Shower wall with key switching structure and shower system

Abstract

The utility model provides a shower wall with a button switching structure and a shower system, the shower wall comprises a wall plate and a frame, the frame is installed on the periphery of the wall plate, and one frame of the frame is provided with the button switching structure. The key switching structure comprises a switching valve and a plurality of keys, the switching valve is located in a cavity defined by the wall plate and the frame, and the switching valve comprises a valve body and a valve element arranged in the valve body. The keys are arranged side by side in the extending direction of the frame of the frame, are in linkage fit with the valve element and are at least partially exposed out of the outer side of the frame. The valve body is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the frame and provided with a water inlet and a plurality of water outlets, the water outlets are used for being communicated with a plurality of showers in a one-to-one correspondence mode, the water inlet is used for being communicated with a water supply source, and the button is pressed to control the water inlet to be communicated with one or more water outlets. The wallboard is simple in structure, does not need to be holed on the wallboard, can reduce the manufacturing cost of the wallboard, and is particularly suitable for wallboard materials which are not easy to be holed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shower wall technology, and in particular to a shower wall and shower system with a button switching structure. Background Technology

[0002] A shower wall is a false wall panel used to integrate multiple shower devices (such as side sprays, overhead sprays, handheld shower heads, and spray guns). Integrating multiple shower devices onto a shower wall makes the overall modification and assembly of the bathroom shower system very convenient and quick, and it is becoming increasingly popular among consumers.

[0003] Existing shower walls typically use either a knob or button switching mechanism to switch water channels. Knob switching switches change the water flow by rotating a knob, while button switching switches change the flow by pressing several buttons. For button switching mechanisms, current technology usually mounts the switch onto the shower wall panel. This requires creating a number of through-holes in the panel corresponding to the number of buttons. If multiple water channels need to be switched, more buttons are needed, requiring more through-holes in the panel. This is less ideal for wall panel materials where creating holes is difficult (such as fragile materials like glass or ceramic), and it increases the manufacturing cost of the panel. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, the present invention aims to provide a shower wall and shower system with a button switching structure. This structure is simple and eliminates the need for through holes in the wall panel for button installation, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the wall panel to some extent. It is particularly suitable for wall panel materials that are not easily drilled.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A shower wall with a button switching structure is used to install shower units. The shower wall includes a wall panel and a frame. The frame is installed around the perimeter of the wall panel. A button switching structure is provided on one side of the frame. The button switching structure includes a switching valve and several buttons. The switching valve is located in the cavity formed by the wall panel and the frame. The switching valve includes a valve body and a valve core disposed in the valve body. Several buttons are arranged side by side along the extension direction of the frame's side. The buttons are linked and cooperate with the valve core and are at least partially exposed on the outside of the frame. The valve body is fixedly disposed on the inside of the frame and has a water inlet and several water outlets. The several water outlets are used to communicate with several shower units one by one. The water inlet is used to communicate with a water supply source. Pressing the buttons controls the water inlet to communicate with one or more of the water outlets.

[0007] In some preferred or optional embodiments, the valve body is provided with a plurality of switching chambers, each of which is connected to the water inlet. Each switching chamber is provided with a valve core. Each button is linked and cooperates with a corresponding valve core. The frame is provided with a plurality of first through holes, and the button is linked and cooperates with the valve core through the first through holes.

[0008] In some preferred or optional embodiments, the switching cavities are arranged side by side along the extension direction of the frame. The switching cavities are cylindrical, with one end of each switching cavity near the frame forming an open end and the other end away from the frame forming a closed end. The closed end of the switching cavity is provided with a water outlet. Each water outlet is located on the side of the closed end facing away from the switching cavity. The water outlet is axially oriented towards the switching cavity and communicates with the water outlet. The open end is closed by a pressure cap, which is provided with a through hole. The button is linked and cooperates with the valve core through the through hole.

[0009] In some preferred or optional embodiments, the water inlet is disposed on the side wall of the uppermost or lowermost switching cavity along the radial direction of the switching cavity, and adjacent switching cavities are connected by a connecting hole, so that all the switching cavities are connected in series through the connecting hole.

[0010] In some preferred or optional embodiments, the connecting hole is located on the side wall of the switching cavity, and the projection of the connecting hole along the axial direction of the water inlet at the water inlet is entirely located inside the water inlet.

[0011] In some preferred or optional embodiments, the valve body has a screw hole on the side near the frame, and a screw passes through a second through hole provided on the frame and is threaded into the screw hole.

[0012] In some preferred or optional embodiments, the frame is a square frame, which includes a front wall, a rear wall, an outer wall, and an inner wall forming a square cavity. The valve body abuts against the inner wall. A reinforcing wall extending along the length direction is provided inside the square frame. The reinforcing wall is located between the outer wall and the inner wall and is arranged parallel to the outer wall and the inner wall. The outer wall, the reinforcing wall, and the inner wall are respectively provided with corresponding second through holes, namely an outer through hole, a middle through hole, and an inner through hole. Furthermore, the head size of the screw is smaller than the size of the outer through hole on the outer wall and larger than the size of the middle through hole on the reinforcing wall, so that the head of the screw can pass through the outer through hole but cannot pass through the middle through hole.

[0013] In addition, this utility model also provides a shower system, including a shower wall and a plurality of shower heads disposed on the shower wall, and further including a shower wall with a button switching structure as described in any of the above.

[0014] In some preferred or optional embodiments, the shower includes an overhead shower head, a handheld shower head, and a side spray nozzle. The water outlet has three outlets, which are respectively connected to the overhead shower head, the handheld shower head, and the side spray nozzle via connecting pipes. The back of the wall panel has a groove for installing the connecting pipes.

[0015] In some preferred or optional embodiments, a mixing valve fixed to the back of the wall panel is also included. The mixing valve has a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, and a mixing outlet, and the mixing outlet is connected to the inlet of the switching valve via a connecting pipe.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This utility model employs a button switching structure mounted on one of the frame's side edges. The button switching structure includes a switching valve and several buttons. The switching valve includes a valve body and a valve core housed within the valve body. The buttons are arranged side-by-side along the extension direction of the frame's side edges. The buttons are linked and cooperate with the valve core and are at least partially exposed on the outer side of the side edge. The valve body is fixedly located on the inner side of the side edge. This design, by mounting the button switching structure on one of the frame's side edges, eliminates the need for through holes in the wall panel for button installation, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the wall panel to some extent. It is particularly suitable for wall panel materials that are not easy to drill holes in, and the structure is simple.

[0018] In addition, the switching valve is hidden in the cavity formed by the wall panel and frame and is not exposed. Only the button is exposed on the outside of the frame, which makes the appearance simple, beautiful and novel. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are provided to further illustrate the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention.

[0020] in:

[0021] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional assembly diagrams of a shower system according to an embodiment of the present invention (viewed from the front).

[0022] Figure 2 This is a second three-dimensional assembly diagram of a shower system according to an embodiment of the present utility model (viewed from the rear).

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a shower system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the valve body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the valve body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of a shower wall according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a shower wall according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a partial exploded view of a shower system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0031] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0032] 1-Shower wall:

[0033] 10-Wall panel; 11-Groove; 20-Frame; 21-Border edge; 211-First through hole; 212-Front wall; 213-Rear wall; 214-Outer wall; 215-Inner wall; 216-Reinforcing wall; 217-Second through hole; 30-Button switching structure; 31-Switching valve; 311-Valve body; 3111-Inlet; 3112-Outlet; 3113-Switching chamber; 3114-Outlet hole; 3115-Connecting hole; 3116-Screw hole; 312-Valve core; 313-Granty cap; 3131-Perforation; 32-Button; 321-Button transmission rod;

[0034] 40 - Screw; 41 - Screw head;

[0035] 50 - Mixing valve; 51 - Cold water inlet; 52 - Hot water inlet; 53 - Mixing outlet; 54 - Knob;

[0036] 2-Shower:

[0037] 100 - Overhead shower head; 200 - Handheld shower head; 300 - Side shower head;

[0038] 3-Connecting tube. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution, and the beneficial effects of this utility model clearer and more understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 10 This utility model provides a preferred embodiment of a shower wall 1 with a button switching structure for installing a shower 2. The shower wall 1 includes a wall panel 10 and a frame 20, with the frame 20 installed around the perimeter of the wall panel 10. A button switching structure 30 is provided on one of the side edges 21 of the frame 20, and the button switching structure 30 includes a switching valve 31 and a plurality of buttons 32. The switching valve 31 is located in the cavity formed by the wall panel 10 and the frame 20, and the switching valve 31 includes a valve body 311 and a valve core 312 disposed within the valve body 311. The plurality of buttons 32 are arranged side by side along the extending direction of the side edge 21 of the frame 20, and the buttons 32 are linked and cooperate with the valve core 312 and are at least partially exposed on the outer side of the side edge 21. The valve body 311 is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the frame 21 and has an inlet 3111 and several outlets 3112. The outlets 3112 are used to connect one-to-one with several shower heads 2, and the inlet 3111 is used to connect with a water supply source (such as tap water). Pressing the button 32 controls the inlet 3111 to connect with one or more outlets 3112.

[0041] In this embodiment, the valve body 311 is provided with several switching chambers 3113, each communicating with the water inlet 3111. Each switching chamber 3113 contains a valve core 312, and each button 32 is linked and cooperates with a corresponding valve core 312. The frame 20 is provided with several first through holes 211, and the button 32 is linked and cooperates with the valve core 312 through the first through holes 211.

[0042] In this embodiment, the switching cavities 3113 are arranged side-by-side along the extending direction of the frame 21. Each switching cavity 3113 is cylindrical, with an open end near the frame 21 and a closed end away from the frame 21. A water outlet 3114 is provided on the closed end of each switching cavity 3113, and each water outlet 3112 is located on the side of the closed end facing away from the switching cavity 3113. The water outlet 3112 is axially oriented towards the switching cavity 3113 and communicates with the water outlet 3114. (See also...) Figure 4 The opening is closed by a pressure cap 313. The pressure cap 313 has a through hole 3131. The outer end of the valve core 312 extends out of the through hole 3131 and connects with the button transmission rod 321, and then works in conjunction with the button 32 through the button transmission rod 321.

[0043] In this embodiment, the inlet 3111 is disposed on the side wall of the lowest switching cavity 3113 along the radial direction of the switching cavity 3113. Adjacent switching cavities 3113 are connected by a connecting hole 3115, thereby connecting all switching cavities 3113 in series through the connecting hole 3115. It can be understood that the inlet 3111 can also be disposed on the side wall of the uppermost switching cavity 3113 along the radial direction of the switching cavity 3113.

[0044] In this embodiment, the connecting hole 3115 is located on the side wall of the switching cavity 3113. The projection of the connecting hole 3115 along the axial direction of the inlet 3111 at the inlet 3111 is entirely located inside the inlet 3111. With this design, during molding, the demolding direction of the mold core used to mold the connecting hole 3115 is consistent with that of the mold core used to mold the inlet 3111, making molding simpler and easier.

[0045] In this embodiment, the valve body 311 is provided with a screw hole 3116 on the side near the frame 21. The screw 40 passes through the second through hole 217 provided on the frame 21 and is threaded to the screw hole 3116, thereby fixing the valve body 311 on the frame 21.

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the frame 21 is a square frame, which includes a front wall 212, a rear wall 213, an outer wall 214, and an inner wall 215 forming a square cavity. The valve body 311 abuts against the inner wall 215. A reinforcing wall 216 extending along the length direction is provided within the square frame. The reinforcing wall 216 is located between the outer wall 214 and the inner wall 215 and is arranged parallel to the outer wall 214 and the inner wall 215. The outer wall 214, the reinforcing wall 216, and the inner wall 215 are respectively provided with corresponding second through holes 217, namely an outer through hole, a middle through hole, and an inner through hole. Furthermore, the size of the head 41 of the screw 40 is smaller than the size of the outer through hole on the outer wall 214 and larger than the size of the middle through hole on the reinforcing wall 216, so that the head 41 of the screw 40 can pass through the outer through hole but cannot pass through the middle through hole. This design not only allows the valve body 311 to be fixed to the inner wall 215 of the frame 21 using screws 40, but also prevents the head 41 of the screws 40 from protruding from the outer wall 214, making it simpler and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0047] In addition, this utility model also provides a shower system, including a shower wall 1 and a plurality of shower heads 2 disposed on the shower wall 1, and further including a shower wall 1 with a button switching structure 30 as described above.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the shower 2 includes a top shower head 100, a handheld shower head 200, and a side spray nozzle 300. Three water outlets 3112 are provided and connected to the top shower head 100, the handheld shower head 200, and the side spray nozzle 300 respectively via connecting pipes 3. To facilitate pipe installation, the back of the wall panel 10 is provided with a groove 11 for installing the connecting pipe 3.

[0049] In this embodiment, a mixing valve 50 is also included, which is fixed to the back of the wall panel 10. The mixing valve 50 has a cold water inlet 51, a hot water inlet 52, and a mixing outlet 53. The mixing outlet 53 is connected to the inlet 3111 of the switching valve 31 via a connecting pipe 3. The mixing valve 50 includes a knob 54, which controls the temperature of the water flowing out of the mixing outlet 53 by rotating the knob 54.

[0050] This utility model employs a button switching structure 30 mounted on one of the side frames 21 of a frame 20. The button switching structure 30 includes a switching valve 31 and several buttons 32. The switching valve 31 includes a valve body 311 and a valve core 312 disposed within the valve body 311. The several buttons 32 are arranged side by side along the extension direction of the side frame 21 of the frame 20. The buttons 32 are linked and cooperate with the valve core 312 and are at least partially exposed on the outer side of the side frame 21. The valve body 311 is fixedly disposed on the inner side of the side frame 21. With this design, the button switching structure 30 is mounted on one of the side frames 21 of the frame 20, thus eliminating the need to provide holes for mounting the buttons 32 on the wall panel 10. This can reduce the manufacturing cost of the wall panel 10 to a certain extent, and is especially suitable for wall panel 10 materials that are not easy to drill holes in, and the structure is simple.

[0051] In addition, the switching valve 31 is hidden in the cavity formed by the wall panel 10 and the frame 20 and is not exposed. Only the button 32 is exposed on the outside of the frame 21, which makes the appearance simple, beautiful and novel.

[0052] The present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other situations without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shower wall with a button switching structure for installing a shower, the shower wall comprising a wall panel and a frame, the frame being installed around the perimeter of the wall panel, characterized in that, A button switching structure is provided on one of the frame's edges. The button switching structure includes a switching valve and several buttons. The switching valve is located in the cavity formed by the wall panel and the frame. The switching valve includes a valve body and a valve core disposed within the valve body. Several buttons are arranged side by side along the extension direction of the frame's edge. The buttons are linked and cooperate with the valve core and are at least partially exposed on the outer side of the frame. The valve body is fixedly disposed on the inner side of the frame and has a water inlet and several water outlets. The several water outlets are used to connect to several showers one by one. The water inlet is used to connect to a water supply source. By pressing the buttons, the water inlet is controlled to connect to one or more water outlets.

2. The shower wall according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve body is provided with several switching chambers, each of which is connected to the water inlet. Each switching chamber is provided with a valve core. Each button is linked and cooperates with a corresponding valve core. The frame is provided with several first through holes. The button is linked and cooperates with the valve core through the first through holes.

3. The shower wall according to claim 2, characterized in that, The switching chambers are arranged side by side along the extension direction of the frame. Each switching chamber is cylindrical. The end of each switching chamber near the frame forms an open end, and the end away from the frame forms a closed end. The closed end of each switching chamber is provided with a water outlet. Each water outlet is located on the side of the closed end facing away from the switching chamber. The water outlet is axially oriented towards the switching chamber and communicates with the water outlet. The open end is closed by a pressure cap. The pressure cap is provided with a through hole. The button is linked and cooperates with the valve core through the through hole.

4. The shower wall according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water inlet is located on the side wall of the uppermost or lowermost switching cavity along the radial direction of the switching cavity. Adjacent switching cavities are connected by a connecting hole, so that all the switching cavities are connected in series through the connecting hole.

5. The shower wall according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting hole is located on the side wall of the switching cavity, and the projection of the connecting hole along the axial direction of the water inlet at the water inlet is entirely located inside the water inlet.

6. The shower wall according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve body has a screw hole on the side near the frame, and the screw passes through the second through hole on the frame and is threaded into the screw hole.

7. The shower wall according to claim 6, characterized in that, The frame is a square frame, which includes a front wall, a rear wall, an outer wall, and an inner wall forming a square cavity. The valve body abuts against the inner wall. A reinforcing wall extending along the length direction is provided inside the square frame. The reinforcing wall is located between the outer wall and the inner wall and is arranged parallel to the outer wall and the inner wall. The outer wall, the reinforcing wall, and the inner wall are respectively provided with corresponding second through holes, namely an outer through hole, a middle through hole, and an inner through hole. Furthermore, the head size of the screw is smaller than the size of the outer through hole on the outer wall and larger than the size of the middle through hole on the reinforcing wall, so that the head of the screw can pass through the outer through hole but cannot pass through the middle through hole.

8. A shower system comprising a shower wall and a plurality of shower units disposed on the shower wall, characterized in that, It also includes a shower wall with a button switching structure as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The shower system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shower includes a top shower head, a hand shower head, and a side shower head. There are three water outlets, which are connected to the top shower head, the hand shower head, and the side shower head through connecting pipes. The back of the wall panel is provided with a groove for installing the connecting pipes.

10. The shower system according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a mixing valve fixed to the back of the wall panel. The mixing valve has a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet and a mixing outlet. The mixing outlet is connected to the inlet of the switching valve through a connecting pipe.

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