AU2022406688A1

AU2022406688A1 - Water distributor

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Publication number: AU2022406688A1
Application number: AU2022406688A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Xiyong LIN; Hui Wang; Peng Xu; Yijie YAO; Wuchao ZHUANG
Original assignee: Rifeng Enterprise Foshan Co Ltd; Rifeng Enterprise Group Co Ltd; Rifeng Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Rifeng Enterprise Foshan Co Ltd; Rifeng Enterprise Group Co Ltd; Rifeng Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-12-10
Filing date: 2022-04-01
Publication date: 2024-07-11
Also published as: CN114087400A; WO2023103234A1

Abstract

A water distributor comprises a water distribution assembly, a second joining member (2), a third joining member (3), a first lock catch (4), a second lock catch (5) and a third lock catch (6); the water distribution assembly comprises at least two sequentially joined first joining members (1), the first joining members (1) each being provided with a first channel (11) and a second channel (12) which respectively run through two ends of the first joining members; the first channels (11) of the at least two first joining members (1) are sequentially communicated so as to form a first water distribution path (15), and the second channels (12) of the at least two first joining members (1) are sequentially communicated so as to form a second water distribution path (16); a sealing membrane (40) is provided in the first water distribution path (15) or in the second water distribution path (16); the second joining member (2) is provided with two third channels (21) respectively running through two ends of the second joining member (2); the third joining member (3) is provided with two fourth channels (31) respectively running through two ends of the third joining member (3); the second joining member (2), the water distribution assembly, and the third joining member (3) are sequentially joined, wherein one third channel (21), the first water distribution path (15), and one fourth channel (31) are sequentially communicated, and the other third channel (21), the second water distribution path (16), and the other fourth channel (31) are sequentially communicated.

Description

WATER DISTRIBUTOR TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of water distributors, and in particular, to a water distributor.

BACKGROUND

[0002] A water distributor and a water collector are water distribution and collection devices connected to various heating pipes for supplying and returning water in a water system, and are mainly used in a floor heating system, an air conditioning water system, and a tap-water supply system. At present, there are mainly two types of water distributors: a type of metal water distributors and a type of plastic water distributors. Usually, metal water distributors are integrally formed by using a mold based on a quantity of water distribution pipes. Therefore, a plurality of sets of different forming molds are required, resulting in a high cost and poor universality among metal water distributors with different pipeline quantities. Plastic water distributors comprise integrated plastic water distributors and spliced plastic water distributors. The integrated plastic water distributors are also made into various specifications based on the quantity of water distribution pipes, and have a low cost. However, the integrated plastic water distributors still have a disadvantage of poor universality. A spliced plastic water distributor is formed by using a locking piece to splice two adjacent splicing elements. Specifically, two ends of each of the two splicing elements are respectively provided with a protrusion. After end portions of the two splicing elements are attached, the locking pieces and the protrusions of the two splicing elements are tightened through an interference fit. In this way, at least two splicing elements are sequentially spliced to form a water distribution pipe. However, the spliced plastic water distributor has a relatively complex assembly process, resulting in a great difficulty in disassembly and a low assembly efficiency. In addition, most of existing spliced water distributors have a single water path, and are only used to distribute/collect cold or hot water. As a result, two spliced water distributors need to be installed when both cold water and hot water need to be distributed/collected simultaneously. Consequently, a large space is occupied, and a fixing process is cumbersome, thereby increasing a cost of use.

SUMMARY

[0003] In order to resolve the technical problems that an existing integrated water distributor has poor universality, and a spliced water distributor has a great difficulty in disassembly and assembly, occupies large space, and is cumbersome to install and fix, the present disclosure provides a water distributor, including:

[0004] a water distribution assembly including at least two first splicing elements sequentially spliced together, wherein each of the at least two first splicing elements has a first channel and a second channel that respectively run through two ends of the each of the at least two first splicing elements and is provided on outer sides with a first water distribution tap connected to the first channel and a second water distribution tap connected to the second channel; the first channels of the at least two first splicing elements are sequentially connected to form a first water distribution water path, and the second channels of the at least two first splicing elements are sequentially connected to form a second water distribution water path; and a sealing element is provided in the first or second water distribution water path;

[0005] a second splicing element provided with two third channels that respectively run through two ends of the second splicing element;

[0006] a third splicing element provided with two fourth channels that respectively run through two ends of the third splicing element;

[0007] a first lock element provided with a first clamping groove;

[0008] a second lock element provided with a second clamping groove; and

[0009] a third lock element provided with a third clamping groove;

[0010] wherein, the second splicing element, the water distribution assembly, and the third splicing element are sequentially spliced, one of the third channels, the first water distribution water path, and one of the fourth channels are sequentially connected, and the other of the third channels, the second water distribution water path, and the other of the fourth channels are sequentially connected; and a first locking boss that is fitted and locked with the first clamping groove is formed on adjacent outer sides of any two adjacent first splicing elements, a second locking boss that is fitted and locked with the second clamping groove is formed on adjacent outer sides of the second splicing element and one of the at least two offirst splicing elements which is adjacent to the second splicing element, and a third locking boss that is fitted and locked with the third clamping groove is formed on adjacent outer sides of the third splicing element and the other of the at least two offirst splicing elements which is adjacent to the third splicing element.

[0011] In some implementations, the first clamping groove is a dovetail groove, the first locking boss is in a shape of a dovetail tenon, and cross-sectional area of the first clamping groove gradually decreases from one end to the other end;

[0012] the second clamping groove is a dovetail groove, the second locking boss is in a shape of a dovetail tenon, and cross-sectional area of the second clamping groove gradually decreases from one end to the other end; and

[0013] the third clamping groove is a dovetail groove, the third locking boss is in a shape of a dovetail tenon, and cross-sectional area of the third clamping groove gradually decreases from one end to the other end.

[0014] In some implementations, one of the at least two first splicing elements has a first inserting portion protruding from a first end of the first channel and a first inner hole portion formed at an inner circumference of a second end of the first channel, and the first inserting portion of the one of the at least two first splicing elements is suitably inserted into a first inner hole portion of the other of the at least two the other of the at least two first splicing elements; and

[0015] the one of the at least two first splicing elements has a second inserting portion protruding from a first end of the second channel and a second inner hole portion formed at an inner circumference of a second end of the second channel, and the second inserting portion of the one of the at least two first splicing elements is suitably inserted into a second inner hole portion of the other of the at least two first splicing elements.

[0016] In some implementations, a sealing assembly is provided between the first inserting portion of the one of the at least two first splicing elements and the first inner hole portion of the other of the at least two first splicing elements, as well as between the second inserting portion of the one of the at least two first splicing elements and the second inner hole portion of the other of the at least two first splicing elements.

[0017] In some implementations, first ends of the two third channels are connected at one side of the second splicing element, and second ends of the two third channels are respectively connected to the first water distribution water path and the second water distribution water path.

[0018] In some implementations, the second splicing element protrudes respectively from second ends of the two third channels to form two third inserting portions that are respectively suitably inserted into the first inner hole portion and the second inner hole portion; or

[0019] the second splicing element has two third inner hole portions formed at inner circumferences of the second ends of the two third channels, into which thefirst inserting portion and the second inserting portion are respectively suitably inserted.

[0020] In some implementations, the third splicing element has two fourth inner hole portions formed at inner circumferences of one ends of the two fourth channels, into which thefirst inserting portion and the second inserting portion are respectively suitably inserted; or

[0021] the third splicing element protrudes respectively from the other ends of the two fourth channels to form two fourth inserting portions that are respectively suitably inserted into the first inner hole portion and the second inner hole portion.

[0022] In some implementations, the water distributor further includes:

[0023] a first installation bracket provided with at least one first support portion, wherein the second splicing element is provided with at least one first installation hole that is fitted with the first support portion; and

[0024] a second installation bracket provided with at least one second support portion, wherein the third splicing element is provided with at least one second installation hole that is fitted with the second support portion.

[0025] In some implementations, the first water distribution tap is provided with a first valve core, and the second water distribution tap is provided with a second valve core.

[0026] In some implementations, the at least two first splicing element, the second splicing element, and the third splicing element are respectively plastic integrated elements.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the water distributor in the present disclosure has following beneficial effects:

[0028] The water distributor in the present disclosure is formed by sequentially splicing the second splicing element, the water distribution assembly, and the third splicing element. During use, a quantity of first splicing elements are selected based on a quantity of water distribution pipes to form the water distribution assembly through splicing, such that the water distributor in the present disclosure meets various water distribution demands, thereby improving universality. During manufacture, only three molds for the first splicing elements, the second splicing element, and the third splicing element need to be prefabricated to form water distributors with different specifications, thereby achieving a low cost and improving product competitiveness. Besides, the first lock element is used to tightly lock the first locking boss to firmly connect two adjacent first splicing elements, the second lock element is used to tightly lock the second locking boss to firmly connect the second splicing element and the adjacent first splicing element, and the third lock element is used to tightly lock the third locking boss to firmly connect the third splicing element and the adjacent first splicing element. In this way, the second splicing element, the water distribution assembly, and the third splicing element are firmly connected, so as to prevent separation during use and improve stability. The locking method is simple and fast, thereby achieving high assembly efficiency and improving operational efficiency.

[0029] In addition, the water distributor in the present disclosure has two water path. A first water path is formed by one of the third channels, the first water distribution water path, and one of the fourth channels, and a second water path is formed by the other of the third channels, the second water distribution water path, and the other of the fourth channels, so as to simultaneously supply cold water and hot water. The water distributor in the present disclosure achieves water distribution/collection and its overall structure is simple and compact, which saves installation space, makes installation simpler and more convenient, and improves installation efficiency, compared with deployment of two water distributors in the prior art. Further, the first water distribution water path or the second water distribution water path is provided with the sealing element. A position of the sealing element is set to control a quantity of distribution/collection branches for the cold water and a quantity of distribution/collection branches for the hot water. In this way, when a large quantity of distribution/collection branches for the cold water are required, the use is more flexible to meet different use demands.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water distributor from one direction according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0031] FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a water distributor from another direction according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0032] FIG. 3 is a sectional view of FIG. 1;

[0033] FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 3;

[0034] FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a first splicing element according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0035] FIG. 6 is a sectional view of FIG. 5;

[0036] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of connection of two first splicing elements according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG. 8 is a sectional view of FIG. 7;

[0038] FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a second splicing element from one direction according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a second splicing element from another direction according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0040] FIG. 11 is a sectional view of FIG. 9;

[0041] FIG. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a third splicing element from one direction according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0042] FIG. 13 is a schematic structural diagram of a third splicing element from another direction according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0043] FIG. 14 is a sectional view of FIG. 12;

[0044] FIG. 15 is a schematic structural diagram of a first lock element from one direction according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0045] FIG. 16 is a schematic structural diagram of a first lock element from another according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0046] FIG. 17 is a schematic structural diagram of afirst installation bracket according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0047] In the figures:

[0048] 1. first splicing element; 11. first channel; 111. first inserting portion; 112. first inner hole portion; 12. second channel; 121. second inserting portion; 122. second inner hole portion; 13. first water distribution tap; 131. first valve core; 14. second water distribution tap; 141. second valve core; 15. first water distribution water path; 16. second water distribution water path;

[0049] 2. second splicing element; 21. third channel; 211. third inserting portion; 22. first installation hole;

[0050] 3. third splicing element; 31. fourth channel; 311. fourth inner hole portion; 32. second installation hole;

[0051] 4. first lock element; 41. first clamping groove;

[0052] 5: second lock element; 51. second clamping groove;

[0053] 6. third lock element; 61. third clamping groove;

[0054] 7. first locking boss; 71. first sub-portion; 72. second sub-portion;

[0055] 8. second locking boss;

[0056] 9. third locking boss;

[0057] 10. sealing assembly; 101. 0-shaped ring; 102. sealing gasket;

[0058] 20. first installation bracket; 201. first support portion; 202. first avoidance hole;

[0059] 30. second installation bracket; 302. second avoidance hole;

[0060] 40. sealing element

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] The specific implementations of the present disclosure are described in more detail below with reference to accompanying drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are intended to illustrate the present disclosure, but not to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0062] It should be understood that, in the description of the present disclosure, orientations or position relationships indicated by terms, such as "central", "longitudinal", "transverse", "long", "wide", "thick", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "anticlockwise", and the like, are based on the orientations or position relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are just used to facilitate the description of the present disclosure and simplify the description, but not to indicate or imply that the mentioned device or elements must have a specific orientation and must be established or be operated in a specific orientation, and thus these terms cannot be understood as a limitation to the present disclosure.

[0063] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are merely intended for a purpose of description, and shall not be understood as an indication or implication of relative importance or implicit indication of a quantity of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present disclosure, "a plurality of' means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0064] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified, the terms "installation", "interconnection", "connection", "fixing", and the like are intended to be understood in a broad sense. For example, the "connection" may be a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral connection; may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; may be a direct connection or an indirect connection using a medium; and may be communication or interaction between two elements. Those of ordinary skill in the art may understand specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure based on a specific situation.

[0065] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified, when it is described that a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may indicate that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are not in direct contact with each other but are in contact via another feature between them. In addition, by that the first feature is "over", "above", or "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that a horizontal height of the first feature is larger than that of the second feature. By that the first feature is "under" or "below" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly under or obliquely under the second feature, or simply indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 17, a water distributor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a water distribution assembly, a second splicing element 2, a third splicing element 3, a first lock element 4, a second lock element 5, and a third lock element 6.

[0067] Specifically, the water distribution assembly includes at least two first splicing elements 1 sequentially spliced. For example, there may be two, three, or four first splicing elements 1, depending on a quantity of water distribution/collection branches. Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, one of the first splicing elements 1 has a first channel 11 and a second channel 12 that respectively run through two ends of the first splicing element 1. The first channel 11 and the second channel 12 are separated and not communicated with each other. The first splicing element 1 is provided on outer sides with a first water distribution tap 13 communicated with the first channel 11 and a second water distribution tap 14 communicated with the second channel 12. Peripheral walls of the first water distribution tap 13 and the second water distribution tap 14 each are provided with an external or internal thread structure, such that the first water distribution tap 13 and the second water distribution tap 14 are respectively communicated with a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe through threaded connections. In order to facilitate description of a water path layout of the present disclosure, in this embodiment of the present disclosure, the first water distribution tap 13 is set for connecting to the hot water pipe, and the second water distribution tap 14 is set for connecting to the cold water pipe.

[0068] Further, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 8, first channels 11 of the at least two first splicing elements 1 are sequentially connected to form a first water distribution water path 15, such that hot water runs through the first water distribution water path 15 and enters a plurality offirst water distribution taps 13 (or hot water enters the first water distribution water path 15 from a plurality of first water distribution taps 13). Second channels 12 of the at least two first splicing elements 1 are sequentially connected to form a second water distribution water path 16, such that cold water runs through the second water distribution water path 16 and enter a plurality of second water distribution taps 14 (or cold water enter the second water distribution water path 16 from a plurality of second water distribution taps 14). The first water distribution water path 15 or the second water distribution water path 16 is provided with a sealing element 40. The sealing element 40 has water blocking and sealing properties to prevent heat/cold water from passing through, for example, it may be a metal or plastic plate. The sealing element 40 can be fixed at an opening at one end of the first channel 11 or the second channel 12 of one of thefirst splicing elements 1 by using sealing glue or the like, to block the first water distribution water path 15 or the second water distribution water path 16. As some implementations, in a case where there are more distribution/collection branches required for the cold water than distribution/collection branches required for the hot water, the sealing element 40 can be disposed in the first water distribution water path 15, for example, at an opening at one end of the first channel 11 close to the second splicing element 2, such that there are two more distribution/collection branches for the cold water than distribution/collection branches for the hot water.

[0069] Referring to FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, the second splicing element 2 has two third channels 21 that respectively run through two ends of the second splicing element 2. Specifically, first ends of the two third channels 21 are connected at one side of the second splicing element 2, and second ends of the two third channels 21 are respectively connected to thefirst water distribution water path 15 and the second water distribution water path 16. In this way, the cold water can enter the third channels 21 from the first ends and then flow out of the two third channels 21 separately from the second ends.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, the third splicing element 3 has two fourth channels 31 that respectively run through two ends of the third splicing element 3. The two fourth channels 31 are separated and not connected to each other.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 14, the second splicing element 2, the water distribution assembly, and the third splicing element 3 are sequentially connected. One of the third channels 21, the first water distribution water path 15, and one of the fourth channels 31 are sequentially connected, and the other of the third channels 21, the second water distribution water path 16, and the other of the fourth channels 31 are sequentially connected. In this way, after entering the third channels 21 from the first ends, the cold water flows out of the third channels 21 from the second water distribution water path 16 and the second water distribution tap 14, as well as from the first channel 11 and the first water distribution tap 13 of the first splicing element 1 that are close to the second splicing element 2. The cold water then flows into a heating device (such as a water heater) from the second water distribution water path 16 and one of the fourth channels 31 for heating to hot water. Finally, the hot water flows into the first water distribution water path 15 from the other of the fourth channels 31 and flows out of the first water distribution water path from a plurality of first water distribution taps 13. Therefore, there are more branches for the cold water than branches for the hot water, meeting usage demands of different users.

[0072] Further, referring to FIG. 1to FIG. 3, FIG. 5, FIG. 8, FIG. 15, and FIG. 16, the first lock element 4 is provided with a first clamping groove 41, and thefirst clamping groove 41 runs through two opposite sides of the first lock element 4. The second lock element 5 is provided with a second clamping groove 51, and the second clamping groove 51 runs through two opposite sides of the second lock element 5. The third lock element 6 is provided with a third clamping groove 61, and the third clamping groove 61 runs through two opposite sides of the third lock element 6. A first locking boss 7 that is fitted and locked with the first clamping groove 41 is formed on adjacent outer sides of any two adjacent first splicing elements 1, a second locking boss 8 that is fitted and locked with the second clamping groove 51 is formed on adjacent outer sides of the second splicing element 2 and the first splicing element 1 which is adjacent to the second splicing element 2, and a third locking boss 9 that is fitted and locked with the second clamping groove 51 is formed on adjacent outer sides of the third splicing element 3 and the first splicing element 1 which is adjacent to the third splicing element 3. In order to improve assembly universality of parts, the first lock element 4, the second lock element 5, and the third lock element 6 are designed to have a completely same structure and dimension, accordingly, the first locking boss 7, the second locking boss 8, and the third locking boss 9 also have a completely same structure and dimension, thereby improving assembly efficiency. In addition, there may be two first locking bosses 7 between the any two adjacent first splicing elements 1, and the two first locking bosses 7 are axisymmetrically arranged on outer sides of the adjacent first splicing elements 1 to improve a fastening effect. Correspondingly, there may be two second locking bosses 8 and two third locking bosses 9. The two second locking bosses 8 are axisymmetrically arranged on outer sides of the second splicing element 2 and the first splicing element 1 which is adjacent to the second splicing element 2, and the two third locking bosses 9 are axisymmetrically arranged on outer sides of the third splicing element 3 and the first splicing element 1 which is adjacent to the third splicing element 3 so as to improve the fastening effect.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, as a specific implementation for achieving mutual clamping between the first clamping groove 41 and the respective first locking boss 7, between the second clamping groove 51 and the respective second locking boss 8, and between the third clamping groove 61 and the respective third locking boss 9, the first clamping groove 41 is a dovetail groove, the first locking boss 7 is in a shape of a dovetail tenon, and cross-sectional area of the first clamping groove 41 gradually decreases from one end to the other end; the second clamping groove 51 is a dovetail groove, the second locking boss 8 is in a shape of a dovetail tenon, and cross-sectional area of the second clamping groove 51 gradually decreases from one end to the other end; and the third clamping groove 61 is a dovetail groove, the third locking boss 9 is in a shape of the dovetail tenon, and cross-sectional area of the third clamping groove 61 gradually decreases from one end to the other end. The first lock element 4, the second lock element 5, and the third lock element 6 may not have elasticity, for example, made of hard plastic, or may have some elasticity, for example, made of elastic plastic. When the first lock element 4 is assembled on the respective first locking boss 7, an end with a larger opening of thefirst clamping groove 41 is first inserted into the respective first locking boss 7, and then the first lock element 4 is pushed to slide to enable the first locking boss 7 to gradually slide towards the other end with a smaller opening of the first locking boss 41. In the process, an interference fit is gradually achieved for fastening, thereby completing mutual locking between the first lock element 4 and the respective first locking boss 7. Each of the first locking bosses 7 is formed by splicing afirst sub-portion 71 and a second sub-portion 72. The first sub-portion 71 is located on an outer sidewall at one end of the first splicing element 1, and the second sub-portion 72 is located on an outer sidewall at the other end of the first splicing element 1. When two first splicing elements 1 are spliced, afirst sub portion 71 of one of the first splicing elements 1 and a second sub-portion 72 of the other of the first splicing elements 1 are spliced to form the first lock boss 7 in the shape of the dovetail tenon.

Further, in order to distinguish positions of the first sub-portion 71 and the second sub-portion 72 on the first splicing element 1, the first sub-portion 71 and the second sub-portion 72 can be made to have different width dimensions to distinguish assembly positions and improve the assembly efficiency.

[0074] Correspondingly, a locking principle between the second clamping groove 51 and the respective second locking boss 8, and a locking principle between the third clamping groove 61 and the respective third locking boss 9 are the same as a locking principle between the first clamping groove 41 and the respective first locking boss 7, and are not described herein again. In order to improve the assembly universality and convenience, structures of the second locking boss 8 and the third locking boss 9 are the same as the structure of the first locking boss 7 mentioned above, and are not described herein again.

[0075] In some implementations, referring to FIG. 5 to FIG. 8, each of thefirst splicing elements 1 has a first inserting portion 111 protruding from a first end of the first channel 11 and a first inner hole portion 112 formed at an inner circumference of a second end of the first channel 11, and the first inserting portion 111 is suitably inserted into the first inner hole portion 112 of another first splicing element 1. The first inserting portion 111 is in a circular axis shape, and the first end of the first channel 11 runs through the first inserting portion 111. When at least two first splicing elements 1 are spliced together, positioning and insertion are achieved through an axial-hole fit between the first inserting portion 111 of one of the at least two first splicing elements 1 and the first inner hole portion 112 of the other of at least the two first splicing elements 1 to achieve positioning guidance. In addition, the first channels 11 of the at least two first splicing elements 1 are connected to each other to form the first water distribution water path 15. Correspondingly, each of the first splicing elements 1 has a second inserting portion 121 protruding from a first end of the second channel 12 and a second inner hole portion 122 formed at an inner circumference of a second end of the second channel 12, and the second inserting portion 121 is suitably inserted into the second inner hole portion 122 of another first splicing element 1. When at least two first splicing elements 1 are spliced together, positioning and insertion are achieved through an axial hole fit between the second inserting portion 121 of one of the at least two first splicing elements 1 and the second inner hole portion 122 of the other of the at least two first splicing elements 1 to achieve positioning guidance. In addition, the second channels 12 of the at least two first splicing elements 1 are connected to each other to form the second water distribution water path 16.

[0076] Referring to FIG. 8, in order to improve waterproof sealing when two adjacent first splicing elements 1 are spliced together, a sealing assembly 10 is respectively provided between the first inserting portion 111 of one of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1 and the first inner hole portion 112 of the other of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1, and between the second inserting portion 121 of the one of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1 and the second inner hole portion 122 of the other of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1. The sealing assembly includes an O-shaped ring 101 and/or a sealing gasket 102. There may be one, two, or more 0 shaped rings 101 and/or sealing gaskets 102, and a specific quantity is not limited herein. Radial sealing can be achieved by using the O-shaped ring 101, and axial sealing can be achieved by using the sealing gasket 102. Correspondingly, the first inserting portion 111 of the one of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1 and the second inserting portion 121 of the other of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1 form a groove for installing the O-shaped ring 101 or the sealing gasket 102.

[0077] Further, in some implementations, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, when the second splicing element 2 is spliced with the adjacent first splicing element 1 at one ends of the first inner hole portion 112 and the second inner hole portion 122 of the adjacent first splicing element 1, the second splicing element 2 has two third inserting portions 211 protruding at second ends of the two third channels 21 that are respectively suitably inserted into the first inner hole portion 112 and the second inner hole portion 122. An insertion principle between the third inserting portions 211 and the first inner hole portion 112 and the second inner hole portion 122 is the same as an assembly principle between the first inserting portion 111 of the one of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1 and the first inner hole portion 112 of the other of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1 as mentioned above, and is not described herein again. Further, in order to ensure waterproof sealing between the second splicing element 2 and the adjacent first splicing element 1, 0-shaped rings 101 and/or sealing gaskets 102 are also provided between the third inserting portions 211 and the first inner hole portion 112 and the second inner hole portion 122. Further, in other implementations, when the second splicing element 2 in this embodiment is spliced with the adjacent first splicing element 1 at one ends of thefirst inserting portion 111 and the second inserting portion 121 of the first splicing element 1, inner circumferences of the second ends of the two third channels 21 are provided with two third inner hole portions into which the first inserting portion 111 and the second inserting portion 121 are respectively suitably inserted.

[0078] Further, in some implementations, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, when the third splicing element 3 is spliced with the adjacent first splicing element 1 at one ends of the first inserting portion 111 and the second inserting portion 121 of the adjacent first splicing element 1, inner circumferences of one ends of the two fourth channels 31 are formed with two fourth inner hole portions 311 into which the first inserting portion 111 and the second inserting portion 121 are respectively suitably inserted. An insertion principle between the fourth inner hole portions

311 and the first inserting portion 111 and the second inserting portion 121 is the same as the assembly principle between the first inserting portion 111 of the one of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1 and the first inner hole portion 112 of the other of the two adjacent first splicing elements 1 as mentioned above, and is not described herein again. Further, in order to ensure waterproof sealing between the third splicing element 3 and the adjacent first splicing element 1, -shaped rings 101 and/or sealing gaskets 102 are also provided between the fourth inner hole portion 311s and the first inserting portion 111 and the second inserting portion 121. In other implementations, when the third splicing element 3 is spliced the adjacent first splicing element 1 at one ends of the first inner hole portion 112 and the second inner hole portion 122 of the adjacent first splicing element 1, one ends of the two fourth channels 31 protrude to form two fourth inserting portions which are respectively suitably inserted into the first inner hole portion 112 and the second inner hole portion 122.

[0079] Further, in some implementations, referring to FIG. I to FIG. 4, FIG. 10, FIG. 13, and FIG. 17, in order to fix the water distributor in the present disclosure to a wall, the water distributor further includes a first installation bracket 20 and a second installation bracket 30. During use, the first installation bracket 20 and the second installation bracket 30 are first fixed to the wall. Then, the second splicing element 2 is detachably connected to the first installation bracket 20, and the third splicing element 3 is detachably connected to the second installation bracket 30. In this way, the water distributor is firmly fixed to the wall. Specifically, the first installation bracket 20 is provided with at least one first support portion 201, and the second splicing element 2 is provided with at least one first installation hole 22 that is fitted with the first support portion 201. During use, the first installation bracket 20 is first fixed to the wall with a screw or bolt, and then the first installation hole 22 of the second splicing element 2 is aligned to the first support portion 201 of the first installation bracket 20 and slid obliquely, thereby achieving detachable connection by forming a hook buckle. For example, there are three first support portions 201 and three first installation holes 22 to improve firmness of the connection. In addition, in order to avoid positional interference of the first installation bracket 20when the second lock element 5 is locked with the respective second locking boss 8, the first installation bracket 20 is provided with a first avoidance hole 202 at a corresponding position of the second locking boss 8 to allow the second lock element to pass through the first avoidance hole 202 to be locked with the second locking boss 8.

[0080] Similarly, the second installation bracket 30 is provided with at least one second support portion, and the third splicing element 3 is provided with at least one second installation hole 32 that is fitted with the second support portion. For an installation principle of the second support portion and the second installation hole 32, reference may be made to an installation principle of the first support portion 201 and the second installation hole 22. Correspondingly, the second installation bracket 30 is provided with a second avoidance hole 302 to allow the third lock element 6 to pass through.

[0081] Further, in some implementations, referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 8, the first water distribution tap 13 is provided with a first valve core 131 therein, and the second water distribution tap 14 is provided with a second valve core 141 therein. The first valve core 131 or the second valve core 141 may be a manual valve, an electromagnetic valve, or the like to control opening or closing of the first water distribution tap 13 or the second water distribution tap 14 for flow regulation.

[0082] Further, the first splicing elements 1, the second splicing element 2, and the third splicing element 3 are each plastic integrated elements, which are each specifically formed with plastic by using an injection molding process. The molding method is simple and fast, which is conducive to improving preparation efficiency and has a low cost. Further, in order to improve quality of injection molding, injection holes are provided at four corners of each of the first splicing elements 1, the second splicing element 2, and the third splicing element 3. The injection holes can reduce a product weight and ensure an even wall thickness of a finished product, making production easier.

[0083] In some implementations, splicing edges of the second splicing element 2 and the adjacent first splicing element 1, splicing edges of two first splicing elements 1, and splicing edges of the third splicing element 3 and the adjacent first splicing element 1 are in a circular arc shape, which makes it easy to fit during splicing and reduces machining accuracy of a fitting surface.

[0084] To sum up, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a water distributor, which is formed by sequentially splicing a second splicing element 2, a water distribution assembly, and a third splicing element 3. During use, a quantity of first splicing elements 1 are selected based on a quantity of water distribution pipes to form the water distribution assembly through splicing, such that the water distributor in the present disclosure meets various water distribution demands, thereby improving universality. During manufacture, only three molds for the first splicing element 1, the second splicing element 2, and the third splicing element 3 need to be prefabricated to form water distributors with different specifications, thereby achieving a low cost and improving product competitiveness. Besides, a first lock element 4 is used to lock a first locking boss 7 to firmly connect two adjacent first splicing elements 1, a second lock element 5 is used to lock a second locking boss 8 to firmly connect the second splicing element 2 and the adjacent first splicing element 1, and a third lock element 6 is used to lock a third locking boss 9 tofirmly connect the third splicing element 3 and the adjacent first splicing element 1. In this way, the second splicing element 2, the water distribution assembly, and the third splicing element 3 are firmly connected, so as to prevent separation during use and improve stability. The locking method is simple and fast, thereby achieving high assembly efficiency and improving operational efficiency. In addition, the water distributor in the present disclosure has two water paths. A first water path is formed by one of the third channels 21, a first water distribution water path 15, and one of the fourth channels 31, and a second water path is formed by the other of the third channels 21, a second water distribution water path 16, and the other of the fourth channels 31, so as to simultaneously supply cold water and hot water. The water distributor in the present disclosure achieves water distribution/collection and its overall structure is simple and compact, which saves installation space, makes installation simpler and more convenient, and improves installation efficiency compared with deployment of two water distributors in the prior art. Further, the first water distribution water path 15 or the second water distribution water path 16 is provided with a sealing element 40. A position of the sealing element 40 is set to control a quantity of distribution/collection branches for the cold water and a quantity of distribution/collection branches for the hot water. In this way, when a large quantity of distribution/collection branches for the cold water are required, the use is more flexible to meet different use demands.

[0085] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an illustrative embodiment", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" means that specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described with reference to the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to a same embodiment or example. In addition, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0086] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated, it should be understood that those of ordinary skill in the art may still make various changes, modifications, replacements, and variations to the foregoing embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present disclosure, and the scope of the present disclosure is limited by the claims and legal equivalents thereof.

Claims

CLAIMS: 1. A water distributor, comprising: a water distribution assembly comprising at least two first splicing elements sequentially spliced together, wherein each of the at least two first splicing elements has a first channel and a second channel that respectively run through two ends of the each of the at least two first splicing elements and is provided on outer sides with a first water distribution tap connected to the first channel and a second water distribution tap connected to the second channel; the first channels of the at least two first splicing elements are sequentially connected to form a first water distribution water path, and the second channels of the at least two first splicing elements are sequentially connected to form a second water distribution water path; and a sealing element is provided in the first or second water distribution water path; a second splicing element provided with two third channels that respectively run through two ends of the second splicing element; a third splicing element provided with two fourth channels that respectively run through two ends of the third splicing element; a first lock element provided with afirst clamping groove; a second lock element provided with a second clamping groove; and a third lock element provided with a third clamping groove; wherein, the second splicing element, the water distribution assembly, and the third splicing element are sequentially spliced, one of the third channels, the first water distribution water path, and one of the fourth channels are sequentially connected, and the other of the third channels, the second water distribution water path, and the other of the fourth channels are sequentially connected; and a first locking boss that is fitted and locked with the first clamping groove is formed on outer sides of any two adjacent first splicing elements, a second locking boss that is fitted and locked with the second clamping groove is formed on outer sides of the second splicing element and one of the at least two of first splicing elements which is adjacent to the second splicing element, and a third locking boss that is fitted and locked with the third clamping groove is formed on outer sides of the third splicing element and the other of the at least two of first splicing elements which is adjacent to the third splicing element.
2. The water distributor according to claim 1, wherein the first clamping groove is a dovetail groove, the first locking boss is in a shape of a dovetail tenon, and cross-sectional area of the first clamping groove gradually decreases from one end to the other end; the second clamping groove is a dovetail groove, the second locking boss is in a shape of a dovetail tenon, and cross-sectional area of the second clamping groove gradually decreases from one end to the other end; and the third clamping groove is a dovetail groove, the third locking boss is in a shape of a dovetail tenon, and cross-sectional area of the third clamping groove gradually decreases from one end to the other end.
3. The water distributor according to claim 1, wherein one of the at least two first splicing elements has a first inserting portion protruding from a first end of the first channel and a first inner hole portion formed at an inner circumference of a second end of the first channel, and the first inserting portion of the one of the at least two first splicing elements is suitably inserted into a first inner hole portion of the other of the at least two first splicing elements; and the one of the at least two first splicing elements has a second inserting portion protruding from a first end of the second channel and a second inner hole portion formed at an inner circumference of a second end of the second channel, and the second inserting portion of the one of the at least two first splicing elements is suitably inserted into a second inner hole portion of the other of the at least two first splicing elements.
4. The water distributor according to claim 3, wherein a sealing assembly is provided between the first inserting portion of the one of the at least two first splicing elements and the first inner hole portion of the other of the at least two first splicing elements, as well as between the second inserting portion of the one of the at least two first splicing elements and the second inner hole portion of the other of the at least two first splicing elements.
5. The water distributor according to claim 3, wherein first ends of the two third channels are connected at one side of the second splicing element, and second ends of the two third channels are respectively connected to the first water distribution water path and the second water distribution water path.
6. The water distributor according to claim 5, wherein the second splicing element protrudes respectively from the second ends of the two third channels to form two third inserting portions that are respectively suitably inserted into the first inner hole portion and the second inner hole portion; or the second splicing element has two third inner hole portions formed at inner circumferences of the second ends of the two third channels into which thefirst inserting portion and the second inserting portion are respectively suitably inserted.
7. The water distributor according to claim 3, wherein the third splicing element has two fourth inner hole portions formed at inner circumferences of one ends of the two fourth channels, into which the first inserting portion and the second inserting portion are respectively suitably inserted; or the third splicing element protrudes respectively from the other ends of the two fourth channels to form fourth inserting portions that are respectively suitably inserted into the first inner hole portion and the second inner hole portion.
8. The water distributor according to claim 1, further comprising: a first installation bracket provided with at least one first support portion, wherein the second splicing element is provided with at least one first installation hole that is fitted with the first support portion; and a second installation bracket provided with at least one second support portion, wherein the third splicing element is provided with at least one second installation hole that is fitted with the second support portion.
9. The water distributor according to claim 1, wherein the first water distribution tap is provided with a first valve core, and the second water distribution tap is provided with a second valve core.
10. The water distributor according to claim 1, wherein the at least two first splicing elements, the second splicing element, and the third splicing element are respectively plastic integrated elements.