A foot bath device and a quick docking structure of pipelines thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a foot bath device and a pipeline quick butt joint structure thereof. The foot bath device comprises a water circulation system, the water circulation system comprises a water flow generator, a water circulation pipe and a hard water outlet pipe in fluid communication with the water flow generator, and the pipeline quick butt joint structure is arranged between the hard water outlet pipe and the water circulation pipe. The pipeline quick butt joint structure comprises a pipeline positioning device and a sealing member. The pipeline positioning device is in plug-through connection with a water inlet of the water circulation pipe. The sealing member is fixedly installed on the other side of the pipeline positioning device opposite to the water inlet and is in sealing connection between the pipeline positioning device. The sealing member has a sealing part on the side facing the hard water outlet pipe. When the water flow generator is installed on the body, the hard water outlet pipe and the sealing part are in mutual pressing sealing so as to make the hard water outlet pipe and the water circulation pipe in fluid communication. The scheme effectively solves the problem that the water flow generator and the circulating water pipeline device are difficult to disassemble and assemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of foot baths, and in particular to a foot bath device and its quick-connect structure for pipes. Background Technology

[0002] In today's fast-paced life, people face immense work pressure and life burdens, leading to increasing attention to their health. The feet, often referred to as the "second heart" of the body, contain numerous acupoints and nerve endings. Foot baths can effectively promote blood circulation, relieve fatigue, and improve sleep quality. Therefore, foot bath devices, as a convenient foot care device, are gradually becoming a common household item.

[0003] Foot baths typically consist of a main body containing a foot bath chamber to hold water and the user's feet. To treat the water within the foot bath chamber, many foot baths are equipped with a water circulation system. This system usually uses a water flow generator to drive the water flow through the foot bath chamber, thus purifying the water.

[0004] However, traditional structures have technical drawbacks such as complex connections between the water flow generator and the water circulation pipe, and inconvenient disassembly and assembly. In existing foot baths, the water flow generator and water circulation pipe are mostly connected by clamps. This type of connection requires special tools and a lot of time to disassemble during daily maintenance or component replacement, and the limited operating space can easily lead to pipe deformation or seal failure.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a foot bath device and its quick-connect structure for pipes, facilitating the sealed assembly of the water circulation pipe and the water flow generator.

[0007] This application provides a quick-connect structure for the pipes of a foot bath device. The foot bath device includes a water circulation system configured to circulate water within the foot bath chamber. The water circulation system includes a water flow generator, a water circulation pipe, and a rigid water outlet pipe fluidly connected to the water flow generator. The quick-connect structure is configured to establish a water flow channel between the rigid water outlet pipe and the water circulation pipe. The quick-connect structure is characterized by comprising:

[0008] A pipe positioning device configured on the main body, wherein the pipe positioning device is connected to the inlet of the water circulation pipe to position the inlet at a predetermined location within the foot bath cavity; and

[0009] A sealing component is fixedly installed on the pipeline positioning device on the side opposite to the water inlet, and the sealing component is sealed to the pipeline positioning device.

[0010] The sealing member has a sealing portion facing the rigid water outlet pipe. When the water flow generator is installed on the body, the rigid water outlet pipe and the sealing portion press against each other to seal, so that the rigid water outlet pipe and the water circulation pipe are in fluid communication.

[0011] Several alternative methods are provided below, but they are not intended as additional limitations on the overall solution above. They are merely further additions or optimizations. Provided there are no technical or logical contradictions, each alternative method can be combined individually with respect to the overall solution above, or multiple alternative methods can be combined with each other.

[0012] Optionally, the quick-connect structure for the pipeline further includes:

[0013] A base is fixed to the body, and the pipeline positioning device is movably disposed on the base by means of an elastic member.

[0014] Optionally, the base has a sliding hole for the pipeline positioning device to slide.

[0015] Optionally, the pipeline positioning device has a boss, and the elastic member is disposed between the base and the boss.

[0016] Optionally, the elastic member is a spring.

[0017] Optionally, the sealing member is flexibly configured.

[0018] Optionally, the sealing member has a mating groove, and the pipeline positioning device can extend into the mating groove.

[0019] Optionally, the sealing member has a recess on the side facing the rigid water outlet pipe that mates with the rigid water outlet pipe.

[0020] This application also provides a foot bath device, comprising:

[0021] The main body, which has a foot bath cavity; and

[0022] A water circulation system includes a water flow generator, a water circulation pipe, and a quick-connect structure for connecting the pipes between the water flow generator and the water circulation pipe, wherein the quick-connect structure is any one of the quick-connect structures described above.

[0023] Optionally, the foot bath further includes:

[0024] A top cover, which is disposed on the top of the body; and

[0025] The water outlet is located on the top cover;

[0026] The water flow generator drives water from the foot bath cavity into the water circulation pipe, and then returns to the foot bath cavity through the water outlet.

[0027] This application discloses a foot bath device and its quick-connect structure for pipes. Through the coordinated design of the pipe positioning device and the sealing component, it effectively solves the problem of difficult disassembly and assembly of the water flow generator and the circulating water circuit device. The pipe positioning device ensures that the sealing component and the rigid water outlet pipe of the water flow generator are always aligned, and the sealing component and the rigid water outlet pipe are pressed together to seal. Users can complete the assembly or disassembly by simply removing and installing the pipe positioning device, which significantly simplifies the maintenance process. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a foot bath device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a foot bath device;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the diagram;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial structural diagram of the greywater circulation pipe and water flow generator;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Exploded view of the greywater circulation pipe and water flow generator;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A exploded view of the greywater circulation pipe and water flow generator from another perspective;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part B in the diagram.

[0035] The annotations in the figure are explained as follows:

[0036] 100. Foot bath device;

[0037] 10. Main body; 11. Foot bath cavity; 12. Opening;

[0038] 20. Top cover; 21. Water outlet;

[0039] 30. Water circulation system; 31. Water circulation pipe; 311. Circulation channel; 32. Water flow generator; 321. Circulation paddle; 322. Shell; 3221. Pump chamber; 3222. Inlet; 33. Rigid outlet pipe; 34. Pipeline quick-connect structure; 341. Pipeline positioning device; 3411. Boss; 342. Sealing component; 3421. Mating groove; 3422. Recess; 343. Base; 3431. First base body; 34311. Sliding hole; 34312. Receiving cavity; 3432. Second base body; 34321. Through hole; 344. Elastic component. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or it can be connected to a component in between. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or it may be set to a component in between.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this application provides a quick-connect structure 34 for the pipes of a foot bath 100. The foot bath 100 includes a water circulation system 30 configured to circulate water in the foot bath chamber 11 of the foot bath 100. The water circulation system 30 includes a water flow generator 32, a water circulation pipe 31, and a rigid water outlet pipe 33 fluidly communicating with the water flow generator 32. The quick-connect structure 34 is configured to establish a water flow channel between the rigid water outlet pipe 33 and the water circulation pipe 31. The quick-connect structure 34 includes a pipe positioning device 341 and a sealing member 342 disposed on the body 10. The inlet 3222 of the water circulation pipe 31 is inserted and connected to the inlet 3222 of the pipe 341 to position the inlet 3222 at a set position in the foot bath cavity 11; the sealing member 342 is fixedly installed on the pipe positioning device 341 on the other side opposite to the inlet 3222, and the sealing member 342 and the pipe positioning device 341 are sealed together; wherein, the sealing member 342 has a sealing part facing the rigid water outlet pipe 33, when the water flow generator 32 is installed on the body 10, the rigid water outlet pipe 33 and the sealing part press against each other to seal so that the rigid water outlet pipe 33 and the water circulation pipe 31 are in fluid communication.

[0044] The coordinated design of the pipeline positioning device 341 and the sealing component 342 effectively solves the problem of difficult disassembly and assembly of the water flow generator 32 and the circulating water circuit device: the pipeline positioning device 341 ensures that the sealing component 342 and the rigid water outlet pipe 33 of the water flow generator 32 are always aligned, and the sealing component 342 and the rigid water outlet pipe 33 are sealed by pressure. Users can complete the assembly or disassembly by simply disassembling the pipeline positioning device 341, which significantly simplifies the maintenance process.

[0045] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the water circulation pipe 31 includes a flexible hose section to facilitate flexible wiring within the foot bath 100 to adapt to different installation angles and to facilitate connection with various interfaces, thereby reducing installation difficulty. The flexible hose section is plugged into and connected to the pipe positioning device 341. The pipe positioning device 341 has a tubular structure; one end of the pipe positioning device 341 is plugged into and connected to the flexible hose section of the water circulation pipe 31, and the other end is sealed and connected to the sealing member 342.

[0046] In this embodiment, as Figures 4 to 7As shown, the sealing member 342 is annularly arranged; the sealing member 342 has a mating groove 3421, into which the pipe positioning device 341 can extend to facilitate the assembly of the sealing member 342 onto the pipe positioning device 341. The side of the sealing member 342 facing the rigid water outlet pipe 33 has a recess 3422 that mates with the rigid water outlet pipe 33, thereby improving the sealing performance between the sealing member 342 and the rigid water outlet pipe 33. The sealing member 342 is flexibly arranged so that it can be clamped between the rigid water outlet pipe 33 and the pipe positioning device 341, compensating for a wider range of manufacturing tolerances and assembly deviations. The sealing member 342 is made of rubber; during disassembly and assembly, the flexibility of rubber eliminates the risk of plastic deformation after disassembly, completely solving the problem of breakage or jamming of rigid sealing rings due to repeated disassembly and assembly.

[0047] In this embodiment, as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the quick-connect pipe structure 34 also includes a base 343, which is fixed to the body 10. The pipe positioning device 341 is movably mounted on the base 343 via an elastic member 344. The elastic member 344 drives the sealing part to press against and seal the rigid water outlet pipe 33. When disassembling and assembling the water flow generator 32, the pipe positioning device 341 can obtain a certain amount of movement by compressing the elastic member 344, thereby providing dynamic adjustment space for the connection between the rigid water outlet pipe 33 and the sealing part, effectively reducing the assembly difficulty and improving the ease of disassembly and assembly. In addition, the elastic member 344 can also enable the pipe positioning device 341 to have dynamic sealing compensation capability, which can keep the sealing member 342 pressed against and sealed against the rigid water outlet pipe 33.

[0048] In this embodiment, as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the base 343 has a sliding hole 34311 for the pipe positioning device 341 to slide, thereby defining the movement path of the pipe positioning device 341. The base 343 includes a first seat body 3431 and a second seat body 3432; the first seat body 3431 is fixed to the foot bath 100 by bolts, adhesive, or welding; the second seat body 3432 is fixed to the first seat body 3431 by bolts, adhesive, or welding; the sliding hole 34311 is located on the second seat body 3432. The first seat body 3431 has a receiving cavity 34312 and a through hole 34321 communicating with the receiving cavity 34312, and the second seat body 3432 is located in the receiving cavity 34312. The pipe positioning device 341 passes through the sliding hole 34311 and the through hole 34321 in sequence.

[0049] In this embodiment, as Figures 4 to 7As shown, the pipeline positioning device 341 has a boss 3411, and an elastic member 344 is disposed between the base 343 and the boss 3411. The boss 3411 is arranged in a ring shape and is continuously or intermittently arranged around the pipeline positioning device 341. The elastic member 344 is a spring; the spring is sleeved on the outside of the pipeline positioning device 341, with one end abutting against the second base 3432 and the other end abutting against the boss 3411. Both the boss 3411 and the elastic member 344 are located within the receiving cavity 34312.

[0050] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the rigid water outlet pipe 33 has a certain supporting strength to prevent deformation when it comes into contact with the sealing member 342. The rigid water outlet pipe 33 and the pipeline positioning device 341 are coaxially arranged; the axis of the rigid water outlet pipe 33 and the axis of the pipeline positioning device 341 are both horizontal.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this application also provides a foot bath device 100, including a body 10 and a water circulation system 30. The body 10 has a foot bath cavity 11. The water circulation system 30 includes a water flow generator 32, a water circulation pipe 31, and a quick-connect structure 34 for connecting pipes between the water flow generator 32 and the water circulation pipe 31. The quick-connect structure 34 for connecting pipes adopts the quick-connect structure 34 in the above embodiments.

[0052] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the main body 10 has a front end and a rear end, which are arranged opposite to each other. The space inside the main body 10 is a foot bath cavity 11; the top of the main body 10 is open, allowing the user's feet to enter the foot bath cavity 11.

[0053] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 3 As shown, the water flow generator 32 is used to drive water, causing it to circulate within the foot bath cavity 11 and the water circulation pipe 31. The water flow generator 32 includes a housing 322, a circulation paddle 321, and a motor. The housing 322 is fixedly connected to the main body 10 and has a pump chamber 3221 and an inlet 3222 communicating with the pump chamber 3221. A rigid outlet pipe 33 is fixedly connected to the housing 322. The circulation paddle 321 is disposed within the pump chamber 3221. The motor is configured to drive the circulation paddle 321 to rotate around a fixed axis. The circulation paddle 321 drives the liquid in the foot bath cavity 11 to enter the pump chamber 3221 through the inlet 3222, and then through the rigid outlet pipe 33 into the water circulation pipe 31. The housing 322 can be fixed to the bottom of the foot bath 100 by bolts, adhesive, or welding, thus securing the water flow generator 32 within the foot bath 100.

[0054] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the foot bath 100 also includes a top cover 20, which is disposed on the top of the main body 10. The water circulation pipe 31 has a circulation channel 311, with the inlet 3222 of the circulation channel 311 connected to a water pump, and the outlet 21 disposed on the top cover 20. A water flow generator 32 drives water from the foot bath cavity 11 through the inlet 3222 into the circulation channel 311, and then flows out through the outlet 21 back into the foot bath cavity 11, forming a water circulation. The water circulation system 30 of the foot bath 100 drives the water flow through the water flow generator 32 to form a directional circulation between the foot bath cavity 11 and the top cover 20. Specifically, the water flow generator 32 draws water from the bottom of the foot bath cavity 11 through the inlet 3222 of the circulation channel 311, and transports it upwards along the circulation channel 311 to the top cover 20, then flows back into the foot bath cavity 11 through the outlet 21 disposed on the top cover 20, forming a continuous circulation. In addition, the water outlet 21 is located on the top cover 20 so that the water flow is within the user's line of sight when it falls back into the foot bath cavity 11. The user can intuitively observe the flow state and treatment effect of the water. This visualization design not only enhances the user's trust in the water treatment function, but also improves the sensory experience of the foot bath process through the dynamic effect of water flow, and strengthens the product's technological feel and humanized design.

[0055] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an opening 12 is created between the top cover 20 and the main body 10, communicating with the foot bath cavity 11. The user's feet or other parts can enter the foot bath cavity 11 through the opening 12. The top cover 20 is assembled to the top of the main body 10 by means of screws or snap-fit ​​structures. The water outlet 21 is located on the side of the top cover 20 facing the opening 12, so that the user can observe the water flow from the water outlet 21.

[0056] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification. When technical features of different embodiments are embodied in the same drawing, it can be regarded as the drawing also disclosing examples of combinations of the various embodiments involved.

[0057] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and their descriptions are quite specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A quick-connect structure for the pipes of a foot bath device, the foot bath device comprising a water circulation system configured to circulate water within the foot bath chamber of the foot bath device, the water circulation system comprising a water flow generator, a water circulation pipe, and a rigid water outlet pipe fluidly connected to the water flow generator, the quick-connect structure being configured to establish a water flow channel between the rigid water outlet pipe and the water circulation pipe; characterized in that, The quick-connect structure for the pipeline includes: A pipe positioning device configured on the main body, wherein the pipe positioning device is connected to the inlet of the water circulation pipe to position the inlet at a predetermined location within the foot bath cavity; and A sealing component is fixedly installed on the pipeline positioning device on the side opposite to the water inlet, and the sealing component is sealed to the pipeline positioning device. The sealing member has a sealing portion facing the rigid water outlet pipe. When the water flow generator is installed on the body, the rigid water outlet pipe and the sealing portion press against each other to seal, so that the rigid water outlet pipe and the water circulation pipe are in fluid communication.

2. The quick-connection structure for the pipes of a foot bath according to claim 1, characterized in that, The quick-connect structure for pipelines also includes: A base is fixed to the body, and the pipeline positioning device is movably disposed on the base by means of an elastic member.

3. The quick-connection structure for the pipes of a foot bath according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base has a sliding hole for the pipeline positioning device to slide.

4. The quick-connection structure for the pipes of a foot bath according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The pipeline positioning device has a boss, and the elastic member is disposed between the base and the boss.

5. The quick-connection structure for the pipes of a foot bath according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic component is a spring.

6. The quick-connection structure for the pipes of a foot bath according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing component is flexibly designed.

7. The quick-connection structure for the pipes of a foot bath according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing member has a mating groove, and the pipeline positioning device can extend into the mating groove.

8. The quick-connect structure for the pipes of a foot bath according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing member has a recess on the side facing the rigid water outlet pipe that mates with the rigid water outlet pipe.

9. A foot bath device, characterized in that, include: The main body has a foot bath cavity; as well as A water circulation system includes a water flow generator, a water circulation pipe, and a quick-connect structure for connecting the pipes between the water flow generator and the water circulation pipe, wherein the quick-connect structure is the quick-connect structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A foot bath device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The foot bath device also includes: A top cover, which is disposed on the top of the body; and The water outlet is located on the top cover; The water flow generator drives water from the foot bath cavity into the water circulation pipe, and then returns to the foot bath cavity through the water outlet.

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