A quick-release sliding seat and shower equipment

Abstract

This utility model discloses a quick-release slide block and shower device. The quick-release slide block includes a left outer shell, a right outer shell, a tensioning sleeve, two tensioning blocks, a knob, and a locking assembly. The left outer shell has a left half-groove with two vertical pins. The right outer shell has a right half-groove, which aligns with the left half-groove to form a sleeve hole for the lifting rod to pass through. The right outer shell has two first hooks. The tensioning sleeve has a threaded rod and two push arms. The tensioning blocks are hinged to the push arms one-to-one. The tensioning blocks have oblique grooves and second hooks. The pins pass through the oblique grooves. The knob is threaded to the threaded rod and rotates to connect with the left outer shell. Rotating the knob drives the second hook to engage or disengage with the first hook. This utility model achieves quick connection and quick disassembly of the left and right outer shells by designing separable left and right outer shells and controlling the engagement and disengagement of the first and second hooks with a knob.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom product technology, and in particular to a quick-release sliding seat and shower equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Shower equipment typically features a sliding block on the riser bar to secure the handheld shower head. This sliding block slides up and down along the riser bar to flexibly adjust the shower head's height. The sliding block usually has a sleeve or recess for the riser bar to pass through, and it is secured to the riser bar by an abutment block inside the sleeve, or by pressing the sleeve against the riser bar. Currently, this type of sliding block requires being inserted into the end of the riser bar before it can be fixed in place. Therefore, when the sliding block is damaged and needs replacement, the mounting bracket at one end of the riser bar must first be removed from the wall before the sliding block or its recess can be removed from the end of the riser bar, making replacement inconvenient. While some aftermarket shower head sliding blocks are available on the market, most are complex and difficult to operate. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes a quick-release slide block.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] This utility model also proposes a shower device with the above-mentioned quick-release slide.

[0006] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, a quick-release slide includes:

[0007] The left outer shell has a left half-groove, and the left outer shell is provided with two vertical pins, which are located on the front and rear sides of the left outer shell respectively and close to the opening of the left half-groove.

[0008] The right outer shell has a right half-groove, which mates with the left half-groove to form a sleeve hole for the lifting rod to pass through. The right outer shell is provided with two first hooks, which are located on the front and rear sides of the right outer shell and close to the opening of the right half-groove.

[0009] A tensioning sleeve is provided inside the left outer casing. The tensioning sleeve has a threaded rod portion and two push arm portions, with the two push arm portions located on both sides of the threaded rod.

[0010] Two tensioning blocks are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the left half groove. The tensioning blocks are hinged to the push arm in a one-to-one manner. The tensioning blocks are provided with a sloping groove and a second hook. The sloping groove is inclined from left to right toward the inside of the left half groove. The pin passes through the sloping groove. The second hook is located at the right end of the tensioning block.

[0011] A knob is threadedly connected to the threaded rod and rotatably connected to the left outer casing. Rotating the knob can drive the second hook to engage or disengage from the first hook.

[0012] A locking assembly is installed on the right housing. The locking assembly includes a friction pad and a locking mechanism, which drives the friction pad to press against the lifting rod.

[0013] The quick-release slide according to the embodiment of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This invention uses a knob to rotate the tensioning sleeve and tensioning block, causing them to move left and right. Simultaneously, due to the inclined groove on the tensioning block and the hinge between the tensioning sleeve and the tensioning block, the tensioning block deflects around the pin at a certain angle during movement, thus changing the distance between the two second hooks on the tensioning block. When the distance between the two second hooks is adjusted to be less than or slightly greater than the distance between the two first hooks, the second hooks can engage with the first hooks. Then, rotating the knob in the opposite direction moves the two second hooks to the left, widening the distance until the first and second hooks interlock, completing the connection between the left and right outer shells. This invention, through its design of separable left and right outer shells and the control of the engagement and disengagement of the first and second hooks via a knob, achieves quick connection and disassembly of the left and right outer shells. This allows the entire slide to be quickly installed and removed from the lifting rod without needing to remove the lifting rod, facilitating replacement or maintenance.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the left outer shell body is semi-circular, having a semi-circular top wall, a semi-circular bottom wall, and a semi-circular side wall connecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The top wall and the bottom wall together form the left half-groove. A first through hole is opened on the side wall. The push arm and two tensioning blocks are located in the space enclosed by the top wall, the side wall, and the bottom wall. The threaded rod passes through the first through hole. The upper end of the pin is connected to the top wall, and the lower end is connected to the bottom wall.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a bushing is also included, the bushing being fixedly connected to the left outer shell, the bushing having an arc-shaped wall for abutting against the outer wall of the lifting rod, the arc-shaped wall being located inside the side wall, the arc-shaped wall being adapted to the outer wall of the lifting rod, the arc-shaped wall, the side wall, the top wall and the bottom wall forming a cavity, and the push arm being located within the cavity.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bushing is provided with a first buckle, and the left outer shell is provided with a fastening position, and the first buckle is fastened to the fastening position.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the left outer shell has a plurality of second buckles, which are arranged in a ring array around the threaded rod portion. A connecting post is provided in the middle of the inner side of the knob. The inner peripheral wall of the connecting post is threaded. The connecting post is connected to the threaded rod portion. The outer peripheral wall of the connecting post is provided with a flange. The flange is engaged in the second buckle so that the knob can rotate relative to the left outer shell.

[0019] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the right outer shell has an inner cavity, and a second through hole is opened on the right outer shell, the second through hole communicating with the inner cavity. The locking mechanism includes a button and an elastic element. The lower part of the button is located in the inner cavity, and the upper part of the button extends out of the right outer shell through the second through hole. The elastic element is disposed in the inner cavity, and the elastic element drives the upper part of the button to extend out of the right outer shell. The friction pad is fixed to one side of the button. The button can move obliquely to drive the friction pad to press against or disengage from the lifting rod. In the extended state of the elastic element, the friction pad presses against the lifting rod. In the compressed state of the elastic element, the friction pad disengages from the lifting rod.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a guide groove is provided in the inner cavity, the guide groove is inclined, the guide groove is inclined to the left along the elongation direction of the elastic member, and the button is partially embedded in the guide groove so that the button moves along the guide groove.

[0021] According to some embodiments of this utility model, it also includes an inner frame, which is embedded in the inner cavity. The guide groove is provided on the inner frame, and a fixing post is also provided on the inner frame. The elastic element is a spring, with one end of the spring sleeved on the fixing post and the other end embedded in the button.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a shower head holder is also included, which is installed at the right end of the right outer casing.

[0023] A shower device according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the quick-release slide.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the quick-release slide of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the quick-release slide of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a first sectional view of the quick-release slide of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is an assembly diagram of the tensioning sleeve and tensioning block of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the left outer shell of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the left and right outer shells of this utility model when they are not assembled.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the left and right outer shells of this utility model when they are not screwed together after being assembled;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the left and right outer shells of this utility model after they are aligned and screwed together.

[0034] Reference numerals: Left outer shell 100, left half-groove 110, top wall 120, bottom wall 130, side wall 140, buckle 150, second buckle 160, pin 200, right outer shell 300, right half-groove 310, first hook 320, inner cavity 330, tensioning sleeve 400, threaded rod 410, push arm 420, rotating shaft 430, tensioning block 500, inclined groove 510, second hook 520, knob 600, connecting post 610, flange 611, friction pad 710, button 720, elastic element 730, bushing 800, arc-shaped wall 810, first buckle 820, inner frame 900, guide groove 910, fixing post 920, shower head seat 1000. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", 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.

[0037] Reference Figure 1-8 A quick-release slide, comprising:

[0038] The left outer shell 100 has a left half groove 110. The left outer shell 100 is provided with two vertical pins 200. The two pins 200 are located on the front and rear sides of the left outer shell 100 and are close to the opening of the left half groove 110.

[0039] The right outer shell 300 has a right half groove 310. The right half groove 310 and the left half groove 110 can be engaged to form a sleeve hole for the lifting rod to pass through. The right outer shell 300 is provided with two first hooks 320. The two first hooks 320 are located on the front and rear sides of the right outer shell 300 and are close to the opening of the right half groove 310.

[0040] A tensioning sleeve 400 is located inside the left outer casing 100. The tensioning sleeve 400 has a threaded rod portion 410 and two push arm portions 420, which are located on both sides of the threaded rod.

[0041] Two tensioning blocks 500 are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the left half groove 110. The tensioning blocks 500 are hinged to the push arm part 420 one-to-one through the rotating shaft 430. The tensioning blocks 500 are provided with inclined grooves 510 and second hooks 520. The inclined grooves 510 are inclined from left to right towards the inside of the left half groove 110. The pin 200 passes through the inclined grooves 510 and passes through the upper and lower ends of the inclined grooves 510. The second hook 520 is located at the right end of the tensioning block 500.

[0042] The knob 600 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 410 and rotatably connected to the left outer casing 100. Rotating the knob 600 can drive the second hook 520 to engage or disengage from the first hook 320.

[0043] A locking assembly is installed on the right housing 300. The locking assembly includes a friction pad 710 and a locking mechanism, which is used to drive the friction pad 710 to press against the lifting rod.

[0044] Working principle:

[0045] (1) When the knob 600 is rotated, since the knob 600 is threadedly connected to the tensioning sleeve 400, the rotational motion will be converted into the left and right movement of the tensioning sleeve 400. When it is loosened, the tensioning sleeve 400 will move to the right, and at the same time drive the tensioning block 500 to move to the right. Since the tensioning sleeve 400 and the tensioning block 500 are connected by a rotating shaft 430, and the tensioning block 500 is provided with a slanted groove 510, the tensioning block 500 will deflect to the inside of the left half groove 110 at a certain angle while moving to the right. At this time, the distance between the two second hooks 520 on the tensioning block 500 will become smaller. When the distance between the two second hooks 520 is less than or slightly greater than the distance between the two first hooks 320, the second hooks 520 can be inserted into the first hooks 320, completing the initial docking of the left outer shell 100 and the right outer shell 300 (e.g. Figure 6-7 (as shown)

[0046] (2) When the left outer shell 100 is installed into the right outer shell 300, the knob 600 is rotated in the opposite direction, causing the tensioning block 500 to move to the left. At the same time, with the cooperation of the inclined groove 510 and the pin 200, the tensioning block 500 deflects outward. At this time, the distance between the two second hooks 520 will increase, and finally the first hook 320 and the second hook 520 will be locked together. At this time, the left outer shell 100 and the right outer shell 300 are connected (e.g. Figure 8 As shown in the figure, the slide is smoothly fitted onto the lifting rod, and then the locking assembly is used to fix the slide to the lifting rod;

[0047] (3) When disassembling, loosen the knob 600, the tension sleeve 400 will drive the tension block 500 to move to the right, and at the same time the tension block 500 will deflect inward. At this time, the second hook 520 will disengage from the first hook 320, so that the left outer shell 100 and the right outer shell 300 will separate.

[0048] In some embodiments of this utility model, the main body of the left outer shell 100 is semi-circular, having a semi-circular top wall 120, a semi-circular bottom wall 130, and a semi-circular side wall 140 connecting the top wall 120 and the bottom wall 130. The top wall 120 and the bottom wall 130 together form a left half groove 110. A first through hole is opened on the side wall 140. The push arm 420 and two tensioning blocks 500 are located in the space enclosed by the top wall 120, the side wall 140, and the bottom wall 130. The threaded rod 410 passes through the first through hole. The upper end of the pin 200 is connected to the top wall 120, and the lower end is connected to the bottom wall 130.

[0049] In some embodiments of this utility model, a bushing 800 is also included. The bushing 800 is fixedly connected to the left outer shell 100. The bushing 800 has an arc-shaped wall 810 for abutting against the outer wall of the lifting rod. The arc-shaped wall 810 is located inside the side wall 140 and is adapted to the outer wall of the lifting rod. The arc-shaped wall 810, the side wall 140, the top wall 120, and the bottom wall 130 form a cavity, and the push arm portion 420 is located in the cavity. The upper end of the arc-shaped wall 810 abuts against the top wall 120, and the lower end of the arc-shaped wall 810 abuts against the bottom wall 130. The adaptation of the arc-shaped wall 810 to the outer wall of the lifting rod increases the contact area with the lifting rod, making the fit between the left outer shell 100 and the lifting rod tighter. This design can distribute the pressure of the left outer shell 100 on the lifting rod, avoid excessive local stress leading to wear on the surface of the lifting rod, and reduce the radial sway of the slide on the lifting rod, thereby improving the stability of the overall connection.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, the bushing 800 is provided with a first buckle 820, and the left outer shell 100 is provided with a fastening position 150, with the first buckle 820 fastened to the fastening position 150. The bushing 800 and the left outer shell 100 are connected by a buckle, and the installation of the bushing 800 can be completed without additional tools.

[0051] In some embodiments of this utility model, the left outer shell 100 has a plurality of second latches 160, which are arranged in a ring array around the threaded rod portion 410. A connecting post 610 is provided in the middle of the inner side of the knob 600. The inner peripheral wall of the connecting post 610 is threaded and the connecting post 610 is connected to the threaded rod portion 410. The outer peripheral wall of the connecting post 610 is provided with a flange 611, which is engaged in the second latches 160 so that the knob 600 can rotate relative to the left outer shell 100. The second latches 160 are arranged in a ring array around the threaded rod portion 410 to form a ring constraint space. After the flange 611 of the knob 600 is engaged in the space, it allows the knob 600 to rotate freely around the threaded rod portion 410 (to meet the rotation adjustment requirements) and restricts the axial displacement of the knob 600 through the radial constraint of the latches.

[0052] In some embodiments of this utility model, the right outer shell 300 has an inner cavity 330, and a second through hole is opened on the right outer shell 300, which communicates with the inner cavity 330. The locking mechanism includes a button 720 and an elastic member 730. The lower part of the button 720 is located in the inner cavity 330, and the upper part of the button 720 extends out of the right outer shell 300 through the second through hole. The elastic member 730 is disposed in the inner cavity 330. The elastic member 730 drives the upper part of the button 720 to extend out of the right outer shell 300. The friction pad 710 is fixed to one side of the button 720. The button 720 can move obliquely to drive the friction pad 710 to press against or disengage from the lifting rod. In the extended state of the elastic member 730, the friction pad 710 presses against the lifting rod. In the compressed state of the elastic member 730, the friction pad 710 disengages from the lifting rod. When the elastic element 730 is in the extended state, its elastic force pushes the button 720 to reset, causing the friction pad 710 to naturally press against the lifting rod, ensuring that the slide will not slide due to external force during use. When the button 720 is pressed, the elastic element 730 is compressed, and the button 720 moves at an angle, causing the friction pad 710 to disengage from the lifting rod. At this time, the slide can move freely along the lifting rod, achieving quick unlocking. This "press to unlock, release to lock" design is simple and intuitive to operate.

[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, a guide groove 910 is provided in the inner cavity 330. The guide groove 910 is inclined and tilts to the left along the elongation direction of the elastic member 730. The button 720 is partially embedded in the guide groove 910 so that the button 720 moves along the guide groove 910.

[0054] In some embodiments of this utility model, an inner frame 900 is also included. The inner frame 900 is embedded in the inner cavity 330, a guide groove 910 is provided on the inner frame 900, and a fixing post 920 is also provided on the inner frame 900. The elastic element 730 is a spring, one end of which is sleeved on the fixing post 920, and the other end is embedded in the button 720. The inner frame 900, as an independent part, can be designed and processed separately before being embedded into the inner cavity 330 of the right outer shell 300, which can reduce the mold cost and processing difficulty of the right outer shell 300. During assembly, the button 720, the spring, and the inner frame 900 can be pre-assembled into a module, and then the whole assembly can be embedded into the inner cavity 330 of the right outer shell 300 from left to right through the right half groove 310, reducing the installation steps of scattered parts and improving assembly efficiency.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, a shower head holder 1000 is also included, which is installed at the right end of the right outer casing 300. The shower head holder 1000 provides a stable placement position for the shower head, and the height of the shower head holder 1000 can be adjusted synchronously with the raising and lowering of the right outer casing 300 to accommodate users of different heights or different usage needs, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the shower head usage height.

[0056] A shower device includes a quick-release slide. The shower device can be a riser bar or a shower head set including a riser bar, and in this case, it also includes an overhead shower, hand shower, etc., mounted on the riser bar.

[0057] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A quick-release slide block, characterized in that, include: The left outer shell (100) has a left half groove (110). The left outer shell (100) is provided with two vertical pins (200). The two pins (200) are located on the front and rear sides of the left outer shell (100) respectively and are close to the opening of the left half groove (110). The right outer shell (300) has a right half groove (310), which engages with the left half groove (110) to form a sleeve hole for the lifting rod to pass through. The right outer shell (300) is provided with two first hooks (320), which are located on the front and rear sides of the right outer shell (300) and close to the opening of the right half groove (310). A tension sleeve (400) is provided inside the left outer shell (100). The tension sleeve (400) has a threaded rod portion (410) and two push arm portions (420), with the two push arm portions (420) located on both sides of the threaded rod. Two tensioning blocks (500) are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the left half groove (110). The tensioning blocks (500) are hinged to the push arm (420) one-to-one. The tensioning blocks (500) are provided with a sloping groove (510) and a second hook (520). The sloping groove (510) is inclined from left to right towards the inside of the left half groove (110). The pin (200) passes through the sloping groove (510). The second hook (520) is located at the right end of the tensioning block (500). A knob (600) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (410) and rotatably connected to the left outer casing (100). Rotating the knob (600) can drive the second hook (520) to engage or disengage from the first hook (320). A locking assembly is installed on the right housing (300). The locking assembly includes a friction pad (710) and a locking mechanism for driving the friction pad (710) to press against the lifting rod.

2. The quick-release slide according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the left outer shell (100) is semi-circular, with a semi-circular top wall (120), a semi-circular bottom wall (130), and a semi-circular side wall (140) connecting the top wall (120) and the bottom wall (130). The top wall (120) and the bottom wall (130) together form the left half groove (110). The side wall (140) has a first through hole. The push arm (420) and two tensioning blocks (500) are located in the space enclosed by the top wall (120), the side wall (140), and the bottom wall (130). The threaded rod (410) passes through the first through hole. The upper end of the pin (200) is connected to the top wall (120), and the lower end is connected to the bottom wall (130).

3. The quick-release slide according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a bushing (800) fixed to the left outer shell (100), the bushing (800) having an arc-shaped wall (810) for abutting against the outer wall of the lifting rod, the arc-shaped wall (810) being located inside the side wall (140), the arc-shaped wall (810) being adapted to the outer wall of the lifting rod, the arc-shaped wall (810), the side wall (140), the top wall (120) and the bottom wall (130) forming a cavity, the push arm (420) being located within the cavity.

4. The quick-release slide according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bushing (800) is provided with a first buckle (820), and the left outer shell (100) is provided with a fastening position (150), and the first buckle (820) is fastened to the fastening position (150).

5. The quick-release slide according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left outer shell (100) has a plurality of second latches (160), which are arranged in a ring array around the threaded rod portion (410). A connecting post (610) is provided in the middle of the inner side of the knob (600). The inner peripheral wall of the connecting post (610) is threaded. The connecting post (610) is connected to the threaded rod portion (410). The outer peripheral wall of the connecting post (610) is provided with a flange (611). The flange (611) is engaged in the second latches (160) so that the knob (600) can rotate relative to the left outer shell (100).

6. The quick-release slide according to claim 1, characterized in that, The right outer shell (300) has an inner cavity (330), and a second through hole is formed on the right outer shell (300), which communicates with the inner cavity (330). The locking mechanism includes a button (720) and an elastic element (730). The lower part of the button (720) is located in the inner cavity (330), and the upper part of the button (720) extends out of the right outer shell (300) through the second through hole. The elastic element (730) is disposed in the inner cavity (330). The elastic element (730) drives the upper part of the button (720) to extend out of the right outer shell (300). The friction pad (710) is fixed to one side of the button (720). The button (720) can move obliquely to drive the friction pad (710) to press against or disengage from the lifting rod. When the elastic element (730) is extended, the friction pad (710) presses against the lifting rod. When the elastic element (730) is compressed, the friction pad (710) disengages from the lifting rod.

7. The quick-release slide according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner cavity (330) is provided with a guide groove (910), which is inclined and tilted to the left along the elongation direction of the elastic member (730). The button (720) is partially embedded in the guide groove (910) so that the button (720) moves along the guide groove (910).

8. The quick-release slide according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes an inner frame (900), which is embedded in the inner cavity (330). The guide groove (910) is provided on the inner frame (900). The inner frame (900) is also provided with a fixing post (920). The elastic element (730) is a spring, one end of which is sleeved on the fixing post (920) and the other end is embedded in the button (720).

9. The quick-release slide according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a shower head holder (1000) which is mounted on the right end of the right housing (300).

10. A shower device, characterized in that, Includes the quick-release slide as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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