Storage faucet

By designing a hidden water outlet module and threaded connection functional module in the storage faucet, the existing storage faucet's appearance is not coordinated and difficult to maintain, and the appearance is coordinated and low-cost production is achieved.

CN223257598UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22FUJIAN QUANZHOU HUITAO SANITARY WARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421916112.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-08

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Technical Problem

The design of the existing storage faucets leads to an inconsistent overall appearance and increases production costs or requires damage to the faucet appearance to replace the functional module.

Method used

A storage faucet is designed. By setting a water outlet joint and a bubbler in the shell, the bubbler is connected to the water outlet joint through a connecting thread. The lower water outlet module is hidden in the shell, and the functional module can be detached through thread connection, which is convenient for inspection and replacement.

Benefits of technology

The overall appearance is coordinated, while reducing production costs and simplifying the replacement and maintenance of functional modules.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a storage faucet which comprises a shell, a body of a water channel is arranged in the shell, the body comprises at least two water outlet pipes which are connected in series, the tail ends of the water outlet pipes are connected with connecting pipes, the connecting pipes can be communicated with the water outlet pipes, and a water outlet connector is further arranged in the shell. The water inlet end of the water outlet connector can be communicated with a water outlet pipe, a first opening is formed in the lower portion of the shell, a water outlet of the water outlet connector can be matched with the first opening, and connecting threads are arranged on the inner circumferential wall of the water outlet of the water outlet connector. The bubbler can penetrate through the first opening from the outside of the shell and extend into the shell to be connected with the water outlet connector, the periphery of the bubbler can be in threaded connection with the connecting threads, bubble water can be discharged from the lower water outlet of the storage faucet, and meanwhile coordination of the overall appearance is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a storage faucet. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, ordinary water faucets can no longer meet people's needs. Ordinary faucets only have mixed water channels and no storage function, so storage faucets appear in people's lives, but now storage faucets will have a bottom water outlet module. There are two ways to discharge water from the bottom. One is to connect it through pipes, which will make the faucet have one more pipe, which not only increases the cost, but also causes the overall appearance to be inharmonious. The second is to use a long water outlet module. This module requires a long opening on the faucet body, which will also cause the overall appearance to be inharmonious. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a storage faucet.

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

[0005] A faucet comprises a shell, a body with a water channel arranged in the shell, the body comprising at least two water outlet pipes connected in series, the ends of the water outlet pipes being connected to connecting pipes, the connecting pipes being capable of communicating with the water outlet pipes, a water outlet joint being further arranged in the shell, the water inlet end of the water outlet joint being capable of communicating with the water outlet pipe, a first opening being arranged below the shell, the water outlet of the water outlet joint being capable of adapting to the first opening, a connecting thread being provided on the inner peripheral wall of the water outlet of the water outlet joint, and a bubbler being further comprising, the bubbler being capable of extending from the outside of the shell through the first opening into the water outlet joint and being connected to the water outlet joint, the outer periphery of the bubbler being capable of being screwed to the connecting thread.

[0006] A knob for temperature adjustment is provided on one side of the housing, and the knob can be connected to a temperature adjustment valve in the housing.

[0007] A water outlet joint is provided on the front side of the other side of the interior of the shell, and the outer periphery of the water outlet joint is locked inside the shell via at least two screws.

[0008] It also includes a connecting seat that can be adapted to the water outlet pipe, and a switching valve core is provided on the connecting seat, wherein a water outlet end of the connecting seat is connected to a water outlet part, and the water outlet part is located above the main body, and the water outlet of the water outlet part can extend to the rear end of the shell.

[0009] The water outlet is provided with two water outlets arranged front to back, one of which can be communicated with a water pipe, and also includes a water stopper, which can be connected to the other water outlet.

[0010] It also includes a connecting rod that can be used to set a top spray at the top, the water pipe is set in the connecting rod, and the water outlet end of the water pipe can be connected to the top spray.

[0011] It also includes an adapter, the water inlet end of the adapter can be plugged into one of the water outlets, and the water outlet end of the adapter can be connected to the water inlet end of the water pipe.

[0012] It also includes a functional module, which is a hydroelectric generator or a filter element. The main body is provided with an installation space for installing the functional module, the opening of the installation space faces downward, and the shell is provided with a second opening that can be adapted to the opening of the installation space, and the functional module can be installed into the installation space through the second opening.

[0013] The inner peripheral wall of the installation space is provided with an internal thread, and the outer periphery of the lower end of the functional module is provided with an external thread that can match the internal thread.

[0014] The utility model provides a storage faucet with the following beneficial effects: 1. The upper water outlet has two water outlets, one of which is connected to the top spray through a connecting rod, so that the connecting rod can be set against the wall or not against the wall, and the other water outlet is blocked so that no water flows. One product has two styles and can be chosen by users, which greatly reduces the production cost; 2. The lower water outlet module (aerator) is set within the outline of the shell to ensure the coordination of the overall appearance; 3. The installation port of the functional module faces downward, so the functional module can be disassembled without disassembling the main body, which is convenient for inspection and replacement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] 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.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the shell in the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a bottom view schematic diagram of the shell in the utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the connection of the internal parts of the shell in the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] Referring to the drawings of the specification, a faucet is provided, comprising a housing 10, a body 20 with a water channel provided in the housing, the body comprising at least two water outlet pipes 21 connected in series, each water outlet pipe having a water outlet function, a connecting pipe 30 connected to the end of the water outlet pipe, the connecting pipe being able to communicate with the water outlet pipe, a water outlet joint 31 being further provided in the housing, the water inlet end of the water outlet joint being able to communicate with the water outlet pipe, a first opening 11 being provided at the bottom of the housing, the water outlet of the water outlet joint being able to adapt to the first opening , they can be aligned after installation. The inner peripheral wall of the water outlet of the water outlet joint is provided with a connecting thread (not drawn in the figure), and also includes a bubbler 32. The bubbler can be extended from the outside of the shell through the first opening to be connected to the water outlet joint. The outer periphery of the bubbler can be screwed with the connecting thread, so that the bubbler can be screwed into the water outlet joint to achieve the function of water outlet without exceeding the outline of the shell, ensuring the coordination of the overall shell appearance, and at the same time it is convenient to remove the bubbler for maintenance or replacement without disassembling the shell, which is simple and convenient.

[0027] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a thermostat knob 14 is provided on one side of the housing. This knob connects to a thermostat valve (not shown) within the housing. Rotating the knob drives the thermostat valve, adjusting the temperature of the water flowing to the outlet pipe. A water outlet connector is provided on the front side of the other side of the housing. This connector is secured to the housing via at least two screws 33, with four screws being used in the illustrated embodiment.

[0028] Preferably, the device further includes a connection seat 40 adapted to fit the water outlet pipe, the connection seat being provided with a switch valve core 41. Each connection seat is adapted to fit one water outlet pipe, with the outlet end of one connection seat being connected to a water outlet member 50, the water outlet member being located above the main body, the outlet of the water outlet member being able to extend to the rear end of the shell. The water outlet member is provided with two water outlets 51 arranged front to back, one of which is able to connect to the water pipe 61, and a water stopper 52, which is able to connect to the other water outlet. In other words, only one of the two water outlets can discharge water, while the other is blocked.

[0029] Furthermore, the system includes a connecting rod 60 that can be used to mount a showerhead 62. The water pipe is located within the connecting rod, and the water outlet of the water pipe can be connected to the showerhead. It also includes an adapter 53, the water inlet of which can be plugged into one of the water outlets, and the water outlet of the adapter can be connected to the water inlet of the water pipe. When water is flowing from the rear outlet (near the wall 100), the connecting rod is placed against the wall; when water is flowing from the front outlet, the connecting rod is not placed against the wall.

[0030] The device also includes a functional module 70, which can be a hydroelectric generator or a filter element. The main body is provided with an installation space 22 for mounting the functional module, with the installation space opening facing downward. The housing is provided with a second opening 12 that mates with the opening of the installation space, allowing the functional module to be installed into the installation space through the second opening. The inner circumferential wall of the installation space is provided with an internal thread 23, and the outer periphery of the lower end of the functional module is provided with an external thread 71 that mates with the internal thread, thereby securing the functional module to the water inlet body. A sealing ring can be provided above the threaded connection to ensure that water does not leak out of the opening of the cavity. The lower end of the functional module can be removed through the second opening.

[0031] 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 faucet, comprising a housing, a body with a water channel disposed within the housing, the body comprising at least two water outlet pipes connected in series, the ends of the water outlet pipes being connected to connecting pipes, the connecting pipes being able to communicate with the water outlet pipes, characterized in that: A water outlet joint is also provided in the shell, and the water inlet end of the water outlet joint can be connected to the water outlet pipe. A first opening is provided at the bottom of the shell, and the water outlet of the water outlet joint can be adapted to the first opening. The inner peripheral wall of the water outlet of the water outlet joint is provided with a connecting thread. A bubbler is also included. The bubbler can be extended from the outside of the shell through the first opening and connected to the water outlet joint. The outer periphery of the bubbler can be screwed with the connecting thread.

2. A faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A knob for temperature adjustment is provided on one side of the housing, and the knob can be connected to a temperature adjustment valve in the housing.

3. The faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water outlet joint is provided on the front side of the other side of the interior of the shell, and the outer periphery of the water outlet joint is locked inside the shell via at least two screws.

4. A faucet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting seat that can be adapted to the water outlet pipe, and a switching valve core is provided on the connecting seat, wherein a water outlet end of the connecting seat is connected to a water outlet part, and the water outlet part is located above the main body, and the water outlet of the water outlet part can extend to the rear end of the shell.

5. The faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water outlet is provided with two water outlets arranged front to back, one of which can be communicated with a water pipe, and also includes a water stopper, which can be connected to the other water outlet.

6. The faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting rod that can be used to set a top spray at the top, the water pipe is set in the connecting rod, and the water outlet end of the water pipe can be connected to the top spray.

7. The faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes an adapter, the water inlet end of the adapter can be plugged into one of the water outlets, and the water outlet end of the adapter can be connected to the water inlet end of the water pipe.

8. A faucet according to any one of claims 1-3, 5-7, characterized in that: It also includes a functional module, which is a hydroelectric generator or a filter element. The main body is provided with an installation space for installing the functional module, the opening of the installation space faces downward, and the shell is provided with a second opening that can be adapted to the opening of the installation space, and the functional module can be installed into the installation space through the second opening.

9. The faucet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner peripheral wall of the installation space is provided with an internal thread, and the outer periphery of the lower end of the functional module is provided with an external thread that can match the internal thread.