An all-in-one machine with refrigeration and heating device

By integrating kitchen air conditioning and water dispenser into one unit, achieving cooling and heating functions as well as water temperature switching, the problems of small kitchen space and appliance integration are solved, improving the kitchen environment and quality of life.

CN111561794BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17VATTI CORP LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2020-05-01
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Kitchens are often cramped and hot during cooking, making it difficult to achieve high levels of integration with existing kitchen appliances. Air conditioners and water dispensers take up space and have limited functionality.

Method used

Design an integrated unit with cooling and heating devices that combines a kitchen air conditioner and a water dispenser into one unit. By sharing a cooling and heating device, the functions of the kitchen air conditioner and the water dispenser are highly integrated. The unit uses an air duct and water system to switch modes and provide cold air, hot air, cold water, and hot water.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a high degree of integration of kitchen appliances, saves space, improves the temperature of the kitchen environment and drinking water, increases the utilization rate of flues, reduces the power consumption and maintenance costs of appliances, and enhances the user experience.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of integrated machine with refrigeration and heating device, including shell, be equipped with air duct, air inlet and air outlet;With cold end and hot end of refrigeration and heating device, set in air duct and part air duct is divided into hot air duct and cold air duct, the entrance of hot air duct and cold air duct is respectively communicated with air inlet, the outlet of hot air duct and cold air duct is selectively communicated with air outlet or flue, hot end is located in hot air duct, cold end is located in cold air duct;Waterway system, including the cold water pipe connected with cold end, hot water pipe connected with hot end and control valve, control valve is respectively connected with the water inlet end of cold water pipe and hot water pipe, or control valve is respectively arranged on the water inlet end of cold water pipe and hot water pipe;Control component is electrically connected with refrigeration and heating device and control valve respectively.The application has kitchen air conditioner and water dispenser function, kitchen appliance is innovatively fused, kitchen space is saved, maintenance is convenient, kitchen environment and people's healthy life quality are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to an integrated unit with cooling and heating devices suitable for kitchen air conditioners and water dispensers. Background Technology

[0002] Kitchens are typically small, and the high temperatures generated by stoves during cooking make them quite stuffy. Air conditioners can effectively improve the kitchen temperature, but their size takes up valuable space, creating a demand for highly integrated kitchen appliances. Additionally, water dispensers are increasingly becoming essential appliances for modern healthy living and are commonly found in kitchens; their heating and cooling functions rely on semiconductor refrigerants.

[0003] In order to comprehensively improve the temperature of the kitchen environment and meet the need for high integration of kitchen appliances, it is imperative to innovatively combine kitchen air conditioners and water dispensers, two appliances with cooling and heating systems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an integrated appliance with a cooling and heating device, which innovatively integrates kitchen appliances to achieve high integration, save kitchen space, and improve the kitchen environment and people's quality of life.

[0005] The integrated unit with cooling and heating devices provided above is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] An integrated unit with a cooling and heating device includes: a housing having an air duct and an air inlet and an air outlet communicating with the air duct; a cooling and heating device having a hot end and a cold end, which is disposed within the air duct and divides part of the air duct into a hot air duct and a cold air duct, wherein the inlet of the hot air duct and the inlet of the cold air duct are respectively connected to the air inlet, and the outlet of the hot air duct and the outlet of the cold air duct are respectively selectively connected to the air outlet or a flue, wherein the hot end is located within the hot air duct (111) and the cold end is located within the cold air duct (112); a water system including a cold water pipe, a hot water pipe and a control valve, wherein the cold water pipe is connected to the cold end, the hot water pipe is connected to the hot end, and the control valve is respectively connected to the inlet of the cold water pipe and the inlet of the hot water pipe, or the control valve is respectively provided on the inlet of the cold water pipe and the inlet of the hot water pipe; and a control component electrically connected to the cooling and heating device and the control valve.

[0007] In some embodiments, the cooling and heating device includes a cooling and heating component and an air supply component electrically connected to the control component, the cooling and heating component being disposed within the air duct and dividing a portion of the air duct into a hot air duct and a cold air duct, and the cooling and heating component having a hot end and a cold end, the air supply component being disposed within the air duct and arranged close to the air inlet, for blowing cold air toward the air outlet or flue and blowing hot air toward the air outlet or flue.

[0008] In some embodiments, the cooling and heating assembly includes a cooling and heating element and a heat insulation element, the cooling and heating element having a hot end located in the hot air duct and a cold end located in the cold air duct, and the heat insulation element being disposed between the cold end and the hot end.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cooling and heating device further includes a radiator disposed on the hot end of the cooling and heating component.

[0010] In some embodiments, a cold-end damper is also included. The housing is provided with a cooling vent at a position corresponding to the cold air duct. The cold air duct is connected to the flue through the cooling vent. The cold-end damper is movably disposed in the air duct and electrically connected to the control component for controlling the opening and closing of the cooling vent and the outlet of the cold air duct.

[0011] In some embodiments, a hot-end damper is also included. The housing has a heat dissipation vent at the position corresponding to the hot air duct. The hot air duct is connected to the flue through the heat dissipation vent. The hot-end damper is movably disposed in the air duct and electrically connected to the control component for controlling the opening and closing of the heat dissipation vent and the outlet of the hot air duct.

[0012] In some embodiments, the cold water pipe has a cold end coil, which is disposed within the cold end of the refrigeration and heating device; the hot water pipe has a hot end coil, which is disposed within the hot end of the refrigeration and heating device.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water system further includes a main inlet pipe for communication with an external water supply, and the control valve has an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet that are interconnected. The inlet is connected to the outlet of the main inlet pipe, the first outlet is connected to the inlet end of the cold water pipe, and the second outlet is connected to the inlet end of the hot water pipe.

[0014] In some embodiments, the main water inlet pipe is connected to the filtered external water supply; or the main water inlet pipe is connected to tap water, and a filter for filtering and purifying water quality is provided on the main water inlet pipe.

[0015] In some embodiments, a main water outlet pipe is also included, wherein the inlet end of the main water outlet pipe is connected to the outlet end of the cold water pipe and the outlet end of the hot water pipe, and the outlet end of the main water outlet pipe is connected to the water outlet of the water dispenser.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This invention enables the integrated machine to have the functions of a kitchen air conditioner and a water dispenser by sharing a cooling and heating device. It achieves an innovative fusion and high integration of two kitchen appliances, saves kitchen space, facilitates later maintenance and repair, and improves the kitchen environment and people's quality of life.

[0018] 2. The integrated unit with cooling and heating devices of the present invention can switch between cooling and heat dissipation modes and heating and cooling modes. It can not only provide users with cold air, hot air or no air through the air outlet, but also improve the utilization rate of the existing kitchen exhaust duct.

[0019] 3. The all-in-one machine of the present invention can switch between cooling water and hot water modes to provide users with either cold water or hot water.

[0020] 4. By combining and controlling the kitchen air conditioning and water dispenser functions, the all-in-one unit can switch between various linkage modes, such as air conditioning cooling / water dispenser producing chilled water, air conditioning heating / water dispenser producing hot water, air conditioning cooling / water dispenser producing hot water, and air conditioning heating / water dispenser producing chilled water. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an integrated machine with a cooling and heating device in an embodiment of the present invention. In the diagram, the hot end damper is in the open heat dissipation state, and the cold end damper is in the closed heat dissipation state.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the cooling and heating components in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an integrated machine with a cooling and heating device in an embodiment of the present invention. In the diagram, the hot end damper is in the closed heat dissipation port state, and the cold end damper is in the open heat dissipation port state.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water flow path of the water system in an embodiment of the present invention. The heat insulation component of the cooling and heating components is omitted from the diagram.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of the control component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an integrated machine with a cooling and heating device in an embodiment of the present invention. In the diagram, the hot end damper is in the open heat dissipation vent state, and the cold end damper is in the open cooling vent state. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following embodiments illustrate the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Modifications to the specific embodiments of the present invention or equivalent substitutions for some technical features, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, should all be covered within the scope of the technical solutions claimed in the present invention.

[0028] In the description of this invention, electrical connection includes both electrical connection and communication connection. The flue includes a common flue, an internal flue of the range hood, and an exhaust pipe of the range hood.

[0029] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment of an integrated machine with a cooling and heating device includes a housing 1, a cooling and heating device 2 having a hot end and a cold end, a water system 3, and a control component 6. The housing 1 is provided with an air duct 11, and an air inlet 12 and an air outlet 13 connected to the air duct 11. The cooling and heating device 2 is disposed in the air duct 11 and electrically connected to the control component 6. The cooling and heating device 2 divides part of the air duct 11 into a hot air duct 111 and a cold air duct 112. The inlet of the hot air duct 111 and the inlet of the cold air duct 112 are respectively connected to the air inlet 12, and the outlet of the hot air duct 111 and the outlet of the cold air duct 112 are selectively connected to the air outlet 13 or a flue. The hot end of the cooling and heating device 2 is located in the hot air duct 111, and the cold end of the cooling and heating device 2 is located in the cold air duct 112. Therefore, by selectively connecting the outlet of the hot air duct 111 to the air outlet 13 or the flue, and selectively connecting the outlet of the cold air duct 112 to the air outlet 13 or the flue, the integrated unit can switch between cooling and heating modes, thus having the function of a kitchen air conditioner. It can provide users with cold or hot air through the air outlet 13. In addition, by dissipating heat and / or cooling through the flue, heat and / or cold air can be exhausted outdoors, improving the utilization rate of the existing flue in the kitchen.

[0030] The waterway system 3 includes a cold water pipe 31, a hot water pipe 32, and a control valve 33 electrically connected to the control component 6. The cold water pipe 31 is connected to the cold end of the refrigeration and heating device 2, so that the water flowing along the cold water pipe 31 through the cold end of the refrigeration and heating device 2 is refrigerated to meet the user's requirement for using cold water; the hot water pipe 32 is connected to the hot end of the refrigeration and heating device 2, so that the water flowing along the hot water pipe 32 through the hot end of the refrigeration and heating device 2 is preheated to meet the user's requirement for using hot water. The control valve 33 is respectively connected to the water inlet ends of the cold water pipe 31 and the hot water pipe 32, or control valves 33 are respectively provided on the water inlet ends of the cold water pipe 31 and the hot water pipe 32. Thus, by controlling the on / off of the water inlet ends of the cold water pipe 31 and / or the hot water pipe 32 through the control valve 33, the all-in-one machine can be switched between the cold water making and hot water making modes, has the function of a water dispenser, and realizes providing cold water or hot water for the user.

[0031] It can be seen that for the all-in-one machine with a refrigeration and heating device in this embodiment, by sharing the refrigeration and heating device 2, the all-in-one machine has the functions of a kitchen air conditioner and a water dispenser, realizes the innovative integration and high integration of the two kitchen appliances, saves kitchen space, is convenient for later maintenance and repair, and is beneficial to improving the kitchen environment and people's healthy living quality. In addition, by combining and controlling the functions of the kitchen air conditioner and the water dispenser, the all-in-one machine can be switched between linkage modes such as air conditioner refrigeration / water dispenser cold water making, air conditioner heating / water dispenser hot water making, air conditioner refrigeration / water dispenser hot water making, and air conditioner heating / water dispenser cold water making.

[0032] As Figure 1-2 shown, the air duct 11 of this embodiment is arranged in the transverse direction. Further, the refrigeration and heating device 2 includes a refrigeration and heating component 21 and a air supply component 22 that are respectively electrically connected to the control component 6. The refrigeration and heating component 21 is arranged in the air duct 11 and divides part of the air duct 11 into a hot air duct 111 and a cold air duct 112, and the refrigeration and heating component 21 has a hot end and a cold end. The air supply component 22 is arranged in the air duct 11 and is arranged near the air inlet 12, and is used for blowing cold air to the air outlet 13 or the flue and blowing hot air to the air outlet 13 or the flue. Thus, when the refrigeration and heating component 21 works, it refrigerates through the cold end and heats through the hot end, and by arranging the air supply component 22 near the air inlet 12, it is realized to blow cold air to the air outlet 13 or the flue and blow hot air to the air outlet 13 or the flue, and further it is convenient to flexibly switch the all-in-one machine between the refrigeration and heat dissipation mode and the heating and cold dissipation mode according to the demand, and improve the environmental temperature of the kitchen space. Preferably, the air supply component 22 of this embodiment is an axial flow fan.

[0033] Specifically, the cooling and heating assembly 21 includes a cooling and heating element 211 and a heat insulation component 212. The cooling and heating element 211 has a hot end 211b located in the hot air duct 111 and a cold end 211a located in the cold air duct 112. The heat insulation component 212 is disposed between the cold end 211a and the hot end 211b. This can prevent the cold end 211a and the hot end 211b of the cooling and heating element 211 from interfering with each other, thereby preventing the heat generated by the hot end 211b from affecting the cooling effect of the cold end 211a.

[0034] Preferably, the cooling / heating element 211 in this embodiment is a semiconductor, and the temperature difference between the cold end 211a and the hot end 211b can be adjusted by regulating the DC voltage applied to the cooling / heating element 211. The higher the DC voltage, the greater the temperature difference between the cold end 211a and the hot end 211b. Therefore, the cooling capacity of the cold end 211a and the heating capacity of the hot end 211b can be adjusted by controlling the DC voltage, thereby controlling the high, medium, and low settings of the kitchen air conditioner for cooling or heating, improving the ambient temperature of the kitchen space, and enhancing the user experience.

[0035] Furthermore, the cooling and heating device 2 also includes a radiator 23, which is disposed on the hot end of the cooling and heating component 21 (i.e., the hot end 211b of the cooling and heating element 211). By dissipating heat through the air supply component 22 by disposing of the radiator 23 on the hot end 211b, the device can be effectively prevented from malfunctioning due to excessive temperature, thus improving the usability of the product.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, further, it also includes a cold-end damper 4. A cooling vent 14 is provided at the position of the housing 1 corresponding to the cold air duct 112. The cold air duct 112 is connected to the flue through the cooling vent 14. The cold-end damper 4 is movably disposed within the air duct 11 and electrically connected to the control component 6, used to control the opening and closing of the cooling vent 14 and the outlet of the cold air duct 112. When the cold-end damper 4 closes the cooling vent 14, the cold-end damper 4 correspondingly opens the outlet of the cold air duct 112. At this time, the air supply component 22 can blow cold air towards the air outlet 13 for cooling; conversely, when ... opens the outlet of the cold air duct 112. Figure 3 As shown, when the cold end damper 4 opens the cooling outlet 14, the cold end damper 4 correspondingly closes the outlet of the cold air duct 112. At this time, the air supply component 22 can blow cold air towards the flue for cooling. Thus, by controlling the movement of the cold end damper 4 through the control component 6, the cold air can be directed towards the air outlet 13 or towards the flue, thereby enabling the integrated unit to perform cooling or heat dissipation.

[0037] Furthermore, it also includes a hot-end damper 5. A heat dissipation vent 15 is provided at the position of the housing 1 corresponding to the hot air duct 111. The hot air duct 111 is connected to the flue through the heat dissipation vent 15. The hot-end damper 5 is movably disposed within the air duct 11 and electrically connected to the control component 6, used to control the opening and closing of the heat dissipation vent 15 and the outlet of the hot air duct 111. Figure 1 As shown, when the hot-end damper 5 opens the heat dissipation port 15, the hot-end damper 5 correspondingly closes the outlet of the hot air duct 111. At this time, the air supply assembly 22 can blow hot air towards the flue for heat dissipation; conversely, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, when the hot-end damper 5 closes the heat dissipation port 15, the hot-end damper 5 correspondingly opens the hot air duct 111 outlet. At this time, the air supply component 22 can blow hot air towards the air outlet 13 for heating. Thus, by controlling the movement of the hot-end damper 5 through the control component 6, the hot air can be blown towards the flue or towards the air outlet 13, thereby controlling the integrated unit to dissipate heat or generate heat.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, specifically, the cold water pipe 31 has a cold end coil 311, which is located within the cold end of the cooling and heating device 2 (i.e., the cold end 211a of the cooling and heating element 211). This allows water flowing through the cold end 211a to be cooled through heat exchange, thus producing chilled water. The hot water pipe 32 has a hot end coil 321, which is located within the hot end of the cooling and heating device 2 (i.e., the hot end 211b of the cooling and heating element 211). This allows water flowing through the hot end 211b to be preheated through heat exchange, thus producing hot water. Therefore, by sharing the cooling and heating element 211 of the cooling and heating device 2, the integrated control unit can produce either chilled or hot water, improving the quality of drinking water for healthy living, while also reducing the overall power consumption and maintenance costs of kitchen appliances.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, the water system 3 further includes a main inlet pipe 34 for connecting to an external water supply. A control valve 33 is electrically connected to the control component 6 and has an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet that are interconnected. The inlet of the control valve 33 is connected to the outlet of the main inlet pipe 34, the first outlet of the control valve 33 is connected to the inlet of the cold water pipe 31, and the second outlet of the control valve 33 is connected to the inlet of the hot water pipe 32. Thus, by controlling a single control valve 33, the flow between the main inlet pipe 34 and the cold water pipe 31, as well as between the main inlet pipe 34 and the hot water pipe 32, is controlled, thereby enabling the integrated control unit to switch between chilled water and hot water modes, while also reducing manufacturing costs. Preferably, the control valve 33 in this embodiment is an electric water valve.

[0040] In this embodiment, the main water inlet pipe 34 is connected to the filtered external water supply to improve the quality of chilled water and hot water, thereby improving the quality of healthy drinking water for users.

[0041] In other embodiments, the inlet of the main water inlet pipe 34 may also be connected to tap water, and a filter for filtering and purifying water quality is provided on the main water inlet pipe 34.

[0042] Furthermore, it also includes a main water outlet pipe 35, the inlet of which is connected to the outlet of the cold water pipe 31 and the outlet of the hot water pipe 32, and the outlet of the main water outlet pipe 35 is connected to the water outlet of the water dispenser. Thus, through the main water outlet pipe 35, chilled water, hot water, or a mixture of chilled water and hot water can be delivered to the water outlet of the water dispenser for the user to drink.

[0043] In other embodiments, the main water inlet pipe 34 can be omitted, and the inlet end of the hot water pipe 32 can be connected to the filtered water through an electric water valve, while the inlet end of the cold water pipe 31 can be connected to the filtered water through another electric water valve. Alternatively, the main water outlet pipe 35 can be omitted, and the outlet end of the cold water pipe 31 can be connected to the cold water outlet of the water dispenser, while the outlet end of the hot water pipe 32 can be connected to the hot water outlet of the water dispenser.

[0044] like Figure 5 As shown, specifically, the control component 6 includes a main controller 61 and a control panel 62. The main controller 61 is electrically connected to the control panel 62, the hot-end damper 5, the cold-end damper 4, the control valve 33, the air supply component 22, and the cooling / heating element 211. The control panel 62 has kitchen air conditioning function keys (not shown in the figure) and water dispenser function keys (not shown in the figure). The kitchen air conditioning function keys include air conditioning cooling function keys and air conditioning heating function keys, and the water dispenser function keys include at least hot water function keys and chilled water function keys. In addition, the water dispenser function keys may also include a warm water function key.

[0045] The following is combined with Figure 1 , Figure 3-4 and Figure 6 To illustrate the working principle of the all-in-one machine in this embodiment:

[0046] (1) Only activate the air conditioner's cooling or heating function.

[0047] When the user only turns on the air conditioner's cooling function, it enters the cooling and heat dissipation mode, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, when the control valve 33 is closed, the cold end damper 4 is controlled to open the outlet of the cold air duct 112 and close the cooling vent 14. At the same time, the hot end damper 5 is controlled to open the heat dissipation vent 15 and close the outlet of the hot air duct 111. The cooling and heating elements 211 and the air supply assembly 22 are started. At this time, the integrated unit provides cold air to the user through the air outlet 13 to improve the temperature of the kitchen environment, and dissipates heat through the heat dissipation vent 15. The heat generated by the hot end of the cooling and heating elements 211 is discharged to the outside through the flue to prevent the internal temperature of the device from being too high and affecting the service life of the product.

[0048] Alternatively, when the user only turns on the air conditioner's heating function, it can enter a heating / cooling mode, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, when the control valve 33 is closed, the cold end damper 4 is controlled to open the cooling outlet 14 and close the cold air duct 112 outlet. At the same time, the hot end damper 5 is controlled to open the hot air duct 111 outlet and close the heat dissipation outlet 15. The cooling and heating elements 211 and the air supply assembly 22 are started. At this time, the all-in-one unit enters the heating and cooling mode, providing hot air to the user through the air outlet 13 to improve the kitchen environment temperature, and dissipating the cold air through the cooling outlet 14 to exhaust the cold air to the outside through the flue.

[0049] (2) Only activate the hot water or cooling water function.

[0050] When the user only turns on the hot water function, the system enters the hot water mode, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the control valve 4 opens the cooling vent 14 and closes the cold air duct 112 outlet, while the control valve 5 opens the heat dissipation vent 15 and closes the hot air duct 111 outlet, activating the cooling and heating element 211 and the air supply assembly 22. At this time, the integrated unit dissipates heat through the cooling vent 14 and the heat dissipation vent 15, ensuring that both hot and cold air are blown into the flue. Simultaneously, the control valve 33 closes the first water outlet and opens the second water outlet, connecting the main water inlet pipe 34 to the hot water pipe 32. The filtered water flows along the hot water pipe 32 through the hot end 211b of the cooling and heating element 211 and is heated. The heated filtered water flows through the main water outlet pipe 35 to the water dispenser outlet, providing hot water to the user.

[0051] Alternatively, when the user only turns on the chilled water function, it enters chilled water mode, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the control valve 4 opens the cooling vent 14 and closes the cold air duct 112 outlet, while the control valve 5 opens the heat dissipation vent 15 and closes the hot air duct 111 outlet, thus activating the cooling / heating element 211 and the air supply assembly 22. The control valve 33 opens the first water outlet and closes the second water outlet, connecting the main water inlet pipe 34 to the cold water pipe 31. The filtered water flows along the cold water pipe 31 through the cold end 211a of the cooling / heating element 211 and is cooled. The cooled filtered water then flows through the main water outlet pipe 35 to the water dispenser outlet, providing cold water to the user.

[0052] In other embodiments, when the warm water function is activated, the system enters a warm water mode, controlling the cold end damper 4 to open the cooling vent 14 and close the cold air duct 112 outlet, while simultaneously controlling the hot end damper 5 to open the heat dissipation vent 15 and close the hot air duct 111 outlet, thus activating the cooling / heating element 211 and the air supply assembly 22. The control valve 33 simultaneously opens the first and second water outlets. Part of the filtered water flows along the cold water pipe 31 through the cold end 211a of the cooling / heating element 211 and is cooled, while another part of the filtered water flows along the hot water pipe 32 through the hot end 211b of the cooling / heating element 211 and is heated. The cooled and heated filtered water converges at the main water outlet pipe 35 and then flows through the main water outlet pipe 35 to the water dispenser outlet, providing warm water to the user.

[0053] (3) Simultaneously activate the kitchen air conditioner and water dispenser functions.

[0054] See Figure 1 and Figure 4 When the user simultaneously turns on both the air conditioning cooling and hot water functions, the system enters the air conditioning cooling / water dispenser hot water mode. The cold-end damper 4 closes the cooling vent 14 and opens the cold air duct outlet 112, while the hot-end damper 5 opens the heat dissipation vent 15 and closes the hot air duct outlet 111. The control valve 33 closes the first water outlet and opens the second water outlet, connecting the main water inlet pipe 34 to the hot water pipe 32. The cooling / heating element 211 and the air supply assembly 22 are activated, providing cold air to the user through the air outlet 13 and dissipating heat through the heat dissipation vent 15. Simultaneously, filtered water flows along the hot water pipe 32 through the hot end 211b of the cooling / heating element 211 and is heated, then flows through the main water outlet pipe 35 to the water dispenser outlet, providing hot water to the user.

[0055] When the user simultaneously turns on both the air conditioning cooling function and the chilled water function, the air conditioning / water dispenser enters the chilled water mode. The cold-end damper 4 closes the cooling vent 14 and opens the cold air duct 112 outlet; the hot-end damper 5 opens the heat dissipation vent 15 and closes the hot air duct 111 outlet; and the control valve 33 opens the first water outlet and closes the second water outlet, thus connecting the main water inlet pipe 34 to the chilled water pipe 31. The cooling / heating element 211 and the air supply assembly 22 are activated, providing cold air to the user through the air outlet 13 and dissipating heat through the heat dissipation vent 15. Simultaneously, filtered water flows along the chilled water pipe 31 through the cold end 211a of the cooling / heating element 211 and is cooled, then flows through the main water outlet pipe 35 to the water dispenser outlet, providing chilled water to the user.

[0056] When the user simultaneously turns on both the air conditioner's heating and hot water functions, the system enters the air conditioner heating / water dispenser hot water mode. The cold-end damper 4 opens the cooling vent 14 and closes the cold air duct outlet 112, while the hot-end damper 5 closes the heat dissipation vent 15 and opens the hot air duct outlet 111. The control valve 33 closes the first water outlet and opens the second water outlet, connecting the main water inlet pipe 34 to the hot water pipe 32. The cooling / heating element 211 and the air supply assembly 22 are activated, providing hot air to the user through the air outlet 13 and cooling through the cooling vent 14. Simultaneously, filtered water flows along the hot water pipe 32 through the hot end 211b of the cooling / heating element 211 and is heated before flowing through the main water outlet pipe 35 to the water dispenser outlet, thus providing hot water to the user.

[0057] When the user simultaneously turns on both the air conditioner's heating and cooling functions, the air conditioner enters the cooling water mode of the heating / drinking water system. The cold-end damper 4 opens the cooling outlet 14 and closes the cold air duct outlet 112, while the hot-end damper 5 closes the heat dissipation outlet 15 and opens the hot air duct outlet 111. The control valve 33 opens the first water outlet and closes the second water outlet, connecting the main water inlet pipe 34 to the cold water pipe 31. The heating / cooling element 211 and the air supply assembly 22 are activated, providing hot air to the user through the air outlet 13 and cooling through the cooling outlet 14. Simultaneously, filtered water flows along the cold water pipe 31 through the cold end 211a of the heating / cooling element 211, is cooled, and flows through the main water outlet pipe 35 to the water dispenser outlet, providing cold water to the user.

[0058] As can be seen, the integrated unit in this embodiment achieves the goals of saving kitchen space, reducing the overall power consumption and maintenance costs of kitchen appliances by innovatively combining a kitchen air conditioner and a water dispenser. Furthermore, by combining and controlling the opening and closing of the cold-end damper 4, the hot-end damper 5, the first water outlet of control valve 33, and the second water outlet of control valve 33, the integrated unit can freely switch between at least the following modes: cooling / heating, hot water, chilled water, air conditioning / water dispenser hot water, air conditioning / water dispenser chilled water, air conditioning / water dispenser hot water, and air conditioning / water dispenser chilled water. This enables the coordinated control of kitchen ambient temperature and drinking water temperature, better meeting various user needs and enhancing the user experience.

[0059] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated machine with a cooling and heating device, characterized in that, The application relates to a refrigeration and heating device, which comprises the following parts: a shell (1) provided with an air duct (11), an air inlet (12) and an air outlet (13) communicating with the air duct (11); a refrigeration and heating device (2) with a hot end and a cold end, which is arranged in the air duct (11) and divides part of the air duct (11) into a hot air duct (111) and a cold air duct (112), the inlet of the hot air duct (111) and the inlet of the cold air duct (112) respectively communicate with the air inlet (12), and the outlet of the hot air duct (111) and the outlet of the cold air duct (112) are selectively communicated with the air outlet (13) or a flue, the hot end is located in the hot air duct (111), and the cold end is located in the cold air duct (112); a water system (3) comprising a cold water pipe (31), a hot water pipe (32) and a control valve (33), the cold water pipe (31) is connected with the cold end, the hot water pipe (32) is connected with the hot end, and the control valve (33) is connected with the water inlet end of the cold water pipe (31) and the water inlet end of the hot water pipe (32) respectively or is arranged on the water inlet end of the cold water pipe (31) and the water inlet end of the hot water pipe (32) respectively; a control assembly (6) electrically connected with the refrigeration and heating device (2) and the control valve (33) respectively.

2. The all-in-one machine having a refrigeration and heating device according to claim 1, wherein, The refrigeration and heating device (2) comprises a refrigeration and heating assembly (21) and a air supply assembly (22) electrically connected with the control assembly (6) respectively, the refrigeration and heating assembly (21) is arranged in the air duct (11) and divides part of the air duct (11) into the hot air duct (111) and the cold air duct (112), and the refrigeration and heating assembly (21) has the hot end and the cold end, the air supply assembly (22) is arranged in the air duct (11) and is arranged close to the air inlet (12) and is used for blowing cold air to the air outlet (13) or the flue and blowing hot air to the air outlet (13) or the flue.

3. The all-in-one machine with refrigeration and heating device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The refrigeration and heating assembly (21) comprises a refrigeration and heating element (211) and a heat insulation piece (212), the refrigeration and heating element (211) has the hot end located in the hot air duct (111) and the cold end located in the cold air duct (112), and the heat insulation piece (212) is arranged between the cold end and the hot end.

4. The all-in-one machine having a refrigeration and heating device according to claim 2, wherein, The refrigeration and heating device (2) further comprises a radiator (23) arranged on the hot end of the refrigeration and heating assembly (21).

5. The all-in-one machine having a refrigeration and heating device according to claim 1, wherein, The application further comprises a cold end air door (4), the shell (1) is provided with a cold air outlet (14) corresponding to the position of the cold air duct (112), the cold air duct (112) communicates with the flue through the cold air outlet (14), the cold end air door (4) is movably arranged in the air duct (11) and is electrically connected with the control assembly (6) and is used for controlling the opening and closing of the cold air outlet (14) and the outlet of the cold air duct (112).

6. The all-in-one machine having a refrigeration and heating device according to claim 1, wherein, The shell (1) is provided with a heat dissipation opening (15) corresponding to the position of the hot air duct (111), the hot air duct (111) communicates with the flue through the heat dissipation opening (15), the hot end damper (5) is movably arranged in the air duct (11) and is electrically connected with the control assembly (6), and is used for controlling the opening and closing of the heat dissipation opening (15) and the outlet of the hot air duct (111).

7. The all-in-one machine having a refrigeration and heating device according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The cold water pipe (31) has a cold end coil pipe (311) arranged in the cold end of the refrigeration and heating device (2), and the hot water pipe (32) has a hot end coil pipe (321) arranged in the hot end of the refrigeration and heating device (2).

8. The all-in-one machine having a refrigeration and heating device according to claim 7, wherein, The waterway system (3) further comprises a main water inlet pipe (34) for communicating with external water supply, the control valve (33) has a water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet in communication with each other, the water inlet communicates with the outlet of the main water inlet pipe (34), the first water outlet communicates with the water inlet end of the cold water pipe (31), and the second water outlet communicates with the water inlet end of the hot water pipe (32).

9. The all-in-one machine having a refrigeration and heating device according to claim 8, wherein, The inlet of the main water inlet pipe (34) communicates with filtered external water supply, or the inlet of the main water inlet pipe (34) communicates with tap water, and a filter for filtering and purifying water quality is arranged on the main water inlet pipe (34).

10. The all-in-one machine having a refrigeration and heating device according to claim 7, wherein, Further comprising a main water outlet pipe (35), the water inlet end of the main water outlet pipe (35) respectively communicates with the water outlet end of the cold water pipe (31) and the water outlet end of the hot water pipe (32), and the water outlet end of the main water outlet pipe (35) communicates with the water outlet of the water dispenser.

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