Refrigerator with water drinking function

Abstract

The utility model provides a refrigerator with a water drinking function, which comprises a refrigerator body and a water tank, wherein a door body is arranged on the refrigerator body; the water tank is arranged on the side, close to the box body, of the door body, and a connecting pipe is arranged on the water tank; a water taking assembly is arranged in the door body and comprises a water taking shell, an electromagnetic valve and an electromagnetic valve switch, and the connecting pipe is connected with a water inlet pipe of the flow limiter. The electromagnetic valve comprises a flow limiter, the flow limiter comprises a shell, the shell is of a rectangular structure, and a water flow control hole is formed in the rectangular structure in a penetrating mode; the shell is provided with a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, and when the electromagnetic valve switch is pressed, the water inlet pipe, the water flow control hole and the water outlet pipe are communicated. Water taking is controlled through the electromagnetic valve, the electromagnetic valve is simple in structure and easy to assemble, and the problems of water dripping and water leakage are not prone to occurring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of drinking water equipment, and particularly to a refrigerator with a drinking function. Background Art

[0002] A drinking machine can provide cold water, hot water or warm water for users. The drinking machine can control the water output through methods such as buttons or touch panels, solenoid valves, water path distributors, water pumps, and flow control. The drinking machine can also be integrated on refrigeration equipment. Taking a refrigerator as an example, a drinking machine area can be set on the door body of the refrigerator.

[0003] For the drinking machine function integrated on a refrigerator, the opening and closing and flow of water can be controlled through physical structures and mechanical components. However, for mechanical structures, the water intake switch consists of multiple components, with a relatively complex structure, and it is easy to have problems with improper assembly. Moreover, the water intake is controlled by mechanical components, and component wear will occur during use. These problems all lead to the drinking switch being prone to failure. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] This application provides a refrigerator with a drinking function to solve the problem that the drinking switch is prone to failure.

[0005] This application provides a refrigerator with a drinking function, including:

[0006] A box body, on which a door body is provided;

[0007] A water tank, which is arranged on the side of the door body close to the box body, and a connecting pipe is provided on the water tank;

[0008] A water intake assembly is arranged inside the door body. The water intake assembly includes a water intake housing, a solenoid valve, and a solenoid valve switch. The connecting pipe is connected to the water inlet pipe of a flow limiter;

[0009] The solenoid valve includes a flow limiter. The flow limiter includes a housing, the housing is of a rectangular structure, and a water flow control hole is penetrated through the rectangular structure;

[0010] A water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe are provided on the housing. When the solenoid valve switch is pressed, the water inlet pipe, the water flow control hole, and the water outlet pipe are conducted.

[0011] Controlling water intake through a solenoid valve, the structure of the solenoid valve is simple, the assembly is easy, and problems such as dripping and leaking are not likely to occur.

[0012] In some feasible embodiments, the solenoid valve further includes an assembler;

[0013] The assembler includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part. Both the first fixing part and the second fixing part are of rectangular structures, and the first fixing part and the second fixing part are vertically arranged;

[0014] Both ends of the first fixing part are respectively provided with a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole, and a braking hole is provided on the second fixing part.

[0015] Through the assembler, the structure of the solenoid valve is more stable. It helps to reduce looseness or failures caused by vibration or misoperation, and can improve the reliability and durability of the water - drinking function of the refrigerator.

[0016] In some feasible embodiments, a spring is arranged inside the assembler;

[0017] The solenoid valve further includes a thruster, the thruster is connected to the flow limiter, the thruster includes a spring fixing column, and the spring fixing column is elastically connected to the spring through the braking hole.

[0018] Through the spring and the thruster, the reset performance of the solenoid valve is enhanced. Even when under an external force, the flow limiter is moved to open the water flow, once the external force disappears, the spring can quickly push the thruster and the flow limiter back to their original positions, ensuring the timely closing of the water flow and the maintenance of the sealing performance.

[0019] In some feasible embodiments, the thruster includes a water - blocking column, and the water - blocking column is telescopically connected to the water - flow control hole through the spring. After introducing the water - blocking column, the control of the water flow by the solenoid valve is more precise. The water - blocking column can fit on the water - flow control hole to ensure that there is no water leakage in the closed state. At the same time, when the water flow needs to be opened, the water - blocking column can quickly leave the water - flow control hole to achieve the maximum water flow rate.

[0020] In some feasible embodiments, the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are perpendicular in cross - section, the inlet pipe is vertically connected to the water - flow control hole, and the outlet pipe is vertically connected to the water - flow control hole. The perpendicular connection of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe and their close fit with the water - flow control hole enable the water flow to maintain an efficient and stable flow state when passing through the solenoid valve.

[0021] In some feasible embodiments, a water - level sensor is arranged inside the water tank, an indicator light is arranged on the water - taking assembly, and the water - level sensor is connected to the indicator light.

[0022] By setting the water - level sensor and the indicator light, the water - level condition of the water tank can be fed back to the user in real time to improve the convenience of use.

[0023] In some feasible embodiments, a first water - leakage sensor is arranged inside the water tank, a second water - leakage sensor is arranged on the connecting pipe, and both the first water - leakage sensor and the second water - leakage sensor are connected to the indicator light.

[0024] By setting leakage sensors on the water tank and the connecting pipe and connecting them to the indicator light, it is possible to monitor and respond to water leakage in real time, improving the safety and reliability of use. This helps to reduce potential losses and safety hazards caused by water leakage.

[0025] In some feasible embodiments, it further includes a heat insulation pad, and the heat insulation pad is arranged between the water intake assembly and the door body. The presence of the heat insulation pad makes the temperature inside the water intake assembly more stable.

[0026] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the present application provides a refrigerator with a drinking function, including: a box body, a water tank, and a door body is arranged on the box body; the water tank is arranged on one side of the door body close to the box body, and a connecting pipe is arranged on the water tank; a water intake assembly is arranged inside the door body, and the water intake assembly includes a water intake housing, a solenoid valve, and a solenoid valve switch. The connecting pipe is connected to the water inlet pipe of the flow limiter; the solenoid valve includes a flow limiter, the flow limiter includes a housing, the housing is a rectangular structure, and a water flow control hole is penetrated through the rectangular structure; a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe are arranged on the housing. When the solenoid valve switch is pressed, the water inlet pipe, the water flow control hole, and the water outlet pipe are conducted. Water intake is controlled by the solenoid valve. The structure of the solenoid valve is simple, the assembly is easy, and problems such as dripping and water leakage are not likely to occur. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0028] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the water intake switch of the mechanical structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the door body structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the water intake assembly structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the solenoid valve structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the assembler structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the thruster structure provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the flow limiter structure provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Illustration:

[0036] Among them, 1 - door body, 2 - water tank, 201 - connecting pipe, 3 - water intake housing, 301 - solenoid valve switch, 4 - solenoid valve, 41 - assembler, 411 - first fixing hole, 412 - braking hole, 413 - second fixing hole, 42 - spring, 43 - pusher, 431 - spring fixing column, 432 - water blocking column, 44 - flow restrictor, 441 - water inlet pipe, 442 - water outlet pipe, 443 - water flow control hole. Specific implementation manners

[0037] The embodiments will be described in detail below, and examples thereof are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The implementation manners described in the following embodiments do not represent all implementation manners consistent with the present application. They are merely examples of systems and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application detailed in the claims.

[0038] See Figure 1 , the water intake switch has a split structure and is composed of a metal lever, a plastic base and a fixed support seat. The plastic base is rotatably arranged on the fixed support seat by relying on the rotating shaft at the top, and a return torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The metal lever is clamped with the plastic base; the water intake switch drives the plastic base to rotate around the rotating shaft by pressing or releasing the metal lever, so that a pair of limiting convexes arranged on the plastic base press against or disengage from the valve core of the water outlet nozzle, so as to open or close the water outlet nozzle. Due to the mechanical structure, during the use process, as the structure wears, the drinking water switch is prone to failure.

[0039] To solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator with a drinking function. The refrigerator controls water intake by setting a solenoid valve 4. The structure of the solenoid valve 4 is simple, the assembly is easy, and problems such as dripping and leaking are not likely to occur.

[0040] See Figure 1 、 Figure 2 , the refrigerator includes: a box body, on which a door body 1 is provided; the box body is used for storing food and beverages and maintaining a certain temperature and humidity environment. The box body is made of heat-insulating material to reduce energy loss and keep the internal temperature stable. The door body 1 is provided on one or both sides of the box body and is used for closing and opening the internal space of the refrigerator. The door body 1 is provided with a sealing strip to ensure the sealing performance when closed and prevent cold air from leaking.

[0041] It further includes a water tank 2, which is arranged on the side of the door body 1 close to the box body. The water tank 2 is used for storing water, and a connecting pipe 201 is provided on the water tank 2.

[0042] SeeFigure 3 , a water intake component is provided inside the door body 1. The water intake component includes a water intake housing 3, a solenoid valve 4, and a solenoid valve switch 301. The connecting pipe 201 is connected to the water inlet pipe 441 of the flow limiter 44. The water intake housing 3 is used to protect the solenoid valve 4 and can also provide an operation interface for users. The solenoid valve switch 301 is used to control the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 4.

[0043] See Figure 4 , the solenoid valve 4 includes a flow limiter 44. The flow limiter 44 is used to control the speed and flow rate of water. The flow limiter 44 includes a housing, and the housing is a rectangular structure. A water flow control hole 443 is penetrated through the rectangular structure. The water flow control hole 443 is used to control the on-off and flow direction of water; a water inlet pipe 441 and a water outlet pipe 442 are provided on the housing. When the solenoid valve switch 301 is pressed, the water inlet pipe 441, the water flow control hole 443, and the water outlet pipe 442 are conducted, and water can enter the water outlet pipe 442 through the water flow control hole 443. The solenoid valve 4 is used to control water flow. When the solenoid valve switch 301 is pressed, the state of the internal channel will be changed to allow water to pass through.

[0044] Exemplarily, when drinking water is needed, the user places the container inside the water intake housing 3 and presses the solenoid valve switch 301. After the solenoid valve 4 is activated, the water flow control hole 443 in the flow limiter 44 is opened, allowing water to enter the flow limiter 44 from the water tank 2 through the water inlet pipe 441, and then flow into the user's container through the water flow control hole 443 and the water outlet pipe 442. After the water intake is completed, the user releases the solenoid valve switch 301, the solenoid valve 4 closes, and the water flow stops.

[0045] See Figure 4 , Figure 5 , in some embodiments, the solenoid valve 4 further includes an assembler 41. The assembler 41 includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part. Both the first fixing part and the second fixing part are rectangular structures, and the first fixing part and the second fixing part are vertically arranged; first fixing holes 411 and second fixing holes 413 are respectively provided at both ends of the first fixing part, and a braking hole 412 is provided on the second fixing part.

[0046] Among them, the first fixing part is used to fix the solenoid valve 4. The solenoid valve 4 is connected to the water intake housing 3 through the first fixing holes 411 and second fixing holes 413 on the first fixing part. It can be understood that for the convenience of connection, the first fixing part is a rectangular structure of a flat plate. To make the connection more firm, two fixing ears are provided at both ends of the first fixing part. The first fixing holes 411 and second fixing holes 413 are respectively provided on the two fixing ears. The first fixing holes 411 and second fixing holes 413 are connected to the water intake housing 3 through bolts, screws or other fasteners to improve the connection stability.

[0047] In some embodiments, see Figure 4, a spring 42 is provided inside the assembler 41; the solenoid valve 4 further includes a thruster 43, the thruster 43 is connected to a flow restrictor 44, and the thruster 43 includes a spring fixing column 431, and the spring fixing column 431 is elastically connected to the spring 42 through a braking hole 412. The spring 42 is used to provide an elastic reset force. When the thruster 43 (or the flow restrictor 44) moves under the action of an external force, the spring 42 will store energy; when the external force disappears, the spring 42 releases energy and pushes the thruster 43 (or the flow restrictor 44) back to its original position, which helps to ensure that the solenoid valve 4 can maintain a seal in the closed state and prevent water leakage.

[0048] The thruster 43 responds to the operation of the solenoid valve switch 301 to control the opening and closing of the flow restrictor 44. When the solenoid valve switch 301 is pressed, the thruster 43 moves by the elastic force or electromagnetic force of the spring 42, thereby controlling the on-off of the water flow. To control the on-off of the water flow, the thruster 43 includes a water blocking column 432, and the water blocking column 432 is telescopically connected to the water flow control hole 443 through the spring 42. When the solenoid valve switch 301 is pressed, the water blocking column 432 in the thruster 43 will move under the action of electromagnetic force, thereby controlling the state of the water flow control hole 443. Among them, referring to Figure 6 , the water blocking column 432 is cylindrical to closely cooperate with the water flow control hole 443. To adapt to the shape of the spring 42, the spring fixing column 431 is also cylindrical.

[0049] In the closed state of the solenoid valve 4, the water blocking column 432 is located in the water flow control hole 443 to prevent water flow. When the solenoid valve 4 is activated, the thruster 43 drives the water blocking column 432 to move, so that it leaves the water flow control hole 443, thereby allowing water flow. When the solenoid valve 4 is closed again, the thruster 43 pushes the water blocking column 432 back to its original position under the action of the spring 42 to re-close the water flow control hole 443. Moreover, the water blocking column 432 can fit on the water flow control hole 443 to ensure that there is no water leakage in the closed state.

[0050] Referring to Figure 7 , in some embodiments, both the water inlet pipe 441 and the water outlet pipe 442 are tubular structures. Among them, the water inlet pipe 441 and the water outlet pipe 442 are perpendicular in cross section, the water inlet pipe 441 is vertically connected to the water flow control hole 443, and the water outlet pipe 442 is vertically connected to the water flow control hole 443. The water inlet pipe 441 being vertically connected to the water flow control hole 443 helps the water flow to have a clear direction when entering the water flow control hole 443, reducing the occurrence of water flow disorder and vortex phenomena. The water outlet pipe 442 being vertically connected to the water flow control hole 443 enables the water flow to directly enter the water outlet pipe 442 after passing through the water flow control hole 443, reducing energy loss and flow resistance.

[0051] Exemplarily, when the solenoid valve 4 is in a closed state, the water blocking column 432 is attached to the water flow control hole 443 under the action of the spring 42 to prevent water from flowing through. When the user needs to drink water, he presses the solenoid valve switch 301, and the propeller 43 drives the water blocking column 432 to leave the water flow control hole 443. At this time, the water source vertically enters the water flow control hole 443 through the water inlet pipe 441 and continues to flow to the water outlet pipe 442. After passing through the water outlet pipe 442, the water flows out of the solenoid valve 4 for the user to use. When the user finishes taking water and releases the switch, the spring 42 releases energy to quickly push the propeller 43 and the water blocking column 432 back to their original positions and reclose the water flow control hole 443, thereby cutting off the water flow.

[0052] In order to facilitate users to replenish water in time, in some embodiments, a water level sensor is provided in the water tank 2, an indicator light is provided on the water intake assembly, and the water level sensor is connected to the indicator light. The water level sensor is composed of a probe or a float, and is used to detect the water level in the water tank 2. When the water level is lower than a preset level, the water level sensor will send a signal. The water level sensor is installed inside the water tank 2, and can be a contact or non-contact design, and sends a signal according to the change of the water level.

[0053] The indicator light is composed of an LED light or other light source for visual prompts. When the water level sensor detects that the water level is insufficient, the indicator light will be lit to remind the user to add water.

[0054] Exemplarily, the water level sensor continuously monitors the water level change in the water tank 2. When the water level drops to a predetermined minimum water level, the water level sensor sends a signal. The signal is transmitted to the indicator light, which lights up to remind the user that the water tank 2 needs to be filled with water. When the user sees the indicator light up, he will add water to the water tank 2 until the water level returns to normal.

[0055] In order to improve the safety of the water tank 2 and the connecting pipe 201, in some embodiments, a first water leakage sensor is provided in the water tank 2, a second water leakage sensor is provided on the connecting pipe 201, and both the first water leakage sensor and the second water leakage sensor are connected to the indicator light. The first water leakage sensor is a device for detecting whether water leakage occurs inside the water tank 2, and the second water leakage sensor is provided on the connecting pipe 201 to detect whether water leakage occurs in the connecting pipe 201.

[0056] The first water leakage sensor has the same structure as the second water leakage sensor, and includes one or more sensing elements (eg, a humidity sensor, a conductive sensor, etc.) that can sense changes in moisture or humidity on the bottom or side walls of the water tank 2 and convert these changes into electrical signals.

[0057] Exemplarily, when any water leakage sensor detects water leakage, it will transmit an alarm signal to the control circuit of the indicator light. According to the received alarm signal, the indicator light will light up or change color to indicate the water leakage situation. After the user observes the display of the indicator light, they will take timely measures to handle the water leakage problem, such as closing the water source, cleaning the water leakage area, etc. By setting water leakage sensors on the water tank 2 and the connecting pipe 201 and connecting them to the indicator light, the water leakage situation can be monitored and responded to in real time, improving the safety of use.

[0058] It can be understood that for the water leakage situation and the insufficient water source in the water tank 2, the indicator light can display in different colors.

[0059] To reduce heat exchange, in some embodiments, there is also a heat insulation pad provided between the water intake component and the door body 1. In a refrigerator, when the door body 1 is frequently opened and closed, warm outside air will enter the interior of the refrigerator, resulting in temperature fluctuations. The heat insulation pad can effectively slow down the impact of such temperature changes on the water intake component, especially the solenoid valve 4, maintaining the relative stability of its working environment temperature and preventing performance degradation or failure caused by excessive temperature changes.

[0060] Moreover, the temperature inside the refrigerator is relatively low, while the temperature outside the door body 1 is relatively high, making it easy to form condensed water near the door body 1. The heat insulation pad can block the condensed water from directly contacting the water intake component, thereby preventing problems such as short circuits and rust caused by moisture erosion.

[0061] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the present application provides a refrigerator with a drinking function, including: a box body, a water tank 2, and a door body 1 provided on the box body; the water tank 2 is arranged on one side of the door body 1 close to the box body, and a connecting pipe 201 is provided on the water tank 2; a water intake component is arranged inside the door body 1, and the water intake component includes a water intake housing 3, a solenoid valve 4, and a solenoid valve switch 301, and the connecting pipe 201 is connected to the water inlet pipe 441 of the flow limiter 44; the solenoid valve 4 includes a flow limiter 44, the flow limiter 44 includes a housing, the housing is a rectangular structure, and a water flow control hole 443 is penetrated through the rectangular structure; a water inlet pipe 441 and a water outlet pipe 442 are provided on the housing, and when the solenoid valve switch 301 is pressed, the water inlet pipe 441, the water flow control hole 443, and the water outlet pipe 442 are conducted. Water intake is controlled by the solenoid valve 4, and the structure of the solenoid valve 4 is simple, the assembly is easy, and problems such as dripping and water leakage are not likely to occur.

[0062] For the similar parts between the embodiments provided in the present application, reference can be made to each other. The specific embodiments provided above are only several examples under the overall concept of the present application and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present application. For those skilled in the art, any other implementation manners extended based on the solutions of the present application without creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A refrigerator with a drinking function, characterized in that, Comprising: A box body, on which a door body is provided; A water tank, which is arranged on the side of the door body close to the box body, and a connecting pipe is provided on the water tank; A water intake assembly is arranged inside the door body, and the water intake assembly includes a water intake housing, a solenoid valve and a solenoid valve switch, and the connecting pipe is connected to the water inlet pipe of a flow restrictor; The solenoid valve includes a flow restrictor, and the flow restrictor includes a housing, the housing is a rectangular structure, and a water flow control hole is penetrated through the rectangular structure; The housing is provided with a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe. When the solenoid valve switch is pressed, the water inlet pipe, the water flow control hole and the water outlet pipe are conducted.

2. The refrigerator with a drinking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solenoid valve further includes an assembler; The assembler includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part. Both the first fixing part and the second fixing part are rectangular structures, and the first fixing part and the second fixing part are vertically arranged; Two ends of the first fixing part are respectively provided with a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole, and a braking hole is provided on the second fixing part.

3. The refrigerator with a drinking function according to claim 2, wherein, A spring is arranged inside the assembler; The solenoid valve further includes a thruster, the thruster is connected to the flow restrictor, and the thruster includes a spring fixing column, and the spring fixing column is elastically connected to the spring through the braking hole.

4. The refrigerator with a drinking function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The thruster includes a water blocking column, and the water blocking column is telescopically connected to the water flow control hole through the spring.

5. The refrigerator with a drinking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are perpendicular in cross section, the water inlet pipe is perpendicularly connected to the water flow control hole, and the water outlet pipe is perpendicularly connected to the water flow control hole.

6. The refrigerator with a drinking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water level sensor is arranged inside the water tank, an indicator light is arranged on the water intake assembly, and the water level sensor is connected to the indicator light.

7. The refrigerator with a drinking function according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first water leakage sensor is arranged inside the water tank, and a second water leakage sensor is arranged on the connecting pipe. Both the first water leakage sensor and the second water leakage sensor are connected to the indicator light.

8. The refrigerator with a drinking function according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a heat insulation pad, and the heat insulation pad is arranged between the water intake assembly and the door body.

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