Faucet with water passing assembly

Abstract

The application discloses a faucet with a water passing assembly, which comprises a faucet shell, the faucet shell comprising a vertical part and a horizontal part, a valve core locked to the vertical part, a water passing assembly coupled to the valve core, the water passing assembly comprising a valve core interface part, a water pipe and an outlet part connected in sequence, wherein the water pipe and the outlet part extend from the vertical part to the horizontal part, the horizontal part is composed of a continuous upper part and a bottom plate detachably fixed to the upper part, the bottom plate has a water outlet opening, and the water passing assembly is fitted to the water outlet opening. The design of the bottom plate can keep the faucet overall appearance while facilitating the installation and replacement of the water passing assembly, and the design of the outlet part of the water passing structure ensures the flatness of the horizontal part of the faucet, thereby increasing the design freedom.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application pertains to kitchen and bathroom valves and accessories, specifically including kitchen and bathroom valves and accessories with water-passing components. Background Technology

[0002] Some kitchen and bathroom valve structures, such as faucets, provide separate water passage structures inside. Such water passage structures are replaceable, which puts forward new requirements for the structural design of faucets. Some faucets adopt a top cover plate design, but the problem with this design is that it is difficult to avoid visible seams. These seams are difficult to clean thoroughly when cleaning the faucet, which can easily reduce the overall user satisfaction. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of the existing technology and propose a faucet with an improved faucet housing design and a water-passing component.

[0004] Therefore, some embodiments of this application provide a faucet with a water-passing assembly, which includes a faucet housing, the faucet housing including a column portion and a horizontal portion, a valve core locked to the column portion, and a water-passing assembly coupled to the valve core. The water-passing assembly includes a valve core interface portion, a water pipe and an outlet portion connected in sequence, wherein the water pipe and the outlet portion extend from the column portion to the horizontal portion, the horizontal portion being composed of a continuous upper portion and a base plate detachably fixed to the upper portion, the base plate having a water outlet opening, and a water-passing assembly cooperating with the water outlet opening.

[0005] In some embodiments, the outlet portion of the water-passing assembly includes a body, a transverse water pipe interface extending laterally from the body, and a water outlet component interface extending longitudinally from the body, wherein the thickness of the body is the same as the thickness of the transverse portion, thereby fixing the water-passing assembly to the upper portion and the bottom plate.

[0006] In some embodiments, the water outlet component interface is provided with threads to mate with the water outlet component.

[0007] In some embodiments, one end of the valve core interface portion of the water-passing assembly is fixed to the outlet of the valve core, and the other end is fixed to the water pipe. The outlet of the valve core faces the connection hole of the column portion and the transverse portion, and is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove. The valve core interface portion has a snap-fit ​​structure, which engages with the snap-fit ​​groove of the outlet of the valve core.

[0008] In some embodiments, the base plate is a flat plate, and the upper part is integrally formed with the column portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the body at the outlet includes at least one threaded hole portion, through which a first screw is used to fix it to the upper part.

[0010] In some embodiments, the base plate is fixed to the upper part by a plurality of second screws.

[0011] In some embodiments, the faucet also includes a handle that engages with the valve core, and a lower adapter ring is provided at the bottom of the column portion. The lower adapter ring is threaded onto the outer surface of the bottom of the column portion, thereby fixing the faucet to the countertop.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In some embodiments, the base plate design maintains the overall aesthetics of the faucet while facilitating the installation and replacement of the water-passing components. In some embodiments, the design of the outlet of the water-passing structure ensures the flatness of the faucet's horizontal portion, increasing design flexibility. In some embodiments, the design of the valve core's outlet position and the snap-fit ​​design between the valve core interface of the water-passing structure and the valve core's outlet ensures the convenience of replacing the entire water-passing component. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a faucet with a water-passing component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of a faucet with a water-passing component.

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A 3D view of a faucet with a water-passing component from another perspective.

[0016] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A longitudinal sectional view of a faucet with a water-passing component.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing the structure and fit between the water-passing components and the valve core. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The specific embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0020] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0021] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "up," "down," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0022] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0023] In the embodiments of this application, 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0024] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0025] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the faucet with an integrated water-passing structure includes a handle 1, a decorative ring 2, an upper locking nut 3, a valve core 4, a faucet housing 5, a lower adapter ring 6, a water-passing structure 7, a first screw 8, a water-passing assembly including a washer 9, a filter 10 and a spout nut 11, a base plate 12, and multiple second screws 13.

[0026] The faucet housing 5 includes a column portion 51 and a transverse portion 52 angled to the column portion 51. The column portion 51 includes a first accommodating space 511 arranged in accordance with the direction of the column portion 51, such as longitudinally. The transverse portion 52 includes a second accommodating space 521 arranged in accordance with the direction of the transverse portion 51, such as horizontally, and the second accommodating space 521 communicates with the first accommodating space 511. The first accommodating space 511 is used to accommodate the valve core 4 and the valve core interface portion 71 of the water passage structure 7. The second accommodating space 521 is used to accommodate the water pipe 72 and the outlet portion 73 of the water passage structure 7. The transverse portion 52 consists of a continuous upper portion 522 and a base plate 12 detachably fixed to the upper portion 522. The base plate 12 has a water outlet opening 121, and a water outlet assembly is fitted into the water outlet opening 121. It is detachable, meaning it can be disassembled and reinstalled after disassembly.

[0027] like Figure 4 As shown, the valve core 4 is fixed within the first accommodating space 511 of the column portion 51. The valve core 4 is a side-outlet valve core, for example, the valve core includes a main body portion 41 and an operating portion 42. The operating portion 42 is connected to the handle 1. The bottom surface of the main body portion 41 is provided with the valve core's inlet, for example, a cold water inlet 411 and a hot water inlet 412, while the valve core outlet 413 is located on the side of the valve core, for example, on the upper side of the main body portion 41. The operating portion 42 cooperates with the main body portion 41 to operate the opening and closing of the valve core and / or adjust the water temperature. Inside the valve core 4, the cold water inlet 411 is connected to a cold water channel, and the hot water inlet 412 is connected to a hot water channel. The cold water channel and the hot water channel respectively send cold water and hot water into the mixing chamber for mixing, and then send them to the valve core outlet 413 through the outlet channel. The outlet 413 of the valve core 4 faces the connection hole of the column portion 51 and the transverse portion 52. A first snap-fit ​​structure 4131, such as a concave hole, can be provided at the position of the outlet 413.

[0028] As described above, the water passage structure 7 includes a valve core interface portion 71. One end of the valve core interface portion 71 is fixed to the outlet 413 of the valve core 4 via the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure, and the other end is fixed to the water pipe 72. The valve core interface portion 71 includes a second snap-fit ​​structure 711, such as a protrusion, for engaging with the first snap-fit ​​structure 4131, thereby fixing the valve core interface portion 71 to the valve core 4. The water passage structure 7 also includes a water pipe 72 located within the second accommodating space 521. The transverse portion 52 can be configured to conform to the shape of the second accommodating space 521. For example, when the second accommodating space 521 is a horizontal cavity, the water pipe 72 can be a horizontal structure, such as a horizontal pipe. Alternatively, the water pipe 72 can also be any structure within the second accommodating space 521. For example, the water pipe 72 can be an arched structure, such as an arched pipe. The outlet portion 73 includes a body 731, a water pipe interface 732 extending laterally from the body 731, and a water outlet component interface 733 extending longitudinally from the body 731. The thickness of the body 731 is the same as the thickness of the transverse portion 52, i.e., equal, so that the upper portion 522 and the base plate 12 longitudinally fix the outlet portion 73 of the water-passing component 7. The water outlet component interface 733 is threaded to mate with the water outlet component. In this way, the configuration of the transverse portion 52 can provide greater design flexibility, for example, it can be designed to be flat enough to still allow the water-passing component 7 to be easily installed to the valve core 4, or to replace the water-passing component 7 in subsequent use.

[0029] The body 731 of the outlet 73 may also include at least one threaded hole 7311, which is fixed to the upper part 522 by a first screw 8.

[0030] The water-passing structure can be integrally molded using materials such as PE, and features health and environmental protection, as well as easy replacement.

[0031] The base plate 12 can be a flat plate with a water outlet 121. The upper part has a continuous configuration, meaning it has no seams. The upper part 522 can be integrally formed with the column part 51, for example, by one-piece molding. The base plate 12 can also be an irregular plate, as long as it matches the shape of the upper part 522. However, a flat plate is preferred because it does not visually affect the consistency of the faucet housing 5. The base plate 12 can be fixed to the upper part 522 by multiple, for example, four second screws 13. The upper part 522 is provided with corresponding threaded holes for this purpose. It should be understood that the base plate 12 can also be detachably fixed to the upper part by other means, such as snap-fit, plug-in, or a combination of these methods. The base plate 12, faucet housing 5, etc., can be made of materials such as stainless steel.

[0032] The handle 1 is fitted to the valve core 4 for operating the valve core. The bottom of the column part 51 is provided with a lower adapter ring 6, which is threaded onto the outer surface of the bottom of the column part 51 to fix the faucet to the countertop.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the lower part of the first accommodating space 511 of the column portion 51 may include a third cavity 513, the height of which can determine the overall height of the column portion pair. In the following embodiment, the height of the water outlet assembly can also be determined. In this embodiment, the upper part of the upper locking nut 3 is fitted with a decorative ring 2.

[0034] The faucet assembly method of this application can be as follows: the water passage structure 7 passes through the transverse portion 52 of the faucet housing 5 and is fixed to the outlet of the valve core 4 through the valve core interface portion 71, while its water pipe 72 and outlet portion 73 remain in the transverse portion 52. The valve core 4 is secured in the column portion 51 of the faucet housing 5 with a locking nut 3. The base plate 12 is fixed to the upper screw seats with multiple second screws 13. Then, the water outlet assembly is fixed to the water outlet assembly interface 733 to complete the assembly.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A faucet with a water-passing component, characterized in that: include: The faucet housing includes a column portion and a horizontal portion, a valve core locked to the column portion, and a water-passing assembly coupled to the valve core. The water-passing assembly includes a valve core interface portion, a water pipe, and an outlet portion connected in sequence. The water pipe and the outlet portion extend from the column portion to the horizontal portion. The horizontal portion is composed of a continuous upper portion and a base plate detachably fixed to the upper portion. The base plate has a water outlet opening, and the water-passing assembly cooperates with the water outlet opening.

2. The faucet with a water-passing component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet portion of the water-passing assembly includes a body, a transverse water pipe interface extending laterally from the body, and a water outlet component interface extending longitudinally from the body. The thickness of the body is the same as the thickness of the transverse portion, thereby fixing the water-passing assembly to the upper portion and the bottom plate.

3. The faucet with a water-passing component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water outlet component interface is provided with threads to mate with the water outlet component.

4. The faucet with a water-passing component according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the valve core interface of the water-passing assembly is fixed to the outlet of the valve core, and the other end is fixed to the water pipe; the outlet of the valve core faces the connection hole of the column part and the horizontal part, and is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove; the valve core interface has a snap-fit ​​structure, which is engaged in the snap-fit ​​groove of the outlet of the valve core.

5. The faucet with a water-passing component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate is a flat plate, and the upper part is integrated with the column part.

6. The faucet with a water-passing component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The body at the outlet includes at least one threaded hole, through which it is fixed to the upper part by a first screw.

7. The faucet with a water-passing component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate is fixed to the upper part by a plurality of second screws.

8. The faucet with a water-passing component according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a handle that fits into the valve core, and a lower adapter ring is provided at the bottom of the column portion. The lower adapter ring is threaded into the outer surface of the bottom of the column portion, thereby fixing the faucet to the countertop.

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