Faucet

By adding a connector and a serrated structure to connect the handle and the valve core in the faucet, the problem of the existing faucet handle being large and unstable is solved, and the operation convenience and stability are improved.

CN223306346UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05温州鼎固科技有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422654173.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The existing faucet handle is directly connected to the valve core, resulting in a large handle structure, inconvenient operation, poor stability after long-term use, and easy to shake.

Method used

A connecting piece is added in the housing, the handle and the valve core are connected through the first and second connecting cavities and the serrated structure, and are fixed with fasteners to enhance stability.

Benefits of technology

The volume of the handle is reduced, the operation convenience and stability are improved, shaking is avoided, and the structure is more solid.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a faucet, which comprises a shell, a valve core and a handle, the valve core is arranged in the shell, the faucet is characterized in that a connecting piece is arranged in the shell, a first connecting cavity and a second connecting cavity are arranged on the connecting piece, the lower end part of the handle extends into the first connecting cavity, and the lower end part of the handle extends into the second connecting cavity. The upper end of the valve element extends into the second connecting cavity, a first sawtooth structure is arranged on the inner side wall of the second connecting cavity, a second sawtooth structure is arranged at the upper end of the valve element, and the first sawtooth structure is meshed with the second sawtooth structure so that the valve element and the connecting piece can rotate synchronously. A second fastening piece is arranged between the valve element and the connecting piece in a penetrating mode so that the valve element can be fixed to the connecting piece. By the adoption of the technical scheme, the transmission piece is additionally arranged in the shell to connect the handle and the valve element, so that the handle is small in structure and convenient to operate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bathroom furniture, in particular to a faucet. Background Art

[0002] Existing basin faucets for bathrooms are widely used and are popular among consumers due to their many advantages, such as easy installation, affordable price, practicality, lightness and dexterity. When the basin faucet is in operation, cold and hot water from the outside are introduced into the valve body through the water inlet hose. The cold and hot water are mixed by the axis hot and cold water control unit and then flow out for use.

[0003] Existing faucets generally include a shell, a mounting tube, a valve core and a handle. The valve core is arranged in the mounting tube, the handle is arranged on the upper end surface of the shell, the upper end of the valve core extends into the shell and is connected to the handle, and the handle and the valve core cooperate through teeth. When the handle is turned, the valve core is driven to rotate, thereby achieving control of water output and water flow. However, the handle of the existing faucet is directly connected to the valve core, resulting in a large handle structure and inconvenient operation. In addition, there is a gap between the handle and the valve core through the cooperation of teeth. After long-term use, it is easy to shake, resulting in poor stability and inability to drive the valve core to rotate well. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Purpose of the present invention: In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a faucet, which adds a transmission member in the shell to connect the handle and the valve core, so that the handle structure is small and easy to operate.

[0005] The technical solution of the present utility model is as follows: a faucet, comprising a shell, a valve core and a handle, the valve core is arranged in the shell, a connecting piece is provided in the shell, a first connecting cavity and a second connecting cavity are provided on the connecting piece, the lower end of the handle extends into the first connecting cavity, and a first fastener is passed through to fix the handle to the connecting piece, the upper end of the valve core extends into the second connecting cavity, a first serrated structure is provided on the inner side wall of the second connecting cavity, a second serrated structure is provided on the upper end of the valve core, the first serrated structure is meshed with the second serrated structure so that the valve core and the connecting piece rotate synchronously, and a second fastener is passed between the valve core and the connecting piece to fix the valve core to the connecting piece.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the handle and the valve core are connected by a connecting piece, which can reduce the volume of the handle. At the same time, the connecting piece and the valve core are connected with fasteners in cooperation with the serrated structure, making the structure between the valve core and the connecting piece more solid, stable, and not prone to shaking.

[0007] The utility model is further configured as follows: a connecting groove is provided on the handle, a connecting hole is correspondingly provided on the side wall of the first connecting cavity, the end of the first fastener passes through the connecting hole and extends into the connecting groove, and the lower side wall of the connecting groove is inclined.

[0008] With the above further arrangement, the first fastener is arranged as a screw, which facilitates the insertion of the first fastener and makes the fit between the first fastener and the handle tighter as the first fastener extends deeper, making the structure more secure.

[0009] The present invention is further configured as follows: a positioning boss is provided on the inner side wall of the first connecting cavity, a stop is provided on the handle, and the stop is abutted against the positioning boss.

[0010] By further configuring the handle as described above, the handle can be positioned so that when the handle is connected to the connector, the position is more accurate, facilitating installation of the first fastener.

[0011] The present invention is further configured as follows: the shell includes a split upper shell, a lower shell and a cover plate, the cover plate is arranged on the upper end of the lower shell, the upper shell is arranged on the upper end of the cover plate, the connecting piece is rotatably arranged in the upper shell, the valve core is arranged in the lower shell, and the upper end of the valve core extends into the upper shell and is connected to the connecting piece.

[0012] The above-mentioned further setting is adopted. The split setting facilitates the installation of various components inside the shell. The lower shell is installed under the basin, and the hot and cold water inlet pipes extend into the lower shell. The upper shell and the cover are located on the upper end surface of the basin, and the cover is covered to make it more beautiful.

[0013] The present invention is further configured as follows: the upper shell includes a vertical tube and a horizontal tube, the vertical tube is provided with a accommodating chamber and a water outlet chamber, the connecting piece is provided in the accommodating chamber, the cover plate is provided with a water outlet pipe communicating with the lower shell, the water outlet pipe extends into the water outlet chamber, the horizontal tube is hollow, the hollow part of the horizontal tube is communicated with the water outlet chamber, and the end of the horizontal tube is provided with a water outlet.

[0014] With the above-mentioned further arrangement, the accommodating chamber and the water outlet chamber are not connected to avoid affecting the use of the connecting parts and affecting the water quality. Water flows from the outlet pipe to the water outlet chamber and finally flows out from the water outlet. A bubbler is set at the water outlet position to make the water outlet more dense.

[0015] The present invention is further configured as follows: a mounting opening is provided on the upper end surface of the accommodating cavity, a mounting groove is provided on the upper end of the connecting member along its circumference, a sealing member is provided in the mounting groove, and the sealing member is sealed with the inner side wall of the mounting hole.

[0016] By adopting the above-mentioned further arrangement, the sealing performance is good, and liquid is prevented from entering the accommodating cavity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2A cross-sectional view of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a connector according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a handle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a connecting piece according to a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the upper shell of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the lower shell and cover plate of a specific embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure, 1. shell; 11. upper shell; 111. vertical pipe; 112. horizontal pipe; 113. accommodating chamber; 114. water outlet chamber; 115. water outlet; 12. lower shell; 13. cover plate; 131. water outlet pipe; 2. valve core; 3. handle; 31. connecting groove; 32. baffle; 4. connecting piece; 41. first connecting chamber; 411. first connecting hole; 412. positioning boss; 42. second connecting chamber; 43. mounting groove; 5. first fastener; 6. second fastener; 7. sealing piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in this embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part 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 shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, all directional indications (such as up, down, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0028] In addition, the terms "first," "second," and so on, used in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the technical features being described. In the description of this utility model, "several" means at least two, such as two or three, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0029] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that technical personnel in this field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this utility model.

[0030] like Figure 1-8 As shown, a faucet includes a housing 1, a valve core 2 and a handle 3. The valve core 2 is arranged in the housing 1. A connecting member 4 is provided in the housing 1. The connecting member 4 is provided with a first connecting cavity 41 and a second connecting cavity 42. The lower end of the handle 3 extends into the first connecting cavity 41 and is penetrated by a first fastener 5 to fix the handle 3 on the connecting member 4. The upper end of the valve core 2 extends into the second connecting cavity 42. The inner side wall of the second connecting cavity 42 is provided with a first serrated structure. The upper end of the valve core 2 is provided with a second serrated structure. The first serrated structure and the second serrated structure They are meshed so that the valve core 2 and the connecting piece 4 rotate synchronously. A second fastener 6 is passed between the valve core 2 and the connecting piece 4 to fix the valve core 2 on the connecting piece 4. A through hole is opened on the housing 1 corresponding to the position of the second connecting piece 4 to facilitate the installation of the second fastener 6, and a blocking piece is provided at the through hole. The handle 3 and the valve core 2 are connected by the connecting piece 4, which can reduce the volume of the handle 3. At the same time, the connecting piece 4 and the valve core 2 are connected with fasteners in cooperation with the serrated structure, so that the structure between the valve core 2 and the connecting piece 4 is more solid, stable, and not prone to shaking.

[0031] The handle 3 is provided with a connecting groove 31, and a corresponding connecting hole is provided on the side wall of the first connecting cavity 41. The end of the first fastener 5 passes through the connecting hole and extends into the connecting groove 31. The lower side wall of the connecting groove 31 is inclined. The first fastener 5 is set with a screw, which is convenient for the insertion of the first fastener 5. The more the first fastener 5 extends, the tighter the fit between the handle 3 and the first fastener 5 is, and the structure is more solid. A positioning boss 412 is provided on the inner side wall of the first connecting cavity 41, and a stop 32 is provided on the handle 3. The stop 32 is abutted against the positioning boss 412, which can position the handle 3, so that when the handle 3 is connected to the connecting member 4, the position is more accurate, which facilitates the installation of the first fastener 5.

[0032] The shell 1 includes an upper shell 11, a lower shell 12 and a cover plate 13 arranged in a split manner. The cover plate 13 is covered on the upper end of the lower shell 12. The upper shell 11 is arranged on the upper end of the cover plate 13. The connecting piece 4 is rotatably arranged in the upper shell 11. The valve core 2 is arranged in the lower shell 12, and the upper end of the valve core 2 extends into the upper shell 11 and is connected to the connecting piece 4. The split arrangement facilitates the installation of various components inside the shell 1. The lower shell 12 is installed under the basin, and the hot and cold water inlet pipes extend into the lower shell. The upper shell 11 and the cover plate 13 are located on the upper end surface of the basin, and the cover plate 13 is covered, which is more beautiful. The upper shell 11 includes a vertical pipe 111 and a horizontal pipe 112. The vertical pipe 111 is provided with a accommodating chamber 113 and a water outlet chamber 114, the connecting member 4 is provided in the accommodating chamber 113, the cover plate 13 is provided with a water outlet pipe 131 communicated with the lower shell, the water outlet pipe 131 extends into the water outlet chamber 114, the horizontal pipe 112 is hollow, the hollow part of the horizontal pipe 112 is communicated with the water outlet chamber 114, the end of the horizontal pipe 112 is provided with a water outlet 115, the accommodating chamber 113 and the water outlet chamber 114 are not communicated, so as to avoid affecting the use of the connecting member 4 and affecting the water quality. Water flows from the water outlet pipe 131 to the water outlet chamber 114, and finally flows out from the water outlet 115. A bubbler is provided at the water outlet 115 to make the water outlet more dense. The upper end surface of the accommodating cavity 113 is provided with a mounting opening, and the upper end of the connecting member 4 is provided with a mounting groove 43 along its circumference. A sealing member 7 is provided in the mounting groove 43, and the sealing member 7 is sealed with the inner side wall of the mounting hole, with good sealing performance, to prevent liquid from entering the accommodating cavity 113.

Claims

1. A faucet, comprising a housing (1), a valve core (2) and a handle (3), wherein the valve core (2) is arranged in the housing (1), and is characterized in that: A connecting member (4) is provided in the housing (1), and a first connecting cavity (41) and a second connecting cavity (42) are provided on the connecting member (4). The lower end of the handle (3) extends into the first connecting cavity (41), and a first fastener (5) is provided through the handle (3) to fix the handle (3) to the connecting member (4). The upper end of the valve core (2) extends into the second connecting cavity (42), and a first sawtooth structure is provided on the inner side wall of the second connecting cavity (42). The upper end of the valve core (2) is provided with a second sawtooth structure. The first sawtooth structure is engaged with the second sawtooth structure so that the valve core (2) and the connecting member (4) rotate synchronously. A second fastener (6) is provided between the valve core (2) and the connecting member (4) to fix the valve core (2) to the connecting member (4).

2. A faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (3) is provided with a connecting groove (31), and a connecting hole is correspondingly provided on the side wall of the first connecting cavity (41). The end of the first fastener (5) passes through the connecting hole and extends into the connecting groove (31). The lower side wall of the connecting groove (31) is arranged obliquely.

3. A faucet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A positioning boss (412) is provided on the inner side wall of the first connecting cavity (41), and a stopper (32) is provided on the handle (3), wherein the stopper (32) is abutted against the positioning boss (412).

4. A faucet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The housing (1) comprises an upper housing (11), a lower housing (12) and a cover plate (13) which are arranged in a split manner. The cover plate (13) is arranged on the upper end of the lower housing (12). The upper housing (11) is arranged on the upper end of the cover plate (13). The connecting member (4) is rotatably arranged in the upper housing (11). The valve core (2) is arranged in the lower housing (12), and the upper end of the valve core (2) extends into the upper housing (11) and is connected to the connecting member (4).

5. A faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper shell (11) comprises a vertical tube (111) and a horizontal tube (112); a receiving chamber (113) and a water outlet chamber (114) are provided in the vertical tube (111); the connecting member (4) is provided in the receiving chamber (113); a water outlet pipe (131) communicating with the lower shell (12) is provided on the cover plate (13); the water outlet pipe (131) extends into the water outlet chamber (114); the horizontal tube (112) is hollow; the hollow portion of the horizontal tube (112) communicates with the water outlet chamber (114); and a water outlet (115) is provided at the end of the horizontal tube (112).

6. A faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the housing (1) is provided with a mounting opening, the upper end of the connecting member (4) is provided with a mounting groove (43) along its circumference, a sealing member (7) is provided in the mounting groove (43), and the sealing member (7) is in sealing engagement with the inner side wall of the mounting hole.