Folding water inlet device

By designing a folding water inlet device, the angle of the water inlet pipe is changed by rotating the rotating part within the receiving cavity, which solves the problems of the three-way faucet occupying a lot of space and being easily damaged, and achieves the effect of being easy to transport and install.

CN223924213UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17HEBEI RUNWANGDA SANITARY WARE MFG
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Application Number
CN202520292727.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-24
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-24

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Technical Problem

Existing three-way faucets take up a lot of space during transportation, are easily damaged, and are prone to collision damage during transport.

Method used

A folding water inlet device was designed, including a main tube, a mounting block, a rotating part, and a water inlet pipe. The angle between the water inlet pipe and the main tube is changed by the rotation of the rotating part within the receiving cavity, thereby achieving a folding effect, reducing the floor space occupied, and is fixed by a limiting component and a nut to prevent shaking and damage.

Benefits of technology

It achieves reduced footprint during transportation, prevents damage, facilitates storage and installation, and adapts to different angle requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a folding water inlet device. Comprising a main body pipe, a mounting block fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the main body pipe, a containing cavity formed in the mounting block, an inner hole formed in the side wall of the mounting block and communicating with the containing cavity, a water passing channel formed in one side in the containing cavity and communicating with the main body pipe, and a rotating part movably arranged in the containing cavity. And the water inlet pipe is communicated with the rotating part. According to the faucet, the main body pipe is used for installing the faucet, the water inlet pipe is used for guiding water into the main body pipe, and the water inlet pipe can rotate in the containing cavity through the rotating part, so that the angle between the water inlet pipe and the main body pipe is changed, and the water inlet pipe is bent to the same horizontal line with the main body pipe. By means of the structure, the whole structure is more uniform, and storage and transportation are convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipelines, and in particular to a folding water inlet device. Background Technology

[0002] A laboratory is a place for conducting experiments. It is the cradle of science, the base of scientific research, and the source of technological development, playing a vital role in technological advancement. During experiments, hands may come into contact with experimental materials, requiring immediate washing. Laboratories are equipped with dedicated faucets, specifically three-way faucets. Most existing three-way faucets have the inlet pipe vertically installed into the connecting pipe, and then installed onto the sink. This facilitates integrated installation and transportation with the matching sink. However, it is inconvenient for packaging and securing during transport, resulting in a large footprint and susceptibility to damage from collisions during transport.

[0003] Therefore, a folding water inlet device is needed to avoid the space-consuming nature of triple faucets and to prevent damage. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a folding water inlet device to solve the problems in the prior art.

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

[0006] This utility model proposes a folding water inlet device, including a main tube, a mounting block fixedly disposed at the bottom end of the main tube, a receiving cavity opened in the mounting block, an inner hole opened in the side wall of the mounting block and communicating with the receiving cavity, a water passage disposed on one side of the receiving cavity and communicating with the main tube, a rotating part movably disposed in the receiving cavity, and a water inlet pipe communicating with the rotating part.

[0007] The rotating part has a water outlet hole on one side that communicates with the water passage. The two sides of the rotating part abut against the inner sidewall of the receiving cavity. The rotating part can rotate in the receiving cavity with the water outlet hole as the rotation point. The opening of the receiving cavity is configured so that the rotating part can rotate at any angle within the range of 0 degrees to 90 degrees.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting block has an inner hole on the side away from the water outlet. A nut is screwed into the inner hole, and the end of the nut abuts against the rotating part. The inner hole and the water outlet correspond to each other.

[0009] Furthermore, a first inner pad and a second inner pad are sequentially provided at both the inner hole and the water outlet, with the first inner pad and the second inner pad located between the rotating part and the receiving cavity;

[0010] The end of the nut abuts against the first inner washer, and the second inner washer abuts against the rotating part.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting block is also provided with a limiting component, which includes a through hole on the mounting block, a limiting post slidably connected in the through hole, and an insertion hole on the rotating part;

[0012] When the rotating part rotates to be perpendicular to the mounting block, the positions of the through hole and the insertion hole correspond, and the end of the limiting post can enter the insertion hole.

[0013] Furthermore, a connecting post is fixedly provided at the end of the limiting post. The diameter of the connecting post is larger than that of the limiting post. A spring is fitted on the limiting post. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the connecting post, and the other end is fixedly connected to the limiting post.

[0014] Furthermore, a pull ring is provided at one end of the limiting post located on the outside of the mounting block.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0016] In this invention, the main tube is used to install the faucet, and the inlet pipe is used to guide water into the main tube. The inlet pipe can rotate within the receiving cavity via a rotating part, thereby changing the angle between the inlet pipe and the main tube, so that the inlet pipe bends to the same horizontal line as the main tube. This configuration makes the overall structure more uniform and facilitates storage and transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the receiving cavity of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving cavity and rotating part of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cavity structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first inner pad and the second inner pad of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component structure of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Main tube; 2. Mounting block; 201. Water passage; 202. Receiving cavity; 203. Inner hole; 204. Through hole; 3. Nut; 301. First inner washer; 302. Second inner washer; 4. Rotating part; 401. Water outlet; 402. Insertion hole; 5. Water inlet pipe; 6. Limiting post; 601. Connecting post; 602. Spring; 603. Pull ring. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," and "back," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on 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.

[0028] Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical 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 in light of the specific circumstances.

[0029] The following will refer to the appendix. Figures 1 to 6 The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments.

[0030] Overall, this utility model relates to a folding water inlet device, which is installed on a laboratory triple water inlet to reduce the floor space occupied during transportation. It includes a main tube, a mounting block fixedly disposed at the bottom of the main tube, a receiving cavity formed within the mounting block, an inner hole formed on the side wall of the mounting block and communicating with the receiving cavity, a water passage disposed on one side of the receiving cavity and communicating with the main tube, a rotating part movably disposed within the receiving cavity, and a water inlet pipe communicating with the rotating part; the rotating part has a water outlet on one side communicating with the water passage, and both sides of the rotating part abut against the inner side wall of the receiving cavity, allowing the rotating part to rotate within the receiving cavity with the water outlet as the rotation point;

[0031] In this embodiment, the main tube is used to install the faucet, and the inlet pipe is used to guide water into the main tube. The inlet pipe can rotate within the receiving cavity via a rotating part, thereby changing the angle between the inlet pipe and the main tube, so that the inlet pipe bends to the same horizontal line as the main tube. This configuration makes the overall structure more uniform and facilitates storage and transportation.

[0032] In practice, the opening of the receiving cavity is configured such that the rotating part can rotate at any angle within the range of 0 to 90 degrees. The rotation angle of the rotating part within the receiving cavity can be changed according to the actual site conditions.

[0033] It should be noted that when water enters the inlet pipe, it will enter the rotating part and flow out from the outlet of the rotating part into the water passage. Due to the water pressure, the water will flow upward from the water passage into the main pipe.

[0034] It should be further explained that the rotating part rotates within the receiving cavity with the water outlet as the rotation point. Specifically, the rotating shaft rotates with the axis of the water outlet as the rotation point. Therefore, no matter what angle the rotating part rotates to, the water outlet and the water passage are always connected to meet the different angle requirements of users during installation.

[0035] In order to facilitate the positioning of the rotating part at any angle and prevent it from shaking, in this embodiment, the mounting block is provided with an inner hole. The inner hole is on the side away from the water outlet. A nut is screwed into the inner hole, and the end of the nut abuts against the rotating part.

[0036] In practical implementation, the rotating part is pressed by tightening the nut, and the rotating part is fixed and limited by friction. It should be noted that the inner hole and the water outlet hole correspond so that the nut is tightened on the rotating shaft of the rotating part. This configuration can prevent uneven force on the rotating part when tightening the nut. Overall, this utility model relates to a folding water inlet device, which is installed on a laboratory three-way water inlet to reduce the floor space occupied during transportation. The device includes a main tube 1, a mounting block 2 fixedly installed at the bottom end of the main tube 1, a receiving cavity 202 opened in the mounting block 2, an inner hole 203 opened in the side wall of the mounting block 2 and communicating with the receiving cavity 202, a water passage 201 set in one side of the receiving cavity 202 and communicating with the main tube 1, a rotating part 4 movably installed in the receiving cavity 202, and a water inlet pipe 5 communicating with the rotating part 4; a water outlet 401 opened on one side of the rotating part 4 and communicating with the water passage 201, and the two sides of the rotating part 4 abut against the inner side wall of the receiving cavity 202, and the rotating part 4 can rotate in the receiving cavity 202 with the water outlet 401 as the rotation point;

[0037] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in this embodiment, the main body tube 1 is used to install a faucet, and the inlet pipe 5 is used to guide water into the main body tube 1. The inlet pipe 5 can rotate within the receiving cavity 202 via the rotating part 4, thereby changing the angle between the inlet pipe 5 and the main body tube 1, so that the inlet pipe 5 bends to the same horizontal line as the main body tube 1. This configuration makes the overall structure more uniform and facilitates storage and transportation.

[0038] In practice, the opening of the receiving cavity 202 is configured such that the rotating part 4 can rotate at any angle within the range of 0 to 90 degrees. The rotation angle of the rotating part 4 within the receiving cavity 202 can be changed according to the actual site conditions.

[0039] It should be noted that when the water flows into the inlet pipe 5, it will enter the rotating part 4 and flow out from the outlet hole 401 of the rotating part 4 into the water passage 201. Due to the water pressure, the water will flow upward from the water passage 201 into the main body pipe 1.

[0040] It should be further explained that the rotating part 4 rotates within the receiving cavity 202 with the water outlet 401 as the rotation point. Specifically, the rotating shaft rotates with the axis of the water outlet 401 as the rotation point. Therefore, when the rotating part 4 rotates to any angle, the water outlet 401 and the water passage 201 are always in a connected state to meet the different angle requirements of the user during installation.

[0041] To facilitate positioning of the rotating part 4 at any angle and prevent it from wobbling, in this embodiment, as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the mounting block 2 has an inner hole 203 on the side away from the water outlet 401. A nut 3 is screwed into the inner hole 203, and the end of the nut 3 abuts against the rotating part 4.

[0042] In specific implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, by tightening the nut 3, the rotating part 4 is pressed and fixed in place by friction. It should be noted that the inner hole 203 and the water outlet hole 401 correspond to each other, so that the position where the nut 3 is tightened is on the rotation axis of the rotating part 4. This configuration can prevent uneven force from being applied to the rotating part 4 when tightening the nut 3, which could lead to internal damage.

[0043] Based on the above settings, such as Figure 5As shown, to increase the sealing of the receiving cavity 202 and prevent damage caused by the nut 3 pressing on the rotating part 4, in this embodiment, a first inner gasket 301 and a second inner gasket 302 are sequentially provided at both the inner hole 203 and the water outlet 401, with the first inner gasket 301 and the second inner gasket 302 positioned between the rotating part 4 and the receiving cavity 202; the end of the nut 3 abuts against the first inner gasket 301, and the second inner gasket 302 abuts against the rotating part 4. In this embodiment, the first inner gasket 301 is made of stainless steel, and the second inner gasket 302 is made of polytetrafluoroethylene. In actual operation, when the nut 3 is tightened into the mounting block 2, it will drive the first inner gasket 301 to push the second inner gasket 302, so that the second inner gaskets 302 on both sides grip the rotating part 4 in the middle, ensuring a leak-proof seal when the water inlet pipe 5 and the mounting block rotate relative to each other.

[0044] As a preferred option, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the mounting block 2 is also equipped with a limiting component, which can fix the water inlet pipe 5 perpendicular to the main body pipe 1, facilitating installation. The limiting component includes a through hole 204 on the mounting block 2, a limiting post 6 slidably connected in the through hole 204, and an insertion hole 402 on the rotating part 4; when the rotating part 4 is rotated to be perpendicular to the mounting block 2, the end of the limiting post 6 can enter the insertion hole 402.

[0045] In practice, when the rotating part 4 is perpendicular to the mounting block 2, the positions of the through hole 204 and the insertion hole 402 correspond, and the limiting post 6 enters the insertion hole 402 through the through hole 204, thereby fixing the rotating part 4 and the mounting block 2.

[0046] Based on the above configuration, a connecting post 601 is fixedly provided at the end of the limiting post 6. The diameter of the connecting post 601 is larger than that of the limiting post 6. A spring 602 is fitted on the limiting post 6. One end of the spring 602 is fixedly connected to the connecting post 601, and the other end is fixedly connected to the limiting post 6.

[0047] In practice, the spring 602 can drive the limiting post 6 into the socket 402 to prevent it from dislodging from the socket 402. In practice, the connecting post 601 is stretched and the spring 602 is compressed. When the rotating part 4 is perpendicular to the mounting block 2, the connecting post 601 is released and the spring 602 returns to its original position, driving the end of the connecting post 601 into the socket 402.

[0048] like Figure 6 As shown, in order to facilitate the stretching of the connecting post 601, in this embodiment, a pull ring 603 is fixedly provided at one end of the limiting post 6 located outside the mounting block 2.

[0049] It should be noted that the structure of this utility model is not limited to a laboratory three-way faucet, and the application scenario can be adjusted according to the actual situation, without further limitation here.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A folding water inlet device, characterized in that: it comprises a main pipe (1), a mounting block (2) fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the main pipe (1), a containing cavity (202) opened in the mounting block (2), an inner hole (203) opened in the side wall of the mounting block (2) and communicating with the containing cavity (202), a water passage (201) arranged in one side of the containing cavity (202) and communicating with the main pipe (1), a rotating part (4) movably arranged in the containing cavity (202), and a water inlet pipe (5) arranged in communication with the rotating part (4). The rotating part (4) is provided with a water outlet hole (401) in communication with the water passage (201) on one side, and the two sides of the rotating part (4) abut against the inner side wall of the containing cavity (202), the rotating part (4) can rotate in the containing cavity (202) with the water outlet hole (401) as the rotating point, and the opening of the containing cavity (202) is configured to rotate the rotating part (4) to any angle within the range of 0-90 degrees.

2. The folding water inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the mounting block (2) is provided with an inner hole (203), the inner hole (203) is away from the water outlet hole (401) on one side, a nut (3) is screwed in the inner hole (203), the end of the nut (3) abuts against the rotating part (4), and the inner hole (203) corresponds to the water outlet hole (401).

3. The folding water inlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that: the inner hole (203) and the water outlet hole (401) are sequentially provided with a first inner pad (301) and a second inner pad (302), and the first inner pad (301) and the second inner pad (302) are between the rotating part (4) and the containing cavity (202). The end of the nut (3) abuts against the first inner pad (301), and the second inner pad (302) abuts against the rotating part (4).

4. The folding water inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the mounting block (2) is further provided with a limiting assembly, the limiting assembly comprises a through hole (204) opened in the mounting block (2), a limiting column (6) slidingly connected in the through hole (204), and a insertion hole (402) opened in the rotating part (4). When the rotating part (4) is perpendicular to the mounting block (2), the through hole (204) and the insertion hole (402) are positionally corresponding, and the end of the limiting column (6) can enter the insertion hole (402).

5. The folding water inlet device according to claim 4, characterized in that: the end of the limiting column (6) is fixedly provided with a connecting column (601), the diameter of the connecting column (601) is larger than that of the limiting column (6), a spring (602) is sleeved on the limiting column (6), one end of the spring (602) is fixedly connected with the connecting column (601), and the other end is fixedly connected with the limiting column (6).

6. The folding water inlet device according to claim 5, characterized in that: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The limiting column (6) is provided with a pull ring (603) at one end outside the mounting block (2).