Filtering couple shower head
By designing a concealed filter structure in the couple's shower head, and utilizing a water path switching component and a guide column spring structure, the problem of skin problems and installation complexity caused by impurities in existing couple's shower heads has been solved, achieving easy filter replacement and water output without affecting the appearance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN RUNNER IND CORP
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
Couple showerheads on the market can cause skin damage to users due to impurities in the water inlet pipes during long-term use, and existing filtration devices are complicated to install or incompatible, affecting the appearance.
Design a filter-encased shower head for couples. By completely enclosing the filter element when the top spray and shower head are combined, the filter element can be hidden and removed using a water path switching component. The installation and removal of the filter element is simplified by combining a guide column and spring structure, ensuring that the normal use of the water outlet device is not affected.
It integrates the filter cartridge with the shower head's appearance, so whether it is installed or not does not affect the water output, and the filter cartridge is removable without affecting normal use, simplifying the filter cartridge replacement process while maintaining the overall aesthetics and complete functionality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a filtered couple's shower head. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, most couple showerheads on the market suffer from various problems during long-term use. Impurities in the water source in the inlet pipe can cause various negative effects on the user's skin during showering, resulting in a poor user experience. Alternatively, users may need to add a filter device or make modifications to the showerhead, which is extremely time-consuming and laborious. At the same time, other filtered shower products on the market have a variety of problems. Some products require the entire shower set to be disassembled to install the filter device, and the filter devices of some products are generally incompatible with the shower set, affecting the appearance. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a filtered couple's shower head.
[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0005] A filtered couple's shower head includes a shower head, a top spray, and a filter cartridge. The shower head and top spray can be configured as a combination for water output. The top spray is equipped with a water inlet and a filter cartridge. The top spray also has a water path switching component. The water inlet is configured to connect with the water inlet of the filter cartridge, and the water path switching component is configured to connect with the water outlet of the filter cartridge. The first water outlet of the water path switching component is connected to the water outlet panel of the top spray, and the second water outlet of the water path switching component is connected to the water outlet panel of the shower head.
[0006] In this embodiment of the utility model, the top spray is provided with a downward-facing groove, and the shower head can be configured at the opening of the groove so that the water outlet panel of the shower head and the top spray can be configured as a combination for water output; the filter element is detachably configured in the groove; the filter element is configured in the groove and then the shower head is configured at the opening of the groove, and the filter element can be configured as an invisible component by being covered by the shower head.
[0007] In this embodiment of the utility model, the filter element includes a housing on which filter material can be disposed, a guide post is provided on the outer periphery of the housing, a guide groove is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the groove, the guide post is configured to move in the guide groove to realize the installation or removal of the filter element from the groove, and a spring is also provided in the groove to push the housing out of the groove, the spring being disposed between the groove and the housing.
[0008] In this embodiment of the present invention, the guide groove includes at least two interconnected sliding grooves, which are M-shaped. The two ends of the sliding groove are configured as guide posts to guide or guide the opening of the sliding groove. The corner below the middle of the sliding groove is configured as a fixed area. When the guide post is configured in the fixed area, the filter element is fixed in the groove under the action of the spring. The upper corner of the sliding groove between the fixed area and the opening is configured as a pair of transition areas. The guide post in the transition area can move towards the fixed area and the opening under the action of the spring to realize the installation or removal of the filter element relative to the top spray.
[0009] In this embodiment of the utility model, guide slopes are provided on both sides below the opening. When the filter element is installed and removed into the groove, the guide post can be configured to cooperate with the guide slope so that the guide post can be guided into the opening.
[0010] In this embodiment of the present invention, a first guide surface is also provided at the slide groove, and when the guide post slides into the slide groove from the opening, the guide post can slide to the transition area via the first guide surface; a second guide surface is also provided at the slide groove, and when the filter element is pressed, the guide post can slide from the fixed area to another transition area via the second guide surface.
[0011] In this embodiment of the utility model, a stepped surface is provided on the periphery of the groove, and a tray is also provided in the groove. The outer edge of the tray can abut against the stepped surface. The spring is disposed between the tray and the bottom of the groove. When the filter element is installed in the groove, the water inlet end of the filter element can abut against the lower end surface of the tray and push and compress the spring.
[0012] In this embodiment of the utility model, the top spray located on the periphery of the groove is provided with an inner ring and an outer ring. A water passage is formed between the outer ring and the inner ring. The water inlet end of the water passage is configured to connect to the water outlet end of the filter element, and the water outlet end of the water passage is configured to connect to the water inlet end of the water path switching component.
[0013] In this embodiment of the utility model, the shell is configured with an inner shell and an outer shell that can be distributed vertically, and a flow channel for purified water to flow is formed between the inner shell and the outer shell. The water outlet of the flow channel can be kept in communication with the water inlet of the water channel.
[0014] In this embodiment of the present invention, a first sealing ring is disposed between the inner shell and the inner ring, and a second sealing ring is disposed between the outer shell and the outer ring; the filter material of the filter element can be disposed inside the inner shell, the inner shell can be inserted into the inner circumference of the outer shell, the outer shell has an opening facing upward for the inner shell to be installed, and the guide post is disposed on the outer circumferential wall of the outer shell.
[0015] This utility model provides a filter-type couple's shower head, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. It integrates the appearance and function of the filter element with the couple's shower head. When the top spray and shower head are combined, the top spray and shower head completely cover the filter element, which is in a non-visible part and will not affect the overall appearance; 2. Whether the filter element or the filter material is installed or not does not affect the individual or combined water output of the water outlet device. Even if the filter element is clogged or the user disassembles the filter element, as long as the outer shell is inserted into the groove, it will not affect normal use. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only 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 schematic diagram of the shower head and overhead spray integrated in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the shower head and overhead spray integrated in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the top spray in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter element in this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the filter element in this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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 a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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.
[0025] 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 technical features indicated. 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, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0028] This utility model provides a couple's shower head, which mainly includes a top spray and a shower head. The top spray can be fixed on the wall, and the shower head can be detachably connected to the top spray. The shower head and the top spray can be combined to form a larger water outlet panel.
[0029] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a filtered couple's shower head includes a shower head 10 and a top spray 20. The top spray has a groove 21 with its opening facing downwards. A filter element can be inserted into the groove from bottom to top. The shower head can be positioned at the opening of the groove, allowing the shower head and top spray's water outlet panels to be configured as a single unit, forming a larger water outlet panel that simultaneously covers the groove. The combined shower head and top spray create a combined water outlet pattern, integrating a shower device with a large water outlet area. It also includes a filter element 30, which is detachably positioned within the groove for easy filter replacement. The shower head is positioned at the opening of the groove after the filter element is positioned there. The filter element can be concealed by the shower head, making it invisible; the overhead shower has an inlet 22 that connects to the water inlet of the filter element and can connect to a 7-shaped bend in the wall. The overhead shower also has a water path switching component 40. The inlet 41 of the water path switching component is connected to the water outlet of the filter element. The first outlet of the water path switching component is connected to the water outlet panel of the overhead shower, and the second outlet of the water path switching component is connected to the water outlet panel of the shower head. The water path between the first outlet of the water path switching component and the overhead shower can be designed inside the overhead shower, while the second outlet of the water path switching component can be connected to the shower head via a hose.
[0030] Preferably, the filter element includes a housing on which filter media can be disposed, the filter media being one type or a combination of multiple types. A guide post 31 is provided on the outer periphery of the housing, and a guide groove 50 is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the groove. The guide post is configured to move within the guide groove to realize the installation or removal of the filter element from the groove. A spring 60 is also disposed in the groove to push the housing out of the groove. The spring is disposed between the groove and the housing. During removal, the spring can hold the filter element out of the groove.
[0031] Specifically, the guide groove includes at least two interconnected sliding grooves, which are M-shaped and apply axial force to the filter element. The guide post moves unidirectionally within the guide groove. The two ends of the sliding groove are configured as openings 56 for the guide post to enter or exit the sliding groove. A fixed area 51 is configured at the corner below the middle of the sliding groove. When the guide post is configured in the fixed area, the filter element is fixed in the groove under the action of a spring. A pair of transition areas 52 are configured at the upper corner of the sliding groove between the fixed area and the opening. The guide post in the transition area can move towards the fixed area and the opening under the action of a spring to realize the installation or removal of the filter element relative to the top spray.
[0032] During installation, the filter element is introduced through the opening at one end of the chute and moved upwards to the first transition zone. At this point, the force is released, and under the action of the spring, the filter element is pushed downwards, causing the guide post to fall into the fixed zone, thus completing the installation of the filter element and maintaining this state. During disassembly, an upward force is applied to the filter element, causing the guide post to move upwards from the fixed zone to another transition zone. Then, the force is released, and under the action of the spring, the filter element is pushed downwards, causing the guide post to move to the opening, thus completing the disassembly of the filter element. It should be noted that during the installation and disassembly process, the filter element undergoes axial (upward) movement and rotation.
[0033] To allow the filter element to be inserted into the groove from any position for installation, guide ramps 53 are provided on both sides below the opening. The two guide ramps form a conical angle. When the filter element is installed or removed from the groove, the guide post can be configured to cooperate with the guide ramp so that the guide post can be guided into the opening. This eliminates the need for manual alignment of the guide post and the opening, simplifying and reducing the work required for filter element installation.
[0034] Meanwhile, the slide groove is also provided with a first guide surface 54. When the guide post slides into the slide groove from the opening, the guide post can slide to the transition area via the first guide surface. The slide groove is also provided with a second guide surface 55. When the filter element is pressed, the guide post can slide from the fixed area to another transition area via the second guide surface, so that the guide post can move in one direction within the slide groove.
[0035] To ensure that the spring force is evenly distributed on the filter element, a stepped surface 23 is provided around the groove. A tray 70 is also placed inside the groove, and the outer edge of the tray can abut against the stepped surface to prevent the tray from being pushed out of the groove. The spring is positioned between the tray and the bottom of the groove. When the filter element is installed in the groove, the water inlet end of the filter element abuts against the lower end face of the tray and pushes and compresses the spring. The tray and the filter element achieve end-face contact, which makes the force exerted by both parties more even.
[0036] In one embodiment, the top spray located on the periphery of the groove is provided with an inner ring 24 and an outer ring 25. A water passage 26 is formed between the outer ring and the inner ring. The outer ring and the inner ring may have overlapping portions in the vertical direction. The water inlet end of the water passage is configured to connect to the water outlet end of the filter element, and the water outlet end of the water passage is configured to connect to the water inlet end of the water path switching component. The housing is provided with an inner shell 32 and an outer shell 33 that can be distributed vertically. The inner shell and the outer shell can be disassembled and fitted together. The main component of the filter element is the inner shell with filter media. The outer shell mainly realizes the trajectory configuration of movement. Moreover, the outer shell can be separately removed into the groove, so that the couple's shower head can also output water without filtration. A flow channel 34 for purified water to flow is formed between the inner shell and the outer shell. The water outlet end of the flow channel can be kept in communication with the water inlet end of the water passage.
[0037] To prevent water leakage, a first sealing ring 81 is provided between the inner shell and the inner ring, and a second sealing ring 82 is provided between the outer shell and the outer ring. Of course, other sealing elements can also be provided at other water-passing connection points, which will not be described in detail here.
[0038] The filter element can be configured such that the filter media can be disposed inside the inner shell to form the core component of the filter element, the inner shell can be inserted into the inner periphery of the outer shell, the outer shell has an opening facing upward for the inner shell to be installed, and the guide post is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the outer shell.
[0039] This utility model designs a couple's shower head with a built-in filter component. The couple's shower head consists of at least two water outlet devices, a filter element, and a water path switching component. The water path switching component can be a three-way valve or other existing water path switching structure. By using a small number of simple parts, a hidden, removable built-in filter element structure can be achieved in the couple's shower head. Filter element removal is extremely simple, and subsequent removal of the filter element (filter media) does not affect the normal use of the couple's shower head. Simultaneously, the filter element can filter both water outlet devices, as well as allow individual and combined water output from the water outlet devices. The implementation scheme is as follows: 1. The filter element is installed inside the couple's shower head, and water flows in through the inlet. After filtration, the water flows through the water path switching component, which the user can manually switch between (shower head only, shower head + overhead spray simultaneously, overhead spray only); 2. When the filter needs to be replaced or removed, simply remove the shower head and then remove the filter to complete the replacement. Repeat the above operation to complete the installation of the filter and reset of the shower head. During this process, simply apply upward pressure to the filter (bottom of the outer casing); After the filter is removed, whether the filter is installed or not does not affect the normal switching operation of the water path switching component. As long as the outer casing is put back into the groove, that is, even without the inner casing containing the filter media installed, the three water path modes can still be switched normally.
[0040] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or related technical or knowledge. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A filter-type couple's shower head, comprising a shower head, a top spray, and a filter cartridge, wherein the shower head and the top spray can be configured as a combination to output water, characterized in that, The top spray is equipped with a water inlet, the filter element is mounted on the top spray, and a water path switching component is also mounted on the top spray. The water inlet is configured to connect with the water inlet end of the filter element, the water inlet end of the water path switching component is configured to connect with the water outlet end of the filter element, the first water outlet end of the water path switching component is connected to the water outlet panel of the top spray, and the second water outlet end of the water path switching component is connected to the water outlet panel of the shower head.
2. The filtered couple's shower head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The overhead sprayer has a downward-facing groove, and the shower head can be positioned at the opening of the groove so that the water outlet panels of the shower head and the overhead sprayer can be configured as a combination for water output; the filter element is detachably positioned in the groove; the shower head is positioned at the opening of the groove after the filter element is positioned in the groove, and the filter element can be obscured by the shower head to be configured as an invisible component.
3. A filtered couple's shower head according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filter element includes a housing on which filter media can be disposed. A guide post is provided on the outer periphery of the housing. A guide groove is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the groove. The guide post is configured to move within the guide groove to realize the installation or removal of the filter element from the groove. A spring is also provided in the groove to push the housing out of the groove. The spring is disposed between the groove and the housing.
4. A filtered couple's shower head according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide groove includes at least two interconnected sluices, which are M-shaped. The two ends of the sluices are configured with guide posts to guide or guide the opening of the sluices. The corner below the middle of the sluice is configured as a fixed area. When the guide post is configured in the fixed area, the filter element is fixed in the groove under the action of the spring. The upper corner of the sluice between the fixed area and the opening is configured as a pair of transition areas. The guide post in the transition area can move towards the fixed area and the opening under the action of the spring to realize the installation or removal of the filter element relative to the top spray.
5. A filtered couple's shower head according to claim 4, characterized in that, Guide slopes are provided on both sides below the opening. When the filter element is installed and removed into the groove, the guide post can be configured to cooperate with the guide slope so that the guide post can be guided into the opening.
6. A filtered couple's shower head according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slide groove is also provided with a first guide surface. When the guide post slides into the slide groove from the opening, the guide post can slide to the transition area via the first guide surface. The slide groove is also provided with a second guide surface. When the filter element is pressed, the guide post can slide from the fixed area to another transition area via the second guide surface.
7. A filtered couple's shower head according to any one of claims 3-6, characterized in that, A stepped surface is provided on the periphery of the groove, and a tray is also provided in the groove. The outer edge of the tray can abut against the stepped surface. The spring is disposed between the tray and the bottom of the groove. When the filter element is installed in the groove, the water inlet end of the filter element can abut against the lower end surface of the tray and push and compress the spring.
8. A filtered couple's shower head according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top spray located on the periphery of the groove is provided with an inner ring and an outer ring. A water passage is formed between the outer ring and the inner ring. The water inlet end of the water passage is configured to connect to the water outlet end of the filter element, and the water outlet end of the water passage is configured to connect to the water inlet end of the water path switching component.
9. A filtered couple's shower head according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing is configured with an inner shell and an outer shell that can be distributed vertically. A flow channel for purified water to flow is formed between the inner shell and the outer shell. The outlet end of the flow channel can be connected to the inlet end of the water channel.
10. A filtered couple's shower head according to claim 9, characterized in that, A first sealing ring is disposed between the inner shell and the inner ring, and a second sealing ring is disposed between the outer shell and the outer ring; the filter material of the filter element can be disposed inside the inner shell, the inner shell can be inserted into the inner circumference of the outer shell, the outer shell has an opening facing upward for the inner shell to be installed, and the guide post is disposed on the outer circumferential wall of the outer shell.