Water tank overflow mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides a water tank overflow mechanism which comprises a water tank installed in a closestool and used for supplying water to a urinal of the closestool; one end of the overflow groove is connected with the water tank, the other end of the overflow groove is connected with a urinal of the closestool, and water in the water tank can flow into the urinal of the closestool through the overflow groove when overflowing; the overflow groove is detachably connected to the water tank. The overflow groove and the water tank are designed to be of a split type and assembled structure, when the water tank is installed, the overflow groove can be taken down from the water tank firstly, blocking of the overflow groove is avoided, the water tank can be conveniently installed from the bottom of the ceramic closestool, the internal space, which cannot be used by an existing water tank, of the ceramic closestool is utilized as much as possible, and maximization of the capacity of the water tank is achieved; furthermore, the overall size of the ceramic closestool can be reduced under the condition that the water tank has the same capacity; and the independent overflow groove can be made into a more complex shape to meet different requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bathroom equipment, in particular to a water tank overflow mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The overflow trough on some existing toilet tanks is connected to the tank body as a complete whole. The overflow trough is directly placed on the ceramic overflow port, and the water in the tank flows directly into the toilet bowl through the overflow trough. Since the overflow trough on the water tank is directly connected to the water tank as a whole, the water tank can only be loaded from the top down, which limits the shape and installation method of the water tank, such as Figure 1 shown. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a water tank overflow mechanism.

[0004] The utility model is realized by the following method: a water tank overflow mechanism, comprising:

[0005] The water tank is installed in the toilet and is used to supply water to the toilet bowl.

[0006] An overflow trough is provided above the overflow surface of the toilet bowl, one end of which is connected to the water tank and the other end of which is connected to the toilet bowl. When water in the water tank overflows, it can flow into the toilet bowl through the overflow trough; the overflow trough is detachably connected to the water tank.

[0007] Preferably, an overflow port is provided on the upper side wall of the water tank, and the overflow trough is plugged into the overflow port.

[0008] Preferably, a fastener is provided between the overflow port and the overflow trough for fixing the overflow trough at the overflow port.

[0009] Preferably, a connecting portion is provided at a section where the overflow trough is connected to the overflow port, and the connecting portion is sleeved on the outside or inside of the overflow port.

[0010] Preferably, a seal is provided between the connecting portion and the overflow port.

[0011] Preferably, the overflow trough is further provided with a guide portion, and the inner circumference of the guide portion matches the size and shape of the inner circumference of the overflow port.

[0012] Preferably, a transition portion that expands outward or contracts inward is provided at the connection between the connecting portion and the guide portion, and an end of the seal close to the guide portion is provided with a top portion that expands outward or contracts inward, and the top portion is clamped between the overflow port end face and the transition portion.

[0013] Preferably, the overflow trough is provided above the overflow surface of the toilet bowl, and one end of the overflow trough facing the toilet bowl does not exceed the overflow surface; or, one end of the overflow trough facing the toilet bowl exceeds the overflow surface.

[0014] Preferably, the overflow trough is clamped on the overflow port to fix the overflow trough at the overflow port; or, the overflow trough is provided with an internal thread, the overflow port is provided with an external thread, and the overflow trough is threadedly connected to the overflow port.

[0015] The present invention provides a water tank overflow mechanism that, compared to existing technologies, has at least the following advantages: 1. By designing the overflow trough and water tank as separate, assembleable structures, the overflow trough can be removed from the water tank before installing the water tank. Without the overflow trough blocking the water tank, the water tank can be conveniently installed from the bottom of the ceramic toilet, thereby maximizing the internal space of the ceramic toilet that is not available to existing water tanks. Furthermore, the overall size of the ceramic toilet can be reduced while maintaining the same water tank capacity. Furthermore, the separate overflow trough can be designed into more complex shapes to meet different needs. 2. The overflow port of the water tank is located on the side wall, facilitating connection and installation of the overflow trough. 3. The overflow trough and overflow port are connected by fasteners, increasing the security of the connection and preventing the overflow trough from loosening. 4. The overflow trough is provided with a connecting portion to facilitate alignment and connection between the overflow trough and the overflow port. 5. The overflow trough has a guide portion for directing water overflowing from the water tank into the toilet bowl. 6. A seal is provided between the connection part and the overflow port to prevent the water overflowing from the overflow port from flowing out of the gap between the two, that is, to prevent the overflowing water from not flowing into the toilet bowl. 7. A transition part is provided in the overflow trough, and a top part is provided on the seal to help enhance the sealing effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of an existing water tank overflow mechanism.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a water tank overflow mechanism of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of a water tank overflow mechanism of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A local enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the connection state of the water tank and the overflow tank of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 6It is a schematic diagram of the separate components of the water tank and overflow trough of the utility model.

[0022] Explanation of the accompanying figures: 1. Toilet; 11. Urinal bowl; 12. Overflow surface; 2. Water tank; 21. Overflow port; 3. Overflow trough; 31. Connecting part; 32. Guide part; 4. Fastener; 5. Seal; 51. Abutment part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] See also Figures 2 to 6 , a water tank 2 overflow mechanism, comprising:

[0025] The water tank 2 is installed in the toilet 1 and is used to supply water to the toilet bowl 11 of the toilet 1.

[0026] The overflow trough 3 is connected to the water tank 2 at one end and to the bowl 11 of the toilet 1 at the other end. When water overflows from the water tank 2, it can flow into the bowl 11 of the toilet 1 through the overflow trough 3. The overflow trough 3 is detachably connected to the water tank 2. By designing the overflow trough 3 and the water tank 2 as a split, assemblable structure, the overflow trough 3 can be removed from the water tank 2 before the water tank 2 is installed. Without the obstruction of the overflow trough 3, the water tank 2 can be conveniently installed from the bottom of the ceramic toilet 1, thereby making full use of the internal space of the ceramic toilet 1 that cannot be used by the existing water tank 2, thereby maximizing the capacity of the water tank 2. Furthermore, the overall size of the ceramic toilet 1 can be reduced while the water tank 2 has the same capacity. Moreover, the separate overflow trough 3 can also be made into more complex shapes to meet different needs.

[0027] See also Figures 2 to 6 Preferably, the upper side wall of the water tank 2 is provided with an overflow port 21, and the overflow trough 3 is plugged into the overflow port 21. The overflow port 21 of the water tank 2 is opened on the side wall to facilitate the connection and installation of the overflow trough 3. Figures 2 to 6 Preferably, a fastener 4 is provided between the overflow port 21 and the overflow trough 3 to fix the overflow trough 3 at the overflow port 21. The overflow trough 3 and the overflow port 21 are connected by the fastener 4 to increase the firmness of the connection between the two and prevent the overflow trough 3 from loosening. Preferably, the fastener 4 can be a screw, a screw, etc., and a screw hole is provided at the corresponding position of the overflow port 21 to facilitate locking connection. Of course, the fastener 4 can also be a buckle or bayonet connection method, and the overflow trough 3 is snapped into the overflow port 21 to fix the overflow trough 3 at the overflow port 21; or, the overflow trough 3 is provided with an internal thread, and the overflow port 21 is provided with an external thread, and the overflow trough 3 is threadedly connected to the overflow port 21. It is not limited to this.

[0028] See also Figures 2 to 6 Preferably, a connecting portion 31 is provided at a section where the overflow trough 3 connects to the overflow port 21, and the connecting portion 31 is sleeved on the outside or inside of the overflow port 21. The overflow trough 3 is provided with the connecting portion 31 to facilitate alignment and connection between the overflow trough 3 and the overflow port 21.

[0029] See also Figures 2 to 6 Preferably, a sealing member 5 is provided between the connecting portion 31 and the overflow port 21. The sealing member 5 is provided between the connecting portion 31 and the overflow port 21 to prevent water overflowing from the water tank 2 through the overflow port 21 from flowing out of the gap between the two, that is, to prevent the overflowing water from not flowing into the toilet bowl 11. The sealing member 5 may preferably be a rubber pad or a sealing ring, but is not limited thereto.

[0030] See also Figures 2 to 6 Preferably, the overflow trough 3 is further provided with a guide portion 32, the inner circumference of the guide portion 32 matches the size and shape of the inner circumference of the overflow port 21. The guide portion 32 of the overflow trough 3 is used to guide the water overflowing from the water tank 2 into the toilet bowl 11.

[0031] See also Figures 2 to 6 Preferably, a transition portion that expands or contracts outwards is provided at the junction of the connecting portion 31 and the guide portion 32. The end of the sealing member 5 near the guide portion 32 is provided with a top portion 51 that expands or contracts outwards. The top portion 51 is sandwiched between the end surface of the overflow port 21 and the transition portion. The transition portion is provided on the overflow trough 3, and the top portion 51 is provided on the sealing member 5. The transition portion and the end surface of the overflow port 21 jointly squeeze the top portion 51, which helps to enhance the sealing effect.

[0032] See also Figures 2 to 6 Preferably, the overflow trough 3 is disposed above the overflow surface 12 of the toilet bowl 11, with the end of the overflow trough 3 facing the toilet bowl 11 not extending beyond the overflow surface 12. This prevents the overflow trough 3 from leaking out of the toilet bowl 11, thereby ensuring aesthetics. In other embodiments, the end of the overflow trough 3 facing the toilet bowl 11 may also extend beyond the overflow surface 12.

[0033] The utility model has the following working principle:

[0034] When needed, the water tank body is first installed into the toilet bowl 1 from the bottom surface of the ceramic bowl 1, and then the seal 5 is installed in the overflow port 21, and then the overflow groove 3 is inserted. Finally, the fastener 4 is installed between the overflow groove 3 and the overflow port 21 to assemble the two. At this time, the overflow groove 3 is located on the overflow surface 12 of the ceramic bowl 1. The flexible assembly method allows the water tank 2 to no longer be restricted to being installed into the ceramic bowl from the top down, making full use of the internal space of the ceramic bowl to maximize the volume of the water tank 2.

[0035] Several points should be explained: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, which can be mechanical connection or electrical connection, or internal communication between two components, or direct connection. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative position relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may change.

[0036] Secondly: The drawings of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention only involve structures related to the disclosed embodiments. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0037] Finally, the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions under the concept of the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0038] It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water tank overflow mechanism, comprising: The water tank is installed in the toilet and is used to supply water to the toilet bowl. an overflow trough, one end of which is connected to the water tank and the other end of which is connected to the toilet bowl, so that when water overflows from the water tank, it can flow into the toilet bowl through the overflow trough; It is characterized in that the overflow trough is detachably connected to the water tank.

2. A water tank overflow mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: An overflow port is provided on the upper side wall of the water tank, and the overflow trough is plugged into the overflow port.

3. A water tank overflow mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fastener is provided between the overflow port and the overflow trough for fixing the overflow trough at the overflow port.

4. A water tank overflow mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting portion is provided at a section where the overflow trough is connected to the overflow port, and the connecting portion is sleeved on the outside or inside of the overflow port.

5. A water tank overflow mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sealing member is provided between the connecting portion and the overflow port.

6. A water tank overflow mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The overflow trough is further provided with a guide portion, and the inner circumference of the guide portion matches the size and shape of the inner circumference of the overflow port.

7. A water tank overflow mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: An outwardly expanding or inwardly contracting transition portion is provided at the connection between the connecting portion and the guide portion, and an outwardly expanding or inwardly contracting abutting portion is provided at one end of the seal close to the guide portion, and the abutting portion is sandwiched between the overflow port end face and the transition portion.

8. The water tank overflow mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The overflow trough is provided on the overflow surface of the toilet bowl, and one end of the overflow trough facing the toilet bowl does not exceed the overflow surface; or, one end of the overflow trough facing the toilet bowl exceeds the overflow surface.

9. The water tank overflow mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The overflow trough is clamped on the overflow port to fix the overflow trough at the overflow port; or, the overflow trough is provided with an internal thread, the overflow port is provided with an external thread, and the overflow trough is threadedly connected to the overflow port.

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