Connecting structure of water outlet nozzle and faucet

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of connecting structure and faucet of water outlet nozzle, the connecting structure is suitable for connecting the water outlet nozzle and base of faucet, including connecting seat, the connecting seat includes at least one first positioning feature part, the connecting seat is configured to be sleeved to fixed base or rotating base, the fixed base and rotating base include a rotating sleeve part respectively, the connecting seat is sleeved on the rotating sleeve part;The rotating sleeve part of the fixed base includes at least one second positioning feature part, the first positioning feature part is connected with the second positioning feature part to limit the rotation of the connecting seat relative to the fixed base;The water outlet nozzle is suitable for detachably connected with the connecting seat, can reduce the parts many material processing and control cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom products, specifically to a water outlet connection structure and a faucet. Background Technology

[0002] In the current bathroom fixtures manufacturing industry, faucet spouts, as a key water outlet component, are widely used in kitchens, bathrooms, and public facilities. To adapt to different installation needs and usage habits, common faucet spouts on the market are designed to connect to either fixed or rotating bases. When the faucet spout is connected to a fixed base, its position remains fixed and cannot be rotated, suitable for situations requiring a stable water flow direction. When connected to a rotating base, the spout allows rotation within a certain angle range, providing a more flexible user experience and facilitating adjustments to the water flow position. However, this differentiated design based on base type has led to significant manufacturing and management challenges in actual production. Manufacturers must develop and manufacture dedicated connector structures for both fixed and rotating bases for the same faucet spout, resulting in an increase in material types and a more complex processing flow. Specifically, it requires customizing corresponding molds, fixtures, and production processes for different base types, increasing the difficulty of raw material procurement, inventory management, and quality control. At the same time, this multi-version production method not only increases direct material costs and processing costs, but also exacerbates the burden of warehousing and logistics management due to the need to maintain two supply chain systems, thereby affecting production efficiency and overall economic benefits. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a connection structure for a water outlet that can be adapted to a fixed base or a rotating base.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a connection structure for a water spout, suitable for connecting a faucet spout and a base, including a connecting seat. The connecting seat includes at least one first positioning feature. The connecting seat is configured to be sleeved onto a fixed base or a rotating base. The fixed base and the rotating base each include a rotating sleeve portion, and the connecting seat is sleeved onto the rotating sleeve portion. The rotating sleeve portion of the fixed base includes at least one second positioning feature. The first positioning feature and the second positioning feature are adapted to be connected to restrict the rotation of the connecting seat relative to the fixed base. The water spout is suitable for detachably connecting to the connecting seat.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the first positioning feature is a groove and the second positioning feature is a protrusion.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting seat is annular and is fitted from top to bottom onto the rotating sleeve portion of the fixed base or the rotating base; the lower side of the connecting seat extends upward to form at least one groove to define the first positioning feature portion, and the rotating sleeve portion of the fixed base extends upward to form at least one protrusion to define the second positioning feature portion.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the lower side of the connecting seat extends upward to form two grooves to create an elastic cantilever between the two grooves. The outer side wall of the elastic cantilever is provided with a locking block, and the lower end of the water outlet is provided with a locking hole. When the lower end of the water outlet is sleeved on the connecting seat, the locking block can be locked onto the locking hole.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the upper side of the connecting seat is provided with a plurality of elastic abutment arms spaced circumferentially, the elastic abutment arms extending radially inward to at least abut against the groove wall of the rotating sleeve.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, an abutment wall is provided on the upper side of the rotating sleeve, and the upper end of the elastic abutment arm abuts against the abutment wall.

[0010] This utility model also provides a faucet, including the aforementioned connection structure for a water outlet.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] A spout connection structure is provided for connecting a faucet spout and a base, comprising a connecting seat, the connecting seat including at least one first positioning feature, the connecting seat being configured to sleeve onto a fixed base or a rotating base, the fixed base and the rotating base each including a rotating sleeve portion, the connecting seat being sleeved onto the rotating sleeve portion; the rotating sleeve portion of the fixed base including at least one second positioning feature, the first positioning feature and the second positioning feature being adapted to be connected to restrict the rotation of the connecting seat relative to the fixed base; the spout is adapted to be detachably connected to the connecting seat.

[0013] The water outlet can be adapted to a fixed base or a rotating base through a connecting structure. When adapted to a fixed base, the water outlet is fixed relative to the fixed base. When adapted to a rotating base, the water outlet can rotate relative to the rotating base, which can significantly reduce the processing and management costs of multiple parts and materials. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the water outlet and the fixed base or rotating base in a preferred embodiment of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the connecting seat and the fixed base or rotating base in a preferred embodiment of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connecting seat and the water outlet in a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connecting seat and the water outlet in a preferred embodiment of the present invention before connection;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the connecting seat and the water outlet in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the connecting seat, water outlet, and fixed base in a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the connecting seat, water outlet, and rotating base in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

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

[0022] See Figures 1-7 A faucet includes a spout 1 and two types of bases. The two types of bases are a fixed base 21 and a rotating base 22. The spout 1 can be connected to the fixed base 21 or the rotating base 22 through the same connecting structure.

[0023] The connection structure includes a connecting seat 31, which includes at least one first positioning feature 311. The connecting seat 31 is configured to be sleeved onto a fixed base 21 or a rotating base 22. The fixed base 21 and the rotating base 22 each include a rotating sleeve portion 32, and the connecting seat 31 is sleeved onto the rotating sleeve portion 32. The rotating sleeve portion 32 of the fixed base 21 includes at least one second positioning feature 211. The first positioning feature 311 and the second positioning feature 211 are adapted to be connected to restrict the rotation of the connecting seat 31 relative to the fixed base 21. The water outlet 1 is adapted to be detachably connected to the connecting seat 31.

[0024] Therefore, when the connecting seat 31 is sleeved onto the rotating sleeve portion 32 of the fixed base 21, the connecting seat 31 is restricted from rotating relative to the rotating sleeve portion 32 due to the matching connection of the first positioning feature portion 311 and the second positioning feature portion 211. However, when the connecting seat 31 is sleeved onto the rotating sleeve portion 32 of the rotating base 22, since the rotating sleeve portion 32 of the rotating base 22 does not have the second positioning feature portion 211, the connecting seat 31 can rotate relative to the rotating sleeve portion 32 of the rotating base 22; and since the water outlet 1 is connected to the connecting seat 31, the water outlet 1 can rotate relative to the rotating base 22.

[0025] In this embodiment, the first positioning feature 311 is a groove, and the second positioning feature 211 is a protrusion. Specifically, the connecting seat 31 is annular, and the connecting seat 31 is sleeved from top to bottom onto the rotating sleeve portion 32 of the fixed base 21 or the rotating base 22; the lower side of the connecting seat 31 extends upward and has at least one groove to define the first positioning feature 311, and the rotating sleeve portion 32 of the fixed base 21 extends upward and has at least one protrusion to define the second positioning feature 211.

[0026] In this embodiment, two grooves extend upward from the lower side of the connecting seat 31 to form an elastic cantilever 313 between the two grooves. A locking block 3131 is provided on the outer wall of the elastic cantilever 313, and a locking hole 11 is provided at the lower end of the water outlet 1. When the lower end of the water outlet 1 is fitted onto the connecting seat 31, the locking block 3131 can engage with the locking hole 11. The locking hole 11 is a through hole; therefore, the user can press the locking block 3131 to disengage it from the locking hole 11, thus achieving disassembly.

[0027] In this embodiment, a plurality of elastic abutment arms 314 are provided circumferentially at intervals on the upper side of the connecting seat 31. The elastic abutment arms 314 extend radially inward to at least abut against the rotating sleeve portion 32. The elastic abutment arms 314 can reduce the swaying of the connecting seat 31 relative to the base; the upper side of the rotating sleeve portion 32 is provided with an abutment wall 321, and the upper end of the elastic abutment arm 314 abuts against the abutment wall 321. The elastic abutment arms 314 can also prevent the connecting seat 31 from detaching from the base.

[0028] During connection, the user can choose either a fixed base 21 or a rotating base 22. If the fixed base 21 is selected, when installing the water outlet 1, the connecting seat 31 is first fitted onto the rotating sleeve part 32 of the fixed base 21 from top to bottom. During fitting, the two grooves correspond to the two protrusions, thereby restricting the rotation of the connecting seat 31 relative to the rotating sleeve part 32. The upper end of the elastic abutment arm 314 abuts against the abutment wall 321 and the wall of the rotating sleeve part 32, which not only reduces shaking but also prevents the connecting seat 31 from coming off the rotating sleeve part 32. Subsequently, the lower end of the water outlet 1 is fitted onto the connecting seat 31 from top to bottom until the locking block 3131 is connected to the locking hole 11. If a rotating base 22 is selected, when installing the water outlet 1, first, the connecting seat 31 is fitted onto the rotating sleeve portion 32 of the fixed base 21 from top to bottom, allowing the connecting seat 31 to rotate relative to the rotating sleeve portion 32. The upper end of the elastic abutment arm 314 abuts against the abutment wall 321 and the wall of the rotating sleeve portion 32, which not only reduces shaking but also prevents the connecting seat 31 from coming off the rotating sleeve portion 32. Subsequently, the lower end of the water outlet 1 is fitted onto the connecting seat 31 from top to bottom until the locking block 3131 is connected to the locking hole 11.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the design concept of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial modifications made to the present utility model by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present utility model using this concept shall be deemed as an infringement of the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connection structure for a spout, suitable for connecting the spout and base of a faucet, characterized in that, The device includes a connecting seat, which includes at least one first positioning feature. The connecting seat is configured to be sleeved onto a fixed base or a rotating base. The fixed base and the rotating base each include a rotating sleeve portion, and the connecting seat is sleeved onto the rotating sleeve portion. The rotating sleeve portion of the fixed base includes at least one second positioning feature, and the first positioning feature and the second positioning feature are adapted to be connected to restrict the rotation of the connecting seat relative to the fixed base. The water outlet is adapted to be detachably connected to the connecting seat.

2. The connection structure of a water outlet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning feature is a groove, and the second positioning feature is a protrusion.

3. The connection structure of the water outlet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting seat is ring-shaped and is sleeved from top to bottom onto the rotating sleeve portion of the fixed base or the rotating base; the lower side of the connecting seat extends upward and is provided with at least one groove to define the first positioning feature portion, and the rotating sleeve portion of the fixed base extends upward and is provided with at least one protrusion to define the second positioning feature portion.

4. The connection structure of a water outlet as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The lower side of the connecting seat extends upward and has two grooves to form an elastic cantilever between the two grooves. The outer wall of the elastic cantilever is provided with a locking block, and the lower end of the water outlet is provided with a locking hole. When the lower end of the water outlet is sleeved on the connecting seat, the locking block can be locked into the locking hole.

5. The connection structure of a water outlet as described in claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The upper side of the connecting seat is provided with a plurality of elastic abutment arms spaced circumferentially, and the elastic abutment arms extend radially inward to at least abut against the rotating sleeve portion.

6. The connection structure of a water outlet as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The upper side of the rotating sleeve is provided with an abutting wall, and the upper end of the elastic abutting arm abuts against the abutting wall.

7. A faucet, characterized in that, The connection structure of the water outlet is included as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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