Shower device
By introducing the collaboration between the thermostatic valve body and the faucet valve body in the shower device, combined with the knob switch and modular pipe design, the problems of difficult unification of water outlet functions and cumbersome connections in existing devices are solved, multi-scene adaptability and efficient water temperature control are achieved, and the user experience and aesthetics are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423011476.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing shower devices lack the ability to spray other parts and switch quickly, and multiple water outlet functions are difficult to integrate in a unified manner, resulting in cumbersome water connection and poor tightness, which affects production, manufacturing, use and maintenance.
A shower device has been designed that uses the collaboration of a thermostatic valve body and a faucet valve body to achieve hot and cold water mixing and precise temperature control. It has at least three water outlet options, which can be easily switched to a spray gun, handheld shower or shower rod through a knob switch. The shower rod has two modes: waist spray and overhead spray, and modular vertical and horizontal pipe fittings are set to improve compatibility and convenience.
It realizes multi-scenario adaptive showering, improves the comfort and convenience of use, reduces installation and maintenance costs, reduces water waste, and improves the uniformity and aesthetics of water output functions.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the bathroom technical field, specifically, relate to a shower device. BACKGROUND
[0002] The shower device on the market, as the common shower equipment in modern family, integrates top spray shower, handheld shower, storage rack and temperature control water outlet and many other functions, and satisfies diversified use demand.
[0003] However, in actual application, the existing shower device still has many deficiencies and defects. On the one hand, it lacks spraying use and quick switching use of other parts. On the other hand, it is difficult to unify and integrally configure multiple water outlet functions in the same faucet main body, which affects production and manufacturing, and subsequent use and maintenance.
[0004] Especially, the existing shower device has poor connection tightness for external water outlet connection, and the layout between the internal valve bodies is unreasonable, so that the water connection is relatively complicated and inconvenient, and it is difficult to quickly and efficiently connect to each water outlet function. Therefore, it is necessary to improve from the aspects of structure optimization, function selection and connection arrangement, and develop a shower device that can better meet the use demand of modern family. SUMMARY
[0005] Therefore, the utility model aims at providing a shower device to solve the above problems.
[0006] The utility model adopts the following scheme:
[0007] The utility model provides a shower device, including shell piece, thermostatic valve body and faucet valve body, the shell piece includes base and cover plate installed on the base, the thermostatic valve body is equipped with cold water inlet pipe and hot water inlet pipe and mixed water outlet pipe, the faucet valve body is linked with mixed water outlet pipe, the faucet valve body is used to choose water outlet to first water route, second water route or third water route, the first water route is connected to one lower water outlet piece of shell piece and is used for external connection to spray gun, the second water route is connected to another lower water outlet piece of shell piece and is used for external connection to handheld shower, the third water route is connected to one upper water outlet piece of shell piece, and the upper water outlet piece is docked with shower pole, and the shower pole includes longitudinal pipe piece that forms waist spray water outlet and external connection top spray water outlet, the shower pole is equipped with knob switch, and the knob switch is used to determine waist spray water outlet or top spray water outlet.
[0008] As a further improvement, the knob switch is arranged on the vertical pipe and below the waist spray; the shower rod is provided with a first branch and a second branch arranged in parallel, the first branch is communicated to the waist spray, the second branch is communicated to the top spray, and the knob switch is used to select one branch to output water of the third water path.
[0009] As a further improvement, the waist spray is formed in the lower half of the vertical pipe, and the horizontal pipe is connected to the top spray shower through a ball hinge, and the top spray is implemented by the angle freely swinging.
[0010] As a further improvement, the shell is arranged on the external wall through the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe, so that the side surface of the shell is closely attached to the wall surface, and a horizontal storage platform is formed on the surface of the shell; the lower end of the vertical pipe is screwed to the upper water outlet, and the upper end is tightly attached to the external wall, so that the horizontal pipe can be detachably connected and fixed.
[0011] As a further improvement, the horizontal pipe is provided with a height-adjustable shower seat for hanging the handheld shower.
[0012] As a further improvement, the handheld shower is provided with a switch, which is used to switch one or more of the rain shower water, the spray water and the massage water.
[0013] As a further improvement, the shell is provided with a temperature control handle for controlling the thermostatic valve, and a plurality of key switches for controlling the faucet valve to select one water path to output water.
[0014] As a further improvement, the faucet valve further includes a fourth water path; the fourth water path is connected to a lower water outlet nozzle formed on the lower end surface of the base; the lower water outlet nozzle is controlled by one of the key switches, and is switched to output water.
[0015] As a further improvement, the cover plate is composed of a glass panel and a plastic inner plate, the plastic inner plate has a honeycomb opening structure, and the plastic inner plate and the glass panel are attached and arranged, and the plastic inner plate is buckled to the base.
[0016] As a further improvement, the side edge of the shell is further provided with a hanging part for taking and placing the spray gun.
[0017] By adopting the above technical scheme, the following technical effects can be achieved:
[0018] 1. The shower device of the present application realizes cold and hot water mixing and precise temperature control through the cooperation of the thermostatic valve body and the faucet valve body, ensures use comfort, and the faucet valve body is provided with at least three water outlet selection, which can flexibly switch the water outlet to the spray gun, handheld shower or shower rod, realizes the adaptability of multiple scenes, especially the shower rod is further divided into waist spray and top spray two modes, which can be easily switched through the rotary knob switch, and meets different needs from local washing to whole body shower.
[0019] 2. The thermostatic valve body and the faucet valve body are compactly arranged in the inside of the shell piece, which is convenient for installation and maintenance, the vertically arranged pipe piece of the shower rod is used for implementing waist spray water outlet, and the horizontally arranged pipe piece is used for implementing top spray water outlet, which are modularly arranged between the two, improving the compatibility and convenience of each structural piece, in addition, the first water path can be externally connected to the spray gun, which is suitable for special scenes such as cleaning the ground and washing pets, the second water path is connected with the handheld shower, providing flexible handheld shower experience, and the third water path supports the waist spray and top spray functions through the shower rod, providing more diversified shower modes.
[0020] 3. Specifically, the shell piece adopts a split type base and cover plate, which is convenient for assembly and internal maintenance, reduces the use cost, and adopts a top opening design, which is convenient for installation and maintenance, and improves the overall aesthetic appearance. Especially, the thermostatic valve body reduces water resource waste in the water temperature adjustment process by precisely controlling the cold and hot water ratio, and the waist spray water outlet and the top spray water outlet can optimize water distribution, further improving water efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 is a structure schematic view of the shower device of the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 is a partially disassembled schematic view of the shower device of the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 is a sectional view of the shower device of the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 is a structure schematic view of the shower rod of the shower device of the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 is a partially disassembled schematic view of the shell piece of the shower device of the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 is a partially disassembled schematic view of the shell piece of the shower device of the embodiment of the present utility model in another view.
[0027] FIG.:
[0028] 1 - housing; 2 - thermostatic valve body; 3 - faucet valve body; 4 - base; 5 - cover plate; 6 - cold water inlet pipe; 7 - hot water inlet pipe; 8 - mixed water outlet pipe; 9 - lower water outlet; 10 - upper water outlet; 11 - vertically arranged pipe; 12 - horizontally arranged pipe; 13 - rotary switch; 14 - waist nozzle; 15 - top spray shower; 16 - shower seat; 17 - temperature control handle; 18 - push button switch; 19 - lower water outlet nozzle; 20 - glass panel; 21 - plastic inner plate; 22 - hanging part; 23 - spray gun; 24 - handheld shower. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present application, but only to represent selected embodiments of the present application.
[0030] EMBODIMENT
[0031] In conjunction with Figures 1 to 6 , the present embodiment provides a shower device, which comprises a housing 1, a thermostatic valve body 2 and a faucet valve body 3. The housing 1 comprises a base 4 provided with a top opening, and a cover plate 5 arranged on the base 4. The thermostatic valve body 2 is provided with a cold water inlet pipe 6 and a hot water inlet pipe 7, and a mixed water outlet pipe 8. The faucet valve body 3 is in communication with the mixed water outlet pipe 8, and the thermostatic valve body 2 and the faucet valve body 3 are correspondingly installed in the housing 1, and the faucet valve body 3 is used to selectively output water to a first water path, a second water path or a third water path.
[0032] The first water path is connected to one of the lower water outlets 9 of the housing 1, and is used to be externally connected to a spray gun 23. The second water path is connected to another one of the lower water outlets 9 of the housing 1, and is used to be externally connected to a handheld shower 24. The third water path is connected to an upper water outlet 10 of the housing 1, and the upper water outlet 10 is connected to a shower rod. The shower rod comprises a vertically arranged pipe 11 for outputting water from a waist nozzle, and a horizontally arranged pipe 12 for outputting water from a top nozzle. The shower rod is provided with a rotary switch 13, which is used to select the output of water from the waist nozzle or the top nozzle.
[0033] The shower device mentioned above realizes hot and cold water mixing and precise temperature control through the cooperation of the thermostatic valve body 2 and the faucet valve body 3, ensuring comfort of use. The faucet valve body 3 is provided with at least three water outlet options, which can flexibly switch the water outlet to the spray gun 23, the handheld shower head 24 or the shower rod, realizing adaptability to multiple scenarios. In particular, the shower rod is further divided into two modes: waist spray and overhead spray, which can be easily switched through the knob switch 13 to meet different needs from local flushing to full body shower.
[0034] The thermostatic valve body 2 and the faucet valve body 3 are compactly arranged inside the outer shell 1 for easy installation and maintenance. The longitudinal pipe 11 of the shower rod is used to implement waist spray water, and the transverse pipe 12 is used to implement top spray water. The modular arrangement between the two improves the compatibility and convenience of each structural component. In addition, the first water channel can be externally connected to the spray gun 23, which is suitable for special scenarios such as cleaning the floor and washing pets. The second water channel is connected to the handheld shower head 24 to provide a flexible handheld shower experience. The third water channel supports waist spray and top spray functions through the shower rod, providing more diverse showering methods.
[0035] The housing 1 features a split base 4 and cover 5, facilitating assembly and internal maintenance, reducing operational costs. Its top-opening design facilitates installation and maintenance while enhancing overall aesthetics. In particular, the thermostatic valve 2 precisely controls the hot and cold water ratio, minimizing water waste during temperature regulation. The waist- and top-spray systems optimize water distribution, further improving water efficiency.
[0036] In addition, the outer shell 1 is provided with an upper water outlet 10 on the upper end surface and multiple lower water outlets 9 on the lower end surface. Therefore, it is convenient to directly connect a shower rod along the upper water outlet 10, and the handheld shower 24 and the spray gun 23 are connected to the corresponding hose along the lower water outlet 9, which greatly improves the water outlet arrangement of the entire shower device and facilitates the unified integration of the water outlet function on the entire outer shell 1.
[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the knob switch 13 is mounted on the longitudinal pipe 11, below the waist spray outlet. The shower rod is provided with a first branch and a second branch connected in parallel. The first branch connects to the waist spray outlet, and the second branch connects to the overhead spray outlet. The knob switch 13 is used to select the third branch for water discharge. Clearly, the ergonomic positioning of the knob switch 13 allows users to easily and intuitively operate the switch when using the waist spray or overhead spray. Mode switching can be completed without excessive hand movement during showering, enhancing the user experience.
[0038] And, the knob switch 13 is a waterway switching switch, when the knob switch 13 is in the initial position, at this time the third waterway's outlet water is connected to the second branch and disconnected from the first branch, for the top spray water use. When the knob switch 13 is rotated to the working position, at this time the third waterway's outlet water is connected to the first branch and disconnected from the second branch, for the waist spray water use.
[0039] Specifically, the waist spray water is formed in the lower half of the vertical pipe 11, to adapt to the user's waist spray use. Preferably, a plurality of waist spray nozzles 14 are arranged at intervals. The horizontal pipe 12 is connected to the top spray shower 15 through a ball hinge, which can be freely swung at an angle to implement the top spray water. Obviously, the ball hinge not only serves the purpose of installation and connection, but also inputs water flow from the third waterway of the shower rod to the second branch, and the second branch inputs water to the top spray shower 15 through the ball hinge. The ball hinge connection of the top spray shower 15 is a prior art, so it will not be described here.
[0040] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the present embodiment, the shell 1 is installed on the external wall through the cold water inlet pipe 6 and the hot water inlet pipe 7, so that the side surface of the shell 1 is closely attached to the wall surface, and a horizontal storage platform is formed on the surface of the shell 1. The lower end of the vertical pipe 11 is screwed to the upper outlet 10, and the upper end is tightly attached to the external wall, thereby allowing the horizontal pipe 12 to be detachably connected and fixed. The shell 1 is closely attached to the wall surface, and the vertical pipe 11 of the shower rod is further tightly attached to the wall, so that the entire shower device is more closely installed on the wall, facilitating compact installation and preventing gaps from being dirty.
[0041] In the present embodiment, a height-adjustable shower seat 16 is provided on the horizontal pipe 12, and the shower seat 16 is used to hang a handheld shower 24. The handheld shower 24 is provided with a switching switch, which can switch one or more of rain water, spray water or massage water.
[0042] In the present embodiment, the shell 1 is provided with a temperature control handle 17 for controlling the thermostatic valve body 2, and a plurality of key switches 18 for controlling the faucet valve body 3 to select one waterway outlet. The use of the temperature control handle 17 and the key switch 18 enables the user to quickly select the water outlet mode and the water temperature, significantly simplifying the operation process. It can be understood that the switch handle is arranged on the valve body and its water outlet control, which belongs to the switch valve core control of the prior art, so it will not be described in detail here.
[0043] Further, the faucet valve body 3 further comprises a fourth water path. The fourth water path is connected to a lower water outlet nozzle 19 formed on the lower end surface of the base 4. The lower water outlet nozzle 19 is controlled by one of the button switches 18, corresponding to switching to water outlet use. Preferably, the button switches 18 are configured as piano key switches, each switch being used to control the faucet valve body 3 to switch the water path for water outlet, each switch corresponding to the opening or closing of each water path, so as to realize the quick switching and water outlet use of the faucet water outlet of the top spray water / waist spray water, shower water, spray gun 23 water outlet, or lower water outlet nozzle 19.
[0044] As shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the present embodiment, the cover plate 5 is composed of a glass panel 20 and a plastic inner plate 21, the plastic inner plate 21 has a honeycomb opening structure, and the plastic inner plate 21 is attached to the glass panel 20, and the plastic inner plate 21 is snap-connected with the base 4. Specifically, the glass panel 20 corresponds to form a storage platform for placing. The honeycomb opening structure provided on the plastic panel not only serves the purpose of heat dissipation, but also enhances the structural strength of the inner plate, thereby improving the stability of the entire cover plate 5.
[0045] In the present embodiment, the side edge of the shell member 1 is further provided with a hanging part 22 for taking and placing the spray gun 23. In this way, the spray gun 23 can be directly taken and placed on the hanging part 22, greatly improving the convenience of using the spray gun 23.
[0046] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, the protection scope of the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, any technical solution belonging to the idea of the present application is within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A shower device, characterized in that: It includes a housing, a thermostatic valve body and a faucet valve body; the housing includes a base and a cover plate mounted on the base; the thermostatic valve body is provided with a cold water inlet pipe, a hot water inlet pipe, and a mixed water outlet pipe; the faucet valve body is connected to the mixed water outlet pipe; wherein, The faucet valve body is used to selectively discharge water to a first water channel, a second water channel, or a third water channel; the first water channel is connected to one of the lower water outlet parts of the housing member for external connection to a spray gun; the second water channel is connected to another of the lower water outlet parts of the housing member for external connection to a handheld showerhead; the third water channel is connected to an upper water outlet part of the housing member, and the upper water outlet part is connected to a shower rod; and, The shower rod includes a longitudinal pipe fitting for forming waist-spraying water and a transverse pipe fitting for externally connecting top-spraying water; the shower rod is provided with a knob switch, and the knob switch is used to select waist-spraying water or top-spraying water.
2. The shower device according to claim 1, wherein: The knob switch is arranged on the longitudinal pipe fitting and is located below the waist water spray; the shower rod is provided with a first branch and a second branch arranged in parallel, the first branch is connected to the waist water spray, the second branch is connected to the top water spray, and the knob switch is used to select a branch for water discharge from the third water channel.
3. The shower device according to claim 2, characterized in that The waist-mounted water spray is formed in the lower half of the longitudinal pipe, and the transverse pipe is connected to the top-spraying shower head through a ball joint, and can swing freely at a corresponding angle to implement the top-spraying water.
4. The shower device according to claim 2, characterized in that The outer shell is correspondingly installed on the external wall through the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe, so that the side of the outer shell fits tightly against the wall, forming a horizontal storage platform on the surface of the outer shell; the lower end of the longitudinal pipe is correspondingly screwed to the upper water outlet, and the upper end is fastened to the external wall, thereby allowing the horizontal pipe to be detachably connected and fixed.
5. The shower device according to claim 1, wherein: A height-adjustable shower seat is correspondingly provided on the transverse pipe, and the shower seat is used for hanging a handheld shower.
6. The shower device according to claim 5, characterized in that The handheld shower head is provided with a switching switch, and the switching switch switches the handheld shower head to output one or more of rain water, spray water or massage water.
7. The shower device according to claim 1, characterized in that The outer shell is provided with a temperature control handle for controlling the thermostatic valve body, and a plurality of key switches for controlling the faucet valve body to select a water outlet.
8. The shower device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The faucet valve body also includes a fourth water channel; the fourth water channel is connected to a lower water outlet formed on the lower end surface of the base; the lower water outlet is controlled by one of the button switches and is switched to water outlet use accordingly.