Novel single-handle handle
By using a single-handle design with a non-welded connection, and utilizing a combination structure of the handle seat cavity, counterweight, and retaining ring, the problem of easy breakage in welded connections is solved, achieving efficient and reliable operation and a stable connection, thereby improving the service life and safety of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANAN XINGUANGHUI SANITARY WARE FACTORY
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
The existing welding connection method for single handles is prone to fatigue fracture under prolonged use or frequent operation, resulting in insufficient connection strength. Furthermore, external environmental factors affect the reliability of the connection, posing a safety hazard.
Employing a non-welded connection method, the combination structure of the handle seat cavity design, counterweight, rear pressure cover and retaining ring utilizes L-shaped buckle groove, screw groove and elastic retaining ring to achieve quick installation and disassembly, enhancing the connection stability.
It improves the reliability and durability of the handle, avoids fatigue fracture at the weld points, simplifies the installation process, and enhances service life and safety under different environmental conditions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom parts, specifically a novel single-handle handle. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technologies, single-handle valves are widely used for operating valves and switching devices in the bathroom industry. To ensure the handle can effectively transmit operating torque and achieve precise control, the valve stem mounting structure on the handle is crucial. However, existing connection methods, especially welding, have the following main problems:
[0003] Limitations of welding connection methods:
[0004] Welded joints are prone to breakage: Currently, valve stems on handles are typically fixed using welding methods, such as ultrasonic welding, high-frequency welding, and infrared welding. While these methods provide a certain degree of robust connection, the welded joints are susceptible to fatigue fracture during prolonged use, especially under frequent operation or high stress.
[0005] Insufficient connection strength: Welding points are usually areas of concentrated mechanical stress. Under repeated loading and unloading, they are more prone to cracking and eventually breakage, resulting in insufficient connection strength.
[0006] Deviation risk:
[0007] If the weld point breaks, the valve stem may deviate, which not only affects the normal operation of the handle but may also cause the entire control system to fail, posing a serious safety hazard.
[0008] Environmental factors:
[0009] External environmental factors, such as temperature changes, humidity, and corrosion, can accelerate the aging and failure of welded joints, further reducing the reliability of the connection and shortening the service life of the equipment. Summary of the Invention
[0010] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0011] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a novel single-handle grip.
[0012] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A novel single-handle grip of this utility model includes a handle base, a counterweight, a rear pressure cover, and a retaining ring. The handle base has an internal cavity, and a valve stem is provided in the cavity. The valve stem has a valve hole. The counterweight, the rear pressure cover, and the retaining ring are all sleeved on the valve stem. The counterweight is located at the bottom of the cavity, the rear pressure cover covers the counterweight, and the retaining ring is located at the top of the rear pressure cover. The inner wall of the cavity has symmetrical buckles, and the outer wall of the rear pressure cover has symmetrical buckle grooves. The buckle grooves are L-shaped and are adapted to the buckles.
[0013] Preferably, the rear pressure cover has a protrusion, the protrusion has a screw groove, the protrusion has a through hole, the through hole passes through the screw groove, and a screw is inserted into the screw groove. The handle seat has a fixing hole, the valve stem has a connecting hole, the fixing hole and the connecting hole are adapted to the through hole, and a fixing bolt is installed in the fixing hole. The fixing bolt is adapted to the screw and the connecting hole.
[0014] More preferably, the retaining ring has an elastic opening, the retaining ring is made of elastic plastic material, and the retaining ring fits against the valve stem.
[0015] Preferably, the retaining ring is made of thermoplastic polyurethane or thermoplastic elastomer.
[0016] More preferably, the end of the buckle groove is provided with an elastic buckle, and the buckle and the elastic buckle are made of elastic plastic material, and the buckle and the elastic buckle are elastically compressed.
[0017] Preferably, the rear pressure cover has symmetrical protrusions on both sides, and the protrusions are used as force points for disassembling and assembling the rear pressure cover.
[0018] (III) Beneficial Effects Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a novel single-handle handle, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] Highly efficient and reliable connection and operation:
[0020] In existing technologies, valve stems on handles are typically fixed by welding, such as ultrasonic welding, high-frequency welding, and infrared welding. Although these methods provide a robust connection, the weld joints are prone to fatigue fracture during prolonged use or frequent operation.
[0021] Improvement measures: The valve stem of this utility model adopts a non-welded connection method, and the valve stem and handle seat are integrated into one structure, which avoids the problem of fatigue fracture at the welding point.
[0022] The handle seat has an internal cavity to accommodate the valve stem, counterweight, rear pressure cap, and retaining ring, providing a compact and flexible spatial layout;
[0023] The counterweight is located at the bottom of the cavity and is fitted onto the valve stem to provide balance to the handle seat, ensuring that the handle seat remains stable during operation and improving operating accuracy;
[0024] The outer wall of the rear pressure cover is symmetrically provided with L-shaped buckle grooves. These buckle grooves are adapted to the buckles on the inner wall of the handle seat. The rear pressure cover can be quickly installed and removed by rotating it, which simplifies the installation process. The installation of the rear pressure cover plays a limiting role for the counterweight.
[0025] The screws in the screw slots are matched with the fixing holes on the handle seat and the connecting holes on the valve stem to ensure the firmness of the rear cover installation, while also facilitating maintenance and replacement.
[0026] The retaining ring has an elastic opening. The retaining ring contacts the valve stem through elastic compression, providing additional friction and further preventing the rear pressure cap from loosening or shifting. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear pressure cap structure of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the rear pressure cap of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the protrusion of the rear pressure cap of this utility model;
[0031] In the diagram: 1. Handle seat; 2. Cavity; 3. Valve stem; 4. Valve hole; 5. Counterweight; 6. Rear cover; 7. Snap ring; 8. Clip groove; 9. Snap clip; 10. Elastic snap clip; 11. Protrusion; 12. Elastic opening; 13. Screw groove; 14. Screw; 15. Through hole; 16. Fixing hole; 18. Connecting hole; 19. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0032] 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.
[0033] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model discloses a novel single-handle grip, comprising a handle base 1, a counterweight 5, a rear pressure cover 6, and a retaining ring 7. The handle base 1 has an internal cavity 2, and a valve stem 3 is provided inside the cavity 2. The valve stem 3 has a valve hole 4. The counterweight 5, the rear pressure cover 6, and the retaining ring 7 are all sleeved on the valve stem 3, with the counterweight 5 located at the bottom of the cavity 2, the rear pressure cover 6 covering the counterweight 5, and the retaining ring 7 located at the top of the rear pressure cover 6. The inner wall of the cavity 2 is symmetrically provided with buckles 9, and the outer wall of the rear pressure cover 6 is symmetrically provided with buckle grooves 8. The buckle grooves 8 have an L-shaped structure and are adapted to the buckles 9.
[0034] This new single-handlebar achieves efficient and reliable connection and operation through innovative design and optimized component configuration. The following are its main working principles:
[0035] Connection between handle seat 1 and valve stem 3:
[0036] Cavity 2 design: The handle seat 1 has a cavity 2 inside to accommodate the valve stem 3 and other components.
[0037] Valve hole 4 on valve stem 3: Valve stem 3 is provided with valve hole 4, which is used to control the flow of fluid or regulate the flow rate.
[0038] Counterweight 5: Counterweight 5 is located at the bottom of cavity 2 and provides a balancing effect to ensure that the handle remains stable during operation.
[0039] Rear pressure cap 6 and buckle 9 structure:
[0040] L-shaped grooves: The outer wall of the rear cover 6 is symmetrically provided with L-shaped grooves 8. These grooves 8 are adapted to the buckles 9 on the inner wall of the handle seat 1, and can be quickly installed and removed by rotating the rear cover 6.
[0041] Protrusion 11 and Screw 14 Slot 13: The rear pressure cover 6 is provided with a protrusion 11, which has a screw slot 13 and a through hole 15 for installing fixing bolts. The screw 14 in the screw slot 13 is adapted to the fixing hole 16 on the handle seat 1 and the connecting hole 17 on the valve stem 3 through the through hole 15 to ensure the stability of the entire structure.
[0042] The function of circlip 7:
[0043] Elastic port 12 design: The retaining ring 7 is provided with an elastic port 12, which is made of elastic plastic material (such as thermoplastic polyurethane TPU or thermoplastic elastomer TPE) so that it can fit tightly against the valve stem 3 and prevent the valve stem 3 from loosening or shifting.
[0044] Elastic compression: The retaining ring 7 contacts the valve stem 3 through elastic compression, providing additional friction and enhancing the reliability of the connection.
[0045] Protrusion 18 design: Protrusions 18 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the rear cover 6 as force points for disassembly and assembly, making it easy for users to disassemble the rear cover 6 when needed.
[0046] Elastic buckle 10 design:
[0047] Elastic buckle 10 and snap buckle 9: The end of the buckle groove 8 is provided with an elastic buckle 10. Both the snap buckle 9 and the elastic buckle 10 are made of elastic plastic material. They are tightly fitted by elastic compression, which further improves the stability and durability of the structure.
[0048] Working principles of various preferred technical solutions
[0049] The design of the protrusion 11 and screw slot 13 on the rear pressure cap 6:
[0050] Protrusion 11 structure: The protrusion 11 on the rear cover 6 not only provides the position of the screw slot 13 and the through hole 15, but also increases the strength and stability of the overall structure.
[0051] Screw 14 fixing: The screw 14 in the screw groove 13 is matched with the fixing hole 16 on the handle seat 1 and the connecting hole 17 on the valve stem 3 to ensure a firm connection between the rear pressure cover 6 and the handle seat 1 and prevent loosening.
[0052] The elastic design of the retaining ring 7:
[0053] Elastic material selection: The retaining ring 7 is made of elastic plastic materials such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), which have good elasticity and wear resistance.
[0054] The elastic port 12 design: The elastic port 12 on the retaining ring 7 allows it to automatically adjust according to the diameter of the valve stem 3, ensuring a tight fit and preventing the valve stem 3 from loosening or shifting.
[0055] The fit between buckle 9 and slot 8:
[0056] L-shaped groove 8: The L-shaped groove 8 on the rear cover 6 is adapted to the buckle 9 on the inner wall of the handle seat 1, and can be quickly installed and removed by rotating the rear cover 6.
[0057] Elastic buckle 10 design: The elastic buckle 10 at the end of the buckle groove 8 and the buckle 9 achieve a tight fit through elastic compression, further improving the stability and durability of the structure.
[0058] Protrusion 18 design: The protrusions 18 on both sides of the rear cover 6 serve as force points for disassembly and assembly, making it easy for users to easily disassemble the rear cover 6 when needed, simplifying the maintenance process.
[0059] In this utility model, the rotating snap-fit structure connecting the rear pressure cover 6 and the handle seat 1 can be used in practice. The positions of the snap groove 8 and the snap 9 can be interchanged. That is, the snap groove 8 is symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the cavity 2 of the handle seat 1, and the snap 9 is symmetrically arranged on the outer wall of the rear pressure cover 6. At this time, the snap 9 is also inserted into the snap groove 8.
[0060] Detailed Workflow
[0061] The following is a detailed workflow of this new single-handle grip:
[0062] Component preparation
[0063] Handle base 1: Prepare a handle base 1 with cavity 2, and ensure that buckles 9 are symmetrically provided on the inner wall of cavity 2.
[0064] Valve stem 3: Prepare a valve stem 3 with valve hole 4, ensuring that its length and diameter are suitable for the cavity 2 of handle seat 1.
[0065] Counterweight 5: Prepare a suitable counterweight 5 and place it at the bottom of the cavity 2 of the handle seat 1.
[0066] Rear cover 6: Prepare a rear cover 6 with an L-shaped groove 8, a protrusion 11, a screw groove 13 and a through hole 15.
[0067] Snap ring 7: Prepare snap ring 7 with elastic opening 12, and select elastic plastic material (such as TPU or TPE).
[0068] Installation steps
[0069] Install counterweight 5:
[0070] Place the counterweight 5 into the bottom of the cavity 2 of the handle base 1, ensuring that it is in the correct and stable position.
[0071] Install valve stem 3:
[0072] Insert the valve stem 3 into the cavity 2 of the handle seat 1, ensuring that the valve hole 4 on the valve stem 3 is in the correct position.
[0073] Install 7 retaining rings:
[0074] The retaining ring 7 is fitted onto the valve stem 3, and its elastic opening 12 is used to make it fit tightly against the valve stem 3 to prevent the valve stem 3 from loosening or shifting.
[0075] After installation, cover 6:
[0076] The rear pressure cap 6 is fitted onto the valve stem 3 so that it covers the counterweight 5.
[0077] Rotate the rear cover 6 to make the L-shaped groove 8 on the rear cover 6 fit with the buckle 9 on the inner wall of the handle seat 1, thus completing the initial fixation.
[0078] Fixing screw 14:
[0079] Use screw 14 to pass through screw slot 13 and through hole 15 on rear pressure cover 6, ensuring that screw 14 is compatible with fixing hole 16 on handle seat 1 and connection hole 17 on valve stem 3.
[0080] Tighten screw 14 to ensure a secure connection between the rear pressure cap 6 and the handle seat 1.
[0081] Inspection and debugging:
[0082] Check that all components are installed correctly and that there are no loose parts.
[0083] An operational test was conducted to confirm that the handle could rotate normally and that valve stem 3 moved accurately.
[0084] Disassembly steps
[0085] Loosen screw 14:
[0086] Use a tool to loosen the fixing screw 14 so that it comes out of the fixing hole 16 on the handle seat 1 and the connecting hole 17 on the valve stem 3.
[0087] Rotate the cap 6:
[0088] Rotate the back cover 6 so that the L-shaped buckle 8 on it disengages from the buckle 9 on the inner wall of the handle seat 1, thus releasing the initial fixation.
[0089] Remove and press the cap 6:
[0090] Using the protrusions 18 on both sides of the rear cover 6 as force points, the rear cover 6 can be easily removed.
[0091] Remove the retaining ring 7 and valve stem 3:
[0092] Remove the retaining ring 7 and valve stem 3, and perform necessary maintenance or replacement.
[0093] Reinstall:
[0094] Reinstall all components following the installation steps outlined above to ensure the equipment returns to normal operation.
[0095] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A novel single-handle grip, characterized in that, The device includes a handle seat (1), a counterweight (5), a rear pressure cover (6), and a retaining ring (7). The handle seat (1) has a cavity (2) inside, and a valve stem (3) is provided inside the cavity (2). The valve stem (3) has a valve hole (4). The counterweight (5), the rear pressure cover (6), and the retaining ring (7) are all fitted on the valve stem (3). The counterweight (5) is located at the bottom of the cavity (2). The rear pressure cover (6) covers the counterweight (5). The retaining ring (7) is located at the top of the rear pressure cover (6). The inner wall of the cavity (2) is symmetrically provided with buckles (9). The outer wall of the rear pressure cover (6) is symmetrically provided with buckle grooves (8). The buckle grooves (8) are L-shaped structures and are adapted to the buckles (9).
2. The novel single-handle grip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear pressure cover (6) is provided with a protrusion (11), the protrusion (11) is provided with a screw groove (13), the protrusion (11) is provided with a through hole (15), the through hole (15) passes through the screw groove (13), and a screw (14) is inserted into the screw groove (13). The handle seat (1) is provided with a fixing hole (16), and the valve stem (3) is provided with a connecting hole (17). The fixing hole (16) and the connecting hole (17) are adapted to the through hole (15). A fixing bolt is installed in the fixing hole (16), and the fixing bolt is adapted to the screw (14) and the connecting hole (17).
3. A novel single-handle grip according to claim 2, characterized in that, The retaining ring (7) is provided with an elastic opening (12), the retaining ring (7) is made of elastic plastic material, and the retaining ring (7) is in contact with the valve stem (3).
4. A novel single-handle grip according to claim 3, characterized in that, The retaining ring (7) is made of thermoplastic polyurethane or thermoplastic elastomer.
5. A novel single-handle grip according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the buckle groove (8) is provided with an elastic buckle (10). The buckle (9) and the elastic buckle (10) are made of elastic plastic material. The buckle (9) and the elastic buckle (10) are elastically squeezed together.
6. A novel single-handle grip according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear pressure cover (6) is provided with symmetrical protrusions (18) on both sides, and the protrusions (18) are used as force points for the disassembly and assembly of the rear pressure cover (6).