Water storage device and dehumidifier

Abstract

The present invention provides a water storage device and a dehumidifier. The water storage device includes a water tank, a water tank cover and a floating member. The water tank cover is detachably connected to the water tank. A drain outlet is provided on the water tank cover. The floating member is located in the water tank and is used to control the opening and closing of the drain outlet. The water storage device provided by the technical solution of the present invention can not only automatically open and close the drain outlet, but also is simple and convenient to operate. At the same time, the structure is simple, no electrical components are required, the cost is low, and the structure is reliable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of dehumidifiers, and in particular to a water storage device and a dehumidifier. Background Art

[0002] The condensed water obtained by drying air in existing dehumidifiers is mainly emptied by pouring water from the water tank and continuous drainage. Generally, pouring water from the water tank is still the most common method. The volume of the water tank is one of the selling points of the dehumidifier (the larger the volume, the longer the user can pour water). Therefore, when the water tank is the same size, the larger the volume, the higher the water level. However, when the water level is high, the water is more likely to slosh out of the drain during the process of pulling the water tank and transferring, affecting the use. Therefore, it is necessary to add a switch at the drain outlet. When the water tank is pulled, the switch of the drain outlet is closed, and when pouring water, the switch of the drain outlet is opened.

[0003] The technology disclosed in the publication number CN207350763U, a self-draining water tank structure for a dehumidifier, has solved the above problems. It discloses a drainage structure with a valve, which allows the water tank to automatically open the valve and drain the water when the water is full. However, the dehumidifier in this way must be placed in a place with a drainage channel and cannot be moved at will, otherwise the water tank will drain the water anywhere and at any time. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to avoid the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a water storage device, which can not only automatically open and close the drain outlet, but also is simple and convenient to operate, and has a simple structure, does not require electrical components, has low cost, and is reliable in structure.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a water storage device, including a water tank, a water tank cover and a floating member, wherein the water tank cover is detachably connected to the water tank, a drain outlet is provided on the water tank cover, and the floating member is located in the water tank and is used to control the opening and closing of the drain outlet.

[0006] Furthermore, a limiting component, a traction line and a traction object are also provided in the water tank. The limiting component is located at the lower end of the float and is used to limit the position of the float. One end of the traction line is fixedly connected to the float, and the other end is fixedly connected to the traction object. The traction object is located in the water tank.

[0007] Furthermore, the limiting assembly includes supporting ribs and retaining ribs, wherein the supporting ribs are fixed in the water tank and are located directly below the float, and the retaining ribs are located on one side of the supporting ribs and are fixed in the water tank, and the height L1 of the supporting ribs is smaller than the height L2 of the retaining ribs.

[0008] Furthermore, the supporting ribs are vertically fixed in the water tank, the retaining ribs and the supporting ribs are arranged parallel to each other, and the width H2 of the supporting ribs is greater than the width H1 of the retaining ribs.

[0009] Furthermore, a traction hook for limiting the moving distance of the traction object is fixed on the inner wall of the water tank away from the drain outlet, and the traction line runs through the traction hook.

[0010] Furthermore, the width H3 of the traction hook is greater than the width H1 of the retaining rib.

[0011] Furthermore, a stopper for limiting the swing of the traction object is provided at one end of the traction object, and the stopper is fixed in the water tank.

[0012] Furthermore, the water tank cover is configured in a conical shape, and the drain outlet is opened at the top position of the water tank cover.

[0013] Furthermore, the float member is spherical.

[0014] Another aspect of the embodiment of the present invention provides a dehumidifier, comprising the above-mentioned water storage device.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: since a float member for controlling the opening and closing of the drain outlet is provided inside the water tank, when the water level of the water tank reaches the shutdown water level, the float member will close the drain outlet as the water level rises; when the water tank is moved, the float member will stay at the drain outlet due to the action of buoyancy and block the drain outlet, ensuring that the water in the water tank will not overflow when the user is carrying the water tank and walking around at will; at the same time, when the user pours water and tilts the water tank, the float member can automatically move to open the drain outlet, so that water is discharged from the drain outlet. Not only can the drain outlet be automatically opened and closed, the operation is simple and convenient, but the structure is also simple, no electrical components are required, the cost is low, and the structure is reliable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The invention is further described using the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments in the accompanying drawings do not constitute any limitation to the invention. A person skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on the following drawings without creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 1 is a top view of the water storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Section view along the AA direction.

[0019] Figure 3 4 is a top view of a water storage device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Cross-sectional view along the BB direction.

[0021] The figure includes: a water tank 1, a water tank cover 2, a drain outlet 21, a float member 3, a limit assembly 4, a supporting rib 41, a retaining rib 42, a traction line 5, a traction object 6, a traction hook 7, and a stop block 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention is further described in conjunction with the following examples.

[0023] Embodiment 1

[0024] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a water storage device, including a water tank 1, a water tank cover 2 and a floating body 3. The floating body 3 is a quadrilateral floating body 3, and the four sides of the floating body 3 are all inclined sides, which can guide the floating body 3 during the rising process. The water tank cover 2 is detachably connected to the water tank 1, and a drain port 21 is provided on the water tank cover 2. The floating body 3 is located in the water tank 1 and is used to control the opening and closing of the drain port 21. The size of the drain port 21 is adapted to the size of the floating body 3. A limiting component 4, a traction line 5 and a traction object 6 for limiting the position of the floating body 3 are also provided in the water tank 1. The limiting component 4 is located at the lower end of the floating body 3 and is used to limit the position of the floating body 3. One end of the traction line 5 is fixedly connected to the floating body 3, and the other end is fixedly connected to the traction object 6. The traction object 6 is located in the water tank 1. Further, the traction object 6 is a spherical traction object 6.

[0025] Since a floating member 3 for controlling the opening and closing of the drain port 21 is provided inside the water tank 1, when the water level in the water tank 1 gradually increases, the floating member 3 also rises with the water level, so that the traction line 5 tied to the floating member 3 rises together, and the traction line 5 is gradually tightened. Before the water in the water tank 1 reaches the set full water point, the floating member 3 will be restricted by the water tank cover 2 and completely rise to the highest point. When the floating member 3 is at the highest point, the drain port 21 of the water tank cover 2 can be completely blocked, forming a valve closing effect, ensuring that the water in the water tank 1 cannot flow out of the drain port 21. In addition, when the floating member 3 reaches the highest point, the traction line 5 is just completely tightened, and the traction object 6 has not left the bottom of the water tank;

[0026] When the user needs to move the water tank 1, since the drain port 21 of the water tank cover 2 is blocked, the water in the water tank 1 will not splash out due to unstable movement.

[0027] When the user tilts the water tank 1 to prepare to pour water, the force on the traction object 6 changes, the supporting force at the bottom of the water tank 1 and the self-gravity of the traction object 6 are not in the same straight line, and the force balance is broken, so that the traction object 6 will swing to one side of the drain outlet 21. When the pulling force of the traction object 6 is greater than the buoyancy of the float 3, the float 3 will leave the drain outlet 21 with the movement of the traction object 6, thereby completing the effect of opening the valve of the drain outlet 21. Not only can the drain outlet be automatically opened and closed, the operation is simple and convenient, and the structure is simple, no electrical components are required, the cost is low, and the structure is reliable.

[0028] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the limiting assembly 4 includes a supporting rib 41 and a retaining rib 42. The supporting rib 41 is fixed in the water tank 1 and is located directly below the floating body 3. The retaining rib 42 is located on one side of the supporting rib 41 and is fixed in the water tank 1. The height L1 of the supporting rib 41 is less than the height L2 of the retaining rib 42. Furthermore, the supporting rib 41 is vertically fixed in the water tank 1. The retaining rib 42 and the supporting rib 41 are arranged parallel to each other. The width H2 of the supporting rib 41 is greater than the width H1 of the retaining rib 42, which can limit the movement of the floating body 3 in the front, back, left, right and downward directions, thereby ensuring the stability of the floating body 3.

[0029] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, a traction hook 7 for limiting the moving distance of the traction object 6 is fixed on the inner wall of the water tank 1 away from the drain outlet 21, and the traction line 5 runs through the traction hook 7. Furthermore, the width H3 of the traction hook 7 is greater than the width H1 of the retaining rib 42, which can ensure the movement distance of the traction object 6.

[0030] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, a stopper 8 for limiting the swing of the traction object 6 is provided at one end of the traction object 6. The stopper 8 is fixed in the water tank 1, and can limit the backward swing of the traction object 6 to ensure the stability of the traction object 6 when the water tank 1 is in a horizontal position.

[0031] This embodiment also provides a dehumidifier, including the water storage device as described above.

[0032] Embodiment 2

[0033] like Figure 3-4As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a water storage device, including a water tank 1, a water tank cover 2 and a floating body 3. The water tank cover 2 is detachably connected to the water tank 1. A drain port 21 is provided on the water tank cover 2. The floating body 3 is located in the water tank 1 and is used to control the opening and closing of the drain port 21. The water tank cover 2 is arranged in a conical shape, and the drain port 21 is provided at the top position of the water tank cover 2. The floating body 3 is arranged in a spherical shape. When the floating body 3 is placed in the water tank 1, when the water is full, due to the characteristics that the pressure generated by the inclined surface of the specially designed water tank cover 2 is different from the direction of the buoyancy, the floating body 3 can rise along the inclined surface at any position on the water surface until the drain port is blocked. When the water tank 1 is tilted to pour water, the pressure of the floating body 3 at the drain port 21 changes, the force loses balance, and the force pushes the floating body 3 away from the drain port 21, so that the drain port 21 is opened, and the water in the water tank 1 can be poured out. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: since a float member for controlling the opening and closing of the drain outlet is provided inside the water tank, when the water level of the water tank reaches the shutdown water level, the float member will close the drain outlet as the water level rises; when the water tank is moved, the float member will stay at the drain outlet due to the action of buoyancy and block the drain outlet, ensuring that the water in the water tank will not overflow when the user is carrying the water tank and walking around at will; at the same time, when the user pours water and tilts the water tank, the float member can automatically move to open the drain outlet, so that water is discharged from the drain outlet. Not only can the drain outlet be automatically opened and closed, the operation is simple and convenient, but the structure is also simple, no electrical components are required, the cost is low, and the structure is reliable.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, rather than to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solution of the present invention can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water storage device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a water tank, a water tank cover and a floating body, wherein the water tank cover is detachably connected to the water tank, a drain port is provided on the water tank cover, the floating body is located in the water tank and is used to control the opening and closing of the drain port; a limiting assembly, a traction line and a traction object are also provided in the water tank, the limiting assembly is located at the lower end of the floating body and is used to limit the position of the floating body, one end of the traction line is fixedly connected to the floating body, and the other end is fixedly connected to the traction object, and the traction object is located in the water tank; the limiting assembly comprises a supporting rib and a retaining rib, the supporting rib is fixed in the water tank and is located directly below the floating body, the retaining rib is located on one side of the supporting rib and is fixed in the water tank, and the height L1 of the supporting rib is less than the height L2 of the retaining rib; The supporting ribs are vertically fixed in the water tank, the retaining ribs and the supporting ribs are arranged parallel to each other, and the width H2 of the supporting ribs is greater than the width H1 of the retaining ribs; A traction hook for limiting the moving distance of the traction object is fixed on the inner wall of the water tank away from the drain port, and the traction line runs through the traction hook.

2. A water storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width H3 of the traction hook is greater than the width H1 of the retaining rib.

3. A water storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stopper for limiting the swing of the traction object is arranged at one end of the traction object, and the stopper is fixed in the water tank.

4. A dehumidifier, characterized in that: The invention comprises a water storage device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3.

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