Faucet

Abstract

The utility model provides a faucet, and belongs to the technical field of beverage drinking equipment. The technical problem that an existing wine outlet faucet is insufficient in sealing reliability is solved. The faucet comprises a turncap, a linkage part and a transversely-arranged strip-shaped valve body, the turncap is rotationally connected to the valve body, a columnar wine outlet valve element is slidably inserted into the valve body, a wine outlet channel arranged in the axial direction of the valve body is formed in the valve body, the linkage part is in threaded connection with the interior of the turncap in a matched mode in the circumferential direction, and the linkage part is in threaded connection with the interior of the turncap in a matched mode. The wine outlet valve element and the valve body are arranged in an axial crossing mode, and when the turncap rotates, the linkage piece can drive the wine outlet valve element to stretch into the wine outlet channel from the side of the wine outlet channel and block the wine outlet channel. The faucet can ensure the sealing reliability of the faucet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of beverage drinking equipment, and relates to a tap. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional wine barrels are inconvenient and costly to use because they require connection to carbon dioxide cylinders. To address this, wine barrels that do not require a carbon dioxide cylinder and allow the wine to flow out automatically under gravity, along with matching dispensing taps, have emerged on the market.

[0003] The applicant previously developed a wine dispensing tap with publication number CN118836288A, which includes an air inlet pipe, a wine outlet pipe, and a connecting assembly. The air inlet pipe and the wine outlet pipe are arranged side by side to form the valve body of the wine dispensing tap. One end of the valve body is bent downwards, making the valve body L-shaped, and the downward bend forms the valve nozzle. The other end of the valve body is connected to the connecting assembly. The air inlet of the air inlet pipe and the wine outlet of the wine outlet pipe are both located on the valve nozzle. The bend of the valve body has a valve core mounting hole one and a valve core mounting hole two. The valve core mounting hole one is equipped with an air inlet valve core that can block the air inlet pipe, and the valve core mounting hole two is equipped with a wine outlet valve core that can block the wine outlet pipe.

[0004] The aforementioned faucet can simultaneously open and close the air intake channel and the wine outlet channel, which is convenient to operate and can avoid the waste of wine. However, the direction of the wine pressure acting on the wine outlet valve core is the same as the direction of the opening and closing movement of the wine outlet valve core. The long-term circumferential pushing of the end of the wine outlet valve core may cause the threaded connection of the faucet switch to loosen, which in turn leads to the failure of the seal. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This utility model addresses the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by providing a faucet. The technical problem this utility model aims to solve is that the sealing reliability of existing wine dispensing faucets is insufficient.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A tap includes a cap, a linkage, and a horizontally arranged strip-shaped valve body. The cap is rotatably connected to the valve body, and a columnar wine dispensing valve core is slidably inserted into the valve body. The valve body has a wine dispensing channel arranged along the axial direction of the valve body. The linkage is circumferentially screwed into the cap. The characteristic feature is that the wine dispensing valve core is arranged axially intersecting with the valve body. When the cap rotates, the linkage can drive the wine dispensing valve core to extend into the wine dispensing channel from the side and block the wine dispensing channel.

[0008] The beverage outlet channel inside the valve body allows the beverage in the barrel to flow out. The structure of the linkage and the rotating cap can be the existing design. The user can rotate the rotating cap to drive the linkage to move axially relative to the valve body, thereby controlling the movement of the outlet valve core connected to the linkage to achieve the on / off effect. By inserting an outlet valve core that is arranged crosswise with the valve body on the valve body, and making one end of the outlet valve core axially linked with the linkage, the rotating cap rotates and the linkage moves, causing the outlet valve core to extend axially from the side into the outlet channel to block it. After the blockage is completed, the flow direction of the beverage in the outlet channel is intersected with the setting direction of the outlet valve core. When the tap is closed, the hydraulic pressure of the beverage acts laterally on the outer periphery of the outlet valve core, that is, there is almost no axial force on the outlet valve core. This avoids the phenomenon of the outlet valve core axially pushing the linkage and moving relative to the rotating cap, thus ensuring the reliability of the tap seal.

[0009] In the aforementioned faucet, one end of the valve body is bent downwards into an L-shape, with the bent portion forming the valve nozzle. The dispensing channel includes a dispensing branch located within the valve nozzle and extending downwards to the bottom surface of the nozzle. The lower end of the dispensing valve core is inserted into the dispensing branch and blocks it. The cap is connected to the upper side of the valve nozzle. This downward orientation of the dispensing branches helps prevent dust from accumulating within them and avoids backflow and waste of beverage. Furthermore, the cap's placement on the upper side of the valve nozzle, opposite to the lower end of the dispensing branch, keeps the user's hand away from the dispensing area during operation, preventing contact with the flowing beverage and making the process more convenient and hygienic.

[0010] In the aforementioned faucet, the dispensing valve core includes a dispensing valve stem and a rubber cap connected to the lower end of the dispensing valve stem. The rubber cap is partially embedded in the dispensing branch and blocks the dispensing branch. In this way, the rubber cap can deform to fully form a seal against the inner wall of the dispensing branch, which helps to ensure the sealing effect and improve the reliability of the seal.

[0011] In the aforementioned faucet, the inner wall of the dispensing branch has an annular stepped portion. The rubber cap faces downward and abuts against the stepped portion, forming a circumferential seal. This allows the sealing cap to form a tighter fit against the stepped portion along the movement direction of the dispensing valve core, ensuring reliable sealing.

[0012] In the aforementioned faucet, the rubber cap includes a bowl-shaped body and a disc-shaped lip. The maximum radial dimension of the lip is smaller than the radial dimension of the body and slightly larger than the inner diameter of the step. The body abuts against the upper side of the step, and the lip is embedded within the step and seals against its inner edge. This seal between the body and the upper side of the step, along with the outer periphery of the lip forming a stable second seal with the inner edge of the step, significantly improves the faucet's sealing reliability.

[0013] In the aforementioned faucet, the lip portion is a frustoconical shape with the larger end facing downwards. This arrangement, with the larger end of the lip portion on the side away from the main body, reduces the pulling constraint of the main body on the larger end of the lip portion, allowing the larger end of the lip portion to deform more fully and ensuring reliable sealing between the lip portion and the inner edge of the step portion.

[0014] In the aforementioned faucet, the bottom surface of the lip portion has a groove in the center. This groove provides space for the lip portion to deform inward, facilitating further deformation of the lip portion and a stable seal with the inner edge of the step portion.

[0015] In the aforementioned faucet, the inner edge of the stepped portion is rounded. This helps reduce scratching damage to the rubber cap caused by the stepped edge during the opening and closing of the faucet, ensuring that the rubber cap can provide a stable seal over a long period and guaranteeing the reliability of the seal.

[0016] In the aforementioned faucet, the valve body also has an air intake channel arranged parallel to the dispensing channel. A columnar air intake valve core, arranged parallel to the dispensing valve core, is inserted into the valve body. One end of the air intake valve core is axially linked to the linkage, while the other end extends into the air intake channel and blocks it. The air intake channel within the valve body allows outside air to enter the wine barrel connected to the faucet, enabling the beverage inside to flow out smoothly. Simultaneously, the same end of both the air intake valve core and the dispensing valve core is axially linked to the linkage, while the other end blocks the air intake channel. This allows both the air intake valve core and the dispensing valve core to be controlled simultaneously by the linkage, achieving dual control with a single operation, making operation more convenient.

[0017] In the aforementioned faucet, the air intake channel includes an air intake branch located inside the valve nozzle and extending downwards to the bottom surface of the valve nozzle. The lower end of the air intake valve core is inserted into the air intake branch and blocks it. Similarly, the downward-facing air intake branch helps prevent dust from accumulating inside and causing contamination, thus improving hygiene.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] The valve core of this faucet will not move circumferentially due to the liquid pressure of the beverage, thus avoiding the phenomenon of the linkage component moving and loosening relative to the nut, and ensuring the reliability of the faucet's seal. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of this embodiment.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this embodiment.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure.

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of part B in the image.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a front view structural diagram of this embodiment.

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the CC cross-sectional structure.

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the DD cross-sectional structure.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of a partial structure in this embodiment.

[0028] In the diagram, 1. Rotary cap; 2. Linkage component;

[0029] 3. Valve body; 31. Intake passage; 311. Intake branch; 32. Wine outlet passage; 321. Wine outlet branch; 33. Valve nozzle; 34. Stepped section;

[0030] 4. Intake valve core;

[0031] 5. Dispensing valve core; 51. Dispensing valve stem; 52. Rubber cap; 521. Body part; 522. Lip platform part; 523. Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0033] like Figure 1-8As shown, this faucet includes a rotary cap 1, a linkage 2, and a horizontally arranged strip-shaped valve body 3. The structures of the linkage 2 and the rotary cap 1 can refer to existing designs in the background art. The valve body 3 has an air inlet channel 31 and a wine outlet channel 32 arranged along the axial direction of the valve body 3. The rotary cap 1 is axially fixed and rotatably connected to the valve body 3. The outer periphery of the linkage 2 is circumferentially screwed to the inner wall of the rotary cap 1 and can move axially relative to the rotary cap 1. Columnar parts are inserted on the valve body 3, and all are aligned with... The valve body 3 has an intake valve core 4 and an outlet valve core 5 arranged in a cross pattern. The swivel cap 1 is parallel to the intake valve core 4 and the outlet valve core 5 along the axial direction. The intake valve core 4 and the outlet valve core 5 are arranged side by side, and one end of each is axially engaged with the linkage 2 through the outer peripheral groove and the locking plate of the linkage 2 to achieve axial linkage. The other end of the intake valve core 4 and the other end of the outlet valve core 5 extend into the intake channel 31 and the outlet channel 32 respectively, and block the intake channel 31 and the outlet channel 32. Specifically, one end of the valve body 3 is bent downwards into an L-shape, and the bent part forms the valve nozzle 33. The air intake channel 31 includes an air intake branch 311 located inside the valve nozzle 33 and extending downwards to the bottom surface of the valve nozzle 33. The wine outlet channel 32 includes a wine outlet branch 321 located inside the valve nozzle 33 and extending downwards to the bottom surface of the valve nozzle 33. The lower end of the air intake valve core 4 is inserted into the air intake branch 311 and blocks the air intake branch 311. The lower end of the wine outlet valve core 5 is inserted into the wine outlet branch 321 and blocks the wine outlet branch 321. The swivel cap 1 is connected to the upper side of the valve nozzle 33.

[0034] like Figure 3-4 , Figure 7-8 As shown, the wine dispensing valve core 5 includes a wine dispensing valve stem 51 and a rubber cap 52 connected to the lower end of the wine dispensing valve stem 51. The rubber cap 52 is partially embedded in the wine dispensing branch 321 and blocks the wine dispensing branch 321. The sealing structure of the air intake valve core 4 is basically the same as that of the wine dispensing valve core 5. Preferably, the inner wall of the wine dispensing branch 321 has an annular stepped portion 34, and the rubber cap 52 faces downward and abuts against the stepped portion 34 to form a seal along the circumference. The rubber cap 52 includes a bowl-shaped body portion 521 and a disc-shaped lip portion 522. The maximum radial dimension of the lip portion 522 is smaller than the radial dimension of the body portion 521 and slightly larger than the inner diameter of the step portion 34. The body portion 521 abuts against the upper side of the step portion 34. The lip portion 522 is embedded in the step portion 34 and seals against the inner edge of the step portion 34. The lip portion 522 is a frustum-shaped cone with the larger end facing down. The bottom surface of the lip portion 522 has a groove 523 in the center. The inner edge of the step portion 34 is rounded.

[0035] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tap, comprising a cap (1), a linkage (2), and a horizontally arranged strip-shaped valve body (3), wherein the cap (1) is rotatably connected to the valve body (3), a columnar wine dispensing valve core (5) is slidably inserted into the valve body (3), the valve body (3) has a wine dispensing channel (32) arranged axially along the valve body (3), and the linkage (2) is circumferentially screwed into the cap (1), characterized in that, The wine dispensing valve core (5) and the valve body (3) are arranged axially and cross each other. When the nut (1) rotates, the linkage (2) can drive the wine dispensing valve core (5) to extend into the wine dispensing channel (32) from the side and block the wine dispensing channel (32).

2. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the valve body (3) is bent downwards into an L shape and the bent part forms a valve nozzle (33). The wine outlet channel (32) includes a wine outlet branch (321) located inside the valve nozzle (33) and extending downwards to the bottom surface of the valve nozzle (33). The lower end of the wine outlet valve core (5) is inserted into the wine outlet branch (321) and blocks the wine outlet branch (321). The swivel cap (1) is connected to the upper side of the valve nozzle (33).

3. The faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wine dispensing valve core (5) includes a wine dispensing valve rod (51) and a rubber cap (52) connected to the lower end of the wine dispensing valve rod (51). The rubber cap (52) is partially embedded in the wine dispensing branch (321) and blocks the wine dispensing branch (321).

4. The faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the wine outlet branch (321) has an annular stepped portion (34), and the rubber cap (52) faces downward and abuts against the stepped portion (34) to form a seal along the circumference.

5. The faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rubber cap (52) includes a bowl-shaped body (521) and a disc-shaped lip (522). The maximum radial dimension of the lip (522) is smaller than the radial dimension of the body (521) and slightly larger than the inner diameter of the step (34). The body (521) abuts against the upper side of the step (34), and the lip (522) is embedded in the step (34) and seals against the inner edge of the step (34).

6. The faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lip portion (522) is a frustum-shaped cone with the larger end facing downwards.

7. The faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the lip plate (522) has a groove (523) in the center.

8. The faucet according to claim 4, 5, 6, or 7, characterized in that, The inner edge of the stepped portion (34) is rounded.

9. The faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The valve body (3) also has an air intake channel (31) arranged in parallel with the wine outlet channel (32). The valve body (3) is also provided with a columnar air intake valve core (4) arranged in parallel with the wine outlet valve core (5). One end of the air intake valve core (4) is linked to the linkage member (2) along the axial direction. The other end of the air intake valve core (4) extends into the air intake channel (31) and blocks the air intake channel (31).

10. The faucet according to claim 9, characterized in that, The air intake passage (31) includes an air intake branch (311) located inside the valve nozzle (33) and extending downward to the bottom surface of the valve nozzle (33). The lower end of the air intake valve core (4) is inserted into the air intake branch (311) and blocks the air intake branch (311).

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