Quick-connection faucet for hot water equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a quick-connection faucet for hot water equipment, and relates to the field of water boilers. Which comprises a female seat and a water outlet faucet, and is characterized in that one end of the female seat is in threaded connection with a water opening of the water boiler, and the other end of the female seat is in inserted connection with the water outlet faucet; the female base and the water outlet faucet are fixed in an inserted mode through an inserting piece, the inserting piece comprises an inserting female piece and an inserting male piece, the inserting female piece is arranged on the female base, the inserting male piece is arranged on the water outlet faucet, and the inserting male piece is arranged on the water outlet faucet. And when the water outlet faucet is inserted into the female seat, the insertion child piece and the insertion female piece are mutually inserted, matched and fixed. The LED lamp has the advantages of being convenient to insert and replace.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water dispensers, and in particular to a quick-connect faucet for hot water equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Water dispensers are commonly used in high-traffic areas such as train stations, and they typically heat tap water to boiling to meet the hot water needs of multiple people. Therefore, water dispensers are generally used continuously. After prolonged use, scale easily accumulates at the spout, clogging it. Therefore, to ensure smooth flow, they are usually replaced periodically. The connection between a faucet and a water dispenser is often threaded, with Teflon tape wrapped around the threads to reduce leakage. However, when replacement is needed, the faucet may have been used for a long time, and the threads may be corroded, making it difficult to disassemble the dispenser without damage, thus affecting maintenance efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a quick-connect faucet for hot water equipment.

[0004] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: a quick-connect faucet for a hot water device, including a female seat and a water outlet faucet, one end of the female seat being threadedly connected to the water outlet of a water heater, and the other end of the female seat being plugged into the water outlet faucet;

[0005] The female seat and the water faucet are connected and fixed by a connector. The connector includes a female connector and a female connector. The female connector is located on the female seat, and the female connector is located on the water faucet. When the water faucet is inserted into the female seat, the female connector and the female connector are mutually inserted and fixed.

[0006] The female connector includes an inner locking component and an outer locking component. The inner locking component is fixed to one end of the female connector and is coaxial with the female connector. The outer locking component is sleeved on the female connector and slides along the axial direction of the female connector. The inner locking component is hollow to form an area for inserting the female connector. When the female connector is inserted, the inner locking component engages with the outer wall of the female connector.

[0007] The inner retaining element includes an inner retaining ring, which is fixed to one end of the female seat and coaxial with the female seat. The inner retaining ring has several through holes, which are evenly distributed along the circumference of the inner retaining ring. Each through hole contains a steel ball, and the inner diameter of the through hole is the same as the diameter of the steel ball. The outer retaining element is sleeved on the inner retaining ring, and the inner wall of the outer retaining element is in contact with the outer wall of the steel ball.

[0008] The outer clamping component includes an outer clamping ring and a spring. The spring is sleeved on the inner clamping ring, and a clamp is sleeved on the inner clamping ring. The clamp abuts against one end of the spring, and the other end of the spring is fixed on the inner clamping ring. When the outer clamping ring is sleeved on the inner clamping ring, the clamp abuts against the outer clamping ring. When the outer clamping ring moves, the clamp pushes the spring to deform.

[0009] The connector includes a connector ring with an annular groove for engaging the steel ball. When the connector ring is inserted into the inner retaining ring, the steel ball abuts against the bottom of the annular groove.

[0010] The outer edge of the outer clip extends outward to form a fixing ear, and a guide pin is fixed on the fixing ear. A guide hole for inserting the guide pin is opened on the outer shell of the water dispenser corresponding to the position of the guide pin.

[0011] The female connector has a water outlet hole in the middle that communicates with the water tap. One end of the female connector is provided with an external thread for connection with the water dispenser. The inner wall of the water outlet hole is provided with an annular limiting platform. When the plug-in component is inserted, the end of the plug-in component abuts against the limiting platform.

[0012] Compared to existing technologies, this invention allows for convenient replacement of the faucet via a snap-fit ​​and plug-in mechanism. In actual use, the outer clip is fitted onto the female connector and slides along its axis. The hollow inner clip forms an area for inserting the connector. When the connector is inserted, the inner clip engages with the outer wall of the connector. In other words, the inner clip primarily secures the faucet by engaging with the connector to fix it in place. The outer clip, located outside the inner clip, controls its tightness. Specifically, when the outer clip is compressed, the inner clip detaches from the connector. When the inner clip is in its original position, it is compressed, pressing against the connector for secure fixation. To release the faucet, press the outer clip; the inner clip will then detach from the connector, allowing for easy removal. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-connect faucet in this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plug-in female component in the quick-connect faucet of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the plug-in female component in the quick-connect faucet of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the plug connector in the quick-connect faucet of this utility model;

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Female seat; 11. Water outlet; 12. Limiting platform; 2. Insert female part; 21. Inner retaining part; 211. Inner retaining ring; 212. Through hole; 213. Steel ball; 22. Outer retaining part; 221. Outer retaining ring; 222. Spring; 223. Clamp; 224. Fixing ear; 225. Guide pin; 3. Insert sub-part; 31. Insert ring; 32. Annular groove. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0019] Reference Figure 1-4 A quick-connect faucet for a hot water appliance includes a female connector 1 and a faucet outlet. One end of the female connector 1 is threadedly connected to the water inlet of a water heater, and the other end of the female connector 1 is plugged into the faucet outlet. The female connector 1 and the faucet outlet are fixed together by a plug-in connector, which includes a female plug-in connector 2 and a female plug-in connector 3. The female plug-in connector 2 is located on the female connector 1, and the female plug-in connector 3 is located on the faucet outlet. When the faucet outlet is plugged into the female connector 1, the female plug-in connector 3 and the female plug-in connector 2 are mutually plugged in and fixed together. A water outlet hole 11 is formed in the middle of the female connector 1, meaning that the female connector 1 is a hollow tube or ring shape, and one end of it can be threaded for connection to a water heater, allowing water from the water heater to flow out through the female connector 1. At this time, the other end of the female connector 1 can be used to install the female connector 2 for connection with the faucet, while the female connector 3 can be fixed on the faucet. When plugging in, the matching female connector 2 and female connector 3 can be used for plugging and fixing, thereby realizing the quick installation and replacement of the faucet.

[0020] In this embodiment, the female connector 2 includes an inner locking member 21 and an outer locking member 22. The inner locking member 21 is fixed to one end of the female connector 1 and is coaxial with the female connector 1. That is, water can flow out through the inner locking member 21. The outer locking member 22 is sleeved on the female connector 1 and slides along the axial direction of the female connector 1. The hollow inner locking member 21 forms an area for inserting the female connector 3. When the female connector 3 is inserted, the inner locking member 21 engages with the outer wall of the female connector 3. That is, the inner locking member 21 is mainly used for engaging and fixing with the faucet, that is, the inner locking member 21 is responsible for engaging with the female connector 3 to fix the faucet. The outer locking member 22 is set outside the inner locking member 21 and is used to control the tightness of the inner locking member 21. Specifically, when the outer clip 22 is in the compressed position, the inner clip 21 can be released from the connector 3. When the inner clip 21 is in its original position, it will be squeezed to make the inner clip 21 press against the connector 3, thus fixing it in place. When it is necessary to release it, press the outer clip 22, and the inner clip 21 will release from the connector 3, allowing the faucet to be easily removed.

[0021] In this embodiment, the inner retaining member 21 includes an inner retaining ring 211, which is fixed to one end of the female seat 1 and coaxial with the female seat 1. The inner retaining ring 211 has several through holes 212, which are evenly distributed along the circumference of the inner retaining ring 211. Each through hole 212 contains a steel ball 213, and the inner diameter of the through hole 212 is the same as the diameter of the steel ball 213. The outer retaining member 22 is sleeved on the inner retaining ring 211, and the inner wall of the outer retaining member 22 is in contact with the outer wall of the steel ball 213. Correspondingly, the outer retaining element 22 includes an outer retaining ring 221 and a spring 222. The spring 222 is fitted onto the inner retaining ring 211, and a clamp 223 is fitted onto the inner retaining ring 211. The clamp 223 abuts against one end of the spring 222, and the other end of the spring 222 is fixed to the inner retaining ring 211. When the outer retaining ring 221 is fitted onto the inner retaining ring 211, the clamp 223 abuts against the outer retaining ring 221. When the outer retaining ring 221 moves, the clamp 223 pushes the spring 222 to deform. In the initial state, the outer retaining ring 221 is held in place by the elastic force of the spring 222, thus fitting onto the inner retaining ring 211. The inner wall of the outer retaining ring 221 pushes against the steel ball 213, allowing the steel ball 213 to press against the connector 3 for fixation. Conversely, the steel ball 213 loosens, allowing the faucet to be easily removed.

[0022] In this embodiment, the connector 3 includes a connector ring 31 with an annular groove 32 for engaging the steel ball 213. When the connector ring 31 is inserted into the inner retaining ring 211, the inner steel ball 213 abuts against the bottom of the annular groove 32. The steel ball 213, pushed by the outer retaining ring 221, will also abut against the bottom of the annular groove 32. Therefore, when the connector 3 tends to loosen, it can be secured by the cooperation of the steel ball 213 and the annular groove 32.

[0023] To facilitate smooth movement of the outer locking member 22, a fixing ear 224 extends outward from the outer edge of the outer locking member 22. This fixing ear 224 is fixed to the outer locking ring 221 and perpendicular to its end face. When installed on a water dispenser, the fixing ear 224 is parallel to the end face of the water dispenser. A guide pin 225 is fixed to the fixing ear 224, and a guide hole for inserting the guide pin 225 is provided on the outer casing of the water dispenser at the corresponding position. When the outer locking member 22 is pushed, the guide pin 225 slides within the guide hole, thus providing a guiding function.

[0024] The female connector 1 has a water outlet hole 11 in the middle, which connects to the water tap. One end of the female connector 1 has an external thread for connection with a water heater. The inner wall of the water outlet hole 11 has an annular limiting platform 12. When the plug-in component 3 is inserted, the end of the plug-in component 3 abuts against the limiting platform 12. The limiting platform 12 can limit the insertion length of the plug-in component 3. When the plug-in component 3 abuts against the limiting platform 12, the steel ball 213 is aligned with the annular groove 32, which makes assembly easier.

[0025] Compared to existing technologies, this invention allows for convenient replacement of the faucet via a snap-fit ​​and plug-in method. In actual use, the outer clip 22 is fitted onto the female seat 1 and slides along the axis of the female seat 1. The inner clip 21 is hollow, forming an area for inserting the plug-in part 3. When the plug-in part 3 is inserted, the inner clip 21 engages with the outer wall of the plug-in part 3. In other words, the inner clip 21 is mainly used for snap-fit ​​fixing with the faucet; that is, the inner clip 21 is responsible for engaging with the plug-in part 3 to fix the faucet. The outer clip 22 is located outside the inner clip 21 and is used to control the tightness of the inner clip 21. Specifically, when the outer clip 22 is in a compressed position, the inner clip 21 can be released from the plug-in part 3. When the inner clip 21 is in its original position, it will compress the inner clip 21, causing it to press against the plug-in part 3, thus achieving a fixing effect. When it is necessary to loosen the faucet, press the outer clip 22, and the inner clip 21 will loosen from the connector 3, thus making it easy to remove the faucet.

[0026] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-connect faucet for a hot water device, comprising a female connector and a water outlet, characterized in that: One end of the female connector is threadedly connected to the water outlet of the water heater, and the other end of the female connector is plugged into the water faucet. The female seat and the water faucet are connected and fixed by a connector. The connector includes a female connector and a female connector. The female connector is located on the female seat, and the female connector is located on the water faucet. When the water faucet is inserted into the female seat, the female connector and the female connector are mutually inserted and fixed.

2. The quick-connect faucet for a hot water device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female connector includes an inner locking component and an outer locking component. The inner locking component is fixed to one end of the female connector and is coaxial with the female connector. The outer locking component is sleeved on the female connector and slides along the axial direction of the female connector. The inner locking component is hollow to form an area for inserting the female connector. When the female connector is inserted, the inner locking component engages with the outer wall of the female connector.

3. A quick-connect faucet for a hot water device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner retaining element includes an inner retaining ring, which is fixed to one end of the female seat and coaxial with the female seat. The inner retaining ring has several through holes, which are evenly distributed along the circumference of the inner retaining ring. Each through hole contains a steel ball, and the inner diameter of the through hole is the same as the diameter of the steel ball. The outer retaining element is sleeved on the inner retaining ring, and the inner wall of the outer retaining element is in contact with the outer wall of the steel ball.

4. A quick-connect faucet for a hot water device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer clamping component includes an outer clamping ring and a spring. The spring is sleeved on the inner clamping ring, and a clamp is sleeved on the inner clamping ring. The clamp abuts against one end of the spring, and the other end of the spring is fixed on the inner clamping ring. When the outer clamping ring is sleeved on the inner clamping ring, the clamp abuts against the outer clamping ring. When the outer clamping ring moves, the clamp pushes the spring to deform.

5. A quick-connect faucet for a hot water device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connector includes a connector ring with an annular groove for engaging the steel ball. When the connector ring is inserted into the inner retaining ring, the steel ball abuts against the bottom of the annular groove.

6. A quick-connect faucet for a hot water device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer edge of the outer clip extends outward to form a fixing ear, and a guide pin is fixed on the fixing ear. A guide hole for inserting the guide pin is opened on the outer shell of the water dispenser corresponding to the position of the guide pin.

7. A quick-connect faucet for a hot water device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female connector has a water outlet hole in the middle that communicates with the water tap. One end of the female connector is provided with an external thread for connection with the water dispenser. The inner wall of the water outlet hole is provided with an annular limiting platform. When the plug-in component is inserted, the end of the plug-in component abuts against the limiting platform.

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