Storage faucet convenient to maintain

Abstract

The utility model provides a storage faucet convenient to maintain, and relates to the technical field of sanitary products, the storage faucet convenient to maintain comprises a shell, a waterway main body and a panel, the shell is provided with a mounting cavity, the top surface of the mounting cavity is open, the waterway main body is arranged in the mounting cavity, the panel is located on the top surface of the shell, and the panel is arranged in the mounting cavity. The panel is provided with a mounting cavity for shielding the opening of the mounting cavity, a limiting part is arranged in the shell, a positioning piece is arranged or molded at the bottom of the panel corresponding to the limiting part, and the positioning piece is constructed to extend into the shell and move towards the rear side of the shell so as to be matched with the limiting part for limiting. Or the moving part moves towards the front side of the shell in the shell so as to be separated from the limiting part. The panel is convenient to disassemble and assemble, and the problem that the structure of an existing storage faucet is not convenient to maintain can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom product technology, and more specifically, to a faucet that is easy to maintain. Background Technology

[0002] Due to its aesthetic appeal, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning, glass panels are increasingly used on the tops of faucets. However, the glass panel is usually glued to the faucet's casing, making it impossible to directly disassemble the faucet for repairs. The entire faucet must be removed first, followed by the casing, and then the main water pipe system must be inspected. After inspection, the main water pipe system must be reattached to the casing before it can be reinstalled on the wall. This repair process is multi-step, and given the larger size of faucets compared to regular faucets, it is time-consuming, laborious, and extremely inconvenient. To address this, some faucets on the market feature detachable panels. However, the panel's vertical movement during installation can interfere with the shower pipes, requiring the shower pipes and wall mounts to be removed before the panel can be disassembled. While this simplifies the process compared to disassembling the faucet itself, it still falls short of convenience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model discloses a storage faucet that is easy to maintain, aiming to improve the problem that the structure of existing storage faucets is not easy to maintain.

[0004] The present invention adopts the following solution:

[0005] A faucet for easy maintenance includes a housing, a water circuit body, and a panel. The housing has a mounting cavity with an open top surface. The water circuit body is disposed within the mounting cavity. The panel is located on the top surface of the housing and is used to cover the opening of the mounting cavity. The housing has a limiting part, and the bottom of the panel is fitted with or formed with a positioning member corresponding to the limiting part. The positioning member is configured to extend into the housing and move to the rear of the housing to engage with the limiting part for limiting, or to move to the front of the housing to disengage from the limiting part.

[0006] As a further improvement, the limiting part includes a slot and a first mounting hole, and the positioning member includes a rib and a second mounting hole. The rib is configured to engage with the slot from top to bottom or from front to back. When the rib moves to the limit position of engaging with the slot, the second mounting hole aligns with the first mounting hole and can be locked by fasteners.

[0007] As a further improvement, the first mounting hole penetrates the bottom surface of the housing and is configured to communicate with the mounting cavity.

[0008] As a further improvement, the limiting part is provided to protrude along the bottom surface of the mounting cavity, the first mounting hole is opened along the center of the limiting part, the top surface of the limiting part is used to abut against the bottom surface of the positioning member, and a semi-enclosed limiting wall is provided along the periphery of the top surface of the limiting part, the inner periphery of the limiting wall is used to fit the outer wall of the positioning member, and the slot is opened on the limiting wall.

[0009] As a further improvement, the limiting part is integrally formed with the housing.

[0010] As a further improvement, the panel is made of glass, the positioning element is made of plastic, and the positioning element is fixed to the panel with adhesive.

[0011] As a further improvement, the positioning member is columnar, and at least three ribs are provided along the outer wall of the positioning member. One of the ribs is used to fit into the slot, and the other two ribs are used to abut against the side wall of the limiting part for limiting.

[0012] As a further improvement, the top surface of the positioning member has an adhesive platform, and a groove for accommodating adhesive is formed in the middle of the adhesive platform.

[0013] As a further improvement, the adhesive platform has an abutment surface on one side, and when the abutment surface abuts against the front inner wall of the mounting cavity, the panel can be removed from the top of the housing.

[0014] As a further improvement, two positioning elements are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the panel.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0016] 1. When installing the panel, the positioning element on the panel is inserted into the housing and moved to the rear of the housing so that the positioning element engages with the limiting part for positioning. When removing the panel, the panel is moved to the front of the housing in an operable manner so that the positioning element disengages from the limiting part, allowing the panel to be removed from the top of the housing. The panel of this application is easy to install and remove. When the faucet needs maintenance, the panel can be removed to inspect the main water circuit through the opening of the installation cavity. The entire process does not require disassembling the housing, which is beneficial for maintenance personnel. After maintenance, the panel can be reinstalled into the housing. Compared with the prior art, there are fewer disassembly and assembly steps, and the entire faucet does not need to be removed from the wall, saving time and effort and facilitating the maintenance of faucets.

[0017] 2. The protruding ribs are designed to engage with the slots from top to bottom or front to back, meaning the panel can be installed and removed vertically, or it can be moved forward first and then removed upwards, offering flexible installation and removal methods. For example, if vertical installation or removal would interfere with the shower pipe, the panel can be moved forward first to avoid the shower pipe's position, and then the panel can be removed upwards, thus avoiding the need to remove the shower pipe from the wall mount, making installation and removal more convenient and faster.

[0018] 3. The limiting wall is designed as a semi-enclosed structure, which can both restrict the positioning component and form a channel for the positioning component to move, making the structure of the limiting part simple and ensuring the accurate installation position of the panel. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the panel and the shell are separated according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure from different viewing angles according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component of one embodiment of the present invention from different perspectives;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention with the panel hidden.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention, showing the panel being directly disassembled upwards;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention, in which the panel is first moved forward and then removed upward.

[0028] icon:

[0029] 1-Housing shell; 11-Mounting cavity; 12-Limiting part; 121-Slot; 122-First mounting hole; 123-Limiting wall;

[0030] 2-Main body of the waterway;

[0031] 3-Panel; 31-Positioning component; 311-Rib; 312-Second mounting hole; 313-Adhesive platform; 314-Abutting surface. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0033] Example

[0034] Combination Figures 1 to 8 This embodiment provides a faucet that is easy to maintain, including a housing 1, a water circuit body 2, and a panel 3. The housing 1 has a mounting cavity 11, the top surface of which is open. The water circuit body 2 is disposed within the mounting cavity 11. The panel 3 is located on the top surface of the housing 1 to cover the opening of the mounting cavity 11. A limiting part 12 is provided inside the housing 1. A positioning member 31 is installed or formed on the bottom of the panel 3 corresponding to the limiting part 12. The positioning member 31 is configured to extend into the housing 1 and move towards the rear of the housing 1 to engage with the limiting part 12 for limiting, or to move towards the front of the housing 1 to disengage from the limiting part 12. For example, the front is defined as the user side, and the rear is the opposite direction of the front. When installing the panel 3, the positioning member 31 on the panel 3 is extended into the housing 1 and moved towards the rear of the housing 1 so that the positioning member 31 engages with the limiting part 12 for limiting. When disassembling panel 3, panel 3 is moved toward the front of housing 1 in an operable manner so that positioning member 31 is disengaged from limiting part 12.

[0035] It should be noted that in this embodiment, a positioning member 31 that cooperates with the limiting part 12 is provided at the bottom of the panel 3 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the panel 3. When the faucet needs to be repaired, the panel 3 can be removed to inspect the water circuit body 2 through the opening of the mounting cavity 11. The entire process does not require disassembling the housing 1, which is beneficial for maintenance personnel. After the inspection is completed, the panel 3 can be reinstalled into the housing 1. Compared with the prior art, there are fewer disassembly and assembly steps, and the entire faucet does not need to be removed from the wall, saving time and effort and facilitating the maintenance of the faucet.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the limiting part 12 includes a slot 121 and a first mounting hole 122, and the positioning member 31 includes a rib 311 and a second mounting hole 312. The rib 311 is configured to engage with the slot 121 from top to bottom or from front to back. When the rib 311 moves to the engagement limit with the slot 121, the second mounting hole 312 aligns with the first mounting hole 122 and can be locked by fasteners. That is, in this embodiment, referring to... Figure 9 and Figure 10 Panel 3 can be disassembled and installed vertically, or it can be moved forward first and then removed upwards, offering flexible disassembly and assembly methods. For example, if vertical disassembly and installation would interfere with the shower pipe, panel 3 can be moved forward first to avoid the shower pipe's position, and then panel 3 can be removed upwards, thus avoiding the disassembly and assembly of the shower pipe and the wall mount, making it more convenient and faster. Preferably, the fastener is a screw, and the first mounting hole 122 penetrates through the bottom surface of the housing 1 and communicates with the mounting cavity 11. The screw can be removed and installed from the bottom surface of the housing 1 to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of panel 3. The engagement of the protruding rib 311 with the slot 121 ensures the accurate positioning of panel 3, and the screw is then tightened to ensure a secure assembly of panel 3. The outer perimeter of panel 3 is not less than the outer perimeter of the top surface of housing 1 to prevent water from entering the mounting cavity 11 through the gap between panel 3 and housing 1.

[0037] Furthermore, the limiting part 12 protrudes along the bottom surface of the mounting cavity 11, the first mounting hole 122 is opened along the center of the limiting part 12, the top surface of the limiting part 12 is used to abut against the bottom surface of the positioning member 31, and a semi-enclosed limiting wall 123 is provided along the periphery of the top surface of the limiting part 12. The inner periphery of the limiting wall 123 is used to fit the outer wall of the positioning member 31, and the slot 121 is opened on the limiting wall 123. By setting the limiting wall 123 as a semi-enclosed type, it can both restrict the positioning member 31 and form a channel for the positioning member 31 to move, making the structure of the limiting part 12 simple and the installation position of the panel 3 accurate. In one embodiment, the limiting part 12 is integrally formed with the housing 1, which can reduce assembly and save costs, but it is not limited to this and is not specifically limited.

[0038] Based on the above embodiments, in an optional embodiment of this utility model, the panel 3 is made of glass, the positioning member 31 is made of plastic, and the positioning member 31 is fixed to the panel 3 with adhesive. Preferably, the positioning member 31 is columnar, and at least three protruding ribs 311 are provided along the outer wall of the positioning member 31. One protruding rib 311 is used to fit into the slot 121, and the other two protruding ribs 311 are used to abut against the side wall of the limiting part 12 for limiting. For example, the cross-sectional shape of the limiting wall 123 is semi-circular, and when the protruding rib 311 abuts against the limiting wall 123, the first mounting hole 122 and the second mounting hole 312 are aligned.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the top surface of the positioning member 31 has an adhesive platform 313, the middle of which is formed with a groove for accommodating adhesive to ensure sufficient adhesive amount and a firm bond. Further, one side of the adhesive platform 313 has an abutment surface 314. When the abutment surface 314 abuts against the front inner wall of the mounting cavity 11, the panel 3 can be removed from the top of the housing 1, facilitating the determination of the movement distance during panel 3 removal and enabling one-step placement. In other embodiments, two positioning members 31 are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the panel 3 to ensure balanced force distribution on the panel 3.

[0040] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions that fall within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected by this utility model.

Claims

1. A storage faucet that is easy to maintain, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a water system body, and a panel. The housing has a mounting cavity with an open top surface. The water system body is disposed within the mounting cavity. The panel is located on the top surface of the housing and is used to cover the opening of the mounting cavity. The housing has a limiting part, and the bottom of the panel is fitted with or formed with a positioning member corresponding to the limiting part. The positioning member is configured to extend into the housing and move to the rear of the housing to engage with the limiting part for limiting, or to move to the front of the housing to disengage from the limiting part.

2. The easy-to-maintain faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting part includes a slot and a first mounting hole. The positioning member includes a rib and a second mounting hole. The rib is configured to engage with the slot from top to bottom or from front to back. When the rib moves to the limit position of engaging with the slot, the second mounting hole aligns with the first mounting hole and can be locked by fasteners.

3. The easy-to-maintain faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first mounting hole penetrates the bottom surface of the housing and is connected to the mounting cavity.

4. The easy-to-maintain faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting part is provided to protrude along the bottom surface of the mounting cavity, the first mounting hole is opened along the center of the limiting part, the top surface of the limiting part is used to abut against the bottom surface of the positioning member, and a semi-enclosed limiting wall is provided along the periphery of the top surface of the limiting part, the inner periphery of the limiting wall is used to fit the outer wall of the positioning member, and the slot is opened on the limiting wall.

5. The easy-to-maintain faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting part is integrally formed with the shell.

6. The easy-to-maintain faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The panel is made of glass, the positioning element is made of plastic, and the positioning element is fixed to the panel with adhesive.

7. The easy-to-maintain faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The positioning member is columnar, and at least three ribs are provided along the outer wall of the positioning member. One of the ribs is used to fit into the slot, and the other two ribs are used to abut against the side wall of the limiting part for limiting.

8. The easy-to-maintain faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top surface of the positioning element has an adhesive platform, and a groove for accommodating adhesive is formed in the middle of the adhesive platform.

9. The easy-to-maintain faucet according to claim 8, characterized in that, The adhesive platform has an abutment surface on one side. When the abutment surface abuts against the inner wall of the front side of the mounting cavity, the panel can be removed from the top of the housing.

10. The easy-to-maintain faucet according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Two positioning elements are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the panel.

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