A three-way connector for a pipe line machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to pipeline machine equipment field especially relates to a pipeline machine is with three -way connector, including: water tap, the water tap bottom is provided with the water outlet part, still include: cold water inlet pipe and normal temperature water inlet pipe, cold water inlet pipe and normal temperature water inlet pipe set up in the water tap inside, three -way valve core, set up in the water tap inside, water valve knob, set up in the water tap top, water valve knob and three -way valve core linkage connection, through rotating water valve knob can selectively conduct cold water inlet pipe or normal temperature water inlet pipe and close the water channel, through three -way valve core as core control component, realize the switching between cold water inlet pipe and normal temperature water inlet pipe, can accurate control water flow path, realize multi -mode water -out control, and through water valve knob can easily complete the selection and close waterway of water source, enhance user use experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline machine equipment, and in particular to a tee connector for pipeline machines. Background Technology

[0002] Currently used water dispensers typically have multiple water output requirements during installation or use, such as hot water, cold water, or room temperature water. This usually requires a separate outlet connected to the corresponding heating or cooling equipment. When multiple outlets cannot be accommodated within the dispensed system, a multi-way faucet structure, such as a T-junction faucet, is used. A T-junction faucet consists of a T-fitting pipe fitting and a faucet or valve, primarily used for branching water flow. The T-fitting pipe fitting is generally T-shaped with three connections, leading to one or more branch pipes from the main water pipe. The faucet controls the flow and regulation of these branch pipes. This structure allows for easy expansion of new water supply paths within an existing water system while maintaining independent control of each branch.

[0003] Existing three-way faucets generally suffer from inaccurate water flow switching and unclear operation feedback in practical applications. The existing three-way faucets use a simple sliding valve, which is prone to water mixing when switching between cold water and room temperature water. Users cannot clearly perceive the current water flow status, affecting the user experience. In addition, some products only support two-speed switching and lack a shut-off function, requiring additional operation of the inlet valve to stop the water flow, making them inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a tee connector for a pipeline machine, employing the following technical solution:

[0005] A three-way faucet for a water dispenser includes: a water outlet faucet with a water outlet at its bottom; a cold water inlet pipe and a room temperature water inlet pipe, both disposed inside the water outlet faucet; a three-way valve core disposed inside the water outlet faucet; and a water valve knob disposed at the top of the water outlet faucet, the water valve knob being linked to the three-way valve core, and rotating the water valve knob selectively opening the cold water inlet pipe or the room temperature water inlet pipe and closing the water flow channel.

[0006] Optionally, the three-way valve core includes a valve core sleeve, the valve core sleeve is provided with a moving valve core plate and a stationary valve core plate, and the bottom of the stationary valve core plate is provided with a three-way transmission pipe.

[0007] Optionally, the valve core moving plate has an insertion part on its top and a slot on its bottom surface.

[0008] Optionally, a valve stem is provided between the water valve knob and the three-way valve core. The bottom surface of the valve stem has a protrusion that matches the insertion part of the valve core moving plate. The protrusion and the insertion part are opposite to each other to form an insertion. When the valve stem rotates, it will drive the valve core moving plate to rotate.

[0009] Optionally, an embedding hole is provided on the bottom side of the valve stem, and a spring and a positioning pin are provided in the embedding hole. One end of the spring is connected to the head of the positioning pin, and the other end of the spring is connected to the valve stem. A limiting boss is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the valve stem away from the embedding hole.

[0010] Optionally, the valve core sleeve has a switching groove and a recess inside. The switching groove matches the limiting boss, and the limiting boss moves within the switching groove. The two ends of the switching groove limit the limiting boss. The recess matches the positioning pin. By moving the position of the positioning pin, the spring is compressed, causing the positioning pin to retract into the embedding hole. When the positioning pin moves to the junction of the recess and the inner wall of the valve core sleeve, the positioning pin will move towards the embedding hole, causing the compression spring to contract and allowing the positioning pin to move out of the recess.

[0011] Optionally, the valve stem has raised teeth on the top, and the bottom surface of the water valve knob has a toothed structure that matches the top of the valve stem. The water valve knob and the valve stem cooperate to form a toothed connection structure. When the water valve knob is rotated, the water valve knob will drive the valve stem to rotate together.

[0012] Optionally, the bottom surface of the valve core stationary plate is provided with a positioning groove, and the top surface of the valve core stationary plate is provided with a three-way hole, one of the three-way holes being provided with a flow guide groove.

[0013] Optionally, the valve core sleeve has a positioning hole on its outer side, the valve core stationary plate has a positioning ring at its bottom, a positioning part is fixedly connected to the outer side of the positioning ring, the positioning part is engaged with the positioning groove, the positioning part cooperates with the positioning hole to form a limit, and the positioning ring and the three-way transmission pipe are integrally connected.

[0014] Optionally, the machine body is equipped with a compressor refrigeration system and a filter device. A liquid receiving tray is provided below the water faucet. The liquid receiving tray has a snap-fit ​​part. A snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the machine body. The snap-fit ​​part matches the snap-fit ​​groove. The snap-fit ​​part and the snap-fit ​​groove are engaged to achieve detachable installation.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This water dispenser uses a three-way valve core as the core control component, combined with a three-way transmission pipe, to switch between cold water inlet pipe and normal temperature water inlet pipe. It can accurately control the water flow path, realize multi-mode water output control, meet users' needs for different water temperatures, and improve convenience and comfort.

[0017] 2. This water dispenser uses a three-way connector to connect to the faucet, which in turn connects to the valve stem via a water valve knob. The valve stem then drives the valve core to rotate, forming a complete mechanical transmission system. This makes the overall linkage more sensitive and the operation more intuitive. Users can easily select the water source and shut off the water flow simply by rotating the knob. A limiting boss is set at the bottom of the valve stem, which cooperates with the switching groove inside the valve core sleeve. Moving the limiting boss to either end of the switching groove allows for the flow of different pipelines, making it more convenient and practical. Furthermore, a slightly spring-loaded positioning structure is set at the bottom of the valve stem, providing a noticeable tactile feedback between different settings during rotation, enhancing the user experience and preventing accidental operation. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be discussed below. Obviously, the technical solutions described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments and their accompanying drawings can be obtained from the embodiments shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the body of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water tap of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the water tap of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the three-way valve core of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water valve knob of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the valve stem structure of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the three-way valve core of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the valve core moving plate of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the valve core sleeve of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the liquid receiving plate of this utility model.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Water tap; 201. Cold water inlet pipe; 202. Room temperature water inlet pipe; 203. Water outlet; 204. Three-way valve core; 241. Valve core moving plate; 2411. Insertion part; 2412. Slotted groove; 242. Valve core stationary plate; 2421. Positioning groove; 2422. Three-way hole; 2423. Flow guide groove; 243. Three-way transmission pipe; 244. Positioning ring; 2441. Positioning 245. Valve core sleeve; 2451. Positioning hole; 2452. Switching groove; 2453. Groove; 205. Housing; 206. Water valve knob; 207. Valve stem; 271. Protrusion; 272. Embedded hole; 273. Spring; 274. Positioning pin; 275. Limiting boss; 3. Compressor refrigeration system; 4. Filter device; 5. Liquid receiving tray; 501. Snap-fit ​​part; 502. Snap-fit ​​groove. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of various embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] 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.

[0034] An embodiment of this utility model provides a tee connector for a pipeline machine.

[0035] Example: Figure 3-4 The following is a description of a three-way faucet for a water dispenser: faucet 2, with a water outlet 203 at its bottom; faucet 2 also includes a cold water inlet pipe 201 and a room temperature water inlet pipe 202, both located inside the faucet 2; a three-way valve core 204, located inside the faucet 2; and a water valve knob 206, located at the top of the faucet 2. The water valve knob 206 is linked to the three-way valve core 204, and rotating the water valve knob 206 allows for selective opening of the cold water inlet pipe 201 or the room temperature water inlet pipe 202, as well as closing the water flow channel.

[0036] like Figure 8-9 The three-way valve core 204 includes a valve core sleeve 245, within which a moving valve core 241 and a stationary valve core 242 are provided. The moving valve core 241 and stationary valve core 242 are made of ceramic material. However, it should be understood that this utility model is not limited to this; other materials capable of achieving its sealing, pressure resistance, and wear resistance functions are also within the protection scope of this utility model. The bottom of the stationary valve core 242 is provided with a three-way transmission pipe 243. The top of the moving valve core 241 is provided with an insertion portion 2411. The bottom surface of the moving valve core 241 has a slot 2412. The bottom surface of the stationary valve core 242 has a positioning groove 2421. The top surface of the stationary valve core 242 has a through-hole 2422, and one of the holes in the through-hole 2422 has a guide groove 2423.

[0037] like Figure 5 and Figure 8 The valve stem 207 is provided between the water valve knob 206 and the three-way valve core 204. The bottom surface of the valve stem 207 is provided with a protrusion 271. The protrusion 271 matches the insertion part 2411 of the valve core moving plate 241. The protrusion 271 and the insertion part 2411 are connected to each other.

[0038] like Figure 5-7The valve stem 207 has an embedded hole 272 on its bottom side. A spring 273 and a positioning pin 274 are provided in the embedded hole 272. One end of the spring 273 is connected to the head of the positioning pin 274, and the other end of the spring 273 is connected to the valve stem 207. A limiting boss 275 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the valve stem 207 away from the embedded hole 272.

[0039] like Figure 10 The valve core sleeve 245 has a switching groove 2452 and a recess 2453 inside. The switching groove 2452 matches the limiting boss 275. The limiting boss 275 moves within the switching groove 2452. The two ends of the switching groove 2452 limit the limiting boss 275. The recess 2453 matches the positioning pin 274. By moving the position of the positioning pin 274, the spring 273 is compressed, causing the positioning pin 274 to retract into the embedding hole 272, so that the positioning pin 274 can move out of the recess 2453.

[0040] like Figure 6 The valve stem 207 has raised teeth on its top, and the water valve knob 206 has a toothed structure in the middle of its bottom surface that matches the top of the valve stem 207. The water valve knob 206 and the valve stem 207 cooperate to form a toothed connection structure.

[0041] like Figure 8 and Figure 10 The valve core sleeve 245 has a positioning hole 2451 on its outer side, and the valve core stationary plate 242 has a positioning ring 244 at its bottom. The positioning ring 244 has a positioning part 2441 fixedly connected to its outer side. The positioning part 2441 is engaged with the positioning groove 2421. The positioning part 2441 and the positioning hole 2451 cooperate to form a limit. The positioning ring 244 and the three-way transmission pipe 243 are integrally connected.

[0042] like Figure 1-2 and Figure 11 The machine body 1 is equipped with a compressor refrigeration system 3 and a filter device 4. A liquid receiving tray 5 is provided below the water faucet 2. The liquid receiving tray 5 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 501. A snap-fit ​​groove 502 is provided on the machine body 1. The snap-fit ​​part 501 matches the snap-fit ​​groove 502. The snap-fit ​​cooperation between the snap-fit ​​part 501 and the snap-fit ​​groove 502 enables detachable installation.

[0043] In use, external water enters the machine body 1 through a pipe and is filtered by a filter device 4. The filtered pure water then enters the compressor refrigeration system 3 and the ambient temperature water inlet pipe 202. The pure water in the compressor refrigeration system 3 is refrigerated and becomes cold water, which is then transmitted to the cold water inlet pipe 201 through a pipe. When the water valve knob 206 is turned, the water valve knob 206 drives the valve stem 207 to rotate, and the valve stem 207 drives the valve core moving plate 24. 1. When the valve stem 207 is rotated to one end of the limiting boss 275 and the switching groove 2452 in the valve core sleeve 245, the slot 2412 on the moving plate 241 of the valve core connects with one of the holes 2422 on the top surface of the stationary plate 242 of the valve core, which does not have a guide groove 2423, and the guide groove 2423 to form one of the water channels; when the valve stem 207 is rotated to the other end of the limiting boss 275 and the switching groove 2452 in the valve core sleeve 245, the moving plate 241... The slot 2412 on the valve stem 207 connects with the hole without a guide groove 2423 and the hole with a guide groove 2423 in another three-way hole 2422 to form another water passage. When the positioning pin 274 at the bottom of the valve stem 207 engages with the groove 2453 inside the valve core sleeve 245 during rotation, one end of the slot 2412 on the valve core moving plate 241 corresponds to the guide groove 2423, and the other end will not be aligned with any three-way hole 2422, thus closing the water passage. When one of the water passages is connected... When the system is open, the cold water in the cold water inlet pipe 201 enters through the three-way transmission pipe 243 via the three-way hole 2422, then through the slot 2412 and the guide groove 2423, and is then transported to the outlet section 203. When the other water path is open, the room temperature water in the room temperature water inlet pipe 202 enters through the three-way transmission pipe 243 via the three-way hole 2422, then through the slot 2412 and the guide groove 2423, and is then transported to the outlet section 203.

[0044] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims, not by the foregoing description, and is therefore intended to encompass all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0045] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A tee connector for a pipeline machine, comprising: A water tap (2) has a water outlet (203) at its bottom. Its characteristic is that it also includes: A cold water inlet pipe (201) and a normal temperature water inlet pipe (202) are provided inside the water outlet faucet (2); The three-way valve core (204) is installed inside the water tap (2); A water valve knob (206) is located on the top of the water tap (2), and the water valve knob (206) is linked to the three-way valve core (204).

2. A tee connector for a pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three-way valve core (204) includes a valve core sleeve (245), and the valve core sleeve (245) is provided with a valve core moving plate (241) and a valve core stationary plate (242). The bottom of the valve core stationary plate (242) is provided with a three-way transmission pipe (243).

3. A tee connector for a pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The valve core moving plate (241) has a plug-in part (2411) on its top and a slot (2412) on its bottom surface.

4. A tee connector for a pipeline machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A valve stem (207) is provided between the water valve knob (206) and the three-way valve core (204). The bottom surface of the valve stem (207) is provided with a protrusion (271). The protrusion (271) matches the insertion part (2411) of the valve core moving plate (241). The protrusion (271) and the insertion part (2411) are connected to each other.

5. A tee connector for a pipeline machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: An embedding hole (272) is provided on the bottom side of the valve stem (207). A spring (273) and a positioning pin (274) are provided in the embedding hole (272). One end of the spring (273) is connected to the head of the positioning pin (274), and the other end of the spring (273) is connected to the valve stem (207). A limiting boss (275) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the valve stem (207) away from the embedding hole (272).

6. A tee connector for a pipeline machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The valve core sleeve (245) has a switching groove (2452) and a groove (2453) inside. The switching groove (2452) matches the limiting boss (275). The limiting boss (275) moves within the switching groove (2452). The two ends of the switching groove (2452) limit the limiting boss (275). The groove (2453) matches the positioning pin (274).

7. A tee connector for a pipeline machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The valve stem (207) has raised teeth on its top, and the water valve knob (206) has a tooth structure in the middle of its bottom surface that matches the top of the valve stem (207). The water valve knob (206) and the valve stem (207) cooperate to form a toothed connection structure.

8. A tee connector for a pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the valve core stationary plate (242) is provided with a positioning groove (2421), and the top surface of the valve core stationary plate (242) is provided with a three-way hole (2422). One of the holes of the three-way hole (2422) is provided with a flow guide groove (2423).

9. A tee connector for a pipeline machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The valve core sleeve (245) has a positioning hole (2451) on the outside. The valve core stationary plate (242) has a positioning ring (244) at the bottom. The positioning ring (244) has a positioning part (2441) fixedly connected to the outside. The positioning part (2441) is engaged with the positioning groove (2421). The positioning part (2441) and the positioning hole (2451) cooperate to form a limit. The positioning ring (244) and the three-way transmission pipe (243) are integrally connected.

10. A tee connector for a pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body (1) is equipped with a compressor refrigeration system (3) and a filter device (4). A liquid receiving tray (5) is provided below the water tap (2). The liquid receiving tray (5) is provided with a snap-fit ​​part (501). A snap-fit ​​groove (502) is provided on the machine body (1). The snap-fit ​​part (501) matches the snap-fit ​​groove (502).

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