Bathtub

Abstract

The utility model discloses a bathtub which comprises a bathtub body and a plate body. The plate body is suitable for being supported by the bathtub body and located at a first position and a second position relative to the bathtub body, when the plate body is located at the first position, the upper surface of the plate body is parallel to the horizontal plane, the plate body is suitable for preventing slipping when a user sits, and when the user sits on the plate body, the hip position can be raised; therefore, different experiences of bathing by directly sitting on the bathtub body are realized. When the plate body is located at the second position, the upper surface of the plate body is parallel to the horizontal plane, so that the articles are prevented from sliding off due to self gravity, the articles are placed on the upper surface of the plate body and are convenient to take, and the bathing experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home furnishing products, specifically to a bathtub. Background Art

[0002] In existing technology, bathtubs can only be used by sitting directly on the bottom of the tub, and they do not have a storage function, making them inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned defects or problems in the background art and to provide a bathtub.

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

[0005] Option 1: A bathtub, comprising a bathtub body; and a panel adapted to be supported by the bathtub body and positioned relative to the bathtub body in a sitting position and a placement position, respectively suitable for sitting and placing objects, wherein the upper surface of the panel is parallel to a horizontal plane in both the sitting and placement positions.

[0006] Option 2, based on Option 1, the bathtub body is provided with a bathing tub, the bathing tub is provided with a sitting surface and a first surface, the first surface is lower than the sitting surface, the panel is located above the sitting surface when in the sitting position, and above the first surface when in the placement position.

[0007] Option 3, based on Option 2, the bath tub is provided with two spaced-apart first support surfaces and two spaced-apart second support surfaces, the second support surfaces being higher than the first support surfaces, the panel being located on the first support surface when seated and on the second support surface when placed.

[0008] Option 4, based on Option 3, the bathtub body includes a tub and a door panel. The door panel is adapted to open and close relative to the tub, and when closed relative to the tub, it together with the tub to form the bathing tub. One second support surface is formed by the door panel, and the other second support surface is formed by the tub.

[0009] Option 5, based on Option 1, is that the height of the board is higher when it is in the placement position than when it is in the seating position.

[0010] Option 6, based on Option 1, is that the plate can be detached from the bathtub body, and the plate is provided with gripping holes.

[0011] Option 7, based on Option 1, the bathtub body includes a tub, a door panel, a handle, and a lock. The door panel is adapted to open and close relative to the tub. The lock is mounted on the door panel and adapted to move relative to the door panel to an unlocked position and a locked position. In the locked position, the lock engages with the tub. In the unlocked position, the lock disengages from the tub. The operating part of the handle is located above the door panel and is adapted to be operated to drive the lock to move to the unlocked or locked position.

[0012] Option 8, based on Option 7, further includes a toothed portion fixedly connected to the operating part, and the locking member is provided with a rack that meshes with the toothed portion. The operating part is adapted to rotate about a first axis so that the toothed portion drives the rack to slide, so that the locking member slides between the unlocked position and the locked position.

[0013] Option 9, based on Option 7, further includes a biasing component and a positioning component. The handle has two positioning grooves. The handle is adapted to rotate around a first axis to a third position and a fourth position. The third position corresponds to the unlocked position, and the fourth position corresponds to the locked position. The positioning component is adapted to exit or enter the positioning groove. The two ends of the biasing component act on the door panel and the positioning component respectively to apply a force to the positioning component to make it enter the positioning groove. When the handle is in the third position and the fourth position, the positioning component enters the positioning groove.

[0014] Option 10, based on Option 7, is that the handle is adapted to rotate around the first axis to a third position and a fourth position, the third position corresponding to the unlock position and the fourth position corresponding to the lock position; the door panel is provided with a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface, the handle is located in the third position when it abuts against the first limiting surface and in the fourth position when it abuts against the second limiting surface.

[0015] Option 11, based on Option 1, the bathtub body is provided with a bathing tub and a water inlet, the water inlet being positioned corresponding to the human shoulder and suitable for water to enter the bathing tub.

[0016] Option 2, based on Option 1, further includes a shower head, a first button, a second button, and a rotary switch. The bathtub body is provided with a bathing tub and a water inlet. The water inlet is adapted to allow water to enter the bathing tub. The first button and the second button are both adapted to be pressed to control the shower head and the water inlet, respectively. The rotary switch is adapted to be rotated to change the water temperature of the water inlet and the shower head.

[0017] Option 13, based on Option 1, further includes a drain valve, which is driven by a drive assembly to open and close the drain outlet of the bathtub body. The drain valve includes a valve housing, a valve body, a push rod, a rotating core, and a valve cover. The valve housing has a valve cavity communicating with the drain outlet. The valve body is fixedly connected to the valve housing and has a sliding cavity coaxial with the drain outlet. The push rod is anti-rotationally slidably disposed in the sliding cavity and connected to the drive assembly. The rotating core is positioned above the push rod and forms an inclined surface fit when it abuts against the push rod. It slides and rotates upward when the push rod is pushed upward by the drive assembly, and slides and rotates downward when the push rod is released or pulled down by the drive assembly, until it switches and stops relative to the valve body in an axial direction at a first position or a second position. The valve cover is supported by the rotating core and closes the drain outlet when the rotating core stops at the first position and opens the drain outlet when the rotating core stops at the second position.

[0018] As can be seen from the above description of the present invention and its preferred embodiments, compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention and its preferred embodiments have the following beneficial effects due to the adoption of the following technical means:

[0019] 1. In Scheme 1 and its preferred embodiments, a bathtub includes a bathtub body and a panel. The panel is adapted to be supported by the bathtub body and is positioned relative to the bathtub body in a sitting position and a placement position. When the panel is in the sitting position, its upper surface is parallel to the horizontal plane, preventing the user from slipping while sitting. When the user sits on the panel, the position of their buttocks is raised, providing a different bathing experience compared to sitting directly on the bathtub body. When the panel is in the placement position, its upper surface is parallel to the horizontal plane, preventing items from slipping due to their own weight. Placing items on the upper surface of the panel makes them easy to access, enhancing the bathing experience.

[0020] 2. In Scheme 2 and its preferred embodiments, the bathtub body is provided with a bathing tub, which is provided with a sitting surface and a first surface. The first surface is lower than the sitting surface. When using the bath, the user can sit on the sitting surface and place their feet on the first surface to soak their feet or take a bath. When in the sitting position, the board is located above the sitting surface and is higher than the sitting surface. The user can choose according to different usage needs (deep soak, shallow soak / foot soak). When soaking deeply, the user sits on the sitting surface, and when soaking shallowly / foot soaking, the user sits on the board in the sitting position.

[0021] When the user is deeply soaking, the board can be positioned in the placement position. At this time, the board is above the first surface, and the user can sit on the seat with their feet below the board. The user can place items on the board. Since the board is above the first surface, it corresponds to the position of the hands, allowing the user to extend their arms to operate the items for easy access.

[0022] 3. In Scheme 3 and its preferred embodiments, the bathtub is provided with two spaced-apart first support surfaces and two spaced-apart second support surfaces. The panel rests on the first support surfaces when in the seated position and on the second support surfaces when in the placement position, thus providing corresponding support. Furthermore, the second support surfaces are higher than the first support surfaces, making the panel higher in the placement position, facilitating hand positioning and ease of use.

[0023] 4. In Scheme 4 and its preferred embodiments, the bathtub body includes a tub and a door panel. The door panel is adapted to open and close relative to the tub to facilitate entry into the tub or to seal the tub to prevent water leakage. If both second support surfaces are located on the tub, the length of the tub needs to be longer to provide sufficient support for the tub. By having the door panel, when closed relative to the tub, together with the tub to form a bathing tub, one second support surface is formed by the door panel and the other by the tub, the length of the tub can be reduced.

[0024] 5. In Scheme 5 and its preferred embodiments, the height of the board when it is in the placement position is higher than when it is in the sitting position, so that the board is higher when it is in the placement position, which makes it easier to align with the hand position and facilitates use.

[0025] 6. In Scheme Six and its preferred embodiments, the panel can be detached from the bathtub body so that it can be removed when not needed, ensuring that the bathing or activity space of the bathtub body is large enough and that the panel can be easily placed in a sitting or storage position. Furthermore, the panel is provided with gripping holes, allowing for easy one-handed removal or placement. The palm of the hand rests against the wall of the gripping hole, providing support and preventing the panel from slipping due to water and potentially injuring feet.

[0026] 7. In Scheme 7 and its preferred embodiments, the bathtub body includes a tub, a door panel, a handle, and a lock. The lock is installed on the door panel and is adapted to move relative to the door panel in an unlocked position and a locked position. In the locked position, the lock engages with the tub, thereby preventing the door panel from opening relative to the tub, allowing bathing. In the unlocked position, the lock disengages from the tub, allowing the door panel to open relative to the tub, facilitating user entry or exit. The operating part of the handle is located above the door panel and is adapted to be operated to drive the lock to move in the unlocked or locked position, avoiding the bumping problem that occurs with built-in handles during bathing, freeing up internal space for use, and making the bathing space larger.

[0027] 8. In Scheme 8 and its preferred embodiments, the handle further includes a toothed part fixedly connected to the operating part, and the lock is provided with a rack that meshes with the toothed part. The operating part is adapted to rotate around the first axis so that the toothed part drives the rack to slide, so that the lock slides between the unlocked position and the locked position. In this way, the movement of the lock is realized.

[0028] 9. In Scheme Nine and its preferred embodiments, the handle has two positioning grooves. The handle is adapted to rotate around a first axis to a third position and a fourth position. The third position corresponds to the unlocked position, and the fourth position corresponds to the locked position. The positioning member is adapted to exit or enter the positioning groove. The two ends of the biasing member act on the door panel and the positioning member respectively to apply a force to the positioning member to make it enter the positioning groove. When the handle is in the third and fourth positions, the positioning member is in the positioning groove. By setting the positioning member and the biasing member, on the one hand, the change in feel or the collision sound when the positioning member enters the positioning groove can prompt the user to indicate that the door panel has rotated to the correct position. At the same time, since rotating the handle in the third and fourth positions requires overcoming the force of the biasing member, the door panel will not rotate in the event of accidental contact, ensuring stability during use.

[0029] 10. In Scheme 10 and its preferred embodiments, the handle is adapted to rotate around the first axis to a third position and a fourth position, the third position corresponding to the unlock position and the fourth position corresponding to the lock position; the door panel is provided with a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface, the handle is located in the third position when it abuts against the first limiting surface and in the fourth position when it abuts against the second limiting surface, so as to remind the user that the handle is now in the correct position when it can no longer be rotated.

[0030] 11. In Scheme 11 and its preferred embodiments, the bathtub body is provided with a bathing tub and a water inlet. The water inlet is set to correspond to the human shoulder and is suitable for water to enter the bathing tub so as to avoid freezing during the waiting process of water entering the bathtub.

[0031] 12. In Scheme Twelve and its preferred embodiments, the bathtub body is provided with a bathing tub and a water inlet. The water inlet is suitable for water to enter the bathing tub. Both the first and second buttons are pressable to control the showerhead and water inlet respectively. A rotary switch is rotated to change the water temperature of the water inlet and showerhead. This method abandons the traditional method of using a knob to turn the water inlet on and off and rotating the angle to adjust the water volume, taking into account the special needs of elderly users, and adopts a combination of knob and button. The temperature is still controlled by the rotary switch; the user only needs to rotate the temperature to the desired position once, and no further adjustment is required for subsequent uses. The bathtub water inlet and showerhead water inlet are controlled by a button; the user only needs to lightly touch the button switch to control the water flow to and from the showerhead and water inlet.

[0032] 13. In Scheme Thirteen and its preferred embodiments, the rotating core achieves two-position docking when the push rod is only pushed up and released or pulled down by the drive assembly. This is because the rotating core is positioned above the push rod and supports the valve cover; therefore, the rotating core can have the potential energy to move downwards due to its own weight and the water pressure borne by the valve cover. This avoids the need for a return spring to drive the rotating core downwards. Therefore, even if the rotating core is docked in two positions, there is no problem of reduced lifespan due to long-term compression of the return spring. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the water removal device in the embodiment;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the water removal device in the embodiment;

[0036] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part B;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the valve body in the embodiment;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the push rod in the embodiment;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the rotating core in the embodiment;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the deformation of the valve stem after the drain valve in the embodiment is accidentally stepped on;

[0041] Figure 8 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;

[0042] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the dewatering device when the rotating core is in the first stopping position in the embodiment;

[0043] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the bouncing mechanism when the rotating core is in the first stopping position in the embodiment;

[0044] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the interaction of the bouncing mechanism when the rotating core is in the first stopping position in the embodiment.

[0045] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the dewatering device when the rotating core is lifted from the first stop position to the highest position in the embodiment;

[0046] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of the bouncing mechanism when the rotating core is lifted from the first stop position to the highest position in the embodiment;

[0047] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working relationship of the bouncing mechanism when the rotating core is lifted from the first stop position in the embodiment.

[0048] Figure 15This is a cross-sectional view of the dewatering device when the rotating core is in the second docking position in the embodiment;

[0049] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the bouncing mechanism when the rotating core is in the second stop position in the embodiment;

[0050] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the interaction of the bouncing mechanism when the rotating core is in the second stop position in the embodiment.

[0051] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view of the dewatering device when the rotating core is lifted from the second stop position to the highest position in the embodiment;

[0052] Figure 19 This is a cross-sectional view of the bouncing mechanism when the rotating core is lifted from the second stop position to the highest position in the embodiment;

[0053] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working relationship of the bouncing mechanism when the rotating core is lifted from the second docking position in the embodiment.

[0054] Figure 21 This is a perspective view of the bathtub when the rotating core is in the first stopping position in the embodiment;

[0055] Figure 22 This is a top view of the cylinder block in the embodiment;

[0056] Figure 23 This is a perspective view of the cylinder block in the embodiment;

[0057] Figure 24 This is an assembly diagram of the door panel, handle, and lock in the embodiment;

[0058] Figure 25 This is a structural schematic diagram of the door panel, handle, and lock in the embodiment;

[0059] Figure 26 for Figure 25 Enlarged view of the area circled in the middle;

[0060] Figure 27 for Figure 25 Cross-sectional view along section AA;

[0061] Figure 28 This is a perspective view of the mounting base in the embodiment;

[0062] Figure 29 This is a perspective view of the handle in the embodiment;

[0063] Figure 30 This is a perspective view of the positioning element in the embodiment;

[0064] Figure 31 This is a perspective view of the locking component in the embodiment;

[0065] Figure 32 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the interaction between the lock and the handle in the embodiment.

[0066] Figure 33 This is a perspective view of the plate in the embodiment;

[0067] Figure 34 This is a schematic diagram of the bathtub structure when the plate is in the first position in the embodiment;

[0068] Figure 35 This is a schematic diagram of the bathtub structure when the plate is in the second position in the embodiment;

[0069] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0070] Bathtub 3000; Bathtub body 2000; Drain outlet 2001; Drainage device 1000;

[0071] Drainer 100; Drain valve 10; Jumping mechanism 1; Valve body 11; Valve cavity 111; Water inlet 112; Water outlet 113; Baffle plate 114; Valve seat 115;

[0072] Valve body 12; slide cavity 121; stepped surface 122; rib 123; bottom hole 124; groove 125; buckle 126;

[0073] Top rod 13; rod body 131; rotating core hole 1311; locking block 132; first protrusion 133; inclined surface 1331; first sliding groove 134;

[0074] Rotating core 14; Core 141; Support hole 1411; Insert shaft 142; Second protrusion 143; Toothed lower surface 1431; Tooth root 1432; Second sliding groove 144;

[0075] Valve cover 15; cover body 151; valve stem 152;

[0076] Drive assembly 20; fixed base 21; pressing element 22; elastic element 23; transmission element 24; transmission line 241; wire sleeve 242;

[0077] Overflow device 200; overflow outlet 201; overflow chamber 202; overflow pipe 300; drain pipe 400.

[0078] 25 plate; 251 gripping hole; 26 biasing component; 27 positioning component; 28 shower head; 29 first button; 30 second button; 31 rotary switch;

[0079] Cylinder body 32; Water inlet 321; First groove 322; Door groove 323; Sealing surface 3231; Lock hole 3232; Door panel 33; Door body 331; Mounting cavity 3311; First hole 3312; Second hole 3313; Mounting base 332; U-shaped protrusion 3321; First limiting surface 3322; Second limiting surface 3323; Through hole 3324; Spring groove 3325; Decorative cover 333; Locking element 334;

[0080] Handle 34; handle 341; operating part 3411; fastener 342; limit pin 343; rotating shaft 344; toothed part 345; sleeve shaft 346; positioning groove 3461;

[0081] Locking component 35; rack and pinion 351;

[0082] Shower tub 36; Seating surface 361; First surface 362; First support surface 363; Second support surface 364; Transition surface 365; Hinge 37; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0083] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be considered as excluding other embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0084] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the use of terms such as "first," "second," or "third" in the claims, description, and drawings of this utility model is for distinguishing different objects and not for describing a specific order.

[0085] Unless otherwise expressly defined, in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this utility model, the use of directional terms such as "center," "lateral," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the specific scope of protection of the invention.

[0086] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "fixed connection" or "fixed connection" used in the claims, description and drawings of this utility model shall be interpreted broadly to refer to any connection in which there is no displacement or relative rotation relationship between the two parties, including non-removable fixed connection, detachable fixed connection, integral connection and fixed connection through other devices or components.

[0087] In the claims, description and accompanying drawings of this utility model, the terms "comprising", "having", and variations thereof are used to mean "including but not limited to".

[0088] refer to Figures 21-35 A bathtub 3000 includes a bathtub body 2000, a panel 25, an biasing member 26, a positioning member 27, a shower head 28, a first button 29, a second button 30, and a rotary switch 31.

[0089] refer to Figure 21 , Figure 24 The bathtub body 2000 includes a tub body 32, a door panel 33, a handle 34, and a lock 35.

[0090] refer to Figure 21 The door panel 33 is adapted to open and close relative to the cylinder 32, and when closed relative to the cylinder 32, it together with the cylinder 32 to form a bathing tub 36. The bathing tub 36 is provided with a sitting surface 361, a first surface 362, two spaced first support surfaces 363, two spaced second support surfaces 364, and two transition surfaces 365. The two ends of the transition surface 365 are respectively connected to the first support surface 363 and the second support surface 364, and the second support surface 364 is higher than the first support surface 363.

[0091] For details, please refer to Figure 22 , Figure 23The cylinder body 32 is provided with a water inlet 321, a first groove 322, and a door groove 323. The first groove 322 serves as a bathing space and is open at the top. The first groove 322 has a seating surface 361 and a first surface 362, with the seating surface 361 being lower than the first support surface 363. The first surface 362 is lower than the seating surface 361 and the second support surface 364. The first surface 362 is located near the door groove 323 and is the lowest point of the bathing space. The first surface 362 has a drain outlet 2001. In use, the user can sit on the seating surface 361 and place their feet on the first surface 362. The first groove 322 has two spaced-apart first support surfaces 363 and a second support surface 364, and also has two transition surfaces 365. The door groove 323 is open at the top and communicates with the first groove 322 on its inner side, while its outer side opens onto the surface of the cylinder body 32, with its inner side facing towards the first groove 322. The door groove 323 has a sealing surface 3231 facing outward. A hinge 37 is provided on one side wall of the door groove 323, and two lock holes 3232 are provided on the other side wall. The water inlet 321 is set corresponding to the human shoulder and is suitable for water to enter the bath tub 36. The water inlet 321 is located above one side of the sitting surface 361.

[0092] refer to Figure 24-Figure 2 8. Door panel 33 includes door body 331, mounting base 332, decorative cover 333, and locking element 334. (Reference) Figure 21 Another second support surface 364 is formed by the door body 331 of the door panel 33. The size of the door body 331 is adapted to the size of the door groove 323. The door body 331 is hinged to the hinge 37, and when closed, the sealing sticker abuts against the sealing surface 3231, and the second support surface 364 on the door body 331 and the second support surface 364 on the cylinder 32 are spaced apart. When the door body 331 is closed, it also surrounds the first groove 322 to form a bathing tub 36. Reference Figure 25 The door body 331 is also provided with an installation cavity 3311. The installation cavity 3311 is provided with a first hole 3312 and two second holes 3313. The first hole 3312 extends in the vertical direction, and the second hole 3313 extends in the horizontal direction.

[0093] refer to Figure 28 The mounting base 332 has a U-shaped protrusion 3321 on its top. The U-shaped protrusion 3321 has a first limiting surface 3322 and a second limiting surface 3323. Both the first limiting surface 3322 and the second limiting surface 3323 face inwards and are located on the same plane. The mounting base 332 has a through hole 3324 in its middle and two spring grooves 3325. The two spring grooves 3325 extend in the left-right direction and are located on both sides of the through hole 3324, with the groove openings of the two spring grooves 3325 facing each other. (Reference) Figure 26 The mounting base 332 is positioned above the door panel 33, and the through hole 3324 corresponds to the first hole 3312.

[0094] refer to Figure 26 The locking element 334 is a screw. The locking element 334 passes through the mounting base 332 and is connected to the door body 331 to fix the mounting base 332 to the door body 331.

[0095] refer to Figure 26 A decorative cover 333 is placed on the mounting base 332 to cover the locking member 334, and the decorative cover 333 is also through the center to correspond to the through hole 3324.

[0096] refer to Figure 25 The locking element 35 is installed on the door body 331 of the door panel 33 and is adapted to move relative to the door body 331 of the door panel 33 between an unlocked position and a locked position. In this embodiment, the locking element 35 slides in the left-right direction between the unlocked and locked positions. In the locked position, the locking element 35 engages with the cylinder 32; specifically, the locking element 35 extends into the lock hole 3232. In the unlocked position, the locking element 35 disengages from the cylinder 32; specifically, the locking element 35 exits the lock hole 3232. (Reference) Figure 25 , Figure 31 , Figure 32 The locking element 35 is partially placed within the mounting cavity 3311 and partially protrudes from the second hole 3313. The portion of the locking element 35 within the mounting cavity 3311 is provided with a rack 351 extending in the left-right direction. The portion protruding from the second hole 3313 and adapted to enter the lock hole 3232 is tapered, with the larger bevel facing outwards. In other embodiments, the locking element 35 can rotate relative to the door panel 33 to be in an unlocked position and a locked position.

[0097] refer to Figure 26 , Figure 27 , Figure 29 The operating part 3411 of the handle 34 is located above the door panel 33 and is adapted to be operated to drive the lock 35 to move to the unlocked position or the locked position. The handle 34 is adapted to rotate about the first axis to a third position and a fourth position, the third position corresponding to the unlocked position and the fourth position corresponding to the locked position; the handle 34 is in the third position when it abuts against the first limiting surface 3322 and in the fourth position when it abuts against the second limiting surface 3323.

[0098] refer to Figure 26 , Figure 27 , Figure 29The handle 34 includes a handle 341, a fastener 342, a limiting pin 343, a rotating shaft 344, and a toothed part 345, all fixed together. The handle 341 has an operating part 3411. The fastener 342 is screwed to the handle 341 and abuts against the rotating shaft 344 to fix the handle 341 and the rotating shaft 344 together. The sleeve 346 is anti-rotatingly connected to the rotating shaft 344 and sits on the door body 331. The sleeve 346 has two positioning grooves 3461, the openings of the two positioning grooves 3461 are opposite to each other and face left and right respectively. The rotating shaft 344 passes through the decorative cover 333, the through hole 3324, and the first hole 3312, and then extends into the mounting cavity 3311 to engage with the toothed part 345 to prevent rotation. In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 344 has a square cross-section and engages with the square hole of the toothed part 345 to drive the toothed part 345 to rotate. The toothed part 345 is supported by the locking member 35. (Reference) Figure 32 The tooth 345 engages with the rack 351. When the operating part 3411 rotates around the first axis, the tooth 345 rotates and drives the rack 351 to slide, so that the lock 35 slides between the unlocked and locked positions. (Reference) Figure 26 , Figure 27 , Figure 29 The limiting pin 343 is screwed to the rotating shaft 344 and passes through the rotating shaft 344. The limiting pin 343 is located above the through hole and is adapted to abut against the first limiting surface 3322 and the second limiting surface 3323.

[0099] refer to Figure 29 and Figure 30 There are two biasing members 26 and two positioning members 27, which are installed in the spring groove 3325. The positioning member 27 is adapted to retract or enter the positioning groove 3461. The two ends of the biasing member 26 act on the door panel 33 (the groove wall of the spring groove 3325) and the positioning member 27 respectively to apply a force to the positioning member 27 to enter the positioning groove 3461. When the handle 34 is in the third and fourth positions, the positioning member 27 is in the positioning groove 3461.

[0100] refer to Figure 21 A first button 29, a second button 30, and a rotary switch 31 are mounted on the upper surface of the cylinder body 32. The first button 29 and the second button 30 are both pressable to control the water flow or stop / open of the shower head 28 and the water inlet 321, respectively. The rotary switch 31 is adapted to rotate to change the water temperature of the water inlet 321 and the shower head 28.

[0101] refer to Figures 33-35 The panel 25 is roughly square in shape. The panel 25 is adapted to be supported by the bathtub body 2000 and is located in a sitting position and a placement position relative to the bathtub body 2000, so as to be suitable for sitting and placing objects respectively. In the sitting position and the placement position, the upper surface of the panel 25 is parallel to the horizontal plane.

[0102] Specifically, when in the seated position, the panel 25 is located on the first support surface 363 and above the seated surface 361; when in the placement position, it is located on the second support surface 364 and above the first surface 362. The panel 25 can be detached from the bathtub body 2000, and the panel 25 is provided with two gripping holes 251.

[0103] During use, the user can choose between a deep soak or a shallow soak according to their needs. For a deep soak, the panel 25 is detached from the bathtub 3000 or placed in the storage area for placing items. The user sits on the seating surface 361 with their feet on the first surface 362 and under the panel 25. When the user needs a shallow soak, the panel 25 is placed in the seating area, and the user sits on the panel with their feet on the first surface 362.

[0104] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 and Figure 2 The dewatering device 1000 of this embodiment is shown. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water removal device 1000 includes a drainer 100, an overflow device 200, an overflow pipe 300, and a water removal pipe 400.

[0105] The drainer 100 includes a drain valve 10 and a drive assembly 20.

[0106] See Figure 3 , Figure 3 The structure of the drain valve 10 is shown. (Example) Figure 3 As shown, the drain valve 10 is used to open and close the drain outlet 2001 located on the bathtub body 2000. Specifically, the drain valve 10 includes a valve housing 11, a valve body 12, a push rod 13, a rotating core 14, and a valve cover 15.

[0107] like Figure 3As shown, the valve housing 11 has a valve cavity 111 and an inlet, a drain inlet 112, and a drain outlet 113 respectively connected to the valve cavity 111. The inlet connects to the drain outlet 2001 and is located at the upper part of the valve cavity 111; the drain inlet 112 connects to the overflow pipe 300 and is located on the left side of the valve cavity 111; the drain outlet 113 connects to the drain pipe 400 and is located on the right side of the valve cavity 111. A partition 114 extends downward from the top wall of the valve housing 11, extending into the valve cavity 111. The drain inlet 112, the inlet, and the drain outlet 2001 are located on one side of the partition 114, while the drain outlet 113 is located on the other side. The lower edge of the partition 114 is lower than the lower edge of the drain outlet 113, and also lower than the lower edge of the drain inlet 112. Thus, the partition 114 forms a communicating vessel within the valve chamber 111, thereby creating a water seal at the bottom of the valve chamber 111. This prevents odorous gases from entering the inlet 112, outlet 112, and drain 2001 from the outlet 113, thus giving the drain valve 10 an odor-proof function. The valve body 11 is also provided with a valve seat 115, which is tubular and whose axis coincides with the axes of the drain 2001 and inlet 112. The valve seat 115 is used to mount the valve body 12.

[0108] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 The mounting position of valve body 12 is shown. Figure 4 The shape of valve body 12 is shown. (Example) Figure 3 As shown, the valve body 12 is installed in the valve seat 115, and is coaxially arranged with and fixedly connected to the valve seat 115. Specifically, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, the outer wall of the valve body 12 has a stepped portion, with the stepped surface facing downwards to support the upper end face of the valve seat 115; as Figure 4 As shown, the outer wall of the valve body 12 is also provided with a pair of outwardly extending elastic buckles 126, which engage with the lower end face of the valve seat 115, thereby making the valve body 12 axially limited relative to the valve seat 115. Figure 4 As shown, the outer wall of the valve body 12 is also provided with an anti-rotation protrusion to cooperate with the anti-rotation groove in the valve seat 115, so that the valve body 12 is anti-rotatingly connected relative to the valve seat 115. Since the valve body 12 is axially limited and anti-rotating relative to the valve seat 115, it can be regarded as the valve body 12 being fixedly connected to the valve seat 115. Figure 4 As shown, the valve body 12 has a sliding cavity 121 coaxial with the drain outlet 2001. The sliding cavity 121 is stepped, with a bottom hole 124 at its bottom. Above the bottom hole 124, there are small holes and large holes. The small holes and large holes have stepped surfaces 122. Four ribs 123 extending upward along the axial direction are evenly distributed on the stepped surfaces 122. The ribs 123 are in close contact with the wall of the large hole, and the upper surface of the ribs 123 forms an inclined surface. A groove 125 is also provided in the wall of the small hole.

[0109] See Figure 5 , Figure 5 The push rod 13 is shown. The push rod 13 has a rod body 131 and eight first protrusions 133 evenly distributed circumferentially on the outer side of the upper wall of the rod body 131. The top surface of the rod body 131 has a rotating core hole 1311, and the lower part of the outer wall of the rod body 131 has a locking block 132. The locking block 132 is configured to engage in a locking groove 125, so that the push rod 13 cannot disengage from the valve body 12 when sliding axially along the sliding cavity 121. A first sliding groove 134 is formed between adjacent first protrusions 133, and four of the first sliding grooves 134 are configured to engage with the reinforcing ribs 123, so that the push rod 13 and the valve body 12 establish an anti-rotation engagement relationship. The upper surface of the first protrusion 133 forms an inclined surface 1331.

[0110] See Figure 6 , Figure 6 The rotating core 14 is shown. The rotating core 14 has a core 141 and four second protrusions 143 evenly distributed circumferentially on the outer side of the upper wall of the core 141. A support hole 1411 is provided at the top of the core 141. Figure 6 Not shown in the image, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 The lower part of the core 141 is configured to be inserted into the rotating core hole 1311. A second groove 144 is formed between adjacent second protrusions 143. The second groove 144 is configured to be inserted into the rib 123. The second protrusion 143 is provided with a toothed lower surface 1431, and the toothed lower surface 1431 has a toothed bottom 1432.

[0111] In this embodiment, the valve body 12, the push rod 13, and the rotating core 14 form a spring mechanism 1. Specifically, the first sliding groove 134 of the push rod 13 is inserted into the rib 123 of the valve body 12, so that the push rod 13 is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity 121 of the valve body 12 without rotation. The rotating core 14 is positioned above the push rod 13, and the toothed lower surface 1431 of the second protrusion 143 is opposite to the inclined surface 1331 of the first protrusion 133. When the rotating core 14 is partially located in the valve body 12, the second sliding groove 144 of the rotating core 14 is also inserted into the rib 123 of the valve body 12.

[0112] See Figure 7 , Figure 7 A valve cover 15 is shown, comprising a cover body 151 and a valve stem 152 supporting the cover body 151. The cover body 151 is configured to seal the drain outlet 2001. The valve stem 152 is made of an elastic material (rubber in this embodiment, but could also be a spring, etc.) and extends into a support hole 1411 at the top of the core 141, allowing the rotating core 14 to support the valve cover 15. Figure 7 As shown, since the valve stem 152 is made of elastic material, it can bend and deform when the cover 151 is accidentally stepped on, so that the cover 151 can abut against the upper surface of the bathtub body 2000, thereby preventing the jumping mechanism 1 from being subjected to abnormal force and causing the jumping mechanism 1 to be damaged.

[0113] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 The structure of the drive component 20 is shown. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the drive assembly 20 includes a fixed base 21, a pressing member 22, an elastic member 23, and a transmission member 24. The fixed base 21 is fixed relative to the bathtub body 2000; the specific fixing method will be described later. The pressing member 22 slides along the axial direction of the fixed base 21. Of course, a sliding limit structure is also provided between the pressing member 22 and the fixed base 21 to prevent the pressing member 22 from detaching from the fixed base 21. Such a sliding limit structure is well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described further here. In this embodiment, the elastic member 23 is a spring, placed between the fixed base 21 and the pressing member 22 to drive the pressing member 22 to reset when it is released. The transmission member 24 is connected to the pressing member 22 and passes through the bottom hole 124 of the valve housing 11 and the valve body 12, connecting to the rod 131 of the top rod 13. The function of the transmission component 24 is to push the push rod 13 upward when the pressing component 22 is pressed, and to release or lower the push rod 13 when the pressing component 22 is released. Specifically, in this embodiment, the transmission component 24 includes a transmission line 241 and a sleeve 242, wherein the sleeve 242 is fitted over the transmission line 241, one end of which is fixed relative to the fixed seat 21, and the other end is fixed relative to the valve body 12. The transmission line 241 is made of incompressible and flexible wire, specifically a brake wire or a spring wire. In this embodiment, a spring wire is chosen because the length and size specifications of the brake wire may not meet the requirements, while the spring wire can be cut to a suitable length at will. One end of the transmission line 241 is fixedly connected to or rotatably connected to the pressing component 22, and the other end is connected upward to the push rod 13. Specifically, it can be fixedly connected to the push rod 13 (so that the push rod 13 is lowered when the pressing component 22 is released), or it can abut against the push rod 13 (so that the push rod 13 is released when the pressing component 22 is released).

[0114] See Figure 8 , Figure 8 An overflow device 200 is shown, which is fixed to the side wall of the bathtub body 2000. It has an overflow outlet 201 and an overflow cavity 202 communicating with the overflow outlet 201. The overflow outlet 201 is located on the side wall of the bathtub body 2000 and faces the inner cavity of the bathtub body 2000. In this embodiment, the fixing seat 21 of the drive assembly 20 is fixed to the overflow device 200 and placed within the overflow cavity 202 to fix the drive assembly 20 relative to the bathtub body 2000. A pressing member 22 is provided within the overflow outlet 201.

[0115] One end of the overflow pipe 300 is connected to the overflow device 200 and communicates with the overflow chamber 202, while the other end is connected to the valve housing 11 and communicates with the valve chamber 111 through the water inlet 112. The connection method between the overflow pipe 300, the overflow device 200, and the valve housing 11 is no different from the prior art. In this embodiment, the transmission component 24 passes through the overflow pipe 300 to penetrate the valve housing 11.

[0116] The drain pipe 400 is connected to the valve body 11 and is connected to the valve cavity 111 through the drain port 113.

[0117] In this embodiment, the pressing and releasing of the pressing member 22 is transmitted to the spring mechanism 1 via the transmission member 24, causing the valve cover 15 to move up and down to close or open the drain outlet 2001. Specifically:

[0118] See Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 The diagram shows the initial state when the pressing element 22 is not pressed and the valve cover 15 closes the drain outlet 2001. Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, since the pressing member 22 is in an unpressed state, its distance extending out of the fixed seat 21 is the longest, making the end of the transmission line 241 connected to the push rod 13 the lowest position. At this time, the push rod 13 is also at the lowest position. The rotating core 14 is located in the sliding cavity 121 and stops at the first position. The second sliding groove 144 cooperates with the rib 123. The inclined surface of the first protrusion 133 cooperates with the lower surface 1431 of the second protrusion 143 at a position away from the tooth bottom 1432.

[0119] See Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 This shows the state of the rotating core 14 when it reaches its highest point after the pressing member 22 is pressed for the first time. Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the pressing member 22 is pressed to its shortest distance from the fixed seat 21, making the end of the transmission line 241 connected to the push rod 13 the highest position. At this time, the push rod 13 is in its highest position, the second slide groove 144 has just disengaged from the rib 123, and the inclined surface of the first protrusion 133 engages with the lower surface 1431 of the second protrusion 143 at a position away from the tooth root 1432. At this time, the top surface of the rotating core 14 extends out of the top surface of the valve body 12 by a distance H1, and the valve cover 15 is at its furthest point away from the drain port 2001. Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14After the state shown, even if the pressing member 22 is not released, the rotating core 14 will rotate due to its own gravity and the water pressure on it and gradually move downward until the first protrusion 133 abuts against the tooth bottom 1432. At this time, the rib 123 is directly opposite the inclined part of the tooth-shaped lower surface 1431 of the second protrusion 143.

[0120] See Figure 15 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 , Figure 15 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 This shows the state where the rotating core 14 is positioned in the second position after the pressing element 22 is released. Figure 15 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, after the pressing member 22 is released, it is reset by the elastic force of the elastic member 23, and drives the transmission line 241 to descend, causing the push rod 13 to descend to its initial position. At this time, the first protrusion 133 descends and disengages from the tooth root 1432. The inclined part of the lower surface 1431 of the tooth shape rotates due to its cooperation with the rib 123 and under the action of its own weight and the water pressure on it, and continues to move downward until the rib 123 abuts against the tooth root 1432. At this time, the rotating core 14 stops at the second position, and the distance from the top surface of the rotating core 14 to the top surface of the valve body 12 is H2. Of course, as can be seen from the above description, H2 is less than H1. However, since the second position where the rotating core 14 stops is still higher than the first position where it stops in its initial state, the valve cover 15 supported by it is still far away from the drain port 2001 and is in the state of opening the drain port 2001.

[0121] See Figure 18 , Figure 19 and Figure 20 , Figure 18 , Figure 19 and Figure 20 The diagram shows the state of the rotating core 14 when it reaches its highest point after the pressing member 22 is pressed for the second time (relative to the initial state). Figure 18 , Figure 19 and Figure 20 As shown, the pressing member 22 is pressed to its shortest distance from the fixed seat 21, making the end of the transmission line 241 connected to the push rod 13 the highest position. At this time, the push rod 13 is in its highest position, the second slide groove 144 has just disengaged from the rib 123, and the inclined surface of the first protrusion 133 engages with the lower surface 1431 of the second protrusion 143 at a position away from the tooth root 1432. At this time, the top surface of the rotating core 14 extends out of the top surface of the valve body 12 by a distance H1, and the valve cover 15 is at its furthest point away from the drain port 2001. Figure 18 , Figure 19 and Figure 20After the state shown, even if the pressing member 22 is not released, the rotating core 14 will rotate due to its own gravity and the water pressure on it and gradually move downward until the rib 123 is inserted into the second slide groove 144, until the inclined surface of the first protrusion 133 is engaged with the lower surface 1431 of the tooth of the second protrusion 143 away from the tooth bottom 1432.

[0122] After the pressing element 22 is released for the second time, the end of the transmission line 241 connected to the push rod 13 descends, and the push rod 13 is released or pulled down by the transmission line 241. The rotating core 14 slides down against the valve body 12 until it returns to its original position. Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 The state shown is the initial state, at which point the rotating core 14 stops at the first position again.

[0123] As can be seen from the above description, by pressing and releasing the pressing part 22, the rotating core 14 can switch to stop in the first position or the second position, which drives the valve cover 15 supported by it to close or open the drain port 2001.

[0124] See Figure 21 , Figure 21 A bathtub 3000 with the drain device 1000 of this embodiment is shown. For example... Figure 21 As shown, the bathtub 3000 includes a bathtub body 2000 and a drain device 1000. The bottom wall of the bathtub body 2000 has a drain outlet 2001, and the side wall has an overflow hole. A drain valve 10 is installed at the drain outlet, and the valve housing 11 is fixedly connected to the bathtub body 2000. An overflow device 200 is installed at the overflow hole and fixedly connected to the bathtub body 2000. By pressing and releasing the pressing element 22, the drain outlet 2001 of the bathtub body 2000 is closed (e.g., ...). Figure 21 (As shown) and turn on.

[0125] As described above, in this embodiment, the drain valve 10 achieves two-position stopping of the rotating core 14 when the push rod 13 is pushed up and released or pulled down by the drive assembly 20. Since the rotating core 14 possesses downward potential energy due to its own weight and the water pressure borne by the valve cover, a return spring for driving the rotating core 14 to reset downwards is avoided.

[0126] In this embodiment, since the drive component 20 only stops at one position by pressing and releasing, the elastic element 23 in the drive component 20 is prevented from being compressed for a long time due to two positions, thus avoiding a shortened lifespan.

[0127] Compared with the prior art, this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0128] In one exemplary embodiment, a bathtub 3000 includes a bathtub body 2000 and a platform 25. The platform 25 is adapted to be supported by the bathtub body 2000 and positioned relative to the bathtub body 2000 in a sitting position and a placement position. When the platform 25 is in the sitting position, its upper surface is parallel to the horizontal plane and is adapted to prevent the user from slipping when sitting. When the user sits on the platform 25, the position of the buttocks can be raised to achieve a different bathing experience compared to sitting directly on the bathtub body 2000.

[0129] When the board 25 is in the placement position, the upper surface of the board 25 is parallel to the horizontal plane, thereby preventing items from slipping due to their own weight. Placing items on the upper surface of the board 25 makes them easy to pick up, thus enhancing the bathing experience.

[0130] In one exemplary embodiment, the bathtub body 2000 is provided with a bathing tub 36, which is provided with a seating surface 361 and a first surface 362. The first surface 362 is lower than the seating surface 361. When using the bathtub, the user can sit on the seating surface 361 and place their feet on the first surface 362 to soak their feet or take a bath. When in the seating position, the board 25 is located above the seating surface 361 and is higher than the seating surface 361. The user can choose according to different usage needs (deep soak, shallow soak / foot soak). When soaking deeply, the user sits on the seating surface 361, and when soaking shallowly / foot soaking, the user sits on the board 25 in the seating position.

[0131] When the user is soaking in the water, the board 25 can be placed in the position where the items are placed. At this time, the board 25 is above the first surface 362. The user can sit on the seating surface 361 with their feet below the board 25 and place the items on the board 25. Since the board 25 is above the first surface 362, it corresponds to the position of the hands. The user can extend their arms to operate the items, making it convenient to pick up and put down the items.

[0132] In one exemplary embodiment, the bath tub 36 is provided with two spaced-apart first support surfaces 363 and two spaced-apart second support surfaces 364. The panel 25 rests on the first support surfaces 363 when in a seated position and on the second support surfaces 364 when in a placement position, thus providing corresponding support. Furthermore, the second support surfaces 364 are higher than the first support surfaces 363, making the panel 25 higher in the placement position, facilitating hand positioning and ease of use.

[0133] In one exemplary embodiment, the bathtub body 2000 includes a tub body 32 and a door panel 33. The door panel 33 is adapted to open and close relative to the tub body 32 to facilitate entry into the tub body 32 or to seal the tub body 32 to prevent water leakage. If both second support surfaces 364 are provided on the tub body 32, the length of the tub body 32 needs to be longer to achieve sufficient support for the plate 25. By having the door panel 33 and the tub body 32 together enclose the tub 36 when closed relative to the tub body 32, one second support surface 364 is formed by the door panel 33 and the other second support surface 364 is formed by the tub body 32, the length of the tub body 32 can be reduced.

[0134] In one exemplary embodiment, the height of the plate 25 when it is in the placement position is higher than when it is in the sitting position, so that the plate 25 is higher when it is in the placement position, making it easier to align with the hand position and convenient to use.

[0135] In one exemplary embodiment, the panel 25 can be detached from the bathtub body 2000 so that it can be removed when not needed, ensuring that the bathing or activity space of the bathtub body 2000 is large enough and that the panel 25 can be easily placed in a sitting or storage position. Furthermore, the panel 25 is provided with a gripping hole 251. When taking or placing the panel 25, a hand can be inserted into the gripping hole 251 for easy one-handed removal or placement. The palm abuts against the wall of the gripping hole 251, providing support for the panel and preventing it from slipping due to water, thus avoiding the risk of injury to feet.

[0136] In one exemplary embodiment, the bathtub body 2000 includes a tub body 32, a door panel 33, a handle 34, and a lock 35. The lock 35 is mounted on the door panel 33 and adapted to move relative to the door panel 33 in an unlocked position and a locked position. In the locked position, the lock 35 engages with the tub body 32, thereby preventing the door panel 33 from opening relative to the tub body 32, allowing bathing. In the unlocked position, the lock 35 disengages from the tub body 32, allowing the door panel 33 to open relative to the tub body 32, facilitating user entry or exit from the tub body 32. The operating portion 3411 of the handle 34 is located above the door panel 33 and is adapted to be operated to drive the lock 35 to move in the unlocked or locked position, avoiding the problem of bumping the built-in handle 34 during bathing, freeing up internal space for use, and making the bathing space larger.

[0137] In one exemplary embodiment, the handle 34 further includes a tooth 345 fixedly connected to the operating part 3411, and the lock 35 is provided with a rack 351 that meshes with the tooth 345. The operating part 3411 is adapted to rotate about a first axis so that the tooth 345 drives the rack 351 to slide, so that the lock 35 slides between the unlock position and the locked position, thereby realizing the movement of the lock 35.

[0138] In one exemplary embodiment, the handle 34 is provided with two positioning grooves 3461. The handle 34 is adapted to rotate around a first axis to a third position and a fourth position, the third position corresponding to the unlocked position and the fourth position corresponding to the locked position. The positioning member 27 is adapted to exit or enter the positioning groove 3461. The two ends of the biasing member 26 act on the door panel 33 and the positioning member 27 respectively to apply a force to the positioning member 27 to make it enter the positioning groove 3461. When the handle 34 is in the third and fourth positions, the positioning member 27 enters the positioning groove 3461. By setting the positioning member 27 and the biasing member 26, on the one hand, the change in feel or the collision sound when the positioning member 27 enters the positioning groove 3461 can prompt the user that the door panel 33 has rotated to the correct position. At the same time, since rotating the handle 34 in the third and fourth positions requires overcoming the force of the biasing member 26, the door panel 33 will not rotate in the event of accidental contact, ensuring stability during use.

[0139] In one exemplary embodiment, the handle 34 is adapted to rotate around a first axis to a third position and a fourth position, the third position corresponding to the unlock position and the fourth position corresponding to the lock position; the door panel 33 is provided with a first limiting surface 3322 and a second limiting surface 3323, the handle 34 is located in the third position when it abuts against the first limiting surface 3322, and in the fourth position when it abuts against the second limiting surface 3323, so as to remind the user that the handle 34 can no longer be rotated.

[0140] In one exemplary embodiment, the bathtub body 2000 is provided with a bathing tub 36 and a water inlet 321. The water inlet 321 is positioned corresponding to the human shoulder and is adapted to allow water to enter the bathing tub 36, so as to prevent the bathtub 3000 from freezing while waiting for water to enter.

[0141] In one exemplary embodiment, the bathtub body 2000 is provided with a bathing tub 36 and a water inlet 321. The water inlet 321 is adapted to allow water to enter the bathing tub 36. The first button 29 and the second button 30 are both pressable to control the shower head 28 and the water inlet 321 respectively. A rotary switch 31 is adapted to rotate to change the water temperature of the water inlet 321 and the shower head 28. This method abandons the traditional method of using a knob to turn the water inlet on and off and to adjust the water volume by rotating the angle, as is common in bathtubs 3000. Considering the special needs of elderly users, a combination of knob and button is adopted. The temperature is still controlled by the rotary switch 31; the user only needs to rotate the switch to the desired temperature once, and no further adjustment is required for subsequent uses. The water inlet of the bathtub 3000 and the water inlet of the shower head 28 are controlled by a button; the user only needs to lightly touch the button switch to control the water flow to and from the shower head 28 and the water inlet 321.

[0142] In one exemplary embodiment, the rotating core 14 achieves two-position stopping when the push rod 13 is pushed up and released or pulled down by the drive assembly 20. This is because the rotating core 14 is positioned above the push rod 13 and supports the valve cover 15; therefore, the rotating core 14 can have the potential energy to move downward due to its own weight and the water pressure borne by the valve cover 15. This avoids the need for a return spring to drive the rotating core 14 to return downward. Therefore, even if the rotating core 14 stops in two positions, there is no problem of reduced lifespan due to long-term compression of the return spring.

[0143] The foregoing description of the specifications and embodiments is intended to explain the scope of protection of this utility model, but does not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Modifications, equivalent substitutions, or other improvements to the embodiments of this utility model or a portion thereof that can be obtained by those skilled in the art through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation, based on the teachings of this utility model or the foregoing embodiments, should all be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bathtub, characterized in that: include Bathtub body (2000); A plate (25) is adapted to be supported by the bathtub body (2000) and to be positioned relative to the bathtub body (2000) in a sitting position and a placement position, respectively, so as to be suitable for sitting and placing objects, wherein the upper surface of the plate (25) is parallel to the horizontal plane in both the sitting position and the placement position.

2. A bathtub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bathtub body (2000) is provided with a bathing tub (36), the bathing tub (36) is provided with a sitting surface (361) and a first surface (362), the first surface (362) is lower than the sitting surface (361), the plate (25) is located above the sitting surface (361) when in the sitting position, and above the first surface (362) when in the placement position.

3. A bathtub as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The bath tub (36) has two spaced-apart first support surfaces (363) and two spaced-apart second support surfaces (364). The second support surfaces (364) are higher than the first support surfaces (363). The plate (25) is located on the first support surface (363) when in the sitting position and on the second support surface (364) when in the placement position.

4. A bathtub as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The bathtub body (2000) includes a tub body (32) and a door panel (33). The door panel (33) is adapted to open and close relative to the tub body (32), and when closed relative to the tub body (32), it together with the tub body (32) forms the bathing tub (36). One second support surface (364) is formed by the door panel (33), and the other second support surface (364) is formed by the tub body (32).

5. A bathtub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the plate (25) is higher when it is in the placement position than when it is in the sitting position.

6. A bathtub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The plate (25) can be detached from the bathtub body (2000), and the plate (25) is provided with gripping holes (251).

7. A bathtub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bathtub body (2000) includes a tub body (32), a door panel (33), a handle (34), and a lock (35). The door panel (33) is adapted to open and close relative to the tub body (32). The lock (35) is mounted on the door panel (33) and is adapted to move relative to the door panel (33) to an unlocked position and a locked position. In the locked position, the lock (35) engages with the tub body (32), and in the unlocked position, the lock (35) disengages from the tub body (32). The operating part (3411) of the handle (34) is located above the door panel (33) and is adapted to be operated to drive the lock (35) to move to the unlocked position or the locked position.

8. A bathtub as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The handle (34) further includes a tooth (345) fixedly connected to the operating part (3411), and the lock (35) is provided with a rack (351) that meshes with the tooth (345). The operating part (3411) is adapted to rotate about a first axis so that the tooth (345) drives the rack (351) to slide, so that the lock (35) slides between the unlocked position and the locked position.

9. A bathtub as described in claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a biasing member (26) and a positioning member (27). The handle (34) is provided with two positioning grooves (3461). The handle (34) is adapted to rotate around a first axis to a third position and a fourth position. The third position corresponds to the unlock position and the fourth position corresponds to the locked position. The positioning member (27) is adapted to exit or enter the positioning groove (3461). The two ends of the biasing member (26) act on the door panel (33) and the positioning member (27) respectively to apply a force to the positioning member (27) to make it enter the positioning groove (3461). When the handle (34) is in the third position and the fourth position, the positioning member (27) enters the positioning groove (3461).

10. A bathtub as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The handle (34) is adapted to rotate around a first axis to a third position and a fourth position, the third position corresponding to the unlock position and the fourth position corresponding to the lock position; the door panel (33) is provided with a first limiting surface (3322) and a second limiting surface (3323), the handle (34) is located in the third position when it abuts against the first limiting surface (3322), and is located in the fourth position when it abuts against the second limiting surface (3323).

11. A bathtub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bathtub body (2000) is provided with a bathing tub (36) and a water inlet (321). The water inlet (321) is located corresponding to the human shoulder and is suitable for water to enter the bathing tub (36).

12. A bathtub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a shower head (28), a first button (29), a second button (30) and a rotary switch (31). The bathtub body (2000) is provided with a bathing tub (36) and a water inlet (321). The water inlet (321) is adapted to allow water to enter the bathing tub (36). The first button (29) and the second button (30) are both adapted to be pressed to control the shower head (28) and the water inlet (321) respectively. The rotary switch (31) is adapted to be rotated to change the water temperature of the water inlet (321) and the shower head (28).

13. A bathtub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a drain valve (10), which is driven by a drive assembly (20) to open and close the drain outlet (2001) of the bathtub body (2000); The drain valve (10) includes a valve housing (11), a valve body (12), a push rod (13), a rotating core (14), and a valve cover (15); The valve housing (11) is provided with a valve cavity (111) that communicates with the drain outlet (2001); The valve body (12) is fixed inside the valve shell (11) and is provided with a sliding cavity (121) coaxial with the drain outlet (2001); The top rod (13) is anti-rotationally mounted in the sliding cavity (121) and connected to the drive assembly (20); The rotating core (14) is positioned above the push rod (13) and forms an inclined surface (1331) when it abuts against the push rod (13); it slides and rotates upward when the push rod (13) is pushed upward by the drive assembly (20), and slides and rotates downward when the push rod (13) is released or pulled down by the drive assembly (20) until it switches and stops in the first position or the second position relative to the valve body (12) along the axial direction; the valve cover (15) is supported by the rotating core (14), and closes the drain port (2001) when the rotating core (14) stops in the first position, and opens the drain port (2001) when the rotating core (14) stops in the second position.

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