Electric control and manual control combined faucet

By incorporating a design that combines electronic and manual control into the faucet, and using an infrared sensor transmitter to wirelessly connect with the controller, the problem of the infrared sensor switch being non-removable is solved, enabling flexible control of the faucet and improving ease of use.

CN223622292UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02KAIPING NICO SANITARY WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520147886.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, infrared sensor switches cannot be disassembled, which makes them inconvenient to use.

Method used

A faucet combining electronic and manual control was designed. It connects wirelessly to the controller via an infrared sensor transmitter to control the water flow, while a knob controls the water temperature and flow. The infrared sensor transmitter and knob are detachably connected.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible control of the water circuit's electrical on/off state and manual temperature and water flow, improving ease of use.

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Abstract

An electric control and manual control combined faucet comprises a faucet body, a water mixing valve element, a rotary knob, a cold water inlet pipe, a hot water inlet pipe, a controller, an alkaline battery box, electromagnetic valves and an infrared induction emitter, the electromagnetic valves are arranged on the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe respectively, and the controller is connected with the alkaline battery box and the electromagnetic valves. And the infrared induction emitter is wirelessly connected with the controller. The infrared induction emitter controls the electromagnetic valve through the controller to realize on-off of a water path; and the water outlet temperature and the water outlet amount are controlled by the knob.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a hot and cold water faucet. Background Technology

[0002] The existing technology, Chinese patent 202021921301.5, describes a dual-control faucet, including a faucet body with a water outlet and an infrared sensor switch. It also includes a mixing valve core and a manual control for opening and closing the mixing valve core. The mixing valve core includes a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet, and a mixed water outlet (a). The infrared sensor switch includes a solenoid valve and an infrared sensor for controlling its opening and closing. The solenoid valve includes a mixed water inlet and a mixed water outlet (b). A pipe (a) is detachably connected between the mixed water outlet (a) and the mixed water inlet. The mixed water outlet (b) is connected to the water outlet via pipe (b). The water temperature is controlled by a manual switch, and the water outlet is controlled by the sensor switch. If the sensor switch fails, the temperature and water flow can be controlled manually by changing the pipe connection. The problem is that the infrared sensor switch is not detachable, making it inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a faucet that combines electric and manual control, featuring electric control of water flow and manual control of temperature and water flow.

[0004] This utility model is implemented as follows: a faucet that combines electronic and manual control, characterized in that it includes a faucet body, a mixing valve core, a knob, a cold water inlet pipe, a hot water inlet pipe, a controller, an alkaline battery box, a solenoid valve, and an infrared sensor transmitter.

[0005] Solenoid valves are installed on the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe respectively. The controller is connected to the alkaline battery box and the solenoid valves. The infrared sensor transmitter is wirelessly connected to the controller.

[0006] The faucet that combines electronic and manual control is unique in that the infrared sensor transmitter is detachably connected to the knob.

[0007] The faucet that combines electronic and manual control is characterized in that: the end of the knob is provided with a countersunk hole, and the infrared sensor transmitter is provided with a head, which is inserted into and detachable from the countersunk hole.

[0008] The faucet that combines electronic and manual control is unique in that the infrared sensor transmitter is located on the sink or on the wall of the room.

[0009] The faucet that combines electronic and manual control is characterized in that the controller is connected to the alkaline battery box and the solenoid valve via male and female power lines.

[0010] This utility model is a faucet that combines electronic and manual control. The infrared sensor transmitter controls the solenoid valve through the controller to realize the opening and closing of the water circuit; the knob controls the water temperature and water flow. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is one of the perspective views of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is the second perspective view of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a partial exploded perspective view of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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 a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0017] like Figure 1As shown, a faucet combining electronic and manual control includes a faucet body 1, a mixing valve core (not shown in the figure), a knob 2, a cold water inlet pipe 31, a hot water inlet pipe 32, a controller 4, an alkaline battery box 5, a solenoid valve 6, and an infrared sensor transmitter 7.

[0018] Solenoid valves 6 are installed on the cold water inlet pipe 31 and the hot water inlet pipe 32 respectively. The controller 4 is connected to the alkaline battery box 5 and the solenoid valves 6. The infrared sensor transmitter 7 is wirelessly connected to the controller 4. The infrared sensor transmitter 7 senses the presence of a human body and transmits the signal to the controller. The controller controls the channels of the cold water inlet pipe 31 and the hot water inlet pipe 32. The manual knob controls the water temperature, water volume and water outlet channel. After use, no human intervention is required to control the water flow. When used again, the human and the infrared sensor transmitter 7 work together to control the flow of water from the faucet.

[0019] The infrared sensor transmitter 7 is detachably connected to the knob 2;

[0020] The knob 2 has a countersunk hole 21 at its end, and the infrared sensor transmitter 7 has a head 71. The head 71 and the countersunk hole 21 are connected and detachable.

[0021] A magnetic block can also be provided on the knob, and a magnetically conductive metal block can be provided on the infrared sensor transmitter 7, which can be connected by magnetic attraction.

[0022] The infrared sensor transmitter 7 is mounted on the water tank.

[0023] Or on the wall of room 7, where the infrared sensor transmitter is located.

[0024] As a further improvement of this utility model: the controller 4 is connected to the alkaline battery box 5 and the solenoid valve 6 via male and female power lines.

[0025] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A faucet combining electronic and manual control, characterized in that: Includes the faucet body, mixing valve core, knob, cold water inlet pipe, hot water inlet pipe, controller, alkaline battery box, solenoid valve, and infrared sensor transmitter. Solenoid valves are installed on the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe respectively. The controller is connected to the alkaline battery box and the solenoid valves. The infrared sensor transmitter is wirelessly connected to the controller. The infrared sensor transmitter is detachably connected to the knob; The knob has a countersunk hole at its end, and the infrared sensor emitter has a head that is plugged into and detachable from the countersunk hole.

2. The faucet combining electronic and manual control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The infrared sensor transmitter is located on the sink or on the wall of the room.

3. A faucet combining electronic and manual control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The infrared sensor transmitter is mounted on the wall of the room.

4. A faucet combining electronic and manual control according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The controller is connected to the alkaline battery box and the solenoid valve via male and female power cables.

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