Water outlet switching mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of bathroom equipment, especially outflow switching mechanism. Outflow switching mechanism is linked with water supply pipeline, and it can include at least: water outlet assembly is equipped with the water outlet and slide rail that are spaced, cover, the cover has the joint structure, the joint structure has at least two limit surfaces that cooperate with the slide rail, when the cover is equipped on the water outlet assembly, through the operable mode drive the cover moves along the slide rail, makes the cover cover or uncover the water outlet, and can present first water outlet state, second water outlet state respectively. In the application, the cover is pushed and pulled to cover or uncover the water outlet relative to the water outlet assembly, thereby realizing the switching of different water outlet states, and the switching structure is simple, easy and labor-saving to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom equipment technology, and in particular to a water outlet switching mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] A faucet (or "water outlet device") mainly consists of a faucet housing (body), a valve body, and inlet and outlet water pipes. For example, the water outlet area (such as the spout) of a top-outlet faucet can be exposed to the outside, with no obstruction above the water outlet area.

[0003] Existing top-discharge faucets typically have two or more water outlets with different functions, and a push-pull switching mechanism is used to switch between different water flow states. This push-pull switching mechanism includes a sealing element, resulting in a relatively heavy pushing and pulling force during water flow switching, and the overall mechanism is also quite complex.

[0004] Therefore, in the water outlet switching mechanism of bathroom water outlet equipment, how to achieve the switching of different water outlet states or water outlet modes through push-pull switching, and how to make the switching structure simple and the push-pull force value light during the switching process, has become one of the technical problems that technicians in this field urgently need to solve. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing faucet technologies, this invention provides a water outlet switching mechanism. Applying a light pushing force to the cover allows the cover to move relative to the faucet, thus switching between different water outlet states. The switching structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0006] To achieve at least one or more of the aforementioned advantages, this utility model provides a water outlet switching mechanism, which is connected to a water supply pipeline and may include at least: a water outlet assembly having spaced-apart water outlets and a slide rail; a cover having a snap-fit ​​structure having at least two limiting surfaces that cooperate with the slide rail; when the cover is mounted on the water outlet assembly, the cover can be operably driven to move along the slide rail, so that the cover covers or exposes the water outlets, and can respectively present a first water outlet state and a second water outlet state.

[0007] In some embodiments, the water outlet assembly is provided with a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity spaced apart from each other, and a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component are respectively disposed in the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity; the cover body is provided with a third receiving cavity on one side surface facing the water outlet assembly, and a third magnetic component is disposed in the third receiving cavity; during the operation of the cover body moving along the slide rail, the third magnetic component generates magnetic attraction with the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component respectively, and the cover body covers or exposes the water outlet, and can present a first water outlet state and a second water outlet state respectively.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first magnetic component includes a first seal, a first magnetic body, and a first protective member, wherein the first seal is disposed at the bottom of the first receiving cavity, the first magnetic body is disposed on the first seal, and the first protective member covers the first magnetic body; the second magnetic component includes a second seal, a second magnetic body, and a second protective member, wherein the second seal is disposed at the bottom of the second receiving cavity, the second magnetic body is disposed on the second seal, and the second protective member covers the second magnetic body.

[0009] In some embodiments, the third magnetic component includes a third seal, a third magnetic body, and a third protective member, wherein the third seal is disposed at the bottom of the third receiving cavity, the third magnetic body is disposed on the third seal, and the third protective member covers the third magnetic body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first magnetic body, the second magnetic body, and the third magnetic body are magnets, the first sealing element, the second sealing element, and the third sealing element are sealing gaskets, and the first protective element, the second protective element, and the third protective element are magnetic protective sleeves.

[0011] In some embodiments, the water outlet assembly is provided with a decorative element, the decorative element having a first through hole and a second through hole spaced apart, the first through hole corresponding to the water outlet, and the second through hole exposing at least the slide rail, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component; the second through hole is provided with a mounting groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the decorative element is provided with friction posts disposed on the outer periphery of the second through-hole region and facing the cover.

[0013] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure is disposed on both sides of the third receiving cavity; the cover is disposed on the water outlet assembly via the snap-fit ​​structure and the mounting groove, and the cover is movable relative to the water outlet assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, one of the first water outlet state and the second water outlet state is a waterfall-style water outlet, and the other is a parabolic trajectory water outlet.

[0015] The water outlet switching mechanism provided by this utility model has at least the following advantages: In the water outlet switching mechanism provided by this application, a slide rail is provided in the water outlet component. A cover disposed above the water outlet component can move relative to the water outlet component within the slide rail. During the movement, the cover can cover or expose the water outlet on the water outlet component to achieve switching between different water outlet states. Furthermore, different magnetic attraction components are respectively provided on the opposite side of the cover and the water outlet component. During the movement of the cover relative to the water outlet component, the magnetic attraction force generated by the respective magnetic components between the cover and the water outlet component achieves positioning and stabilization at different switching positions, thereby ensuring continuous and stable water outlet when the cover is in different water outlet states during the movement. In this configuration, the switching structure is simple; apart from the force exerted by the user's own hand, no additional structure is required to provide force, the switching thrust is light, and the manufacturing cost is low. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of an embodiment of the faucet in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the overall cross-sectional structure of the assembled faucet.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional representation of the faucet after assembly and removal of the cover.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the cover of the water outlet switching mechanism in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the faucet's water outlet switching mechanism cover and water outlet components after assembly.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet switching mechanism in the first water outlet state in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet switching mechanism in the second water outlet state in this utility model.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1-faucet, 10-housing, 12-water outlet area, 20-valve body assembly, 30-fastener, 40-water outlet assembly, 42-water outlet, 420-aerator, 44-first receiving cavity, 46-second receiving cavity, 48-slide rail, 440-first magnetic assembly, 460-second magnetic assembly, 442-first seal, 444-first magnet, 446-first protective element, 462-second seal, 464-second magnet, 466-first... Second protective component, 50-cover body, 52-outer side, 54-inner side, 542-third receiving cavity, 5420-third magnetic component, 5422-third sealing component, 5424-third magnetic body, 5426-third protective component, 544-protrusion [1], 546-clamping structure, 5462-limiting surface, 60-handle assembly, 62-manual operation part, 70-decorative component, 72-first through hole, 74-second through hole, 76-friction column, 742-mounting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Additionally, the term "comprising" and any variations thereof mean "at least comprising."

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrally formed connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a” and “an” as used herein are also intended to include the plural. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising” and / or “including” as used herein specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, units, and / or components, without excluding the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, units, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 2 , Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of an embodiment of the faucet in this utility model. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the assembled faucet. Given that some components in this application are small and relatively densely packed, some of the figures are presented in color to distinguish different related components. To achieve at least one or more of the aforementioned advantages, one embodiment of this utility model provides a faucet 1, which can have different water outlet states or water spray shapes. The faucet 1 may include at least a housing 10, a valve body assembly 20, a fastener 30, a water outlet assembly 40, a cover 50, a handle assembly 60, and a decorative piece 70. The water outlet switching structure in the faucet 1 includes at least the water outlet assembly 40, the cover 50, and the decorative piece 70.

[0030] The valve body assembly 20 is disposed within the hollow cavity of the handle assembly 60, and the water outlet assembly 40 is disposed within the hollow cavity of the housing 10. The housing 10, valve body assembly 20, and handle assembly 60 are secured by fasteners 30, which also limit the position of the water outlet assembly 40 after installation in the housing 10, improving its stability and sealing. The handle assembly 60 may have an outwardly extending manual operating part 62. The user can control the opening and closing of the faucet 1 by operating the manual operating part 62. In some embodiments, the user can also control the adjustment of the water temperature by operating the manual operating part 62. The cover 50 is disposed above the water outlet assembly 40 and is movable relative to the water outlet assembly 40.

[0031] The cover 50 has an outer surface 52 and an inner surface 54. The outer surface 52 is the side of the cover 50 away from the water outlet assembly 40 and can serve as an actuating surface. The user can apply force to the outer surface 52 to move the cover 50, thereby switching between different water outlet states (or water spray shapes) of the faucet 1, such as waterfall water or jet water. The inner surface 54 is the side of the cover 50 facing the water outlet assembly 40 and can serve as a mounting surface for mounting and fixing to the water outlet assembly 40. After mounting, the cover 50 can move relative to the water outlet assembly 40 via the inner surface 54.

[0032] The bottom of the valve body assembly 20 is connected to an external water supply pipe (not shown in the figure) to supply water to the faucet 1. The water supplied by the water supply pipe flows through the valve body assembly 20 and then flows out from the outlet of the water outlet assembly 40. The water outlet assembly 40 has at least one outlet 42. As shown in the figure, an aerator 420 may be provided inside the outlet 42, and the water in the outlet 42 flows through the aerator 420 to form bubbly water that flows out. In some specific embodiments, the water outlet assembly 40 may have two or more different outlets 42, and each outlet 42 presents a different water outlet state (or water spray shape) when water is discharged, such as waterfall water, columnar water, etc.

[0033] In some specific embodiments, the water outlet component 40 may have only one water outlet 42. When the cover 50 moves relative to the water outlet component 40 under the drive of a force, the water outlet 42 can switch between different water outlet states (or water splash shapes). It can be understood that the faucet 1 can switch between different water outlet states (water splash shapes) through the same water outlet 42, and the structure is simple, convenient and labor-saving to operate.

[0034] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 See Figures 3 to 5 , Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a 3D representation of the faucet after assembly and removal of the cover. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the cover of the water outlet switching mechanism in this utility model. Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the water outlet switching mechanism cover and the water outlet assembly assembled in the faucet. In some specific embodiments, as shown in the figure, the water outlet assembly 40 has only one water outlet 42, and an aerator 420 is installed inside the water outlet 42. The water supplied by the external water supply pipeline flows through the valve body assembly 20 and then through the water outlet pipe in the water outlet assembly 40 to the water outlet 42, and then through the aerator 420 installed inside the water outlet 42 to the water outlet area 12 of the faucet 1, thereby supplying water to the user through the faucet 1.

[0035] The water outlet assembly 40 is also provided with a first receiving cavity 44 and a second receiving cavity 46, which are respectively spaced apart from the water outlet 42. The openings of the water outlet 42, the first receiving cavity 44, and the second receiving cavity 46 all face the inner side 54 of the cover 50. As shown in the figure, exemplaryly, in the same plane, the center points of the water outlet 42, the first receiving cavity 44, and the second receiving cavity 46 are on the same horizontal axis. This arrangement simplifies the structure of the water outlet assembly 40, makes it easier to process, and reduces manufacturing costs. The sizes of the first receiving cavity 44 and the second receiving cavity 46 are smaller than the size of the water outlet 42. The distance from the first receiving cavity 44 to the water outlet 42 is smaller than the distance from the second receiving cavity 46 to the water outlet 42. In the example shown, the first receiving cavity 44 is positioned relatively close to the water outlet 42, and the second receiving cavity 46 is positioned relatively far from the water outlet 42 and close to the water outlet area 12 of the housing 10. This arrangement ensures sufficient movable space between the first receiving cavity 44 and the second receiving cavity 46.

[0036] The water outlet assembly 40 may further include a first magnetic assembly 440 and a second magnetic assembly 460, respectively disposed in the first receiving cavity 44 and the second receiving cavity 46. The first magnetic assembly 440 and the second magnetic assembly 460 may be identical or different. The first magnetic assembly 440 includes a first sealing member 442, a first magnetic body 444, and a first protective member 446. The first sealing member 442 is disposed at the bottom of the first receiving cavity 44, the first magnetic body 444 is disposed on the first sealing member 442, and the first protective member 446 covers the first magnetic body 444. The second magnetic assembly 460 includes a second sealing member 462, a second magnetic body 464, and a second protective member 466. The second sealing member 462 is disposed at the bottom of the second receiving cavity 46, the second magnetic body 464 is disposed on the second sealing member 462, and the second protective member 466 covers the second magnetic body 464.

[0037] In some specific embodiments, as shown in the figure, the first magnetic component 440 and the second magnetic component 460 are identically configured. Both the first sealing element 442 and the second sealing element 462 are sealing gaskets, specifically O-rings (hollow annular sealing gaskets). Both the first magnetic body 444 and the second magnetic body 464 are magnets, resulting in low cost and simple structure. In other specific embodiments, the first magnetic body 444 and the second magnetic body 464 can be magnetic components other than magnets. Both the first protective element 446 and the second protective element 466 are elastic plastic protective sleeves, such as magnetic protective sleeves, and do not affect the magnetic attraction performance of the first magnetic body 444 and the second magnetic body 464 during use. Specifically, as shown in the figure, the first protective element 446 and the second protective element 466 respectively cover the first magnetic body 444 and the second magnetic body 464 (e.g., magnets). Within the first receiving cavity 44 and the second receiving cavity 46, the first protective member 446 and the second protective member 466 are respectively sealed to the bottom of the first receiving cavity 44 and the second receiving cavity 46 by the first sealing member 442 and the second sealing member 462, so that the side of the first magnetic body 444 and the second magnetic body 464 facing the cover 50 can be covered and protected by the first protective member 446 and the second protective member 466, thereby ensuring that the magnetic attraction performance of the first magnetic body 444 and the second magnetic body 464 remains stable when the faucet 1 is in use.

[0038] The water outlet assembly 40 is also provided with slide rails 48. There are two slide rails 48, located on both sides of the first receiving cavity 44 and the second receiving cavity 46. The length of the slide rails 48 is greater than the distance between the farthest ends of the first receiving cavity 44 and the second receiving cavity 46. The cover 50 can move back and forth in the horizontal plane relative to the water outlet assembly 40 in the area of ​​the slide rails 48 to completely cover or completely expose the water outlet 42 on the water outlet assembly 40.

[0039] The faucet 1 also includes a decorative element 70, which is disposed on the water outlet assembly 40. Specifically, the decorative element 70 can be installed between the water outlet assembly 40 and the cover 50. In some embodiments, the decorative element 70 covers the surface of the water outlet assembly 40 facing the cover 50 to decorate the surface of the water outlet assembly 40, reduce the friction between the cover 50 and the water outlet assembly 40 when the cover 50 moves, and thus reduce the thrust value when the cover 50 moves.

[0040] The decorative element 70 has a first through hole 72 and a second through hole 74 spaced apart. The first through hole 72 corresponds to the water outlet 42 of the water outlet assembly 40 and exposes the water outlet surface of the aerator 420. The second through hole 74 exposes at least the slide rail 48, the first magnetic assembly 440 and the second magnetic assembly 460, to ensure that the cover 50 located above the decorative element 70 can move along the slide rail and can be magnetically attracted to the first magnetic assembly 440 and the second magnetic assembly 460 respectively.

[0041] The cover 50 is mounted on the water outlet assembly 40. Specifically, the cover 50 is connected to the water outlet assembly 40 via the second through hole 74 in the decorative member 70 and is movable relative to the water outlet assembly 40. A third receiving cavity 542 is provided on the inner side 54 of the cover 50 facing the water outlet assembly 40, and a third magnetic assembly 5420 is disposed in the third receiving cavity 542. The third magnetic assembly 5420 includes a third sealing member 5422, a third magnetic body 5424, and a third protective member 5426. The third sealing member 5422 is disposed at the bottom of the third receiving cavity 542, the third magnetic body 5424 is disposed on the third sealing member 5422, and the third protective member 5426 covers the third magnetic body 5424.

[0042] In some specific embodiments, as shown in the figure, the third sealing element 5422 is a sealing gasket, specifically an O-ring (a hollow annular sealing gasket). The third magnetic body 5424 is a magnet, which is low in cost and simple in structure. In other specific embodiments, the third magnetic body 5424 can be a magnetic element other than a magnet. The third protective element 5426 is an elastic plastic protective sleeve, such as a magnetic protective sleeve, which does not affect the magnetic attraction performance of the third magnetic body 5424 during use. Specifically, as shown in the figure, the third protective element 5426 covers the third magnetic body 5424 (such as a magnet). Inside the third receiving cavity 542, the third protective element 5426 is sealed to the bottom of the third receiving cavity 542 by the third sealing element 5422, so that the side of the third magnetic body 5424 facing the water outlet assembly 40 can be covered and protected by the third protective element 5426, thereby ensuring that the magnetic attraction performance of the third magnetic body 5424 remains stable when the faucet 1 is in use.

[0043] When the cover 50 is moved along the slide rail 48 in an operable manner, the third magnetic component 5420 can generate magnetic attraction with the first magnetic component 440 and the second magnetic component 460 respectively. The cover 50 can completely cover or completely expose the water outlet 42, so that the faucet 1 presents a first water outlet state and a second water outlet state respectively. The length of the slide rail 48 is greater than the distance between the farthest ends of the first receiving cavity 44 and the second receiving cavity 46. This allows the third magnetic component 5420 to completely correspond with the first magnetic component 440 and the second magnetic component 460 respectively and form a stable magnetic attraction when the cover 50 moves within the slide rail 48, so that the faucet 1 is continuously and stably in different water outlet states.

[0044] The inner side 54 of the cover 54 may also be provided with a protrusion 544. The protrusion 544 extends from the inner side 54 of the cover 50 toward the water outlet assembly 40. In the illustrated example, there are two protrusions 544, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the third receiving cavity 542 (or the third magnetic assembly 5420). The inner side 54 of the cover 54 is also provided with a snap-fit ​​structure 546. In some specific embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure 546 is provided on the protrusion 546. The snap-fit ​​structure 546 extends from the protrusion 544 toward the water outlet assembly 40. The snap-fit ​​structure 546 can be a hook, rib, or other structure. The second through hole 74 of the decorative member 70 is provided with a mounting groove 742. The mounting groove 742 can accommodate the snap-fit ​​structure 546 and make the snap-fit ​​structure 546 secure to the water outlet assembly 40. In the illustrated example, the snap-fit ​​structure 546 is a hook, four of which are symmetrically distributed on the two protrusions 544. Correspondingly, the decorative element 70 has four mounting slots 742. The snap-fit ​​structure 546 on the cover 50 and the mounting slots 742 on the decorative element 70 are provided on the side adjacent to the water outlet area 12 of the housing 10.

[0045] The snap-fit ​​structure 546 has a limiting surface 5462 located on the side facing the third receiving cavity 542. The limiting surface 5462 can cooperate with the slide rail 48. The hook-shaped portion of the snap hook 546 is located on the side facing away from the third receiving cavity 542. The limiting surface 5462 and the hook-shaped portion in the snap-fit ​​structure 546 are integrally formed and continuous. The limiting surface 5462 is preferably a plane and parallel to the plane of the slide rail 48. When the snap-fit ​​structure 546 is snapped and fixed to the water outlet assembly 40, the limiting surface 5462 faces the slide rail 48. There is a certain gap between the limiting surface 5462 and the slide rail 48 to ensure that the snap-fit ​​structure 546 can move smoothly along the slide rail 48, reduce the friction when the limiting surface 5462 is in direct contact with the slide rail 48, and thus reduce the thrust value for moving the cover 50. Furthermore, after the snap-fit ​​structure 546 is snapped and fixed to the water outlet component 40, the hook-shaped part of the snap-fit ​​hook 546 is snapped and fixed to the decorative part 70, which can prevent the cover 50 from separating from the water outlet component 40 during movement, thereby ensuring the stability of the movement of the cover 50. At the same time, the limiting surface 5462 of the snap-fit ​​structure 546 can move smoothly relative to the slide rail 48.

[0046] The decorative element 70 may also be provided with friction posts 76, which are disposed on the outer periphery of the area of ​​the second through hole 74 and facing the cover 50. In some specific embodiments, in the area of ​​the second through hole 74 of the decorative element 70, a plurality of friction posts 76 are disposed adjacent to the side of the mounting groove 742. By providing these friction posts 76, the friction area between the inner surface 54 of the cover 50 and the decorative element 70 can be reduced during the movement of the cover 50, thereby reducing the frictional resistance during the movement of the cover 50, so that the movement of the cover 50 relative to the water outlet assembly 40 is smoother and the feel is better.

[0047] Please combine Figures 1 to 5 See Figure 6 and Figure 7 The water outlet state switching process of the faucet 1 in this application is described as follows. The faucet 1 is opened by the manual operation part 62 on the handle assembly 60. The valve body assembly 20 receives water flow from the external water supply pipeline, and the water flow from the valve body assembly 20 is transported to the water outlet 42 through the water outlet pipeline in the water outlet assembly 40, and then flows to the water outlet surface of the aerator 420.

[0048] like Figure 6 As shown, when the third magnetic component 5420 on the inner side 54 of the cover 50 corresponds to and attracts the first magnetic component 440 on the water outlet component 40, a magnetic attraction is generated, thereby allowing the inner side 54 of the cover 50 to completely cover the water outlet surface of the aerator 420. The housing 10 is inclined, and the water outlet area 12 of the housing 10 has a certain angle with the horizontal surface. The water flowing out of the water outlet surface of the aerator 420 flows to the periphery of the cover 50 and then to the water outlet area 12 of the housing 10, presenting a waterfall-like water outlet state in the water outlet area 12 of the housing 10.

[0049] exist Figure 6 In this state, a gentle pushing force is applied to the cover 50, causing the latching structure 546 on the cover 50 to move relative to the water outlet assembly 40 towards the water outlet area 12 of the housing 10 within the slide rail 48. Correspondingly, the third magnetic component 5420 on the cover 50 moves relative to the first magnetic component 440 on the water outlet assembly 40, causing the third magnetic component 5420 and the first magnetic component 440 to move away from each other, and the magnetic attraction between them gradually decreases. Figure 7 As shown, when the third magnetic component 5420 on the inner side 54 of the cover 50 corresponds to and attracts the second magnetic component 460 on the water outlet component 40, generating a magnetic attraction, the cover 50 stops moving, and at this time the cover 50 moves away from the water outlet surface of the aerator 420. That is, the entire water outlet surface of the aerator 420 is exposed. The housing 10 is inclined, and the water outlet area 12 of the housing 10 has a certain angle with the horizontal surface. The aerator 420 is located in the top area of ​​the housing 10. That is, the water outlet surface of the aerator 420 is higher than the water outlet area 12 of the housing 10. At this time, the bubble water flowing out of the aerator 420 can flow in a columnar arc towards the water outlet area 12 of the housing 10, forming a parabolic trajectory water outlet state.

[0050] When the water outlet switching mechanism operates in different water outlet states, the first magnetic component 440 and the second magnetic component 460 in the water outlet assembly 40, as well as the third magnetic component 5420 in the cover 50, can increase the stability of the water outlet switching mechanism in these states, thereby improving the duration and stability of the water outlet of the faucet 1 in these states. In this case, the faucet 1 can be used in scenarios where a stable and continuous water supply is required for a longer period of time in different water outlet states. Correspondingly, in some embodiments, the water outlet assembly 40 and the cover 50 may not have corresponding magnetic components. The cover 50 can directly engage with the slide rail 48 in the water outlet assembly 40 via the limiting surface 5462 on the snap-fit ​​structure 546, and the snap-fit ​​structure 546 (such as a hook) can be snapped and fixed to the decorative piece 70. When the cover 50 is installed on the water outlet assembly 40, the limiting surface 5462 on the cover 50 is moved relative to the slide rail 48 in an operable manner. During this process, the cover 50 covers or exposes the water outlet 42 on the water outlet assembly 40, thereby realizing the switching of different water outlet states and water dispensing. At this time, the faucet 1 can be used in scenarios where different water outlet states need to be quickly switched. It has a simple structure and is quick to operate.

[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water outlet switching mechanism, which is connected to a water supply pipeline, characterized in that, include: The water outlet assembly is equipped with spaced-apart water outlets and slide rails; The cover has a snap-fit ​​structure, which has at least two limiting surfaces that cooperate with the slide rail; When the cover is mounted on the water outlet assembly, it can be driven to move along the slide rail in an operable manner, so that the cover covers or exposes the water outlet, and can present a first water outlet state and a second water outlet state respectively.

2. The water outlet switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet assembly is provided with a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity spaced apart from each other, and a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component are respectively disposed in the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity; The cover has a third receiving cavity on the side surface facing the water outlet assembly, and a third magnetic assembly is disposed in the third receiving cavity; During the operation of the cover moving along the slide rail, the third magnetic component generates magnetic attraction with the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component respectively, and the cover covers or exposes the water outlet, and can respectively present a first water outlet state and a second water outlet state.

3. The water outlet switching mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first magnetic component includes a first seal, a first magnetic body, and a first protective component. The first seal is disposed at the bottom of the first receiving cavity, the first magnetic body is disposed on the first seal, and the first protective component covers the first magnetic body. The second magnetic component includes a second seal, a second magnetic body, and a second protective component. The second seal is disposed at the bottom of the second receiving cavity, the second magnetic body is disposed on the second seal, and the second protective component covers the second magnetic body.

4. The water outlet switching mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The third magnetic component includes a third seal, a third magnetic body, and a third protective component. The third seal is located at the bottom of the third receiving cavity, the third magnetic body is located on the third seal, and the third protective component covers the third magnetic body.

5. The water outlet switching mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first magnetic body, the second magnetic body, and the third magnetic body are magnets; the first sealing element, the second sealing element, and the third sealing element are sealing gaskets; and the first protective element, the second protective element, and the third protective element are magnetic protective sleeves.

6. The water outlet switching mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water outlet assembly is provided with a decorative part, which has a first through hole and a second through hole spaced apart. The first through hole corresponds to the water outlet, and the second through hole can expose at least the slide rail, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component; the second through hole is provided with a mounting groove.

7. The water outlet switching mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The decorative element is provided with friction posts, which are located on the outer periphery of the second through-hole area and face the cover.

8. The water outlet switching mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​structure is disposed on both sides of the third receiving cavity; the cover is disposed on the water outlet assembly via the snap-fit ​​structure and the mounting groove, and the cover is movable relative to the water outlet assembly.

9. The water outlet switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first water outlet state and the second water outlet state is a waterfall-style water outlet, and the other is a parabolic trajectory water outlet.

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