Figure 1 an exploded view of the panel assembly shown;

[0044] Figure 3F It is Figure 3E an enlarged view of the sealing ring and multiple touch key switches in

[0045] Figure 3G It is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the key parts of the shower shown;

[0046] Figure 3H It is Figure 1 a sectional view of the shower shown;

[0047] Figure 3I It is Figure 1 the front view of the shower shown. Detailed Implementation Modes

[0048] The present disclosure describes multiple embodiments, but the description is exemplary rather than restrictive, and it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art that there can be more embodiments and implementation solutions within the scope covered by the embodiments described in the present disclosure. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the drawings and discussed in the detailed implementation modes, many other combination ways of the disclosed features are also possible. Unless specifically restricted, any feature or element of any embodiment can be combined with any other feature or element in any other embodiment, or can replace any other feature or element in any other embodiment.

[0049] The present disclosure includes and contemplates combinations with features and elements known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments, features, and elements already disclosed in the present disclosure can also be combined with any conventional features or elements to form unique inventive solutions defined by the claims. Any feature or element of any embodiment can also be combined with features or elements from other inventive solutions to form another unique inventive solution defined by the claims. Therefore, it should be understood that any feature shown and / or discussed in the present disclosure can be implemented alone or in any suitable combination. Therefore, the embodiments are not subject to other limitations except those made according to the appended claims and their equivalents. In addition, various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of protection of the appended claims.

[0050] In addition, when describing representative embodiments, the specification may have presented the method and / or process as a specific sequence of steps. However, to the extent that the method or process does not depend on the specific sequence of the steps described herein, the method or process should not be limited to the specific sequence of steps described. As will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, other step sequences are possible. Therefore, the specific sequence of steps set forth in the specification should not be construed as a limitation on the claims. In addition, the claims directed to the method and / or process should not be limited to performing their steps in the order written, and those skilled in the art can easily understand that these orders can be changed and still remain within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0051] The ordinal numbers such as "first", "second", "third", etc. in this specification are set to avoid confusion of components, rather than to limit in terms of quantity. "Multiple" in the present disclosure means two or more in number.

[0052] As Figures 1 to 2D shown, Figures 1 to 2DShows the structure of a shower in this embodiment. The shower includes a valve body assembly 6. The valve body assembly 6 includes a valve body main body 61, a temperature control valve body 62, a first solenoid valve 1a, a second solenoid valve 13, and a booster pump assembly 11. The temperature control valve body 62, the first solenoid valve 1a, the second solenoid valve 13, and the booster pump assembly 11 are all installed on the valve body main body 61. The booster pump assembly 11 includes a booster pump 111. The valve body main body 61 is provided with a cold water inlet 37, a cold water inlet waterway, a hot water inlet 35, a hot water inlet waterway, a main waterway, a split waterway, a plurality of outlet waterways, and a plurality of installation cavities. The temperature control valve body 62, a plurality of first solenoid valves 1a, and the second solenoid valve 13 are respectively arranged in different installation cavities. The cold water inlet 37 is used to receive the input cold water, and the hot water inlet 35 is used to receive the input hot water, and the temperature of the hot water is higher than that of the cold water. Two inlets of the temperature control valve body 62 are respectively connected to the cold water inlet 37 and the hot water inlet 35 through the cold water inlet waterway and the hot water inlet waterway. The inlet of the second solenoid valve 13 is connected to the outlet of the temperature control valve body 62 through the main waterway. The inlet of the booster pump 111 is connected to the outlet of the second solenoid valve 13 through a flow channel. The outlet of the booster pump 111 is connected to the inlets of a plurality of first solenoid valves 1a through the split waterway. The outlets of the plurality of first solenoid valves 1a are respectively connected to a plurality of outlet waterways of the valve body main body 61. An outlet interface is provided at the end of each outlet waterway facing away from the first solenoid valve 1a.

[0053] The temperature control valve body 62 is used to mix the cold water input from the cold water inlet 37 and the hot water input from the hot water inlet 35 in a set ratio to obtain mixed water at a set temperature, and output the mixed water. The set ratio can be set by the user. When the booster pump 111 is closed, water can flow freely through the booster pump 111. When the booster pump 111 is turned on, the booster pump 111 can suck water from its inlet, pressurize the sucked water, and output it from its outlet. The number of outlet waterways is the same as the number of first solenoid valves 1a. Each first solenoid valve 1a controls the on-off of an outlet waterway. The second solenoid valve 13 is used to control the connection and disconnection of the inlet of the booster pump 111.

[0054] The second solenoid valve 13 is configured to close when all the first solenoid valves 1a are closed, and open when any one of the first solenoid valves 1a is opened.

[0055] In this way, when using the shower, at least one first solenoid valve 1a and the second solenoid valve 13 are opened. Cold water and hot water are respectively input into the valve body main body 61 from the cold water inlet 37 and the hot water inlet 35, and are respectively conveyed to two water inlets of the temperature control valve body 62 through the cold water inlet water path and the hot water inlet water path. The cold water and the hot water are mixed in the temperature control valve body 62 according to a set ratio to form mixed water at a set temperature. The mixed water is output from the water outlet of the temperature control valve body 62 to the second solenoid valve 13. After flowing through the second solenoid valve 13, the mixed water enters the booster pump 111. The booster pump 111 pressurizes the mixed water and conveys the pressurized mixed water to a plurality of first solenoid valves 1a. After flowing through the first solenoid valve 1a in the open state, the mixed water enters the water outlet water path corresponding to the first solenoid valve 1a in the open state, and is output from the water outlet water path to the outside of the valve body main body 61. When only one first solenoid valve 1a is opened, only the water outlet water path corresponding to this first solenoid valve 1a discharges water. When a plurality of first solenoid valves 1a are opened simultaneously, the plurality of water outlet water paths corresponding to these first solenoid valves 1a can discharge water simultaneously.

[0056] When the shower is not in use, the first solenoid valve 1a and the second solenoid valve 13 are both closed, and all the water outlet water paths and the main water path are blocked. Since the booster pump 111 is arranged downstream of the second solenoid valve 13, the booster pump 111 does not need to bear the water pressure when the second solenoid valve 13 is in the closed state, and the water pressure bearing capacity of the second solenoid valve 13 is much higher than that of the booster pump 111 and the second solenoid valve can bear the water pressure for a long time. In this way, it can be avoided that the booster pump 111 is damaged due to long-term water pressure bearing when the shower is not in use.

[0057] In a schematic embodiment, the water pressure bearing capacity of the booster pump assembly 11 is 1.2 MPa, the water pressure bearing capacity of the second solenoid valve 13 is greater than 2 MPa, and the water supply pressure of domestic water is usually 0.15 - 0.35 MPa. The water pressure bearing capacity of the second solenoid valve 13 is much greater than the water supply pressure of domestic water.

[0058] In a schematic embodiment, both the first solenoid valve 1a and the second solenoid valve 13 are normally closed solenoid valves. The first solenoid valve 1a and the second solenoid valve 13 are closed when in the power-off state, and the first solenoid valve 1a and the second solenoid valve 13 are only opened when in the power-on state.

[0059] Since the usage time of the shower is much less than the non-usage time, the time when the first solenoid valve 1a and the second solenoid valve 13 are in the closed state is greater than the time when they are in the open state. Making both the first solenoid valve 1a and the second solenoid valve normally closed solenoid valves can reduce energy consumption. At the same time, when there is an accidental power failure, the shower will not discharge water outward because the first solenoid valve 1a and the second solenoid valve 13 are opened.

[0060] In a schematic embodiment, the shower also includes a waterfall water component 4, an overhead shower component 10, and a hand-held shower head. The multiple water outlet water paths include an overhead shower water outlet path, a lower water outlet path, and a hand-held shower head water outlet path. The water outlet interface 36 of the overhead shower water outlet path is connected to the overhead shower component 10, and the overhead shower water outlet path is used to supply water to the overhead shower component 10. The water outlet interface of the lower water outlet path is connected to the waterfall water component 4, and the lower water outlet path is used to supply water to the waterfall water component 4. The waterfall water component 4 can output a waterfall-like or water curtain-like water flow downward. The water outlet interface 41 of the hand-held shower head water outlet path is connected to the hand-held shower head, and the hand-held shower head water outlet path is used to supply water to the hand-held shower head.

[0061] The multiple first solenoid valves 1a include a lower water outlet solenoid valve 14, an overhead shower solenoid valve 15, and a hand-held shower head solenoid valve 16. The overhead shower solenoid valve 15 is arranged on the overhead shower water outlet path and is used to control the start and stop of the water output of the overhead shower component 10. The lower water outlet solenoid valve 14 is arranged on the lower water outlet path and is used to control the start and stop of the water output of the waterfall water component 4. The hand-held shower head solenoid valve 16 is arranged on the hand-held shower head water outlet path and is used to control the start and stop of the water output of the hand-held shower head.

[0062] In a schematic embodiment, the booster pump assembly 11 further includes a booster pump water passing pipeline 17. One end of the booster pump water passing pipeline 17 is connected to the water outlet of the booster pump 111, and one end of the booster pump water passing pipeline 17 is connected to the water diversion path of the valve body main body 61.

[0063] The water flow output by the booster pump 111 first enters the booster pump water passing pipeline 17, and then flows from the booster pump water passing pipeline 17 into the water diversion path for diversion and reaches the water inlets of the multiple first solenoid valves 1a.

[0064] In a schematic embodiment, the valve body assembly 6 further includes a switching valve core 63. The switching valve core 63 is installed on the valve body main body 61. Multiple water outlets and one water inlet are arranged on the switching valve core 63. The water inlet of the switching valve core 63 is communicated with the main water path on the valve body main body 61. The number of water outlets of the switching valve core 63 is the same as the number of water outlet paths of the valve body main body 61. The multiple water outlets of the switching valve core 63 are respectively communicated with the multiple water outlet paths of the valve body main body 61. The water inlet of the switching valve core 63 can be selectively communicated with any one of the water outlets of the switching valve core 63, and the water inlet of the switching valve core 63 can also not be communicated with any one of the water outlets of the switching valve core 63.

[0065] When the shower is powered off or fails, the user cannot make the shower water flow by controlling the first solenoid valve 1a and the second solenoid valve 13. At this time, the user can operate the switching valve core 63 to connect the main water path to any one of the water outlet paths, so that the mixed water in the main water path can enter the water outlet path through the switching valve core 63 and be output outward through the water outlet path. In this way, when the user cannot electrically control the shower, the shower can still discharge water, improving the user experience.

[0066] In a schematic embodiment, the valve body assembly 6 further includes a temperature adjustment handle assembly 5. The temperature adjustment handle assembly 5 is disposed on one side of the valve body main body 61. The temperature adjustment handle assembly 5 is connected to the operating shaft of the temperature control valve body 62. The user can set the water temperature of the mixed water output by the temperature control valve body 62 by rotating the temperature adjustment handle assembly 5.

[0067] In a schematic embodiment, the shower further includes a panel assembly 8 and a drive board assembly 3. The drive board assembly 3 is the logic control unit of the shower, and the drive board assembly 3 can be a microcomputer. The first solenoid valve 1a, the second solenoid valve 13, and the booster pump 111 are all electrically connected to the drive board assembly 3 through wires. The drive board assembly 3 is provided with drive circuits for the first solenoid valve 1a, the second solenoid valve 13, and the booster pump 111, and the drive board assembly 3 can control the opening and closing of the first solenoid valve 1a, the second solenoid valve 13, and the booster pump 111.

[0068] The panel assembly 8 is electrically connected to the drive board assembly 3, and the panel assembly 8 is the input and output device of the drive board assembly 3. The panel assembly 8 includes a panel 81, a circuit board 27, and a plurality of touch button switches 1b. The plurality of touch button switches 1b are all arranged on the same surface of the circuit board 27. The circuit board 27 is electrically connected to the drive board assembly 3 through wires. The circuit board 27 is arranged to be relatively fixed to the panel 81. The circuit board 27 and the plurality of touch button switches 1b are both arranged below the panel 81. The side of the circuit board 27 where the touch button switches 1b are arranged faces the panel 81. The plurality of touch button switches 1b are all in contact with the panel 81. The touch button switch 1b can be a resistive touch button switch or a capacitive touch button switch. A plurality of touch control areas are arranged on the panel 81, and the touch control area can be a circular area. The number of touch control areas is the same as the number of touch button switches 1b, and the plurality of touch control areas are respectively arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of touch button switches 1b, and each touch control area is in contact with its corresponding touch button switch 1b. When a user touches any one of the touch control areas, the touch button switch 1b corresponding to the touch control area is triggered. Each time the touch button switch 1b is triggered, the working state of the touch button switch 1b is changed. For example, when the user touches a touch control area once, the touch button switch 1b corresponding to the touch control area is converted from the off state to the on state, and when the user touches the touch control area again, the touch button switch 1b corresponding to the touch control area is converted from the on state to the off state. Identifications can be arranged on the touch control areas to indicate the functions of the touch button switches 1b corresponding to the touch control areas.

[0069] The plurality of touch button switches 1b include a plurality of first touch button switches 11b and a second touch button switch 33. The number of the first touch button switches 11b is the same as the number of the first solenoid valves 1a. The plurality of first touch button switches 11b are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of first solenoid valves 1a, and the first touch button switches 11b are used to control the opening and closing of the first solenoid valves 1a corresponding thereto. The second touch button switch 33 is used to control the start and stop of the booster pump 111.

[0070] The booster pump 111 is configured such that the booster pump 111 can only be turned on and off by the second touch button switch 33 when at least one first solenoid valve 1a is open and the second solenoid valve 13 is open, and it cannot operate when all the first solenoid valves 1a are closed or the second solenoid valve 13 is closed.

[0071] In a schematic embodiment, the shower also includes a main control switch 34. The main control switch 34 can be a touch switch and is arranged on the circuit board 27. The main control switch 34 is the main power switch of the shower and controls the on-off of the power supply of the drive board assembly 3.

[0072] A plurality of first touch key switches 11b include a handheld shower touch key switch 31, a downward water outlet touch key switch 32, and an overhead shower water outlet touch key switch 29. A plurality of first solenoid valves 1a include a downward water outlet solenoid valve 14, an overhead shower solenoid valve 15, and a handheld shower solenoid valve 16. The handheld shower touch key switch 31, the downward water outlet touch key switch 32, and the overhead shower water outlet touch key switch 29 are respectively used to control the opening and closing of the handheld shower solenoid valve 16, the downward water outlet solenoid valve 14, and the overhead shower solenoid valve 15.

[0073] A plurality of touch control areas include a handheld shower touch control area 20, a downward water outlet touch control area 21, an overhead shower water outlet touch control area 18, a pressurization touch control area 22, and a main control touch control area 23. The handheld shower touch control area 20, the downward water outlet touch control area 21, the overhead shower water outlet touch control area 18, the pressurization touch control area 22, and the main control touch control area 23 respectively correspond to the handheld shower touch key switch 31, the downward water outlet touch key switch 32, the overhead shower water outlet touch key switch 29, the second touch key switch 33, and the main control switch 34.

[0074] When a user touches the handheld shower touch control area 20, the handheld shower solenoid valve 16 can be opened and closed. When touching the downward water outlet touch control area 21, the downward water outlet solenoid valve 14 can be opened and closed. When touching the overhead shower water outlet touch control area 18, the overhead shower solenoid valve 15 can be opened and closed. When touching the pressurization touch control area 22, the pressurization pump 111 can be started and stopped. When touching the main control touch control area 23, the main control switch 34 of the shower can be turned on and off.

[0075] In a schematic embodiment, the shower further includes a distance sensor. The distance sensor can be disposed on the panel 81 or the main body housing 1. The distance sensor is used to measure the distance between the human body and the distance sensor. The distance sensor can be an infrared sensor or a microwave radar. The main control switch 34 is configured to be turned on when the distance sensor detects that the distance between the human body and the distance sensor reaches within a distance threshold. The distance threshold can be 1 meter.

[0076] In this way, when the main control switch 34 of the shower is in the off state, the distance sensor continuously detects the distance between the human body and the distance sensor. During the process that the user approaches the shower for bathing, the distance between the human body and the distance sensor decreases. When the distance is less than the distance threshold, the main control switch 34 is automatically turned on. In this way, the operation of the user to turn on the main control switch 34 by himself is reduced, and the user experience is improved.

[0077] In a schematic embodiment, the panel assembly 8 further includes a plurality of indicator lights. The plurality of indicator lights are all electrically connected to the circuit board 27. The plurality of indicator lights can be respectively disposed on one side of the plurality of touch control areas of the panel 81 close to the touch key switch. The indicator lights are used to indicate the working state of the touch key switch corresponding to the touch control area where they are located.

[0078] The indicator light is configured to illuminate at a first brightness when the touch key switch corresponding to the touch control area in which it is located is in an off state, and illuminate at a second brightness when the touch key switch corresponding to the touch control area in which it is located is in an on state, wherein the first brightness is lower than the second brightness. The first brightness may be 20% of the maximum brightness of the indicator light, and the second brightness may be 100% of the maximum brightness of the indicator light.

[0079] In this way, the indicator light can indicate the working status of the corresponding touch key switch by displaying different brightness levels. At the same time, when the touch key switch is in the off state, the corresponding indicator light will continue to emit a weak light of the first brightness to illuminate the touch control area corresponding to the touch key switch, making the touch control area more conspicuous and allowing users to quickly and accurately find the location of the touch control area.

[0080] In an illustrative embodiment, the shower head further includes a main shell 1. The main shell 1 is provided with an inner cavity, and the front end and the top end of the main shell 1 are provided with openings. The panel 81 covers the openings at the front end and the top end of the main shell 1 and seals the openings. The panel 81 and the main shell 1 can be fixedly connected by means of snap connection, fastener connection, etc. The shell body and the panel 81 enclose an installation cavity. The drive plate assembly 3, the valve body assembly 6, the boost pump assembly 11, the circuit board 27, the indicator light, the touch button switch, and the main control switch 34 are all arranged in the installation cavity to play a role in waterproofing and dustproofing.

[0081] The booster pump assembly 11 is disposed in the main housing 1 , which avoids cutting grooves on the wall for installing the booster pump assembly 11 , thereby simplifying the installation of the shower and making the structure of the shower more integrated and simple.

[0082] The operating shaft of the temperature control valve body 62 extends out of the main housing 1 from the installation cavity. The temperature control handle assembly 5 is arranged outside the main housing 1 and is connected to the portion of the operating shaft extending out of the main housing 1 .

[0083] In an exemplary embodiment, the shower further includes a light strip assembly 2. The light strip assembly 2 is electrically connected to the drive board assembly 3. The light strip assembly 2 may be in the form of a strip. The light strip assembly 2 may be an LED light strip. The light strip assembly 2 may be disposed at the front end of the main housing 1.

[0084] The light strip assembly 2 is configured to display a variety of different lighting effects. For example, it can display a constant lighting effect, a flashing lighting effect, a breathing light lighting effect, a running horse light lighting effect, an animation lighting effect, a welcome lighting effect, etc. The animation lighting effect can be to repeatedly light up from the middle of the light strip assembly 2 to both sides and then go out from the middle of the light strip assembly 2 to both sides. The light strip assembly 2 displays different lighting effects in different functional switch scenarios of the shower. For example, in the scenario where the booster pump 111 is turned on, an animation lighting effect is displayed, and in the scenario where the booster pump 111 is turned off, a constant lighting effect is displayed. In the scenario where the shower is turned on, a welcome lighting effect is displayed.

[0085] In a schematic embodiment, the panel assembly 8 further includes a display device, and the display device can be a digital tube. The display device is arranged on the circuit board 27. A display window is arranged on the panel 81. The display window is aligned with the display device. The user can view the content displayed on the display device through the display window. The display device can be used to display the water outlet temperature of the water outlet waterway in real time.

[0086] In a schematic embodiment, the shower further includes a connecting pipe assembly 9. The connecting pipe assembly 9 includes a pipe body 91. The cross-section of the outer contour of the pipe body 91 can be square, circular, etc. The pipe body 91 is arranged vertically. The bottom end of the pipe body 91 is connected to the valve body main body 61. An installation hole is arranged on the cover plate, and the pipe body 91 passes through the installation hole and extends upward. A water passage 911 and a wire passage 912 are arranged in the pipe body 91. Both the water passage 911 and the wire passage 912 extend vertically. The water passage of the water flow passage is communicated with the top spray water outlet waterway of the valve body main body 61. The wire passage 912 extends from the bottom end of the pipe body 91 to the top end of the pipe body 91 and vertically penetrates the pipe body 91.

[0087] The top spray assembly 10 is connected to the pipe body 91. The top spray assembly 10 can be slidably connected to the pipe body 91 and can slide vertically along the pipe body 91. The top spray assembly 10 can be arranged near the top end of the pipe body 91. The water outlet of the top spray assembly 10 is communicated with the top end of the water passage 911 of the pipe body 91. Water can be output from the top spray water outlet waterway of the valve body main body 61 to the water passage 911 of the pipe body 91, then flow into the top spray assembly 10 from the water passage 911, and finally be sprayed out from the water outlet of the top spray assembly 10.

[0088] The shower further includes a power cord 39. The power cord 39 is used to connect to an external power supply, and this power supply can be a power grid. The power cord 39 passes through the wire passage 912. The bottom end of the power cord 39 is located in the installation cavity and is connected to the drive board assembly 3 of the shower. The top end of the power cord 39 extends out of the pipe body 91 from the top end of the wire passage 912. A plug can be arranged at the top end of the power cord 39.

[0089] In this way, the plug at the top end of the power cord 39 can be plugged into the socket on the ceiling. At the same time, the part of the power cord 39 located in the wire passing channel 912 of the pipe body 91 and the main body housing 1 is wrapped and will not be wetted and cause electric leakage. Only the part of the power cord 39 extending from the top end of the pipe body 91 is exposed outside, and the position of this part of the power cord 39 is higher than that of the top spray assembly 10, so it is not easy to be wetted by water and cause the risk of electric leakage.

[0090] In a schematic embodiment, the panel 81 can be a glass panel or a non-glass panel.

[0091] In a schematic embodiment, the shower also includes a mounting plate 7. The mounting plate 7 is used to be fixed on the wall surface. The mounting plate 7 can be detachably connected to the rear end of the main body housing 1. The main body housing 1 can be hung on the mounting plate 7. After the mounting plate 7 is fixed to the wall surface, and then the main body housing 1 is installed on the mounting plate 7, the shower can be fixed on the wall surface. A first relief opening is provided at the rear end of the main body housing 1, and a second relief opening aligned with the first relief opening is provided on the mounting plate 7. The hot water supply pipe and the cold water supply pipe can extend into the main body housing 1 through the first relief opening on the main body housing 1 and the second relief opening on the mounting plate 7, and are respectively connected to the hot water inlet 35 and the cold water inlet 37 of the valve body. In a schematic embodiment, the panel assembly 8 further includes a fixing plate 24, a plurality of silicone sealing rings 25, an inner shell 26, a circuit board 27 and a circuit outer housing plate 28. The panel 8 can include a front side plate and a top plate. The front side plate is arranged at the front end of the top plate and connected to the top plate. The front side plate is inclined. The front side plate covers the front end opening of the main body housing 1. The top plate covers the top end opening of the main body housing 1. The inner shell 26 is arranged as a box body. The circuit board 27 is arranged inside the inner shell 26. The circuit outer housing plate 28 is sleeved outside the inner shell 26. The circuit outer housing plate 28 is connected to the inner surface of the front side plate facing inwards. A plurality of first mounting holes are provided on one side of the circuit outer housing plate 28 facing the front side plate. A plurality of second mounting holes are provided on one side of the inner shell 26 facing the front side plate. The plurality of first mounting holes are respectively aligned with the plurality of second mounting holes. A plurality of touch key switches 1b respectively pass through the plurality of first mounting holes of the circuit outer housing plate 28 and the plurality of second mounting holes of the inner shell 26. A plurality of silicone sealing rings 25 are respectively sleeved on the plurality of touch key switches 1b to seal the gaps between the touch key switches 1b and the circuit outer housing plate 28 and between the touch key switches 1b and the inner shell 26, preventing water from entering the inner shell 26. The fixing plate 24 is connected to the lower surface of the top plate of the panel 8 (such as adhesively connected), and the fixing plate 24 and the main body housing 1 are fixedly connected by means of buckles or the like.

[0092] In a schematic embodiment, the panel assembly further includes a pre-draining cold water switch. The shower also includes a temperature sensor, and the temperature sensor is arranged on the main water path of the valve body 61.

[0093] When the user presses the pre-set cold water switch, the temperature sensor detects the temperature of the mixed water in the main waterway. When the detected temperature of the mixed water is less than the preset temperature, the second solenoid valve 13 is first opened, and then the lower outlet solenoid valve 14 is opened to first discharge the cold water in the hot water pipe through the lower outlet waterway. After the temperature of the mixed water is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the overhead shower solenoid valve 15 is opened to empty the cold water in the pipe body 9, and the hand-held showerhead solenoid valve 16 is opened to empty the cold water in the hand-held showerhead hose.

[0094] The user can control the temperature control valve body 62 by operating the temperature adjustment handle assembly 5 to achieve water temperature adjustment.

[0095] The user can turn on and off the main control switch 34 of the shower by touching the main control touch control area 23, thereby controlling the power on and off of the entire shower. The distance sensor can also measure the distance between the human body and the shower. When the distance between the human body and the shower is less than the distance threshold, the main control switch 34 is automatically turned on, reducing the operation of the user to turn on the main control switch 34 by himself.

[0096] When the shower is not in use, the hand-held showerhead solenoid valve 16, the lower outlet solenoid valve 14, the overhead shower solenoid valve 15 and the second solenoid valve 13 are all closed, and all the water outlet waterways and the main waterway are sealed. Since the booster pump 111 is arranged downstream of the second solenoid valve 13, the booster pump 111 does not bear the water pressure when the second solenoid valve 13 is in the closed state, and the water pressure bearing capacity of the second solenoid valve 13 is much higher than that of the booster pump 111 and the second solenoid valve can bear the water pressure for a long time, so that the booster pump 111 can be prevented from being damaged due to long-term bearing of the water pressure when the shower is not in use.

[0097] When the user touches the hand-held showerhead touch control area 20 to turn on the hand-held showerhead touch key switch 31, the hand-held showerhead touch key switch 31 controls the opening of the hand-held showerhead solenoid valve 16 and the second solenoid valve 13. Cold water and hot water are respectively input into the valve body main body 61 from the cold water inlet 37 and the hot water inlet 35, and are respectively conveyed to the two inlets of the temperature control valve body 62 through the cold water inlet waterway and the hot water inlet waterway. The cold water and the hot water are mixed in the temperature control valve body 62 according to a set ratio to form mixed water at a set temperature. The mixed water is output from the outlet of the temperature control valve body 62 to the second solenoid valve 13, flows through the second solenoid valve 13 and then enters the booster pump 111, is then conveyed by the booster pump 111 to the hand-held showerhead solenoid valve 16, is then conveyed from the hand-held showerhead solenoid valve 16 to the hand-held showerhead water outlet waterway, and is then conveyed by the hand-held showerhead water outlet waterway to the hand-held showerhead and sprayed out from the hand-held showerhead.

[0098] When the user touches the hand-held showerhead touch control area 20 again to turn off the hand-held showerhead touch key switch 31, the hand-held showerhead touch key switch 31 controls the hand-held showerhead solenoid valve 16 and the second solenoid valve 13 to be closed, and the hand-held showerhead stops discharging water.

[0099] When the user touches the lower-outlet touch control area 21 of the panel 81 to turn on the lower-outlet touch button switch 32, the lower-outlet touch button switch 32 controls the opening of the lower-outlet solenoid valve 14 and the second solenoid valve 13. Cold water and hot water are respectively input into the valve body main body 61 from the cold water inlet 37 and the hot water inlet 35, and are respectively conveyed to the two water inlets of the temperature control valve body 62 through the cold water inlet waterway and the hot water inlet waterway. The cold water and hot water are mixed in the temperature control valve body 62 according to a set ratio to form mixed water at a set temperature. The mixed water is output from the water outlet of the temperature control valve body 62 to the second solenoid valve 13, flows through the second solenoid valve 13 and then enters the booster pump 111, is further conveyed by the booster pump 111 to the lower-outlet solenoid valve 14, is then conveyed from the lower-outlet solenoid valve 14 to the lower-outlet waterway, and is then conveyed by the lower-outlet waterway to the waterfall water assembly 4 and is output from the waterfall water assembly 4 in a water curtain shape.

[0100] When the user touches the lower-outlet touch control area 21 again to turn off the lower-outlet touch button switch 32, the lower-outlet touch button switch 32 controls the closing of both the lower-outlet solenoid valve 14 and the second solenoid valve 13, and the waterfall water assembly 4 stops discharging water.

[0101] When the user touches the top-spray outlet touch control area 18 to turn on the top-spray outlet touch button switch 29, the top-spray outlet touch button switch 29 controls the opening of the top-spray solenoid valve 15 and the second solenoid valve 13. Cold water and hot water are respectively input into the valve body main body 61 from the cold water inlet 37 and the hot water inlet 35, and are respectively conveyed to the two water inlets of the temperature control valve body 62 through the cold water inlet waterway and the hot water inlet waterway. The cold water and hot water are mixed in the temperature control valve body 62 according to a set ratio to form mixed water at a set temperature. The mixed water is output from the water outlet of the temperature control valve body 62 to the second solenoid valve 13, flows through the second solenoid valve 13 and then enters the booster pump 111, is further conveyed by the booster pump 111 to the top-spray solenoid valve 15, is then conveyed from the top-spray solenoid valve 15 to the top-spray outlet waterway, and is then conveyed by the top-spray outlet waterway to the top-spray assembly 10 and is sprayed out from the top-spray assembly 10.

[0102] When the user touches the top-spray outlet touch control area 18 again to turn off the top-spray outlet touch button switch 29, the top-spray outlet touch button switch 29 controls the closing of both the top-spray solenoid valve 15 and the second solenoid valve 13, and the top-spray assembly 10 stops discharging water.

[0103] When any one of the hand-held shower touch key switch 31, the overhead shower water outlet touch key switch 29, and the bottom water outlet touch key switch 32 is in the open state, the user touches the boost touch control area 22 to turn on the second touch key switch 33, which can start the boost pump 111 to boost the water pressure, thereby increasing the water flow rate. When the user touches the boost touch control area 22 again, the second touch key switch 33 can be turned off, and then the boost pump 111 can be turned off. When the hand-held shower touch key switch 31, the overhead shower water outlet touch key switch 29, and the bottom water outlet touch key switch 32 are all in the closed state, the second touch key switch 33 is closed and the boost pump 111 stops running.

[0104] Multiple indicator lights provided on the panel can respectively indicate the on and off states of the hand-held shower touch key switch 31, the overhead shower water outlet touch key switch 29, the bottom water outlet touch key switch 32, the main control switch 34, and the second touch key switch 33. At the same time, when the touch key switch is in the closed state, the corresponding indicator light will also continuously emit a weak light of the first brightness to illuminate the touch control area corresponding to the touch key switch, making the touch control area more prominent so that the user can quickly and accurately find the position of the touch control area.

[0105] This application describes multiple embodiments, but the description is exemplary rather than restrictive, and it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art that there can be more embodiments and implementation solutions within the scope of the embodiments described in this application. Although many possible feature combinations are shown in the drawings and discussed in the detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are also possible. Unless specifically restricted, any feature or element of any embodiment can be combined with any other feature or element in any other embodiment, or can replace any other feature or element in any other embodiment.

[0106] This application includes and contemplates combinations with features and elements known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments, features, and elements disclosed in this application can also be combined with any conventional features or elements to form a unique inventive solution defined by the claims. Any feature or element of any embodiment can also be combined with features or elements from other inventive solutions to form another unique inventive solution defined by the claims. Therefore, it should be understood that any feature shown and / or discussed in this application can be implemented alone or in any suitable combination. Therefore, the embodiments are not subject to other restrictions except those made in accordance with the appended claims and their equivalents. In addition, various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the appended claims.

[0107] In addition, when describing exemplary embodiments, the specification may have presented the method and / or process as a particular sequence of steps. However, to the extent that the method or process does not depend on a particular order of the steps described herein, the method or process should not be limited to the particular order of steps described. As will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, other sequences of steps are possible. Accordingly, the particular order of steps set forth in the specification should not be construed as limiting the claims. Moreover, the claims directed to the method and / or process should not be limited to performing their steps in the order written, as those skilled in the art can readily appreciate that such orders may vary and still remain within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present application.

[0108] Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or some of the steps in the methods disclosed above, and the functional modules / units in the systems and devices, can be implemented as software, firmware, hardware, and their appropriate combinations. In a hardware implementation, the division between the functional modules / units mentioned in the above description does not necessarily correspond to the division of physical components; for example, one physical component may have multiple functions, or one function or step may be executed by several physical components in cooperation. Some or all components may be implemented as software executed by a processor, such as a digital signal processor or a microprocessor, or implemented as hardware, or implemented as an integrated circuit, such as an application-specific integrated circuit. Such software can be distributed on a computer-readable medium, which can include a computer storage medium (or non-transitory medium) and a communication medium (or transitory medium). As is well known to those of ordinary skill in the art, the term computer storage medium includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Computer storage media include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, tapes, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store the desired information and can be accessed by a computer. In addition, as is well known to those of ordinary skill in the art, communication media typically contain computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transmission mechanism, and can include any information delivery medium.

[0109] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "one side", "the other side", "one end", "the other end", "side", "opposite", "four corners", "periphery", "the structure of the character 'kou'" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the structure referred to has a specific orientation, is constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0110] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connect", "directly connect", "indirectly connect", "fixedly connect", "install", "assemble" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; the terms "install", "connect", "fixedly connect" can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

Claims

1. A shower, characterized in that, Comprising: Valve body assembly; The valve body assembly includes a valve body main body, a plurality of first solenoid valves, second solenoid valves, and a booster pump assembly all connected to the valve body main body; wherein, the valve body main body includes a main water passage and a plurality of water outlet passages, the booster pump assembly includes a booster pump, the main water passage communicates with the water inlet of the second solenoid valve, the water outlet of the second solenoid valve is connected to the water inlet of the booster pump, the water outlet of the booster pump is connected to the water inlets of a plurality of the first solenoid valves, and the water outlets of a plurality of the first solenoid valves are respectively connected to a plurality of the water outlet passages.

2. The shower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second solenoid valve is configured to close when all the first solenoid valves are closed and open when any one of the first solenoid valves is opened.

3. The shower according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are normally closed solenoid valves.

4. The shower according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, It further includes a panel assembly and a main body housing; The panel assembly includes a panel, and the panel and the main body housing enclose an installation cavity, and the valve body assembly and the booster pump assembly are arranged in the installation cavity.

5. The shower according to claim 4, characterized in that, The shower also includes a light strip assembly arranged on the main body housing, and the light strip assembly can display a variety of lighting effects.

6. The shower according to claim 4, characterized in that, The shower also includes: A connecting pipe assembly, including a pipe body extending vertically, the bottom end of the pipe body is connected to the valve body main body, the pipe body is provided with a wire passing channel vertically penetrating the pipe body and a water passing channel communicating with the water outlet passage; A top spray assembly, connected to the pipe body and communicating with the water passing channel; A driving board assembly, electrically connected to the first solenoid valve, the second solenoid valve, and the booster pump; and, A power cord, passing through the wire passing channel, its bottom end is located in the installation cavity and connected to the driving board assembly, and its top end extends out of the pipe body from the top end of the wire passing channel.

7. The shower according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a distance sensor and a main control switch arranged on the panel or the main body housing; Wherein, the main control switch is the main power switch of the shower, and the main control switch is configured to turn on when the distance sensor detects that the distance between the human body and the distance sensor reaches within a distance threshold.

8. The shower according to claim 7, characterized in that, The distance sensor is an infrared sensor or a microwave radar.

9. The shower according to claim 4, characterized in that, The panel assembly further includes a plurality of touch button switches and a plurality of indicator lights arranged in the installation cavity and on one side of the panel; A plurality of touch control areas are arranged on the panel, and the plurality of touch control areas respectively abut against the plurality of touch button switches; The plurality of indicator lights can be respectively arranged on one side of the plurality of touch control areas close to the touch button switches; Wherein, the indicator light is configured to emit light with a first brightness when the touch button switch corresponding to the touch control area where it is located is closed, and emit light with a second brightness when the touch button switch corresponding to the touch control area where it is located is opened, and the first brightness is less than the second brightness.

10. The shower according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plurality of touch button switches include a plurality of first touch button switches and second touch button switches; The plurality of first touch button switches are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of first solenoid valves, the first touch button switch is used to control the opening and closing of the first solenoid valve corresponding to it, and the second touch button switch is used to control the start and stop of the booster pump.

11. The shower according to claim 10, characterized in that, The booster pump is configured such that it can be turned on and off by the second touch key switch only when at least one of the first solenoid valves is open and the second solenoid valve is open, and the booster pump cannot operate when all the first solenoid valves are closed or the second solenoid valve is closed.

12. The shower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve body assembly further includes a switching spool installed on the valve body body; The switching spool is provided with a water inlet and a plurality of water outlets. The water inlet of the switching spool is communicated with the main water path, and the plurality of water outlets of the switching spool are respectively communicated with a plurality of the water outlet paths; The water inlet of the switching spool can be selectively communicated with any one of the water outlets of the switching spool and not communicated with any of the water outlets of the switching spool.

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