A front housing assembly and a water purifier

Abstract

This invention discloses a front shell assembly, including a housing and a water outlet. The water outlet has an extension section at its outlet end, and the bottom of the housing has a water outlet latch. The extension section of the water outlet and the water outlet latch are inserted into each other, thereby achieving positioning of the water outlet and the housing. This invention also discloses a water purifier, including a frame housing. The frame housing has buckles and slots, and the frame housing and the aforementioned front shell assembly are connected via the buckles and slots. This invention, by designing a front shell assembly, allows for direct assembly of the water outlet, simplifying and speeding up the assembly process and improving efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a front housing assembly and a water purifier. Background Technology

[0002] The countertop smart instant hot water purifier is currently a relatively uncommon product in China. It is energy-saving, environmentally friendly, convenient, efficient, and healthy, and it has always been what consumers have been hoping for. Especially with China's rapid economic development in recent years, consumers' pursuit of a healthy and environmentally friendly quality of life has been increasing. The countertop smart instant hot water purifier is gradually meeting the consumption needs of middle and high-end consumers, and its market prospects are self-evident.

[0003] Currently, in the market for countertop water purifiers, the connection between the water inlet and the purified water outlet mostly uses silicone or PE tubing. If silicone tubing is used, the connection needs to be secured with cable ties to prevent it from coming loose and causing leaks. If PE tubing is used, a certain length needs to be left for assembly. However, after assembly, if the PE tubing is too long, it can wobble inside, potentially hitting other parts and causing other problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a front housing assembly and a water purifier to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the specific technical solution of the front shell assembly and water purifier of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A front housing assembly includes a housing and a water outlet. The water outlet has an extension section at its outlet end, and the bottom of the housing has a water outlet latch. The extension section of the water outlet and the water outlet latch are inserted into each other to achieve positioning of the water outlet and the housing.

[0007] Furthermore, the water outlet includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The water outlet housing is elongated. One end of the lower cover is connected to an extension section, and the end of the upper cover opposite to the extension section is connected to a water inlet.

[0008] Furthermore, the extension section is provided with a water outlet pipe, the bottom of the water outlet pipe is provided with a water outlet, and the side wall of the extension section is provided with ribs.

[0009] Furthermore, a steam exhaust channel is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the extended section to discharge water vapor.

[0010] Furthermore, the water outlet port inside the water outlet cavity is located at the lowest point, and vertically upward-extending baffles are provided on both sides of the water outlet port to restrict the water flow out of the steam exhaust channel.

[0011] Furthermore, the water outlet of the housing is fixedly provided with a connector, the connector has a through hole, the inner wall of the through hole of the connector matches the outer wall of the lower cover of the water outlet, and the outer wall of the connector matches the water outlet of the housing.

[0012] Furthermore, a flange is provided on the top opening sidewall of the connector, the flange overlaps the spout bayonet, the connector and the spout bayonet are fixedly connected, the spout is inserted into the through hole of the connector, and the spout pipe of the lower cover of the spout extends out of the bottom of the housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the connector and the lower cover of the water outlet are interference fit.

[0014] Furthermore, at least one annular groove is provided on the side wall of the water inlet pipe, and at least one of the grooves is fitted with a sealing ring.

[0015] Furthermore, the inlet of the water outlet cover is connected to an integrated water circuit board, which is provided with multiple water pipes.

[0016] A water purifier includes a frame housing, on which buckles and slots are provided, and the front shell assembly and the frame housing are connected by the buckles and slots as described above.

[0017] The front shell assembly and water purifier of the present invention have the following advantages: The present invention designs a front shell assembly on which the water outlet is directly assembled, which is simple and quick to assemble and improves assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the front shell assembly of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of the front shell assembly of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front shell structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet structure of the present invention.

[0022] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Housing; 11. Slot; 12. Buckle; 13. Outlet spout latch; 2. Outlet spout; 21. Upper cover; 211. Inlet pipe; 212. Inlet; 213. Sealing ring; 22. Lower cover; 221. Extension section; 2211. Exhaust passage; 2212. Rib; 2213. Outlet pipe; 2214. Outlet; 3. Display panel. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this invention, the following description is provided in conjunction with the appendix. Figure 1-4 The present invention will now be described in further detail as a front housing assembly and a water purifier.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a front shell assembly including a shell 1 and a water outlet 2. The water outlet 2 has an extension section 221 at its water outlet end. The bottom of the shell 1 is provided with a water outlet 2 slot 13. The water outlet 2 is inserted into the water outlet 2 slot 13, and the water outlet 2 and the shell 1 are connected to each other, thereby realizing the positioning of the water outlet 2 and the shell 1.

[0025] The front shell assembly provided by the present invention directly connects the water outlet 2 and the shell 1 in a detachable manner, eliminating the connecting pipe at the water outlet 2. The bottom of the shell 1 is provided with the water outlet 2, and the water outlet 2 slot 13 is square, so as to cooperate with the water blowing nozzle. The water outlet 2 is inserted into the water outlet 2 slot 13 to fix it on the shell 1.

[0026] The water outlet 2 is a hollow tube body, including an upper cover 21 and a lower cover 22. The upper cover 21 is provided with a water inlet 212, and the lower cover 22 of the water outlet 2 is provided with a water outlet 2214. The water outlet 2214 leads water into a water receiving container. The pipe side wall of the water inlet 212 is provided with an annular groove, and a sealing ring 213 is fitted in the groove to prevent water leakage after the water inlet 212 of the water outlet 2 is inserted into the pure water outlet 2214, and also to play a role in fixing it.

[0027] The connection between the water inlet 212 of the water outlet 2 and the pure water outlet 2214 is a threaded connection instead of a connection via the sealing ring 213, or the connection between the water inlet 212 of the water outlet 2 and the pure water outlet 2214 is an insertion connection between the pure water outlet 2214 and the water inlet 212 of the water outlet 2, meaning the diameter of the water inlet 212 of the water outlet 2 is larger than the diameter of the pure water outlet 2214. The connection method between the water inlet 212 of the water outlet 2 and the pure water outlet 2214 is not specifically limited here.

[0028] Preferably, at least two annular grooves are provided on the side wall of the inlet 212, and a sealing ring 213 is fitted at each groove.

[0029] The shell 1 of the water outlet 2 is long and narrow. One end of the lower cover 22 is connected to the extension section 221, and the opposite end of the upper cover 21 is connected to the water inlet 212. The extension section 221 is provided with a water outlet pipe 2213, and the bottom of the water outlet pipe 2213 is provided with a water outlet 2214. The water outlet pipe 2213 is a ring-shaped plate structure. Ribs 2212 are provided on the side wall of the extension section 221 for fixed connection with the front shell. A steam exhaust channel 2211 is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the extension section 221 for exhausting water vapor.

[0030] The exhaust channels are located on both sides of the water outlet pipe 2213. The water outlet port in the cavity of the water outlet 2 is at the lowest point. Vertically upward-extending baffles are provided on both sides of the water outlet port. Water enters the cavity of the water outlet 2 through the water inlet 212, flows into the water outlet channel, enters the water outlet pipe 2213, and is discharged from the water outlet 2214. The baffles prevent the water from flowing into the steam outlet. The steam in the water outlet 2 is discharged from the steam outlet channel 2211 through the baffles.

[0031] The upper cover 21 and lower cover 22 of the water outlet 2 are welded and fixed. Various welding methods can be used, such as ultrasonic welding, high-frequency induced welding, vibration welding, etc.

[0032] The water outlet 2 is inserted into the water outlet slot of the housing 1. The water outlet 2 and the housing 1 are interference-fitted, thus fixing the water outlet 2 and the housing 1 together.

[0033] Preferably, a connector is fixedly provided on the spout 2 bayonet 13 of the housing 1. The connector has a through hole, the inner wall of the through hole of the connector matches the outer wall of the lower cover 22 of the spout 2, and the outer wall of the connector matches the spout 2 bayonet 13 of the housing 1. A flange is provided on the top opening side wall of the connector, which overlaps the spout 2 bayonet 13. The connector and the spout 2 bayonet 13 are fixed, the spout 2 is inserted into the through hole of the connector, and the water outlet pipe 2213 of the lower cover 22 of the spout 2 extends out of the bottom of the housing 1.

[0034] The connector and the lower cover 22 of the water outlet are interference fit.

[0035] Preferably, the vertical part of the lower cover 22 of the spout 2 is square, and the connector has a square through hole. The side wall of the square through hole of the connector and the outer wall of the vertical part of the lower cover 22 of the spout 2 are matched. The spout 2 slot 13 of the housing 1 is a square hole. The connector is inserted into the spout 2 slot 13, and the flange of the connector overlaps on the housing 1 connected to the square hole of the housing 1.

[0036] The water outlet 2 has an upper cover 21 and an outlet 2214 connected to an integrated water circuit board. The integrated water circuit board is integrally molded and has multiple water pipes that connect to different components, reducing the number of water channels and facilitating assembly.

[0037] The shell 1 has slots 11 on its opposite side walls. Each slot 11 is an L-shaped block structure with a central groove. Each opposite side wall also has a buckle 12, an L-shaped plate structure that matches the shape of the slots 11. Reinforcing ribs are provided on the side walls of the buckles 12 to enhance their strength. Correspondingly, the side walls of the frame shell to which the shell 1 is assembled have buckles 12 fitted into the slots 11, and slots 11 fitted into the buckles 12. Thus, the buckles 12 and slots 11 cooperate to fix the shell 1 and the frame shell together.

[0038] Preferably, a slot 11 is provided at the top of the side wall of the housing 1, and two slots 11 are provided sequentially at the lower end of the slot 11. Slots 11 and buckles 12 are provided at the same positions on the opposite side walls of the housing 1.

[0039] The front housing assembly also includes a display panel 3. The main panel of the housing 1 has a groove, and the display panel 3 is fixed in the groove. The display panel 3 and the groove are fixed by adhesive.

[0040] The present invention also provides a water purifier, including a frame shell, wherein the frame shell and the aforementioned front shell assembly are detachably connected by a snap fastener 12.

[0041] This invention provides a front shell assembly where, during assembly, the connector and the water outlet 2 of the shell 1 are first fixedly connected by a clip 12. Then, the water outlet 2 is inserted into the through hole of the connector and connected to the pure water outlet 2214 in the integrated water circuit board. Finally, the shell 1 and the frame shell are connected by a slot 11 and a clip 12. This assembly method is simple, involves few steps, reduces labor time, and has a reliable structure.

[0042] It is understood that the present invention has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A front housing assembly comprising a housing (1) and a water outlet spout (2), characterized in that, The water outlet end of the water outlet nozzle (2) is provided with an extension section (221), and the bottom of the shell (1) is provided with a water outlet nozzle (2) bayonet (13), the extension section (221) of the water outlet nozzle (2) and the water outlet nozzle (2) bayonet (13) are inserted, so as to realize the positioning of the water outlet nozzle (2) and the shell (1); The water outlet nozzle (2) comprises an upper cover body (21) and a lower cover body (22), one end of the lower cover body (22) is communicated with an extension section (221), and the end of the upper cover body (21) opposite to the extension section (221) is communicated with a water inlet (212); The bayonet (13) of the water outlet nozzle (2) of the shell (1) is fixedly provided with a connecting piece, and the connecting piece is provided with a through hole; The connecting piece and the water outlet nozzle (2) bayonet (13) are fixedly connected, the water outlet nozzle (2) is inserted into the through hole of the connecting piece, and the water outlet pipe (2213) of the lower cover body (22) of the water outlet nozzle (2) extends out of the bottom of the shell (1); The extension section (221) is provided with a water outlet pipe (2213), the bottom of the water outlet pipe (2213) is provided with a water outlet (2214), the side wall of the extension section (221) is provided with a rib (2212), the inner wall of the through hole of the connecting piece and the outer wall of the lower cover body (22) of the water outlet nozzle (2) are matched, the outer wall of the connecting piece and the water outlet nozzle (2) bayonet (13) of the shell (1) are matched, the side wall of the top opening of the connecting piece is provided with a turn-up, and the turn-up is overlapped on the water outlet nozzle (2) bayonet (13).

2. The front housing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The side wall bottom of the extension section (221) is provided with a steam discharge channel (2211) for discharging steam.

3. The front housing assembly of claim 2, wherein, The position of the water outlet channel port in the cavity of the water outlet nozzle (2) is at the lowest point, and the two sides of the water outlet channel port are provided with vertically upward extending stop ribs, so as to limit the water flow out of the steam discharge channel (2211).

4. The front housing assembly of claim 3, wherein, The connecting piece and the lower cover body (22) of the water outlet nozzle (2) are in interference fit.

5. The front housing assembly of claim 1, wherein, At least one annular groove is arranged on the pipeline side wall of the water inlet (212), and at least one sealing ring (213) is arranged in the annular groove.

6. The front housing assembly of claim 5, wherein, The upper cover body (21) of the water outlet nozzle (2) is connected with an integrated water channel plate, and a plurality of water channel pipelines are arranged on the integrated water channel plate.

7. A water purifier comprising a frame housing, a buckle (12) and a clamping groove (11) are arranged on the frame housing, characterized in that, The frame shell and the front shell assembly of any one of claims 1-6 are connected through the buckle (12) and the clamping groove (11).

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