Plastic runner facilitating replacement of hydroelectric generator

Abstract

A plastic flow channel facilitating replacement of a hydroelectric generator comprises a flow channel body integrally formed by plastic materials, one end of the flow channel body is provided with a first installation cavity for installation of a water mixing valve element, and the rear side of the flow channel body is provided with a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet which are communicated with the first installation cavity. The flow channel body is internally provided with a first installation cavity for installation of a hydraulic generator, the flow channel body is further internally provided with a mixed water flow channel communicated with the first installation cavity, at least the top and the bottom of the flow channel body are provided with water outlets, and the mixed water flow channel is directly or indirectly communicated with all the water outlets of the flow channel body. The hydroelectric generator is detachably installed in the second installation cavity, and the mixed water flow channel is communicated with the second installation cavity. The plastic flow channel has the advantages that when a user needs to replace the hydroelectric generator, the hydroelectric generator can be detached and replaced only by detaching the bottom of the shell, and therefore the operation steps of replacing the hydroelectric generator of the plastic flow channel are simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom product technology, and in particular to a plastic flow channel for easy replacement of a hydroelectric generator. Background Technology

[0002] In bathroom fixtures, the application of hydroelectric generators has become an important way to utilize green energy, using the kinetic energy generated by water flow to generate electricity to power bathroom fixtures. Currently, existing hydroelectric generators are usually installed in the plastic flow channels of bathroom fixtures. An example of the existing technology used in bathroom fixtures' plastic flow channels is shown in Chinese Utility Model Patent No. CN202322027144.3 (Authorization Announcement No. CN220580119U). The main body of this shower device includes a pre-embedded box, a valve body with a mixing chamber, and a panel. The upper and lower parts of the valve body are respectively provided with hot water inlet channels and cold water inlet channels. The interior of the valve body has a main flow channel connected to the mixing chamber. The main body has a first outlet, a second outlet, and a third outlet. The front end of the main body has a first button switch, a second button switch, and a third button switch to control the opening and closing of the first, second, and third outlets, respectively. A hydroelectric generator is installed on the valve body, with the generator's impeller located within the main flow channel. A display screen electrically connected to the hydroelectric generator is installed on the outer surface of the mixing valve.

[0003] Although the aforementioned plastic flow channel can be electrically connected to the display screen via a water generator to show the water temperature of the shower equipment, the water generator and valve body are located inside the main body of the shower unit, and the water generator is situated between the on / off valve and the first button switch. Therefore, the entire water generator is concealed within the shower unit's embedded box and panel. When the water generator malfunctions and requires repair, workers need to disassemble the shower unit's panel and embedded box to replace it, making the replacement of the water generator in this plastic flow channel rather cumbersome. Therefore, further improvements are needed for plastic flow channels with integrated water generators. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a plastic flow channel with a reasonable structure and easy replacement of the hydroelectric generator, in view of the above-mentioned existing technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: the plastic flow channel for easy replacement of a hydroelectric generator includes a flow channel body integrally molded from plastic material. One end of the flow channel body is provided with a first mounting cavity for installing a mixing valve core. The rear side of the flow channel body is provided with a hot water inlet and a cold water inlet communicating with the first mounting cavity. The flow channel body is also provided with a mixing flow channel communicating with the first mounting cavity. The flow channel body is provided with outlets at least at the top and bottom. The mixing flow channel is directly or indirectly connected to each outlet of the flow channel body. The feature is that: the bottom of the flow channel body is provided with a second mounting cavity for installing a hydroelectric generator. The hydroelectric generator is detachably installed in the second mounting cavity, and the mixing flow channel is connected to the second mounting cavity.

[0006] To achieve indirect communication between the mixing channel and the various outlets of the channel body, preferably, the channel body also includes an outlet channel, with each outlet of the channel body connected to the outlet channel, which in turn connects to the second mounting cavity. Each outlet is indirectly connected to the mixing channel via the outlet channel and the second mounting cavity, allowing the water mixed in the plastic channel to flow out through the outlet.

[0007] To facilitate the machining of the flow channel body, preferably, the top of the flow channel body has an upper opening, and the front end of the flow channel body has a front opening. The upper opening communicates with the mixing water flow channel, and the front opening communicates with the second mounting cavity. Plugs are provided inside the upper opening and the front opening. The upper opening and the front opening facilitate the machining of the mixing water flow channel and the second mounting cavity within the flow channel body and enable communication between the mixing water flow channel and the second mounting cavity. The plugs prevent water from flowing out from the upper opening and the front opening.

[0008] In order to enable the hot water inlet and the cold water inlet to communicate with the first mounting cavity, preferably, the flow channel body is provided with a hot water inlet flow channel and a cold water inlet flow channel, the two ends of the hot water inlet flow channel are respectively connected to the hot water inlet and the first mounting cavity, and the two ends of the cold water inlet flow channel are respectively connected to the cold water inlet and the first mounting cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, the hot water inlet is positioned close to the first mounting cavity, while the cold water inlet is positioned away from the first mounting cavity. Positioning the hot water inlet close to the first mounting cavity and the cold water inlet away from the first mounting cavity lowers the temperature of the plastic flow channel, preventing burns to the user due to excessively high temperatures.

[0010] To enable the plastic flow channel to adapt to shower devices with multiple water outlet methods, preferably, the flow channel body includes multiple water outlets, including a first water outlet, a second water outlet, and a third water outlet. The front end of the flow channel body is provided with a first switch, a second switch, and a third switch to control the opening and closing of the first water outlet, the second water outlet, and the third water outlet, respectively. The plastic flow channel has three water outlets, which can be connected to different shower devices.

[0011] Furthermore, the first and third water outlets are positioned downwards at the bottom of the flow channel body, while the second water outlet is positioned upwards at the top of the flow channel body. The upward-facing second water outlet is connected to the overhead spray, while the downward-facing first and third water outlets are connected to the lower water outlet and the handheld shower head, respectively.

[0012] Furthermore, the front end of the flow channel body is also provided with a switch valve core, and the flow channel body is also provided with a fourth water outlet controlled by the switch valve core to open and close, the fourth water outlet being connected to the mixing water flow channel. The switch valve core can control the flow rate of the water.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: the water generator of the plastic flow channel is installed in the second mounting cavity at the bottom of the flow channel body. The second mounting cavity is connected to the mixing water flow channel. The water flow in the mixing water flow channel can act on the water generator to generate electricity. When the user needs to replace the water generator, he only needs to remove the bottom of the outer shell to remove the water generator for replacement, thereby simplifying the operation steps of replacing the water generator in the plastic flow channel and facilitating the actual operation of the staff. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel body in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel body from another perspective in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the flow channel body along the directions of the hot water inlet flow channel and the cold water inlet flow channel in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the flow channel body along the direction of the first and second water outlets in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the flow channel body along the second mounting cavity in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] like Figures 1-6 The figure shown is the preferred embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] The plastic flow channel in this embodiment includes a flow channel body 1, a mixing valve core 2, a hydraulic generator 3, a plug 4, a first switch 5, a second switch 6, a third switch 7, and a switch valve core 8. The flow channel body 1 is integrally molded from plastic material. One end of the flow channel body 1 is provided with a first mounting cavity 11 for installing the mixing valve core 2. The rear side of the flow channel body 1 is provided with a hot water inlet 1a and a cold water inlet 1b communicating with the first mounting cavity 11. The flow channel body 1 is provided with a hot water inlet flow channel 15 and a cold water inlet flow channel 16. The two ends of the hot water inlet flow channel 15 are respectively connected to the hot water inlet 1a and the first mounting cavity 11. The two ends of the cold water inlet flow channel 16 are respectively connected to the cold water inlet 1b and the first mounting cavity 11. The hot water inlet 1a is located close to the first mounting cavity 11, and the cold water inlet 1b is located away from the first mounting cavity 11, so as to reduce the temperature of the outer shell of the flow channel body 1. Furthermore, the hot water inlet 1a and the cold water inlet 1b are arranged rearward to facilitate their connection with the water pipes embedded in the wall.

[0023] In this embodiment, the flow channel body 1 is also provided with a mixing water flow channel 12 that communicates with the first mounting cavity 11. The bottom of the flow channel body 1 is provided with a second mounting cavity 13 for the installation of the hydraulic generator 3. The hydraulic generator 3 is detachably installed in the second mounting cavity 13. The mixing water flow channel 12 communicates with the second mounting cavity 13. Furthermore, the main body 1 of this embodiment is also provided with a water outlet channel 14. Each water outlet of the main body 1 is connected to the water outlet channel 14. The water outlet channel 14 is connected to the second mounting cavity 13. Each water outlet is indirectly connected to the mixing channel 12 through the water outlet channel 14 and the second mounting cavity 13, so that the water that has been mixed in the plastic channel can flow out through the water outlet. The top of the main body 1 is provided with an upper opening 1c, and the front end of the main body 1 is provided with a front opening 1d. The upper opening 1c is connected to the mixing channel 12, and the front opening 1d is connected to the second mounting cavity 13. The upper opening 1c and the front opening 1d are provided with plugs 4. The upper opening 1c and the front opening 1d are provided to facilitate the processing of the mixing channel 12 and the second mounting cavity 13 in the main body 1 and to enable the mixing channel 12 to be connected to the second mounting cavity 13.

[0024] In addition, the flow channel body 1 of this embodiment includes multiple water outlets, including a first water outlet 1e, a second water outlet 1f, and a third water outlet 1g. The front end of the flow channel body 1 is provided with a first switch 5, a second switch 6, and a third switch 7, which respectively control the opening and closing of the first water outlet 1e, the second water outlet 1f, and the third water outlet 1g. The first water outlet 1e and the third water outlet 1g are arranged downwards at the bottom of the flow channel body 1, connecting to the lower water outlet of the shower equipment and the handheld shower head, respectively. The second water outlet 1f is arranged upwards at the top of the flow channel body 1, connecting to the overhead shower head of the shower equipment. Furthermore, the front end of the flow channel body 1 of this embodiment is also provided with a switch valve core 8, and the flow channel body 1 is also provided with a fourth water outlet 1h, controlled by the switch valve core 8, which connects to the mixing channel 12.

[0025] The workflow of this embodiment is as follows: hot water flows through the hot water inlet 1a and the hot water inlet channel 15 into the first mounting cavity 11, and cold water flows through the cold water inlet 1b and the cold water inlet channel 16 into the first mounting cavity 11. The hot water and cold water are mixed in a certain proportion in the mixing valve core 2 in the first mounting cavity 11. The mixed water flows through the mixing channel 12 into the second mounting cavity 13. The flow of the mixed water drives the water generator 3 to operate, enabling the water generator 3 to generate electricity to power the shower equipment. The mixed water in the second mounting cavity 13 flows through the water outlet channel 14 into the first water outlet 1e, the second water outlet 1f, and the third water outlet 1g. The user controls the first switch 5, the second switch 6, or the third switch 7 to make the mixed water flow out from the first water outlet 1e, the second water outlet 1f, and the third water outlet 1g. The user can also control the switch valve core 8 to adjust the water flow rate or turn the shower equipment on and off.

Claims

1. A plastic flow channel for easy replacement of a hydroelectric generator, comprising a flow channel body (1) integrally molded from plastic material, wherein one end of the flow channel body (1) is provided with a first mounting cavity (11) for mounting a mixing valve core (2), the rear side of the flow channel body (1) is provided with a hot water inlet (1a) and a cold water inlet (1b) communicating with the first mounting cavity (11), the flow channel body (1) is further provided with a mixing flow channel (12) communicating with the first mounting cavity (11), the flow channel body (1) is provided with outlets at least at the top and bottom, and the mixing flow channel (12) is directly or indirectly connected to each outlet of the flow channel body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the flow channel body (1) is provided with a second mounting cavity (13) for installing a hydraulic generator (3). The hydraulic generator (3) is detachably installed in the second mounting cavity (13). The mixing water flow channel (12) is connected to the second mounting cavity (13).

2. The plastic flow channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) of the flow channel is also provided with a water outlet channel (14), and each water outlet of the main body (1) is connected to the water outlet channel (14), and the water outlet channel (14) is connected to the second mounting cavity (13).

3. The plastic flow channel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the flow channel body (1) is provided with an upper opening (1c), and the front end of the flow channel body (1) is provided with a front opening (1d). The upper opening (1c) is connected to the mixing water flow channel (12), and the front opening (1d) is connected to the second mounting cavity (13). The upper opening (1c) and the front opening (1d) are provided with plugs (4).

4. The plastic flow channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel body (1) is provided with a hot water inlet flow channel (15) and a cold water inlet flow channel (16). The two ends of the hot water inlet flow channel (15) are respectively connected to the hot water inlet (1a) and the first mounting cavity (11), and the two ends of the cold water inlet flow channel (16) are respectively connected to the cold water inlet (1b) and the first mounting cavity (11).

5. The plastic flow channel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hot water inlet (1a) is located close to the first mounting cavity (11), and the cold water inlet (1b) is located away from the first mounting cavity (11).

6. The plastic flow channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel body (1) includes multiple water outlets, including a first water outlet (1e), a second water outlet (1f) and a third water outlet (1g). The front end of the flow channel body (1) is provided with a first switch (5), a second switch (6) and a third switch (7) to control the opening and closing of the first water outlet (1e), the second water outlet (1f) and the third water outlet (1g) respectively.

7. The plastic flow channel according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first outlet (1e) and the third outlet (1g) are disposed downward at the bottom of the flow channel body (1), and the second outlet (1f) is disposed upward at the top of the flow channel body (1).

8. The plastic flow channel according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The front end of the flow channel body (1) is also provided with a switch valve core (8), and the flow channel body (1) is also provided with a fourth water outlet (1h) controlled by the switch valve core (8) to open and close. The fourth water outlet (1h) is connected to the mixing water flow channel (12).

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