Shower head showering support arm structure capable of switching water outlet modes conveniently
By introducing a switching valve and a self-rotating nut into the shower arm, the switching of water outlet modes is simplified, solving the problem of requiring multiple on/off valves in the existing technology, and realizing a more convenient switching of water outlet modes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN TIANYICHENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing shower arm designs require opening and closing multiple valves when switching water flow modes, which is inconvenient to use.
A shower arm structure including a support arm pipe, a switching valve, and a self-rotating nut was designed. Individual on/off valve control is achieved through a three-way or four-way valve and a self-rotating nut, simplifying the switching of water outlet modes.
It enables switching between different water outlet modes using a minimal number of valves, improving the ease of use of the shower arm.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a shower arm technical field, concretely is a shower arm structure of convenient switching water outlet mode. BACKGROUND
[0002] The shower arm is a component used to connect the shower head and the water supply pipeline, and its main function is to support the shower head and provide a flexible installation method. The shower arm is widely used in household bathrooms, hotels, gyms and other places. For example, the top spray shower arm commonly seen in American shower sets usually comes with a shower head and a handheld shower, suitable for various use scenarios.
[0003] The shower arm includes an inlet pipe, an arm pipe, a switch valve, a top spray shower branch pipe and a handheld shower branch pipe. The arm pipe, the top spray shower branch pipe and the handheld shower branch pipe are made of metal material. The inlet pipe, the top spray shower branch pipe and the handheld shower branch pipe are all connected to the arm pipe. The switch valve is provided with multiple valves, which are connected to different branch pipes respectively to control the water flow from different branch pipes.
[0004] For the above technical conditions, the shower arm controls the water flow out of different branch pipes through multiple switch valves. When in use, the corresponding switch valve needs to be opened and the switch valves of other branch pipes need to be closed at the same time, which makes the shower arm not convenient to switch the water outlet mode.
[0005] Therefore, the utility model designs a shower arm structure of convenient switching water outlet mode to solve the above problems. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0006] The utility model aims to provide a shower arm structure of convenient switching water outlet mode to solve the above technical problems.
[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: A shower arm structure of shower set convenient to switch water outlet mode, including the arm pipe of shower arm of shower set, water inlet pipe and switch valve, one end of arm pipe is connected on switch valve, the other end of arm pipe is connected with spin nut, spin nut is connected on water inlet pipe, connecting pipe is connected on spin nut, connecting pipe is located in arm pipe, the soft tube is inserted and is arranged in arm pipe, one end of soft tube is detachably connected on connecting pipe, switch valve is three -way valve, switch valve includes valve body, opening one, opening two and opening three, opening one, opening two and opening three all are arranged on valve body, arm pipe is detachably connected on opening one, opening two is located in opening one, fixed pipe is fixedly connected on opening two, fixed pipe is located in arm pipe, the other end of soft tube is detachably connected on fixed pipe, top spray branch pipe is connected on arm pipe, handheld shower set branch pipe is connected on opening three.
[0008] Preferably, the arm pipe is divided into a first straight pipe portion, a curved portion and a second straight pipe portion, the first straight pipe portion is fixedly connected to the curved portion, the curved portion is fixedly connected to the second straight pipe portion, the spin nut is connected to the first straight pipe portion, the switch valve is connected to the second straight pipe portion, and the top spray branch pipe is fixedly connected to the first straight pipe portion.
[0009] Preferably, the spin nut comprises a fixed ring and a mounting ring, an inner side wall of the fixed ring is provided with an internal thread, the fixed ring is threadedly connected to the water inlet pipe, one end of the mounting ring is inserted into the fixed ring, an outer side wall of the other end of the mounting ring is provided with an external thread and is threadedly connected to the arm pipe, and the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the end of the mounting ring provided with the thread.
[0010] Preferably, a first threaded rod is threadedly connected to the fixed ring, a limiting groove is formed in the mounting ring, one end of the first threaded rod penetrates through the fixed ring and abuts against in the limiting groove, and a second threaded rod is threadedly connected to the fixed ring.
[0011] Preferably, a plurality of first anti-skid rings are fixedly arranged on the outer side wall of the fixed pipe.
[0012] Preferably, a plurality of second anti-skid rings are fixedly arranged on the outer side wall of the connecting pipe.
[0013] Preferably, the switching valve is a three-way valve, the switching valve comprises a valve body, an opening one, an opening two, an opening three and an opening four, the opening one, the opening two, the opening three and the opening four are arranged on the valve body, the branch pipe is detachably connected to the opening one, the opening two is located in the opening one, a fixed pipe is fixedly connected to the opening two, the fixed pipe is located in the branch pipe, the other end of the hose is detachably connected to the fixed pipe, a top spraying branch pipe is connected to the branch pipe, a handheld shower branch pipe is connected to the opening three, and a water outlet branch pipe is connected to the opening four.
[0014] In summary, the application has the following beneficial technical effects: when in use, water flows from the water inlet pipe to the hose, the switching valve is opened, water in the hose flows from the fixed pipe to the opening one, and then flows to the branch pipe through the opening one, and finally flows to the top spraying branch pipe through the branch pipe, at this time, the shower arm is a top spraying shower.
[0015] When the water outlet mode of the branch pipe needs to be switched, the switching valve is rotated to switch, water in the hose flows from the fixed pipe to the opening three, and then flows to the handheld shower branch pipe through the opening three, so that the water outlet mode of the shower arm is switched to the handheld shower branch pipe. In this way, the switching valve can be used to switch the water outlet mode of the branch pipe, which makes it more convenient to switch the water outlet mode of the branch pipe, and achieves the effect of conveniently switching the water outlet mode of the shower arm. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.
[0017] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the shower arm of the embodiment;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a structure schematic view of the shower arm of the embodiment;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional structure schematic view of the shower arm of the embodiment;
[0020] Figure 4 It is a structure schematic view of the switching valve of the embodiment;
[0021] Figure 5 It is the installation of the self-spinning nut of the embodiment;
[0022] Figure 6 It is Figure 3 It is an enlarged schematic view of A in the middle.
[0023] Figure 7 The switching valve of the shower spray arm in this embodiment is a four-way valve.
[0024] In the drawings, the components represented by each reference numeral are listed as follows:
[0025] 1, water inlet pipe; 2, spin nut; 3, arm pipe; 4, top spray branch pipe; 5, switching valve; 6, fixing ring; 7, opening one; 8, valve body; 9, opening three; 10, second straight pipe part; 11, curved part; 12, second threaded rod; 13, first threaded rod; 14, mounting ring; 15, connecting pipe; 16, hose; 17, fixed pipe; 18, first anti-skid ring; 19, limiting groove; 20, second anti-skid ring; 21, first straight pipe part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model. Figures 1-7 The application will be further described in detail.
[0028] A shower spray arm structure with a convenient water outlet switching mode comprises a shower spray arm arm pipe 3, a water inlet pipe 1 and a switching valve 5, the arm pipe 3 is connected to the switching valve 5, the arm pipe 3 is connected with a spin nut 2, the spin nut 2 is connected to the water inlet pipe 1, the spin nut 2 is a component for connecting the water inlet pipe 1 and the arm pipe 3, and the switching valve 5 is a switch valve.
[0029] The spin nut 2 is connected with a connecting pipe 15, the connecting pipe 15 is located in the arm pipe 3, the arm pipe 3 is provided with a hose 16, one end of the hose 16 is detachably connected to the connecting pipe 15. The water inlet pipe 1 and the arm pipe 3 are made of durable metal material, and the hose 16 is made of rubber or silicone material. By arranging the hose 16 in the arm pipe 3, the appearance of the arm pipe 3 is more beautiful, and the rubber or silicone material hose 16 is relatively cheaper than the metal material arm pipe 3, so that the production cost can be reduced.
[0030] The switching valve 5 is a three-way valve, and the switching valve 5 comprises a valve body 8, an opening one 7, an opening two and an opening three 9, the opening one 7, the opening two and the opening three 9 are arranged on the valve body 8, the branch pipe 3 is detachably connected to the opening one 7, the opening two is located in the opening one 7, the fixed pipe 17 is fixedly connected to the opening two, the fixed pipe 17 is located in the branch pipe 3, and the other end of the hose 16 is detachably connected to the fixed pipe 17. The top spraying branch pipe 4 is connected to the branch pipe 3, and the handheld shower branch pipe (not shown in the figure) is connected to the opening three 9.
[0031] The branch pipe 3 is divided into a first straight pipe part 21, a bending part 11 and a second straight pipe part 10, the first straight pipe part 21 is fixedly connected to the bending part 11, the bending part 11 is fixedly connected to the second straight pipe part 10, the spin nut 2 is connected to one end of the first straight pipe part 21 away from the bending part 11, and the switching valve 5 is connected to one end of the second straight pipe part 10 away from the bending part 11. The top spraying branch pipe 4 is fixedly connected to one end of the first straight pipe part 21 close to the bending part 11.
[0032] In use, water flows from the water inlet pipe 1 to the hose 16, the switching valve 5 is opened, water in the hose 16 flows from the fixed pipe 17 to the opening one 7, and then flows to the branch pipe 3 through the opening one 7, and finally flows to the top spraying branch pipe 4 through the branch pipe 3, at this time, the shower and shower arm is a top spraying shower.
[0033] When the water outlet mode of the branch pipe 3 needs to be switched, the switching valve 5 is rotated to switch, water in the hose 16 flows from the fixed pipe 17 to the opening three 9, and then flows to the handheld shower branch pipe through the opening three 9, and the water outlet mode of the shower and shower arm is switched to the handheld shower branch pipe. In this way, the switching valve 5 can be used to switch the different water outlet modes of the branch pipe 3, and the use of the branch pipe 3 is more convenient.
[0034] The spin nut 2 comprises a fixed ring 6 and a mounting ring 14, an inner thread is arranged on the inner side wall of the fixed ring 6, and the fixed ring 6 is threadedly connected to the water inlet pipe 1. One end of the mounting ring 14 is inserted into the fixed ring 6, an outer thread is arranged on the other end of the mounting ring 14, and the mounting ring 14 is threadedly connected to the branch pipe 3, the connecting pipe 15 is fixedly connected to the end of the mounting ring 14 provided with the thread, and the spin nut 2 can be detachably divided into two parts, so that the branch pipe 3 is more convenient to install on the water inlet pipe 1 through the spin nut 2.
[0035] The first threaded rod 13 is screwed on the fixed ring 6, the limiting groove 19 is formed on the mounting ring 14, one end of the first threaded rod 13 is tightly arranged in the limiting groove 19 through the fixed ring 6, and the second threaded rod 12 is screwed on the fixed ring 6. When the fixed ring 6 and the mounting ring 14 are respectively screwed on the water inlet pipe 1 and the branch pipe 3, and the position of the branch pipe 3 is adjusted, the first threaded rod 13 and the second threaded rod 12 are screwed, the first threaded rod 13 can fix the mounting ring 14 on the fixed ring 6, the connection stability of the two components is increased, the second threaded rod 12 can make the fixed ring 6 more stable on the water inlet pipe 1, and therefore the connection stability of the water inlet pipe 1 and the branch pipe 3 is increased.
[0036] The first anti-skid rings 18 are fixedly arranged on the outer side wall of the fixed pipe 17, the second anti-skid rings 20 are fixedly arranged on the outer side wall of the connecting pipe 15, and the two ends of the hose 16 are connected to the fixed pipe 17 and the connecting pipe 15 respectively. Through the arrangement of the first anti-skid rings 18 and the second anti-skid rings 20, the two ends of the hose 16 are not easy to fall off from the fixed pipe 17 and the connecting pipe 15, and the connection stability of the two ends of the hose 16 and the fixed pipe 17 and the connecting pipe 15 is increased.
[0037] Another embodiment of the present application is that the switching valve 5 is a four-way valve, the switching valve 5 comprises a valve body 8, an opening one 7, an opening two, an opening three 9 and an opening four, and the opening one 7, the opening two, the opening three 9 and the opening four are arranged on the valve body 8. The branch pipe 3 is detachably connected to the opening one 7, the opening two is located in the opening one 7, the fixed pipe 17 is fixedly connected to the opening two, the fixed pipe 17 is located in the branch pipe 3, and the other end of the hose 16 is detachably connected to the fixed pipe 17.
[0038] The opening three 9 is connected to a handheld shower branch pipe, and the opening four is connected to a water outlet branch pipe. In use, water flows from the water inlet pipe 1 to the hose 16, the switching valve 5 is opened, water in the hose 16 flows from the fixed pipe 17 to the opening one 7, then flows to the branch pipe 3 through the opening one 7, and finally flows to the top spraying branch pipe 4 through the branch pipe 3, so that the shower shower arm is a top spraying shower.
[0039] When the water outlet mode of the branch pipe 3 needs to be switched, the switching valve 5 is rotated to switch, water in the hose 16 flows from the fixed pipe 17 to the opening three 9, and then flows to the handheld shower branch pipe through the opening three 9, so that the water outlet mode of the shower shower arm is switched to the handheld shower branch pipe.
[0040] Or the switching valve 5 is rotated to switch, so that water in the hose 16 flows from the fixed pipe 17 to the opening four, and then flows to the water outlet branch pipe through the opening four, so that the water outlet mode of the shower shower arm is switched to the water outlet branch pipe. In this way, the switching valve 5 can be used to switch the water outlet mode of the branch pipe 3, and the use of the branch pipe 3 is more convenient.
[0041] The implementation principle of the embodiment is that: in use, water flows from the water inlet pipe 1 to the hose 16, the switching valve 5 is opened, the water flow in the hose 16 flows from the fixed pipe 17 to the opening one 7, and then flows to the branch arm pipe 3 through the opening one 7, and finally flows to the top spray branch pipe 4 through the branch arm pipe 3, at this time, the shower arm of the shower is a top spray shower.
[0042] When the water outlet mode of the branch arm pipe 3 needs to be switched, the switching valve 5 is rotated to switch, the water flow in the hose 16 flows from the fixed pipe 17 to the opening three 9, and then flows to the handheld shower branch pipe through the opening three 9, so that the water outlet mode of the shower arm is switched to the handheld shower branch pipe. Thus, the effect of switching the water outlet mode of the branch arm pipe 3 with the least switching valve 5 is achieved, the branch arm pipe 3 is more convenient when switching the water outlet mode, and the effect of conveniently switching the water outlet mode of the shower arm is achieved.
[0043] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inner", "front", "central", "both ends" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.
[0044] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "setting", "connecting", "fixing", "threading" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrated; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited, the above-mentioned terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the present application according to the specific situation.
[0045] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the present application, the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A shower arm structure with a convenient water outlet switching mode, comprising a shower arm arm pipe (3), a water inlet pipe (1) and a switching valve (5), characterized in that: One end of the branch pipe (3) is connected to the switching valve (5), the other end of the branch pipe (3) is connected to the spin nut (2), the spin nut (2) is connected to the water inlet pipe (1), the spin nut (2) is connected to the connecting pipe (15), the connecting pipe (15) is located in the branch pipe (3), the branch pipe (3) is provided with a hose (16) inserted therein, one end of the hose (16) is detachably connected to the connecting pipe (15), the switching valve (5) is a three-way valve, the switching valve (5) comprises a valve body (8), an opening one (7), an opening two and an opening three (9), the opening one (7), the opening two and the opening three (9) are provided on the valve body (8), the branch pipe (3) is detachably connected to the opening one (7), the opening two is located in the opening one (7), the opening two is fixedly connected to the fixed pipe (17), the fixed pipe (17) is located in the branch pipe (3), the other end of the hose (16) is detachably connected to the fixed pipe (17), the branch pipe (3) is connected to the top spray branch pipe (4), the opening three (9) is connected to the handheld shower branch pipe.
2. The shower arm structure of claim 1, wherein: The branch pipe (3) is divided into a first straight pipe portion (21), a curved portion (11) and a second straight pipe portion (10), the first straight pipe portion (21) is fixedly connected to the curved portion, the curved portion (11) is fixedly connected to the second straight pipe portion (10), the spin nut (2) is connected to the first straight pipe portion (21), the switching valve (5) is connected to the second straight pipe portion (10), and the top spray branch pipe (4) is fixedly connected to the first straight pipe portion (21).
3. The shower arm structure of claim 1, wherein: The spin nut (2) comprises a fixed ring (6) and a mounting ring (14), an inner thread is arranged on the inner side wall of the fixed ring (6), the fixed ring (6) is threadedly connected to the water inlet pipe (1), one end of the mounting ring (14) is inserted into the fixed ring (6), an outer thread is arranged on the outer side wall of the other end of the mounting ring (14) and is threadedly connected to the branch pipe (3), and the connecting pipe (15) is fixedly connected to the threaded end of the mounting ring (14).
4. The shower arm structure of claim 3, wherein: A first threaded rod (13) is threadedly connected to the fixed ring (6), a limiting groove (19) is formed in the mounting ring (14), one end of the first threaded rod (13) penetrates through the fixed ring (6) and abuts against the limiting groove (19), and a second threaded rod (12) is threadedly connected to the fixed ring (6).
5. The shower arm structure of claim 1, wherein: A plurality of first anti-skid rings (18) are fixedly arranged on the outer side wall of the fixed pipe (17).
6. The shower arm structure of claim 1, wherein: A plurality of second anti-skid rings (20) are fixedly arranged on the outer side wall of the connecting pipe (15).