Hidden telescopic drainage structure

By designing a hidden retractable drainage structure in the water dispenser, the aesthetics and space occupation problems caused by the exposure of the existing drainage structure are solved, and a more compact design and convenient drainage process are achieved, ensuring the stability and aesthetics of the equipment. .

CN222129952UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10NINGBO CIXI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420640609.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-30
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-30

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Technical Problem

The drainage structure of the existing water dispenser is exposed and simple, which affects the appearance and is easy to accumulate dirt, difficult to clean, and occupies additional space, resulting in a large overall size and inconvenient placement and installation.

Method used

A hidden retractable drainage structure is designed to hide the drainage structure under the cover body, and uses components such as flexible drainage pipes, guide blocks, sealing covers and limiting plates to pass through the buckles and card of the water collecting bucket and outlet tank. The groove structure realizes the scalability and stability of the drain joint.

Benefits of technology

The drainage structure is hidden, and it does not affect the appearance of the water dispenser. It effectively utilizes the space, making the overall structure more compact, drainage more convenient, easy to install, and stable and reliable structure.

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Abstract

The hidden telescopic drainage structure comprises a shell and a cover body arranged on the shell, a water dispenser assembly is arranged in the shell, a flexible drainage pipe is arranged on the water dispenser assembly, a water outlet groove is formed in the cover body, a water collecting hopper is arranged on the water outlet groove, a drainage assembly is arranged between the water collecting hopper and the water outlet groove, and the water outlet groove is provided with a water outlet. The drainage assembly comprises a guide block and a sealing cover arranged on the guide block, a drainage groove is formed in the guide block, a drainage connector is arranged in the drainage groove in a penetrating mode, one end of the drainage connector is connected with a flexible drainage pipe, and the drainage connector can move along the drainage groove. According to the water dispenser, the drainage structure is hidden below the cover body, the attractive appearance of the water dispenser is not affected, the space of the water dispenser is effectively utilized, the overall structure is more compact, and drainage is more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water dispensers, in particular to a hidden retractable drainage structure. Background Art

[0002] When the water dispenser is refrigerated, the water vapor in the air condenses into water droplets on the condenser, which are collected in the sink and discharged as waste water. At the same time, during use, if the user uses too much water or the sink fails, it may cause the sink to overflow. The drainage structure of the water dispenser is a component or system used to discharge this waste water.

[0003] The existing drainage structure is simple and exposed, which affects the appearance of the water dispenser. Because it is exposed, it is easy to accumulate dirt, which is difficult to clean and requires more frequent maintenance. In addition, the overly long flexible drainage pipe will occupy additional space in the water dispenser, resulting in a larger overall size, which is not convenient for placement and installation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a hidden retractable drainage structure, which hides the drainage structure under the cover body without affecting the appearance of the water dispenser, and effectively utilizes the space of the water dispenser, making the overall structure more compact and drainage more convenient.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a hidden retractable drainage structure, including a shell and a cover body arranged on the shell, a water dispenser assembly is arranged in the shell, the water dispenser assembly includes a flexible drainage pipe, a water outlet trough is arranged on the cover body, a water collecting hopper is arranged on the water outlet trough, a drainage assembly is arranged between the water collecting hopper and the water outlet trough, the drainage assembly includes a guide block and a sealing cover arranged on the guide block, a drainage trough is arranged in the guide block, a drainage trough is arranged in the guide block, a drainage joint is passed through the drainage trough, one end of the drainage joint is connected to the flexible drainage pipe, and the drainage joint can be moved along the drainage trough and pulled out.

[0006] Furthermore, the water dispenser assembly includes a bracket arranged on the back of the water outlet trough, a water tank is arranged on the bracket, a heating module is arranged on one side of the water tank, an ice bladder is connected to the bottom of the water tank, and the flexible drain pipe is connected to the ice bladder.

[0007] Furthermore, a sealing plug corresponding to the drainage joint is fixed on the sealing cover.

[0008] Furthermore, a movable sealing plug is provided between the sealing cover and the drainage joint, and a pull ring is provided on the sealing plug.

[0009] Furthermore, a sealing convex ring is provided on the sealing plug.

[0010] Furthermore, a limiting plate is provided on the drainage joint.

[0011] Furthermore, the water outlet trough is provided with a water outlet nozzle, the water outlet nozzle is connected to a water outlet pipe, the water outlet pipe is connected to the heating module, the heating module is connected to the water storage tank through a water inlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe is also provided with a water pump.

[0012] Furthermore, the sealing cover is provided with a convex groove, the opening of the guide block is provided with a corresponding slot, and the convex groove is inserted into the slot.

[0013] Furthermore, the water collecting bucket is provided with a guide groove corresponding to the drainage component, and the drainage component is inserted into the guide groove.

[0014] Furthermore, a card slot is provided on the back of the water collecting bucket, a corresponding card buckle is provided on the water outlet trough, and the water collecting bucket is installed on the water outlet trough through the card buckle and the card slot. A slide slot is provided on the support plate of the plate, and the support claw is installed on the slide slot.

[0015] When the utility model is used, the user can place a cup or other container under the water outlet to obtain the required water from the water outlet, and the overflowed waste water will be collected by the water collecting bucket. The user can choose hot water or cold water according to the needs, which can be heated by the heating module or cooled by the ice bladder. During the working process, the water vapor in the air condenses into water droplets on the condenser, and the waste water will be discharged to the drainage joint through the flexible drainage pipe. The user can open the sealing cover on the guide block and pull out the drainage joint for drainage. When it is pulled out to a certain length, the limit plate on the drainage joint abuts against the guide block to prevent it from falling off.

[0016] The beneficial effects brought by the utility model are:

[0017] The utility model hides the drainage structure under the cover body, thereby not affecting the appearance of the water dispenser.

[0018] The utility model adopts a retractable drainage structure, which effectively utilizes the space of the water dispenser, makes the overall structure more compact, and makes drainage more convenient.

[0019] The buckle and slot structure between the water outlet trough and the water collecting bucket, as well as the guide structure of the water collecting bucket, make the installation process simple and quick, and the overall structure is stable and reliable, and not easy to loosen or fall off. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model with the water collecting bucket removed from the machine body.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a top view of the utility model with the shell removed.

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the drainage component in Example 1.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the sealing cover in Example 1.

[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the drainage component in Example 2.

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sealing plug in Example 2.

[0028] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model with the shell removed.

[0029] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of a water collecting bucket of the utility model.

[0030] In the figure: 1. shell; 2. cover; 3. water dispenser assembly; 4. flexible drain pipe; 5. water outlet trough; 6. water collecting bucket; 7. drainage assembly; 8. sealing cover; 9. drain trough; 10. drainage joint; 11. bracket; 12. water storage tank; 13. guide block; 14. ice bladder; 15. sealing plug; 16. sealing convex ring; 17. limit plate; 18. water outlet nozzle; 19. water outlet pipe; 20. heating module; 21. water pump; 22. pull ring; 23. water inlet pipe; 24. convex groove; 25. slot; 26. guide groove; 27. slot; 28. buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model; it is obvious that the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all of the embodiments, and all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the utility model without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0032] according to Figures 1 to 5As shown, a hidden retractable drainage structure of the utility model comprises a housing 1 and a cover 2 mounted thereon, wherein a water dispenser assembly 3 is arranged in the housing 1, including components required for functions such as cooling, heating, and filtering. A flexible drainage pipe 4 is included on the water dispenser assembly 3 for discharging waste water. A water outlet trough 5 is arranged on the cover 2, and a water collecting bucket 6 is arranged on the water outlet trough 5 for collecting waste water overflowed during water collection, and a hidden drainage assembly 7 is arranged below the water outlet trough 5. The drainage assembly 7 comprises a guide block 13, a sealing cover 8, and a sealing plug 15. A drainage trough 9 is arranged in the guide block 13, and a movably pull-out drainage joint 10 is arranged inside the guide block 13, and the drainage joint 10 is connected to the flexible drainage pipe 4. The sealing cover 8 is located on the guide block 13, and a sealing plug 15 is fixed on the sealing cover 8, and a sealing convex ring 16 is arranged on the sealing plug 15 to ensure the sealing of the drainage system. In addition, a limiting plate 17 is also provided on the drainage joint 10 to limit the movement range of the drainage joint 10 to prevent it from falling off.

[0033] The sealing cover 8 is provided with a convex groove 24 , and the opening of the guide block 13 is provided with a corresponding slot 25 , so that the convex groove 24 can be inserted and embedded in the slot 25 to ensure that the sealing cover 8 is accurately installed.

[0034] according to Figure 8 As shown, a water outlet 18 is installed on the water outlet 5 for providing drinking water to the user. The water outlet 18 is connected to a water outlet pipe 19 to guide the water to the position required by the user. The water dispenser assembly 3 includes a bracket 11 located on the back of the water outlet 5, and a water tank 12 is provided on the bracket 11. A heating module 20 is provided on one side of the water tank 12, and an ice tank 14 is connected below the water tank 12. A flexible drain pipe 4 is connected to the ice tank 14 for discharging waste water. The water outlet pipe 19 is connected to the heating module 20 for conveying heated water to the water outlet 5. The heating module 20 is connected to the water tank 12 through a water inlet pipe 23, and a water pump 21 is also provided on the water inlet pipe 23.

[0035] according to Figure 2 and Fig. 9 As shown, the water collecting bucket 6 is provided with a guide groove 26 adapted to the drainage assembly 7, and the drainage assembly 7 can be inserted into the guide groove 26 to hide its appearance, while the guide block 13 plays a guiding role. In addition, a card slot 27 is provided on the back of the water collecting bucket 6, and a corresponding card buckle 28 is provided on the water outlet 5, so that the water collecting bucket 6 can be installed on the water outlet 5 through these card buckles 28 and card slots 27.

[0036] When the utility model is used, the user can place a cup or other container under the water outlet 18, and obtain the required water from the water outlet 18, and the overflowed waste water will be collected by the water collecting bucket 6. The user can choose hot water or cold water according to the needs, which can be heated by the heating module 20, or cooled by the ice bladder 14. During the working process, the water vapor in the air condenses into water droplets on the condenser, and these waste waters will be discharged to the drainage joint 10 through the flexible drainage pipe 4. The user can remove the water collecting bucket 6, open the sealing cover 8 on the guide block 13, and pull out the drainage joint 10 for drainage. When it is pulled out to a certain length, the limit plate 17 on the drainage joint 10 abuts against the guide block 13 to prevent it from falling off.

[0037] according to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a hidden retractable drainage structure of the utility model comprises a housing 1 and a cover 2 mounted thereon, wherein a water dispenser assembly 3 is arranged in the housing 1, comprising components required for functions such as cooling, heating, and filtering. A flexible drainage pipe 4 is included on the water dispenser assembly 3 for discharging waste water. A water outlet trough 5 is arranged on the cover 2, and a water collecting bucket 6 is arranged on the water outlet trough 5 for collecting waste water overflowed during water collection, and a hidden drainage assembly 7 is arranged below the water outlet trough 5. The drainage assembly 7 comprises a guide block 13, a sealing cover 8, and a sealing plug 15. A drainage trough 9 is arranged in the guide block 13, and a movably pullable drainage joint 10 is arranged inside the guide block 13, and the drainage joint 10 is connected to the flexible drainage pipe 4. The sealing cover 8 is located on the guide block 13, and a sealing plug 15 is arranged between the sealing cover 8 and the drainage joint 10, and a pull ring 22 is arranged at one end of the sealing plug 15 away from the drainage joint 10, so that the user can pull it out conveniently, and a sealing convex ring 16 is arranged on the sealing plug 15 to ensure the sealing of the drainage system. In addition, a limiting plate 17 is provided on the drain connector 10 to limit the movement range of the drain connector 10 and prevent it from falling off.

[0038] The sealing cover 8 is provided with a convex groove 24 , and the opening of the guide block 13 is provided with a corresponding slot 25 , so that the convex groove 24 can be inserted and embedded in the slot 25 to ensure that the sealing cover 8 is accurately installed.

[0039] according to Figure 8As shown, a water outlet 18 is installed on the water outlet 5 for providing drinking water to the user. The water outlet 18 is connected to a water outlet pipe 19 to guide the water to the position required by the user. The water dispenser assembly 3 includes a bracket 11 located on the back of the water outlet 5, and a water tank 12 is provided on the bracket 11. A heating module 20 is provided on one side of the water tank 12, and an ice tank 14 is connected below the water tank 12. A flexible drain pipe 4 is connected to the ice tank 14 for discharging waste water. The water outlet pipe 19 is connected to the heating module 20 for conveying heated water to the water outlet 5. The heating module 20 is connected to the water tank 12 through a water inlet pipe 23, and a water pump 21 is also provided on the water inlet pipe 23.

[0040] according to Figure 2 and Fig. 9 As shown, the water collecting bucket 6 is provided with a guide groove 26 adapted to the drainage assembly 7, and the drainage assembly 7 can be inserted into the guide groove 26 to hide its appearance, while the guide block 13 plays a guiding role. In addition, a card slot 27 is provided on the back of the water collecting bucket 6, and a corresponding card buckle 28 is provided on the water outlet 5, so that the water collecting bucket 6 can be installed on the water outlet 5 through these card buckles 28 and card slots 27.

[0041] When the utility model is used, the user can place a cup or other container under the water outlet 18, and obtain the required water from the water outlet 18, and the overflowed waste water will be collected by the water collecting bucket 6. The user can choose hot water or cold water according to the needs, which can be heated by the heating module 20, or cooled by the ice bladder 14. During the working process, the water vapor in the air condenses into water droplets on the condenser, and these waste waters will be discharged to the drainage joint 10 through the flexible drainage pipe 4. The user can remove the water collecting bucket 6, open the sealing cover 8 on the guide block 13, pull out the sealing plug 15 through the pull ring 22, and pull out the drainage joint 10 for drainage. When a certain length is pulled out, the limit plate 17 on the drainage joint 10 abuts against the guide block 13 to prevent it from falling off.

[0042] The beneficial effects brought by the utility model are:

[0043] The utility model hides the drainage structure under the cover body, thereby not affecting the appearance of the water dispenser.

[0044] The utility model adopts a retractable drainage structure, which effectively utilizes the space of the water dispenser, makes the overall structure more compact, and makes drainage more convenient.

[0045] The buckle and slot structure between the water outlet trough and the water collecting bucket, as well as the guide structure of the water collecting bucket, make the installation process simple and quick, and the overall structure is stable and reliable, and not easy to loosen or fall off.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, so all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A hidden retractable drainage structure, comprising a housing (1) and a cover (2) arranged on the housing (1), wherein a water dispenser assembly (3) is arranged in the housing (1), Features: The water dispenser assembly (3) comprises a flexible drainage pipe (4), a water outlet trough (5) is provided on the cover body (2), a water collecting bucket (6) is provided on the water outlet trough (5), a drainage assembly (7) is provided between the water collecting bucket (6) and the water outlet trough (5), the drainage assembly (7) comprises a guide block (13) and a sealing cover (8) provided on the guide block (13), a drainage trough (9) is provided in the guide block (13), a drainage joint (10) is provided in the drainage trough (9), one end of the drainage joint (10) is connected to the flexible drainage pipe (4), and the drainage joint (10) can be moved along the drainage trough (9) and pulled out.

2. A hidden retractable drainage structure according to claim 1, Features: The water dispenser assembly (3) comprises a bracket (11) arranged on the back of a water outlet trough (5); a water storage tank (12) is arranged on the bracket (11); a heating module (20) is arranged on one side of the water storage tank (12); an ice bladder (14) is connected below the water storage tank (12); and the flexible drainage pipe (4) is connected to the ice bladder (14).

3. A hidden retractable drainage structure according to claim 1, Features: A sealing plug (15) corresponding to the drainage joint (10) is fixed on the sealing cover (8).

4. A hidden retractable drainage structure according to claim 1, Features: A movable sealing plug (15) is provided between the sealing cover (8) and the drainage joint (10), and a pull ring (22) is provided on the sealing plug (15).

5. A hidden retractable drainage structure according to claim 3, Features: The sealing plug (15) is provided with a sealing convex ring (16).

6. A hidden retractable drainage structure according to claim 1, Features: A limiting plate (17) is provided on the drainage joint (10).

7. A hidden retractable drainage structure according to claim 2, Features: The water outlet trough (5) is provided with a water outlet nozzle (18), the water outlet nozzle (18) is connected to a water outlet pipe (19), the water outlet pipe (19) is connected to a heating module (20), the heating module (20) is connected to a water storage tank (12) via a water inlet pipe (23), and a water pump (21) is also provided on the water inlet pipe (23).

8. A hidden retractable drainage structure according to claim 1, Features: The sealing cover (8) is provided with a convex groove (24), and the opening of the guide block (13) is provided with a corresponding slot (25), and the convex groove (24) is inserted into the slot (25).

9. The hidden retractable drainage structure according to claim 1, Features: The water collecting bucket (6) is provided with a guide groove (26) corresponding to the drainage assembly (7), and the drainage assembly (7) is inserted into the guide groove (26).

10. The hidden retractable drainage structure according to claim 1, Features: The back of the water collecting bucket (6) is provided with a slot (27), and the water outlet trough (5) is provided with a corresponding buckle (28), and the water collecting bucket (6) is installed on the water outlet trough (5) through the buckle (28) and the slot (27).