A quick-mounting key module with smooth pressing and a shower

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of fast installation type key module and shower of stable pressing, and the key module includes connecting seat, guide seat, fixed seat and key cover;Connecting seat is formed with installation groove correspondingly;Guide seat is used to butt joint on valve core piece;Fixed seat is used to butt joint on guide seat;Key cover is configured on fixed seat and is oriented to user side, and the key cover is used to drive fixed seat further to guide seat after pressing, to control the switch opening and closing of valve core piece;Fixed seat is provided with butt joint portion on the side towards guide seat, and guide seat is provided with hinged portion on the side away from valve core piece, and butt joint portion and hinged portion are mutually articulated and adapted;Along pressing direction, fixed seat is extended with the guide portion of sliding cooperation with connecting seat, and the guide portion is configured to be suitable for fixed seat to slide along guide seat freely and relatively stably;Linear guide sliding cooperation is formed, the linear sliding of fixed seat on guide seat is guaranteed, and friction and shaking are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom technology, specifically to a quick-release button module with smooth pressing and a shower. Background Technology

[0002] While shower storage boxes on the market are constantly being innovated in terms of design and materials to meet users' diverse needs for appearance and function, there are still many problems with their button operation.

[0003] On the one hand, the switch buttons on most products suffer from poor structural design, resulting in excessive pressing force and sluggish feedback, often requiring users to apply too much force when pressing. Simultaneously, there is often noticeable wobbling between the button and the base; this slight movement not only weakens the reliability of operation but also affects the overall quality and significantly diminishes the user experience.

[0004] On the other hand, existing solutions rely heavily on the coordinated operation of multiple guide posts, springs, and mounting bases to achieve button reset and guidance. The high precision required for component alignment necessitates repeated adjustments to screw tightening or clip positions during assembly, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also prone to damage due to misoperation. Subsequent disassembly, inspection, and replacement are also troublesome and frequent, resulting in high maintenance costs.

[0005] Especially in quick-installation scenarios, users expect to install and remove the storage box in the simplest way. However, due to loose connections between the button components and valve core components, and the lack of reliable connection and guiding structures, the button often tilts, is unbalanced, or even jams during its travel. This not only reduces the product's lifespan but also accelerates the wear and tear of internal components after repeated use, greatly increasing the frequency of after-sales service and replacement. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a quick-release button module and a shower with smooth pressing to solve the above problems.

[0007] The present invention adopts the following solution:

[0008] This application provides a quick-release button module with smooth pressing, including a connecting seat, a guide seat, a fixing seat, and a button cover; the connecting seat has a corresponding mounting groove and is used to attach to the outer shell; the guide seat is used to mate with the valve core and is installed in the mounting groove; the fixing seat is used to mate with the guide seat; the button cover is disposed on the fixing seat and faces the user side, and the button cover is used to drive the fixing seat to further act on the guide seat after pressing, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the valve core; the fixing seat has a mating part on the side facing the guide seat, and the guide seat has a hinge part on the side away from the valve core, and the mating part and the hinge part are hinged to each other; along the pressing direction, the fixing seat extends with a plurality of guide parts that slide in cooperation with the connecting seat, and the guide parts are configured to allow the fixing seat to slide relatively smoothly along the guide seat.

[0009] As a further improvement, a spring element is also included; the spring element is used to keep the fixing seat and its button cover always elastically pressed against the side away from the valve core.

[0010] As a further improvement, the guide seat is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove on the side away from the hinge, and the elastic member abuts against the bottom wall of the snap-fit ​​groove and the mounting groove.

[0011] As a further improvement, the guide seat is movably fastened to the valve core, and when the button cover is pressed, the guide seat overcomes the elastic force of the spring element to trigger the valve core.

[0012] As a further improvement, the connecting seat is fastened to the mounting position of the outer casing by fasteners, and the valve core is mated between the mounting groove and the internal water channel along the pressing direction.

[0013] As a further improvement, the fixing seat is configured to resemble the mounting groove so that the fixing seat can be relatively slidably embedded into the mounting groove after being pressed.

[0014] As a further improvement, the fixing base is configured as a box-shaped shell, the docking part is formed in the middle of the bottom surface of the box-shaped shell, and the guide part is formed in the side of the box-shaped shell.

[0015] As a further improvement, the guide portion includes a central guide strip formed at each corner and two side guide strips, and the mounting groove is provided with a positioning slot that is adapted to slide axially with the central guide strip and the side guide strips.

[0016] As a further improvement, the guide portion also includes multiple sets of ribs formed on the side of the box-shaped shell, and a hook that is movably engaged with the connecting seat, and another rib is correspondingly provided on the hook, the rib being slidably connected to the side of the mounting groove.

[0017] This application also provides a shower, including a housing and a press-smooth quick-release button module disposed on the housing.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0019] 1. The pressable quick-release button module of this application, by hinged to the mating part on the fixed base and the hinge part on the guide seat, can maintain the central symmetrical force under the action of the button cover, avoid one-sided load, thereby eliminating the phenomenon of button tilting and jamming, and making the pressing stroke smooth and the rebound sensitive.

[0020] 2. The guide section arranged along the pressing direction slides with the mounting groove of the connecting seat to form a linear guide sliding fit, which further ensures the straight sliding of the fixed seat on the guide seat, reducing friction and shaking. The connecting seat forms a mounting groove on the outer shell to realize quick connection with the guide seat. The button cover and the fixed seat directly dock without additional connection and fastening, which can quickly complete the overall assembly or disassembly, greatly improving production efficiency and the convenience of on-site maintenance.

[0021] 3. All structural components are tightly fitted by ball joints and sliding guides, distributing force and reducing local stress concentration and wear of parts. The modular design of the overall structure and the precise matching of the fit clearances ensure both flexibility in installation and removal and prevent loosening or displacement even after long-term use, significantly extending the product's service life. In addition, during the pressing process, the pressure applied by the user is accurately and directly applied to the valve core through the step-by-step transmission of the fixed seat, guide seat, and connecting seat, ensuring that the valve core's opening and closing action is rapid and reliable, without lag or accidental contact. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an application scenario diagram of the quick-release button module with smooth pressing according to an embodiment of this utility model on a shower.

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Partial disassembly diagram;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the center button cover after it has been pressed;

[0026] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the shower unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6This is an exploded view of the quick-release button module with stable pressing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a disassembly diagram of the connecting seat and the fixing seat of the quick-release button module with smooth pressing according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] icon:

[0030] 1-Connecting seat; 11-Mounting groove; 12-Positioning groove; 2-Guide seat; 21-Hinge; 22-Snap-fit ​​groove; 3-Fixing seat; 31-Matching part; 32-Center guide bar; 33-Side guide bar; 34-Rib; 35-Hook; 4-Button cover; 5-Elastic component; 6-Valve core component; 7-Outer shell. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to represent selected embodiments of this utility model.

[0032] Example

[0033] Combination Figures 1 to 7 This embodiment provides a quick-release button module with smooth pressing, including a connecting base 1, a guide base 2, a fixing base 3, and a button cover 4.

[0034] The connecting seat 1 has a corresponding mounting groove 11, which is used to attach to the outer casing 7. The guide seat 2 is used to mate with the valve core 6, and is installed in the mounting groove 11. The fixing seat 3 is used to mate with the guide seat 2. The button cover 4 is disposed on the fixing seat 3 and faces the user side. When pressed, the button cover 4 drives the fixing seat 3 to further act on the guide seat 2, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the valve core 6.

[0035] The fixed seat 3 has a docking part 31 on the side facing the guide seat 2, and the guide seat 2 has a hinge part 21 on the side away from the valve core 6. The docking part 31 and the hinge part 21 are hinged to each other.

[0036] Along the pressing direction, the fixed seat 3 extends to provide a plurality of guide portions that slide in cooperation with the connecting seat 1. The guide portions are configured to allow the fixed seat 3 to slide relatively smoothly along the guide seat 2.

[0037] The button module described above, by hinged to the mating part 31 on the fixed base 3 and the hinge part 21 on the guide base 2, can maintain the central symmetrical force under the action of pressing pressure on the button cover 4, avoid one-sided load, thereby eliminating the phenomenon of button tilting and jamming, and making the pressing stroke smooth and the rebound sensitive.

[0038] The guide portion arranged along the pressing direction slides with the mounting groove 11 of the connecting seat 1 to form a linear guide sliding fit, which further ensures the straight sliding of the fixed seat 3 on the guide seat 2, reducing friction and shaking. The connecting seat 1 forms a mounting groove 11 on the outer shell 7 to achieve quick connection with the guide seat 2. The button cover 4 directly docks with the fixed seat 3 without additional connection and fastening, which can quickly complete the overall assembly or disassembly, greatly improving production efficiency and the convenience of on-site maintenance.

[0039] Each structural component is tightly fitted with a ball joint and a sliding guide, distributing the force and reducing local stress concentration and wear on parts. The modular design of the overall structure and the precise matching of the fit gaps ensure both flexibility in installation and removal and prevents loosening or displacement even after long-term use, significantly extending the product's service life. In addition, during the pressing process, the pressure applied by the user is accurately and directly applied to the valve core 6 through the step-by-step transmission of the fixed seat 3, guide seat 2, and connecting seat 1, ensuring that the valve core's opening and closing action is rapid and reliable, without lag or accidental contact.

[0040] In this embodiment, preferably, the hinge part 21 is configured as a ball joint and the docking part 31 is configured as a ball joint seat. The ball joint is adapted to the ball joint seat through the ball joint connection, so that the flexible transmission between the guide seat 2 and the fixed seat 3 can be realized.

[0041] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the button module further includes a spring element 5. The spring element 5 is used to keep the fixing base 3 and its button cover 4 in constant elastic contact with the side away from the valve core 6. Preferably, the spring element 5 is a compression spring, which continuously applies elastic force in the direction away from the valve core 6, keeping the fixing base 3 and its button cover 4 always in the initial position, ensuring that the button quickly and accurately returns to the designated initial position after each press, avoiding jamming or stagnation caused by insufficient gravity or friction.

[0042] Clearly, the elastic element 5 generates a reaction force at the end of its stroke, providing the user with a clear tactile feedback signal, making the operation more sensitive, comfortable, and layered, thus improving the overall button usage experience.

[0043] Specifically, the guide seat 2 has a snap-fit ​​groove 22 on the side away from the hinge portion 21, and the elastic member 5 abuts against the bottom wall of the snap-fit ​​groove 22 and the mounting groove 11. Embedding the elastic member 5 into the groove between the guide seat 2 and the connecting seat 1 makes full use of the existing space and avoids exposure and interference, making the whole more compact. Moreover, the elastic member 5 is always confined between the snap-fit ​​groove 22 and the bottom wall, and is not easy to loosen or shift due to fatigue during long-term use, which greatly enhances durability and reliability.

[0044] It should be mentioned that the guide seat 2 is movably fastened to the valve core 6. After pressing the button cover 4, the guide seat 2 overcomes the elastic force of the spring member 5 to trigger the valve core 6. Thus, after the guide seat 2 is fastened to the valve core 6, it can directly transmit the pressing force of the button cover 4 to the valve core, triggering the valve core action by overcoming the pre-pressure of the spring member 5. This avoids the force loss or accidental activation caused by excess clearance in traditional structures, ensuring accurate switching of the valve core under the set stroke and force value. Obviously, the valve core 6 is a conventional one-press switching valve structure, which can switch to the open or closed state after a single press.

[0045] It is understood that the connecting seat 1 is fastened to the mounting position of the outer shell 7 by fasteners (not shown), and the valve core 6 is mated between the mounting groove 11 and the internal water channel (not shown) along the pressing direction. The mounting position of the outer shell 7 is located on the side of the external shower body facing the user, and the mounting position is adapted to the groove structure in which the connecting seat 1 is embedded and fixed. Furthermore, the valve core 6 is used to control the flow of water in the internal water channel, and it must be installed at the hub center of the internal water channel, with the valve core 6 exposed in the mounting groove 11, so that the button cover 4, the fixing seat 3, and the guide seat 2 can further act on the valve core 6 along the pressing direction, and perform opening and closing operation after receiving the pressing force.

[0046] Preferably, multiple guide seats 2, fixed seats 3, and button covers 4 are arranged side by side, and multiple mounting slots 11 are integrally formed on the connecting seat 1, with each mounting slot 11 independently mounting its own valve core 6.

[0047] like Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, the fixing seat 3 is similarly shaped to the mounting groove 11, allowing the fixing seat 3 to slide relative to the mounting groove 11 after pressing. On one hand, the fixing seat 3 and the mounting groove 11 have similar cross-sectional shapes, so during pressing, the fixing seat 3 can naturally slide into the mounting groove 11 under force and achieve automatic centering guidance, ensuring that the entire stroke is always along the predetermined pressing direction, preventing tilting or uneven loading. On the other hand, once the embedded sliding fit is in place, the fixing seat 3 is laterally limited within the mounting groove 11, greatly suppressing the loosening and shaking of the button under water flow vibration or external impact, improving operational stability and durability. Furthermore, after the conformal embedding, a tighter mating surface is formed between the fixing seat 3 and the outer shell, which helps to work synergistically with the sealing element, reducing moisture penetration and reducing wear from repeated friction between parts, thus extending service life.

[0048] Preferably, the fixing base 3 is configured as a box-shaped shell, with the docking portion 31 correspondingly formed in the center of the bottom surface of the box-shaped shell, and the guide portion correspondingly formed on the four sides of the box-shaped shell. The box-shaped shell itself has higher structural rigidity, which not only can firmly bear the load and form the docking portion 31, but also effectively isolate external moisture and impurities, providing good protection for the internal mechanism and improving the overall durability and reliability. Placing the docking portion 31 in the center of the bottom surface of the box-shaped shell allows the pressing pressure to be evenly concentrated at the central hinge point, avoiding tilting or jamming caused by force eccentricity, making the ball joint rotation more flexible and smooth, and the return action more precise and flexible.

[0049] In particular, the guides arranged at equal intervals on the four sides form a ring-shaped multi-point support, which can continuously limit lateral displacement during pressing and rebounding, ensuring that the fixed base 3 always slides along the predetermined trajectory, providing a stable and consistent feel and completely eliminating button shaking.

[0050] In this embodiment, the guide portion includes a central guide strip 32 formed at each corner and two side guide strips 33. The mounting groove 11 is provided with a positioning slot 12 that slides axially with the central guide strip 32 and the side guide strips 33. Through one central guide strip 32 and two side guide strips, corresponding guide structures are formed at the four corners. These guide structures are aligned and inserted into the corresponding positioning slots 12, achieving guide strip insertion and further improving smooth guidance during the pressing and switching process. Furthermore, the shapes of the guide strips and the slots are mutually compatible, allowing for easy insertion during assembly without additional alignment or adjustment. The positioning slots 12 automatically capture the guide strips, achieving a fast and reliable sliding contact fit.

[0051] In this embodiment, the guide portion further includes multiple sets of ribs 34 formed on the side of the box-shaped shell, and hooks 35 that are movably engaged with the connecting seat 1. Each hook 35 has a corresponding rib 34, and the ribs 34 are slidably connected to the side of the mounting groove 11. Thus, each rib 34 slides against the side wall of the mounting groove 11, forming a multi-point contact surface, which effectively limits the lateral vibration and shaking of the fixed seat 3 during pressing and rebound, improving the overall stability of the button. Furthermore, the hooks 35 not only movably engage with the connecting seat 1, but the additional ribs 34 on them also remain in contact with the side wall of the mounting groove 11. This double-limiting structure ensures that the fixed seat 3 will not accidentally loosen or misalign when impacted by external force, enhancing the reliability of the module.

[0052] It is worth mentioning that ribs 34 and hooks 35 are provided on all four sides. The sliding friction between each rib 34 and the groove wall provides appropriate damping for the pressing stroke, which not only avoids the lack of feeling caused by free sliding, but also prevents excessive friction and jamming, making the pressing and rebound process more layered and consistent.

[0053] In addition, this embodiment provides a shower, including a housing 7 and a press-smooth quick-release button module disposed on the housing 7. The button cover 4 and the fixing base 3 are detachably snap-fit ​​connected, the fixing base 3 and the guide seat 2 are ball-joint connected, and the guide seat 2 and the valve core 6 are movably snapped together. The valve core 6 is correspondingly installed in the internal water channel of the shower.

[0054] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions that fall within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected by this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-release button module with smooth pressing, characterized in that, include: The connector has a corresponding mounting groove, and the connector is used to attach to the outer casing; The guide seat is used to mate with the valve core component, and the guide seat is installed in the mounting groove accordingly. The mounting base is used to connect to the guide seat; A button cover, mounted on a fixed base and facing the user, is used to drive the fixed base to a guide seat after being pressed, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the valve core. The fixed seat has a docking part on the side facing the guide seat, and the guide seat has a hinge part on the side away from the valve core. The docking part and the hinge part are hinged to each other. In addition, along the pressing direction, the fixed seat extends to provide a guide portion that slides in conjunction with the connecting seat, the guide portion being configured to allow the fixed seat to slide relatively smoothly and freely along the guide seat.

2. The press-smooth, quick-release button module according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a spring element; the spring element is used to keep the fixed seat and its button cover always in elastic contact with the side away from the valve core.

3. The press-smooth, quick-release button module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide seat has a snap-fit ​​groove on the side away from the hinge, and the elastic member abuts between the snap-fit ​​groove and the bottom wall of the mounting groove.

4. The press-smooth, quick-release button module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide seat is movably fastened to the valve core component, and when the button cover is pressed, the guide seat overcomes the elastic force of the spring component to trigger the valve core component.

5. The press-smooth, quick-release button module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting seat is fastened to the mounting position of the outer shell by fasteners, and the valve core is mated between the mounting groove and the internal water channel along the pressing direction.

6. The press-smooth, quick-release button module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing seat is similar in shape to the mounting groove so that the fixing seat can be slidably embedded into the mounting groove after being pressed.

7. The press-smooth, quick-release button module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing base is configured as a box-shaped shell, the docking part is formed in the middle of the bottom surface of the box-shaped shell, and the guide part is formed in the side of the box-shaped shell.

8. The press-smooth, quick-release button module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guide portion includes a central guide strip formed at the corner and two side guide strips, and the mounting groove is provided with a positioning slot that is adapted to slide along the axial direction with the central guide strip and the side guide strips.

9. The press-smooth, quick-release button module according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guide portion also includes multiple sets of ribs formed on the side of the box-shaped shell, and a hook that is movably fastened to the connecting seat, and another rib is correspondingly provided on the hook, and the rib is slidably connected to the side of the mounting groove.

10. A shower, characterized in that, It includes a housing and a press-smooth, quick-release button module as described in any one of claims 1-9, disposed on the housing.

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