Water outlet device and shower system applying the same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water outlet device and shower system with water outlet device, wherein the water outlet device, including: the main part includes water inlet channel, shunt channel and water outlet channel, and water outlet channel and shunt channel are connected to water inlet channel in parallel, first switching valve is installed on the main part, and first switching valve is used for controlling water inlet channel and water outlet channel or shunt channel intercommunication, foaming mechanism is connected between shunt channel and water outlet channel, at least two control components are installed on shunt channel, and each control component can control pump piece and draw foaming liquid from one container in one -to -one pairing, and each control can adjust the water supply of shunt channel to foaming mechanism, can select foaming mode or clear water mode according to demand, and the flow has no flow loss under clear water mode, and the water yield is big, under foaming mode, the user can independently select different foaming liquid and carry out foaming, and the density of each foaming liquid is adjusted independently, and it is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water outlet device technology, and in particular to a water outlet device and a shower system using the same. Background Technology

[0002] During showering, users typically need to manually lather shampoo and shower gel, apply it to their hair or body, and then rinse with the showerhead. This manual lathering process easily results in spills of lather, leading to waste, and it's difficult to control the foam density, affecting the cleaning effect. Showerheads typically only offer water output, making their functionality rather limited. Therefore, there is a need to integrate showering and lathering functions. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes a water outlet device.

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

[0005] This utility model also proposes a shower system having the above-mentioned water outlet device.

[0006] The water outlet device according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0007] The main body includes an inlet channel, a diversion channel, and an outlet channel, wherein the outlet channel and the diversion channel are connected in parallel to the inlet channel;

[0008] A first switching valve is installed on the main body and is used to control the connection between the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel or the diversion channel.

[0009] A foaming mechanism is connected between the diversion channel and the outlet channel. The foaming mechanism is configured to selectively draw foaming liquid from at least two containers by a pump, mix the foaming liquid with water delivered from the diversion channel to form foam, and deliver the foam to the outlet channel.

[0010] A control assembly, at least two of the control assemblies, is installed on the diversion channel. Each control assembly is capable of controlling the pumps to draw foaming liquid from one of the containers in a paired manner, and each control assembly can adjust the water supply from the diversion channel to the foaming mechanism.

[0011] The water outlet device according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: it can select either a foaming mode or a clear water mode according to needs; in the clear water mode, there is no flow loss and the water output is large; in the foaming mode, the user can independently select different foaming liquids for foaming, and the foam density of each foaming liquid can be adjusted independently, making it convenient to use.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the control component includes a touch switch and a spring-loaded button. The spring-loaded button is movably mounted on the diversion channel. The spring-loaded button can move and be pressed relative to the touch switch. The touch switch is electrically connected to the pump to control the start and stop of the pump.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the pump is a peristaltic pump that can rotate in both directions. When the peristaltic pump rotates in the forward direction, it draws foaming liquid from one container and delivers it to the foaming mechanism. When the peristaltic pump rotates in the reverse direction, it draws foaming liquid from another container and delivers it to the foaming mechanism. Two control components are installed on the diversion channel. One of the contact switches is used to control the peristaltic pump to start and stop in the forward direction, and the other contact switch is used to control the peristaltic pump to start and stop in the reverse direction.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the foaming mechanism includes a water inlet, the diversion channel includes at least two channels, each channel is connected in parallel to the water inlet, and the control component includes a flow valve, with the flow valve installed on each channel.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the main body further includes a cold water channel, a hot water channel, and a mixing channel. The cold water channel and the hot water channel are connected in parallel to the upstream side of the mixing channel. The mixing channel is connected to the upstream side of the inlet channel. A mixing valve is provided on the mixing channel. The mixing valve is used to adjust the ratio of cold and hot water supplied by the cold water channel and the hot water channel to the mixing channel.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet channel is further provided with a downward-facing water outlet, and a second switching valve is installed at the water outlet. The second switching valve is used to control the opening and closing of the water outlet.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an air pump is also included, which is connected to the foaming mechanism, and the air pump draws air and delivers it to the foaming mechanism.

[0018] A shower system according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a water outlet device, wherein the water outlet channel is connected to a spray mechanism.

[0019] The shower system according to the present invention has at least the following advantages: it is very convenient to switch modes, select foam, and adjust its density during use.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet device;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the water outlet device.

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another perspective illustration.

[0025] Reference numerals: Main body 100; Inlet channel 110; Outlet 111; Diversion channel 120; Diversion channel 121; Outlet channel 130; Cold water channel 140; Hot water channel 150; Mixing channel 160; First switching valve 200; Foaming mechanism 300; Inlet 310; Pump 400; Control component 500; Touch switch 510; Spring-loaded button 520; Flow valve 530; Mixing valve 600; Second switching valve 700; Air pump 800. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] This utility model relates to a water outlet device, including a main body 100, a first switching valve 200, a foaming mechanism 300, and a control component 500.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the main body 100 is mainly composed of a plurality of pipelines, which includes a water inlet passage 110, a diversion passage 120 and a water outlet passage 130. The water outlet passage 130 and the diversion passage 120 are connected in parallel to the water inlet passage 110. The water inlet passage 110 is connected to an external water supply system such as a water heater, a tap water pipe, etc. The first switching valve 200 is mounted on the main body 100, and the first switching valve 200 is used to control the water inlet passage 110 to communicate with the water outlet passage 130 or the diversion passage 120. A manual directional valve or the like can be selected as the first switching valve 200. Water flows into the water inlet passage 110, and by controlling the first switching valve 200, the water inlet passage 110 supplies water to the diversion passage 120 or the water outlet passage 130. The foaming mechanism 300 is connected between the diversion passage 120 and the water outlet passage 130. When the first switching valve 200 controls the water in the water inlet passage 110 to flow toward the diversion passage 120, the water outlet device enters a foaming mode, and the water flows sequentially along the water inlet passage 110, the diversion passage 120, the foaming mechanism 300 and the water outlet passage 130, and is finally discharged from the water outlet passage 130. When the first switching valve 200 controls the water in the water inlet passage 110 to flow toward the water outlet passage 130, the water outlet device enters a clear water outlet mode, the water flows directly from the water inlet passage 110 to the water outlet passage 130 and then is discharged, and at this time, the water does not flow through the diversion passage 120 and the foaming mechanism 300. The foaming mechanism 300 is used for performing foaming treatment on foaming liquid such as shampoo, body wash and the like. The foaming mechanism 300 is connected to at least two containers (not shown in the figure) through a pump member 400, and each container is used for storing different foaming liquids. The containers can be supporting containers of the water outlet device, or can be original bottles for the foaming liquid such as body wash bottles, shampoo bottles and the like. The pump member 400 is connected to each container through a hose or other pipe fittings. The pump member 400 selectively extracts the foaming liquid from one of the containers and conveys it into the foaming mechanism 300. When the diversion passage 120 is filled with water, the water is conveyed into the foaming mechanism 300, the water and the foaming liquid are mixed in the foaming mechanism 300, and foam is formed after being subjected to the foaming treatment of the foaming mechanism 300, and the foam is conveyed to the water outlet passage 130 to be discharged for use. Herein, the number of the pump members 400 can be set to be consistent with the number of the containers, and each pump member 400 is correspondingly connected to one container. At least two control assemblies 500 are mounted on the diversion passage 120. The number of the control assemblies 500 is set to be consistent with the number of the containers. One control assembly 500 correspondingly controls the pump member 400 to extract the foaming liquid from one container, and each control assembly can adjust the water supply amount from the diversion passage 120 to the foaming mechanism 300. For example, in this embodiment, the pump member 400 is correspondingly connected to two containers, and two control assemblies 500 are correspondingly disposed on the diversion passage 120. When the first switching valve 200 is switched to make the water inlet passage 110 communicate with the diversion passage 120, at this time, the diversion passage 120 is temporarily not supplying water to the foaming mechanism 300 under the control of the two control assemblies 500. One of the containers is used for storing body wash, and the other container is used for storing shampoo. When it is necessary to use the shampoo, the corresponding control assembly 500 is opened.The control component 500 starts the pump 400, which draws shampoo into the foaming mechanism 300. Then, the control component 500 opens the diversion channel 120 to supply water to the foaming mechanism 300. Water and shower gel are foamed in the foaming component, and the resulting foam is discharged from the outlet channel 130 for user use. Simultaneously, the control component 500 adjusts the water supply from the diversion channel 120 to the foaming mechanism 300 according to the desired foam density, changing the water-to-foaming liquid ratio and thus altering the foam density. When shampoo is needed, the control component 500 corresponding to the shower gel is turned off, stopping the extraction of shower gel and the water supply to the foaming mechanism 300. Then, the control component 500 corresponding to the shampoo is turned on. The pump 400 draws shampoo from the container and delivers it to the foaming mechanism 300. Then, under the control of the corresponding control component 500, water from the diversion channel 120 is delivered to the foaming mechanism 300. Water and shampoo are foamed by the foaming mechanism 300 to form shampoo foam, which is then discharged through the water outlet channel 130 for user use. Simultaneously, the control component 500 adjusts the water supply to the foaming mechanism 300 via the diversion channel 120 according to the desired foam density, changing the water-to-foaming liquid ratio and thus altering the foam density. When foam is not needed, all control components 500 are shut off, stopping the water and liquid supply to the foaming mechanism 300. Users can select either a foaming mode or a clear water mode. In clear water mode, there is no flow loss and the water output is large. In foaming mode, users can choose different foaming liquids, and the foam density of each liquid can be adjusted independently, making it convenient to use.

[0029] The water outlet device can be used in a shower system, with the water outlet channel 130 connected to a spray mechanism. The spray mechanism can be a shower head, overhead spray, or back spray, etc. In clean water mode, clean water is sprayed through the spray mechanism; in foam mode, foam is sprayed through the spray mechanism. Switching between modes, selecting foam, and adjusting its density are very convenient during use.

[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2As shown, the control component 500 includes a pressure switch 510 and a spring-loaded button 520. The pressure switch 510 and the pump 400 are connected to an external control system. The spring-loaded button 520 is mounted on the diversion channel 120 and moves relative to the diversion channel 120. When the spring-loaded button 520 is subjected to external force, such as when a user manually presses it, the spring-loaded button 520 moves to abut against the pressure switch 510. When the external force is released, the spring-loaded button 520 moves away from the pressure switch 510 according to its own elastic force. Each time the pressure switch 510 is pressed, it generates an electrical signal that is fed back to the control system, controlling the corresponding pump 400 to start or stop, thereby drawing the corresponding foaming liquid.

[0031] Based on the above embodiment, the pump 400 is a reversible peristaltic pump. When the peristaltic pump rotates forward, it draws foaming liquid from one container and delivers it to the foaming mechanism 300. When the peristaltic pump rotates in reverse, it draws foaming liquid from another container and delivers it to the foaming mechanism 300. Two control components 500 are installed on the diversion channel 120. One contact switch 510 is used to control the peristaltic pump to start and stop in forward rotation, and the other contact switch 510 is used to control the peristaltic pump to start and stop in reverse rotation. For example, when one of the spring-loaded buttons 520 is pushed to press the contact switch 510, the peristaltic pump rotates forward and draws shower gel; when the spring-loaded button 520 is pushed to press the contact switch 510 a second time, the peristaltic pump stops running. When the other spring-loaded button 520 is pushed to press the other contact switch 510, the peristaltic pump rotates in reverse and draws shampoo; when the spring-loaded button 520 is pushed to press the contact switch 510 a second time, the peristaltic pump stops running. This allows the same peristaltic pump to be used to alternately extract foaming liquid from two containers.

[0032] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the foaming mechanism 300 includes an inlet 310, and the diversion channel 120 includes at least two channels 121, each channel 121 being connected in parallel to the inlet 310. The control component 500 includes a flow valve 530, and each channel 121 is equipped with a flow valve 530. In this embodiment, the diversion channel 120 is provided with two channels 121, and the flow rate of each channel 121 is controlled by its own flow valve 530. The flow valve 530 can reduce the flow rate of the corresponding channel 121 to a water cut-off state. The control component 500 integrates the flow valve 530 and the spring-loaded button 520 for ease of use.

[0033] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the main body 100 also includes a cold water channel 140, a hot water channel 150, and a mixing channel 160. The cold water channel 140 and hot water channel 150 are connected in parallel upstream of the mixing channel 160. The mixing channel 160 is connected upstream of the inlet channel 110 and is equipped with a mixing valve 600. The cold water channel 140 can be connected to a tap water pipe, and the hot water channel 150 is connected to a water heater. Hot water flows into the hot water channel 150, and cold water flows into the cold water channel 140. The hot and cold water mix in the mixing channel 160 to form warm water. The mixing valve 600 adjusts the ratio of hot and cold water supplied from the cold water channel 140 and hot water channel 150 to the mixing channel 160, thereby changing the temperature of the warm water. The warm water can be directly discharged for use through the outlet channel 130, or it can be supplied to the foaming mechanism 300 through the diversion channel 120 to obtain foam with a certain temperature, which will not cause discomfort when sprayed onto the user.

[0034] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the water inlet channel 110 is also equipped with a downward-facing water outlet 111. A second switching valve 700 is installed at the water outlet 111, which is used to control the opening and closing of the water outlet 111. The second switching valve 700 can be a manual directional valve, angle valve, etc. Clean water can be directly discharged downwards through the water outlet 111 for user use, while the water outlet channel 130 is connected to the spray mechanism, increasing the water outlet options of the water outlet device.

[0035] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water outlet device also includes an air pump 800. The air pump 800 is connected to the foaming mechanism 300, and the air pump 800 draws air from the environment and delivers it to the foaming mechanism 300. After entering the foaming mechanism 300, the air mixes with water and foaming liquid, further improving the foaming effect of the foaming liquid.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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 at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some specific embodiments" 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. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer 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.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water outlet device, characterized in that, include: The main body (100) includes an inlet channel (110), a diversion channel (120) and an outlet channel (130), wherein the outlet channel (130) and the diversion channel (120) are connected in parallel to the inlet channel (110). The first switching valve (200) is installed on the main body (100) and is used to control the connection between the water inlet channel (110) and the water outlet channel (130) or the diversion channel (120). A foaming mechanism (300) is connected between the diversion channel (120) and the outlet channel (130). The foaming mechanism (300) is configured to selectively draw foaming liquid from at least two containers by a pump (400), mix the foaming liquid with water delivered from the diversion channel (120) to form foam, and deliver the foam to the outlet channel (130). Control components (500), at least two of the control components (500) are mounted on the diversion channel (120), each of the control components (500) is capable of controlling the pump (400) to draw foaming liquid from one of the containers in a one-to-one pair, and each of the control components can adjust the water supply of the diversion channel (120) to the foaming mechanism (300).

2. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control component (500) includes a pressure switch (510) and a spring-loaded button (520). The spring-loaded button (520) is movably mounted on the diversion channel (120). The spring-loaded button (520) can move and be pressed relative to the pressure switch (510). The pressure switch (510) is electrically connected to the pump (400) to control the start and stop of the pump (400).

3. The water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pump (400) is a peristaltic pump that can rotate in both directions. When the peristaltic pump rotates in the forward direction, it draws foaming liquid from one of the containers and delivers it to the foaming mechanism (300). When the peristaltic pump rotates in the reverse direction, it draws foaming liquid from the other container and delivers it to the foaming mechanism (300). Two control components (500) are installed on the diversion channel (120). One of the contact switches (510) is used to control the peristaltic pump to start and stop in the forward direction, and the other contact switch (510) is used to control the peristaltic pump to start and stop in the reverse direction.

4. The water outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The foaming mechanism (300) includes an inlet (310), the diversion channel (120) includes at least two channels (121), each channel (121) is connected in parallel to the inlet (310), and the control component (500) includes a flow valve (530), each channel (121) is equipped with the flow valve (530).

5. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (100) also includes a cold water channel (140), a hot water channel (150), and a mixing channel (160). The cold water channel (140) and the hot water channel (150) are connected in parallel to the upstream side of the mixing channel (160). The mixing channel (160) is connected to the upstream side of the inlet channel (110). A mixing valve (600) is provided on the mixing channel (160). The mixing valve (600) is used to adjust the ratio of cold and hot water supplied from the cold water channel (140) and the hot water channel (150) to the mixing channel (160).

6. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet channel (110) is also provided with a downward-facing water outlet (111), and a second switching valve (700) is installed at the water outlet (111). The second switching valve (700) is used to control the opening and closing of the water outlet (111).

7. The water outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an air pump (800) connected to the foaming mechanism (300), which draws air and delivers it to the foaming mechanism (300).

8. A shower system, characterized in that: The device includes the water outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the water outlet channel (130) is connected to a spray mechanism.

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