JP2006037705A - Member for ejection of water - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a member for ejection which dispenses with an adaptor with a complex structure, can enhance the degree of freedom of an installation place for a water treater, and can be easily attached to a branch port attachment with various structures for an existing combination faucet. <P>SOLUTION: This member 30 for ejection of water is characterized in that: the member is equipped with an inlet part 32 for raw water W, a supply port 33 for supplying the raw water to the water treater, a return port 34 for generated water subjected to water treatment, and an ejection part 35 for ejecting the generated water; and the inlet part 32 for the raw water W can be attached to the branch port attachment with the various structures for the combination faucet. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a water discharge member that supplies raw water to a water treatment device such as an alkali ion water conditioner or a water purifier, and uses the produced water generated by the water treatment device to flow out from a discharge portion for use.

  Conventionally, when an alkali ion water conditioner is used as an example of connection of a water treatment device, as shown in FIG. 9, a single lever type mixing faucet 93 provided with a spout 91 and an operation lever 92 is provided. An alkali ion water conditioner 97 is connected to the plug body 94 of the mixed water faucet 93 via a branch adapter 95 and a hose 96, and ion water (generated water) generated by the alkali ion water conditioner 97 is discharged into the water pipe. It is comprised so that it may discharge from 98 and may be used.

  In the conventional structure shown in FIG. 9, the alkali ion water conditioner 97 can be installed only within the size range of the water discharge pipe 98, and the installation place of the alkali ion water conditioner 97 is restricted, There was a problem that the degree of freedom decreased. Further, when the discharge pipe 98 is lengthened, there is a problem that the appearance is deteriorated.

  On the other hand, in the case of a model in which the alkali ion water conditioner 97 does not have a water discharge pipe, a special and dedicated adapter 102 having a branch port 100 and a return port 101 is provided as shown in FIG. A mode in which the operating lever 103 provided at the end of the axial direction is rotated to discharge the raw water as it is from the spout 104, and the raw water is branched out in the direction of the arrow x from the branch port 100 and the alkali ion water conditioner The ion water produced by the alkaline ionized water device is recirculated in the direction of the arrow y and is discharged from the spout 104 from the return port 101 through the adapter 102 to select raw water or ions. It is configured to use water for use.

  The conventional structure shown in FIG. 10 has an advantage that the degree of freedom of the installation location of the alkaline ionized water device can be improved. On the other hand, a special and dedicated adapter 102 is required, and the internal structure of the adapter 102 is also necessary. However, due to the complicated relationship, there was a problem that caused an increase in cost.

  On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, a valve body is provided inside a case having a faucet fixing portion, and an operation lever is attached to an axial end portion of the valve body, and raw water from the faucet is spouted by operation of the operation lever. Connected to the raw water outlet communicating with or connected to a branch port that can be connected to the valve body, a water treatment device such as an alkali ion water conditioner was attached to the branch port, and the water treatment device A branch plug for a water treatment device configured to return the produced water to the return port is disclosed.

  This branch plug for water treatment equipment is attached to the tip of the spout, and there is a problem that the length of the passage such as a hose to the water treatment equipment becomes long and the appearance is greatly deteriorated. There was a problem that hose etc. got in the way.

JP 2000-28019 A

  Therefore, the present invention does not require an adapter having a complicated structure, can improve the degree of freedom of the installation location of the water treatment device, and can be easily attached to the branch port attachment of various structures in the existing mixer tap. An object of the present invention is to provide a water discharging member.

The water discharge member according to the present invention is a water discharge member including an inlet portion of raw water, a supply port of raw water to a water treatment device, a return port of generated water subjected to water treatment, and a discharge portion that discharges the generated water. The raw water inlet is configured to be attachable to a branch port attachment of various structures in the mixing faucet.
The water treatment device described above may be set to a water purifier that purifies raw water such as tap water, or an alkaline ion water conditioner that electrolyzes raw water to generate ionic water (generated water).

  According to the above configuration, the raw water that has flowed into the inlet portion of the water discharge member is supplied from the supply port to the water treatment device, and the generated water treated by the water treatment device flows from the return port (product water inlet). After that, it is discharged from the discharge part and can be used.

In addition, since the above-mentioned raw water inlet can be attached to the branch outlet attachment of various structures in the mixing faucet, no adapter with a complicated structure is required at all, and the degree of freedom of the installation location of the water treatment device is improved. In addition, it can be easily attached to the branch outlet attachment of an existing mixing faucet, and in particular, since there are various types of branch outlet attachments of the mixing faucet, the versatility of the water discharge member can be expanded. Can be planned.
Moreover, since it is good to attach the member for water discharge to the branch port attachment of a mixing faucet, the installation construction is also very easy.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a metering valve for making the flow rate to the water treatment device constant is provided in a part of the path through which the raw water flows to the supply port.
According to the said structure, since the outflow amount supplied to a water treatment device from a supply port can be quantified, it can restrict | limit that the water more than necessary is supplied to a water treatment device.
In addition, when the water more than necessary is supplied to the water treatment device, the capacity of the water treatment device is exceeded and the treatment becomes impossible, so the metering valve is provided.

In one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a communication passage that communicates the supply port and the return port, and the communication passage is moved upward by the raw water pressure to close the valve, and when the inflow of the raw water is stopped, it remains in the discharge section. A check valve is provided that is moved down by the water pressure to open.
According to the above configuration, when the inflow of raw water stops, the check valve opens, so water that remains on the discharge side (purified water that does not contain chlorine) and chlorine such as tap water The raw water having sterilizing power is mixed to prevent the bacteria from propagating on the discharge part side, thereby ensuring the sterilizing effect.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a branch outlet having a detachable plug nut is formed in communication between the raw water inlet and the raw water supply port.
You may remove a plug nut and connect external apparatuses, such as a dishwasher, to the above-mentioned branch outlet.
According to the said structure, it can supply to an external apparatus using the raw | natural water branched from a branch outlet, and can aim at the improvement of convenience.

  According to the present invention, an adapter having a complicated structure is unnecessary, the degree of freedom of the installation location of the water treatment device can be improved, and it can be easily attached to the branch port attachment of an existing mixing faucet. There is an effect that can be done.

  The purpose of the adapter is to eliminate the need for an adapter with a complicated structure, improve the degree of freedom of the installation location of the water treatment device, and easily attach it to the branch outlet attachment of the existing mixer tap. Of the raw water, a supply port for raw water to the water treatment device, a return port for the treated water of water, and a discharge part for discharging the generated water. It was realized with a structure that can be attached to the branch port attachment.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an overall view showing a state in which a water discharge member 30 is attached to a single lever type mixer tap 1.

  The above-described mixing faucet 1 has a branch port attachment 4 interposed between the mixing plug main body 2 and the cartridge 3, and the above-mentioned cartridge 3 has an operating portion at the upper part thereof, and this cartridge 3 has a cover nut 5. Is fastened and fixed to the upper part of the branch port attachment 4.

  In addition, the operating portion at the top of the cartridge 3 is configured to be operated by an operation lever 6 (so-called lever handle), while a base portion 7a of a spout 7 is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the mixing plug main body 2. .

  The above-described mixing plug main body 2 has a tap water passage communicating with a water pipe and a hot water passage communicating with a boiler or the like, and the water or hot water is composed of an operation lever 6 and a spout 7 as shown by an arrow a in FIG. When the operating part at the top of the cartridge 3 is operated by the operation lever 6, the tap water remains as it is, or the hot water remains as it is, or the tap water and the hot water flow. The mixed temperature control fluid is configured to be supplied from the spout 7 as indicated by an arrow c after flowing down into the mixing plug body 2 as indicated by an arrow b in FIG. 1 as an outflow liquid (mixed fluid). is doing.

  2 is a cross-sectional view of the branch port attachment 4 shown in FIG. 1. The branch port attachment 4 includes an outer cylinder 8 (a so-called hub), a branch plug body 9 provided in the outer cylinder 8, A joint 12 having a cap nut structure rotatably attached to a branch port 10 formed laterally in the cylinder 9 via a screw member 11 and a mounting nut for fixing the branch port attachment 4 to the mixing plug main body 2 of FIG. 13.

Here, a screw portion 14 for tightening the cover nut 5 (see FIG. 1) is formed on the outer periphery of the outer cylinder 8 described above, while the tap water inflow hole 15 is formed in the branch plug body 9 in the axial direction. A hot water inflow hole 16 and a hot water outflow hole (not shown) are formed through.
Further, the lateral holes 17 and 18 for communicating the inflow holes 15 and 16 with the branch port 10 are provided, and one lateral hole 18 is closed with a plug 19.

  Then, as shown by arrows d and e, raw water such as tap water flows into the outside of the branch port attachment 4 via the tap water inlet hole 15, the lateral hole 17, the branch port 10, and the internal passage 20 of the screw member 11. It is configured to be put out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the water discharge member 30 of this embodiment includes a branch cock (open / close valve) 21, a screw portion 22 on the upstream side of the branch cock 21 having an internal passage, and the joint 12 described above. It is attached to the branch port 10 of the branch port attachment 4.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the water discharge member 30, and the water discharge member 30 includes a member main body 31.
A raw water W inlet 32 and a raw water W supply port 33 for a water treatment device such as an alkali ion water conditioner are formed on the lower portion of the member main body 31 in a straight line. A return port 34 of generated water such as ionic water treated with a water treatment device and a discharge port 35 serving as a discharge unit for discharging the generated water refluxed to the return port 34 are formed in an L shape. .

A screw member 37 having an internal passage 36 is attached to the inlet portion 32, and a connection member 38 (connecting portion) having a cap nut structure is rotatably attached to the screw member 37 (connecting portion). The connecting member 38 is fastened and fixed to the screw portion 23 on the downstream side of the branch cock 21 shown in FIG.
Further, an outlet member 39 having an internal passage 39a and a connection screw portion 39b is attached to the supply port 33, and an inlet member 40 having an internal passage 40a and a connection screw portion 40b is similarly attached to the return port 34. Is installed.

Furthermore, a spout 43 is rotatably attached to the discharge port 35 via a spout fixing screw 41 and a C ring structure fixing ring 42, and between the lower end outer periphery of the spout 43 and the lower part of the spout fixing screw 41. A sealing member 44 such as an O-ring is provided in the middle.
In addition, a metering valve 45 for making the flow rate to the water treatment device constant is provided on the raw water inlet side of the outlet member 39 attached to the supply port 33 described above.

  As shown in an enlarged cross-sectional view in FIG. 4, the metering valve 45 includes a valve housing in which an inner housing 46 and an outer housing 47 are integrated, a passage 48 opened in the center of the valve housing, and both inner and outer housings. A plurality of passages 49 formed between the housings 46 and 47 and an O-ring 50 interposed between the housings 46 and 47 are provided, and the raw water passage area of the passage 49 is controlled by the O-ring 50 corresponding to the flow rate. By doing so, a certain amount is secured on the downstream side (left side in FIG. 4) of the metering valve 45.

Note that reference numeral 51 in FIG. 3 denotes a cover member that surrounds at least a part of the outer surface of the member main body 31.
In order to connect a water treatment device such as an alkaline ionized water device to the water discharge member 30 shown in FIG. 3, the outlet member 39 and the raw water inlet port of the alkaline ionized water device are connected by a connection pipe, and the inlet member 40 and the alkaline water supply device are connected. Connect the generated water outlet port of the ion water conditioner with a connection pipe.

  When connected in this way, raw water such as tap water branches and flows out from the branch port 10 of the branch port attachment 4 via the internal passage 20 of the screw member 11 as shown by arrows d and e in FIG. When the valve 21 is opened, the raw water W flows from the inlet portion 32 of the member main body 31, and this raw water W is quantified by the metering valve 45 and is indicated by an arrow OUT in FIG. 3 through the supply port 33 and the outlet member 39. Supplied to an alkaline ionized water apparatus.

  As shown by the arrow IN in the figure, the generated water (ionic water) treated with the alkaline ionized water device is returned to the return port 34 from the inlet member 40 and then spout 43 as a water discharge pipe is discharged from the discharge port 35. Spilled through. The amount of generated water flowing out from the spout 43 can be controlled by the branch cock 21 from an arbitrary range of fully closed to fully open.

  As described above, the water discharge member 30 of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 includes the inlet portion 32 of the raw water W, the supply port 33 of the raw water W to the water treatment device, and the return port 34 of the generated water subjected to the water treatment. And a water discharge member 30 having a discharge portion (see discharge port 35) for discharging generated water, wherein the inlet portion 32 of the raw water W is attached to the branch port attachment 4 having various structures in the mixing faucet 1. It is configured to be possible.

  According to this configuration, the raw water W that has flowed into the inlet portion 32 of the water discharge member 30 is supplied from the supply port 33 to the water treatment device, and the produced water treated by the water treatment device is returned to the return port (product water). After flowing in from the (inlet) 34, it flows out from the discharge part (discharge port 35) and can be used.

Moreover, since the inlet portion 32 of the raw water W can be attached to the branch port attachment 4 having various structures in the mixing faucet 1, an adapter having a complicated structure is not required at all, and the installation location of the water treatment device is free. The degree of improvement can be improved, and it can be easily attached to the branch port attachment 4 of the existing mixing faucet 1, and in particular, the branch port attachment 4 of the mixing faucet 1 has various structures. The versatility of the water discharge member 30 can be increased.
Moreover, since it is good to attach the member 30 for water discharge to the branch port attachment 4 of the mixing faucet 1, the installation construction becomes very easy.

In addition, a metering valve 45 for making the flow rate to the water treatment device constant is provided in a part of the path through which the raw water W flows to the supply port 33.
According to this configuration, it is possible to quantify the amount of outflow supplied from the supply port 33 to the water treatment device, so that it is possible to limit the supply of more water than necessary to the water treatment device.
In addition, you may comprise so that the branch cock 21 shown in FIG. 1 may be attached to the outlet member 39 side.

FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the water discharge member 30. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, a branch path 52 is formed between the inlet 32 of the raw water W and the supply port 33 of the raw water W, and the branch flowing water is connected to the branch path 52 via an on-off valve 53 (so-called cock). The outlet 54 (branch outlet) is formed.
The above-described on-off valve 53 effectively uses the lower part of the member main body 31 as the valve housing 55.

  That is, a stopper disk sleeve 56 is attached to the branch path 52 side, and a fixed ceramic formed between the outer periphery of the disk sleeve 56 and the inner periphery of the valve housing 55 is non-rotatable by a fixing pin 57. A disk 58 is provided.

  A movable ceramic disk 61 formed so as to be rotatable by a pair of protrusions 60 and 60 of the handle portion 59 is provided below the fixed ceramic disk 58. Then, a disk joint 62 is attached to the lower side of the movable ceramic disk 61 or the inner periphery of the lower end of the valve housing 55. The above-described outlet 54 (branch outlet) is formed in the disk joint 62, and the disk joint 62 ( A plug nut 63 is detachably attached to the outer peripheral thread portion at the lower end), and branch outflow is restricted when the plug nut 63 is attached. When the plug nut 63 is removed, the raw water W is branched out through the outlet 54 described above. In this configuration, an external device such as a dishwasher or a dishwasher can be connected to the outlet 54.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 5, and there are two passages in the movable-side ceramic disk 61 rotated by the protrusions 60, 60 radially inward of the handle portion 59. 61a and 61a are formed. On the other hand, passages 58a and 58a (see FIG. 5) having the same structure are also formed on the ceramic disk 58 on the fixed side. The opening / closing valve 53 is arbitrarily opened / closed in a range from fully closed to fully opened by variably adjusting the overlapping area of 61 passages 58a, 61a, and the flow rate of the branch flow water is controlled.
In FIG. 6, 55 a is a notch portion for operating the handle portion 59 provided in the valve housing 55.

5 and 6, the branch outlet 54 having the detachable plug nut 63 is formed between the inlet 32 of the raw water W and the supply port 33 of the raw water W. It has been done.
The branch outlet 54 can be connected to an external device such as a dishwasher by removing the plug nut 63.
According to this configuration, it is possible to supply water to the external device using the raw water diverted from the branch outlet 54, and the convenience of the water discharge member 30 can be improved.

  Also in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the other configurations, operations, and effects are almost the same as those in the embodiment shown in FIGS. These parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. However, O-rings as seal members are provided at necessary portions of the outer peripheral portions of the disk sleeve 56 and the disk joint 62.

  FIG. 7 shows still another embodiment of the water discharge member 30. In this embodiment, the above-described screw member 37 and the connection member 38 having the cap nut structure are attached to the inlet 32 side of the member main body 31 via the sleeve 64, and the branch cock 21 is attached to the connection member 38.

  Since the internal structure of the branch cock 21 is substantially the same as the internal structure of the on-off valve 53 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the same parts as those in FIG. In the embodiment of FIG. 7, the screw portion 22 on the upstream side of the branch cock 21 having an internal passage 22a that can communicate with the inlet portion 32 is connected to the branch port via the joint 12 shown in FIGS. The water discharge member 30 is connected to the branch port 10 of the attachment 4 so as to be placed on the branch port attachment 4 sideways.

  In this embodiment, a communication passage 65 is provided which communicates the supply port 33 and the return port 34 in the member main body 31 in the vertical direction. The communication passage 65 is moved upward by the pressure of the raw water W and closed. The supply port 33 and the return port 34 are shut off, and when the flow of the raw water W is stopped (when the branch cock 21 is fully closed), a slight water pressure remains in the discharge unit (see the discharge port 35 and the spout 43). A check valve 66 is provided which opens and opens to communicate between the supply port 33 and the return port 34.

  As shown in an enlarged sectional view in FIG. 8, the check valve 66 includes a cylindrical valve housing 67, a spring retainer 68 fixed to the inner periphery of the lower end of the valve housing 67, and a central side of the spring retainer 68. And a valve body 70 having a rod 69 slidably guided by the guide portion 68a.

  The above-described spring retainer 68 is formed with openings 71 and 71 that allow inflow of the raw water W on the outer periphery of the central guide portion 68a, while a coil spring is provided between the lower portion of the valve body 70 and the upper portion of the spring retainer 68. A shaped valve spring 72 is interposed.

An annular recess 73 is formed on the outer periphery of the valve body 70, and an O-ring 74 is fitted into the annular recess 73, while a valve seat 75 that abuts the O-ring 74 is formed at a corresponding portion of the valve housing 67. Has been.
Further, a plurality of tongue pieces 76, 76 for stabilizing the vertical movement of the valve body 70 are formed integrally with the valve body 70 on the lower outer periphery of the valve body 70.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the branch outlet structure shown in FIG. 5 may be adopted below the valve housing 55.

  FIG. 8 shows a closed state (fully closed state) of the check valve 66. When the raw water W is supplied from the opening 71 into the valve housing 67 as shown by an arrow g in FIG. The valve body 70 is biased upward so that the O-ring 74 comes into contact with the valve seat 75 and closes due to the force and the raw water pressure, and the check valve 66 is provided when the inflow of the raw water W is stopped. The valve body resists the spring force of the valve spring 72 by a small amount of water pressure (see arrow h in FIG. 8) remaining in the passage above the portion (see the discharge port 35, spout 43, return port 34, and internal passage 40a). 70 is pushed downward, and the check valve 66 is opened by the downward movement of the valve body 70, and water such as water remaining on the upper side and chlorine such as tap water are contained and have sterilizing power. It is comprised so that raw | natural water W may mix.

  Thus, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the communication passage 65 that connects the supply port 33 and the return port 34 is provided, and the communication passage 65 is moved upward by the raw water pressure and closed. When the raw water inflow stops, the water pressure remains in the discharge portion (see discharge port 35) (specifically, the pressure of water remaining in the passage above the position where the check valve 66 is disposed). A check valve 66 that opens is provided.

According to this configuration, since the check valve 66 is opened when the inflow of the raw water W is stopped, the raw water W containing sterilizing power containing water remaining on the discharge portion side and chlorine such as tap water. Can be prevented, and the growth of bacteria on the discharge part side can be prevented to ensure the bactericidal effect.
As a result, even when the generated water discharged from the spout 43 is not used for a long period of time, the remaining water and the raw water W having sterilizing power are mixed with each other so as to be above the portion where the check valve 66 is disposed. Since the inside of the passage is sterilized, it can be reused with confidence.

  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, other configurations, operations, and effects are almost the same as those in the previous embodiments. Therefore, in FIGS. Although a detailed description is omitted with reference numerals, an O-ring as a seal member is provided at a necessary portion of the outer periphery of the sleeve 64 and the valve housing 67.

  In short, in any of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the embodiments shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and the embodiments shown in FIGS. 32, a water discharge member 30 provided with a raw water supply port 33 for a water treatment device, a return port 34 of the generated water after water treatment, and a discharge portion (see discharge port 35) for discharging the generated water. Since the raw water W inlet portion 32 is configured to be attachable to the branch port attachment 4 of various structures in the mixing faucet 1, the raw water W flowing into the inlet portion 32 of the discharge member 30 is supplied to the supply port. The product water supplied to the water treatment device 33 and treated by the water treatment device flows from the return port (product water inlet) 34 and then flows out from the discharge part (see the discharge port 35) for use. Can be provided.

  Moreover, since the inlet portion 32 of the raw water W can be attached to the branch port attachment 4 having various structures in the mixing faucet 1, an adapter having a complicated structure is not required at all, and the installation location of the water treatment device is free. And can be easily attached to the branch port attachment 4 of the existing mixing faucet 1, and in particular, the branch port attachment 4 of the mixing faucet 1 has various structures. The versatility of the member 30 can be increased.

Further, it is not necessary to replace the faucet itself, and the water discharge member 30 may be attached to the branch port attachment 4 of the mixing faucet 1, so that the installation work is extremely simple.
Furthermore, the whole water discharging member 30 may be made of plastic or reinforced resin instead of general brass, and the water discharging member 30 may be reduced in weight.

In the correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the above-described embodiment,
The discharge unit for discharging the generated water of the present invention corresponds to the discharge port 35 of the embodiment,
The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

Schematic which shows the member for water discharge of this invention in the state attached to the mixing lever of a single lever type Sectional drawing which shows an example of the internal structure of a branch port attachment Cross section of water discharge member Expanded sectional view showing the metering valve Sectional drawing which shows the other Example of the member for water discharge AA sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. Sectional drawing which shows the further another Example of the member for water discharge Enlarged sectional view showing the check valve The perspective view which shows the connection structure with respect to the conventional water treatment device A perspective view showing a conventional adapter

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Mixed faucet 4 ... Branch port attachment 32 ... Inlet part 33 ... Supply port 34 ... Return port 35 ... Discharge port (discharge part)
45 ... Metering valve 54 ... Branch outlet 63 ... Plug nut 65 ... Communication passage 66 ... Check valve

Claims (4)

A member for water discharge comprising an inlet portion of raw water, a supply port of raw water to a water treatment device, a return port of generated water subjected to water treatment, and a discharge portion for discharging generated water,
A water discharge member configured such that the inlet portion of the raw water can be attached to a branch port attachment of various structures in the mixing faucet. The water discharging member according to claim 1, wherein a metering valve for making a flow rate to the water treatment device constant is provided in a part of a path through which the raw water flows to the supply port. Provide a communication path that connects the supply port and the return port,
3. The check passage according to claim 1, wherein the communication passage is provided with a check valve that is moved upward by the raw water pressure to be closed and is moved downward by the water pressure remaining in the discharge portion when the flow of the raw water is stopped. Water discharge member. The water discharge member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a branch outlet having a detachable plug nut is formed in communication between the raw water inlet and the raw water supply port.

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