Water outlet device and shower system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water outlet device and a shower system. The water outlet device is arranged to be installed on the water passing unit and comprises a water outlet mechanism and a first water outlet unit; the water outlet mechanism is connected between the water passing unit and the first water outlet unit; the water outlet mechanism comprises a covering wall which can operably move relative to the first water outlet unit, and the covering wall accommodates and shields the first water outlet unit and is provided with an opening part exposed out of the water outlet surface of the first water outlet unit; and the switching part is configured to receive the driving force of the covering wall so as to switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit. Therefore, the covering wall can shield the first water outlet unit to prevent the first water outlet unit from being exposed, so that the water outlet device is attractive in appearance. In this way, a user can switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit by operating the covering wall, and convenience is achieved. Therefore, the problems that the appearance is not attractive and the water outlet state is inconvenient to switch when the first water outlet unit is connected to the pipe body are solved.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411916036.4, filed on December 24, 2024, entitled "Water Outlet Mechanism, Water Outlet Device and Shower System", the contents of which are to be understood as incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to, but is not limited to, kitchen and bathroom technology, and particularly to a water outlet device and a shower system. Background Technology

[0003] In related technologies, the first water outlet unit of the water outlet device (such as a side spray for spraying the waist and back of the bather) is connected to the pipe body. When the first water outlet unit is connected to the pipe body, the connection part is exposed, which is not aesthetically pleasing and makes it inconvenient to switch the water outlet state. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides a water outlet device, configured to be installed in a water-passing unit. The water outlet device includes: a water outlet mechanism and a first water outlet unit; the water outlet mechanism is configured to connect between the water-passing unit and the first water outlet unit to supply water to the first water outlet unit; the water outlet mechanism includes: a cover wall operably movable relative to the first water outlet unit, the cover wall receiving and covering the first water outlet unit and having an opening that exposes the water outlet surface of the first water outlet unit; and a switching component configured to receive the driving force of the cover wall to switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit.

[0005] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the cover wall can enclose and form a receiving space and an opening communicating with the receiving space, the first water outlet unit is received in the receiving space and spaced apart from the cover wall, such that at least the part of the first water outlet unit where the water outlet surface is located can rotate and / or swing within the receiving space.

[0006] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the first water outlet unit includes a connector and a water outlet component. The water outlet component is provided with a water outlet channel and a water outlet surface. The water outlet component is connected to the water outlet mechanism through the connector.

[0007] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the water outlet channel communicates with the inlet, and the inlet is configured to have a space for driving the water outlet element from outside the cover wall.

[0008] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the water outlet mechanism further includes an operating portion, and the cover wall is formed in the operating portion; the switching component has a connecting portion, the operating portion is supported on the connecting portion and is anti-rotatingly connected to the connecting portion; the operating portion is sleeved on the outside of the first water outlet unit and is rotatable relative to the first water outlet unit.

[0009] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the switching component is housed within the accommodating space enclosed by the cover wall, the cover wall being configured to drive the switching component to switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit; and / or, the water outlet mechanism is provided with a flow channel, the flow channel connecting the end of the water-passing unit and the first water outlet unit, the switching component being configured to: switch the on / off state of the flow channel and / or switch the water outlet pattern of the first water outlet unit, thereby switching the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit.

[0010] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the water outlet mechanism further includes a base, the switching component is movably connected to the base, the switching component is at least partially housed within the receiving space enclosed by the cover wall, and the base is at least partially located outside the cover wall.

[0011] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the first water outlet unit has a water outlet channel, the water outlet mechanism includes a water passage component, the water passage component includes the switching component and an operating part, the cover wall is formed in the operating part; the base is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel; the operating part is configured to be operated to drive the switching component to move, the switching component is used to switch the communication state of the first flow channel and the second flow channel, so that the first flow channel can selectively connect with at least one of the water outlet channel and the second flow channel.

[0012] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the switching component is provided with a first flow space and a second flow space. The first flow space is connected to the water outlet channel, and the second flow space is connected to the second flow channel. During the movement of the water flow assembly relative to the base, the first flow space can be selectively connected to or disconnected from the first flow channel, and the second flow space can be selectively connected between the first flow channel and the second flow channel or disconnected from the first flow channel.

[0013] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the first flow space is configured as a flow channel with an inlet and an outlet, and the end of the first flow space facing the base is provided with a first through hole that can selectively communicate with or disconnect from the first flow channel, and the end of the first flow space away from the base is provided with a first opening that communicates with the water outlet channel; the second flow space is configured as a guide blind groove, and the end of the second flow space facing the base is provided with a second through hole; or, the second flow space is configured as a flow channel with an inlet and an outlet, and the end of the second flow space facing the base is provided with a second through hole that can selectively communicate with or disconnect from the first flow channel, and the end of the second flow space facing the base is also provided with a second opening that communicates with the water outlet channel.

[0014] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the water outlet mechanism includes a water-passing assembly, which includes the switching component and an operating part. The cover wall is formed in the operating part. The connector is a ball head, and a threaded hole is provided through the axis of the ball head. The water outlet component is provided with a threaded post, which can be threadedly connected to the ball head through the threaded hole to achieve a universal connection between the ball head and the water-passing assembly. The water outlet channel passes through the threaded post. Alternatively, the connector is a support shaft, which has a water passage that communicates with the water outlet channel. The support shaft is fixedly connected to the water-passing assembly. The water outlet component is rotatably and sealingly connected to the support shaft.

[0015] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the base is further provided with a flow-through component, the flow-through component is provided with a flow-through hole, the flow-through component can be elastically clamped between the base and the water-passing component, and the flow-through hole is connected to the first flow-through channel; during the movement of the water-passing component relative to the base, at least one of the first flow-through space and the second flow-through space of the switching component can be selectively connected to the flow-through hole.

[0016] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the base has a coaxially arranged circumferential wall and a connecting shaft, and the water-passing assembly is sealed to the circumferential wall and the connecting shaft respectively; the base is provided with an enclosing wall that can be enclosed to form a positioning space, the enclosing wall is located within the space enclosed by the circumferential wall, and the flow-passing assembly is installed in the positioning space; there is a liquid outlet space between the enclosing wall and the circumferential wall, the first flow-passing channel is connected to the positioning space, and the second flow-passing channel is connected to the liquid outlet space.

[0017] In some embodiments of the water outlet device, the flow-through component includes an elastic element and a flexible element. The elastic element is supported between the base and the flexible element, and the flexible element is elastically abutted against the switching component. The flow-through hole is located in the flexible element, the elastic element is supported between the base and the flexible element, the elastic element is disposed in a positioning space, and the flexible element is partially housed in the positioning space.

[0018] This application also provides a shower system, including a water-passing unit and at least one water outlet device as described in any of the above embodiments, installed on the water-passing unit.

[0019] Implementing the embodiments disclosed herein will have the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The cover wall effectively shields the first water outlet unit, preventing it from being exposed and resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Users can easily switch the water outlet status of the first unit by manipulating the cover wall. This solves the problems of an unsightly first water outlet unit connected to the pipe and inconvenient switching.

[0021] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the disclosure. Other advantages of this disclosure may be realized and obtained by means of the solutions described in the description and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings are used to provide an understanding of the technical solutions of this disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this disclosure to explain the technical solutions of this disclosure and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of this disclosure.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the shower system in some embodiments of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of the shower system in some embodiments of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section B;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a shower system in some embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein the water outlet device is in the water outlet channel water outlet state;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram of section C;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Sectional view along the DD direction;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a shower system in some embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein the water outlet device is in the water outlet state of the water outlet channel;

[0031] Figure 9 for Figure 8 EE-directed sectional view;

[0032] Figure 10 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structural diagram of the base in the shower system shown.

[0033] Figure 11 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the switching component in the shower system.

[0034] Figure 12 This is a partial assembly diagram of the shower system in some embodiments of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 13 This is a partial exploded structural diagram of a shower system in some other embodiments of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A partial structural diagram of the assembled shower system is shown.

[0037] Figure 15 for Figure 14 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the shower system, in which the water outlet device is in the water outlet channel water outlet state;

[0038] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A partial sectional view along the FF direction;

[0039] Figure 17 For Figure 14 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the shower system, in which the water outlet device is in a state where water is discharged from both the water outlet channel and the water outlet flow channel.

[0040] Figure 18 for Figure 14 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the shower system, in which the water outlet device is in the water outlet state of the water outlet channel;

[0041] Figure 19 for Figure 18 A partial sectional view along the GG direction;

[0042] Figure 20 for Figure 13 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the switching component of the shower system.

[0043] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a shower system in some embodiments of this disclosure.

[0044] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0045] 10. Pipe body; 20. Water outlet device; 21. Water flow assembly; 211. Arc wall; 2111. First arc surface; 2112. Second arc surface; 212. Covering wall; 213. Switching component; 2131. Stepped axial surface; 2132. First anti-rotation part; 2133. Second limiting part; 214. Operating part; 2141. Second anti-rotation part; 215. Pressure cap; 22. First water outlet unit; 221. Connector; 222. Water outlet component; 2221 1. Body; 2222. Threaded post; 231. First sealing ring; 232. Second sealing ring; 233. Third sealing ring; 234. Fourth sealing ring; 235. Fifth sealing ring; 236. Sixth sealing ring; 30. Base; 31. Circumferential wall; 32. Connecting shaft; 33. First limiting part; 34. Enclosing wall; 35. First connecting part; 36. Second connecting part; 37. Housing; 40. Flow assembly; 41. Elastic element; 42. Flexible element; 421. 50. Arc-shaped protrusion; 51. Connecting assembly; 52. Screw; 60. Water inlet connector; 61. First pipe body connecting part; 62. First mounting connecting part; 70. Water outlet connector; 71. Second pipe body connecting part; 72. Second mounting connecting part; 80. Fastener; 100. Water inlet channel; 200. Water outlet channel; 300. Water outlet passage; 301. Water outlet hole; 302. Threaded hole; 303. Water outlet cavity; 401. First flow space; 4011. First through hole; 4012, First opening; 402, Second flow space; 4021, Second through hole; 4022, Second opening; 500, Receiving space; 501, Mouth; 601, First flow channel; 602, Second flow channel; 700, Flow hole; 800, Liquid outlet space; 900, Receiving tank; 1000, Installation space; 1001, Installation hole; 1002, Connection hole; 1100, First insertion hole; 1200, Second insertion hole. Detailed Implementation

[0046] This disclosure describes several embodiments, but these descriptions are exemplary and not limiting, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more embodiments and implementations are possible within the scope of the embodiments described herein. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the drawings and discussed in the detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are also possible. Unless specifically limited, any feature or element of any embodiment may be used in combination with, or may replace, any feature or element of any other embodiment.

[0047] This disclosure includes and contemplates combinations of features and elements known to those skilled in the art. The embodiments, features, and elements disclosed in this disclosure may also be combined with any conventional features or elements to form unique inventive solutions. Any feature or element of any embodiment may also be combined with features or elements from other inventive solutions to form another unique inventive solution. Therefore, it should be understood that any feature shown and / or discussed in this disclosure may be implemented individually or in any suitable combination. Therefore, the embodiments are not limited except by the limitations imposed by the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of the appended claims.

[0048] Furthermore, in describing representative embodiments, the specification may have presented methods and / or processes as a specific sequence of steps. However, the method or process should not be limited to the specific order of steps described in this disclosure to the extent that it does not depend on such a specific order. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, other sequences of steps are also possible. Therefore, the specific order of steps set forth in the specification should not be construed as a limitation of the claims. Moreover, the claims relating to the method and / or process should not be limited to the steps performed in the order written, and those skilled in the art will readily understand that these orders can be varied and still remain within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0049] Currently, the first water outlet unit of the water outlet device (such as a side spray used to spray the waist and back of the showerer) is connected to the pipe body. When the first water outlet unit is connected to the pipe body, the connection part is exposed, which is not aesthetically pleasing and makes it inconvenient to switch the water outlet status.

[0050] Furthermore, water outlet systems with side spray function achieve top and side spray water output through a dual water path. To achieve modularity, the two water paths are integrated into a water path connection assembly, which is then installed inside the pipe body to achieve a seal with the pipe's inlet and outlet. Currently, most systems insert the water path connection assembly into the pipe through an opening at the bottom. Due to pipe size limitations, this requires multiple insertions of the fittings, resulting in inconvenient and cumbersome installation.

[0051] This disclosure provides a water outlet device and a shower system. The shower system can be installed in various environments such as companies, schools, homes, and factories to clean items and body parts, thereby improving people's quality of life and health. It can also solve the problems of the first water outlet unit being connected to the pipe body, which is not aesthetically pleasing and inconvenient to switch, as well as the problem of the inconvenience of installing dual water circuits.

[0052] The water outlet device 20 includes a water outlet mechanism and a first water outlet unit 22. The water outlet mechanism includes a cover wall 212 and a switching component 213. The cover wall 212 is operably movable relative to the first water outlet unit 22. The cover wall 212 houses and shields the first water outlet unit 22 and has an opening 501 that exposes the first water outlet unit 22, thereby optimizing the shape of the water outlet device 20 and improving the product's aesthetics. The switching component 213 is configured to receive the driving force of the cover wall 212 to switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit 22. Therefore, the cover wall 212 can shield the first water outlet unit 22 to prevent it from being exposed, making the water outlet device 20 aesthetically pleasing. Users can easily switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit 22 by operating the cover wall 212. This solves the problems of the first water outlet unit 22 being aesthetically unappealing when connected to the pipe body 10 and the inconvenience of switching the water outlet state.

[0053] The water outlet device 20 can be installed on a shower rod, faucet, or other water-passing unit, or it can be concealed (i.e., the water-passing unit is inside the wall, and the water outlet device 20 is installed on the wall). Therefore, the water-passing unit can be, but is not limited to, a shower rod, faucet, or water pipe inside the wall. The shape of the water-passing unit is not limited; it can be tubular, block-shaped, or other shapes. The water outlet mechanism can supply water only to the first water outlet unit (in which case the water outlet device has a single-outlet mode). Alternatively, the water outlet mechanism can also supply water to the first water outlet unit and other water outlet units installed on the water-passing unit (such as the second water outlet unit described below) (in which case the water outlet device has a multi-outlet mode).

[0054] The switching of the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit 22 is unrestricted. For example, it can be a switch of water outlet type, a switch of single water outlet / multiple water outlets, a switch of water outlet / stop water outlet, or a switch of water outlet flow path.

[0055] In some embodiments, the covering wall 212 can enclose and form a receiving space 500 and an opening 501 communicating with the receiving space 500. A first water outlet unit 22 is housed in the receiving space 500 and spaced apart from the covering wall 212, such that at least the part containing the water outlet surface of the first water outlet unit 22 can rotate and / or swing within the receiving space 500. This allows the water outlet surface of the first water outlet unit 22 to rotate and / or swing relative to the covering wall 212 (including but not limited to vertical and horizontal swinging) to change the water outlet direction and adjust the position of the water droplet. For example, a bather can adjust the water outlet direction of the first water outlet unit 22 according to their own height, changing the position where the water acts on the bather and enhancing the bathing experience.

[0056] In some embodiments, please combine Figures 4 to 6 and Figure 8 The first water outlet unit 22 includes a connector 221 and a water outlet component 222. The water outlet component 222 is provided with a water outlet channel 300 and a water outlet surface. The water outlet component 222 is connected to the water outlet mechanism through the connector 221, so that at least the water outlet component of the first water outlet unit 22 can rotate and / or swing within the accommodating space 500.

[0057] In some embodiments, the switching component 213 is housed within the receiving space 500 enclosed by the covering wall 212. The covering wall 212 is configured to actuate the switching component 213 to switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit 22. Since the switching component 213 is used to switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit 22, the switching structure of the water outlet mechanism is integrated within the receiving space 500 of the covering wall 212, resulting in a neat appearance and aesthetically pleasing design. The water-passing unit may be equipped with a connector component, which is movably connected to the switching component 213.

[0058] In some embodiments, the water outlet mechanism is provided with a flow channel that connects the end of the water-passing unit to the first water outlet unit 22. The switching component 213 is configured to switch the on / off state of the flow channel and / or switch the water outlet pattern of the first water outlet unit 22, thereby switching the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit 22. Therefore, the water outlet device 20 is a single-outlet mode, supplying water only to the first water outlet unit 22. However, the switching of the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit 22 may include, but is not limited to, switching the on / off state and switching the water outlet pattern.

[0059] In other embodiments, the water outlet mechanism further includes a base 30, and a switching component 213 is movably connected to the base 30. The switching component 213 is at least partially housed within the receiving space 500 enclosed by the covering wall 212, and the base 30 is at least partially located outside the covering wall 212. The base 30 facilitates the connection between the water outlet device 20 and the water-passing unit, and also allows for the enrichment of the internal flow channel structure of the water outlet device 20, enabling the water outlet device 20 to have multiple water outlet modes.

[0060] For example, in some embodiments, the first water outlet unit 22 has a water outlet channel 300, and the water outlet mechanism includes a base 30 and a water-passing assembly 21. The water-passing assembly 21 includes a switching component 213 and an operating part 214, and a cover wall 212 is formed in the operating part 214. The water-passing assembly 21 is movably connected to the base 30, and the first water outlet unit 22 is disposed on the water-passing assembly 21. The base 30 is provided with a first flow channel 601 and a second flow channel 602. The operating part 214 is configured to be operated to drive the switching component 213 to move. The switching component 213 is used to switch the communication state of the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602, so that the first flow channel 601 can selectively communicate with at least one of the water outlet channel 300 and the second flow channel 602.

[0061] The water outlet device 20 of the above solution not only has a water outlet function, but also enables water path switching, avoiding the need for a separate water path switching structure to occupy the space of the pipe body 10, thereby solving the problem of inconvenient installation of dual water paths. Furthermore, the water outlet device 20 is not affected by the water path switching structure, allowing for a wider range of installation location options, thus better meeting certain cleaning needs.

[0062] Please combine them together Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 The present disclosure provides a detailed description of a shower system according to some embodiments. The shower system includes a water-passing unit and at least one water outlet device 20 installed on the water-passing unit. The water-passing unit may include a pipe body 10. The shower system may be a shower head or a water faucet. If the shower system is a shower head, the pipe body 10 may be arranged vertically. If the shower system is a water faucet, the pipe body 10 may be arranged horizontally. For ease of description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following description uses a shower head as an example. The shower head may include a support pole. The pipe body 10 may be integrally formed with the support pole or detachably connected.

[0063] The pipe body 10 has an inlet portion and an outlet portion. The inlet portion is provided with an inlet channel 100. The outlet portion is provided with at least one outlet channel 200. The pipe body 10 can directly carry water, and can make full use of the inlet channel 100 and at least one outlet channel 200 enclosed by the pipe body 10 to guide the water flow. The shower system may also include at least one second water outlet unit (not shown). At least one second water outlet unit is connected to at least one outlet channel 200 in a one-to-one correspondence. The second water outlet unit can be, but is not limited to, an overhead shower, a handheld shower head, a handheld spray gun, or a faucet. In this embodiment, the number of outlet channels 200 is one, which can be connected to the overhead shower. In this embodiment, the second water outlet unit is an overhead shower. The pole includes a pipe body 10 with an inlet portion and an outlet portion, or in other words, the pipe body 10 is the part of the pole used to support the overhead shower. That is, the shower system includes a pole, an overhead shower, and a water outlet device 20 provided on the pole. The pipe body 10 and the pole are integrally formed. The water outlet channel 200 and the water inlet channel 100 can be arranged vertically along the pipe body 10 to facilitate water entering the pipe body 10 and flowing towards the top spray.

[0064] The water outlet device 20 includes a water outlet mechanism and a first water outlet unit 22 disposed on the water outlet mechanism. The water outlet mechanism is used to connect the first water outlet unit 22 and a tubular water-passing unit having a second water outlet unit, to supply water to the first water outlet unit 22 and the second water outlet unit. The water-passing unit includes a pipe body 10, a first mounting connection part 62 and a second mounting connection part 72, such as... Figure 12 As shown, the pipe body 10 has an inlet portion communicating with the first mounting connection portion 62 and an outlet portion communicating with the second mounting connection portion 72. The extending directions of the first mounting connection portion 62 and the second mounting connection portion 72 intersect the axis of the pipe body 10. In this embodiment, the extending directions of the first mounting connection portion 62 and the second mounting connection portion 72 are perpendicular to the axis of the pipe body 10. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the extending directions of the first mounting connection portion 62 and the second mounting connection portion 72 may also intersect the axis of the pipe body 10 at other angles.

[0065] In an exemplary embodiment, the first mounting connection portion 62 and the second mounting connection portion 72 are formed on the tube body 10 and can be integrally formed with the tube body 10.

[0066] The water outlet mechanism has a first connecting part 35 and a second connecting part 36. The first connecting part 35 is provided with a first flow passage 601, and the second connecting part 36 is provided with a second flow passage 602. When the water outlet mechanism is installed on the pipe body 10 in the extending direction:

[0067] The first connecting part 35 is connected to the first mounting connecting part 62 so that the first flow channel 601 connects to the water inlet part, and the second connecting part 36 is connected to the second mounting connecting part 72 so that the second flow channel 602 connects to the water outlet part, so as to supply water to the first water outlet unit 22 through the first flow channel 601 and to supply water to the second water outlet unit through the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602.

[0068] The water outlet mechanism can be installed on the pipe body 10 first, and then the first water outlet unit 22 can be set on the water outlet mechanism.

[0069] The first water outlet unit 22 can also be installed first in the water outlet mechanism, and then installed together with the water outlet mechanism in the pipe body 10, such as... Figure 12 As shown. That is, when the water outlet device 20 is installed on the pipe body 10 in the extending direction:

[0070] The first connecting part 35 is connected to the first mounting connecting part 62 so that the first flow channel 601 connects to the water inlet part, and the second connecting part 36 is connected to the second mounting connecting part 72 so that the second flow channel 602 connects to the water outlet part, so as to supply water to the first water outlet unit 22 through the first flow channel 601 and to supply water to the second water outlet unit through the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602.

[0071] Implementing the embodiments disclosed herein will have the following beneficial effects:

[0072] The water outlet mechanism described above is applied to the water outlet device 20 and the shower system. This avoids the inconvenience of repeatedly inserting accessories into the pipe 10 due to the size limitation of the pipe 10, which would otherwise require placing the accessories inside the pipe through the opening at the bottom of the pipe 10. Specifically, this water outlet mechanism connects the first water outlet unit 22 and the tubular water-passing unit with a second water outlet unit to supply water to both units. The pipe 10 has an inlet portion communicating with the first mounting connection portion 62 and an outlet portion communicating with the second mounting connection portion 72. The extending directions of the first and second mounting connection portions 62 intersect the axis of the pipe 10. The water outlet mechanism has a first connection portion 35 and a second connection portion 36, and is respectively provided with a first flow channel 601 and a second flow channel 602. When the water outlet mechanism is installed on the pipe body 10 in the extending direction, the first connecting part 35 and the second connecting part 36 are respectively connected to the first mounting connecting part 62 and the second mounting connecting part 72, and the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602 are respectively connected to the water inlet part and the water outlet part. During installation, the water outlet mechanism or the water outlet device 20 installed after the first water outlet unit 22 is installed on the pipe body 10 by inserting it in the extending direction, so that the first connecting part 35 and the second connecting part 36 are respectively connected to the first mounting connecting part 62 and the second mounting connecting part 72, and the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602 are respectively connected to the water inlet part and the water outlet part, supplying water to the first water outlet unit 22 and the second water outlet unit. This avoids the limitation of the volume of the pipe body 10, which requires multiple insertions of accessories into the pipe body 10 for installation, resulting in inconvenience and cumbersome steps in the installation process.

[0073] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 9 The water outlet mechanism has a first flow space 401 and a second flow space 402 that are connected to the first flow channel 601. The first flow space 401 is used to guide water to the first water outlet unit 22, and the second flow space 402 is used to guide water to the second water outlet unit.

[0074] In some embodiments, the water outlet mechanism is integrally formed, for example, by die casting, injection molding, welding, 3D printing, or other methods.

[0075] In other embodiments, the water outlet mechanism includes a base 30 and a water passage assembly 21, the base 30 having a first connecting portion 35 and a second connecting portion 36.

[0076] The water-passing assembly 21 is connected to the base 30, and the first flow space 401 and the second flow space 402 are formed between the water-passing assembly 21 and the base 30.

[0077] The inventors of this disclosure have discovered that the water path switching structure is generally set in a position that is convenient for hand operation. For example, when the water outlet device 20 is a shower pipe, the water path switching structure is generally set at a position where the water outlet device 20 is roughly level with the waist of the bather, so as to facilitate hand operation. After this position is occupied by the water path switching structure, the water outlet component 222 needs to be adjusted to the upward or downward installation position along the water outlet device 20, which will not meet the cleaning needs of the side spray on the waist of the bather.

[0078] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 9 The water-passing component 21 is movably connected to the base 30. The first water outlet unit 22 has a water outlet channel 300, which is connected to the first flow channel 601.

[0079] During the movement of the water-passing assembly 21 relative to the base 30, the first flow space 401 can be selectively connected to or disconnected from the first flow channel 601, and the second flow space 402 can be selectively connected between the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602 or disconnected from the first flow channel 601. In this way, by introducing water into the first flow space 401 and / or the second flow space 402, the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit 22 and the second water outlet unit is changed.

[0080] The movement of the water-passing component 21 relative to the base 30 includes, but is not limited to, rotational movement, pressing movement, or plucking movement.

[0081] In this embodiment, the water-passing assembly 21 is rotatably connected to the base 30. The first water-outlet unit 22 is disposed on the water-passing assembly 21. This allows the water-outlet device 20 to not only have a water-outlet function but also to achieve water path switching, avoiding the need for a separate water path switching structure to occupy the space of the pipe body 10. Furthermore, the water-outlet device 20 is not affected by the water path switching structure, allowing for a wider range of installation options and thus better meeting certain cleaning needs.

[0082] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the water-passing assembly 21 rotates from its initial position by a first angle, and the water outlet channel 300 connects to the water inlet channel 100 in sequence through the first flow space 401 and the first flow channel 601, and the first water outlet unit 22 discharges water; the second flow space 402 is disconnected from the first flow channel 601, and the second water outlet unit does not discharge water.

[0083] like Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the water-passing assembly 21 rotates to a second angle again, the first flow space 401 is disconnected from the first flow channel 601, and the first water outlet unit 22 does not discharge water; the second flow space 402 is connected between the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602, and the second water outlet unit discharges water.

[0084] The water-passing assembly 21 can continue to rotate or rotate in the opposite direction to return to the initial position. In the initial position, both the water outlet channel 200 and the water outlet passage 300 are disconnected from the water inlet channel 100, and neither the first water outlet unit 22 nor the second water outlet unit discharges water.

[0085] It can be understood that in other embodiments, the water-passing assembly 21 can be rotated again to a third angle, and both the water outlet channel 200 and the water outlet passage 300 are connected to the water inlet channel 100, and both the first water outlet unit 22 and the second water outlet unit discharge water, such as Figure 17 As shown.

[0086] The first water outlet unit 22 can be a shower head, spray gun, or faucet. In this embodiment, the first water outlet unit 22 is a shower head with a disc-shaped structure. A water outlet channel 300 is disposed in the first water outlet unit 22, which can form multiple water outlet holes 301 in the disc-shaped structure. The first water outlet unit 22 is configured to spray water onto the human body in a direction intersecting the vertical direction.

[0087] The water-passing assembly 21 is rotatably connected to the base 30, and the water-passing assembly 21 is provided with a first flow space 401 and a second flow space 402. A first water outlet unit 22 is disposed on the water-passing assembly 21. The water outlet channel 300 communicates with the first flow space 401. The first water outlet unit 22 can rotate relative to the pipe body 10 together with the water-passing assembly 21. Alternatively, the first water outlet unit 22 can be connected to both the pipe body 10 and the water-passing assembly 21, being fixedly connected to the pipe body 10 and rotatably connected to the water-passing assembly 21, so that the first water outlet unit 22 does not rotate during the rotation of the water-passing assembly 21 relative to the pipe body 10, ensuring the stability of the water outlet pattern and angle of the first water outlet unit 22. At this time, it is necessary to ensure the rotational sealing between the first water outlet unit 22 and the water-passing assembly 21, thereby ensuring the stability of the communication between the water outlet channel 300 and the first flow space 401.

[0088] The water-passing assembly 21 and the first water-outlet unit 22 can be installed as a single unit. Alternatively, the water-passing assembly 21 and the first water-outlet unit 22 can be detachably connected to facilitate changing the type of the first water-outlet unit 22.

[0089] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 and Figure 8 The first water outlet unit 22 includes a connector 221 and a water outlet 222, and the water outlet 222 is connected to the water flow assembly 21 through the connector 221.

[0090] The water outlet component 222 is connected to the water-passing assembly 21 via the connector 221 in various ways, including but not limited to fixed connection, rotary connection, or universal connection. Universal connection means that the water outlet component 222 can rotate and swing relative to the water-passing assembly 21 in any direction via the connector 221. A water outlet channel 300 is disposed on the water outlet component 222. This allows the water outlet component 222 to rotate and swing relative to the water-passing assembly 21 (including but not limited to vertical and horizontal swinging) to change the water outlet direction and adjust the position of the water outlet point. Rotary connection means that the water outlet component 222 can rotate relative to the water-passing assembly 21 along a set axis, such as rotating vertically along a set horizontal axis or horizontally along a set vertical axis, to change the water outlet direction and adjust the position of the water outlet point. For example, a bather can adjust the water outlet direction of the water outlet component 222 according to their own height, changing the position of the water acting on the bather and improving the bathing experience.

[0091] In some embodiments, the connector 221 is rotatably and sealingly connected to the water-passing assembly 21. Rotating the connector 221 allows the water outlet 222 to rotate, thereby changing the direction of water flow. The water outlet 222 and the connector 221 can be fixedly connected (e.g., by fasteners) to simplify the structure.

[0092] In some embodiments, the water outlet 222 and the connector 221 are rotatably and sealedly connected, so that the water outlet direction can be changed by rotating the water outlet 222. The connector 221 and the water-passing assembly 21 can be fixedly connected (e.g., fixedly connected by fasteners) to simplify the structure. For example, in one embodiment, the connector 221 is a support shaft with a water passage communicating with the water outlet channel 300, and the support shaft is fixedly connected to the water-passing assembly 21. The water outlet 222 is rotatably and sealedly connected to the support shaft, so the water outlet 222 can rotate around the support shaft to switch the water outlet direction.

[0093] In other embodiments, the water outlet 222 is rotatably and sealingly connected to the connector 221, and the connector 221 is rotatably and sealingly connected to the water-passing assembly 21, which allows for greater flexibility in adjusting the water outlet direction. The rotatable connection between the connector 221 and the water-passing assembly 21, and the rotatable connection between the water outlet 222 and the connector 221, can be either a universal joint or a rotary connection.

[0094] In some embodiments, the water-passing assembly 21 is provided with a mounting groove, and the connector 221 is at least partially installed in the mounting groove and sealed to the mounting groove, thereby improving the connection reliability and sealing performance between the connector 221 and the water-passing assembly 21. The connector 221 can be fixed to the mounting groove or rotatably fixed to the mounting groove.

[0095] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the connector 221 is a ball head. A threaded hole 302 is provided through the axis of the ball head. The water outlet component 222 includes a body 2221 and a threaded post 2222 disposed on the body 2221. The body 2221 is disc-shaped. The threaded post 2222 can be threadedly connected to the ball head through the threaded hole 302, so as to be universally connected to the water-passing assembly 21 through the ball head. The water outlet channel 300 passes through the threaded post 2222 and can form a water outlet cavity 303 communicating with the water outlet hole 301 within the body 2221. There are multiple water outlet holes 301, and the threaded post 2222 and the multiple water outlet holes 301 are respectively located on opposite sides of the body 2221. A first sealing ring 231 is also provided between the threaded post 2222 and the connector 221 to prevent water from flowing out from between the threaded post 2222 and the connector 221. To improve the positional stability of the first sealing ring 231, at least one of the threaded post 2222 and the connector 221 is provided with a first positioning groove for mounting the first sealing ring 231.

[0096] The water-passing assembly 21 is provided with an arc-shaped wall 211 that encloses the mounting groove. The connector 221 is installed in the mounting groove and fits against the arc-shaped wall 211, allowing it to rotate relative to the water-passing assembly 21 in any direction under the constraint of the arc-shaped wall 211. A second sealing ring 232 is also provided between the connector 221 and the arc-shaped wall 211 to ensure the sealing between them. Furthermore, when the second sealing ring 232 is made of an elastic material, its elastic deformation can increase the damping force of the connector 221's rotation relative to the arc-shaped wall 211, thereby maintaining the water outlet direction of the water outlet 222. To improve the positional stability of the second sealing ring 232, at least one of the connector 221 and the arc-shaped wall 211 is also provided with a second positioning groove for mounting the second sealing ring 232. The arc-shaped wall 211 has openings on opposite sides. One opening faces the first flow space 401 to avoid communication between the first flow space 401 and the water outlet channel 300. The other opening faces the body 2221 to facilitate the connection between the water outlet component 222 and the connector 221. The connector 221 is partially exposed in the two openings, so that the connector 221 is restricted by the arc-shaped wall 211 within a certain range of rotation, improving the stability of rotation. In addition, it also allows the body 2221 to be moved away from the openings, thereby forming sufficient space between the water flow assembly 21 and the body 2221 to facilitate the rotation and swing of the water outlet component 222 relative to the water flow assembly 21.

[0097] In this embodiment of the disclosure, such as Figure 6As shown, the arc wall 211 is a split structure, including a first arc surface 2111 and a second arc surface 2112. The first arc surface 2111 and the second arc surface 2112 can be combined to form the arc wall 211. The first arc surface 2111 and the second arc surface 2112 can be separated to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the connector 221, and to expose the second positioning groove to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the second sealing ring 232.

[0098] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figures 7 to 9 and Figure 11 The water outlet mechanism has a cover wall 212. The cover wall 212 houses and conceals the water outlet component 222 and has an opening 501 that exposes the water outlet surface of the water outlet component 222, thereby optimizing the shape of the water outlet device 20 and improving the aesthetics of the product. The cover wall 212 can enclose and form a receiving space 500 and an opening 501 communicating with the receiving space 500. The water outlet component 222 is housed in the receiving space 500 and spaced apart from the cover wall 212, allowing the water outlet component 222 to rotate and swing within the receiving space 500.

[0099] The water outlet channel 300 is connected to the opening 501. The opening 501 is configured to have a space for driving the water outlet component 222 from outside the cover wall 212, facilitating operation of the water outlet component 222 through this space to change the water outlet direction and adjust the position of the water droplet. Furthermore, the cover wall 212 also protects the water outlet component 222, reducing the risk of accidental contact and ensuring a stable water outlet direction. This prevents sudden changes in the water outlet direction due to accidental contact, which could cause panic among the bather or result in water falling outside the bathing area.

[0100] In this embodiment, the water-passing assembly 21 includes a switching component 213 and an operating portion 214. A cover wall 212 is located in the operating portion 214, such that the operating portion 214 can accommodate and cover the water outlet component 222 and has an opening 501 that exposes the water outlet surface of the water outlet component 222. The operating portion 214 is operablely movable relative to the base 30 and is configured as the external shape of the water outlet device 20.

[0101] The switching component 213 and the operating part 214 are detachably connected to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the water outlet component 222. The switching component 213 has a connecting part, and the operating part 214 is supported on the connecting part and anti-rotationally connected to the connecting part. The operating part 214 is sleeved on the outside of the first water outlet unit 22 and can rotate relative to the first water outlet unit 22.

[0102] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 9The switching component 213 has a stepped axial surface 2131 on its outer circumferential side, forming a connecting portion of the switching component 213. The operating portion 214 can be fitted onto the stepped axial surface 2131 and matches the small shaft segment of the stepped axial surface 2131 to ensure that the outer circumferential side of the switching component 213 and the operating portion 214 are flush. The small shaft segment of the stepped axial surface 2131 is provided with a first anti-rotation portion 2132. The operating portion 214 is provided with a second anti-rotation portion 2141 that engages with the first anti-rotation portion 2132 to prevent rotation. One of the first anti-rotation portion 2132 and the second anti-rotation portion 2141 is a protruding structure, and the other is a groove structure. The operating portion 214 is fitted onto the stepped axial surface 2131, such that the protruding structure is received within the groove structure, forming an anti-rotation fit.

[0103] It can be understood that in other embodiments, such as Figure 13 , Figures 15 to 20 In this design, the outer circumferential surface of the switching component 213 is not provided as a stepped axial surface 2131. The switching component 213 is entirely fitted inside the operating part 214 and is shielded and protected by the operating part 214. The outer wall of the switching component 213 is provided with a first anti-rotation part 2132. The operating part 214 is provided with a second anti-rotation part 2141 that engages with the first anti-rotation part 2132 to prevent rotation. One of the first anti-rotation part 2132 and the second anti-rotation part 2141 is a protruding structure, and the other is a groove structure. The operating part 214 is fitted over the switching component 213, such that the protruding structure is received within the groove structure, forming an anti-rotation fit.

[0104] Furthermore, the anti-rotation cooperation of the first anti-rotation part 2132 and the second anti-rotation part 2141 can also play a positioning role, which can initially fix the position of the operating part 214 and the switching part 213, making it easier to connect the operating part 214 and the switching part 213 into one unit through bonding or threaded connection.

[0105] The switching component 213 is used to switch the connection state of the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602. The switching component 213 is movable relative to the base 30, and the movement includes, but is not limited to, rotational movement, pressing movement, or tossing movement. The operating part 214 is used to drive the switching component 213 to move relative to the base 30. In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the switching component 213 is rotatably connected to the base 30, and the switching component 213 is provided with a first flow space 401 and a second flow space 402. Under the drive of the operating part 214, the switching component 213 can rotate relative to the base 30.

[0106] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the water-passing assembly 21 also includes a pressure cap 215. A first arcuate surface 2111 is disposed on the switching component 213. A second arcuate surface 2112 is disposed on the pressure cap 215. The pressure cap 215 is detachably connected to the switching component 213, so that the first arcuate surface 2111 and the second arcuate surface 2112 can be combined to form an arcuate wall 211, which clamps the connector 221.

[0107] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 and Figures 7 to 11 The base 30 is fixed to the pipe body 10. The water-passing assembly 21 is rotatably connected to the base 30. This arrangement of the base 30 increases the connection surface area between the pipe body 10 and the water-passing assembly 21, facilitating the connection between the water-passing assembly 21 and the pipe body 10 and improving the stability of the water-passing assembly 21's rotation relative to the pipe body 10. Furthermore, the base 30 extends the inlet channel 100 and at least one outlet channel 200 to the water-passing assembly 21, facilitating the water-passing assembly 21's control of the water flow.

[0108] In this embodiment, the base 30 is disposed radially on the tube 10. A portion of the base 30 is located inside the tube 10, increasing the connection surface area between the base 30 and the tube 10. Another portion of the base 30 is located outside the tube 10 and is rotatably connected to the switching component 213.

[0109] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figures 6 to 11 The base 30 has a coaxially arranged circumferential wall 31 and a connecting shaft 32. The water-passing assembly 21 is sealed to both the circumferential wall 31 and the connecting shaft 32. This further increases the connection surface area between the water-passing assembly 21 and the base 30, improving connection stability. In this embodiment, the water-passing assembly 21 is rotary sealed to both the circumferential wall 31 and the connecting shaft 32.

[0110] A third sealing ring 233 is also provided between the water-passing assembly 21 and the circumferential wall 31 to ensure the sealing between the water-passing assembly 21 and the circumferential wall 31. In order to improve the positional stability of the third sealing ring 233, at least one of the water-passing assembly 21 and the circumferential wall 31 is also provided with a third positioning groove for installing the third sealing ring 233.

[0111] A fourth sealing ring 234 is also provided between the water-passing assembly 21 and the connecting shaft 32 to ensure the sealing between the water-passing assembly 21 and the connecting shaft 32. In order to improve the positional stability of the fourth sealing ring 234, at least one of the water-passing assembly 21 and the connecting shaft 32 is also provided with a fourth positioning groove for installing the fourth sealing ring 234.

[0112] When the third sealing ring 233 and the fourth sealing ring 234 are made of an elastic material, the elastic deformation of the third sealing ring 233 and the fourth sealing ring 234 can be used to increase the damping force of the water-passing assembly 21 relative to the base 30, and then the above-mentioned damping force can be used to maintain the positional stability of the water-passing assembly 21 relative to the base 30.

[0113] Please combine them together Figure 3 and Figure 11 The base 30 is provided with a first limiting part 33. The switching component 213 is provided with a second limiting part 2133. During the rotation of the water-passing assembly 21 relative to the base 30, the first limiting part 33 can limit the rotation range of the second limiting part 2133, thereby limiting the rotation range of the water-passing assembly 21. By reducing the rotation range of the water-passing assembly 21, the sensitivity of the water-passing assembly 21 to water path control can be improved, and the efficiency of water path switching can be improved. In this embodiment, both the first limiting part 33 and the second limiting part 2133 are protrusions. There are two first limiting parts 33, which are spaced apart along the rotation path of the second limiting part 2133. The switching component 213 is rotatably connected to the base 30, placing the second limiting part 2133 between the two first limiting parts 33. Furthermore, at least one of the first limiting portion 33 and the second limiting portion 2133 may be made wholly or partially of an elastomeric material to provide a buffering effect when the first limiting portion 33 and the second limiting portion 2133 are in contact, thus preventing abnormal noise. For example, the second limiting portion 2133 may be a hollow structure made of an elastomeric material.

[0114] The first connecting part 35 and the second connecting part 36 are located between the circumferential wall 31 and the connecting shaft 32 and penetrate the base 30, so that the arrangement of the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602 does not damage the connection surface between the water-passing assembly 21 and the base 30. By utilizing the seal between the water-passing assembly 21 and the circumferential wall 31 and the connecting shaft 32, water entering the first flow channel 601 and the second flow channel 602 is prevented from flowing out between the water-passing assembly 21 and the circumferential wall 31 and between the water-passing assembly 21 and the connecting shaft 32, so that water can flow into the water-passing assembly 21 and flow out of the water-passing assembly 21 according to the preset flow path.

[0115] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figures 5 to 9 The base 30 is also provided with a flow-through component 40. The flow-through component 40 is provided with a flow-through hole 700. The flow-through component 40 can be elastically clamped between the base 30 and the water-passing component 21. The flow-through hole 700 is connected to the first flow-through channel 601. In this way, during the rotation of the water-passing component 21 relative to the base 30, the flow-through component 40 can slide relative to the water-passing component 21 to ensure the sealing between them.

[0116] During the movement of the water-passing component 21 relative to the base 30, it can also selectively connect at least one of the first flow space 401 and the second flow space 402 with the flow hole 700.

[0117] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the water-passing assembly 21 is rotatably connected to the base 30. The first flow space 401 and the second flow space 402 can respectively form a first through hole 4011 and a second through hole 4021 in the switching component 213.

[0118] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the water-passing assembly 21 rotates from its initial position by a first angle, and the flow-passing hole 700 connects with the first flow-passing hole 4011. Water enters the first flow-passing space 401 through the flow-passing hole 700 and the first flow-passing hole 4011, and is discharged from the water outlet channel 300.

[0119] like Figure 8 As shown, the water-passing assembly 21 rotates to a second angle again, and the flow-passing hole 700 connects with the second flow-passing hole 4021. Water enters the second flow-passing space 402 through the flow-passing hole 700 and the second flow-passing hole 4021, and is discharged from the water outlet channel 200 through the second flow-passing channel 602.

[0120] In this embodiment, the base 30 is provided with an enclosing wall 34 that can be closed to form a positioning space. The enclosing wall 34 is located within the space enclosed by the circumferential wall 31. The flow-through component 40 is installed in the positioning space to ensure the stability of the position of the flow-through component 40. There is a liquid outlet space 800 between the enclosing wall 34 and the circumferential wall 31. The first flow channel 601 communicates with the positioning space. The second flow channel 602 communicates with the liquid outlet space 800.

[0121] The first through-hole 4011 faces the base 30, and since the outlet channel 300 is located on the side of the switching component 213 away from the through-hole 700, the flow area of ​​the first through-hole 4011 is relatively small, which is beneficial for the switching component 213 to use its own structure to restrict the flow of water to the outlet channel 300. The first flow space 401 is configured as a flow channel with inlet and outlet. The first through-hole 4011 is located at the end of the first flow space 401 facing the base 30, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 15 As shown. The first flow space 401 has a first opening 4012 at one end opposite to the base 30, which communicates with the water outlet channel 300 (as shown). Figure 6 , Figure 15 , Figure 16 and Figure 20 (As shown), so that after the water flows into the switching component 213 from the side facing the base 30, it flows to the water outlet channel 300 located on the side of the switching component 213 away from the base 30, as shown. Figure 5 and Figure 15As shown. The first opening 4012 and the first through hole 4011 can be radially offset along the switching component 213, as... Figure 6 , Figure 16 and Figure 20 As shown, this allows water entering the first flow space 401 to flow quickly to the outlet channel 300.

[0122] In some embodiments, the second through-hole 4021 faces the base 30, and since the water outlet channel 200 and the flow-through hole 700 are located on the same side of the switching component 213, the flow-through area of ​​the second through-hole 4021 is relatively large to ensure that the second through-hole 4021 can communicate with both the flow-through hole 700 and the water outlet channel 200 simultaneously. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second through-hole 4021 and the water outlet channel 200 can be connected sequentially through the liquid outlet space 800 and the second flow-through channel 602. The second flow-through space 402 is configured as a guide blind groove. The second through-hole 4021 is located at one end of the second flow-through space 402 facing the base 30, such as... Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, the opening area of ​​the second through hole 4021 is larger than the opening area of ​​the flow hole 700, so that when the second through hole 4021 is connected to the flow hole 700, a portion of its area is exposed outside the flow hole 700 and remains open. The open portion of the second through hole 4021 is connected to the liquid outlet space 800 located on the same side of the switching component 213. Therefore, water in the flow hole 700 enters the second flow space 402 and can flow out through the open portion of the second through hole 4021 from the same side of the switching component 213, enter the liquid outlet space 800 of the base 30, and then flow to the second flow channel 602.

[0123] In other embodiments, such as Figures 18 to 20 As shown, the second flow space 402 is configured as a flow channel with inlet and outlet. The second through hole 4021 is located at the end of the second flow space 402 facing the base 30. The second flow space 402 also has a second opening 4022 facing the base 30, as shown... Figure 16 , Figure 18 and Figure 20 As shown, the second opening 4022 is connected to the liquid outlet space 800 located on the same side of the switching component 213. The second opening 4022 and the second through hole 4021 are spaced apart and can be staggered along the circumference of the switching component 213, such as... Figure 16 , Figure 18 and Figure 20As shown. Furthermore, the circumferential distance between the second opening 4022 and the second flow channel 602 is smaller than the circumferential distance between the second through hole 4021 and the second flow channel 602, so that water in the second flow space 402 can quickly flow into the second flow channel 602. Thus, when the second through hole 4021 is connected to the flow hole 700, water flows through the second through hole 4021 into the second flow space 402, then through the second opening 4022 into the outlet space 800, and then flows into the second flow channel 602. Compared to the previous embodiment, in this embodiment, the area of ​​the second opening 4022 can be set to be relatively large, and the flow channel form of the second flow space 402 makes the water flow more fluid, which is beneficial to increasing the water flow rate of the second flow space 402, thereby improving the water flow rate of the outlet channel 200. Furthermore, the area of ​​the second through hole 4021 can be smaller than the area of ​​the flow through hole 700, meaning the area of ​​the flow through hole 700 is relatively large. This facilitates simultaneous connection between the flow through hole 700 and both the first through hole 4011 and the second through hole 4021, allowing the first water outlet unit 22 and the second water outlet unit to discharge water together. Figure 17 As shown. Please combine them together. Figure 16 , Figure 17 and Figure 19 As shown, the water-passing assembly 21 rotates from its initial position by a first angle, and the flow-passing hole 700 is only connected to the first through hole 4011, so only the first water outlet unit 22 outputs water, as shown. Figure 16 As shown; the water-passing assembly 21 continues to rotate to the second angle, and the flow-passing hole 700 connects simultaneously with the first flow-passing hole 4011 and the second flow-passing hole 4021, so that water flows out from both the first water outlet unit 22 and the second water outlet unit, as shown. Figure 17 As shown; the water-passing assembly 21 continues to rotate to the third angle, the flow-passing hole 700 is only connected to the second flow-passing hole 4021, and only the second water outlet unit outputs water, as shown. Figure 19 As shown.

[0124] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figures 5 to 9The flow-through assembly 40 includes an elastic element 41 and a flexible element 42. The elastic element 41 is supported between the base 30 and the flexible element 42, elastically abutting the flexible element 42 against the switching component 213. The flow-through hole 700 is located on the flexible element 42. Through its own elastic deformation, the flexible element 42 can better fit the switching component 213, ensuring a tight fit between the flow-through assembly 40 and the switching component 213. The elastic element 41 is supported between the base 30 and the flexible element 42 to further enhance the elastic abutment force of the flexible element 42 against the switching component 213, thereby further ensuring a tight fit between the flow-through assembly 40 and the switching component 213, ensuring the reliability of the subsequent connection between the flow-through hole 700 and the first through hole 4011 and the second through hole 4021, and ensuring the stability of the water circuit switching. The flexible element 42 may be made of, but is not limited to, an elastomer material. The elastic element 41 may be, but is not limited to, a metal spring or a plastic spring. To ensure the stability of the support for the flexible element 42, there may be multiple elastic elements 41. The elastic element 41 is disposed in the positioning space, and the flexible element 42 is partially housed in the positioning space, so that the expansion and contraction of the elastic element 41 has a certain directionality, and can increase the connection surface area between the flexible element 42 and the base 30, thereby increasing the connection stability between the flexible element 42 and the base 30.

[0125] The flexible member 42 has a receiving groove 900 on the side facing away from the switching component 213, and the elastic member 41 is partially received in the receiving groove 900 to enhance the connection stability between the elastic member 41 and the flexible member 42. An arc-shaped protrusion 421 is provided on the outer circumferential side of the flexible member 42, and the arc-shaped protrusion 421 abuts against the enclosure wall 34. Thus, under the action of the flexible member 42, the arc-shaped protrusion 421 can fit more tightly against the enclosure wall 34, ensuring that the flexible member 42 is more stably installed in the positioning space.

[0126] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 and Figure 8 The water outlet mechanism also includes a connecting component 50. The water-passing component 21 is connected to the connecting shaft 32 via the connecting component 50. The water-passing component 21 is clamped between the base 30 and the connecting component 50. This arrangement of the connecting component 50 ensures the connection stability between the water-passing component 21 and the base 30, and also cooperates with the base 30 to restrict the position of the water-passing component 21, thereby ensuring the sealing stability of the water-passing component 21 with the circumferential wall 31 and the connecting shaft 32. The connecting component 50 can move relative to the connecting shaft 32, adjusting the clamping force of the base 30 and the connecting component 50 on the water-passing component 21, and adjusting the clamping force of the base 30 and the switching component 213 on the flow-through component 40. In this embodiment, the water-passing component 21 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 32 via the connecting component 50.

[0127] The connecting assembly 50 includes a screw 51 and a washer 52. The screw 51 is threadedly connected to the connecting shaft 32. The washer 52 is sleeved on the screw 51, and under the drive of the screw 51, the washer 52 can abut against the connecting shaft 32 and cooperate with the base 30 to clamp the water-passing assembly 21.

[0128] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 The water-passing unit also includes:

[0129] A water inlet connector 60 having a first mounting connection 62 is inserted into the water inlet portion in a manner that allows it to be inserted into the water inlet portion; and

[0130] The water outlet connector 70, having a second mounting connection 72, is inserted into the water outlet portion in a manner that allows it to be inserted into the water outlet portion.

[0131] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the pipe body 10 further has a mounting hole 1001 between the water inlet portion and the water outlet portion. The water inlet connector 60 is inserted into the water inlet portion through the mounting hole 1001, and the water outlet connector 70 is inserted into the water outlet portion through the mounting hole 1001. The length of the mounting hole 1001 along the axial direction of the pipe body 10 is less than the sum of the lengths of the water inlet connector 60 and the water outlet connector 70 in the axial direction.

[0132] The pipe body 10 also has an installation space 1000 located between the water inlet section and the water outlet section. The mounting hole 1001 communicates with the installation space 1000. The water inlet connector 60 also has a first pipe body connecting part 61 provided in the first mounting connecting part 62. The water inlet connector 60 enters the installation space 1000 through the mounting hole 1001, is inserted into the water inlet section in a manner that allows it to be inserted relative to the water inlet section, and is connected and communicated with the water inlet section through the first pipe body connecting part 61.

[0133] The water outlet connector 70 also has a second pipe body connection part 71 provided in the second mounting connection part 72. The water outlet connector 70 enters the mounting space 1000 through the mounting hole 1001 and is inserted into the water outlet part in a manner that allows it to be inserted relative to the water outlet part. It is connected to and communicates with the water outlet part through the second pipe body connection part 71.

[0134] The first mounting connection 62 is connected to the first connection 35, and the second mounting connection 72 is connected to the second connection 36, so that the second mounting connection 72 can receive water via the first connection 35 and the first water outlet unit 22.

[0135] After the inlet connector 60 and outlet connector 70 are inserted into the inlet and outlet sections respectively, the installation space 1000 can be disconnected from the inlet and outlet sections respectively. The base 30 matches the mounting hole 1001 and is partially installed in the installation space 1000. The base 30 is connected to the inlet channel 100 through the inlet connector 60, and the base 30 is connected to at least one outlet channel 200 through the outlet connector 70. In this way, the installation space 1000 can be sealed by the inlet connector 60 and outlet connector 70 to prevent water from entering the installation space 1000 and affecting the installation of the base 30. In addition, the inlet connector 60 and outlet connector 70 can introduce and lead water into and out of the base 30, constrain the water flow direction, and reduce the difficulty of sealing the pipe body 10 with the base 30.

[0136] In other embodiments, the first mounting connector 62 and the second mounting connector 72 may also be integrally formed with the pipe body 10. For example, the pipe body 10 further has a mounting space 1000 between the water inlet and the water outlet, and a mounting hole 1001 communicating with the mounting space 1000. The first mounting connector 62 and the second mounting connector 72 are located at the mounting space 1000 and disconnect the water inlet and the water outlet. The first mounting connector 62 communicates with the water inlet, and the second mounting connector 72 communicates with the water outlet. The base 30 is configured to be mounted at the mounting space 1000 through the mounting hole 1001 and to mate and communicate with the first mounting connector 62 and the second mounting connector 72.

[0137] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 The base 30 also includes a housing 37. When the water outlet mechanism is installed on the pipe body 10, the housing 37 is attached to the pipe body 10 and covers the mounting hole 1001, so that the water outlet device 20 does not need to add other accessories to cover the mounting hole 1001.

[0138] In the exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 The pipe body 10 is provided with a connecting hole 1002 communicating with the installation space 1000. The connecting hole 1002 and the mounting hole 1001 are arranged opposite to each other in the pipe body 10 along a first direction. The first direction is parallel to... Figure 5 and Figure 8 The direction indicated by the middle arrow X.

[0139] The first mounting connection part 62 is provided with a first insertion hole 1100 communicating with the water inlet channel 100, and the first insertion hole 1100 and the mounting hole 1001 are arranged opposite to each other in a first direction. The second mounting connection part 72 is provided with a second insertion hole 1200 communicating with the water outlet channel 200, and the second insertion hole 1200 and the mounting hole 1001 are arranged opposite to each other in a first direction.

[0140] The water outlet device 20 also includes a fastener 80, which passes through the connecting hole 1002 to secure the pipe body 10 and the base 30. This allows the base 30 to cover the mounting hole 1001 along a first direction, and allows the first connecting part 35 and the second connecting part 36 to be inserted into the first insertion hole 1100 and the second insertion hole 1200, respectively. By providing the fastener 80, the pipe body 10 and the base 30 are secured, and the first connecting part 35 and the second connecting part 36 are inserted into the first insertion hole 1100 and the second insertion hole 1200, respectively. This allows the first flow channel 601 to communicate with the inlet flow channel 100, and at least one second flow channel 602 to communicate with at least one outlet flow channel 200, thereby improving assembly efficiency. In this embodiment, the fastener 80 is a threaded component that can be threadedly connected to the connecting shaft 32 to secure the pipe body 10 and the base 30. A fifth sealing ring 235 is also provided between the first connecting part 35 and the water inlet connector 60 to improve the sealing performance between the first connecting part 35 and the water inlet connector 60. A sixth sealing ring 236 is also provided between the second connecting part 36 and the water outlet connector 70 to improve the sealing performance between the second connecting part 36 and the water outlet connector 70.

[0141] In an exemplary embodiment, the number of water outlet devices 20 is one, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 14 As shown.

[0142] In other embodiments, the number of water outlet devices 20 is multiple, such as two or three (e.g., ...). Figure 21 (As shown), four or more. Multiple water outlet devices 20 are arranged along the length of the upright. Users can operate each water outlet device 20 to select different water outlet positions. The water outlet device 20 can dispense water individually or in multiples, which not only meets the washing needs of users of different heights, but also greatly enriches the water outlet selection modes of the shower system, thus satisfying the different needs of different users.

[0143] For example, taking a shower as an example, each water outlet device 20 can have three water outlet states: only the first water outlet unit 22 outlets water, both the first and second water outlet units outlets water, and only the second water outlet unit outlets water. Users can adjust one or more water outlet devices 20 from bottom to top according to their needs.

[0144] When the user adjusts the bottom water outlet device 20 to allow only the first water outlet unit 22 to dispense water, only the bottom first water outlet unit 22 will dispense water. When the user adjusts the bottom water outlet device 20 to allow both the first and second water outlet units to dispense water (referred to as the dual-discharge state), the bottom first water outlet unit 22 will dispense water, and another stream of water will continue to flow upwards. When the user adjusts the bottom water outlet device 20 to allow only the second water outlet unit to dispense water, the bottom first water outlet unit 22 will not dispense water, and the water will continue to flow upwards.

[0145] As water continues to flow upwards, the user can select the water dispensing state of the second (counting from bottom to top) water dispensing device 20 according to their needs. When the user adjusts the second water dispensing device 20 to dispensing only the first water dispensing unit 22, then water will dispensing from the first water dispensing unit 22 of the second water dispensing device 20. When the user adjusts the second water dispensing device 20 to dispensing only the second water dispensing unit, then water will not dispensing from the first water dispensing unit 22, and water will continue to flow upwards in another path. When the user adjusts the second water dispensing device 20 to dispensing only the second water dispensing unit, then water will not dispensing from the first water dispensing unit 22, and water will continue to flow upwards.

[0146] And so on. When the top water outlet device 20 is adjusted to a dual-outlet state or only the second water outlet unit is dispensing water, the top spray can dispense water. Therefore, users can select any one or more water outlet devices 20 to dispense water according to their needs, and can freely combine them with the top spray to meet different user requirements and improve the user experience.

[0147] In the description of this disclosure, 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," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0148] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0149] In the description of this disclosure, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited.

[0150] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0151] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0152] 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 this disclosure. 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0153] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A water outlet device configured to be installed in a water-passing unit, characterized in that, The water outlet device includes: a water outlet mechanism and a first water outlet unit. The water outlet mechanism is configured to connect the water-passing unit and the first water outlet unit to supply water to the first water outlet unit. The water outlet mechanism includes: A cover wall, operably movable relative to the first water outlet unit, the cover wall receiving and shielding the first water outlet unit and having an opening exposing the water outlet surface of the first water outlet unit; and The switching component is configured to receive the driving force of the cover wall to switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit.

2. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover wall can enclose and form a receiving space and an opening communicating with the receiving space. The first water outlet unit is received in the receiving space and spaced apart from the cover wall, so that at least the part of the first water outlet unit where the water outlet surface is located can rotate and / or swing within the receiving space.

3. The water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first water outlet unit includes a connector and a water outlet component. The water outlet component is provided with a water outlet channel and a water outlet surface. The water outlet component is connected to the water outlet mechanism through the connector.

4. The water outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water outlet channel is connected to the inlet, and the inlet is configured to have a space for driving the water outlet component from outside the cover wall.

5. The water outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The water outlet mechanism further includes an operating part, and the cover wall is formed in the operating part; the switching component has a connecting part, the operating part is supported on the connecting part and is anti-rotatingly connected to the connecting part; the operating part is sleeved on the outside of the first water outlet unit and can rotate relative to the first water outlet unit.

6. The water outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The switching component is housed within the receiving space enclosed by the cover wall, which is configured to actuate the switching component to switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit; and / or The water outlet mechanism is provided with a flow channel, which is connected between the end of the water-passing unit and the first water outlet unit. The switching component is configured to switch the on / off state of the flow channel and / or switch the water outlet pattern of the first water outlet unit to switch the water outlet state of the first water outlet unit.

7. The water outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The water outlet mechanism also includes a base, the switching component is movably connected to the base, the switching component is at least partially housed within the accommodating space enclosed by the cover wall, and the base is at least partially located outside the cover wall.

8. The water outlet device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first water outlet unit has a water outlet channel, the water outlet mechanism includes a water passage component, the water passage component includes the switching component and the operating part, the cover wall is formed in the operating part, and the base is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel; The operating part is configured to be operated to drive the switching component to move. The switching component is used to switch the connection state of the first flow channel and the second flow channel so that the first flow channel can be selectively connected to at least one of the water outlet channel and the second flow channel.

9. The water outlet device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The switching component is provided with a first flow space and a second flow space. The first flow space is connected to the water outlet channel, and the second flow space is connected to the second flow channel. During the movement of the water-passing assembly relative to the base, the first flow space can be selectively connected to or disconnected from the first flow channel, and the second flow space can be selectively connected between the first flow channel and the second flow channel or disconnected from the first flow channel.

10. The water outlet device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first flow space is configured as a flow channel with an inlet and an outlet. The end of the first flow space facing the base is provided with a first through hole that can selectively communicate or disconnect from the first flow channel. The end of the first flow space away from the base is provided with a first opening that communicates with the water outlet channel. The second flow space is configured as a guide blind groove, and a second through hole is provided at one end of the second flow space facing the base; or, the second flow space is configured as a flow channel with an inlet and outlet, and a second through hole is provided at one end of the second flow space facing the base, which can selectively connect or disconnect from the first flow channel, and a second opening is also provided at one end of the second flow space facing the base, which connects to the water outlet channel.

11. The water outlet device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The water outlet mechanism includes a water-passing assembly, which includes the switching component and an operating part. The cover wall is formed in the operating part. The connector is a ball head, and a threaded hole is provided through the axis of the ball head. The water outlet component is provided with a threaded post, which can be threadedly connected to the ball head through the threaded hole, so as to be universally connected to the water-passing assembly through the ball head. The water outlet channel passes through the threaded post. Alternatively, the connector may be a support shaft, which has a water passage connected to the water outlet channel, and the support shaft may be fixedly connected to the water passage assembly; the water outlet component may be rotatably and sealedly connected to the support shaft.

12. The water outlet device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The base is also provided with a flow-through component, the flow-through component is provided with a flow-through hole, the flow-through component can be elastically clamped between the base and the water-passing component, and the flow-through hole is connected to the first flow-through channel; During the movement of the water-passing assembly relative to the base, at least one of the first and second flow-passing spaces of the switching component can be selectively connected to the flow-passing hole.

13. The water outlet device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The base has a coaxially arranged circumferential wall and a connecting shaft, and the water-passing assembly is sealed to the circumferential wall and the connecting shaft respectively; The base is provided with an enclosure wall that can be closed to form a positioning space. The enclosure wall is located within the space enclosed by the circumferential wall, and the flow-through component is installed in the positioning space. There is a liquid outlet space between the enclosure wall and the circumferential wall. The first flow-through channel is connected to the positioning space, and the second flow-through channel is connected to the liquid outlet space.

14. The water outlet device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The flow-through component includes an elastic element and a flexible element. The elastic element is supported between the base and the flexible element, and the flexible element is elastically abutted against the switching component. The flow-through hole is located in the flexible element, the elastic element is supported between the base and the flexible element, the elastic element is disposed in the positioning space, and the flexible element is partially housed in the positioning space.

15. A shower system, characterized in that, It includes a water-passing unit and at least one water outlet device as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, installed on the water-passing unit.

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