TWI500867B - Faucet ceramic control valve - Google Patents

Description

Ceramic control valve for faucet

The present invention relates to a "ceramic control valve for a faucet", and more particularly to a ceramic control valve that can be used to change the effluent state of the faucet without the use of a pull head.

Press, the use of the faucet usually provides the front water and the shower head. When the two different water outlets are used on the same faucet, the pull of the pull head is used to enable the water source to be switched, that is, when the faucet is opened, The water flow usually flows directly from the front end of the faucet into the lower container (such as a washbasin or a bathtub). When the water is to be changed, the upper pull-up head is used to close the flow path of the front water outlet through the pulling head, so that the water flow can be changed upwards. The water pipe is sprayed through the shower head, and the pulling head is supported by the water pressure without falling down until the water source is closed, so that the water pressure inside the faucet is reduced to less than the weight of the pulling head, the pulling head will be Take the initiative to fall.

However, because the conventional faucet is used, there will be a pulling head extending above the faucet. In addition to causing a sudden bulging, the additional pulling head will greatly damage the overall beauty of the faucet, and further, the upwardly extending Pulling the head is easy to be touched, and the state is changed without warning.

Therefore, the present inventors have invented the present invention in view of the above, and the idea of creation and creation, which has been designed with many years of experience, has been explored and tested by many parties, and has been repeatedly modified and improved.

Because of the necessity of water control, the conventional faucet will have a pulling head extending above the faucet. The pulling head is easily misunderstood and will appear abrupt. This is the technical problem to be solved.

The ceramic control valve of the faucet of the invention has a ceramic control valve which is connected in a valve casing from the top to the bottom with a water control member, an upper ceramic piece and a lower ceramic piece, and the lower part is combined with a valve seat. The inner member is detached, wherein the valve casing has a chamber inside, and the upper diameter is provided with a through hole, the water control member is disposed in the chamber, and the upper end is pierced out of the valve housing through the through hole, in the valve housing The inner wall is provided with two protrusions, and the two protrusions are separated by a proper rotation angle, and an arc-shaped concave positioning portion is arranged between the rotation paths of the two protrusions, and the chamber passes through the valve casing with at least one water outlet. The water piece has a hollow tubular valve stem, and the valve stem is disposed on a base to rotate the base rod by using the rotation of the valve stem, and a connecting block with a proper arc edge is arranged on the outer circumference of the base to make the linkage block Both sides can be a retaining wall. A pin is externally pushed by the spring force at the center of the interlocking block, and the bottom surface is protruded with a driving foot. The edge of the upper ceramic piece is cut inwardly with a water gap, and the central part is arranged. There is a water hole, and an outer expansion portion is formed on the side of the water hole. Flared portion is formed, the hole can be constructed below the water holes The diameter is larger than the upper aperture, and the upper surface of the upper ceramic piece is provided with an interlocking groove. When the upper ceramic piece is placed against the top surface of the lower ceramic piece and is put into the chamber together, the interlocking groove and the water control part are The bottom of the lower ceramic plate is provided with a cold water flow path and a hot water flow path which are opposite to each other, and a cold water flow hole and a hot water flow path are respectively provided at both ends of the cold water flow path. The hot water circulation hole runs up through the lower ceramic piece, and a water perforation is arranged in the center of the lower ceramic piece, and a groove is formed on the periphery for locking and fixing on the valve seat, and a cold water inlet flow passage and a heat are arranged on the valve seat. The water inlet channel, the cold water inlet channel and the hot water inlet channel are respectively connected with a first diversion trough and a second diversion trough on the top surface of the valve seat, and the first diversion trough and the second diversion trough are formed. The system can guide the cold and hot water to be transported to the other side, and the valve seat is provided with a claw protruding upward, and the buckle can be buckled in addition to the lower ceramic piece, and can be buckled upward. The valve casing allows the first diversion tank and the second diversion tank to be aligned with the cold water flow passage and the hot water flow passage, respectively, and Conduit cold water inlet, hot water inlet flow passage, based on both the first sleeve is provided with sealing ring groove and a second shunt tundish; whereby the system can be constructed by the control valve faucet of ceramic.

(1) The ceramic control valve of the faucet of the present invention, the ceramic control valve itself can be used to change the water discharge form of the faucet, so that the faucet does not need to be additionally provided with a pulling head, and can also be converted between the front end water outlet and the upper effluent. In addition to effectively reducing the number of fittings in the faucet, it is also easier to assemble.

(2) The ceramic control valve of the faucet of the present invention does not have a pulling head protruding faucet when in use The surface will be able to avoid abrupt, and the use will be more beautiful.

(3) The ceramic control valve of the faucet of the present invention does not need to be used with the pulling head, so that it can avoid being accidentally touched, and the water discharge state is changed without warning.

Part of the invention:

(10)‧‧‧ valve casing

(11) ‧ ‧ ‧ room

(12)‧‧‧through holes

(13)‧‧‧Bumps

(14) ‧ ‧ Positioning Department

(15) ‧‧‧Water outlet

(20) ‧ ‧ water control parts

(21)‧‧‧ valve stem

(22) ‧ ‧ pedestal

(221)‧‧‧ linkage blocks

(222) ‧ ‧ retaining wall

(223) ‧‧‧Drive the foot

(23) ‧ ‧ spring

(24) ‧ ‧ top sales

(30)‧‧‧Upper ceramic sheets

(31) ‧ ‧ water gap

(32) ‧‧‧ water holes

(33) ‧‧‧Extension

(34) ‧‧‧ linkage grooves

(40)‧‧‧ Lower ceramic pieces

(41) ‧‧‧Cold water runner

(42) ‧‧‧Cold water circulation holes

(43) ‧‧‧ hot water runner

(44) ‧‧‧ hot water circulation holes

(45) ‧ ‧ water perforation

(46)‧‧‧Inlay

(50) ‧‧‧ valve seat

(51) ‧‧‧Cold water inlet runner

(52) ‧ ‧ hot water inlet runner

(53) ‧‧‧First shunt

(54) ‧‧‧Second diversion trough

(55) ‧‧‧claws

(56) ‧‧‧ water stop

(60) ‧ ‧ faucet

(600) ‧ ‧ faucet

(601) ‧‧ ‧ compartment

(602) ‧‧‧Water Department

(603)‧‧‧Water outlet

(61)‧‧‧Hands

(62) ‧ ‧ cold water source

(63) ‧ ‧ hot water source

(64)‧‧‧Connecting tube

First Figure: A three-dimensional combination of the present invention.

Second Figure: A perspective exploded view of the present invention.

Third Figure: A perspective exploded view of another angle of the present invention.

Fourth Figure: is a plan view of a ceramic sheet of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a plan view of the lower ceramic sheet of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a sectional view of the combination of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a state diagram of the present invention for use through a faucet.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the cold and hot water source of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a diagram showing the relationship between the upper and lower ceramic sheets when the present invention is stopped.

Fig. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between the upper and lower ceramic sheets of the front end of the present invention and the simple use of cold water.

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the front end of the present invention and the use of cold water alone.

Twelfth figure: The relationship between the upper and lower ceramic sheets when the front end water and the cold and hot water are mixed according to the present invention.

Thirteenth Graph: The relationship between the upper and lower ceramic sheets of the front end of the present invention and the use of hot water alone.

Figure 14 is a diagram showing the relationship between the upper and lower ceramic sheets in the upper effluent of the present invention and the simple use of cold water.

Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of the upper effluent of the present invention and the simple use of cold water.

Figure 16 is a diagram showing the relationship between the upper and lower ceramic sheets when the upper effluent and the cold and hot water are mixed in the present invention.

Figure 17 is a diagram showing the relationship between the upper and lower ceramic sheets in the upper effluent of the present invention and the simple use of hot water.

Eighteenth Figure: The present invention provides an embodiment of another faucet use.

Figure 19: A cross-sectional view of another faucet used in the present invention.

In order to enable your review committee to have a better understanding and understanding of the purpose, features and effects of the present invention, please refer to the following [Simplified Description of the Drawings] for details: First, please refer to the first to sixth figures. In view of the above, the ceramic control valve is connected in a valve casing (10) from top to bottom in sequence with a water control member (20), an upper ceramic plate (30), a lower ceramic plate (40), and a lower one. The combination of the valve seat (50) blocks the inner member from falling out, wherein the valve casing (10) has a chamber (11) inside, and the upper diameter is provided with a through hole (12), and the water control member (20) is worn. It is disposed in the chamber (11), and the upper end passes through the valve housing (10) through the through hole (12), and the inner wall of the valve housing (10) is provided with two protrusions (13), and the two protrusions (13) ) is spaced apart at an appropriate rotation angle, and is provided with an arc-shaped concave portion (14) between the rotation paths of the two projections (13), and the chamber (11) penetrates the valve casing with at least one water outlet (15) ( 10) The water control member (20) has a hollow tubular valve stem (21) which is threaded on a base (22) for driving the base by the rotation of the valve stem (21). The seat (22) rotates, and the outer circumference of the base (22) is provided with an appropriate arc edge linkage. The block (221) allows both sides of the linking block (221) to be a retaining wall (222), and a pin (24) externally pushed by the spring (23) is mounted in the center of the linking block (221), and the bottom surface is The protruding protrusion has a driving foot (223), and an edge of the upper ceramic piece (30) is cut inwardly with a water gap (31), a water passing hole (32) is disposed in the center, and a water hole (32) side edge is formed. An outer expansion portion (33) is formed, and through the formation of the outer expansion portion (33), the water can be formed The aperture below the hole (32) is larger than the upper aperture, and the top surface of the upper ceramic piece (30) is provided with an interlocking groove (34), and when the upper ceramic piece (30) abuts against the top surface of the lower ceramic piece (40), When being placed together in the chamber (11), the interlocking groove (34) is inserted into the engaging leg (223) of the water control member (20), and the bottom surface of the lower ceramic piece (40) is mutually inverted. A cold water flow path (41) and a hot water flow path (43) to the arc edge, and a cold water flow hole (42) and a hot water flow path (43) are respectively heated at both ends of the cold water flow path (41). The water circulation hole (44) penetrates the lower ceramic piece (40), the lower part of the lower ceramic piece (40) is provided with a water perforation (45), and the periphery is provided with a groove (46) for locking and fixing to the valve seat ( 50) The valve seat (50) is provided with a cold water inlet flow passage (51) and a hot water inlet flow passage (52), a cold water inlet passage (51) and a hot water inlet passage (52) upward at the valve. A first diversion tank (53) and a second diversion tank (54) are respectively connected to the top surface of the seat (50), and the formation of the first diversion tank (53) and the second diversion tank (54) is guided. The cold water and the hot water are transported to the other side, and the valve seat (50) is provided with a claw (55) protruding upward, and the claw (55) is provided for The ceramic piece (40) is clamped and fixed, and the valve casing (10) can be fastened upward to allow the first diversion tank (53) and the second diversion tank (54) to respectively flow with the cold water flow passage (41) and the hot water flow. The channel (43) forms a alignment, and the cold water inlet channel (51), the hot water inlet channel (52), the first branching channel (53) and the second dividing channel (54) are each provided with a water stop. Circle (56).

In actual use, the ceramic control valve of the present invention is installed in the compartment (601) of the faucet (60), and the handle (61) is connected to the valve stem (21) of the water control member (20) (please simultaneously As shown in the seventh and eighth figures, the faucet (61) is operated by the ceramic control valve to control the faucet (60) at the front end or the upper effluent, which can be adjusted when the water is discharged. The mixing ratio of cold and hot water is obtained to obtain the appropriate water temperature, and the cold water inlet flow passage (51) of the valve seat (50) and the hot water inlet flow passage (52) are connected to the cold and hot water source (62) (63) The hollow tubular valve stem (21) is connected to the water through the connecting pipe (64). And the water outlet (15) of the valve casing (10) is directly connected to the front water outlet portion (602) of the faucet (60), and in the normal state in which the handle (61) is not operated, the water control member (20) is In the middle position, the top pin (24) can be pushed into the positioning portion (14) by the spring (23) to serve as the origin of use, and at the same time, the water gap (31) of the ceramic piece (30) is expanded. The portion (33) will be misaligned with the two cold water circulation holes (42) and the two hot water circulation holes (44) of the lower ceramic piece (40), so that both cold and hot water will be blocked to shut off the faucet (60). Water (please view it as shown in the ninth figure).

When the water is to be discharged from the front end of the faucet (60), the handle (61) is rotated in one direction, so that the valve stem (21) can drive the base (22) and the upper ceramic piece (30) to rotate through the water gap (31). The alignment with one of the cold water circulation holes (42) allows the cold water flowing in from the cold water inlet flow passage (51) to pass through the first split flow tank (53), the cold water flow passage (41), and one of the cold water circulation holes (42). After passing through the water gap (31), the water outlet (15) of the valve casing (10) flows out through the water outlet (602) to provide water for the front end of the faucet (60) (please also be the tenth and eleventh) As shown in the figure, the rotation of the upper ceramic piece (30) is insufficient for the outer expansion portion (33) to be aligned with the cold and hot water circulation holes (42) (44), so neither the cold nor the hot water It will be sprayed from the water-passing hole (32), the valve stem (21), and the connecting pipe (64) through the sprinkler; when the water is used at the front end, if you want to use warm water at the same time, or even use hot water alone, you can pass the handle. (61) continuous rotation, so that the water gap (31) can gradually overlap with one of the hot water circulation holes (44), the overlap size is adjusted according to the difference of the rotation amplitude, when the water gap (31) Turning on one of the cold waters at the same time When the through hole (42) and the hot water circulation hole (44) (please view it as shown in the twelfth figure), the cold and hot water will be mixed to form warm water for use, and when the handle (61) Turn to the maximum stroke position so that the water gap (31) completely avoids the cold water circulation hole (42) and covers the entire hot water circulation hole (44) (please also see the view shown in the thirteenth figure) It can be used only by the outflow of hot water. When the water is to be turned off, the handle (61) can be turned back, and when the handle (61) is turned back, the top pin (24) will be elastically inserted again. The positioning unit (14) is used as a return position of the origin.

In use, if it is to be switched to the upper outlet water, the handle (61) is rotated in the opposite direction, so that the outer expansion portion (33) can be aligned with the other cold water circulation hole (42), and the outer expansion portion (33) is utilized. Through the transfer of the water hole (32), the cold water can be ejected from the valve stem (21) and the connecting pipe (64) through the sprinkler (please also observe the fourteenth and fifteenth figures); When the water is discharged from the top, if you want to use warm water at the same time, or even use hot water alone, you can continue to rotate through the handle (61), so that the expansion portion (33) can gradually overlap with another hot water circulation hole (44). The overlap size is adjusted according to the difference in the width of the rotation, and is adjusted when the outer expansion portion (33) is respectively connected to the cold water circulation hole (42) and the hot water circulation hole (44) (please also observe the view shown in FIG. The cold and hot water will be mixed in the outer expansion portion (33) to provide warm water for use, and when the handle (61) is rotated to the maximum stroke position, the outer expansion portion (33) completely avoids the cold water circulation. Hole (42), and the whole cover to the hot water circulation hole (44) (please view it as shown in Figure 17), that is, it can be used only for the outflow of hot water, and when the water is to be shut off, the handle will be (61) turn It can be returned, and the contact of the bump (13) with the retaining wall (222) will prevent the handle (61) from being excessively rotated.

Moreover, the upper edge of the cold water circulation hole (42) and the hot water circulation hole (44) can be appropriately expanded, so that the connection of the water flow can be smoother.

The ceramic control valve of the present invention can be installed in the shower or bathtub faucet (60) (please view it as shown in the seventh and eighth figures), and can also be used in various fields such as a flow table and a washbasin. Applicable on (600) (please view it as shown in Figure 18 and Figure 19), so that the ceramic control valve of the present invention can be popularized to increase market share, and the faucet (600) is With It has a straight cylindrical shape, and is also provided with a ceramic control valve by using the compartment (601) inside the faucet (600). The bottom of the faucet (600) is provided with a water outlet hole (603) for the slave valve casing (10). The cold and hot water flowing out of the front water outlet (15) can be transferred through the compartment (601), and then the outlet water outlet (603) is connected to the front water outlet.

The ceramic control valve with the above faucet has the following advantages: (1) The ceramic control valve itself can be used to change the water discharge pattern of the faucet (60), so that the faucet (60) can be discharged at the front end without additional configuration of a pulling head. The conversion with the upper effluent can not only reduce the number of fittings of the faucet (60), but also make it easier to assemble; (2) it does not have a pulling head to protrude the surface of the faucet (60), so it can be avoided. Produce abrupt, use the upper will be more beautiful; (3) its ceramic control valve does not need to cooperate with the pull head for use, so it will be able to avoid being accidentally touched, and cause the change of the water state without warning.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto; that is, the equal variation and modification of the scope of the patent application of the present invention should still belong to the present creation. Within the scope of the patent.

(10)‧‧‧ valve casing

(12)‧‧‧through holes

(15) ‧‧‧Water outlet

(20) ‧ ‧ water control parts

(21)‧‧‧ valve stem

(22) ‧ ‧ pedestal

(221)‧‧‧ linkage blocks

(222) ‧ ‧ retaining wall

(23) ‧ ‧ spring

(24) ‧ ‧ top sales

(30)‧‧‧Upper ceramic sheets

(31) ‧ ‧ water gap

(32) ‧‧‧ water holes

(33) ‧‧‧Extension

(34) ‧‧‧ linkage grooves

(40)‧‧‧ Lower ceramic pieces

(41) ‧‧‧Cold water runner

(42) ‧‧‧Cold water circulation holes

(43) ‧‧‧ hot water runner

(44) ‧‧‧ hot water circulation holes

(45) ‧ ‧ water perforation

(46)‧‧‧Inlay

(50) ‧‧‧ valve seat

(53) ‧‧‧First shunt

(54) ‧‧‧Second diversion trough

(55) ‧‧‧claws

(56) ‧‧‧ water stop

Claims (7)

The ceramic control valve of the faucet has a ceramic control valve which is sequentially connected with a water control member, an upper ceramic piece and a lower ceramic piece from top to bottom in a valve casing, and the lower part is combined with a valve seat to block the inside. The component is dropped out, wherein the valve casing has a cavity inside, and the upper diameter is provided with a through hole, the water control member is disposed in the cavity, and the upper end is pierced out of the valve casing by the through hole, and the valve is characterized in that: The inner wall of the shell is provided with two protrusions, and the two protrusions are separated by a proper rotation angle, and an arc-shaped concave positioning portion is arranged between the rotation paths of the two protrusions, and the chamber passes through the valve shell with at least one water outlet. The water control member has a hollow tubular valve stem, and the valve stem is disposed on a base to rotate the base rod by using the rotation of the valve stem, and a connecting block with a proper arc edge is arranged on the outer circumference of the base for interlocking Both sides of the block can be a retaining wall. In the center of the interlocking block, a top pin which is externally pushed by the spring force is installed. The edge of the upper ceramic piece is cut inwardly with a water gap, and the center is provided with a water passing hole and a water passing hole. An outer expansion portion is formed on one side of the hole edge, and through the formation of the outer expansion portion, The bottom hole of the lower ceramic plate is provided with a cold water flow path and a hot water flow path, and the cold water flow path has a cold water circulation hole running upward through the lower ceramic piece, and the hot water flow path is two. At the end, each of the water passes through the hot water circulation hole and penetrates the lower ceramic piece. The valve seat is provided with a cold water inlet flow channel and a hot water inlet flow channel, and the cold water inlet flow channel and the hot water inlet flow channel are upwardly on the top surface of the valve seat. A first diversion trough and a second diversion trough are respectively connected, and the first diversion trough and the second diversion trough are formed to guide the cold and hot water to the other side, and the ceramic piece and the lower ceramic are further arranged. The sheet and the valve seat are sequentially stacked, and are placed together in the chamber of the valve casing. The lower ceramic piece can be locked and fixed on the valve seat, the upper ceramic piece is connected with the base, and when the lower ceramic piece is overlapped with the valve seat, the first diversion groove and the second diversion groove of the valve seat are respectively The cold water flow path and the hot water flow path of the lower ceramic piece form a alignment. The ceramic control valve of the faucet of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the base protrudes from the driving foot, and the top surface of the upper ceramic piece is provided with an interlocking groove, and when the upper ceramic piece abuts against the top surface of the lower ceramic piece, When the chamber is placed together, the interlocking groove forms an intervening engagement with the driven foot of the base. The ceramic control valve of the faucet of claim 1, wherein the lower ceramic piece is provided with a recessed groove at the periphery thereof, and the valve seat is provided with a claw protruding upwardly, wherein the claw is provided for the lower ceramic piece to be engaged. In addition to fixing, you can also hold the valve casing up. The ceramic control valve of the faucet according to claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the lower ceramic piece is provided with a cold water flow path and a hot water flow path which are opposite to each other. The ceramic control valve of the faucet according to claim 1, wherein the cold water circulation hole and the upper hole edge of the hot water circulation hole are both moderately expanded. The ceramic control valve of the faucet according to claim 1, wherein the cold water inlet flow passage, the hot water inlet flow passage, the first diversion tank and the second diversion tank are each provided with a water stop. A ceramic control valve for a faucet according to claim 1, wherein a water outlet perforator is disposed in the center of the lower ceramic piece.