A faucet having a universal valve cartridge

Abstract

The application relates to a faucet with a universal valve core seat, belonging to the technical field of water valve structures, which comprises a faucet shell, a valve core seat arranged in the faucet shell, a water outlet valve core installed at the top of the valve core seat, and a limiting piece for pressing the water outlet valve core against the top surface of the valve core seat; the faucet shell is provided with a support partition plate supported on the bottom surface of the valve core seat; the valve core seat is provided with a first through hole corresponding to the cold water inlet of the water outlet valve core, a second through hole corresponding to the hot water inlet of the water outlet valve core, and a water outlet channel corresponding to the water outlet of the water outlet valve core; and the valve core seat is further provided with a water outlet pipe connected with the water outlet channel. The application has the effects of convenient replacement of the valve core structure and lower replacement cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water valve structures, and in particular to a faucet with a universal valve core seat. Background Technology

[0002] A faucet is a common name for a water valve, a switch used to control the flow of water. Faucets are mainly used for controlling and regulating domestic water use and have a wide range of applications in daily life, covering households, industry, and public facilities. Faucets are not only an indispensable part of plumbing systems but also key equipment for water conservation and efficient water resource utilization.

[0003] Existing faucets consist of a faucet body, a valve core structure installed inside the faucet body, and an inlet pipe and an outlet hose connected to the valve core structure. Water flows in through the inlet pipe, and by adjusting the flow switch in the valve core structure, a suitable water flow of temperature and magnitude is created, ultimately flowing out from the valve core structure to the outlet hose. If the valve core structure leaks, the entire valve core structure needs to be replaced.

[0004] In view of the aforementioned technologies, the inventors believe there is a need to provide a valve core structure that is easy to replace and has a lower cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] To achieve convenient and cost-effective replacement of the valve core structure, this application provides a faucet with a universal valve core seat.

[0006] The faucet with a universal valve core seat provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A faucet with a universal valve core seat includes a faucet housing, a valve core seat disposed within the faucet housing, a water outlet valve core mounted on the top of the valve core seat, and a limiting member that presses the water outlet valve core against the top surface of the valve core seat; the faucet housing has a supporting partition supporting the bottom surface of the valve core seat; the valve core seat has a first through hole corresponding to the cold water inlet of the water outlet valve core, a second through hole corresponding to the hot water inlet of the water outlet valve core, and a water outlet channel corresponding to the water outlet of the water outlet valve core; the valve core seat is also equipped with a water outlet pipe connected to the water outlet channel.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, a limiting component is installed to press the water outlet valve core tightly onto the valve core seat. The water outlet pipe and external pipelines are all connected to the valve core seat. Therefore, when the water outlet valve core leaks, it can be replaced simply by removing the limiting component, making valve core replacement more convenient. The valve core seat is fixed inside the faucet housing and does not need to be replaced if it is not damaged, reducing replacement costs.

[0009] Optionally, the water outlet channel includes an arrangement through hole radially arranged on the valve core seat and penetrating the side wall, and a water outlet through hole opened on the top surface of the valve core seat and communicating with the arrangement through hole; the arrangement through hole has a sealing end and a water outlet end, and the valve core seat is provided with a sealing plug for sealing the sealing end of the arrangement through hole; the water outlet pipe is installed at the water outlet end.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the structure of the water outlet channel is disclosed. The water outlet channel includes radially arranged through holes and a water outlet through hole opened on the top surface of the valve core seat and communicating with the arranged through holes, so that water can flow from the water outlet valve core through the water outlet through the water outlet through the arranged through holes into the arranged through holes, and then flow out from the water outlet end of the arranged through holes to the water outlet pipe; the sealing plug can reduce the probability of water leakage at the sealing end of the arranged through holes, and enhance the stability and sealing of the water outlet of the valve core seat.

[0011] Optionally, the valve core seat has a plug groove at the outlet end of the through hole for installing the outlet pipe; the end of the outlet pipe has a sealing ring groove and a sealing ring is provided in the sealing ring groove for circumferential sealing with the inner wall of the plug groove.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the insertion groove opened on the valve core seat facilitates the arrangement and positioning of the water outlet pipe; the end of the water outlet pipe is provided with a sealing ring groove and a sealing ring, and the sealing ring and the inner wall of the insertion groove are circumferentially sealed and abutted, so that water is not easy to leak from the water outlet end with the through hole and the sealing connection of the water outlet pipe, thereby enhancing the sealing performance of the connection.

[0013] Optionally, the valve core seat has a clearance groove on the outside of the insertion groove.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the valve core seat has a clearance groove on the outside of the insertion groove to provide space for the water outlet pipe to be positioned and installed in the insertion groove, reduce installation interference, and facilitate the smooth installation of the water outlet pipe and related components.

[0015] Optionally, the bottom surface of the outlet valve core is provided with a limiting post, and the top surface of the valve core seat is provided with a limiting groove for the limiting post to be inserted.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting groove opened on the top surface of the valve core seat cooperates with the limiting post on the bottom surface of the outlet valve core, which facilitates the installation and positioning of the outlet valve core and the valve core seat.

[0017] Optionally, the limiting groove is arranged circumferentially on the top surface of the valve core seat; the number of the limiting groove is at least two.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, at least two limiting grooves are circumferentially arranged, which facilitates the installation and positioning of the outlet valve core on the valve core seat, further improving the positioning effect. At the same time, it restricts the rotation tendency of the outlet valve core on the valve core seat, providing stable limiting and fixing for the use of the outlet valve core, and can also be adapted to outlet valve cores with different limiting posts.

[0019] Optionally, the faucet housing has an installation chamber and a water outlet cavity communicating with the installation chamber and used for arranging the water outlet pipe; the faucet housing is provided with an operating groove located on the upper side of the water outlet pipe at the connection between the installation chamber and the water outlet cavity.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the water outlet cavity set in the faucet housing facilitates the arrangement of the water outlet pipe, and the operating groove set in the faucet housing provides sufficient operating space for the arrangement of the water outlet pipe, which facilitates the installation and connection of the water outlet pipe, making the installation and maintenance of the faucet more convenient.

[0021] Optionally, the limiting component includes a threaded tube threaded to the top of the inner cavity of the faucet housing and a clamping ring connected to the bottom end of the threaded tube for pressing the water outlet valve core.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting component can be fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the faucet housing through the threaded tube, and the clamping ring connected to the threaded tube will press the water outlet valve core onto the valve core seat, thereby achieving a stable installation of the water outlet valve core.

[0023] Optionally, a weight-reducing groove is provided on the lower side of the valve core seat.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, a weight-reducing groove is opened on the lower side of the valve core seat, which reduces the weight of the valve core seat, reduces the pressure of the valve core seat on the bottom support plate, and reduces the overall weight and material cost of the faucet.

[0025] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0026] 1. A faucet with a universal valve core seat, wherein the water outlet valve core is pressed and installed on the valve core seat by setting a limiting component, and the water outlet pipe and external pipe are all connected to the valve core seat. Therefore, when the water outlet valve core leaks, it can be replaced by removing the limiting component, making the replacement of the water outlet valve core more convenient and reducing maintenance costs and difficulties.

[0027] 2. The first and second through holes arranged in the valve core seat allow water to smoothly enter the outlet valve core; the outlet through hole, outlet channel, arrangement through hole and the outlet pipe sealed to the arrangement through hole allow the water flowing out of the outlet valve core to flow out of the faucet through a completely sealed channel, enhancing the smoothness and sealing of water flow.

[0028] 3. The water outlet valve core is pressed tightly against the top surface of the valve core seat by the limiting component, and the limiting post of the water outlet valve core is inserted into the limiting groove of the valve core seat, which reduces the probability of valve core loosening or displacement, provides stable limiting and fixing for the use of the water outlet valve core, and facilitates the normal use of the faucet. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the faucet structure in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the faucet in an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the fit between the outlet valve core and the valve core seat in an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the valve core seat in an embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the valve core seat in an embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet valve core in the embodiment of this application.

[0036] Figure 8 This is an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Faucet housing; 11. Columnar main body outer shell; 111. Support partition; 112. Operating groove; 12. Water outlet outer shell; 13. Handle housing; 2. Valve core seat; 21. First through hole; 211. First hole section; 212. Second hole section; 2121. First water guide surface; 22. Second through hole; 221. Third hole section; 222. Fourth hole section; 2221. Second water guide surface; 23. Water outlet channel; 231. Water outlet through hole; 232. Arrangement through hole; 2321. Seal. 1. End; 2322. Outlet end; 24. Sealing plug; 25. Insert groove; 251. Clearance groove; 26. Weight reduction groove; 27. Limiting groove; 3. Outlet valve core; 31. Cold water inlet; 32. Hot water inlet; 33. Outlet; 34. Limiting post; 4. Limiting component; 41. Threaded pipe; 42. Compression ring; 5. Outlet pipe; 51. Inlet section; 511. Sealing ring groove; 512. Sealing ring; 52. Outlet section; 521. Aerator; 53. Outlet mesh; 6. Cold water pipe; 7. Hot water pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-8 This application will be described in further detail.

[0039] This application discloses a faucet with a universal valve core seat. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 A faucet with a universal valve core seat includes a faucet housing 1, a valve core seat 2 arranged inside the faucet housing 1, a water outlet valve core 3 installed on the top of the valve core seat 2, and a limiting member 4 that presses the water outlet valve core 3 against the top surface of the valve core seat 2.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 The faucet housing 1 includes a cylindrical main body shell 11 and a water outlet shell 12 connected and fixed to the cylindrical main body shell 11. The cylindrical main body shell 11 has an installation chamber inside, and a support partition 111 fixed to the cylindrical main body shell 11 and used to support the bottom surface of the valve core seat 2 is arranged inside the installation chamber. An operating groove 112 is provided at the connection between the installation chamber and the water outlet pipe chamber of the faucet housing 1. The operating groove 112 has an arc-shaped structure, providing a larger operating space and facilitating the installation and maintenance of the water outlet valve core 3 and the valve core seat 2.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 The faucet housing 1 also includes a handle housing 13 on the upper side of the columnar main body housing 11 and connected to the top of the water outlet valve core 3. By lifting and rotating the handle housing 13, the top of the water outlet valve core 3 is lifted and rotated, thereby switching the internal structure of the water outlet valve core 3 and allowing the required water to flow out.

[0042] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The valve core seat 2 has a first through hole 21 corresponding to the cold water inlet 31 of the outlet valve core 3, a second through hole 22 corresponding to the hot water inlet 32 ​​of the outlet valve core 3, and an outlet channel 23 corresponding to the outlet 33 of the outlet valve core 3; the valve core seat 2 is also equipped with an outlet pipe 5 connected to the outlet channel 23, and the outlet pipe 5 is arranged in the outlet pipe cavity of the connecting installation chamber provided inside the outlet outer shell 12 of the faucet housing 1.

[0043] Reference Figure 3The first through hole 21 of the valve core seat 2 includes a first section 211 connected to the lower cold water pipe 6 and a second section 212 connected to the cold water inlet 31 of the outlet valve core 3; the axis of the first section 211 is off-axis from the axis of the second section 212. The second through hole 22 includes a third section 221 connected to the lower hot water pipe 7 and a fourth section 222 connected to the hot water inlet 32 ​​of the outlet valve core 3; the axis of the third section 221 is off-axis from the axis of the fourth section 222. The bottom of the second section 212 has a first water guide surface 2121 inclined towards the cold water inlet 31 of the outlet valve core 3; the bottom of the fourth section 222 has a second water guide surface 2221 inclined towards the hot water inlet 32 ​​of the outlet valve core 3. The off-axis arrangement allows water in the cold water pipe 6 to flow through the second orifice 212, pass through the first guide surface, enter the first orifice 211, and then enter the cold water inlet 31 of the outlet valve core 3; water in the hot water pipe 7 can flow through the fourth orifice 222, pass through the second guide surface, enter the third orifice 221, and then enter the hot water inlet 32 ​​of the outlet valve core 3.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 Water is discharged from the outlet 33 of the outlet valve core 3 and enters the outlet channel 23 of the valve core seat 2. The outlet channel 23 includes an arrangement through hole 232 radially arranged on the valve core seat 2 and penetrating the side wall, and an outlet through hole 231 opened on the top surface of the valve core seat 2 and communicating with the arrangement through hole 232. The outlet through hole 231 passes through the valve core seat 2 above the arrangement through hole 232 and communicates with the outlet 33 on the outlet valve core 3, so that the water discharged from the outlet 33 can flow into the arrangement through hole 232 through the outlet through hole 231. The arrangement through hole 232 has a sealing end 2321 and an outlet end 2322. The valve core seat 2 is provided with a sealing plug 24 for sealing the sealing end 2321 of the arrangement through hole 232. The outlet pipe 5 is installed at the outlet end 2322. The sealing plug 24 seals the sealing end 2321 of the through hole 232, so that the water entering the through hole 232 flows out from the outlet end 2322 and into the outlet pipe 5 connected to the outlet end 2322.

[0045] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The valve core seat 2 has a plug groove 25 for installing the water outlet pipe 5 at the outlet end 2322 of the through hole 232. The end of the water outlet pipe 5 has a sealing ring groove 511, and a sealing ring 512 is provided in the sealing ring groove 511 for circumferential sealing with the inner wall of the plug groove 25. The sealing ring 512 at the end of the water outlet pipe 5 seals the water outlet pipe 5 with the inner wall of the plug groove 25, so that the water flowing out of the outlet end 2322 of the through hole 232 can directly enter the water outlet pipe 5, and is less likely to leak from the sealed connection between the outlet end 2322 of the through hole 232 and the water outlet pipe 5, thus reducing the probability of water leakage.

[0046] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The water outlet pipe 5 includes an inlet section 51 connected to an outlet end 2322 with a through hole 232 and an outlet section 52 for supplying water. An aerator 521 is provided at one end of the outlet section 52, allowing water in the outlet pipe 5 to be aerated by the aerator 521 before flowing out. An outlet mesh 53 is provided at the end of the outlet pipe 5, located on the inner wall of the outlet casing 12 outside the aerator 521, reducing the probability of external impurities entering the outlet pipe 5 and causing blockage.

[0047] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 The valve core seat 2 is also provided with a weight reduction groove 26 on its lower side. The weight reduction groove 26 reduces the weight of the valve core seat 2 and reduces the pressure of the valve core seat 2 on the bottom support plate 111. The valve core seat 2 is also provided with a clearance groove 251 on the outer side of the upper end of the insertion groove 25 to facilitate the smooth installation of the water outlet pipe 5 and related components.

[0048] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The bottom surface of the outlet valve core 3 is provided with a limiting post 34, and the top surface of the valve core seat 2 is provided with two circumferentially arranged limiting grooves 27 for the insertion of the limiting post 34. During installation, the limiting post 34 on the bottom surface of the outlet valve core 3 is inserted into the limiting grooves 27 on the valve core seat 2 to achieve positioning. The bottom surface of the outlet valve core 3 is also provided with a sealing element for isolating the cold water inlet 31, the hot water inlet 32, and the outlet 33. When the cold water inlet 31 of the outlet valve core 3 is connected to the first through hole 21 of the valve core seat 2, the hot water inlet 32 ​​of the outlet valve core 3 is connected to the second through hole 22 of the valve core seat 2, and the outlet 33 of the outlet valve core 3 is connected to the outlet through hole 231 of the valve core seat 2.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 8 The limiting component 4 includes a threaded tube 41 threaded to the top of the inner cavity of the faucet housing 1 and a clamping ring 42 connected to the bottom end of the threaded tube 41 for pressing the water outlet valve core 3. The threaded tube 41 has external threads on its outer circumference, which mate with the internal threads circumferentially located at the top of the inner cavity of the faucet housing 1 to form a tight threaded connection, enhancing the sealing effect. The clamping ring 42 connected to the bottom end of the threaded tube 41 has its lower bottom surface abutting against the upper top surface of the water outlet valve core 3. Through the rotation and fixation of the threaded tube 41, the clamping ring 42 continuously moves downwards, pressing the water outlet valve core 3 against the valve core seat 2.

[0050] The implementation principle of a faucet with a universal valve core seat in this application embodiment is as follows: When the water outlet valve core 3 leaks and needs to be replaced, the handle housing 13 and the limiting member 4 at the top of the faucet housing 1 are removed, the water outlet valve core 3 is taken out, and a suitable water outlet valve core 3 is replaced; the water outlet valve core 3 is pressed and installed on the valve core seat 2 by setting the limiting member 4; the support partition 111 set on the inner wall of the faucet housing 1 is used to support the valve core seat 2; the limiting post 34 at the bottom of the water outlet valve core 3 is inserted into the limiting groove 27 of the valve core seat 2, so that the valve core seat 2 and the water outlet valve core 3 are tightly installed, and the water outlet valve core 3 can be used smoothly.

[0051] When the handle housing 13 is lifted and rotated, water flows from the cold water pipe 6 into the first through hole 21, and then into the cold water inlet 31 of the outlet valve core 3. Water flows from the hot water pipe 7 into the second through hole 22, and then into the hot water inlet 32 ​​of the outlet valve core 3. After being mixed into a suitable water in the outlet valve core 3, the water enters the outlet through hole 231 on the valve core seat 2 through the outlet 33, then enters the arrangement through hole 232, and finally flows into the outlet pipe 5 for discharge.

[0052] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A faucet with a universal valve core seat, characterized in that, The device includes a faucet housing (1), a valve core seat (2) arranged inside the faucet housing (1), a water outlet valve core (3) installed on the top of the valve core seat (2), and a limiting member (4) that presses the water outlet valve core (3) against the top surface of the valve core seat (2); the faucet housing (1) has a support partition (111) supporting the bottom surface of the valve core seat (2); the valve core seat (2) has a first through hole (21) corresponding to the cold water inlet (31) of the water outlet valve core (3), a second through hole (22) corresponding to the hot water inlet (32) of the water outlet valve core (3), and a water outlet channel (23) corresponding to the water outlet (33) of the water outlet valve core (3); the valve core seat (2) is also equipped with a water outlet pipe (5) connected to the water outlet channel (23).

2. A faucet with a universal valve core seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet channel (23) includes an arrangement through hole (232) radially arranged on the valve core seat (2) and penetrating the side wall, and a water outlet through hole (231) opened on the top surface of the valve core seat (2) and communicating with the arrangement through hole (232); the arrangement through hole (232) has a blocking end (2321) and a water outlet end (2322), and the valve core seat (2) is provided with a sealing plug (24) for sealing the blocking end (2321) of the arrangement through hole (232); the water outlet pipe (5) is installed on the water outlet end (2322).

3. A faucet with a universal valve core seat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The valve core seat (2) has a plug groove (25) for installing the water outlet pipe (5) at the water outlet end (2322) of the arrangement through hole (232); the end of the water outlet pipe (5) has a sealing ring groove (511) and a sealing ring (512) for circumferential sealing with the inner wall of the plug groove (25) is provided in the sealing ring groove (511).

4. A faucet with a universal valve core seat according to claim 3, characterized in that, The valve core seat (2) has a clearance groove (251) on the outside of the insertion groove (25).

5. A faucet with a universal valve core seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the outlet valve core (3) is provided with a limiting post (34), and the top surface of the valve core seat (2) is provided with a limiting groove (27) for the limiting post (34) to be inserted.

6. A faucet with a universal valve core seat according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting groove (27) is arranged circumferentially on the top surface of the valve core seat (2); the number of the limiting groove (27) is at least two.

7. A faucet with a universal valve core seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The faucet housing (1) has an installation chamber and a water outlet cavity that communicates with the installation chamber and is used for arranging the water outlet pipe (5); the faucet housing (1) has an operating groove (112) located on the upper side of the water outlet pipe (5) at the connection between the installation chamber and the water outlet cavity.

8. A faucet with a universal valve core seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting member (4) includes a threaded tube (41) threaded to the top of the inner cavity of the faucet housing (1) and a clamping ring (42) connected to the bottom end of the threaded tube (41) and used to press the water outlet valve core (3).

9. A faucet with a universal valve core seat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve core seat (2) has a weight reduction groove (26) on its lower side.

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