An integrated foam and microbubble generating device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated foam and microbubble generating device, including water inlet end, water outlet end and device main body, and water flow is by water inlet end through device main body and flows to water outlet end, and device main body includes power, electronic shunt valve, controller, liquid storehouse, venturi tube, generating storehouse, and electronic shunt valve includes first electronic valve, second electronic valve. The application integrates generating storehouse and venturi tube, when controlling water flow to enter generating storehouse through first electronic valve, will produce the microbubble water of different effect according to pressure condition, when controlling water flow to flow into venturi tube through second electronic valve, water flow will inhale the cleaning fluid stored in liquid storehouse in venturi tube and enter generating storehouse, will convert the water flow of mixed cleaning fluid and form the dense foam water flow. Therefore, the application solves the problem of large space occupation through integration, also simplifies the bathing step of obtaining cleaning fluid, and saves the waiting time in the bathing process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of bathroom products and relates to an integrated foam and microbubble generating device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing shower faucets and related devices often have limited functions, lacking built-in nano-microbubble water output and cleaning solution bubble water functions. To use these functions, an external microbubble generator or bubble machine is required, which is inconvenient and space-consuming in the small environment of a bathroom. Furthermore, when using cleaning solution, repeated rubbing and kneading are required to obtain dense foam, which involves many steps and a long waiting time, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0004] An integrated foam and microbubble generator includes an inlet end, an outlet end, and a main body. Water flows into the main body from the inlet end, through the main body to the outlet end, and out from the outlet end. The main body includes a power supply, an electronic diversion valve, a controller, a liquid tank, a venturi tube, and a generating chamber. The electronic diversion valve includes a first electronic valve and a second electronic valve. The power supply is electrically connected to the first and second electronic valves. The first electronic valve is directly connected to the generating chamber through a pipeline. The second electronic valve is connected to the generating chamber through the venturi tube. The liquid tank is provided with a pipeline leading to the venturi tube.

[0005] Water flows from the inlet end through the first electronic valve or the second electronic valve, and the controller is configured to control the first electronic valve and the second electronic valve to have at least the following control methods:

[0006] The water flow is controlled to enter the generating chamber through the first electronic valve and flow from the generating chamber into the outlet end;

[0007] Alternatively, water can be controlled to flow into the Venturi tube through the second electronic valve, and after the cleaning liquid stored in the liquid tank is drawn into the Venturi tube, it enters the generating chamber and then flows from the generating chamber into the outlet.

[0008] Preferably, it also includes a booster pump, the power supply being electrically connected to the booster pump, the booster pump being connected to the generating chamber and being able to pressurize the liquid in the generating chamber.

[0009] Preferably, the liquid tank includes at least two sub-tanks, and a switching valve is provided between the sub-tanks and the Venturi tube, with each sub-tank connected to the Venturi tube through the switching valve.

[0010] Preferably, the controller is configured to have at least a foam mode. When water is supplied, in the foam mode, the controller shuts off the first electronic valve, opens the second electronic valve, opens the switching valve and connects a sub-compartment, introduces water from the second electronic valve into the venturi tube, and after the cleaning liquid stored in the sub-compartment is drawn into the venturi tube, it enters the generating compartment and then flows from the generating compartment into the outlet.

[0011] Preferably, a water flow control valve is further provided between the second electronic valve and the venturi tube, and the water flow control valve can adjust the flow rate of water flowing into the venturi tube.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a filter cartridge compartment, which is disposed in the water passage between the water inlet and the water outlet.

[0013] Preferably, a cold water inlet and a hot water inlet are provided in front of the water inlet end, and a temperature control valve is also provided between the cold water inlet, the hot water inlet and the main body of the device. The temperature control valve can control the ratio of cold water and hot water flowing in from the cold water inlet and the hot water inlet.

[0014] Preferably, a diversion pipe is provided after the temperature control valve, the diversion pipe has one or more water outlets, and one of the water outlets of the diversion pipe is connected to the water inlet.

[0015] Preferably, the controller is configured to have at least a default mode. When water is supplied, in the default mode, the controller opens the first electronic valve and closes the second electronic valve, so that the water flow is introduced from the first electronic valve into the generating chamber and then flows directly into the outlet.

[0016] Preferably, the controller is configured to have at least a microbubble water mode. When water is supplied, in the microbubble water mode, the controller opens the first electronic valve, closes the second electronic valve, and turns on the booster pump to pressurize the generating chamber. After the water flow is introduced into the generating chamber from the first electronic valve, a microbubble water flow is formed and flows directly into the outlet.

[0017] Preferably, the water outlet end has at least one or more water outlets.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The main body of the device includes a power supply, electronic diversion valves, a controller, a liquid tank, a venturi tube, and a generating chamber. The controller can control the opening and closing of different electronic diversion valves, thereby changing the water flow direction. The device integrates the generating chamber and the venturi tube. When the controlled water flow enters the generating chamber through the first electronic valve, it will generate microbubbles with different effects depending on the pressure. When the controlled water flow flows into the venturi tube through the second electronic valve, due to the Venturi effect, the water flow in the venturi tube will draw in the cleaning liquid stored in the liquid tank and enter the generating chamber. The generating chamber will transform the water flow mixed with the cleaning liquid into a dense foam water flow. Therefore, through integration, the problem of large space occupation is solved, and the bathing steps of obtaining the cleaning liquid are simplified, saving waiting time during the bathing process. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, which includes a diversion pipe and an integrated faucet;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention, which includes a diversion pipe and an integrated faucet;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a front view of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present invention, which includes a diversion pipe and an integrated faucet;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a top view of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present invention, which includes a diversion pipe and an integrated faucet;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present invention, which includes a diversion pipe and an integrated faucet;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a front view of the internal structure of an embodiment of this utility model that includes a diversion pipe and a booster pump;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a top view of the internal structure of an embodiment of this utility model that includes a diversion pipe and a booster pump;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the internal structure of an embodiment of this utility model that includes a diversion pipe and a booster pump;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 11This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of an embodiment of the present invention with an added booster pump;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of an embodiment of the present invention, which includes a diversion pipe and a booster pump.

[0031] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of an embodiment of the present invention with multiple water outlets at the water outlet end.

[0032] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0033] 1-Water inlet end;

[0034] 2-Main body of the device; 21-Power supply; 22-Electronic diversion valve; 221-First electronic valve; 222-Second electronic valve; 23-Controller; 24-Liquid tank; 241-Sub-tank; 25-Venturi tube; 26-Generation tank; 27-Booster pump; 28-Switching valve; 29-Filter cartridge tank;

[0035] 3-Water outlet; 4-Thermostatic valve; 5-Water flow control valve; 7-Cold water inlet; 8-Hot water inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] In the embodiments of 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] This utility model provides an integrated foam and microbubble generator, see reference. Figure 1-13 The device includes an inlet end 1, an outlet end 3, and a main body 2. Water flows into the main body 2 from the inlet end 1, flows through the main body 2 to the outlet end 3, and flows out from the outlet end 3. The main body 2 includes a power supply 21, an electronic diversion valve 22, a controller 23, a liquid tank 24, a venturi tube 25, and a generating tank 26. The electronic diversion valve 22 includes a first electronic valve 221 and a second electronic valve 222. The power supply 21 is electrically connected to the first electronic valve 221 and the second electronic valve 222. The first electronic valve 221 is directly connected to the generating tank 26 through a pipeline, and the second electronic valve 222 is connected to the generating tank 26 through the venturi tube 25. The liquid tank 24 is provided with a pipeline leading to the venturi tube 25.

[0042] Water flows from the inlet 1 through the first electronic valve 221 or the second electronic valve 222. The controller 23 is configured to control the first electronic valve 221 and the second electronic valve 222 to have at least the following control modes:

[0043] Method 1: Control the water flow to enter the generating chamber 26 through the first electronic valve 221, and then flow from the generating chamber 26 into the outlet 3;

[0044] Method 2: Control the water flow into the Venturi tube 25 through the second electronic valve 222, and after the cleaning liquid stored in the liquid tank 24 is drawn into the Venturi tube 25, it enters the generating tank 26, and then flows into the outlet 3 from the generating tank 26.

[0045] When the water flows through the Venturi tube 25, due to factors such as siphon, gravity, and the Venturi effect, the water will draw the cleaning solution stored in the liquid tank 24 into the generating chamber 26, and then flow from the generating chamber 26 into the outlet end 3 through the outlet pipe. The user can directly obtain the mixed foam water at the outlet end 3, simplifying the steps of obtaining the cleaning solution and saving the waiting time for the cleaning solution to foam.

[0046] For the water flow entering the generating chamber 26 through the first electronic valve 221, the generating chamber 26 can convert the water flow into a microbubble water flow; for the mixed water flow that flows into the venturi tube 25 through the second electronic valve 222 and then enters the generating chamber 26 after being sucked into the cleaning liquid stored in the liquid tank 24 in the venturi tube 25, the generating chamber 26 can cut and stir the mixture of water flow and cleaning liquid to obtain a more fully mixed and dense foam.

[0047] Specifically, the generating chamber 26 used in this application includes a filter screen and a bubble-cutting screen. The filter screen is mainly used to filter scale or impurities in the water flow; in some embodiments, the filter screen may be omitted. The bubble-cutting screen is mainly used to generate microbubbles and to mix the liquid into a foamy water flow. The water flow passes through the filter screen before entering the bubble-cutting screen for filtration. After the impurities are filtered out, the bubble-cutting screen generates microbubbles. The bubble-cutting screen can be one layer or multiple layers, and the filter screen can also be one layer or multiple layers. The generating chamber 26 is not limited to the embodiments listed in this application; other generating chambers 26 that can convert water flow into microbubble water flow are also within the scope of protection of this application.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] In this embodiment, as Figure 7-9 As shown, this application also includes a booster pump 27, which is electrically connected to a power supply 21. The booster pump 27 leads to the generating chamber 26 and can pressurize the liquid within the generating chamber 26. Specifically, the booster pump 27 can be an air pump or other air injection device. Injecting gas into the generating chamber 26 can make the microbubble water flow more dense, or when using cleaning fluid, it can make the cleaning fluid and water mix more thoroughly, increasing the foaming degree of the mixture and making the bubbles denser. At the same time, the booster pump can also increase the water pressure when the water flows to the hand shower head. Especially in some embodiments, a water flow control valve 5 is installed. When adjusting the water flow, the water pressure may be reduced. In this case, the booster pump 27 can be used to increase the pressure and restore the water pressure spray effect of the hand shower head.

[0050] Example 3

[0051] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 , 6 As shown in Figure 9, the liquid tank 24 includes at least two sub-tanks 241. A switching valve 28 is provided between the sub-tanks 241 and the venturi tube 25. The power supply 21 is electrically connected to the switching valve 28. Each sub-tank 241 is connected to the venturi tube 25 through the switching valve 28.

[0052] For example, the liquid reservoir 24 includes a first sub-reservoir and a second sub-reservoir. The two sub-reservoirs 241 can store different cleaning liquids such as shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. Both the first and second sub-reservoirs are connected to the venturi tube 25 via the switching valve 28. When shampoo is needed, the switching valve 28 will connect the pipe corresponding to the sub-reservoir containing shampoo and close the pipes corresponding to the other sub-reservoirs. When body wash is needed, the switching valve 28 will connect the pipe corresponding to the sub-reservoir containing body wash and close the pipes corresponding to the other sub-reservoirs.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the controller 23 is configured to have at least a foam mode. When water is supplied, in foam mode, the controller 23 shuts off the first electronic valve 221, opens the second electronic valve 222, opens the switching valve 28 and connects a sub-compartment 241, and introduces water from the second electronic valve 222 into the venturi tube 25. After the cleaning liquid stored in the sub-compartment 241 is drawn into the venturi tube 25, it enters the generating compartment 26 and then flows from the generating compartment 26 into the outlet 3.

[0054] Example 4

[0055] In this embodiment, as Figure 4-13 As shown, a water flow control valve 5 is also provided between the second electronic valve 222 and the venturi tube 25. The water flow control valve 5 can adjust the flow rate of water flowing into the venturi tube 25. Specifically, the water flow control valve 5 used in this application can be rotated to control the size of the water passage opening, thereby controlling the mixing ratio of cleaning liquid and water in the venturi tube 25, thereby adjusting the final foaming concentration. The water flow control valve 5 can also use other existing technologies for adjusting water flow.

[0056] Example 5

[0057] In this embodiment, as Figure 6-7 As shown in Figures 9-13, the system also includes a filter cartridge chamber 29, which is disposed in the water path between the inlet end 1 and the outlet end 3. In this embodiment, the filter cartridge chamber 29 is disposed before the electronic diversion valve 22. Water flows from the inlet end 1 through the filter cartridge chamber 29 and then into the electronic diversion valve 22. The filter cartridge chamber 29 is used to separate solid particles from the liquid. After the water flows through the filter cartridge chamber 29, impurities are blocked, while clean water flows out through the filter cartridge chamber 29. This not only allows users to use a cleaner water source but also ensures the normal operation of downstream equipment.

[0058] In other preferred embodiments, the filter cartridge chamber 29 can also be located between the generating chamber 26 and the water outlet 3. Of course, the location of the filter cartridge chamber 29 is not limited to the above two preferred methods, and other water passages between the water inlet 1 and the water outlet 3 can also be provided.

[0059] Example 6

[0060] In this embodiment, as Figure 12-13 As shown, a cold water inlet and a hot water inlet are provided in front of the water inlet 1. A temperature control valve 4 is also provided between the cold water inlet, the hot water inlet and the main body 2 of the device. The temperature control valve 4 can control the ratio of cold water and hot water flowing in from the cold water inlet and the hot water inlet.

[0061] In some preferred embodiments, a diversion pipe is provided after the temperature control valve 4, and the diversion pipe has one or more water outlets. One of the water outlets of the diversion pipe is connected to the water inlet 1. For example, the diversion pipe may have multiple water outlets, one of which is connected to the water inlet 1. After flowing through the main body 2 of the device, the water outlet 3 can be connected to a handheld shower head, while the other water outlets can be connected to devices such as overhead shower heads, direct-drain faucets, spray gun shower heads, children's shower heads, shoulder shower heads, and waist shower heads.

[0062] Example 7

[0063] In this embodiment, the controller 23 is configured to have at least a default mode. When water is supplied, in the default mode, the controller 23 opens the first electronic valve 221 and closes the second electronic valve 222. The water flow is introduced from the first electronic valve 221 into the generating chamber 26 and then flows directly into the outlet 3.

[0064] Example 8

[0065] In this embodiment, the controller 23 is configured to have at least a microbubble water mode. When water is supplied, in microbubble water mode, the controller 23 opens the first electronic valve 221, closes the second electronic valve 222, and turns on the booster pump 27 to pressurize the generating chamber 26. The water flow is introduced into the generating chamber 26 from the first electronic valve 221, forming a microbubble water flow that flows directly into the outlet 3. Due to the action of the booster pump 27, the water bubbles in this embodiment are denser than those in Embodiment 7, and the outlet pressure is also greater.

[0066] Example 9

[0067] In this embodiment, the water outlet end has at least one or more water outlets. For example, the water outlet end 3 can have multiple water outlets, one of which can be connected to a handheld shower head, while the other water outlets can be connected to devices such as overhead shower heads, direct-drain faucets, spray gun shower heads, children's shower heads, shoulder shower heads, and waist shower heads. Since the water flow before each water outlet has been converted by the pre-filter to form foam or microbubble water flow, the handheld shower head, overhead shower head, direct-drain faucet, etc. connected after the water outlet can all use the converted water flow, enriching the functional diversity of the device.

[0068] It should also be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0069] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An integrated foam and microbubble generator, comprising an inlet end, an outlet end, and a main body, wherein water flows into the main body from the inlet end, flows through the main body to the outlet end, and flows out from the outlet end, characterized in that: The main body of the device includes a power supply, an electronic diversion valve, a controller, a liquid tank, a venturi tube, and a generating tank. The electronic diversion valve includes a first electronic valve and a second electronic valve. The power supply is electrically connected to the first electronic valve and the second electronic valve. The first electronic valve is directly connected to the generating tank through a pipeline. The second electronic valve is connected to the generating tank through the venturi tube. The liquid tank is provided with a pipeline leading to the venturi tube. Water flows from the inlet end through the first electronic valve or the second electronic valve, and the controller is configured to control the first electronic valve and the second electronic valve to have at least the following control methods: The water flow is controlled to enter the generating chamber through the first electronic valve and flow from the generating chamber into the outlet end; Alternatively, water can be controlled to flow into the Venturi tube through the second electronic valve, and after the cleaning liquid stored in the liquid tank is drawn into the Venturi tube, it enters the generating chamber and then flows from the generating chamber into the outlet.

2. The integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a booster pump, the power supply being electrically connected to the booster pump, the booster pump being connected to the generating chamber and being able to pressurize the liquid in the generating chamber.

3. An integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The liquid tank includes at least two sub-tanks, and a switching valve is provided between the sub-tanks and the Venturi tube. Each sub-tank is connected to the Venturi tube through the switching valve.

4. The integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 3, characterized in that, The controller is configured to have at least a foam mode. When water is supplied, in the foam mode, the controller shuts off the first electronic valve, opens the second electronic valve, opens the switching valve and connects a sub-compartment, introduces water into the Venturi tube from the second electronic valve, and after the cleaning liquid stored in the sub-compartment is drawn into the Venturi tube, it enters the generating compartment and then flows from the generating compartment into the outlet.

5. An integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A water flow control valve is also provided between the second electronic valve and the venturi tube, which can regulate the flow rate of water flowing into the venturi tube.

6. An integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It also includes a filter cartridge compartment, which is disposed in the water passage between the water inlet and the water outlet.

7. An integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A cold water inlet and a hot water inlet are provided in front of the water inlet. A temperature control valve is also provided between the cold water inlet, the hot water inlet and the main body of the device. The temperature control valve can control the ratio of cold water and hot water flowing in from the cold water inlet and the hot water inlet.

8. The integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 7, characterized in that, A diversion pipe is provided after the temperature control valve. The diversion pipe has one or more water outlets, and one of the water outlets of the diversion pipe is connected to the water inlet.

9. An integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The controller is configured to have at least a default mode. When water is supplied, in the default mode, the controller opens the first electronic valve and closes the second electronic valve, so that the water flow is introduced from the first electronic valve into the generating chamber and then flows directly into the outlet.

10. An integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The controller is configured to have at least a microbubble water mode. When water is supplied, in the microbubble water mode, the controller opens the first electronic valve, closes the second electronic valve, and turns on the booster pump to pressurize the generating chamber. After the water flow is introduced into the generating chamber from the first electronic valve, a microbubble water flow is formed and flows directly into the outlet.

11. An integrated foam and microbubble generator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The water outlet end shall have at least one or more water outlets.

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