A water tank faucet and water tank with TDS module

Abstract

This invention discloses a water tank faucet with a TDS module and a water tank. The water tank faucet includes a faucet body and a mounting box that are connected to each other. The faucet body has a water passage, and the mounting box has a slot for inserting a TDS pen. The mounting box contains a first probe, one end of which is located in the slot, and the other end of which is located in the water passage. One end of the first probe can be connected to the probe of the TDS pen. The water tank includes the aforementioned water tank faucet. This invention can detect water quality and also makes it convenient for users to store the TDS pen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a water tank faucet and water tank with a TDS module. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with water tanks equipped with filters, users cannot monitor the filtration process or determine if the water quality is up to standard, hindering user convenience. Furthermore, existing water tanks and faucets do not include a TDS meter; customers must purchase one separately. When not in use, the TDS meter needs to be stored separately, making it prone to loss and causing inconvenience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a water tank faucet and water tank with a TDS module.

[0004] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A water tank faucet with a TDS module includes a faucet body and a mounting box that are connected to each other. The faucet body is provided with a water passage, and the mounting box is provided with a slot for inserting a TDS pen. The mounting box is provided with a first probe, one end of which is located in the slot and the other end of which is located in the water passage. One end of the first probe can be connected to the probe of the TDS pen.

[0006] In this embodiment of the invention, an opening is provided at the connection between the faucet body and the mounting box, and the first probe extends into the water passage through the opening.

[0007] In this embodiment of the invention, a silicone sealing gasket is provided at the opening, and the side of the silicone sealing gasket is located between the faucet body and the mounting box. A perforation is provided on the silicone sealing gasket, and the first probe is inserted into the perforation.

[0008] In this embodiment of the invention, the diameter of the perforation is not greater than the outer diameter of the first probe.

[0009] In this embodiment of the invention, a socket is provided above the first probe, and the probe of the TDS pen can extend into the socket to connect with the first probe.

[0010] In this embodiment of the invention, the faucet body is provided with a protrusion, the mounting box is provided with a recess that cooperates with the protrusion, a connecting piece is provided in the recess, the connecting piece is provided with a first connecting hole, the protrusion is provided with a second connecting hole corresponding to the first connecting hole, and a locking screw is provided between the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

[0011] In this embodiment of the invention, a snap-fit ​​block is provided on the inner sidewall of the mounting box, and a snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the outer periphery of the TDS pen to engage with the snap-fit ​​block.

[0012] In this embodiment of the invention, the snap-fit ​​block is provided with guide slopes along the direction of TDS pen insertion and removal from the slot.

[0013] This invention also discloses another technical feature:

[0014] A water tank, including the aforementioned water tank faucet with a TDS module.

[0015] In this embodiment of the invention, a housing is also included, which is connected to the water inlet end of the faucet body, and the water inlet end of the faucet body is provided with a sealing ring that can cooperate with the housing.

[0016] The present invention provides a water tank faucet and water tank with a TDS module, which has the following advantages: 1. The TDS adapter module is installed on the water tank faucet, and the TDS pen can display the water quality flowing through the water passage in real time through the cooperation of the TDS adapter module; at the same time, the TDS pen and the TDS adapter module are detachably connected, so that the TDS pen can be removed when it is not needed, making it easy to store the TDS function and prevent loss, while not affecting the normal water flow; when it is necessary to know the water quality, simply insert the TDS pen into the slot, so that users can conveniently know the water quality status in real time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank faucet in this invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank faucet in this invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank faucet after assembly in this invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank faucet after assembly in this invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank in this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to represent selected embodiments of the invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a water tank faucet with a TDS module includes a faucet body 10 and a mounting box 20 that are connected to each other. The faucet body has a water passage 11, and the mounting box has a slot 21 for inserting a TDS pen 30. The mounting box contains two first probes 22, which correspond to the probes of the TDS pen. One end of the first probe is located in the slot, and the other end is located in the water passage. One end of the first probe can connect with the probe 31 of the TDS pen. The mounting box and the first probes form a TDS module, realizing the connection with the TDS pen. When the probe of the TDS pen connects with the first probe, the water flow in the water passage will be conducted through the first probe, and finally the TDS pen will display the water quality in that state.

[0029] Refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 2 An opening 12 is provided at the connection between the faucet body and the mounting box, through which the first probe extends into the water passage.

[0030] Furthermore, a silicone sealing gasket 40 is provided at the opening. This silicone sealing gasket seals the faucet, preventing water from flowing out of the opening and ensuring that the direction of water flow in the water passage is not affected when the TDS meter is not in use. The silicone sealing gasket is located between the faucet body and the mounting box; specifically, the silicone sealing gasket is held in place by the faucet body and the mounting box. A perforation 41 is provided on the silicone sealing gasket, into which the first probe is inserted. Preferably, the diameter of the perforation is not larger than the outer diameter of the first probe. This ensures that there is no leakage at the opening due to the silicone sealing gasket pressed between the faucet body and the mounting box, and that the perforation, because it fits tightly with the first probe, also prevents leakage.

[0031] Refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 2The first probe is provided with a socket 23 above it. The probe of the TDS pen can be inserted into the socket and connected with the first probe. This can achieve a guiding function. The probe of the TDS pen can be inserted into the socket as needed. In a preferred use, the cross-section of the slot corresponds to that of the TDS pen.

[0032] Refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 2 The faucet body is provided with a protrusion 13, and the mounting box is provided with a recess 29 that mates with the protrusion. A connecting piece 24 is provided in the recess, and a first connecting hole 25 is provided on the connecting piece. A second connecting hole 14 corresponding to the first connecting hole is provided on the protrusion. A locking screw 15 is provided between the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole. This allows the faucet body to be tightly connected to the mounting box, while pressing the silicone sealing gasket to ensure the overall structure is airtight.

[0033] Refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 4 The inner wall of the mounting box is provided with a snap-fit ​​block 26, and the outer periphery of the TDS pen is provided with a slot 32 that can snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​block. When the snap-fit ​​block and the slot are engaged, the TDS pen is installed in place, and the water quality can be monitored in the water flow channel.

[0034] To facilitate the insertion and removal of the TDS pen, the snap-fit ​​block is provided with guide slopes 27 along the direction of insertion and removal of the TDS pen slot.

[0035] This invention also discloses another technical feature:

[0036] A water tank, including the aforementioned water tank faucet with a TDS module.

[0037] Refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 5 It also includes a housing 50, which is connected to the water inlet end of the faucet body, and the water inlet end of the faucet body is provided with a sealing ring 60 that can cooperate with the housing.

[0038] In this invention, 1. the mounting box is fixed by snap-fit ​​on both sides and screws. Specifically, the mounting box has a snap-fit ​​interface 27, and the faucet body has a snap-fit ​​16 that cooperates with the snap-fit ​​interface. The cooperation between the snap-fit ​​and the snap-fit ​​interface realizes the connection between the two. Refer to the attached drawings in the specification. Figure 21. The mounting box has a first guide slope 28 facing the faucet body, and the buckle has a second guide slope 17 that mates with the first guide slope. 2. The mounting box (TDS module) has two PIN needles (first probe needles) to detect the water quality flowing from inside the faucet. 3. The mounting box and faucet body are sealed with silicone. 4. The first probe needle is made of materials such as SUS304, SUS316, and titanium. 5. The sealing material between the mounting box and the faucet body is silicone, rubber, etc. 6. The probe is fixed using methods such as secondary injection molding, adhesive bonding, and interference fit.

[0039] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water tank faucet with a TDS module, comprising a faucet body and a mounting box that are connected in a mating manner, wherein a water passage is provided within the faucet body, characterized in that... The mounting box has a slot for inserting a TDS pen. A first probe is located inside the mounting box, with one end of the first probe inside the slot and the other end inside the water passage. One end of the first probe can connect with the probe of the TDS pen. An opening is provided at the connection point between the faucet body and the mounting box, through which the first probe extends into the water passage. A silicone sealing gasket is provided at the opening, with its side located between the faucet body and the mounting box. A through-hole is provided on the silicone sealing gasket, through which the first probe is inserted. Inside the hole; an insertion hole is provided above the first probe, and the probe of the TDS pen can be inserted into the insertion hole to connect with the first probe; a protrusion is provided on the faucet body, and a recess is provided on the mounting box to connect with the protrusion. A connecting piece is provided in the recess, and a first connecting hole is provided on the connecting piece. A second connecting hole corresponding to the first connecting hole is provided on the protrusion, and a locking screw is provided between the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole; a snap-fit ​​block is provided on the inner side wall of the mounting box, and a snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the outer periphery of the TDS pen to engage with the snap-fit ​​block.

2. A water tank faucet with a TDS module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the perforation is no greater than the outer diameter of the first probe.

3. A water tank faucet with a TDS module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The card block is provided with guide ramps along the direction of TDS pen insertion and removal from the slot.

4. A water tank, characterized in that, A water tank faucet with a TDS module as described in any one of claims 1-3 above.

5. A water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a housing, which is connected to the water inlet end of the faucet body, and the water inlet end of the faucet body is provided with a sealing ring that can cooperate with the housing.

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