Elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe and faucet

Abstract

The utility model relates to an elasticity locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe and a faucet, the elasticity locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe comprises a sealing ring, a connector pipe and a swing arm pipe, the connector pipe and the swing arm pipe are matched in an inserted connection mode, and the sealing ring elastically seals the inserted connection portion of the swing arm pipe and the connector pipe. The clamp spring piece is inserted into the joint pipe and is clamped on the peripheral wall of the swing arm pipe; the locking mechanism comprises a fluted disc, at least one locking piece and an elastic piece. Wherein the fluted disc is arranged on the swing arm pipe, the fluted disc comprises a plurality of clamping teeth protruding at intervals, and a clamping groove is formed between every two adjacent clamping teeth; the locking piece is installed on the connector pipe in a sliding mode. And the locking piece is clamped with at least one clamping groove under the action of the elastic pre-tightening force of the elastic piece. The joint pipe is connected with the swing arm pipe in an inserted mode, and the clamp spring piece is connected with the joint pipe and the swing arm pipe in a clamped mode to form rapid locking. The locking piece abuts against the clamping groove of the fluted disc to form abutting positioning, the gear clamping position is accurate, and the relative rotation angle of the connector pipe and the swing arm pipe is stable.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to faucet technical field especially relates to a spring locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe and faucet. BACKGROUND

[0002] The faucet is used for connecting water source, and a swing arm is connected to the water outlet of the faucet to increase the height of the water outlet of the faucet and adjust the water outlet position and direction. The swing arm assembly is rotated at the bottom or top to adjust the angle of the water outlet. For example, the faucet disclosed in the publication No. CN220566670U can be rotated at multiple angles.

[0003] However, the swing arm assembly is affected by water pressure during use, and the rubber ring is worn out during long-term rotation, so it is difficult to accurately adjust the swing arm assembly to stop at a stable water outlet angle. In the prior art, the swing arm assembly is positioned by a top pin or elastic protrusions abutting the groove on the rotating shaft, which not only has high assembly difficulty but also has poor overall sealing, and therefore needs to be improved. SUMMARY

[0004] To overcome the problems in the related art, the utility model embodiment provides a spring locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe and faucet to solve the technical problems of inaccurate rotation angle of the swing arm assembly and high assembly difficulty.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the utility model embodiment, a spring locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe is provided, which comprises a sealing ring, a joint pipe and a swing arm pipe in plug-in cooperation, the sealing ring elastically seals the plug-in part of the swing arm pipe and the joint pipe, and the spring locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe comprises:

[0006] A clasp spring is inserted into the joint pipe and clamped to the outer peripheral wall of the swing arm pipe.

[0007] A locking mechanism comprises a toothed disc, at least one locking piece and an elastic piece elastically pushing the locking piece, wherein

[0008] The toothed disc is arranged on the swing arm pipe, and the toothed disc comprises a plurality of clamping teeth spaced out, and a clamping groove is formed between adjacent two clamping teeth.

[0009] The locking piece is slidingly installed on the joint pipe.

[0010] The locking piece is clamped to at least one clamping groove under the elastic pre-tightening force of the elastic piece.

[0011] In an embodiment, the toothed disc is sleeved on the swing arm pipe and clamped and positioned with the swing arm pipe; or

[0012] The tooth disc and the swing arm pipe are integrally formed.

[0013] In an embodiment, the locking member comprises at least one clamping post distributed at intervals, and the elastic member is mounted on the joint pipe and elastically abuts against the clamping post.

[0014] In an embodiment, the locking member comprises a locking disc, and a surface of the locking disc is convexly formed with a plurality of locking teeth, and the locking teeth are matched with the tooth disc.

[0015] In an embodiment, the joint pipe comprises a clamping hole penetrating through a side pipe wall, the swing arm pipe comprises a plug-in part connected to the joint pipe in a plug-in mode, an outer peripheral wall of the plug-in part is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping spring member is inserted from the clamping hole and clamped in the clamping groove.

[0016] In an embodiment, the outer peripheral wall of the clamping spring member is flush with the outer peripheral wall of the joint pipe.

[0017] In an embodiment, the clamping spring member comprises a clamping main body and clamping branches distributed on both sides of the clamping main body, a clamping space is formed between the clamping branches and the clamping main body, and the opening width of the ends of the two clamping branches is smaller than the diameter of the groove bottom of the clamping groove.

[0018] In an embodiment, the clamping spring member is located between the sealing ring and the locking mechanism.

[0019] In an embodiment, the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe further comprises a water outlet pipe and a water outlet joint connected to the water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe and the swing arm pipe are connected through the locking mechanism.

[0020] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the utility model, a faucet is provided, which comprises a faucet main body, the faucet further comprises the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe as described above, and the joint pipe and the faucet main body are detachably connected.

[0021] The technical scheme provided by the embodiments of the utility model can have the following beneficial effects: the joint pipe and the swing arm pipe are connected in a plug-in mode, the clamping spring member is connected to the joint pipe and the swing arm pipe in a clamping mode to constitute rapid locking, the locking member is abutted on the clamping groove of the tooth disc to constitute abutment positioning, the clamping position is accurate, and the relative rotation angle of the joint pipe and the swing arm pipe is stable. When the external force acting on the swing arm pipe is greater than the locking force of the locking member, the locking member is retracted against the elastic force, the swing arm pipe is rotated to adjust the angle, and the locking member can be rotated step by step and automatically positioned, and the positioning precision is high. The sealing ring is used as a sealing member to seal the cooperation gap between the joint pipe and the swing arm pipe, the rotation damping force is avoided, and the service life and the sealing property are prolonged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] The drawings incorporated into the description and constituting a part of the description show embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principle of the present application.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to an embodiment.

[0024] Figure 2 It is a sectional structural schematic view of the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 The enlarged schematic view at A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 4 It is an exploded structural schematic view of the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to an embodiment.

[0027] Figure 5 It is an enlarged schematic view of the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to an embodiment.

[0028] Figure 6 It is an exploded structural schematic view of another elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to an embodiment.

[0029] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic view of the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to an embodiment.

[0030] In the drawings, joint pipe 10; mounting groove 11; spring groove 12; clamping hole 13; swing arm pipe 20; plug-in part 21; anti-rotation rib 211; clamping groove 22; sealing groove 23; clamping spring 30; clamping main body 31; clamping leg 32; arc-shaped notch 33; sealing ring 40; locking mechanism 50; locking piece 51; clamping column 511; elastic piece 52; toothed disc 53; clamping tooth 531; anti-rotation groove 532; locking disc 54; locking tooth 541; water outlet pipe 60. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components; in the description of the present application, it is understood that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and the like indicating the orientation or position relationship are used, it is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore the terms describing the position relationship in the drawings are only used for exemplary illustration, and cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application, for those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the utility model provides a spring locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe, spring locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe includes sealing ring 40, plug -in cooperation joint pipe 10 and swing arm pipe 20, sealing ring 40 elastic sealing swing arm pipe 20 and joint pipe 10's plug -in part 21 site. Optionally, swing arm pipe 20 includes from lateral convex plug -in part 21, sealing ring 40 is set in plug -in part 21, swing arm pipe 20 can rotate relative to joint pipe 10. Plug -in part 21 and joint pipe 10 plug -in connection, sealing ring 40 and joint pipe 10's pipe wall elastic sealing connection.

[0033] Preferably, the outer peripheral wall of the plug-in part 21 is provided with at least one sealing groove 23, and the sealing ring 40 is correspondingly installed in the sealing groove 23. Further, the plug-in part 21 is provided with two sealing grooves 23 which are spaced apart, and each sealing groove 23 is correspondingly installed with a sealing ring 40.

[0034] The spring locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe comprises a clamping spring member 30, which is inserted into the joint pipe 10 and clamped to the outer peripheral wall of the swing arm pipe 20. The swing arm pipe 20 and the joint pipe 10 define an axial connection position through the clamping spring member 30, so as to keep the plug-in position of the plug-in part 21 and the joint pipe 10 stable. The joint pipe 10 and the swing arm pipe 20 are connected by plugging, and the clamping spring member 30 clamps the joint pipe 10 and the swing arm pipe 20 to constitute a quick locking.

[0035] As Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, preferably, the joint pipe 10 comprises a clamping hole 13 penetrating through one side wall, the clamping hole 13 is a long hole structure, and is arranged on one side wall of the joint pipe 10, the shape of the clamping hole 13 is matched with the shape of the clamping spring member 30. The outer peripheral wall of the plug-in part 21 is provided with a clamping groove 22, the plug-in part 21 is inserted into the preset position of the joint pipe 10, and the clamping hole 13 and the clamping groove 22 are aligned. The clamping spring member 30 is inserted into the clamping groove 22 from the clamping hole 13 and clamped therein, wherein the clamping spring member 30 is an open type clamping spring. The clamping spring member 30 has two clamping positions which are spaced apart, and the clamping positions are clamped and fixed in the clamping groove 22.

[0036] In an embodiment, the clamping spring member 30 comprises a clamping body 31 and clamping legs 32 which are distributed on both sides of the clamping body 31, and a clamping space is formed between the clamping legs 32 and the clamping body 31. The clamping body 31 and the two clamping legs 32 form a U-shaped structure, the two clamping legs 32 are in the form of an arc-shaped notch 33 which is matched with the clamping groove 22. Correspondingly, the clamping spring member 30 is clamped in the clamping groove 22 and the joint pipe 10, so as to realize the clamping positioning of the swing arm pipe 20 and the joint pipe 10.

[0037] The clamping leg 32 and the clamping body 31 form an arc-shaped notch 33, the inner diameter of the arc-shaped notch 33 is smaller than the opening diameter of the clamping groove 22, and the inner diameter of the arc-shaped notch 33 is smaller than or equal to the groove bottom diameter of the clamping groove 22.

[0038] Further, the end opening width of the two clamping legs 32 is smaller than the groove bottom diameter of the clamping groove 22. The end opening width is small, the clamping spring 30 is elastically deformed and unfolded during clamping to the clamping groove 22, and then is clamped to the clamping groove 22. The end opening width is small, which can prevent the clamping spring 30 from being separated from the clamping groove 22.

[0039] As preferred, the outer peripheral wall of the clamping spring 30 is flush with the outer peripheral wall of the joint pipe 10, so that the clamping spring 30 is avoided from being exposed, the aesthetic degree is improved, and the clamping spring 30 can be prevented from being pulled out by external force without tools.

[0040] As shown in the drawings, Figures 3 to 7 In an embodiment, the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe includes a locking mechanism 50 for limiting the swing angle of the swing arm pipe 20. As preferred, the clamping spring 30 is located between the sealing ring 40 and the locking mechanism 50, so as to separate the sealing part and the clamping position, and the clamping spring 30 offsets the axial force output by the locking mechanism 50. The sealing ring 40 seals the fitting gap between the joint pipe 10 and the swing arm pipe 20 as a sealing member, avoids bearing the rotation damping force, prolongs the service life and the sealing performance.

[0041] The locking mechanism 50 includes a tooth disc 53, at least one locking member 51 and an elastic member 52 elastically pushing the locking member 51, wherein the tooth disc 53 is arranged on the swing arm pipe 20, and specifically, the tooth disc 53 is arranged on the plug-in part 21. The locking member 51 is in abutment with the tooth disc 53 under the elastic force of the elastic member 52.

[0042] As preferred, the tooth disc 53 includes a plurality of clamping teeth 531 which are spaced out and protrude, and a clamping groove is formed between adjacent two clamping teeth 531. Preferably, the clamping teeth 531 are trapezoidal tooth structures or straight tooth structures. The two sides of the clamping teeth 531 are inclined surfaces. When the external force acting on the swing arm pipe 20 is greater than the locking force of the locking member 51, the locking member 51 is retracted against the elastic force, and the swing arm pipe 20 can be rotated. The swing arm pipe 20 is adjusted in angle, and the locking member 51 can be rotated in steps and automatically positioned, with high positioning accuracy.

[0043] The locking member 51 is slidingly installed on the joint pipe 10, and the sliding direction of the locking member 51 is parallel to the center line of the joint pipe 10; the locking member 51 is clamped in at least one clamping groove under the elastic pre-tightening force of the elastic member 52. The locking member 51 is in abutment with the clamping groove of the tooth disc 53 to constitute abutment positioning, so that the clamping position is accurate, and the relative rotation angle between the joint pipe 10 and the swing arm pipe 20 is stable.

[0044] In one embodiment, the gear disc 53 is sleeved on the rocker arm tube 20 and engaged with it for positioning. The gear disc 53 has a disc structure or a sleeve structure. The gear disc 53 is sleeved on the insertion part 21, and the back of the gear disc 53 is engaged with the insertion part 21 to prevent the gear disc 53 from twisting. For example, the back of the gear disc 53 is provided with a concave anti-rotation groove 532, and the insertion part 21 is provided with a matching anti-rotation rib 211. The gear disc 53 abuts against the insertion part 21, and the anti-rotation rib 211 and the anti-rotation groove 532 are mutually engaged. In this embodiment, the gear disc 53 is a movable accessory that can be easily replaced.

[0045] In another embodiment, the toothed disc 53 and the rocker arm tube 20 are integrally formed. The toothed disc 53 is a toothed structure formed on the rocker arm tube 20, and the locking member 51 can remain in contact with the slot. In this embodiment, the toothed disc 53 is a fixed structure, which can improve stability.

[0046] The locking element 51 abuts against the groove of the gear plate 53 to stabilize the axial position of the rocker arm tube 20 and the locking element 51.

[0047] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the locking member 51 includes at least one spaced-apart locking post 511, and the elastic member 52 is mounted on the connector tube 10 and elastically abuts against the locking post 511. The locking post 511 has a columnar structure, wherein the locking post 511 is slidably connected to the connector tube 10. Preferably, the connector tube 10 includes a recessed mounting groove 11 and at least one spring groove 12 spaced-apart from the mounting groove 11, the elastic member 52 is mounted in the spring groove 12, and the locking member 51 slides in the mounting groove 11. The elastic member 52 is configured as a spring.

[0048] The connector tube 10 is snapped into the insertion part 21, and the gear plate 53 is located in the mounting groove 11. The locking pin 511 abuts against the locking groove of the gear plate 53 to achieve locking and positioning. Preferably, there is one locking pin 511, which constitutes single-point positioning. Further, there are two, three, four, or other numbers of locking pins 511, which constitute multi-point positioning.

[0049] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in another optional embodiment, the locking member 51 includes a locking disc 54, the surface of which protrudes to form a plurality of locking teeth 541, which engage with the toothed disc 53. The locking teeth 541 engage with the toothed disc 53, thereby forming a locking position between the locking teeth 541 and the toothed disc 53. When the rocker arm tube 20 is subjected to an external force greater than the meshing force between the locking teeth 541 and the toothed disc 53, the rocker arm tube 20 rotates. When the rocker arm tube 20 is subjected to an external force less than the meshing force between the locking teeth 541 and the toothed disc 53, the rocker arm tube 20 stops at the current rotation angle.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, on the basis of the above embodiment, the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe further comprises a water outlet pipe 60 and a water outlet connector connected to the water outlet pipe 60, the water outlet pipe 60 and the connector pipe 10 are distributed at the swing arm pipe 20, preferably, the water outlet pipe 60 and the connector pipe 10 are respectively located at both ends of the swing arm pipe 20. Correspondingly, the two ends of the swing arm pipe 20 are provided with protruding plug-in parts 21, and the water outlet pipe 60 and the connector pipe 10 are respectively plug-in connected with the corresponding plug-in parts 21.

[0051] The structure of the connection between the water outlet pipe 60 and the swing arm pipe 20 through the locking mechanism 50 is basically the same as the structure of the connection between the connector pipe 10 and the swing arm pipe 20 through the locking mechanism 50, and it is understood by referring to the connection mode of the connector pipe 10 and the swing arm pipe 20, which will not be repeated here. The difference is that the water outlet pipe 60 is connected to the water outlet connector, and the water outlet connector is used to output liquid.

[0052] The elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe in the above embodiment is applied to a faucet, wherein the faucet comprises a faucet body and the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe, and the connector pipe 10 and the faucet body are detachably connected. The faucet body can be connected to a pipeline for on-off control and cold-hot water control, and the faucet body is fixedly installed on a sink or other base. The elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe can rotate with the faucet body to adjust the water outlet direction and the water outlet angle of the water outlet connector.

[0053] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise construction which has been described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. It is intended that the scope of the application be defined by the appended claims, rather than by the description presented above.

Claims

1. A spring-locked mechanical universal water outlet pipe, comprising a sealing ring, a plug-in joint pipe and a swing arm pipe, the sealing ring elastically seals the plug-in joint part of the swing arm pipe and the joint pipe, characterized in that, The elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe comprises: a clamping spring member inserted into the joint pipe and clamped to the outer peripheral wall of the swing arm pipe; a locking mechanism comprising a toothed disc, at least one locking member and an elastic member elastically pushing the locking member; wherein, the toothed disc is arranged on the swing arm pipe, and the toothed disc comprises a plurality of clamping teeth spaced out and protruding, and a clamping groove is formed between adjacent two clamping teeth; the locking member is slidingly installed on the joint pipe; the locking member is clamped to at least one clamping groove under the elastic pre-tightening force of the elastic member.

2. The elastic locking mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that, the toothed disc is sleeved on the swing arm pipe and is clamped and positioned with the swing arm pipe; or, the toothed disc and the swing arm pipe are integrally formed.

3. The elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to claim 1, wherein the locking member comprises at least one clamping column distributed at intervals, and the elastic member is installed on the joint pipe and elastically abuts against the clamping column.

4. The elastic locking mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that, the locking member comprises a locking disc, and a plurality of locking teeth are protruded on the surface of the locking disc, and the locking teeth are matched with the toothed disc.

5. The spring-locked mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, the joint pipe comprises a clamping hole penetrating through one side pipe wall, the swing arm pipe comprises an insertion part insertedly connected to the joint pipe, an outer peripheral wall of the insertion part is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping spring member is inserted from the clamping hole and clamped to the clamping groove.

6. The elastic locking mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to claim 5, characterized in that, the outer peripheral wall of the clamping spring member is flush with the outer peripheral wall of the joint pipe.

7. The elastic locking mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to claim 5, characterized in that, the clamping spring member comprises a clamping main body and clamping legs distributed on both sides of the clamping main body, a clamping space is formed between the clamping legs and the clamping main body, and the opening width of the ends of the two clamping legs is smaller than the diameter of the groove bottom of the clamping groove.

8. The elastic locking mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to claim 5, characterized in that, the clamping spring member is located between the sealing ring and the locking mechanism.

9. The spring-locked mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe further comprises a water outlet pipe and a water outlet joint connected to the water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe and the swing arm pipe are connected through the locking mechanism.

10. A faucet comprising a faucet body, characterized by the faucet further comprises the elastic locking type mechanical universal water outlet pipe according to any one of claims 1-9, and the joint pipe and the faucet main body are detachably connected.

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