Concealed box structure

By using a combined structure of stainless steel base plate and plastic waterway body, the high cost problem caused by copper parts in concealed faucets is solved, the cost reduction and the effect of sealing is achieved, and the process flow is simplified.

CN223226746UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15XIAMEN RUNNER IND CORP
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422417786.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-08
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-08

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Technical Problem

The concealed box structure of the existing concealed faucet is made of copper material, resulting in increased product weight, complex process and high cost.

Method used

The combination structure of stainless steel bottom plate and plastic waterway body is adopted, and the use of copper parts is reduced through inclined sealing connection and detachable design. The stainless steel bottom plate is supported and used to use plastic waterway body, and the seal is achieved with the inclined sealing ring.

Benefits of technology

It reduces overall cost, while ensuring structural strength and sealing effect, making it convenient for maintenance and replacement, and simplifies the process flow.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a concealed installation box structure which comprises a box body of a concealed installation box, a bottom plate is arranged at the position of an opening in the lower end of the box body, and a water passing connector is arranged on the bottom plate. The water channel further comprises a water channel body, the water channel body is arranged in the box body and can be fixed to the bottom plate, a water passing opening of the water channel body can be communicated with the water passing connector, and the water passing opening is connected with the corresponding water passing connector in a sealed mode. And the production cost is well controlled.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a concealed box structure. Background Art

[0002] At present, as people's requirements for installation become increasingly higher, concealed installation of shower water pipes is becoming more and more popular. However, the base of the concealed installation box in the concealed faucet is currently made of copper. One is cast and the other is forged. In this way, the entire product (including the joint) needs to be manufactured by machining and forging copper parts, which increases the weight of the entire product. At the same time, the process is relatively more complicated and the overall cost becomes relatively high. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a concealed box structure that can reduce the overall cost.

[0004] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A concealed box structure includes a box body for the concealed box, a bottom plate is provided at the opening at the lower end of the box body, and a water flow joint is provided on the bottom plate; it also includes a water channel body, the water channel body is provided in the box body, the water channel body can be fixed on the bottom plate, the water outlet of the water channel body can be connected to the water flow joint, and the water outlet is sealed with its corresponding water flow joint.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the bottom plate is detachably connected to the box body, the water channel body is detachably connected to the bottom plate, and the water flow joint is detachably connected to the bottom plate.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the water flow joint is arranged on the outer peripheral side above the bottom plate, and the water channel body is located above the bottom inside the water flow joint.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, a through hole is provided on the lower side wall of the box body, and the through hole can be connected to the inner periphery of the box body. One end of the water joint can be inserted into the box body through the through hole from the outer periphery of the box body and connected to the water outlet of the water channel body.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the major diameter of the water joint is smaller than the inner diameter of the through hole, and a sealing ring is provided between the inner periphery of the through hole and the outer periphery of the water joint, and the sealing ring can fix the water joint in the through hole without swinging.

[0010] In an embodiment of the utility model, a first inclined surface is provided at one end of the water-passing joint extending into the box body, and a second inclined surface is provided at the water channel body located around the water-passing port. The first inclined surface can be connected with the second inclined surface, and a sealing ring is provided between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0011] In the embodiment of the present invention, the first inclined surface is inclined from top to bottom toward the inner side of the box body, and the second inclined surface is inclined from top to bottom toward the inner side of the box body.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, an annular groove is provided on the second inclined surface, and the sealing ring is provided in the annular groove; the sealing ring is provided in the annular groove, and the water channel body is placed in the box body so that the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are matched and connected.

[0013] In the embodiment of the present invention, the bottom plate is connected to the box body via screws, and the water channel body and the water flow joint are connected to the bottom plate via screws.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the bottom plate is a stainless steel plate, the water channel body is a plastic part having multiple water channels, and the water flow can be connected to the water outlet.

[0015] The present invention provides a concealed box structure with the following advantages: it ensures the strength of the entire structure at the connection point with the wall, while reducing the use of copper parts, effectively reducing costs. Furthermore, the use of beveled surfaces at the sealing position allows for disassembly and maintenance, facilitating inspection or replacement. The water outlet connector is fixed to a stamped stainless steel base plate to form an assembly that can be fixed below the plastic box body. The plastic water channel body is fixed to the box body through the base plate, forming a seal with the water outlet connector. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the water channel body in the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the bottom plate and the water-passing joint of the utility model Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the bottom plate and the water-passing joint of the utility model Figure 2 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for which protection is sought, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0026] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0027] With reference to the drawings in the specification, a concealed box structure comprises a box body 10 of the concealed box, a bottom plate 20 is provided at the opening at the lower end of the box body, the bottom plate can be made of stainless steel by stamping, a water outlet joint 30 is provided on the bottom plate, the water outlet joint can be made of the original copper part by machining (other processes are also possible); it also comprises a water channel body 40, the water channel body can be a plastic part, which can greatly reduce the cost relative to the copper part, the water channel body is arranged in the box body, the water channel body can be fixed on the bottom plate, so as to ensure the strength of the overall structure, the water outlet 41 of the water channel body can be connected to the water outlet joint, the water outlet and its corresponding water outlet joint are sealed, the water channel body can have multiple water outlets, which can allow water to enter or exit, and the water outlets that are not needed can be blocked by the plug 42 according to actual usage.

[0028] In order to facilitate assembly, disassembly and maintenance, the bottom plate can be detachably connected to the box body, the water channel body can be detachably connected to the bottom plate, and the water flow joint can be detachably connected to the bottom plate, and the components are connected in a splicing manner.

[0029] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the water flow joint is arranged on the outer peripheral side above the bottom plate, and the water channel body is located above the bottom inside the water flow joint.

[0030] Preferably, a through hole 11 is provided on the lower peripheral side wall of the box body. The through hole can communicate with the inner periphery of the box body. One end of the water connection can be inserted from the outer periphery of the box body through the through hole into the box body and connected to the water outlet of the water channel body. The major diameter of the water connection is smaller than the inner diameter of the through hole. A sealing ring 50 is provided between the inner periphery of the through hole and the outer periphery of the water connection. The sealing ring can fix the water connection in the through hole without swinging and also prevent axial movement. This ensures that the entire assembly will not be misaligned when discharging water. It also ensures the coaxiality of the water connection and the water outlet, ensuring that the sealing fit of the inclined surface is very stable.

[0031] Furthermore, the end of the water outlet connector that extends into the box body is provided with a first inclined surface 31, and the water channel body located around the water outlet is provided with a second inclined surface 43. The first inclined surface can be mated with the second inclined surface, and a sealing ring 60 is provided between the first and second inclined surfaces. The first inclined surface slopes downward from top to bottom toward the inside of the box body, and the second inclined surface slopes downward from top to bottom toward the inside of the box body. During use, after the water outlet connector is fixed to the bottom plate, the water channel body is placed into the box body. The mating relationship of the inclined surfaces and the tightening of the screws ensure that the first and second inclined surfaces are in good contact and fit, and then the sealing ring is used to achieve a good end face seal.

[0032] Furthermore, an annular groove 44 is provided on the second inclined surface, and the sealing ring is provided in the annular groove; the sealing ring is provided in the annular groove, and the water channel body is placed in the box body so that the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are matched and connected.

[0033] In use, the bottom plate is connected to the box body via screws 70, and the water channel body and water outlet joint are connected to the bottom plate via screws 70. The bottom plate is a stainless steel plate, and the water channel body is a plastic part with multiple water channels 45, and the water flow can be connected to the water outlet.

[0034] The utility model changes most of the original parts that were made of copper, so that the whole is supported by a stainless steel bottom plate. The others can be made of lower-cost plastic, which reduces the cost by half. At the same time, the use of a bevel matching method can not only ensure the sealing effect, but also facilitate the disassembly of the water channel body for easy maintenance or replacement.

[0035] The foregoing description shows and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously mentioned, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the form disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. Instead, the present invention can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments and can be modified within the scope of the present invention as taught herein or through the techniques or knowledge of the relevant art. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be protected by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A concealed box structure, comprising a concealed box body, characterized in that: The box body is provided with a bottom plate at the opening of the lower end, and a water flow joint is provided on the bottom plate; it also includes a water channel body, which is provided in the box body and can be fixed on the bottom plate. The water outlet of the water channel body can be connected to the water flow joint, and the water outlet is sealed with its corresponding water flow joint.

2. A concealed box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate is detachably connected to the box body, the water channel body is detachably connected to the bottom plate, and the water flow joint is detachably connected to the bottom plate.

3. A concealed box structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water flow joint is arranged on the outer peripheral side above the bottom plate, and the water channel body is located above the bottom inside the water flow joint.

4. A concealed box structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A through hole is provided on the lower peripheral side wall of the box body, and the through hole can be connected to the inner periphery of the box body. One end of the water joint can be inserted into the box body through the through hole from the outer periphery of the box body and connected to the water outlet of the water channel body.

5. A concealed box structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The major diameter of the water joint is smaller than the inner diameter of the through hole. A sealing ring is sleeved between the inner periphery of the through hole and the outer periphery of the water joint. The sealing ring can fix the water joint in the through hole without swinging.

6. A concealed box structure according to any one of claims 1-3 and 5, characterized in that: The end of the water-passing joint extending into the box body is provided with a first inclined surface, and the water channel body located around the water outlet is provided with a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface can be matched and connected with the second inclined surface, and a sealing ring is provided between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

7. A concealed box structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first inclined surface is inclined from top to bottom toward the inner side of the box body, and the second inclined surface is inclined from top to bottom toward the inner side of the box body.

8. A concealed box structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second inclined surface is provided with an annular groove, and the sealing ring is provided in the annular groove; the sealing ring is provided in the annular groove, and the water channel body is placed in the box body so that the first inclined surface is matched and connected with the second inclined surface.

9. A concealed box structure according to any one of claims 1-3, 5, 7, and 8, characterized in that: The bottom plate is connected to the box body via screws, and the water channel body and the water flow joint are connected to the bottom plate via screws.

10. The concealed box structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom plate is a stainless steel plate, and the water channel body is a plastic part with multiple water channels, and the water flow can be connected to the water outlet.