Faucet mounting structure and electric kettle

Abstract

The installation structure comprises a connecting pipe, an adapter assembly and a faucet, the adapter assembly comprises a sleeving piece and an adapter, the connecting pipe is fixedly sleeved with the sleeving piece, the adapter is installed between the connecting pipe and the sleeving piece in a limited mode, and the faucet is fixedly installed on the adapter; a first sleeving hole is formed in the sleeving piece, and the sleeving piece is connected to the connecting pipe in a sleeving mode through the first sleeving hole. According to the installation structure, the connecting pipe is arranged on the side portion of the kettle body, the sleeving piece is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe in a sleeving mode, the adapter is installed between the connecting pipe and the sleeving piece in a limited mode, the faucet is fixedly installed on the adapter, after the sleeving piece is fixed, the adapter provides the limiting function, the faucet is prevented from deviating in the installation process, and the service life of the faucet is prolonged. The adapter can effectively fix the faucet, and the faucet is prevented from loosening after being installed; in addition, the adapter assembly serves as a medium, the assembly process of the water faucet and the connecting pipe can be simplified, and the adapter assembly can meet the adaptation requirements of water faucets of different specifications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric kettle technology, and in particular to a faucet installation structure and an electric kettle. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent document CN222751833U, published on April 15, 2025, discloses a vertical electric kettle, comprising a base, a kettle body, and a faucet. The kettle body has a ring-shaped portion made of fiberglass, and the ring-shaped portion has a side ring extending circumferentially around the base. The side ring has a mounting hole, and a connector is provided in the mounting hole for detachable and fixed connection with the side ring. The connector has an insertion hole, and the faucet extends into the kettle body through the insertion hole and is threadedly connected to the connector in the insertion hole. The faucet of this electric kettle is mounted on the mounting hole on the side of the kettle body. The faucet is prone to misalignment during installation and is not securely installed, easily becoming loose.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a simple, securely installed, easy-to-assemble and disassemble, highly reliable, and practical faucet installation structure and electric kettle to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] A faucet installation structure designed for this purpose is characterized by comprising a connecting pipe, an adapter assembly, and a faucet. The adapter assembly includes a sleeve and an adapter. The sleeve is fixedly sleeved on the connecting pipe, and the adapter is limited and installed between the connecting pipe and the sleeve. The faucet is fixedly installed on the adapter.

[0006] The socket is provided with a first socket hole, through which the socket is fitted onto the connecting pipe.

[0007] The connecting pipe is provided with a first external thread, and the first socket is provided with a first internal thread. The first external thread and the first internal thread cooperate with each other to fix the socket on the connecting pipe.

[0008] A first sealing ring is provided in the first socket, and a limiting edge is provided at one end of the adapter. The limiting edge is positioned in the first socket, the first sealing ring is located between the first end face of the connecting pipe and the limiting edge, and the limiting edge is positioned between the first sealing ring and the first bottom surface of the first socket.

[0009] One end of the socket is provided with a through hole, which is located on the first bottom surface, and the adapter is installed on the through hole.

[0010] The adapter has a second socket, and the faucet has a connector that fits into the second socket.

[0011] The connector is provided with a second external thread, and the second socket is provided with a second internal thread. The second external thread and the second internal thread cooperate with each other to fix the faucet on the adapter.

[0012] A second sealing ring is provided inside the second socket, and the second sealing ring is located between the second end face of the connector and the second bottom surface of the second socket.

[0013] The faucet has a rotating switch on top for turning it on and off.

[0014] An electric kettle designed for this purpose includes a kettle body and a base. The bottom of the kettle body is supported and mounted on the base. A heating plate is provided at the bottom of the kettle body. The kettle body is characterized by including the installation structure of the faucet and the connecting pipe is provided on the side of the kettle body.

[0015] The connecting pipe and the kettle body are made of glass, and the connecting pipe and the kettle body are an integral glass structure.

[0016] This utility model's faucet installation structure features a connecting pipe on the side of the kettle body, a socket fixedly fitted onto the connecting pipe, an adapter installed between the connecting pipe and the socket, and the faucet fixedly installed on the adapter. After the socket is fixed, the adapter provides a limiting function to prevent the faucet from shifting during installation. Moreover, the adapter effectively secures the faucet, preventing it from loosening after installation. Furthermore, the adapter assembly, acting as an intermediary, simplifies the assembly process between the faucet and the connecting pipe and can adapt to the needs of faucets of different specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electric kettle in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an electric kettle in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the electric kettle in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the installation structure in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] See Figures 1-5The installation structure of this faucet includes a connecting pipe 1, an adapter assembly and a faucet 2. The adapter assembly includes a socket 3 and an adapter 4. The socket 3 is fixedly sleeved on the connecting pipe 1, and the adapter 4 is limited and installed between the connecting pipe 1 and the socket 3. The faucet 2 is fixedly installed on the adapter 4.

[0024] The socket 3 is provided with a first socket hole 5, and the socket 3 is sleeved on one end of the connecting pipe 1 through the first socket hole 5.

[0025] One end of the connecting pipe 1 is provided with a first external thread 6, and the first socket hole 5 is provided with a first internal thread 7. The first external thread 6 and the first internal thread 7 cooperate with each other to fix the socket 3 on the connecting pipe 1; the entire adapter assembly can be effectively fixed by the threaded connection.

[0026] A first sealing ring 8 is provided in the first socket 5. One end of the adapter 4 is provided with a limiting edge 9, which is positioned in the first socket 5. The first sealing ring 8 is located between the first end face 10 of the connecting pipe 1 and the limiting edge 9. The limiting edge 9 is positioned between the first sealing ring 8 and the first bottom surface 11 of the first socket 5, thereby limiting the adapter 4 to be installed between the connecting pipe 1 and the sleeve 3. The first sealing ring 8 forms an axial seal, which can seal the gap between the connecting pipe 1, the sleeve 3 and the adapter 4.

[0027] One end of the socket 3 is provided with a through hole 12, which is located on the first bottom surface 11, and the adapter 4 is installed in the through hole 12.

[0028] The adapter 4 is provided with a second socket 13, and the faucet 2 is provided with a connector 14 on one side, which is fitted into the second socket 13.

[0029] One end of the connector 14 is provided with a second external thread 15, and the second socket 13 is provided with a second internal thread 16. The second external thread 15 and the second internal thread 16 cooperate with each other to fix the faucet 2 on the adapter 4. The faucet 2 can be effectively fixed by the threaded connection. If it is necessary to replace the faucet 2 with a different specification, only the adapter 4 of a different specification needs to be replaced. The socket 3 and the connecting pipe 1, the adapter 4 and the faucet 2 are connected by threads to realize modular installation, which is convenient for replacement and maintenance.

[0030] A second sealing ring 17 is provided in the second socket 13. The second sealing ring 17 is located between the second end face 18 of the connector 14 and the second bottom face 19 of the second socket 13. The second sealing ring 17 forms an axial seal and can seal the gap between the connector 14 and the adapter 4.

[0031] The top of the faucet 2 is equipped with a switch 20 for turning the faucet 2 on and off. The faucet 2 can be turned on and off by rotating the switch 20 clockwise and counterclockwise.

[0032] This electric kettle includes a kettle body 21 and a base 22. The bottom of the kettle body 21 is supported and mounted on the base 22. A heating plate 23 is provided at the bottom of the kettle body 21. A heating tube 24 for heating the liquid inside the kettle body 21 is provided on the heating plate 23. The kettle body 21 also includes a faucet mounting structure. A connecting pipe 1 is integrally provided on the side of the kettle body 21, so that the faucet 2 is located on the side of the kettle body 21.

[0033] The connecting pipe 1 and the kettle body 21 are made of glass. The connecting pipe 1 and the kettle body 21 are an integral glass structure. The connecting pipe 1 does not need to be manufactured separately. The connecting pipe 1 and the kettle body 21 are produced at the same time, which facilitates the manufacturing of electric kettles.

[0034] The connecting pipe 1 is provided with a first inner hole 25, one end of the adapter 4 is provided with a through hole 26, and the connector 14 is provided with a second inner hole 27. The inner cavity 28 of the kettle body 21, the first inner hole 25, the through hole 26, the second inner hole 27 and the faucet 2 are connected in sequence. When the faucet 2 is turned on, the liquid in the inner cavity 28 passes through the first inner hole 25, the through hole 26 and the second inner hole 27 in sequence to reach the faucet 2, so as to realize water output.

[0035] When installing faucet 2, first thread adapter 4 onto socket 3, then install faucet 2 onto adapter 4, and finally install the entire assembly onto connecting pipe 1.

[0036] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A faucet installation structure, characterized in that: The device includes a connecting pipe (1), an adapter assembly, and a faucet (2). The adapter assembly includes a socket (3) and an adapter (4). The socket (3) is fixedly fitted onto the connecting pipe (1), and the adapter (4) is limited and installed between the connecting pipe (1) and the socket (3). The faucet (2) is fixedly installed on the adapter (4).

2. The faucet installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The socket (3) is provided with a first socket hole (5), and the socket (3) is sleeved on the connecting pipe (1) through the first socket hole (5).

3. The faucet installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (1) is provided with a first external thread (6), and the first socket hole (5) is provided with a first internal thread (7). The first external thread (6) and the first internal thread (7) cooperate with each other so that the socket (3) is fixed on the connecting pipe (1).

4. The faucet installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first sealing ring (8) is provided in the first socket (5). A limiting edge (9) is provided at one end of the adapter (4). The limiting edge (9) is positioned in the first socket (5). The first sealing ring (8) is located between the first end face (10) of the connecting pipe (1) and the limiting edge (9). The limiting edge (9) is positioned between the first sealing ring (8) and the first bottom surface (11) of the first socket (5).

5. The faucet installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the socket (3) is provided with a through hole (12), which is located on the first bottom surface (11), and the adapter (4) is installed on the through hole (12).

6. The faucet installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter (4) is provided with a second socket (13), and the faucet (2) is provided with a connector (14), which is fitted into the second socket (13).

7. The faucet installation structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector (14) is provided with a second external thread (15), and the second socket (13) is provided with a second internal thread (16). The second external thread (15) and the second internal thread (16) cooperate with each other so that the faucet (2) is fixedly installed on the adapter (4). A second sealing ring (17) is provided inside the second socket (13). The second sealing ring (17) is located between the second end face (18) of the connector (14) and the second bottom face (19) of the second socket (13).

8. The faucet installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the faucet (2) is equipped with a switch (20) for turning the faucet (2) on and off.

9. An electric kettle, comprising a kettle body (21) and a base (22), wherein the bottom of the kettle body (21) is supported and mounted on the base (22), and a heating plate (23) is provided at the bottom of the kettle body (21), characterized in that: It also includes the faucet installation structure as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the connecting pipe (1) is disposed on the side of the kettle body (21).

10. The electric kettle according to claim 9, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (1) and the pot body (21) are made of glass, and the connecting pipe (1) and the pot body (21) are an integral glass structure.

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