Integrated water mixing three-way valve

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated water mixing three-way valve which comprises an integrally-formed shell, the shell is provided with a cold water channel, a hot water channel, an assembly channel and a water outlet channel, a lower mixing piece and an upper mixing piece are arranged in the assembly channel, a water mixing cavity is defined by the lower mixing piece and the upper mixing piece, and the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel are mutually independent. The upper mixing part can rotate relative to the lower mixing part so that the water mixing cavity can be at least communicated with one of the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel. The shell is integrally formed and is provided with the cold water channel, the hot water channel, the assembly channel and the water outlet channel, the lower mixing piece and the upper mixing piece which define the water mixing cavity are arranged in the assembly channel, and the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel are mutually independent. The upper mixing part can rotate relative to the lower mixing part to enable the water mixing cavity to be at least communicated with one of the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel, so that the shell can be directly connected with a cold water pipe / hot water pipe / water outlet pipe, assembly is simplified, and sealing performance is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a water mixing valve, especially to an integrated water mixing three-way valve. BACKGROUND

[0002] The water mixing valve is a device which is used with the water heater to mix cold and hot water for users. The existing water mixing valve comprises a shell with a water mixing cavity, the shell is connected with a cold water inlet pipe, a hot water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe through external joints, and cold / hot water is discharged after mixing in the water mixing cavity for users. Since the shell of the existing water mixing valve is connected with the cold water inlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe through external joints, the external joints are too many, the assembly is complicated and the sealing performance is poor. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims at providing an integrated water mixing three-way valve to solve the problem that the shell of the existing water mixing valve is connected with the cold water inlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe through external joints, the external joints are too many, the assembly is complicated and the sealing performance is poor.

[0004] The utility model is realized through the following technical schemes:

[0005] The integrated water mixing three-way valve comprises an integrally formed shell, the shell has a cold water channel, a hot water channel, an assembly channel and a water outlet channel, a lower mixing element and an upper mixing element are arranged in the assembly channel, the lower mixing element and the upper mixing element jointly form a water mixing cavity, the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel are independent of each other, the upper mixing element can rotate relative to the lower mixing element to make the water mixing cavity communicate with at least one of the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel.

[0006] Further, the shell has a water mixing pipe, a hot water pipe, a cold water pipe and a water outlet pipe, the water mixing pipe has the assembly channel, the hot water pipe has the hot water channel, the cold water pipe has the cold water channel, and the water outlet pipe has the water outlet channel.

[0007] Further, the end side wall of the hot water pipe is formed with a first thread, the end side wall of the cold water pipe is formed with a second thread, and the end side wall of the water outlet pipe is formed with a third thread.

[0008] Further, the water mixing pipe extends upward and downward, the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe extend left and right, the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe are arranged on the water mixing pipe and are left-right symmetrical about the axis of the water mixing pipe, and the water outlet pipe is arranged on the water mixing pipe and extends forward and backward.

[0009] Further, the hot water pipe, the cold water pipe and the water outlet pipe are integrally formed at the lower end of the water mixing pipe.

[0010] Further, the shell is made of plastic, and the lower mixing element and the upper mixing element are made of ceramic.

[0011] Further, the assembly channel is upwardly open, and the lower mixing element and the upper mixing element are arranged in a stack from bottom to top in the assembly channel, with the upper mixing element on top and the lower mixing element on bottom. The lower mixing element abuts on the cavity bottom of the assembly channel and has a cold inlet, a hot inlet and a water outlet. The cold water channel communicates with the mixing water cavity through the cold inlet, the hot water channel communicates with the mixing water cavity through the hot inlet, and the water outlet communicates with the mixing water cavity through the water outlet.

[0012] Further, the cavity bottom of the assembly channel is provided with a limiting block, and the lower mixing element is provided with a limiting slot for plug-in cooperation with the limiting block.

[0013] Further, the cavity bottom of the assembly channel is provided with a sealing groove, and a sealing element is arranged in the sealing groove and abuts against the lower mixing element and the cavity bottom of the assembly channel, respectively.

[0014] Further, the assembly further comprises a gland, an inner shell, a connecting assembly and a lever. The inner shell is arranged in the assembly channel and cooperates with the mixing water pipe to form an inner cavity. The lower mixing element, the upper mixing element and the connecting assembly are arranged in a stack from bottom to top in the inner cavity. The connecting assembly abuts against the inner shell from top to bottom and is fixed relative to the upper mixing element in the circumferential direction of the mixing water pipe. The lever is connected to the connecting assembly and extends out of the assembly channel at one end. The gland is connected to the mixing water pipe and abuts against the inner shell from top to bottom, thereby limiting the inner shell from moving away from the assembly channel.

[0015] The technical solution has the advantages that the cold water channel, the hot water channel, the assembly channel and the water outlet channel are arranged on the shell. The lower mixing element and the upper mixing element are arranged in the assembly channel to form a mixing water cavity. The cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel are independent of each other. The upper mixing element can rotate relative to the lower mixing element to connect the mixing water cavity with at least one of the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel, thereby realizing single cold water outlet, single hot water outlet or mixed water outlet. Since the shell is integrally formed and is provided with the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel, the shell can be directly connected to the cold water pipe, the hot water pipe and the water outlet pipe without the need of an external connector. The integrated arrangement simplifies assembly and improves sealing performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the following embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort.

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the integrated mixing three-way valve disclosed in the embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the integrated mixing three-way valve disclosed in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view at point AA;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Sectional view at point BB;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the integrated mixing three-way valve disclosed in the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point C;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the outer casing in the embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Example: Figures 1-7 As shown, the integrated mixing three-way valve includes an integrally formed housing 1. The housing 1 has a cold water channel 101, a hot water channel 102, an assembly channel 103, and an outlet channel 104. The assembly channel 103 is provided with a lower mixing component 2 and an upper mixing component 3. The lower mixing component 2 and the upper mixing component 3 together form a mixing chamber 4. The cold water channel 101, the hot water channel 102, and the outlet channel 104 are independent of each other. The upper mixing component 3 can rotate relative to the lower mixing component 2 so that the mixing chamber 4 is connected to at least one of the cold water channel 101, the hot water channel 102, and the outlet channel 104.

[0027] When the mixing chamber 4 is connected to the cold water channel 101, the hot water channel 102 and the outlet channel 104 respectively, cold water enters the mixing chamber 4 from the cold water channel 101 and hot water enters the mixing chamber 4 from the hot water channel 102. After the cold and hot water are mixed in the mixing chamber 4, they are discharged from the outlet channel 104 for user use.

[0028] When the water mixing cavity 4 is communicated with the cold water channel 101 and the water outlet channel 104 respectively, the cold water enters the water mixing cavity 4 from the cold water channel 101 and is discharged from the water outlet channel 104 for the user to use.

[0029] When the water mixing cavity 4 is communicated with the hot water channel 102 and the water outlet channel 104 respectively, the hot water enters the water mixing cavity 4 from the hot water channel 102 and is discharged from the water outlet channel 104 for the user to use.

[0030] When the water mixing cavity 4 is communicated with only one of the cold water channel 101, the hot water channel 102 and the water outlet channel 104, the water outlet channel 104 stops discharging water.

[0031] The embodiment provides an integrated water mixing three-way valve to solve the problems of the shell of the existing water mixing valve being connected with the cold water inlet pipe, the hot water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe through external joints, too many external joints, complicated assembly and poor sealing, mainly by configuring the cold water channel 101, the hot water channel 102, the assembly channel 103 and the water outlet channel 104 on the shell 1, configuring the lower mixing piece 2 and the upper mixing piece 3 in the assembly channel 103 to form the water mixing cavity 4, the cold water channel 101, the hot water channel 102 and the water outlet channel 104 being independent of each other, the upper mixing piece 3 being capable of rotating relative to the lower mixing piece 2 to make the water mixing cavity 4 communicated with at least one of the cold water channel 101, the hot water channel 102 and the water outlet channel 104, realizing single cold water outlet, single hot water outlet or mixed water outlet, and since the shell 1 is integrally formed and is provided with the cold water channel 101, the hot water channel 102 and the water outlet channel 104, the shell 1 can be directly connected with the cold water pipe / hot water pipe / water outlet pipe without the need of being connected through external joints, and the integrated arrangement simplifies the assembly and has good sealing performance.

[0032] In the embodiment of the utility model, the shell 1 has a water mixing pipe 105, a hot water pipe 106, a cold water pipe 107 and a water outlet pipe 108, the water mixing pipe 105 has the assembly channel 103, the hot water pipe 106 has the hot water channel 102, the cold water pipe 107 has the cold water channel 101, and the water outlet pipe 108 has the water outlet channel 104. The above-mentioned arrangement is configured by the shell 1 into the water mixing pipe 105, the hot water pipe 106, the cold water pipe 107 and the water outlet pipe 108, so that the shell 1 is compact and reasonable in structure.

[0033] In the embodiment of the utility model, the end side wall of the hot water pipe 106 is formed with a first thread 109, the end side wall of the cold water pipe 107 is formed with a second thread 110, and the end side wall of the water outlet pipe 108 is formed with a third thread 111. The above-mentioned arrangement is configured by the first thread 109 on the end side wall of the hot water pipe 106, the second thread 110 on the end side wall of the cold water pipe 107 and the third thread 111 on the end side wall of the water outlet pipe 108, so as to facilitate the connection of the shell 1 with the cold water pipe / hot water pipe / water outlet pipe and facilitate the disassembly and assembly.

[0034] In the embodiment of the utility model, the water mixing pipe 105 extends upward and downward, the hot water pipe 106 and the cold water pipe 107 extend left and right, the hot water pipe 106 and the cold water pipe 107 are arranged on the water mixing pipe 105 and are left-right symmetrical about the axis of the water mixing pipe 105, and the water outlet pipe 108 is arranged on the water mixing pipe 105 and extends forward and backward. The above-mentioned arrangement allows the water mixing pipe 105, the hot water pipe 106, the cold water pipe 107 and the water outlet pipe 108 to be reasonably and compactly arranged and to be conveniently installed by arranging the water mixing pipe 105 to extend upward and downward, arranging the hot water pipe 106 and the cold water pipe 107 to extend left and right, and arranging the water outlet pipe 108 to extend forward and backward.

[0035] In the embodiment of the utility model, the hot water pipe 106, the cold water pipe 107 and the water outlet pipe 108 are integrally formed at the lower end of the water mixing pipe 105. The above-mentioned arrangement allows the cold water passage 101, the hot water passage 102, the assembly passage 103 and the water outlet passage 104 to be reasonably and compactly arranged by arranging the hot water pipe 106, the cold water pipe 107 and the water outlet pipe 108 to be integrally formed at the lower end of the water mixing pipe 105.

[0036] In the embodiment of the utility model, the shell 1 is made of plastic, and the lower mixing member 2 and the upper mixing member 3 are made of ceramic. The above-mentioned arrangement allows the core components of the integrated water mixing tee valve that are in contact with water bodies to be lead-free by arranging the shell 1 to be made of plastic and arranging the lower mixing member 2 and the upper mixing member 3 to be made of ceramic, thereby avoiding the release of lead by the components to pollute water bodies.

[0037] In the embodiment of the utility model, the assembly passage 103 is upwardly open, the lower mixing member 2 and the upper mixing member 3 are arranged in a stacked manner in the assembly passage 103, the upper mixing member 3 is on the top, the lower mixing member 2 is on the bottom, the lower mixing member 2 abuts on the cavity bottom of the assembly passage 103 and has a cold inlet 201, a hot inlet 202 and a water outlet 203, the cold water passage 101 is in communication with the water mixing cavity 4 through the cold inlet 201, the hot water passage 102 is in communication with the water mixing cavity 4 through the hot inlet 202, the water outlet passage 104 is in communication with the water mixing cavity 4 through the water outlet 203, and the upper mixing member 3 can rotate relative to the lower mixing member 2 to open and close the cold inlet 201, the hot inlet 202 and the water outlet 203, so that the water mixing cavity 4 is in communication with at least one of the cold water passage 101, the hot water passage 102 and the water outlet passage 104. The above-mentioned arrangement allows the water mixing cavity 4 to be in communication with at least one of the cold water passage 101, the hot water passage 102 and the water outlet passage 104 when the upper mixing member 3 rotates relative to the lower mixing member 2, thereby realizing the switching of the water outlet mode.

[0038] In the embodiment of the utility model, the assembly channel 103 cavity bottom is equipped with the limit block 112, the lower mixing piece 2 has the limit slot 204 with the limit block 112 plug-in cooperation limit lower mixing piece 2 rotation. The above-mentioned setting is through the limit block 112 of the assembly channel 103 cavity bottom configuration, the limit slot 204 of lower mixing piece 2 configuration, make lower mixing piece 2 detachable fixed connection on the water mixing pipe 105, and make lower mixing piece 2 and water mixing pipe 105 relative fixed in the circumference of water mixing pipe 105, lower mixing piece 2 and water mixing pipe 105 assembly stable, dismounting is quick and simple.

[0039] In the embodiment of the utility model, the assembly channel 103 cavity bottom is equipped with the seal groove 113, the seal groove 113 is equipped with the sealing element 5, and the sealing element 5 is respectively abutted with the lower mixing piece 2 and the assembly channel 103 cavity bottom. The above-mentioned setting is through the seal groove 113 of the assembly channel 103 cavity bottom configuration, the sealing element 5 of seal groove 113 configuration, make lower mixing piece 2 and water mixing pipe 105 assembly closely.

[0040] In the embodiment of the utility model, still include gland 6, inner shell 7, connecting assembly 8 and lever 9, inner shell 7 is located in assembly channel 103 with water mixing pipe 105 and forms inner chamber 10, lower mixing piece 2, upper mixing piece 3 and connecting assembly 8 are stacked from bottom to top in inner chamber 10, connecting assembly 8 and inner shell 7 abut and with upper mixing piece 3 relative fixed in the circumference of water mixing pipe 105, lever 9 is connected on connecting assembly 8 and one end extends assembly channel 103, gland 6 is connected on water mixing pipe 105 and abut with inner shell 7, limit inner shell 7 moves away from assembly channel 103.

[0041] It should be understood that the utility model uses the terms "first", "second" and the like to describe various information, but these information should not be limited to these terms, and these terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the utility model, the "first" information can also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, the "second" information can also be referred to as "first" information. In addition, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated water mixing tee valve characterized by, The shell is integrally formed and has a cold water channel, a hot water channel, an assembly channel and a water outlet channel, the assembly channel is provided with a lower mixing element and an upper mixing element, the lower mixing element and the upper mixing element jointly form a water mixing cavity, the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel are independent of each other, and the upper mixing element is capable of rotating relative to the lower mixing element to enable the water mixing cavity to communicate with at least one of the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel.

2. The integrated water mixing tee valve of claim 1, wherein The shell has a water mixing pipe, a hot water pipe, a cold water pipe and a water outlet pipe, the water mixing pipe has the assembly channel, the hot water pipe has the hot water channel, the cold water pipe has the cold water channel, and the water outlet pipe has the water outlet channel.

3. The integrated water mixing tee valve of claim 2, wherein The end side wall of the hot water pipe is formed with a first thread, the end side wall of the cold water pipe is formed with a second thread, and the end side wall of the water outlet pipe is formed with a third thread.

4. The integrated water mixing tee valve of claim 2, wherein The water mixing pipe extends upward and downward, the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe extend leftward and rightward, the hot water pipe and the cold water pipe are arranged on the water mixing pipe and are left-right symmetrical about the axis of the water mixing pipe, and the water outlet pipe is arranged on the water mixing pipe and extends forward and backward.

5. The integrated water mixing tee valve of claim 2, wherein The hot water pipe, the cold water pipe and the water outlet pipe are integrally formed at the lower end of the water mixing pipe.

6. The integrated water mixing tee valve of claim 1, wherein The shell is made of plastic, and the lower mixing element and the upper mixing element are made of ceramic.

7. The integrated water mixing tee valve of claim 1, wherein The assembly channel is open upward, the lower mixing element and the upper mixing element are arranged in a stack from bottom to top in the assembly channel, the upper mixing element is on top, the lower mixing element is on bottom, the lower mixing element abuts on the cavity bottom of the assembly channel and has a cold inlet, a hot inlet and a water outlet, the cold water channel communicates with the water mixing cavity through the cold inlet, the hot water channel communicates with the water mixing cavity through the hot inlet, and the water outlet channel communicates with the water mixing cavity through the water outlet.

8. The integrated water mixing tee valve of claim 7, wherein, The cavity bottom of the assembly channel is provided with a limiting block, and the lower mixing element has a limiting slot for plug-in cooperation with the limiting block.

9. The integrated water mixing tee valve of claim 7, wherein, The cavity bottom of the assembly channel is provided with a sealing groove, and the sealing groove is provided with a sealing element which abuts against the lower mixing element and the cavity bottom of the assembly channel respectively.

10. The integrated water mixing tee valve of claim 2, wherein The shell is integrally formed and has a cold water channel, a hot water channel, an assembly channel and a water outlet channel, the assembly channel is provided with a lower mixing element and an upper mixing element, the lower mixing element and the upper mixing element jointly form a water mixing cavity, the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel are independent of each other, and the upper mixing element is capable of rotating relative to the lower mixing element to enable the water mixing cavity to communicate with at least one of the cold water channel, the hot water channel and the water outlet channel.

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