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KR-102963159-B1 - Connector for shower hose

KR102963159B1KR 102963159 B1KR102963159 B1KR 102963159B1KR-102963159-B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connector for a shower hose, and more specifically, to a connector for a shower hose characterized by comprising: a connector body having a tubular shape, having a filter member for purifying water on the inside and a discharge port formed at the bottom, so as to allow the use of both hands freely, prevent excessive splashing of water discharged onto the floor, and allow water to be discharged through a filter not only when discharged from a shower head but also when discharged close to the floor from the middle of the hose; a first connecting cover formed at the top of the connector body, having an inlet port to which a first hose connected to a faucet can be connected; and a second connecting cover detachably connected to the connector body to surround the discharge port, having a second hose connected to a shower head to be connected.

Inventors

  • 손영삼

Dates

Publication Date
20260511
Application Date
20240902

Claims (5)

  1. A connector body (100) having a tube shape, with a filter member (200) for purifying water provided on the inside and an outlet (110) formed on the bottom; A first connecting cover (300) having an inlet (310) formed therein that can be connected to a first hose (20) connected to a water tap (10) and detachably coupled to the top of the connector body (100); and A second connecting cover (400) that can be connected to a second hose (40) connected to a shower head (30) and detachably coupled to the connector body (100) to surround the above-mentioned outlet (110); wherein The above filter member (200) is, A filter (210) that forms a tube shape and is spaced apart from the inner surface of the connector body (100); and An inflow water pressure regulating part (221) formed convexly upward, having a diameter smaller than that of the connector body (100) and at least corresponding to the diameter of the filter (210); a first filter coupling part (222) formed protruding downward from the inflow water pressure regulating part (221) and fitted into the upper inner side of the filter (210); a first fixing ring part (223) having a ring shape with a diameter larger than that of the inflow water pressure regulating part (221), and capable of contacting a first fixing jaw (320) formed on the inner circumference to have a step difference from the first connecting cover opening (300) coupled to the connector body (100); and a first part that spans the upper side of the connector body (100) while connecting the inflow water pressure regulating part (221) and the first fixing ring part (223) so that a plurality of filter inflow holes (225) are formed radially on the outer side of the inflow water pressure regulating part (221). Upper filter cap (220) including a joint (224); A shower hose connector characterized by including
  2. In paragraph 1, The connector body (100) has a second fixing projection (120) formed on its inner surface so as to have a step at a point adjacent to the discharge port (110), The above filter member (200) is, A lower filter cap (230) comprising: a second fixing ring portion (231) that forms a ring shape and contacts the lower end of the filter (210) and is supported by a second fixing jaw (120); a second filter coupling portion (232) that is formed protruding upward from the second fixing ring portion (231) and fitted into the inner lower end of the filter (210); a discharge water pressure regulating portion (233) that has a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the discharge port (110), is formed convexly toward the upper end, and is arranged at a predetermined distance downward from the second fixing ring portion (231) so as to correspond to the central part of the second fixing ring portion (231); and a second connecting portion (234) that connects the second fixing ring portion (231) and the discharge water pressure regulating portion (233) such that a plurality of filter discharge holes (235) are formed radially between the second fixing ring portion (231) and the discharge water pressure regulating portion (233). A shower hose connector characterized by further including
  3. In paragraph 2, The above-mentioned discharge port (110) and the second connecting cover port (400) are detachably coupled through a protruding groove structure, The above-mentioned protrusion groove structure is, A plurality of connecting protrusions (510) formed protruding from the outer surface of the discharge port (110) or the inner surface of the second connecting cover port (400), and arranged at regular intervals along the outer circumference of the discharge port (110) or the inner circumference of the second connecting cover port (400); and A plurality of joint grooves are formed along the inner circumference of the second connecting cover (400) or the outer circumference of the discharge (110) so as to correspond to the joint projection (510) on the inner surface of the second connecting cover (400) or the outer surface of the discharge (110) where the joint projection (510) is not formed, and include a first guide groove portion (521) that guides the downward movement of the joint projection (510) inserted from the upper side, and a second guide groove portion (522) that extends in one direction from the lower end of the first guide groove portion (521) and guides the joint projection (510) that has moved downward to move in one direction. The joint groove (520) is included. The above coupling projection (510) is formed with a lower portion that is convex toward the downward direction, and A shower hose connector characterized in that the first guide groove (521) is formed such that the edge spaced apart from the second guide groove (522) is inclined downward in one direction.
  4. In paragraph 3, The above-mentioned protrusion groove structure is, It further includes a third guide groove section (523) connecting the upper edge adjacent to the second guide groove section (522) in the first guide groove section (521) constituting one coupling groove (520) and the upper edge spaced apart from the second guide groove section (522) in the first guide groove section (521) constituting another coupling groove (520). The above third guide groove (523) is formed with its lower end convex toward the upper side, A shower hose connector characterized in that the coupling projection (510) seated at the bottom of the third guide groove (523) can enter the first guide groove (521) formed on one side or the other side of the third guide groove (523) along the bottom of the third guide groove (523).
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Description

Connector for shower hose The present invention relates to a connector for a shower hose, and more specifically, to a connector for a shower hose installed in the middle of a hose connecting a faucet and a shower head to provide convenience to the user. Generally, a shower consists of a shower head through which water is sprayed out through several holes, and a shower hose having a predetermined length, with one end connected to the shower head and the other end connected to the faucet to form a path for water to move from the faucet to the shower head, and is used to wash the body as commonly referred to as a 'shower'. The faucet connected to such a shower is generally installed at a certain height from the floor, and although there is a spout that allows water to be discharged directly to the floor in addition to the point connected to the shower hose, it is located at a considerable distance from the floor, so there is a problem that a lot of water splashes around when trying to wash feet or objects using the spout. In addition, when washing feet or objects using a shower, in order to prevent excessive splashing, one must hold the shower head with one hand, which results in the problem of not being able to use both hands freely. Furthermore, if the shower head is fixed to a mounting bracket on the wall to allow for the free use of both hands, a problem arises where a lot of water splashes around, just as when using it through the spout. In order to solve these problems, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0157129 (hereinafter referred to as the "Cited Invention") discloses a technology that includes an auxiliary discharge pipe having a first hose connected to a faucet at one end and a discharge port formed at the other end, and a connecting pipe having a second hose connected to a shower head at one end and connected to the auxiliary discharge pipe by magnetic force at the other end, so that water discharged from the auxiliary discharge pipe provided close to the ground can be used by separating the connecting pipe. Recently, many people have been using shower filters to remove impurities, rust, and residual chlorine from tap water. However, since shower filters are configured to be installed inside the shower head, there is a problem in that when a hose connector like the cited invention is applied, water discharged from the auxiliary discharge pipe is discharged without passing through the filter. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a connector for a shower hose according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a connector for a shower hose according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a connector for a shower hose according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a connector body applied to a shower hose connector according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a filter member applied to a shower hose connector according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is an exemplary diagram showing water flowing into a filter through an upper filter cap applied to a shower hose connector of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram showing water being discharged through a discharge port via a lower filter cap applied to a shower hose connector according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is an exemplary diagram showing a state in which the connector for a shower hose according to the present invention is installed in the middle of the hose and water can be discharged through a shower head. FIG. 9 is an exemplary diagram showing a state in which the connector for a shower hose according to the present invention is installed in the middle of the hose and the second connecting cover is separated from the connector body so that water can be discharged through the outlet. FIGS. 10 and 11 are exemplary diagrams showing the process of a coupling projection applied to a shower hose connector of the present invention being fastened within a coupling groove. FIG. 12 is an exemplary diagram showing the process of a coupling projection moving along a third guide groove portion applied to a shower hose connector of the present invention, passing through a first guide groove portion to a second guide groove portion. The present invention proposes a connector for a shower hose characterized by comprising: a connector body having a tubular shape, having a filter member for purifying water on the inside and a discharge port formed at the bottom, so as to allow free use of both hands and prevent excessive splashing of water discharged to the floor, and so that filtered water can be discharged not only when discharged from a shower head but also when discharged close to the floor from the middle of a hose; a first connecting cover formed with an inlet port that can be connected to a first hose connected to a faucet and detachably coupled to the upper end of the connector body; and a second connecting