WO2012089066A1 - Aerator - Google Patents

Abstract

An aerator comprising a flow-distribution device (200) and a body (400). A stopper (210) is provided on the outside of the flow-distribution device (200) and a corresponding opening (440) is provided on the side wall of the body (400). The stopper (210) cooperates with the opening (440) to stabilize the flow-distribution device (200) and the body (400). The stopper (210) has a stepped configuration. Colors or markers (213) or a combination of colors and markers (213) can be used on the stopper (210) to indicate different flow rates of the aerator. The aerator has the following advantages: one, the flow-distribution device (200) is not easily dislodged from the body (400), and the higher the water pressure is the tighter the connection becomes between the flow-distribution device (200) and the body (400); two, because the flow rates are indicated by different colors or markers (213) or a combination of colors and markers (213), the flow rates are easy to distinguish and manage.

Description

 a bubbler  Technical field

 The invention relates to a bubbler.

Background technique

The bubbler is often used in the water outlet terminal of the bathroom (shower, faucet), including the body, the shunt, the filter component, etc., but the connection method of the shunt and the bubbler in the prior art bubbler is not effective. Preferably, in the case where the water pressure is relatively high, there is a problem that the body of the bubbler is easily detached by high pressure of water, and such a problem exists in a bubbler disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN03820039.2. Secondly, in the prior art, in order to distinguish different sizes of bubblers, separate components are often provided for marking, which is not conducive to reducing the production cost; some directly mark the identification on the body, and different specifications must be added to the mold, increasing manufacturing cost. At the same time, the prior art bubblers are often marked with a single mark, which is not conducive to better classifying and managing the bubbler as needed.

Summary of the invention

The invention solves the problems that the bubbler body in the prior art is easy to fall off with the shunt, the cost is added due to the installation of the independent marking component or the replacement of the marking component, and the classification and management are difficult.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

The present invention is a bubbler comprising at least a flow divider and a body, wherein the outer side of the flow divider is provided with at least one limiting block, and the limiting block is provided with a bubbler identifier; And the shape, the position and the quantity respectively correspond to the notch of the limiting block; the shunt is fixed in the body by the engagement of the notch on the body and the outer side limiting block of the shunt, and the bubbler The logo is exposed to the body through the gap.

In a preferred embodiment, the bubbler further includes a filter member and a columnar insert, wherein the filter mesh in the filter member has a shape of a taper, and the filter member has a support column downwardly at the center, and the filter member It is fixed in the flow divider, and the filter component and the flow splitter are preferably connected by a snap fit manner, that is, an annular limiting protrusion and an annular snap groove are respectively disposed on the outer wall of the filter component and the inner wall of the flow divider, thereby making the two The component is snap-fitted; the cylindrical insert is inserted into the body, and the splitter rests on the internal step of the body.

In a preferred embodiment, the limiting block on the diverter protrudes from the outer side of the diverter and the limiting block is divided into upper and lower parts, and the outer surfaces of the upper and lower parts are located on the side wall of the shunt. Coaxial cylindrical surface.

In a preferred embodiment, the diameter of the cylindrical surface of the lower outer surface of the limiting block (ie, the marking area) is larger than the diameter of the cylindrical surface of the upper surface of the upper portion of the limiting block, and a snapping position is formed between the upper and lower parts, and the The limit block is stepped as a whole.

In a preferred embodiment, the body comprises a set of bodies and a brace frame fixed to the inner surface of the bottom of the sleeve body. The sleeve body defines a suction hole extending through the inner and outer parts of the sleeve, the outer port of the air suction hole is located on the outer surface of the sleeve, the inner port is located on the rotation surface of the sleeve body, and the air suction hole is located below the flow divider. Moreover, the portion of the sleeve above the suction hole is further provided with a notch.

In a preferred embodiment, the width of the end edge of the body in the radial direction of the body is greater than the thickness of the side wall of the body, and is also greater than the width of the notch in the radial direction of the edge of the end of the body, so that the edge of the end of the body is set After the gap, a limit edge that maintains a complete continuous state is produced. When the shunt is tightly engaged with the body, the limiting edge above the notch closely matches the buckle position on the limiting block, thereby functioning as a buckle, thereby effectively fixing the diverter and the bubbler body.

In a preferred embodiment, the lower end of the inner wall of the body, that is, the positioning groove uniformly distributed in the axial direction of the side wall of the struts; the outer side surface is provided with a uniformly distributed strip-shaped boss, the strip-shaped boss is close to the body The upper edge portion is wider, and the lower end portion is narrower than the upper end. The lower end of the boss has a sloped shape, and air suction holes are distributed between the adjacent strip-shaped bosses.

In a preferred embodiment, the outer side surface of the columnar insert is provided with a positioning boss corresponding to the positioning groove on the rotating surface of the body, and the columnar insert is matched with the positioning groove by the positioning boss.

In a preferred embodiment, the color of the body different from the body is marked according to the flow rate on the lower surface of the flow restrictor block.

In a preferred embodiment, the identification area of the lower surface of the flow restrictor block is provided with an identifier containing at least one of characters, letters, numbers, and graphic elements according to the flow rate and the water pressure, and the color and The logos are used in combination.

In a preferred embodiment, the identifier of the diverter limit block identification area may protrude from the identification area of the lower part of the flow divider limit block, may be recessed in the identification area, or may be applied to the surface of the identification area.

In a preferred embodiment, the columnar insert comprises a plurality of bottom baffles fixed together, a plurality of intermediate baffles and a plurality of upper studs, and adjacent bottom baffles and adjacent intermediate baffles The channel is formed, and the upper bump collision surface, the middle partition collision surface, and the bottom partition collision surface constitute three layers spaced in the direction (X).

In a preferred embodiment, the columnar insert further includes a center pillar and a ring, wherein:

At least a portion of the bottom partition is a bottom spoke, the inner end of which is fixed to the middle pillar, and the outer end is fixed to the loop;

At least a part of the middle partition is a middle round strip which is sleeved outside the middle pillar and fixed on the bottom spoke;

At least some of the upper pillars are fixedly spaced on the middle round strip;

In the top view projection of the columnar insert, the upper stud is located between adjacent bottom spokes.

In a preferred embodiment, at least a portion of the bottom spacer is a bottom strip, which is sleeved outside the center pillar and fixed to the bottom spoke, and the upper end surface thereof is flush with the upper end surface of the bottom spoke;

The middle layer strip is located between adjacent two bottom layer round strips.

After adopting the above solution, the first method can effectively fix the flow divider and the body to ensure that the body is not easily separated from the flow divider when subjected to high pressure water flow and during transportation or vibration; secondly, the bubbler can be based on the water flow rate. Classification, in order to facilitate the classification and management of the bubbler; Thirdly: due to the three-layer collision surface, then: a, after the partial jet collides with the convex column, most of them will collide with the middle collision surface or the bottom collision surface again. Most of them will go through two collisions or three collisions, and only a small part will flow directly through the channel, which increases the chance of multiple collisions of the jet, the atomization is more thorough, the water content of the water is more sufficient, the water saving effect is good, and the water particles are full; b. After a part of the jet collides with the collision surface of the middle layer, part of the collision will hit the bottom collision surface again, and after a second collision; c, only a small part of the jet is directly discharged through the passage without the insert; d, the three-layer collision surface is fixed together, the insert Only one piece is needed, the material is saved, the cost is reduced, the space is small, and the installation difficulty is small.

DRAWINGS

The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective external view of the columnar insert;

3 and 4 are perspective views of the appearance of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a plan view of the present invention after installation;

Figure 6 is a front elevational view of the present invention after installation;

Figure 7 is a plan view of the present invention after installation;

Figure 8 is a side elevational cross-sectional view of the present invention after installation;

Figure 9 is a schematic view showing the structure of a columnar insert of the present invention.

detailed description

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 9, a bubbler includes a filter member 100, a flow divider 200, a cylindrical insert 300, and a body 400.

The outer side of the flow divider 200 is provided with at least one limiting block 210, and the limiting block 210 is provided with a bubbler identifier 213; the side wall of the body 400 is provided with inner and outer portions and is in shape, position, quantity and limit respectively. a corresponding notch 440 of the block; the shunt 200 is fixed in the body 400 by the engagement of the notch 440 with the outer side limiting block 210 of the shunt 200, and the bubbler mark 213 is exposed through the notch 440 Outside the body 400.

The shape of the filter in the filter member 100 may be tapered, and the filter member 100 is provided with a support column 110 at the center, the filter member 100 is fixed in the flow divider 200, and the filter member 100 and the flow divider 200 are preferably passed. The snap fit connection allows the two components to snap fit.

The columnar insert 300 is inserted into the body 400, and the splitter 200 rests on the step 432 of the body 400.

The limiting block 210 on the flow divider 200 protrudes from the outer side surface of the flow divider 200 and the limiting block 210 is divided into upper and lower parts. The outer surfaces of the upper and lower parts are coaxial with the side wall of the flow divider 200. Cylindrical surface.

The diameter of the cylindrical surface of the lower outer surface 211 of the limiting block 210 is larger than the diameter of the cylindrical surface of the upper outer surface 212 of the limiting block, and the buckle position 214 is formed between the upper and lower portions, and the limiting block 210 is integrally It is stepped.

The body 400 includes a set of bodies 420 and a struts 430 fixed to the inner surface of the bottom of the sleeve. The sleeve 420 defines a suction hole 410 extending through the inside and outside of the sleeve 420. The outer port of the air suction hole 410 is located on the outer surface of the sleeve, the inner port is located on the rotating surface of the sleeve body, and the air suction hole 410 is located at the shunt 200. under. Moreover, a portion of the sleeve 420 above the suction hole 410 is provided with a notch 440.

The width of the end edge 450 of the body 400 in the radial direction of the body 400 is greater than the thickness of the side wall of the body 400, and is also greater than the width of the notch 440 in the radial direction of the body end edge 450, which causes the body end edge 450 to be provided with a gap. A limit edge 451 that maintains a complete continuous state is produced after 440. When the shunt 200 is tightly engaged with the body 400, the limiting edge 451 above the notch 440 is closely matched with the buckle position 214 on the limiting block 210, thereby functioning as a buckle, thereby enabling the shunt 200 and the body. 400 is effectively fixed.

The lower end of the inner wall of the body 400, that is, the positioning groove 431 is evenly distributed in the axial direction of the side wall of the frame 430; the outer side surface is provided with a uniformly distributed strip-shaped boss 460, which is close to the upper end of the body 400. The portion of the edge 451 is wider, and the lower end portion is narrower than the upper end. The lower end portion 461 of the boss 460 has a sloped shape, and the suction holes 410 are distributed between the adjacent strip-shaped bosses 460.

The columnar insert 300 includes a center pillar 350, a ring 360, a bottom layer spoke 311, a middle layer round strip, a bottom layer round strip 312 and an upper layer stud 330; the outer side of the columnar insert 300 is disposed on the rotating surface of the sleeve body. The positioning boss 301 corresponding to the positioning slot 431, the columnar insert 300 is engaged with the positioning slot 431 by the positioning boss 301.

The bottom spoke 311 has an inner end fixed to the center post 350 and an outer end fixed to the ring 360. The bottom layer strip 312 is concentrically sleeved with the center pillar 350 and fixed to the bottom layer spoke 311. Since the distance between the outer two bottom spokes 311 is large, it is preferable to fix the short spokes 313 at the outer bottom round bars 312 at a large distance. The bottom surface of the bottom spoke 311, the bottom strip 312 and the short spoke 313 are flush. The bottom spoke 311, the bottom strip 312 and the short spoke 313 are both bottom spacers 310. The upper end surface of the bottom spoke 311, the upper end surface of the bottom strip 312 and the upper end surface of the short spoke 313 are the collision surfaces of the bottom partition 310.

The middle layer strip is concentrically sleeved outside the center pillar 350 and fixed to the bottom layer spoke 311. The middle layer strip is a middle layer partition 320, and the upper end surface of the middle layer partition plate 320 is a collision surface of the middle layer partition plate 320, and is higher than the collision surface of the bottom layer partition plate 310. In the embodiment, in the plan view projection, the middle layer round bar is located between adjacent two bottom layer round bars 312.

The upper studs 330 are spaced apart from each other on the middle round bar. The upper end surface of the upper stud 330 constitutes an impact surface of the upper stud 330 and is higher than the collision surface of the middle partition 320. Moreover, in a plan view projection, the upper studs 330 are located between adjacent bottom spokes 311.

Wherein, a channel 340 is formed between the adjacent bottom partitions, between the middle partitions, between the bottom partitions and the middle partitions.

The lower surface 211 of the limiting block 210 of the flow divider 200 is marked different from the color of the body 400 according to the flow rate.

The identification area of the lower surface 211 of the limiting block 210 of the flow divider 200 is provided with an identifier 213 containing at least one of characters, letters, numbers, and graphic elements according to the flow rate, and the color may be combined with the identification 213. use.

The identifier 213 of the identification area of the limiting block 210 may protrude from the marking area of the lower part of the limiting block 210, be recessed in the marking area, or may be applied to the surface of the marking area.

The water flow of the bubbler: first filtered through the filter member 400; then passed through the splitter 200 to convert the tube flow into a jet; then the jet collides with the insert 300 to produce an atomizing effect, and is sucked in by the suction hole 110. Mix the air.

In order to classify the bubblers according to the flow rate for management, the relevant color and the mark 213 may be respectively marked according to the flow rate in the lower surface 211 area of the limit block 210, and the specific scheme is as follows:

When the flow rate of the water is A, the identification area 213 "A" is marked with a light green color on the lower surface 211 of the limiting block 210;

When the flow rate of water is B, the identification area 213 "B" is marked with a dark green color in the identification area of the lower surface 211 of the limiting block 210;

When the water flow rate is less than 1.5 gpm (including 1.5 gpm), the identification area of the lower surface 211 of the limiting block 210 is marked with a grass green mark "1.5 gpm";

When the water flow rate is less than 2.2 gpm (including 2.2 gpm), the lower surface identification area of the limit block 210 is marked with a yellow mark "2.2 gpm".

The bubbler may be a dark gray or the like different from the color of the mark 213.

The columnar inserter 300 of the present invention may also be other designs consistent with the objectives of the present invention.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and thus the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, that is, equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the invention and the contents of the specification should still be covered by the present invention. Within the scope.

Industrial applicability

The invention discloses a bubbler, wherein the side wall of the body is provided with a corresponding notch, and the shunt and the body are fixed by the matching of the limiting block and the notch, and the corresponding color, logo or color is marked on the limiting block. A combination of logos to distinguish between different flows. The added cost of setting up separate identification components is saved, and it is easy to classify and manage according to the identification.

Claims (13)

A bubbler comprising at least a flow divider and a body, wherein: the outer side of the flow divider is provided with at least one limiting block, and the limiting block is provided with a bubbler identifier; Inside and outside, the shape, position, and number respectively correspond to the notch of the limit block; after the body and the shunt are assembled, the bubbler mark on the limit block can be displayed through the notch to distinguish different specifications. The bubbler according to claim 1, wherein the shunt is adapted to be coupled to the body by a mating engagement of the notch and the outer side limiting block of the flow divider, and the bubbler identifier It is exposed to the outside of the body through the gap. The bubbler according to claim 2, further comprising a filter member and a columnar insert, wherein the filter member and the flow divider are connected by a snap fit; the columnar insert is inserted into the body, and the flow divider is supported by On the internal steps of the body. A bubbler according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, wherein the limiting block is divided into upper and lower portions, and the outer surfaces of the upper and lower portions are each on a cylindrical surface coaxial with the side wall of the splitter. The bubbler according to claim 4, wherein the diameter of the cylindrical surface of the lower outer surface of the limiting block is larger than the diameter of the cylindrical surface of the upper surface of the upper portion of the limiting block, and a card is formed between the upper and lower portions. Buckle. The bubbler according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, wherein the body comprises a set of bodies and a struts fixed to the inner surface of the bottom of the sleeve, and the outer side of the sleeve is provided with strip-shaped bosses. And opening a suction hole through the inside and outside of the sleeve, the outer port of the suction hole is located on the outer surface of the sleeve, the inner port is located in the rotation surface of the sleeve body, and the suction hole is located between the adjacent protrusions, and the inner wall of the body The lower end, that is, the side wall of the brace frame is provided with a uniformly distributed positioning groove in the axial direction. The bubbler according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, wherein the upper end edge of the body, that is, the upper end edge of the sleeve body has a width in the radial direction of the body larger than the thickness of the body side wall, and is also larger than the notch in the body. The width of the end edge in the radial direction. The bubbler according to claim 3, wherein the outer side of the columnar insert is provided with a positioning boss corresponding to the positioning groove of the body frame, and the columnar insert is matched with the positioning groove by the positioning boss Limit. The bubbler according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of a color and a mark is marked according to the flow rate on the lower surface of the flow restrictor block, that is, the identification area, the mark contains at least characters, letters, One of the digital and graphic elements, and the identifier may protrude from the identification area of the lower part of the flow restrictor block, may be recessed in the identification area, or may be applied to the surface of the identification area. The bubbler according to claim 6, wherein the columnar insert comprises a plurality of bottom baffles fixed together, a plurality of intermediate baffles and a plurality of upper studs, and adjacent bottom baffles A channel is formed between the intermediate and adjacent intermediate partitions, and the upper pillar collision surface, the middle partition collision surface and the bottom partition collision surface constitute three layers spaced in the direction (X). A bubbler according to claim 10, wherein said columnar insert further comprises a center pillar and a loop, wherein: At least a portion of the bottom partition is a bottom spoke, the inner end of which is fixed to the middle pillar, and the outer end is fixed to the loop; At least a part of the middle partition is a middle round strip which is sleeved outside the middle pillar and fixed on the bottom spoke; At least some of the upper pillars are fixedly spaced on the middle round strip; In the top view projection of the columnar insert, the upper stud is located between adjacent bottom spokes. The bubbler according to claim 10, wherein at least a portion of the bottom spacer is a bottom layer strip which is sleeved outside the center pillar and fixed to the bottom spoke, and the upper end surface and the upper end spoke upper end surface are flush level; The middle layer strip is located between adjacent two bottom layer round strips. The bubbler according to claim 8, wherein the marking method of the color and the marking of the marking area is: When the flow rate of water is A, the lower surface identification area of the limit block is marked with light green. When the flow rate of water is B, the identification area of the lower surface of the limiting block is marked with a dark green mark "B"; When the flow rate of the water is less than 1.5gpm (including 1.5gpm), the identification area of the lower surface of the limit block is marked with a green color of "1.5gpm"; When the water flow rate is less than 2.2 gpm (including 2.2 gpm), the lower surface identification area of the limit block is marked with a yellow mark "2.2 gpm"; Among them, the bubbler is dark gray and the color is different from the logo.

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