CN220727299U

CN220727299U - Temperature memory valve core and faucet thereof

Info

Publication number: CN220727299U
Application number: CN202322459379.XU
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈智强; 祝传宝
Original assignee: Xiamen Lota International Co Ltd
Current assignee: Xiamen Lota International Co Ltd
Priority date: 2023-09-11
Filing date: 2023-09-11
Publication date: 2024-04-05
Anticipated expiration: 2033-09-11

Abstract

The utility model provides a temperature memory valve core, which comprises a push switch, a limiting piece and a valve structure; the limiting piece is controlled by the pressing switch, the valve structure is limited in a switch use state in which the water temperature cannot be adjusted in a rotating mode when the limiting piece is in a locking position, and the limiting of the valve structure is correspondingly relieved when the limiting piece moves to an initial position; the pressing switch acts on the limiting piece in an axial resetting way towards the user side, so that the limiting piece is correspondingly close to or far away from the valve structure, and the limiting piece is locked on the valve structure after the limiting piece is close to the valve structure so as to prevent the valve structure from rotating in the axial direction; the valve structure is limited in a switch use state which can not rotate when the valve is at the locking position, the valve can only be opened and closed daily, the problem of false touch is avoided, the limiting piece can limit the valve in the appointed water temperature opening, the temperature memory function is realized, the water use mode of constant temperature of a user is facilitated, the use habit of the user is greatly met by the setting mode of the pressing switch, and the valve is more convenient and efficient to operate.

Description

Temperature memory valve core and faucet thereof

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of bathroom, in particular to a temperature memory valve core and a faucet thereof.

Background

At present, when a user uses the water outlet device to wash, the user often touches the handle of the faucet by mistake, so that the temperature of the water outlet is changed too much, and the problems of discomfort, poor bathing experience and the like are caused.

For example, in the faucet field, valves in their spools are used to open and close pipes, regulate temperature, etc., such as: the cold and hot water valve for controlling water flow speed and water temperature is mainly and directly installed in the valve core, and the temperature and water quantity of the water source discharged are directly controlled through the valve. In the existing water mixing valve, the water temperature is easy to be controlled poorly due to the fact that the whole water using process is adjusted only by the handle, fool-proof protection is not made well, operation control is very inconvenient, and daily use of a user is very affected.

Disclosure of Invention

Accordingly, the present utility model is directed to a temperature memory valve core and a faucet thereof, which solve the above-mentioned problems.

The utility model adopts the following scheme:

the application provides a temperature memory valve core which is suitable for being installed on a water tap; the valve core comprises a push switch, a limiting piece which is linked with the push switch, and a valve structure for adjusting water quantity and water temperature when the handle of the faucet is operated; the limiting piece is configured to be correspondingly switched to a locking position along an initial position after being controlled by the pressing switch, the limiting piece limits the valve structure to a switch use state in which the water temperature cannot be rotationally regulated when in the locking position, and correspondingly releases the limitation of the valve structure when the limiting piece moves to the initial position; the push switch acts on the limiting piece in an axial resetting mode on the side facing the user, so that the limiting piece is correspondingly close to or far away from the valve structure, and the limiting piece is locked on the valve structure after the limiting piece is close to the valve structure so as to prevent the valve structure from rotating in the axial direction.

As a further improvement, the push switch includes a button member and a valve body case; the button piece is movably arranged on the end face of the valve body shell, the limiting piece is connected to the tail end of the button piece in a transmission mode, and the valve body shell and the button piece are correspondingly matched with each other in a structure that the pen core is pressed.

As a further development, the limiting element is configured as a limiting block, which extends downwards out of two left and right opposite legs, which, after approaching the valve structure, are correspondingly locked to limit the rotation of the valve structure.

As a further improvement, the valve structure comprises a base, a static valve plate and a movable valve plate which are arranged on the base, and a rocker seat and a valve rod which are arranged on the movable valve plate, wherein the valve rod is arranged on the rocker seat and is connected with a handle, the water quantity is correspondingly regulated after the handle is pulled up and down, and the water temperature is regulated after the handle is rotated left and right.

As a further improvement, the limiting block is matched with the valve body shell through internal and external splines, and the limiting block is abutted to the rocker seat after being switched to the locking position so as to lock the rocker seat to axially limit the rocker seat.

As a further improvement, a spring piece is sleeved between the leg part of the limiting block and the rocker seat, and the spring piece is used for providing elastic reset for the button piece.

As a further improvement, sealing gaskets are arranged at the upper end side and the lower end side of the base, and a sealing ring is arranged between the rocker seat and the movable valve plate.

As a further improvement, the upper end side and the lower end side of the rocker seat are provided with wear-resisting pads, the rocker seat is connected with the valve rod through a pin piece, and a switching disc is arranged below the rocker seat.

The application provides a tap, including tap body, disposes the handle and above-mentioned temperature memory case at tap body.

As a further improvement, the valve further comprises a cold water channel, a hot water channel and a water outlet channel which are communicated with the valve core; the handle makes the water outlet channel play water after opening, push switch installs on the terminal surface of handle, corresponds after pressing and restrict the aperture between cold water channel and the hot water channel in the default range.

By adopting the technical scheme, the utility model can obtain the following technical effects:

the temperature memory case of this application corresponds and switches between initial position and locking position through push switch triggering limiting piece to limit valve structure at the switch service condition that can not rotate when locking position, only can carry out daily switch water, avoided the problem that the mistake touched, and limiting piece can be with the valve limit in appointed temperature aperture, possess temperature memory's function, made things convenient for the water consumption mode of the invariable temperature of user, especially push switch towards user direction axial reset removal, very big satisfied user's use habit, it is more convenient, high-efficient on the operation.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a temperature memory valve core according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a temperature memory valve cartridge according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the disassembly of the limiting member and the rocker seat of the temperature memory valve core according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a faucet according to an embodiment of the present utility model, wherein a push switch does not trigger a restriction member;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 5, with a partial enlarged schematic for ease of illustration;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a faucet according to an embodiment of the present utility model, wherein a push switch triggers a limiter to switch to a locking position along an initial position;

fig. 8 is a sectional view in fig. 7, with a partial enlarged schematic for ease of illustration.

Icon:

1-pressing a switch; 2-a limiting piece; 3-valve structure; 4-a button member; 5-valve body housing; 6-leg; 7-a connection; 8-a base; 9-static valve plates; 10-a movable valve plate; 11-a rocker seat; 12-valve stem; 13-spring elements; 14-sealing gasket; 15-a sealing ring; 16-a wear pad; 17-pin member; 18-a changeover panel; 19-a tap body; 20-handle; 21-a cold water channel; 22-a hot water channel; 23-a water outlet channel.

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.

Examples

Referring to fig. 1 to 6, the present embodiment provides a temperature memory valve cartridge adapted to be mounted on a faucet. The valve cartridge comprises a push switch 1, a restriction member 2 in conjunction with the push switch 1, and a valve structure 3 for regulating the amount of water and the temperature of water when the faucet handle 20 is manipulated. The limiting piece 2 is configured to be correspondingly switched to a locking position along an initial position after being controlled by the pressing switch 1, the limiting piece 2 limits the valve structure 3 to a switch use state in which water temperature cannot be adjusted in a rotating mode when in the locking position, and correspondingly releases the limit of the valve structure 3 when the limiting piece 2 moves to the initial position. The push switch 1 acts on the limiting member 2 in an axially resettable manner on the user-facing side, so that the limiting member 2 is correspondingly moved closer to or farther from the valve structure 3, and after the movement, the limiting member 2 is locked to the valve structure 3 in order to prevent the valve structure 3 from rotating in the axial direction.

According to the valve core, the limiting piece 2 is triggered by the pressing switch 1 to correspondingly switch between the initial position and the locking position, so that the valve structure 3 is limited in a switch use state which cannot rotate when the valve is in the locking position, daily water switching can be only carried out, the problem of false touch is avoided, the limiting piece 2 can limit the valve in a designated water temperature opening degree, the temperature memory function is realized, the water consumption mode of a user at a constant temperature is facilitated, and particularly, the pressing switch 1 axially resets and moves towards the direction of the user, so that the use habit of the user is greatly satisfied, and the valve core is more convenient and efficient to operate.

As shown in fig. 3, 5 and 6, in the present embodiment, the push switch 1 includes a button member 4 and a valve body case 5. The button piece 4 is movably arranged on the end face of the valve body shell 5, the limiting piece 2 is connected to the tail end of the button piece 4 in a transmission mode, and the valve body shell 5 and the button piece 4 are correspondingly matched with each other in a structure of pressing the pen core. It should be noted that reference may be made to the internal structural part of the push-pen core, which presses the push-rod like the push-button element 4 in the present case, the outer pen cap of which may be regarded as the valve body housing 5 in the present case, and the slide-claw sleeve of which corresponds to the restriction element 2 (which is rotatable with respect to each other) in the present case. In other embodiments, the push switch 1 may be configured with other types of push locking structures, which are not limited herein.

Further, the limiting member 2 is configured as a limiting block, and the limiting block extends downwards to form two left and right opposite legs 6, and the legs 6 are correspondingly locked to limit the rotation of the valve structure 3 after approaching to the valve structure 3. Wherein, the two legs 6 are connected by an arc-shaped connecting part 7, and the whole limiting block can freely move downwards and axially rotate in the valve body shell 5 and correspondingly approach to the valve structure 3 to implement locking operation.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, in this embodiment, the valve structure 3 includes a base 8, a static valve plate 9 and a dynamic valve plate 10 disposed on the base 8, and a rocker seat 11 and a valve rod 12 disposed on the dynamic valve plate 10, where the valve rod 12 is mounted on the rocker seat 11 and is linked with the handle 20, and adjusts the water volume correspondingly after the handle 20 is pulled up and down, and adjusts the water temperature after the handle 20 is rotated left and right. Obviously, the relative rotation between the two valve plates further implements the opening degree and water inlet and outlet, and the valve rod 12 correspondingly triggers the movable valve plate 10 on the rocker seat 11 to control the water temperature and the water quantity, which belong to the prior art, so that the valve rod is not excessively limited.

In this embodiment, the limiting block is in fit with the valve body shell 5 through internal and external splines, and after the valve body shell is switched to the locking position, the limiting block abuts against the rocker seat 11, so as to lock the rocker seat 11 to limit the valve body shell in the axial direction. The limiting block is correspondingly provided with an external spline, the valve body shell 5 is correspondingly provided with an internal spline, and the limiting block can be switched in position along a specified path under the guidance of the two splines so as to achieve the aim of locking.

In this embodiment, a spring member 13 is sleeved between the leg 6 of the limiting block and the rocker seat 11, and the spring member 13 is used for providing elastic return to the button member 4. Therefore, the spring member 13 stores energy correspondingly when the limiting block moves to the locking position, and releases the energy correspondingly when the locking is released, so that the reset operability of the button member 4 is greatly improved.

The upper end and the lower end of the base 8 are provided with sealing gaskets 14, and a sealing ring 15 is arranged between the rocker seat 11 and the movable valve plate 10. And, the upper and lower end sides of the rocker seat 11 are provided with wear-resisting pads 16, the rocker seat 11 is connected with the valve rod 12 through a pin member 17, and a switching disc 18 is arranged below the rocker seat 11. Specifically, the sealing ring 15 is located between the adapter plate 18 and the movable valve plate 10, and the sealing ring 15 arranged up and down on the base 8 plays a role in sealing and waterproofing, and the wear-resisting pad 16 of the rocker seat 11 plays a role in wear protection correspondingly. In addition, the pin of the valve rod 12 on the rocker seat 11 is hinged, and the linkage arrangement of the valve rod 12 and the handle 20 is matched, so that the handle 20 can effectively control the valve structure 3.

In this embodiment, the two legs 6 of the limiting block are located at the outer periphery of the valve rod 12, and are locked on the rocker seat 11 through the legs 6, so that the axial rotation of the valve rod 12 is correspondingly limited, and when the handle 20 of the faucet correspondingly operates the valve rod 12, the water quantity can be adjusted only by pulling up and down, but the water temperature cannot be adjusted by rotating left and right.

Referring to fig. 5 to 8, the present embodiment further provides a faucet, which includes a faucet body 19, a handle 20 disposed on the faucet body 19, and the above-mentioned temperature memory valve core. In this embodiment, the faucet further includes a cold water passage 21, a hot water passage 22, and a water outlet passage 23 that communicate to the valve cartridge. The handle 20 is opened to enable the water outlet channel 23 to discharge water, the push switch 1 is arranged on the end surface of the handle 20, and the opening between the cold water channel 21 and the hot water channel 22 is correspondingly limited in a preset range after being pushed. Therefore, the limiting piece 2 of the temperature memory valve core is convenient for a user to lock after adjusting the water temperature opening, and the occurrence of excessively high or excessively low water temperature and false touch is avoided.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, and the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above examples, and all technical solutions belonging to the concept of the present utility model belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A temperature memory valve core which is suitable for being installed on a water tap; the valve is characterized in that the valve core comprises a push switch, a limiting piece which is linked with the push switch and a valve structure which is used for adjusting water quantity and water temperature when a faucet handle is operated; the limiting piece is configured to be correspondingly switched to a locking position along an initial position after being controlled by the pressing switch, the limiting piece limits the valve structure to a switch use state in which water temperature cannot be adjusted in a rotating mode when in the locking position, and correspondingly releases the limitation of the valve structure when the limiting piece moves to the initial position.

2. The temperature memory valve cartridge of claim 1, wherein the push switch comprises a button member and a valve body housing; the button piece is movably arranged on the end face of the valve body shell, the limiting piece is connected to the tail end of the button piece in a transmission mode, and the valve body shell and the button piece are correspondingly matched with each other in a structure that the pen core is pressed.

3. The temperature memory valve cartridge of claim 2, wherein the limiting member is configured as a limiting block extending downwardly from two left and right opposed legs that are correspondingly locked to limit rotation of the valve structure after approaching the valve structure.

4. The temperature memory valve cartridge of claim 3, wherein the valve structure comprises a base, a static valve plate and a dynamic valve plate arranged on the base, and a rocker seat and a valve rod arranged on the dynamic valve plate, the valve rod is arranged on the rocker seat and is linked with the handle, the water volume is adjusted correspondingly after the handle is pulled up and down, and the water temperature is adjusted after the handle is rotated left and right.

5. The temperature memory valve cartridge of claim 4, wherein the stopper is in an internal and external spline fit with the valve body housing, and the stopper is abutted against the rocker seat after being switched to the locking position, so as to lock the rocker seat to axially stop.

6. The temperature memory valve cartridge of claim 4, wherein a spring member is interposed between the leg portion of the stopper and the rocker seat, the spring member being adapted to provide elastic return of the button member.

7. The temperature memory valve core according to claim 4, wherein sealing gaskets are arranged on the upper end side and the lower end side of the base, and sealing rings are arranged between the rocker seat and the movable valve plate.

8. The temperature memory valve core according to claim 4, wherein wear-resistant pads are arranged on the upper end side and the lower end side of the rocker seat, the rocker seat is connected with the valve rod through a pin piece, and a switching disc is arranged below the rocker seat.

9. A tap comprising a tap body, a handle disposed on the tap body, and a temperature memory valve cartridge according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. The faucet of claim 9, further comprising a cold water channel, a hot water channel, and a water outlet channel that communicate to the cartridge; the handle makes the water outlet channel play water after opening, push switch installs on the terminal surface of handle, corresponds after pressing and restrict the aperture between cold water channel and the hot water channel in the default range.