Valve body connecting structure and shower

The plug-in fit and sealing structure between the flexible connecting pipe and the valve body solves the problem of deformation or cracking of the valve body connection due to stress, and achieves the effect of stable connection and anti-leakage.

CN223344803UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16JOMOO KITCHEN & BATHROOM
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Application Number
CN202422368798.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-27
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-27

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Technical Problem

In existing showers, the valve body connection is prone to deformation or cracking due to stress, mainly because the rigid connection between the connecting pipe and the valve body causes deviation during the electroplating process or when the valve is opened and closed and the pressure is instantly accumulated.

Method used

The flexible connecting pipe is plugged into the valve body, and the sealing structure and the retaining spring design allow the flexible connecting pipe to bend or move when subjected to force, eliminating the influence of axial and radial forces.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids deformation or cracking of the valve body connection, improves the stability and durability of the connection, prevents water leakage, and simplifies the installation process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a valve body connecting structure and a shower. The valve body connecting structure is installed in a shower shell and comprises two valves and a flexible connecting pipe, the flexible connecting pipe is suitable for being bent, and the two ends of the flexible connecting pipe are connected with the water outlet end of one valve and the water inlet end of the other valve respectively. The flexible connecting pipe and at least one valve are in plug-in fit, one of the valve and the flexible connecting pipe which are in plug-in fit is provided with a plug-in channel, and the other one of the valve and the flexible connecting pipe is provided with a plug-in part suitable for being inserted into the plug-in channel. The shower comprises the valve body connecting structure, and compared with the prior art, by adopting the structure, when the connecting ends of the two valves deviate, deformation or cracking caused by stress on the joint of the connecting pipe and the valve body and the joint of the valve body and the shell due to deviation can be avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of showers, in particular to a valve body connection structure and a shower. Background Art

[0002] A shower head is usually composed of a shower head, a valve body connection structure, an inlet and outlet water pipe and other parts, which can realize functions such as adjusting water temperature, flow rate, switching water channels and so on. The valve body connection structure usually includes components such as a temperature regulating valve, a water channel switching valve, a connecting pipe and a shell. The temperature regulating valve and the water channel switching valve are respectively fixed on the base of the shell, and the connecting pipe connects the temperature regulating valve and the water channel switching valve. In the prior art, the connecting pipe usually adopts a rigid connector such as a copper rod. Due to the change of the fixed position of the shell base and the valve body caused by the shell electroplating process, and the valve body connection is in a pressure-blocked state at the moment of valve opening and closing, the connection ends of the two valve bodies are offset axially or radially, and accordingly the connection between the connecting pipe and the valve body and the connection between the valve body and the shell base are under stress, which can easily cause the connection to deform or crack over time. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned defects or problems in the background technology and to provide a valve body connection structure and a shower to avoid deformation or cracking due to stress at the connection between the connecting pipe and the valve body.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention and its related embodiments adopt the following technical solutions but are not limited to the following solutions:

[0005] The first technical solution relates to a valve body connection structure, which is suitable for installation in a shower housing, and includes two valves and a flexible connecting pipe. The flexible connecting pipe is suitable for bending, and the two ends of the flexible connecting pipe are respectively connected to the water outlet end of one of the valves and the water inlet end of the other valve; the flexible connecting pipe forms a plug-in fit with at least one of the valves, and one of the plug-in fitting valve and the flexible connecting pipe is provided with a plug-in channel, and the other is provided with a plug-in portion suitable for inserting into the plug-in channel.

[0006] The second technical solution is based on the first technical solution, wherein the plug-in portion is provided with at least one sealing structure along the insertion direction to seal with the plug-in channel.

[0007] The third technical solution is based on the first technical solution, and the valve body connection structure also includes a retaining spring, the plug-in channel is provided with a parallel channel passing through the outer wall, and the outer wall of the plug-in part is provided with an annular groove; the retaining spring is elastic, and the retaining spring is suitable for extending into the parallel channel and engaging with the annular groove, and has a gap with at least one groove wall of the annular groove.

[0008] The fourth technical solution is based on the third technical solution, wherein the outer wall of the plug-in portion is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is provided with an abutment surface, which is suitable for abutting and cooperating with the end face of the plug-in channel so that the parallel channel faces the annular groove.

[0009] The fifth technical solution is based on the fourth technical solution, wherein the periphery of the mounting portion is a regular hexagon.

[0010] The sixth technical solution is based on the first technical solution, wherein the flexible connecting pipe is made of PERT material.

[0011] The seventh technical solution is based on the first technical solution, wherein the base of the shell is provided with a screw column, and the two valves are fixed on the screw column by screws.

[0012] The eighth technical solution relates to a shower, which includes a cold water inlet pipe, a hot water inlet pipe, at least one water outlet and a valve body connection structure described in any one of the first to seventh technical solutions, the two valves being a temperature regulating valve and a water channel switching valve, the temperature regulating valve being connected to the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe, and the water channel switching valve being connected to and suitable for switching the water outlet.

[0013] Compared with the existing technology, the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] In the first technical solution, the valve body connection structure is installed in the shower housing and includes two valves and a flexible connecting pipe; the flexible connecting pipe is suitable for bending, and the two ends of the flexible connecting pipe are respectively connected to the water outlet end of one of the valves and the water inlet end of the other valve; the flexible connecting pipe forms a plug-in fit with at least one of the valves, and one of the plug-in fitting valves and the flexible connecting pipe is provided with a plug-in channel, and the other is provided with a plug-in portion suitable for inserting into the plug-in channel. Thus, when the water inlet end of one of the valves is axially offset relative to the water outlet end of the other valve due to a change in the connection position between the housing and the valve body caused by the electroplating process, or due to momentary pressure buildup when the valve is switched, the flexible connecting tube and the two valves interact axially. Since the flexible connecting tube forms a plug-in fit with at least one of the valves, one of the plug-in fit valve and the flexible connecting tube is provided with a plug-in channel, and the other is provided with a plug-in portion suitable for inserting into the plug-in channel, the flexible connecting tube and at least one of the valves can move relative to each other, thereby avoiding the influence of axial force on the connection between the flexible connecting tube and the valve body, and the influence of force transmission on the connection between the valve body and the housing. When the water inlet end of one of the valves is radially offset relative to the water outlet end of the other valve due to a change in the connection position between the housing and the valve body caused by the electroplating process, or due to momentary pressure buildup when the valve is switched, a torsional force is generated at the connection between the flexible connecting tube and the valve body. Since the flexible connecting tube is suitable for bending, it is subjected to the torsional force and is bent and deformed radially and relaxes, thereby avoiding the influence of torsional force on the connection between the flexible connecting tube and the valve body, and the influence of force transmission on the connection between the valve body and the housing. Compared with the existing technology, the flexible connecting tube eliminates the influence of torsional force by its bending property, and the plug-in matching structure of the plug-in part inserted into the plug-in channel eliminates the influence of axial force, thereby avoiding the connection between the flexible connecting tube and the valve body and the connection between the valve body and the shell from being subjected to force due to offset, resulting in deformation or cracking over time.

[0015] In the second technical solution, the sealing structure is used to prevent water leakage at the connection between the flexible connecting pipe and the valve.

[0016] In the third technical solution, the retaining spring is elastic and suitable for extending into the parallel channel and engaging with the annular groove, so that the flexible connecting tube is relatively fixed to the water inlet end or the water outlet end of at least one of the valves; and there is a gap between the retaining spring and at least one groove wall of the annular groove. When the flexible connecting tube is subjected to an axial force, due to the elasticity of the retaining spring, it deforms radially when the axial force is transmitted, thereby allowing the flexible connecting tube to move axially within a certain range relative to the water inlet end or the water outlet end to eliminate the axial force.

[0017] In the fourth technical solution, the abutting surface is abutted and matched with the end surface of the insertion channel so that the parallel channel faces the annular groove, which facilitates the positioning and installation of the retaining spring.

[0018] In the fifth technical solution, the periphery of the mounting portion is a regular hexagon so as to be assembled with a hexagonal sleeve, which is convenient for batch installation.

[0019] In the sixth technical solution, PERT material has good flexibility, a wide applicable temperature range, and low cost.

[0020] In the seventh technical solution, the structure of the base with screw columns is relatively simple, which is convenient for the integrated modular production of the shell.

[0021] In the eighth technical solution, the shower includes the valve body connection structure in the first to seventh technical solutions, and has corresponding effects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are 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.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a first perspective perspective view of the valve body connection structure in Example 1;

[0024] Figure 2 A second perspective view of the valve body connection structure in Example 1;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a right side view of the temperature regulating valve in Example 1;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 AA section view;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a transverse cross-sectional view of the waterway switching valve in Example 1;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An enlarged view of part I;

[0029] Figure 7 It is a front view of the flexible connecting pipe in the first embodiment;

[0030] Figure 8 is a three-dimensional diagram of the retaining spring in Example 1;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the flexible connecting pipe, the temperature regulating valve, the water channel switching valve and the retaining spring in Example 1;

[0032] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Partially enlarged view of II.

[0033] Description of main reference numerals:

[0034] Shell 1, screw column 11; temperature regulating valve 2, cold water inlet connector 21, hot water inlet connector 22, water outlet end 23, internal thread 231; water channel switching valve 3, first plug-in channel 31, parallel channel 32; flexible connecting pipe 4, main body 41, first plug-in part 42, first annular groove 421, first sealing groove 422, first mounting part 423, first abutting surface 424; screw connection part 43, external thread 431, second sealing groove 432, second mounting part 433, second abutting surface 434; retaining spring 5, connecting part 51, extension arm 52. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as excluding other embodiments. 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.

[0036] In the claims, description and the above-mentioned drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, the use of terms such as "first", "second" or "third" is to distinguish different objects rather than to describe a specific order.

[0037] In the claims, specification and the above-mentioned drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise expressly defined, directional words, such as the terms "center", "transverse", "longitudinal", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like, indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions and positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the specific scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] In the claims, specification and the above drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, if the terms "fixed connection" or "fixed connection" are used, they should be understood in a broad sense, that is, any connection method without any displacement relationship and relative rotation relationship between the two parties, that is to say, including non-detachable fixed connection, detachable fixed connection, integral connection and fixed connection through other devices or elements.

[0039] In the claims, description and drawings of the present utility model, if the terms "include", "have" and their variations are used, they are intended to mean "including but not limited to".

[0040] Example 1

[0041] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The figure shows three-dimensional views of the valve body connection structure of this embodiment from first and second perspectives. As shown, in this embodiment, the valve body connection structure is suitable for installation within a shower housing 1. The base of housing 1 is provided with a screw column 11. The valve body connection structure includes a temperature control valve 2, a water channel switching valve 3, a flexible connecting pipe 4, and a retaining spring 5. The temperature control valve 2 and the water channel switching valve 3 are each secured to the screw column 11 with screws. The ends of the flexible connecting pipe 4 are connected to the temperature control valve 2 and the water channel switching valve 3, respectively.

[0042] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The figure shows a right side view and an AA cross-sectional view of the temperature control valve 2 in this embodiment. As shown, the temperature control valve 2 is equipped with a cold water inlet connector 21, a hot water inlet connector 22, and a water outlet 23. The water outlet 23 has an internal thread 231 for threaded engagement with the flexible connecting pipe 4. In other embodiments, the temperature control valve 2 and the flexible connecting pipe 4 may also be connected using other commonly used connection methods in the art, such as plug-in connection or flange connection.

[0043] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 The figure shows a transverse cross-sectional view and an enlarged view of part I of the waterway switching valve 3 in this embodiment. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the waterway switching valve 3 has four water outlets and a water inlet. The water inlet is provided with a cylindrical first plug-in channel 31. The first plug-in channel 31 is suitable for inserting and plugging the flexible connecting tube 4. The first plug-in channel 31 is provided with a parallel channel 32. The parallel channel 32 is perpendicular to the longitudinal section of the first plug-in channel 31. In this embodiment, the parallel channel 32 extends through the channel wall of the first plug-in channel 31 on both sides of the longitudinal section. In other embodiments, the parallel channel 32 may only extend through the channel wall of the first plug-in channel 31 on one side of the longitudinal section. The parallel channel 32 is suitable for the retaining spring 5 to extend into for a snap-fitting engagement with the flexible connecting tube 4.

[0044] See also Figure 2 and Figure 7 , Figure 7 The figure shows a front view of the flexible connecting tube 4 in this embodiment. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the flexible connecting tube 4 includes a main body 41, a first plug-in portion 42 and a screw-connecting portion 43; the main body 41 is cylindrical, and the first plug-in portion 42 and the screw-connecting portion 43 are respectively arranged at both ends of the main body 41;

[0045] The first plug-in portion 42 is provided with a first mounting portion 423, a first annular groove 421 and two first sealing grooves 422 in sequence along the insertion direction; the first annular groove 421 is suitable for engaging with the retaining spring 5, and when engaging, there is a gap between the retaining spring 5 and at least one side groove wall of the first annular groove 421; the first sealing groove 422 is suitable for sleeved with a sealing ring to prevent water leakage; the first mounting portion 423 protrudes along the circumferential direction, and the periphery of the first mounting portion 423 is a regular hexagon to facilitate the sleeve of a hexagonal sleeve. The end of the first mounting portion 423 facing away from the main body 41 is provided with a first abutting surface 424, the first abutting surface 424 is suitable for abutting and engaging with the end face of the first plug-in channel 31, and when the first abutting surface 424 and the end face of the first plug-in channel 31 abut, the parallel channel 32 faces the first annular groove 421, which is convenient for positioning and installing the retaining spring 5;

[0046] In this embodiment, a second mounting portion 433 is provided at one end of the threaded portion 43 adjacent to the main body 41. The second mounting portion 433 protrudes circumferentially and has a regular hexagonal periphery to facilitate the insertion of a hexagonal sleeve. A second abutting surface 434 is provided at the end of the second mounting portion 433 facing away from the main body 41. The second abutting surface 434 is adapted to abut against the end face of the water outlet 23. An external thread 431 is provided at the end of the threaded portion 43 facing away from the main body 41. The external thread 431 is adapted to engage with the internal thread 231 to connect the flexible connecting tube 4 and the temperature regulating valve 2. The threaded engagement is completed when the second abutting surface 434 abuts against the end face of the water outlet 23. A second sealing groove 432 is provided between the external thread 431 and the second mounting portion 433. The second sealing groove 432 is adapted to accommodate a sealing ring to prevent water leakage. The flexible connecting tube 4 is suitable for bending. In this embodiment, the flexible connecting tube 4 is made of PERT tubing. In other embodiments, other similar flexible materials, such as PPR, may also be used.

[0047] See also Figure 8 , the figure shows a three-dimensional view of the clamping spring 5 in this embodiment. The clamping spring 5 is elastic and includes a connecting portion 51 and two extension arms 52; the connecting portion 51 is cylindrical, and the two extension arms 52 extend from the two ends of the connecting portion 51 along the same side in a mirror-image manner; the clamping spring 5 is adapted to extend along one end of the parallel channel 32 and engage with the first annular groove 421 to fix the flexible connecting tube 4 relative to the first insertion channel 31; in the process of extending into the parallel channel 32, the clamping spring 5 is adapted to be adapted to just abut the bottom of the first annular groove 421, and the extension arms 52 are radially deformed and opened to pass through the first annular groove 421. The bottom of the shaped groove 421, when the retaining spring 5 and the first annular groove 421 are fully engaged, the extension arm 52 is deformed and restored and engaged with the bottom of the first annular groove 421, and the end of the extension arm 52 extends into the other end of the parallel channel 32; because there is a gap between the retaining spring 5 and the groove wall on at least one side of the first annular groove 421 when engaged, the flexible connecting tube 4 can move axially relative to the first plug-in channel 31 within the range allowed by the gap when subjected to axial force, so as to eliminate the influence of the axial force.

[0048] See also Figure 9 and Figure 10 The figure shows an assembly diagram of the flexible connecting pipe 4, the retaining spring 5, the temperature regulating valve 2 and the water channel switching valve 3 in this embodiment and an enlarged view of part II. When installing, a sealing ring is put on the second sealing groove 432, and the external thread 431 of the threaded connection part 43 is aligned with the internal thread 231 of the water outlet end 23. The first mounting part 423 or the second mounting part 433 is put on with a hexagonal socket and rotated until the second abutting surface 434 abuts the end face of the water outlet end 23. At this time, the external thread 431 and the internal thread 231 complete the threaded fit, and the flexible connecting pipe 4 and the temperature regulating valve 2 are threadedly connected; then a sealing ring is put on the first sealing groove 422, and the first plug-in part 42 is aligned and inserted into the first plug-in channel 31 until the first abutting surface 424 abuts the end face of the first plug-in channel 31. At this time, the parallel channel 32 faces the first annular groove 421; then the retaining spring 5 is extended along the parallel channel 32 to engage the retaining spring 5 with the first annular groove 421; finally, the temperature regulating valve 2 and the water channel switching valve 3 connected by the flexible connecting pipe 4 are respectively fixed to the screw column 11 of the base of the shell 1 with screws; when disassembling, just perform the reverse operation.

[0049] Compared with the prior art, this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0050] In this embodiment, the temperature regulating valve 2 and the water path switching valve 3 are respectively fixed to the screw column 11 of the base of the shell 1 with screws, and the two ends of the flexible connecting pipe 4 are respectively a first plug-in portion 42 and a screw-connecting portion 43. The water outlet end 23 of the temperature regulating valve 2 is provided with an internal thread 231 which is threadedly matched with the screw-connecting portion 43, and the water inlet end of the water path switching valve 3 is provided with a first plug-in channel 31 suitable for the first plug-in portion 42 to be inserted for plug-matching, and the flexible connecting pipe 4 is suitable for bending; therefore, when the connection position between the shell 1 and the valve body changes due to the electroplating process of the shell 1, or the valve is instantly pressurized when it is switched, and the water inlet end of the water path switching valve 3 is axially offset relative to the water outlet end 23 of the temperature regulating valve 2, the flexible connecting pipe 4 and the two valves interact with each other in the axial direction. The switching valve 3 forms a plug-in fit, and the first plug-in portion 42 is suitable for being inserted into the first plug-in channel 31, so that the flexible connecting tube 4 and the water switching valve 3 can move relative to each other, avoiding the influence of the axial force on the connection between the flexible connecting tube 4 and the valve body and the screw column 11; when the connection position between the shell 1 and the valve body changes due to the electroplating process of the shell 1, or due to the instantaneous pressure buildup when the valve is switched, the water inlet end of the water switching valve 3 is radially offset relative to the water outlet end 23 of the temperature regulating valve 2, and a torsional force is generated at the connection between the flexible connecting tube 4 and the valve body; since the flexible connecting tube 4 is suitable for bending, the flexible connecting tube 4 is subjected to the torsional force and is bent and deformed radially and becomes loose, thereby avoiding the influence of the torsional force on the connection between the flexible connecting tube 4 and the valve body and the screw column 11. Compared with the prior art, the flexible connecting tube 4 eliminates the influence of torsional force by its bending property, and the flexible connecting tube 4 and the water channel switching valve 3 form a plug-in fitting structure in which the first plug-in portion 42 and the first plug-in channel 31 cooperate to avoid the influence of axial force; thereby preventing the connection between the flexible connecting tube 4 and the valve body and the screw column 11 from deformation or cracking due to long-term force.

[0051] In this embodiment, the first plug-in portion 42 is provided with a first sealing groove 422 and the threaded portion 43 is provided with a second sealing groove 432 for respectively mounting sealing rings, thereby preventing water leakage at the connection between the flexible connecting pipe 4 and the water channel switching valve 3 and the temperature regulating valve 2.

[0052] In this embodiment, the retaining spring 5 is elastic and suitable for extending into the parallel channel 32 and engaging with the first annular groove 421, so that the flexible connecting tube 4 and the water inlet end of the waterway switching valve 3 are relatively fixed; and there is a gap between the retaining spring 5 and at least one side groove wall of the first annular groove 421. When the flexible connecting tube 4 is subjected to an axial force, due to the elasticity of the retaining spring 5, it deforms radially when the axial force is transmitted, thereby allowing the flexible connecting tube 4 to move axially relative to the water inlet end within a certain range to eliminate the axial force.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first abutting surface 424 abuts against the end surface of the first insertion channel 31 so that the parallel channel 32 faces the first annular groove 421 , which facilitates the positioning and installation of the clamping spring 5 .

[0054] In this embodiment, when the second abutting surface 434 and the end surface of the water outlet end 23 are abutted and matched, the threaded engagement is completed, which facilitates sensing that the flexible connecting pipe 4 and the temperature regulating valve 2 are screwed into place.

[0055] In this embodiment, the periphery of the first mounting portion 423 and the second mounting portion 433 is a regular hexagon, which is convenient for batch installation using a hexagonal socket.

[0056] In this embodiment, the PERT material has good flexibility, a wide applicable temperature range, and low cost.

[0057] In this embodiment, the structure of the screw column 11 provided on the base of the housing 1 is relatively simple, which facilitates the integrated modular production of the housing 1 .

[0058] Example 2

[0059] Compared with Example 1, Example 2 is different in that the flexible connecting tube 4 and the temperature regulating valve 2 are also plug-in matched, and a second plug-in channel is provided at the water outlet 23 of the temperature regulating valve 2, and the flexible connecting tube 4 is provided with a second plug-in portion, and the second plug-in portion is suitable for extending into the second plug-in channel; similar to Example 1, the second plug-in portion is successively composed of a third mounting portion, a second annular groove and a third sealing groove along the plug-in direction, and the third mounting portion has a third abutting surface suitable for abutting with the end face of the second plug-in channel, and the periphery of the third mounting portion is a regular hexagon to facilitate the installation of a hexagonal sleeve; the second plug-in channel is provided with a parallel channel 32, and the parallel channel 32 is suitable for the retaining spring 5 to extend into and abut against the second annular groove, so that the retaining spring 5 is clamped with the flexible connecting tube 4, and when the retaining spring 5 is clamped with the second annular groove, there is a gap between it and at least one side groove wall of the second annular groove, so that the flexible connecting tube 4 can move axially relative to the second plug-in channel within a certain range. Compared with the valve body connection structure of the first embodiment, the second embodiment has a plug-in matching structure in which both ends of the flexible connecting tube 4 are plug-in parts inserted into the plug-in channel. When there is an axial force, the flexible connecting tube 4 moves and adjusts relative to the temperature regulating valve 2 and / or the water channel switching valve 3 along the plug-in channel, which is more flexible.

[0060] Example 3

[0061] In this embodiment, the shower includes a cold water inlet pipe, a hot water inlet pipe, a shower head, an overhead shower, a water jet nozzle, a connector, and the valve body connection structure of the first or second embodiment. The cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe are respectively connected to the cold water inlet connector 21 and the hot water inlet connector 22 of the temperature control valve 2. The shower head, overhead shower, water jet nozzle, and the connector are respectively connected to the four water outlet interfaces of the water channel switching valve 3 to form four water outlet water channels. The water channel switching valve 3 is suitable for switching the water outlet water channels according to user needs. The shower includes the valve body connection structure of the first or second embodiment and has the corresponding effects.

[0062] The above description and embodiments are used to explain the scope of protection of the utility model, but do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the utility model. Based on the enlightenment of the utility model or the above embodiments, modifications, equivalent replacements, or other improvements to the embodiments of the utility model or part of the technical features thereof that can be obtained by ordinary technicians in this field through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experiments in combination with common knowledge, ordinary technical knowledge in this field and / or existing technology should be included in the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A valve body connection structure suitable for installation in a shower housing (1), characterized in that: The invention comprises two valves and a flexible connecting pipe (4), wherein the flexible connecting pipe (4) is suitable for bending, and the two ends of the flexible connecting pipe (4) are respectively connected to the water outlet end (23) of one valve and the water inlet end of the other valve; the flexible connecting pipe (4) forms a plug-in fit with at least one of the valves, and one of the plug-in fit valve and the flexible connecting pipe (4) is provided with a plug-in channel, and the other is provided with a plug-in portion suitable for being inserted into the plug-in channel.

2. A valve body connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in portion is provided with at least one sealing structure along the insertion direction to seal with the plug-in channel.

3. A valve body connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a clamping spring (5), the plug-in channel is provided with a parallel channel (32) of its wall, and the outer wall of the plug-in portion is provided with an annular groove; the clamping spring (5) is elastic, and the clamping spring (5) is suitable for extending into the parallel channel (32) and engaging with the annular groove, and having a gap with at least one groove wall of the annular groove.

4. A valve body connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the plug-in portion is provided with a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is provided with an abutting surface, and the abutting surface is suitable for abutting and matching with the end surface of the plug-in channel so that the parallel channel (32) faces the annular groove.

5. A valve body connection structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The periphery of the mounting portion is a regular hexagon.

6. A valve body connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible connecting pipe (4) is made of PERT material.

7. A valve body connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base of the housing (1) is provided with a screw column (11), and the two valves are fixed on the screw column (11) by screws.

8. A shower, characterized in that: The shower comprises a cold water inlet pipe, a hot water inlet pipe, at least one water outlet and a valve body connection structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the two valves are a temperature regulating valve (2) and a water channel switching valve (3), the temperature regulating valve (2) is connected to the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe, and the water channel switching valve (3) is connected to and suitable for switching the water outlet.