Faucet having side-spray arm

Abstract

The present invention provides a faucet having a side-spray arm, comprising a faucet body, wherein a side connector is arranged on the side wall of the faucet body; a connecting connector, wherein one end of the connecting connector is connected to the side connector, the other end is provided with a connecting portion, and a water path in the connecting connector is communicated with a water path in the side connector; and a side-spray arm, provided with a water inlet connector and a side-spray arm body connected to the water inlet connector, wherein the water inlet connector is movably connected to the connecting portion, so that the side-spray arm can move between an unfolded position and a folded position relative to the connecting connector. In the unfolded position, the water path in the water inlet connector is communicated with the water path in the connecting connector; and in the folded position, the water path in the water inlet connector is disconnected from the water path in the connecting connector. According to the present invention, the side-spray arm can be conveniently maintained and replaced; and moreover, faucets having a side-spray arm can be obtained only by simply modifying existing faucets, the structure is simple, and it is convenient to assemble and disassemble.

Description

A faucet with a side spray arm Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of faucets, in particular to a faucet with a side spray arm. Background Art

[0002] To enhance convenience, some existing kitchen faucets feature side spray arms mounted on the sides of the faucet bodies. This allows for cleaning via the water outlet on the side spray arms, thus enriching the faucet's functionality and providing a better user experience. However, on the one hand, most existing side spray arms are fixed to the faucet bodies and cannot be disassembled, making them inconvenient for repair and replacement. On the other hand, most existing faucets with side spray arms rely on a switch on the faucet bodies to directly control the water flow or stop of the side spray arms. This is inconvenient and requires corresponding modification of the switch on the faucet bodies, resulting in a relatively complex switch structure.

[0003] In view of this, how to obtain a faucet with a side spray arm by simply modifying the existing faucet, and how to make the side spray arm easy to repair and replace, are technical problems to be solved in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the present invention is to propose a faucet with a side spray arm, which enables the side spray arm to be repaired and replaced conveniently. At the same time, only simple modification of the existing faucet is required to obtain a faucet with a side spray arm. It has a simple structure and is easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] A faucet with a side spray arm, comprising:

[0007] A faucet body, wherein a side joint is provided on a side wall of the faucet body;

[0008] A connecting joint, one end of which is connected to the side joint, and the other end of which is provided with a connecting portion, and the water channel provided in the connecting joint is connected to the water channel provided in the side joint;

[0009] The side spray branch arm is provided with a water inlet joint and a side spray branch arm body connected to the water inlet joint. The side spray branch arm body is provided with a water outlet connected to the water channel in the water inlet joint. The water inlet joint is movably connected to the connecting part so that the side spray branch arm can move between an expanded position and a collapsed position relative to the connecting joint. In the expanded position, the water channel in the water inlet joint is connected to the water channel in the connecting joint; in the collapsed position, the water channel in the water inlet joint is cut off from the water channel in the connecting joint.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the water inlet joint is provided with a tubular portion and a spherical portion connected to each other, the water channel in the water inlet joint passes through the tubular portion and the spherical portion, the connecting portion has a spherical cavity, the spherical cavity is provided with an opening for the tubular portion to pass through, and the spherical portion can rotate in the spherical cavity.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting joint is horizontally sleeved on the side joint, the opening of the spherical cavity is opened in the horizontal direction, and an avoidance groove is provided on the cavity wall of the spherical cavity, and the avoidance groove extends from the opening to the top wall of the spherical cavity. When the side spray arm moves between the deployed position and the retracted position, the tubular portion moves along the avoidance groove. In the deployed position, the tubular portion is located at the opening, and the axis of the tubular portion, the axis of the connecting joint and the axis of the side joint are coaxial. In the retracted position, the tubular portion is located at the top end of the avoidance groove, and the axis of the tubular portion is perpendicular to the axis of the connecting joint and the axis of the side joint.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting joint includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section that are socketed together, the first pipe section is connected to the side joint, the connecting portion is provided on one end of the second pipe section away from the first pipe section, one end of the first pipe section is sleeved in the second pipe section, and a sealing gasket is provided between the end of the first pipe section and the spherical portion, the side of the sealing gasket that cooperates with the spherical portion is a spherical surface, and a flow hole is provided in the middle of the sealing gasket to connect the water channel in the first pipe section and the water channel in the spherical portion.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting joint includes a first pipe segment and a second pipe segment that are socketed together, the first pipe segment is connected to the side joint, the connecting portion is provided on an end of the second pipe segment away from the first pipe segment, and the first pipe segment and the second pipe segment can rotate relative to each other.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the first pipe segment and the second pipe segment are connected by a thread; or, an annular groove is provided at one end of the first pipe segment connected to the second pipe segment, and an elastic buckle is provided at one end of the second pipe segment connected to the first pipe segment, and the elastic buckle is buckled into the annular groove.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the connecting joint is detachably connected to the side joint via a quick-install structure.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the side joint is a side pipe, the connecting joint includes a connecting pipe sleeved outside the side pipe, the quick-install structure includes a locking sleeve axially slidably sleeved outside the connecting pipe, a spring sleeved outside the connecting pipe, a locking hole penetrating the side wall of the connecting pipe, a ball movably arranged in the locking hole, an annular limiting groove provided on the outer peripheral wall of the side pipe, and a limiting part provided on the locking sleeve, when the limiting part moves to a position corresponding to the locking hole, the limiting part pushes the ball into the annular limiting groove, when the limiting part moves to a position offset from the locking hole, the limiting part makes way for the ball to exit the annular limiting groove; one end of the spring presses against the connecting pipe, and the other end presses against the locking sleeve, and the spring drives the locking sleeve to move the limiting part to a position corresponding to the locking hole.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of locking holes are provided at intervals along the circumference of the connecting tube, and correspondingly, a plurality of balls are provided. The end of the connecting tube is provided with a radially extending annular protrusion, and the annular protrusion prevents the locking sleeve from falling out of the connecting tube under the action of the spring.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting pipe includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section that are socketed together. The quick-install structure is provided between the first pipe section and the side pipe section. The connecting portion is provided on an end of the second pipe section away from the first pipe section. One end of the first pipe section is sleeved in the second pipe section. One end of the spring abuts against the end of the second pipe section, and the other end abuts against the limiting portion.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, an upper water spout is provided at the top of the faucet body, and a switch is also provided on the faucet body. The switch controls the on and off of the water flow in the faucet body and switches the water flow to the upper water spout or to the side spray arm.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. The side spray branch arm of the present invention can move between an expanded position and a retracted position relative to the connecting joint. When in the expanded position, the water channel in the water inlet joint is connected with the water channel in the connecting joint, thereby realizing water discharge from the side spray branch arm (i.e., opening the side spray branch arm). When in the retracted position, the water channel in the water inlet joint is cut off from the water channel in the connecting joint, thereby realizing water stopping of the side spray branch arm (i.e., closing the side spray branch arm). That is, the opening and closing of the side spray branch arm can be controlled by driving the side spray branch arm itself, thereby eliminating the need to modify the switch of the existing faucet. Instead, an ordinary faucet can be converted into a faucet with a side spray branch arm by simply adding a side joint to the existing faucet body. The modification cost is low and the structure is simple.

[0022] 2. The water inlet joint is provided with a spherical part, and the connecting part of the connecting joint has a spherical cavity. The spherical part can rotate in the spherical cavity, so that the water outlet angle and direction of the side spray arm can be adjusted, which is more convenient to use.

[0023] 3. By setting an avoidance groove on the wall of the spherical cavity, the water inlet joint can move along the avoidance groove, so that the side spray arm can move between the expanded position and the retracted position relative to the connecting joint. The avoidance groove is used to limit the movement path of the side spray arm, so that it can move between the two positions, and the structure is simple.

[0024] 4. The connecting joint includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section that are socketed and connected. The first pipe section and the second pipe section can rotate relative to each other, thereby further adjusting the water outlet angle and direction of the side spray arm, with a larger adjustment range and more convenient use.

[0025] 5. The first pipe section and the second pipe section are connected by threaded connection, or by elastic buckles connected to the annular groove, which makes the connection simpler and more convenient.

[0026] 6. One end of the connecting joint is detachably connected to the side joint through a quick-install structure. In this way, the side spray arm can be quickly disassembled and assembled through the connecting joint and the side joint, so that the side spray arm can be repaired and replaced as an integral module, and the repair and replacement of the side spray arm is very convenient and quick.

[0027] 7. The quick-install structure includes a locking sleeve that can be axially slidably sleeved on the outside of the connecting tube, a spring sleeved on the outside of the connecting tube, a locking hole penetrating the side wall of the connecting tube, a ball movably arranged in the locking hole, an annular limiting groove provided on the outer peripheral wall of the side tube, and a limiting portion provided on the locking sleeve. The quick-install structure is simple and the function is reliable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The drawings described herein are used to provide further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations on the present invention.

[0029] in:

[0030] FIG1 is a perspective view of a faucet with a side spray arm in a retracted position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] FIG2 is a perspective view of a faucet with a side spray arm in an expanded position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] FIG3 is a partial exploded view of a faucet with a side spray arm according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] FIG4 is a cross-sectional view of a faucet with a side spray arm in a retracted position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] FIG5 is an enlarged view of point A in FIG4 ;

[0035] FIG6 is a cross-sectional view of a faucet with a side spray arm in an expanded position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] FIG7 is an enlarged view of point B in FIG6;

[0037] FIG8 is a cross-sectional view of a quick-install structure of a faucet with a side spray arm in a locked state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] 9 is a cross-sectional view of a quick-release structure of a faucet with a side spray arm in an unlocked state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] 10 is a cross-sectional view of a faucet with a side spray arm according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the connecting joint and the side joint separated;

[0040] FIG11 is another perspective schematic diagram of a faucet with a side spray arm in a retracted position according to an embodiment of the present invention (compared to FIG1 , the side spray arm is rotated forward 90° around the center line of the connecting joint).

[0041] The reference numerals in the figures are:

[0042] 10-faucet body; 11-side joint; 111-annular limiting groove; 12-upper water outlet; 13-switch; 20-connecting joint; 20a-first pipe section; 20b-second pipe section; 21-connecting part; 211-opening; 212-avoidance groove; 22-external thread; 23-internal thread; 24-locking hole; 25-annular ridge; 30-side spray arm; 31-water inlet joint; 311-tubular part; 312-spherical part; 32-side spray arm body; 321-water outlet; 40-sealing gasket; 50-locking sleeve; 51-limiting part; 60-spring; 70-ball bearing; 80-wear-resistant plastic gasket; 90-sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clear and understandable, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1 to 11. An embodiment of the present invention provides a faucet with a side spray arm, which includes a faucet body 10, a connecting joint 20 and a side spray arm 30. The side spray arm 30 can be quickly and detachably assembled with the faucet body 10 through the connecting joint 20.

[0045] A side joint 11 and a switch 13 are provided on the side wall of the faucet body 10 , and an upper water spout 12 is provided on the top of the faucet body 10 .

[0046] One end of the connecting joint 20 is connected to the side joint 11 , and the other end is provided with a connecting portion 21 . The water channel provided in the connecting joint 20 is communicated with the water channel provided in the side joint 11 .

[0047] The side spray arm 30 is provided with a water inlet connector 31 and a side spray arm body 32 connected to the water inlet connector 31. The side spray arm body 32 is provided with a water outlet 321 that communicates with the water path within the water inlet connector 31. The water inlet connector 31 is movably connected to the connection portion 21 of the connecting joint 20, allowing the side spray arm 30 to move relative to the connecting joint 20 between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the water path within the water inlet connector 31 communicates with the water path within the connecting joint 20, thereby placing the side spray arm 30 in an open position capable of discharging water. In the retracted position, the water path within the water inlet connector 31 is disconnected from the water path within the connecting joint 20, thereby closing the side spray arm 30 and preventing it from discharging water.

[0048] By setting the side spray branch arm 30, it can move between an expanded position and a retracted position relative to the connecting joint 20. When in the expanded position, the water path in the water inlet joint 31 is connected with the water path in the connecting joint 20, thereby realizing water discharge from the side spray branch arm 30 (i.e., opening the side spray branch arm 30). When in the retracted position, the water path in the water inlet joint 31 is cut off from the water path in the connecting joint 20, thereby realizing water stopping of the side spray branch arm 30 (i.e., closing the side spray branch arm 30). That is, the opening and closing of the side spray branch arm 30 can be controlled by driving the side spray branch arm 30 itself, thereby eliminating the need to modify the switch of the existing faucet. Instead, by simply adding a side joint 11 to the existing faucet body, the ordinary faucet can be converted into a faucet with a side spray branch arm. The modification is simple and easy, the modification cost is low, and the structure is simple.

[0049] In this embodiment, the water inlet connector 31 is provided with a tubular portion 311 and a spherical portion 312 connected thereto. The waterway within the water inlet connector 31 passes through the tubular portion 311 and the spherical portion 312. That is, both the tubular portion 311 and the spherical portion 312 are provided with waterways, which together constitute the waterway within the water inlet connector 31. The connecting portion 21 has a spherical cavity, which is provided with an opening 211 for the tubular portion 311 to pass through. The spherical portion 312 can rotate within the spherical cavity, thereby adjusting the water outlet angle and direction of the side spray arm 30, making it more convenient to use. To avoid or reduce wear on the spherical portion 312, a wear-resistant plastic gasket 80 is preferably provided between the spherical portion 312 and the wall of the spherical cavity. The shape of the wear-resistant plastic gasket 80 preferably matches the spherical cavity.

[0050] In this embodiment, the connecting joint 20 is horizontally connected to the side joint 11, that is, the connecting joint 20 is arranged horizontally. An avoidance groove 212 is provided on the wall of the spherical cavity, and the avoidance groove 212 extends from the opening 211 to the top wall of the spherical cavity. When the side spray arm 30 moves between the deployed position and the retracted position, the tubular portion 311 moves along the avoidance groove 212. In the deployed position, the tubular portion 311 is located at the opening 211, and in the retracted position, the tubular portion 311 is located at the top of the avoidance groove 212. By providing the avoidance groove 212 on the wall of the spherical cavity, the water inlet joint 31 can move along the avoidance groove 212, thereby allowing the side spray arm 30 to move between the deployed position and the retracted position relative to the connecting joint 20. The avoidance groove 212 is used to limit the movement path of the side spray arm 30, thereby allowing it to move between the two positions. The avoidance groove 212 can also guide the movement of the side spray arm 30, resulting in a simple structure.

[0051] In this embodiment, one end of the connecting joint 20 is detachably connected to the side joint 11 through a quick-release structure. In this way, the side spray arm 30 can be quickly disassembled and assembled through the connecting joint 20 and the side joint 11, so that the side spray arm 30 can be repaired and replaced as an integral module, and the repair and replacement of the side spray arm 30 is very convenient and quick.

[0052] Specifically, in this embodiment, the connecting joint 20 includes a first pipe segment 20a and a second pipe segment 20b that are connected in a sleeved manner. The aforementioned quick-install structure is provided between the first pipe segment 20a and the side joint 11, allowing the first pipe segment 20a and the side joint 11 to be detachably connected via the quick-install structure. The connecting portion 21 is provided on the second pipe segment 20b at an end distal from the first pipe segment 20a. One end of the first pipe segment 20a is sleeved within the second pipe segment 20b, and a sealing gasket 40 is provided between the end of the first pipe segment 20a and the spherical portion 312. The side of the sealing gasket 40 that mates with the spherical portion 312 is spherical, and a flow hole is provided in the middle of the sealing gasket 40 to connect the waterway within the first pipe segment 20a with the waterway within the spherical portion 312. The sealing gasket 40 ensures a sealed connection or disconnection between the waterway within the first pipe segment 20a and the waterway within the spherical portion 312.

[0053] In order to further simplify and facilitate assembly, in this embodiment, the water inlet connector 31 of the side spray arm 30 and the side spray arm body 32 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​structure or a screw thread connection structure. The snap-fit ​​structure can be a snap-fit ​​structure commonly used in the art, such as providing a snap groove (not shown) on the outer peripheral wall of the water inlet connector 31 and providing a snap buckle (not shown) on the side spray arm body 32, and utilizing the snap buckle to snap into the snap groove. The advantage of designing the water inlet connector 31 and the side spray arm body 32 of the side spray arm 30 as separate parts is that, during assembly, the water inlet connector 31 can be connected to the connecting connector 20 first, and then the water inlet connector 31 can be connected to the side spray arm body 32, thereby simplifying and facilitating assembly.

[0054] In this embodiment, the first pipe section 20a and the second pipe section 20b are preferably rotatable relative to each other. By rotating the first and second pipe sections 20a, 20b relative to each other, the water outlet angle and direction of the side spray arm 30 can be further adjusted, with a wider adjustment range and more convenient use. Referring to Figures 1 and 11, Figure 11 shows the state of Figure 1 obtained by rotating the second pipe section 20b 90° relative to the first pipe section 20a. This allows for more convenient use of the side spray arm 30.

[0055] In this embodiment, referring to Figures 5 and 7 , the outer wall of the end where the first pipe segment 20a connects to the second pipe segment 20b is provided with an external thread 22, and the inner wall of the end where the second pipe segment 20b connects to the first pipe segment 20a is provided with an internal thread 23. The external thread 22 and the internal thread 23 are threadedly connected. The threaded connection between the external thread 22 and the internal thread 23 facilitates the connection between the first and second pipe segments 20a, making the connection simpler and more convenient. In other embodiments, the ends where the first and second pipe segments 20a connect to each other may be provided with an annular retaining groove (not shown), and the ends where the second pipe segment 20b connects to the first pipe segment 20a may be provided with an elastic buckle (not shown), which is snapped into the annular retaining groove. Using the elastic buckle to snap into the annular retaining groove to connect the first and second pipe segments 20a, the connection is also simpler and more convenient.

[0056] In this embodiment, the side joint 11 is a side pipe. The connecting joint 20 comprises a connecting pipe that is sleeved onto the side pipe. The connecting pipe comprises a first pipe segment 20a and a second pipe segment 20b that are sleeved together. The quick-release mechanism described above is provided between the first pipe segment 20a and the side pipe, allowing them to be removably connected. The connecting portion 21 is provided on the end of the second pipe segment 20b distal from the first pipe segment 20a. One end of the first pipe segment 20a is sleeved into the second pipe segment 20b. Three sealing rings 90 are provided along the axial periphery of the side joint 11 (side pipe), ensuring a sealed connection between the side joint 11 and the first pipe segment 20a.

[0057] Specifically, the quick-release mechanism of this embodiment comprises a locking sleeve 50 axially slidably mounted on the outside of the connecting tube, a spring 60 mounted on the outside of the connecting tube, a locking hole 24 extending through the side wall of the first tube section 20a, a ball 70 movably disposed within the locking hole 24, an annular retaining groove 111 provided on the outer peripheral wall of the side tube, and a retaining portion 51 provided on the locking sleeve 50. When the retaining portion 51 moves to a position corresponding to the locking hole 24, the retaining portion 51 pushes the ball 70 into the annular retaining groove 111. When the retaining portion 51 moves to a position offset from the locking hole 24, the retaining portion 51 allows the ball 70 to exit the annular retaining groove 111. With one end of the spring 60 abutting the connecting tube and the other end abutting the locking sleeve 50, the spring 60 drives the locking sleeve 50 to move the retaining portion 51 toward the position corresponding to the locking hole 24. This design of a quick-release mechanism is simple and functionally reliable.

[0058] More specifically, in this embodiment, a plurality of locking holes 24 are provided at intervals along the circumference of the connecting tube, and correspondingly, a plurality of balls 70 are provided. A radially extending annular flange 25 is provided at the end of the connecting tube to prevent the locking sleeve 50 from falling out of the connecting tube under the action of the spring 60.

[0059] More specifically, in this embodiment, one end of the spring 60 abuts against the end of the second tube section 20 b , and the other end abuts against the limiting portion 51 . This design makes the installation of the spring 60 more compact.

[0060] In this embodiment, the switch 13 controls the flow of water within the faucet body 10, switching the flow of water to the upward spout 12 or to the side spray arm 30. In other words, the switch 13 in this embodiment is a toggle switch, capable of controlling the flow of water either to the upward spout 12 or to the side spray arm 30. Therefore, in this embodiment, water flow from the side spray arm 30 can only be achieved when the switch 13 is directed to the side spray arm 30 and the side spray arm 30 itself is in an open position (i.e., deployed). To shut off the water flow from the side spray arm 30, the switch 13 can be used to cut off the flow of water to the side spray arm 30, or the side spray arm 30 itself can be moved to a closed position (i.e., retracted). This provides dual control over the shutoff of the side spray arm 30, making it more reliable and convenient. For example, in actual use, if the side spray arm 30 is only temporarily shut off, the shutoff can be performed solely by the side spray arm 30 itself. However, if the shutoff is required for an extended period, both the switch 13 and the side spray arm 30 can be turned off simultaneously. It is understandable that during manufacturing, when converting the original ordinary faucet into a faucet with a side spray arm, if you do not want to modify the switch of the original faucet, you can also use a switch without a switching function. At this time, the switch only controls the water outflow or water stop of the upper water outlet 12, but does not control the water outflow or water stop of the side spray arm 30. The side spray arm 30 is self-controlled by its own opening and closing function. This is also possible. In this way, the upgrade and modification of the ordinary faucet is simpler and the modification cost is low.

[0061] The assembly process of this embodiment is roughly as follows:

[0062] First, the wear-resistant plastic gasket 80 and the water inlet connector 31 are sequentially installed into the second pipe section 20b, so that the tubular portion 311 of the water inlet connector 31 extends from the opening 211 of the connecting portion 21, and the spherical portion 312 is restrained in the spherical cavity of the connecting portion 21. The wear-resistant plastic gasket 80 is sandwiched between the spherical portion 312 and the cavity wall of the spherical cavity. Then, the sealing gasket 40 is installed in the spherical cavity and fits against the outer wall of the spherical portion 312.

[0063] Next, the ball bearing 70 is installed into the locking hole 24 of the first pipe section 20a. The locking sleeve 50 is then placed outside the first pipe section 20a with the ball bearing 70 installed. The spring 60 is placed between the inner wall of the locking sleeve 50 and the outer wall of the first pipe section 20a.

[0064] Then, the second pipe section 20b connected to the water inlet joint 31 and the first pipe section 20a equipped with the lock sleeve 50, spring 60 and ball 70 are threadedly connected through the external thread 22 and the internal thread 23 to achieve a sleeve connection between the two. Then, the side spray arm body 32 is connected to the water inlet joint 31, thereby completing the connection between the side spray arm 30 and the connecting joint 20.

[0065] Finally, the side spray arm 30 and the faucet body 10 are assembled by quickly connecting the connecting joint 20 to the side joint 11 .

[0066] Specifically, the disassembly process between the connecting joint 20 and the side joint 11 is as follows:

[0067] Disassembly process:

[0068] Referring to FIG8 , the quick-release structure is now in a locked state. The spring 60 drives the locking sleeve 50 to move rightward in the direction of the arrow in FIG8 , causing the limiting portion 51 to move to a position corresponding to the locking hole 24 . At this time, the limiting portion 51 pushes the ball 70 into the annular limiting groove 111 of the side joint 11 , thereby preventing the first pipe section 20 a of the connecting joint 20 from being axially separated from the side joint 11 , thereby achieving locking.

[0069] 9 , when the locking sleeve 50 is driven leftward in the direction of the arrow in FIG9 , the locking sleeve 50 drives the limiting portion 51 to move to a position offset from the locking hole 24 . At this time, the limiting portion 51 makes way for the ball 70 to exit the annular limiting groove 111 , and the quick-install structure is in an unlocked state, thereby allowing the first pipe section 20 a of the connecting joint 20 to be axially separated from the side joint 11 .

[0070] Referring to Figure 10 , in the state shown in Figure 9 , the entire connecting joint 20 is moved leftward in the direction of the arrow in Figure 10 , thereby separating the first pipe section 20a from the side joint 11. At this point, the side spray arm 30 is separated from the faucet body 10, thus completing the disassembly process.

[0071] Installation process:

[0072] The installation process of this embodiment is opposite to the above-mentioned disassembly process, and will not be described again here.

[0073] The present invention is described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as various non-substantial improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the concept and technical solution of the present invention are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet with a side spray arm, characterized in that, Comprising: A faucet body, on the side wall of which there is a side joint; A connecting joint, one end of which is connected to the side joint, the other end of which is provided with a connecting portion, and the water passage provided in the connecting joint is communicated with the water passage provided in the side joint; A side spray arm, provided with a water inlet joint and a side spray arm body connected to the water inlet joint, on the side spray arm body there is a water outlet communicated with the water passage in the water inlet joint, the water inlet joint is movably connected to the connecting portion, so that the side spray arm can move relative to the connecting joint between an unfolded position and a folded position. When in the unfolded position, the water passage in the water inlet joint is communicated with the water passage in the connecting joint; when in the folded position, the water passage in the water inlet joint is cut off from the water passage in the connecting joint.

2. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 1, wherein, The water inlet joint is provided with a connected tubular portion and a spherical portion, the water passage in the water inlet joint penetrates through the tubular portion and the spherical portion, the connecting portion has a spherical cavity, the spherical cavity is provided with an opening for the tubular portion to pass through, and the spherical portion can rotate in the spherical cavity.

3. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting joint is horizontally sleeved on the side joint, the opening of the spherical cavity is opened in the horizontal direction, a relief groove is provided on the cavity wall of the spherical cavity, the relief groove extends from the opening to the top wall of the spherical cavity. When the side spray arm moves between the unfolded position and the folded position, the tubular portion moves along the relief groove. When in the unfolded position, the tubular portion is located at the opening, and the axis of the tubular portion, the axis of the connecting joint and the axis of the side joint are coaxial. When in the folded position, the tubular portion is located at the top end of the relief groove, and the axis of the tubular portion is perpendicular to the axis of the connecting joint and the axis of the side joint.

4. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting joint includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section which are sleeved and connected, the first pipe section is connected to the side joint, the connecting portion is provided at one end of the second pipe section far from the first pipe section, one end of the first pipe section is sleeved in the second pipe section, and a sealing gasket is provided between the end of the first pipe section and the spherical portion. The side of the sealing gasket cooperating with the spherical portion is spherical, and a through-flow hole is provided in the middle of the sealing gasket to communicate the water passage in the first pipe section and the water passage in the spherical portion.

5. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting joint includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section which are sleeved and connected, the first pipe section is connected to the side joint, the connecting portion is provided at one end of the second pipe section far from the first pipe section, and the first pipe section and the second pipe section can rotate relative to each other.

6. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first pipe section and the second pipe section are connected by threads; or, an annular clamping groove is provided at one end of the first pipe section connected to the second pipe section, and an elastic buckle is provided at one end of the second pipe section connected to the first pipe section, and the elastic buckle is buckled in the annular clamping groove.

7. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the connecting joint is detachably connected to the side joint through a quick-installation structure.

8. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 7, wherein The side joint is a side connecting pipe, the connecting joint includes a connecting pipe sleeved outside the side connecting pipe, the quick-install structure includes a locking sleeve axially slidably sleeved outside the connecting pipe, a spring sleeved outside the connecting pipe, a locking hole penetrating the side wall of the connecting pipe, a ball movably arranged in the locking hole, an annular limiting groove arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the side connecting pipe, and a limiting part arranged on the locking sleeve, when the limiting part moves to correspond to the position of the locking hole, the limiting part pushes the ball into the annular limiting groove, and when the limiting part moves to stagger with the position of the locking hole, the limiting part makes way for the ball to exit the annular limiting groove; one end of the spring presses against the connecting pipe, and the other end presses against the locking sleeve, and the spring drives the locking sleeve to move the limiting part to the position corresponding to the locking hole.

9. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 8, characterized in that, A plurality of locking holes are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the connecting tube, and correspondingly, a plurality of balls are arranged. A radially extending annular ridge is arranged at the end of the connecting tube, and the annular ridge prevents the locking sleeve from escaping from the connecting tube under the action of the spring.

10. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting pipe includes a first pipe section and a second pipe section which are sleeved together. The quick-install structure is provided between the first pipe section and the side pipe. The connecting portion is provided on an end of the second pipe section away from the first pipe section. One end of the first pipe section is sleeved in the second pipe section. One end of the spring abuts against the end of the second pipe section, and the other end abuts against the limiting portion.

11. The faucet with a side spray arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, An upper water outlet is provided at the top of the faucet body, and a switch is also provided on the faucet body. The switch controls the on-off of the water flow in the faucet body and switches the water flow to the upper water outlet or to the side spray arm.

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