Flow adjusting device and water outlet device

Abstract

The utility model provides a flow adjusting device and a water outlet device. The flow adjusting device comprises a valve body and an adjusting piece. The valve body is provided with a channel so that water flow can flow into the water outlet end from the channel along the water inlet end. The adjusting piece is correspondingly arranged in the valve body through a quick release piece and can be operated to freely rotate relative to the valve body. The adjusting piece is provided with a first position avoiding the channel to form large flow and a second position blocking at least part of the channel to form small flow. The adjusting part can be freely switched between the first position and the second position after being controlled by user operation, then stepless flow regulation and control within the large flow range and the small flow range are implemented, and stepless regulation and control from large flow to small flow are achieved. The flexible requirement of a user for the water flow is met, fine water flow control is provided, and the limitation of adjusting through a fixed gear is avoided. In addition, the adjusting piece can be more conveniently mounted and dismounted through the quick dismounting piece, and the assembling and maintaining process is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bathrooms, in particular to a flow regulating device and a water outlet device. Background Art

[0002] Existing water outlet devices, such as showerheads, typically lack built-in flow adjustment mechanisms or only have fixed-flow flow controllers. In practice, users can only adjust the water flow by controlling the outlet switch. This is not only inconvenient but also disrupts the shower experience, reducing user comfort.

[0003] Additionally, some showerheads feature a level adjustment function, but the flow rate options offered are very limited, typically with only a few fixed levels. This adjustment method fails to meet users' demands for precise water flow control. Furthermore, users lack the flexibility to adjust the flow based on their preferences, limiting the personalized user experience. Furthermore, existing level adjustment devices are complex, involving the coordination of multiple components, which increases manufacturing complexity, leading to higher production costs and compromising product reliability and durability.

[0004] Therefore, due to the inflexible adjustment of the shower head, users cannot adjust the water flow rate immediately and conveniently during showering, especially when they need to quickly switch the water flow rate or adjust the water pressure. This brings inconvenience to users and reduces the comfort of showering. In view of this, the present application is specially filed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a flow regulating device and a water outlet device to solve the above problems.

[0006] The utility model adopts the following scheme:

[0007] The present application provides a flow regulating device for being installed and adapted between a water inlet end and a water outlet end; the flow regulating device comprises a valve body and a regulating member; the valve body is provided with a channel so that water can flow from the channel along the water inlet end to the water outlet end; the regulating member is correspondingly mounted in the valve body through a quick-release member and can be operated to rotate freely relative to the valve body; the regulating member has a first position in which it avoids the channel to form a large flow, and a second position in which it blocks at least part of the channel to form a small flow; the regulating member can switch freely between the first position and the second position after being controlled by a user operation, thereby implementing stepless regulation of the flow size within the range of large flow and small flow.

[0008] As a further improvement, the adjusting member is switched to the second position after rotating 90° clockwise or counterclockwise in the first position.

[0009] As a further improvement, the adjusting member is provided with a flow channel with a diameter smaller than the channel; when in the first position, the adjusting member completely avoids the channel in the valve body, and the flow channels are not connected to each other; when in the second position, the adjusting member completely covers the channel in the valve body, and the flow channels are directly connected to each other.

[0010] As a further improvement, the quick-release part is configured as a longitudinal shaft integrally provided on the valve body, the head of the longitudinal shaft is configured as a Y-shaped plug with elastic force, the adjusting part is correspondingly provided with a through hole that can be inserted into the longitudinal shaft, and the Y-shaped plug is used to constrain the adjusting part to move freely along the axis and disengage.

[0011] As a further improvement, the adjusting member includes a handle portion protruding toward the user side, and a rotor portion integrally connected to the handle portion; the handle portion can be directly operated by the user to drive the rotor portion to avoid or block the channel accordingly.

[0012] As a further improvement, the rotor portion is configured as an eight-shaped butterfly-shaped wing plate, the channel is configured to imitate the butterfly-shaped wing plate and the two are fitted to each other up and down, and the flow channel is correspondingly opened on the butterfly-shaped wing plate.

[0013] As a further improvement, the regulating member can rotate with damping relative to the valve body; the inner side wall of the valve body is provided with a serrated annular inner ring, and the outer side wall of the regulating member is correspondingly provided with a mating portion that flexibly engages with the serrated annular inner ring.

[0014] As a further improvement, the valve body is in the shape of a circular tube, which is plugged into and adapted to fit in an external pipeline; and an accommodating cavity connected to the channel is provided inside the valve body, which is used to install an adjusting member.

[0015] As a further improvement, a sealing ring is provided on the outer peripheral side of the valve body, and a mounting platform is extended horizontally toward the user side.

[0016] The present application further provides a water outlet device, comprising a water outlet device body and the above-mentioned flow regulating device; wherein the flow regulating device is correspondingly installed at the end of the water inlet end of the water outlet device body.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the utility model can achieve the following technical effects:

[0018] 1. The flow regulating device of the present application is arranged between the water inlet and the water outlet, and directly regulates the water flow in the channel inside the valve body through the regulating member. It can freely switch between the first position of large flow and the second position of small flow, realizing stepless regulation from large flow to small flow, which not only meets the user's flexible demand for water flow, but also provides fine water flow control, avoiding the limitations of fixed gear adjustment.

[0019] 2. Among them, through the coordinated arrangement of the quick-release parts and the adjusting parts, the adjusting parts can be installed and disassembled more conveniently, which simplifies the assembly and maintenance process and reduces complex parts, making the structure of the entire device simpler, improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing production costs.

[0020] 3. Furthermore, the regulating member and the valve body can rotate freely. The user can easily change the water flow by rotating the regulating member, which improves the convenience of operation. The regulating member can easily achieve a smooth transition between large flow and small flow in the channel. When rotating, it can effectively block the channel and regulate the amount of water flow. This not only improves the accuracy of flow regulation, but also avoids the discomfort caused by sudden changes in water flow. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the flow regulating device of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a state in which the regulating member of the flow regulating device according to an embodiment of the utility model switches from the first position to the second position;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the regulating member of the flow regulating device according to an embodiment of the utility model in the first position;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the regulating member of the flow regulating device according to an embodiment of the utility model in the second position;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a disassembled schematic diagram of the flow regulating device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the flow regulating device of the embodiment of the utility model from other perspectives;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of one of the water outlet devices in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The partially enlarged schematic diagram after the section;

[0029] Figure 9 It is a cross-sectional view of another water outlet device in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Icons: 1-valve body; 2-adjusting part; 3-channel; 4-flow channel; 5-longitudinal shaft; 6-Y-type plug; 7-handle part; 8-rotor part; 9-annular inner ring; 10-matching part; 11-sealing ring; 12-mounting platform; 13-water outlet device body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] 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 of 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 claimed, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Example

[0033] Combine Figures 1 to 6 , this embodiment provides a flow regulating device for installation and adaptation between the water inlet and the water outlet. The flow regulating device includes a valve body 1 and an adjusting member 2. The valve body 1 is provided with a channel 3 so that water can flow from the channel 3 along the water inlet to the water outlet. The adjusting member 2 is correspondingly mounted in the valve body 1 through a quick-release member, and can be operated to rotate freely relative to the valve body 1. The adjusting member 2 has a first position in which it avoids the channel 3 to form a large flow, and a second position in which it blocks at least part of the channel 3 to form a small flow. The adjusting member 2 can switch freely between the first position and the second position after being controlled by the user, thereby implementing stepless control of the flow size within the range of large flow and small flow.

[0034] The aforementioned flow control device, on the one hand, utilizes a quick-release connection between the regulating member 2 and the valve body 1, making it easy to install and maintain, significantly different from the conventional fixed throttling mechanism. On the other hand, the flow control device is located at both the water inlet and outlet, particularly at the end of the outlet, making it easier for users to directly control the flow rate by hand, thus enhancing shower comfort.

[0035] In this embodiment, the adjusting member 2 switches from the first position to the second position after rotating 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Thus, the adjusting member 2 only rotates 90°, allowing the user to quickly and easily switch from a high flow rate to a low flow rate, regardless of whether the adjustment is clockwise or counterclockwise. By setting a 90° rotation angle, the user can precisely control the water flow. When the adjusting member 2 is rotated from the first position to the second position, the water flow smoothly transitions from a high flow rate to a low flow rate, avoiding sudden changes in flow rate during adjustment and ensuring a comfortable and consistent shower experience.

[0036] In this embodiment, a flow channel 4 with a diameter smaller than that of the channel 3 is opened on the regulating member 2 .

[0037] In the first position, the regulating member 2 completely avoids the passage 3 in the valve body 1, and the flow passage 4 is not connected to the passage 3. In the second position, the regulating member 2 completely covers the passage 3 in the valve body 1, and the flow passage 4 is directly connected to the passage 3.

[0038] When switching from the first position to the second position, the adjusting member 2 can gradually block the channel 3 to reduce the water flow entering the channel 3 until the channel 3 is completely blocked, and then connected to the channel 3 through the flow channel 4 opened on the adjusting member 2 to input small-caliber water flow.

[0039] Specifically, in the first position, water flows in and out along the entire channel 3 ; between the first position and the second position, water flows in and out along part of the channel 3 and / or part of the flow channel 4 ; and in the second position, water flows in and out along the entire flow channel 4 .

[0040] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the quick-release part is configured as a longitudinal shaft 5 integrally provided on the valve body 1, and the head of the longitudinal shaft 5 is configured as a Y-shaped plug 6 with elastic force. The adjusting part 2 is correspondingly provided with a through hole that can be inserted into the longitudinal shaft 5, and the Y-shaped plug 6 is used to constrain the adjusting part 2 from freely moving and disengaging along the axis. When the adjusting part 2 is installed, the Y-shaped plug 6 is squeezed inward by the through hole to facilitate rapid installation. After installation, the Y-shaped plug 6 elastically resets to its initial state, so that the adjusting part 2 is completely constrained in the longitudinal shaft 5 until it needs to be disassembled. By forcibly pulling it out, the Y-shaped plug 6 is deformed inward again, facilitating the rapid withdrawal of the adjusting part 2.

[0041] Furthermore, the adjusting member 2 includes a handle 7 protruding toward the user, and a rotor 8 integrally connected to the handle 7. The handle 7 can be directly operated by the user to drive the rotor 8 to correspondingly avoid or block the channel 3. Preferably, the rotor 8 is configured as an eight-shaped butterfly-shaped wing plate, and the channel 3 is configured to mimic the butterfly-shaped wing plate and fits in contact with each other vertically. The flow channel 4 is correspondingly provided on the butterfly-shaped wing plate. Obviously, the handle 7 allows the user to quickly trigger the rotation of the adjusting member 2.

[0042] In other embodiments, the triggering rotation of the adjusting member 2 may also be achieved through an actuating member or an operating lever, all of which fall within the protection scope of this case.

[0043] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the adjusting member 2 is capable of damped rotation relative to the valve body 1. The inner sidewall of the valve body 1 is provided with a serrated annular inner ring 9, and the outer sidewall of the adjusting member 2 is provided with a corresponding mating portion 10 that flexibly engages with the serrated annular inner ring 9. Thus, the flexible engagement between the serrated annular inner ring 9 and the mating portion 10 of the adjusting member 2 provides appropriate damping force for rotational adjustment, effectively preventing the adjustment process from being too rapid or out of control, thereby achieving a smooth and slow adjustment experience and providing the user with clearer feedback.

[0044] The valve body 1 is tubular and slots into external piping, facilitating easy insertion into various external pipelines and achieving seamless connections. Furthermore, a chamber connected to the passage 3 is provided within the valve body 1 to accommodate the regulating member 2. This chamber creates a more compact structure, allowing the regulating member 2 to be optimally positioned within the chamber without increasing the overall size of the device.

[0045] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the valve body 1 is provided with a sealing ring 11 on its outer periphery, and a mounting platform 12 extends horizontally toward the user. Clearly, the sealing ring 11 ensures a tight connection between the pipeline and the device, effectively preventing water leakage at the pipeline connection. The mounting platform 12 provides a more convenient operating and fixing interface, making the installation and removal of the device more convenient. The user can easily secure the valve body 1 in the desired position using the mounting platform 12, reducing installation complexity and improving assembly efficiency.

[0046] In the second aspect, Figures 6 to 8 The present embodiment further provides a water outlet device, comprising a water outlet device body 13 and the above-mentioned flow regulating device. The flow regulating device is correspondingly mounted at the end of the water inlet end of the water outlet device body 13. It should be mentioned that the water outlet device body 13 can be a handheld shower head, refer to Figure 7 , it can also be a top spray shower, reference Figure 9 In another embodiment, the water outlet device body 13 may also be an integrated shower head or other device for discharging water.

[0047] The above are only preferred implementations of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions under the concept of the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flow regulating device, adapted to be installed between a water inlet and a water outlet; the flow regulating device comprises a valve body and a regulating member; characterized in that: The valve body is provided with a channel so that water can flow from the channel along the water inlet end to the water outlet end; The regulating member is correspondingly mounted in the valve body via a quick-release member and can be operated to freely rotate relative to the valve body; The regulating member has a first position where it avoids the channel to form a large flow rate, and a second position where it blocks at least part of the channel to form a small flow rate; Furthermore, the adjustment member can be freely switched between the first position and the second position after being controlled by the user, thereby implementing stepless regulation of the flow rate within the range of large flow rate and small flow rate.

2. The flow regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting member is switched to the second position after being rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise in the first position.

3. The flow regulating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The regulating member is provided with a flow passage with a diameter smaller than that of the channel; when in the first position, the regulating member completely avoids the channel in the valve body, and the flow passage and the channel are not connected to each other; when in the second position, the regulating member completely covers the channel in the valve body, and the flow passage and the channel are directly connected.

4. The flow regulating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The quick-release part is configured as a longitudinal shaft integrally provided on the valve body, the head of the longitudinal shaft is configured as a Y-shaped plug with elastic force, the adjusting part is correspondingly provided with a through hole that can be inserted into the longitudinal shaft, and the Y-shaped plug is used to constrain the adjusting part to move freely along the axis and disengage.

5. The flow regulating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting member includes a handle portion protruding toward the user side, and a rotor portion integrally connected to the handle portion; the handle portion can be directly operated by the user to drive the rotor portion to correspondingly avoid or block the channel.

6. The flow regulating device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotor part is configured as an eight-shaped butterfly-shaped wing plate, the channel is configured to imitate the butterfly-shaped wing plate and the two are fitted to each other up and down, and the flow channel is correspondingly opened on the butterfly-shaped wing plate.

7. The flow regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The regulating member can rotate relative to the valve body with damping; the inner side wall of the valve body is provided with a sawtooth annular inner ring, and the outer side wall of the regulating member is correspondingly provided with a matching portion that flexibly engages with the sawtooth annular inner ring.

8. The flow regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve body is in the shape of a circular tube and is correspondingly plugged into and adapted for use in an external pipeline; and an accommodating cavity is provided inside the valve body and is communicated with the channel and is correspondingly used for installing an adjusting member.

9. The flow regulating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A sealing ring is provided on the outer peripheral side of the valve body, and a mounting platform is horizontally extended toward the user side.

10. A water outlet device, characterized in that: It comprises a water outlet device body and a flow regulating device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; wherein the flow regulating device is correspondingly mounted at the end of the water inlet end of the water outlet device body.

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