Floor drain core

By combining a flexible filter cartridge with a rigid shaping ring, the problem of inconvenient cleaning of traditional floor drains is solved, achieving rapid cleaning and stable drainage, thus improving user experience and the reliability of the floor drain.

CN224468533UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07TAIZHOU YEZHI SANITARY WARE TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TAIZHOU YEZHI SANITARY WARE TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-23
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional floor drains are inconvenient to clean and filter over long-term use, resulting in a poor user experience. Furthermore, the disassembly and reassembly process is complex, affecting sealing and drainage performance.

Method used

It adopts a combination structure of flexible filter cartridge and rigid shaping ring. The flexible filter cartridge can switch between pull-in and pull-out states, and can be cleaned quickly through the handle. Combined with the rigid shaping ring, it provides guidance and support, ensuring the stability of the filter element and the unobstructed drainage channel.

Benefits of technology

It achieves disassembly-free and quick cleaning, improves the user experience and drainage reliability of floor drains, prevents debris blockage, and prevents odors and pests from flowing back.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a floor drain core, including setting in floor drain installation groove floor drain main part, filter piece and shape -setting spare, floor drain main part has the drainage channel, and shape -setting spare is located floor drain main part top, filter piece includes flexible filter cylinder and handle part, flexible filter cylinder opposite shape -setting spare deformation can draw into or draw out drainage channel, and flexible filter cylinder is located the opening upward when in drainage channel, and flexible filter cylinder is located the opening downward when outside drainage channel, flexible filter cylinder peripheral wall is equipped with filter hole, and flexible filter cylinder is made of elastic material, handle part sets up on flexible filter cylinder, draws flexible filter cylinder for, flexible filter cylinder and shape -setting spare integral moulding or fixed connection. The utility model discloses through drawing flexible filter cylinder, takes out the dirt, exempts from disassembling, and quick cleaning.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of floor drain device technology, and in particular to a floor drain core. Background Technology

[0002] Floor drains are key components connecting indoor floor drainage to sewer pipes. Their core functions are to ensure smooth drainage, intercept debris, prevent blockages, and block odors and pests from entering the room. Traditional floor drains and existing improved floor drains have revealed many insurmountable problems in long-term use, mainly in the following aspects: inconvenient filtration and cleaning, and poor user experience: most floor drains rely on fixed filters or basket-type filters to intercept hair, fibers, and other debris.

[0003] When debris accumulates and clogs the filter holes, users must disassemble the filter components (e.g., by hand or with tools to remove the filter screen or lift the filter basket). The disassembly process can be troublesome (especially for deeply recessed or complex floor drains), and precise repositioning is required after cleaning; otherwise, the sealing or drainage performance will be affected, seriously impacting the user experience and the long-term reliability of the floor drain. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology and to provide a drain core.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drain core, comprising a drain body, a filter element, and a shaping element disposed within a drain mounting groove; the drain body has a drainage channel, and the shaping element is located above the drain body; the filter element includes a flexible filter cylinder and a handle; the flexible filter cylinder can be deformed relative to the shaping element to be pulled into or out of the drainage channel, with its opening facing upward when inside the drainage channel and downward when outside the drainage channel; the flexible filter cylinder has filter holes on its peripheral wall, and the flexible filter cylinder is made of an elastic material; the handle is disposed on the flexible filter cylinder for pulling the flexible filter cylinder; the flexible filter cylinder and the shaping element are integrally formed or fixedly connected.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the outer edge of the opening of the flexible filter cylinder extends radially outward to form a flange, and the flange end face is provided with an annular groove; the shaping component includes a rigid shaping ring, which is embedded in the annular groove; the center of the rigid shaping ring is provided with a central hole coaxially arranged with the flexible filter cylinder, and the flexible filter cylinder can be axially displaced relative to the central hole to realize the switching between the two states of the cylinder body being pulled in and pulled out.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the annular groove is provided with a plurality of supporting protrusions along the circumferential direction; the rigid shaping ring is placed on the upper end of the supporting protrusions, the lower end face of the rigid shaping ring and the upper end face of the annular groove form a drainage gap, and the upper end face of the rigid shaping ring is provided with a plurality of drainage holes along the circumferential direction.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the handle is located at the center of the flexible filter cylinder, and a plurality of filter holes are provided and arranged circumferentially around the handle on the inner wall of the flexible filter cylinder.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the handle is columnar and extends to the outer end of the opening of the flexible filter cylinder.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the upper end of the drain body is provided with a positioning retaining ring, and the lower end face of the flange is provided with an annular connecting part coaxially arranged with the central hole. The annular connecting part is provided with an annular groove for the positioning retaining ring to be embedded.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the lower opening of the drain body is hinged with a flip cover based on a torsion spring structure.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the drain body is provided with a flexible sealing sleeve, which abuts against the annular connecting part.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are: the flexible filter cartridge can switch between two states, pull-in and pull-out. When the flexible filter cartridge is pulled out, simply pull it upwards using the handle; its body deforms relative to the rigid shaping ring and is pulled out of the drainage channel, at which point the opening naturally faces downwards. The intercepted waste can be easily removed; simply manually remove the dirt from the surface, achieving quick and easy cleaning without disassembly. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model under normal conditions;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the filter element under normal conditions of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in the cleaned state;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the filter element in the cleaning state of this utility model.

[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Drain body; 2. Filter element; 3. Shaping element; 4. Drainage channel; 5. Flexible filter cylinder; 6. Handle; 7. Filter hole; 8. Flanged edge; 9. Annular groove; 10. Rigid shaping ring; 11. Center hole; 12. Supporting protrusion; 13. Drainage gap; 14. Drainage hole; 15. Positioning retaining ring; 16. Flexible sealing sleeve; 17. Flip cover; 18. Annular connecting part; 19. Annular groove. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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 a connection within 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.

[0022] like Figure 1-5 The drain core shown includes a drain body 1, a filter element 2, and a shaping element 3 disposed in a drain installation groove. The drain body 1 has a drainage channel 4, and the shaping element 3 is located above the drain body 1. The filter element 2 includes a flexible filter cylinder 5 and a handle 6. The flexible filter cylinder 5 can be deformed relative to the shaping element 3 to be pulled into or out of the drainage channel 4. When the flexible filter cylinder 5 is inside the drainage channel 4, the opening faces upward, and when the flexible filter cylinder 5 is outside the drainage channel 4, the opening faces downward. The flexible filter cylinder 5 has filter holes 7 on its peripheral wall, and the flexible filter cylinder 5 is made of an elastic material. The handle 6 is provided on the flexible filter cylinder 5 for pulling the flexible filter cylinder 5. The flexible filter cylinder 5 and the shaping element 3 are integrally formed or fixedly connected. In this embodiment, the filter element 2 as a whole or the flexible filter cylinder 5 is made of materials such as rubber, silicone, or thermoplastic elastomer, which can ensure that it can be shaped after being pulled in or out.

[0023] The flexible filter cartridge 5 can switch between two states: pull-in and pull-out. When the flexible filter cartridge 5 is pulled out, simply pull it upwards using the handle 6. Its body deforms relative to the rigid shaping ring 10 and is pulled out of the drainage channel 4, at which point the opening naturally faces downwards. The intercepted waste can be easily removed, and the dirt can be manually scraped off the surface, achieving quick cleaning without disassembly.

[0024] The flexible filter cylinder 5 extends radially outward from its outer edge to form a flange 8, and an annular groove 9 is provided on the end face of the flange 8; the shaping component 3 includes a rigid shaping ring 10, which is embedded in the annular groove 9; the rigid shaping ring 10 has a central hole 11 coaxially arranged with the flexible filter cylinder 5, and the flexible filter cylinder 5 can be axially displaced relative to the central hole 11 to achieve the switching between the two states of the cylinder body being pulled in and pulled out. The flexible filter cylinder 5 and the rigid shaping ring 10 are integrated or fixedly connected through the nested structure of the annular groove 9, which ensures the morphological stability of the flexible filter cylinder 5 during the deformation and pulling process, and provides precise guidance (central hole 11) for the movement (axial displacement) of the flexible filter cylinder 5, preventing deflection and jamming. In this embodiment, normal traction will not pull the filter component 2 out completely, but only the central flexible filter cylinder 5 will be pulled.

[0025] The annular groove 9 is provided with several supporting protrusions 12 along its circumference. A rigid shaping ring 10 is placed on the upper end of the supporting protrusions 12. The lower end face of the rigid shaping ring 10 and the upper end face of the annular groove 9 form a drainage gap 13. The upper end face of the rigid shaping ring 10 is provided with several drainage holes 14 along its circumference. The drainage gap 13 formed by the lower end face of the rigid shaping ring 10 and the upper end face of the annular groove 9, and the circumferential drainage holes 14 on its upper end face, constitute an additional drainage channel 4. In addition to directly entering the drainage channel 4, water can also enter the drainage channel 4 through the drainage gap 13, greatly improving the drainage reliability of the floor drain. The supporting protrusions 12 further ensure the existence and stability of the drainage gap 13.

[0026] The handle 6 is located at the center of the flexible filter cylinder 5. Several filter holes 7 are provided and arranged around the handle 6 on the inner wall of the flexible filter cylinder 5. The size of the filter holes 7 is set according to the actual situation to prevent large particles of impurities from entering the pipe and causing pipe blockage.

[0027] The handle 6 has a columnar structure and extends to the outer end of the opening of the flexible filter cartridge 5. It can be lower than the opening or flush with it. Of course, in this application, it is preferred to extend beyond the opening.

[0028] The upper end of the drain body 1 is provided with a positioning retaining ring 15, and the lower end face of the flange 8 is provided with an annular connecting part 18 coaxially arranged with the central hole 11. The annular connecting part 18 is provided with an annular groove 19 for the positioning retaining ring 15 to be embedded, which can quickly assemble the filter element 2 and the drain body 1. In this embodiment, the diameter of the annular connecting part 18 is larger than the diameter of the central hole 11. The flexible sealing sleeve 16 is fitted over the drain body 1, which can tightly fit the inner wall of the drain installation groove of different sizes and shapes, effectively preventing water from leaking from the gap between the drain core and the installation groove, and ensuring that all water flows through the filtration system.

[0029] The drain body 1 has a hinged cover 17 at its lower opening, which is based on a torsion spring structure. This is existing technology and will not be described in detail in this application. When there is no water flow or the water flow is small, the cover 17 automatically closes under the action of the torsion spring, tightly sealing the drain pipe opening and completely preventing odors, mosquitoes, and cockroaches from flowing back into the room. When draining, the force of the water flow can easily push open the cover 17, ensuring smooth drainage. This design saves more space and is less prone to drying out and failure than traditional water-sealed odor prevention.

[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drain core, comprising a drain body (1), a filter element (2), and a shaping element (3) disposed in a drain mounting groove, wherein the drain body (1) has a drainage channel (4), characterized in that: The shaping component (3) is located above the drain body (1); the filter component (2) includes a flexible filter cylinder (5) and a handle (6); the flexible filter cylinder (5) can be deformed relative to the shaping component (3) to be pulled into or out of the drain channel (4), the flexible filter cylinder (5) is located inside the drain channel (4) with its opening facing upward, and the flexible filter cylinder (5) is located outside the drain channel (4) with its opening facing downward; the flexible filter cylinder (5) has filter holes (7) on its peripheral wall, and the flexible filter cylinder (5) is made of elastic material; the handle (6) is provided on the flexible filter cylinder (5) for pulling the flexible filter cylinder (5); the flexible filter cylinder (5) is integrally formed or fixedly connected to the shaping component (3).

2. The drain core according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible filter cylinder (5) has an outer edge that extends radially outward to form a flange (8), and the flange (8) has an annular groove (9) on its end face; the shaping component (3) includes a rigid shaping ring (10), which is embedded in the annular groove (9); the rigid shaping ring (10) has a central hole (11) that is coaxial with the flexible filter cylinder (5), and the flexible filter cylinder (5) can be axially displaced relative to the central hole (11) to achieve the switching between the two states of the cylinder being pulled in and pulled out.

3. The drain core according to claim 2, characterized in that: The annular groove (9) is provided with a plurality of supporting protrusions (12) along the circumferential direction; the rigid shaping ring (10) is placed on the upper end of the supporting protrusions (12), the lower end face of the rigid shaping ring (10) and the upper end face of the annular groove (9) form a drainage gap (13), and the upper end face of the rigid shaping ring (10) is provided with a plurality of drainage holes (14) along the circumferential direction.

4. The drain core according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (6) is located at the center of the flexible filter cylinder (5), and the filter holes (7) are arranged in a plurality of manner around the handle (6) on the inner wall of the flexible filter cylinder (5).

5. The drain core according to claim 4, characterized in that: The handle (6) has a columnar structure and extends to the outer end of the opening of the flexible filter cylinder (5).

6. The drain core according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drain body (1) is provided with a positioning retaining ring (15) at the upper end, and the lower end face of the flange (8) is provided with an annular connecting part (18) coaxially arranged with the central hole (11). The annular connecting part (18) is provided with an annular groove (19) for the positioning retaining ring (15) to be embedded.

7. The drain core according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drain body (1) has a flap (17) hinged at the lower opening based on a torsion spring structure.

8. The drain core according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drain body (1) is covered with a flexible sealing sleeve (16), which abuts against the annular connecting part.