CN220600519U - Electronic control valve assembly and shower - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic control valve assembly and a shower, which comprises a water channel and a water diversion assembly, wherein the water channel comprises a water inlet and at least two water outlets, an electromagnetic valve is arranged on the water channel, and the electromagnetic valve is arranged between the water inlet and the water outlets and is used for controlling the on-off of a waterway; the water diversion assembly comprises a motor and a water diversion valve, the water diversion valve is arranged between the electromagnetic valve and the water outlet, and the motor is connected with the water diversion valve in a matched mode so that the motor can drive the water diversion valve to rotate to switch the flow direction of water flow. According to the utility model, the 1pcs electromagnetic valve, the 1pcs motor and the 1pcs water diversion valve are adopted, the water way on-off of the water flowing into the water diversion valve is controlled through the electromagnetic valve, the motor is responsible for driving the water diversion valve to rotate, the switching of water flow between different water outlet terminals is realized, the water way on-off of a shower which can be controlled by at least 3pcs electromagnetic valves in the past can be realized, and the cost is effectively reduced.

Description

Electronic control valve assembly and shower

Technical Field

The utility model relates to an electronic control valve assembly and a shower.

Background

With the improvement of economic level and consumer's cognition to intelligent house, electronically controlled shower has become more and more slowly, but because shower uses the time to involve a plurality of water terminals break-make, refer to fig. 1, current product is usually controlled different waterways by a plurality of solenoid valves, realize the break-make water of different water terminals, however the solenoid valve is after all regarded as a precision device, its cost is relatively higher, and with present scheme, the more water terminals just mean more solenoid valves that need, lead to the shower cost of whole set of electronically controlled shower to be high at a premium, be unfavorable for the marketing of electronically controlled shower.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to solve the above technical problems, an object of the present utility model is to provide an electronic control valve assembly and a shower.

The utility model is realized by the following technical scheme: an electronic control valve assembly comprises a water channel and a water diversion assembly, wherein the water channel comprises a water inlet and at least two water outlets, an electromagnetic valve is arranged on the water channel, and the electromagnetic valve is arranged between the water inlet and the water outlets and used for controlling the on-off of a waterway; the water diversion assembly comprises a motor and a water diversion valve, the water diversion valve is arranged between the electromagnetic valve and the water outlet, and the motor is connected with the water diversion valve in a matched mode so that the motor can drive the water diversion valve to rotate to switch the flow direction of water flow.

Preferably, the water diversion assembly further comprises a water diversion rotary table, the water diversion rotary table is connected to the water diversion valve, and the motor is matched with the water diversion rotary table to drive the water diversion valve to rotate.

Preferably, the water diversion rotary table further comprises a position sensor, wherein a marking position is distributed on the water diversion rotary table, and the marking position is matched with the position sensor to feed back whether the water diversion valve driven by the motor is positioned at the correct position or not.

Preferably, the position sensor is a micro switch, the marking position is a concave notch, the micro switch is provided with a convex switch, and the concave notch and the convex switch are matched to generate a feedback electric signal.

Preferably, the position sensor is a hall sensor, the marker bit is a magnetic part, and the hall sensor generates a feedback electric signal when the magnetic part approaches or departs.

Preferably, the water channel is further provided with a quick-opening valve, the quick-opening valve is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the water inlet of the water channel is connected with the water inlet, the water outlet is communicated to the water inlet of the water diversion valve, and the quick-opening valve is used for controlling water channel on-off between the water inlet of the water channel and the water diversion valve.

Preferably, a temperature sensor is further arranged between the water inlet of the water channel and the shunt valve.

Preferably, a hydroelectric generator is further arranged between the water inlet of the water channel and the water diversion component.

The utility model also discloses a shower, which comprises a shell, a water channel main body, an operation key and an electronic control box, wherein the water channel main body, the operation key and the electronic control box are arranged in the shell; the water channel main body comprises an electronic control valve assembly, a temperature control assembly and a bracket, wherein the electronic control valve assembly and the temperature control assembly are both arranged on the bracket, and the electronic control valve assembly is electrically connected to the electronic control box.

Preferably, the electronic control box comprises a control board and a power supply, the temperature control assembly comprises a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet and a thermostatic valve, and the thermostatic valve is communicated with the electronic control valve assembly.

The utility model adopts the 1pcs electromagnetic valve, the 1pcs reducing motor and the 1pcs shunt valve to realize the water way on-off of the shower which can be controlled by at least 3pcs electromagnetic valves in the past, the water way on-off of the water flowing into the shunt valve is controlled by the electromagnetic valve, and the motor is matched with the shunt assembly to drive the shunt valve to rotate, so that the water flow is switched between different water outlet terminals.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model, the following description will briefly explain the drawings used in the embodiments or the description of the prior art, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and that other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without inventive effort for a person skilled in the art.

Fig. 1 is a prior art logic diagram of the present utility model.

Fig. 2 is a logic schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the electronically controlled valve assembly of the present utility model.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the electronically controlled valve assembly of the present utility model.

Fig. 4 is an exploded view of the electronically controlled valve assembly of the present utility model.

Fig. 5 is a bottom view of the electronically controlled valve assembly of the present utility model.

Fig. 6 and 7 are front and top views, respectively, of an electronically controlled valve assembly of the present utility model.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the diverter valve of the present utility model.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a diversion stator and a diversion rotor of the diversion valve of the present utility model.

Fig. 10 is a bottom view of the diversion stator and diversion rotor of the diverter valve of the present utility model.

Fig. 11-14 are schematic illustrations of the operation of the electronically controlled valve assembly of the present utility model.

Fig. 15 is a logic schematic diagram of a second embodiment of an electronically controlled valve assembly in accordance with the present utility model.

Fig. 16 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of an electronically controlled valve assembly in accordance with the present utility model.

Fig. 17 is a logic schematic diagram of a third embodiment of an electronically controlled valve assembly in accordance with the present utility model.

Fig. 18 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of an electronically controlled valve assembly in accordance with the present utility model.

Fig. 19 is a logic diagram of a fourth embodiment of an electronically controlled valve assembly in accordance with the present utility model.

Fig. 20 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the electronically controlled valve assembly of the present utility model.

Fig. 21 is a perspective view of the shower of the present utility model.

Fig. 22 is an exploded view of the shower of the present utility model.

Fig. 23 is an exploded view of the waterway body of the shower of the present utility model.

Detailed Description

For the purpose of making the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model more apparent, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model, and it is apparent that the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present utility model, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments, based on the embodiments of the utility model, which are apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without inventive faculty, are intended to be within the scope of the utility model. Thus, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model, as presented in the figures, is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model, as claimed, but is merely representative of selected embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments, based on the embodiments of the utility model, which are apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without inventive faculty, are intended to be within the scope of the utility model.

In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "top", "bottom", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, are merely for convenience in describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element being referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

In the present utility model, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communicated with the inside of two elements or the interaction relationship of the two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to the specific circumstances.

Referring to fig. 1 to 10 of the drawings, an electronic control valve assembly is powered by a power source, such as a dry battery or a rechargeable battery, the electronic control valve assembly comprises a body 1, a water channel 2 and a water diversion assembly 3, the body 1 is a waterproof shell, the water channel 2 comprises a water channel one 21 and a water channel two 22, the water channel one 21 is a switching valve water channel, a solenoid valve 211 is arranged on the water channel one 21, and the solenoid valve 211 is arranged between a water inlet and a water outlet and can be used for controlling the on-off of a water channel; the second water channel 22 is a water diversion valve water channel, the water diversion component 3 is arranged in the second water channel 22, and the water flow flowing through the second water channel 2 realizes the water outlet switching of different water outlets under the action of the water diversion component 3; the water channel 2 comprises a water inlet 2a and at least two water outlets 2b, wherein the water inlet 2a is arranged in the first water channel 21, and the two water outlets 2b are arranged in the second water channel 22. The water diversion assembly 3 comprises a motor 31, a water diversion valve 32 and a water diversion turntable 33, wherein the motor 31 is a speed reduction motor, the motor 31 is arranged in the body 1, the motor 31 is matched with the water diversion valve 32, and the motor 31 can drive the water diversion valve 32 to rotate; specifically, the water diversion turntable 33 is installed on the water diversion valve 32, the output shaft of the motor 31 is connected with a driving gear 311, a plurality of ratchets 331 are arranged on the water diversion assembly 3, and teeth on the driving gear 311 can be matched with the ratchets 331 so that the motor drives the water diversion valve to rotate to achieve the water diversion effect. Referring to fig. 8 to 10, the water diversion valve 32 includes a water diversion stator 321 and a water diversion rotor 322, where the water diversion stator 321 is provided with a plurality of water diversion ports b, the water diversion ports b are respectively communicated with corresponding water outlets, the water diversion stator and the water diversion rotor can be respectively a ceramic stator and a ceramic rotor in a specific embodiment, the water diversion rotor 322 inside the water diversion valve 32 can rotate, the water diversion rotor 322 is provided with a water diversion channel, the water diversion stator 321 is provided with a plurality of water diversion ports b, the water diversion rotor 322 can shield the water diversion ports b on the water diversion stator 321 in the rotating process, and only a certain water diversion port is reserved to be communicated with the water diversion channel, so that the water flowing into the water diversion valve can be guided to the required outlet in a rotating manner.

Further, the electronic control valve assembly is further provided with at least one position sensor 4 for feeding back whether the diverter valve 32 driven by the motor 31 is at a desired correct position, and the diverter disc 33 is provided with a marking position 330, and the position sensor 4 can be matched with the marking position 330 to generate a feedback electric signal. In a specific embodiment, the position sensor 4 is a micro switch, the micro switch is provided with a protruding switch, the marking position 330 of the water diversion turntable is a concave notch, and the concave notch and the protruding switch are matched to generate a feedback electric signal. In another specific embodiment, the position sensor 4 is a hall sensor, the marking bit 330 of the water diversion turntable is a magnetic part, and the hall sensor generates a feedback electric signal when the magnetic part approaches or moves away.

Referring to fig. 11 to 14, schematic diagrams of the working process of the present embodiment are shown. Referring to fig. 11 and 12, water flows from the water inlet 2a into the electromagnetic valve 211, the electromagnetic valve 211 is in an open state under the control of the control board, the water flows into the water diversion valve 32 and flows out from one water outlet 2b, at the moment, the convex switch of one position sensor 4 of the electronic control valve is positioned in the mark position 330 of the water diversion 33 disc, such as a concave notch, and an electric signal is fed back to the control board of the electronic control valve, the control board judges whether the water diversion valve 32 is in a required correct position according to the electric signal, and if the water diversion valve 32 is in a correct matching position, the corresponding water outlet 2b is controlled to discharge water. Referring to fig. 13 and 14, if the user needs to select other water outlet, the water outlet can be selected by manipulating the operation button, at this time, the motor 31 drives the diverter valve 32 to rotate, the water flowing into the diverter valve is led to the other water outlet 2b, and meanwhile, the diverter turntable 33 rotates along with the water outlet, after the convex switch of the other one of the position sensors 4 falls into the concave notch, the position sensor 4 feeds back an electric signal to the control board of the electronic control valve, and the control board judges whether the diverter valve 33 has rotated to the correct position, if the position is in place, the motor 31 stops rotating at this time. The electromagnetic valve has the advantages that the use quantity is reduced, and the cost can be effectively reduced; in addition, if more water outlets are needed to be added later, the electronic control valve assembly only needs to replace the water diversion valve, and the cost can be effectively reduced in the subsequent product expansion and upgrading.

Referring to fig. 15 and 16, a second embodiment of the present utility model is shown. In this embodiment, the first water channel 21 is further provided with a quick-opening valve 212, the quick-opening valve 212 is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the water inlet 2a of the first water channel is connected with the water inlet, the water outlet of the switch valve is communicated with the water inlet of the water diversion valve 32, and the quick-opening valve 212 can control the on-off of the water channel from the water inlet of the first water channel to the water inlet of the water diversion valve; in a specific embodiment, the quick-opening valve 212 is a ceramic valve core, and can adopt a rotary control operation mode, the quick-opening valve 212 mainly uses the rotation of the valve core to determine the size of the water passing area, so as to realize the switching function, the quick-opening valve is arranged between the water inlet of the water channel and the water diversion valve and is in parallel connection with the water channel of the electromagnetic valve 211, when the electromagnetic valve cannot be opened due to too low system power supply, a user can meet the normal water consumption requirement by opening the quick-opening valve, and the inconvenience caused by power failure or too low power supply is avoided to the maximum extent.

Reference is made to fig. 17 and 18, which are a third embodiment of the present utility model. In this embodiment, a temperature sensor 5, which may be an NTC temperature sensor, is also provided between the water inlet of the water channel 2 and the diverter valve 3, for detecting the temperature of the mixed medium in the water channel. The temperature sensor 5 can be matched with a display screen of the electronic control valve assembly for display, and the information of the water temperature is intuitively displayed to a user through the display screen so as to provide a water temperature prompt for the user in the bathing process; in addition, after the user has bathed, the water channel is provided with a plurality of residual water, the residual water can be cooled after a period of time, and particularly in winter, the user needs to remove the residual cold water firstly to bath comfortably, the process is not only to test and waste time by hands, but also to experience poor feeling, after the temperature sensor 5 is adopted for detection, the user can select the cold discharging function before bathing in advance, at the moment, the electromagnetic valve 211 is opened for discharging water, and after the temperature sensor 5 detects that the temperature reaches a preset value, the electromagnetic valve 211 is closed, and the water discharging is stopped, so that the cold discharging function is completed.

Referring to fig. 19 and 20, a fourth embodiment of the present utility model is shown. In this embodiment, the water channel 2 is further provided with a hydroelectric generator 5a, specifically, the hydroelectric generator 5a may be installed between the water inlet 2a and the water diversion component 3, the hydroelectric generator is provided with an impeller, water flows through the hydroelectric generator 5a and can generate electric energy, the electric energy can directly or indirectly supply power to other devices or be used as a power supply for temperature display, meanwhile, the electric energy can also charge a power supply of the electronic control valve, so that kinetic energy of fluid is converted into electric energy in a bathing process, the electric energy is stored in the power supply, and the electric energy is used for supplying power to other power utilization modules in the electronic control valve, thereby prolonging endurance.

Reference is made to fig. 21 to 23, which are application embodiments of the present utility model. A shower, comprising a shell 7, the water channel main body 6, an operation key 8 and an electronic control box 9, wherein the shell 7 comprises an upper shell 71 and a lower shell 72, a containing space 73 is formed between the upper shell 71 and the lower shell 72, and the water channel main body 6 is arranged in the containing space 73; the operation key 8 is installed on the housing 7, the operation key 8 may include an electronic operation key 81 alone, and may also include an electronic operation key 81 and a manual operation key 82, where the electronic operation key 81 is electrically connected to the electronic control box 9, and is capable of implementing functions such as switching on and off, switching water paths, or exhausting cold, and the manual operation key 82 may implement functions such as switching on and off, or temperature adjustment; the electronic control box 9 comprises a control board and a power supply, wherein the control board is used for processing the electric signal so as to start a corresponding water outlet function, and the power supply can supply power for the electronic control valve. Further, the water channel main body 6 includes the electronic valve control component, the temperature control component 62 and the bracket 63, the electronic valve component and the temperature control component 62 are both installed on the bracket 63, the temperature control component 62 includes a cold water inlet 621, a hot water inlet 622 and a constant temperature valve 623, cold water and hot water respectively flow into the corresponding cold water inlet 621 and hot water inlet 622 and are converged at the constant temperature valve 623, then flow out of the mixed water outlet into the electronic valve, after the electromagnetic valve 211 is opened, water flows into the shunt valve 32 and is conducted to one water outlet 2b through the shunt valve 32 to flow out, and finally flows out of the corresponding water outlet terminal; preferably, the power supply in the electronic control box 9 supplies power to electric equipment of the shower, the electric equipment is connected with the control panel by a flat cable, and a user selects a water outlet terminal needed by the user to outlet water through an operation key.

While the foregoing description illustrates and describes the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, as noted above, it is to be understood that the utility model is not limited to the forms disclosed herein but is not to be construed as excluding other embodiments, and that various other combinations, modifications and environments are possible and may be made within the scope of the inventive concepts described herein, either by way of the foregoing teachings or by those of skill or knowledge of the relevant art. And that modifications and variations which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the utility model are intended to be within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. The electronic control valve assembly is characterized by comprising a water channel and a water diversion assembly, wherein the water channel comprises a water inlet and at least two water outlets, an electromagnetic valve is arranged on the water channel, and the electromagnetic valve is arranged between the water inlet and the water outlets and used for controlling the on-off of the water channel; the water diversion assembly comprises a motor and a water diversion valve, the water diversion valve is arranged between the electromagnetic valve and the water outlet, and the motor is connected with the water diversion valve in a matched mode so that the motor can drive the water diversion valve to rotate to switch the flow direction of water flow.

2. The electronically controlled valve assembly of claim 1, wherein said diverter assembly further comprises a diverter dial, said diverter dial being coupled to said diverter valve, said motor cooperating with said diverter dial to drive said diverter valve for rotation.

3. The electronic control valve assembly of claim 2, further comprising a position sensor, wherein the diverter disc is provided with a marking location, and wherein the marking location and the position sensor cooperate to feed back whether the diverter valve is in the correct position when driven by the motor.

4. An electronic control valve assembly according to claim 3, wherein the position sensor is a micro-switch, the marking location is a concave notch, the micro-switch is provided with a convex switch, and the concave notch and the convex switch cooperate to generate a feedback electrical signal.

5. An electronically controlled valve assembly according to claim 3, wherein the position sensor is a hall sensor, the marker bit is a magnetic part, and the hall sensor generates a feedback electrical signal when the magnetic part is in proximity or in proximity.

6. The electronic control valve assembly of claim 1, wherein the water channel is further provided with a quick-opening valve, the quick-opening valve is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the water inlet of the water channel is connected with the water inlet, the water outlet is communicated with the water inlet of the water diversion valve, and the quick-opening valve is used for controlling water channel on-off between the water inlet of the water channel and the water diversion valve.

7. The electronic control valve assembly of claim 1, wherein a temperature sensor is further disposed between the water inlet of the waterway and the diverter valve.

8. An electronically controlled valve assembly according to claim 1, wherein a hydroelectric generator is also mounted between the water inlet of the waterway and the water diversion assembly.

9. The shower is characterized by comprising a shell, a water channel main body, an operation key and an electronic control box, wherein the water channel main body, the operation key and the electronic control box are arranged in the shell; the water channel main body comprises the electronic control valve assembly, the temperature control assembly and a bracket according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the electronic control valve assembly and the temperature control assembly are both arranged on the bracket, and the electronic control valve assembly is electrically connected to the electronic control box.

10. A shower as claimed in claim 9, wherein the electronic control box includes a control board and a power supply, and the temperature control assembly includes a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet and a thermostatic valve in communication with the electronic control valve assembly.