A faucet

Abstract

The utility model discloses a faucet, including the faucet body, be equipped with the switch and the water outlet that communicate with each other on the faucet body, the switch includes the valve rod and the water inlet channel, the valve rod one end is equipped with the casing, the casing can slide relative to the faucet body, the casing sliding can drive the valve rod swing, the valve rod swing can open or close the switch, to control the on-off between the water inlet channel with the water outlet. The on-off between the water inlet channel and the water outlet is controlled through the switch of sliding setting, and then the on-off of the faucet is controlled, and the operation is more simple and convenient, and the use experience is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a faucet. More specifically, this utility model relates to a faucet that controls the flow of water by means of a sliding switch. Background Technology

[0002] As modern people have increasingly higher demands for quality of life, they generally prefer purified water with higher safety and hygiene standards when it comes to drinking water. Purified water is typically supplied through water purifiers for filtration, and then dispensed via a purified water faucet. Existing purified water faucets generally include a faucet body and a valve core installed within the faucet body. The valve core connects to purified water to control whether water flows out or not.

[0003] Currently, the valve cores on water purifier faucets use a rotating method to control whether water flows out or not. However, the rotating method is not only complicated to operate and provides a poor user experience, but also has a complex internal structure and high cost, making it unsuitable for widespread adoption. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model proposes a faucet that uses a sliding switch to control the flow of water, making operation simpler and more convenient, providing a better user experience, and simplifying the internal connection structure and reducing costs.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a faucet, including a faucet body, the faucet body is provided with a connected switch and a water outlet, the switch includes a valve stem and a water inlet channel, one end of the valve stem is fitted with a housing, the housing can slide relative to the faucet body, the sliding of the housing can drive the valve stem to swing, the swing of the valve stem can open or close the switch to control the connection between the water inlet channel and the water outlet.

[0006] As a further improved technical solution, the switch also includes a valve body, on which a valve cavity is provided. The bottom of the valve cavity is provided with an inlet channel and an outlet channel that are connected thereto. The outlet channel is connected to the outlet. A valve core is provided inside the valve cavity. The valve core is linked with the valve stem. The valve stem swings to drive the valve core to slide to open or close the outlet channel.

[0007] As a further improved technical solution, a valve seat is fixedly provided inside the valve cavity. The valve seat is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole. The first through hole corresponds to the water inlet channel, and the second through hole corresponds to the water outlet channel. The valve core is covered on the valve seat and can slide relative to the valve seat to open or close the second through hole.

[0008] As a further improved technical solution, the valve core is provided with a first cavity that is always connected to the first through hole. The first cavity is formed by recessing upward from the bottom of the valve core. The first cavity slides together with the valve core. When the first cavity is connected to the second through hole, the first through hole is connected to the second through hole through the first cavity.

[0009] As a further improved technical solution, a second concave cavity is provided at the bottom of the valve chamber. The second concave cavity is connected to the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel. A sealing ring is provided between the valve seat and the bottom of the second concave cavity. The sealing ring is provided with a third through hole and a fourth through hole. The sealing ring is sealed and abuts against the bottom of the second concave cavity and the bottom of the valve seat, respectively. The water inlet channel, the third through hole and the first through hole are sequentially sealed and connected. The water outlet channel, the fourth through hole and the second through hole are sequentially sealed and connected. Alternatively, the water inlet channel extends upward and passes through the third through hole and is sealed and connected with the first through hole. The water outlet channel extends upward and passes through the fourth through hole and is sealed and connected with the second through hole.

[0010] As a further improved technical solution, the valve core is provided with an adapter groove, one end of the valve stem is locked in the adapter groove, and the other end of the valve stem is fitted with the housing. The valve stem can swing relative to the valve body to drive the valve core to slide.

[0011] As a further improved technical solution, a valve cover is fixed on the valve body, the valve cover is used to close the top of the valve cavity, and the valve stem is hinged to the valve cover through a rotating shaft.

[0012] As a further improved technical solution, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the valve stem, and a damping structure is configured between the rotating shaft and the valve cover, so that the valve stem can be maintained at a set rotation angle by means of the damping force of the damping structure.

[0013] As a further improved technical solution, the water outlet is a pair, and the switch is also a pair, with each pair of switches connected to the water outlet through a water outlet channel.

[0014] As a further improved technical solution, the housing is provided with an inclined surface, which facilitates pushing the housing to slide relative to the faucet body to turn on the switch.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the faucet provided by this utility model controls the flow between the inlet and outlet water channels by a sliding switch, thereby controlling the flow of the faucet. It is simpler and more convenient to operate, provides a better user experience, and has a simplified internal structure and lower cost. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the faucet structure in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Further exploded view.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A structural diagram from another angle.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the switch after the housing has been removed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the switch when it is closed in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the switch in this utility model when it is turned on.

[0023] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 Exploded view.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the valve body in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A structural diagram from another angle.

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the valve core in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 4As shown, this utility model provides a faucet, including a faucet body, which includes a vertical part 10 and a horizontal part 20. The vertical part 10 has a water inlet pipe 60 extending in the same direction as it. The lower end of the vertical part 10 away from the horizontal part 20 has an installation opening. In this embodiment, the installation opening is provided with an installation component, which is a screw 30. The screw 30 has a channel 31 coaxially arranged with it, so that the water inlet pipe 60 can pass through. Of course, other types of installation components can also be provided on the installation opening, as long as they can realize the installation of the faucet. Examples will not be elaborated here. The upper end of the vertical part 10 is connected to the connecting part 50, and the upper end of the connecting part 50 is connected to the horizontal part 20. The horizontal part 20 away from the vertical part 10 has a water outlet 80. The faucet body is provided with a switch 40, which is used to control the on / off connection between the water inlet pipe 60 and the water outlet 80.

[0030] For details, please refer to Figures 1-11As shown, the switch 40 includes a valve body 41, a valve seat 42, a valve core 43, and a valve stem 44. The valve body 41 is fixed inside the horizontal portion 20 and located directly above the vertical portion 10. A valve cavity 411 is provided in the upper end of the valve body 41, which is formed by a downward indentation from the upper end of the valve body 41. The bottom of the valve cavity 411 is provided with an inlet channel 412 and an outlet channel 413 that are connected to it. The inlet channel 412 is connected to the inlet pipe 60, and the outlet channel 413 is connected to the outlet pipe 70. The outlet pipe 70 is connected to the outlet 80. In this embodiment... A portion of the outlet channel 413 protrudes from the outer periphery of the valve body 41 to form a first connector 414. A second connector 81 is provided on the outlet 80, and the second connector 81 is connected to the first connector 414 through the outlet pipe 70. The outer periphery of the valve body 41 corresponding to the inlet channel 412 extends downward into the connecting part 50 and is connected to the inlet pipe 60. The connection method between the inlet channel 412 and the inlet pipe 60 is the same as the prior art and will not be described in detail here. The valve seat 42 is fixed to the bottom of the valve cavity 411, and the valve seat 42 is provided with a vertically arranged first through hole. The first through hole 421 is connected to the water inlet channel 412, and the second through hole 422 is connected to the water outlet channel 413. The valve core 43 has a first concave cavity 431 at its bottom, which is formed by the upward indentation from the bottom of the valve core 43. The bottom of the valve core 43 contacts the upper end of the valve seat 42, so that the valve core 43 covers the valve seat 42. The valve core 43 is linked with the valve stem 44. The valve stem 44 swings and drives the valve core 43 to slide along the upper end of the valve seat 42 to open or close the second through hole 422. No matter how the valve core 43 slides... The first concave cavity 431 is always connected to the first through hole 421. When the valve core 43 slides to a certain position, the first concave cavity 431 is connected to the second through hole 422. At this time, the switch 40 is opened, so that the water inlet pipe 60, water inlet channel 412, first through hole 421, first concave cavity 431, second through hole 422, water outlet channel 413, water outlet pipe 70 and water outlet 80 are connected in sequence. When the first concave cavity 431 is not connected to the second through hole 422, the switch 40 is closed, and the water inlet pipe 60 is not connected to the water outlet 80.

[0031] The valve seat 42 can be fixed in the valve cavity 411 by the cooperation of the slot and the block. Of course, other fixing methods can be used as long as the fixing of the two can be achieved. The fixing between the valve seat 42 and the valve cavity 411 will not be described in detail here.

[0032] The valve core 43 is provided with an adapter groove 432. One end of the valve stem 44 is locked in the adapter groove 432, and the other end is located outside the transverse part 20. The end located outside the transverse part 20 is covered with a housing 45. The housing 45 can slide along the extension direction of the transverse part 20. The sliding of the housing 45 can drive the valve stem 44 to swing. The swing of the valve stem 44 drives the valve core 43 to slide along the upper end of the valve seat 42. The sliding of the valve core 43 opens or closes the second through hole 422 to realize the connection and disconnection between the water inlet channel 412 and the second through hole 422, so as to realize the control of the faucet by the switch 40.

[0033] A valve cover 46 is fixed on the valve body 41. The valve cover 46 is used to close the top of the valve chamber 411. A vertical channel 461 is provided on the valve cover 46. The valve stem 44 passes through the vertical channel 461 and exits the valve cover 46, protruding above the horizontal part 20. The valve stem 44 is hinged to the vertical channel 461 through a rotating shaft 47.

[0034] The vertical channel 461 has a pair of slots, and the two ends of the rotating shaft 47 are inserted into the slots respectively, allowing the rotating shaft 47 to rotate relative to the slots. To improve the rotational stability of the valve stem 44, a damping structure can be configured between the rotating shaft 47 and the slots. The damping force of the damping structure allows the valve stem 44 to be maintained at a set rotation angle, that is, the damping force of the damping structure ensures that the valve stem 44 can be stably maintained in the open or closed position of the switch 40 without rotation. The damping structure can be a rubber sleeve or a corrugated structure, or other forms of damping structure.

[0035] A second recessed cavity 415 is provided at the bottom of the valve cavity 411. The second recessed cavity 415 is formed by a downward indentation from the bottom of the valve cavity 411. A sealing ring 48 is provided inside the second recessed cavity 415. The sealing ring 48 has a third through hole 481 and a fourth through hole 482. The valve seat 42 is in direct contact with the bottom of the valve cavity 411. The sealing ring 48 seals and abuts against the bottom of the valve seat 42 and the bottom of the second recessed cavity 415 respectively. At this time, the opening ends of the water inlet channel 412 and the water outlet channel 413 are located at the bottom of the second recessed cavity 415, so that the water inlet channel 412 and the water outlet channel 413 are both connected to the second recessed cavity 415. This allows the water inlet channel 412, the third through hole 481 and the first through hole 421 to be sequentially sealed and connected, and the second through hole 422, the fourth through hole 482 and the water outlet channel 413 to be sequentially sealed and connected. Of course, the water inlet channel 412, the water outlet channel 413, and the second cavity 415 can also be configured in other ways. In this embodiment, the water inlet channel 412 extends upward and penetrates into the third through hole 481 and contacts or is close to the bottom of the valve seat 42. The upper end of the water outlet channel 413 also extends upward and penetrates into the fourth through hole 482 and contacts or is close to the bottom of the valve seat 42. That is, the sealing ring 48 corresponding to the third through hole 481 is fitted on the outer periphery of the water inlet channel 412, and the sealing ring 48 corresponding to the fourth through hole 482 is fitted on the outer periphery of the water outlet channel 413, so that the water inlet channel 412 is directly sealed and connected to the first through hole 421, and the water outlet channel 413 is directly sealed and connected to the second through hole 422.

[0036] The housing 45 can slide along the extension direction of the transverse portion 20, causing the housing 45 to drive the valve stem 44 to swing. The sliding of the housing 45 is similar to the sliding of a piano key, so the switch can be used as a piano key switch.

[0037] In another embodiment, the housing 45 is provided with a slope 451. The slope of the slope 451 is not particularly large. The slope 451 is designed to allow the user to slide the housing 45 by pushing it with their finger. The user presses the slope 451 and pushes the housing 45 away from the outlet 80, causing the valve stem 44 to swing. The valve stem 44 drives the valve core 43 to slide towards the outlet 80 until the valve core 43 abuts against the peripheral wall of the valve cavity 411, connecting the second through hole 422 with the first concave cavity 431, thereby opening the switch 40 and opening the water inlet pipe 60 and the water inlet channel. 412. The first through hole 421, the first concave cavity 431, the second through hole 422, the water outlet channel 413, the water outlet pipe 70, and the water outlet 80 are connected. When the water outlet 80 starts to supply water, it pushes the housing 45 to slide towards the water outlet 80. The valve core 43 slides away from the water outlet 80 until it abuts against the peripheral wall of the valve cavity 411, so that the second through hole 422 is not connected to the first concave cavity 431. Then the switch 40 is closed, and the faucet is turned off. Through the sliding of the housing 45, the connection and disconnection between the water inlet pipe 60 and the water outlet 80 are realized.

[0038] By pushing the housing 45 to slide, the water flow of the faucet can be controlled, making operation simpler and more convenient, providing a better user experience. The overall structure of the switch 40 is also simpler and the cost is lower.

[0039] The switch 40 can be a single unit or a pair. In this embodiment, the switches 40 are a pair, with their inlet channels 412 respectively connected to an inlet pipe 60. The outlets 80 are also a pair, with the outlet channels 413 of the switches 40 connected to the outlets 80 one-to-one via an outlet pipe 70. In this case, one outlet 80 is used for supplying raw water, and the other outlet 80 is used for supplying purified water. The inlet pipe 60 corresponding to this outlet 80 is connected to the purified water supply.

[0040] A purification device can also be installed inside the vertical part 10, so that the water inlet pipe 60 is connected to the purification device to purify the water flowing into the water inlet pipe 60. Alternatively, the water inlet pipe 60 can directly pass through the channel 31 and be connected to the clean water, so that the purified water flows into the faucet.

[0041] The assembly and usage of this faucet are the same as existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0042] This utility model has been described through several specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications and equivalent substitutions can be made to this utility model without departing from its scope. Furthermore, various modifications can be made to this utility model for specific situations or circumstances without departing from its scope. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, but should include all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A faucet, characterized in that, The device includes a faucet body, on which a switch and a water outlet are connected. The switch includes a valve stem and a water inlet channel. One end of the valve stem is fitted with a housing, which can slide relative to the faucet body. The sliding of the housing can cause the valve stem to swing, and the swinging of the valve stem can open or close the switch to control the connection between the water inlet channel and the water outlet.

2. The faucet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The switch also includes a valve body, which has a valve cavity. The bottom of the valve cavity has an inlet channel and an outlet channel that are connected thereto. The outlet channel is connected to the outlet. The valve cavity has a valve core that is linked to the valve stem. The valve stem swings to drive the valve core to slide to open or close the outlet channel.

3. The faucet as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A valve seat is fixed inside the valve cavity. The valve seat has a first through hole and a second through hole. The first through hole corresponds to the water inlet channel, and the second through hole corresponds to the water outlet channel. The valve core is covered on the valve seat and can slide relative to the valve seat to open or close the second through hole.

4. The faucet as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The valve core is provided with a first recess that is always connected to the first through hole. The first recess is formed by recessing upward from the bottom of the valve core. The first recess slides together with the valve core. When the first recess is connected to the second through hole, the first through hole is connected to the second through hole through the first recess.

5. The faucet as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The valve chamber has a second recess at the bottom, which is connected to the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel. A sealing ring is provided between the valve seat and the bottom of the second recess. The sealing ring has a third through hole and a fourth through hole. The sealing ring is in sealing contact with the bottom of the second recess and the bottom of the valve seat, respectively. The water inlet channel, the third through hole, and the first through hole are sequentially and sealed in communication. The water outlet channel, the fourth through hole, and the second through hole are sequentially and sealed in communication. Alternatively, the water inlet channel extends upward through the third through hole and is sealed in communication with the first through hole, and the water outlet channel extends upward through the fourth through hole and is sealed in communication with the second through hole.

6. The faucet as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The valve core is provided with an adapter groove, one end of the valve stem is locked in the adapter groove, and the other end of the valve stem is fitted with the housing. The valve stem can swing relative to the valve body to drive the valve core to slide.

7. The faucet as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A valve cover is fixed on the valve body, and the valve cover is used to close the top of the valve cavity. The valve stem is hinged to the valve cover via a rotating shaft.

8. The faucet as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the valve stem, and a damping structure is provided between the rotating shaft and the valve cover so that the valve stem can be maintained at a set rotation angle by means of the damping force of the damping structure.

9. The faucet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, There is a pair of water outlets and a pair of switches. Each pair of switches is connected to a water outlet through a water outlet channel.

10. The faucet as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The housing has an inclined surface, which facilitates pushing the housing relative to the faucet body to slide and turn on the switch.

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