Magnetic type shower head support and shower head assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a magnetic style shower head support and shower head subassembly, shower head support includes base and with base spherical hinge joint's movable seat, the base is equipped with the positioning structure that is used for the positioning installation shower head support, the movable seat is equipped with the magnetic structure. The magnetic attraction structure comprises a first magnetic attraction piece formed on the movable base and an annular body located on the periphery of the first magnetic attraction piece and arranged in a protruding mode, and a clamping ring is formed at the end of the annular body. An annular groove matched with the annular body during magnetic attraction and a second magnetic attraction piece located in the center of the annular groove and correspondingly matched with the first magnetic attraction piece are formed on the back face of the shower head. And a locking seat capable of moving and displacing in the radial direction is assembled on the annular groove. Compared with the prior art, the magnetic type shower head support and the shower head assembly are optimized in the aspects of using and adjusting performance, user experience is greatly improved, and a user can feel usability and senility of products at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom technology, specifically to a magnetic shower head bracket and shower head assembly. Background Technology

[0002] A shower head bracket is a device that provides stable support for a shower head. A traditional shower head bracket is a fixed base with a C-shaped clip, which is locked to the wall. The shower head handle is inserted into the C-shaped clip for support and positioning. Since the direction of the water flow from the shower head needs to vary depending on the situation, the shower head bracket needs to be angle-adjustable.

[0003] Currently, there are various adjustable shower head brackets on the market. For example, Chinese patent ZL202321203951.X discloses a shower head bracket with a rotating clamp. The clamp has an interference-fit friction block. When adjusting the clamp, a certain torque is required to make the clamp rotate against friction. After adjustment, the clamp is positioned by static friction with the friction block, achieving stepless adjustment of the clamp's rotation angle. However, this method using a rotating clamp only allows for pitch angle adjustment, making it relatively simple and inflexible.

[0004] In view of this, in order to enrich the product range and improve the user experience of shower head brackets, the applicant conducted in-depth research, which led to this case. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a magnetic shower head bracket and shower head assembly, which has a simple structure, flexible and convenient operation, and a practical and comfortable user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is:

[0007] A magnetic shower head bracket includes a base and a movable seat that is ball-jointed to the base. The base has a positioning structure for positioning and installing the shower head bracket, and the movable seat is provided with a magnetic attraction structure.

[0008] Furthermore, the base includes a base and a body, the positioning structure is disposed on the base, and the body is connected to the movable seat ball joint.

[0009] Furthermore, the structure of the ball joint connection includes a ball head pin formed on the movable seat and a ball socket structure formed on the base and cooperating with the ball head pin; the diameter of the ball head pin is greater than or equal to 15 mm.

[0010] Furthermore, the base includes an interface, a first bushing located on the interface and having a break notch, a pusher head located inside the base opposite to the interface, and a second bushing located on the pusher head. The first bushing and the second bushing are tightly fitted to the ball head pin from front to back and form the ball-and-socket structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the positioning structure can be any of the following: adhesive structure, suction cup structure, screw fixing structure, or threaded connection structure; the magnetic structure includes a first magnetic element disposed on the movable seat and an annular body protruding from the periphery of the first magnetic element, the end of which is formed with a retaining ring.

[0012] A shower assembly includes a shower head and a magnetic shower head bracket; the magnetic structure includes a first magnetic element disposed on the movable base and an annular body protruding from the periphery of the first magnetic element, the annular body having a retaining ring at its end.

[0013] The back of the shower head has an annular groove that engages with the annular body when magnetically attracted, and a second magnetic member located at the center of the annular groove that corresponds to and engages with the first magnetic member.

[0014] The annular groove is equipped with a locking seat that can move radially. The locking seat has an inner stop arm and an outer locking arm corresponding to the inner and outer walls of the annular groove. A locking groove is formed between the inner stop arm and the outer locking arm to accommodate the retaining ring and to axially limit the retaining ring by the outer locking arm. The locking groove has a deformation opening for the retaining ring to abut, deform, and embed.

[0015] The inner diameter of the deformation port projected axially is smaller than the radial width of the retaining ring, and the radial width of the retaining ring is smaller than the groove width of the annular groove.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer locking arm end has a locking head for axially defining the retaining ring. The locking head is axially higher than the inner locking arm end, and the locking head and the inner locking arm end form the deformation opening. The deformation opening is a slanted structure with the inner side lower than the outer side.

[0017] Furthermore, the locking seat has a first position of radially upward inward displacement and a second position of radially upward outward displacement; in the first position, the inner locking arm moves outside the annular groove and the locking head extends at least partially into the annular groove; in the second position, the locking head moves outside the annular groove and the inner locking arm extends at least partially into the annular groove.

[0018] Furthermore, the deformation opening has a guide slope formed at the end of the inner stop arm, with the surface perpendicular to the guide slope as the projection surface, and the distance between the projection of the clamp head and the guide slope on the projection surface is greater than the radial width of the clamp ring.

[0019] Furthermore, the card head has an outer bevel on the surface opposite to the locking groove, and an inner bevel on the surface facing the locking groove.

[0020] With the above solution, when installing this new type of magnetic shower bracket, the positioning structure on the base positions the entire shower bracket on the wall at a suitable location, thus completing the installation and fixation of the bracket. In use, the magnetic shower bracket uses a magnetic structure to securely position the shower head on the movable base. Whether removing the shower head from the bracket or positioning it on the bracket, it is very convenient, smooth, natural, and comfortable.

[0021] When adjusting the shower head's water flow angle, hold the shower head or the movable seat, and with the help of the ball joint connection, you can achieve flexible and stable adjustment at all angles. The operation is free, smooth, and without any jamming.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, this new magnetic shower head bracket and shower head assembly have been optimized in terms of use and adjustment performance, greatly improving the user experience and allowing users to feel both ease of use and a high-end feel. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the new magnetic shower head bracket;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the new magnetic shower head bracket;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the new shower head assembly;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic attraction part on this new type of shower head;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Structural decomposition Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Structural decomposition Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the first position of the locking seat;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Partial structural diagram;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the shower head bracket;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the second position of the locking seat;

[0033] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this novel magnetic suction device.

[0034] Label Explanation

[0035] Base 1, base 11, top abutment 111, main body 12, interface 120, hemispherical dome 121, ring-shaped brim 122, ball-and-socket structure 123, first bushing 13, second bushing 14; movable seat 2, ball-head pin 21, top abutment 22; positioning structure 3;

[0036] Magnetic structure 4, first magnetic base 40, mounting hole 401, first magnetic component 41, ring body 42, retaining ring 421, protective sleeve 43; shower head 5, mounting groove 51; second magnetic base 6, second magnetic component 61, annular groove 62, mounting hole 621, groove notch 622, guide rail groove 623, protective sleeve 63.

[0037] Locking seat 7, guide rail 70, inner stop arm 71, guide slope 711, outer locking arm 72, chuck head 721, outer slope 7211, inner slope 7212, locking groove 73, deformation port 731. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following detailed description of this case is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0039] This case involves a shower head bracket, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, it includes a base 1 and a movable seat 2 that is ball-jointed to the base 1.

[0040] The base 1 has a positioning structure 3 for positioning and installing the entire shower head bracket. The positioning structure can be any of the following structural forms: adhesive structure, suction cup structure, screw fixing structure, and threaded connection structure. In this embodiment, the positioning structure 3 is an adhesive structure disposed on the back of the base 1. The adhesive structure specifically includes an adhesive layer and release paper attached to the adhesive layer.

[0041] The movable seat 2 is equipped with a magnetic structure 4, which is used to magnetically attract the shower head to support and position it.

[0042] When installing this novel magnetic shower bracket, the entire shower bracket is positioned on the wall at a suitable location using the positioning structure 3 on the base 1. In a preferred embodiment, the positioning structure 3 is an adhesive structure. During operation, simply peel off the release paper from the adhesive layer, then press the adhesive layer onto the wall appropriately to position it. This quickly and easily completes the installation and fixation of the shower bracket, making it simple, convenient, and extremely user-friendly, with outstanding ease of use.

[0043] When using a magnetic shower head holder, such as Figure 3As shown, the shower head 5 can be stably positioned on the movable seat 2 by means of the magnetic structure 4. Whether the shower head 5 is removed from the shower head bracket or positioned on the shower head bracket, it is very convenient, smooth and natural and comfortable.

[0044] When adjusting the water outlet angle of the shower head 5, hold the shower head 5 or the movable seat 2 in your hand. With the help of the ball joint connection, you can make flexible and stable adjustments at all angles. The operation is free, smooth and without any jamming.

[0045] Compared with existing technologies, this new magnetic shower bracket and shower assembly have been comprehensively optimized in terms of installation, use and adjustment performance, greatly improving the user experience and allowing users to feel both ease of use and premium quality.

[0046] Preferably, the base 1 includes an integrally assembled base 11 and a main body 12. The positioning structure 3 is disposed on the base 1. In this embodiment, the positioning structure 3 is an adhesive structure that covers the entire back of the base 1 to enhance positioning strength. The main body 12 is connected to the movable seat 2 via a ball joint.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the base 11 is a circular base, and the main body 12 is a round hat body. The round hat body 12 has a hemispherical dome 121 with a curved transition and an annular brim 122. The annular brim of the annular brim 122 extends to the periphery of the circular base 11. Specifically, an inlay groove is formed on the periphery of the annular brim 122, and the circular base 11 is inlaid in the inlay groove and the circular base 11 and the round hat body 12 are locked together by screws.

[0048] The structural design of the base 1 is such that the diameter of the circular base is greater than the radial value of the hemispherical dome, and the adhesive structure covers the entire circular base area. This forms a relatively large adhesive base and a relatively small main body, ensuring that the bracket is very stable and reliably fixed to the wall, while the streamlined outer contour brings a high-end aesthetic.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, the ball joint connection structure includes a ball head pin 21 formed on the movable seat 2 and a ball socket structure 123 formed on the base 1 and cooperating with the ball head pin 21. The diameter of the ball head pin 21 is greater than or equal to 15 mm, and in a preferred embodiment, it is 15-30 mm. The dimensional limitations of the ball head pin 21 and the ball socket structure 123 balance the flexibility during adjustment, the freedom of angle, and the stable and precise hovering performance, providing the user with an excellent operating experience.

[0050] like Figure 2Further, the base 1 includes an interface 120 (in a specific embodiment, the interface 120 is formed on the main body 12), a first bushing 13 located on the interface 120 and having a break notch, a push head (in a specific embodiment, a push head 111 formed on the base 11) disposed opposite to the interface 120 within the base 1, and a second bushing 14 located on the push head 111. The first bushing 13 and the second bushing 14 are tightly fitted to the ball head pin 21 from front to back, forming the ball-and-socket structure 123. The front-and-back fit of the first bushing 13 and the second bushing 14 provides appropriate static friction. The first bushing 13 at the interface 120 has a break notch design and has structural deformation capability. Through structural deformation, it effectively fills the small gap between the interface 120 and the ball head pin 21, ensuring tightness of the connection and compensation under adjustment conditions, and achieving better angle adjustment and hovering performance.

[0051] In the embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the magnetic suction structure 4 includes a first magnetic suction member 41 disposed on the movable seat 2 and an annular body 42 protruding from the periphery of the first magnetic suction member 41. A retaining ring 421 is formed at the end of the annular body 42. In a specific embodiment of the installation of the magnetic suction structure 4, the magnetic suction structure 4 has a first magnetic suction base 40 locked onto the movable seat 2. A mounting hole 401 is formed in the middle of the first magnetic suction base 40, and the annular body 42 is formed around the mounting hole 401. A sleeve 43 with an inward opening is embedded in the mounting hole 401. The first magnetic suction member 41 is installed inside the sleeve 43 and is positioned by an abutment 22 formed on the movable seat 2. When the magnetic suction structure 4 is in operation, the first magnetic suction member 41 provides magnetic attraction, and the annular body 42 and its retaining ring 421 provide alignment, assembly, and limiting, thereby achieving magnetic fixation of the shower head on the shower head bracket.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, this invention also provides a shower assembly, including a shower head 5 and the aforementioned shower head bracket. The magnetic structure 4 of the shower head bracket includes a first magnetic member 41 disposed on the movable seat 2 and an annular body 42 protruding from the periphery of the first magnetic member 41, the end of which is formed with a retaining ring 421.

[0053] like Figure 4-6As shown, the back of the shower head 5 has an annular groove 62 that mates with the annular body 42 when magnetically attracted, and a second magnetic member 61 located at the center of the annular groove 62 and correspondingly engaged with the first magnetic member 41. In a specific structural embodiment, the back of the shower head 5 has a mounting groove 51 and a second magnetic base 6 disposed within the mounting groove 51. The second magnetic base 6 has an annular groove 62, and the second magnetic member 61 is correspondingly installed at the center of the annular groove 62. Specifically, a mounting hole 621 is formed at the center of the annular groove 62, and an inwardly opening protective sleeve 63 is embedded in the mounting hole 621. The second magnetic member 61 is installed within the protective sleeve 63.

[0054] like Figure 6 As shown, a locking seat 7 with radial movable displacement is assembled on the annular groove 62. In a specific embodiment, a notch 622 and a guide rail groove 623 extending radially on the notch 622 are formed on the annular groove 62. A guide rail 70 that cooperates with the guide rail groove 623 is formed on the locking seat 7. Through the guide rail 70 and the guide rail groove 623, the locking seat 7 achieves radial movable displacement within the notch 622.

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, the locking seat 7 has an inner stop arm 71 and an outer locking arm 72 corresponding to the inner and outer groove walls of the annular groove 62. A locking groove 73 is formed between the inner stop arm 71 and the outer locking arm 72 to accommodate the retaining ring 421 and to axially limit the retaining ring 421 by the outer locking arm 72. The locking groove 73 has a deformation port 731 for the retaining ring 421 to abut, deform, and embed.

[0056] like Figure 7-9 As shown, the deformation port 731 is in the axial direction ( Figure 8 The inner diameter value L1 of the projection (in the vertical direction) is less than the radial width L2 of the retaining ring 421, and the radial width L2 of the retaining ring 421 is less than the groove width L3 of the annular groove.

[0057] like Figure 11 As shown, when the shower head 5 is magnetically positioned on the shower head bracket, the back of the shower head 5 is brought close to the shower head bracket. The first magnetic element 41 and the second magnetic element 61 attract each other magnetically and guide the center alignment. The annular body 42 automatically aligns with the annular groove 62 and is inserted. The retaining ring 421 on the annular body 42 approaches the deformation port 731 of the locking seat 7 and abuts against the deformation port 731, causing it to slightly expand and deform. The retaining ring 421 adaptively embeds into the locking groove 73. Afterward, the deformation port 731 returns to its original position without force, and the retaining ring 421 is confined within the locking groove 73. With the help of the external locking arm 72 and the retaining ring 421 interfering with each other axially to limit the movement, the annular body 42 is finally firmly confined within the annular groove 62. Under the dual confinement of magnetic attraction and locking, the shower head 5 is reliably and stably supported and positioned on the bracket, eliminating the possibility of the shower head falling off.

[0058] The locking seat 7 adopts a radially movable displacement design on the annular groove 62, which is equivalent to forming a dynamic locking mechanism in the annular groove 62. It forms an adaptively adjustable relative position relationship with the retaining ring 421. During the process of the retaining ring 421 pushing against the ground, the dynamic locking mechanism can adaptively fine-tune the relative position between the two, so that the retaining ring 421 can be accurately and smoothly inserted. After insertion, it can also adaptively adjust to lock each other. The whole dynamic process is very natural, smooth and without any jamming.

[0059] When removing the shower head 5 from the shower head bracket, hold the shower head 5 firmly with one hand and apply force in a direction roughly perpendicular to the contact surface between the shower head and the bracket. This causes the retaining ring 421 to push against the deformation port 731 from the inside out. The deformation port 731 adaptively shifts radially and makes a slight expansion deformation. The retaining ring 421 naturally disengages from the locking groove 73, and the annular groove 62 naturally separates from the annular body 42, completing the operation of removing the shower head 5 from the bracket. During the operation, you only need to pick it up and apply force normally, without any additional coordination actions. It is very convenient and easy to use, bringing a high-end user experience.

[0060] Further as Figure 7 As shown, the outer locking arm 72 has a locking head 721 at its end for axially limiting the retaining ring 421. The locking head 721 is axially higher than the end of the inner locking arm 71. The locking head 721 and the end of the inner locking arm 71 form the deformation opening 731, which is a slanted structure with a lower inner side and a higher outer side. The inner blocking point is at a lower position, and the outer locking point is at a higher position. Thus, when the retaining ring 421 and the deformation opening 731 abut against each other, they are already in a misaligned fit relationship that is appropriately protruding in the locking direction, and are at the inflection point where they are about to deform and embed. The deformation opening 731 only needs a slight deformation to achieve embedding and locking, giving the user an invisible experience of locking and positioning.

[0061] like Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, the locking seat 7 has a certain range of radial displacement to ensure the formation of the adaptively adjustable relative positional relationship. The locking seat 7 has a first position with radial inward displacement and a second position with radial outward displacement. Figure 7 As shown in the first position, the locking seat 7 is radially upward and inwardly displaced, the inner locking arm 71 moves to the outside of the annular groove 62, that is, outside the annular space defined by the inner and outer groove walls of the annular groove 62, and the locking head 721 extends at least partially into the annular groove 62, that is, into the annular space defined by the inner and outer groove walls of the annular groove 62. Figure 10As shown in the second position, the locking seat 7 is radially upward and outward, the locking head 721 moves outside the annular groove 62, and the inner locking arm 71 extends at least partially into the annular groove 62. The locking seat 7 can freely shift and adjust within the range defined by the first and second positions, resulting in adaptive dynamic alignment adjustment and achieving a clever and perfect locking and limiting function.

[0062] like Figure 10 As shown, the deformation port 73 has a guide slope 711 formed at the end of the inner stop arm 71. With the plane perpendicular to the guide slope 711 as the projection plane, the distance L4 between the projection of the clamp head 721 and the guide slope 711 on the projection plane is greater than the radial width L2 of the retaining ring 421. Thus, the inner diameter of the deformation port 73 in the inclined direction is greater than the radial width of the retaining ring 421. When the shower head 5 is positioned on the bracket, and the retaining ring 421 abuts against the end of the inner stop arm 71, the guide slope 711 acts as a guide and facilitates the deformation of the deformation port 73. When removing the shower head 5 from the bracket, the direction of force inevitably has a certain angle of inclination (i.e., there is an angle between the direction of force and the axial direction). The inner diameter design of the deformation port 73 in the inclined direction makes it easier for the retaining ring 421 to disengage from the deformation port 73 under inclined external force, improving the ease and comfort for the user when removing the shower head.

[0063] This implementation example Figure 10 As shown, the locking head 721 has an outer inclined surface 7211 on its surface opposite to the locking groove 73, and an inner inclined surface 7212 on its surface facing the locking groove 73. The outer inclined surface 7211 and the inner inclined surface 7212 respectively guide the locking ring 421 when locking and releasing.

[0064] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present invention shall fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A magnetic shower head holder, characterized in that: It includes a base and a movable seat that is ball-jointed to the base. The base has a positioning structure for positioning and installing the shower head bracket, and the movable seat is provided with a magnetic attraction structure.

2. The magnetic shower head holder as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a base and a main body, the positioning structure is disposed on the base, and the main body is connected to the movable seat ball joint.

3. The magnetic shower head holder as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The ball joint connection structure includes a ball head pin formed on the movable seat and a ball socket structure formed on the base and cooperating with the ball head pin; the diameter of the ball head pin is greater than or equal to 15 mm.

4. A magnetic shower head holder as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The base includes an interface, a first bushing located on the interface and having a break notch, a pusher head located inside the base opposite to the interface, and a second bushing located on the pusher head. The first bushing and the second bushing are tightly fitted to the ball head pin from front to back and form the ball-and-socket structure.

5. A magnetic shower head holder as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning structure can be any of the following: adhesive structure, suction cup structure, screw fixing structure, or threaded connection structure; the magnetic structure includes a first magnetic element disposed on the movable seat and an annular body protruding from the periphery of the first magnetic element, with a retaining ring formed at the end of the annular body.

6. A shower head assembly, characterized in that: The invention includes a shower head and a magnetic shower head bracket as described in any one of claims 1-5; the magnetic structure includes a first magnetic element disposed on the movable base and an annular body protruding from the periphery of the first magnetic element, wherein a retaining ring is formed at the end of the annular body. The back of the shower head has an annular groove that engages with the annular body when magnetically attracted, and a second magnetic member located at the center of the annular groove that corresponds to and engages with the first magnetic member. The annular groove is equipped with a locking seat that can move radially. The locking seat has an inner stop arm and an outer locking arm corresponding to the inner and outer walls of the annular groove. A locking groove is formed between the inner stop arm and the outer locking arm to accommodate the retaining ring and to axially limit the retaining ring by the outer locking arm. The locking groove has a deformation opening for the retaining ring to abut, deform, and embed. The inner diameter of the deformation port projected axially is smaller than the radial width of the retaining ring, and the radial width of the retaining ring is smaller than the groove width of the annular groove.

7. A shower assembly as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The outer locking arm end has a locking head for axially defining the retaining ring. The locking head is axially higher than the inner locking arm end. The locking head and the inner locking arm end form the deformation opening, which is a slanted opening structure with the inner side lower than the outer side.

8. A shower assembly as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The locking seat has a first position with radially upward inward displacement and a second position with radially upward outward displacement; in the first position, the inner locking arm moves outside the annular groove and the locking head extends at least partially into the annular groove; in the second position, the locking head moves outside the annular groove and the inner locking arm extends at least partially into the annular groove.

9. A shower assembly as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The deformation opening has a guide slope formed at the end of the inner stop arm, with the surface perpendicular to the guide slope as the projection surface. The distance between the projection of the clamp head and the guide slope on the projection surface is greater than the radial width of the clamp ring.

10. A shower assembly as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The card head has an outer bevel on the surface opposite to the locking groove, and an inner bevel on the surface facing the locking groove.

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