Modular shower arm fixture

Abstract

This utility model discloses a modular shower arm facility, including two shower arms symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides; a housing, with the two shower arms located on the left and right sides of the housing respectively; two symmetrically arranged rotating shaft assemblies installed inside the housing, with their outer ends extending laterally outward from the housing and connecting to the shower arm on the same side, each rotating shaft assembly having a water supply channel inside, the outlet end of the water supply channel connecting to the shower arm; a water path switching component installed inside the housing, having a water inlet and two symmetrically arranged water outlets, the outlets connecting to the water supply channel; and a support component, one end connected to the housing. The modular shower arm facility of this invention, based on the housing, integrates the shower arms, rotating shaft assemblies, water path switching component, and support component into a modular unit, utilizing the support component to achieve rapid installation and connection. It has the advantages of simple and flexible installation, and completely eliminates the dependence on specific chair back structures in terms of installation requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a shower arm facility or shower arm system, and more particularly to a modular shower arm facility or modular shower arm system. Background Technology

[0002] Patent application CN115054147A discloses a foldable automated bathing device for the elderly, featuring a shower system mounted on the backrest. This system includes two shower arms positioned on either side of the backrest and a showerhead near the seat. However, this structure results in a bulky backrest, and the shower system requires separate water channels within the backrest to supply water to the shower arms and showerhead, making the internal structure of the backrest complex. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the structure of the shower system to eliminate its dependence on the backrest, making installation simpler, more flexible, and applicable to more scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a modular shower arm device, which overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art. The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows:

[0004] A modular shower arm facility includes two shower arms symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, and further includes: a housing, with the two shower arms located on the left and right sides of the housing respectively; two symmetrically arranged rotating shaft assemblies, the rotating shaft assemblies extending in the left-right direction and installed inside the housing, with their outer ends extending laterally outward from the housing and connected to the shower arm on the same side, the rotating shaft assemblies having a water supply channel inside, the outlet end of the water supply channel connecting to the shower arm; a water path switching component, installed inside the housing, having a water inlet and two symmetrically arranged water outlets, the two water outlets respectively connecting to the water supply channels of the two rotating shaft assemblies, water flowing out from the water outlets and then entering the shower arm through the water supply channel and being sprayed out by the shower arm; and a support member, one end of which is connected to the housing.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment: the rotating shaft assembly is laterally telescopic, the water supply channel is at least a straight, laterally extending channel on the water inlet side, the water outlet of the water circuit switching component is connected to the water supply channel via a connecting water pipe, and the connecting water pipe is movably inserted into the water supply channel.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment: the rotating shaft assembly includes a shaft body, a transmission component, and a snap-fit ​​component. The water supply channel is disposed on the shaft body. The transmission component is movably inserted into the shaft body in the lateral direction. The snap-fit ​​component is radially movably disposed on the shaft body. When the transmission component moves axially inward, it drives the snap-fit ​​component to extend radially outward from the shaft body and directly or indirectly snap-fit ​​with the housing. When the transmission component moves axially outward, it releases the snap-fit ​​component.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment: the support member includes two connecting rods symmetrically arranged on the left and right, the connecting rods being vertically arranged and connected to the housing at their upper ends; it also includes two fixed tubes symmetrically arranged on the left and right, the two connecting rods being telescopically inserted into the two fixed tubes respectively, the connecting rods and fixed tubes inserted together forming a telescopic tube assembly, the telescopic tube assembly being provided with an elastic terminal, the elastic terminal locking the connecting rod when it pops out, and releasing the connecting rod when it is pressed down.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the device further includes a button and two linkage mechanisms. The two linkage mechanisms are respectively disposed corresponding to the elastic terminals in the two telescopic tube assemblies. The button is disposed on the housing. The button and the elastic terminals are connected by transmission through the linkage mechanisms. After the button is pressed, the elastic terminals are pressed down by the linkage mechanisms.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment: the lower ends of the two fixed tubes are connected to the connecting plate.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the shower arm is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft assembly.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment: the shower arm is fitted onto the pivot assembly, and the shower arm can be suspended at any angle between vertically upward and vertically downward.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment: the water circuit switching component is further provided with a third water outlet interface and a shower head. The shower head and the third water outlet interface are connected by a flexible water pipe, and the housing is provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the flexible water pipe.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the housing includes a front cover and a rear cover mated together.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this technical solution has the following advantages:

[0015] The shower arm is connected to a pivot assembly, which is mounted on the housing. Therefore, the shower arm, housing, pivot assembly, and water circuit switching component constitute a modular shower arm assembly. Using a support, the modular shower arm assembly can be installed on a wall or seat, adapting to any installation environment. Thus, the modular shower arm assembly of this invention, based on the housing, integrates the shower arm, pivot assembly, water circuit switching component, and support into a modular unit. The support enables quick installation and connection, and it can be used with any seat, or added to ordinary seats. In other words, no specific seat structure is required, thus offering advantages of simple and flexible installation, and completely eliminating dependence on specific chair back structures in terms of installation requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional exploded view of the modular shower arm system is shown.

[0018] Figure 2 It is illustrated Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional representation of the modular shower arm system (excluding the fixing pipes and connecting plates).

[0019] Figure 3 It is illustrated Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the modular shower arm assembly.

[0020] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the rotating shaft assembly extending outward relative to the housing is shown.

[0021] Figure 5 A three-dimensional diagram is shown illustrating how the rotating shaft assembly drives the shower arm to extend outward.

[0022] Figure 6 It is illustrated Figure 1 The diagram shows a modular shower arm installation mounted on a wall.

[0023] Figure 7 It is illustrated Figure 1 The diagram shows a modular shower arm unit installed on a seat.

[0024] Figure 8 It is illustrated Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic tube assembly of the modular shower arm facility in its extended state.

[0025] Figure 9 It is illustrated Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the modular shower arm system in its retracted state with the shower arm rotated downwards.

[0026] Figure 10It is illustrated Figure 7 The diagram shows a modular shower arm system where the shower arm rotates upwards and hovers at a 45-degree angle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1 to 10 A modular shower arm facility includes: two shower arms 10 symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides; a housing 20, with the two shower arms 10 located on the left and right sides of the housing respectively; two symmetrically arranged rotating shaft assemblies 30, which extend in a left-right direction (also referred to as axial or transverse), the rotating shaft assemblies 30 being installed inside the housing 20, with their outer ends extending laterally outward from the housing 20 and connecting to the shower arm 10 on the same side, the rotating shaft assemblies 30 having a water supply channel 32 inside, the outlet end of the water supply channel 32 being connected to the shower arm 10; a water path switching component 40, installed inside the housing 20, having a water inlet and two symmetrically arranged water outlets 42, the two water outlets 42 being connected to the water supply channels 32 of the two rotating shaft assemblies respectively, water flowing out from the water outlets 42 and then entering the shower arm 10 through the water supply channels 32 and being sprayed out by the shower arm 10; and a support member 50, one end of which is connected to the housing 20. The modular shower arm can be mounted on a wall or on a seat via the support member 50.

[0028] Preferably, the rotating shaft assembly 30 is capable of lateral telescopic movement; that is, the rotating shaft assembly 30 can extend or retract relative to the housing, as can be referred to... Figure 4 and Figure 5 This makes the distance between the two shower arms 10 adjustable. The water supply channel 32 is a straight, laterally extending channel at least on the water inlet side. The water outlet 42 of the water circuit switching component is connected to the water supply channel 32 via a connecting water pipe 60. The connecting water pipe 60 is movably inserted into the water supply channel 32, so that the lateral extension and retraction of the rotating shaft assembly 30 will not affect the smooth flow of water.

[0029] Preferably, the rotating shaft assembly 30 includes a shaft body 34, a transmission component 36, and a locking component 38. The water supply channel 32 is disposed on the shaft body 34. The transmission component 36 is movably inserted into the shaft body 34 in the lateral direction. The locking component 38 is radially movably disposed on the shaft body 34. When the transmission component 36 moves axially inward, it drives the locking component 38 to extend radially outward from the shaft body and directly or indirectly lock into the housing 20, thus locking the shaft body 34 and preventing it from moving laterally. During adjustment, when the transmission component 36 moves axially outward, it releases the locking component 38, allowing the shaft body 34 to move laterally along with the locking component 38. The axial movement of the transmission component 36 driving the radial movement of the locking component 38 can be accomplished by a beveled guide.

[0030] Preferably, the support member 50 includes two symmetrically arranged connecting rods 52, which are vertically arranged and connected to the housing 20 at their upper ends. The support member 50 can also be a support plate or a support rod. It also includes two symmetrically arranged fixing tubes 70, with the two connecting rods 52 telescopically connected to the two fixing tubes 70 respectively. The connecting rods 52 and the fixing tubes 70 together form a telescopic tube assembly, thus allowing adjustment of the height of the housing 20. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, it can be understood that during installation, the fixed tube 70 serves as a fixing component, allowing the connecting rod 52 to rise and fall vertically. More preferably, the telescopic tube assembly includes an elastic terminal. When the elastic terminal pops out, it locks the connecting rod 52, fixing the height of the shower arm 10. When the height of the shower arm 10 needs to be adjusted, pressing down the elastic terminal releases the connecting rod 52.

[0031] More preferably, the system further includes a button 80 and two linkage mechanisms 90. The two linkage mechanisms 90 are respectively disposed corresponding to the elastic terminals within the two telescopic tube assemblies. The button 80 is disposed on the housing 20, and the button 80 is connected to the elastic terminals via the linkage mechanisms 90. Pressing the button 80 depresses the elastic terminals via the linkage mechanisms 90. In this way, the elastic terminals of the two telescopic tube assemblies can be controlled simultaneously with a single button, making it convenient to use.

[0032] Preferably, the lower ends of the two fixing tubes 70 are connected to the connecting plate 72. This forms a whole, which facilitates the installation and alignment of the fixing tubes.

[0033] Preferably, the shower arm 10 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft assembly 30. This gives the shower arm 10 the advantage of adjustable angle, such as… Figures 8 to 10 As shown. More preferably, the shower arm 10 is sleeved on the rotating shaft assembly 30, and the shower arm 10 can be suspended at any angle between vertically upward and vertically downward. That is, after the shower arm 10 is swung to the desired angle by hand, it remains stationary after being released and will not fall under its own weight. This can be achieved by setting the friction between the shower arm and the rotating shaft assembly.

[0034] Preferably, the water circuit switching component 40 is further provided with a third water outlet 43, and also includes a shower head. The shower head and the third water outlet 43 are connected by a flexible water pipe, and the housing 20 is provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the flexible water pipe. In this way, the modular shower arm facility can add a shower head function.

[0035] Preferably, the housing 20 includes a front cover 22 and a rear cover 24 mated together.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, and therefore cannot be used to limit the scope of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the present utility model patent and the contents of the specification should still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular shower arm system, comprising two shower arms symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, characterized in that, Also includes: The housing has two shower arms located on its left and right sides, respectively. Two symmetrically arranged pivot assemblies extend in the left-right direction and are installed inside the housing. The outer ends of the pivot assemblies extend outward from the housing and are connected to the shower arm on the same side. A water supply channel is provided inside the pivot assemblies, and the outlet end of the water supply channel is connected to the shower arm. The water circuit switching component is installed inside the housing and has a water inlet and two symmetrical water outlets on the left and right. The two water outlets are respectively connected to the water supply channels of the two rotating shaft assemblies. After the water is output from the water outlet, it enters the shower arm through the water supply channel and is then sprayed out by the shower arm. A support member, one end of which is connected to the housing.

2. The modular shower arm facility according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft assembly can move laterally, and the water supply channel is at least a straight, laterally extending channel on one side of the water inlet end. The water outlet of the water circuit switching component is connected to the water supply channel via a connecting water pipe, and the connecting water pipe is movably inserted into the water supply channel.

3. The modular shower arm facility according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating shaft assembly includes a shaft body, a transmission component, and a snap-fit ​​component. The water supply channel is disposed on the shaft body. The transmission component is movably inserted into the shaft body in the lateral direction. The snap-fit ​​component is radially movably disposed on the shaft body. When the transmission component moves axially inward, it drives the snap-fit ​​component to extend radially outward from the shaft body and directly or indirectly snap-fit ​​with the housing. When the transmission component moves axially outward, it releases the snap-fit ​​component.

4. The modular shower arm facility according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The support includes two connecting rods arranged symmetrically on the left and right, the connecting rods being vertically arranged and connected to the housing at their upper ends; it also includes two fixed tubes arranged symmetrically on the left and right, the two connecting rods being telescopically inserted into the two fixed tubes respectively, the connecting rods and fixed tubes inserted together forming a telescopic tube assembly, the telescopic tube assembly being provided with an elastic terminal, the elastic terminal locking the connecting rod when it pops out, and releasing the connecting rod when it is pressed down.

5. The modular shower arm facility according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a button and two linkage mechanisms. The two linkage mechanisms are respectively set to the elastic terminals in the two telescopic tube assemblies. The button is set on the housing. The button and the elastic terminal are connected by transmission through the linkage mechanism. After the button is pressed, the elastic terminal is pressed down by the linkage mechanism.

6. The modular shower arm facility according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower ends of the two fixed tubes are connected to the connecting plate.

7. The modular shower arm facility according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The shower arm is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft assembly.

8. The modular shower arm facility according to claim 7, characterized in that: The shower arm is fitted onto the rotating shaft assembly, and the shower arm can be suspended at any angle between vertically upward and vertically downward.

9. The modular shower arm facility according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water circuit switching component is also provided with a third water outlet interface and a shower head. The shower head and the third water outlet interface are connected by a flexible water pipe, and the housing is provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the flexible water pipe.

10. The modular shower arm facility according to claim 1 or 9, characterized in that: The housing includes a front cover and a rear cover that are mated together.

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