A shower head

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of shower, comprising: shower head, shower head is equipped with water outlet;Handle assembly, water supply passage is equipped in handle assembly with the intercommunication of shower head, radial passage is equipped on handle assembly with the intercommunication of water supply passage;Flow control assembly, flow control assembly includes button and valve body, valve body is movably arranged in radial passage, button is connected valve body, to drive valve body moves between first position and second position, when in first position, valve body enters water supply passage and reduces the water supply of water supply passage, when in second position, valve body exits water supply passage and restores the water supply of water supply passage, temporary locking structure is cooperated between valve body and the outer wall of radial passage, to make valve body can be kept in first position or second position. The shower simple structure can improve the convenience of use of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom technology, specifically to a shower head. Background Technology

[0002] In home bathrooms, hotel rooms, and public washing areas, the showerhead, as a core water-dispensing device, directly impacts user experience and water resource utilization due to the ease and flexibility of its water flow control. Currently, most mainstream showerheads on the market use button controls that only handle the on / off function; a single press turns the showerhead on, and another press turns it off. In practical use, this operation is particularly inconvenient: for example, when washing hair, users may need to temporarily reduce the water flow to avoid water hitting their eyes, but because their eyes are closed, it's difficult to accurately locate and adjust the showerhead handle. Similarly, when applying shower gel, users need to maintain a low water flow to conserve water, but existing button controls can only completely shut off the water or maintain a fixed flow, failing to meet these precise needs. This not only significantly reduces user comfort but also leads to unnecessary waste of water and energy.

[0003] As consumers demand greater convenience and energy efficiency from bathroom products, and as more sophisticated water usage scenarios emerge, existing shower buttons with only on / off functions can no longer meet market demands. Therefore, it is necessary to improve showerheads. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the aforementioned technologies. Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a shower head with a simple structure that improves user convenience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a shower head, which includes:

[0006] The shower head is provided with a water outlet;

[0007] A handle assembly, wherein the handle assembly has a water supply channel communicating with the shower head, and the handle assembly has a radial channel communicating with the water supply channel;

[0008] A flow control assembly includes a button and a valve body. The valve body is movably disposed within the radial channel. The button is connected to the valve body to move the valve body between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the valve body extends into the water supply channel to reduce the water supply volume. In the second position, the valve body retracts from the water supply channel to restore the water supply volume. A temporary locking structure is provided between the valve body and the outer wall of the radial channel to allow the valve body to remain in either the first or the second position.

[0009] This invention discloses a shower head with a precisely matched design between a flow control component and a handle component. The handle component has a pre-set radial channel communicating with the water supply channel, providing a foundation for the installation and movement of the flow control component. The button of the flow control component is directly connected to the valve body, allowing the user to move the valve body within the radial channel simply by pressing the button, without the need for additional tools, quickly switching between the first and second positions to achieve instant control of water supply reduction and restoration. Simultaneously, a temporary locking structure between the valve body and the outer wall of the radial channel stably fixes the valve body in the target position, preventing position displacement due to accidental touch or water flow impact during use, eliminating the need for continuous manual holding of the button. The overall structure features a short operation path, a simple force application method, and a locking function that ensures operational stability, allowing users to easily and efficiently adjust the water flow according to their needs, significantly improving ease of use.

[0010] In addition, the shower head according to the above embodiments of this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0011] Optionally, the handle assembly includes a handpiece and a connector. The handpiece is connected to the shower head, the radial channel is disposed on the handpiece, and the end of the connector is provided with a water inlet for connection to a water supply pipe. The connector is detachably connected to the handpiece so that a filter element can be installed in the water supply channel of the handpiece.

[0012] Furthermore, the handheld component has a first sealing ring on its outer peripheral wall near the end. When the connector is connected to the handheld component, the first sealing ring can abut against the inner peripheral wall of the handheld component to form a seal between the connector and the handheld component.

[0013] Furthermore, the handheld component has a necked section, the first sealing ring is sleeved on the necked section, the necked section has a first slot arranged along the outer peripheral wall of the necked section, the inner wall of the connector has a protrusion adapted to the first slot, the connector and the necked section are connected by interlocking and rotating to allow the protrusion to enter the first slot, and the connector and the handheld component are connected.

[0014] Furthermore, the handheld component includes a housing and an inner tube installed within the housing, the end of the inner tube extending out of the housing to form the necked section.

[0015] Optionally, the inner wall of the button is provided with a second slot, and the valve body is provided with a first buckle that matches the second slot, so that the button is connected to the valve body.

[0016] Optionally, the valve body is provided with a second sealing ring, which is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the valve body and abuts against the inner wall of the radial channel to form a seal between the valve body and the radial channel.

[0017] Optionally, the valve body is hollow to form a cavity for installing the temporary locking structure. The temporary locking structure includes a guide tube, a pressure rod, a locking member, and a return spring. The guide tube is fastened to the outer wall of the radial channel to restrict the rotation of the guide tube. The pressure rod is embedded in the guide tube. The inner peripheral wall of the guide tube has first protrusions arranged at intervals around the axis, and a groove is formed between adjacent first protrusions. The lower end of the first protrusion has a ratchet. The outer wall of the pressure rod is adapted to the first protrusions and the groove, and the bottom of the pressure rod has a first tooth. The locking member is connected to the pressure rod, and the outer periphery of the locking member is provided with second protrusions adapted to the groove. The top of the second protrusion has a second inclined surface adapted to the tooth surface of the first tooth and the ratchet. The two ends of the return spring abut against the locking member and the bottom wall of the cavity respectively. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a shower head according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view along AA;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a shower head according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the temporary locking structure and valve core according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the guide tube according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] Shower head 1, water outlet 11;

[0025] Handle assembly 2, handheld part 21, housing 211, inner tube 212, water supply channel 2121, radial channel 2122, first sealing ring 2123, first slot 2124, buckle 2125, connector 22, protrusion 221, water inlet 222, filter element 23;

[0026] Flow control component 3, button 31, second slot 311, valve body 32, first buckle 321, second sealing ring 322, guide tube 33, first protrusion 331, ratchet 3311, first inclined surface 3312, groove 332, second buckle 333, pressure rod 34, first tooth 341, locking member 35, second protrusion 351, second inclined surface 3511, return spring 36. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] To better understand the above technical solutions, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present invention and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0029] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0030] The following is for reference. Figure 1-5 The implementation method of the shower head proposed in the embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail.

[0031] The shower head according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes:

[0032] Shower head 1, shower head 1 is provided with water outlet hole 11;

[0033] Handle assembly 2, the handle assembly 2 is provided with a water supply channel 2121 communicating with the shower head 1, and the handle assembly 2 is provided with a radial channel 2122 communicating with the water supply channel 2121.

[0034] The flow control component 3 includes a button 31 and a valve body 32. The valve body 32 is movably disposed within the radial channel 2122. The button 31 is connected to the valve body 32 to drive the valve body 32 to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the valve body 32 extends into the water supply channel 2121 to reduce the water supply volume of the water supply channel 2121. In the second position, the valve body 32 exits the water supply channel 2121 to restore the water supply volume of the water supply channel 2121. A temporary locking structure is provided between the valve body 32 and the outer wall of the radial channel 2122 to enable the valve body 32 to remain in the first position or the second position.

[0035] In other words, the core components of the shower head include a shower head 1 for water output, a handle assembly 2 for the user to hold, and a flow control assembly 3 for water flow regulation. The handle assembly 2 has a water supply channel 2121 inside, which communicates with the shower head 1, providing a path for water flow. Simultaneously, the handle assembly 2 also has a radial channel 2122, which communicates with the water supply channel 2121 and is used to install the flow control assembly 3. The flow control assembly 3 consists of a button 31 and a valve body 32. The valve body 32 is movably mounted within the radial channel 2122 and is directly connected to the button 31. By operating the button 31, the user can switch the valve body 32 between a first position and a second position. When the valve body 32 is in the first position, it extends into the water supply channel 2121, thereby reducing the cross-section of the water flow channel and decreasing the water supply volume. When the valve body 32 switches to the second position, it exits the water supply channel 2121, restoring the original flow cross-section and returning the water supply volume to normal. Furthermore, a temporary locking structure is provided between the valve body 32 and the outer wall of the radial channel 2122, which can stably fix the valve body 32 in the first or second position without requiring the user to continuously operate the button 31, effectively improving the convenience and stability during use. The shower head 1 can be connected to the handle assembly 2 using an existing structure. The shower head 1 can achieve the water outlet state of the water outlet 11 by rotation using an existing structure. The temporary locking structure can also use an existing structure, such as a press-lock structure similar to a ballpoint pen. The water supply channel 2121 and the radial channel 2122 can be integrally formed on the handle assembly 2.

[0036] Therefore, through the precise matching design of the flow control component 3 and the handle component 2, the handle component 2 is pre-designed with a radial channel 2122 that communicates with the water supply channel 2121, providing a foundation for the installation and movement of the flow control component 3. The button 31 of the flow control component 3 is directly connected to the valve body 32. Users do not need additional tools; they can simply press the button 31 to move the valve body 32 within the radial channel 2122, quickly switching between the first and second positions to achieve instant control of reducing and restoring the water supply. At the same time, the temporary locking structure between the valve body 32 and the outer wall of the radial channel 2122 can stably fix the valve body 32 in the target position, preventing position displacement due to accidental touch or water flow impact during use, and eliminating the need to continuously manually hold the button 31. The overall structure has a short operation path, a simple force application method, and a locking function that ensures stability during use, allowing users to easily and efficiently adjust the water volume according to their needs, greatly improving ease of use.

[0037] Optionally, the handle assembly 2 includes a handheld part 21 and a connector 22. The handheld part 21 is connected to the shower head 1, and a radial channel 2122 is provided on the handheld part 21. The end of the connector 22 is provided with a water inlet 222 for connecting to a water supply pipe. The connector 22 is detachably connected to the handheld part 21 so that a filter element 23 can be installed in the water supply channel 2121 of the handheld part 21. Understandably, the detachable design of the connector 22 and the handheld part 21 facilitates regular cleaning or replacement of the filter element 23, preventing impurities from clogging the water supply channel 2121 and affecting the water output. The filter element 23 can effectively intercept particles such as sediment and rust in the water, protecting the internal structure of the flow control component 3 and extending the service life of the shower head, while making the water output cleaner and improving the user experience. The handheld part 21 and the connector 22 can be connected by a threaded connection or a slot connection.

[0038] Furthermore, the handheld component 21 has a first sealing ring 2123 on its outer peripheral wall near the end. When the connector 22 is connected to the handheld component 21, the first sealing ring 2123 can abut against the inner peripheral wall of the handheld component 21 to form a seal between the connector 22 and the handheld component. Understandably, the first sealing ring 2123 is compressed when the water inlet connector is connected to the handheld component 21, tightly fitting the contact surfaces of both, blocking the path of water leakage from the connection gap, ensuring the water circuit is sealed, avoiding water waste and water stains during use, while maintaining stable water pressure in the water supply channel 2121 to ensure that the water output effect is not affected. The number of first sealing rings 2123 can be two to improve the reliability of the seal, and the filter element 23 can be a filter cartridge.

[0039] Furthermore, the handheld component 21 has a necked section, and a first sealing ring 2123 is fitted onto the necked section. The necked section has a first groove 2124 arranged along its outer periphery. The inner wall of the connector 22 has a protrusion 221 that matches the first groove 2124. The connector 22 and the necked section are connected by interlocking and rotating to allow the protrusion 221 to enter the first groove 2124, thus connecting the connector 22 and the handheld component 21. Understandably, during installation, the water inlet connector is interlocked with the necked section and then rotated, allowing the protrusion 221 to snap into the first groove 2124 for quick fixation. This simple operation requires no tools. This connection method ensures a secure assembly, preventing accidental detachment during use, and facilitates disassembly and maintenance. Simultaneously, the necked section design reduces the size of the connection area, saving space. The necked section can be integrally formed on the handheld component 21 or assembled from an inner tube 212 and a shell 211.

[0040] Furthermore, the handheld component 21 includes a housing 211 and an inner tube 212 installed within the housing 211, with the end of the inner tube 212 extending out of the housing 211 to form a constricted section. Understandably, the inner tube 212, as the core component of the water supply channel 2121, ensures stable water flow, while the housing 211 protects the inner tube 212 and enhances its appearance. The constricted section formed by the end of the inner tube 212 extending out of the housing 211 facilitates connection to the water inlet connector. Simultaneously, the separate design of the housing 211 and the inner tube 212 allows for the selection of suitable materials. The inner tube 212 uses a corrosion-resistant material to ensure unobstructed water flow, while the housing 211 uses a lightweight material to improve grip, balancing functionality and user experience while reducing manufacturing costs. The outlet end of the inner tube 212 connects to the shower head 1. The housing 211 is formed by two connected parts to create a mounting cavity for the inner tube 212, and the radial channel 2122 can be formed by the radial outward extension of the inner tube 212.

[0041] Optionally, a second slot 311 is provided on the inner wall of the button 31, and a first latch 321 adapted to the second slot 311 is provided on the valve body 32 to connect the button 31 and the valve body 32. Understandably, during assembly, simply snapping the first latch 321 into the second slot 311 achieves a quick connection between the button 31 and the valve body 32, eliminating the need for additional fasteners and simplifying the assembly process. This snap-fit ​​structure ensures synchronous movement of both components, guaranteeing precise response of the valve body 32 when the button 31 is operated. It also facilitates the disassembly and replacement of damaged parts, reducing maintenance costs and improving product maintenance convenience.

[0042] Optionally, the valve body 32 is provided with a second sealing ring 322, which is fitted onto the outer circumferential surface of the valve body 32 and abuts against the inner wall of the radial channel 2122 to form a seal between the valve body 32 and the radial channel 2122. Understandably, the second sealing ring 322 remains in close contact with the inner wall of the radial channel 2122 throughout the movement of the valve body 32, preventing water from leaking out from the gap between the valve body 32 and the radial channel 2122. This design ensures the sealing performance of the flow control component 3, maintains the water pressure in the water supply channel 2121, ensures precise water flow control during valve body 32 adjustment, and prevents corrosion of components caused by water leakage, thus extending the service life of the flow control component 3. The number of second sealing rings 322 can be two.

[0043] Optionally, the valve body 32 is hollow to form a cavity for installing a temporary locking structure. The temporary locking structure includes a guide cylinder 33, a pressure rod 34, a locking element 35, and a return spring 36. The guide cylinder 33 is fastened to the outer wall of the radial channel 2122 to restrict the rotation of the guide cylinder 33. The pressure rod 34 is embedded in the guide cylinder 33. The inner peripheral wall of the guide cylinder 33 is provided with first protrusions 331 arranged at intervals around the axis. A groove 332 is formed between adjacent first protrusions 331. The lower end of the first protrusions 331 is provided with ratchet teeth 3311 and connecting teeth. The first inclined surface 3312 of the ratchet 3311 is connected to the outer wall of the pressure rod 34, which is adapted to the first protrusion 331 and the groove 332. The bottom of the pressure rod 34 is provided with a first tooth 341. The locking member 35 is connected to the pressure rod 34. The outer periphery of the locking member 35 is provided with a second protrusion 351 adapted to the groove 332. The top of the second protrusion 351 is provided with a second inclined surface 3511 adapted to the tooth surface of the first tooth 341. The two ends of the return spring 36 abut against the locking member 35 and the bottom wall of the cavity respectively. Understandably, the temporary locking structure is similar to the press-lock structure of a ballpoint pen. The guide tube 33 of the ballpoint pen is connected to the inner wall of the pen housing 211 via its upper edge. In this temporary locking structure, the guide tube 33 is snap-fitted to the outer wall of the radial channel 2122, allowing the two sides of the guide tube 33 to extend from the sides of the cavity and be equipped with second snap-fits 333. The outer wall of the radial channel 2122 has a snap-fit ​​groove 2125, and the second snap-fits 333 engage with the snap-fit ​​groove 2125. This improves the convenience and efficiency of assembly. After the guide tube 33 is connected to the radial channel 2122, its vertical and rotational directions are restricted. When button 31 is pressed, the pressure rod 34 and the locking member 35 move downwards synchronously, compressing the return spring 36. The second inclined surface 3511 of the locking member 35, under the action of the teeth of the first tooth 341 of the push rod, gives the locking member 35 a rotational driving force. When the bottom of the second protrusion 351 of the locking member 35 exceeds the step of the ratchet 3311 in the vertical direction, the locking member 35 rotates. The second inclined surface 3511 of the second protrusion 351 transitions from the ratchet 3311 to the first inclined surface 3312, and the first inclined surface 3312 guides the second protrusion 351 into the groove 332 to form a reset. That is, when the second protrusion 351 contacts the ratchet 3311, the valve body 32 is in the first position; when the second protrusion 351 enters the groove 332, the valve body 32 is in the second position. The entire process achieves precise switching through inclined surface transmission and spring reset, ensuring smooth operation and stable locking, guaranteeing that the valve body 32 remains stable in the adjusted position.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shower head, characterized in that, include: The shower head is provided with a water outlet; A handle assembly, wherein the handle assembly has a water supply channel communicating with the shower head, and the handle assembly has a radial channel communicating with the water supply channel; A flow control assembly includes a button and a valve body. The valve body is movably disposed within the radial channel. The button is connected to the valve body to move the valve body between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the valve body extends into the water supply channel to reduce the water supply volume. In the second position, the valve body retracts from the water supply channel to restore the water supply volume. A temporary locking structure is provided between the valve body and the outer wall of the radial channel to allow the valve body to remain in either the first or the second position.

2. The shower head as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The handle assembly includes a handpiece and a connector. The handpiece is connected to the shower head. The radial channel is disposed on the handpiece. The end of the connector is provided with a water inlet for connection to a water supply pipe. The connector is detachably connected to the handpiece so that a filter element can be installed in the water supply channel of the handpiece.

3. The shower head as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The handheld component has a first sealing ring on its outer peripheral wall near the end. When the connector is connected to the handheld component, the first sealing ring can abut against the inner peripheral wall of the handheld component to form a seal between the connector and the handheld component.

4. The shower head as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The handheld component has a necked section, and the first sealing ring is fitted onto the necked section. The necked section has a first slot arranged along the outer peripheral wall of the necked section. The inner wall of the connector has a protrusion that matches the first slot. The connector and the necked section are connected by interlocking and rotating to allow the protrusion to enter the first slot.

5. The shower head as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The handheld component includes a housing and an inner tube installed within the housing, the end of the inner tube extending out of the housing to form the necked section.

6. The shower head as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the button is provided with a second slot, and the valve body is provided with a first buckle that is adapted to the second slot, so that the button is connected to the valve body.

7. The shower head as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The valve body is provided with a second sealing ring, which is sleeved on the outer circumferential surface of the valve body and abuts against the inner wall of the radial channel to form a seal between the valve body and the radial channel.

8. The shower head as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The valve body is hollow to form a cavity for installing the temporary locking structure. The temporary locking structure includes a guide tube, a pressure rod, a locking member, and a return spring. The guide tube is fastened to the outer wall of the radial channel to restrict the rotation of the guide tube. The pressure rod is embedded in the guide tube. The inner peripheral wall of the guide tube has first protruding ridges arranged at intervals around the axis. A groove is formed between adjacent first protruding ridges. The lower end of the first protruding ridge has a ratchet and a first inclined surface connecting the ratchet. The outer wall of the pressure rod is adapted to the first protruding ridge and the groove, and the bottom of the pressure rod has a first tooth. The locking member is connected to the pressure rod, and the outer periphery of the locking member has second protruding ridges that are adapted to the groove. The top of the second protruding ridge has a second inclined surface that is adapted to the tooth surface of the first tooth and the first inclined surface. The two ends of the return spring abut against the locking member and the bottom wall of the cavity respectively.

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