Dual-purpose heat insulation shower faucet

Abstract

The utility model discloses a dual-purpose heat insulation shower faucet which comprises a shell, a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, a temperature adjusting valve, a waterway switching valve, a first waterway outlet and a second waterway outlet, the temperature adjusting valve and the waterway switching valve are arranged at the two ends of the shell, and the cold water inlet, the hot water inlet, the first waterway outlet and the second waterway outlet are arranged on the shell. A heat insulation water way assembly is arranged in the shell, a heat insulation gap is formed between the heat insulation water way assembly and the shell, the heat insulation water way assembly comprises a first heat insulation water way piece and a second heat insulation water way piece, and a sealing piece is arranged between the first heat insulation water way piece and the second heat insulation water way piece. Cold water and hot water are mixed in the temperature adjusting valve through a water path in the heat insulation water path assembly, mixed water formed after mixing enters the water path switching valve through a mixed water path in the heat insulation water path assembly, and the water heater has the advantages that the internal structure is simplified, and the heat insulation performance is good.

Description

A dual-purpose insulated shower faucet Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of faucets, and in particular to a dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet. Background Technology

[0002] In modern home life, bathing is an important way for people to cleanse and relax, and its comfort and convenience are of great concern. As a core component of bathing equipment, the shower faucet directly affects the user's bathing experience. The faucet's adjustment mechanism plays a crucial role in regulating hot water temperature and controlling water flow, making its performance paramount.

[0003] Currently, common shower faucet regulating devices on the market have some significant structural shortcomings. To create the water flow path, these devices incorporate numerous metal components. For example, in some traditional mixer faucets, multiple metal valves, pipes, and other parts are required to mix hot and cold water and switch water flow directions. These numerous components not only make the entire regulating device extremely complex, but also significantly increase production costs due to the need for precise machining and assembly of these components. Furthermore, in actual use, the complex structure also implies a higher risk of malfunction; if any metal component fails, the difficulty and cost of repair will increase accordingly.

[0004] Furthermore, the properties of the metal materials used in existing regulating devices also present numerous problems. Metals have excellent thermal conductivity; when hot water flows through these metal components, heat is rapidly conducted to the external environment. This heat loss is particularly pronounced in winter, not only wasting energy and requiring users to consume more energy to obtain sufficiently hot water, increasing operating costs, but also potentially causing a drop in the overall temperature of the bathing space, affecting the user's bathing comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a dual-purpose shower faucet with a simplified internal structure and good heat insulation performance.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet, including a shell, a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, a temperature regulating valve, a water circuit switching valve, a first water circuit outlet, and a second water circuit outlet. The temperature regulating valve and the water circuit switching valve are located at both ends of the shell, and the cold water inlet, the hot water inlet, the first water circuit outlet, and the second water circuit outlet are located on the shell. The characteristic is that a heat-insulating water circuit assembly is provided inside the shell, and a heat-insulating gap is provided between the heat-insulating water circuit assembly and the shell. The heat-insulating water circuit assembly includes a first heat-insulating water circuit component and a second heat-insulating water circuit component, and a sealing element is provided between the first heat-insulating water circuit component and the second heat-insulating water circuit component. Cold water enters from the cold water inlet, and hot water enters from the hot water inlet. The cold water and hot water are mixed in the temperature regulating valve through the water circuit in the heat-insulating water circuit assembly. The mixed water formed after mixing enters the water circuit switching valve through the mixed water circuit in the heat-insulating water circuit assembly. The water circuit switching valve controls its path to the first water circuit outlet or the second water circuit outlet.

[0007] A further preliminary option of this utility model is that the first and second heat insulation components are made of plastic.

[0008] A further preliminary option of this utility model is that the shell is made of zinc.

[0009] A further preliminary option of this utility model is: the end of the first insulated water circuit component is connected to a water circuit switching valve, and the end of the second insulated water circuit component is connected to a temperature regulating valve, with the temperature regulating valve and the water circuit switching valve respectively located at both ends of the insulated water circuit component.

[0010] A further preliminary option of this utility model is: the cold water inlet is close to the temperature regulating valve, the hot water inlet is close to the water circuit switching valve, the hot water inlet is connected to the horizontal hot water pipe, and the horizontal hot water pipe is connected to the temperature regulating valve.

[0011] A further preliminary option of this utility model is: the outlet of the temperature regulating valve is connected to the main mixing water pipe, and the main mixing water pipe is connected to the water circuit switching valve.

[0012] A further preliminary option of this utility model is: the water circuit switching valve is provided with two outlets and is respectively connected to a first mixing water pipe and a second mixing water pipe, the first mixing water pipe is connected to the first water circuit outlet, and the second mixing water pipe is connected to the second water circuit outlet.

[0013] A further preliminary option of this utility model is: the outer surface of the insulated water circuit component is provided with two support strips and multiple reinforcing ribs, with the multiple reinforcing ribs disposed between the two support strips.

[0014] This invention effectively blocks heat transfer by setting an insulated water circuit component inside the shell and forming an insulation gap, significantly reducing the loss of heat from hot water to the shell, preventing the shower faucet surface from becoming too hot and causing burns, and improving safety. The insulated water circuit component replaces the traditional component-assembled water circuit, simplifying the internal structure of the product, reducing the complex processes caused by assembling multiple components during production, and reducing assembly time and labor costs. At the same time, reducing the number of components also reduces material procurement costs and quality control costs. The combined design of the first and second insulated water circuit components is easier to assemble and produce than complex one-piece molding or multi-part splicing structures, which can improve production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional view of the seal. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1-4, a dual-purpose insulated shower faucet includes a housing 1, a cold water inlet 2, a hot water inlet 3, a temperature regulating valve 4, a water path switching valve 5, a first water path outlet 6, and a second water path outlet 7. The temperature regulating valve 4 and the water path switching valve 5 are located at both ends of the housing 1. The cold water inlet 2, the hot water inlet 3, the first water path outlet 6, and the second water path outlet 7 are located on the housing 1. An insulated water path assembly is provided inside the housing 1, and an insulation gap 20 is provided between the insulated water path assembly and the housing 1. The insulated water path assembly includes a first insulated water path component 81 and a second insulated water path component 82. A sealing element 9 is provided between the first insulated water path component 81 and the second insulated water path component 82. Cold water enters from the cold water inlet 2, and hot water enters from the hot water inlet 3. The cold water and hot water are mixed in the temperature regulating valve 4 through the water path in the insulated water path assembly. The mixed water then enters the water path switching valve 5 through the mixed water path in the insulated water path assembly. The water path switching valve 5 controls its flow to either the first water path outlet 6 or the second water path outlet 7. By setting an insulated water circuit component inside the housing 1 and forming an insulation gap, heat transfer is effectively blocked, significantly reducing the loss of hot water heat to the housing 1, preventing the shower faucet surface from becoming too hot and causing burns, and improving safety during use. The insulated water circuit component replaces the traditional component-based water circuit, simplifying the internal structure of the product, reducing the complex processes caused by assembling multiple components during production, and reducing assembly time and labor costs. At the same time, reducing the number of components also reduces material procurement costs and quality control costs. The combined design of the first insulated water circuit component 81 and the second insulated water circuit component 82 is easier to produce and assemble than a complex one-piece molding or multi-part splicing structure, which can improve production efficiency.

[0021] The first insulated water circuit component 81 and the second insulated water circuit component 82 are made of plastic. Plastic has good thermal insulation properties, further enhancing the thermal insulation effect of the insulated water circuit components, better maintaining the hot water temperature, and reducing heat loss. Furthermore, plastic materials are low in cost and have simple molding processes, allowing for rapid molding through injection molding and other processes, which helps reduce manufacturing costs and facilitates later maintenance and replacement.

[0022] The housing 1 is made of zinc. Zinc has high strength and good corrosion resistance, which can ensure the structural strength and durability of the shower faucet housing 1 and extend the product's service life. In the humid bathroom environment, it is not easily damaged by corrosion, maintaining the stability of the product's appearance and performance. In addition, zinc material is relatively easy to process and form, which can meet the complex structural design requirements of the shower faucet housing 1.

[0023] The first insulated water circuit component 81 is connected to a water circuit switching valve 5 at one end, and the second insulated water circuit component 82 is connected to a temperature regulating valve 4 at one end. The temperature regulating valve 4 and the water circuit switching valve 5 are respectively located at both ends of the insulated water circuit component. This layout makes the flow paths of cold and hot water more reasonable and smooth, facilitates the transmission of water between various components, and reduces water flow resistance. At the same time, the clear component connection and layout also facilitates product assembly and subsequent maintenance and repair. When a component malfunctions, it is easy to quickly locate, disassemble, and replace it.

[0024] Cold water inlet 2 is located near temperature regulating valve 4, and hot water inlet 3 is located near water circuit switching valve 5. Hot water inlet 3 is connected to horizontal hot water pipe 10, which in turn is connected to temperature regulating valve 4. This design optimizes the entry paths of cold and hot water, allowing them to mix more quickly and evenly within temperature regulating valve 4, thus improving the efficiency and accuracy of water temperature regulation. The rational pipe layout also avoids pipe crossings and reduces water flow interference, resulting in a more stable water flow.

[0025] The outlet of temperature regulating valve 4 is connected to the main mixing water pipe 11, which in turn is connected to the water circuit switching valve 5. This connection clearly defines the transmission path of the mixed water from temperature regulating valve 4 to water circuit switching valve 5, ensuring a smooth and stable supply of mixed water to the valve and preventing problems such as poor water flow or leakage caused by improper pipe connections. Furthermore, the single main mixing water pipe 11 connection simplifies the pipework structure, facilitating production assembly and subsequent maintenance.

[0026] The water circuit switching valve 5 has two outlets connected to a first mixing water pipe 12 and a second mixing water pipe 13, respectively. The first mixing water pipe 12 is connected to the first water outlet 6, and the second mixing water pipe 13 is connected to the second water outlet 7. This dual-output system allows for the supply of mixed water to various applications, such as simultaneously supplying water to a showerhead and bathtub, or individually controlling the flow from different outlets. This increases the flexibility and convenience of the product. The clear pipe connections also ensure more stable and accurate water distribution, enhancing the user experience.

[0027] The outer surface of the insulated water circuit assembly is provided with support strips 14 and reinforcing ribs 15. The reinforcing ribs 15 enhance the structural strength of the insulated water circuit assembly, preventing deformation under water pressure or external forces, and ensuring normal operation and water transmission. The support strips 14 ensure the insulated water circuit assembly is positioned in the center of the housing, guaranteeing insulation performance. The sealing element 9 is H-shaped and used to separate different water circuits.

[0028] The present invention provides a detailed description of a dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the present invention and its core concepts. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to the present invention without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual-purpose insulated shower faucet, comprising a housing, a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, a temperature regulating valve, a water circuit switching valve, a first water circuit outlet, and a second water circuit outlet, wherein the temperature regulating valve and the water circuit switching valve are disposed at both ends of the housing, and the cold water inlet, the hot water inlet, the first water circuit outlet, and the second water circuit outlet are disposed on the housing, characterized in that... A heat-insulating water path component is arranged inside the housing. There is a heat-insulating gap between the heat-insulating water path component and the housing. The heat-insulating water path component includes a first heat-insulating water path member and a second heat-insulating water path member. A seal is arranged between the first heat-insulating water path member and the second heat-insulating water path member. Cold water enters from the cold water inlet, and hot water enters from the hot water inlet. The cold water and the hot water are mixed in a temperature regulating valve through the water path inside the heat-insulating water path component. The mixed water formed then enters a water path switching valve through the mixed water path inside the heat-insulating water path component. The water path switching valve controls it to lead to a first water path outlet or a second water path outlet.

2. A dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that... The first heat-insulating water path member and the second heat-insulating water path member are made of plastic.

3. A dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that... The housing is made of zinc.

4. A dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that... The end of the first heat-insulating water path member is connected to the water path switching valve, and the end of the second heat-insulating water path member is connected to the temperature regulating valve. The temperature regulating valve and the water path switching valve are respectively arranged at both ends of the heat-insulating water path component.

5. A dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that... The cold water inlet is close to the temperature regulating valve, the hot water inlet is close to the water path switching valve, the hot water inlet is connected to a transverse hot water pipe, and the transverse hot water pipe is connected to the temperature regulating valve.

6. A dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that... The outlet of the temperature regulating valve is connected to a total mixing water pipe, and the total mixing water pipe is connected to the water path switching valve.

7. A dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that... The water path switching valve is provided with two outlets and is respectively connected to a first mixing water pipe and a second mixing water pipe. The first mixing water pipe is connected to the first water path outlet, and the second mixing water pipe is connected to the second water path outlet.

8. A dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that... Two support bars and multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged on the outer surface of the heat-insulating water path component. The multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged between the two support bars.

9. A dual-purpose heat-insulating shower faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that... The seal is in the shape of a Chinese character 'ri'.

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