Faucet convenient for children to use

Abstract

The utility model discloses a faucet convenient for children to use, which comprises a main body and a water outlet arm arranged on the side wall of the main body, the water outlet arm is provided with a water outlet hole, the faucet also comprises an extension part, the extension part is cylindrical or U-shaped, the outer wall of the water outlet arm is provided with a chute extending in the direction far away from the main body, and the chute is provided with a water outlet hole. A protruding column capable of sliding in the sliding groove is arranged on the inner wall of the extension part, a guide groove allowing the protruding column to enter the sliding groove is formed in the outer wall of the water outlet arm, at least two limiting grooves allowing the protruding column to be embedded are formed in the groove wall of the sliding groove, and the limiting grooves are sequentially arranged in the extending direction of the sliding groove. When no external force exists, the protruding columns are embedded into the limiting grooves under the action of gravity, compared with the prior art, the extension parts can be folded when not needed, use is convenient when needed, and meanwhile use by children and adults is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of bathroom equipment, and particularly relates to a faucet that is convenient for children to use. Background Art

[0002] For children, washing hands promptly and maintaining hand hygiene can keep them away from bacteria and viruses, significantly reducing the number of illnesses. To facilitate children's hand washing, most public places have dedicated child-friendly sinks. These sinks are smaller than those used by adults, making it easier for children to access water from the faucet. However, most people don't usually have a dedicated child-sized sink at home. When washing hands at home, children either need to stand on a bench or wash their hands hastily. The former poses certain safety risks, while the latter fails to achieve the purpose of cleaning.

[0003] To address the problem of children being unable to wash their hands properly at home without tools, faucet extenders have become available on the market to facilitate child handwashing. However, these extenders are separate from the faucet, and if left attached to the faucet for extended periods, they can hinder adult use. Furthermore, if they are attached only when children are using the faucet and removed afterward, they are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Furthermore, they can become loose after repeated attachment and are easily lost. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a faucet that is more convenient for children to use and can meet the needs of both children and adults compared to the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a faucet that is convenient for children to use, comprising a main body and a water outlet arm arranged on the side wall of the main body, the water outlet arm being provided with a water outlet hole, and also comprising an extension part, the extension part being cylindrical or U-shaped, the outer wall of the water outlet arm being provided with a slide extending away from the main body, the inner wall of the extension part being provided with a boss that can slide in the slide, the outer wall of the water outlet arm being provided with a guide groove for the boss to enter the slide, the groove wall of the slide being provided with at least two limiting grooves for the boss to be embedded, all of the limiting grooves being arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the slide; when there is no external force, the boss remains embedded in the limiting groove under the action of gravity.

[0006] "No external force" means that after installation, the extension is free of human forces. With this solution, the extension is placed over the water outlet arm, and when the extension's protrusion is located within the retaining groove closest to the main body, the extension is stored, making it convenient for adults to use. When a child needs to wash, the adult can apply force to the extension, causing the protrusion to disengage from the retaining groove closest to the main body and slide along the chute. The adult can then insert the protrusion into another retaining groove, extending the waterway and making it easier for children to wash their hands.

[0007] The boss can enter and exit the slide slot through the guide slot, which is convenient for subsequent removal and cleaning, and convenient for removing the extension part when the child no longer needs the extension part.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the extension portion of this embodiment can be folded up when not needed, and is also convenient to use when needed, and is convenient for both children and adults to use.

[0009] As a further configuration of the present invention, two chutes are provided on the water outlet arm, the notches of the two chutes are arranged back to back, and convex columns are provided on the two opposite inner walls of the extension portion.

[0010] By adopting the above solution, the extension part can move more stably, ensuring that the extension part remains relatively fixed with the water outlet arm when in use.

[0011] As a further configuration of the present invention, two bosses are provided on the two opposite inner walls of the extension portion, one slide groove is for the two bosses to slide, and two groups of limit groove groups are provided on the slide groove, one group of limit groove groups includes two limit grooves, and the two groups of limit groove groups are respectively arranged at both ends of the slide groove, the minimum distance between the limit grooves in the same group is less than the minimum distance between the two bosses, and the maximum distance between the limit grooves in the same group is greater than the maximum distance between the two bosses.

[0012] With the above solution, the four protruding columns on both sides are simultaneously limited, making the extension part more stable when in use and when stored.

[0013] As a further configuration of the present invention, two protrusions are provided on the two opposite inner walls of the extension portion, one of the slide grooves is for the two protrusions to slide, and one of the slide grooves has at least three limit grooves, the minimum distance between adjacent limit grooves is less than the minimum distance between the two protrusions, and the maximum distance between adjacent limit grooves is greater than the maximum distance between the two protrusions.

[0014] By adopting the above solution, multi-level adjustment is achieved, and the length of the extension part can be adjusted according to the height of the child, providing the child with a more comfortable hand-washing experience.

[0015] As a further configuration of the present invention, when a protruding column is present in the limiting groove closest to the main body, the maximum distance from the extension portion to the main body is smaller than the maximum distance from the water outlet arm to the main body.

[0016] By adopting the above solution, when the extension part is in the storage state, it will not affect the water flow from the water outlet, which is convenient for adults to use.

[0017] As a further configuration of the present invention, the extension portion is in the shape of a U-shaped groove, and the extension portion includes an arc-shaped groove bottom.

[0018] By adopting the above solution, the shape of the extension part can reduce the weight of the extension part, and at the same time facilitate the boss to move into the slide groove through the guide groove. The shape of the bottom of the extension part groove facilitates the gathering of water flowing out of the water outlet, making it easier for children to wash their hands.

[0019] As a further setting of the present invention, the guide groove includes an entry section parallel to the slide groove and a connecting section perpendicular to the slide groove. The connecting section is connected to the slide groove on one side close to the limiting groove. The groove wall where the slide groove and the connecting section are connected and the groove wall where the limiting groove is located are arranged relative to each other. The connecting section and the limiting groove are staggered. The entry section extends from one side away from the main body to the end face of the water outlet arm away from the main body, and the other side is connected to the connecting section.

[0020] The above solution facilitates moving the boss to the slide groove and reduces the required size of the extension portion.

[0021] As a further configuration of the present invention, the groove depth of the extension portion gradually increases in a direction away from the main body.

[0022] By adopting the above solution, the water can flow more gently into the hands of children, and splashing is less likely to occur.

[0023] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Attachment Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Attachment Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an extension portion of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Attachment Figure 3 This is a side view of a water outlet arm in a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Attachment Figure 4 This is a side view of the water outlet arm of the second specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Main body 1 , extension part 2 , boss 21 , water outlet arm 3 , water outlet hole 31 , slide groove 32 , guide groove 33 , entry section 331 , connecting section 332 , and limiting groove 34 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," and the like indicating orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used solely for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] The specific implementation of the present invention is as follows Figure 1-4 shown.

[0032] A child-friendly faucet comprises a main body 1, an extension 2, and a water outlet arm 3 disposed on a side wall of the main body 1. The water outlet arm 3 is provided with a water outlet 31. In this embodiment, the extension 2 is in the form of a U-shaped groove. Two opposing outer walls of the water outlet arm 3 are each provided with a chute 32 extending away from the main body 1, with the notches of the chute 32 on the two outer walls facing each other. Two opposing inner walls of the extension 2 are each provided with two protrusions 21 that can slide within the chute 32. In this embodiment, one chute 32 allows the two protrusions 21 to slide. The outer wall of the water outlet arm 3 is provided with a guide groove 33 for the protrusions 21 to enter the chute 32. In this embodiment, the wall of each chute 32 is provided with four retaining grooves 34 for the protrusions 21 to engage. All retaining grooves 34 are arranged sequentially along the extension direction of the chute 32. The minimum distance between adjacent retaining grooves 34 is less than the minimum distance between the two protrusions 21, and the maximum distance between adjacent retaining grooves 34 is greater than the maximum distance between the two protrusions 21.

[0033] When there is no external force, the boss 21 remains embedded in the limiting groove 34 under the action of gravity. No external force means that after the embodiment is actually installed, there is no human force applied to the extension part 2.

[0034] When the extension 2 is attached to the water outlet arm 3 and the boss 21 of the extension 2 is located in the retaining groove 34 closest to the main body 1, the extension 2 is in a stowed position, making it convenient for adults to use. When a child needs to wash, the adult can apply force to the extension 2, causing the boss 21 to disengage from the retaining groove 34 closest to the main body 1 and slide along the chute 32. The boss 21 can then be inserted into another retaining groove 34, extending the water channel and making it easier for children to wash their hands. The boss 21 can enter and exit the chute 32 via the guide groove 33, making it easy to remove and clean the extension 2 later.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the extension portion 2 of this embodiment can be folded up when not needed, and is also convenient to use when needed, and is convenient for both children and adults to use.

[0036] The number and position of the chutes 32 allow for more stable movement of the extension 2, ensuring that the extension 2 remains relatively fixed to the water outlet arm 3 during use. The number and position of the limit slots 34 enable multi-level adjustment of the extension 2, allowing the extended length of the extension 2 to be adjusted according to the child's height, providing a more comfortable handwashing experience for the child.

[0037] When the boss 21 is present in the limiting groove 34 closest to the main body 1, the maximum distance between the extension 2 and the main body 1 is smaller than the maximum distance between the water outlet arm 3 and the main body 1. This ensures that when the extension 2 is in the retracted state, it does not affect the water outlet 31, making it convenient for adults to use.

[0038] The shape of the extension part 2 can reduce the weight of the extension part 2, making it easier for the boss 21 to move through the guide groove 33 into the chute 32. The extension part 2 includes an arc-shaped groove bottom, which is convenient for gathering the water flowing out of the water outlet 31, making it easier for children to wash their hands.

[0039] The guide groove 33 includes an entry section 331 parallel to the chute 32 and a connecting section 332 perpendicular to the chute 32. The connecting section 332 communicates with the chute 32 on the side closest to the limiting groove 34. The groove wall connecting the chute 32 and the connecting section 332 is arranged opposite the groove wall where the limiting groove 34 is located. The connecting section 332 is offset from the limiting groove 34. The entry section 331 extends from the side away from the main body 1 to the end face of the water outlet arm 3 away from the main body 1, and the other side communicates with the connecting section 332. The shape of the guide groove 33 facilitates moving the boss 21 into the chute 32 while reducing the required size of the extension portion 2.

[0040] The depth of the groove of the extension portion 2 gradually increases in the direction away from the main body 1, so that the water flow can flow more gently into the hands of children without splashing.

[0041] Embodiment 2: The difference between embodiment 2 and embodiment 1 is that there are two groups of limit grooves on one slide 32. Figure 4The dotted box A in the figure is a group of limit grooves, and one group of limit grooves includes two limit grooves 34. The two groups of limit grooves are respectively arranged at the two ends of the slide groove 32. The minimum distance between the limit grooves 34 in the same group is less than the minimum distance between the two protrusions 21, and the maximum distance between the limit grooves 34 in the same group is greater than the maximum distance between the two protrusions 21.

[0042] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. Those skilled in the art can implement the present invention in various other specific implementation methods based on the contents disclosed in the present invention. Any simple changes or modifications made to the design structure and concept of the present invention fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet convenient for children to use, comprising a main body and a water outlet arm provided on a side wall of the main body, wherein the water outlet arm is provided with a water outlet hole, characterized in that: It also includes an extension part, which is cylindrical or U-shaped, and the outer wall of the water outlet arm is provided with a slide extending away from the main body, and the inner wall of the extension part is provided with a boss that can slide in the slide, and the outer wall of the water outlet arm is provided with a guide groove for the boss to enter the slide, and the groove wall of the slide is provided with at least two limiting grooves for the boss to be embedded, and all the limiting grooves are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the slide; when there is no external force, the boss remains embedded in the limiting groove under the action of gravity.

2. The faucet convenient for children to use according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two chutes are provided on the water outlet arm, and the notches of the two chutes are arranged back to back. Both of the two opposite inner walls of the extension are provided with convex columns.

3. The faucet convenient for children to use according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two bosses are provided on the two opposite inner walls of the extension portion, one slide groove is for the two bosses to slide, and two groups of limit groove groups are provided on the slide groove, one group of limit groove groups includes two limit grooves, and the two groups of limit groove groups are respectively arranged at both ends of the slide groove, the minimum distance between the limit grooves in the same group is less than the minimum distance between the two bosses, and the maximum distance between the limit grooves in the same group is greater than the maximum distance between the two bosses.

4. The faucet convenient for children to use according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two bosses are provided on the two opposite inner walls of the extension portion, one slide groove is for the two bosses to slide, and one slide groove has at least three limit grooves, the minimum distance between adjacent limit grooves is less than the minimum distance between the two bosses, and the maximum distance between adjacent limit grooves is greater than the maximum distance between the two bosses.

5. A child-friendly faucet according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: When a protruding column is present in the limiting groove closest to the main body, the maximum distance from the extension portion to the main body is smaller than the maximum distance from the water outlet arm to the main body.

6. The faucet convenient for children to use according to claim 5, characterized in that: The extension portion is in a U-shaped groove shape, and the extension portion includes an arc-shaped groove bottom.

7. The faucet convenient for children to use according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide groove includes an entry section parallel to the slide groove and a connecting section perpendicular to the slide groove. The connecting section is connected to the slide groove on one side close to the limiting groove. The groove wall where the slide groove and the connecting section are connected and the groove wall where the limiting groove is located are arranged opposite to each other. The connecting section and the limiting groove are staggered. The entry section extends away from the main body to the end face of the water outlet arm away from the main body on one side, and is connected to the connecting section on the other side.

8. The faucet convenient for children to use according to claim 7, characterized in that: The groove depth of the extension portion gradually increases in a direction away from the main body.

Images