Optimized shower gear shifting structure
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522645146.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing multi-speed showerheads require more force to turn the speed settings under high water pressure, resulting in poor feel and easy jamming.
It adopts a combination structure of ball bearings and cross countersunk self-tapping screws. The inner ring of the ball bearing is pressed by the inclined end face of the cross countersunk self-tapping screw to counteract the water pressure thrust and achieve smooth gear shifting.
The shower head shifting feel has been improved, avoiding any jerking and making operation smoother.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bathroom equipment technology, specifically to an optimized shower head shifting structure. Background Technology
[0002] Chinese patent document CN202427567U discloses a hand-operated, multi-functional shower head with adjustable settings, belonging to the field of shower equipment technology. It includes a housing, a water distribution device, a water outlet cover, and a drive device. The water distribution device includes a water distribution plate with fixed inclined teeth. The drive device includes a rotating component and a water-separating plate with a fixed inclined surface and a positioning groove. The rotating component is a gyratory body with movable inclined teeth that mesh with the fixed inclined teeth of the water distribution device, and movable inclined surfaces that adapt to the fixed inclined surface and positioning groove. This utility model utilizes a shower head water distribution switching structure. By pressing a button, water can flow into different inlet chambers on the water outlet cover, thereby realizing the functions of water output, water stoppage, or water pattern change of the shower head. Water distribution switching can be completed with one hand. Users can hold the shower head housing with one hand, freeing their thumb to press the button. The operation is simple and convenient, especially considerate of the elderly and children, making it highly practical and user-friendly.
[0003] The existing multi-speed shower head has the problem that as the water pressure increases, the force required to turn the speed increases, resulting in poor feel when switching speeds and easy jamming during shifting. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an optimized shower head shifting structure. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an optimized shower head shifting structure to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the force required to rotate the gear increases with the increase of water pressure, resulting in poor feel when shifting gears and easy jamming during shifting.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an optimized shower head shifting structure, including a water distribution seat, a base installed on the upper end of the water distribution seat, the water distribution seat and the base being a detachable structure, a ball bearing installed inside the base, and a Phillips head countersunk self-tapping screw installed inside the ball bearing.
[0006] Preferably, the Phillips head countersunk screw presses against the inner ring of the ball bearing through its beveled end face.
[0007] Preferably, the ball bearing is installed by mating with the central protrusion of the water distribution seat.
[0008] Preferably, both the lower surface of the water distribution seat and the upper surface of the base are provided with threaded joints.
[0009] Preferably, the water distribution seat and the base are connected by a snap-fit mechanism.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] This invention uses the beveled end face of the Phillips head countersunk screw to press against the inner ring of the ball bearing. When shifting gears, the base rotates with the outer ring of the bearing. Furthermore, as the water pressure increases, the inner ring of the ball bearing and the Phillips head countersunk screw can offset most of the upward thrust, thus greatly improving the feel of the shower head when shifting gears. It has the advantages of convenient operation, less likelihood of jamming when shifting gears, and smoother and more seamless shifting. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded decomposition structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal installation structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall installation structure of this utility model.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Water distribution base; 2. Base; 3. Ball bearing; 4. Phillips head countersunk self-tapping screw. Detailed Implementation
[0016] 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.
[0017] Please see Figure 1-3 One embodiment of this utility model is an optimized shower head shifting structure, including a water distribution seat 1, a base 2 installed on the upper end of the water distribution seat 1, the water distribution seat 1 and the base 2 are detachable, a ball bearing 3 is installed inside the base 2, and a cross countersunk self-tapping screw 4 is installed inside the ball bearing 3.
[0018] Furthermore, the Phillips head countersunk screw 4 presses against the inner ring of the ball bearing 3 through its beveled end face. The ball bearing 3 is installed by docking with the central protrusion of the water distribution seat 1. The inner ring of the ball bearing 3 is pressed against by the beveled end face of the Phillips head countersunk screw 4. When shifting gears, the base rotates with the outer ring of the bearing. Secondly, as the water pressure increases, the structure can offset most of the upward thrust through the inner ring of the ball bearing 3 and the Phillips head countersunk screw 4, thereby greatly improving the feel when shifting the shower head gears.
[0019] Furthermore, both the lower surface of the water distribution seat 1 and the upper surface of the base 2 are provided with threaded joints, which have the advantage of convenient connection.
[0020] Furthermore, the water distribution seat 1 and the base 2 are connected by a snap-fit mechanism, which has the advantages of convenient and quick installation and disassembly, making it easy to quickly install, disassemble and repair the water distribution seat 1 and the base 2.
[0021] Working principle: During use, a base 2 is installed on the upper end of the water distribution seat 1. The water distribution seat 1 and the base 2 are detachable. A ball bearing 3 is installed inside the base 2, and a cross-head countersunk self-tapping screw 4 is installed inside the ball bearing 3. The cross-head countersunk self-tapping screw 4 presses the inner ring of the ball bearing 3 through its beveled end face. The ball bearing 3 is connected to the central protruding part of the water distribution seat 1. The beveled end face of the cross-head countersunk self-tapping screw 4 presses the inner ring of the ball bearing 3. When shifting gears, the base rotates with the outer ring of the bearing. Furthermore, as the water pressure increases, the inner ring of the ball bearing 3 and the cross-head countersunk self-tapping screw 4 can offset most of the upward thrust, thus greatly improving the feel of the shower head when shifting gears. It has the advantages of convenient operation, less jamming when shifting gears, and smoother shifting.
[0022] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0023] All standard parts used in this application can be purchased from the market. The specific connection methods of each part are all conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment are all conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.
[0024] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An optimized shower head shifting structure, comprising a water distribution seat (1), characterized in that, The upper end of the water distribution seat (1) is equipped with a base (2). The water distribution seat (1) and the base (2) are detachable. The base (2) is equipped with a ball bearing (3), and the ball bearing (3) is equipped with a cross countersunk self-tapping screw (4).
2. The optimized shower head shifting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-head countersunk self-tapping screw (4) presses against the inner ring of the ball bearing (3) through its beveled end face.
3. The optimized shower head shifting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ball bearing (3) is installed by docking with the central protruding part of the water distribution seat (1).
4. The optimized shower head shifting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the water distribution seat (1) and the upper surface of the base (2) are both provided with threaded joints.
5. The optimized shower head shifting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water distribution seat (1) and the base (2) are connected by a snap-fit.
Citation Information
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Hand-press shifting multifunctional sprinkler
CN202427567U
