A water tank and a dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention provides a water tank and a dishwasher, comprising: a water tank chamber, and the water tank chamber further includes: a salt inlet, provided on the side wall of the water tank chamber; a spout portion, provided below the salt inlet, and a water tank outlet is provided inside the spout portion; a first rib, disposed close to the spout portion and / or inside the spout portion, and the first rib blocks between the salt inlet and the opening of the spout portion. The spout portion is provided below the salt inlet, and the first rib blocks the opening of the spout portion relative to the salt inlet. When adding salt into the interior of the water tank chamber through the salt inlet, the salt will be blocked by the first rib and will not accumulate near the water tank outlet before being fully dissolved, so that the water tank outlet will not be blocked due to the accumulation of salt. When directly injecting water, an electrolyte solution, or a disinfectant water into the interior of the water tank chamber through the salt inlet, the water flow will not directly impact the spout portion, preventing the formation of foam during water injection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and particularly relates to a water tank and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, dishwashers have gradually entered ordinary families, improving our quality of life.

[0003] Generally, the main core components of existing dishwashers usually include: an inner tank assembly, a water cup assembly, a spray arm assembly, a filter assembly, a washing pump, a drainage pump, and pipelines. Currently, dishwashers on the market generally perform main cleaning and tableware disinfection through high temperature (usually about 70 °C), and some also configure UVC ultraviolet lamp disinfection, add silver ions to inhibit bacteria in the part materials, steam high-temperature disinfection, hot air drying, etc. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a water tank and a dishwasher.

[0005] A water tank includes:

[0006] A water tank chamber, including a water tank inlet and a water tank outlet communicating with the water tank chamber, and the water tank chamber further includes:

[0007] A salt inlet, provided on the side wall of the water tank chamber;

[0008] A kettle mouth part, provided below the salt inlet, and the water tank outlet is provided inside the kettle mouth part;

[0009] A first rib, arranged close to the kettle mouth part and / or provided inside the kettle mouth part, and the first rib blocks between the salt inlet and the opening of the kettle mouth part.

[0010] The water tank further includes:

[0011] A receiving groove, provided on or below the salt inlet;

[0012] A drain port, used for injecting water into the water tank chamber, and the drain port is arranged towards the receiving groove.

[0013] The receiving groove includes:

[0014] A flow-through hole, provided at the bottom of the receiving groove.

[0015] The water tank further includes:

[0016] A second rib, arranged downstream of the flow-through hole and towards the flow-through hole.

[0017] There are two second ribs, and at least one of the second ribs is arranged obliquely towards the flow-through hole.

[0018] The drain outlet is provided above the accommodation groove, and at least a part of at least one second rib is located on the extension line of the drainage direction of the drain outlet.

[0019] A dishwasher, comprising:

[0020] An inner container;

[0021] An outer shell;

[0022] The water tank according to any one of the above solutions is provided outside the inner container or outside the outer shell.

[0023] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0024] 1. The present invention provides a water tank, comprising: a water tank chamber, including a water tank inlet and a water tank outlet communicating with the water tank chamber. The water tank chamber further includes: a salt inlet, provided on the side wall of the water tank chamber; a kettle mouth part, provided below the salt inlet, and the water tank outlet is provided inside the kettle mouth part; a first rib, disposed close to the kettle mouth part and / or inside the kettle mouth part, and the first rib shields between the salt inlet and the opening of the kettle mouth part.

[0025] The kettle mouth part is provided below the salt inlet, and the first rib shields the opening of the kettle mouth part relative to the salt inlet. At this time, when salt is put into the water tank chamber through the salt inlet, the salt will be blocked by the first rib and will not accumulate near the water tank outlet before being fully dissolved, so that the water tank outlet will not be blocked due to the accumulation of salt. When water, an electrolyte solution, or a disinfectant water is directly injected into the water tank chamber through the salt inlet, the water flow will not directly impact the kettle mouth part, but will be buffered by the first rib to prevent the formation of foam during water injection.

[0026] 2. The water tank provided by the present invention, the water tank further includes: an accommodation groove, provided on or below the salt inlet; a drain outlet, used for injecting water into the water tank chamber, and the drain outlet is arranged towards the accommodation groove.

[0027] The accommodation groove can store salt. When water is introduced into the water tank chamber, the salt in the accommodation groove contacts the water and can

[0028] dissolve into the water to form a salt solution to provide chloride ions for the preparation of disinfectant water. The drain outlet is arranged towards the accommodation groove, which can make full use of the impact force of the water flow to make the salt and water fully contact. On the one hand, it can promote the full dissolution of the salt, and on the other hand, it can disperse the salt blocks that have coagulated into lumps to prevent the salt blocks from blocking the water tank outlet.

[0029] 3. The water tank provided by the present invention, the accommodation groove includes: a flow-through hole, provided at the bottom of the accommodation groove.

[0030] When the water flow discharged from the drain port impacts the accommodation groove, part of the salt directly dissolves and flows out through the overflow hole, and part of the salt is dispersed and flows out through the overflow hole along with the water flow before it has time to dissolve. Therefore, the overflow hole can allow small particle loose salt, electrolyte solution, and water flow to pass through.

[0031] 4. The water tank provided by the present invention, the water tank further includes: a second rib, which is arranged downstream of the overflow hole and faces the overflow hole.

[0032] When salt is put in through the salt inlet, since the second rib faces the salt inlet, during the dropping process of the salt in the water tank chamber, it will impact on the second rib, and the salt blocks are easy to disperse and not easy to form lumps. When a salt solution is injected through the salt inlet, the salt solution falls on the second rib, and the second rib has a guiding and buffering effect, preventing the salt solution from directly falling on the bottom of the water tank chamber, and a large drop forms an impact sputtering in the water tank. Description of the Drawings

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 Internal schematic diagram of the water tank provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of an installation position of the dispenser provided by the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of another installation position of the dispenser provided by the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 Assembly schematic diagram of the water tank provided by the present invention on a dishwasher;

[0038] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the kettle mouth part provided by the present invention.

[0039] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0040] a1 - accommodation groove; a103 - overflow hole;

[0041] b0 - water tank; b1 - first rib; b2 - second rib; b5 - water channel; b501 - drain opening; b502 - diversion section; b503 - rectification section; b6 - overflow opening; b7 - water tank inlet; b8 - water tank outlet; b9 - water tank body; b901 - water tank chamber; b902 - kettle mouth part; b9021 - kettle mouth inclined surface; b9022 - kettle mouth convex part; b9023 - first kettle mouth reinforcing rib; b9024 - second kettle mouth reinforcing rib; b9025 - kettle mouth channel; b9026 - kettle mouth diameter-changing part; b903 - functional area; b904 - first water tank side wall; b905 - second water tank side wall; b10 - salt filling opening

[0042] c0 - electrolysis component; d42 - water discharge pipe; d5 - inner container; i - flowmeter Detailed implementation manners

[0043] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Apparently, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus cannot be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations

[0046] In addition, the technical features involved in different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other

[0047] Embodiment 1

[0048] This embodiment provides a dishwasher, asFigure 1 As shown in the figure, it includes:

[0049] A water tank b0 with a water tank chamber b901 provided inside. A salt feeding port b10 is provided on the water tank chamber b901. Specifically, the salt feeding port b10 is used to add salt or brine into the water tank chamber b901. In one implementation, the salt feeding port b10 can be used to connect the water tank chamber b901 with a brine generating device, and the brine generating device can feed salt or brine into the water tank chamber b901 through the salt feeding port b10. When the brine generating device transports brine into the water tank chamber b901 through the salt feeding port b10, the brine can be prepared inside the brine generating device, or a pre-prepared salt solution can be directly put into the brine generating device.

[0050] Specifically, in this embodiment, an electrolysis component c0 is further provided inside the water tank b0, which is arranged inside the water tank chamber b901 and is suitable for electrolyzing the brine generated by the brine generating device.

[0051] On the basis of the above implementation, as a further limited implementation, the dishwasher further includes an inner tank d5. The water tank b0 is connected to the inner tank d5, and the water tank b0 can provide a cleaning liquid to the inner tank d5. Tableware to be cleaned is suitable to be placed in the inner tank d5. The inner tank d5 itself is provided with an open mouth, and a door body is provided on the open mouth to close the inner tank through the door body. To facilitate the placement of tableware, several layers of bowl baskets distributed in the height direction can be further provided in the inner tank d5. As an alternative implementation, the bowl baskets can either be of various specifications and detachably installed in the inner tank d5, or integrally formed in the inner tank d5.

[0052] For the water tank b0 itself, a water tank inlet b7 and a water tank outlet b8 are usually provided for convenient water inlet and outlet. In this embodiment, the water tank inlet b7, the water tank outlet b8, and the salt feeding port b10 form three openings on the water tank body b9. As an alternative implementation, the salt feeding port b10 can share the same opening on the water tank body b9 with the water tank inlet b7. At this time, water can be injected into the water tank chamber b901 through the water tank inlet b7, brine can be injected into the water tank chamber b901 through the water tank inlet b7, and salt can be supplemented into the water tank chamber b901 through the water tank inlet b7.

[0053] There is no excessive limitation on the positional relationship between the water tank b0 and the inner tank d5, such as Figure 1As shown, the water tank can be directly arranged outside the inner container. In one embodiment, the water tank b0 is arranged at the side wall of the inner container. In other embodiments, the water tank b0 can also be arranged at the top wall of the inner container. Furthermore, the water tank b0 can also be arranged on the door body. As a preferred embodiment, the water tank is correspondingly arranged at the side wall of the inner container, that is, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, the water tank is arranged at the left side wall of the inner container. Correspondingly, the water tank can also be arranged at the right side wall of the inner container. As another alternative embodiment, the water tank b0 can also be arranged inside the inner container.

[0054] There is no specific limitation on the shape of the water tank b0. Based on the above embodiment, a further limited embodiment is provided. Figure 1 As shown, the upper part of the water tank b0 is rectangular, and the position corresponding to the top of the water tank is arc-shaped. As an alternative embodiment, Figure 1 As shown in the middle perspective, that is, looking at the water tank from the left side of the inner tank d5, the water tank b0 is rectangular. As another alternative embodiment, the water tank b0 is Figure 1 The water tank b0 may also be circular, elliptical, diamond or other irregular shapes under the viewing angle. In other embodiments, the water tank b0 may be spherical.

[0055] Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the width of the bottom of the water tank b0 is relatively small. On the one hand, it is to facilitate the water discharge from the water tank, that is, the water in the water tank can flow downward by its own gravity, and the smaller width of the bottom of the water tank can play a guiding role. On the other hand, the narrowing of the bottom can reserve a larger space on the side wall of the inner tank, so as to facilitate the installation of other structures. For the water tank of the dishwasher, it can usually include a water softening mechanism. In this embodiment, the narrowing of the bottom of the water tank b0 reserves more space for the installation of other components such as a water softener, a respirator, and a flow meter i. As an alternative embodiment, the bottom width of the water tank b0 is relatively increased, or the width of the water tank b0 is consistent in the height direction.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the water tank b0 has a certain thickness to form an internal water tank chamber b901, and the entire water tank b0 is arranged parallel to the outer wall of the inner tank. Figure 1 It can be seen that the thickness of the water tank b0 is uniform everywhere in its thickness direction. The thickness direction of the water tank b0 can be understood as Figure 1As shown in the figure, it is the direction from the surface of the water tank b0 close to the side wall of the inner tank to the other side far from the side wall of the inner tank d5. As an alternative embodiment, the water tank b0 is not uniform in its thickness direction. Specifically, one side of the water tank b0 close to the inner tank d5 is parallel to the inner tank d5, and the other side is inclined towards the inner tank d5, so that the thickness of the space inside the water tank b0 gradually changes in the height direction of the water tank b0, thereby forming a water tank chamber b901 with a changing thickness. The shape and thickness of the water tank chamber b901 are changed on the one hand for the installation of internal components and the exertion of their functions; on the other hand, it is for the installation and connection of the water tank b0 with other mechanisms of the dishwasher to form a structural fit, thereby saving space and increasing the compactness of the internal structure.

[0057] Furthermore, the water tank chamber b901 inside the water tank b0 is used to store and prepare the cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid for the dishwasher can be water, brine, a cleaning agent for removing dirt and oil, disinfectant water, etc. The cleaning liquid is usually transported to the place of use through a pipeline structure, and different cleaning modes may also correspond to different cleaning liquid temperatures. Therefore, if the cleaning liquid inside the water tank b0 needs to be heated, grooves and / or protrusions can be reserved on the outer shell of the water tank b0, so that the pipeline structure can pass through the grooves and / or protrusions. When the cleaning liquid inside the water tank b0 is heated, the medium in the pipeline structure can be assisted in heating to save energy.

[0058] In this embodiment, the water tank b0 includes a water tank body b9 and other components arranged inside the water tank body b9. The water tank body b9 can be understood as the housing structure of the water tank b0. As Figure 1 、 Figure 5 shown, the water tank body b9 includes a first water tank side wall b904 and a second water tank side wall b905. Among them, the first water tank side wall b904 is arranged parallel to the side wall of the inner tank d5, and mating rabbet structures protrude from both the first water tank side wall b904 and the second water tank side wall b905. As Figure 5 shown, the second water tank side wall b905 is buckled on the first water tank side wall b904 to form a relatively enclosed water tank chamber b901 inside the water tank body b9. As an alternative embodiment of the structure of the water tank body b9, the water tank body b9 can be composed of three or more components. As another alternative embodiment of the structure of the water tank body b9, the outer shell of the water tank body b9 is integrally formed as a whole.

[0059] In the dishwasher of this embodiment, the cleaning liquid inside it includes disinfectant water, and the preparation principle of the disinfectant water is as follows: Cathode: 2Cl--2e=Cl2

[0060] Anode: 2H2O + 2e-=H2 + 2OH-

[0061] Overall reaction: 2Cl- + 2H2O = H2 + Cl2 + 2OH-

[0062] A disproportionation reaction will occur between chlorine gas and water: Cl2 + H2O = HCl + HClO. The generated HClO has certain oxidizing properties itself, thereby achieving the killing effect on bacteria and viruses.

[0063] In this embodiment, the main component of the salt used is NaCl, which is non-toxic and has stable properties, is not prone to deterioration, and is convenient for storage and electrolytic disinfection operations. For other chlorates, such as KCl, CaCl, etc., since they will cause certain harm to the human body, it is not recommended to use them.

[0064] On the basis of the above-described embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, the brine generating device is arranged inside the water tank b0. The brine generating device can provide brine or raw materials for preparing brine to support the preparation and transportation of brine. At this time, the user can supplement salt or brine into the brine generating device through the salt feeding port b10. On the basis of the salt feeding port b10 being connected to the brine generating device, the brine generating device can be directly arranged on the salt feeding port b10, or can be arranged downstream of the salt feeding port b10 to receive the salt or brine fed through the salt feeding port b10. As an alternative embodiment, the brine generating device can also be arranged outside the water tank, and the brine generating device can be connected to the water tank b0 through a pipeline structure. As another alternative embodiment, the brine generating device is arranged on the outer wall of the water tank and is connected to the inside of the water tank through structures such as a rabbet.

[0065] There is no limitation on the specific structure of the brine generating device. On the basis of the above-described embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the brine generating device is a salt dispenser in this embodiment. The salt dispenser can feed salt or brine into the water tank chamber b901 through the salt feeding port b10. In this embodiment, the specific structure of the salt dispenser is the accommodating groove a1. The accommodating groove a1 is arranged on the salt feeding port b10, and the accommodating groove a1 can accommodate salt. After the water tank is filled with water, the water contacts the salt and dissolves the salt in the water tank chamber b901 to form brine for the electrolysis component c0 to prepare disinfected water for use. As an alternative embodiment, the salt dispenser is a pipeline structure. One end of the pipeline structure is connected to the water tank b0, and the other end extends to the outside of the dishwasher, facilitating the user to feed salt into the water tank b0 from the outside of the dishwasher.

[0066] There is no specific limitation on the installation position of the accommodating groove a1. On the basis of the accommodating groove a1 being located inside the water tank b0, as a further limited embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, the accommodating groove a1 is provided on the side wall b904 of the first water tank. As an alternative implementation, the accommodating groove a1 is provided on the side wall b905 of the second water tank. As another alternative implementation, the accommodating groove a1 is provided on other inner walls of the water tank chamber b901.

[0067] For the convenience of replenishing salt into the accommodating groove a1, on the basis of the above-mentioned implementation, as a further defined implementation, as Figure 1 shown, the accommodating groove a1 is detachably connected to the water tank body b9, enabling the user to detach and remove the accommodating groove a1 from the water tank b0 and replenish salt into the accommodating groove a1 from the outside of the dishwasher. Since the first water tank side wall b904 on the water tank b0 is close to the outer wall of the inner tank d5, an opening channel is penetrated through the water tank side wall and the inner tank d5, so as to facilitate the passing of the accommodating groove a1, and a salt feeding port b10 is formed on the first water tank side wall b904. A sealing structure is provided between the water tank, the inner tank, and the accommodating groove a1 to ensure that the accommodating groove a1 enters the water tank by sequentially passing through the side wall of the inner tank d5 and the first water tank side wall b904 from the inside of the inner tank d5. When the brine generating device is used to provide brine, the brine can be directly introduced into the water tank chamber b901 through the above-mentioned salt feeding port b10. As an alternative implementation, the accommodating groove a1 can also be provided on the second water tank side wall b905. A channel or opening structure for the accommodating groove a1 to pass through is provided on the corresponding dishwasher housing, so as to facilitate the user to directly install the accommodating groove on the water tank body b9 from the outside of the dishwasher, thereby replenishing salt into the water tank chamber b901. As another alternative implementation, the accommodating groove can also be provided on other side walls of the water tank chamber b901.

[0068] For the convenience of the dissolution efficiency of salt and water, the accommodating groove a1 can be rotationally clamped with the water tank body b9. After the user adds salt into the accommodating groove a1, the accommodating groove a1 is inserted into the water tank chamber b901 with the opening facing upward. When it is inserted to the rotation position, it is rotated and clamped. Combining Figure 2 、 Figure 3 , at this time, the opening direction of the accommodating groove with the opening facing upward is inclined or the opening faces downward, so that the surface of the salt pile in the accommodating groove is spread over a larger area. When the inclination angle is relatively large, part of the salt will directly fall into the water tank chamber b901. When the opening of the accommodating groove a1 is completely facing downward, most of the salt falls into the water tank chamber b901. When the water tank chamber b901 is filled with water through the water tank water inlet b7, the water gradually accumulates in the water tank, and the flowing water contacts the salt falling into the water tank chamber b901, thereby dissolving the salt.

[0069] There is no specific limitation on the installation position of the accommodating groove a1. On the basis of the above-mentioned implementation, as a further defined implementation, as Figure 1As shown, the accommodation groove a1 is arranged in the upper half of the water tank chamber b901. As an alternative embodiment, the accommodation groove a1 is arranged in the lower half of the water tank chamber b901, and the accommodation groove a1 can be arranged close to the inner wall of the water tank chamber b901. Further, the accommodation groove a1 can share the same side wall structure with the water tank chamber b901.

[0070] In this embodiment, the water tank inlet b7 is used for the water filling function of the water tank b0, and the water tank outlet b8 is used to connect to the inner tank d5. The dishwasher of this embodiment further includes a water cup, which is used to supply water to the inner tank d5. The water tank outlet b8 is used to supply water to the water cup, and the water tank outlet b8 is connected to the water cup through a pipeline structure. In order to meet the temperature requirements of various washing modes, a heating device can be arranged in the water tank b0, in the water cup, or on the pipeline structure between the water tank and the water cup.

[0071] There is no specific limitation on the setting position of the water tank outlet b8. On the basis of the above embodiments, as a further defined embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the water tank outlet b8 is arranged at the bottom of the water tank. In this setting method of this embodiment, even without installing a pump body, after the valve is opened, the water in the water tank chamber b901 can be automatically discharged by gravity and discharged through the drain pipe d42 connected to the water tank outlet b8. As an alternative embodiment, the water tank outlet b8 is arranged at any position on the inner wall of the water tank chamber b901, and drainage can be achieved by matching the drain pipe d42 with a pump body structure.

[0072] There is no specific limitation on the setting position of the water tank inlet b7. On the basis of the above embodiments, as a further defined embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the water tank inlet b7 is arranged at the bottom of the water tank chamber b901. Specifically, the water tank inlet b7 and the water tank outlet b8 are arranged adjacent to each other. Since both the water tank inlet b7 and the water tank outlet b8 need to be connected to the pipeline structure for use, the adjacent water tank inlet b7 and water tank outlet b8 are convenient for uniformly reserving space and arranging the pipeline structure at the corresponding position of the dishwasher. As an alternative embodiment, the water tank inlet b7 is arranged at any position on the inner wall of the water tank chamber b901.

[0073] On the basis of the above embodiments, as a further defined embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, since there is an accommodation groove a1 in the water tank chamber b901 and there is salt to be dissolved in the accommodation groove a1, in order to improve the dissolution efficiency of the salt, a water channel b5 is arranged in the water tank b0. As Figure 2 、 Figure 3 shown, a drain port b501 is formed on the water channel b5, and the opening of the drain port b501 is arranged facing the opening of the accommodation groove a1. As Figure 1As shown, when water is supplied to the water tank b0, water is introduced into the water channel b5 through the water inlet b7 of the water tank, and then discharged through the drain outlet b501. The water flow directly flushes into the accommodating groove a1. Therefore, during the water supply process, the accommodating groove a1 is always washed by the water flow in the accommodating groove a1, so that the salt is always in full contact with the flowing water flow, thereby accelerating the dissolution efficiency of the salt. On the other hand, for the salt in the accommodating groove a1, if part of it condenses into salt lumps, it can be broken under the direct impact of the water flow, thereby further accelerating the dissolution of the salt.

[0074] Among them, a plurality of drain outlets b501 can be formed on the water channel b5 in the above embodiment. The drain outlet b501 can be set open, or a valve switch can be provided to realize the switching of opening and closing between the drain outlets b501. The inner diameters of the plurality of drain outlets b501 can be the same or different. Drain outlets with different inner diameters can correspondingly form water flow columns with different intensities for users to switch and use.

[0075] There is no specific limitation on the shape of the drain outlet b501. In this embodiment, as Figure 2 、 Figure 3 shown, the inner wall of the drain outlet is straight to form a linear water channel. It can reduce the friction force suffered by the water flow when flowing along the inner wall of the drain outlet. When the water flow flows in the drain outlet b501, it can continuously receive the push of the subsequent water flow in the water channel, so that the water is accelerated in the drain outlet b501, and the impact force of the water discharged from the drain outlet is increased. As an alternative embodiment, the drain outlet b501 is parabolic or arc-shaped, and the inner wall of the drain outlet is smooth. As another alternative embodiment, the drain outlet b501 is zigzag.

[0076] There is no specific limitation on the shape of the water channel b5. In this embodiment, as Figure 1As shown in the figure, the water channel b5 includes a water diversion section b502 and a flow rectification section b503, and the drain opening b501 is formed on at least one of the water diversion section b502 and the flow rectification section. The water diversion section b502 can introduce water flow from the water inlet into the water tank chamber b901, and the flow rectification section b503 can guide and adjust the direction of the water flow, so as to output a columnar water flow. When the water tank b0 has a structure such as a receiving groove for accommodating salt, the water column formed by the directional impact through the water diversion section b502 or the flow rectification section of the water channel enables the salt to come into contact with water more fully under the impact of the water column and dissolve in the water. As an alternative implementation manner, the water tank b0 does not have a receiving groove a1, and salt is directly sprinkled into the water tank chamber b901 through the salt inlet b10 and accumulates at the bottom of the water tank chamber b901. At this time, the drain opening b501 sprays water towards the accumulated salt, so that the water contacts and dissolves the salt, and the local water flow flows violently under the impact, thereby accelerating the dissolution of the salt. When water is injected into the water tank b0 to impact the salt to form a salt solution, or a salt solution is directly injected through the drain opening b501, the water in the water tank is electrolyzed in the water tank or fed into the electrolysis assembly to form disinfected water. While using the disinfected water to disinfect the tableware in the dishwasher, the pipes through which the disinfected water flows are also disinfected and sterilized. Therefore, even if there is disinfectant involved, bacteria will not breed.

[0077] Based on the above implementation manner, as a further limited implementation manner, as Figure 1 shown, the drain opening is provided on the flow rectification section b503. The overall shape of the flow rectification section b503 enables water to flow from a direction with higher gravitational potential energy to a direction with lower gravitational potential energy. On the one hand, the water in the water diversion section forms a thrust on the water in the flow rectification section b503, and on the other hand, the gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, so that the water flowing out from the flow rectification section b503 has a stronger ability to impact the salt. When there are coagulated salt lumps in the salt, they can be more easily dispersed and dissolved in the water to form a salt solution. As an alternative implementation manner, the drain opening is provided on the water diversion section b502. As another alternative implementation manner, when there are multiple drain openings, they can be respectively distributed on the water diversion section b502 and the flow rectification section b503.

[0078] No specific limitation is imposed on the positional relationship between the water diversion section b502 and the flow rectification section b503. Based on the above implementation manner, as a further limited implementation manner, as Figures 1 - 3 shown, the included angle between the water diversion section b502 and the flow rectification section b503 is less than 180°, and a functional area b903 is formed between the water diversion section b502 and the flow rectification section b503. As an alternative implementation manner, the included angle between the water diversion section b502 and the flow rectification section b503 is equal to 180°, or greater than 180°.

[0079] There is no specific limitation on the shape of the rectifying section b503. On the basis of the above embodiments, as a further defined embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the rectifying section b503 is arc-shaped. As an alternative embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, the rectifying section b503 is straight or zigzag-shaped. The shape of the zigzag can refer to shapes such as "M", "N", "V", etc. This is not elaborated in this embodiment. Those skilled in the art can change the shape of the rectifying section b503 on the basis of the above examples to optimize the water path and improve the water injection efficiency and the salt dissolution efficiency. As another alternative embodiment, the rectifying section b503 is wavy.

[0080] Specifically, the functional area b903 is located at a relatively high horizontal position in the internal space of the water tank chamber b901. An overflow port b6 is provided in the functional area b903. When the amount of water in the water tank is too much, the excess water can be drawn out of the water tank through the overflow port b6. At the same time, by setting the overflow port b6, the amount of water in the water tank can be detected, and then the water inlet b7 of the water tank can be controlled to stop the water inlet operation. The reason why the functional area is relatively arranged at the top of the water tank chamber b901 is to reserve a part of the space at the top of the water tank on the premise that the water tank chamber b901 can meet the capacities of water, brine, and disinfectant. After the liquid levels of water, brine, and disinfectant reach the set capacities, they are below the functional area, so that the overflow port can fully play the roles of overflow and exhaust. When an electrolysis reaction occurs inside the water tank, flammable gases such as hydrogen will be generated inside it. By setting the overflow port b6, the hydrogen can be quickly drawn out of the water tank to the outside world to ensure the safety of the water tank itself. For the dishwasher itself, an exhaust structure can be provided inside the dishwasher to cooperate with the overflow port to complete the exhaust function.

[0081] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 、 Figure 3 shown, the drain port b501 is arranged side by side with the overflow port b6. The drain port b501 can play a role in dividing the functional area b903 in the water tank chamber b901. The side wall of the overflow port b6 adjacent to the drain port b501 is arranged side by side with the drain port b501, so that the horizontal height of the overflow port is not lower than the height of the water outlet of the drain port b501, thereby preventing the water discharged from the drain port b501 from overflowing through the overflow port b6.

[0082] Since it takes a certain amount of time for the salt to dissolve, there are salt lumps in the part of the salt carried out of the accommodating tank by the water flow. The dissolution speed of the salt lumps in water is relatively slower than that of small salt particles, resulting in the salt lumps being prone to sedimentation at the bottom of the water tank. Since the water outlet b8 of the water tank is located at the bottom of the water tank chamber b901, the salt lumps are prone to accumulate at the water outlet b8 of the water tank, causing the water outlet b8 of the water tank to be blocked.

[0083] Based on the above embodiments, a rectifying structure is further provided in the water tank b0, such as Figures 1 - 3 shown, the rectifying structure is arranged on the inner wall of the water tank chamber b901, specifically the first water tank side wall b904 in this embodiment. The rectifying structure includes at least one rib, the rib is located on the flow path of the salt, and the rib is upstream of the water tank outlet. The water flow bypasses at the rectifying structure and forms at least one bypass path. When the water tank puts salt into the water tank chamber b901 through the salt inlet b10, the ribs of the rectifying structure form a path for the salt and the water flow to bypass, which can intercept the salt blocks on the path of the salt flowing to the outlet, causing the salt blocks to collide and disperse or extending the time for the salt to reach the outlet. When the salt blocks are collided and dispersed, it is equivalent to increasing the contact area between the salt blocks and the solution, accelerating the dissolution of the salt blocks. When the time for the salt blocks to reach the outlet increases, the flow time of the salt in the solution is increased, enabling the salt blocks to dissolve more fully before reaching the outlet, thereby further solving the problem that the salt blocks are prone to clogging the outlet.

[0084] Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, the rectifying structure includes: a first rib b1, which is arranged close to the water tank outlet b8. The first rib b1 is arranged close to the water tank outlet b8, which can intercept and disperse the salt blocks flowing towards the outlet at the outlet and force the salt blocks to bypass and dissolve sufficiently.

[0085] There is no specific limitation on the setting method of the first rib b1. Based on the above embodiments, as a further defined embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the first rib b1 is arranged horizontally. As an alternative embodiment, the first rib b1 is arranged obliquely.

[0086] Based on the above embodiments, as a further defined embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the rectifying structure further includes: a second rib b2, which is arranged between the downstream of the salt inlet b10 and the upstream of the first rib b1. The second rib b2 can disperse and intercept the salt blocks before the salt blocks reach the first rib b1. When the salt blocks bypass the second rib b2, they can contact and dissolve with the solution more fully, further increasing the function of the rectifying structure to intercept and disperse the salt blocks and promote dissolution.

[0087] There is no specific limitation on the number of the second ribs b2. Based on the above embodiments, as a further defined embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, there are two second ribs b2, and there is a gap between the two second ribs b2, and the gap forms a baffle channel between the two second ribs b2. The baffle channel formed by the two second ribs b2 can, on the one hand, guide the salt blocks to enter. On the other hand, for salt blocks with larger sizes, they can be temporarily intercepted at the opening of the baffle channel. When the salt blocks are stuck at the opening of the baffle channel, with the inflow of water or the outflow of the salt solution, the solution in the water tank chamber is still in a flowing state, and the salt blocks can be accelerated to dissolve or break under the impact of the water flow.

[0088] There is no specific limitation on the positional relationship of the second rib b2. On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, at least one of the second ribs b2 is inclined towards the salt feeding port. When salt is fed through the salt feeding port, since the second rib b2 is arranged towards the salt feeding port b10, during the falling process of the salt in the water tank chamber b901, it will hit the second rib b2, and the salt blocks are easy to disperse and not easy to form lumps. When the salt solution is injected through the salt feeding port b10, the salt solution falls on the second rib b2, and the second rib b2 has a guiding and buffering effect, preventing the salt solution from directly falling on the bottom of the water tank chamber b901, and a large drop will form an impact splash in the water tank.

[0089] There is no specific limitation on the positional relationship between the second rib b2 and the first rib b1. On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, at least a part of the second rib b2 covers the upstream of the gap between the first rib b1 and the inner wall of the water tank chamber. At least a part of the second rib b2 is distributed above the first rib b1, which can play a role of hindering the falling of the salt blocks or the falling of the salt blocks along with the water flow layer by layer, further enhancing the blocking and accelerating dissolution effect of the rectifying component on the salt blocks. On the other hand, the setting method of hindering layer by layer can continuously promote the formation of baffle flow in the water flow direction, thereby forming local turbulence inside the water body and further promoting the dissolution of the salt blocks.

[0090] There is no specific limitation on the structure of the ribs in the rectifying structure, such as the first rib b1 and the second rib b2. On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, a number of convex structures are provided on the ribs. The convex structures can increase the pressure received by the salt blocks when they come into contact with the convex parts during the contact process with the salt blocks, promoting the fragmentation and decomposition of the salt blocks. At the same time, the convex parts can play an intercepting role on the salt blocks, so that the salt blocks are intercepted on the gaps between the convex parts. As an alternative embodiment, the rib is a strip array structure composed of multiple columnar units. There are gaps for intercepting salt blocks between adjacent columnar units. As another alternative embodiment, the rib is a mesh plate structure.

[0091] Based on the above embodiments, as a further defined embodiment, the first rib b1 and the second rib b2 can extend from the first side wall b904 of the water tank to the second side wall b905 of the water tank. After the second side wall b905 of the water tank is cooperatively installed with the first side wall b904 of the water tank, the first rib b1 and the second rib b2 play a supporting role on the first side wall b904 and the second side wall b905 of the water tank, thereby improving the strength of the water tank body b9.

[0092] In this embodiment, in order to achieve the full dissolution of salt in the accommodation groove a1, a plurality of flow holes a103 are provided at the bottom of the accommodation groove a1. The flow holes are arranged at the bottom of the groove, which can ensure that the solution generated in the accommodation groove a1 can completely flow out, preventing the bottom liquid from remaining in the accommodation groove and causing the subsequent disinfectant solution concentration to not meet the standard.

[0093] There are no excessive limitations on the quantity, arrangement mode, and shape of the flow holes themselves. In terms of the arrangement mode, other arrangement modes can be adopted, such as being arranged in a ring shape, a triangular shape, etc. As a preferred embodiment, a plurality of the flow holes a103 are arranged in a side-by-side straight line at the bottom of the accommodation groove a1. At the same time, in terms of the shape, the flow holes themselves can adopt regular shapes, such as rectangles, ellipses, etc., or irregular shapes, as long as the leakage function can be achieved. As a preferred embodiment, the flow holes themselves adopt circular shapes. At the same time, the aperture range of the circular holes is greater than or equal to 0.5 mm and less than or equal to 5 mm. Through the above size setting method, it is possible to prevent salt particles from directly passing through the flow holes and escaping from the accommodation groove.

[0094] As a preferred embodiment, in this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the projection of the drain port 501 coincides with the flow hole a103. Specifically, the drain port 501 is arranged directly above the flow hole. Through the above setting method, the water flowing out from the drain port b501 can directly act on the position of the flow hole a103. At this time, the water has a large kinetic energy under the action of gravity. Therefore, after flushing the salt, the brine can be directly discharged from the flow hole a103, thereby improving the preparation efficiency of the brine.

[0095] To facilitate the drainage function of the water tank b0 and prevent the outlet from being blocked, as Figure 1 、 Figure 4 shown, the water tank has a spout portion b902 with a gradually narrowing width at the bottom.

[0096] There is no specific limitation on the setting position of the spout portion b902. As Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the kettle mouth part b902 is correspondingly arranged below the salt feeding port b10 and / or the salt feeder. When water, electrolyte solution, or disinfectant water is directly injected into the interior of the water tank chamber through the salt feeding port, the water flow will not directly impact the kettle mouth part. Instead, it passes through the buffering of the first rib to prevent the formation of foam during water injection. The first rib b1 can be arranged close to the opening of the kettle mouth part or inside the kettle mouth part. There can be multiple first ribs, and the multiple first ribs are distributed inside the kettle mouth part and on the part of the water tank chamber b901 close to the opening of the kettle mouth part.

[0097] As a preferred embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, the kettle mouth part b902 includes a kettle mouth inclined surface b9021, and the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021 is arranged at one end of the kettle mouth part b902 away from the water tank water outlet b8 inside the kettle mouth part b902. The width of the kettle mouth part b902 gradually becomes smaller along the extending direction of the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021. The kettle mouth inclined surface b9021 is located at the opening end of the kettle mouth part and can play a guiding role, guiding the water or disinfectant water on both sides of the opening area of the kettle mouth part b902 to flow into the kettle mouth part b902.

[0098] Regarding the structure of the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021, on the basis of the above embodiment, as a further defined embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021 is provided with: a kettle mouth convex part b9022, arranged on the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021, and the kettle mouth convex part b9022 protrudes into the kettle mouth part. Since the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021 plays a guiding role, the water or disinfectant water first impacts on the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021 and then flows along the inclined surface of the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021. Therefore, the kettle mouth convex part b9022 can fully impact with the water flow or disinfectant water flowing along the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021. When there are undissolved salt blocks in the water or disinfectant water, the salt blocks are scattered by hitting on the kettle mouth convex part b9022 and thus fully dissolved, preventing the salt blocks of the solution from entering the kettle mouth part b902 and blocking the water tank water outlet b8. On the other hand, the part adjacent to the kettle mouth part is the local structure where the water tank water inlet b7 is located. A flow meter i is arranged at the water tank water inlet b7 to monitor the water inflow of the water tank chamber. When the installation structure of the flow meter is a structure such as a slot opening, it can be correspondingly arranged on the back of the kettle mouth convex part. The part where the kettle mouth convex part b9022 is located is relatively thick and has good mechanical strength, which can improve the installation reliability of other components such as the flow meter. In addition to guiding the water flow, the inclined surface can also provide an installation basis for other components of the whole machine, improving the compactness of the overall mechanical structure.

[0099] Regarding the specific structure of the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021, on the basis of the above embodiment, as a further defined embodiment, as Figure 5As shown, the kettle mouth part b902 includes: a kettle mouth reinforcing rib structure, and the kettle mouth reinforcing rib structure at least includes a first kettle mouth reinforcing rib b9023 and a second kettle mouth reinforcing rib b9024. A kettle mouth channel b9025 is formed between the first kettle mouth reinforcing rib and the second kettle mouth reinforcing rib. The kettle mouth channel can further narrow the cross-sectional area through which water or disinfected water flows, and rectify the water in advance before the water or disinfected water enters the water outlet b8 of the water tank. On the other hand, the kettle mouth reinforcing rib has a certain height, and the kettle mouth reinforcing rib can support between the first water tank side wall and the second water tank side wall of the water tank, improving the strength of the water tank chamber.

[0100] On the basis of the above embodiments, as a further limited embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the first kettle mouth reinforcing rib b9023 is in a broken line shape, and a triangular reinforcing structure is formed between the first kettle mouth reinforcing rib b9023 and the kettle mouth inclined surface, so as to further improve the mechanical strength of the kettle mouth inclined surface b9021. In a preferred embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the kettle mouth channel b9025 is provided with a kettle mouth diameter-changing part b9026 at one end close to the water outlet b8 of the water tank, and the width of the kettle mouth channel b9025 gradually increases in the direction of the water outlet b8 of the water tank at the kettle mouth diameter-changing part b9026.

[0101] Obviously, the above embodiments are only examples given for clear illustration, and are not limitations on the embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the embodiments here. And the obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water tank, characterized in that, Comprising: Water tank chamber (b901): Salt inlet (b10), provided on the water tank chamber (b901), and the salt inlet (b10) is used to communicate with the water tank chamber (b901); Kettle mouth part (b902), formed on the water tank (b0), the kettle mouth part (b902) communicates with the water tank chamber (b901), and a water tank water outlet (b8) is provided inside the kettle mouth part (b902); First rib (b1), arranged close to the kettle mouth part (b902) and / or provided inside the kettle mouth part (b902), and the first rib (b1) blocks between the salt inlet (b10) and the opening of the kettle mouth part (b902).

2. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank further comprises: Receiving groove (a1), provided on the salt inlet (b10) or below the salt inlet (b10); Drainage port (b501), used to inject water into the water tank chamber (b901), and the drainage port (b501) is arranged towards the receiving groove (a1).

3. The water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving groove (a1) comprises: Flow-through hole (a103), provided at the bottom of the receiving groove (a1).

4. The water tank according to claim 3, wherein The water tank further comprises: Second rib (b2), provided downstream of the flow-through hole (a103) and arranged towards the flow-through hole (a103).

5. The water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are two second ribs (b2), and at least one of the second ribs (b2) is arranged obliquely towards the flow-through hole (a103).

6. The water tank according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The drainage port (b501) is provided above the receiving groove (a1), and at least a part of at least one second rib (b2) is located on the extension line of the drainage direction of the drainage port (b501).

7. A dishwasher, characterized in that, Comprising: Inner container; Outer shell; The water tank (b0) according to any one of claims 1-6, provided outside the inner container (d5) or outside the outer shell.

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