U.S. patent application number 17/124993 was filed with the patent office on 2022-04-14 for water output device.
This patent application is currently assigned to Purity (Xiamen) Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd.. The applicant listed for this patent is Purity (Xiamen) Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd.. Invention is credited to CHE-MIN LIN, ALEX WU, CHING-YIN WU, JAMES WU, CE-WEN YANG.
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United States Patent
Application |
20220112701 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
WU; JAMES ; et al. |
April 14, 2022 |
WATER OUTPUT DEVICE
Abstract
A water output device is adapted to be connected to an inlet
tube and includes an outlet tube and an outlet shelf having an
upper outlet surface. The outlet tube passes through the outlet
shelf and extends upward from the upper outlet surface and
communicates with the inlet tube. A side wall of the outlet tube
has a first outlet opening. The upper outlet surface has a guiding
recess having an open side formed on a side edge of the upper
outlet surface, so that a water flowing from the first outlet
opening is guided by the guiding recess to flow out through the
open side. The outlet shelf could be placed bath supplies and
provide users with a special visual experience, and water could be
outputted from the first outlet opening beyond the outlet shelf and
guided by the guiding recess to flow out through the open side.
Inventors: |
WU; JAMES; (Taichung City,
TW) ; WU; ALEX; (Taichung City, TW) ; YANG;
CE-WEN; (Xiamen City, CN) ; WU; CHING-YIN;
(Taichung City, TW) ; LIN; CHE-MIN; (Taichung
City, TW) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Purity (Xiamen) Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd. |
Xiamen City |
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CN |
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Assignee: |
Purity (Xiamen) Sanitary Ware Co.,
Ltd.
Xiamen City
CN
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Appl. No.: |
17/124993 |
Filed: |
December 17, 2020 |
International
Class: |
E03C 1/04 20060101
E03C001/04; E03C 1/042 20060101 E03C001/042; A47K 3/28 20060101
A47K003/28 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Oct 9, 2020 |
CN |
202022234349.5 |
Claims
1. A water output device, which is adapted to be connected to an
inlet tube, comprises an outlet shelf and an outlet tube, wherein
the outlet shelf has an upper outlet surface; the outlet tube
passes through the outlet shelf and extends upward from the upper
outlet surface and communicates with the inlet tube; a side wall of
the outlet tube has a first outlet opening; the upper outlet
surface has a guiding recess; the guiding recess has an open side
formed on a side edge of the upper outlet surface, so that a water
flowing from the first outlet opening is guided by the guiding
recess to flow out through the open side.
2. The water output device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a
recessed surface of the guiding recess tilts in a direction from
the first outlet opening toward the open side.
3. The water output device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the open
side of the guiding recess is curved-shaped.
4. The water output device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the
recessed surface of the guiding recess has a plurality of
projecting patterns sequentially arranged in a direction from the
outlet tube toward the open side.
5. The water output device as claimed in claim 1, further
comprising a filter disposed on the outlet tube and located at the
first outlet opening.
6. The water output device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
outlet shelf has a sleeve; an end of the sleeve is connected to the
upper outlet surface, and another end of the sleeve extends upward
from the upper outlet surface; the sleeve has a side opening; the
outlet tube is disposed in the sleeve, and the first outlet opening
corresponds to the side opening.
7. The water output device as claimed in claim 6, further
comprising a filter, wherein a slot is disposed on a peripheral
edge of the side opening of the sleeve, and the filter is
detachably disposed in the slot and covers the first outlet
opening.
8. The water output device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the
outlet shelf comprises a top cover and a bottom base; the top cover
covers the bottom base and has the upper outlet surface and the
sleeve; the outlet tube is disposed on the bottom base and enters
the sleeve via an underside of the sleeve.
9. The water output device as claimed in claim 1, further
comprising a switching valve disposed in the outlet tube, wherein
the outlet tube has a second outlet opening; the switching valve is
controllable to switch water from flowing out through the first
outlet opening or the second outlet opening.
10. The water output device as claimed in claim 9, further
comprising a pressed member connected to the switching valve and
located above the outlet tube, wherein the pressed member is
adapted to be pressed by an external force to control the switching
valve to switch.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates generally to a bathroom
accessory, and more particularly to a water output device that
supplies water via a shelf.
Description of Related Art
[0002] A conventional faucet is a kind of bathroom accessories and
is widely used in various places. In a normal family, the faucet is
mainly mounted in a kitchen and a bathroom for cleaning kitchen
supplies and taking a shower. For the convenience of a user to
obtain detergents, cleaning tools, or bath supplies during
showering and cleaning, a shelf is often disposed around the faucet
for placing supplies such as the cleanser, the cleaning tools, the
bath supplies, and so on. In order to improve the convenience for
users to take objects placed on the shelf, some manufacturers in
the industry have developed a platform-type faucet.
[0003] The conventional platform-type faucet includes a platform
engaged with a faucet. However, the platform only has the function
for users to place toilet products such as hand wash, shampoo, body
wash, or soap, and does not have other functions. In addition,
conventional faucets are always output water via a water outlet
under the faucet, and cannot provide the user with a special visual
experience. Thus, the conventional platform-type faucet still has
room for improvement.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] In view of the above, the primary objective of the present
invention is to provide a water output device, which could supply
water via a shelf.
[0005] The present invention provides a water output device, which
is adapted to be connected to an inlet tube, includes an outlet
shelf and an outlet tube, wherein the outlet shelf has an upper
outlet surface. The outlet tube passes through the outlet shelf and
extends upward from the upper outlet surface and communicates with
the inlet tube. A side wall of the outlet tube has a first outlet
opening. The upper outlet surface has a guiding recess. The guiding
recess has an open side formed on a side edge of the upper outlet
surface, so that a water flowing from the first outlet opening is
guided by the guiding recess to flow out through the open side.
[0006] In an embodiment, a recessed surface of the guiding recess
tilts in a direction from the first outlet opening toward the open
side.
[0007] In an embodiment, the open side of the guiding recess is
curved-shaped.
[0008] In an embodiment, the recessed surface of the guiding recess
has a plurality of projecting patterns sequentially arranged in a
direction from the outlet tube toward the open side.
[0009] In an embodiment, the water output device includes a filter
disposed on the outlet tube and located at the first outlet
opening.
[0010] In an embodiment, the outlet shelf has a sleeve; an end of
the sleeve is connected to the upper outlet surface, and another
end of the sleeve extends upward from the upper outlet surface; the
sleeve has a side opening; the outlet tube is disposed in the
sleeve, and the first outlet opening corresponds to the side
opening.
[0011] In an embodiment, a slot is disposed on a peripheral edge of
the side opening of the sleeve, and the filter is detachably
disposed in the slot and covers the first outlet opening.
[0012] In an embodiment, the outlet shelf comprises a top cover and
a bottom base; the top cover covers the bottom base and has the
upper outlet surface and the sleeve. The outlet tube is disposed on
the bottom base and enters the sleeve via an underside of the
sleeve.
[0013] In an embodiment, the water output device includes a
switching valve disposed in the outlet tube, wherein the outlet
tube has a second outlet opening. The switching valve is
controllable to switch water from flowing out through the first
outlet opening or the second outlet opening.
[0014] In an embodiment, the water output device includes a pressed
member connected to the switching valve and located above the
outlet tube, wherein the pressed member is adapted to be pressed by
an external force to control the switching valve to switch.
[0015] With the aforementioned design, water could be outputted
from the first outlet opening beyond the outlet shelf and be guided
by the guiding recess to flow out through the open side of the
outlet shelf, which provides users with a special visual experience
at the same time.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The present invention will be best understood by referring
to the following detailed description of some illustrative
embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in
which
[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the water output device
according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective view, showing the water output
device according to the embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 3 is a partially exploded view of the water output
device according to the embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 4 is a partially exploded view of the water output
device according to the embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 5 is a perspective view, showing the water output
device according to the embodiment of the present invention seen
from another direction;
[0022] FIG. 6 is a partially exploded view of the water output
device according to the embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] FIG. 7 is a side view, showing the water output device
according to the embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] FIG. 8 is a top view, showing the water output device
according to the embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] FIG. 9 is a sectional view along the A-A line in FIG. 8;
[0026] FIG. 10 is a sectional view along the B-B line in FIG.
8;
[0027] FIG. 11 is an enlarged partial view of a marked region C in
FIG. 10; and
[0028] FIG. 12 is a schematic view, showing the control valve, the
first connecting tube, and the second connecting tube of the water
output device according to the embodiment of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0029] A water output device 1 according to an embodiment of the
present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1 to FIG. 12, wherein the
water output device 1 includes an inlet tube 2. The inlet tube 2
includes a cold-water pipe 2A and a hot-water pipe 2B. The water
output device 1 includes an outlet shelf 10, an outlet tube 20, a
filter 30, a switching valve 40, and a pressed member 50.
[0030] Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6, the outlet shelf 10 includes
a top cover 12 and a bottom base 14, wherein the top cover 12
covers the bottom base 14 and has an upper outlet surface 121 and a
sleeve 122. The upper outlet surface 121 has a guiding recess 121a,
wherein the guiding recess 121a has an open side 121b formed on a
side edge of the upper outlet surface 121. An end of the sleeve 122
is connected to the upper outlet surface 121, and another end of
the sleeve 122 extends upward from the upper outlet surface 121,
wherein upward indicates a direction from the bottom base 14 toward
the top cover 12. The sleeve 122 has a side opening 122a, wherein a
slot 122b is disposed on a peripheral edge of the side opening 122a
of the sleeve 122, and the filter 30 is detachably disposed in the
slot 122b.
[0031] The outlet tube 20 is disposed on the bottom base 14 of the
outlet shelf 10 and communicates with the inlet tube 2. The outlet
tube 20 enters the sleeve 122 via an underside of the sleeve 122 of
the outlet shelf 10 to be disposed in the sleeve 122 and extends
upward and beyond the upper outlet surface 121. A side wall of the
outlet tube 20 has a first outlet opening 20a corresponding to the
side opening 122a of the sleeve 122, wherein the filter 30 is
disposed at a position covering the first outlet opening 20a. In an
embodiment, the filter 30 is disposed on the outlet tube 20 and is
located at a position covering the first outlet opening 20a. In
this way, water could be outputted via the first outlet opening 20a
located beyond the outlet shelf 10 and could be guided by the
guiding recess 121a to flow out through the open side 121b of the
outlet shelf 10, so that the outlet shelf 10 not only could provide
users with a special visual experience, but also could be used for
placing bath supplies. Additionally, with the filter 30, not only a
foreign matter in the water could be filtered, but also a flow rate
of the water outputted from the first outlet opening 20a could be
slowed down, so as to slow down an impact of the water flow against
the upper outlet surface 121. In the current embodiment, the filter
30 is detachably disposed in the slot 122b, however, in other
embodiments, the filter 30 could be disposed in other ways as long
as the filter is located at a position covering the first outlet
opening 20a. For instance, the filter 30 could fit around the
outlet tube 20 to cover the first outlet opening 20a.
[0032] Referring to FIG. 7 to FIG. 11, a recessed surface of the
guiding recess 121a tilts from a position adjacent to the first
outlet opening 20a to the open side 121b, wherein the open side
121b of the guiding recess 121a is a curved shape curving in a
direction from the upper outlet surface 121 toward the bottom base
14. In this way, the water outputted from the first outlet opening
20a could be guided by the guiding recess 121a to flow and gather
to the open side 121b which is curved-shaped. In addition, the
recessed surface of the guiding recess 121a has a plurality of
projecting patterns 121c, wherein the projecting patterns 121c are
disposed in a way surrounding the outlet tube 20 and are
sequentially arranged in a direction from the outlet tube 20 toward
the open side 121b, and provides a function of slowing down the
flow rate of the water flowing on the upper outlet surface 121 and
guiding the water to the open side 121b.
[0033] Referring to FIG. 4, the switching valve 40 is disposed in
the outlet tube 20, wherein the outlet tube 20 has a second outlet
opening 20b. The switching valve 40 is controllable to switch
between the first outlet opening 20a and the second outlet opening
20b, so that water could flow out from either the first outlet
opening 20a or the second outlet opening 20b. The pressed member 50
is connected to the switching valve 40 and is located above the
outlet tube 20, and is adapted to be pressed by an external force
to control the switching valve 40 to switch. Referring to FIG. 6,
the water output device 1 includes a water output member 60
communicating with the second outlet opening 20b, wherein the water
output member 60 includes a switching member 62, a shower bar 64,
and a water output hose 66. The switching member 62 is disposed
between the second outlet opening 20b and both of the shower bar 64
and the water output hose 66, thereby the switching member 62 could
be controlled to switch between shower bar 64 and the water output
hose 66, so that water could flow out from either the shower bar 64
or the water output hose 66. In this way, a user could operate the
pressed member 50 to control the switching valve 40 to switch water
from flowing out through the first outlet opening 20a or the second
outlet opening 20b and could operate the switching member 62 to
switch water from flowing out through the shower bar 64 or the
water output hose 66, thereby providing various water outlet ways
to meet specific requirements.
[0034] Referring to FIG. 12, the water output device 1 includes a
control valve 70, a first connecting pipe 80, and a second
connecting pipe 90, wherein the first connecting pipe 80
communicates with both of the cold-water pipe 2A and the control
valve 70, and the hot-water pipe 2B communicates with the control
valve 70, and the control valve 70 communicates with the switching
valve 40 via the second connecting pipe 90, so that the control
valve 70 could be controlled to adjust a mixing ratio of hot and
cold water. In this way, the cold water come from the cold-water
pipe 2A could flow into the control valve 70 via the first
connecting pipe 80 and mix with the hot water, which comes from the
hot-water pipe 2B, in the control valve 70, and then the mixed
water could be guided into the outlet tube 20 via the second
connecting pipe 90, and finally, the mixed water could be outputted
from either the first outlet opening 20a or the second outlet
opening 20b by operating the pressed member 50 to control the
switching valve 40 to switch between the first outlet opening 20a
and the second outlet opening 20b.
[0035] With the aforementioned design, water could be outputted
from the first outlet opening 20a above the outlet shelf 10 of the
water output device 1 and could be guided by the guiding recess
121a to flow out through the open side 121b of the outlet shelf 10,
which not only could provide users with a special visual
experience, but also could be used for placing bath supplies.
Additionally, the water output device 1 further provides various
water outlet ways to meet specific requirements.
[0036] It must be pointed out that the embodiments described above
are only some preferred embodiments of the present invention. All
equivalent structures which employ the concepts disclosed in this
specification and the appended claims should fall within the scope
of the present invention.
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