Pipeline type water dispenser

The closed water tank system with external breathing and steam sterilization addresses temperature and contamination issues in pipe-line water dispensers, ensuring stable water quality and temperature control.

CN223095294UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15开源环保科技(上海)有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421949953.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-12
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-12

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Technical Problem

The existing pipeline water dispenser is contaminated by the internal circuit and heating device, the outlet water temperature is unstable and may have an odor, especially for the unbuffered water tank model.

Method used

The closed water tank design is adopted, and the water tank breathing connection port is set at the outlet nozzle of the water outlet connector. Steam sterilization is used to sterilize and cancel the wading silicone pipe fittings to achieve external breathing and sterilization.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids pollution to the water tank by the internal environment of the cabinet, reduces the risk of water leakage, and ensures that the water outlet temperature is stable and has no odor.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a pipeline type water dispenser which comprises a closed water tank, a water tank breathing connector is arranged on the upper portion of the closed water tank, and the water tank breathing connector is connected with an upper integrated waterway. The upper integrated water path is provided with an upper water collecting path plate air inlet and outlet; the water tank breathing connector is communicated with the upper water collecting channel plate air inlet and outlet through the upper integrated water channel; the air inlet / outlet of the upper water collecting path plate is connected with a breathing tube; and the breathing tube is communicated with a water outlet connector. The water dispenser is provided with the closed water tank, so that the water tank is effectively prevented from being polluted by the internal environment of the water dispenser shell, peculiar smell is avoided, and meanwhile, the breathing channel of the closed water tank is sterilized by steam generated during heating of the water dispenser.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water dispensers, and in particular, to a pipeline water dispenser. Background Art

[0002] Existing pipeline water dispensers are divided into two types. One is without a water tank, and the other has a built-in buffer water tank. For the pipeline machine without a water tank, due to different adaptions to various reverse osmosis water purifiers, the water pressure and flow rate of the water source supplied to the pipeline water dispenser are different. Therefore, for the pipeline water dispenser without a buffer water tank, it is difficult to control the outlet water temperature. For the pipeline water dispenser with a built-in buffer water tank, the outlet water temperature is stably controlled. However, since the built-in buffer water tank is not completely enclosed and a breathing hole needs to be reserved, and there is a circuit control board, a heating device and silica gel pipe fittings inside the pipeline machine housing, harmful gases are generated when the electrical appliances heat up, and the air breathed by the water tank will pollute the water quality. Silica gel is a highly active adsorption material and will also be polluted by the environment, and there is occasionally an odor in the outlet water.

[0003] In view of this, the present invention is specifically proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pipeline water dispenser. The water dispenser is provided with a closed water tank, and the breathing of the closed water tank is set at the water outlet nozzle of the water outlet connector to realize external breathing, effectively avoiding the pollution of the internal environment of the water dispenser housing to the closed water tank. At the same time, the steam generated when the water dispenser heats up is used to sterilize the breathing channel of the closed water tank. Since the upper and lower integrated water circuit boards are provided in the water dispenser, all water-related silica gel pipe fittings are cancelled, so the risk of water leakage is reduced and the pollution of the water quality caused by the silica gel pipe fittings adsorbing harmful gases in the environment is avoided.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object of the present utility model, the following technical solutions are specifically adopted:

[0006] The present utility model provides a pipeline water dispenser, which includes a closed water tank. A water tank breathing connection port is provided at the upper part of the closed water tank, and the water tank breathing connection port is connected to the upper integrated water circuit; an upper integrated water circuit board air inlet and outlet is provided on the upper integrated water circuit; the water tank breathing connection port is communicated with the upper integrated water circuit board air inlet and outlet through the upper integrated water circuit; the breathing pipe is communicated with the water outlet connector.

[0007] In the present utility model, the breathing device of the closed water tank is set at the water outlet nozzle of the water outlet connector to realize external breathing, effectively avoiding the pollution of the internal environment of the water dispenser housing to the closed water tank. At the same time, the steam generated when the water dispenser heats up is used to sterilize the breathing channel of the closed water tank, effectively avoiding the growth of bacteria inside the water tank and the generation of peculiar smell.

[0008] Preferably, as a further specific embodiment, a water outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board is further provided below the air inlet and outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board. The water outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board is communicated with the water outlet of the heating tube assembly through the upper integrated water circuit. A hot water temperature sensor is provided at the connection between the upper integrated water circuit and the water outlet of the heating tube assembly.

[0009] Preferably, as a further specific embodiment, a water inlet connection port of the water tank is further provided beside the breathing connection port of the water tank; the inlet solenoid valve is connected to the upper integrated water circuit through a pipeline and is communicated with the water inlet connection port of the water tank through the upper integrated water circuit.

[0010] Preferably, as a further specific embodiment, the air inlet and outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board is connected to the air inlet and outlet of the water nozzle; the water outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board is connected to the water inlet pipe of the water nozzle; the air inlet and outlet of the water nozzle is arranged above the water inlet pipe of the water nozzle; both the air inlet and outlet of the water nozzle and the water inlet pipe of the water nozzle are arranged on the side surface of the water outlet connector.

[0011] Preferably, as a further specific embodiment, a water outlet nozzle is provided at the bottom of the water outlet connector; a water stop ring is arranged inside the water outlet connector; the breathing pipe is arranged inside the water outlet connector, and a water nozzle cover is further arranged in the water outlet connector, and the water nozzle cover is seamlessly welded to the water outlet connector.

[0012] Preferably, as a further specific embodiment, a water inlet temperature sensor is provided at the connection between the inlet solenoid valve and the upper integrated water circuit.

[0013] Preferably, as a further specific embodiment, a lower integrated water circuit is further included in the pipeline type water dispenser; a water tank water outlet connection port is arranged on the lower integrated water circuit; a water tank water outlet is further provided at the bottom of the closed water tank. The water tank water outlet is connected to the lower integrated water circuit through the water tank water outlet connection port arranged on the lower integrated water circuit to form a drainage pipeline, and a drainage nut is arranged at the bottom of the drainage pipeline.

[0014] Preferably, as a further specific embodiment, a water pump water outlet connection port and a water pump water inlet connection port are further arranged in the lower integrated pipeline. The water pump is connected to the lower integrated water circuit through the water pump water inlet connection port and the water pump water outlet connection port; the lower integrated water circuit is connected to the heating tube assembly through the heating tube assembly water inlet connection port.

[0015] Preferably, as a further specific embodiment, a liquid level sensor and a water inlet mechanical float switch are further arranged inside the closed water tank for controlling the water level in the water tank.

[0016] In the present utility model, the water tank breathing connection port is communicated with the water outlet nozzle interface, and the steam discharge shares the water tank breathing connection port, which can effectively avoid the pollution of the water tank breathing channel.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the pipeline type water dispenser of the present utility model are as follows:

[0018] Through the settings of the closed water tank and the water tank breathing connection port, it can effectively avoid the pollution of the water tank by the circuit control board and the heating device in the pipeline machine casing, generating peculiar smell. At the same time, the steam generated by the heating device is used to sterilize the upper integrated water circuit, and the steam is discharged from the water dispenser. Description of the Drawings

[0019] By reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, various other advantages and benefits will become clear to those of ordinary skill in the art. The drawings are only for the purpose of showing the preferred embodiments and are not considered as limiting the present utility model. Moreover, throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to represent the same components. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 It is the structural diagram of the closed water tank of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is the structural diagram of the liquid level sensor and the water inlet mechanical float switch;

[0022] Figure 3 It is the rear top view of the structure of the pipeline type water dispenser;

[0023] Figure 4 It is the structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is the structural diagram of the water outlet connector;

[0025] Figure 6 It is the rear bottom view of the structure of the pipeline type water dispenser.

[0026] The reference numerals in the drawings are represented as:

[0027] 1. Closed water tank, 2. Liquid level sensor, 3. Water tank inlet, 4. Water tank breather, 5. Water tank outlet, 6. Inlet mechanical float switch, 7. Water tank cover, 8. Outlet of heating pipe assembly, 9. Heating pipe assembly, 10. Lower integrated waterway, 11. Water pump, 12. Drain nut, 13. Inlet solenoid valve, 14. Water tank breather connection port, 15. Water tank inlet connection port, 16. Inlet of upper integrated waterway board, 17. Inlet water temperature sensor, 18. Upper integrated waterway, 19. Water nozzle cover, 20. Water nozzle inlet pipe, 21. Air inlet and outlet of upper integrated waterway board, 22. Outlet of upper integrated waterway board, 23. Outlet connector, 24. Sealing ring, 25. Breather pipe, 26. Water outlet nozzle, 27. Air inlet and outlet of water nozzle, 28. Water tank outlet connection port, 29. Water pump inlet connection port, 30. Water pump outlet connection port, 31. Inlet connection port of heating pipe assembly, 32. Hot water temperature sensor. Detailed implementation mode

[0028] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation modes. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the following described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments, and are only used to illustrate the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. For those conditions not specified in the embodiments, they are carried out according to conventional conditions or conditions recommended by the manufacturer. For reagents or instruments not specified by the manufacturer, they are all conventional products that can be obtained through commercial purchase.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0031] For a clearer elaboration of the technical solution in the present invention, it will be described below in the form of specific embodiments.

[0032] Embodiment

[0033] Referring to Figures 1-6 , a pipeline type drinking fountain, including a closed water tank 1. The closed water tank 1 is provided with fixing holes for fixing with the machine shell. A water tank breathing connection port 14 is arranged at the upper part of the closed water tank 1. The water tank breathing connection port 14 is used to connect with the water tank breathing port 4 to form a breathing path of the water tank 1, and at the same time is connected with the upper integrated water circuit 18. The upper integrated water circuit 18 is provided with long holes for fixing with the machine shell, and at the same time is also provided with an air inlet / outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board 21. The water tank breathing connection port 14 is communicated with the air inlet / outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board 21 through the upper integrated water circuit 18. The air inlet / outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board 21 is communicated with a breathing tube 25 inside the water outlet connector 23, and the breathing tube 25 is communicated with the external environment. The breathing tube 25 is arranged inside the water outlet connector 23, and a water stop ring 24 is also arranged inside the water outlet connector 23. After the water outlet ends, the water stop ring 24 can prevent water from dripping from the water outlet nozzle 26, thus playing a role in stopping water. A breathing valve is arranged inside the water tank breathing connection port 14 of the upper integrated water circuit board 18. The breathing valve can be opened to realize breathing under positive pressure or negative pressure conditions, and the breathing valve is in a closed state when there is no positive pressure or negative pressure, preventing air from entering the closed water tank 1 when the drinking fountain is not in use.

[0034] A lower part of the air inlet / outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board 21 is also provided with a water outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board 22. The water outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board 22 is communicated with a water outlet of the heating tube assembly 8 through the upper integrated water circuit 18, and a hot water temperature sensor 32 is arranged at the interface between the upper integrated water circuit 18 and the heating tube assembly 9. A water tank water inlet connection port 15 is also arranged beside the water tank breathing connection port 14. The water tank water inlet connection port 15 is used to connect with the water tank water inlet 3. At the same time, the water inlet solenoid valve 13 is connected with the upper integrated water circuit 18 through a pipeline, and is communicated with the water tank water inlet connection port 15 through the upper integrated water circuit 18, and through the water tank water inlet 3, the water in the water inlet solenoid valve 13 enters the water tank 1.

[0035] The air inlet / outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board 21 is connected with the air inlet / outlet of the water nozzle 27, and the water outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board 22 is connected with the water inlet pipe of the water nozzle 20. The air inlet / outlet of the water nozzle 27 is arranged at the upper part of the water inlet pipe of the water nozzle 20. Both the air inlet / outlet of the water nozzle 27 and the water inlet pipe of the water nozzle 20 are arranged on the side surface of the water outlet connector 23.

[0036] A water outlet nozzle 26 is arranged at the bottom of the water outlet connector 23. A water nozzle cover 19 is also arranged in the water outlet connector 23. The water nozzle cover 19 is connected with the water outlet connector 23 in a non-welded manner. A water inlet temperature sensor 17 is arranged at the connection part between the water inlet solenoid valve 13 and the upper integrated water circuit 18.

[0037] The bottom of the pipeline type drinking fountain is also provided with a lower integrated water circuit 10. Long holes are provided on the lower integrated water circuit 10 for fixing to the machine shell. A water tank water outlet connection port 28 is also provided on the lower integrated water circuit 10. The bottom of the closed water tank 1 is also provided with a water tank water outlet 5. The water tank water outlet 5 forms a drainage pipeline with the lower integrated water circuit through the water tank water outlet connection port 28 provided on the lower integrated water circuit 10. A drainage nut 12 is provided at the bottom of the drainage pipeline.

[0038] A water pump inlet connection port 30 and a water pump outlet connection port 29 are also provided in the lower integrated pipeline 10, and are connected to the water pump 11 through the water pump inlet connection port 30 and the water pump outlet connection port 29. The lower integrated water circuit 10 is connected to the heating tube assembly 9 through the heating tube assembly water inlet interface 31.

[0039] A liquid level sensor 2 and a water inlet mechanical float switch 6 are also provided in the closed water tank 1 for controlling the water level in the water tank.

[0040] The specific working process of the present utility model in use is as follows:

[0041] (1) Water storage process

[0042] The liquid level sensor 2 and the water inlet mechanical float switch 6 in the closed water tank 1 are used to monitor and control the water level in the closed water tank 1. When the liquid level sensor 2 detects that the water level in the closed water tank 1 reaches the high liquid level, the liquid level sensor 2 feeds back the data, and the obtained feedback control circuit will close the water inlet solenoid valve 13 to stop the water flow from flowing into the closed water tank 1. When the water level reaches the mechanical float switch when the liquid level sensor fails, the water inlet is closed. When the liquid level sensor 2 detects that the water level in the closed water tank 1 is too low, the liquid level sensor 2 feeds back the data, and the obtained feedback control circuit will open the water inlet solenoid valve 13 to allow water to flow into the closed water tank 1. When the water level is detected to be too low for 10 consecutive seconds without water entering the water tank, the drinking fountain automatically protects and displays the corresponding fault, and automatically resumes normal when the water level is higher than the low liquid level, and so on in a cycle.

[0043] (2) Drainage process

[0044] The water tank water outlet 5 at the bottom of the water tank and the water tank water outlet connection port 28 in the lower integrated pipeline 10 are connected to form a drainage pipeline. When it is necessary to change the water, the drainage nut 12 in the lower integrated water circuit 10 needs to be opened; the breathing tube 25 always remains unobstructed, enabling air to enter the closed water tank 1, so that the water in the closed water tank 1 flows out along the drainage pipeline.

[0045] (3) Working process

[0046] When the pipeline type drinking water dispenser starts to work, the inlet solenoid valve 13 opens, and pure water enters the upper integrated water circuit 18 through the pipeline where the inlet solenoid valve 13 is located. The inlet water temperature sensor 17 located at the pipeline connection of the upper integrated water circuit 18 and the inlet solenoid valve 13 detects the inlet water temperature. Then the pure water enters the closed water tank 1 through the water tank inlet 3.

[0047] When using water, the water outlet of the closed water tank 1 enters the water inlet 29 of the water pump 11 through the lower water circuit 10, and is transported to the lower integrated water circuit 10 by the water pump 11. Then the pure water reaches the heating tube assembly water inlet interface 31 through the lower integrated water circuit 10 and enters the heating tube assembly 9 for heating. The hot water temperature sensor 32 located at the interface of the heating tube assembly 9 and the upper integrated water circuit 18 detects the heating temperature of the outlet water. When the hot water temperature sensor 32 detects that the outlet water temperature reaches the preset water temperature, the outlet water enters the upper integrated water circuit 18 through the heating tube assembly water outlet 8. The steam generated during heating undergoes comprehensive disinfection and sterilization through the air inlet and outlet 21 of the upper integrated water circuit board, the water nozzle air inlet and outlet 27, the water outlet 22 of the upper integrated water circuit board, the water nozzle water inlet pipe 20, and the entire water outlet connector 23. Since the steam density is small, after the comprehensive disinfection and sterilization is completed, the high-temperature steam reaches the water outlet connector 23 and accumulates at the top of the water outlet connector 23; then the steam is discharged from the breathing tube 25. After heating, the water enters the upper integrated water circuit 18, then enters the water outlet 22 of the upper integrated water circuit board and the water nozzle water inlet pipe 20 and enters the water outlet connector 23, and flows out from the water outlet nozzle 26. Due to the characteristics of water molecules, the water stop ring 24 can prevent the water outlet nozzle 26 from dripping water when the water outlet ends. After the water outlet and heating are completed, the water in the heating tube assembly 9 remains full and does not return to the lower integrated water circuit 10. A one-way valve is provided in the water pump 11.

[0048] In the water tank water replenishment state, since the breathing tube 25 is connected to the water outlet connector 23, it enters the upper integrated water circuit 18 through the breathing tube 25, and then is connected to the closed water tank 1 for water tank exhaust; in the water tank water outlet state, since the breathing tube 25 is connected to the water outlet connector 23, it enters the upper integrated water circuit 18 through the breathing tube 25, and then is connected to the closed water tank 1 for water tank breathing air.

[0049] In the water tank water replenishment state, since the breathing tube 25 is connected to the water outlet connector 23, it enters the upper integrated water circuit 18 through the breathing tube 25, and then is connected to the closed water tank 1 for water tank exhaust; in the water tank water outlet state, since the breathing tube 25 is connected to the water outlet connector 23, it enters the upper integrated water circuit 18 through the breathing tube 25, and then is connected to the closed water tank 1 for water tank exhalation.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pipeline type water dispenser, characterized in that, It includes a closed water tank. A water tank breathing connection port is provided at the upper part of the closed water tank, and the water tank breathing connection port is connected to the upper integrated water circuit; an air inlet / outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board is provided on the upper integrated water circuit; the water tank breathing connection port is communicated with the air inlet / outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board through the upper integrated water circuit; a breathing pipe is communicated with the water outlet connector.

2. The pipeline type water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board is further provided at the lower part of the air inlet / outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board. The water outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board is communicated with the water outlet of the heating pipe assembly through the upper integrated water circuit. A hot water temperature sensor is provided at the connection part of the upper integrated water circuit and the water outlet of the heating pipe assembly.

3. The in-line water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water tank water inlet connection port is further provided beside the water tank breathing connection port; an inlet solenoid valve is connected to the upper integrated water circuit through a pipeline and is communicated with the water tank water inlet connection port through the upper integrated water circuit.

4. The inline water dispenser according to claim 2, wherein, The air inlet / outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board is connected to the air inlet / outlet of the water nozzle; the water outlet of the upper integrated water circuit board is connected to the water inlet pipe of the water nozzle; the air inlet / outlet of the water nozzle is provided at the upper part of the water inlet pipe of the water nozzle; both the air inlet / outlet of the water nozzle and the water inlet pipe of the water nozzle are provided on the side surface of the water outlet connector.

5. The pipeline type water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that, A water outlet nozzle is provided at the bottom of the water outlet connector; a water stop ring is provided inside the water outlet connector; the breathing pipe is provided inside the water outlet connector, and a water nozzle cover is further provided in the water outlet connector, and the water nozzle cover is seamlessly welded to the water outlet connector.

6. The in-line water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that, An inlet water temperature sensor is provided at the connection part of the inlet solenoid valve and the upper integrated water circuit.

7. The pipeline type water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pipeline type drinking machine further includes a lower integrated water circuit. A water tank water outlet connection port is provided on the lower integrated water circuit; a water tank water outlet is further provided at the bottom of the closed water tank. The water tank water outlet is connected to the lower integrated water circuit through the water tank water outlet connection port provided on the lower integrated water circuit to form a drainage pipeline, and a drainage nut is provided at the bottom of the drainage pipeline.

8. The pipeline type water dispenser according to claim 7, wherein, A water pump water outlet connection port and a water pump water inlet connection port are further provided in the lower integrated water circuit. The water pump is connected to the lower integrated water circuit through the water pump water inlet connection port and the water pump water inlet connection port; the lower integrated water circuit is connected to the heating pipe assembly through the heating pipe assembly water inlet connection port.

9. The pipeline type water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein A liquid level sensor and an inlet mechanical float switch are further provided inside the closed water tank for controlling the water level in the water tank.