Faucet

Abstract

The utility model discloses a faucet which comprises a faucet body and a water outlet control unit, and the water outlet control unit is laterally installed on the faucet body. The faucet further comprises an adapter and an inner water outlet pipe, the adapter is provided with a water inlet hole and a water outlet hole which are communicated with each other, the adapter is installed in the faucet body, the water inlet hole of the adapter is communicated with the water outlet of the water outlet control unit through a communicating pipe, the inner water outlet pipe is installed in the faucet body, and one end of the inner water outlet pipe is inserted into the water outlet hole in a sealed mode. The other end of the inner water outlet pipe is matched with the water outlet end of the faucet body. The side-mounted faucet is also suitable for a built-in pipeline, and the inner water outlet pipe is connected with the water outlet control unit through the adapter and the communicating pipe in sequence, so that the length of the inner water outlet pipe can be greatly shortened, the inner water outlet pipe can better bear water pressure, the possibility that the inner water outlet pipe is bent and deformed is greatly reduced, and the service life of the inner water outlet pipe is prolonged. Therefore, the overall service life of the faucet is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sanitary ware, and in particular to a faucet. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, faucets can be categorized into two types based on the installation method of the valve core: undermount and sidemount. Undermount faucets have the valve core installed downwards into the faucet body, while sidemount faucets have the valve core installed laterally. Because there is some contact between the water and the faucet body, the faucet body must be made of a material suitable for drinking water, such as brass. However, with the rising price of brass, many manufacturers use lower-cost zinc alloys to manufacture faucets. Since zinc alloys cannot be used for water pipes, a plastic pipe must be installed inside the faucet body as the outlet pipe connecting the valve core. For undermount faucets, since the faucet body is usually a one-piece structure, and the water outlet direction of the faucet body is roughly the same as that of the valve core, it is suitable to directly embed a plastic pipe, with one end of the plastic pipe directly connected to the valve core. For side-mounted faucets, the water flow direction of the valve core differs significantly from the final water flow direction of the faucet body. Furthermore, some faucets employ a split design to allow for adjustment of the water flow angle. Therefore, the structural design of side-mounted faucets has certain limitations, making it difficult to achieve an effective direct connection between the internal plastic tubing and the valve core. Even if a connection is achieved through special means, the excessive length of the plastic tubing can lead to the following problems: during water flow, the tubing is prone to bending and deformation under water pressure, affecting water flow stability and reducing the user experience. This structural defect can not only result in poor water flow but also potentially shorten the overall lifespan of the faucet. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing a faucet. Through structural improvements, the side-mounted faucet is suitable for internal pipes and is less prone to bending and deformation.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: a faucet, including a faucet body and a water outlet control unit, the water outlet control unit being installed laterally on the faucet body; it also includes an adapter and an inner water outlet pipe, the adapter having an inlet hole and an outlet hole that are interconnected, the adapter being installed into the faucet body, and the inlet hole of the adapter being connected to the outlet of the water outlet control unit through a connecting pipe, the inner water outlet pipe being installed into the faucet body, and one end of the inner water outlet pipe being sealed and inserted into the outlet hole, the other end of the inner water outlet pipe being fitted into the outlet end of the faucet body.

[0005] Furthermore, the faucet body includes an outlet water pipe and a valve body. The valve body has an opening at the upper end and an installation port on the side. The water outlet control unit is installed into the valve body through the installation port. The outlet water pipe is sleeved outside the adapter. The inner outlet water pipe is installed inside the outlet water pipe. The adapter is connected to the upper opening of the valve body.

[0006] Furthermore, the adapter includes an inlet connector with the inlet hole and an outlet connector with the outlet hole. The inlet connector is connected to the upper opening of the valve body, and the outlet connector is sealed together with the inlet connector.

[0007] Furthermore, the water outlet connector is rotatably fitted onto the water inlet connector around its axis, and the water outlet pipe is fixed relative to the water outlet connector.

[0008] Furthermore, the water inlet connector is fitted with a bushing, and the outer side of the bushing is provided with a plurality of circumferentially distributed slots. The water outlet pipe is connected to a first screw, the tail end of which extends into the slot of the bushing.

[0009] Furthermore, the water inlet connector is threaded to the valve body, and the water inlet hole of the water inlet connector is connected to the water outlet of the water outlet control unit through the connecting pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the outlet water pipe is threaded with a second screw, the tail end of which abuts against the outer wall of the inner outlet water pipe; the head of the second screw is hidden inside the outlet water pipe and faces the valve body.

[0011] Furthermore, the inlet connector is fitted with a wear-resistant pad, which fits between the outlet water pipe and the valve body.

[0012] Furthermore, one end of the inner water outlet pipe passes through the water outlet end of the faucet body and enters the faucet body. One end of the inner water outlet pipe is provided with a guide part so that one end of the inner water outlet pipe can be easily inserted into the water outlet hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the water outlet control unit includes a valve core and a valve core seat with the water outlet, the valve core seat is installed laterally in the faucet body, and the valve core is installed in the valve core seat.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. Because this utility model includes not only an inner water outlet pipe but also the aforementioned adapter and connecting pipe, it allows the adapter to change the water outlet direction of the water outlet control unit and connect the inner water outlet pipe to the adapter. Therefore, this utility model makes side-mounted faucets suitable for internal pipes as well. This allows for the selection of plastic inner water outlet pipes and adapters, and zinc alloy faucet bodies, depending on actual needs, thereby reducing costs while improving the faucet's health standards. Furthermore, the inner water outlet pipe's connection to the water outlet control unit via the adapter and connecting pipe significantly shortens its length, enabling it to better withstand water pressure and greatly reducing the possibility of bending and deformation, thus extending the overall lifespan of the faucet.

[0016] 2. The faucet body includes the aforementioned outgoing water pipe and valve body, making the installation of the adapter and inner water outlet pipe more convenient. Specifically, during installation, the adapter can be first fitted into the outgoing water pipe, then plugged into the inner water outlet pipe, and finally connected to the valve body. This installation method reduces the need for precise alignment during installation and significantly improves installation efficiency.

[0017] 3. The adapter includes an inlet connector and an outlet connector. The outlet connector is rotatably fitted onto the inlet connector around its axis. The outlet water pipe is fixed relative to the outlet connector, allowing the outlet water pipe to rotate with the outlet connector, thereby adjusting the outlet angle of the outlet water pipe and improving the user experience. The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments; however, the faucet of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0023] In the diagram, 1. Outlet water pipe; 2. Valve body; 21. Mounting port; 3. Inner outlet water pipe; 31. Guide section; 4. Inlet connector; 41. Inlet hole; 5. Outlet connector; 51. Outlet hole; 6. Valve core seat; 7. Valve core; 71. Pressure cap; 72. Semi-spherical cap; 73. Handle; 8. Aerator; 9. Bushing; 91. Gear slot; 10. Connecting pipe; 20. Wear-resistant pad; 30. First screw; 40. Second screw. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In this invention, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish similar objects, not to describe a specific order or sequence, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model discloses a faucet, including a faucet body and a water outlet control unit, with the water outlet control unit mounted laterally on the faucet body. The utility model also includes an adapter and an inner water outlet pipe 3. The adapter has an inlet hole 41 and an outlet hole 51 that are interconnected. The inlet hole 41 faces the outlet of the water outlet control unit, and the outlet hole 51 faces the side where the outlet end of the faucet body is located. The adapter is installed into the faucet body, and the inlet hole 41 of the adapter is connected to the outlet of the water outlet control unit through a connecting pipe 10. The inner water outlet pipe 3 is installed into the faucet body, with one end of the inner water outlet pipe 3 sealed and inserted into the outlet hole 51, and the other end of the inner water outlet pipe 3 fitting into the outlet end of the faucet body and connected to an aerator 8. The water outlet control unit specifically includes a valve core 7 and a valve core seat 6 with the aforementioned outlet. The valve core seat 6 is mounted laterally on the faucet body, and the valve core 7 is mounted on the valve core seat 6 using a pressure cap 71. A semi-spherical cap 72 is fitted over the valve core 7, and a handle 73 is connected to it.

[0026] In this embodiment, the faucet body includes an outgoing water pipe 1 and a valve body 2. The valve body 2 has an opening at the upper end and an installation port 21 on the side. The valve core seat 6 of the water outlet control unit is installed into the valve body 2 through the installation port 21. The adapter is connected to the upper opening of the valve body 2. The outgoing water pipe 1 is sleeved on the adapter, and the inner water outlet pipe 3 is installed into the outgoing water pipe 1.

[0027] The adapter includes an inlet connector 4 with an inlet hole 41 and an outlet connector 5 with an outlet hole 51. The inlet connector 4 is connected to the upper opening of the valve body 2, and the outlet connector 5 is sealed together with the inlet connector 4. Specifically, the inlet connector 4 is threaded to the valve body 2, and the inlet hole 41 of the inlet connector 4 is connected to the outlet of the water control unit through the connecting pipe 10. The outlet connector 5 is rotatably fitted around the inlet connector 4, and the outlet water pipe 1 is fixed relative to the outlet connector 4. Therefore, the outlet water pipe 1 can rotate with the outlet connector 4 to adjust the outlet angle. A wear-resistant pad 20 is fitted around the inlet connector 4, and the wear-resistant pad 20 fits between the outlet water pipe 1 and the valve body 2. Furthermore, the inlet connector 5 is fitted with a bushing 9, which has multiple circumferentially distributed slots 91 on its outer side. The outlet water pipe 1 is connected to a first screw 30, the tail end of which extends into the slot 91 of the bushing 9. Thus, when the outlet water pipe 1 rotates, the tail end of the first screw 30 can move into different slots 91 to provide a tactile feedback, facilitating user control of the rotation angle. Additionally, the bushing 9 and the first screw 30 can be used to limit the outlet water pipe 1, preventing it from being pulled upwards.

[0028] One end of the inner water outlet pipe 3 passes through the outlet end of the faucet body (i.e., the outlet end of the outer water outlet pipe 1) and enters the outer water outlet pipe 1 of the faucet body. One end of the inner water outlet pipe 3 is provided with a guide part 31, making it easy to insert one end of the inner water outlet pipe 3 into the water outlet hole 51. The outer water outlet pipe 1 is threadedly connected to a second screw 40. The tail end of the second screw 40 presses upward against the outer wall of the inner water outlet pipe 3, thereby further improving the firmness of the connection between the inner water outlet pipe 3 and the water outlet connector 5, preventing the inner water outlet pipe 3 from detaching from the water outlet connector 5 under high water pressure. The head of the second screw 40 is hidden inside the outer water outlet pipe 1 and faces the valve body 2, thus keeping the second screw 40 in a concealed state and making the overall appearance simpler and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0029] In this embodiment, the inner water outlet pipe 3, the adapter, the valve core seat 6, and the connecting pipe 10 are all made of plastic, while the faucet body is made of zinc alloy.

[0030] This utility model discloses a faucet that utilizes an adapter to change the water outlet direction of the water outlet control unit and uses a connecting pipe 10 to shorten the length of the inner water outlet pipe 3. This makes the faucet suitable for both side-mounted and internal pipe (i.e., inner water outlet pipe 3) designs. By using a plastic inner water outlet pipe 3, an adapter, and a zinc alloy faucet body, costs are reduced while the faucet's health rating is improved. The shorter inner water outlet pipe 3 can better withstand water pressure, greatly reducing the possibility of bending and deformation, significantly improving the faucet's practicality and reliability. Furthermore, the faucet body includes the outer water pipe 1 and a valve body 2, making the installation of the adapter and inner water outlet pipe 3 more convenient. The adapter includes an inlet connector 4 and an outlet connector 5, allowing the outer water pipe 1 to rotate, thus facilitating adjustment of the water outlet angle.

[0031] The faucet of this utility model is identical to or can be implemented using existing technology for the parts not described herein.

[0032] The above embodiments are only used to further illustrate one type of faucet of the present utility model, but the present utility model is not limited to the embodiments. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A faucet comprising a faucet body, a water outlet control unit, the water outlet control unit being mounted laterally to the faucet body; characterized in that: The faucet body comprises an outer outlet pipe and a valve body, the upper end of the valve body is provided with an opening, and the side surface is provided with a mounting port, the water outlet control unit is mounted into the valve body from the mounting port, the outer outlet pipe is sleeved outside the adapter, the inner outlet pipe is mounted into the outer outlet pipe, and the adapter is connected to the upper end opening of the valve body.

2. The faucet of claim 1, wherein: The faucet body comprises an outer outlet pipe and a valve body, the upper end of the valve body is provided with an opening, and the side surface is provided with a mounting port, the water outlet control unit is mounted into the valve body from the mounting port, the outer outlet pipe is sleeved outside the adapter, the inner outlet pipe is mounted into the outer outlet pipe, and the adapter is connected to the upper end opening of the valve body.

3. The faucet of claim 2, wherein: The adapter comprises a water inlet connector provided with the water inlet hole and a water outlet connector provided with the water outlet hole, the water inlet connector is connected to the upper end opening of the valve body, and the water outlet connector is sealingly sleeved with the water inlet connector.

4. The faucet of claim 3, wherein: The water outlet connector is sealingly sleeved with the water inlet connector.

5. The faucet of claim 4, wherein: The water inlet connector is externally sleeved with a bushing, the outer side of the bushing is provided with a plurality of gear grooves distributed along the circumference thereof, the outer outlet pipe is connected with a first screw, and the tail end of the first screw extends into the gear groove of the bushing.

6. The faucet of claim 3, wherein: The water inlet connector is externally sleeved with a bushing, the outer side of the bushing is provided with a plurality of gear grooves distributed along the circumference thereof, the outer outlet pipe is connected with a first screw, and the tail end of the first screw extends into the gear groove of the bushing.

7. The faucet of claim 2, wherein: The outer outlet pipe is screw-connected with a second screw, the tail end of the second screw abuts against the outer wall of the inner outlet pipe, the head of the second screw is hidden in the outer outlet pipe and faces the valve body.

8. The faucet of any one of claims 3-6, wherein: The water inlet connector is externally sleeved with a bushing, the outer side of the bushing is provided with a plurality of gear grooves distributed along the circumference thereof, the outer outlet pipe is connected with a first screw, and the tail end of the first screw extends into the gear groove of the bushing.

9. The faucet of claim 1, wherein: The water inlet connector is externally sleeved with a bushing, the outer side of the bushing is provided with a plurality of gear grooves distributed along the circumference thereof, the outer outlet pipe is connected with a first screw, and the tail end of the first screw extends into the gear groove of the bushing.

10. The faucet of claim 1, wherein: The water outlet control unit comprises a valve core and a valve core seat provided with the water outlet, the valve core seat is laterally mounted into the faucet body, and the valve core is mounted into the valve core seat.

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