Hydrotherapy machine

By designing a rotatable front shell and water channel structure in the spa machine, combined with the bowl-shaped structure of the spray head, the problem of limited water outlet direction adjustment in existing spa machines has been solved, realizing multi-directional spray nozzle adjustment and improving the user experience.

CN224235762UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15HUAIAN MIMIR ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520696168.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-05-15
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing hydrotherapy machines have limited water outlet direction adjustment, making it difficult to achieve flexible multi-directional adjustment.

Method used

A spa machine was designed. By setting a rotatable front shell and a rear shell in the outer casing, and fitting a drive motor on the rear end of the water guide shell of the water channel, the front shell can be rotated, driving the water channel and the water nozzle to rotate synchronously. Combined with the bowl-shaped structure of the water nozzle, the water spray direction can be adjusted in multiple directions.

Benefits of technology

It enables multi-directional adjustment of the water jet nozzles of the spa machine, enhancing the flexibility of the water outlet direction and the comfort of operation, thus meeting the needs of different users.

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Abstract

A hydrotherapy machine comprises a shell, a battery, a driving motor and water absorption fan blades are arranged in the shell, and the water absorption fan blades are connected with an output shaft of the driving motor; an outer water inlet opposite to the water absorption fan blades is formed in the front end of the shell; a bowl-shaped water spraying head is also arranged on the shell; a water channel used for guiding water sucked in from the outer water inlet to the water spraying head is further arranged in the shell. The shell comprises a front shell body and a rear shell body, and the front shell body and the rear shell body can rotate relatively. The water channel comprises a water guide shell wrapping the water suction fan blades and a water guide channel extending downwards from the water guide shell, the front end face of the water guide shell is provided with an inner water inlet facing the outer water inlet, and the rear end of the water guide shell is arranged on the driving motor in a sleeving mode. The lower portion of the water guide channel is matched with the sprinkler head, the lower portion of the water guide channel is sleeved with the sprinkler head, and a water spraying opening is formed in the lower end of the sprinkler head. An opening matched with the water spraying head is formed in the lower end face of the front shell, the water spraying head is inserted into the opening, and the water spraying opening is exposed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a spa machine. Background Technology

[0002] CN 222033048 U provides a spa machine, which includes a housing, the housing having a first receiving cavity, a first water inlet and a first water outlet, the first receiving cavity, the first water inlet and the first water outlet being interconnected;

[0003] The drive assembly includes a control motherboard, a power supply, a drive motor, and fan blades. The power supply is electrically connected to the drive motor. The drive motor has a drive shaft, and the fan blades are sleeved on the drive shaft so that the drive motor rotates through the drive shaft to drive the fan blades to rotate, thereby driving water to pass through the first inlet and the first outlet in sequence to form a water flow for hydrotherapy.

[0004] The first water outlet is formed on the nozzle, which is cup-shaped and can be swung freely to adjust the water outlet direction. However, the adjustment of the water outlet direction is limited to adjusting the nozzle itself, and the adjustment of the water outlet direction is limited. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of existing spa machines, this utility model provides a spa machine with a greater range of adjustable water outlet direction.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a spa machine, including a shell, in which a battery, a drive motor and a water-absorbing fan blade are provided, the battery is located at the rear of the shell, the drive motor is located at the front of the shell, the water-absorbing fan blade is located in front of the drive motor, and the water-absorbing fan blade is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor.

[0007] The front end of the outer casing is provided with an external water inlet opposite to the water-absorbing fan blades;

[0008] The outer casing is also equipped with a bowl-shaped water spray head;

[0009] The housing is also provided with a water passage for guiding water drawn in from the external water inlet to the spray head;

[0010] The outer casing includes a front casing and a rear casing, which are rotatable relative to each other;

[0011] The water channel includes a water guide shell wrapped around the water-absorbing fan blades and a water guide channel extending downward from the water guide shell. The front end of the water guide shell has an inner water inlet facing the outer water inlet, and the rear end of the water guide shell is fitted onto the drive motor.

[0012] The lower part of the water guiding channel is adapted to the water spray head, and the water spray head is sleeved on the lower part of the water guiding channel. The lower end of the water spray head is provided with a spray nozzle.

[0013] The lower end face of the front housing has an opening adapted to the spray head, the spray head is inserted into the opening and the spray nozzle is exposed.

[0014] Furthermore, a sealing ring is provided on the outer side of the lower end of the water guiding channel, and the sealing ring abuts against the inner side wall of the spray head.

[0015] Furthermore, the front housing has a concave ring at its tail end and the rear housing has a convex ring at its head end, with the convex ring embedded in the concave ring; or, the front housing has a convex ring at its tail end and the rear housing has a concave ring at its head end, with the convex ring embedded in the concave ring.

[0016] Furthermore, the front housing includes a first front side shell, a second front side shell, and a third bottom shell, wherein the first front side shell and the second front side shell are engaged, and the third bottom shell is connected to the lower ends of the first front side shell and the second front side shell.

[0017] Furthermore, the first front shell and the second front shell are snap-fitted together, and the third bottom shell is snap-fitted together with the first front shell and the second front shell respectively.

[0018] Furthermore, the rear housing includes a first rear side shell, a second rear side shell, and a third tail cover. The first rear side shell and the second rear side shell are joined together, and the third tail cover is connected to the rear ends of the first rear side shell and the second rear side shell.

[0019] Furthermore, the first rear shell and the second rear shell are snap-fitted together, and the third tail cap is snap-fitted together with the first rear shell and the second rear shell respectively.

[0020] Furthermore, the rear housing has a raised boss at the tail end, and an air pipe connector extending into the rear housing is provided on the boss. The surface of the boss has an arc-shaped ventilation groove, and the air pipe connector communicates with the ventilation groove. An air pipe is fitted on the air pipe connector, and the air pipe extends into the front housing.

[0021] The boss is fitted with a knob, and the inner end face of the knob is provided with an inwardly protruding part, which abuts against the end face of the boss.

[0022] The knob has a vent hole that penetrates the end face, and the end of the vent hole penetrates the protrusion.

[0023] Rotating the knob aligns the vent hole with the vent groove.

[0024] Furthermore, the width of the ventilation groove gradually increases from the head to the tail, and the air pipe connector is connected to the ventilation groove at the tail end, or the air pipe connector is connected to the ventilation groove at the head end.

[0025] Furthermore, the boss has a central groove, and the knob has a central pivot that passes through the central groove.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The spa machine of this utility model can adjust the water flow from the spray nozzle in multiple directions: On the one hand, as in the prior art, since the spray head is bowl-shaped, the spray head can swing freely to adjust the spray direction; on the other hand, since the front shell and the rear shell can rotate relative to each other, and the rear end of the water guide shell of the water channel is sleeved on the drive motor, the front shell can rotate and the water channel can rotate. When the front shell rotates, it can drive the water channel and the spray head to rotate synchronously, which can realize the adjustment of the spray direction in another direction. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another angle.

[0029] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the present invention from another angle.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 6 It is an assembly diagram of the battery, drive motor, water intake fan blades, water channel, and spray head.

[0033] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The exploded diagram.

[0034] Figure 8 This is an exploded diagram of the waterway and spray nozzles.

[0035] Figure 9 It is a cross-sectional view of the water intake fan blades, water channels, and spray head.

[0036] Figure 10 This is an exploded assembly diagram of the battery casing.

[0037] Figure 11This is an exploded assembly diagram of the battery casing from another angle.

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the third tail cap and the knob.

[0039] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the assembly of the third tail cap and knob from another angle.

[0040] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of the third tail cap and the knob.

[0041] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional exploded view of the third tail cap and the knob.

[0042] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the knob. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0044] Reference Figures 1-16 A spa machine includes a housing 1, in which a battery 2, a drive motor 3, and a water-absorbing fan blade 4 are disposed. The battery 2 is located at the rear of the housing 1, the drive motor 3 is located at the front of the housing 1, and the water-absorbing fan blade 4 is located in front of the drive motor 3. The water-absorbing fan blade 4 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 3.

[0045] Battery 2 is encased in battery casing 5 to prevent water ingress. Battery casing 5 may include a first battery casing 5-1 and a second battery casing 5-2. The first battery casing 5-1 and the second battery casing 5-2 are sealed together by a sealing ring. The first battery casing 5-1 and the second battery casing 5-2 can be fixed together by screws, or by snap-fit ​​connections. For ease of installation, the front ends of the first battery casing 5-1 and the front ends of the second battery casing 5-2 are fitted over the drive motor 3. Sealing rings are also used to seal the connection between the front ends of the first battery casing 5-1 and the drive motor 3, and between the front ends of the second battery casing 5-2 and the drive motor 3.

[0046] The front end of the outer casing 1 is provided with an external water inlet 6 opposite to the water-absorbing fan blade 4.

[0047] The outer shell 1 is also provided with a bowl-shaped water spray head 7.

[0048] The outer casing 1 is also provided with a water passage 8 for guiding water drawn in from the outer water inlet 6 to the spray head 7.

[0049] The outer casing 1 includes a front casing 9 and a rear casing 10, which are rotatable relative to each other.

[0050] The water channel 8 includes a water guide shell 11 wrapped around the water suction fan blade 4 and a water guide channel 12 extending downward from the water guide shell 11. The front end of the water guide shell 11 has an inner water inlet 13 facing the outer water inlet 6, and the rear end of the water guide shell 11 is fitted onto the drive motor 3.

[0051] The lower part of the water guiding channel 12 is adapted to the water spray head 7, and the water spray head 7 is sleeved on the lower part of the water guiding channel 12. The lower end of the water spray head 7 has a spray nozzle 17. "The lower part of the water guiding channel is adapted to the water spray head" means that the shape of the lower part of the water guiding channel 12 is adapted to the shape of the inner side of the water spray head 7, so that the water spray head 7 can swing freely.

[0052] The lower end face of the front housing 9 has an opening 15 that is adapted to the spray head 7. The spray head 7 is inserted into the opening 15 and the spray nozzle 14 is exposed. The opening is adapted to the spray head, which means that the shape of the opening 15 is adapted to the shape of the outer side of the spray head 7, so that the spray head 7 can swing freely.

[0053] When this utility model is in operation, as in the prior art, the drive motor 3 works to drive the water suction fan blade 4 to rotate, thereby drawing water from the outside into the outer casing through the outer water inlet 6, and further into the water channel 8 through the inner water inlet 13, and finally spraying it out from the spray nozzle 14 of the spray head 7 under the guidance of the water channel 8.

[0054] Unlike existing technologies, the spa machine of this invention can adjust the water flow from the nozzles in multiple directions: on the one hand, as in existing technologies, since the nozzle 7 is bowl-shaped, it can swing freely to adjust the direction of the water spray; on the other hand, since the front housing 9 and the rear housing 10 can rotate relative to each other, and the water guide shell 11 of the water channel is driven by the motor 3 at the rear end, the front housing 9 can rotate and the water channel 8 can rotate. When the front housing 9 rotates, it can drive the water channel 8 and the nozzle 7 to rotate synchronously, thereby achieving adjustment of the water spray direction in another direction.

[0055] In one embodiment, a suction cup 16 may be provided on the outer casing 1, so that the user can use the suction cup 16 to attach the spa machine to an external environment such as a bathtub.

[0056] In one embodiment, a sealing ring 17 is provided on the outer side of the lower end of the water guiding channel 12, and the sealing ring 17 abuts against the inner sidewall of the spray head 7. The presence of the sealing ring 17 has two functions: firstly, the water drawn in is sealed by the sealing ring 17, so it will not leak out from between the water guiding channel 12 and the spray head 7, and almost all of it will be sprayed out from the spray nozzle 14 of the spray head 7, ensuring the intensity of the hydrotherapy water flow; secondly, due to the presence of the sealing ring 17, the spray head 7 has a damping feel when it needs to swing to adjust the spray angle, making operation more comfortable.

[0057] In one embodiment, for ease of assembly, the water guiding channel 12 is divided into two sections: the upper water guiding channel 12-1 of the upper section is connected to the water guiding shell 11, and in a preferred embodiment, the upper water guiding channel 12-1 and the water guiding shell 11 are integrally formed; the lower water guiding channel 12-2 of the lower section is tightly fitted onto the upper water guiding channel 12-1, and the lower part of the lower water guiding channel 12-2 is formed into a shape that is adapted to the water spray head. When a sealing ring 17 is provided, the sealing ring 17 is located on the outer side of the lower end of the lower water guiding channel 12-2.

[0058] In one embodiment, the front housing 9 and the rear housing 10 are rotatable relative to each other by having a concave ring 18 at the tail end of the front housing 9 and a convex ring 19 at the head end of the rear housing 10, with the convex ring 19 fitting within the concave ring 18. Alternatively, the front housing may have a convex ring at the tail end and a concave ring at the head end of the rear housing, with the convex ring fitting within the concave ring.

[0059] In one embodiment, for ease of assembly, the front housing 9 includes a first front side shell 9-1, a second front side shell 9-2, and a third bottom shell 9-3. The first front side shell 9-1 and the second front side shell 9-2 are mated together, and the third bottom shell 9-3 is connected to the lower ends of the first front side shell 9-1 and the second front side shell 9-2. Specifically, the connection method can be as follows: the first front side shell 9-1 and the second front side shell 9-2 are snap-fitted together, and the third bottom shell 9-3 is snap-fitted together with both the first front side shell 9-1 and the second front side shell 9-2. For example, a front latch can be provided on the first front side shell 9-1, with a front latch opening on the front latch; a front latch block can be provided on the second front side shell 9-2, with the front latch block engaging in the front latch opening; a front latch hook can be provided on the third bottom shell 9-3; and a front latch edge can be provided on the first front side shell 9-1 and the second front side shell 9-2, with the front latch hook fastened to the front latch edge.

[0060] In one embodiment, the inner side of the first front shell 9-1 and the inner side of the second front shell 9-2 are both provided with forward protruding ribs. After assembly, the forward protruding ribs abut against the drive motor 3, making the first front shell 9-1 and the second front shell 9-2 more stable after assembly.

[0061] In one embodiment, for ease of assembly, the rear housing 10 includes a first rear side shell 10-1, a second rear side shell 10-2, and a third tail cover 10-3. The first rear side shell 10-1 and the second rear side shell 10-2 are mated together, and the third tail cover 10-3 is connected to the rear ends of the first rear side shell 10-1 and the second rear side shell 10-3. Specifically, the connection method can be as follows: the first rear side shell 10-1 and the second rear side shell 10-2 are snap-fitted together, and the third tail cover 10-3 is snap-fitted together with both the first rear side shell 10-1 and the second rear side shell 10-2. For example, a rear latch can be provided on the first rear side shell 10-1, with a rear latching opening on the rear latch; a rear latching block can be provided on the second rear side shell 10-2, with the rear latching block engaging in the rear latching opening; a rear latching hook can be provided on the third tail cover 10-3; and a rear latching edge can be provided on the first rear side shell 10-1 and the second rear and rear shells 10-2, with the rear latching hook fastened to the rear latching edge.

[0062] In one embodiment, the inner side of the first rear shell 10-1 and the inner side of the second rear shell 10-2 are both provided with rear ribs. After assembly, the rear ribs abut against the battery shell 5, making the first rear shell 10-1 and the second rear shell 10-2 more stable after assembly.

[0063] In one embodiment, a hanging ring 20 may be provided on the third tail cap 10-3 to facilitate the storage of the spa machine.

[0064] In one embodiment, the rear housing 10 has a raised boss 21 at its tail (on the third tail cover 10-3 in the figure). The boss 21 has an air pipe connector 22 extending into the rear housing 10. The surface of the boss 21 has an arc-shaped ventilation groove 23. The air pipe connector 22 communicates with the ventilation groove 23. An air pipe is fitted onto the air pipe connector 22, and the air pipe extends into the front housing 9. A knob 24 is fitted over the boss 21. The inner end face of the knob 24 has an inwardly protruding part 25, which abuts against the end face of the boss 21. The end face of the knob 24 has a ventilation hole 26 penetrating through the end face, and the end of the ventilation hole 26 penetrates the protruding part 25. When the knob 24 is rotated, the ventilation hole 26 can be aligned with the ventilation groove 23. The significance of this mechanism is that, due to the water-absorbing effect of the front suction fan blades 4, the interior of the outer casing 1 is relatively under low pressure. At this time, outside air can enter through the vent hole 26 on the knob 24. When the knob 24 is rotated so that its vent hole 26 aligns with the vent groove 23, outside air can enter the air pipe connector 22 through the vent groove 23 and be transmitted to the front casing 9 via the air pipe to generate bubbles, achieving a surfing effect. When the knob 24 is rotated so that its vent hole 26 is not aligned with the vent groove 23, the vent hole 26 is blocked, and no air is emitted. The air pipe preferably extends to the vicinity of the outer water inlet 6 of the front casing 9 to facilitate bubbling. In one embodiment, a clip 27 is provided on the water guide shell 11, and the air pipe can be clipped onto the clip 27 for secure fixation.

[0065] In one embodiment, the boss 25 has a central groove 28, and the knob 24 has a central pivot 29, which passes through the central groove 28 to facilitate the installation and rotation of the knob 24.

[0066] In one embodiment, the width of the ventilation groove 23 gradually increases from the head to the tail. The air pipe connector 22 communicates with the ventilation groove 23 at the tail or at the head. In this case, the air output can be adjusted by adjusting the relative position of the ventilation hole 26 and the ventilation groove 23: when the ventilation hole 26 corresponds to the narrower part of the ventilation groove 23, the air output is smaller; when the ventilation hole 26 corresponds to the wider part of the ventilation groove 23, the air output is larger.

[0067] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0068] The embodiments of this utility model have been described above. However, this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A spa machine, comprising a housing, wherein a battery, a drive motor, and a water-absorbing fan blade are disposed within the housing, the battery being located at the rear of the housing, the drive motor being located at the front of the housing, and the water-absorbing fan blade being located in front of the drive motor, the water-absorbing fan blade being connected to the output shaft of the drive motor; The front end of the outer casing is provided with an external water inlet opposite to the water-absorbing fan blades; The outer casing is also equipped with a bowl-shaped water spray head; The housing is also provided with a water passage for guiding water drawn in from the external water inlet to the spray head; Its features are: The outer casing includes a front casing and a rear casing, which are rotatable relative to each other; The water channel includes a water guide shell wrapped around the water-absorbing fan blades and a water guide channel extending downward from the water guide shell. The front end of the water guide shell has an inner water inlet facing the outer water inlet, and the rear end of the water guide shell is fitted onto the drive motor. The lower part of the water guiding channel is adapted to the water spray head, and the water spray head is sleeved on the lower part of the water guiding channel. The lower end of the water spray head is provided with a spray nozzle. The lower end face of the front housing has an opening adapted to the spray head, the spray head is inserted into the opening and the spray nozzle is exposed.

2. The spa machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring is provided on the outer side of the lower end of the water guiding channel, and the sealing ring abuts against the inner wall of the spray head.

3. The spa machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The front housing has a concave ring at its tail end and the rear housing has a convex ring at its head end, with the convex ring fitting inside the concave ring. Alternatively, the front housing may have a raised ring at its tail end and a recessed ring at its head end, with the raised ring embedded within the recessed ring.

4. The spa machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The front housing includes a first front side shell, a second front side shell, and a third bottom shell. The first front side shell and the second front side shell are joined together, and the third bottom shell is connected to the lower ends of the first front side shell and the second front side shell.

5. The spa machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The first front shell and the second front shell are snapped together, and the third bottom shell is snapped together with the first front shell and the second front shell respectively.

6. The spa machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rear housing includes a first rear side shell, a second rear side shell, and a third tail cover. The first and second rear side shells are joined together, and the third tail cover is connected to the rear ends of the first and second rear side shells.

7. The spa machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The first rear shell and the second rear shell are snapped together, and the third tail cap is snapped together with the first rear shell and the second rear shell respectively.

8. The spa machine as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The rear housing has a raised boss at the tail end, and an air pipe connector extending into the rear housing is provided on the boss. The surface of the boss has an arc-shaped ventilation groove. The air pipe connector communicates with the ventilation groove. An air pipe is fitted on the air pipe connector and extends into the front housing. The boss is fitted with a knob, and the inner end face of the knob is provided with an inwardly protruding part, which abuts against the end face of the boss. The knob has a vent hole that penetrates the end face, and the end of the vent hole penetrates the protrusion. Rotating the knob aligns the vent hole with the vent groove.

9. The spa machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The width of the ventilation groove gradually increases from the head to the tail. The air pipe connector is connected to the ventilation groove at the tail end, or the air pipe connector is connected to the ventilation groove at the head end.

10. The spa machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The boss has a central groove, and the knob has a central pivot that passes through the central groove.