CN103781975A - Ablutionary system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a customizable ablutionary system. The ablutionary system includes a modular mixer valve (1) having a main body part (2) housing a valve for connection to supplies of hot and cold water. A detachable accessory part (8) is connected to the main body part (2) via a transfer port to receive outlet water from the valve. The accessory part (8) has an outlet (4) separate from the transfer port for connection to a water delivery device such as a flexible hose for a shower handset. The system can be customized by connecting different accessory parts (8) having different functionality to the main body part (2). In other embodiments the outlet may be provided in the main body part. Several accessory parts may be connected in series and water may flow through none, some or all of the accessory parts.

Description

Bathing system

The present invention relates to a kind of bathing system for cleaning, and especially relate to a kind of bathing system for shower.The invention still further relates to a kind of method of kit for bathing system and assembling and installation.More especially, the present invention relates to the blender valve adopting in this device, and especially but not exclusively relate to a kind of modularization blender valve that can be suitable for being used in different system and/or can be provided with one or more annexes, described one or more annexes can increase or change blender valve and/or adopt system functional of this blender valve.

Bathing system such as shower generally includes blender valve, and water is delivered to outlet by this blender valve, is then delivered to shower head by conduit.The control of blender valve is delivered to temperature and/or the flow velocity of the water of outlet.Shower blender valve can be exposed or built-in.Exposed blender valve is installed to wall, and is conventionally projected into the shell that surrounds shower from wall.Built-in blender valve is arranged on wall rear, is therefore hidden in outside the user visual field.Outlet and controller are outstanding through wall, and valve body is at wall rear.The present invention relates to this bath douche valve of two types.

Figure 31 shows a kind of known exposed shower system, and this system comprises the movable shower head that is attached to flexible hose, and this flexible hose is connected to the outlet of the bottom side that is positioned at blender valve body.In another known exposed shower system, large-scale fixing " drenching with rain " shower head is attached to rigid pipe, and this rigid pipe is connected to the outlet of the top side that is positioned at blender valve body.In another known exposed shower system, flow divider is connected to the outlet of the top side that is positioned at valve body and can operates to carry water to movable shower head or fixing shower head.

In so known exposed shower system, export integral with valve body and there is the axis of connection, in the time that blender valve is installed, connect axis and be vertically oriented.In order to adapt to different systems, need two exit positions: exit position has be positioned at the outlet of bottom side to use together with the movable hander of hander; And another exit position has be positioned at the outlet of top side to use together with crown shower or flow divider.Two valves are set, and (valve has the outlet that is positioned at top side, and another valve has the outlet that is positioned at bottom side) increase cost, and two outlets are set in same valve, (outlet is positioned at top side, and another outlet is positioned at bottom side) outlet that needs blanking plug to seal not use, this can impair the aesthetic property of blender valve.

Figure 32 shows a kind of known built-in shower system, and this system comprises the movable shower head that is attached to flexible hose, and this flexible hose is connected to the outlet of the bottom side that is positioned at opening connector, and this goes out opening connector and installs on the wall adjacent with blender valve.Blender valve body is arranged in the wall at panel rear and is connected to out opening connector by tubulature.As exposed shower system, in the time of installation outlet connector, connect axis and be vertically oriented.

Considered the aforementioned the present invention that formed, and the present invention attempts to overcome or alleviates known shower system and the shortcoming for blender valve wherein.

The present invention attempts to provide a kind of customizable bathing system, and described system comprises blender valve, and described blender valve can be configured with different outlet connectors according to system type, and does not need to change blender valve body.The present invention further attempts to provide a kind of blender valve for this customizable bathing system.The present invention also attempts to provide exposed and built-in two kinds of modularization blender valves.The present invention further attempts to provide a kind of a kind of method and method of blender valve being installed and/or adopting the shower shower system of this modularization blender valve of assembling and/or being configured to the blender valve that customizes bathing system.

In one exemplary embodiment, comprise main part for the customizable bathing system cleaning, for delivery of delivery port and the accessory connector of water for cleaning, described main part has the water inlet being arranged to for receiving water supply, wherein, described accessory connector comprises water transport port, and described main part is suitable for providing water supply to the described water transport port of described accessory connector, wherein, described system comprises at least two different accessories sections, each accessories section all has different functional, an and accessories section described in wherein said accessory connector is suitable for receiving removably at least two different accessories sections, the functional performance that makes described bathing system is by being connected to described accessory connector and being customized having desired functional described accessories section.

Why favourable this is is because bathing system is modular and can be by one or more different accessories sections are connected to accessory connector and are easily added and revise.Why favourable accessories section is is that it can strengthen the functional of bathing system, as below will described in further detail.Bathing system makes the bathing equipment such as shower realize customization, thereby it can receive multiple accessories part to adapt to user's needs.And bathing system can be mounted the accessories section of a type and can be modified after a while, and does not need to change whole bathing system.

Likely, accessory connector and main part are integral, and this is because accessory connector forms a part for main part or is connected to main part by conduit.Therefore, accessory connector can be exposed or built-in and be positioned to easily attached accessories section according to shower shower system.

Likely, accessories section can be connected to accessory connector removably.Why favourable this is is because it makes bathing system be customized by accessories section, described accessories section can maybe cannot require or need to the water mutual effect that moves through this bathing system in the time that bathing system uses.

Accessories section can be arranged to receive or utilize from the current in the use of the water transport port of accessory connector.In this case, accessories section is " wetting " accessories section.Alternatively, accessories section can be arranged to not receive or not utilize from the current in the use of the water transport port of accessory connector.In this case, accessories section is " doing " accessories section.

Likely, accessories section comprises delivery port or the flow path to delivery port is provided.Thereby why favourable this is is to realize because accessories section is formed for leading water to delivery port the manifold that customizes the method for carrying water.Therefore, delivery port can be arranged to be connected to the water delivery device of multiple transport cleaning waters.Therefore, water delivery device can be for the flexible shower flexible pipe of hander or for the rigid pipe of fixing shower head or the flushing flexible pipe of body spray boom or clean shower or bathtub filling mouth of pipe module or its combination.Therefore, the device that delivery port provides a kind of user by bathing system to use, described device is for making water leave described bathing system via the water delivery device that is connected to removably bathing system possibly.Delivery port can comprise the linkage such as screw thread, and the water delivery device conduit for delivery of water is attached to shower head by described linkage.

Likely, main part comprises delivery port, and accessories section can receive or utilize from the current in the use of the water transport port of accessory connector.For example, accessory connector can provide second point of delivery port of opening or the flow path to second point of outlet of opening.Why favourable this is is because quantity and the layout of the customizable delivery port for delivery of water.Therefore, one or more delivery ports can be arranged to be connected to the water delivery device of multiple transport cleaning waters.Therefore, water delivery device can be for the flexible shower flexible pipe of hander or for fixing rigid pipe or the body spray boom of shower head or filling mouth of pipe module or its combination for flushing flexible pipe or the bathtub of clean shower.

Likely, main part comprises delivery port, and accessories section does not receive or utilizes from the current in the use of the water transport port of accessory connector.Why favourable this is is because accessories section can provide the functional and different accessories section that does not rely on current can be assembled to adapt to required functional.

" do " accessory connector and can comprise the device for following any element is provided: for the placement socket of shower hander, soapbox, storage rack, soap/lotion dispenser device, glass stand, for the fixture of shampoo/soap/washing lotion etc., for the hook of attached article, clock, radio or other music player, for connecting the USB slot of MP3 or other music player, Wi-Fi or other wireless receiver (such as, for receiving such as streaming media news, music, the information such as weather renewal or calendar progress chart are to reset to shower user's Baffle Box of Bluetooth), artistic conception illumination, note pad, as Image Display frame or the shaving mirror of DPF etc.It should be understood that the concrete example that the invention is not restricted to these and " do " accessories section.

The accessories section that " wets " can comprise the device for following any element is provided: delivery port, water temperature display, be used for the flow meter of the flow velocity of measuring water, for soap being introduced to the soap syringe of current, for champignon oil being introduced to the champignon oil syringe of current, for introduce the air syringe of air to current, by the close/open valve of press-button actuated, measure the character of current and carry out the shower energy use calculator that calculating energy uses, the character of measuring current is calculated the shower cost instrument of shower cost, or make water flow through mirror so that mirror keeps the antifog shaving mirror without mist.It should be understood that the concrete example that the invention is not restricted to these accessories sections that " wet ".

Likely, accessory connector is arranged to engage accessories section to be fixed to attached connector with the complementary coupling part on accessories section, and described layout has formed connector system.Further, connector system also can comprise releasing member, and described releasing member is arranged in the time having activated this releasing member, accessories section be separated from accessory connector.Why favourable this is is because accessories section will be securely held on accessory connector until activated releasing member.

Likely, accessory connector comprises: (a) bayonet connector; Or (b) snap-on connector; Or (c) screw thread coupling; Or (d) for being bonded on the flat head screw of complemental groove formula connector.It should be understood that connector system is not limited to these concrete options, and can be included in have suitable sealing integrity and can the parts of release property (as being necessary) between any suitable connector system of reliable connection is provided.

Accessories section can comprise another accessory connector for receiving another accessories section.Described another accessory connector can comprise another water transport port.Several accessories sections can be connected in series.In the situation that a more than accessories section is provided, these accessories sections can be the combination of " doing " accessories section or " wetting " accessories section or " wetting " accessories section and " doing " accessories section.Why favourable this is is because accessories section can connect to increase to bathing system add functional.Therefore, can add several accessories sections provides several functions or delivery port to arrange.

Likely, accessories section comprises that removable water delivery lid mouth closes these mouthfuls when not using water transport port or another water transport port (if present) hermetically.If need to realize that another is functional by adding other accessories section, described lid can be removed after so.

Likely, water inlet comprises relatively hot hot water supply and relative cold cold water supply, and main part comprises for by hot water supply and cold water supply are mixed to the valve of the water temperature of controlling water outlet.Described valve can be by the mixture control control being located in main part.Described valve can be thermostatic valve.

Likely, described bathing system comprises for controlling and flow to the flow speed controller of the water velocity of delivery port while using.Described flow speed controller can be located in main part.

Likely, connector system is snap-on connector system, and it treats two coupled parts for connecting, that is, and and accessories section and main valve body part, or accessories section and for another accessories section of a more than accessories section is set.This provides easily and has firmly connected.Snap-on connector system can comprise: the first locking member, and it is suitable for being fixed to one of them part; And with the second locking member of described the first locking member complementation, it is suitable for being fixed to treats that coupled another part, described the second locking member are arranged to engage rear at least a portion of described the first locking member so that two elements are fixed together.Described the second locking member can comprise engagement lugs, and described engagement lugs is suitable for engaging before engaging with described the first locking member with for the part of fixing described the first locking member.Described the first locking member can be arranged to bending in the part that supplies to fix this first locking member or rotation, to allow described the second locking member to be bonded on the rear of at least a portion of described the first locking member.Described the first locking member can comprise the lock ring with elastic flange, described elastic flange engages with one of them part, described elastic flange is arranged so that described lock ring can be with respect to the partial rotation for fixing this lock ring, and described the second locking member comprises the actuating ring with axially extended engagement lugs, described actuating ring is suitable for engaging before engaging with described lock ring with for the part of fixing described lock ring, described actuating ring is adapted so that described lock ring and described actuating ring joint in the axial direction impel described lock ring resist the power of described elastic flange and rotate, thereby and its initial position that then rebounds is locked in described actuating ring at the rear of described lock ring.

In the exemplary embodiment, set of tools can be set form the bathing system of type described herein.

Why favourable this is is because described set of tools can comprise one or more accessories sections, makes user can customize their shower system.Thereby described system can be customized to receive multiple accessories part adapts to user's needs.And described bathing system can be mounted a kind of accessories section and can be modified subsequently, and does not need to change whole bathing system.For example, accessories section can comprise manifold, and it is for leading water to the conveying device that is suitable for being connected to accessories section for use.For example, accessories section can be connected to the conveying device that comprises flexible pipe and movable shower head.Alternatively, accessories section can be connected to the conveying device that comprises stationary pipes and rigidity shower head.Alternatively, accessories section can be connected to and be comprised the conveying device of flexible pipe and movable shower head and comprise stationary pipes and the conveying device of rigidity shower head by current divider, and described current divider is for guiding to current one or two conveying device of conveying device.These alternative configuration can easily be exchanged.Also can adopt other structures of single or multiple conveying devices.

Likely, described set of tools comprises at least one another accessories section, and described another accessories section is arranged to be connected to another connector on connector or the accessories section of main part.

In the exemplary embodiment, can provide accessories section to strengthen the functional of customizable bathing system (such as shower), described accessories section comprises that a part for connector system is to be connected to this accessories section removably the accessory connector of customizable bathing system, described accessories section comprises the water inlet as a part for described connector system, and described water inlet is for receiving and supply water from described bathing system in use.

Why favourable this is is because shower attachment part can have multiple structure and can be used for constructing shower shower system.

Likely, accessories section comprises water inlet, and described water inlet is arranged to receive current from bathing system in use.

Likely, accessories section comprises the delivery port for delivery of shower water.It is a kind of for being connected the device of conveying device that the delivery port separating with water inlet provides, described conveying device all showers in this way flexible pipe or have the stationary pipes of fixing shower head or body spray boom or fill mouth of pipe module or its combination for flushing flexible pipe or the bathtub of clean shower.Therefore, the device that delivery port provides a kind of user by bathing system to use, described device is for making water leave described bathing system via the conveying device that is connected to removably bathing system possibly.Delivery port preferably includes the linkage such as screw thread, and described linkage is for being attached to shower head by the conveying device conduit of carrying water.

Likely, accessories section comprises water transport port, and described water transport port is arranged through water inlet and receives and supply water from bathing system, and described water inlet is for providing another accessories section that is connected to described water transport port.Why favourable this is is because accessories section can be connected in series with another accessories section.Accessories section preferably includes removable water delivery lid, to close hermetically this water transport port in the time not using water transport port.

In another embodiment, can comprise for the bathing system cleaning: the main part with water inlet, described water inlet is arranged to receive and supplies water, and described bathing system also comprises: for delivery of the delivery port of water for cleaning, and be suitable for receiving the accessory connector of accessories section.

Why favourable this is is because accessories section can strengthen the functional of bathing system.Accessories section can comprise any accessories section described herein.

In another embodiment, for strengthening a part that functional accessories section of bathing system (such as shower) can comprise connector system described accessories section is connected to removably to the connector of bathing system.

In another embodiment, modularization blender valve can comprise removable attachment part.Accessories section can strengthen the functional of blender valve.Accessories section can comprise any accessories section described herein.Modularization blender valve can be for washing one's hands, have a bath and the water system of shower providing saliva.Therefore, outlet can be connected to conveying device, such as, shower flexible pipe or have stationary pipes or the body spray boom of fixing shower head or fill mouth of pipe module or its combination for flushing flexible pipe or the bathtub of clean shower.

In another embodiment, modularization blender valve can comprise hot water inlet and the cooling water inlet for being connected to hot water supply and cold water supply, be used for according to the valve gear of the mixing of the outlet water temperature control hot water of user's selection and cold water, can be connected to the accessories section of water transport port, and the delivery port separating with water transport port, wherein accessories section can disassemble from water transport port.Why favourable this is is because by selecting as requested and assemble different accessories sections to strengthen the functional of blender valve.Accessories section can comprise any accessories section described herein.

Outlet can be provided by the accessories section that is connected to water transport port.Alternatively, outlet can be provided by a part that is provided with water transport port for valve.Alternatively, a part that is provided with water transport port for accessories section and valve all can be provided with outlet.

At least one another accessories section can be connected to the accessories section being connected with water transport port.This another accessories section can increase the functional of blender valve.In certain embodiments, this another accessories section can be communicated with the accessories section fluid that is connected to water transport port.Like this, two accessories sections all can receive or be used to the current of autonomous agent part.Outlet can be by main part, be connected to the accessories section of main part or provided by another accessories section or its combination.In other embodiments, this another accessories section can not be communicated with the accessories section fluid that is connected to valve body.Like this, the accessories section that is connected to main part can receive or be used to the current of autonomous agent part.Outlet can be provided by main part or the accessories section or its combination that are connected to main part.The accessories section of selecting and assemble various combination can further increase the functional of blender valve.The quantity of the accessories section that conventionally, can be connected in series can be subject to actual consideration and/or the aesthstic restriction of considering.

Blender valve can be exposed blender valve, and the valve body of this exposed blender valve exposes (visible) in use, for example, is arranged on wall or similar stayed surface, and wherein water transport port is arranged in valve body.Outlet can be located in valve body or be connected in the accessories section of water transport port.Alternatively, two outlets can be set.Can adopt current divider to select one or two outlet.An outlet can be located in valve body, and another outlet is located in accessories section, and alternatively, two outlets all can be located in accessories section.

Blender valve can be built-in blender valve, and the valve body of this built-in blender valve is for example stashed (invisible) by cover plate in use, and wherein water transport port is arranged in the connector part being arranged on wall or similar stayed surface.Outlet can be located at connector part or be connected in the accessories section of water transport port.Alternatively, two outlets can be set.Can adopt current divider to select one or two outlet.An outlet can be located in connector part, and another outlet is located in accessories section.Alternatively, two outlets all can be located in accessories section.

In the valve of two types, outlet all can be configured to be connected to multiple water delivery devices for delivery of water for cleaning.Therefore, water delivery device can be for the flexible shower flexible pipe of hander or for fixing rigid pipe or the body spray boom of shower head or filling mouth of pipe module or its combination for flushing flexible pipe or the bathtub of clean shower.Therefore, delivery port provides a kind of user's for valve device, and described device is for making water leave described blender valve via the conveying device that is connected to removably blender valve possibly.Delivery port preferably can comprise the linkage such as screw thread, so that the conveying device conduit for water delivery is attached to shower head.

In one exemplary embodiment, modularization blender valve can comprise: have the valve body of main part, described main part is provided with the import for being connected to hot water supply and cold water supply; Valve gear, the outlet water temperature that described valve gear is selected according to user is controlled the mixing of hot water and cold water; And there is the water transport port of axis of connection, described connection axis is orientated along first direction in use, described main part can be connected to accessories section, thereby provide from described water transport port by described accessories section to thering is the flow path of outlet that connects axis, described connection axis in use along substantially with the orthogonal second direction orientation of described first direction.

That described first direction can be level or level substantially, described second direction can be vertical or vertical substantially.In certain embodiments, accessories section can provide flow path to the outlet of opening along upward direction.In certain embodiments, accessories section can provide flow path to the outlet of opening along downward direction.In certain embodiments, accessories section can provide flow path to the edge outlet that direction is opened up and down, and accessories section can comprise the flow divider for selecting one or two outlet.

Likely, outlet is provided by the accessories section that is connected to main part.Accessories section is dismountable.Like this, outlet can be by selecting according to required outlet orientation and assembling main part and suitable accessories section are constructed.At least one another accessories section can be connected to the accessories section being connected with main part.Another accessories section can increase the functional of blender valve.In certain embodiments, this another accessories section can be communicated with the accessories section fluid that is connected to main part.Like this, two accessories sections all receive water from main part, and outlet can be provided or be provided by another accessories section by the accessories section that is connected to main part.In other embodiments, this another accessories section can not be communicated with the accessories section fluid that is connected to valve body.Like this, be only that the accessories section that is connected to main part receives water from described main part, and outlet is provided by accessories section.The accessories section of selecting and assemble various combination can further increase the functional of blender valve.The quantity of the accessories section that conventionally, can be connected in series can be considered and/or aesthstic consideration restriction by reality.

Blender valve can be exposed blender valve, and the main part of this exposed blender valve exposes out in use, for example, is arranged on wall or similar stayed surface.Alternatively, blender valve can be built-in blender valve, and wherein, main part is for example stashed by cover plate in use or can be recessed at least in part in wall or similar stayed surface.In the valve of two types, outlet can be configured for being had the accessories section of suitable outlet or outlet combination and the main part of valve and the accessories section that is connected to directly or indirectly main part via another accessories section being fitted together to the conveying device that is connected to the combination that is selected from flexible hose, rigid pipe or flexible hose and rigid pipe by selection.

In one exemplary embodiment, modularization shower system can adopt the blender valve that has control module and be selected from the accessory module in multiple accessory modules.Control module can comprise: valve body, and it has the import for being connected to hot water supply and cold water supply, and mixing valve, and it controls the mixing of hot water and cold water for the outlet water temperature of selecting according to user.Control module can have the outlet for being connected to the foregoing water delivery device to shower water delivery.Alternatively or in addition, accessory module can comprise for being connected to as previously mentioned to the outlet of the water delivery device of shower water delivery.Required shower system can by selecting and assembling, suitable control module and accessory module make water delivery device directly and/or receive water via accessory module from control module constructs.Except selected control module and accessory module, at least one another accessory module is set for require adaptive and customization shower system according to user.Some accessory modules can be connected to water footpath from control module.Other accessory modules can be isolated with water footpath.Control module can be selected from multiple control modules.Can adopt the various combination of control module and accessory module, thereby it is different functional that shower system is configured with.

In one exemplary embodiment, assembling comprises for the method for the blender valve of shower system: select control module, described control module comprises: accommodate mixing valve and have the main part of the import for being connected to hot water supply and cold water supply and for the water transport port of the water that receives from described mixing valve; Select removable attachment module, described removable attachment module can be connected to described water transport port directly or indirectly, wherein, a module in described control module and described accessory module has the outlet for being connected to the conveying device that is selected from flexible hose, rigid pipe and combination thereof, and provides fluid to be connected between described mixing valve and described outlet.Described removable attachment module can comprise described outlet.

Described method can provide single control module to use together from the accessory module of the arbitrary selection in multiple different outlet accessory modules, thus, by selecting suitable outlet accessory module and the water inlet of selected outlet module being connected to directly or indirectly to the water transport port of control module, described blender valve can be configured for different shower systems.In the situation that selected outlet accessory module is connected directly to water transport port, the water inlet of selected outlet accessory module can be with the water transport port cooperation of control module to provide fluid to be connected between control module and outlet accessory module.In the time that selected outlet accessory module is connected to water transport port indirectly, can accessories section be set between accessory module in control module and outlet, described outlet accessory module have the water inlet that cooperates with the water transport port of described main part and with described outlet module the water transport port that cooperates of water inlet.Between control module and outlet accessory module, a more than accessories section can be set.In the situation that accessories section being set between control module and outlet accessory module, described attachment part or each accessories section for example can comprise, for monitoring the feature (, water velocity or hydraulic pressure or water temperature or its combination) from the outlet current of control module and showing alternatively the module of the value of the feature monitoring.Alternatively, the described accessories section or the each accessories section that are located between control module and outlet accessory module can comprise for for example changing the module from the outlet current of control module by introduce additive (such as soap, champignon oil, perfume or essence or any other applicable additive) to water

Outlet accessory module can be configured to attached accessories section.For example, outlet accessory module can have such as with the socket of current isolation structure with installation accessories part, that is, and " doing " accessories section, this accessories section does not need to be connected to current and carries out its function.Therefore, outlet accessory module can support the accessories section that includes but not limited to following element: for the placement socket of shower hander, soapbox, magazine, soap/lotion dispenser device, glass stand, for the fixture of shampoo/soap/washing lotion etc., for the hook of attached article, clock, radio or other music player, connect the USB slot of MP3 or other music player, Wi-Fi or other wireless receiver (such as, for receiving such as streaming media news, music, the Baffle Box of Bluetooth of information to reset to shower user such as weather renewal or calendar progress chart), artistic conception illumination, note pad, as Image Display frame or the shaving mirror of DPF.Alternatively, outlet accessory module can have the water transport port for being connected with the water inlet of accessories section that is connected to outlet module, described accessories section reception or utilize current to carry out its function, that is, and " wetting " accessories section.Therefore, outlet accessory module can be connected to the accessories section that includes but not limited to following element: water temperature display, be used for the flow meter of the flow velocity of measuring water, for soap being introduced to the soap syringe of current, for champignon oil being introduced to the champignon oil syringe of current, for air being introduced to the air syringe of current, by the close/open valve of press-button actuated, measure the character of current and carry out the shower energy use calculator that calculating energy uses, the character of measuring current is calculated the shower cost instrument of shower cost, or make water flow through mirror so that mirror keeps the antifog shaving mirror without mist., do not need to be connected to current and can be connected to outlet accessory module with the accessories apparatus of carrying out its function there is water transport port in the situation that at outlet accessory module, thereby water transport port is closed by accessories section or in the situation that water transport port is closed automatically, keep closing.

The interchangeability of different accessory modules and for being connected to current or making it possible to utilize universal component to construct various shower systems with the option of the assembling of the accessories section of current isolation from different.And shower system can reconfigure and/or can have by adding or removing or change functional that accessories section changes by changing accessory module.Like this, terminal use can customize the design and structure of shower system and can change after a while the design and structure of shower system, and needn't change mixing valve, and this mixing valve has represented the prime cost of any device.

Now only exemplary embodiment is described in detail with reference to accompanying drawing with the form of example, in the accompanying drawings, same or analogous Reference numeral is for representing suitable appropriate section, wherein:

Fig. 1 shows the stereogram of the embodiment of exposed modularization blender valve;

Fig. 2 shows in the past and the modularization blender valve shown in the Fig. 1 observing from above;

Fig. 3 shows the stereogram of the main part of the valve of modularization blender shown in the Fig. 1 that has removed outlet module;

Fig. 4 shows the past and the main part from the modularization blender valve shown in Fig. 3 of upper observation;

Fig. 5 shows the shower shower system that adopts the modularization blender valve shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 4;

Fig. 6 shows the stereogram of the embodiment of the main part of the modularization blender valve with Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and the modularization blender valve of different outlet module;

Fig. 7 shows in the past and from the modularization blender valve shown in Fig. 6 of upper observation;

Fig. 8 shows the shower shower system that adopts the modularization blender valve shown in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7;

Fig. 9 shows the stereogram of the embodiment of the main part of the modularization blender valve with Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and the modularization blender valve of different outlet module;

Figure 10 shows in the past and from the modularization blender valve shown in Fig. 9 of upper observation;

Figure 11 shows the shower shower system that adopts the modularization blender valve shown in Fig. 9 and Figure 10;

Figure 12 shows the sectional drawing of a part for the main part shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and outlet module;

Figure 13 shows the stereogram of the modularization blender valve of Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, wherein " does " accessories section and is attached to outlet module;

Figure 14 a and Figure 14 b show " doing " accessories section of alternative;

Figure 15 shows the sectional drawing of the modification of the outlet module shown in Figure 12, with attached " wetting " accessories section;

Figure 16 a, Figure 16 b, Figure 16 c and Figure 16 d show " wetting " accessories section of alternative;

Figure 17 shows the stereogram of the modification of the modularization blender valve of Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, to comprise " wetting " accessories section between main part and outlet module;

Figure 18 shows the sectional drawing of the main part of Figure 17 and a part for " wetting " accessories section and outlet module;

Figure 19 shows the modification of the modularization blender valve of Fig. 1;

Figure 20 shows the modification of the modularization blender valve of Fig. 1;

Figure 21 a, Figure 21 b and Figure 21 c show the various structures of the shower shower system that adopts the shaft-like mixing valve of exposed modularization;

Figure 22 a, Figure 22 b, Figure 22 c and Figure 22 d show the various structures of the shower shower system that adopts built-in modules blender valve;

Figure 23 shows the accessories section of the details of the accessory connector shown in Figure 22 b and the alternative using together with this accessory connector;

Figure 24 shows the embodiment of the part of connector system;

Figure 25 shows the Part I of connector system and the receiving unit for the Part I of connector system;

Figure 26 shows the Part II engaging with accessories section of connector system;

Figure 27 shows the accessories section that will be attached to the receiving unit in Figure 25 of Figure 26;

Figure 28 shows the lock ring of connector system, and in the time that actuating ring is urged into joint, this lock ring partly rotates;

Figure 29 shows the actuating ring of connector system, and this actuating ring is buckled in the rear of lock ring so that each several part is linked together;

Figure 30 show connector system with for the sake of clarity and the lock ring that unshowned accessories section is linked together and actuating ring;

Figure 31 shows the shower system of prior art; And

Figure 32 shows the shower system of another prior art.

Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 shows the first embodiment of modularization blender valve 1, and Fig. 5 shows the bathing system that comprises shower system and adopt modularization blender valve 1.This first embodiment shows exposed blender valve 1.Other embodiment that built-in blender valve is shown will be described after a while.

Referring to figs. 1 through Fig. 4, blender valve 1 comprises main part 2 or control module.Main part 2 has hot import separately and cold import (not shown) to be connected to cold water supply and hot water supply.In the present embodiment, the back side 3 of main part 2 is arranged on wall or similar stayed surface in use, and import is arranged to hide be connected to by wall cloth and is set to main part 2 feed pipe below.Import also can adopt other layout of import, as be known in the art.

Main part 2 accommodates mixing valve (invisible), and this mixing valve is arranged to mixing for controlling two kinds of water supply so that output water temperature and the water velocity of expectation to be provided.Main part 2 comprises that temperature controller 5 and flow speed controller 6 select the gentle flow velocity of saliva for user.In all embodiment disclosed herein, if those skilled in the art is by known, controller 5,6 can be replaced by the single sequence controller that regulates flow velocity and temperature.Mixing valve can be thermostatic valve or non-thermostatic valve, as known in the art.

The main part 2 of blender valve has accessory connector 7 and removable accessories section 8, or the outlet module that is connected to connector 7 is set.Fig. 1 shows with Fig. 2 the main part 2 that has been connected accessories section 8, and Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 show the main part 2 that has removed accessories section 8.In use, blender valve 1 is preferably mounted on wall or similar stayed surface, wherein, the connection axis of connector 7 flatly or is substantially flatly orientated, wherein, temperature controller 5 and flow speed controller 6 are positioned at a side of main part 2 and accessory connector 7 is positioned at the opposite side of main part 2.

Accessory connector 7 comprises water transport port 10, and this water transport port 10 is received and supplied water by main part 2.Water transport port 10 comprises closing remains silent and is used in the time that accessories section 8 is connected to connector 7 as accessories section 8 provides water supply.Water transport port 10 is associated with connector 7 and comprises at the seal between water transport port 10 and accessories section 8 to carry reliably water between part 2 and 8.

Accessories section 8 comprises delivery port 4.Delivery port 4 comprises tap 9, and tap 9 is threaded to connect conveying device, and described conveying device is such as the flexible hose for being attached with shower head.In use, delivery port 4 is arranged on the bottom side of blender valve 1 and has the connection axis vertically or being substantially vertically oriented.

In the shower system of the blender valve 1 shown in employing Fig. 5, the delivery port of accessories section 8 is connected to one end of flexible hose 70, and hander 72 is attached to the other end of flexible pipe 70.Hander 72 is arranged in the placement socket 71 of slide track component 73, and slide track component 73 is arranged on wall.Placing socket 71 is arranged in known manner on slide rail 74 and can vertically regulates the height to regulate hander 72 along slide rail 74.If necessary, hander can be removed manually to guide sprinkling from placing socket 71.

Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 show the second embodiment of blender valve 1, and Fig. 8 shows the bathing system that comprises shower system and adopt modularization blender valve 1.This second embodiment has adopted the main part 2 identical from the first embodiment or control module and different removable accessories section 8 or outlet modules.In the present embodiment, accessories section 8 has and is provided with the delivery port 4 (the same with the first embodiment) of screw thread tap 9 and the one slide rail 74 of slide track component 73.

In the shower system of the employing blender valve 1 shown in Fig. 8, the delivery port 4 of accessories section 8 is connected to one end of flexible hose 70, and hander 72 is attached to the other end of flexible pipe 70.Hander 72 is arranged on to be placed in socket 71, and this placement socket 71 can vertically regulate the height to regulate hander 72 along one slide rail 74.If needed, hander 72 can be removed manually to guide sprinkling from placing socket 71.

Fig. 9 and Figure 10 show the 3rd embodiment of modularization blender valve 1, and Figure 11 shows the bathing system that comprises shower system and adopt modularization blender valve 1.The 3rd embodiment has adopted the main part 2 identical with the second embodiment from the first embodiment or control module and different removable accessories section 8 or outlet modules.In the present embodiment,, accessories section 8 has the delivery port that be provided with screw thread tap 94 the same with the first embodiment and the second delivery port 4 '.Accessories section 8 also comprises shunting valve member (invisible) and shunting valve member controller 11.Described shunting valve member switches the outlet pathway in accessories section 8 between delivery port 4 and delivery port 4 '.Therefore the water, receiving from water transport port 10 branches to delivery port 4 or delivery port 4 ' according to the position of shunting valve member.It should be understood that shunting valve member can make energy simultaneously to delivery port 4 and delivery port 4 ' both water supply.

In the shower system shown in Figure 11, the first delivery port 4 is arranged on the bottom side of blender valve 1, and the second outlet 4 ' is arranged on the top side of blender valve module, thereby delivery port 4 and delivery port 4 ' are all orientated vertically or substantially vertically.The outlet 4 of accessories section 8 is connected to one end of flexible hose 70, and hander 72 is attached to the other end of flexible pipe 70.Outlet 4 ' is connected to one end of rigidity feed pipe assembly 75, and fixing crown shower 76 is attached to the other end of feed pipe assembly 75.The slide rail for the placement socket 71 of hander 72 is held a concurrent post in the vertical portion 74 of feed pipe assembly 75, and hander 72 can vertically regulate the height to regulate hander 72 along slide rail 74.If needed, hander 72 can be removed manually to guide sprinkling from placing socket 71.In modification (not shown), independent slide track component can be mounted on wall or similar stayed surface, as shown in Figure 5.

As the description of the embodiment from Fig. 1 to Figure 11 is become significantly, modularization blender valve 1 is set to have main part 2 or the control module hot water supply cold water supply for being connected to hot water supply and cold water supply.Main part 2 is held the mixing valve for select the gentle flow velocity of saliva for user.Accessory connector 7 by optionally different accessories section 8 or outlet module being connected to main part 2, one or more outlets (separating with water transport port 10) are oriented to the water delivery conduit being connected to for supplying water to shower fitting spray nozzle, can be configured to main part 2 to be arranged in different shower systems.Therefore, different accessories sections 8 provides interchangeable rigidity outlet module or manifold, and this rigidity outlet module or manifold can easily be disassembled with changing and allow to carry out custom mix device valve 1 by identical main part 2 or control module.This modularized design of blender valve 1 makes shower system to customize and easily to revise by user's requirement.

Referring now to Figure 12, show the cross section of the accessories section 8 that runs through the first embodiment, this accessories section is connected to the main part 2 (for clear, only show its part, wherein, dotted line represents the place that main part continues) of blender valve 1.

Accessories section 8 comprises chamber 16 and water inlet, water inlet comprise be communicated with chamber 16 in the fastener 13 of eating dishes without rice or wine.Mouth fastener 13 is suitable for being received in the water transport port 10 of main part 2.Therefore, water transport port 10 comprises tubular enclosure 14, and a mouthful fastener 13 is received in tubular enclosure 14.It should be understood that circle 14 can be any applicable shape, such as, oval or square as non-limiting example.

Water transport port 10 is surrounded by guard shield 19, and guard shield 19 comprises the part that extends to mouth 10 from distally of main part 2.Mouth fastener 13 comprises groove 15, and groove 15 is with the potted component such as O shape ring (not shown), sealing element sealed tubular circle 14.Therefore, water can flow into the chamber 16 of accessories section 8 with a mouthful fastener 13 by enclosing 14 from main part 2.

Chamber 16 is also communicated with delivery port 4 and allows in the present embodiment water freely to flow to outlet 14 by chamber 16.Like this, flow to outlet 4 from the water outlet of mixing valve by comprising the water channel of accessories section 8.Because accessories section 8 receives current from main part 2, so accessories section 8 is " wetting " accessories section.Any interchangeable accessory part 8 that it should be understood that the embodiment of Fig. 1 to Figure 11 all can be arranged in main part 1 in a similar manner.

Accessories section 8 also comprises end cap 18, and this end cap 18 is removable with the socket 24 in the end of demonstration accessories section 8, and socket 24 is isolated with the current by accessories section 8.Socket 24 is configured for installing another accessories section (not shown) to increase the functional of shower system.Because another accessories section does not receive current from main part 2, so another accessories section is " doing " accessories section.

Figure 13 shows " wetting " accessories section 8 in the first embodiment, and wherein, another " is done " accessories section 8 ' and is arranged on this and " wets " on accessories section.Another accessories section 8 ' comprises the base portion part 61 that is placed in socket 24 and for the movably annular support 60 of soapbox (not shown) is installed.Base portion part 61 can be for example, by being arranged on any applicable device (flat head screw) in the wall of socket 24 fixing removably, to engage the groove extending around the circumference of base portion part 61.Support 60 can be oval or any other shape and can be configured to support other article.

Figure 14 a shows " doing " accessories section 8 ' that comprises glass stand 62 and cup 63, and Figure 14 b shows " doing " accessories section that comprises bottle stand 64 and pump operated soap bottle 65.Other example of " doing " annex that can use together with the accessories section of the first embodiment 8 for a person skilled in the art, will be clearly.Second and the accessories section of the 3rd embodiment can be provided with equally the removable end cap for " doing " accessories section 8 ' is installed.

Referring now to Figure 15, show the modification of the accessories section 8 of the first embodiment, to comprise another accessories section 49 and another water transport port 17.Accessories section 8 comprises guard shield 29, and guard shield 29 comprises the collar flange that surrounds another water transport port 17.In Figure 15, another water transport port 17 is closed by removable end cap 18.

Lid 18 comprises tubulose stopper 20 and the end cap 21 for clogging another water transport port 17.Stopper 20 extends and comprises groove 22 from end cap 21, groove 22 with the annular seal such as O shape ring (not shown) to seal between stopper 20 and another water transport port 17.The size of end cap 21 is determined and is arranged as and closes the end of accessories section 8 and contact with the external surface 23 of guard shield 29.Stopper 20 is closed another water transport port 17.Alternatively, another water transport port can be closed automatically.

In use, removable end cap 18 and another accessories section that " wets " is connected to accessories section 8.Therefore, another accessories section that " wets " can have a mouthful fastener, this mouthful of fastener comprises water inlet, water inlet is suitable for being received in another water transport port 17 of accessories section 8 and by the seal such as O shape ring (not shown) and seals, and its sealing means is similar to the mode sealing between stopper 20 and water transport port 17.Alternatively, " do " accessories section and can be connected to accessories section 8.Therefore, " do " accessories section and close the water transport port 17 of accessories section 8.Second and the accessories section of the 3rd embodiment can be provided with equally removable end cap and water transport port so that " wetting " accessories section 8 ' or " doing " accessories section to be installed.

Figure 16 a, Figure 16 b, Figure 16 c and Figure 16 d show " wetting " accessories section 8 that can use together with the accessories section of the first embodiment 8 " example.Figure 16 a shows such accessories section 8 ", it has temperature pick up (not shown) and for the temperature indicator of reading 66 of water temperature is provided.The temperature of the water flowing through from it with measurement in the chamber 16 in the extensible entering part 8 of temperature pick up.Alternatively, temperature pick up can be positioned in the wall part of water channel and for example by making heat conduction assign to measure the temperature of the water flowing through from it by wall portion.Figure 16 b shows the accessories section 8 with clock and/or timer 67 ".Clock can be independent of current and operate, and timer can start and stop timing in the time detecting the variation of the current by accessories section 8.Figure 16 c show there is on-off switch 68 or for controlling to the accessories section 8 of the valve of the current of delivery port 4 ".Figure 16 d shows the accessories section 8 with soap/oil injection apparatus 69 ".Soap/oil injection apparatus 69 is arranged to for introducing soap/oil to flowing into accessories section 8 and flowing out by the water of delivery port 4.Because accessories section utilization to the water that exports 4 shown in Figure 16 a to Figure 16 d provides additional functional, so these accessories sections are " wetting " accessories section.Other example of " wetting " accessories section that can use together with the accessories section of the first embodiment 8 for a person skilled in the art, will become obvious.The second and the 3rd accessories section in embodiment can be provided with removable end cap and water transport port equally so that " wetting " accessories section 8 to be installed ".In other embodiments, accessories section 8 can comprise any accessories section 8 of appointing in single accessories section ".

In the embodiment describing till now, the accessories section 8 that comprises the delivery port module with one or more outlets is directly installed in the main part 2 of blender valve 1, and one or more another " wets " or " doing " accessories section can be arranged on accessories section 8.But this is not absolutely necessary, Figure 17 and Figure 18 also show another accessories section 8 that " wets " having between main part of being connected to 2 and accessories section 8 or outlet module " layout.

Another accessories section 8 that " wets " " comprise water inlet, this water inlet has mouthful fastener 13 " to engage with the water transport port 10 of main part 2.Another accessories section 8 " also comprise water transport port 17 ", this water transport port 17 " via chamber 16 " with a mouthful fastener 13 " fluid is communicated with.In the present embodiment, another accessories section 8 " comprise temperature-sensing element (not shown) and temperature indicator 100.Temperature-sensing element is arranged to for measuring in chamber 16 " temperature of mobile water be positioned on the temperature indicator 100 on external surface and present temperature to user.The general construction of outlet module is similar to the accessories section 8 of the first embodiment, and mouthful fastener 13 and another accessories section 8 " water transport port 17 " engage, and delivery port 4 can be connected to the water delivery device such as foregoing flexible hose.Outlet module can comprise any other outlet module described herein.Accessories section 8 and 8 " be connected in series, and more than " wetting " accessories section can be connected to main part 2 and comprise between the accessories section 8 of outlet module.Alternatively or in addition, after one or more " wetting " or " doing " accessories section can be connected to the accessories section 8 that comprises outlet module.In modification (not shown), another accessories section 8 that " wets " " can comprise that another delivery port is to be connected to another conveying device, before herein, describe.Imagined the combination of all possible wet and dry accessories section, these combine within the scope of the present invention.

Referring now to Figure 19, show the modification of the first embodiment, wherein, accessories section 8 comprises temperature pick up and for demonstrating the temperature indicator 100 of coolant-temperature gage.Temperature pick up can be replaced by any other device that utilizes those devices as described herein that fluid stream carries out function.Outlet module can comprise any other outlet module described herein.

Referring now to Figure 20, show another modification of the first embodiment, wherein, main part 2 have be positioned at bottom side for being connected to the outlet 4 of the fluid delivery system such as the flexible hose for shower hander, and be connected to the not outlet of accessories section 8 of main part 2.In modification, outlet can be positioned on the top side of main part to be connected to the rigid pipe of supply crown shower.Accessories section 8 can be as described herein " wetting " accessories section or " do " accessories section.In Figure 20, accessories section 8 be comprise temperature pick up (not shown) " wetting, " accessories section, temperature pick up utilizes current to monitor leaving water temperature and provides data readings via temperature indicator 100.Can adopt any other reception or utilize current to carry out the accessories section of its function.As described herein, the present embodiment can adopt more than one accessories section.

In modification (not shown) in Figure 20, except the outlet in main part, accessories section 8 can have outlet.This outlet can be connected to the water delivery device of all those devices as described in this article.Accessories section can have controller, and controller is except also preventing/allow that current direction annex exports for preventing/allowing the outlet in current direction main part 2.

Referring now to Figure 21 a, Figure 21 b and Figure 21 c, show another embodiment of the different exposed modularization blender valve 1 that comprises shaft-like blender valve, and adopt the bathing system of this valve.

Shaft-like mixing valve shown in Figure 21 a, Figure 21 b and Figure 21 c have tubulose, be substantially columniform main part 110 or control module, this main part has import separately to be connected to respectively hot water supply 111 and cold water supply 112.Main part 110 or control module are held mixing valve to control mixed hot water and cold water, thereby leaving water temperature and the water velocity of expectation are provided.Main part 110 comprises that temperature controller 113 and flow speed controller 114 select coolant-temperature gage and water velocity for user.As known in those skilled in the art, controller 113 and 114 can be replaced by the single sequence controller that regulates flow velocity and temperature.Mixing valve can be thermostatic valve and non-thermostatic valve, as known in the art.Controller 113 is positioned at one end of main part 110.The opposite end that the accessory connector that embodiment common and in Fig. 1 to Figure 11 is similar and water transport port (not shown) are positioned at main part 110 is to be connected to accessories section.

In Figure 21 a, first " wetting " accessories section comprises oil syringe, this oil syringe by champignon wet goods similar item introduce flow through accessories section 8 from main part 110 " water.Another accessories section 8 that " wets " is connected to accessories section 8 " another accessory connector.Another accessories section 8 comprises that conventionally similar to the outlet module shown in Fig. 9 to Figure 11 outlet module is to comprise flow divider, flow divider is by via the first accessories section 8 " water that receives from main part 110 guides to fixing shower head 114 and guides to movable hander 116 via flexible hose 117 via rigid conduit 115, and this guiding is separately carried out or in conjunction with carrying out.Outlet module 8 comprises that control lever 118 is transported to its delivery port to control water, and therefore controls conveying device.Outlet module 8 also can have another accessory connector and another water transport port, and this another water transport port is closed by water delivery lid 119.

In Figure 21 b, first " wetting " accessories section 8 " comprise the temperature pick up of the temperature for measuring the water flowing through from it and the temperature indicator 120 for displays temperature.Another accessories section 8 that " wets " is connected to accessories section 8 " another accessory connector.Another accessories section 8 comprises that conventionally similar with the outlet module shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 5 outlet module is to be connected activity hander 116 via flexible hose 117.

In Figure 21 c, first " wetting " annex 8 comprises that conventionally similar to the outlet module of Figure 21 a outlet module is to comprise flow divider, this flow divider is diverted to fixing shower head 114 and movable hander 116 by the water receiving from main part 110 via conduit 115, and this shunting is separately carried out or combination is carried out.In the present embodiment, another water transport port of first " wetting " annex 8 " is done " accessories section 8 ' by another and is closed, and this another " doing " accessories section 8 ' is connected to another accessory connector of outlet module.Another accessories section 8 ' comprises the support for soapbox, but it also can comprise that any other " do " accessories section, all those accessories sections as described in this article.

Up to the present the shower facility of describing has adopted exposed modularization blender valve.Figure 22 a, Figure 22 b, Figure 22 c and Figure 22 d show the various structures of the shower shower system that adopts built-in modules blender valve 1.

Figure 22 a shows such system, and in this system, main part (not shown) is recessed in wall and is stashed by wall-mounted panel or plate 80.With one heart temperature/ flow speed controller 5 and 6 be located on wall-mounted panel 80 temperature to control water outlet and/flow velocity.Panel 80 also comprises the accessory connector with accessories section 8, and accessories section 8 comprises the outlet module that is connected with delivery port 4.In this example, hold for the main part of the mixing valve of shower or control module and panel 80 integrally, and accessory connector receives water outlet from mixing valve.Accessories section 8 or outlet module can be similar substantially to accessories section shown in Fig. 6 to Fig. 8, and wherein, outlet 4 is connected to hander 72 via flexible hose 70, and one slide rail 74 is placed socket 71 for hander 72 use are installed.

Figure 22 b shows such system, and in this system, coaxial temperature/ flow speed controller 5 and 6 is located on the first wall-mounted panel or plate 81 to control temperature and/or the flow velocity of water outlet.The main part of blender valve (invisible) or control module are can be with panel 81 integral and hold mixing valve, and mixing valve is controlled by controller 5 and 6.The second wall-mounted panel or plate 82 separately comprises accessory connector, and this accessory connector has accessories section 8 or connected outlet module.Panel 81 and 82 can be set to one on another, as shown in the figure, although this is not necessarily.Accessory connector can be connected to main part 2 via the conduit that is positioned at wall rear.Accessories section 8 can be similar substantially to the accessories section shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 5, and wherein, outlet 4 is connected to flexible hose 70, and flexible hose 70 is attached to the hander 72 on the placement socket 71 that is arranged on slide track component 73.

Figure 22 c shows has the first wall-mounted panel or plate 81 and the second wall-mounted panel separating or the layout of plate 82, this first wall-mounted panel 81 is provided with coaxial temperature/ flow speed controller 5 and 6 to control temperature and/or the flow velocity of water outlet, should comprise the accessory connector with the accessories section 8 being connected to by the second wall-mounted panel 82 separately.Panel 81 and 82 can be arranged side by side, as shown in the figure, although this is not necessarily.Accessory connector can be connected to main part 2 or control module via the conduit that is positioned at wall rear.Accessories section 8 or outlet module can be similar substantially to accessories section shown in Fig. 6 to Fig. 8, and wherein, outlet 4 is connected to flexible hose 70, and one slide rail 74 is for installing the hander 72 placement socket 71 used that is connected to flexible pipe.

Figure 22 d shows the structure similar to Figure 22 c, but different is, accessories section 8 substitutes to comprise outlet 4 and 4 ' separately by accessories section as shown in Figures 9 to 11 substantially, flow divider is for guiding to water hander 72 and guide to fixing crown shower 76 via rigid pipe assembly 75 via flexible hose 70, and this guiding is separately carried out or combination is carried out.Rigid pipe assembly can have a part for the slide rail of using the placement socket 71 that acts on hander 72.

The layout that it should be understood that the accessories section 8 shown in Figure 22 b, Figure 22 c and Figure 22 d can be provided with single panel or plate 80 as shown in Figure 22 a.The layout of Figure 22 c and the main part (invisible) in Figure 22 d can in Figure 22 b, describe similar.Concentric controller in Figure 22 a, Figure 22 b, Figure 22 c and Figure 22 d can 5,6 can for example, be replaced by (, side by side or any other the applicable structure) controller that is separated from each other layout.

Figure 23 shows the accessories section 8 in Figure 22 b, wherein, has removed seal cover 18 to show another accessory connector 49.If necessary, also provide another water transport port 17 to another accessories section 8 that " wets " " supply water." doing " accessories section 8 ' alternatively, can be set to close another water transport port 17.Alternatively, the accessories section that accessories section 8 can be the type shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13 is only to install " doing " accessories section.The structure of all " wetting " and " doing " accessories sections all can adopt as described herein.

Figure 23 also show multiple be connected to another accessory connector 49 another " do " accessories section 8 ' and " wetting " accessories section 8 "." doing " accessories section 8 ' can comprise: for the hook 90 of attached article such as sponge, for supporting the support 91 of soapbox 92 or soap dispenser 93 or any other article such as cup (not shown).Accessories section 8 " wets " " can comprise temperature pick up and temperature indicator 100.Thereby the second delivery port 4 ' also can be set up the selection that more structure shower systems are provided for user.This " wetting " accessories section 8 " can comprise again another accessory connector 49 ', therefore can connect another and " wet " or " doing " accessories section 8.Possessive construction and the combination of wet and dry accessories section, as described in this article all, all can use together with built-in blender valve.

In each above-described embodiment, accessories section 8,8 ' and 8 " can interconnect the accessories section 7 that maybe can be connected to by connector system 30 main part 2.Figure 24 to Figure 30 shows the embodiment of connector system 30, but the reference of connector system is not limited to the specific arrangements shown in Figure 24 to Figure 30.

Connector system 30 comprises two major parts: lock ring 31 as shown in figure 24 and actuating ring 32.Lock ring 31 is arranged to be installed in guard shield 19 and 29, and guard shield 19 and 29 surrounds the water transport port 10 of main part 7 or another water transport port 17 of accessories section 8.Actuating ring 32 is arranged to be mounted to the mouth fastener 13 of accessories section 8.

Lock ring 31 comprises ring body, and this ring body comprises multiple around the axially spaced mounting clip 33 of its external surface.The mounting clip 33 extending from an axial side of lock ring is hinged by hinge 34 and lock ring.The power that hinge 34 free end flexible and that be adapted so that each mounting clip stand on radially outward locating of ring body and can resist hinge 34 is radially inwardly compressed.Lock ring 31 also comprises multiple elastic flanges 35 or protrusion tab, and elastic flange extends radially outwardly and is in axial direction oriented.Therefore elastic flange is arranged as in circumferential direction bending.Ring body face the locking domatic 36 that inner surface comprises multiple circumferentially spaceds.Locking domatic 36 comprises wedge-shaped projection and includes the bearing surface 37 tilting to axial direction.Lock domatic 36 and also comprise that step keeps surface 38.

Figure 25 shows the lock ring 31 being mounted in guard shield 19 and 29. Guard shield 19 and 29 comprises collar flange, and collar flange has the antelabium 40 extending radially inwardly, and antelabium 40 is from guard shield free end projection.Guard shield 19 and 29 also comprises multiple axially extended grooves 41, and groove 41 is formed on facing in inner surface of guard shield 19 and 29.Groove 41 extend through in free-ended antelabium 40 and with elastic flange 35 complementations.Be provided with two radially relative holes 39 at water transport port 10 and 17 either side, will describe its object below.In the time that lock ring 31 is arranged in guard shield 19 and 29, elastic flange 35 aligns with groove 41, and mounting clip 33 be arranged to its in antelabium 40 by time compressed about its hinge 34.Once lock ring 31 leaves antelabium 40 and is arranged in its installation site at guard shield, mounting clip 33 just radially outward rebounds to be bonded on antelabium 40 rears, thereby lock ring is fixed in guard shield, and wherein 35 of elastic flanges are arranged in groove 41.Mounting clip 33 is arranged to prevent that lock ring from moving axially in guard shield, but allows in rotary movingly, and this rotatablely moves and is resisted by elastic flange 35.

Figure 26 shows the actuating ring 32 being arranged on accessories section 8.Actuating ring 32 comprises ring body 43, and ring body 43 has rotary teeth 44 multiple circumferentially spaceds and that extend radially outwardly.Ring body 43 also comprises two axially extended lugs 45, and these two lugs are positioned at the same side of ring body but are positioned at radially relative position.Lug 45 and hole 39 complementations.Actuating ring 32 is fixed to mouthful fastener 13 (although it also can be frictional fit, circlip or releasable connection) by adhesive

Figure 27 shows the accessories section 8 that actuating ring 32 is installed on it, this accessories section engages with accessory connector 7 (or another accessories section 8) part of main part 2, and this accessory connector 7 has and sheath 19 lock ring 31 being associated with actuating ring 32 that be installed together.The length of lug 45 engaged it before rotary teeth 44 contacts lock ring 31 with hole 39.Lug 45 has prevented that with engaging of hole 35 actuating ring 32 is with respect to water transport port 10 and guard shield 19 and 29 rotations.In the time that accessories section 8 is pushed to main part 2 (or another accessories section 8), rotary teeth 44 engages with the bearing surface 37 of locking domatic 36.

Figure 28 shows one of them rotary teeth 44 in the time that it is pushed along arrow 46 directions.In the time that actuating ring 32 can not rotate because lug 45 is bonded in hole 39, rotary teeth 44 is resisted against in locking domatic 36, and thereby makes lock ring along the counter clockwise direction rotation as shown in arrow in figure 47.The rotation of lock ring 31 makes elastic flange 35 bendings, and this is because the free end of flange 35 remains in groove 41.This can resist lock ring 31 and rotate.

Figure 29 shows the position of lock ring 31 with respect to actuating ring 32, and especially in the time that connector system 30 is positioned at its latched position rotary teeth 44 with respect to locking domatic 36 position.Once each rotary teeth 44 has all arrived the end of bearing surface 37, lock ring 31 just can be along springing back to its initial position by direction shown in arrow 48 under the effect of the power of elastic flange 35.Therefore, rotary teeth 44 becomes to be trapped in domatic 36 rears of locking and to be resisted against step and keeps on surface 38.

Figure 30 shows the ring 31 and 32 being connected with accessories section 8, has for the sake of clarity removed accessories section.Show the release aperture 50 in guard shield 19 and 29, it allows insertion tool, and this instrument can rotate lock ring 31 so that actuating ring 32 is discharged from latched position.Therefore, ring 31 and 32 can be separately to disassemble accessories section 8 from main part 2 (or another accessories section 8).Although Figure 24 to Figure 30 mainly shows being bonded with each other between accessories section 8 and main valve body part 2, in the time that another accessories section 8 ' is connected to accessories section 8, similar elements and principle are applicable equally.

Connector system 30 can have the structure of alternative, and the structure of this alternative makes accessory connector 7 or another accessory connector 49 can be connected to respectively accessories section 8 or another accessories section 8 ', 8 ".Therefore, accessory connector 7,49 will have the Part I of connector system, and accessories section 8,8 ', 8 " will there is the complementary portion of connector system, thus these parts can be securely but are also interconnected movably.Especially, connector system can comprise buckle-type system, and wherein, holding element is located at a part 2,8,8 ' and 8 " upper, be arranged to engage holding element rear or within flexible member be located on another part.Alternatively, connector system can comprise flat head screw and recess arrangement.Therefore, accessory connector 7 and 49 can comprise recess or groove, and accessories section 8 or another accessories section 8 ', 8 " can comprise flat head screw, this flat head screw can tighten to engage with recess or groove.Alternatively, connector system can comprise bayonet connector.Therefore, a part in part to be connected can be provided with one or more bayonet connector structural members (such as, lug), these structural members are configured to engage one or more cooperation bayonet connector structural members on another part (such as, recess).Bayonet arrangement part can connect merga pass opposite action by promotion/torsion action and disconnect.The just joint that can provide a bias force to help keep bayonet arrangement part, thus reduce the movement (gap) between coupling part and firm, the stable connection between part is provided.Bias force also contributes to make parts separately in the time taking parts apart.The direction of parts in the time being connected can be by adopting asymmetric bayonet connector system to limit, and this asymmetric bayonet connector peventing member is assembled mistakenly.

As from describing and should understand above, blender valve can comprise one or more accessories sections, and each accessories section all has different functional, and these accessories sections can be selected and assemble to customize with multiple structure shower system functional that adopts blender valve.Therefore, blender valve can have main part or control module, and this main part or control module have: mixing valve, its for mixed hot water and cold water so that the water outlet with preferred temperature to be provided; And being arranged in the water transport port between mixing valve and outlet, it can be connected to conduit such as flexible hose or rigid pipe in use being supplied to shower head from the water outlet of blender valve.Blender valve can customize by accessory module is connected to water transport port.Accessory module can be " wetting " accessory module, should receive or utilize out current to carry out its function via water transport port by " wetting " accessory module.Alternatively, accessory module can be " doing " accessory module, should close water transport port by " doing " accessory module.The accessory module that " wets " can have outlet or be connected to another accessory module with outlet, thereby water just flow to outlet from the main part of blender valve by accessory module.Alternatively or in addition, main part can have outlet.The accessory module that " wets " can utilize the water that flow to outlet to carry out function.For example, " wetting " accessory module can be measured temperature, pressure or the flow velocity of water outlet, or can in current, introduce product, or change current, or has any other purposes as described herein." do " accessory module and can carry out the function that does not need fluid stream to carry out its function.For example, " doing " accessory module can allocated product, or attached product, or has as described any other purposes herein.A more than accessory module can be provided.Multiple accessory modules can be connected in series and can comprise the combination of " wetting " module or " doing " module or " wetting " and " doing " module.Main part can have a more than water transport port with attached accessory module.The functional of blender valve can change to make on demand blender valve to adapt to by adding, remove or replace accessory module, but do not change control module.

As used herein, term " substantially ", " flatly ", " vertically " and similar terms are intended to have common with the those of ordinary skill of the technical field by under theme of the present disclosure and can accept to use the wide in range connotation of coordinating.Check and of the present disclosurely it will be understood by those skilled in the art that these terms are intended to allow to describe and the description of claimed some feature, and can be not provided accurate structure by the circumscription of these features.Therefore, these terms should be interpreted as showing describe and within the unsubstantiality of claimed theme and inessential modification or variation be considered to be in the scope of the invention as narrated in appended claims.

It should be pointed out that it is possible example, representative and/or illustration that may embodiment (and this term not infer these embodiment must be uncommon or five-star example) that term " exemplary " is as used herein intended to indicate these embodiment.

Term " attached ", " connection ", " fixing " etc. mean that two elements are directly or indirectly connected to each other as used in this article.This connection can be static (for example, permanent) or movable (for example, removable or releasable).This joint can be realized like this: these two elements or this two elements and any additional intermediary element are integrally formed as single entirety each other, or these two elements or this two elements and any additional intermediary element are engaged with each other.

The orientation of quoting (for example, " top ", " bottom ", " top ", " below " etc.) and be only used for describing various elements in accompanying drawing of the position to element herein.The orientation that it should be pointed out that various elements may be according to other exemplary embodiments and different and these variations are intended to be contained by present disclosure.

Importantly, should note as the structure of the mixing valve as shown in multiple exemplary embodiments and associated component, device and system and arrange just illustrative.Although only described several embodiment in present disclosure in detail, but checking those skilled in the art of the present disclosure will easily recognize, in the case of significantly not departing from the novel teachings and advantage of theme described herein, many modifications are possible (for example, the use of the variation of the size of various elements, size, structure, shape and ratio, mounting arrangements, material, color, orientations etc.).For example, being shown as the element being integrally formed can be made up of multiple parts or element, and the position of element can be contrary or otherwise change, and the character of gapping element or quantity and position can change or change.The order of any process or method step or sequence can change or rearrange according to alternative embodiment.Any feature of any one embodiment or multiple feature all can be used individually or use together from any further feature or the multiple feature of same embodiment or different embodiment, and all possibilities are all susceptible to and fall within the scope of the present invention.In the situation that not deviating from scope of the present invention described herein, can also carry out other to the design of various exemplary embodiment, operating condition and layout and substitute, revise, change and omit.

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1. the customizable bathing system for cleaning, described system comprises main part, for delivery of delivery port and the accessory connector of water for cleaning, described main part has the water inlet that is arranged to receive water supply, wherein, described accessory connector comprises water transport port, and described main part is suitable for providing water supply to the described water transport port of described accessory connector, wherein, described system comprises at least two different accessories sections, each accessories section all has different functional, an accessories section described in described accessory connector is suitable for receiving removably at least two different accessories sections, make to customize the functional of described bathing system by the functional described accessories section with expectation is connected to described accessory connector.

2. customizable bathing system according to claim 1, wherein, described accessory connector and described main part are integral or be connected to described main part by conduit.

3. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, wherein, described water inlet comprises relatively hot hot water supply and relative cold cold water supply, and described main part comprises that blender valve is with by the water temperature of described hot water supply and described cold water supply being mixed to control described water outlet.

4. customizable bathing system according to claim 3, wherein, described blender valve is thermostatic valve.

5. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, wherein, at least one accessories section in described accessories section is arranged to use the current from described water transport port in use.

6. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, wherein, at least one accessories section in described accessories section comprises described delivery port.

7. according to the customizable bathing system described in any one in claim 1 to 5, wherein, described main part comprises described delivery port.

8. according to the customizable bathing system described in any one in claim 1 to 5, wherein, described main part is arranged to comprise described delivery port, and at least one accessories section in described accessories section comprises the second delivery port separately.

9. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, wherein, at least one accessories section in described accessories section comprises that manifold is to guide to conveying device for use by the water receiving from described water transport port, and described conveying device is suitable for being connected to described accessories section.

10. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, wherein, at least one accessories section in described accessories section comprises device 4 for following any element the is provided placement socket for shower hander, soapbox, magazine, soap/lotion dispenser device, glass stand, for the fixture of shampoo/soap/washing lotion etc., for the hook of attached article, clock, radio or other music player, connect the USB slot of MP3 or other music player, Wi-Fi or other wireless receiver such as Baffle Box of Bluetooth are for receiving as streaming media news, music, the information such as weather renewal or calendar progress chart are to reset to shower user, artistic conception illumination, note pad, Image Display frame such as DPF, or shaving mirror.

11. customizable bathing systems according to claim 5, wherein, at least one accessories section in described accessories section is arranged to receive or utilize current and comprise the device for following any element is provided: outlet, water temperature display, be used for the flow meter of the flow velocity of measuring water, for soap being introduced to the soap syringe of current, for champignon oil being introduced to the champignon oil syringe of current, for air being introduced to the air syringe of current, by the close/open valve of pushbutton enable, measure the character of current and carry out the shower energy use calculator that calculating energy uses, the character of measuring current is calculated the shower cost instrument of shower cost, or make water flow through mirror so that mirror keeps the antifog shaving mirror without mist.

12. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, wherein, described accessory connector is arranged to engage that with the complementary coupling part on described accessories section described accessories section is fixed to described accessory connector, and described accessory connector forms connector system together with described complementary coupling part.

13. customizable bathing systems according to claim 12, wherein, described connector system comprises releasing member, described releasing member is arranged to make described accessories section to separate with described accessory connector in the time having activated this releasing member.

14. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, and wherein, at least one accessories section in described accessories section comprises another accessory connector, and described another accessory connector is arranged to receive another accessories section.

15. customizable bathing systems according to claim 14, wherein, described another accessory connector comprises another water transport port, and described accessories section is arranged to water supply to be directed to described another water transport port of described another accessory connector.

16. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, and wherein, described accessory connector and/or if any described another accessory connector, comprising:

(a) bayonet connector; Or (b) snap-on connector; Or (c) screw thread coupling; Or (d) be arranged to engage the flat head screw in complementary recess formula connector.

17. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, and wherein, described bathing system comprises removable lid, and in the time that described mouth does not use, described removable lid is closed described water transport port or described another water transport port if any hermetically.

18. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, and wherein, described main part is arranged to expose out in use make user can see this main part.

19. according to the customizable bathing system described in any one in claim 1 to 17, wherein, described main part is arranged to stash in use, and described accessory connector is arranged to expose out, makes user can approach described attached connector to connect described accessories section.

20. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, wherein, be provided with the delivery port that is connected to conveying device in described main part, and described accessories section can comprise or not comprise the second delivery port.

21. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, and wherein, described bathing system comprises in use for controlling to the flow speed controller of the flow velocity of the water of described delivery port.

22. customizable bathing systems according to claim 21, wherein, described flow speed controller is located in described main part.

23. according to the customizable bathing system described in arbitrary aforementioned claim, and wherein, the described delivery port separating with described water transport port provides the device for being connected following part:

A) conveying device such as shower flexible pipe; Or

B) there is the stationary pipes of fixing shower head; Or

C) body spray boom or the flushing flexible pipe for clean described shower; Or

D) bathtub is filled mouth of pipe module.

24. 1 kinds are used to form according to the kit of the customizable bathing system described in any one in claim 1 to 23, and this kit comprises main part and an accessories section.

25. kits according to claim 24, wherein, described accessories section comprises another accessory connector that is arranged to receive another accessories section.

26. according to the kit described in claim 24 or 25, and wherein, described kit comprises that two for increasing different functional accessories sections to described bathing system.

27. kits according to claim 26, wherein, the each accessories section in described two accessories sections is all arranged to optionally be connected to described main part and/or another accessories section.

28. 1 kinds for strengthening functional accessories section of customizable bathing system, the all showers in this way of described bathing system, described accessories section comprises that a part for connector system is to be connected to described accessories section removably the accessory connector of customizable bathing system, described accessories section comprises the water inlet as a part for described connector system, to receive and to supply water from described bathing system in use.

29. accessories sections according to claim 28, wherein, described accessories section comprises the delivery port for delivery of cleaning or shower water.

30. accessories sections according to claim 28, wherein, the described delivery port separating with described water inlet is provided for being connected the device of following part:

A) water delivery device such as shower flexible pipe; Or

B) there is the stationary pipes of fixing shower head; Or

C) body spray boom or the flushing flexible pipe for clean described shower; Or

D) bathtub is filled mouth of pipe module.

31. according to the accessories section described in claim 29 or 30, and wherein, described delivery port comprises the linkage such as screw thread, so that the described conveying device of carrying water is attached to shower head.

32. according to claim 28 to the accessories section described in any one in claim 31, wherein, described accessories section comprises water transport port, described water transport port is arranged through described water inlet and receives and supply water from described bathing system, to supply another accessories section of the described water transport port that is connected to described accessories section.

33. accessories sections according to claim 32, wherein, described accessories section comprises removable water delivery lid, to close hermetically this water transport port in the time not using described water transport port.

34. 1 kinds of modularization blender valves, described modularization blender valve comprises removable attachment part.

35. 1 kinds of modularization blender valves, described modularization blender valve has: for being connected to hot water inlet and the cooling water inlet of hot water supply and cold water supply; Be used for according to the valve gear of the mixing of the outlet water temperature control hot water of user's selection and cold water; Can be connected to the accessories section of water transport port; And the delivery port separating with described water transport port, wherein, described accessories section can disassemble from described water transport port.

36. modularization blender valves according to claim 35, wherein, described outlet is provided by the described accessories section that is connected to described water transport port.

37. modularization blender valves according to claim 35, wherein, described outlet is provided by the part that is provided with described water transport port of described valve.

38. modularization blender valves according to claim 35, wherein, the described part that is provided with described water transport port of described accessories section and described valve is equipped with outlet.

39. according to the modularization blender valve described in any one in claim 35 to 38, and this blender valve comprises at least one another accessories section, and described another accessories section is connected to the described accessories section being connected with described water transport port.

40. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 39, and wherein, described another accessories section is communicated with the described accessories section fluid that is connected to described water transport port.

41. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 40, and wherein, described outlet is provided by the described accessories section that is connected to described main part or provided by described another accessories section.

42. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 39, and wherein, described another accessories section is not communicated with the described accessories section fluid that is connected to described valve body.

43. 1 kinds of exposed modularization blender valves, this blender valve has: valve body, described valve body exposes out in use; Water transport port in described valve body, described water transport port is used for connecting removable attachment part; And independent outlet, described outlet is used for being connected to water-carriage system.

44. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 43, and wherein, described outlet is located in described valve body or is connected in the described accessories section of described water transport port.

45. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 43, wherein, is provided with two outlets.

46. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 45, and wherein, an outlet is located in described valve body, and another outlet is located in described accessories section.

47. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 45, and wherein, two outlets are all located in described accessories section.

48. 1 kinds of built-in modules blender valves, this blender valve has: valve body, described valve body stashes in use; Water transport port in connector part, described water transport port exposes out to connect removable attachment part in use; And independent outlet, described outlet is used for being connected to water-carriage system.

49. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 48, and wherein, described outlet is located at described connector part or is connected in the described accessories section of described water transport port.

50. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 48, wherein, is provided with two outlets.

51. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 50, and wherein, an outlet is located in described connector part, and another outlet is located in described accessories section.

52. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 50, and wherein, two outlets are all located in described accessories section.

53. according to the modularization blender valve described in any one in claim 35 to 52, and wherein, described exit structure becomes to be connected to water delivery device, described water delivery device transport cleaning water.

54. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 53, wherein, described water delivery device is to fill mouth of pipe module or its combination for the flexible shower flexible pipe of hander or for the rigid pipe of fixing shower head or flushing flexible pipe or the bathtub of body spray boom or clean described shower.

55. 1 kinds of modularization blender valves, described blender valve comprises valve body, described valve body has: main part, this main part is provided with the import for being connected to hot water supply and cold water supply; Valve gear, the outlet water temperature control hot water that this valve gear is selected according to user and the mixing of cold water; And there is the water transport port of axis of connection, described connection axis is orientated along first direction in use, and described main part can be connected to accessories section, thereby provide from described water transport port by described accessories section to thering is the flow path of outlet that connects axis, the connection axis of described outlet in use along substantially with the orthogonal second direction orientation of described first direction.

56. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 55, wherein, and described first direction is level or level substantially, and described second direction is vertical or vertical substantially.

57. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 55 or 56, and wherein, described accessories section provides flow path for the outlet of opening along upward direction.

58. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 55 or 56, and wherein, described accessories section provides flow path for the outlet of opening along downward direction.

59. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 55 or 56, and wherein, described accessories section provides flow path for the outlet separating of opening along upward direction and downward direction.

60. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 59, and wherein, described accessories section comprises the flow divider for selecting one or two outlet.

61. according to the modularization blender valve described in any one in claim 55 to 60, and wherein, described outlet or each outlet are provided by the described accessories section that is connected to described main part.

62. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 55 to 61, and wherein, described accessories section is to dismantle.

63. according to the modularization blender valve described in any one in claim 43 to 62, and wherein, at least one another accessories section is connected to the described accessories section being connected with described main part.

64. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 63, and wherein, described another accessories section is communicated with the described accessories section fluid that is connected to described main part.

65. according to the modularization blender valve described in claim 63, and wherein, described another accessories section is not communicated with the described accessories section fluid that is connected to described valve body.

66. according to the modularization blender valve described in any one in claim 55 to 65, and wherein, described blender valve is exposed blender valve, and described main part is arranged on wall or similar stayed surface.

67. according to the modularization blender valve described in any one in claim 55 to 65, and wherein, described mixing valve is that in built-in blender valve, described main part is stashed by cover plate.

68. according to the modularization blender valve described in any one in claim 55 to 67, wherein, had the accessories section of suitable outlet or outlet combination and the main part of described valve and the described accessories section that is connected to directly or indirectly described main part are fitted together by selection, described exit structure becomes the water delivery device for being connected to the combination that is selected from flexible hose, rigid pipe or flexible hose and rigid pipe.

69. according to the modularization blender valve described in any one in claim 35 to 68, wherein, at least one accessories section in described accessories section comprises the device for following any element is provided: for the placement socket of shower hander, soapbox, magazine, soap/lotion dispenser device, glass stand, for the fixture of shampoo/soap/washing lotion etc., for the hook of attached article, clock, radio or other music player, connect the USB slot of MP3 or other music player, Wi-Fi or other wireless receiver such as Baffle Box of Bluetooth are for receiving as streaming media news, music, the information such as weather renewal or calendar progress chart are to reset to shower user, artistic conception illumination, note pad, as the Image Display frame of DPF, or shaving mirror.

70. according to the modularization blender valve described in any one in claim 35 to 68, wherein, at least one accessories section in described accessories section is arranged to utilize the current that flow through from it and following any element can be provided: water temperature display, be used for the flow meter of the flow velocity of measuring water, for soap being introduced to the soap syringe of current, for champignon oil being introduced to the champignon oil syringe of current, for air being introduced to the air syringe of current, by the close/open valve of pushbutton enable, carry out by measuring the character of current the shower energy use calculator that calculating energy uses, the character of measuring current is calculated the shower cost instrument of shower cost, or make water flow through mirror so that mirror keeps the antifog shaving mirror without mist.

71. 1 kinds of modularization shower systems, this system comprises the blender valve of the accessory module that has control module and be selected from multiple accessory modules.

72. according to the modularization shower system described in claim 71, and wherein, described control module comprises: main part, and this main part has the import for being connected to hot water supply and cold water supply; And mixing valve, the outlet water temperature control hot water that this mixing valve is selected according to user and the mixing of cold water.

73. according to the modularization shower system described in claim 71 or 72, and wherein, selected accessory module is outlet accessory module, and described outlet accessory module has at least one outlet of the water-carriage system for being connected to shower head.

74. according to the modularization shower system described in claim 71 or 72, and wherein, described control module has the outlet of the water-carriage system for being connected to shower head.

75. according to the modularization shower system described in claim 73, and except selected control module and accessory module, this modularization shower system also comprises at least one accessory module.

76. according to the modularization shower system described in claim 75, and wherein, described at least one accessory module is connected to the water footpath from described control module.

77. according to the modularization shower system described in claim 75, and wherein, described at least one accessory module is isolated with the water footpath from described control module.

78. according to the modularization shower system described in any one in claim 71 to 77, and wherein, described control module is selected from multiple control modules.

79. 1 kinds of assemblings are used for the method for the blender valve of shower system, described method comprises: select control module, described control module comprises and accommodates mixing valve and have the main part of the import for being connected to hot water supply and cold water supply and for the water transport port of the water that receives from described mixing valve; Select removable attachment module, described removable attachment module can be connected to described water transport port directly or indirectly, wherein, the one in described control module and described accessory module has the outlet for being connected to the conveying device that is selected from flexible hose, rigid pipe and combination thereof; And provide fluid to be connected between described mixing valve and described outlet.

80. according to the method described in claim 79, and wherein, selected accessory module is the outlet module with described outlet.

81. methods described in 0 according to Claim 8, wherein, described water transport port and described main part are integral.

82. methods described in 1 according to Claim 8, wherein, described outlet module is connected to described water transport port.

83. methods described in 1 according to Claim 8, wherein, comprise that two or more accessory modules of described outlet module are connected to described water transport port.

84. methods described in 3 according to Claim 8, wherein, one of them accessory module does not need to be connected to current and carries out its function.

85. methods described in 3 according to Claim 8, wherein, all accessory modules all need to be connected to current and carry out its function.

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