Shower controller

Abstract

The utility model discloses a shower controller which comprises a storage shell, a mixing valve body and a supporting back plate. The mixing valve body is provided with a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, at least two water outlets and a mixing cavity; the cold water inlet, the hot water inlet and the two water outlets are respectively communicated with the mixing cavity; the cold water inlet and the hot water inlet are connected and fixed with a pipeline on a wall body through connecting joints; the periphery of the mixing valve body extends to form a hanging lug; the storage shell is formed by splicing a plurality of plates and forms a containing cavity with an opening, and the mixing valve body is arranged in the containing cavity; a plurality of assembly holes are formed in the bottom of the storage shell; the supporting back plate is fixed on the wall surface, and the peripheral wall is matched with the inner wall of the accommodating cavity; the storage shell is arranged on the supporting back plate in a sleeving manner, and the storage shell is arranged on a wall body through the fixing structure; the mixing valve body fastens and connects the hanging lug and the storage shell through a locking piece, so that the mixing valve body supports the storage shell; the shower controller solves the technical problems that when an existing shower controller is used, a shell is prone to heating and oxidation corrosion when hot water flows through the shell for a long time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom fixtures, specifically a shower controller. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, shower equipment plays an increasingly important role in the home. Shower controllers serve as the main switch for shower equipment, but existing shower controllers have the following problems during use:

[0003] (1) Most existing mixing valve bodies are made of copper casting. They absorb a lot of heat during the long-term flow of hot water and are difficult to dissipate in time. The heat is transferred to the outer shell, causing the outer shell to heat up and posing a risk of burns. (2) After the shower controller is used, a lot of water stains remain. After drying, water marks that are not easy to wipe off will remain. At the same time, existing shower controllers are usually nickel-plated or zinc-plated on the surface during the manufacturing process. With use, the surface is prone to oxidation and corrosion when exposed to moisture and high temperature, affecting the overall appearance of the shower controller. (3) Although the surface of the existing shower controller is designed as a countertop for placing items, its area is small and its surface is prone to deformation after being heated, resulting in insufficient and uneven countertop for placing items, which is not suitable for use. (4) Existing shower controllers are not easy to replace when the outer shell and internal parts are damaged, which is not conducive to saving costs.

[0004] In summary, a shower controller is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned defects or problems in the background technology and provide a shower controller with a simple structure. It solves the technical problems of existing shower controllers, such as easy scalding of users when hot water flows through the shell for a long time, easy oxidation and corrosion on the surface, and short service life.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A shower controller, characterized in that: the shower controller includes a storage housing, a mixing valve body, and a supporting back plate;

[0008] A mixing valve body is provided with a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, at least two outlets, and a mixing chamber, wherein the cold and hot water inlets and the two outlets are respectively connected to the mixing chamber; the cold water inlet and the hot water inlet are connected and fixed to the pipes on the wall through connecting joints; the outer periphery of the mixing valve body extends to form a hanging lug;

[0009] The housing is made of several plates assembled to form an open receiving cavity; the receiving cavity is used to install the mixing valve body, and the bottom of the housing is also provided with several assembly holes;

[0010] A support backplate is fixed to the wall, and its outer peripheral wall fits into the inner wall of the receiving cavity;

[0011] The storage housing is fitted onto the supporting back plate and is mounted on the wall by a fixing structure; the mixing valve body is located in the receiving cavity and is fastened to the storage housing by a locking member, so that the mixing valve body supports the storage housing.

[0012] Preferably, the locking component includes a bushing and a screw; the bushing is installed inside the housing and abuts against the lug; the screw passes through the mounting hole and the bushing at the bottom of the housing and is threaded into the lug to fix the housing to the mixing valve body.

[0013] Preferably, it also includes a temperature regulating valve, which is installed in the mixing chamber of the mixing valve body, and the mixing ratio of cold and hot water in the mixing chamber is adjusted by rotating the temperature regulating valve.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes a water outlet switching valve, which is installed on the other side of the mixing chamber and is arranged parallel to the temperature regulating valve. By rotating the regulating valve, water can be switched to any outlet.

[0015] Preferably, one of the water outlets is configured to connect to the outlet of the overhead shower, which is connected to the shower rod; the other water outlet is configured to connect to the outlet of the hand shower, which is connected to the hose of the hand shower.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes a lower water outlet component, which is installed on the lower surface of the housing and connected to the mixing water valve body via a connecting pipe to outlet water.

[0017] Preferably, the lower water outlet component is configured as a waterfall water outlet.

[0018] Preferably, the plate material of the housing is made of natural stone, artificial stone, or rock slab.

[0019] As can be seen from the above description of this utility model, compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] (1) This utility model provides a shower controller with a simple structure, which solves the technical problems of existing shower controllers, such as easy scalding of users, easy oxidation and corrosion of the surface, and short service life when hot water flows through the housing for a long time. The housing of this new model is made of boards made of natural stone, artificial stone or rock slab, and the mixing valve body is fixedly connected to the housing by locking parts. There is a lot of heat dissipation space inside the housing, and the boards have good heat resistance, wear resistance and oxidation resistance after polishing, so that the mixing valve body can absorb heat when hot water flows through for a long time. The heat is not easily transferred to the outer surface of the housing, which can effectively prevent the housing from overheating, oxidizing and corroding. This effectively prevents users from getting burned during use and also increases the product's service life. Moreover, it has a large load-bearing area. More importantly, this new type adopts a multi-point support structure. That is, the support back plate is fixed to the wall first, and then the upper housing is put on to form an upper surface support. Then, the opposite side of the housing and the wall is bonded to the wall to form another fixed connection. Furthermore, the hybrid valve body is used for support to form a multi-point support position, thus achieving the effect of large volume and excellent load-bearing capacity.

[0021] (2) The upper surface of the housing of this new type forms a table surface that is convenient for placing items, which makes it convenient for users to place items. Furthermore, it can be designed with different sizes according to the actual usage scenario, and the housing is stably supported and fixed by the support back plate and the mixing valve body, thus achieving an effective combination of the aesthetics and practicality of the shower controller.

[0022] (3) The housing of this new type of centrally placed object is made of plate splicing, and the mixing valve body is fixed inside the housing by locking parts; when the housing or the internal valve body is damaged, the damaged part can be disassembled and replaced, avoiding the problem of overall replacement and further reducing the burden on consumers.

[0023] (4) The plate material used for the housing in this invention is aesthetically pleasing, with bright colors and patterns on the surface. It also has low requirements for the materials used, is readily available, and has low production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the shower controller described in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembled housing of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the assembled housing of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mixing valve body described in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the mixing valve body described in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the housing of the present invention.

[0031] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 1. Shelf housing; 11. Sheet material; 12. Opening; 13. Receiving cavity; 14. Assembly hole; 15. Slot; 2. Mixing valve body; 21. Cold water inlet; 22. Hot water inlet; 23. Outlet; 24. Mixing cavity; 25. Hanging lug; 3. Support back plate; 4. Locking connector; 41. Bushing; 42. Screw; 5. Temperature regulating valve; 6. Water outlet switching valve; 7. Overhead shower; 8. Shower rod; 9. Hand shower head; 10. Lower water outlet assembly; A. Connecting connector; B. Hose; C. Connecting pipe; Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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 this utility model and simplifying the description. It does 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 limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model.

[0035] 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, that is, any connection in which there is no displacement relationship 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.

[0036] In the claims, description and drawings of this utility model, the terms "comprising", "having" and variations thereof are used to mean "including but not limited to".

[0037] See Figure 1-6 A shower controller, characterized in that: the shower controller includes a storage housing 1, a mixing valve body 2, and a supporting back plate 3;

[0038] The storage housing 1 is assembled from several plates 11 to form a receiving cavity 13 with an opening 12; the bottom of the storage housing 1 is also provided with several assembly holes 14; the storage housing 1 is fitted onto the supporting back plate 3 and is mounted on the wall through a fixing structure; the plates 11 of the storage housing 1 are made of natural stone, artificial stone or rock slab, and by using natural stone, it is combined with the wall stone, and the two are visually integrated and aesthetically pleasing.

[0039] The receiving cavity 13 is used for mounting the mixing valve body 2.

[0040] The mixing valve body 2 is provided with a cold water inlet 21, a hot water inlet 22, at least two outlets 23, and a mixing chamber 24. The cold water inlet 21, the hot water inlet 22, and the two outlets 23 are respectively connected to the mixing chamber 24. The cold water inlet 21 and the hot water inlet 22 are connected and fixed to the pipes on the wall through a connecting joint A (not shown in the figure). The outer periphery of the mixing valve body 2 extends to form a hanging lug 25. The mixing valve body 2 is located in the receiving cavity 13, and the hanging lug 25 of the mixing valve body 2 is fastened to the storage housing 1 through a locking member 4, so that the mixing valve body 2 supports the storage housing 1. In this way, the mixing valve body 2 can support the storage housing 1, and even the heavy plate 11 has sufficient load-bearing capacity.

[0041] Two water outlets 23, one of which is configured to connect to the water outlet 23 of the overhead shower 7 and is connected to the shower rod 8; the other water outlet 23 is configured to connect to the water outlet 23 of the hand shower 9 and is connected to the hose B (not shown in the figure) connected to the hand shower 9.

[0042] The support back plate 3 is fixed to the wall, and its outer peripheral wall fits into the inner wall of the receiving cavity 13.

[0043] The locking component 4 includes a bushing 41 and a screw 42; the bushing 41 is installed inside the housing 1 and abuts against the lug 25; the screw 42 passes through the assembly hole 14 and the bushing 41 from the bottom of the housing 1 and is threadedly engaged with the lug 25 to fix the housing 1 and the mixing valve body 2.

[0044] The back plate 3 is fixed to the wall first, and then the upper housing 1 is fitted on to form an upper surface support. Then, the opposite side of the housing 1 and the wall are bonded to the wall to form another fixed connection. Furthermore, the mixing valve body 2 provides support to form multiple support points, thus achieving the effect of large volume and good load-bearing capacity.

[0045] Temperature regulating valve 5 is installed in the mixing chamber 24 of the mixing valve body 2. The mixing ratio of cold and hot water in the mixing chamber 24 is adjusted by rotating the temperature regulating valve 5.

[0046] The water outlet switching valve 6 is installed on the other side of the mixing chamber 24 and is arranged parallel to the temperature regulating valve 5. By rotating the regulating valve, water can be switched out from any water outlet 23.

[0047] The lower water outlet assembly 10 is installed on the lower surface of the housing 1 and is connected to the mixing valve body 2 via a connecting pipe C (not shown in the figure) to discharge water; the lower water outlet assembly 10 is configured as a waterfall water outlet.

[0048] During actual assembly:

[0049] (1) Prepare a mixing valve body 2, which is formed by injection molding. It is provided with a cold water inlet 21, a hot water inlet 22, at least two outlets 23 and a mixing chamber 24. The cold water inlet 21, the hot water inlet 22 and the two outlets 23 are respectively connected to the mixing chamber 24. The outer periphery of the mixing valve body 2 extends to form a lug 25.

[0050] (2) Prepare the housing 1 and the support back plate 3. First, cut the plate 11 for making the housing 1 according to the size of the housing 1. At the same time, cut out the support back plate 3 that matches the size of the opening 12. Then, grind and drill holes in the plate 11 and the support back plate 3 so that the corresponding plate 11 and the support back plate 3 form openings corresponding to the cold water inlet 21, the hot water inlet 22 and the two outlets 23, assembly holes 14 for screws 42 to pass through, and slots 15 for the lower water outlet assembly 10 to be installed. Finally, glue the ground and drilled plate 11 together with stone glue to form a housing 1 with an opening 12 and a receiving cavity 13.

[0051] (3) Assemble the support back plate 3, pass the pipes on the wall through the opening on the support back plate 3, and fix them to the wall by adhesive or screw.

[0052] (4) Assemble the mixing valve body 2 and the lower water outlet assembly 10. Place the mixing valve body 2 in the receiving cavity 13 of the housing 1, and align the cold water inlet 21, hot water inlet 22 and two outlets 23 of the mixing valve body 2 with the openings on the surface of the housing 1. Then, install the bushing 41 inside the housing 1 and make it abut against the lug 25 on the outer periphery of the mixing valve body 2. Then, pass the screw 42 through the assembly hole 14 and the bushing 41 from the bottom of the housing 1 and thread it with the lug 25 to make the housing 1 and the mixing valve body 2 securely connected and the mixing valve body 2 support the housing 1. Finally, install the lower water outlet assembly 10 in the slot 15 on the lower surface of the housing 1 and connect it to the mixing valve body 2 through the connecting pipe C (not shown in the figure).

[0053] (5) Install the housing 1. First, connect and fix the cold water inlet 21 and hot water inlet 22 of the mixing valve body 2 installed inside the housing 1 to the pipes on the wall through the connecting joint A (not shown in the figure); then, put the entire housing 1 on the support back plate 3 and install the housing 1 on the wall by adhesive or screwing.

[0054] Finally, the temperature regulating valve 5 and the water outlet switching valve 6 are respectively installed on both sides of the mixing chamber 24 of the mixing valve body 2, and one end of each is exposed outside the housing 1; then each water outlet 23 is connected to the overhead spray 7 and the hand shower 9 through the shower rod 8 and the hose B (not shown in the figure), and the entire shower controller is installed.

[0055] When using:

[0056] Rotate the temperature regulating valve 5 to allow cold water and hot water to flow into the mixing chamber 24 through the cold and hot water inlets 22 of the mixing valve body 2. Continue to rotate the temperature regulating valve 5 to adjust the mixing ratio of cold and hot water in the mixing chamber 24 until a suitable water temperature is reached. At this time, the outlet switching valve 6 can be rotated according to different usage needs to switch the water outlet 23 to output water, thereby realizing the output of the top spray 7, hand shower 9 and the bottom water outlet assembly 10 connected to each outlet 23.

[0057] This utility model provides a shower controller with a simple structure, solving the technical problems of existing shower controllers where the housing easily overheats and oxidizes / corrodes when hot water flows through it for extended periods. The housing of this new model is constructed from panels made of natural stone, artificial stone, or slab rock, and the mixing valve body is fixedly connected to the housing using locking fittings. The housing has ample internal heat dissipation space, and the polished panels possess excellent heat resistance, wear resistance, and oxidation resistance. This prevents heat absorbed by the mixing valve body from easily transferring to the outer surface of the housing during prolonged hot water flow, effectively preventing overheating and oxidation / corrosion. This also effectively prevents scalding for users and increases the product's usability. Lifespan; In addition, the upper surface of the storage housing in this new type forms a convenient platform for placing items, making it easy for users to place items. It can be designed in different sizes according to actual usage scenarios, and the support back plate and mixing valve body provide stable support and fixation for the storage housing, achieving an effective combination of aesthetics and practicality for the shower controller. Furthermore, the storage housing is made of assembled sheet metal, and the mixing valve body is fixed inside the housing using locking fasteners. When the housing or internal valve body is damaged, the damaged part can be disassembled and replaced, avoiding the problem of replacing the entire unit and further reducing the burden on consumers. The sheet metal used for the storage housing has an attractive appearance, bright surface patterns and colors, and the requirements for the materials used are not high; they are readily available and have low production costs.

[0058] The description of the above specification and embodiments is used 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.

Claims

1. A shower controller, characterized in that: The shower controller includes a housing, a mixing valve body, and a supporting back plate; The mixing valve body is provided with a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, at least two outlets, and a mixing chamber, and the cold and hot water inlets and the two outlets are respectively connected to the mixing chamber; the cold water inlet and the hot water inlet are connected and fixed to the pipes on the wall through connecting joints; The outer periphery of the mixing valve body extends to form a hanging lug; The housing is made of several plates assembled to form an open receiving cavity; the receiving cavity is used to install the mixing valve body, and the bottom of the housing is also provided with several assembly holes; A support backplate is fixed to the wall, and its outer peripheral wall fits into the inner wall of the receiving cavity; The storage housing is fitted onto the supporting back plate and is mounted on the wall by a fixing structure; the mixing valve body is located in the receiving cavity and is fastened to the storage housing by a locking member, so that the mixing valve body supports the storage housing.

2. A shower controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The locking component includes a bushing and a screw; the bushing is installed inside the housing and abuts against the lug; the screw passes through the mounting hole and the bushing at the bottom of the housing and is threaded into the lug to fix the housing to the mixing valve body.

3. A shower controller as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a temperature regulating valve, which is installed in the mixing chamber of the mixing valve body. The mixing ratio of cold and hot water in the mixing chamber can be adjusted by rotating the temperature regulating valve.

4. A shower controller as described in claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a water outlet switching valve, which is installed on the other side of the mixing chamber and is arranged parallel to the temperature regulating valve. By rotating the regulating valve, water can be switched to any outlet.

5. A shower controller as described in claim 4, characterized in that: One of the water outlets is configured to connect to the outlet of the overhead shower, which is connected to the shower rod; the other water outlet is configured to connect to the outlet of the hand shower, which is connected to the hose of the hand shower.

6. A shower controller as described in claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a lower water outlet assembly, which is installed on the lower surface of the housing and connected to the mixing water valve body via a connecting pipe to outlet water.

7. A shower controller as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The lower water outlet component is configured as a waterfall water outlet.

8. A shower controller as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The housing shell is made of natural stone, artificial stone, or rock slab.

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