Multi-functional faucet and water purifier

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of multifunctional faucet and water purifier.Multifunctional faucet includes faucet body, water inlet pipe, water inlet valve, heating module and control module, water inlet pipe is connected the water inlet of faucet body, water inlet valve is used to control the on-off of water inlet pipe, heating module is set on water inlet pipe and is used to heat the water in water inlet pipe, control module is used to control the operation of heating module and the opening and closing of water inlet valve.Compared with prior art, the faucet provided by the present application can be used to control the on-off of water flow and also can heat the water flowing through the faucet, has multiple functions to meet the multiple needs of users;When the faucet is applied to water purifier, the problem of easy to cause thousand rolling water and waste of electric energy caused by repeated heating of water in existing water purifier can be solved.Two heating modules are set to heat the water in water inlet pipe in sections, so that the water can be heated to different temperatures, thereby meeting the needs of users for different water temperatures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water treatment technology, and in particular to a multifunctional faucet and water purifier. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the faucets that come with most water purifiers have very limited functions, usually only allowing you to turn the water on and off. Furthermore, ordinary water purifier faucets rely on manual switching of the water supply, using misaligned holes in the internal core structure to seal the switch. This method is simple, has poor sealing, is prone to leaks, and has a short lifespan.

[0003] Typical water purifiers have cold water and hot water tanks, each containing a condenser and a heating element, respectively. These are connected to corresponding cold and hot water pipes, a drain valve, and a water outlet. To use the water, simply press the corresponding drain valve to obtain the desired hot, cold, or room temperature water. However, because these water purifiers generally don't have very good heat retention, the hot water temperature will decrease over time. When the temperature drops to a certain point, the water purifier will reheat the water, affecting water quality and wasting energy. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a multifunctional faucet that can be used to control the flow of water and heat the water flowing through it. When applied to a water purifier, it solves the problems of repeated boiling of water and wasted electricity caused by repeated heating of water in existing water purifiers.

[0005] This invention provides a multifunctional faucet, including a faucet body, a water inlet pipe, a water inlet valve, a heating module, and a control module. The water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet of the faucet body. The water inlet valve is used to control the opening and closing of the water inlet pipe. The heating module is installed on the water inlet pipe and is used to heat the water in the water inlet pipe. The control module is used to control the operation of the heating module and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve.

[0006] In one embodiment, the heating module includes a first heating module and a second heating module, which are used to heat the water in the inlet pipe in stages.

[0007] In one embodiment, the output power of the first heating module is 1 to 3 times the output power of the second heating module.

[0008] In one embodiment, the faucet body is provided with a first water inlet and a second water inlet, and the water inlet pipe includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe; the first end of the first water inlet pipe is connected to the first water inlet, and a first water inlet valve is provided on the first water inlet pipe; the first end of the second water inlet pipe is connected to the second water inlet, and the heating module and the second water inlet valve are provided on the second water inlet pipe.

[0009] In one embodiment, a first water inlet valve and a first junction port are sequentially arranged on the first water inlet pipe along the extension direction from its first end to its second end; on the second water inlet pipe, a heating module, a second junction port, and a second water inlet valve are sequentially arranged along the extension direction from its first end to its second end; the first junction port and the second junction port are connected by a connecting pipe, and a third water inlet valve is provided on the connecting pipe.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second end of the first water inlet pipe is used to connect to the purified water outlet of the water purifier; the second end of the second water inlet pipe is used to connect to the pure water outlet of the water purifier.

[0011] In one embodiment, a check valve is also provided on the second water inlet pipe, which is used to prevent water in the water inlet pipe from flowing back to the second end of the second water inlet pipe.

[0012] In one embodiment, the control module includes a voice control module, which recognizes and receives voice commands and controls the operation of the heating module and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve according to the voice commands.

[0013] In one embodiment, the control module includes a contact control module, which is used to receive touch commands and control the operation of the heating module and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve according to the touch commands.

[0014] In one embodiment, the control module includes a remote control module and a QR code. The QR code corresponds one-to-one with a faucet and is used for a smart terminal to scan and access the remote control module. The remote control module is used to receive control commands from the smart terminal and control the operation of the heating module and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve according to the control commands.

[0015] In one embodiment, the inlet valve is a solenoid valve.

[0016] The present invention also provides a water purifier, including a water purifier body for purifying water and a multi-functional faucet as described above, wherein the inlet pipe of the faucet is connected to the outlet of the water purifier body.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are that the multifunctional faucet provided by this invention can be used to control the flow of water and heat the water flowing through it, providing multiple functions to meet various user needs. When applied to water purifiers, this faucet solves the problems of repeatedly heating water, resulting in repeatedly boiled water and wasted energy. The faucet uses a solenoid valve to control the flow of water internally, solving the problems of poor sealing, leakage, and short lifespan associated with existing faucets that rely on misaligned internal core holes for sealing. By setting two heating modules to heat the water in the inlet pipe in stages, the water can be heated to different temperatures to meet users' needs for different water temperatures. Integrating multiple control methods improves the user experience, making it easy for lazy people and people with physical disabilities to access water. Using a water dispenser with this multifunctional faucet also solves the problems of inconvenient water dispensing and boiling using electric kettles, and the difficulties in installing water boilers, water dispensers, and campus water heating equipment, which occupy a lot of space, are inconvenient and unsafe to operate, and result in stale water. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the multifunctional faucet in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water purifier in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] 1. Faucet body; 2. First inlet pipe; 3. Second inlet pipe; 4. Connecting pipe; 5. First inlet valve; 6. Second inlet valve; 7. Third inlet valve; 8. Heating module; 9. Check valve; 10. Control module; 11. QR code; 12. Button; 13. First junction; 14. Second junction; 15. Water purifier body; 16. Pure water outlet; 17. Purified water outlet; 18. Tap water inlet; 19. Concentrated water outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figure 1As shown, the multifunctional faucet (hereinafter referred to as the faucet) provided by this invention mainly consists of a faucet body 1, a water inlet pipe, a water inlet valve, a heating module 8, and a control module 10. The water inlet pipe connects to the water inlet of the faucet body 1, the water inlet valve controls the opening and closing of the water inlet pipe, the heating module 8 is installed on the water inlet pipe and used to heat the water inside the pipe, and the control module 10 controls the operation of the heating module 8 and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve. Normally, the heating module 8 is not working, and the faucet provides room temperature water; when hot water is needed, the control module 10 controls the heating module 8 to start heating, and the faucet provides hot water. The heating module 8 can be installed close to the outer wall of the water inlet pipe, which facilitates installation and maintenance in case of malfunction; alternatively, the heating module 8 can be installed inside the water inlet pipe, thus not occupying space outside the water inlet pipe.

[0025] In one embodiment, the heating module 8 includes a first heating module and a second heating module. The first and second heating modules are used to heat the water in the inlet pipe in stages. For example, the output power of both the first and second heating modules can be 1000W; or the output power of both modules can be 1000W and 1500W; or the output power of both modules can be 1000W and 2000W; or the output power of both modules can be 1000W and 3000W. By activating one heating module individually or both modules simultaneously, the water can be heated to different temperatures to meet the user's needs for different water temperatures. For example, when the first heating module is activated at a heating power of 1000W, the water dispensed is warm water; when the second heating module is activated at a heating power of 2000W, the water dispensed is boiling water. The water dispenser can automatically control the output heating power according to the selected warm water or boiling water function.

[0026] In one embodiment, the faucet includes two inlets and two inlet pipes, allowing two different water qualities to be supplied to the faucet to meet the user's needs for different water qualities under different circumstances. Specifically, the faucet body 1 is provided with a first inlet and a second inlet (not shown in the figure), and the inlet pipes include a first inlet pipe 2 and a second inlet pipe 3. The first inlet pipe 2 includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the first inlet. On the first inlet pipe 2, a first inlet valve 5 and a first junction port 13 are sequentially arranged along the direction extending from the first end to the second end. The second inlet pipe 3 includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the second inlet. On the second inlet pipe 3, a heating module, a second junction port 14, and a second inlet valve 6 are sequentially arranged along the direction extending from the first end to the second end. A connecting pipe 4 is installed between the first water inlet pipe 2 and the second water inlet pipe 3. The two ends of the connecting pipe 4 are connected to the first junction 13 and the second junction 14, respectively, allowing the two water inlet pipes to be connected. A third water inlet valve 7 is installed on the connecting pipe 4, which controls the flow of water between the first water inlet pipe 2 and the second water inlet pipe 3. Water in the second water inlet pipe 3 flows through the connecting pipe 4 into the second water inlet pipe 3 and is heated by the heating module inside the second water inlet pipe, thus heating the water that enters the faucet through the second water inlet pipe 3.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, a check valve 9 is also provided on the second inlet pipe 3. Specifically, the check valve 9 can be installed on the pipe section between the second junction 14 and the second end of the second inlet pipe 3. When the water pressure in the first inlet pipe 2 is higher than the water pressure in the second inlet pipe 3, it can prevent water in the first inlet pipe 2 from flowing back to the second end of the second inlet pipe 3 due to the failure of the second inlet valve 6.

[0028] When hot, warm, or room temperature water is drawn from the second inlet pipe 3, the water flows out through the second inlet valve 6-heating module 8. During this time, the first inlet valve 5 and the third inlet valve 7 are closed. When hot water is needed, both the first and second heating modules work together to heat the water. When warm water is needed, only the second heating module works to heat the water. When room temperature water is needed, neither the first nor the second heating module works and does not heat the water.

[0029] When hot or warm water is drawn from the first inlet pipe 2, the water flows out through the third inlet valve 7-heating module 8. During this time, the first inlet valve 5 and the second inlet valve 6 are closed. When hot water is needed, both the first and second heating modules work together to heat the water. When warm water is needed, only the second heating module works to heat the water. When room temperature water is drawn from the first inlet pipe 2, the water flows out only through the first inlet valve 5. During this time, both the second and third inlet valves 6 and 7 are closed, and neither the first nor the second heating module works to heat the water.

[0030] The faucet can be controlled by one or more of the following methods: voice control, touch control, and remote control.

[0031] When voice control is used, the control module 10 includes a voice control module. This module recognizes and receives voice commands and controls the operation of the heating module 8 and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve according to these commands. The voice control module can still be used to dispense water even without a WiFi network. Since voice control is a mature control technology, its specific components and working principles will not be elaborated upon in this paper.

[0032] When using touch control, the control module 10 includes a touch control module. This module receives touch commands and controls the operation of the heating module 8 and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve accordingly. For example, different function buttons 12 can be set on the faucet. By pressing button 12 to input touch commands, the controller receives the commands and controls the operation of the heating module 8 and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve, thus making the faucet dispense water. Since touch control is a mature control technology, its specific components and working principles will not be elaborated upon in this paper.

[0033] When using remote control, the control module 10 includes a remote control module 10, which includes a QR code 11 and the remote control module itself. The QR code 11 can be placed on the faucet and corresponds one-to-one with each faucet. The QR code 11 is used for smart terminals to scan and access the remote control module. For example, scanning the QR code 11 with a mobile phone via WiFi can obtain APP function information. After accessing the remote control module, the smart terminal will display a control interface, which may include various function options. After the user selects a function option through the smart terminal, the smart terminal sends the corresponding control command to the remote control module. The remote control module receives the control command and controls the operation of the heating module 8 and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve according to the control command, thereby controlling the water output of the faucet. Since remote control of equipment via smart terminal is a mature control technology, the specific components and working principles involved will not be elaborated in this paper.

[0034] The faucet provided by this invention can be applied to a water purifier. The water purifier includes a water purifier body 15 for purifying water and the multifunctional faucet (hereinafter referred to as the faucet) provided by this invention, wherein the water outlet of the water purifier body 15 is connected to the water inlet pipe of the faucet.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the water purifier body 15 can provide two different water qualities: purified water and pure water. It is equipped with a pure water outlet 16, a purified water outlet 17, a tap water inlet 18, and a concentrated water outlet 19. The specific structure of the water purifier body is not an improvement of this invention; therefore, the specific structure and working principle of the water purifier body 15 will not be described in detail here. The faucet is equipped with two inlet pipes, which are respectively connected to the pure water outlet 16 and the purified water outlet 17 of the water purifier. Specifically, the first inlet pipe 2 includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the first water inlet, and the second end is connected to the purified water outlet 17. A first inlet valve 5 and a first junction 13 are sequentially arranged on the first inlet pipe 2 along the direction extending from the first end to the second end. The second inlet pipe 3 includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the second water inlet, and the second end is connected to the pure water outlet 16. A heating module 8, a second junction 14, a check valve 9, and a second inlet valve 6 are sequentially arranged on the second inlet pipe 3 along the direction extending from the first end to the second end. The heating module 8 includes a first heating module with an output power of 1000W and a second heating module with an output power of 2000W. A connecting pipe 4 is also provided between the first water inlet pipe 2 and the second water inlet pipe 3. The two ends of the connecting pipe 4 are respectively connected to the first junction 13 and the second junction 14, and the two water inlet pipes can be connected through the connecting pipe 4. A third water inlet valve 7 is provided on the connecting pipe 4, and the water circuit between the first water inlet pipe 2 and the second water inlet pipe 3 can be connected or disconnected through the third water inlet valve 7.

[0036] The water purifier can provide pure water and purified water, and each type of water can be provided at three temperatures (e.g., hot water 95℃, warm water 50℃, and room temperature water). Correspondingly, the water purifier can be set to six operating modes to provide a total of six different types of water. The six operating modes are: pure water hot water, pure water warm water, pure water room temperature water, purified water hot water, purified water warm water, and purified water room temperature water.

[0037] When hot purified water is taken, the control module 10 controls the opening of the second inlet valve 6, the first heating module and the second heating module, while keeping the first inlet valve 5 and the third inlet valve 7 closed; when warm purified water is taken, the second inlet valve 6 and the first heating module are opened, the second heating module is closed, and the first inlet valve 5 and the third inlet valve 7 are kept closed; when room temperature purified water is taken, the second inlet valve 6 is opened, the first heating module and the second heating module are closed, and the first inlet valve 5 and the third inlet valve 7 are kept closed.

[0038] When hot purified water is taken, the control module 10 controls the opening of the third inlet valve 7, the first heating module, and the second heating module, while keeping the first inlet valve 5 and the second inlet valve 6 closed; when warm purified water is taken, the third inlet valve 7 and the first heating module are opened, the second heating module is closed, and the first inlet valve 5 and the second inlet valve 6 are closed; when room temperature purified water is taken, the first inlet valve 5 is opened, the first heating module and the second heating module are closed, and the second inlet valve 6 and the third inlet valve 7 are closed.

[0039] The water purifier can be controlled via touch, voice, and remote. The faucet's control module 10 includes the previously described voice control module, touch control module, and remote control module. The voice control module provides six voice control commands corresponding to the six operating modes of the water purifier. The touch control module provides six touch control commands corresponding to the six operating modes of the water purifier. For example, two sets of buttons 12 are set on the faucet: one set for providing purified water and the other for providing clean water. Each set includes two buttons of different colors, such as a red button and a green button. Touching the red button once provides warm water, touching it twice consecutively provides boiling water, and touching the green button provides room temperature water. The remote control module can provide six function options corresponding to the six operating modes of the water purifier. The smart terminal can display these six function options on its screen by scanning a QR code 11 for the user to select.

[0040] Although the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications can be made and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner as long as there is no structural conflict. The invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-functional faucet, characterized in that, The device includes a faucet body, a water inlet pipe, a water inlet valve, a heating module, and a control module. The water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet of the faucet body. The water inlet valve is used to control the opening and closing of the water inlet pipe. The heating module is installed on the water inlet pipe and is used to heat the water in the water inlet pipe. The control module is used to control the operation of the heating module and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve. The faucet body is provided with a first water inlet and a second water inlet. The water inlet pipe includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe. On the first water inlet pipe, a first water inlet valve and a first junction port are arranged sequentially along the extension direction from the first end to the second end. On the second water inlet pipe, a heating module, a second junction port, and a second water inlet valve are arranged sequentially along the extension direction from the first end to the second end. The first junction port and the second junction port are connected by a connecting pipe. A third water inlet valve is provided on the connecting pipe, and the water flow between the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe is controlled by the third water inlet valve. The second end of the first water inlet pipe is used to connect to the purified water outlet of the water purifier; the second end of the second water inlet pipe is used to connect to the pure water outlet of the water purifier. The control module includes a contact control module, which constructs six contact control commands corresponding to the six operating modes of the water purifier. Two sets of buttons are set on the faucet, one set for providing pure water and the other set for providing purified water. Each set includes two buttons of different colors, a red button and a green button. Touching the red button once provides warm water, touching the red button twice in succession provides boiling water, and touching the green button provides room temperature water.

2. The multifunctional faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating module includes a first heating module and a second heating module, which are used to heat the water in the inlet pipe in stages.

3. The multifunctional faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output power of the first heating module is 1 to 3 times that of the second heating module.

4. The multifunctional faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second inlet pipe is also equipped with a check valve, which is used to prevent water in the inlet pipe from flowing back to the second end of the second inlet pipe.

5. The multi-functional faucet according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The control module includes a voice control module, which recognizes and receives voice commands and controls the operation of the heating module and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve according to the voice commands.

6. The multi-functional faucet according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The control module includes a contact control module, which is used to receive touch commands and control the operation of the heating module and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve according to the touch commands.

7. The multi-functional faucet according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The control module includes a remote control module and a QR code. Each QR code corresponds to a faucet and is used by a smart terminal to scan and access the remote control module. The remote control module receives control commands from the smart terminal and controls the operation of the heating module and the opening and closing of the water inlet valve according to the control commands.

8. A water purifier, characterized in that, The invention includes a water purifier body for purifying water and a multi-functional faucet as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the inlet pipe of the faucet is connected to the outlet of the water purifier body.

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