Shower head with water massage function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a shower head with a water massage function, which comprises a shell of the shower head, a water inlet channel, a water distribution body and a water separation piece which can be distributed from top to bottom are arranged in the shell, a water distribution cavity is formed between the water inlet channel and the upper end face of the water distribution body, and at least two flow distribution water channels are formed between the water distribution body and the water separation piece. A water sealing cover is further arranged on the upper end face of the water distribution body, a water passing cavity is formed between the water sealing cover and the water distribution body, water flow of one flow distribution water channel can flow into the water passing cavity from the water distribution cavity, and a rotating piece is arranged in the water passing cavity and can be impacted by the water flow to rotate. The water outlet body located on the lower end face of the water passing cavity is provided with at least two water inlets of the massage water cavity, the rotating piece is provided with a baffle capable of changing the intensity of water flow flowing out of the water inlets, the shower head can reasonably utilize the space of the upper portion of the shell, the rotating piece is arranged in the space which is not utilized originally, and the thickness of the shower head can be effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a shower head with a massage water function. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, showerheads come in various spray patterns, with massage sprays being the most common. The operating principle of a massage spray showerhead typically involves a rotating baffle intermittently blocking the water outlets, creating an intermittent water flow. This intermittent water flow provides a massage sensation on the skin. However, in current massage spray showerheads, the circumferential distribution of the intermittent water spray is relatively fixed, and the rinsing is quite concentrated. Therefore, the massage area is limited, and users often need to constantly move the showerhead around, making it inconvenient to use. Furthermore, the rotating baffle is located above the water outlets, occupying a certain amount of space. Since the water flow is always from top to bottom, the internal space of the showerhead is not utilized efficiently, resulting in a relatively thick showerhead. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a shower head with a massage water function.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A shower head with a massage water function includes a shower head housing. The housing contains a water inlet channel, a water distribution body, and a water baffle that can be distributed from top to bottom. A water distribution cavity is formed between the water inlet channel and the upper surface of the water distribution body. At least two branch water channels are formed between the water distribution body and the water baffle. A water sealing cap is also provided on the upper surface of the water distribution body. A water passage cavity is formed between the water sealing cap and the water distribution body. Water from one of the branch water channels can flow from the water distribution cavity into the water passage cavity. A rotating component is provided in the water passage cavity. The rotating component is configured to rotate when impacted by water flow. At least two water inlets for the massage water cavities are provided on the water outlet body located on the lower surface of the water passage cavity. A baffle is provided on the rotating component to change the intensity of the water flow from the water inlets.

[0006] In this embodiment of the utility model, a cavity is formed inside the outer shell above the water divider. A water divider cavity is arranged on the side of the outer shell near the hand-held part. The water divider cavity is formed by the water outlet end of the water inlet channel being fastened to the upper end face of the water divider. The water sealing cover can be set at any position in the cavity except for the water divider cavity.

[0007] In this embodiment of the utility model, the water-sealing cover is located on the side of the cavity away from the hand-held part of the outer shell. The water flow in the water passage cavity can flow down through the water distribution cavity to the water distribution channel, then flow up to the water passage cavity and then flow down again through the water inlet.

[0008] In this embodiment of the utility model, a water outlet component is also included. The water outlet component can be configured at the lower end of the water baffle. The upper end surface of the water outlet component can be configured with the lower end surface of the water baffle to form a massage water cavity. The number of massage water cavities can be adapted to the number of water inlets. The water flowing down from the water inlets can pass through the massage water cavity and then flow out from the massage water outlet of the water outlet component.

[0009] In this embodiment of the utility model, the water distribution body is provided with a water inlet hole and a water outlet that can penetrate its upper and lower end faces. The water flow of one of the water distribution channels can flow upward into the water passage cavity through the water inlet hole, and the water flow in the water passage cavity can flow downward through the water outlet. The water passage cavity is provided with a partition plate that can separate the water inlet hole and the water outlet. The partition plate is provided with a notch, which is configured so that the water flow passing through it can impact the rotating component to rotate.

[0010] In this embodiment of the utility model, the rotating component includes an impeller and a baffle plate disposed at the lower end of the impeller. A connecting shaft is disposed in the middle of the water passage cavity. The impeller is rotatably disposed on the outer periphery of the connecting shaft. The notch is configured such that the water flowing through it can non-radially impact the impeller, thereby driving the rotating component to rotate on the outer periphery of the connecting shaft.

[0011] In this embodiment of the utility model, a partition is provided in the water passage cavity to match the number of water inlets. A water outlet cavity is formed between the partition and the inner peripheral wall of the water passage cavity. The water inlet end of the water outlet cavity is configured to communicate with the water inlet, and the water outlet end of the water outlet cavity is configured to communicate with the notch. The water inlet and the rotating shaft are arranged in the space enclosed by the partition. The number of water inlets is compatible with the number of water passage cavities and water inlets.

[0012] In this embodiment of the utility model, a switching device that can be configured in the water distribution cavity is also included. The water distribution body is provided with at least two water outlets that can penetrate its upper and lower end faces. The water inlet end of the water outlet is configured to be able to communicate with the water flow in the water distribution cavity, and the water outlet end is configured to be able to communicate with the corresponding diversion channel.

[0013] In this embodiment of the utility model, a rotating disk that can rotate is arranged inside the water distribution cavity. A rotating shaft that can extend one end out of the water distribution cavity is arranged on the rotating disk. A spring that pushes the rotating disk toward the water outlet is arranged on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft. A water inlet is arranged on the rotating disk. The water inlet is configured to allow the water flow in the water distribution cavity to flow to the water outlet.

[0014] In this embodiment of the utility model, an anisotropic sealing element is provided between the lower end face of the rotating disk and the upper end face of the water distribution body; the water outlet can be distributed in a ring within the water distribution cavity.

[0015] This utility model provides a shower head with a massage water function, which has the following beneficial effects: 1) The structure moves the massage water rotating part forward to an unused position at the top of the water distribution body, thus reducing the overall height of the shower head; 2) The structure can disperse the massage water flow to different positions of the shower head through the interlayered diversion channel, realizing massage water output in multiple areas, thereby allowing the massage water part to be placed in different positions and shapes, and increasing the massage water output area, etc. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the shower head in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the non-handheld part of the shower head in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper surface of the water-dividing body in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lower end face of the water body in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper surface of the water-insulating plate in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the upper surface of the water outlet component in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 8 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the shower head (excluding the outer casing) in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a shower head with a massage water function mainly includes a housing, a switching device, a water channel assembly, and a water outlet assembly. The water outlet assembly provides multi-functional water spray, including massage water. The switching device allows switching between the water outlet functions of the assembly, while the water channel assembly directs the water flow to the water outlet assembly for dispensing. In detail:

[0031] The showerhead includes a housing 10, within which are arranged a water inlet channel 20, a water distribution body 30, and a water baffle 40 distributed from top to bottom. The water distribution body and the water baffle can be connected by welding or manufactured as a single piece. A water distribution cavity 50 is formed between the water inlet channel and the upper surface of the water distribution body. At least two branch water channels 51 are formed between the water distribution body and the water baffle, with the number of water flow channels corresponding to the functions of the showerhead. One of the branch water channels is for massage water. A water sealing cap 61 is also provided on the upper surface of the water distribution body, and a water sealing cap and the water distribution body form a... The water cavity 60 and the water passage cavity can be the area where massage occurs. Water from a branch channel can flow into the water passage cavity from the branch channel. In one embodiment, the water flowing from the branch channel into the water passage cavity can flow from bottom to top, that is, the direction of the water flowing out of the branch channel is upward into the water passage cavity. A rotating member 62 is provided in the water passage cavity. The rotating member is configured to be rotated by the impact of the water flow. At least two water inlets 63 of the massage water cavity body are provided on the water outlet body located on the lower end face of the water passage cavity. A baffle 64 is provided on the rotating member to change the intensity of the water flow from the water inlet.

[0032] The lower end of the water distribution body and the upper end of the water baffle are both equipped with spokes A. The combination of these spokes can form a water distribution flow 51, which guides the water flow in the water passage cavity to the cavity B in the massage water cavity. At the same time, the rotating part required for the generation of massage water is set above the water distribution body, which changes the original water flow from top to bottom (this method requires the rotating part to be set below the water distribution body, which increases the rear end of the shower head). The massage water flows upward first, generates massage water above the water distribution body, and then flows downward and flows out from the water outlet component.

[0033] Preferably, a cavity C is formed inside the outer shell above the water distribution body. A water distribution chamber is arranged on the side of the cavity near the handle part 11 of the outer shell. The water distribution chamber is formed by the water outlet end of the water inlet channel being fastened to the upper end face of the water distribution body. The water sealing cover can be set at any position in the cavity except for the water distribution chamber. That is to say, originally only the water distribution chamber occupies the cavity, and there are no other designs in the other positions (there may be ribs). These unused other positions are fully used to configure the water passage chamber. Moving the position of the rotating part in the water passage chamber upward can effectively reduce the thickness of the shower head when the rotating part is below the water distribution body.

[0034] In one embodiment, the water seal is located on the side of the cavity away from the handle of the outer shell, and the water distribution cavity and the water passage cavity are arranged at both ends of the cavity along the length of the shower head. The water flow in the water passage cavity can flow down through the water distribution cavity to the water distribution channel, then flow up to the water passage cavity and then flow down again through the water inlet.

[0035] This invention makes full use of the cavity space and, through reasonable configuration, achieves a significantly reduced thickness of the shower head, facilitating subsequent optimization of the shower head's appearance design.

[0036] This utility model also includes a water outlet component 70, which can be configured at the lower end of the water baffle and connected to the outer shell to form an integral whole. The water outlet component is mainly used to dispense functional water for the shower product, such as massage water and shower water. The upper end surface of the water outlet component can be configured with the lower end surface of the water baffle to form a massage water cavity 71. The number of massage water cavities can be adapted to the number of water inlets. There are at least two massage water cavities, so that there are two areas for dispensing massage water on the water outlet component. This allows the massage water to be placed in different positions and shapes on the water outlet component, and can also increase the massage water outlet area. The water flowing down from the water inlet can flow out from the massage water outlet 72 of the water outlet component after passing through the massage water cavity. In one embodiment, the area of ​​the massage water outlet is located in the middle of the water outlet component, and the middle is cut to realize multiple sets of massage water.

[0037] The following describes the water passage cavity: The water distribution body 30 is equipped with a water inlet 31 and a water inlet 63 that can penetrate its upper and lower end faces. Similarly, the water baffle is provided with an opening 41 corresponding to the water inlet 63, so that the water flows to the massage water cavity body 71. The water flow of one branch water channel can flow upward into the water passage cavity through the water inlet, and the water flow in the water passage cavity can flow downward through the water inlet. This branch water channel is the branch water channel for massage water. The water passage cavity 60 is equipped with a baffle 65 that can separate the water inlet and the water outlet. The baffle is provided with a notch 66, which is configured so that the water flowing through it can impact the rotating part to rotate.

[0038] Furthermore, the rotating component 62 includes an impeller 621 and a baffle 64 disposed at the lower end of the impeller, both of which can rotate synchronously. A connecting shaft 67 is disposed in the middle of the water passage cavity. The impeller is rotatably disposed on the outer periphery of the connecting shaft. The notch is configured such that the water flowing through it can impact the impeller non-radially, thereby driving the rotating component to rotate on the outer periphery of the connecting shaft. The water outlet direction of the notch does not coincide with the radial direction of the connecting shaft. By entering water in an inclined and tangential manner, the entire rotating component can be quickly rotated in the water passage cavity, causing the baffle to block two or more water inlets connected to the massage water cavity, thereby weakening the water flow intensity through the blocked water inlets, thus forming massage water splashes with alternating strength at the massage water outlet. Preferably, the curvature of the baffle is smaller than the curvature of the water inlet, which also ensures that the water inlet is not completely blocked by the baffle. In other words, the rotation of the baffle in the water passage cavity cannot completely block the water inlet, and the two cannot completely coincide.

[0039] The water passage cavity is provided with a partition 65 that matches the number of water inlets. A water outlet cavity 68 is formed between the partition and the inner peripheral wall of the water passage cavity. The water inlet end of the water outlet cavity is configured to communicate with the water inlet, and the water outlet end of the water outlet cavity is configured to communicate with the notch. The water inlet and the rotating shaft are arranged in the space 69 enclosed by the partition. The number of water inlets matches the number of water passage cavities and water inlets. In one embodiment, there are two partitions, and the corresponding components are arranged in a ring to facilitate rotational cooperation with the rotating parts.

[0040] To enable the showerhead to have multiple functions, a switching device can be configured within the water distribution chamber. This switching device allows water flow from the water distribution chamber to different functional water spray areas via different diversion channels. The water distribution body is equipped with at least two outlets 32 that penetrate its upper and lower ends. The inlet end of each outlet is configured to communicate with the water flow in the water distribution chamber, and the outlet end is configured to communicate with the corresponding diversion channel. Each outlet (or each group of outlets) corresponds to a different independent diversion channel, and each diversion channel represents a functional water spray.

[0041] The switching device can achieve the switching of functional water in one of the following ways: A rotating disk 81 is arranged inside the water distribution chamber. A rotating shaft 82, with one end extending out of the water distribution chamber, is arranged on the rotating disk. A spring 83 is arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating shaft to push the rotating disk towards the outlet. A water inlet 84 is arranged on the rotating disk, configured to direct water flow from the water distribution chamber to the outlet 32. A non-standard sealing element 85 is provided between the lower end face of the rotating disk and the upper end face of the water distribution body. The outlets are arranged in a ring within the water distribution chamber. The spring can press the non-standard sealing element tightly, maintaining a water seal effect and preventing water leakage. Each water inlet can only communicate with a matching outlet; unmatched outlets will not allow water to flow. The driving component of the switching device can be driven by a button to drive a rack. The rack connects to a gear that rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft, causing the rotating disk to rotate, thereby switching the water inlet with different outlets. The driving component of this switching device is similar to existing features and will not be described in detail here.

[0042] More specifically, this utility model has a simple structure and reliable operation; it can also reduce the thickness of the shower head, making it more aesthetically pleasing and versatile; moreover, it can achieve different shapes and positions of massage water outlets, resulting in a larger massage water outlet area and greater practicality.

[0043] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or related technical or knowledge. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A shower head with a massage water function, comprising a shower head housing, characterized in that, The outer casing is provided with a water inlet channel, a water distribution body, and a water baffle that can be distributed from top to bottom. A water distribution cavity is formed between the water inlet channel and the upper end face of the water distribution body. At least two diversion channels are formed between the water distribution body and the water baffle. A water sealing cover is also provided on the upper end face of the water distribution body. A water passage cavity is formed between the water sealing cover and the water distribution body. Water from one of the diversion channels can flow from the water distribution cavity into the water passage cavity. A rotating component is provided in the water passage cavity. The rotating component is configured to rotate when impacted by the water flow. At least two water inlets of massage water cavities are provided on the water outlet body located on the lower end face of the water passage cavity. A baffle that can change the intensity of the water flow from the water inlet is provided on the rotating component.

2. A shower head with a massage water function according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cavity is formed inside the outer shell above the water divider. A water divider chamber is arranged on the side of the outer shell near the handle. The water divider chamber is formed by the water outlet end of the water inlet channel being fastened to the upper surface of the water divider. The water sealing cover can be set at any position in the cavity except for the water divider chamber.

3. A shower head with a massage water function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water seal is located on the side of the cavity away from the handle of the outer shell. The water in the water passage cavity can flow down through the water distribution cavity to the water distribution channel, then flow up to the water passage cavity and then flow down again through the water inlet.

4. A shower head with a massage water function according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a water outlet assembly, which can be configured at the lower end of the water baffle. The upper end face of the water outlet assembly can be configured with the lower end face of the water baffle to form a massage water cavity. The number of massage water cavities can be adapted to the number of water inlets. The water flowing down from the water inlets can pass through the massage water cavity and then flow out from the massage water outlet of the water outlet assembly.

5. A shower head with a massage water function according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The water distribution body is equipped with an inlet hole and an outlet that can penetrate its upper and lower end faces. Water from one of the water distribution channels can flow upward into the water passage cavity through the inlet hole, and water from the water passage cavity can flow downward through the outlet. The water passage cavity is equipped with a baffle that can separate the inlet hole and the outlet. The baffle has a notch, which is configured so that the water flowing through it can impact the rotating component and cause it to rotate.

6. A shower head with a massage water function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating component includes an impeller and a baffle plate disposed at the lower end of the impeller. A connecting shaft is disposed in the middle of the water passage cavity. The impeller is rotatably disposed on the outer periphery of the connecting shaft. The notch is configured such that the water flowing through it can non-radially impact the impeller, thereby driving the rotating component to rotate on the outer periphery of the connecting shaft.

7. A shower head with a massage water function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water passage cavity is provided with a partition that matches the number of water inlets. A water outlet cavity is formed between the partition and the inner peripheral wall of the water passage cavity. The water inlet end of the water outlet cavity is configured to communicate with the water inlet, and the water outlet end of the water outlet cavity is configured to communicate with the notch. The water inlet and the rotating shaft are arranged within the space enclosed by the partition. The number of water inlets matches the number of water passage cavities and water inlets.

8. A shower head with a massage water function according to any one of claims 1-4, 6, and 7, characterized in that, It also includes a switching device that can be configured in the water distribution chamber. The water distribution body is provided with at least two water outlets that can penetrate its upper and lower end faces. The inlet end of the water outlet is configured to be able to communicate with the water flow in the water distribution chamber, and the outlet end of the water outlet is configured to be able to communicate with the corresponding diversion channel.

9. A shower head with a massage water function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water distribution chamber is equipped with a rotating disk that can rotate. The rotating disk is equipped with a rotating shaft that can extend out of the water distribution chamber. The outer periphery of the rotating shaft is equipped with a spring that pushes the rotating disk toward the water outlet. The rotating disk is equipped with a water inlet that is configured to direct the water flow from the water distribution chamber to the water outlet.

10. A shower head with a massage water function according to claim 9, characterized in that, An anisotropic sealing element is provided between the lower end face of the rotating disk and the upper end face of the water distribution body; the water outlet can be distributed in a ring within the water distribution cavity.

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