Water receiving box and water dispenser

Abstract

The application discloses a water receiving box and a water dispenser, and relates to the technical field of electrical equipment. The water receiving box comprises a box body, the box body comprises a bottom wall, a surrounding wall and at least one supporting part, the surrounding wall and the at least one supporting part are connected with the bottom wall, the surrounding wall extends along the periphery of the bottom wall, the at least one supporting part is connected with the bottom wall and located on the inner side of the surrounding wall, the upper surface of the at least one supporting part and the upper surface of the surrounding wall are substantially flush, the surrounding wall and the at least one supporting part form a water collecting groove with the bottom closed by the bottom wall, and the water collecting groove is used for supporting a water receiving container. According to the water receiving box provided by the embodiment of the application, the supporting part matched with the surrounding wall is arranged in the water receiving box to support the water receiving container, so that the box body of the water receiving box can collect water and can be used for supporting the water receiving container independently, the box body can be normally used when the cover body is lost or lost, the convenience of use for users is provided, the practicability is improved, and the use cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, and in particular to a water receiving box and a water dispenser having the water receiving box. Background Technology

[0002] The water dispenser's drip tray is located at the bottom of the dispenser and is used to catch water leaking from the faucet. When people fill their cups with water, they often accidentally fill them too much or spill some. Therefore, a drip tray is provided to collect this spilled water. In related technologies, the drip tray generally consists of a body and a lid. The lid is attached to the body and supports the cup. When users clean the drip tray, the lid can easily be lost. If the lid is lost, the drip tray cannot support the cup, rendering it unusable and causing inconvenience to the user. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, one objective of this invention is to provide a water receiving box with a support portion. By providing a support portion inside the water receiving box that cooperates with the surrounding wall to support the water receiving container, the box can both collect water and be used independently to support the water receiving container. The box can be used normally even without a lid or when the lid is lost, providing convenience for users, improving practicality, and reducing operating costs.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a water dispenser, including the aforementioned water receiving box.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water receiving box includes: a box body, the box body including a bottom wall, a surrounding wall and at least one support portion, the surrounding wall and the at least one support portion being connected to the bottom wall, the surrounding wall extending along the periphery of the bottom wall, the at least one support portion being connected to the bottom wall and located inside the surrounding wall, the upper surface of the at least one support portion being substantially flush with the upper surface of the surrounding wall for supporting a water receiving container, and a water collection trough with its bottom closed by the bottom wall being formed between the surrounding wall and the at least one support portion.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving box is provided with a support part that cooperates with the surrounding wall to support the water receiving container. This allows the box to collect water and also to be used independently to support the water receiving container. The box can be used normally even when there is no lid or the lid is lost, providing convenience for users, improving practicality, and reducing usage costs.

[0007] In addition, the water receiving box according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features: In some examples of the present invention, the diameter of the largest circle that can be accommodated in the gap between the enclosure and the support, as well as between adjacent supports, is no greater than 30 mm.

[0008] In some examples of the present invention, the upper surface of the support and the upper surface of the enclosure are located in the same plane parallel to the upper surface of the bottom wall.

[0009] In some examples of the present invention, the support portion includes a plurality of spaced-apart portions, and the plurality of support portions are spaced apart from the enclosure wall.

[0010] In some examples of the present invention, the area of ​​the water collection tank is S1 on the projection along the vertical direction, and the area of ​​the inner side of the enclosure wall is S2, satisfying that S2 ≤ S1.

[0011] In some examples of the present invention, the area of ​​the water collection tank is S1, and the total area of ​​the at least one support is S3, satisfying that S3 ≤ S1.

[0012] In some examples of the present invention, the inner side of the enclosure forms an elongated space extending in the left-right direction, and the at least one support includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion, the first protrusion and the second protrusion being distributed at left-right intervals, and a first clearance area for facing the water tap is formed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

[0013] In some examples of the present invention, the at least one support portion includes a third protrusion, the first protrusion, the second protrusion and the third protrusion are distributed at left and right intervals, and a second clearance area for facing the faucet is formed between the second protrusion and the third protrusion.

[0014] In some examples of the present invention, the maximum length dimension of the second protrusion in the left-right direction is greater than that of the first protrusion.

[0015] In some examples of the present invention, the third protrusion has a maximum length dimension in the left-right direction.

[0016] In some examples of the present invention, the support portion is configured as a column shape extending in the vertical direction, and the cross-section of the support portion is configured as an elongated oval extending in the horizontal direction.

[0017] In some examples of the present invention, the water receiving box further includes a cover body connected to the box body, the cover body covering the water collection tank, and the cover body having a first clearance hole corresponding to the first clearance area.

[0018] In some examples of the present invention, the cover is provided with a second clearance hole corresponding to the second clearance area.

[0019] In some examples of the present invention, the water receiving box includes: a cover body connected to the box body, the cover body covering the water collection tank, the surrounding wall being vertically opposite to the periphery of the cover body, and the upper end of the support being vertically opposite to the middle part of the cover body.

[0020] In some examples of the present invention, the periphery of the cover is provided with a first flange portion, the first flange portion is detachably provided on the outer side of the upper periphery of the enclosure, the inner side of the first flange portion is provided with a plurality of first positioning protrusions, the plurality of first positioning protrusions are distributed along the circumference of the cover, the outer side of the upper end of the enclosure is provided with a plurality of first positioning groove portions corresponding to the plurality of positioning protrusions respectively, and the plurality of first positioning protrusions are respectively engaged with the plurality of first positioning groove portions.

[0021] In some examples of the present invention, the periphery of the cover is provided with a second flange portion, the second flange portion is detachably provided on the inner side of the upper periphery of the enclosure, the outer side of the second flange portion is provided with a plurality of second positioning protrusions, the plurality of second positioning protrusions are distributed along the circumference of the cover, the inner side of the upper end of the enclosure is provided with a plurality of second positioning groove portions corresponding to the plurality of positioning protrusions respectively, and the plurality of second positioning protrusions are respectively engaged with the plurality of second positioning groove portions.

[0022] In some examples of the present invention, the upper end of the enclosure is provided with a stepped portion, and the periphery of the cover is detachably provided on the stepped portion.

[0023] The water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the aforementioned water receiving box.

[0024] According to the embodiments of the present invention, by applying the aforementioned water receiving box to the water dispenser, the user can still receive water and receive overflow and leakage even after the cover is lost, which helps to improve the practicality of the water dispenser during use. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of the box structure in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the box body in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 3 These are cross-sectional views of the box body in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of center circle A; Figure 5 These are schematic diagrams of the box structure in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving box in some embodiments of the present invention (showing the state in which the cover is connected to the box body). Figure 7 These are schematic diagrams of the cover structure in some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water dispenser in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Figure label: 1000, Water dispenser; 100. Water collection box; 10. Box body; 11. Bottom wall; 12. Enclosure wall; 121. Step section; 122. First positioning groove section; 110. Water collection trough; 13. Support section; 131. First protrusion; 132. Second protrusion; 133. Third protrusion; 101. First clearance area; 102. Second clearance area; 103. Transition area; 20. Cover body; 201. First clearance hole; 202. Second clearance hole; 21. First flange; 211. First positioning protrusion; 210. First water tap; 220. Second water tap. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0028] Combination Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water receiving box 100 includes: a box body 10, the box body 10 including a bottom wall 11, a surrounding wall 12 and at least one support portion 13, the surrounding wall 12 and at least one support portion 13 being connected to the bottom wall 11, the surrounding wall 12 extending along the periphery of the bottom wall 11, the at least one support portion 13 being connected to the bottom wall 11 and located inside the surrounding wall 12, the upper surface of the at least one support portion 13 being substantially flush with the upper surface of the surrounding wall 12 for supporting the water receiving container, and a water collection trough 110 with its bottom closed by the bottom wall 11 being formed between the surrounding wall 12 and the at least one support portion 13.

[0029] The bottom wall 11 and the surrounding wall 12 of the container 10 can be configured to form a water collection tank 110 for holding water. A portion of the bottom wall 11 protrudes upward to form a support part 13. Therefore, the support part 13 is located on the bottom wall 11 and extends upward until its upper surface is approximately flush with the upper surface of the surrounding wall 12, so that the support part 13 and the upper surface of the surrounding wall 12 can be used together to support the water container. The support part 13 is connected to the bottom wall 11 and located on the inside. When water is collected in the water container, if water overflows or leaks, the excess water can flow directly into the water collection tank 110. Thus, even if the water box 100 does not have a cover 20 or the cover 20 is lost, the container 10 alone can support the water container without replacing the water box 100 or purchasing additional parts. Even after the cover 20 is lost, it can still enable users to collect water and catch overflows and leaks, which improves the flexibility and practicality of the water box 100 in use.

[0030] It should be noted that the upper surface of at least one support 13 and the upper surface of the enclosure 12 are substantially flush, which may include being flush. For example, the upper surface of the support 13 and the upper surface of the enclosure 12 are located in the same plane. The upper surface of the support 13 may also be higher or lower than the upper surface of the enclosure 12, for example, the difference in size may be within 1 mm.

[0031] Having at least one upper surface of the support 13 and the upper surface of the enclosure 12 approximately flush is beneficial because the support 13 and the enclosure 12 can work together to provide support when supporting the water container, preventing the water container from tilting due to an excessive height difference between the upper surface of the support 13 and the upper surface of the enclosure 12. However, it is not necessary for the upper surface of the support 13 and the upper surface of the enclosure 12 to be exactly the same height. Approximately flush is beneficial to reduce manufacturing precision, achieving the support effect while reducing manufacturing and assembly difficulty, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0032] In this configuration, at least one support portion 13 can be one, two, or more support portions 13. When the box 10 has only one support portion 13, the support portion 13 and the surrounding wall 12 are used to support the water receiving container, achieving the water receiving effect even when the water receiving box 100 has no cover 20. When the box 10 has two or more support portions 13, at least one support portion 13 is used to support the water receiving container, while the remaining support portions 13 can be used to support the water receiving container or to improve the structural strength of the box 10, etc. Of course, it is also possible that all the support portions 13 inside the box 10 are used to support the water receiving container.

[0033] In related technologies, the water dispenser's drip tray is installed at the bottom of the dispenser to catch water leaking from the faucet. When people fill their cups with water, they often accidentally fill them too much or spill some. Therefore, a drip tray is provided to collect this spilled water. The drip tray generally consists of a body and a lid. The lid is attached to the body and supports the cup. When users clean the drip tray, the lid can easily be lost. If the lid is lost, the drip tray cannot support the cup, rendering it unusable and causing inconvenience to the user.

[0034] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the water receiving box 100 is provided with a support part 13 that cooperates with the enclosure wall 12 to support the water receiving container. This allows the box body 10 of the water receiving box 100 to collect water and also to be used alone to support the water receiving container. The box body 10 can be used normally when there is no cover 20 or the cover 20 is lost, which is beneficial to improving practicality and reducing usage costs.

[0035] In addition, combined Figure 3 When the water receiving box 100 includes a cover 20, the cover 20 can cover the box 10, and the support part 13 can also be used to support the cover 20, thereby improving the stability of the cover 20 after installation, improving the overall load-bearing capacity of the water receiving box 100, and improving the structural stability.

[0036] In some examples, the height of the upper surface of the support 13 and the enclosure 12 can be adjusted according to the actual application. For example, the height of the support 13 may determine the depth of the water collection tank 110. Therefore, the depth of the water collection tank 110 can be set according to the actual application of the water dispenser 1000 or the water output of the water dispenser 1000, and thus the height dimensions of the upper surface of the support 13 and the enclosure 12 can be set.

[0037] Combination Figure 1 In some examples of the present invention, there is a gap between the support 13 and the enclosure 12, which facilitates the flow of water into the collection tank 110. For example, when the water container is placed on the support 13 and water is being collected, if the water container is full but the user has not yet turned off the tap, the water overflowing from the water container can flow directly along the outer wall of the water container to the gap between the support 13 and the enclosure 12.

[0038] When the box 10 has two or more support parts 13, there is a gap between adjacent support parts 13, so that water entering the box 10 from different areas of the box 10 can flow between multiple support parts 13, which helps to increase the water capacity and improve the functionality of the water receiving box 100.

[0039] Furthermore, the gaps between the support 13 and the enclosure 12, as well as the gaps between adjacent support 13s, facilitate cleaning. Cleaning tools can be inserted into these gaps, reducing cleaning dead zones. Especially when the water container 100 is used in a rental water dispenser 1000, which is typically shared, the lid is easily lost or damaged. Using a water container as described in related technologies would render it ineffective at holding the water container, forcing users to hold the container while filling it, causing inconvenience. Particularly when filling with hot water, if the container lacks a handle and is heat-conducting, users will be unable to fill it.

[0040] By applying the water receiving box 100 of this application, the water receiving box 100 still retains its function as a water receiving container even if the lid is lost or damaged, and will not affect the continued use of the water receiving box 100. This provides convenience for users, and users do not need to replace a new water receiving box, which helps to reduce losses during use.

[0041] In some examples of the present invention, the diameter of the largest circle that can be accommodated in the gap between the enclosure 12 and the support 13, as well as between adjacent support 13, is no greater than 30 mm.

[0042] It should be noted that the largest circle can be a circle located inside the enclosure 12 that does not enclose any part of the support 13. For example, the outer perimeter of the largest circle can be tangent to the outer wall of the support 13 and the inner wall of the enclosure 12.

[0043] The gap between the enclosure 12 and the support 13, as well as between adjacent support 13, can accommodate a maximum circle diameter of 15 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, etc.

[0044] Generally, the water receiving container is circular. Therefore, the gap between the enclosure 12 and the support 13, as well as between adjacent support 13, is calculated according to the diameter of the largest circle that the gap can accommodate. This can prevent smaller diameter receiving containers from falling through the gap. When the bottom wall of the water receiving container is circular, a part of the bottom wall of the water receiving container is located on the upper surface of the support 13. The outer edge of the bottom wall of the water receiving container can extend beyond the gap and be located on the upper surface of the enclosure 12. This ensures that the gap does not affect the supporting effect of the water receiving container, and the bottom wall of the water receiving container will not tilt or tip over because it cannot overlap the upper surface of the enclosure of the box 11.

[0045] Alternatively, when the enclosure 12 and the support 13 have an arc-shaped extension structure, such as an arc or a circular arc, the gap can be measured or calculated according to the maximum circle diameter.

[0046] If both the enclosure 12 and the support 13 extend in a straight line, such as in a square shape, the gap between the enclosure 12 and the support 13, as well as between adjacent support 13, can be a straight line with a maximum distance not exceeding 30 mm, such as 18 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 28 mm, etc.

[0047] By limiting the size of the gap between the enclosure 12 and the support 13, as well as between adjacent support 13, the water-receiving effect of the box 10 can be guaranteed, the support effect of the water-receiving container can be guaranteed, and the box 10 can be easily cleaned.

[0048] In some examples of the present invention, the upper surface of the support portion 13 and the upper surface of the enclosure wall 12 are located on the same plane parallel to the upper surface of the bottom wall 11. This can improve the supporting effect of the upper surface of the support portion 13 and the upper surface of the enclosure wall 12 on the water container, and reduce instability such as tilting after the water container is placed. Moreover, the structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0049] In some examples of the present invention, the support portion 13 includes multiple portions, which can be spaced apart and spaced apart from the enclosure wall 12. Multiple support portions 13 can improve the support effect for water containers; for example, multiple spaced support portions 13 can be used to support multiple water containers respectively, or cooperate with each other to support water containers of different sizes, thereby improving practicality.

[0050] Multiple support sections 13 are spaced apart from the enclosure wall 12, and the support sections 13 are distributed at intervals, so that each support section 13 is independently located within the box body 10. Water can circulate between the water collection tanks 110 corresponding to each support section 13, which helps to increase the water capacity and improve the functionality of the water collection box 100. The gap between the outer peripheral wall of each support section 13 and the inner wall of the enclosure wall 12 facilitates cleaning. During cleaning, the cleaning agent can be inserted into the gap, which helps to reduce cleaning dead corners.

[0051] In some examples of the present invention, the area of ​​the water collection tank 110 is S1 on the projection along the vertical direction, and the area of ​​the inner side of the enclosure wall 12 is S2, satisfying that S2 ≤ S1.

[0052] In some examples of the present invention, the area of ​​the water collection tank 110 is S1, and the total area of ​​at least one support 13 is S3, satisfying that S3 ≤ S1.

[0053] The area of ​​the support part 13 occupying the water collection tank 110 can exceed Or, the area occupied by the gap between the support 13 and the enclosure 12 does not exceed the area of ​​the water collection tank 110. Therefore, it can be ensured that the support part 13 occupies a sufficient area on the upper surface of the water collection tank 110. When the water receiving container is placed on the support part 13, the bottom of the water receiving container can cross the gap, so that the edge of the water receiving container can be supported on the upper surface of the enclosure 12. This avoids the water receiving container being placed at the gap, thus preventing the water receiving container from tilting or tipping over. For example, the water receiving container may tilt or tip over after placement, or it may tilt or tip over due to changes in gravity during the water receiving process.

[0054] Combination Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, an elongated space extending in the left-right direction is formed on the inner side of the enclosure 12, which can increase the water receiving capacity and facilitate increasing the area for receiving water containers. At least one support portion 13 includes a first protrusion 131 and a second protrusion 132, which are distributed at left-right intervals, and a first clearance area 101 for facing the water tap is formed between the first protrusion 131 and the second protrusion 132.

[0055] Both the first protrusion 131 and the second protrusion 132 can be used to support the water container. For example, the first protrusion 131 supports the left side of the water container, and the second protrusion 132 supports the right side. The gap between the first protrusion 131 and the second protrusion 132 allows water from the faucet to directly enter the first clearance area 101 when no water container is placed. For example, if a user accidentally touches the faucet, the water can flow directly downwards into the water collection tank 110. Since the water collection tank 110 has a certain depth, the splashing caused by water entering the water collection tank 110 can be blocked by the enclosure 12 of the housing 10, preventing the water from directly contacting the protrusions or support parts 13 and causing splashing. Especially when the faucet is dispensing hot water, the water flowing directly into the first clearance area 101 can reduce the phenomenon of hot water splashing, which helps to improve the safety of use.

[0056] Combination Figure 1 In some examples of the present invention, at least one support portion 13 includes a third protrusion 133. The first protrusion 131, the second protrusion 132, and the third protrusion 133 are distributed at left-right intervals, and a second clearance area 102 is formed between the second protrusion 132 and the third protrusion 133 for use with respect to a water tap. The first protrusion 131 and the second protrusion 132 can be used to support a water container, which can be received by a water tap positioned vertically opposite to the first clearance area 101, such as a hot water tap. The second protrusion 132 and the third protrusion 133 can be used to support another water container, which can be received by a water tap positioned vertically opposite to the second clearance area 102, such as a cold water tap. The second clearance area 102 also serves to prevent water splashing when the water tap is accidentally touched.

[0057] It can be seen that the water receiving box 100 can be used in a water dispenser 1000 with two water outlet areas, wherein the two water outlet areas can share the second protrusion 132, which helps to simplify the structure and improve the structural compactness.

[0058] In some examples of the present invention, the maximum length of the second protrusion 132 in the left-right direction is greater than the maximum length of the first protrusion 131 and / or the third protrusion 133 in the left-right direction. In this way, the second protrusion 132 can simultaneously support the water container placed on the left side of the box 10 and the water container placed on the right side of the box 10, and is beneficial to improving the support stability.

[0059] In other examples of the present invention, when the water dispenser 1000 is provided with three water taps, at least one support portion 13 may also include a fourth protrusion. The fourth protrusion is spaced apart from the side of the third protrusion 133 opposite to the second protrusion 132. A third clearance area for the water taps, such as clearance for room temperature water taps, can be formed between the third protrusion 133 and the fourth protrusion. In this way, the third protrusion 133 and the fourth protrusion can be used to support a water receiving container for receiving room temperature water.

[0060] Combination Figure 1 In some examples of the present invention, the support portion 13 is configured as a column extending vertically, which improves the compressive stability of the support portion 13. The cross-section of the support portion 13 is configured as an elongated oval extending horizontally, which increases the support area and facilitates its fit with a circular water receiving container. The cross-section of the support portion 13 can be a plane obtained by cutting perpendicular to the axis of the main body, and this plane is elongated oval. Furthermore, since the cross-section of the support portion 13 is elongated oval, the outer peripheral wall of the support portion 13 is arc-shaped, which facilitates cleaning.

[0061] In some examples of the present invention, the box 10 is an integral structure, which facilitates manufacturing and assembly.

[0062] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 5 A portion of the bottom wall 11 of the box 10 protrudes upward to form a support 13, and the peripheral wall, the bottom wall 11, and the peripheral wall of the support 13 can form a water collection tank 110.

[0063] Combination Figure 2 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the height of the protrusion of the box body 10 is 36.7 cm, and the height of the upper surface of the enclosure 12 can also be 36.7 cm, 36.8 cm or 36.6 cm.

[0064] In practical applications, according to surveys, under normal circumstances, the diameter of the bottom wall of a regular mug (capacity 300-350ml) is 6.0-7.0 cm; the diameter of the bottom wall of a large-capacity mug (capacity 400-500ml) is about 7.0-7.6 cm.

[0065] Coffee cups: Espresso cup bottom diameter 11 4.5-5.0 cm; Americano / Cappuccino cup bottom diameter 11 5.0-5.8 cm; Ceramic coffee cup bottom diameter 11 (capacity 8-12 oz) 6.0-7.5 cm.

[0066] Glass cups: Household drinking cups (capacity 200-350ml), bottom diameter 5.0-6.5cm; short octagonal cups, bottom diameter approximately 6.0cm; large capacity cups (capacity over 500ml), bottom diameter 6.5-7.8cm.

[0067] Therefore, in order to accommodate water receiving containers of various sizes, combined with Figure 2 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the maximum distance between the first protrusion 131 and the left side wall 12 of the water receiving box 100 is L1, which is 19 mm; the maximum distance between the first protrusion 131 and the second protrusion 132 is L2, which is 27.1 cm; the maximum distance between the second protrusion 132 and the third protrusion 133 is L3, which is 27.1 cm; the maximum distance between the third protrusion 133 and the right side wall 12 is L4, which is 19 mm; the maximum distance between the second protrusion 132 and the front side wall 12 is L5, which is 13.3 mm; and the maximum distance between the second protrusion 132 and the rear side wall 12 is L6, which is 15.2 mm.

[0068] The first protrusion 131 and the third protrusion 133 can have the same shape. Therefore, taking the third protrusion 133 as an example, the maximum distance between the third protrusion 133 and the front wall 12 is L7, and L7 is 12.7 mm; the maximum distance between the third protrusion 133 and the rear wall 12 is L8, and L8 is 14.7 mm.

[0069] Combination Figure 6In some examples of the present invention, the water receiving box 100 further includes a cover 20, which is connected to the box body 10 and covers the water collection tank 110. The cover 20 is provided with a first clearance hole 201 corresponding to the first clearance area 101. The first clearance hole 201 allows water from the faucet to directly enter the first clearance area 101 when no water container is placed on the cover 20. For example, if a user accidentally touches the faucet, the water from the faucet can directly enter the water collection tank 110 through the first clearance hole 201, preventing the water from splashing when it comes into contact with the cover 20 or the support part 13. Especially when the water from the faucet is hot, the water directly entering the first clearance area 101 can reduce the phenomenon of hot water splashing and improve the safety of use.

[0070] In some examples of the present invention, the cover 20 is provided with a second clearance hole 202 corresponding to the second clearance area 102. Similarly, when the water dispenser 1000 is provided with two water taps, the second clearance hole 202 allows water to directly enter the second clearance area 102, avoiding splashing.

[0071] Combination Figure 3 In some examples of the present invention, the water receiving box 100 includes: a cover 20 connected to the box body 10, the cover 20 covering the water collecting tank 110, the surrounding wall 12 being vertically opposite to the periphery of the cover 20, and the upper end of the support part 13 being vertically opposite to the middle part of the cover 20.

[0072] After the lid 20 is placed on the box 10, it can cover the water collection tank 110, which improves the aesthetics. The support part 13 can support the lid 20, thus supporting both the lid 20 and the water receiving container. Especially when the extension length of the water receiving box 100 is relatively long, the upper end of the support part 13 can support the middle of the lid 20, which helps to improve the stability of the water receiving box 100 and prevents the lid 20 from deforming.

[0073] The cover 20 may be provided with a grid for water leakage, so that water can enter the water collection tank 110 from the cover 20.

[0074] Combination Figure 7 In some examples of the present invention, the periphery of the cover 20 is provided with a first flange 21, which is detachably provided on the outer side of the upper periphery of the enclosure 12. This can improve the tightness of the fit between the cover 20 and the box 10, and improve the stability after assembly. That is, both the top wall and the flange of the cover 20 can fit with the box 10, thus achieving a fit between the cover 20 and the upper surface and side surface of the box 10. The upper surface of the enclosure 12 can support the cover 20 in the vertical direction.

[0075] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 4The inner side of the first flange 21 is provided with a plurality of first positioning protrusions 211, which are distributed circumferentially along the cover 20. The outer side of the upper end of the enclosure 12 is provided with a plurality of first positioning grooves 122 corresponding to the plurality of positioning protrusions. The plurality of first positioning protrusions 211 are respectively engaged with the plurality of first positioning grooves 122. After the cover 20 is installed, the first flange 21 is located outside the water receiving box 100 or the box body 10.

[0076] Combination Figure 4 By engaging the first positioning protrusion 211 of the cover 20 with the first positioning groove 122 of the enclosure 12, the cover 20 and the box 10 can be separably attached. The cover 20 can be removed from the box 10, facilitating the cleaning of the water receiving box 100. The structure is simple and easy to construct. After the cover 20 is snapped onto the box 10, it can be fixedly connected to the box 10, making it less likely to be lost.

[0077] During assembly, the cover 20 can be pushed downwards to push the first positioning protrusion 211 into the first positioning groove 122. During disassembly, the cover 20 can be pulled upwards with slight force, for example, by reaching into the clearance hole and pulling the cover 20 to disengage the first positioning protrusion 211 from the first positioning groove 122. The first positioning protrusion 211 and the first positioning groove 122 can extend a certain length circumferentially to improve stability after assembly and enhance the anti-loss effect of the cover 20.

[0078] In other examples of the present invention, the second flange portion can be located inside the box body 10 after the cover 20 is installed. The cover 20 has a second flange portion on its periphery, which is detachably provided on the inner side of the upper periphery of the enclosure wall 12. The outer side of the second flange portion has a plurality of second positioning protrusions, which are distributed circumferentially along the cover 20. The inner side of the upper end of the enclosure wall 12 has a plurality of second positioning grooves corresponding to the plurality of positioning protrusions, and the plurality of second positioning protrusions are engaged with the plurality of second positioning grooves.

[0079] By engaging the second positioning protrusion of the cover 20 with the second positioning groove of the enclosure 12, the cover 20 and the box 10 can be separably attached, allowing the cover 20 to be removed from the box 10 for easy cleaning of the water receiving box 100. Furthermore, once the cover 20 is snapped into the box 10, it can be securely connected to the box 10, preventing it from being easily lost.

[0080] In some examples of the present invention, a transition zone 103 is provided between the side of the enclosure 12 of the water collection tank 110 and the upper surface. The transition zone 103 extends downward from the upper surface, which facilitates the entry of water from the upper surface of the enclosure 12 into the water collection tank 110 and improves the water collection and receiving effect of the box 10.

[0081] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 4In some examples of the present invention, the upper end of the enclosure 12 is provided with a step portion 121, and the periphery of the cover 20 is detachably provided on the step portion 121. After the cover 20 is installed on the box body 10, the edge of the cover 20 can be supported on the step portion 121, which helps to improve the stability after assembly. Moreover, after the cover 20 is installed, the first flange portion 21 of the cover 20 abuts against the step portion 121, and the side wall of the first flange portion 21 can be approximately flush with the outer side wall of the box body 10, which not only improves the assembly stability but also helps to improve the stability after assembly.

[0082] The water dispenser 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the aforementioned water receiving box 100. By applying the aforementioned water receiving box 100 to the water dispenser 1000, the user can still receive water and receive overflow and leakage even after the cover 20 is lost, which helps to improve the practicality of the water dispenser 1000 during use.

[0083] Combination Figure 8 In some examples of the present invention, the water dispenser 1000 has a water outlet area, which has a first water outlet faucet 210 and a second water outlet faucet 220 arranged at intervals. The first water outlet faucet 210 is opposite to the first clearance hole 201 of the cover 20 and the first clearance area 101 of the box 10 in the vertical direction, and the first water outlet faucet 210 can be used to dispense hot water. The second water outlet faucet 220 is opposite to the second clearance hole 202 of the cover 20 and the second clearance area 102 of the box 10 in the vertical direction, and the second water outlet faucet 220 can be used to dispense cold water or room temperature water.

[0084] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0085] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0086] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0087] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0088] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0089] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water receiving box (100), characterized in that, include: The box body (10) includes a bottom wall (11), a surrounding wall (12), and at least one support (13). The surrounding wall (12) and the at least one support (13) are connected to the bottom wall (11). The surrounding wall (12) extends along the periphery of the bottom wall (11). The at least one support (13) is connected to the bottom wall (11) and located inside the surrounding wall (12). The upper surface of the at least one support (13) is substantially flush with the upper surface of the surrounding wall (12) for supporting a water receiving container. A water collection trough (110) with its bottom closed by the bottom wall (11) is formed between the surrounding wall (12) and the at least one support (13).

2. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the largest circle that can be accommodated in the gap between the enclosure (12) and the support (13) and between adjacent support (13) is no greater than 30 mm.

3. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the support (13) and the upper surface of the enclosure (12) are located on the same plane parallel to the upper surface of the bottom wall (11).

4. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support portion (13) includes a plurality of portions, which are spaced apart and are spaced apart from the enclosure wall (12).

5. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, On the projection along the vertical direction, the area of ​​the water collection tank (110) is S1, and the area of ​​the inner side of the enclosure wall (12) is S2, satisfying that S2 ≤ S1; or, the area of ​​the water collection tank (110) is S1, and the total area of ​​the at least one support (13) is S3, satisfying that S3 ≤ S1.

6. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the enclosure (12) forms a long strip space extending in the left and right direction. The at least one support (13) includes a first protrusion (131) and a second protrusion (132). The first protrusion (131) and the second protrusion (132) are distributed at intervals in the left and right directions. A first clearance area (101) is formed between the first protrusion (131) and the second protrusion (132) for facing the water tap.

7. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The at least one support portion (13) includes a third protrusion (133), the first protrusion (131), the second protrusion (132) and the third protrusion (133) are distributed at left and right intervals, and a second clearance area (102) for facing the water tap is formed between the second protrusion and the third protrusion (133).

8. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The maximum length dimension of the second protrusion (132) in the left-right direction is greater than the maximum length dimension of the first protrusion (131) and / or the third protrusion (133) in the left-right direction.

9. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support part (13) is configured as a column shape extending in the vertical direction, and the cross-section of the support part (13) is configured as an elongated oval extending in the horizontal direction.

10. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water receiving box (100) also includes a cover (20), which is connected to the box body (10). The cover (20) covers the water collection tank (110) and has a first clearance hole (201) corresponding to the first clearance area (101); and / or the cover (20) has a second clearance hole (202) corresponding to the second clearance area (102).

11. The water receiving box (100) according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The water receiving box (100) includes: a cover (20) connected to the box body (10), the cover (20) covering the water collection tank (110), the surrounding wall (12) being vertically opposite to the periphery of the cover (20), and the upper end of the support part (13) being vertically opposite to the middle part of the cover (20).

12. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The cover (20) has a first flange (21) around its periphery. The first flange (21) is detachably disposed on the outer side of the upper periphery of the enclosure (12). The inner side of the first flange (21) is provided with a plurality of first positioning protrusions (211). The plurality of first positioning protrusions (211) are distributed along the circumference of the cover (20). The outer side of the upper end of the enclosure (12) is provided with a plurality of first positioning grooves (122) corresponding to the plurality of positioning protrusions respectively. The plurality of first positioning protrusions (211) are respectively engaged with the plurality of first positioning grooves (122).

13. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The cover (20) has a second flange on its periphery. The second flange is detachably disposed on the inner side of the upper periphery of the enclosure (12). The outer side of the second flange has a plurality of second positioning protrusions. The plurality of second positioning protrusions are distributed circumferentially along the cover (20). The inner side of the upper end of the enclosure (12) has a plurality of second positioning grooves corresponding to the plurality of positioning protrusions. The plurality of second positioning protrusions are engaged with the plurality of second positioning grooves.

14. The water receiving box (100) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, The upper end of the enclosure (12) is provided with a step (121), and the periphery of the cover (20) is detachably provided on the step (121).

15. A water dispenser (1000), characterized in that, include: The water receiving box (100) according to any one of claims 1-14.

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