Combination faucet and sink assembly

Abstract

The application discloses a combined faucet and sink assembly, which comprises a mounting seat, a fixed connecting part arranged at the bottom of the mounting seat, the fixed connecting part being configured to fix the mounting seat on a sink, a supporting part arranged on the mounting seat, a faucet pipe arranged on the mounting seat and arranged on one side of the supporting part, and a water storage container arranged on the supporting part in a detachable manner, a first contour matching part being arranged on the sidewall of the water storage container, wherein the first contour matching part is tightly arranged with the outer pipe wall of the faucet pipe after the water storage container is arranged on the supporting part, and the first contour matching part is configured to match the outer contour of the faucet pipe. The compact structure design is realized to reduce the overall volume of the combined faucet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of faucet technology, and more particularly to a combination faucet and sink assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Water purifiers are common household appliances, and the faucets used with them are for dispensing purified water. Users typically need to carry containers to the faucet to collect the water, which makes them inconvenient to use.

[0003] Chinese patent publication CN118327109A discloses a sink assembly that integrates a faucet and a kettle, enabling the use of the kettle to collect water. Although the sink integrates a faucet and a kettle, the faucet and kettle are assembled into separate units, resulting in a relatively large overall size.

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved in this application is how to design a faucet with a compact structure to reduce the overall size. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a combined faucet and sink assembly that achieves a compact design to reduce the overall size of the combined faucet.

[0006] The technical solution provided in this application is a combined faucet, characterized in that it includes: The mounting base has a fixed connection part at its bottom, which is configured to fix the mounting base on the water tank; the mounting base also has a support part. A faucet body, wherein the faucet body is disposed on the mounting base and arranged on one side of the support; A water storage container, wherein the water storage container is detachably mounted on the support, and a first contour matching part is provided on the side wall of the water storage container; Wherein, after the water storage container is placed on the support, the first contour matching part is close to the outer wall of the faucet pipe body, and the first contour matching part is configured to match the outer contour of the faucet pipe body.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this application are as follows: By concentrating the faucet body and the water storage container on the mounting base, the support can meet the requirements for the detachable installation and use of the water storage container. In this way, the combination faucet can further have the function of water storage, so that users can obtain a sufficient amount of water at one time using the water storage container to meet the different water needs of users. More importantly, the water storage container has a first contour matching part that matches the outer contour of the faucet body, so that the first contour matching part and the faucet body can be closely attached to each other to meet the overall compact design and reduce the overall volume. At the same time, since the first contour matching part can also match the overall shape of the faucet body, the water storage container can be integrated into the overall appearance contour design of the mounting base, realizing the integrated design requirements of the overall appearance, optimizing the overall appearance effect, and improving the user experience.

[0008] In one embodiment, the side wall of the water storage container is further provided with a receiving groove, the receiving groove being the first contour matching part, and at least a portion of the faucet pipe body is located within the receiving groove; Alternatively, the first contour matching part may be formed on a plane, convex surface, or concave surface of the water storage container, and the outer surface shape of the first contour matching part may match the outer wall of the faucet pipe.

[0009] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the faucet tube body abuts against the inner wall of the receiving groove; Alternatively, a gap may be formed between the outer wall of the faucet tube and the inner wall of the receiving groove.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first contour matching part is formed on the plane, convex or concave surface of the water storage container, and the outer surface shape of the first contour matching part matches the outer pipe wall of the faucet body.

[0011] In one embodiment, the water storage container is attached to the outer wall of the faucet pipe, or a gap is formed between the water storage container and the outer wall of the faucet pipe.

[0012] In one embodiment, a second contour matching portion is formed at the bottom of the water storage container, and the second contour matching portion matches the contour of the support portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the support portion is formed on the upper surface of the mounting base; the bottom edge of the water storage container matches the shape of the edge of the support portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bottom edge of the water storage container does not extend beyond the area formed by the top edge of the mounting base.

[0015] In one embodiment, a first water outlet is provided at the top of the faucet body, and the faucet body is rotatably mounted on the mounting base, with the first water outlet being higher than the water filling part of the water storage container; Alternatively, the top of the faucet body is provided with two second water outlets, which are arranged back to back and extend to the outside of the mounting base; after the water storage container is placed on the support, one of the second water outlets is located above the water storage container. Alternatively, the mounting base is provided with a connecting water pipe configured to connect to an external water supply source, the support has a third water outlet, and the third water outlet and the faucet body are respectively connected to the connecting water pipe; the bottom of the water storage container is provided with a water inlet valve; after the water storage container is installed on the support, the water inlet valve is connected to the third water outlet.

[0016] In one embodiment, the support portion is further provided with a first electric heating component, which is configured to heat the water in the water storage container. Alternatively, the support is provided with a power supply connector, the water storage container is provided with a power receiving connector, and the water storage container is also provided with a second electric heating component. The first electric heating component is configured to heat the water in the water storage container. After the water storage container is installed on the support, the power receiving connector is electrically connected to the power supply connector.

[0017] In one embodiment, the faucet body is further provided with an ultraviolet sterilizer.

[0018] In one embodiment, the mounting base is provided with a connecting water pipe, which is configured to connect to an external water supply source; the ultraviolet sterilizer is a flow-through ultraviolet sterilizer, which is detachably connected between the connecting water pipe and the faucet body.

[0019] An embodiment of this application also provides a sink assembly, including a sink body and the aforementioned combined faucet, wherein the mounting base of the combined faucet is disposed on the sink body. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the combined faucet embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the combined faucet of this application; Figure 3 This is the third structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the combined faucet of this application; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the water storage container in a modular faucet in its separated state; Figure 5 This is the fourth structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the combined faucet of this application; Figure 6 for Figure 5 One of the structural diagrams of a modular faucet with the water storage container in a separated state; Figure 7 for Figure 5 The second schematic diagram of the structure of the water storage container in the combined faucet in the separated state.

[0022] Figure label: 1. Mounting base; 11. Fixed connection part; 12. Support part; 13. Ultraviolet sterilizer; 2. Faucet body; 21. First spout; 22. Second spout; 3. Water storage container; 31. First contour matching part; 32. Second contour matching part. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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, 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.

[0024] like Figures 1-4 As shown, one embodiment of this application provides a combined faucet, including: Mounting base 1, the bottom of which is provided with a fixing connection part 11, the fixing connection part 11 is configured to fix the mounting base 1 on the water tank; the mounting base 1 is also provided with a support part 12; Faucet body 2, which is disposed on the mounting base 1 and arranged on one side of the support; A water storage container 3 is detachably mounted on the support 12, and a first contour matching part 31 is provided on the side wall of the water storage container 3; Wherein, after the water storage container 3 is placed on the support part 12, the first contour matching part 31 is close to the outer wall of the faucet body 2, and the first contour matching part 31 is configured to match the outer contour of the faucet body 2.

[0025] Specifically, the faucet body 2 of the combination faucet can be connected to water supply equipment (such as water purifiers, direct drinking water machines and municipal water supply networks), and the water output from the water supply equipment is finally discharged through the faucet body 2 and used by the user.

[0026] To diversify the water usage options of the combination faucet, a water storage container 3 is also included. This container temporarily stores the water output from the water supply equipment. During use, since the water supply equipment has a limited output, when a user needs a certain amount of water, the water output can be temporarily stored in the water storage container 3. The user can then directly remove the water storage container 3 from the mounting base 1 to use the required amount of water, thus achieving diverse water supply options for the combination faucet.

[0027] In addition, in order to effectively reduce the overall volume and meet the requirements of compact structural design, for the water storage container 3 that can be disassembled during use, after the water storage container 3 is assembled onto the support part 12 of the mounting base 1, the overall structure of the water storage container 3, the mounting base 1, and the faucet pipe body 2 should be designed to be compact.

[0028] Therefore, after the water storage container 3 is installed on the support part 12, the water storage container 3 also rests against the faucet pipe body 2. In this way, compared with the prior art, the water storage container 3 is close to the faucet pipe body 2, so as to reduce the distance between the faucet pipe body 2 and the water storage container 3, thereby making the overall structure more compact and reducing the overall volume.

[0029] More importantly, since the side wall of the water storage container is further formed with a first contour matching part 31, and since the first contour matching part 31 can match the shape of the faucet pipe body 2, after the water storage container 3 is assembled onto the mounting base 1, the water storage container 3 and the faucet pipe body 2 are close to each other, and the water storage container 3 and the faucet pipe body 2 present an integrated overall appearance design, thereby improving the appearance and enhancing the user experience.

[0030] To ensure that the mounting base 1 can be installed on a water tank or other equipment, the mounting body 1 is connected and fixed to the water tank via a fixed connection part 11. The fixed connection part 11 can be a threaded pipe to meet the requirements for fixed installation with the water tank. No restrictions are placed on the physical form of the fixed connection part 11 or its specific installation structure with the water tank. To meet the connection requirements of water and electrical circuits, a through channel can be formed on the fixed connection part 11, through which the faucet body 2 can pass and connect to the water supply equipment. Alternatively, a connecting water pipe (not shown) can be installed within the through channel, allowing the faucet body 2 to connect to the water supply equipment.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this application are as follows: By concentrating the faucet body and the water storage container on the mounting base, the support can meet the requirements for the detachable installation and use of the water storage container. In this way, the combination faucet can further have the function of water storage, so that users can obtain a sufficient amount of water at one time using the water storage container to meet the different water needs of users. More importantly, the water storage container has a first contour matching part that matches the outer contour of the faucet body, so that the first contour matching part and the faucet body can be closely attached to each other to meet the overall compact design and reduce the overall volume. At the same time, since the first contour matching part can also match the overall shape of the faucet body, the water storage container can be integrated into the overall appearance contour design of the mounting base, realizing the integrated design requirements of the overall appearance, optimizing the overall appearance effect, and improving the user experience.

[0032] In one embodiment, in order to make the overall structure more compact and to give the whole a better integrated design appearance, the side wall of the water storage container is also provided with a receiving groove, the receiving groove being the first contour matching part 31, and at least part of the faucet pipe 2 is located in the receiving groove.

[0033] Specifically, a receiving groove is provided on the side wall of the water storage container 3 to form a first contour matching part 31. After the water storage container 3 is placed on the support part 12 of the mounting base 1, the faucet pipe body 2 will be located in the receiving groove. In this way, on the one hand, the water storage container 3 is supported by the support part 12, and on the other hand, the water storage container 3 is further positioned by the faucet pipe body 2 to improve the installation reliability of the water storage container 3.

[0034] Wherein, the outer wall of the faucet body 2 is attached to the inner wall of the receiving groove; or, a gap is formed between the outer wall of the faucet body 2 and the inner wall of the receiving groove.

[0035] In another embodiment, the first contour matching part is formed on the plane, convex or concave surface of the water storage container, and the outer surface shape of the first contour matching part matches the outer pipe wall of the faucet body.

[0036] Specifically, the outer contour of the first contour matching part matches the outer contour of the faucet pipe body's outer wall. Thus, the design of the first contour matching part is based on the shape of the faucet pipe body's outer wall. For example, if the faucet pipe body has a rectangular cross-section, the matching first contour matching part can be a plane, and the width of the plane can be the same as the width of the faucet pipe body's outer wall. This way, when the faucet pipe body and the first contour matching part are attached together, the faucet pipe body and the water storage container present a unified, integrated appearance design, optimizing the user experience. Alternatively, if the faucet pipe body has a circular cross-section, the matching first contour matching part can be a concave arc surface. This way, when the faucet pipe body and the first contour matching part are attached together, the connection between the faucet pipe body's outer wall and the water storage container has a more aesthetically pleasing transition, reducing the abruptness caused by the faucet pipe body and water storage container being separate, and further enhancing the overall integrated design.

[0037] As a household appliance in daily life, the aesthetics of a combination faucet are an important indicator affecting the user experience. Compared to the appearance of a conventional faucet body and kettle that are completely separate, the first contour matching part set on the water storage container can make the faucet body and water storage container match each other in appearance to achieve a unified visual effect, and can also make the faucet body and water storage container fit together to reduce the overall size.

[0038] In another embodiment of this application, a second contour matching portion 32 is formed at the bottom of the water storage container 3, and the second contour matching portion 32 matches the contour of the support portion 12.

[0039] Specifically, the water storage container 3 is also connected to the support portion 12 of the mounting base 1, so as to support the water storage container 3 through the support portion 12. In order to further enhance the integrated design of the overall appearance, a second contour matching portion 32 can also be formed at the bottom of the water storage container 3. The second contour matching portion 32 is used to match the contour of the support portion 12, so that after the water storage container 3 is placed on the support portion 12, the bottom edge of the water storage container 3 can still match the contour edge of the support portion 12, so that the support portion 12 and the water storage container 3 match and echo each other in appearance design to achieve an integrated visual effect.

[0040] For example, the bottom edge of the water storage container 3 matches the shape of the top edge of the mounting base 1. Alternatively, the bottom edge of the water storage container 3 does not extend beyond the shape surrounded by the top edge of the mounting base.

[0041] In another embodiment, in order to meet the water supply requirements of the water storage container 3, such as Figure 1As shown, a first water outlet 21 is provided at the top of the faucet body 2. The faucet body 2 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 1, and the first water outlet 21 extends outside the mounting base 1. Specifically, the faucet body 2 is provided at the top of the first water outlet 21, and the faucet body 2 can rotate relative to the mounting base 1. Thus, when water needs to be supplied to the water storage container 3, the faucet body 2 is rotated so that the first water outlet 21 is positioned above the water storage container 3, and water can be delivered to the water storage container 3 from the top through the first water outlet 21.

[0042] Or, such as Figure 5 As shown, the top of the faucet body 2 is provided with two second water outlets 22, which are arranged back to back and extend beyond the mounting base 1. After the water storage container 3 is mounted on the support 12, one of the second water outlets 22 is located above the water storage container 3. Specifically, the top of the faucet body 2 is provided with two second water outlets 22, and the two second water outlets 22 are arranged back to back. Both second water outlets 22 can be independently controlled, for example, each second water outlet 22 is equipped with a corresponding water valve (manual valve or electric valve) to meet the requirement of independently controlling the water flow. The second water outlet 22 arranged above the water storage container 3 can meet the requirement of supplying water to the water storage container 3 from the top.

[0043] Alternatively, the support portion 12 has a third water outlet, which is connected to the connecting water pipe; the bottom of the water storage container 3 is provided with a water inlet valve; after the water storage container 3 is placed on the support portion 12, the water inlet valve is connected to the third water outlet. Specifically, the bottom of the water storage container 3 is provided with a water inlet valve, and correspondingly, the support portion 12 is provided with a third water outlet. During use, after the water storage container 3 is placed on the support portion 12, the water inlet valve is connected to the third water outlet, at which time the water inlet valve will open, thereby satisfying the requirement of supplying water from the bottom of the water storage container 3 to the water storage container 3 through the third water outlet. The structure of the water inlet valve to achieve water supply from the bottom of the water storage container 3 can refer to the conventional water supply method of the bottom of a kettle, for example, the solution disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN 208510746 U, which will not be limited or elaborated here.

[0044] In some embodiments, to allow for temperature regulation of the water in the water storage container 3, a first electric heating element is also provided on the support portion 12. This first electric heating element is configured to heat the water in the water storage container 3. Specifically, after the water storage container 3 is placed on the support portion 12, the first heating element on the support portion 12 is energized to generate heat, thereby heating the water in the water storage container 3 to a set temperature. For example, if a user needs warm water, the first heating element can heat the water in the water storage container 3 to approximately 40 degrees Celsius, allowing the user to remove the water storage container 3 and obtain warm water for drinking.

[0045] Alternatively, the support portion 12 may be equipped with a power supply connector (not shown), and the water storage container 3 may be equipped with a power receiving connector (not shown). The water storage container 3 may also be equipped with a second electric heating element, and the first electric heating element may be configured to heat the water in the water storage container 3. After the water storage container 3 is placed on the support portion 12, the power receiving connector and the power supply connector are electrically connected. Specifically, the water storage container 3 may adopt a structure similar to a kettle, that is, the water storage container 3 itself is equipped with a second electric heating element. After the water storage container 3 is placed on the support portion 12, the power supply connector and the power receiving connector are electrically connected to supply power to the second electric heating element, thereby using the second electric heating element to heat the water in the water storage container 3.

[0046] There are various physical manifestations of the electric heating component. For example, it can be represented by an electric heating tube, an electric heating plate, or a semiconductor cooling chip. When a semiconductor cooling chip is used, it can also be used to cool the water in the water storage container 3.

[0047] In some embodiments, the faucet body 2 and the connecting water pipe need to be sealed during assembly. Similarly, the connecting water pipe in the mounting base 1 and the faucet body 2 can be made into an integral structure.

[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, an ultraviolet sterilizer 13 is installed on the faucet tube body 2.

[0049] Specifically, the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 can sterilize the water flowing from the connecting water pipe to the faucet pipe 2, thereby improving the quality of drinking water. The ultraviolet sterilizer 13 can be a device that uses conventional technology to sterilize flowing water with ultraviolet light.

[0050] For example, a flow-through ultraviolet sterilizer 13 can be used to sterilize the flowing water. The flow-through ultraviolet sterilizer 13 is connected between the faucet pipe 2 and the water supply equipment.

[0051] Alternatively, the mounting base 1 may be provided with a connecting water pipe (not shown), which is configured to connect to an external water supply source; the ultraviolet sterilizer is a flow-through ultraviolet sterilizer, which is detachably connected between the connecting water pipe and the faucet body.

[0052] Similarly, the connecting water pipe can be a transparent quartz tube, and the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 is a UV LED. The UV LED irradiates the water flowing in the connecting water pipe from outside the pipe to achieve sterilization. No specific physical form of the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 is limited here.

[0053] In addition, to achieve a dual purpose, the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 can also irradiate the water in the water storage container 3 with ultraviolet light, thereby achieving an antibacterial effect. Specifically, the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 can be installed on the faucet pipe 2, and in addition to irradiating the water transported through the connected water pipe, it can also irradiate some of the ultraviolet light into the water storage container 3, thus irradiating the water in the water storage container 3 with ultraviolet light.

[0054] Accordingly, to meet the requirements of ultraviolet irradiation, the water storage container 3 can be equipped with a quartz window (not shown). After the water storage container 3 is installed on the support 12, the quartz window is arranged opposite to the ultraviolet sterilizer 13. Meanwhile, to prevent ultraviolet radiation from the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 from damaging the user's eyes after the water storage container 3 is removed from the support 12, the power supply to the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 can be controlled manually via a switch. Alternatively, a Hall effect switch can be installed on the support 12 in conjunction with a magnet on the water storage container 3 to automatically control the power supply to the ultraviolet sterilizer 13. In this case, if the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 is a flow-through type, such as... Figure 7 As described above, a quartz window 131 can be provided on the housing of the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 to cooperate with the quartz window of the water storage container 3 to meet the requirement of ultraviolet irradiation into the water storage container 3. If the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 is an ultraviolet light source (UVLED), a quartz window can be provided on the faucet tube 2 to simultaneously perform ultraviolet sterilization treatment on the faucet tube 2 and the water storage container 3 through the ultraviolet sterilizer 13. There are no restrictions on the specific structural design here.

[0055] Meanwhile, to meet the requirement of ultraviolet light sterilization treatment of water storage container 3, an independent ultraviolet light source (UVLED) can also be configured to irradiate the water stored in water storage container 3 with ultraviolet light. For example, an ultraviolet light source can be configured in water storage container 3. After water storage container 3 is placed on support part 12, the power supply connector configured on support part 12 is electrically connected to the power receiving connector configured on water storage container 3 to meet the power supply of the ultraviolet light source configured in water storage container 3.

[0056] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A combination faucet, characterized in that, include: The mounting base has a fixed connection part at its bottom, which is configured to fix the mounting base on the water tank; the mounting base also has a support part. A faucet body, wherein the faucet body is disposed on the mounting base and arranged on one side of the support; A water storage container, wherein the water storage container is detachably mounted on the support, and a first contour matching part is provided on the side wall of the water storage container; Wherein, after the water storage container is placed on the support, the first contour matching part is close to the outer wall of the faucet pipe body, and the first contour matching part is configured to match the outer contour of the faucet pipe body.

2. The combined faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the water storage container is also provided with a receiving groove, which is the first contour matching part, and at least part of the faucet pipe is located in the receiving groove.

3. The combined faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the faucet tube is attached to the inner wall of the receiving groove; Alternatively, a gap may be formed between the outer wall of the faucet tube and the inner wall of the receiving groove.

4. The combined faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first contour matching part is formed on the plane, convex or concave surface of the water storage container, and the outer surface shape of the first contour matching part matches the outer pipe wall of the faucet pipe body.

5. The combined faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the water storage container has a second contour matching part that matches the contour of the support part.

6. The combined faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The faucet body is provided with a first water outlet at the top, and the faucet body is rotatably mounted on the mounting base. The first water outlet is higher than the water filling part of the water storage container. Alternatively, the top of the faucet body is provided with two second water outlets, which are arranged back to back and extend to the outside of the mounting base; after the water storage container is placed on the support, one of the second water outlets is located above the water storage container. Alternatively, the mounting base is provided with a connecting water pipe configured to connect to an external water supply source, the support has a third water outlet, and the third water outlet and the faucet body are respectively connected to the connecting water pipe; the bottom of the water storage container is provided with a water inlet valve; after the water storage container is installed on the support, the water inlet valve is connected to the third water outlet.

7. The combined faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support is also provided with a first electric heating component, which is configured to heat the water in the water storage container.

8. The combined faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support is provided with a power supply connector, the water storage container is provided with a power receiving connector, and the water storage container is also provided with a second electric heating component. The first electric heating component is configured to heat the water in the water storage container. After the water storage container is installed on the support, the power receiving connector is electrically connected to the power supply connector.

9. The combined faucet according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The faucet body is also equipped with an ultraviolet sterilizer.

10. A water tank assembly, comprising a water tank body, characterized in that, It also includes a combination faucet as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the mounting base of the combination faucet is disposed on the main body of the sink.

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