Sensing faucet

By setting a first and a second sensor probe on the sensor faucet and combining ergonomics, quantitative output and independent control of soap liquid and water are achieved, solving the problem of difficult synchronous control in existing technologies and improving the user experience.

CN223524541UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07WENZHOU SHANGWO INDUCTION SANITARY WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423075542.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-12

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Technical Problem

Existing sensor faucets are difficult to control simultaneously when using soap and water, which makes it easy for soap to be washed away. In addition, the sensor probe is far away, which can easily lead to accidental activation and affect the user experience.

Method used

A sensor faucet was designed, which uses a first sensor probe and a second sensor probe to control the soap solution and water outlet respectively. Combined with ergonomics, it realizes quantitative output and independent control of soap solution and water according to the user's hand position and posture.

Benefits of technology

By cross-detecting the user's hand position and movements, precise quantitative dispensing of soap and water is achieved, avoiding accidental touches and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an induction faucet which comprises a faucet body (10), the faucet body (10) is provided with a water outlet supporting arm (11) extending outwards, and a water outlet (12) and a liquid soap outlet (13) are formed in the lower portion of the extending section of the water outlet supporting arm (11). A first inductive probe (14) is arranged at the side part of the extension section of the water outlet support arm (11); a second inductive probe (15) is also arranged below the extension section of the water outlet support arm (11); the first inductive probe (14) controls the liquid soap outlet (13) to output liquid soap, and the second inductive probe (15) controls the water outlet (12) to output water. The utility model has the advantage that the soap liquid and the water outlet can be reasonably controlled according to the use requirement of a user.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of faucet, concretely relates to an induction faucet. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing induction faucet controls water outlet through induction probe induction hand position, and with the increase of user demand, hand washing often needs to cooperate with soap liquid to achieve cleaning purpose, and general soap liquid is often squeezed in the bottle through manual pressing, in order to facilitate user use, a part of induction faucets is additionally provided with soap liquid output function, and the use of soap liquid needs to cooperate with water outlet to be wet, and the soap liquid output and water outlet are independent induction systems, so that the hand needs to be placed in the soap liquid induction place to output soap liquid first, and then the hand is placed in the water induction place to receive water, and the hand needs to be moved away quickly after receiving a small amount of water, so that it is often difficult to control the water outlet amount, leading to the fact that the soap liquid is washed away, the induction probe of the water outlet system is often far away from the induction probe of the soap liquid output, and avoiding water outlet hand washing leads to the fact that the soap liquid is misoutput. SUMMARY

[0003] Based on the above problems, the utility model aims at providing an induction faucet which can reasonably control soap liquid and water outlet according to user use demand.

[0004] In view of the above problems, the following technical scheme is provided: an induction faucet, comprising a faucet main body, the faucet main body is provided with an outwardly extending water outlet branch arm, a water outlet and a soap liquid outlet are arranged below the extension section of the water outlet branch arm, a first induction probe is arranged on the side of the extension section of the water outlet branch arm, and a second induction probe is further arranged below the extension section of the water outlet branch arm, the first induction probe controls the soap liquid outlet to output soap liquid, and the second induction probe controls the water outlet to output water.

[0005] In the above structure, according to the hand position and posture of actual use of the user, the first induction probe and the second induction probe are arranged respectively according to ergonomics, when the user is ready to receive soap liquid, the fingers are closed and in a C-shaped state with the palm, at this time, the closed fingers are below the water outlet branch arm, and the palm is on the side wall of the water outlet branch arm, at this time, the first induction probe and the second induction probe detect the hand at the same time, the water outlet and the soap liquid outlet are controlled to be opened in a pulse mode through the controller, the quantitative output of soap liquid and water is realized, at this time, the user can mix and apply the received soap liquid and water on the hand, when the user is ready to flush, the hand is spread and placed below the water outlet branch arm, at this time, only the second induction probe detects the existence of the hand, the water outlet is controlled to realize cleaning through the controller, and the water outlet stops when the user moves out of the sensing area of the second induction probe after cleaning, the purpose and demand of the user are determined through the cross detection of the hand position and action of the user by the first induction probe and the second induction probe, and the occurrence of false touch is effectively avoided.

[0006] The utility model further sets up, first induction probe is located in the left side or the right side of water outlet branch arm extension section.

[0007] In the above structure, the first induction probe is arranged on the left side or the right side of the water outlet branch arm extension section when the first induction probe is single; the first induction probe is arranged on the left side and the right side of the water outlet branch arm extension section when the first induction probe is two, which is suitable for detection when the left hand or the right hand is used.

[0008] The utility model further sets up, still include the proportioning head in water outlet branch arm, water outlet and soap outlet are located on the proportioning head, the proportioning head still is equipped with with water inlet that water outlet communicated and with soap import that soap outlet communicated.

[0009] In the above structure, the water inlet pipe is connected with the water inlet through the faucet main body and the water outlet branch arm, and the soap pipe is connected with the soap inlet through the faucet main body and the water outlet branch arm; by establishing an independent water channel, the traditional solid structure of the faucet main body and the water outlet branch arm can be avoided, thereby saving a large amount of material cost.

[0010] The utility model further sets up, the water inlet, soap import are located on the side of the proportioning head away from the extension end of water outlet branch arm.

[0011] In the above structure, the water inlet pipe and the soap pipe are conveniently connected.

[0012] The utility model further sets up, the lower surface of water outlet branch arm extension section is equipped with installation window, the installation window is equipped with lower cover plate, and the proportioning head is fixedly connected with the lower cover plate.

[0013] In the above structure, the upper surface of the inner cavity of the water outlet branch arm is provided with a fixed column extending downward, and the lower cover plate is connected with the fixed column through screws; the installation window is provided to facilitate the connection of pipes and the installation of the proportioning head, the first induction probe, the second induction probe and other components.

[0014] The utility model further sets up, the proportioning head is injection moulded.

[0015] In the above structure, the production cost can be effectively reduced; the proportioning head is fixed on the lower cover plate through screws.

[0016] The utility model further sets up, the proportioning head is further provided with a probe mounting portion, and the second induction probe is located on the probe mounting portion.

[0017] In the above structure, the second induction probe is mounted on the proportioning head, so as to be as close to the water outlet as possible to improve the detection accuracy.

[0018] The utility model further sets up, the first induction probe sensing direction is the side of the water outlet branch arm, and the second induction probe sensing direction is below the water outlet branch arm.

[0019] In the above structure, it is matched with hand posture and orientation.

[0020] The utility model further sets up, first inductive probe, second inductive probe all be located in the position of water outlet branch arm extension section near end part.

[0021] In the above structure, when the user prepares to take the soap solution, it ensures that the first inductive probe and the second inductive probe can simultaneously detect the fingers and the palm.

[0022] The utility model further sets up, the water outlet is equipped with bubbler.

[0023] In the above structure, the bubbler can improve the water outlet effect and reduce splashing.

[0024] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects: combine ergonomics, according to the hand position and posture when the user actually uses, set up first inductive probe and second inductive probe respectively, when the user prepares to take the soap solution, the fingers are closed and are in C shape state with the palm, at this time, the closed fingers are located below the water outlet branch arm, and the palm is located in the lateral wall of water outlet branch arm, at this time, the first inductive probe and second inductive probe detect the hand simultaneously, through the controller control water outlet and soap solution outlet do pulse type opening, realize the quantitative output of soap solution and water, at this time, the user can mix the taken soap solution and water and smears on the hand, when the user prepares to flush, the hand is spread and is located below the water outlet branch arm, at this time, only second inductive probe detects the existence of the hand, through the controller only controls the water outlet and realizes the cleaning, after the user washes and removes the second inductive probe sensing area, stop the water outlet, through the cross detection of first inductive probe and second inductive probe user hand position and action to determine the purpose and demand of the user, effectively avoid the occurrence of false touch situation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is the overall three-dimensional structure diagram of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 It is the explosion three-dimensional structure diagram of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 It is the explosion full section structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 It is the proportioning head cut structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0029] Fig. label meaning: 10 - faucet body; 11 - water outlet branch arm; 111 - mounting window; 112 - fixing column; 12 - water outlet; 121 - bubbler; 13 - soap outlet; 14 - first induction probe; 15 - second induction probe; 16 - proportioning head; 161 - water inlet; 162 - soap inlet; 163 - probe mounting portion; 17 - lower cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The specific embodiments of the utility model are described in further detail below in combination with the drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the utility model, but are not used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As Figures 1 to 4 shown in a kind of induction faucet, including faucet body 10, the faucet body 10 is equipped with water outlet branch arm 11 of extension, the extension section of water outlet branch arm 11 is equipped with water outlet 12 and soap outlet 13 below; the extension section of water outlet branch arm 11 is equipped with first induction probe 14 in side portion, the extension section of water outlet branch arm 11 is also equipped with second induction probe 15 below; first induction probe 14 controls soap outlet 13 to output soap, and second induction probe 15 controls water outlet 12 to water.

[0032] In the above structure, in combination with ergonomics, according to the hand position and posture when user actually uses, first induction probe 14 and second induction probe 15 are respectively set; when user prepares to take soap, finger is parallel and is in C-shaped state with palm, at this time, parallel finger is located below water outlet branch arm 11, and palm is located in the side wall of water outlet branch arm 11, at this time, first induction probe 14 and second induction probe 15 detect hand simultaneously, and water outlet 12 and soap outlet 13 are controlled to be opened in pulse mode by controller (with existing technology of battery valve or / and soap pump (water pump)), to realize the quantitative output of soap and water, at this time, user can mix the soap and water taken and apply to hand; when user prepares to flush, hand is spread and is placed below water outlet branch arm 11, at this time, only second induction probe 15 detects the existence of hand, and only water outlet 12 is controlled to water by controller to realize cleaning, and stop water after user removes hand from the sensing area of second induction probe 15 after cleaning; the purpose and demand of user are determined by the cross detection of first induction probe 14 and second induction probe 15 to user hand position and action, effectively avoid the occurrence of false touch condition.

[0033] In the embodiment, the first induction probe 14 is located at the left side or / and right side of the extension section of water outlet branch arm 11.

[0034] In the above structure, the first sensing probe 14 is arranged on the left side or the right side of the extension section of the water outlet branch arm 11 when it is a single one; the first sensing probe 14 is arranged on the left side and the right side of the extension section of the water outlet branch arm 11 when it is two, which is suitable for detection when the left hand or the right hand is used to take.

[0035] In the embodiment, the proportioning head 16 is arranged in the water outlet branch arm 11, the water outlet 12 and the soap outlet 13 are arranged on the proportioning head 16, and the proportioning head 16 is further provided with the water inlet 161 communicated with the water outlet 12 and the soap inlet 162 communicated with the soap outlet 13.

[0036] In the above structure, the water inlet pipe (not shown in the figure) is connected to the water inlet 161 through the faucet body 10 and the water outlet branch arm 11, and the soap pipe (not shown in the figure) is connected to the soap inlet 162 through the faucet body 10 and the water outlet branch arm 11; by establishing an independent water channel, the traditional solid structure of the faucet body 10 and the water outlet branch arm 11 can be avoided, and a large amount of material cost can be saved.

[0037] In the embodiment, the water inlet 161 and the soap inlet 162 are arranged on the side of the proportioning head 16 away from the extension end of the water outlet branch arm 11.

[0038] In the above structure, the water inlet pipe (not shown in the figure) and the soap pipe (not shown in the figure) are conveniently connected.

[0039] In the embodiment, the lower surface of the extension section of the water outlet branch arm 11 is provided with the mounting window 111, the mounting window 111 is provided with the lower cover plate 17, and the proportioning head 16 is fixedly connected with the lower cover plate 17.

[0040] In the above structure, the upper surface of the inner cavity of the water outlet branch arm 11 is provided with the fixed column 112 extending downward, and the lower cover plate 17 is connected with the fixed column 112 through screws (not shown in the figure); the mounting window 111 can facilitate the connection and installation of the proportioning head 16, the first sensing probe 14, the second sensing probe 15 and other components.

[0041] In the embodiment, the proportioning head 16 is injection molded.

[0042] In the above structure, the production cost can be effectively reduced; the proportioning head 16 is fixed on the lower cover plate 17 through screws.

[0043] In the embodiment, the proportioning head 16 is further provided with the probe mounting portion 163, and the second sensing probe 15 is arranged on the probe mounting portion 163.

[0044] In the above structure, the second sensing probe 15 is arranged on the proportioning head 16, so as to be as close to the water outlet 12 as possible, so as to improve the detection accuracy.

[0045] In the embodiment, the first sensing probe 14 senses the side of the water outlet branch arm 11, and the second sensing probe 15 senses the lower side of the water outlet branch arm 11.

[0046] In the above structure, the first sensing probe 14 and the second sensing probe 15 are matched with the hand position and posture.

[0047] In the embodiment, the first sensing probe 14 and the second sensing probe 15 are located at the position close to the end of the extension section of the water outlet branch arm 11.

[0048] In the above structure, when the user is ready to take the soap solution, the first sensing probe 14 and the second sensing probe 15 can simultaneously detect the fingers and the palm.

[0049] In the embodiment, the water outlet 12 is provided with a bubbler 121.

[0050] In the above structure, the bubbler 121 can improve the water outlet effect and reduce splashing.

[0051] It should be noted that the first sensing probe 14 and the second sensing probe 15 are simple drawings.

[0052] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: according to the hand position and posture of the user during actual use, the first sensing probe 14 and the second sensing probe 15 are respectively arranged in combination with ergonomics; when the user is ready to take the soap solution, the fingers are closed and in a C-shaped state with the palm, at this time, the closed fingers are located below the water outlet branch arm 11, and the palm is located on the side wall of the water outlet branch arm 11, at this time, the first sensing probe 14 and the second sensing probe 15 simultaneously detect the hand, the water outlet 12 and the soap solution outlet 13 are controlled to be opened in a pulse mode through the controller (in combination with the existing technology of the battery valve or / and the soap solution pump (water pump)), the quantitative output of the soap solution and water is realized, at this time, the user can mix and apply the taken soap solution and water on the hand; when the user is ready to wash, the hand is spread and placed below the water outlet branch arm 11, at this time, only the second sensing probe 15 detects the existence of the hand, and only the water outlet 12 is controlled to realize cleaning through the controller, and the water outlet is stopped after the user moves out of the sensing area of the second sensing probe 15; the position and action of the user's hand are determined through the cross detection of the first sensing probe 14 and the second sensing probe 15 to determine the purpose and demand of the user, and the situation of accidental touch is effectively avoided.

[0053] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and it should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled persons in the technical field, without departing from the technical principles of the utility model, a number of improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications of the above assumptions should also be regarded as the protection range of the utility model.

Claims

1. An induction faucet, comprising a faucet body (10) provided with an outwardly extending water outlet branch arm (11), a water outlet (12) and a soap outlet (13) being arranged below the extension of the water outlet branch arm (11), characterized in that: The extension section side of the water outlet branch arm (11) is provided with a first induction probe (14), and the extension section lower side of the water outlet branch arm (11) is further provided with a second induction probe (15); the first induction probe (14) controls the soap outlet (13) to output soap, and the second induction probe (15) controls the water outlet (12) to output water; further comprising a proportioning head (16) located in the water outlet branch arm (11), the water outlet (12) and the soap outlet (13) are located on the proportioning head (16), and the proportioning head (16) is further provided with a water inlet (161) communicated with the water outlet (12) and a soap inlet (162) communicated with the soap outlet (13).

2. The induction faucet according to claim 1, wherein: The first induction probe (14) is located on the left side or / and the right side of the extension section of the water outlet branch arm (11).

3. The induction faucet according to claim 1, wherein: The water inlet (161) and the soap inlet (162) are located on the side of the proportioning head (16) away from the extension end of the water outlet branch arm (11).

4. The induction faucet of claim 1, wherein: The lower surface of the extension section of the water outlet branch arm (11) is provided with a mounting window (111), and the mounting window (111) is provided with a lower cover plate (17), and the proportioning head (16) is fixedly connected with the lower cover plate (17).

5. The induction faucet of claim 1, wherein: The proportioning head (16) is injection molded.

6. The inductive faucet according to claim 1 or 3 or 4 or 5, wherein: The proportioning head (16) is further provided with a probe mounting portion (163), and the second induction probe (15) is located on the probe mounting portion (163).

7. The induction faucet of claim 1, wherein: The first induction probe (14) is located on the side of the water outlet branch arm (11), and the second induction probe (15) is located below the water outlet branch arm (11).

8. The inductive faucet according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4, wherein: The first induction probe (14) and the second induction probe (15) are both located at the position close to the end of the extension section of the water outlet branch arm (11).

9. The inductive faucet according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4, wherein: The water outlet (12) is provided with a bubbler (121).

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