Multifunctional water gun

Abstract

We offer a multi-functional water gun. [Solution] The multifunctional water gun according to the present invention comprises a gun body 1 and a spray head assembly member 2 rotatably connected to the front end of the gun body. The gun body is equipped with a main channel and a main switch for controlling the flow rate of the main channel. The spray head assembly member includes a spray head body 21 and a water outlet element installed on the spray head body and docked to the main channel so as to rotate in accordance with the rotation of the spray head body. These water outlet elements include a fan-shaped fountain assembly member 23 capable of ejecting a fan-shaped fountain and an umbrella-shaped fountain assembly member 24 capable of ejecting a cone-shaped fountain. The fan-shaped fountain assembly member consists of a fan-shaped nozzle and a first adjustment structure for adjusting the direction of the fountain, and the umbrella-shaped fountain assembly member consists of a bullet-shaped nozzle and a second adjustment structure for adjusting the size of the fountain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of water guns, and more particularly to multifunctional water guns.

Background Art

[0002] Conventional water guns mainly achieve different water spraying effects by installing a plurality of water spraying nozzles. Usually, these water guns have a plurality of nozzles with a predetermined shape installed inside, and the user can modify the water spraying shape to be ejected by selecting different nozzles through a manual switching mechanism. For example, switching from concentrated spraying to dispersed spraying.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] However, such a design had obvious limitations. First, the types of water spraying shapes were limited by the quantity of the predetermined nozzles, and the user could not finely adjust the water spraying shape to obtain a more customized or more delicate spraying effect. Second, usually, these water guns could not effectively control the spraying direction of the water spray, and the user could only adjust the spraying direction by changing the orientation of the entire water gun. The flexibility of operation was insufficient, and it was difficult to meet the diverse needs of users when applying conventional water guns to scenarios where precise control of the water spraying shape and direction was required, such as in gardening sprinklers, cleaning of specific areas, or children's water play.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems. For the purpose of solving the above problems, the main object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional water gun.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To achieve the above objective, a multifunctional water gun according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a gun body and a spray head assembly member rotatably connected to the front end of the gun body. The gun body is equipped with a main channel communicating with the spray head assembly member and a main switch for controlling the flow rate of the main channel. The spray head assembly member includes a spray head body and a water outlet element partially installed on the spray head body and docked to the main channel so as to rotate in accordance with the rotation of the spray head body. These water outlet elements include a fan-shaped fountain assembly member capable of ejecting a fan-shaped fountain and an umbrella-shaped fountain assembly member capable of ejecting a cone-shaped fountain. The fan-shaped fountain assembly member consists of a fan-shaped nozzle and a first adjustment structure for adjusting the direction of the fountain, and the umbrella-shaped fountain assembly member consists of a bullet-shaped nozzle and a second adjustment structure for adjusting the size of the fountain.

[0006] Preferably, the fan-shaped nozzle comprises a first spray tube rotatably connected to the spray head body, and the first adjustment structure includes a first nozzle installed at the front end of the first spray tube, and a lever installed on the side of the first spray tube and extending outward toward the spray head body.

[0007] Preferably, guide slopes are provided on the two front side walls of the first nozzle, and the cross-section of the first nozzle is V-shaped.

[0008] Preferably, the spray head body is provided with a position-limiting hole for extending the lever, and the position-limiting hole limits the maximum rotation angle of the first spray pipe to 90°.

[0009] Preferably, the bullet-shaped nozzle includes a second spray tube that is movable back and forth, the second nozzle is installed at a corresponding position on the spray head body, and a conical surface is provided at the front end of the second spray tube that can move closer to and further away from the second nozzle. The second adjustment structure includes a knob that is rotatably connected to the spray head body, the second spray tube and the knob are screwed together and drive the second spray tube to move back and forth during the rotation of the knob.

[0010] A damper mechanism is installed between the knob and the spray head body.

[0011] Preferably, the damper structure includes a damping ring installed between the knob and the spray head body, and an elastic upper surface pressing member is installed between the damping ring and the spray head body to elastically press the damping ring toward the knob.

[0012] Preferably, the damping ring has several first protrusions on the end face that contacts the knob, and the corresponding end face of the knob has second protrusions that are mutually compatible with the first protrusions.

[0013] Preferably, an anti-slip sleeve is installed on the outer wall of the knob.

[0014] Preferably, a conical guide surface is provided at the front end of the second nozzle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] As the present invention is configured as described above, it produces the following effects. 1. The multi-functional water gun according to the present invention not only provides a variety of predetermined fountain shapes, but also allows for flexible adjustment of the fountain shape (e.g., the size of an umbrella-shaped fountain) and direction (e.g., the spray angle of a fan-shaped fountain). In this way, it satisfies the user's need to customize the water gun to suit various application scenarios. 2. In the fan-shaped fountain assembly, the user can change the direction of the first nozzle and adjust the spray direction of the fan-shaped fountain by moving a lever and driving the first fountain pipe to rotate, making it easy and convenient to operate. 3. In the umbrella-shaped fountain assembly, the user can easily adjust the size of the umbrella-shaped fountain by rotating the knob. To enhance the adjustment feel, a damper structure is further installed between the knob and the spray head body. With this design, when rotating the knob to adjust the size of the fountain, the damping gradually decreases when rotating in the direction of decreasing the fountain size, and the damping gradually increases when rotating in the direction of increasing the fountain size, thus providing a more comfortable adjustment experience. In addition, when the knob is rotated, the first and second convex teeth mesh with each other, producing a "click" sound feedback, allowing the user to clearly feel the progress of the adjustment and the current state.

[0016] The following information will become clear from the description and drawings described later. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] This is an external perspective view showing a multi-functional water gun according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an exploded view showing a multi-functional water gun according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view showing a multi-functional water gun according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view showing a spray head assembly member of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is an external perspective view showing the umbrella-shaped fountain assembly component of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram showing the knob of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram showing the damping ring of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the multifunctional water gun of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and members, materials, etc. described below can be variously modified within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0019] First, an example of a specific embodiment of the multifunctional water gun of the present invention will be described while referring to FIGS. 1 to 7.

[0020] The multifunctional water gun according to the present invention mainly includes a gun body 1 and a spray head assembly member 2. In the gun body 1, a main channel 11 for transporting water flow to the spray head assembly member 2 is provided inside. A main switch 12 for controlling the opening and closing of the main channel 11 is further installed on the gun body 1 to control the opening and closing of the water flow. The spray head assembly member 2 is rotatably connected to the front end of the gun body 1, so that it can rotate with respect to the gun body 1.

[0021] The core part of the spray head assembly member 2 includes a spray head body 21 and a plurality of water outlet elements 22. The spray head body 21 is composed of a turntable 211 and an end cover 212. The plurality of water outlet elements 22 are installed between the turntable 211 and the end cover 212. The end cover 212 is provided with several injection ports 2121, and each injection port 2121 corresponds to the water outlet element 22 and has a different shape, forming different water jet shapes. By rotating the spray head body 21, different water outlet elements 22 rotate and dock with the main channel 11 in the gun body 1, realizing the function of switching to different water jet shapes.

[0022] The diverse designs of the water outlet elements 22, as well as the precise control over the shape and direction of the fountain, are innovative aspects of the multi-functional water gun according to the present invention. Specifically, these water outlet elements 22 are equipped with at least two different types of fountain assembly members. The fan-shaped fountain assembly member 23 and the umbrella-shaped fountain assembly member 24 are used to generate fan-shaped and umbrella-shaped (conical) fountains, respectively, and significantly enhance the multi-functionality of the water gun.

[0023] The fan-shaped fountain assembly 23 is equipped with a fan-shaped nozzle capable of generating a fan-shaped fountain. Furthermore, the fan-shaped fountain assembly 23 is also equipped with a first adjustment structure. This first adjustment structure allows for precise adjustment of the rotation angle of the fan-shaped nozzle, thereby controlling the direction of the fan-shaped fountain's spray. This eliminates the need to change the orientation of the entire water gun, significantly improving usability.

[0024] The umbrella-shaped fountain assembly 24 is equipped with a bullet-shaped nozzle capable of spraying an umbrella-shaped fountain. The umbrella-shaped fountain assembly 24 is also further equipped with a second adjustment structure. The second adjustment structure allows for fine-tuning of the spray parameters of the bullet-shaped nozzle, enabling control of the size of the umbrella-shaped fountain by modifying the nozzle opening to meet different user demands for spray intensity.

[0025] As a result of the structural design described above, the multi-functional water gun according to the present invention can not only provide a variety of predetermined fountain shapes, but also flexibly adjust the shape of the fountain (e.g., the size of an umbrella-shaped fountain) and the direction (e.g., the spray angle of a fan-shaped fountain), thereby further meeting the user's need for customization in various application scenarios.

[0026] All fan-shaped nozzles allow for control of the direction of the fan-shaped fountain spray, making them easy to operate. Their specific structure is described below.

[0027] First, the core component of the fan-shaped nozzle is the first fountain pipe 231, which is rotatably connected to the spray head body 21 and is rotatable around an axis in the front-rear direction. A straight-line first nozzle 2311 is installed at the front end of the first fountain pipe 231, and the water flow is ejected from the first nozzle 2311 to form a fan-shaped fountain.

[0028] To adjust the direction of the fan-shaped fountain, the fan-shaped nozzle is equipped with a first adjustment structure, which mainly consists of a lever 232. The lever 232 is installed on the side of the first fountain pipe 231 and extends outward, exposing it to the outside of the spray head body 21 for easy operation by the user. By moving the lever 232, the first fountain pipe 231 is driven to rotate, and the orientation of the first nozzle 2311 is altered, thereby adjusting the direction of the fan-shaped fountain's spray.

[0029] Furthermore, to further optimize the shape of the fan-shaped fountain, guide slopes 2312 are installed on the front walls on both sides of the first nozzle 2311. The design of these two guide slopes 2312 gives the cross-section of the first nozzle 2311 a V-shape, allowing for better control of the water flow diffusion angle and resulting in a more uniform and regular fan-shaped fountain.

[0030] Furthermore, to limit the rotation range of the first fountain pipe 231, the spray head body 21 is provided with a dedicated position limiting hole 213 for the lever 232 to pass through. The position limiting hole 213 limits the maximum rotation angle of the first fountain pipe 231. In this embodiment, the maximum rotation angle is set to 90°, thereby ensuring a sufficient adjustment range for the fountain direction and preventing damage to the mechanical structure or other problems caused by excessive rotation. This design makes the control of the spray direction of the fan-shaped fountain more precise and reliable, simplifies the structural design to a certain extent, and extends the service life of the product.

[0031] The design of the bullet-shaped nozzles allows for adjustment of the size of the umbrella-shaped fountain, and its structural design is described below.

[0032] The core component of the bullet-shaped nozzle is a second fountain tube 241 that is movable back and forth. A second nozzle 214 is installed at a position on the spray head body 21 corresponding to the second fountain tube 241. A conical surface 2411 is installed at the front end of the second fountain tube 241, and by allowing the conical surface 2411 to move closer to or further away from the second nozzle 214, the cross-sectional area of ​​the water flow outlet can be modified to adjust the size of the umbrella-shaped fountain.

[0033] Furthermore, to achieve precise control of the second fountain pipe 241, a second adjustment structure is provided on the bullet-shaped nozzle. The core component of the second adjustment structure is a knob 242 that is rotatably connected to the spray head body 21. The second fountain pipe 241 and the knob 242 are screwed together, and the knob 242 is rotatable so as to drive the second fountain pipe 241 to move back and forth. The knob 242 is exposed outside the spray head body 21 for easy operation by the user. By rotating the knob 242, the user can easily adjust the size of the umbrella-shaped fountain.

[0034] Furthermore, to enhance the adjustment feel, a damper structure is further installed between the knob 242 and the spray head body 21. The damper structure includes a damping ring 243 installed between the knob 242 and the spray head body 21. An elastic upper surface pressing member 244 (preferably a spring) is installed between the damping ring 243 and the spray head body 21 and biases the damping ring 243 with an elastic upper surface pressing force toward the knob 242. With this design, when the knob 242 is rotated to adjust the size of the spray, the damping gradually decreases when rotated in the direction of decreasing the spray size, and the damping gradually increases when rotated in the direction of increasing the spray size, thus providing a more comfortable adjustment experience. The design of the direction of change of the damper in this embodiment is not limited thereto and can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0035] Furthermore, to provide clear adjustment feedback, a few first protrusions 2431 are provided on the end face of the damping ring 243 that contacts the knob 242. Correspondingly, second protrusions 2421 are provided on the end face of the knob 242 that are mutually compatible with the first protrusions 2431. As the knob 242 rotates, the first protrusions 2431 and the second protrusions 2421 mesh with each other, producing a "click" sound feedback that allows the user to clearly perceive the progress of the adjustment and its current state.

[0036] Furthermore, to further enhance the user experience, an annular, toothed anti-slip sleeve 2422 is installed on the outer wall of the knob 242 to prevent fingers from slipping and to improve the stability and precision of operation.

[0037] Finally, to optimize the guidance and control of the water flow, a conical guide surface 2141 is further installed at the front end of the second nozzle 214, helping to form a more uniform and stable umbrella-shaped fountain.

[0038] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1. Gun body 11 Main Channel 12 Main Switch 2. Spray head assembly components 21 Spray head body 211 Turntable 212 End cover 213 Position limited hole 214 Nozzle No. 2 2141 Conical guide surface 2121 Nozzle 22 Water outlet element 23. Fan-shaped fountain assembly components 231 1st fountain pipe 2311 Nozzle No. 1 2312 Guide Slope 232 Lever 24 Umbrella-shaped fountain assembly components 241 2nd fountain pipe 2411 Conical surface 242 Knob 2421 2nd convex tooth 2422 Anti-slip sleeve 243 Damping Ring 2431 1st convex tooth 244 Elastic upper surface pressing member

Claims

1. A multi-functional water gun comprising a gun body and a spray head assembly member rotatably connected to the front end of the gun body, wherein the gun body is provided with a main channel communicating with the spray head assembly member and a main switch for controlling the flow rate of the main channel, the spray head assembly member includes a spray head body and a water outlet element partially installed on the spray head body and docked to the main channel so as to rotate in accordance with the rotation of the spray head body, the water outlet element comprising a fan-shaped fountain assembly member capable of ejecting a fan-shaped fountain and an umbrella-shaped fountain assembly member capable of ejecting a cone-shaped fountain, the fan-shaped fountain assembly member being composed of a fan-shaped nozzle and a first adjustment structure for adjusting the direction of the fountain, and the umbrella-shaped fountain assembly member being composed of a bullet-shaped nozzle and a second adjustment structure for adjusting the size of the fountain.

2. The multifunctional water gun according to claim 1, characterized in that the fan-shaped nozzle comprises a first water fountain tube rotatably connected to the spray head body, and the first adjustment structure includes a first nozzle installed at the front end of the first water fountain tube in a straight line shape, and a lever installed on the side of the first water fountain tube and extending outward toward the spray head body.

3. The multi-functional water gun according to claim 2, characterized in that guide slopes are installed on the two front side walls of the first nozzle, and the cross-section of the first nozzle is V-shaped.

4. The multi-functional water gun according to claim 2, characterized in that the spray head body is provided with a position limiting hole for protruding the lever, and the position limiting hole limits the maximum rotation angle of the first water fountain tube to 90°.

5. The bullet-shaped nozzle is equipped with a second water fountain tube that is movable back and forth, the spray head body has the second nozzle installed at a corresponding position, the front end of the second water fountain tube is provided with a conical surface that can move closer to and further away from the second nozzle, the second adjustment structure includes a knob that is rotatably connected to the spray head body, the second water fountain tube and the knob are screwed together, and the knob is driven to move back and forth during the rotation process of the knob, characterized in that the multifunctional water gun is as described in claim 1.

6. The multi-functional water gun according to claim 5, characterized in that a damper structure is installed between the knob and the spray head body.

7. The multi-functional water gun according to claim 6, characterized in that the damper structure comprises a damping ring installed between the knob and the spray head body, and an elastic upper surface pressing member is installed between the damping ring and the spray head body to elastically press the damping ring in the direction of the knob.

8. The multi-functional water gun according to claim 7, characterized in that the damping ring has a few first protrusions on the end face that contacts the knob, and the corresponding end face of the knob has second protrusions that are mutually compatible with the first protrusions.

9. The multi-functional water gun according to claim 5, characterized in that a non-slip sleeve is installed on the outer wall of the knob.

10. The multi-functional water gun according to claim 5, characterized in that a conical guide surface is provided at the front end of the second nozzle.

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