A water dispenser with sterilization and odor removal functions

Abstract

The present invention provides a water dispenser with a sterilization and odor removal function, comprising a water dispenser body, the water dispenser body including a housing, a water storage chamber, a hot water tank, and a cold water tank, all disposed within the housing; the hot water tank is connected to the water storage chamber via a first pipe, and the cold water tank is connected to the water storage chamber via a second pipe; a smart seat is disposed above the water storage chamber, the smart seat including a smart head, and the water storage chamber is connected to the outside world via the smart head; an exhaust chamber is also disposed in the water storage chamber, and the exhaust chamber is connected to the hot water tank via a third pipe; a first sterilization and disinfection module is disposed in the exhaust chamber, and a second sterilization and disinfection module is disposed on each of the hot and cold water tanks. The present application sterilizes and disinfects the ventilation in the hot water tank by using the first sterilization and disinfection module disposed in the exhaust chamber, thereby removing odors; and simultaneously sterilizes and disinfects the hot and cold water tanks by using the second sterilization and disinfection module, thereby ensuring the health and safety of drinking water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of drinking water equipment, in particular to a drinking water dispenser with sterilization and odor removal functions. Background Art

[0002] When water is poured into a water dispenser, it introduces a large number of bubbles, which can carry bacteria into the bottled water. Furthermore, if the dispenser's interior is used for a long time without cleaning, dirt will accumulate in the water storage chamber, pipes, and outlet, breeding bacteria and producing odors. Existing water dispensers are equipped with disinfection filters, but these are ineffective and difficult to replace. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, in order to solve the problem of poor disinfection and sterilization effect of existing water dispensers, the present invention provides a water dispenser with sterilization and odor removal function, and its specific technical solution is as follows:

[0004] A water dispenser with sterilization and odor removal functions, comprising a water dispenser body, wherein the water dispenser body comprises a shell, a water storage chamber, a hot water tank, and a cold water tank, all of which are arranged in the shell;

[0005] The hot water tank is connected to the water storage chamber via a first pipe, and the cold water tank is connected to the water storage chamber via a second pipe;

[0006] A smart seat is provided above the water storage chamber, the smart seat includes a smart head, and the water storage chamber is connected to the outside world through the smart head;

[0007] The water storage chamber is also provided with an exhaust chamber, which is connected to the hot water tank through a third pipe; the exhaust chamber is provided with a first sterilization and disinfection module, and the hot water tank and the cold water tank are both provided with a second sterilization and disinfection module.

[0008] The above-mentioned water dispenser with sterilization and odor removal function sterilizes the air in the hot water tank by the first sterilization module arranged in the exhaust chamber to remove odor, and at the same time sterilizes the hot water tank and the cold water tank by the second sterilization module to ensure the health and safety of drinking water.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer wall of the hot water container and the outer wall of the cold water container are both transparent.

[0010] Furthermore, the second sterilization and disinfection module includes an ultraviolet lamp and a plurality of porous balls. The ultraviolet lamp is respectively arranged around the hot water tank and the cold water tank. The plurality of porous balls are respectively arranged in the hot water tank and the cold water tank. The surface of the porous balls is coated with a photocatalyst.

[0011] Furthermore, a drip controller is provided on the smart head.

[0012] Furthermore, the drip controller includes a controller body provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the controller body includes a cavity and a first flow-blocking structure and a second flow-blocking structure that are relatively staggered and connected to the inner wall of the cavity, the first flow-blocking structure and the second flow-blocking structure are both arranged against the direction of water flow, and the first flow-blocking structure is arranged between the two second flow-blocking structures.

[0013] Furthermore, the first flow-blocking structure includes an arc segment arranged on the upstream side, a straight segment arranged on the downstream side, and a hook portion formed by connecting the arc segment and the straight segment extending toward the center of the cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, the included angle between the hook portion and the inner wall of the cavity on the water-facing side is 45° to 65°.

[0015] Furthermore, the controller body is made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0016] Furthermore, the drip controller also includes an outer pipe, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the cavity and communicated with an ozone generator. The ozone generator is arranged in the shell, and a plurality of fine holes are opened on the shell to communicate with the outside world.

[0017] Furthermore, the second flow-blocking structure is the same as the first flow-blocking structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present invention can be further understood from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather the emphasis is placed on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water dispenser with sterilization and odor removal functions in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a hot water tank / cold water tank and a second sterilization and disinfection module for drinking water with sterilization and odor removal functions in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the cavity of a drip controller body of a water dispenser with sterilization and odor removal functions in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of an exhaust chamber of a water dispenser with sterilization and odor removal functions in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Description of reference numerals:

[0024] 10. Water storage chamber; 20. Hot water tank; 30. Cold water tank; 40. Smart seat; 41. Smart head; 50. Drip controller; 51. Arc segment; 52. Straight segment; 53. Hook; 60. Exhaust chamber; 71. Negative ion generator; 711. Electrode; 72. Collecting plate; 73. Ion air duct; 81. Ultraviolet lamp; 82. Porous ball; 91. External pipe; 92. Ozone duct; 93. Ozone generator; 94. Inlet pipe; 95. Outlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0028] The "first" and "second" in the present invention do not represent specific quantities and orders, but are only used to distinguish names.

[0029] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a water dispenser with a sterilization and odor removal function in one embodiment of the present invention includes a water dispenser body, the water dispenser body including a shell, a water storage chamber 10, a hot water tank 20, and a cold water tank 30, all of which are arranged in the shell;

[0030] The hot water tank 20 is connected to the water storage chamber 10 through a first pipe, and the cold water tank 30 is connected to the water storage chamber 10 through a second pipe;

[0031] A smart seat 40 is provided above the water storage chamber 10. The smart seat 40 includes a smart head 41. The water storage chamber 10 is connected to the outside world through the smart head 41.

[0032] The water storage chamber 10 is further provided with an exhaust chamber 60, which is connected to the hot water tank 20 through a third pipe; the exhaust chamber 60 is provided with a first sterilization and disinfection module, and the hot water tank 20 and the cold water tank 30 are both provided with a second sterilization and disinfection module.

[0033] The above-mentioned water dispenser with sterilization and odor removal function sterilizes the air in the hot water tank 20 by the first sterilization and disinfection module arranged in the exhaust chamber 60 to remove odor, and at the same time sterilizes the hot water tank 20 and the cold water tank 30 by the second sterilization and disinfection module to ensure the health and safety of drinking water.

[0034] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the hot water container 20 and the outer wall of the cold water container 30 are both transparent.

[0035] In one embodiment, the second sterilization and disinfection module includes an ultraviolet lamp 81 and a plurality of porous balls 82. The ultraviolet lamp 81 is respectively arranged around the hot water container 20 and the cold water container 30. The plurality of porous balls 82 are respectively arranged in the hot water container 20 and the cold water container 30. The surface of the porous balls 82 is coated with a photocatalyst.

[0036] Specifically, the photocatalyst is TiO2. By having a large surface area, the porous balls 82 that fix the photocatalyst can effectively passivate or destroy microorganisms and organic matter, thereby achieving the effect of disinfection and sterilization.

[0037] By arranging the interaction between the ultraviolet lamp 81 and the photocatalyst, viruses and bacteria in the hot water tank 20 and the cold water tank 30 can be effectively killed. The working principle is a well-known technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0038] In one embodiment, the first sterilization and disinfection module includes a negative ion generator 71 and a collection plate 72 sequentially arranged in the exhaust chamber 60 from bottom to top, the negative ion generator 71 includes a voltage input interface, a transformer, and a plurality of electrodes 711 electrically connected in sequence; the negative ion generator 71 also includes a substrate; the collection plate 72 is arranged directly above the substrate, and the electrodes 711 are arranged on the substrate; the collection plate 72 is connected to the inner wall of the exhaust chamber 60 through a support rod, and a breathable gap is formed between the collection plate 72 and the inner wall of the exhaust chamber 60;

[0039] The voltage input interface is used to receive the input voltage provided by the power supply;

[0040] The transformer is used to provide a discharge voltage adapted to the electrode 711;

[0041] The electrodes 711 are dot-shaped protrusions and are evenly distributed on the substrate;

[0042] The collecting plate 72 is an aluminum plate;

[0043] An ion duct 73 is formed between the electrode 711 and the collecting plate 72 to collect viruses and bacteria present in the ventilation, and at the same time, the viruses and bacteria on the collecting plate 72 are eliminated by negative ions. Viruses and bacteria are the source of odor, and this design can effectively remove odor; at the same time, more negative ions will flow back into the water storage chamber 10 through the air-permeable gap, thereby sterilizing and disinfecting the parts of the water storage chamber 10 that are not submerged in water, effectively improving the overall sterilization and disinfection effect.

[0044] In one embodiment, a drain valve is provided at the bottom of the cold water container 30 and the bottom of the hot water container 20. By providing the drain valve, the accumulated water in the cold water container 30 and the hot water container 20 can be drained out regularly to ensure the cleanliness of the cold water container 30 and the hot water container 20.

[0045] In one embodiment, a drip controller 50 is provided on the smart head 41 .

[0046] In one embodiment, the drip controller 50 includes a controller body provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the controller body includes a cavity and a first flow-blocking structure and a second flow-blocking structure that are relatively staggered and connected to the inner wall of the cavity, the first flow-blocking structure and the second flow-blocking structure are both arranged against the direction of water flow, and the first flow-blocking structure is arranged between the two second flow-blocking structures.

[0047] In one embodiment, the water inlet is a grid-type water inlet.

[0048] In one embodiment, the first flow-blocking structure includes an arc segment 51 arranged on the upstream side, a straight segment 52 arranged on the downstream side, and a hook portion 53 formed by connecting the arc segment 51 and the straight segment 52 toward the center of the cavity.

[0049] In one embodiment, the angle between the hook portion 53 and the inner wall of the cavity on the water-facing side is 45° to 65°.

[0050] In one embodiment, the controller body is made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0051] By using this material, the controller body can be made waterproof and breathable, so that the cavity has a gas permeability effect.

[0052] In one embodiment, the drip controller 50 further includes an outer pipe 91, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the cavity. The outer pipe 91 is connected to an ozone generator 93, and the ozone generator 93 is disposed in the shell. The shell has a plurality of fine holes that are connected to the outside world.

[0053] In one embodiment, the ozone generator 93 is further provided with an air inlet pipe 94 and an air outlet pipe 95 that communicate with the space within the housing. The air within the housing is drawn into the ozone generator 93 through the air inlet pipe 94, where ozone is generated and supplied to the outer pipe 91. Simultaneously, the air within the housing is drawn into the ozone generator 93 through the air outlet pipe 95, where ozone is generated and then output into the housing, thereby disinfecting and sterilizing the air within the housing and preventing bacterial growth within the housing.

[0054] The controller body made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene cooperates with the outer pipe 91, and the ozone flowing in the outer pipe 91 can penetrate into the cavity and mix with the water flow in the cavity to achieve disinfection.

[0055] In one embodiment, the second flow-blocking structure is the same as the first flow-blocking structure.

[0056] Specifically, by setting the first flow-blocking structure and the second flow-blocking structure, it is possible to maintain hydraulic performance while dissipating the water flow and causing the turbulence generated by the hooks 53 on each flow-blocking structure, so that the water flow produces a strong bending collision and vortex effect, and the turbulent energy consumption effect of the water flow is obvious, which effectively slows down the flow rate, and the water flow in the turbulent vortex state can be better mixed with ozone, so that the water flow within a certain period of time can contain more ozone, thereby effectively and fully disinfecting the water flow.

[0057] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0058] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention, and while their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent for this invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water dispenser with sterilization and deodorization function, characterized in that: The water dispenser comprises a body, the body comprising a shell, a water storage chamber, a hot water tank and a cold water tank, all of which are arranged in the shell; The hot water tank is connected to the water storage chamber via a first pipe, and the cold water tank is connected to the water storage chamber via a second pipe; A smart seat is provided above the water storage chamber, the smart seat includes a smart head, and the water storage chamber is connected to the outside world through the smart head; The water storage chamber is further provided with an exhaust chamber, which is connected to the hot water tank through a third pipe; the exhaust chamber is provided with a first sterilization and disinfection module, and the hot water tank and the cold water tank are both provided with a second sterilization and disinfection module; The outer walls of the hot water container and the outer walls of the cold water container are both transparent; the second sterilization and disinfection module includes an ultraviolet lamp and a plurality of porous balls, the ultraviolet lamp is respectively arranged around the hot water container and the cold water container, and the plurality of porous balls are respectively arranged in the hot water container and the cold water container, and the surface of the porous balls is coated with a photocatalyst; The smart head is provided with a drip controller; the drip controller includes a controller body provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the controller body includes a cavity and a first flow-blocking structure and a second flow-blocking structure connected to the inner wall of the cavity and staggered relative to each other, the first flow-blocking structure and the second flow-blocking structure are both arranged in the opposite direction of the water flow, and the first flow-blocking structure is arranged between the two second flow-blocking structures; the first flow-blocking structure includes an arc segment arranged on the water-facing side, a straight segment arranged on the water-receiving side, and a hook formed by connecting the arc segment and the straight segment extending toward the center of the cavity; the drip controller also includes an outer pipe, the outer pipe is sleeved on the outer periphery of the cavity, the outer pipe is connected to an ozone generator, the ozone generator is arranged in the shell, and a plurality of fine holes are opened on the shell to communicate with the outside world; The first sterilization and disinfection module includes a negative ion generator and a collection plate sequentially arranged in the exhaust chamber from bottom to top, the negative ion generator includes a voltage input interface, a transformer, and a plurality of electrodes electrically connected in sequence; the negative ion generator also includes a substrate; the collection plate is arranged directly above the substrate, and the electrodes are arranged on the substrate; the collection plate is connected to the inner wall of the exhaust chamber through a support rod, and an air permeable gap is formed between the collection plate and the inner wall of the exhaust chamber; The angle between the hook and the inner wall of the cavity on the water-facing side is 45° to 65°; the material of the controller body is expanded polytetrafluoroethylene; the second flow-blocking structure is the same as the first flow-blocking structure; The ozone generator is further provided with an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe communicating with the space within the shell; the air within the shell is drawn into the ozone generator through the air inlet pipe to generate ozone, which is then supplied to the outer pipe; and the air within the shell is also drawn into the ozone generator through the air outlet pipe to generate ozone, which is then output into the shell; The controller body made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene cooperates with the outer pipe, and the ozone flowing in the outer pipe can penetrate into the cavity and mix with the water flow in the cavity.

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