Shower apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a shower device installed on a wall surface. The shower device comprises a shell, a water channel structure and a water outlet control valve. The water channel structure is arranged in the interior of the shell, and the interior of the water channel structure has a water inlet flow channel and a water outlet flow channel. The water outlet control valve is arranged in the water channel structure and located between the water inlet flow channel and the water outlet flow channel, and is used for connecting the water inlet flow channel and the water outlet flow channel. The central axis of the water outlet control valve is parallel to a first direction, and the first direction is parallel to the wall surface. The technical scheme provided by the application can make the shower device light and thin in appearance, reduce the size of the shower device protruding from the wall surface, thereby reducing the occupation of the bathroom space, and meeting the needs of users who have light and thin requirements on the appearance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of shower technology, and more specifically, to a shower device. Background Technology

[0002] Shower fixtures are common in home bathing facilities. Generally, shower fixtures are installed against the wall and connected to an external overhead shower and / or head shower. The shower fixture has a built-in water outlet control valve located in the internal flow channel of the shower fixture. By controlling the water outlet control valve, the water flow through the internal flow channel is controlled to be sprayed out by the overhead shower and / or head shower.

[0003] However, the shower devices in the relevant technologies are relatively thick and protrude a large amount from the wall, taking up a lot of space in the bathroom and making the shower devices look bulky. Visually, they cannot meet the needs of users who want a slim and lightweight appearance. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a shower device. The technical solution provided by this application enables the shower device to be thin and light, reducing the size of the shower device protruding from the wall, thereby reducing the space occupied in the bathroom and meeting the needs of users who require a thin and light appearance.

[0005] This application provides a shower device, which is mounted on a wall. The shower device includes a housing, a water channel structure, and a water outlet control valve. The water channel structure is disposed inside the housing and has an inlet channel and an outlet channel. The water outlet control valve is disposed in the water channel structure and located between the inlet channel and the outlet channel, for connecting the inlet channel and the outlet channel. The central axis of the water outlet control valve is parallel to a first direction, which is parallel to the wall surface.

[0006] Compared to related technologies where the water outlet control valve is set perpendicular to the wall, the above solution, by setting the water outlet control valve parallel to the wall (i.e., vertically), can effectively reduce the size of the shower device protruding from the wall, making the overall thickness of the shower device thinner. This results in a slimmer shower device, reducing its protrusion from the wall and thus reducing its footprint in the bathroom, satisfying users who require a slim and lightweight design.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, the water channel structure has a groove on one side along a first direction, and the wall of the groove has an inlet and an outlet. An outlet control valve is disposed in the groove, and the inlet end of the outlet control valve is connected to the inlet channel through the inlet, and the outlet end of the outlet control valve is connected to the outlet channel through the outlet.

[0008] In the above solution, by setting a groove on one side of the water channel structure along the first direction, the water outlet control valve can be accommodated, allowing it to be stably installed in the water channel structure. On the other hand, in the direction perpendicular to the wall, the water outlet control valve and the water channel structure share part of the outer shell space. Compared with the solution of stacking the water outlet control valve and the water channel structure, this can minimize the space occupied by the water outlet control valve in the inner shell, thereby making the overall thickness of the shower device thinner, reducing the size of the shower device protruding from the wall, and further reducing the space occupied in the bathroom, thus satisfying users who have the need for a slim and lightweight appearance.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the water outlet channel includes a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. The water outlet control valve includes a first water outlet control valve, a second water outlet control valve, and a third water outlet control valve. The first water outlet control valve is located between the water inlet channel and the first channel, and is used to connect the water inlet channel and the first channel. The second water outlet control valve is located between the water inlet channel and the second channel, and is used to connect the water inlet channel and the second channel. The third water outlet control valve is located between the water inlet channel and the third channel, and is used to connect the water inlet channel and the third channel.

[0010] Compared to related technologies where each pipe forms a single flow channel, the above solution integrates a first, second, and third flow channel in its waterway structure. This reduces pipe redundancy, resulting in a highly integrated and compact shower unit that facilitates a flat design. Furthermore, each water outlet channel is equipped with a corresponding water control valve, allowing users to choose from various shower modes: overhead spray, shower head, or bottom spray.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the first water outlet control valve, the second water outlet control valve, and the third water outlet control valve are arranged along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the wall.

[0012] In the above solution, by arranging the first, second, and third water outlet control valves along the second direction (i.e., along the horizontal direction), multiple water outlet control valves can share part of the internal space of the housing in the direction perpendicular to the wall. This can minimize the space occupied by the water outlet control valves in the internal space of the housing, thereby making the overall thickness of the shower device thinner, reducing the size of the shower device protruding from the wall, and thus reducing the space occupied in the bathroom, satisfying users who have a need for a slim and lightweight appearance.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, along a first direction, a first connector is provided on one side of the water channel structure, and a second connector and a nozzle are provided on the other side of the water channel structure. The second connector and the nozzle are arranged at intervals along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the wall. The first connector is connected to the outlet of the first flow channel and is used to connect to a top spray device. The second connector is connected to the outlet of the second flow channel and is used to connect to a shower head device. The nozzle is located at the outlet of the third flow channel.

[0014] In the above solution, by setting the top spray structure on one side of the water channel structure along the first direction and setting the second connector and nozzle on the other side of the water channel structure along the first direction, the space occupied by the water outlet connector or nozzle in the thickness direction of the shower device can be reduced, thereby making the overall thickness of the shower device small, which meets the needs of users who have a thin and light appearance.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, the nozzle is flat, and the size of the nozzle along the second direction is larger than the size along the third direction, with the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction being perpendicular to each other.

[0016] In the above solution, by setting the nozzle to a flat shape, it can ensure that the water flow rate of the nozzle meets the requirements to a certain extent, and it can also facilitate the flat design of the shower device, reduce the size of the shower device protruding from the wall, thereby reducing the space occupied in the bathroom and satisfying users who have the need for a slim and lightweight appearance.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this application, the shower device further includes a mixing valve disposed in the water channel structure. The inlet water channel includes a hot water channel, a cold water channel, and a mixing water channel. The hot water channel is used to communicate with a hot water pipe, and the cold water channel is used to communicate with a cold water pipe. The hot water channel and the cold water channel are connected to one end of the mixing water channel through the mixing valve, and the other end of the mixing water channel is connected to the outlet water channel through an outlet control valve.

[0018] In the above solution, the water channel structure integrates hot water, cold water, and mixing water channels, reducing pipe redundancy and resulting in a highly integrated and compact shower device that facilitates a flat design. Simultaneously, the mixing valve allows for the proportional mixing of hot and cold water, providing users with a water flow at a suitable temperature.

[0019] According to some embodiments of this application, the waterway structure is flat, the dimension of the waterway structure along the first direction is greater than the dimension along the third direction, the dimension of the waterway structure along the second direction is greater than the dimension along the third direction, the second direction is parallel to the wall, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0020] In the above solution, by setting the sewer structure to be flat, it is possible to make the shower device flatter, reduce the size of the shower device protruding from the wall, thereby reducing the space occupied in the bathroom and meeting the needs of users who have a need for a slim and lightweight appearance.

[0021] According to some embodiments of this application, the cross-section of the inlet channel is larger in the first direction than in the third direction, and the cross-section of the outlet channel is larger in the first direction than in the third direction, which is perpendicular to the wall.

[0022] Compared to a circular cross-section, the above solution, by making the cross-section of the inlet channel larger along the first direction than along the third direction, and the cross-section of the outlet channel larger along the first direction than along the third direction, can reduce the overall thickness of the shower device while ensuring that the inlet and outlet flow rates meet the requirements to a certain extent. This facilitates a flatter design for the shower device, reduces the size of the shower device protruding from the wall, and thus reduces the space occupied in the bathroom, satisfying users who require a slim and lightweight appearance.

[0023] According to some embodiments of this application, the outer casing includes a housing and a cover. The housing has an opening, and the cover is connected to the housing and closes the opening. A water channel structure is disposed within the housing. The cover is a metal panel.

[0024] In the above solution, by setting the cover of the outer shell as a metal panel, the structural strength of the cover can be taken into account while making the cover thin, which is conducive to the realization of the flatness and thinness of the shower device.

[0025] According to some embodiments of this application, the cover is provided with an active button, and the water outlet control valve is a push-button valve structure, with the active button controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet control valve.

[0026] Additional aspects and advantages of this application 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 this application. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 Axonometric view of a shower device provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 A perspective view of a shower device provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 3 Side view of a shower device provided for some embodiments of this application; Figure 4 An exploded perspective view of a shower device provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 5 A perspective view of a waterway structure provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of water flowing out through the first flow channel in some embodiments of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing water flowing out through the second channel in some embodiments of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of water flowing out through a third channel in some embodiments of this application.

[0029] Icons: 100-Shower device; 200-Wall surface; 10-Outer shell; 11-House shell; 12-Metal panel; 120-Active button; 20-Water channel structure; 21-Inlet channel; 210-Hot water channel; 211-Cold water channel; 212-Mixing water channel; 22-Outlet channel; 220-First channel; 221-Second channel; 222-Third channel; 23-Groove; 30-Outlet control valve; 31-First outlet control valve; 32-Second outlet control valve; 33-Third outlet control valve; 34-Central axis; 41-First connector; 42-Second connector; 43-Nozzle; 50-Mixing valve; z-First direction; y-Second direction; x-Third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly placed when the product of this application is used, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0036] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] Some embodiments of this application provide a shower device 100; please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-4 , Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of a shower device 100 provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a shower device 100 provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 3 This is a side view of a shower device 100 provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of a shower device 100 provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0038] A shower device 100 is mounted on a wall 200. The shower device 100 includes a housing 10, a water channel structure 20, and a water outlet control valve 30. The water channel structure 20 is located inside the housing 10, and has an inlet channel 21 and an outlet channel 22. The water outlet control valve 30 is located within the water channel structure 20 and between the inlet channel 21 and the outlet channel 22, connecting the two channels. The central axis 34 of the water outlet control valve 30 is parallel to a first direction z, which is parallel to the wall 200.

[0039] The shower device 100 is a device installed on the wall and connected to the water inlet pipe on the wall, used to provide water flow to the shower head, overhead spray or under-spray nozzle.

[0040] Optionally, the shower device 100 is connected to the cold water pipe and hot water pipe on the wall, and the mixing valve 50 mixes the cold water and hot water to make the warm water flow to the shower head, overhead spray or under-spray nozzle.

[0041] The outer casing 10 includes a housing 11 and a cover. The housing 11 has an opening, and the cover is connected to the housing 11 and closes the opening to form a receiving space for accommodating the waterway structure 20. The connection between the housing 11 and the cover can be varied, including but not limited to bonding, welding, snap-fitting, or threaded connection.

[0042] In some embodiments, the housing 11 may be made of plastic or metal. For example, the housing 11 may be made of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, etc.

[0043] In some embodiments, the cover can be made of plastic or metal. For example, the shell 11 is made of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, etc.

[0044] Optionally, in some embodiments of this application, the cover is a metal panel 12, which is a thin plate-shaped structural component made of metal.

[0045] The water channel structure 20 is a structural component installed inside the outer shell 10. The water channel structure 20 has an inlet channel 21 and an outlet channel 22. The inlet channel 21 is connected to the pipe on the wall through an inlet connector, and the outlet channel 22 supplies water to the shower head, overhead spray or under-spray nozzle.

[0046] The outlet control valve 30 is a valve structure component, which is installed on the water channel structure 20. The outlet control valve 30 is located between the inlet channel 21 and the outlet channel 22. By controlling the outlet control valve 30, the water flow between the inlet channel 21 and the outlet channel 22 can be cut off or connected.

[0047] The outlet control valve 30 has a central axis 34. In some embodiments, the dimension of the outlet control valve 30 along its central axis 34 is larger than its dimensions in other directions. The central axis 34 of the outlet control valve 30 is parallel to a first direction z. The first direction z being parallel to the wall surface 200 can be understood as the direction in which the maximum dimension of the outlet control valve 30 is located being parallel to the wall surface 200. For example, the direction in which the maximum dimension of the outlet control valve 30 is located is parallel to the direction of gravity, or the direction in which the maximum dimension of the outlet control valve 30 is located is parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0048] In some embodiments of this application, the example is that the first direction z is parallel to the direction of gravity.

[0049] Compared to related technologies where the water outlet control valve 30 is set perpendicular to the wall 200, the above solution, by setting the water outlet control valve 30 parallel to the wall 200 (i.e., vertically), can effectively reduce the size of the shower device 100 protruding from the wall 200, making the overall thickness of the shower device 100 thinner. This results in a slimmer and lighter appearance of the shower device 100, reducing its protrusion from the wall 200 and thus reducing its footprint in the bathroom, satisfying users who require a slimmer and lighter appearance.

[0050] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 5 A perspective view of a waterway structure 20 provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0051] The water channel structure 20 has a groove 23 on one side along the first direction z, and the wall of the groove 23 has an inlet and an outlet. The outlet control valve 30 is disposed in the groove 23, and the inlet end of the outlet control valve 30 is connected to the inlet channel 21 through the inlet, and the outlet end of the outlet control valve 30 is connected to the outlet channel 22 through the outlet.

[0052] In some embodiments, one side of the water channel structure 20 along the first direction z is the side of the water channel structure 20 facing away from the ground. A groove 23 is formed on the side of the water channel structure 20 facing away from the ground. The groove 23 accommodates the water outlet control valve 30. The water outlet control valve 30 is used to connect the water inlet and the water outlet so that the water flow in the water inlet channel 21 of the water channel structure 20 passes through the flow channel inside the water outlet control valve 30, enters the water outlet channel 22 through the water outlet hole, and finally flows out by the shower head, overhead spray or lower water outlet nozzle.

[0053] In some embodiments, the water outlet channel 22 in the water channel structure 20 includes multiple channels, and the water channel structure 20 is provided with a groove 23 for each channel to accommodate the water outlet control valve 30, so that the water flows to different channels respectively.

[0054] In the above solution, by providing a groove 23 on one side of the water channel structure 20 along the first direction z, the water outlet control valve 30 can be accommodated, allowing the water outlet control valve 30 to be stably installed on the water channel structure 20. On the other hand, in the direction perpendicular to the wall 200, the water outlet control valve 30 and the water channel structure 20 can share part of the space of the outer shell 10. Compared with the solution of stacking the water outlet control valve 30 and the water channel structure 20, the water outlet control valve 30 can be minimized in occupying the internal space of the outer shell 10, thereby making the overall thickness of the shower device 100 thinner, reducing the size of the shower device 100 protruding from the wall 200, and thus reducing the space occupied in the bathroom, satisfying users who have the need for a thin and light appearance.

[0055] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figures 6-8 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing water flowing out through the first flow channel 220 in some embodiments of this application. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing water flowing out through the second channel 221 in some embodiments of this application. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of water flowing out through the third channel 222 in some embodiments of this application.

[0056] The outlet channel 22 includes a first channel 220, a second channel 221, and a third channel 222. The outlet control valve 30 includes a first outlet control valve 31, a second outlet control valve 32, and a third outlet control valve 33. The first outlet control valve 31 is located between the inlet channel 21 and the first channel 220, and is used to connect the inlet channel 21 and the first channel 220. The second outlet control valve 32 is located between the inlet channel 21 and the second channel 221, and is used to connect the inlet channel 21 and the second channel 221. The third outlet control valve 33 is located between the inlet channel 21 and the third channel 222, and is used to connect the inlet channel 21 and the third channel 222.

[0057] Optionally, the first flow channel 220 can be a top spray flow channel for providing water flow to the top spray. The second flow channel 221 can be a shower head flow channel for providing water flow to the shower head. The third flow channel 222 can be a bottom water outlet flow channel for providing water flow to the bottom water outlet nozzle.

[0058] For example, please see Figure 6 The first water outlet control valve 31 is located between the water inlet channel 21 and the first channel 220, and is used to connect the water inlet channel 21 and the first channel 220. The water flow after the cold water and hot water in the water inlet channel 21 are mixed flows into the first channel 220 after passing through the first water outlet control valve 31. The water flow from the first channel 220 to the top spray, and finally the top spray sprays out the water flow.

[0059] For example, please see Figure 7 The second water outlet control valve 32 is located between the water inlet channel 21 and the second channel 221, and is used to connect the water inlet channel 21 and the second channel 221. The water flow after the cold water and hot water are mixed in the water inlet channel 21 flows into the second channel 221 after passing through the second water outlet control valve 32. The water flow from the second channel 221 to the top spray, and finally the shower head sprays out the water flow.

[0060] For example, please see Figure 8 The third outlet control valve 33 is located between the inlet channel 21 and the third channel 222, and is used to connect the inlet channel 21 and the third channel 222. The water flow after the cold water and hot water are mixed in the inlet channel 21 flows into the third channel 222 after passing through the third outlet control valve 33. The water flow from the third channel 222 to the nozzle 43, and finally the nozzle 43 sprays out the water flow.

[0061] Compared to related technologies where each pipe forms a separate flow channel, the above solution integrates a first flow channel 220, a second flow channel 221, and a third flow channel 222 into the water channel structure 20. This reduces pipe redundancy, resulting in a highly integrated and compact shower device 100, which is beneficial for its flat design. Furthermore, each water outlet channel 22 is equipped with a corresponding water outlet control valve 30, allowing users to choose from various shower modes: overhead spray, shower head, or bottom spray.

[0062] According to some embodiments of this application, the first water outlet control valve 31, the second water outlet control valve 32 and the third water outlet control valve 33 are arranged along the second direction y, which is perpendicular to the first direction z and parallel to the wall surface 200.

[0063] In some embodiments, the second direction y is parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0064] In the above solution, by arranging the first water outlet control valve 31, the second water outlet control valve 32, and the third water outlet control valve 33 along the second direction y (that is, along the horizontal direction), multiple water outlet control valves 30 can share part of the internal space of the housing 10 in the direction perpendicular to the wall 200. This can minimize the space occupied by the water outlet control valves 30 in the internal space of the housing 10, thereby making the overall thickness of the shower device 100 thinner, reducing the size of the shower device 100 protruding from the wall 200, and further reducing the space occupied in the bathroom, thus satisfying users who have a need for a thin and light appearance.

[0065] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Along the first direction z, a first connector 41 is provided on one side of the water channel structure 20, and a second connector 42 and a nozzle 43 are provided on the other side of the water channel structure 20. The second connector 42 and the nozzle 43 are arranged at intervals along the second direction y, which is perpendicular to the first direction z and parallel to the wall surface 200. The first connector 41 is connected to the outlet of the first flow channel 220 and is used to connect to the overhead spray device. The second connector 42 is connected to the outlet of the second flow channel 221 and is used to connect to the shower head device. The nozzle 43 is located at the outlet of the third flow channel 222.

[0066] In some embodiments, a first connector 41 is provided on the upper side of the water channel structure 20. The first connector 41 and the water channel structure 20 can be an integral structure or a separate structure. Optionally, the first connector 41 can be a top spray connector, which is connected to the outlet of the first flow channel 220 and is used to connect to the top spray through a pipeline.

[0067] In some embodiments, a second connector 42 is provided on the lower side of the water channel structure 20. The second connector 42 and the water channel structure 20 can be an integral structure or a separate structure. Optionally, the second connector 42 can be a shower head connector, which is connected to the outlet of the second flow channel 221 and is used to connect to the shower head through a pipe.

[0068] In some embodiments, a nozzle 43 is provided on the lower side of the water channel structure 20. Optionally, the nozzle 43 is a lower outlet nozzle, and the nozzle 43 is connected to the outlet of the third flow channel 222.

[0069] In some embodiments, the nozzle 43 and the second connector 42 are located on the same side of the waterway structure 20 along the first direction z and are spaced apart along the second direction y.

[0070] In the above solution, by setting the top spray structure on one side of the water channel structure 20 along the first direction z, and setting the second connector 42 and nozzle 43 on the other side of the water channel structure 20 along the first direction z, the space occupied by the water outlet connector or nozzle in the thickness direction of the shower device 100 can be reduced, thereby making the overall thickness of the shower device 100 small, which meets the needs of users who have a thin and light appearance.

[0071] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 2 The nozzle 43 is flat, and the size of the nozzle 43 along the second direction y is greater than the size along the third direction x. The first direction z, the second direction y and the third direction x are perpendicular to each other.

[0072] The first direction z can be parallel to the direction of gravity, the second direction y can be parallel to the horizontal direction, and the third direction x can be perpendicular to the wall 200. For example, the first direction z can be the width direction of the shower device 100, the second direction y can be the length direction of the shower device 100, and the third direction x can be the thickness direction of the shower device 100.

[0073] In some embodiments, the nozzle 43 is flat, with its length direction parallel to the second direction y and its width direction parallel to the third direction x.

[0074] In the above solution, by setting the nozzle 43 to a flat shape, on the one hand, the water flow of the nozzle 43 can be guaranteed to meet the requirements to a certain extent, and on the other hand, it can facilitate the flat design of the shower device 100, reduce the size of the shower device 100 protruding from the wall 200, thereby reducing the space occupied in the bathroom and meeting the needs of users who have a thin and light appearance.

[0075] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 4 , Figures 6-8The shower device 100 also includes a mixing valve 50, which is disposed in the water channel structure 20. The water inlet channel 21 includes a hot water channel 210, a cold water channel 211, and a mixing water channel 212. The hot water channel 210 is used to connect to the hot water pipe, and the cold water channel 211 is used to connect to the cold water pipe. The hot water channel 210 and the cold water flow are connected to one end of the mixing water channel 212 through the mixing valve 50, and the other end of the mixing water channel 212 is connected to the outlet channel 22 through the outlet control valve 30.

[0076] The water inlet channel 21 of the water channel structure 20 includes a hot water channel 210, a cold water channel 211, and a mixing water channel 212. The water inlet connectors of the water channel structure 20 include a hot water connector and a cold water connector. The hot water connector is connected to the hot water channel 210 and to a hot water pipe on the wall. The cold water connector is connected to the cold water channel 211 and to a cold water pipe on the wall. Both the cold water channel 211 and the hot water channel 210 are connected to the mixing water channel 212. The outlet of the mixing water channel 212 is connected to the outlet channel 22 via an outlet control valve 30.

[0077] A mixing valve 50 is installed in the water channel structure 20. The hot water flow channel 210 and the cold water flow channel are connected to one end of the mixing water flow channel 212 through the mixing valve 50. That is, hot water in the hot water flow channel 210 flows into the mixing water flow channel 212 through the mixing valve 50, and cold water in the cold water flow channel 211 flows into the mixing water flow channel 212 through the mixing valve. The mixing valve can be a mixing proportioning valve, used to control the ratio of hot water to cold water entering the mixing water flow channel 212.

[0078] In some embodiments, a mixing valve 50 with a lower height can be selected, that is, the size of the mixing valve 50 along the third direction x is smaller.

[0079] In the above scheme, the water channel structure 20 integrates a hot water channel 210, a cold water channel 211, and a mixing water channel 212, which can reduce pipeline redundancy, making the shower device 100 highly integrated and compact, which is conducive to the flat design of the shower device 100. At the same time, by mixing the hot and cold water in proportion through the mixing valve 50, a water flow of suitable temperature can be provided to the user.

[0080] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 4 The waterway structure 20 is flat. The dimension of the waterway structure 20 along the first direction z is greater than the dimension along the third direction x. The dimension of the waterway structure 20 along the second direction y is greater than the dimension along the third direction x. The second direction y is parallel to the wall surface 200. The first direction z, the second direction y and the third direction x are perpendicular to each other.

[0081] In some embodiments, the waterway structure 20 has a flat design. The dimension of the waterway structure 20 along the first direction z can be the height dimension of the waterway structure 20, the dimension of the waterway structure 20 along the second direction y can be the length dimension of the waterway structure 20, and the dimension of the waterway structure 20 along the third direction x can be the thickness dimension of the waterway structure 20. The thickness dimension of the waterway structure 20 is smaller than the height dimension of the waterway structure 20, and the thickness dimension of the waterway structure 20 is smaller than the length dimension of the waterway structure 20.

[0082] In the above solution, by setting the sewer structure 20 to a flat shape, it is possible to make the shower device 100 flat, reduce the size of the shower device 100 protruding from the wall 200, thereby reducing the space occupied in the bathroom and meeting the needs of users who have a thin and light appearance.

[0083] According to some embodiments of this application, the cross-section of the inlet channel 21 has a dimension greater than that along the first direction z than that along the third direction x, and the cross-section of the outlet channel 22 has a dimension greater than that along the third direction x, which is perpendicular to the wall 200.

[0084] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the water inlet channel 21 can be understood as a cross-section taken from the water inlet channel 21 with a cross-section perpendicular to the wall surface 200.

[0085] Optionally, the dimension of the cross-section of the inlet channel 21 along the first direction z can be understood as the sum of the dimensions of the cross-sections of the cold water channel 211, the hot water channel 210, and the mixing water channel 212 along the first direction z. The dimension of the cross-section of the inlet channel 21 along the third direction x can be understood as the sum of the dimensions of the cross-sections of the cold water channel 211, the hot water channel 210, and the mixing water channel 212 along the third direction x.

[0086] Optionally, the dimension of the cross-section of the outlet channel 22 along the first direction z can be understood as the sum of the dimensions of the cross-sections of the second channel 221, the first channel 220, and the third channel 222 along the first direction z. The dimension of the cross-section of the outlet channel 22 along the third direction x can be understood as the sum of the dimensions of the cross-sections of the second channel 221, the first channel 220, and the third channel 222 along the third direction x.

[0087] Compared to a circular cross-section of the flow channel, in the above solution, by making the cross-section of the inlet flow channel 21 larger along the first direction z than along the third direction x, and the cross-section of the outlet flow channel 22 larger along the first direction z than along the third direction x, the thickness of the entire shower device 100 can be reduced to a certain extent while ensuring that the inlet and outlet flow rates meet the requirements. This facilitates the flattening design of the shower device 100, reduces the size of the shower device 100 protruding from the wall 200, and thus reduces the space occupied in the bathroom, satisfying users who require a slim and lightweight design.

[0088] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 4 The outer casing 10 includes a housing 11 and a cover. The housing 11 has an opening, and the cover is connected to the housing 11 and closes the opening. The water channel structure 20 is disposed inside the housing 11. The cover is a metal panel 12.

[0089] In the above solution, by setting the cover of the outer shell 10 as a metal panel 12, the structural strength of the cover can be taken into account while making the cover thin, which is conducive to the realization of the flatness and thinness of the shower device 100.

[0090] According to some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 4 The cover is equipped with a movable button 120, and the water outlet control valve 30 is a button-type valve structure. The movable button 120 controls the opening and closing of the water outlet control valve 30.

[0091] Some embodiments of this application provide a shower device, which includes a shower apparatus 100, an overhead spray device and / or a shower head device provided in the first aspect, wherein the overhead spray device and / or the shower head device are connected to the shower apparatus 100.

[0092] This application provides a shower device 100, which is mounted on a wall 200. The shower device 100 includes a housing 10, a water channel structure 20, a water outlet control valve 30, and a mixing valve 50. An example is provided where the first direction z is parallel to the direction of gravity, the second direction y is parallel to the horizontal direction, and the third direction x is perpendicular to the wall 200.

[0093] The outer casing 10 consists of a housing 11 and a metal panel 12. The metal panel 12 is connected to the housing 11 and closes the opening. The water channel structure 20 is disposed inside the housing 11.

[0094] The waterway structure 20 is flat and has a small thickness along the third direction x.

[0095] The water channel structure 20 integrates a hot water channel 210, a water outlet channel 22, a mixing water channel 212, a first channel 220, a second channel 221, and a third channel 222. The hot water channel 210 is connected to the hot water pipe on the wall 200 via a hot water connector, and the cold water channel 211 is connected to the cold water pipe on the wall 200 via a cold water connector. The first channel 220, the second channel 221, and the third channel 222 are respectively connected to the overhead shower, the shower head, and the nozzle 43.

[0096] The mixing valve 50 is a valve structure with a smaller dimension along the third direction x. The mixing valve 50 is set in the water channel structure 20, and the hot water flow channel 210 and the cold water flow channel 212 are connected through the mixing valve 50. By controlling the mixing valve 50, the ratio of hot water and cold water flowing into the mixing water flow channel 212 is controlled, so as to control the temperature of the outlet water.

[0097] The outlet control valve 30 is disposed in the waterway structure 20, and the central axis 34 of the outlet control valve 30 is parallel to the first direction z. The outlet control valve 30 includes a first outlet control valve 31, a second outlet control valve 32, and a third outlet control valve 33 arranged along the second direction y. The first outlet control valve 31 is located between the inlet channel 21 and the first channel 220, and is used to connect the inlet channel 21 and the first channel 220. The second outlet control valve 32 is located between the inlet channel 21 and the second channel 221, and is used to connect the inlet channel 21 and the second channel 221. The third outlet control valve 33 is located between the inlet channel 21 and the third channel 222, and is used to connect the inlet channel 21 and the third channel 222.

[0098] Compared to related technologies where the water outlet control valve 30 is set perpendicular to the wall 200, the above solution, by setting the water outlet control valve 30 parallel to the wall 200 (i.e., vertically), can effectively reduce the size of the shower device 100 protruding from the wall 200, making the overall thickness of the shower device 100 thinner. This results in a slimmer and lighter appearance of the shower device 100, reducing its protrusion from the wall 200 and thus reducing its footprint in the bathroom, satisfying users who require a slimmer and lighter appearance.

[0099] Meanwhile, the water channel structure 20 integrates a hot water channel 210, an outlet water channel 22, a mixing water channel 212, a first channel 220, a second channel 221, and a third channel 222, which can reduce pipeline redundancy, making the shower device 100 highly integrated and compact, which is conducive to the flat design of the shower device 100.

[0100] Meanwhile, by setting the cover of the outer shell 10 as a metal panel 12, the structural strength of the cover can be taken into account while making the cover thin, which is conducive to the realization of the flatness and thinness of the shower device 100.

[0101] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A shower device, installed on a wall, characterized in that, include: shell; A water channel structure is disposed inside the outer shell, and the interior of the water channel structure has an inlet channel and an outlet channel; A water outlet control valve is disposed in the water channel structure and located between the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel, for connecting the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel; The central axis of the water outlet control valve is parallel to a first direction, which is parallel to the wall surface.

2. The shower device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterway structure has a groove on one side along the first direction, and the wall of the groove is formed with an inlet and an outlet. The water outlet control valve is disposed in the groove, and the water inlet end of the water outlet control valve is connected to the water inlet channel through the water inlet port, and the water outlet end of the water outlet control valve is connected to the water outlet channel through the water outlet port.

3. The shower device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet channel includes a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel; The water outlet control valve includes a first water outlet control valve, a second water outlet control valve, and a third water outlet control valve; The first water outlet control valve is located between the water inlet channel and the first channel, and is used to connect the water inlet channel and the first channel. The second water outlet control valve is located between the water inlet channel and the second channel, and is used to connect the water inlet channel and the second channel. The third water outlet control valve is located between the water inlet channel and the third channel, and is used to connect the water inlet channel and the third channel.

4. The shower device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first water outlet control valve, the second water outlet control valve, and the third water outlet control valve are arranged along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the wall surface.

5. The shower device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the first direction, a first connector is provided on one side of the waterway structure, and a second connector and a nozzle are provided on the other side of the waterway structure. The second connector and the nozzle are arranged at intervals along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the wall surface. The first connector is connected to the outlet of the first flow channel and is used to connect to the overhead spray device. The second connector is connected to the outlet of the second flow channel and is used to connect to the shower head device. The nozzle is located at the outlet of the third flow channel.

6. The shower device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The nozzle is flat, and the size of the nozzle along the second direction is greater than the size along the third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

7. The shower device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shower device also includes a mixing valve, which is disposed in the waterway structure; The water inlet channel includes a hot water channel, a cold water channel, and a mixing water channel. The hot water channel is used to connect with a hot water pipe, and the cold water channel is used to connect with a cold water pipe. The hot water channel and the cold water channel are connected to one end of the mixing water channel through the mixing valve, and the other end of the mixing water channel is connected to the outlet water channel through the outlet water control valve.

8. The shower device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The waterway structure is flat, and the dimension of the waterway structure along the first direction is greater than the dimension along the third direction. The dimension of the waterway structure along the second direction is greater than the dimension along the third direction. The second direction is parallel to the wall surface, and the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

9. The shower device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The cross-sectional dimension of the inlet channel along the first direction is greater than the dimension along the third direction, and the cross-sectional dimension of the outlet channel along the first direction is greater than the dimension along the third direction, which is perpendicular to the wall.

10. The shower device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The outer casing includes a shell and a cover. The shell has an opening, and the cover is connected to the shell and closes the opening. The water channel structure is disposed inside the shell. The cover is a metal panel.

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