Water outlet device and water outlet apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a water outlet device and a water outlet equipment. The water outlet device comprises a shell, a switching assembly, a rear water channel, a water distribution member and a front water channel. The rear water channel, the water distribution member and the front water channel are sequentially arranged in the shell. The shell is provided with a water inlet communicated with the rear water channel. The water distribution member is provided with a water distribution flow channel communicated with the rear water channel. The front water channel is provided with a first water outlet flow channel for water flower and a second water outlet flow channel for soft water. Part of the switching assembly is arranged outside the shell and is drivingly connected with the water distribution member. The switching assembly is rotated to drive the water distribution member to rotate when the switching assembly is rotated under external force. The water distribution member is rotated to make the water distribution flow channel communicated with the first water outlet flow channel for water flower or communicated with the second water outlet flow channel for soft water. The switching of different water flower modes is realized. The water outlet amount of the water outlet device is not affected. The use experience of the user is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water outlet device technology, and in particular to a water outlet device and water outlet equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Faucets are typically installed near kitchen sinks to provide water flow. To achieve different water spray patterns, modern faucets have a water path switching mechanism inside the pull-out end, and the pull-out end also has a push-button control to switch between push-button water flow modes.

[0003] Specifically, push-to-switch systems typically require multiple seals, springs, slide valves, and other structures to achieve the function switching. The slide valves move within the water flow channel to achieve the water flow switching, which occupies part of the water flow channel, causing local narrowing or turbulence, thereby increasing water flow resistance and leading to a decrease in flow rate. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a water outlet device and equipment, which aims to solve the problem of how to avoid the impact on flow rate caused by the push-button water spray switching.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a water outlet device, including a housing, a switching component, a rear water channel, a water distribution component, and a front water channel; The rear water channel, the water distribution component, and the front water channel are sequentially arranged inside the outer casing. The outer casing is provided with a water inlet communicating with the rear water channel. The water distribution component has a water distribution channel communicating with the rear water channel. The front water channel has a first water outlet channel for discharging shower water and a second water outlet channel for discharging soft water. Part of the switching component is located outside the housing and is connected to the water distribution component in a transmission manner. The switching component is used to rotate and link the water distribution component under the action of external force, so that the water distribution component rotates to connect the water distribution channel with either the first water outlet channel or the second water outlet channel. In some embodiments, the switching component includes a knob and a linkage. The knob is disposed outside the housing, and the linkage passes through the rear water channel and is connected to the knob and the water distribution component respectively, so that when the knob rotates under the action of external force, it can link the water distribution component through the linkage.

[0006] In some embodiments, a first linkage part is provided on the side of the water distribution component facing the linkage component, and a second linkage part is provided on the side of the linkage component facing the water distribution component. One of the first linkage part and the second linkage part is a non-rotational hole, and the other of the first linkage part and the second linkage part is a linkage rod adapted to the non-rotational hole.

[0007] In some embodiments, a first gear position structure is provided on one of the rear water channel and the knob, and a second gear position structure is provided on the other of the rear water channel and the knob. The second gear position structure is used to engage with the first gear position structure when the water distribution component is rotated to the point where the water distribution channel is connected to either the first water outlet channel or the second water outlet channel.

[0008] In some embodiments, one of the first gear structure and the second gear structure is a positioning part, and the other of the first gear structure and the second gear structure is an elastic abutting structure that abuts and cooperates with the positioning part.

[0009] In some embodiments, the positioning part includes a positioning hole, and the elastic abutment structure includes a first elastic member and an abutment member disposed on the first elastic member. The first elastic member is disposed in the rear water channel, and the abutment member can be engaged into the positioning hole under the action of the first elastic member. And / or, the positioning part includes at least two, and the at least two positioning parts are arranged at circumferential intervals along the knob; And / or, a wear-resistant part is provided on the side of the knob facing the rear water channel, and the wear-resistant part is provided with a clearance hole through which the linkage can pass, and the positioning part is provided on the wear-resistant part; And / or, a first washer is provided between the linkage and the rear water channel; And / or, a first sealing element is provided between the linkage and the rear water channel.

[0010] In some embodiments, the end of the first water outlet channel near the water distributor forms a first inlet, and the end of the second water outlet channel near the water distributor forms a second inlet; The first inlet includes two oppositely arranged first sub-inlets, and the second inlet includes two oppositely arranged second sub-inlets, with the first and second sub-inlets arranged alternately; the end of the water distribution channel near the front water channel forms a water distribution port, and the water distribution port includes at least two oppositely arranged water distribution holes, at least the water distribution holes being rotatable to communicate with at least two first sub-inlets in a one-to-one correspondence or to communicate with at least two second sub-inlets in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0011] In some embodiments, a second gasket is provided between the water distribution component and the front water channel; And / or, an elastic structure is provided on the side of the water distribution component away from the front water channel, and the two ends of the elastic structure respectively abut against the water distribution component and the rear water channel; And / or, a second sealing element is provided between the water distribution element and the rear water channel; And / or, a water inlet connector is provided at the water inlet, and a third sealing element is provided between the water inlet connector and the water inlet.

[0012] In some embodiments, the front waterway includes a front waterway structure, a water outlet panel, and a water softener; The water outlet panel is located on the side of the front water channel structure away from the water distribution component, and the water softener is located on the water outlet panel; the front water channel structure has a first flow channel and a second flow channel separated from each other, the water outlet panel has a shower water outlet, the shower water outlet is connected to the first flow channel to form the first water outlet flow channel, and the water softener has a soft water outlet, the soft water outlet is connected to the second flow channel to form the second water outlet flow channel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the front waterway structure includes an inner waterway, an inner pipe, and a front waterway body arranged sequentially along the direction from the front waterway to the rear waterway. One end of the front waterway body is sleeved in the inner waterway, and the inner pipe passes through the inner waterway and the front waterway body respectively. The inner waterway has a first waterway and a second waterway that are separated from each other. The first waterway is connected to the inner pipe and the front waterway body to form the second flow channel; the second waterway is connected to the front waterway body to form the first flow channel.

[0014] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a water outlet device, including a water outlet body and a water outlet apparatus.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This application provides a water outlet device and a water outlet equipment. The water outlet device includes a housing, a switching component, a rear water channel, a water distribution component, and a front water channel. The rear water channel, the water distribution component, and the front water channel are sequentially arranged inside the housing. The housing has an inlet communicating with the rear water channel. The water distribution component has a water distribution channel communicating with the rear water channel. The front water channel has a first water outlet channel for discharging shower water and a second water outlet channel for discharging soft water. By placing a portion of the switching component outside the housing and drivingly connecting it to the water distribution component, the water distribution component can be rotated under external force. This allows the water distribution component to rotate so that its water channel connects with the first water outlet channel for showering or with the second water outlet channel for gentle water. This enables the switching of different water spray patterns. Compared to a push-button switching method, the rotary switching component eliminates the need for movement within the water outlet device, thus avoiding obstruction of the internal water channels and minimizing impact on water output, thereby improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the water outlet device shown in the embodiment of this application; Figure 2 An explosion of a portion of the structure of the water outlet device shown in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 An explosion of a portion of the structure of the water outlet device shown in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the water outlet device shown in the embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 5 An explosion of a portion of the structure of the water outlet device shown in the embodiments of this application. Figure 3 ; Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the water outlet device shown in the embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ; Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the assembly of the knob assembly, housing, and rear water channel of the water outlet device shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the knob assembly, the first gear position structure, and the second gear position structure shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure label: 100. Outer casing; 110. Inlet; 120. Inlet connector; 130. Third seal; 200. Switching assembly; 210. Knob; 211. Second gear position structure; 212. Positioning hole; 220. Linkage component; 221. Linkage rod; 222. First washer; 223. First seal; 230. Wear-resistant component; 231. Clearance hole; 300. Rear water channel; 310. First gear position structure; 311. Elastic abutment structure; 312. First elastic component; 313. Abutment component; 400. Water distribution component; 410. Water distribution channel; 411. Water outlet; 412. Water distribution hole; 420. Non-rotational hole; 430. Second washer; 44 0. Elastic structure; 450. Second seal; 500. Front water channel; 510. First water outlet channel; 511. First inlet; 512. First sub-inlet; 520. Second water outlet channel; 521. Second inlet; 522. Second sub-inlet; 530. Front water channel structure; 531. First channel; 532. Second channel; 533. Inner water channel; 534. Inner pipe; 535. Front water channel body; 540. Water outlet panel; 541. Shower water outlet; 550. Water softener; 551. Soft water outlet; 610. Fourth seal; 620. Fifth seal; 630. Sixth seal; 640. Seventh seal; 650. Eighth seal. Detailed Implementation

[0019] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," and "sixth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," and "sixth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0020] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0021] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the figure, this application provides a water outlet device, including a housing 100, a switching component 200, a rear water channel 300, a water distribution component 400, and a front water channel 500.

[0022] The rear water channel 300, the water distribution component 400, and the front water channel 500 are sequentially arranged inside the outer casing 100. The outer casing 100 is provided with a water inlet 110 that communicates with the rear water channel 300. The water distribution component 400 has a water distribution channel 410 that communicates with the rear water channel 300. The front water channel 500 has a first water outlet channel 510 for discharging shower water and a second water outlet channel 520 for discharging soft water.

[0023] A portion of the switching component 200 is located outside the housing 100 and is connected to the water distribution component 400 via a transmission mechanism. The switching component 200 is used to rotate and link the water distribution component 400 under the action of an external force, so that the water distribution component 400 rotates to connect the water distribution channel 410 with either the first water outlet channel 510 or the second water outlet channel 520.

[0024] In practice, the rear water channel 300, the water distribution component 400, and the front water channel 500 are arranged sequentially inside the outer casing 100 along the direction of water flow. That is, the external water first passes through the rear water channel 300, then through the water distribution component 400, and finally flows out through the front water channel 500.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the water inlet 110 can be specifically located on the bottom wall of the housing 100 to effectively utilize the space below the housing 100 for arranging the water inlet pipe. Alternatively, in other implementations, the water inlet 110 can also be located on the side or top wall of the housing 100.

[0026] The switching component 200 is located outside the housing 100, which allows the user to easily rotate the switching component 200. After the switching component 200 rotates, it drives the water distribution component 400 to rotate, so that the water distribution channel 410 can be connected with the first water outlet channel 510 to switch the shower water output mode, or the water distribution component 400 can be rotated to connect the water distribution channel 410 with the second water outlet channel 520 to switch the soft water output mode.

[0027] For example, refer to Figure 4 As shown, when the water distributor 400 rotates to the point where the water distribution channel 410 connects with the second water outlet channel 520, external water enters the rear water channel 300 through the inlet 110 and flows along the internal flow channel of the rear water channel 300 to the water distributor 400. After flowing through the water distribution channel 410 to the second water outlet channel 520, the water is finally discharged through the outlet of the second water outlet channel 520, thus achieving soft water output. The specific water flow path can be referred to... Figure 4 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0028] For example, refer to Figure 6As shown, when the water distribution component 400 rotates to the point where the water distribution channel 410 connects with the first water outlet channel 510, external water enters the rear water channel 300 through the inlet 110 and flows along the internal flow channel of the rear water channel 300 to the water distribution component 400. After flowing through the water distribution channel 410 to the first water outlet channel 510, the water is finally discharged through the outlet of the first water outlet channel 510, thus achieving the water output of the shower head. The specific water flow path can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 6 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0029] Furthermore, since the water distribution component 400 is located inside the housing 100, in order to enable the switching component 200 to be connected to the water distribution component 400 and to facilitate the user to rotate the switching component 200, a portion of the switching component 200 is located inside the housing 100 and connected to the water distribution component 400, while a portion of the switching component 200 is located outside the housing 100 for user operation.

[0030] For example, the water outlet device could be a pull-out head of a faucet or a shower head of a shower unit.

[0031] The water outlet device of this embodiment includes a housing 100, a switching component 200, a rear water channel 300, a water distribution component 400, and a front water channel 500. The rear water channel 300, the water distribution component 400, and the front water channel 500 are sequentially arranged inside the housing 100, and the housing 100 is provided with a water inlet 110 communicating with the rear water channel 300. The water distribution component 400 has a water distribution channel 410 communicating with the rear water channel 300, and the front water channel 500 has a first water outlet channel 510 for discharging shower water and a second water outlet channel 520 for discharging soft water. By placing a portion of the switching component 200 outside the housing 100 and connecting it to the water distribution component 400, the switching component 200 can be rotated under external force to drive the water distribution component 400 to rotate. This allows the water distribution component 400 to rotate so that the water distribution channel 410 connects with the first water outlet channel 510 for spraying shower water, or it can rotate to connect with the second water outlet channel 520 for spraying soft water. This enables the switching of different water spray modes. The use of a rotary switching component 200 to switch water spray modes avoids affecting the water output of the water outlet device, thus effectively improving the user experience. It also effectively avoids the problem of water leakage caused by the need for a spring to achieve press-to-reset when using a press-type water spray switch in related technologies, which can easily lead to the switching function failing under low water pressure. In other words, the water outlet device of this embodiment can effectively reduce the risk of water leakage. Reference Figures 1 to 6As shown, in some embodiments, the switching component 200 includes a knob 210 and a linkage 220. The knob 210 is located outside the housing 100, and the linkage 220 is inserted into the rear water channel 300 and connected to the knob 210 and the water distribution component 400 respectively, so that when the knob 210 rotates under the action of external force, it can link the water distribution component 400 through the linkage 220.

[0032] In practice, the knob 210 is located outside the housing 100 and on the side of the water distribution component 400 away from the front water channel 500. That is, the end of the housing 100 with the front water channel 500 is the water outlet, while the other end is the non-water outlet. The knob 210 is located on the non-water outlet end of the housing 100 to make reasonable use of this end without interfering with water flow. Simultaneously, the knob 210's location outside the housing 100 facilitates rotational operation by the user. The linkage 220 is located inside the housing 100 and passes through the rear water channel 300, allowing it to connect with the water distribution component 400 on the side of the rear water channel 300 away from the knob 210.

[0033] When it is necessary to switch the water flow, the knob 210 is turned. After the knob 210 is turned, the linkage 220 is turned synchronously. After the linkage 220 is turned, the water distribution component 400 connected to it is turned synchronously. Thus, the water distribution component 400 can be turned so that the water distribution channel 410 is connected to the first water outlet channel 510 to realize the shower water output, or it can be turned to connect with the second water outlet channel 520 to realize the soft water output.

[0034] Specifically, the end of the linkage 220 near the knob 210 can be connected to the knob 210 by a screw, a snap-fit, an interference fit, or an adhesive fit, so that the linkage 220 can rotate synchronously when the knob 210 rotates.

[0035] For example, the knob 210 can be presented as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 8 The cylindrical structure shown allows for a smooth transition between the cylindrical structure and the outer surface of the housing 100 when it is assembled onto the housing 100, thereby enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the entire water outlet device.

[0036] In addition, the outer wall of the knob 210 may be provided with a plurality of anti-slip protrusions spaced apart in the circumferential direction. Each anti-slip protrusion extends along the axial direction of the knob 210 so that the user will not slip when rotating the knob 210, thus effectively preventing slippage.

[0037] For example, the linkage component 220 can be a linkage shaft or a linkage plate, etc.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a first linkage part is provided on the side of the water distribution component 400 facing the linkage component 220, and a second linkage part is provided on the side of the linkage component 220 facing the water distribution component 400.

[0039] One of the first linkage part and the second linkage part is a non-rotational hole 420, and the other of the first linkage part and the second linkage part is a linkage rod 221 adapted to the non-rotational hole 420.

[0040] In a specific implementation, a linkage rod 221 can be set at one end of the linkage 220 near the water distribution component 400, and a non-rotational hole 420 can be set at one end of the water distribution component 400 near the linkage 220. The linkage rod 221 is inserted into the non-rotational hole 420, so that when the linkage 220 is rotated under the drive of the knob 210, the water distribution component 400 is rotated through the linkage rod 221 to realize the water circuit switching.

[0041] Alternatively, in other implementations, a linkage rod 221 can be provided at one end of the water distribution component 400 near the linkage component 220, and a non-rotational hole 420 can be provided at one end of the linkage component 220 near the water distribution component 400. The linkage rod 221 is inserted into the non-rotational hole 420, so that when the linkage component 220 is rotated under the drive of the knob component 210, the water distribution component 400 is driven to rotate through the linkage rod 221 to realize the water circuit switching.

[0042] For example, the non-rotational hole 420 can be an oblong hole, an elliptical hole, a racetrack-shaped hole, a square hole, or other irregularly shaped holes. The outer contour of the linkage rod 221 is adapted to the inner contour of the non-rotational hole 420, so that the linkage rod 221 can drive the water distribution component 400 to rotate synchronously.

[0043] For example, the linkage rod 221 and the linkage component 220 can be integrally formed to save manufacturing steps and improve the structural strength of the entire linkage component 220. Alternatively, the linkage rod 221 and the linkage component 220 can be formed separately and then connected by sleeve or snap-fit.

[0044] Alternatively, in other implementations, one of the first linkage part and the second linkage part can be a snap-fit, and the other can be a snap-fit ​​hole that engages with the snap-fit.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, a first gear structure 310 is provided on one of the rear water channel 300 and the knob 210, and a second gear structure 211 is provided on the other of the rear water channel 300 and the knob 210. The second gear structure 211 is used to engage with the first gear structure 310 when the water distribution component 400 is rotated to the point where the water distribution channel 410 is connected to either the first water outlet channel 510 or the second water outlet channel 520.

[0046] In practice, to facilitate reminding users that the switching operation has been completed, that is, the water distribution component 400 has rotated into position, so that the water distribution channel 410 is directly connected to the first water outlet channel 510 or directly connected to the second water outlet channel 520, the rotation angle of the water distribution component 400 is just enough to rotate from the first position connected to the first water outlet channel 510 to the second position connected to the second water outlet channel 520, or from the second position connected to the second water outlet channel 520 to the first position connected to the first water outlet channel 510. At this time, the first gear structure 310 and the second gear structure 211 are engaged to realize the reminder function.

[0047] For example, the angle required for the water distribution component 400 to switch from the first position to the second position is 90°. When the water distribution component 400 rotates 90°, the first gear structure 310 rotates relative to the second gear structure 211 to cooperate with the second gear structure 211, so as to realize the gear reminder function.

[0048] It should be noted that the rotation of the first gear structure 310 relative to the second gear structure 211 means that the first gear structure 310 can rotate with the knob 210 while the second gear structure 211 does not rotate. In this case, the first gear structure 310 is located on the knob 210, and the second gear structure 211 is located on the rear water channel 300. Alternatively, the rotation of the first gear structure 310 relative to the second gear structure 211 means that the second gear structure 211 can rotate with the knob 210 while the first gear structure 310 does not rotate. In this case, the second gear structure 211 is located on the knob 210, and the first gear structure 310 is located on the rear water channel 300.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, one of the first gear structure 310 and the second gear structure 211 is a positioning part, and the other of the first gear structure 310 and the second gear structure 211 is an elastic abutting structure 311 that abuts and cooperates with the positioning part.

[0050] In practice, when the water distribution component 400 rotates to the point where the water distribution channel 410 is directly connected to the first water outlet channel 510 or directly connected to the second water outlet channel 520, the elastic abutting structure 311 rotates relative to the positioning part to engage with the positioning part. At this time, a clicking sound or a tactile sensation of rotation into place will be produced when abutting, thus indicating to the user that the switch has been completed.

[0051] In practical use, in order to enable the water distribution component 400 to realize the gear reminder function regardless of whether it is rotated to connect with the first water outlet channel 510 or the second water outlet channel 520, at least two positioning parts can be set. For example, it can include a first positioning part and a second positioning part. The first positioning part and the second positioning part are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the knob component 210 and correspond to the first position and the second position of the rotation of the water distribution component 400.

[0052] When the water distribution component 400 rotates to the first position where the water distribution channel 410 connects with the first water outlet channel 510, the elastic abutment structure 311 engages with the first positioning part to indicate to the user that the water outlet device has been successfully switched to the outlet position. Figure 6 The water flow patterns of the shower head are shown.

[0053] Similarly, when the water distribution component 400 rotates to the second position that connects the water distribution channel 410 with the second water outlet channel 520, the elastic abutment structure 311 is in contact with the second positioning part, thus reminding the user that the water outlet device has been successfully switched to the desired position. Figure 4 The water flow pattern shown is for producing soft water.

[0054] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the positioning part includes a positioning hole 212, and the elastic abutment structure 311 includes a first elastic member 312 and an abutment member 313 disposed on the first elastic member 312. The first elastic member 312 is disposed in the rear water channel 300, and the abutment member 313 can be engaged into the positioning hole 212 under the action of the first elastic member 312.

[0055] In practice, when the water distribution component 400 rotates to the point where the water distribution channel 410 is directly connected to the first water outlet channel 510 or directly connected to the second water outlet channel 520, the abutment component 313 is engaged in the positioning hole 212 under the elastic action of the first elastic component 312. At this time, a clicking sound or a feeling of rotation into place will be produced when engaged, thus indicating to the user that the switch has been completed.

[0056] When it is necessary to switch the water spray, the abutment 313 will disengage from the positioning hole 212 under the action of external force and compress the first elastic member 312 until it is switched into place. Then, the abutment 313 will be locked back into the positioning hole 212 under the elastic action of the first elastic member 312 to realize the gear position indication function.

[0057] For example, the first elastic element 312 can be a spring or other component with elastic deformation capability. The first elastic element 312 can be welded or snapped to the rear water channel 300. The abutment 313 can be a ball or the like, and the abutment 313 can be welded or bonded to the first elastic element 312.

[0058] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, a wear-resistant part 230 is provided on the side of the knob 210 facing the rear water channel 300. The wear-resistant part 230 is provided with a clearance hole 231 through which the linkage 220 can pass. The positioning part is provided on the wear-resistant part 230. That is, by setting the wear-resistant part 230 between the knob 210 and the rear water channel 300 and abutting against the elastic abutting structure 311, the knob 210 can be effectively protected against collision, thereby improving the service life of the knob 210. The wear-resistant part 230 itself has good wear resistance, so it will not easily wear out when abutting against the elastic abutting structure 311, thereby improving the service life of the entire water outlet device.

[0059] For example, the wear-resistant part 230 can be a wear-resistant ring made of a material with good wear resistance. The knob part 210 has a receiving cavity on the side near the wear-resistant part 230, and the wear-resistant part 230 can be received in the receiving cavity.

[0060] In addition, in order to prevent the wear-resistant part 230 from affecting the connection between the knob part 210 and the linkage part 220, a clearance hole 231 needs to be provided on the wear-resistant part 230 at the position corresponding to the linkage part 220. The inner diameter of the clearance hole 231 can be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the linkage part 220 to avoid affecting the rotation of the linkage part 220.

[0061] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a first washer 222 is provided between the linkage 220 and the rear water channel 300. In this way, the first washer 222 can play a shock absorption and buffering role, preventing the linkage 220 from causing vibration and impact to the rear water channel 300 during rotation.

[0062] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, a first sealing element 223 is provided between the linkage 220 and the rear water channel 300 to seal the water and prevent water from flowing into the gap between them and eventually leaking out from the gap between the knob 210 and the housing 100, thus causing a water leakage problem.

[0063] For example, the first seal 223 may specifically be a sealing ring.

[0064] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the end of the first water outlet channel 510 near the water distribution member 400 forms a first inlet 511, and the end of the second water outlet channel 520 near the water distribution member 400 forms a second inlet 521.

[0065] The first inlet 511 includes two oppositely arranged first sub-inlets 512, and the second inlet 521 includes two oppositely arranged second sub-inlets 522. The first sub-inlets 512 and the second sub-inlets 522 are arranged alternately. The end of the water distribution channel 410 near the front water channel 500 forms a water distribution port 411. The water distribution port 411 includes at least two oppositely arranged water distribution holes 412. At least one water distribution hole 412 can be rotated to communicate with at least one of the first sub-inlets 512 or rotated to communicate with at least one of the second sub-inlets 522.

[0066] In practice, when the knob 210 rotates, it drives the water distribution component 400 to rotate through the linkage 220 until all the water distribution holes 412 are connected to all the second sub-inlets 522. At this time, external water enters the rear water channel 300 through the inlet 110 and flows along the internal flow channel of the rear water channel 300 to the water distribution component 400. After passing through the water distribution holes 412 and the second sub-inlets 522, it flows to the second water outlet channel 520 and is finally discharged through the outlet of the second water outlet channel 520, thus achieving soft water output. The specific water flow path can be referred to... Figure 4 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0067] Similarly, when the knob 210 rotates, it drives the water distribution component 400 to rotate through the linkage 220 until all the water distribution holes 412 are connected to all the first sub-inlets 512. At this time, external water enters the rear water channel 300 through the inlet 110 and flows along the internal flow channel of the rear water channel 300 to the water distribution component 400. After passing through the water distribution holes 412 and the first sub-inlets 512, it flows to the first water outlet channel 510 and finally exits through the outlet of the first water outlet channel 510, thus realizing the water output of the shower head. The specific water flow path can be referred to Figure 6 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0068] For example, the water distribution hole 412 can be configured as follows: Figure 1The two shown are arranged opposite each other, that is, they are designed at 180° apart. There are two sub-inlets 512 and 522. The first sub-inlet 512 and the second sub-inlet 522 are arranged alternately. At this time, the first sub-inlet 512 and the adjacent second sub-inlet 522 can be designed at 90° apart, so that different water paths can be switched when the water distribution component 400 rotates 90°.

[0069] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a second washer 430 is provided between the water distribution component 400 and the front water channel 500. The second washer 430 can be used to seal the two and also to provide shock absorption and buffering, preventing the water distribution component 400 from causing vibration and impact to the front water channel 500 during rotation.

[0070] In addition, both the water distribution component 400 and the front water channel 500 are rigid structures, so when they rotate relative to each other, they will generate large extrusion wear. Therefore, the second washer 430 placed between them can also play a role in buffering extrusion wear.

[0071] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, an elastic structure 440 is provided on the side of the water distribution component 400 away from the front water channel 500. The two ends of the elastic structure 440 abut against the water distribution component 400 and the rear water channel 300 respectively. This arrangement can utilize the elasticity of the elastic structure 440 to generate a compressive force on the second gasket 430, so that the second gasket 430 between the water distribution component 400 and the front water channel 500 can be compressed to achieve a sealing effect.

[0072] For example, the elastic structure 440 can be a spring or a component with certain elastic deformation properties, such as cushioning foam.

[0073] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a second sealing element 450 is provided between the water distribution element 400 and the rear water channel 300 to seal the gap between the water distribution element 400 and the rear water channel 300 and prevent water leakage.

[0074] For example, the second seal 450 may specifically be a sealing ring.

[0075] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a water inlet connector 120 is provided at the water inlet 110, and a third sealing element 130 is provided between the water inlet connector 120 and the water inlet 110, so as to connect with an external water inlet pipeline through the water inlet connector 120 to achieve water supply, and the gap between the water inlet connector 120 and the water inlet 110 is sealed by the third sealing element 130 to prevent water leakage.

[0076] For example, the third seal 130 may specifically be a sealing ring.

[0077] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the front water channel 500 includes a front water channel structure 530, a water outlet panel 540, and a water softener 550.

[0078] The water outlet panel 540 is located on the side of the front water channel structure 530 away from the water distribution component 400, and the water softener 550 is located on the water outlet panel 540. The front water channel structure 530 has a first flow channel 531 and a second flow channel 532 that are separated from each other. The water outlet panel 540 has a shower water outlet 541, which is connected to the first flow channel 531 to form a first water outlet flow channel 510. The water softener 550 has a soft water outlet 551, which is connected to the second flow channel 532 to form a second water outlet flow channel 520.

[0079] In practice, when the water distributor 400 rotates to connect the water distribution channel 410 with the second water outlet channel 520, external water enters the rear water channel 300 through the inlet 110 and flows along the internal flow path of the rear water channel 300 to the water distributor 400. After flowing through the water distribution channel 410 to the second flow channel 532, it is finally discharged through the soft water outlet 551, thus achieving soft water output. The specific water flow path can be referred to... Figure 4 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0080] For example, refer to Figure 6 As shown, when the water distribution component 400 rotates to the point where the water distribution channel 410 connects with the first water outlet channel 510, external water enters the rear water channel 300 through the inlet 110 and flows along the internal flow path of the rear water channel 300 to the water distribution component 400. After flowing through the water distribution channel 410 to the first flow channel 531, it is discharged through the shower water outlet 541, thus achieving the shower water output. The specific water flow path can be referred to... Figure 6 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0081] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the front waterway structure 530 includes an inner waterway 533, an inner pipe 534, and a front waterway body 535 arranged sequentially along the direction from the front waterway 500 to the rear waterway 300. One end of the front waterway body 535 is sleeved inside the inner waterway 533, and the inner pipe 534 passes through the inner waterway 533 and the front waterway body 535 respectively.

[0082] The inner waterway 533 has a first waterway and a second waterway that are separated from each other. The first waterway is connected to the inner pipe 534 and the front waterway body 535 to form a second flow channel 532; the second waterway is connected to the front waterway body 535 to form a first flow channel 531.

[0083] In practice, when the water distributor 400 rotates to connect the water distribution channel 410 with the second water outlet channel 520, external water enters the rear water channel 300 through the inlet 110 and flows along the internal flow channel of the rear water channel 300 to the water distributor 400. After flowing through the water distribution channel 410 to the second water channel, it flows through the inner pipe 534, the front water channel body 535, and the soft water outlet 551, thereby achieving soft water output. The specific water flow path can be referred to... Figure 4 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0084] For example, refer to Figure 6 As shown, when the water distribution component 400 rotates to the point where the water distribution channel 410 connects with the first water outlet channel 510, external water enters the rear water channel 300 through the inlet 110 and flows along the internal flow channel of the rear water channel 300 to the water distribution component 400. After flowing through the water distribution channel 410 to the first flow channel 531, it is discharged through the front water channel body 535 and the shower head outlet 541, thus achieving the shower head water output. The specific water flow path can be referred to... Figure 6 As shown by the arrow in the image.

[0085] Reference Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, at least one fourth seal 610 is provided between the inner tube 534 and the inner water channel 533, at least one fifth seal 620 is provided between the front water channel 500 and the inner water channel 533, a sixth seal 630 is provided between the front water channel 500 and the outer casing 100, a seventh seal 640 is provided between the inner tube 534 and the front water channel body 535, and an eighth seal 650 is provided between the front water channel 500 and the water softener 550, thereby achieving sealing operations at the corresponding positions.

[0086] In addition, the water softener 550 can be installed on the end face or side wall of the housing 100, and the water outlet panel 540 can be installed on the end face or side wall of the housing 100, which can be set according to actual needs.

[0087] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment also provides a water outlet device, including a water outlet body and a water outlet device.

[0088] The specific structure and implementation principle of the water outlet device in this embodiment are the same as those of the water outlet device provided in the above embodiments, and can bring the same or similar technical effects. They will not be described in detail here. For details, please refer to the description of the above embodiments.

[0089] For example, the water outlet device can be a faucet used in the kitchen or bathroom, or it can be a shower device or other water outlet device.

[0090] In the description of the embodiments of this application, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0091] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A water outlet device, characterized in that, It includes a housing (100), a switching assembly (200), a rear water channel (300), a water distribution component (400), and a front water channel (500); The rear water channel (300), the water distribution component (400), and the front water channel (500) are sequentially disposed inside the outer casing (100). The outer casing (100) is provided with a water inlet (110) communicating with the rear water channel (300). The water distribution component (400) has a water distribution channel (410) communicating with the rear water channel (300). The front water channel (500) has a first water outlet channel (510) for discharging shower water and a second water outlet channel (520) for discharging soft water. Part of the switching component (200) is located outside the housing (100) and is connected to the water distribution component (400) in a transmission manner. The switching component (200) is used to rotate and link the water distribution component (400) under the action of external force, so that the water distribution component (400) rotates to connect the water distribution channel (410) with either the first water outlet channel (510) or the second water outlet channel (520).

2. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switching component (200) includes a knob (210) and a linkage (220). The knob (210) is located outside the housing (100), and the linkage (220) is installed inside the rear water channel (300) and connected to the knob (210) and the water distribution component (400) respectively, so that when the knob (210) rotates under the action of external force, it will link the water distribution component (400) through the linkage (220).

3. The water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water distribution component (400) has a first linkage part on the side facing the linkage component (220), and the linkage component (220) has a second linkage part on the side facing the water distribution component (400). One of the first linkage part and the second linkage part is a non-rotational hole (420), and the other of the first linkage part and the second linkage part is a linkage rod (221) adapted to the non-rotational hole (420).

4. The water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first gear position structure (310) is provided on one of the rear water channel (300) and the knob (210), and a second gear position structure (211) is provided on the other of the rear water channel (300) and the knob (210). The second gear position structure (211) is used to engage with the first gear position structure (310) when the water distribution component (400) is rotated to the point where the water distribution channel (410) is connected to either the first water outlet channel (510) or the second water outlet channel (520).

5. The water outlet device according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the first gear structure (310) and the second gear structure (211) is a positioning part, and the other of the first gear structure (310) and the second gear structure (211) is an elastic abutting structure (311) that abuts and cooperates with the positioning part.

6. The water outlet device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning part includes a positioning hole (212), and the elastic abutment structure (311) includes a first elastic member (312) and an abutment member (313) disposed on the first elastic member (312). The first elastic member (312) is disposed in the rear water channel (300), and the abutment member (313) can be engaged into the positioning hole (212) under the action of the first elastic member (312). The positioning part includes at least two, and the at least two positioning parts are arranged at circumferential intervals along the knob (210); A wear-resistant part (230) is provided on the side of the knob (210) facing the rear water channel (300). The wear-resistant part (230) is provided with a clearance hole (231) through which the linkage (220) can pass. The positioning part is provided on the wear-resistant part (230). A first washer (222) is provided between the linkage (220) and the rear water channel (300); A first sealing element (223) is provided between the linkage (220) and the rear water channel (300).

7. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second gasket (430) is provided between the water distribution component (400) and the front water channel (500). An elastic structure (440) is provided on the side of the water distribution component (400) away from the front water channel (500), and the two ends of the elastic structure (440) respectively abut against the water distribution component (400) and the rear water channel (300); A second sealing element (450) is provided between the water distribution component (400) and the rear water channel (300). A water inlet connector (120) is provided at the water inlet (110), and a third sealing element (130) is provided between the water inlet connector (120) and the water inlet (110). The first water outlet channel (510) has a first inlet (511) at the end near the water distribution member (400), and the second water outlet channel (520) has a second inlet (521) at the end near the water distribution member (400). The first inlet (511) includes two oppositely arranged first sub-inlets (512), and the second inlet (521) includes two oppositely arranged second sub-inlets (522). The first sub-inlets (512) and the second sub-inlets (522) are arranged alternately. The end of the water distribution channel (410) near the front water channel (500) forms a water distribution port (411). The water distribution port (411) includes at least two oppositely arranged water distribution holes (412). At least the water distribution holes (412) can be rotated to communicate with at least two of the first sub-inlets (512) in a one-to-one correspondence or rotated to communicate with at least two of the second sub-inlets (522) in a one-to-one correspondence.

8. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front water channel (500) includes a front water channel structure (530), a water outlet panel (540), and a water softener (550); The water outlet panel (540) is located on the side of the front water channel structure (530) away from the water distribution component (400), and the water softener (550) is located on the water outlet panel (540). The front water channel structure (530) has a first flow channel (531) and a second flow channel (532) separated from each other. The water outlet panel (540) has a shower water outlet (541), which is connected to the first flow channel (531) to form the first water outlet flow channel (510). The water softener (550) has a soft water outlet (551), which is connected to the second flow channel (532) to form the second water outlet flow channel (520).

9. The water outlet device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The front waterway structure (530) includes an inner waterway (533), an inner pipe (534), and a front waterway body (535) arranged sequentially along the direction from the front waterway (500) to the rear waterway (300). One end of the front waterway body (535) is fitted inside the inner waterway (533), and the inner pipe (534) passes through the inner waterway (533) and the front waterway body (535) respectively. The inner waterway (533) has a first waterway and a second waterway separated from each other. The first waterway is connected to the inner pipe (534) and the front waterway body (535) in sequence to form the second flow channel (532); the second waterway is connected to the front waterway body (535) to form the first flow channel (531).

10. A water outlet device, characterized in that, It includes a water outlet body and a water outlet device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 disposed on the water outlet body.

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