KR20130035056A - Automatic locking tap - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A faucet with an automatic locking device is provided to receive water in a desired time by being automatically closed in a predetermined time. CONSTITUTION: A faucet with an automatic locking device comprises a valve body, a stopper, a water extended faucet, and a water control valve. A timer(300) having a scale display plate is installed at the top of the valve body. A discharge port(211) is formed inside the valve body and discharges water supplied from a passage(210). The valve body comprises a water passage shielding unit(400), a timer reset unit, and a 0-point display part. The water passage shielding unit shields the water supplied to the discharge port by the operation of the timer. The timer reset unit returns the timer to an original state. The 0-point display part is matched with the 0-point of the scale display plate. The stopper is formed at the bottom of the timer.

Description

Automatic Lock Integrated Faucet {AUTOMATIC LOCKING TAP}

The present invention relates to an automatic locking device integrated faucet, and more particularly

It is possible to use the lever for the hydraulic pressure control and shielding the water pipe as it is, and the automatic locking device faucet integrated to enable the user to quickly cut off the water flow through the flow path at a user-specified time.

In general, the faucet is to be discharged by adjusting the water temperature and the discharge amount by operating the hot water and cold water control handle, which has a problem that the user is very cumbersome and difficult to operate by adjusting the water temperature and discharge amount each time.

Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a number of electric opening and closing faucet device for automatically controlling the faucet to control the water temperature and discharge amount has been devised.

Among them, there are two types of apparatuses representing the head, mechanical type using a spring device and electronic control method using a motor.

In the case of the mechanical type using the spring device of the device, in the case of Korean Patent Application Publication No. 1996-11223 'Automatic Locking Device of Faucet', the valve shaft constituting the faucet and the spring shaft constituting the spring bunch are attached to the faucet. Combining to rotate the valve shaft by using the rotational force of the main shaft, which is to block the faucet, which is malfunctioning when the friction between the half arc-shaped rotating member installed on the main shaft and the knob constituting the valve shaft is weak or the play is severe There was a problem that caused it.

In order to solve this problem, Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-1989-06563 and No. 20-1990-2419, 'Automatic water cutting device' were developed.

The former is installed in the operating gear and the operating shaft installed in the control knob is fitted to the opening and closing through the fixed disk and the rubber disk to receive the rotational force of the operating gear by the spring and rotate the opening and closing the automatic opening when a certain time passes However, the opening and closing of the water pipe was closed to make it singular. However, when the timer is set at a certain time, the water is automatically cut off to reduce the waste of water. However, if it is used for a long time, the shaft hole of the fixed disc and the rubber disc is worn out by the rotation of the working shaft. Since the contact part of the opening and closing part is worn out and is leaked by the gap, water comes into contact with the parts that operate the operation shaft, and it is easily rusted and corroded, so it is not used for a long time. There was a dislike that became reluctant to use.

Therefore, the latter is to solve the above problems, the operation shaft is fixed to the operating shaft hole of the operating chamber body by the operation shaft is fixed to the operating shaft hole of the operating chamber body is rotated by the spring wound on the operating gear to rotate the operating shaft and the operating chamber mother The end of the moving shaft arranged in the direction is inserted into the insertion groove of the opening and closing plate for opening and closing the water pipe, wherein the transmission gear on one side of the working shaft is engaged with the moving teeth of the moving shaft, and the main body is projected by protruding the closing protrusion and the wheel frame on the bottom of the opening and closing plate. The operation gear is rotated and the operation projection of the operation shaft is inserted into the locking groove of the operation gear and rotates. The combined movement shaft of the transmission gear moves up and down to control the opening and closing plate so that the water pipe can be automatically closed. The water pipes through which water flows and the operating chamber body are completely separated, so there is no leakage of water into the operating chamber. When closing the pipe, the closing protrusion is inserted into the pipe and the wheel frame is squeezed around the outside of the pipe to prevent any water leakage in the singular state. Is attached to the front and there is no leakage and when there is no water leakage, the water is operated correctly.

The configuration will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in Fig. 1 or 2, the engaging shaft (12) and the fixing groove (14) (14 ') of the operating shaft (7) on which the operating section (8), in which the operating protrusion (9) protrudes at the end, is installed. It is formed in the engaging groove (13) protrudes on one side of the engaging groove 12, and the main spring 15 is fitted to the operating gear 11 is elastically installed on the bottom and engages the operating gear 11 with the reduction gear (3), The lower end of the moving shaft 18 longitudinally constricted to the moving shaft hole 4 of the operating chamber body 1 is inserted into and fixed to the insertion groove 22 of the opening and closing plate 21 for opening and closing the water pipe hole 26. In this case, the transmission gear 17 on one side of the working shaft 7 is engaged with the moving teeth 19 of the moving shaft 18, and the closing protrusion 23 and the wheel frame 24 protrude from the bottom of the opening and closing plate 21. It is.

When the adjusting knob 5 is turned to the right in accordance with a predetermined time of the scale plate 6, the operating shaft 7 is rotated, and the operating protrusion 9 of the operating period 8 is the locking groove 12 of the operating gear 11. ) Is rotated to the right by the operation gear 11 to the right for a predetermined time so that the spring 15 elastically installed on the bottom of the operation gear 11 is wound and the operation shaft 7 is rotated by the rotation of the operation shaft 7. Of the transmission gear 17 rotates and the moving shaft 18 engaged with the moving teeth 19 is raised so that the end of the moving shaft 18 is fitted into the insertion groove 22 and the periphery of the operating chamber body 21 and the faucet ( The center of the opening and closing plate 21 is pressed to the pressing ring 20 between the 26 is lifted to the upper and the water pipe 26 is opened.

When the water pipe 26 is opened in this way, water supply is carried out. The operating gear 11 is rotated by the rotating operating shaft 7 by turning the adjusting knob 5 and the wound spring 15 is released to operate the operating gear 11. ) Is rotated to the left side and as the operating gear 11 rotates, the operating shaft 7 into which the operating projection 9 of the operation period 8 is inserted into the locking groove 12 of the operating gear 11 is also left. Since the transmission gear 17 and the moving teeth 19 interlocked at one end of the operating shaft 7 are gradually rotated to rotate slowly, the lower portion of the opening and closing plate 21 is pushed downward so that the second transmission shaft 17 and the moving teeth 19 engage with each other. As shown in FIG. 6, the water pipe 26 is automatically closed, and thus, when the opening and closing plate 21 closes the water pipe 26, the closing protrusion 23 protruding from the bottom of the opening and closing plate 21 is the water pipe 26. And the annulus frame 24 seals around the upper surface of the water pipe 26 so that the opening and closing plate 21 completely closes the water pipe 26 so that there is no water leakage once it is cut. It will be.

In addition, the operating chamber body (1) is also sealed by the faucet 25 and the opening and closing plate 21 at the time of water supply, so that water does not leak to the operating chamber body (1) at all when water is supplied to the operating chamber body (1). ) The working parts are not rusted or easily corroded to prevent water from getting inside.

However, there is a problem that the automatic water-splitting device configured as described above is difficult to repair and disassemble due to its structure, and to open and close the water pipe 26 by elevating the moving shaft 18 by the rotational force of the operating gear 11. This configuration has a problem that the opening and closing of the operating gear is not fully opened. That is, there was a problem that water continued to flow while the gear moved.

In addition, there is a problem in that the water pressure of the water can not be adjusted simply by stopping the flow of water only in time.

Therefore, at present, such a construction is an obstacle to commercialization because only an idea is provided but the reality is inferior.

In order to solve the above drawbacks, the present inventors have developed a domestic registered patent No. 10-1014804 "automatic locking device integrated faucet" to be used integrally combined with various faucets such as sinks, bathtubs, showers as well as sinks that are commonly used. In this way, the automatic locking device faucet was developed so that water can be supplied and shut off at a desired time in an early time, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced by simplifying the internal structure.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the first female screw 201 screwed to the first male screw 102 on one side of the faucet 100 having the water pipe 101 and the second male screw 202 on the other side is provided. A valve body 200 formed; And a flow path 210 installed in the valve body 200 and hermetically connected to the water pipe 101 by an airtight member P; And a discharge port 211 for discharging water supplied through the flow path. And a channel blocking means 400 for shielding the water supplied to the discharge port 211 by the operation of the timer 300; and a second screw 202 that is screwed into the second male screw 202 formed in the valve body 200. It consists of a timer 300 having two female threads 301, the water channel shielding means 400 is installed between the flow path 210 and the discharge port 211 and the flow path 210 by the force of the spring (S) Block the, and is installed on one end of the tappet 410 to make a linear movement by the operation of the timer 300 by the water pressure

A packing 420 having an orifice 421 such that water flows toward the spring S; And a cam plate 230 engaged with the fixing part 220 installed at one side of the valve body 200 to induce a linear movement of the tappet 410. And a time control plate 320 in which a shaft 310 of the timer 300 is inserted and rotated about an axis by time adjustment of the timer, and a groove 321 is formed at one side thereof. And when the protrusion 231 formed on one side of the cam plate 230 is inserted into the groove 321, the tappet 410 and the packing 420 is advanced to block the waterway.

However, the automatic locking device faucet as described above is different from the pressure of tap water in the area or apartments or residential districts, even if you make a reservation with a timer, if the water tank or tub overflows or runs out of water, the user could not control this. After setting the timer time, by forcibly turning the timer to set again, the gear to adjust the time was worn out.

(Patent Literature)

1. Domestic Publication No. 1996-11223

2.Domestic registered patent 10-1014804

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to block the water flow through the flow path at a user-specified time by the timer, the automatic lock with a large water saving effect An apparatus integrated faucet is provided.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a faucet with an automatic locking device that is made of a simple structure without using a gear or a motor, and can completely prevent leakage due to the use of a conventional gear or motor.

Another object of the present invention is to use the pressure control only the lever can be used as a normal faucet, and if the user sets a certain time as needed, water is supplied and cut off at that time, the appropriate amount of water It's about controlling it.

Another object of the present invention is that the water pressure in the tap or tub is different depending on the region or apartment or general residential area or even if the reservation is made with a timer, there is a case that the water or the tub overflows or lacks. The stopper is installed at the lower end of the timer and the upper end of the valve body in the same manner as the timer, so that the consumer receives a suitable amount of water at a desired time.

Another object of the present invention is to install a timer recovery means to adjust the timer time, and then by forcibly turning the timer to set again, to prevent the wear of the gear to adjust the time.

Objects and advantages of the present invention will be described in more detail below and will be further illustrated by the examples. Further objects and advantages of the invention may be realized by the means indicated in the claims and combinations thereof.

The present invention is an automatic locking device of the faucet having a timer,

A timer 300 having a display panel 302 having a scale for adjusting time is installed at an upper end thereof, and has a discharge port 211 for discharging water supplied through a flow path 210 connected to a faucet. Water channel shielding means 400 for shielding the water supplied to the discharge port 211 by the operation of the timer 300, and timer recovery means 500 for returning the timer 300 to its original state is installed. A valve body 200 having a zero point display unit 203 formed on one side thereof in accordance with the zero point display of the scale display panel 302; And

A stopper 600 installed in a strip-shaped groove 601 formed at a lower end of the timer 300; And

The water supply extension faucet is installed in the discharge port 211 of the valve body 200, the water flow control lever 110 is characterized in that the integrally formed.

In addition, the waterway shielding means 400,

It is installed between the flow passage 210 and the discharge port 211 and is installed at one end of the tappet 410 is blocked by the force of the spring (S) 210, and opened and closed by the operation of the timer 300. A packing 420 in which an orifice 421 is formed such that water flows toward the spring S by water pressure; And

A cam plate 230 fitted to the fixing part 220 installed at one side of the valve body 200 to induce a linear movement of the tappet 410; And

A time control plate 320 inserted into the shaft 310 of the timer and rotated about the shaft 310 by time adjustment of the timer 300 and having a groove formed on one side thereof; And

When the protrusion formed on one side of the cam plate 230 is inserted into the groove, the tappet 410 and the packing 420 are advanced to block the flow path 210.

In addition, the timer recovery means 500;

A hole 301 formed in the center of the dial constituting the timer 300; And

A pressing member 510 installed through the hole 301 and restored by an elastic force of a spring S installed at a lower portion thereof; And

A timer shaft 310 formed integrally with the pressing member 510 and supported by a spring receiver 520; And

A first clutch 521 is installed below the spring receiver 520 to allow the timer shaft 310 to pass therethrough, and a hook 552 is installed at a side corresponding to the first clutch 521 to provide the timer 300. It is installed elastically in the locking hole 301 formed in the),

The second clutch 311 engaged with the first clutch 521 is integrally fixed to the timer shaft 310, and a small spring S is installed below the timer shaft 310.

A return spring 530 is engaged with an inner end of the timer 300, and the other side of the return spring is fixed to the spring receiver.

In addition, the stopper 600 is a strip-shaped groove 601 is provided below the timer 300; And

Adjusting portion having a fixing means 620 is rotated along the groove 601 and stopped at the zero-point display portion 203 formed in the valve body 200 to extend or delay the timer 300. And 610.

Therefore, the automatic locking device integrated faucet according to the present invention is normally used as a general faucet using only the hydraulic pressure control lever, so that the water coming in through the flow path can be cut off at a user-specified time by a timer as needed. In addition, only the water needed was received at the desired time.

1 and 2 are cross-sectional views of a conventional automatic locking device integrated faucet.
3 is a cross-sectional view of another conventional automatic locking device-integrated faucet.
4 is a cross-sectional view of the automatic locking device integrated faucet according to the present invention.
5 and 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a simplified state of use of the automatic locking device integrated faucet according to the present invention,
5 is a view showing a state in which the tap water flowing through the flow path is blocked, Figure 6 is a view showing a state in which the tap water is discharged through the flow path to the discharge port.
7 is a diagram illustrating a display panel on which a scale is formed in the timer of the present invention.
8 is a view showing a state in which the stopper of the present invention is installed in the automatic locking device integrated faucet.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the configuration and operation according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same elements regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

Hereinafter, the same names and shapes as in the prior art are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

The automatic locking device-integrated faucet of the present invention is composed of a valve body 200, a timer 300, a water channel shielding means 400, a timer recovering means 500, and a stopper 600.

As shown in FIG. 4, the valve body 200 has a flow path 210 through which tap water introduced from a water pipe is supplied.

A spring receiving part 430 is formed between the flow path 210 and the discharge port 211, and the spring receiving part 430 is elastically installed in the spring receiving part 430.

One end of the flow path 210 is formed to protrude toward the spring receiver 430 to be in close contact with the packing 420.

An induction pipe 212 is formed between the flow path 210 and the discharge port 211, but the inlet side forms an inclined surface to the inner surface to the front end of the connecting member 440 connecting the packing 420 and the tappet 410. The cone shape formed was kept airtight.

On the other hand, the channel blocking means 400 for shielding the water supplied to the discharge port 211 by the operation of the timer 300 is installed between the flow path 210 and the discharge port 211 and the spring (S) The flow path 210 is blocked by a force, and the orifice 421 is installed at one end of the tappet 410 in a linear motion by the operation of the timer 300 so that water flows toward the spring S by water pressure. The shaft of the cam plate 230 and the timer 300 that are fitted to the packing portion 420 and the fixed portion 220 is installed on the front side of the valve body 200 to induce a linear movement of the tappet 410 310 is inserted and rotated about an axis by time adjustment of the timer, and consists of a time adjustment plate 320 having a groove 321 formed at one side.

At this time, the cam shaft 310 is made of a cross-section of the half moon shape. An insertion hole (not shown) formed at the center of the time control plate 320 inserted into the shaft also has the same shape.

One side of the fixing part 220 is opened and an engaging part 232 formed at one end of the cam plate 230 is inserted through the opening side.

In addition, a protrusion 231 is formed on one side of the cam plate 230, that is, on the side where the tappet 410 is installed.

In addition, the gear used in the timer 300 is to use a generally known clockwork bundle. In this case, the main gear is mainly formed on the timer shaft, and the plurality of driven gears are meshed with the main gear.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, a display panel 302 having a scale formed on the upper portion is installed, and a zero point display unit 203 is formed on the valve body 200 so that the user can place it at a desired time zone. .

At this time, the zero point display unit 203 is formed to protrude to a certain thickness.

The scale is preferably displayed in units of 5 minutes.

That is, 0, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15, and 30 minutes were displayed, respectively.

On the other hand, the timer recovery means 500 includes a configuration as follows.

As shown in FIG. 4, a pressing member 510 is formed in the center of the dial 330 constituting the timer 300, and is restored by the elastic force of the spring S therebetween. .

The pressing member 510 is integrally formed with a timer shaft 310.

At this time, the spring (S) is supported by the spring receiving 520.

That is, the spring receiver 520 is integrally formed with a first clutch 521 at a lower portion thereof, and has a hole formed at a center thereof so that the timer shaft 310 penetrates, and hooks 522 at both ends corresponding to the hole. Is formed.

The hook 552 is elastically installed in the locking hole 301 formed around the pressing member 510.

In addition, the second clutch 311 engaged with the first clutch 521 is integrally fixed to the timer shaft 310.

In addition, a small spring (S) is installed at one end of the timer shaft 310 to be raised and lowered elastically.

At this time, the return spring 530 is engaged with the inner end of the dial 330, the other side is installed to be fixed to the spring support (520).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the stopper 600 is a belt-shaped groove 601 installed below the timer 300, and rotates along the groove 601 to the valve body 200. By stopping at the formed zero-point display unit 203, it is composed of an adjusting unit 610 having a fixing means 620 to extend or delay the timer 300.

The fixing means 620 is composed of a hole (not shown) formed in the adjusting unit 610 and an adjustment screw inserted into the hole to press the outer wall of the groove 601 of the timer.

In addition, the control unit 610 is formed in a ring shape to be inserted into the groove 601 of the timer, the bottom contact with the zero point display unit 203 protruding in the valve body 200 to stop the operation of the timer. One stop projection 621 is formed integrally.

Thus, as shown in Figure 6, the automatic locking device-integrated faucet configured as described above, when the user sets the timer at a desired time zone, the water is discharged to the outlet 211 through the flow path (210).

After the time is set as described above, when water is discharged to some extent, the grooves 321 formed on the time control plate 320 to be rotated by being inserted into the shaft 310 of the timer 300 are the protrusions of the cam plate 230. 231).

Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the protrusion 231 is inserted into the groove 321 and the tappet 410 and the packing 420 are advanced by the pressure of the water coming through the spring S and the orifice 421. By doing so, the supply of water is cut off.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, when the dial 330 of the timer is located at “0”, the timer is locked as shown in FIG. 7. As long as the flow path is open, water continues to be supplied and closes when the correction of "0" is reached.

In addition, when the dial 330 is positioned toward the manual side formed next to "0", the flow path is always open, and the water can be controlled only by the operation of the lever 310 installed in the faucet.

In addition, when the user presses the pressing member 510 installed in the timer to return the timer 300 to its original state, the pressing member 510 is lowered against the spring S.

Then, the timer shaft 310 integrally installed in the pressing member 510 is lowered, and at the same time as the timer shaft 310 descends, the spring receiver 520 is formed from the first clutch 521 formed at the bottom thereof. As the two clutches 311 are separated, the main gear constituting the timer is disengaged from the driven gears.

Then, it is returned to its original state by the return spring 530 installed inside the dial 330.

In addition, when it is ambiguous to control the amount of water due to the water pressure or the size of the bath is different, the user artificially slows down the time time or adjusts quickly.

This is to loosen the adjustment screw of the adjustment unit 610 installed under the timer 300 and tightened to the desired position, the adjustment screw to rotate integrally by pressing the outer wall of the groove 601 of the timer.

Then, the stop protrusion 621 is rotated at the same time as the adjustment unit 610 is rotated to contact the zero point display unit 203 protruding in the valve body 200 at the time set by the user, the operation of the timer It stops and the flow is blocked.

Therefore, the user can receive an appropriate amount of water for an artificially set time.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the above-described preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings, it is also possible to constitute different embodiments within the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, and is not to be construed as limited to the specific embodiments described herein.

100: faucet 200: valve body 210: flow path
211 discharge port 220 fixing part 230 cam plate
231: projection 300: timer 310: timer axis
320: time control plate 321: home 400: waterway shielding means
410: Tappet 420: Packing 421: Orifice
500: timer recovery means 510: pressing member
520: spring support 521, 311: clutch 522: hook
520: spring support 600: stopper
P: Airtight member S: Spring

Claims (4)

In the automatic lock of the faucet having a timer,
A timer having a display panel on which a scale for time adjustment is formed is installed at an upper end thereof, and has a discharge port for discharging water supplied through a flow path connected to a faucet, and the water supplied to the discharge port is used for operation of the timer. A valve body provided with a channel shielding means for shielding by means and a timer recovering means for returning the timer to its original state, the valve body having a zero point display portion coinciding with the zero mark on the scale display plate on one side; And
A stopper installed in a strip-shaped groove formed at a lower end of the timer; And
The water supply extension faucet is provided in the discharge port of the valve body, the automatic locking device-integrated faucet characterized in that the water supply valve is formed integrally on the flow path side.
The method according to claim 1,
The channel shielding means,
A packing installed between the flow path and the discharge port and blocking the flow path by a force of a spring, and installed at one end of the tappet opened and closed by the operation of the timer, and having an orifice formed so that water flows toward the spring by water pressure; And
A cam plate engaged with a fixed part installed at one side of the valve body and inducing a linear movement of the tappet; And
A time adjustment plate inserted into a shaft of the timer and being rotated about an axis by time adjustment of the timer and having a groove formed on one side thereof; And
When the projection formed on one side of the cam plate is inserted into the groove, the tappet and the packing is advanced to block the flow path, characterized in that the automatic locking device integrated faucet.
The method according to claim 1,
The timer recovery means;
A hole formed in the center of the dial constituting the timer; And
A pressing member installed through the hole and restored by an elastic force of a spring installed at a lower portion thereof; And
A timer shaft integrally formed with the pressing member and supported by a spring bearing; And
The first clutch is installed in the lower portion of the spring bearing so that the timer shaft penetrates, and a hook is installed at a side corresponding to the clutch, and is elastically installed in the engaging hole formed in the timer.
The second clutch engaged with the first clutch is integrally fixed to the timer shaft, and a small spring is installed below the timer shaft.
A return spring is engaged with one end of the dial, and the other end of the return spring is fixed to the spring receiver.
The method according to claim 1,
The stopper is a belt-shaped groove is installed below the timer; And
The automatic locking device integrated type further comprises an adjustment unit having a fixing means for rotating the timer along the groove and stopping at the zero point display portion formed on the valve body to prolong or delay the timer. water tap.

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