Water faucet

Abstract

The faucet comprises a main body, a valve element installation piece is arranged at the upper end of the main body, the valve element installation piece is provided with a first water inlet, a second water inlet and a first water outlet, and a temperature adjusting valve element used for controlling water flow of the first water inlet and water flow of the second water inlet to be mixed and discharging the water flow from the first water outlet is arranged in the valve element installation piece. A third water inlet is further formed in the bottom of the valve element installation part, a second water outlet communicated with the third water inlet is formed in the side wall of the valve element installation part, an outward-extending water outlet connector is installed on the second water outlet, and a water outlet channel communicated with the second water outlet is formed in the center of the water outlet connector. The outer wall of the main body is sleeved with a light-permeable decorative sleeve, and the upper end or / and the lower end of the decorative sleeve is / are provided with a light-emitting assembly. The water outlet supporting arm penetrates through the side wall of the decorative sleeve and is fixedly connected with the water outlet connector, and a water outlet nozzle is arranged at the extending end of the water outlet supporting arm; and a hydroelectric generator is connected in series between the first water outlet and the third water inlet. The utility model has the advantages of attractive appearance and convenience in assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom products, specifically to a faucet. Background Technology

[0002] The existing faucets have a relatively conventional overall design, making it difficult to provide a refreshing visual aesthetic. Although some are equipped with water-powered generators, digital displays, or light strips to enhance their appearance (generally applicable to shower faucets), due to the influence of structure and faucet type, traditional faucets (basin faucets) can only enhance their aesthetics with digital displays. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a faucet that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to assemble.

[0004] To address the above problems, the following technical solution is provided: A faucet includes a main body, with a valve core mounting component at the upper end of the main body. The valve core mounting component has a first inlet, a second inlet, and a first outlet. A temperature-regulating valve core for controlling the mixing of water flows from the first and second inlets and discharging water from the first outlet is located within the valve core mounting component. A third inlet is also provided at the bottom of the valve core mounting component. A second outlet communicating with the third inlet is provided on the side wall of the valve core mounting component. An extended outlet connector is installed on the second outlet, and a water outlet channel communicating with the second outlet is provided at the center of the outlet connector. A light-transmitting decorative sleeve is fitted over the outer wall of the main body, and a light-emitting component is provided at the upper and / or lower ends of the decorative sleeve. The faucet also includes an outlet support arm that passes through the side wall of the decorative sleeve and is fixedly connected to the outlet connector. A water outlet nozzle is provided at the extended end of the outlet support arm. A hydroelectric generator for powering the light-emitting component is connected in series between the first outlet and the third inlet.

[0005] The present invention is further configured such that the light-emitting component is ring-shaped and fixed on the main body; the side of the light-emitting component facing the decorative sleeve is provided with an end face groove, and the end face groove is provided with LED beads / strips / belts for illuminating the decorative sleeve.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the decorative sleeve is provided with a plurality of air bubbles or has a reflective pattern on its inner wall and / or outer wall.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the main body includes a sleeve, and the valve core mounting component is located at the top of the sleeve.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: the first water inlet is connected to a cold water pipe; the second water inlet is connected to a hot water pipe; the third water inlet is connected to a mixing water inlet pipe; and the first water outlet is connected to an outlet pipe. The cold water pipe, hot water pipe, mixing water inlet pipe, and outlet pipe all extend downwards and outwards through a sleeve. The hydroelectric generator is connected between the outlet pipe and the mixing water inlet pipe. The power cord of the hydroelectric generator is electrically connected to the light-emitting component through the sleeve.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the water outlet connector is located on the side wall directly in front of the valve core mounting component; the rear side wall of the valve core mounting component is provided with a wire groove opened along its axial direction, and when the light-emitting component is located at the upper end of the decorative sleeve, the power line passes through the wire groove and is connected to the light-emitting component.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the water outlet connector is located on the side wall directly in front of the valve core mounting component; the sleeve wall is provided with a wire hole, and when the light-emitting component is located at the lower end of the decorative sleeve, the power line is connected to the light-emitting component through the wire hole.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the light-emitting component is sleeved on the outer wall of the main body and screwed into the outer wall of the main body for fixation.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the side of the water outlet support arm away from the extension end is provided with an opening communicating with its inner cavity, a sealing plug is provided in the opening, and a water guide hole communicating with the water outlet channel is provided in the center of the sealing plug; the water outlet support arm and / or the sealing plug is provided with a locking screw for fixing it against the water outlet connector.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a sealing element is provided between the sealing plug and the water outlet connector.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. By installing a decorative sleeve over the main body and using a light-emitting component, water flows into the temperature control valve core from the first inlet and / or the second inlet during use, then exits from the first outlet. After passing through a hydroelectric generator, the water flows from the third inlet to the second outlet, and then through the outlet connector to the outlet support arm, ultimately achieving water output from the outlet. The hydroelectric generator generates electricity as the water flows through, powering the light-emitting component and illuminating the decorative sleeve over the main body to enhance the overall aesthetics. The outlet connector and the second outlet are connected by welding or threading, providing a foundation for the installation of the outlet support arm.

[0016] 2. The decorative sleeve is transparent or semi-transparent (acrylic) and is filled with several air bubbles. When it is illuminated by the light-emitting component, it can simulate the visual effect of air bubbles in water.

[0017] 3. The valve core mounting component is made entirely of metal and is separate from the sleeve, making it easy to drill holes to create water channels;

[0018] 4. Water outlet pipe: The cold water pipe, hot water pipe, mixing water inlet pipe, and water outlet pipe all extend downwards through sleeves for easy connection and operation; they also facilitate the external installation of the hydroelectric generator. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a first-view partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the second perspective of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first exploded three-dimensional structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second explosive three-dimensional structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a first-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the valve core mounting component of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a second-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of the valve core mounting component of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the valve core mounting component of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 9 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified three-dimensional structural diagram of part A.

[0028] Figure 10 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified three-dimensional structural diagram of part B.

[0029] The labels in the diagram mean: 10-Main body; 101-Sleeve; 1011-Wire passage hole; 11-Valve core mounting component; 111-First water inlet; 1111-Cold water pipe; 112-Second water inlet; 1121-Hot water pipe; 113-First water outlet; 1131-Outlet pipe; 114-Third water inlet; 1141-Mixed water inlet pipe; 115-Second water outlet; 116-Wire passage groove; 12-Thermostatic valve core; 13 - Water outlet connector; 131- Water outlet channel; 132- Shoulder; 1321- Bevel; 20- Decorative sleeve; 201- Bubble; 21- Light-emitting component; 211- End face groove; 212- LED beads / strips / belts; 30- Water support arm; 31- Water outlet nozzle; 32- Opening; 33- Sealing plug; 331- Water guide hole; 34- Locking screw; 35- Seal; 40- Hydroelectric generator; 41- Power cord. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0031] refer to Figures 1 to 10 ,like Figures 1 to 10 The faucet shown includes a main body 10. A valve core mounting component 11 is provided at the upper end of the main body 10. The valve core mounting component 11 has a first inlet 111, a second inlet 112, and a first outlet 113. A temperature-regulating valve core 12 for controlling the mixing of water from the first inlet 111 and the second inlet 112 and discharging water from the first outlet 113 is provided inside the valve core mounting component 11. A third inlet 114 is also provided at the bottom of the valve core mounting component 11. A second outlet 115 communicating with the third inlet 114 is provided on the side wall of the valve core mounting component 11. The second water outlet 115 is equipped with an extended water outlet connector 13, and the center of the water outlet connector 13 is provided with a water outlet channel 131 that communicates with the second water outlet 115; the outer wall of the main body 10 is fitted with a light-transmitting decorative sleeve 20, and the upper end and / or lower end of the decorative sleeve 20 is provided with a light-emitting component 21; it also includes a water outlet support arm 30 that passes through the side wall of the decorative sleeve 20 and is fixedly connected to the water outlet connector 13, and the extended end of the water outlet support arm 30 is provided with a water outlet nozzle 31; a hydroelectric generator 40 that supplies power to the light-emitting component 21 is connected in series between the first water outlet 113 and the third water inlet 114.

[0032] In the above structure, by installing a decorative sleeve 20 on the outside of the main body 10, and cooperating with the light-emitting component 21, water flows from the first inlet 111 or / and the second inlet 112 into the temperature regulating valve core 12 and is output from the first outlet 113. After passing through the hydroelectric generator 40, it is discharged from the third inlet 114 to the second outlet 115, and then sent to the water outlet support arm 30 through the water outlet connector 13, finally realizing the water outlet 31. The hydroelectric generator 40 generates electricity when the water flows through, which powers the light-emitting component 21, thereby illuminating the decorative sleeve 20 installed on the outside of the main body 10 to improve the overall aesthetics. The water outlet connector 13 and the second outlet 115 are connected by welding or thread, providing a foundation for the installation of the water outlet support arm 30.

[0033] In this embodiment, the light-emitting component 21 is ring-shaped and fixed on the main body 10; the side of the light-emitting component 21 facing the decorative sleeve 20 is provided with an end face groove 211, and the end face groove 211 is provided with LED beads / strips / belts 212 for illuminating the decorative sleeve 20.

[0034] In the above structure, the end face groove 211 provides installation space for LED beads / strips / belts 212.

[0035] In this embodiment, the decorative sleeve 20 is provided with a plurality of bubbles 201 or a reflective pattern (not shown in the figure) on its inner wall and / or outer wall.

[0036] In the above structure, the decorative sleeve 20 is transparent or semi-transparent (acrylic) and its interior is filled with several air bubbles 201, which can simulate the visual effect of air bubbles 201 in water when it is illuminated by the light-emitting component 21.

[0037] In this embodiment, the main body 10 includes a sleeve 101, and the valve core mounting component 11 is located on the top of the sleeve 101.

[0038] In the above structure, the valve core mounting part 11 is made of metal as a whole, and is set separately from the sleeve 101 to facilitate drilling and establishing water channels.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first water inlet 111 is connected to a cold water pipe 1111, the second water inlet 112 is connected to a hot water pipe 1121, the third water inlet 114 is connected to a mixing water inlet pipe 1141, and the first water outlet 113 is connected to a water outlet pipe 1131. The cold water pipe 1111, hot water pipe 1121, mixing water inlet pipe 1141, and water outlet pipe 1131 all extend downwards and outwards through the sleeve 101. The hydroelectric generator 40 is connected between the water outlet pipe 1131 and the mixing water inlet pipe 1141. The power line 41 of the hydroelectric generator 40 is electrically connected to the light-emitting component 21 through the sleeve 101.

[0040] In the above structure, the outlet pipe 1131, the cold water pipe 1111, the hot water pipe 1121, the mixing water inlet pipe 1141, and the outlet pipe 1131 all extend downwards and outwards through the sleeve 101 to facilitate pipe connection operation; it also facilitates the external installation of the hydroelectric generator 40.

[0041] In this embodiment, the water outlet connector 13 is located on the side wall directly in front of the valve core mounting component 11; the rear side wall of the valve core mounting component 11 is provided with a wire groove 116 opened along its axial direction, and when the light-emitting component 21 is located at the upper end of the decorative sleeve 20, the power line 41 is connected to the light-emitting component 21 through the wire groove 116.

[0042] In the above structure, the wire groove 116 is used for wire passage to prevent the power cord 41 from being unable to pass through due to the small gap between the valve core mounting part 11 and the decorative sleeve 20.

[0043] In this embodiment, the water outlet connector 13 is located on the side wall directly in front of the valve core mounting component; the sleeve 101 has a wire hole 1011 on its cylindrical wall, and when the light-emitting component 21 is located at the lower end of the decorative sleeve 20, the power line 41 is connected to the light-emitting component 21 through the wire hole 1011.

[0044] In the above structure, it is convenient for the power cord 41 to pass through the wire hole 1011 and connect to the light-emitting component 21 at the lower end of the decorative sleeve 20.

[0045] In this embodiment, the light-emitting component 21 is sleeved on the outer wall of the main body 10 and screwed into the outer wall of the main body 10 for fixation.

[0046] In the above structure, it can reliably counteract the decorative sleeve 20, thereby improving the light guiding effect.

[0047] In this embodiment, the side of the water outlet support arm 30 away from the extension end is provided with an opening 32 that communicates with its inner cavity. A sealing plug 33 is provided in the opening 32. The center of the sealing plug 33 is provided with a water guide hole 331 that communicates with the water outlet channel 131. The water outlet support arm 30 and / or the sealing plug 33 are provided with a locking screw 34 for fixing against the water outlet connector 13.

[0048] In the above structure, the front end of the water outlet connector 13 is provided with a shoulder 132, and the rear end face of the shoulder 132 is a slope 1321. When the locking screw 24 is tightened, it abuts against the slope 1321 to push the water outlet connector 13 and the sealing plug 33 closer to each other; at the same time, the end face of the water outlet support arm 30 abuts against the outer wall of the main body 10 to achieve fixation.

[0049] In this embodiment, a sealing element 35 is provided between the sealing plug 33 and the water outlet connector 13.

[0050] In the above structure, the seal 35 can prevent water from flowing between the two.

[0051] In this embodiment, the hydroelectric generator 40 can be selected as either a side-inlet / bottom-outlet or bottom-inlet / side-outlet type depending on the water flow direction.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications assumed above should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A faucet, comprising a body, wherein a valve core mounting component is provided at the upper end of the body, the valve core mounting component having a first water inlet, a second water inlet and a first water outlet, and wherein a temperature regulating valve core for controlling the mixing of water flows from the first water inlet and the second water inlet and discharging water from the first water outlet is provided within the valve core mounting component, characterized in that: The valve core mounting component is also provided with a third water inlet at its bottom, and a second water outlet communicating with the third water inlet is provided on the side wall of the valve core mounting component. The second water outlet is provided with a water outlet connector, and a water outlet channel communicating with the second water outlet is provided at the center of the water outlet connector. The outer wall of the main body is fitted with a light-transmitting decorative sleeve, and a light-emitting component is provided at the upper end and / or lower end of the decorative sleeve. It also includes a water outlet support arm that passes through the side wall of the decorative sleeve and is fixedly connected to the water outlet connector. A water outlet nozzle is provided at the extended end of the water outlet support arm. A hydroelectric generator that supplies power to the light-emitting component is connected in series between the first water outlet and the third water inlet.

2. A faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-emitting component is ring-shaped and fixed to the main body; the side of the light-emitting component facing the decorative sleeve is provided with an end face groove, and the end face groove is provided with LED beads / strips / belts for illuminating the decorative sleeve.

3. A faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The decorative sleeve is provided with several air bubbles or with reflective patterns on its inner and / or outer walls.

4. A faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body includes a sleeve, and the valve core mounting component is located at the top of the sleeve.

5. A faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first water inlet is connected to a cold water pipe, the second water inlet is connected to a hot water pipe, the third water inlet is connected to a mixing water inlet pipe, and the first water outlet is connected to a water outlet pipe. The cold water pipe, hot water pipe, mixing water inlet pipe, and water outlet pipe all extend downwards and outwards through a sleeve. The hydroelectric generator is connected between the water outlet pipe and the mixing water inlet pipe. The power cord of the hydroelectric generator is electrically connected to the light-emitting component through the sleeve.

6. A faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet connector is located on the side wall directly in front of the valve core mounting component; the rear side wall of the valve core mounting component is provided with a wire groove opened along its axial direction, and when the light-emitting component is located at the upper end of the decorative sleeve, the power line passes through the wire groove and is connected to the light-emitting component.

7. A faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet connector is located on the side wall directly in front of the valve core mounting component; the sleeve wall is provided with a wire hole, and when the light-emitting component is located at the lower end of the decorative sleeve, the power line is connected to the light-emitting component through the wire hole.

8. A faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-emitting component is fitted onto the outer wall of the main body and screwed into the outer wall of the main body for fixation.

9. A faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet support arm has an opening on the side away from the extension end that communicates with its inner cavity. A sealing plug is provided in the opening, and a water guide hole communicating with the water outlet channel is provided in the center of the sealing plug. The water outlet support arm and / or the sealing plug are provided with locking screws for fixing to the water outlet connector.

10. A faucet according to claim 9, characterized in that: A sealing element is provided between the sealing plug and the water outlet connector.

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