A water distribution module for a smart water temperature control system

Abstract

A water distribution module for an intelligent water temperature control system, comprising a valve body having a plurality of water outlet channels for water outflow, characterized in that the valve body has a transversely penetrating water passage, one end of the water passage is a water inlet for water inflow, the other end of the water passage is plugged with a plug, and the valve body further has a plurality of installation cavities for installing solenoid valves, each installation cavity is in communication with a corresponding water outlet channel and also in communication with the water passage, and the solenoid valve can control the corresponding water outlet channel to be in communication or disconnected with the water passage. The water distribution module of the present application controls whether the corresponding water outlet channel is in communication with the water passage by the solenoid valve, so that the structure of the water distribution module is reasonable, the solenoid valve is convenient for user operation, and the solenoid valve can accurately control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel. The water passage thus arranged is convenient for manufacturers to manufacture, the water distribution module is more in line with the demand for intelligence, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom equipment, and in particular to a water distribution module for an intelligent water temperature control system. Background Technology

[0002] As a common accessory for bathroom fixtures, the water distribution module can switch to different water outlet positions according to the user's operation, thereby realizing the control function of multiple water outlet positions. Currently, existing water temperature control systems often use water distribution valves as water distribution modules, as shown in Chinese Utility Model Patent Application No. CN202422291410.8 (Authorization Announcement No. CN223105344U). The valve core housing of this water distribution valve has a water inlet channel, and a first water outlet channel and a second water outlet channel located on both sides of the water inlet channel. The water distribution valve core is provided with a stationary valve plate, a moving valve body, and a valve core rod. The bottom of the valve core rod is hinged to the moving valve body, which can push the moving valve body to swing, thereby controlling the water flow from the first water outlet channel or the second water outlet channel.

[0003] While the aforementioned water distribution valves can control the water outlet position of bathroom fixtures, most of these valves use mechanical switches (valve stems) to control their swinging or rotating motion, allowing users to switch between different water outlet positions. However, this method of operation presents several inconveniences in actual use. If a user holds the mechanical switch with soapy hands during a shower, they may be unable to swing or rotate it, or insufficient force may result in inaccurate water outlet positions, affecting the performance of the bathroom fixtures. Furthermore, excessive force applied to the mechanical switch could even damage the valve core. Therefore, existing water distribution valves are incompatible with intelligent water temperature control systems. Consequently, further improvements are needed to the water distribution module used in intelligent water temperature control systems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a water distribution module with a reasonable structure and easy operation in view of the above-mentioned existing technology. This water distribution module is used in an intelligent water temperature control system.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: the water distribution module for the intelligent water temperature control system includes a valve body, the valve body having multiple water outlet channels, characterized in that: the valve body has a transverse through-flow channel, one end of the through-flow channel is a water inlet for water supply, the other end of the through-flow channel is sealed with a plug, the valve body is also provided with multiple mounting cavities for installing solenoid valves, each mounting cavity is connected to the corresponding water outlet channel and also connected to the through-flow channel, the solenoid valve can control the connection or disconnection of the corresponding water outlet channel and the through-flow channel.

[0006] Furthermore, the valve body has four water outlet channels, which are perpendicular to the water passages. The front end of each water outlet channel is connected to the outside, and the rear end of each water outlet channel is connected to the mounting cavity. This arrangement of the water outlet channels not only allows water to flow out to the front end but also makes the layout of the valve body more reasonable and facilitates the manufacturing of the valve body.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting cavity has a first connection port and a second connection port spaced apart. The water passage communicates with the mounting cavity via the first connection port, and the water outlet channel communicates with the mounting cavity via the second connection port, with the second connection port located above the first connection port. This arrangement of the first and second connection ports allows the water passage and water outlet channel to be staggered, ensuring that the water passage must pass through the mounting cavity to communicate with the water outlet channel, resulting in a more rational layout of the valve body.

[0008] Furthermore, the system also includes a housing, within which a portion of the valve body is installed. The housing has multiple openings through which the front end of the water outlet channel and the water inlet can be exposed. This housing design protects the valve body and the solenoid valve, improving the performance of the water distribution module.

[0009] Furthermore, the housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing fixedly connected to each other. The valve body has multiple mounting holes, the lower housing has multiple mounting seats corresponding to the mounting holes, and the upper housing has multiple limiting posts that can pass through the mounting holes. The limiting posts can pass through the corresponding mounting holes and be fixed in the corresponding mounting seats, allowing part of the valve body to be installed inside the housing. This arrangement of the upper and lower housings not only facilitates the assembly of the valve body and components such as the solenoid valve, but also positions the valve body within the housing, preventing collision damage caused by valve body movement and affecting the performance of the water distribution module.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper housing has a downwardly extending first plate, and the lower housing has an upwardly extending second plate corresponding to the first plate. The first and second plates can respectively abut against the upper and lower surfaces of the valve body, allowing part of the valve body to be installed inside the housing. This arrangement of the first and second plates further positions the valve body within the housing. Moreover, the first and second plates separate the space within the housing, isolating electrical components from parts through which water can flow, ensuring the safety of the water distribution module and improving the space utilization within the housing.

[0011] Furthermore, the housing is equipped with a power cord, which is connected to each solenoid valve. The power cord supplies power to the solenoid valves, ensuring their effective operation.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: The water distribution module of this application is controlled by a solenoid valve to determine whether the corresponding water outlet channel is connected to the water passage channel. When the solenoid valve controls the corresponding water outlet channel to be connected to the water passage channel, water flows in from the inlet, passes through the water passage channel, and flows out from the corresponding water outlet channel. When the solenoid valve controls the corresponding water outlet channel to be disconnected from the water passage channel, water can flow out from the remaining water passage channels under the control of other solenoid valves, or the water distribution module may not discharge water. The water distribution module of this application has a reasonable structure, the solenoid valve is easy for users to operate, and the solenoid valve can accurately control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel. The water passage channel is designed in this way, which facilitates manufacturing. This water distribution module better meets the needs of intelligent systems, enabling it to be used in intelligent water temperature control systems and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the valve body in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the valve body in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the valve body in an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] like Figures 1-8 The image shown is the preferred embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] The water distribution module of this embodiment includes a valve body 1 and a housing 4. The valve body 1 has four water outlet channels 11 for water supply. The valve body 1 also has a transversely penetrating water passage 12. One end of the water passage 12 is a water inlet 13 for water supply, and the other end of the water passage 12 is sealed with a plug 2. The water outlet channels 11 and the water passage 12 are perpendicular to each other. The front end of the water outlet channel 11 communicates with the outside, and the rear end of the water outlet channel 11 communicates with the mounting cavity 14 described below. Furthermore, the valve body 1 of this embodiment also has multiple mounting cavities 14 for installing solenoid valves 3. The device has a first connection port 141 and a second connection port 142 spaced apart. The water passage 12 is connected to the mounting cavity 14 via the first connection port 141, and the water outlet 11 is connected to the mounting cavity 14 via the second connection port 142. The second connection port 142 is located above the first connection port 141, so that each mounting cavity 14 can be connected to the corresponding water outlet 11 and also connected to the water passage 12. The solenoid valve 3 installed in the mounting cavity 14 can control the connection or disconnection of the corresponding water outlet 11 and the water passage 12, thereby controlling the opening and closing of each water outlet 11.

[0024] In this embodiment, a portion of the valve body 1 is installed inside the housing 4. The housing 4 has multiple openings 41, through which the front end of the water outlet channel 11 and the water inlet 13 can be exposed outside the housing 4 for connection with multiple water outlets of the bathroom equipment. Specifically, the housing 4 in this embodiment includes an upper housing 42 and a lower housing 43 fixedly connected to each other. The valve body 1 has multiple mounting holes 15, and the lower housing 43 has multiple mounting seats 431 corresponding to the mounting holes 15. The upper housing 42 has multiple limiting posts 421 that can pass through the mounting holes 15. The limiting posts 421 can pass through the corresponding mounting holes 15 and be fixed in the corresponding mounting seats 431, so that a portion of the valve body 1 is installed inside the housing 4. Furthermore, the upper housing 42 has a downwardly extending first plate 422, and the lower housing 43 has an upwardly extending second plate 432 corresponding to the first plate 422. The first plate 422 and the second plate 432 can respectively abut against the upper and lower surfaces of the valve body 1, so that a portion of the valve body 1 is installed inside the housing 4. In addition, the housing 4 is equipped with a power cord 5, which is connected to each solenoid valve 3. The power cord 5 provides power to each solenoid valve 3 so that the solenoid valve 3 can be used normally.

[0025] The workflow of this embodiment is as follows: When the water distribution module needs to discharge water from a certain water outlet channel 11, the water flows from the water inlet 13 into the water passage 12. Through the control of the corresponding solenoid valve 3, the water outlet channel 11 and the water passage 12 are connected by the mounting cavity 14, so that the water flow can flow from the water passage 12 and the mounting cavity 14 into the corresponding water outlet channel 11. Thus, the water distribution module can control the opening and closing of the corresponding water outlet channel 11 through the solenoid valve 3. In addition, when one solenoid valve 3 of the water distribution module is open, the other three solenoid valves 3 are automatically closed. Alternatively, two solenoid valves 3 can be opened at the same time, and the other two solenoid valves 3 are closed. Or, three solenoid valves 3 can be opened at the same time, and the other one solenoid valve 3 is closed. Of course, all four solenoid valves 3 can be opened so that the four water outlet channels 11 discharge water at the same time.

Claims

1. A water distribution module for an intelligent water temperature control system, comprising a valve body (1), the valve body (1) having multiple water outlet channels (11) for water supply, characterized in that: The valve body (1) has a transverse water passage (12), one end of which is a water inlet (13) for water to flow in, and the other end of which is sealed with a plug (2). The valve body (1) also has multiple mounting cavities (14) for installing solenoid valves (3). Each mounting cavity (14) is connected to the corresponding water outlet channel (11) and also to the water passage channel (12). The solenoid valve (3) can control the connection or disconnection between the corresponding water outlet channel (11) and the water passage channel (12).

2. The water distribution module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve body (1) has four water outlet channels (11), which are perpendicular to the water passage (12). The front end of the water outlet channel (11) is connected to the outside, and the rear end of the water outlet channel (11) is connected to the mounting cavity (14).

3. The water distribution module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting cavity (14) has a first connection port (141) and a second connection port (142) spaced apart. The water passage (12) is connected to the mounting cavity (14) via the first connection port (141), and the water outlet channel (11) is connected to the mounting cavity (14) via the second connection port (142). The second connection port (142) is located above the first connection port (141).

4. The water distribution module according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a housing (4), in which part of the valve body (1) is installed. The housing (4) has multiple openings (41), and the front end of the water outlet channel (11) and the water inlet (13) can pass through the openings (41) and be exposed outside the housing (4).

5. The water distribution module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing (4) includes an upper housing (42) and a lower housing (43) that are fixedly connected to each other. The valve body (1) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (15). The lower housing (43) is provided with a plurality of mounting seats (431) corresponding to the mounting holes (15). The upper housing (42) is provided with a plurality of limiting posts (421) that can pass through the mounting holes (15). The limiting posts (421) can pass through the corresponding mounting holes (15) and be fixed in the corresponding mounting seats (431), so that part of the valve body (1) is installed in the housing (4).

6. The water distribution module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper housing (42) is provided with a first plate (422) extending downward, and the lower housing (43) is provided with a second plate (432) extending upward and corresponding to the first plate (422). The first plate (422) and the second plate (432) can respectively abut against the upper and lower surfaces of the valve body (1), so that part of the valve body (1) is installed in the housing (4).

7. The water distribution module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The housing (4) is provided with a power cord (5), which is connected to each solenoid valve (3).

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