Spray head
阅读说明:本技术 喷头 (Spray head ) 是由 姚鹏远 于 2019-05-07 设计创作,主要内容包括:本公开提供了一种喷头,该喷头包括用于接纳流体的入口和与该入口流体连通的多个喷嘴,其中,多个喷嘴中的每个喷嘴适于在使用时产生具有长形横向截面的连续的流体射流。(The present disclosure provides a spray head comprising an inlet for receiving a fluid and a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the inlet, wherein each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles is adapted to generate, in use, a continuous jet of fluid having an elongate transverse cross-section.)
1. A spray head, comprising:
an inlet for receiving a fluid; and
a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the inlet;
wherein each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles is adapted to produce, in use, a continuous jet of fluid having an elongate transverse cross-section.
2. The spray head of claim 1, wherein each nozzle has an elongated transverse cross-section comprising a major or longitudinal axis having a first length and a minor or transverse axis having a second length, wherein the first length is greater than the second length.
3. The spray head of claim 2 wherein the elongated transverse cross-section is generally in the form of a diamond.
4. A sprayhead according to any of the preceding claims, wherein each nozzle defines a nozzle opening which is curved or convex outwardly relative to the base of the sprayhead.
5. The spray head of claim 4, further comprising a recess disposed about each nozzle opening.
6. The spray head of claim 5, wherein the recess extends into the base of the spray head around the nozzle opening such that the nozzle opening is at least partially inset from the base.
7. The spray head of claim 6 or 7, wherein the recess comprises a base, a first pair of opposing sides extending from the base, and a second pair of opposing sides extending from the base, and wherein the first pair of opposing sides are substantially perpendicular to the long axis and the second pair of opposing sides are substantially parallel to the long axis.
8. The spray head of claim 7, wherein the first pair of opposing sides diverge outwardly toward the base of the spray head to define an angle of divergence of the fluid jet.
9. The spray head of claim 8, wherein the angle of flare is between about 22 ° and 46 °.
10. The spray head of any of claims 4 to 9, wherein each nozzle is inclined inwardly towards a central portion of the base of the spray head at an angle of inclination of between about 6.5 ° to 11 °.
11. The spray head of any of claims 7 to 10, wherein each nozzle comprises a nozzle wall extending from the base of the recess towards the nozzle opening, wherein the nozzle wall has a maximum height at a longitudinal and transverse center of the nozzle opening, and wherein the height of the nozzle wall tapers outwardly from the longitudinal and transverse center.
12. The spray head of claim 11, wherein the nozzle wall preferably defines an edge surrounding the nozzle opening, wherein the edge is configured to reduce or prevent fluid from dripping from the nozzle when not in use.
13. A spray head according to any one of claims 4 to 12 when dependent on claim 2, wherein the elongate transverse cross-section of the nozzle, together with the outwardly curved or convex nozzle opening, is adapted to produce, in use, the continuous jet of fluid having an elongate transverse cross-section.
14. The spray head of claim 13 wherein each nozzle is configured such that a continuous jet of fluid does not break up into discrete drops until about 30mm from the base of the spray head.
15. The spray head of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a plurality of fluid conduits in fluid communication with the inlet, each conduit configured to also be in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of nozzles.
16. The spray head of claim 15 when dependent on claim 4, further comprising a plurality of nozzle bodies, each nozzle body being connectable to a respective one of the plurality of fluid conduits, wherein each nozzle body comprises a first conduit section, a second conduit section, and a third conduit section, wherein the first conduit section has a substantially constant cross-section, wherein the second conduit section has a converging cross-section that converges towards the third conduit section, and wherein the third conduit section defines the nozzle opening.
17. The spray head of claim 16 wherein a longitudinal axis of the third conduit section is approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the second conduit section.
18. Spray head according to claim 16 or 17, wherein each nozzle body is removably insertable into a housing of the spray head.
19. The spray head of claim 18, wherein each nozzle body includes a stop on an outer surface of the nozzle body to limit movement of the body relative to the housing when the nozzle body is inserted into the housing.
20. A spray head according to any preceding claim, wherein the spray head is in the form of a shower head.
21. A nozzle body mountable within a spray head, the nozzle body comprising an inlet for receiving a fluid and an outlet, wherein the nozzle body is adapted in use to generate a continuous jet of fluid having an elongate transverse cross-section.
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a showerhead. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a spray head in the form of a shower head.
Background
Shower heads typically comprise a housing having a plurality of nozzles in a lower surface of the housing, which nozzles generate a stream of water droplets in use. One such shower head is disclosed in the international (PCT) patent publication No. WO 2013/141719. However, a problem with existing shower heads is that they may not produce a satisfactory spray of water droplets at low flow rates.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a spray head and/or shower head which overcomes or at least ameliorates one or more problems of existing spray heads/shower heads, or at least provides a useful alternative.
The citation of any prior art in this specification is not an acknowledgement or admission that: this prior art may form part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction or this prior art may be reasonably required by the skilled person, considered relevant and/or combined with other prior art.
Disclosure of Invention
In one aspect, the present invention provides a showerhead comprising:
an inlet for receiving a fluid; and
a plurality of nozzles in fluid communication with the inlet;
wherein each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles is adapted to produce, in use, a continuous jet of fluid having an elongate transverse cross-section.
In an embodiment, each nozzle preferably has an elongate transverse cross-section comprising a long axis having a first length and a short axis having a second length, wherein the first length is greater than the second length. The long axis preferably corresponds to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle and the short axis preferably corresponds to the transverse axis of the nozzle. In a preferred embodiment, the elongate transverse cross-section may be generally in the form of a diamond. The diamond shape may have curved vertices. Alternatively, the elongate transverse cross-section may be in the form of an ellipse or other similar shape.
In an embodiment, each nozzle defines a nozzle opening, which is preferably curved (or convex) outwardly relative to the base of the spray head.
The elongate transverse cross-section of the nozzle together with the outwardly curved nozzle opening is adapted to generate, in use, a continuous jet of fluid having an elongate transverse cross-section. The fluid jet is "continuous" in terms of substantially the entire body of fluid. Preferably, the nozzle configuration is such that the body of fluid does not disperse into discrete droplets until about 30mm from the base of the spray head.
A continuous jet of fluid having an elongated transverse cross-section may flare outwardly from the nozzle opening. Thus, the fluid jet may exhibit a substantially "bell" shape in lateral cross-section. The spray head may include a recess disposed about each nozzle opening, the recess configured to define an angle of spread of the fluid jet.
Preferably, the recess extends into the base of the spray head around the outwardly curved nozzle opening, such that the nozzle opening is at least partially inset from the base. Preferably, the recess comprises a base, a first pair of opposing sides extending from the base, and a second pair of opposing sides extending from the base. Preferably, the first pair of opposing sides are substantially perpendicular to the long axis of the nozzle cross-section and preferably the second pair of opposing sides are substantially parallel to the long axis of the nozzle cross-section. The first pair of opposing sides may diverge outwardly from a location immediately adjacent to opposing ends of the nozzle opening toward the base of the spray head. Thus, the first pair of outwardly diverging sides may define the opening angle of the fluid jet. The opening angle may be between about 22 ° and 46 °.
In an embodiment, each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles may include a nozzle wall extending from adjacent a base of the recess to define a nozzle opening. Preferably, the nozzle opening is curved (or convex) outwardly relative to the base of the recess such that the nozzle wall has a maximum height relative to the base of the recess at a longitudinal and transverse centre of the nozzle opening, the height of the nozzle wall tapering outwardly from the longitudinal and transverse centre. Preferably, the nozzle wall has a minimum height at the opposite longitudinal end of the nozzle opening relative to the base of the recess. Preferably, the nozzle wall defines an edge surrounding the nozzle opening. Preferably, the rim is configured to reduce or prevent dripping of fluid from the nozzle when not in use. In one embodiment, the edge may include a hydrophobic coating that may help reduce or prevent fluid from dripping from the nozzle.
Each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles may be slightly inwardly inclined toward a central portion of the base of the spray head at an inclination angle of between about 6.5 ° to 11 °.
The spray head may include a plurality of fluid conduits in fluid communication with the inlet. Each fluid conduit of the plurality of fluid conduits may also be in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of nozzles. The spray head may have a generally circular transverse cross-section and the inlet may be located at or near the centre of the spray head. Alternatively, the inlet may be located at or near the end of the spray head. The plurality of fluid conduits may extend generally radially outward from the inlet, and the plurality of fluid conduits may be arranged equidistant from one another. The plurality of nozzles may be arranged circumferentially around the base and may be arranged equidistant from each other. The spray head may comprise between twelve and sixteen nozzles. In a preferred embodiment, the spray head includes fifteen nozzles equidistantly arranged about the base and fifteen fluid conduits, each configured to deliver fluid from the inlet to a respective one of the nozzles.
Each fluid conduit of the plurality of fluid conduits may include at least a first conduit section, a second conduit section, and a third conduit section. The first conduit section may be located downstream of the inlet and may have a substantially constant cross-section. The substantially constant cross-section may be in the form of a circle. The second conduit section may be located downstream of the first conduit section and may have a converging cross-section that converges towards the third conduit section. The converging section of the second conduit section is configured to accelerate fluid flowing to the third conduit section. The third conduit section may be located downstream of the second conduit section and may have a split cross-section along at least a portion of the length of the third conduit section from the first end to the second end of the third conduit section. The third conduit section may have a longitudinal axis approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second conduit section. Preferably, the third conduit section defines a nozzle and preferably the nozzle opening terminates the third conduit section.
In an alternative embodiment, the spray head may include a plurality of fluid conduits in fluid communication with the inlet, each conduit being configured to also be in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of nozzles. Preferably, a plurality of nozzle bodies may also be provided, wherein each nozzle body is connectable to a respective one of the plurality of fluid conduits. Preferably, each nozzle body comprises a first conduit section, a second conduit section and a third conduit section. Preferably, the first conduit section has a substantially constant cross-section. The substantially constant cross-section may be in the form of a substantially circular shape. Preferably, the second conduit section is located downstream of the first conduit section and preferably has a converging cross-section that converges towards the third conduit section. Preferably, the third conduit section is located downstream of the second conduit section and preferably defines a nozzle opening. The third conduit section may have a split cross-section along at least a portion of its length from the first end to the second end of the third conduit section, preferably the third conduit section has a longitudinal axis approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second conduit section.
Preferably, each nozzle body is removably insertable into a housing of the spray head so as to be connectable to a respective one of the plurality of fluid conduits. Preferably, each nozzle body is press-fitted into the housing to be fixed within the housing. Each nozzle body may include a stop on an outer surface of the nozzle body to limit movement of the body relative to the housing when the body is inserted into the housing.
The spray head is configured to produce a continuous jet of fluid at the inlet with a water flow pressure of about 150kPa or greater.
The spray head may be in the form of a shower head. The spray head may also be in the form of a hand shower.
In another aspect, the present invention provides a nozzle body mountable within a spray head, the nozzle body comprising an inlet for receiving a fluid and an outlet, wherein the nozzle body is adapted to generate, in use, a continuous jet of fluid having an elongate transverse cross-section.
Preferably, the nozzle body comprises a first conduit section, a second conduit section, and a third conduit section. Preferably, the first end of the first conduit section comprises an inlet. The inlet is adapted to be connected to a conduit located within the spray head so as to receive fluid from the conduit. Preferably, the first conduit section has a substantially constant cross-section. The substantially constant cross-section may be in the form of a substantially circular shape.
Preferably, the first conduit section transitions into the second conduit section at the second end of the first conduit section. Preferably, the second conduit section is located downstream of the first conduit section and may have a converging cross-section converging from a first end of the second conduit section to a second end of the second conduit section, the second end being located downstream of the first end. The converging section of the second conduit section is configured to accelerate fluid flowing to the third conduit section.
Preferably, the second conduit section transitions into the third conduit section at the second end of the second conduit section. Preferably, the third conduit section is located downstream of the second conduit section and may have a split cross-section diverging from a first end of the third conduit section to a second end of the third conduit section, the second end being located downstream of the first end. The cross-section of the third conduit section may be sized to diverge outwardly along the entire length of the third conduit section between the first end and the second end, or along only a portion of the entire length between the first end and the second end. Preferably, the second end of the third conduit section comprises an outlet. The outlet may also be referred to as a nozzle opening. The third conduit section may have a longitudinal axis approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second conduit section.
Preferably, the nozzle body is removably insertable into a housing of the spray head so as to be connectable to a conduit located within the spray head. Preferably, the nozzle body is press-fitted into the housing to be fixed within the housing. The nozzle body may also include a stop on an outer surface of the nozzle body to limit movement of the body relative to the housing when the body is inserted into the housing.
The spray head may include a plurality of conduits configured to connect to a plurality of nozzle bodies. Preferably, the plurality of conduits receive fluid from the inlet of the spray head and deliver fluid to the inlet of the nozzle body.
The nozzle body may comprise any one or more of the features described in relation to the first aspect of the invention. For example, the outlet may have an elongate transverse cross-section in the form of a generally diamond shape, and the outlet may be curved (or convex) outwardly. In addition, the outlet may be defined by a nozzle wall having a maximum height at a longitudinal and transverse center of the outlet relative to the base of the spray head, the height of the nozzle wall gradually decreasing outwardly from the longitudinal and transverse center. Preferably, the nozzle wall has a minimum height at the opposite longitudinal end of the outlet.
As used herein, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "comprises," "comprising," and variations such as "comprises," "comprising," and "includes" are not intended to exclude the addition of other elements, components, integers or steps.
Other aspects of the invention and other embodiments of the aspects described in the preceding paragraphs will become apparent from the following description, given by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Drawings
Fig. 1 is a photograph of a spray head in the form of a shower head according to a first embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of a showerhead similar to that shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the showerhead of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4A is a close-up perspective view of the nozzles of the showerhead of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4B is another close-up perspective view of the nozzle of FIG. 4A;
FIG. 4C is another close-up view of the nozzle of FIG. 4A; FIG. 4D is a close-up bottom view of a section of the showerhead of FIG. 2;
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the showerhead of FIG. 2;
FIG. 6A is a partial cross-sectional view of the showerhead of FIG. 2;
FIG. 6B is another partial cross-sectional view of the showerhead of FIG. 2;
figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a spray head in the form of a shower head according to a second embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 8A is a close-up perspective view of the nozzles of the showerhead of FIG. 7; and
fig. 8B is another close-up perspective view of the nozzle of fig. 8A.
Detailed Description
It will be understood that the invention disclosed and defined in this specification includes all alternative combinations of two or more of the individual features mentioned or evident from the text or drawings. All of these different combinations constitute various alternative aspects of the present invention.
Referring to fig. 1, a photograph of a showerhead according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown. The spray head is in the form of a
Referring to fig. 2, the
As shown in fig. 1, each fluid jet 22 flares outwardly from a respective nozzle 18, thus assuming a generally "bell" shape in lateral cross-section. The nozzles 18 of the
Fig. 2 is a top perspective view of
Fig. 4A is a close-up perspective view of a single nozzle 18 of the plurality of nozzles. Each of the plurality of nozzles 18 has the same form and size. As shown in fig. 4A and 4C, the nozzle 18 has an elongated
As shown more clearly in fig. 4B, the nozzle 18 defines a
The
Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the
Referring to fig. 6A and 6B, each of the fluid conduits 50 includes a first conduit section 60, a second conduit section 62 downstream of the first conduit section 60, and a third conduit section 64 downstream of the second conduit section 62, the third conduit section 64 defining the nozzle 18. In this context, "downstream" refers to the direction of fluid flow from the inlet 14 to the
The first conduit section 60 has a constant circular cross-section with a diameter of about 4mm and a first conduit length of about 41 mm. In an alternative embodiment, not shown, of the spray head in the form of a handshower, the first conduit may be about 31mm in length. The first conduit section 60 transitions into a second conduit section 62 at the downstream end of the first conduit section. The second conduit section 62 has a converging "conical" cross-section that converges downstream toward the third conduit section 64, and the second conduit section 62 is configured to accelerate fluid flowing toward the third conduit section 64 or nozzle 18. The second conduit section 62 has a second conduit length of about 8 mm. The second conduit section 62 transitions into the third conduit section 64 via a circular aperture 66 arranged at the downstream end of the second conduit section. The diameter of the circular opening 66 is about 1 mm. The third conduit section 64 defines a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the first and second conduit sections 60, 62.
The third conduit section 64 includes a curved outer water guiding surface 70 that curves outwardly and downwardly from the circular bore 66 toward the
In contrast to the discrete water droplet flow that may occur in other showerheads of the prior art, the curved outer water guiding surfaces 70 of the first, second and third fluid conduit sections 60, 62 and 64, and in particular the circular aperture 66 of the second and third fluid conduit sections 62 and 64, are constructed and arranged so as to produce a continuous body or jet of fluid at the
Fig. 7 and 8 show a spray head according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The spray head is in the form of a shower head 100, however the spray head may alternatively be in the form of a hand shower or other similar spray head.
Showerhead 100 is substantially similar to
The showerhead 100 includes a housing 112, the housing 112 defining a plurality of fluid conduits 50 (one of which is shown in fig. 7) extending radially outward from a central inlet 114 and arranged equidistant from one another. The showerhead 100 also includes a plurality of
Each
Each
Referring to fig. 8A and 8B, it can be seen that
The
It will be understood that the invention disclosed and defined in this specification includes all alternative combinations of two or more of the individual features mentioned or evident from the text or drawings. All of these different combinations constitute various alternative aspects of the present invention.
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