Water tank and dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention provides a water tank and a dishwasher, comprising: a mounting rib plate, one end of which is connected to the inner wall of the water tank, and the other end of which extends into the inside of the water tank, wherein the inner walls of the water tank on both sides of the mounting rib plate respectively form a water inlet area and a water outlet area, wherein a water inlet is provided in the water inlet area, and a water outlet is provided in the water outlet area, and the mounting rib plate is inclined toward the water inlet; and a flow meter is provided in the water inlet area, and the flow meter is arranged in close contact with the mounting rib plate. The flow meter is located in the water inlet area and can record the amount of water passing through the flow meter. Therefore, when the water tank is filled with water, the current amount of water inflow into the water tank can be known through the flow meter. In addition to being able to separate the water inlet area and the water outlet area, the inclined mounting rib plate can also construct a reasonable shape of the water inlet area and the water outlet area. On the other hand, the inclined mounting rib plate can provide an installation foundation for the flow meter, and the flow meter is installed obliquely in the water inlet area, which can reduce the space occupied by the flow meter in the vertical direction and improve the compactness of the overall structure.

Description

Technical Field

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

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

[0003] Generally speaking, the main core components of existing dishwashers usually include: inner tank assembly, water cup assembly, spray arm assembly, filter assembly, washing pump, drainage pump and pipelines, etc. The dishwashers currently on the market generally use high temperature (usually around 70°C) for main cleaning and tableware disinfection. Some are also equipped with UVC ultraviolet light disinfection, adding silver ions to the parts to inhibit bacteria, steam high temperature disinfection, hot air drying, etc. Summary of the invention

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

[0005] A water tank, comprising:

[0006] A mounting rib plate, one end of which is connected to the inner wall of the water tank, and the other end of which extends into the interior of the water tank, wherein a water inlet area and a water outlet area are respectively formed between the inner walls of the water tank on both sides of the mounting rib plate, a water inlet is provided in the water inlet area, a water outlet is provided in the water outlet area, and the mounting rib plate is inclined toward the water inlet;

[0007] A flow meter is arranged in the water inlet area, and the flow meter is arranged in close contact with the mounting rib plate.

[0008] The water tank also includes:

[0009] The salt-blocking ribs are arranged in the water outlet area, and at least one water outlet is left between the salt-blocking ribs and the inner wall of the water outlet area.

[0010] At least one of the salt retaining ribs is arranged obliquely.

[0011] There are two salt-blocking ribs, one of which is inclined, and a water flow channel with a width varying along the water flow direction is formed between the two salt-blocking ribs.

[0012] The water outlet area is formed with a variable diameter area with gradually increasing width in the direction from the installation rib plate to the water outlet.

[0013] The water tank also includes:

[0014] A water channel has one end connected to the water inlet area and the other end extending into the water tank, and a drain port is formed on the water channel.

[0015] The drain port is correspondingly arranged at the top of the water tank.

[0016] The flow meter is arranged between the waterway and the water inlet.

[0017] The waterways include:

[0018] A water diversion section, located at one end of the waterway close to the flow meter;

[0019] The flow meter comprises:

[0020] The channel structure is used to connect the waterway with the water inlet, and the water diversion section is arranged parallel to the channel structure.

[0021] include:

[0022] The salt delivery trough is located in the water tank;

[0023] A drain outlet, one end of which is connected to the water inlet and the other end of which is arranged toward the salt delivery tank;

[0024] The diverter rib is arranged between the drain port and the salt delivery trough, and the diverter rib is arranged to block the upstream of the opening of the salt delivery trough.

[0025] Also includes:

[0026] The salt dissolving zone is arranged downstream of the salt delivery trough, and the projection of the salt dissolving zone toward the diverting rib at least covers the diverting rib.

[0027] There are two diverter ribs, a water-permeable gap is left between the two diverter ribs, and the width of the water-permeable gap is smaller than the opening width of the drain port.

[0028] The diverter ribs include:

[0029] The guide portion is arranged close to the salt dissolving area and extends toward the salt dissolving area.

[0030] The salt dissolving area comprises:

[0031] The salt dissolving plate is arranged toward the salt delivery trough, and the salt delivery trough is provided with a salt trough water leakage port at least at a portion facing the salt dissolving plate.

[0032] The salt dissolving plate is provided with a plurality of salt dissolving water leakage holes.

[0033] The molten salt leakage port is in a strip shape.

[0034] The salt dissolving area also includes:

[0035] The retaining edge is arranged corresponding to the two ends of the salt dissolving plate, and the retaining edge and the salt dissolving plate form a groove-shaped area with an opening facing the salt delivery trough and the diverter ribs.

[0036] Also includes:

[0037] The overflow port is arranged in the water tank near the top of the water tank.

[0038] A dishwasher, characterized in that it comprises:

[0039] Liner;

[0040] shell;

[0041] The water tank described in any of the above schemes is arranged on the outside of the inner tank, or on the outside of the outer shell.

[0042] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0043] 1. The present invention provides a water tank, comprising: a mounting rib plate, one end of which is connected to the inner wall of the water tank, and the other end of which extends into the interior of the water tank, wherein a water inlet area and a water outlet area are respectively formed between the inner walls of the water tank on both sides of the mounting rib plate, a water inlet is provided in the water inlet area, a water outlet is provided in the water outlet area, and the mounting rib plate is inclined toward the water inlet; a flow meter is arranged in the water inlet area, and the flow meter is arranged in close contact with the mounting rib plate.

[0044] Put salt into the water tank, then the water in the water tank contacts the salt, the salt dissolves in the water to form an electrolyte solution, and then the disinfectant water containing chloride ions is produced by electrolysis. The water in the water tank enters the water inlet area through the water inlet, and then enters the inside of the water tank. The flow meter is located in the water inlet area and can record the amount of water passing through the flow meter. Therefore, when the water tank is filled with water, the current water inflow of the water tank can be known through the flow meter. Since the mounting plate is inclined, the width of the water inlet area gradually decreases along the water inlet direction, which guides the water inflow of the water tank. The water outlet area becomes a shape with a width gradually decreasing toward the outlet direction, which also guides the outflow of water. In addition to separating the water inlet area and the water outlet area, the inclined mounting rib plate can also construct a reasonable shape of the water inlet and water outlet area. On the other hand, the inclined mounting rib plate can provide an installation basis for the flow meter, and the flow meter is installed obliquely in the water inlet area, which can reduce the space occupied by the flow meter in the vertical direction and improve the compactness of the overall structure.

[0045] 2. The water tank provided by the present invention further comprises: salt-blocking ribs arranged in the water outlet area, and at least one water outlet is left between the salt-blocking ribs and the inner wall of the water outlet area.

[0046] In the process of adding salt into the water tank and / or in the process of salt dissolving in contact with water, salt is likely to fall directly into the water outlet area when it is added, or salt that has not yet dissolved will accumulate in the water outlet area, causing the water outlet to be blocked by salt blocks. On the one hand, the salt retaining ribs can block the salt that falls when salt is added, and the water outlet can block the passage of larger salt blocks. In the process of salt dissolving in contact with water, the salt sinks on the salt retaining ribs and can bypass the water outlet area along the salt retaining ribs, so that the salt is in more complete contact with water, improving the salt dissolution efficiency and preventing large pieces of salt from blocking the water outlet.

[0047] 3. In the water tank provided by the present invention, at least one of the salt retaining ribs is arranged obliquely.

[0048] The inclined salt retaining ribs can increase the flow path length of the salt when the salt flows along the surface of the salt retaining ribs, thereby allowing the salt to fully contact with water and dissolve.

[0049] 4. In the water tank provided by the present invention, there are two salt-blocking ribs, one of which is arranged obliquely, and a water flow channel with a width varying along the water flow direction is formed between the two salt-blocking ribs.

[0050] When water flows into the water flow channel formed between the two salt-retaining ribs, both sides of the water flow rub against the salt-retaining ribs and are squeezed by the salt-retaining ribs on the flow path, which can accelerate the dissolution of salt and prevent undissolved salt from accumulating at the water outlet to form a blockage.

[0051] 5. The water tank provided by the present invention further comprises a water channel, one end of which is connected to the water inlet area and the other end extends into the water tank, and a drain outlet is formed on the water channel.

[0052] The water flow is guided through the water channel, and water is injected into the water tank through the top of the drain outlet. When there is salt in the water tank, a water column can be formed through the drain outlet to spray to the location of the salt. The salt is impacted by the water flow and thus comes into contact with the water flow more fully, thereby increasing the dissolution rate of the salt. On the other hand, when a certain amount of water is injected into the water tank, a relatively intense turbulence is formed in the water body at the location where the water column enters, thereby accelerating the intensity of the water flow movement in the local area, further increasing the dissolution rate of the salt, and at the same time preventing the formation of salt blocks.

[0053] 6. In the water tank provided by the present invention, the drain outlet is correspondingly arranged at the top of the water tank.

[0054] The drain outlet at the top of the water tank can be directed toward most areas in the water tank, so there are more locations inside the water tank for setting up salt, and it is more convenient to set up a reasonable internal structure of the water tank.

[0055] 7. In the water tank provided by the present invention, the flow meter is arranged between the water channel and the water inlet.

[0056] The water passes through a flow meter before entering the waterway, thereby more accurately determining the amount of water entering the water tank, and making it easier to control the concentration of the electrolyte solution when preparing an electrolyte solution containing chloride ions.

[0057] 8. In the water tank provided by the present invention, the water channel comprises: a water diversion section, located at one end of the water channel close to the flow meter; the flow meter comprises: a channel structure, used to connect the water channel with the water inlet, and the water diversion section is arranged in parallel with the channel structure.

[0058] The channel structure in the flow meter is parallel to the water diversion section of the waterway, which can ensure that when the water flows through the flow meter into the water diversion section, the water flow can maintain its original flow direction, thereby reducing the resistance of the water flow entering the waterway.

[0059] 9. The water tank provided by the present invention includes: a salt delivery trough, which is arranged in the water tank; a drain outlet, one end of which is connected to the water inlet and the other end is arranged toward the salt delivery trough; a diverter rib, which is arranged between the drain outlet and the salt delivery trough, and the diverter rib is arranged to block the opening upstream of the salt delivery trough.

[0060] The diverter ribs can divert the water column flowing out of the drain. In order to increase the water inlet speed of the water tank, the diameter of the drain can be increased. However, as the diameter of the drain increases, the impact force of the water column increases. When the water column is released toward the salt delivery trough, the water column impacts the salt and easily splashes, causing the salt to adhere to the inner wall of the water tank, which is not conducive to the full dissolution of the salt. The diverter ribs can divert the water column before the water column contacts the salt, allowing part of the water flow to continue to enter the salt delivery trough, while the other part of the water flow flows along the diverter ribs. This can not only increase the water supply speed of the water tank, but also prevent the salt from being excessively splashed by the impact of the water column.

[0061] 10. The water tank provided by the present invention further includes: a salt dissolving area, which is arranged downstream of the salt delivery trough, and the projection of the salt dissolving area toward the diverter rib at least covers the diverter rib.

[0062] The salt in the salt delivery trough is impacted by the water flow, part of the salt is dissolved in the water flow, and part of the salt overflows the salt delivery trough with the water flow. The overflowed salt falls into the salt dissolving area. The electrolyte solution, water, and undissolved salt in the salt dissolving area are mixed, and the overflowed water flow impacts the salt dissolving area to impact the mixture for a second time, thereby increasing the dissolution rate of the salt inside the salt dissolving area. The projection of the salt dissolving area toward the diverter rib can cover the diverter rib, so that the water flow diverted by the diverter rib can still fall into the salt dissolving area after passing through the diverter rib, thereby further promoting the dissolution of the salt in the salt dissolving area.

[0063] 11. In the water tank provided by the present invention, there are two diverter ribs, a water-permeable gap is left between the two diverter ribs, and the width of the water-permeable gap is smaller than the opening width of the drain port.

[0064] The permeable gap can pass a water column of a certain width, so that the wider water flow out of the drain outlet is diverted at the permeable gap, preventing the salt from being excessively splashed by the impact and promoting the dissolution of the salt.

[0065] 12. In the water tank provided by the present invention, the diverter rib comprises: a guide portion, which is arranged close to the salt dissolving area, and the guide portion extends toward the salt dissolving area.

[0066] The guide part can guide the diverted water flow, so that the diverted water flow falls into the salt dissolving area, thereby further promoting the dissolution of salt in the salt dissolving area.

[0067] 13. In the water tank provided by the present invention, the salt dissolving area comprises: a salt dissolving plate, which is arranged toward the salt delivery trough, and the salt delivery trough is provided with a salt trough water leakage port at least at a portion facing the salt dissolving plate.

[0068] The salt tank water leakage port can relieve the overflow pressure of the salt delivery tank and make part of the water flow out from the salt tank water leakage port.

[0069] 14. In the water tank provided by the present invention, a plurality of salt dissolving leaking holes are arranged on the salt dissolving plate.

[0070] The salt dissolving outlet can discharge water from the salt dissolving area and intercept larger salt blocks to prevent them from moving to the water outlet area.

[0071] 15. The water tank provided by the present invention further includes: an overflow port, which is arranged in the water tank near the top of the water tank.

[0072] On the one hand, the overflow can prevent the water tank from being filled with water. If the electrolyte solution is electrolyzed inside the water tank, the overflow can also release the gas generated during the electrolysis process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0073] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0074] Figure 1 It is a front view of the internal structure of the water tank of the present invention;

[0075] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the internal structure of the medium water tank;

[0076] Figure 3 for Figure 2The middle I shows an enlarged view of the structure of the dissolved salt area;

[0077] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The schematic diagram showing the installation slot structure after the flow meter is removed;

[0078] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view showing the structure of the electrolytic component arranged in the water tank.

[0079] Description of reference numerals:

[0080] 1. Water tank; 11. Salt delivery trough; 12. Salt trough leakage; 13. Waterway; 14. Drainage outlet; 15. Installation trough; 16. Installation rib plate; 17. Water inlet area; 171. Water inlet; 18. Water outlet area; 181. Water outlet; 2. Diversion ribs; 21. Guide; 22. Water-permeable gap; 3. Salt-blocking ribs; 4. Salt-dissolving area; 41. Salt-dissolving plate; 42. Retaining edge; 43. Salt-dissolving leakage; 5. Flow meter; 51. Channel structure; 6. Overflow; 7. Electrolytic component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0081] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0082] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are 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 therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0083] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "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 a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0084] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0085] Example 1

[0086] This embodiment provides a water tank 1, such as Figure 1 As shown, the water tank 1 has a certain internal space, and the water tank 1 includes a water inlet 171 and a water outlet 181. Specifically, the water tank 1 also includes: a mounting rib 16, one end of which is connected to the inner wall of the water tank 1, and the other end extends into the inside of the water tank 1, and the inner walls of the water tank 1 on both sides of the mounting rib 16 respectively form a water inlet area 17 and a water outlet area 18, the water inlet area 17 is provided with a water inlet 171, and the water outlet area 18 is provided with a water outlet 181, and the mounting rib 16 is inclined toward the water inlet 171; a flow meter 5 is provided in the water inlet area 17, and the flow meter 5 is arranged in contact with the mounting rib 16. Salt is put into the water tank 1, and then the water in the water tank 1 contacts the salt, and the salt dissolves in the water to form an electrolyte solution, and then disinfected water containing chloride ions is produced by electrolysis. The water in the water tank 1 enters the water inlet area 17 through the water inlet 171, and then enters the inside of the water tank 1. The flowmeter 5 is located in the water inlet area 17 and can record the amount of water passing through the flowmeter 5. Therefore, when the water tank 1 is filled with water, the current amount of water inflow into the water tank 1 can be known through the flowmeter 5. Since the mounting plate is tilted, the width of the water inlet area 17 gradually decreases along the water inlet direction, which guides the water inflow of the water tank 1. The water outlet area 18 becomes a shape in which the width gradually decreases toward the water outlet 181, which also guides the outflow of water. In addition to being able to separate the water inlet area 17 and the water outlet area 18, the inclined mounting rib plate 16 can also construct a reasonable shape of the water inlet area 17 and the water outlet area 18. On the other hand, the inclined mounting rib plate 16 can provide an installation foundation for the flowmeter 5, and the flowmeter 5 is tiltedly installed in the water inlet area 17, which can reduce the space occupied by the flowmeter 5 in the vertical direction and improve the compactness of the overall structure. As an alternative embodiment, the shape of the water inlet area 17 and the water outlet area 18 can be changed by changing the tilt direction of the mounting rib plate 16, or replacing the mounting rib plate 16 with a broken line or curved rib plate. As another alternative embodiment, the water inlet area 17 and the water outlet area 18 can be realized by changing the shape of the water tank 1, such as providing a raised area on the water tank 1 to form the water inlet area 17 and / or the water outlet area 18. Specifically, Figure 4 As shown, a mounting groove 15 is provided in the water inlet area 17 , and the flow meter 5 is embedded in the mounting groove 15 for installation. At this time, the mounting rib plate 16 constitutes an edge of the mounting groove 15 .

[0087] On the basis of the above implementation manner, as a further limited implementation manner, Figure 1As shown, the water tank 1 also includes: salt-retaining ribs 3, which are arranged in the water outlet area 18, and at least one water outlet is left between the salt-retaining ribs 3 and the inner wall of the water outlet area 18. In the process of adding salt into the water tank 1 and / or in the process of salt dissolving in contact with water, salt is likely to fall directly into the water outlet area 18 when it is added, or salt that has not yet dissolved accumulates in the water outlet area 18, causing the water outlet 181 to be blocked by salt blocks. On the one hand, the salt-retaining ribs 3 can block the salt that falls when salt is added, and the water outlet can block larger salt blocks from passing through. In the process of salt dissolving in contact with water, the salt sinks on the salt-retaining ribs 3 and can bypass the water outlet area 18 along the salt-retaining ribs 3, so that the salt is in contact with water more fully, thereby improving the salt dissolution efficiency and preventing large pieces of salt from blocking the water outlet 181. As an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the salt retaining ribs 3 can be omitted, so that the water flow directly rushes into the water outlet area 18.

[0088] There is no specific limitation on the placement of the salt retaining ribs 3. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, at least one of the salt retaining ribs 3 is arranged obliquely. The inclined salt retaining ribs 3 can increase the flow path length of the salt when the salt flows along the surface of the salt retaining ribs 3, so that the salt can fully contact with water and dissolve. As an alternative embodiment, the salt retaining ribs 3 are all arranged horizontally.

[0089] There is no specific limitation on the number of salt retaining ribs 3. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, there are two salt-blocking ribs 3, one of which is inclined, and a water flow channel whose width varies along the direction of water flow is formed between the two salt-blocking ribs 3. When water flows into the water flow channel formed between the two salt-blocking ribs 3, both sides of the water flow rub against the salt-blocking ribs 3, and are squeezed by the salt-blocking ribs 3 on the flow path, which can accelerate the dissolution of salt and prevent undissolved salt from accumulating and forming a blockage at the water outlet 181. As an alternative embodiment, there is one salt-blocking rib 3. As another alternative embodiment, the width of the water flow channel between the two salt-blocking ribs 3 is uniform.

[0090] There is no specific limitation on the distribution structure between the multiple salt retaining ribs 3. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the water outlet area 18 is formed with a gradually increasing width variable diameter area in the direction from the mounting rib plate 16 to the water outlet 181. As an alternative embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the width of the water channel 13 corresponding to the variable diameter area is consistent.

[0091] There is no specific limitation on the water inlet method of the water tank 1. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, a water channel 13 is arranged in the water tank 1 to guide the water flow into the water tank 1. Specifically, one end of the water channel 13 is connected to the water inlet area 17, and the other end extends into the water tank 1. A drain port 14 is formed on the water channel 13. The water flow is guided by the water channel 13, and water is injected into the water tank 1 through the vertex of the drain port 14. When there is salt in the water tank 1, a water column sprayed toward the location of the salt can be formed through the drain port 14. The salt is impacted by the water flow and thus more fully contacts the water flow, thereby increasing the dissolution rate of the salt. On the other hand, when a certain amount of water is injected into the water tank 1, a relatively intense turbulence is formed in the water body at the location where the water column enters, thereby accelerating the intensity of the water flow movement in the local area, further increasing the dissolution rate of the salt, and preventing the formation of salt blocks. As an alternative embodiment, the water channel 13 is arranged outside the water tank 1, and the drain port 14 is arranged corresponding to the opening on the water tank 1.

[0092] There is no specific limitation on the location of the drain port 14. Based on the above embodiment, a further limited embodiment is provided. Figure 1 As shown, the drain port 14 is correspondingly arranged at the top of the water tank 1. The drain port 14 located at the top of the water tank 1 can be directed toward most areas in the water tank 1, so there are more places available for setting the salt inside the water tank 1, and it is more convenient to set a reasonable internal structure of the water tank 1. As an alternative embodiment, the drain port 14 is arranged corresponding to the side wall of the water tank 1.

[0093] There is no specific limitation on the location of the flow meter 5. Based on the above embodiment, a further limited embodiment is provided. Figure 1 As shown, the flow meter 5 is disposed between the water channel 13 and the water inlet 171. The water passes through the flow meter 5 before entering the water channel 13, thereby more accurately judging the amount of water entering the water tank 1, and when preparing the electrolyte solution containing chloride ions, it is easier to control the concentration of the electrolyte solution.

[0094] There is no specific limitation on the shape of the water channel 13. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the waterway 13 includes: a water diversion section, located at one end of the waterway 13 close to the flow meter 5; the flow meter 5 includes: a channel structure 51, used to connect the waterway 13 with the water inlet 171, and the water diversion section is arranged in parallel with the channel structure 51. The channel structure 51 in the flow meter 5 is parallel to the water diversion section of the waterway 13, which can ensure that when the water flows through the flow meter 5 and enters the water diversion section, the water flow can maintain the original flow direction, thereby reducing the resistance of the water flow entering the waterway 13.

[0095] Among them, Figure 1 As shown, the salt delivery trough 11 is arranged in the water tank 1; the drain outlet 14 is connected to the water inlet 171 at one end and is arranged toward the salt delivery trough 11 at the other end; the diverter rib 2 is arranged between the drain outlet 14 and the salt delivery trough 11, and the diverter rib 2 is arranged upstream of the opening of the salt delivery trough 11. The diverter rib 2 can divert the water column flowing out of the drain outlet 14. In order to increase the water inlet speed of the water tank 1, the diameter of the drain outlet 14 can be increased. However, as the diameter of the drain outlet 14 increases, the impact force of the water column becomes greater. When the water column is released toward the salt delivery trough 11, the water column impacts the salt and is prone to splashing, causing the salt to adhere to the inner wall of the water tank 1, which is not conducive to the full dissolution of the salt. The diverter rib 2 can divert the water column between the water column and the salt so that part of the water flow continues to enter the salt delivery trough 11, and the other part of the water flow flows along the diverter rib 2. This can not only increase the water filling speed of the water tank 1, but also prevent the salt from being excessively splashed by the impact of the water column. As an alternative embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the salt delivery tank 11 is omitted, and a salt delivery pipe or a brine injection pipe is connected to the location where the raw salt delivery tank 11 is set. As another alternative embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the diverter ribs 2 are omitted, and the water discharged from the drain outlet 14 is directly charged into the salt delivery trough 11 and / or the salt dissolving area 4.

[0096] On the basis of the above implementation manner, as a further limited implementation manner, Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the water tank 1 also includes a salt dissolving area 4, which is arranged downstream of the salt delivery trough 11, and the projection of the salt dissolving area 4 toward the diverter rib 2 at least covers the diverter rib 2. The salt in the salt delivery trough 11 is impacted by the water flow, and a part of the salt is dissolved in the water flow, and a part of the salt overflows the salt delivery trough 11 with the water flow. The overflowed salt falls into the salt dissolving area 4, and the electrolyte solution, water, and undissolved salt in the salt dissolving area 4 are mixed. The overflowed water flow impacts the salt dissolving area 4 to perform a secondary impact on the mixture, thereby increasing the dissolution rate of the salt inside the salt dissolving area 4. The projection of the salt dissolving area 4 toward the diverter rib 2 can cover the diverter rib 2, so that the water flow that has been diverted by the diverter rib 2 can still fall into the salt dissolving area 4 after passing through the diverter rib 2, thereby further promoting the dissolution of the salt in the salt dissolving area 4. As an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the structure of the salt dissolving area 4 in the figure is omitted, so that the water flows through the salt delivery trough 11 and directly falls into the water outlet area 18 arranged opposite to the salt delivery trough 11 and the drain port 14. As another alternative embodiment, the water outlet area 18 is staggered with the drain port 14 and the salt delivery trough 11, so that the water flows through the salt delivery trough 11 and flows to the side wall of the water tank 1, for example Figure 1 The inclined surface at the lower right side of the middle water tank 1.

[0097] There is no specific limitation on the number of the diverter ribs 2. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, there are two diverter ribs 2, and a water-permeable gap 22 is left between the two diverter ribs 2, and the width of the water-permeable gap 22 is smaller than the opening width of the drain port 14. The water-permeable gap 22 can pass through a water column of a certain width, so that the wider water flow out of the drain port 14 is diverted at the water-permeable gap 22, preventing the salt from being excessively splashed by the impact, and promoting the dissolution of the salt. As an alternative embodiment, there is one diverter rib 2 or the number of diverter ribs 2 is greater than two. As another alternative embodiment, the size of the water-permeable gap 22 is greater than the width of the drain port 14, and the water flow directly rushes into the salt delivery trough 11 to contact the salt. Specifically, when the water column rushes into the salt delivery trough 11, the diverter rib 2 located above the opening of the salt delivery trough 11 plays a shielding role to prevent the salt in the salt delivery trough 11 from forming a large range of splashing.

[0098] There is no specific limitation on the shape of the flow dividing rib 2. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the diverter rib 2 includes: a guide portion 21, which is arranged near the salt dissolving area 4, and the guide portion 21 extends toward the salt dissolving area 4. The guide portion 21 can guide the diverted water flow, so that the diverted water flow falls into the salt dissolving area 4, thereby further promoting the dissolution of salt in the salt dissolving area 4. As an alternative embodiment, the diverter rib 2 is a strip rib or a broken line rib or a curved rib.

[0099] Specifically, for the structure of the salt dissolving zone 4, based on the above-mentioned embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, as follows Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the salt dissolving area 4 includes: a salt dissolving plate 41, which is arranged toward the salt delivery tank 11, and the salt delivery tank 11 is provided with a salt tank water leakage port 12 at least at a portion facing the salt dissolving plate 41. The salt tank water leakage port 12 can relieve the overflow pressure of the salt delivery tank 11, so that part of the water flows out from the salt tank water leakage port 12.

[0100] The structure of the salt dissolving plate 41 is not specifically limited. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the salt dissolving plate 41 is provided with a plurality of salt dissolving water leaking ports 43. The salt dissolving water leaking ports 43 can discharge the water from the salt dissolving area 4, and can also intercept the large-sized salt blocks to prevent the salt blocks from moving to the water outlet area 18. As an alternative embodiment, Figure 3As shown, the salt dissolving plate 41 at the bottom of the salt dissolving area 4 does not have a salt dissolving water leakage port 43 , and the undissolved salt is further dissolved in the salt dissolving area 4 .

[0101] The shape of the salt leakage port 43 is not specifically limited. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the molten salt leakage opening 43 is in the shape of a strip. As an alternative embodiment, the molten salt leakage opening 43 is in the shape of a circle, a rhombus, or a polygon.

[0102] The structure of the salt dissolving zone 4 is not specifically limited. Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the salt dissolving area 4 further includes: a dam 42 , which is arranged corresponding to the two ends of the salt dissolving plate 41 , and the dam 42 and the salt dissolving plate 41 form a groove-shaped area with an opening toward the salt delivery trough 11 and the diverter rib 2 .

[0103] Based on the above embodiment, as a further limited embodiment, the water tank 1 further comprises: an overflow port 6, which is arranged in the water tank 1 near the top of the water tank 1. The overflow port 6 can prevent the water tank 1 from being filled with water. If the electrolyte solution is electrolyzed in the water tank 1, the overflow port 6 can also release the gas generated during the electrolysis process. Figure 5 As shown, an electrolytic component 7 is arranged in the water tank 1. The electrolytic component 7 is arranged on the inner wall of the water tank 1. The electrolytic component 7 electrolyzes the electrolyte solution to prepare disinfectant water.

[0104] The water tank 1 of the above embodiment can be used to provide disinfectant water for the dishwasher. The working principle of the dishwasher itself is as follows:

[0105] Cathode: 2Cl--2e=Cl2

[0106] Anode: 2H2O+2e-=H2+2OH-

[0107] Overall reaction: 2C l-+2H2O=H2+C l 2+2OH-

[0108] A disproportionation reaction will occur between chlorine and water: Cl2+H2O=HCl+HClO. The produced HClO itself has a certain oxidizing property, thereby achieving the killing effect on bacteria and viruses.

[0109] Therefore, when the water tank 1 in the above embodiment is used in a dishwasher, an electrolysis device needs to be arranged in the water tank 1 to electrolyze the electrolyte solution with chloride ions in the water tank 1. As an alternative embodiment, an external electrolysis device can also be connected to the outside of the water tank 1 to prepare disinfectant water.

[0110] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water tank, characterized in that: include: A mounting rib plate (16) is connected to the inner wall of the water tank (1) at one end and extends into the water tank (1) at the other end; a water inlet area (17) and a water outlet area (18) are respectively formed between the inner walls of the water tank (1) on both sides of the mounting rib plate (16); a water inlet (171) is provided in the water inlet area (17); a water outlet (181) is provided in the water outlet area (18); and the mounting rib plate (16) is inclined toward the water inlet; A flow meter (5) is disposed in the water inlet area (17), and the flow meter (5) is disposed in close contact with the mounting rib plate (16); A salt delivery trough (11) is arranged in the water tank (1); A water outlet (14), one end of which is connected to the water inlet (171) and the other end of which is disposed toward the salt delivery tank (11); The diverter rib (2) is arranged between the drainage port (14) and the salt delivery trough (11), and the diverter rib (2) is arranged to block the upstream of the opening of the salt delivery trough (11).

2. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (1) further comprises: The salt-blocking ribs (3) are arranged in the water outlet area (18), and at least one water outlet is left between the salt-blocking ribs (3) and the inner wall of the water outlet area (18).

3. The water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one of the salt retaining ribs (3) is arranged obliquely.

4. The water tank according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: There are two salt-blocking ribs (3), one of which is arranged obliquely, and a water flow channel whose width varies along the water flow direction is formed between the two salt-blocking ribs (3).

5. The water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The water outlet area (18) is formed with a diameter-changing area with a gradually increasing width in the direction from the mounting rib plate (16) to the water outlet (181).

6. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that The water tank (1) further comprises: A water channel (13) has one end connected to the water inlet area (17) and the other end extending into the water tank (1). A drain outlet (14) is formed on the water channel (13).

7. The water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that The drain port (14) is correspondingly arranged at the top of the water tank (1).

8. The water tank according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The flow meter (5) is arranged between the water channel (13) and the water inlet (171).

9. The water tank according to claim 8, characterized in that The waterway (13) comprises: A water diversion section, located at one end of the waterway (13) close to the flow meter (5); The flow meter (5) comprises: The channel structure (51) is used to connect the water channel (13) and the water inlet (171), and the water diversion section is arranged in parallel with the channel structure (51).

10. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: The salt dissolving area (4) is arranged downstream of the salt delivery tank (11), and the projection of the salt dissolving area (4) toward the diverter rib (2) at least covers the diverter rib (2).

11. The water tank according to claim 10, characterized in that There are two diverter ribs (2), a water-permeable gap (22) is left between the two diverter ribs (2), and the width of the water-permeable gap (22) is smaller than the opening width of the drain port (14).

12. The water tank according to claim 10, characterized in that The diverter rib (2) comprises: The guide portion (21) is arranged close to the salt dissolving area (4), and the guide portion (21) extends in the direction of the salt dissolving area (4).

13. The water tank according to claim 10 or 12, characterized in that: The salt dissolving area (4) comprises: The salt dissolving plate (41) is arranged toward the salt delivery trough (11), and the salt delivery trough (11) is provided with a salt trough water leakage port (12) at least at a portion facing the salt dissolving plate (41).

14. The water tank according to claim 13, characterized in that The salt dissolving plate (41) is provided with a plurality of salt dissolving water leakage openings (43).

15. The water tank according to claim 14, characterized in that The molten salt leakage opening (43) is in a strip shape.

16. The water tank according to claim 13, characterized in that The salt dissolving zone (4) further comprises: The retaining edge (42) is arranged corresponding to the two ends of the salt dissolving plate (41), and the retaining edge (42) and the salt dissolving plate (41) form a groove-shaped area with an opening facing the salt delivery groove (11) and the diverter rib (2).

17. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: The overflow port (6) is arranged in the water tank (1) at a position close to the top of the water tank (1).

18. A dishwasher, characterized in that: include: Liner; shell; The water tank (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 17 is arranged on the outside of the inner tank, or The housing is arranged on the outer side of the housing.

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