Sparkling water mixing assembly and refrigerator having the same

Abstract

The present invention provides a sparkling water mixing assembly and a refrigerator having the same. The sparkling water mixing assembly includes a mixing container, a supply module, a mixing connector, and a pressure relief switch. The mixing container is used for containing the liquid to be mixed; the supply module is used for supplying carbon dioxide. The mixing connector is used for detachably arranging the mixing container thereon, and the mixing connector cooperates with the mixing container to make the interior of the mixing container a closed space. The mixing connector is also communicated with the supply module so that the mixing container installed thereon can obtain carbon dioxide to prepare a carbonated liquid. The pressure relief switch is used for being communicated with the mixing container; and when it is opened, the pressure relief switch communicates the mixing container with its surrounding environment, so that the mixing container containing the carbonated liquid can be detached. Therefore, the sparkling water mixing assembly can prepare different types of carbonated liquids, avoid hygiene problems, and has a small occupied volume.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of refrigerators, and particularly to a sparkling water mixing component and a refrigerator having the same. Background Art

[0002] Since frozen sparkling beverages are widely liked by people, refrigerators capable of preparing sparkling water have emerged as the times require. Currently, most refrigerators prepare sparkling water by using cold water stored in the refrigerator and outputting it after it is prepared in a mixing container. This method of preparing sparkling water by refrigerators has many drawbacks. The types of sparkling water are limited to a certain extent, and bacteria are likely to breed if the mixing container is not cleaned for a long time. Summary of the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a sparkling water mixing component and a refrigerator having the same to solve the above technical problems.

[0004] In particular, the present invention provides a sparkling water mixing component, which includes:

[0005] A mixing container for containing the liquid to be mixed;

[0006] A supply module for supplying carbon dioxide;

[0007] A mixing connection member for detachably mounting the mixing container thereon, and cooperating with the mixing container to make the interior of the mixing container a closed space; the mixing connection member is also communicated with the supply module, so that the mixing container mounted thereon can obtain carbon dioxide to prepare a carbonated liquid;

[0008] A pressure relief switch for communicating with the mixing container; and when it is opened, the mixing container is communicated with its surrounding environment, so that the mixing container containing the carbonated liquid can be detached.

[0009] Optionally, the supply module includes:

[0010] A carbon dioxide gas cylinder;

[0011] A supply connection member for detachably mounting the carbon dioxide gas cylinder thereon; and communicating with the mixing connection member, so that the carbon dioxide gas cylinder mounted thereon supplies carbon dioxide to the mixing container.

[0012] Optionally, the sparkling water mixing component further includes:

[0013] A storage box having a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment. The mixing connection member and the supply connection member are arranged side by side along the length direction of the first storage compartment and both extend from the bottom of the first storage compartment; the second storage compartment is located directly below the supply connection member, and the second storage compartment is used for accommodating the carbon dioxide gas cylinder;

[0014] The carbon dioxide gas cylinder is detachably connected to the supply connecting piece through the bottom of the first storage bin; the mixing container is detachably connected to the mixing connecting piece through the bottom of the first storage bin.

[0015] Optionally, the supply connecting piece is provided with a push switch for controlling the opening and closing of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder.

[0016] Optionally, when the push switch is used to open the carbon dioxide gas cylinder, the pressure relief switch is closed;

[0017] When the push switch is used to close the carbon dioxide gas cylinder, the pressure relief switch is opened.

[0018] Optionally, the sparkling water mixing assembly further includes:

[0019] A safety assembly, which is communicated with the mixing connecting piece so that the mixing container installed on the mixing connecting piece is communicated with the safety assembly, and is used to ensure that the pressure in the mixing container is lower than the pressure that the mixing container can withstand.

[0020] Optionally, the sparkling water mixing assembly further includes:

[0021] A pressure adjustment assembly, which is communicated with the mixing connecting piece so that the mixing container installed on the mixing connecting piece is communicated with the pressure adjustment assembly, and is used to adjust the pressure in the mixing container.

[0022] Optionally, the safety assembly, the pressure relief switch, the pressure adjustment assembly and the push switch are all arranged in the first storage bin; the second storage bin has a door body for taking and placing the carbon dioxide gas cylinder, and the push switch and the pressure adjustment assembly protrude side by side from the inside of the first storage bin towards the door body.

[0023] Optionally, the pressure relief switch is communicated with the mixing connecting piece so that the mixing container installed on the mixing connecting piece is communicated with the pressure relief switch.

[0024] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a refrigerator, including the sparkling water mixing assembly provided in any one of the above embodiments.

[0025] The bubble water mixing component provided by the present invention and the refrigerator having the same. The bubble water mixing component includes a mixing container, a supply module, a mixing connection member, and a pressure relief switch. The mixing container is used to hold the liquid to be mixed; the supply module is used to supply carbon dioxide. The mixing connection member is used to detachably mount the mixing container thereon, and the mixing connection member cooperates with the mixing container to make the interior of the mixing container a closed space. The mixing connection member is also connected to the supply module so that the mixing container mounted thereon can obtain carbon dioxide to prepare the carbonated liquid. The pressure relief switch is used to communicate with the mixing container; and when it is opened, the pressure relief switch connects the mixing container with its surrounding environment, so that the mixing container for holding the carbonated liquid can be detached. Therefore, the bubble water mixing component of the present invention is applied to the refrigerator, and the user experience effect is better. And this bubble water mixing component can prepare different types of carbonated liquids, and the user's choice is more flexible. The mixing container is easy to clean, avoiding the growth of bacteria. It is avoided to use the water stored in the water tank in the refrigerator for the mixing container, avoiding the sanitation problems caused by the long-term non-cleaning of the water tank. This bubble water mixing component occupies a small volume.

[0026] From the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more apparent about the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in an exemplary but not restrictive manner. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar components or parts. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 is a connection schematic diagram of a supply component and a mixing component of a bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 is a top view of the connection of a supply component and a mixing component of a bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 is a top view of a mixing component of a bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the supply component of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 Assembly drawing of the supply component and the pressure relief switch of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the pressure relief switch of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 10 Exploded view of the pressure relief switch of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 11 Cross-sectional view of the mixing connector of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 12 Exploded view of the pressure adjustment component of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 13 Cross-sectional view of the pressure adjustment component of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 Exploded view of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 Connection schematic diagram of the supply component and the mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 Connection top view of the supply component and the mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 Top view of the mixing component of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the supply component of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 Assembly drawing of the supply component of the bubble water mixing component and the pressure relief switch according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the pressure relief switch of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 Exploded view of the pressure relief switch of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 Cross-sectional view of the mixing connector of the bubble water mixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12is an exploded view of a pressure adjustment assembly of a bubble water mixing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of a pressure adjustment assembly of a bubble water mixing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 1 What is shown is an assembly diagram of the bubble water mixing component 12010 in the refrigerator 1. Obviously, this assembly is only an example and not the only one.

[0043] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the bubble water mixing assembly 10 includes a mixing module 100, a supply module 200 and a storage box 300, the supply module 200 is used to provide carbon dioxide, the mixing module 100 is used to prepare a liquid with bubbles, and the storage box 300 is used to accommodate the mixing module 100 and the supply module 200.

[0044] In some specific embodiments, the mixing module 100 includes a mixing container 110 and a mixing assembly 120, and the mixing container 110 is detachably arranged on the mixing assembly 120. The mixing assembly 120 includes one or more combinations of a mixing connector 121, a pressure relief switch 122, a safety assembly 123, a pressure adjustment assembly 124, and a three-way valve 125. In some specific embodiments, the mixing connector 121 includes a mixing chamber 1211, a pressure channel 1212, and an acquisition channel 1213. The pressure relief switch 122 includes a second push rod 1221, an exhaust pipe 1222, a blocking block 1223, and a compression spring 1224. The safety assembly 123 includes a safety channel 1231, an exhaust port 1232, a sealing block 1233, an end cover 1234, and a compression spring 1235. The pressure adjustment assembly 124 includes a connecting passage 1241, an exhaust portion 1242, a pressure block 1243, a knob 1244, a spring 1245 and a connecting pipe 1246. Obviously, not all embodiments include the above structures, and the above structures can be combined to solve different technical problems respectively.

[0045] In some specific embodiments, the supply module 200 includes a carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 and a supply assembly 220, and the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 is detachably arranged on the supply assembly 220. The supply assembly 220 includes one or more combinations of a supply connector 221 and a push switch 222. The supply connector 221 includes a supply channel 2211 and a gas cavity 2212, and the push switch 222 includes a first push rod 2221, a return spring 2222, a lever 2223 and a junction 2224. Obviously, not all embodiments include the above structures, and the above structures can be combined to solve different technical problems respectively.

[0046] Figure 4 and Figure 5Shown is a schematic diagram of a connection relationship between the supply component 220 and the mixing component 120 in the working state. Obviously, this connection relationship is only exemplary and not the only one.

[0047] In a specific embodiment, the sparkling water mixing component 10 includes a mixing module 100 and a supply module 200. The mixing module 100 includes a mixing container 110 and a mixing component 120. The mixing component 120 includes a mixing connector 121 and a pressure relief switch 122. The mixing container 110 is used to hold the liquid to be mixed. The mixing connector 121 is used to detachably mount the mixing container 110 thereon. The mixing connector 121 cooperates with the mixing container 110 to make the interior of the mixing container 110 a closed space. The mixing connector 121 is also connected to the supply module 200 so that the mixing container 110 mounted thereon can obtain carbon dioxide to prepare the carbonated liquid. The pressure relief switch 122 is used to communicate with the mixing container 110 and, when opened, to communicate the mixing container 110 with its surrounding environment so that the mixing container 110 containing the carbonated liquid can be detached.

[0048] The shape, type, etc. of the mixing container 110 are not specifically limited. In this embodiment, the mixing container 110 is a mixing bottle. The mixing container 110 holds the liquid to be mixed, and carbon dioxide is introduced into the mixing container 110 to prepare the carbonated liquid inside the mixing container 110. The mixing container 110 has a certain pressure resistance to meet the preparation of the carbonated mixed liquid in the mixing container 110. The pressure resistance of the mixing container 110 is not specifically limited and is designed according to the specific working conditions. The specific type of the liquid is not limited. For example, it can be pure water, fruit juice, etc. In this embodiment, it is pure water. When the mixing container 110 prepares the carbonated mixed liquid, the pressure inside the mixing container 110 is different from the pressure of its surrounding environment, and it is difficult to detach the mixing container 110.

[0049] The specific type, shape, structure, etc. of the mixing connector 121 are not limited. The mixing connector 121 can detachably mount the mixing container 110 thereon, and the mixing connector 121 only needs to cooperate with the mixing container 110 to make the interior of the mixing container 110 a closed space.

[0050] The specific type, shape, structure, etc. of the pressure relief switch 122 are not limited. When the pressure relief switch 122 is opened, the pressure in the mixing container 110 can be made equal to its surrounding environment. The pressure relief switch 122 is connected to the mixing container 110. After the sparkling water is prepared, the pressure relief switch 122 makes the pressure in the mixing container 110 equal to the ambient pressure. The mixing container 110 is easily detachable, and the easy detachability of the mixing container 110 makes the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 have many advantages. For example, the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 can prepare different types of carbonated liquids. That is, if the mixing container 110 contains pure water, sparkling water is prepared; if the mixing container 110 contains fruit juice, carbonated fruit juice is prepared. The user has a wider range of choices. The mixing container 110 is easy to clean, avoiding the growth of bacteria. The water stored in the water tank of the refrigerator 1 is not used in the mixing container 110 to avoid the hygiene problems caused by the long-term non-cleaning of the water tank. The sparkling water mixing assembly 10 occupies a small volume.

[0051] The mixing connector 121 is used to detachably arrange the mixing container 110 thereon. The specific method of detaching the mixing container 110 is not limited. For example, it can be a threaded connection or a snap connection. The specific type of the supply module 200 is not limited. The supply module 200 can provide a carbon dioxide gas source.

[0052] Thus, the pressure relief switch 122 makes the mixing container 110 easily detachable, and the easy detachability of the mixing container 110 makes the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 have many advantages. For example, the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 can prepare different types of carbonated liquids, and the user's choice is more flexible. The mixing container 110 is easy to clean, avoiding the growth of bacteria. The water stored in the water tank of the refrigerator 1 is not used in the mixing container 110 to avoid the hygiene problems caused by the long-term non-cleaning of the water tank. The sparkling water mixing assembly 10 occupies a small volume.

[0053] In some other embodiments, as Figures 3 to 7 shown, the supply module 200 includes a carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 and a supply connector 221. The supply connector 221 is used to detachably arrange the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 thereon; the supply connector 221 is connected to the mixing connector 121 so that the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 installed thereon supplies carbon dioxide to the mixing container 110. That is, the supply connector 221 and the mixing connector 121 in this embodiment are connected. When the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 is detachably arranged on the supply connector 221, the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 is connected to the mixing container 110, and the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 can supply carbon dioxide to the mixing container 110. The setting method and connection method of the supply connector 221 make the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 easily detachable and installable, avoiding the frequent replacement of pipeline connections caused by replacing the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210, and further causing pipeline aging and sealing problems.

[0054] In some other embodiments, such as Figure 7 shown, the supply connector 221 has a push switch 222 for controlling the opening and closing of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210. The push switch 222 is arranged on the connector, so that the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 has universality, that is, the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 only needs to cooperate with the supply connector 221, and the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 does not need to be equipped with other devices, and can be opened and closed under the control of the push switch 222. The supply connector 221 has a low cost. In the frequent control of the supply connector 221, the supply connector 221 may fail and is easy to disassemble and replace. The replacement technology of the supply connector 221 has a low difficulty level.

[0055] In some other embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, when the push switch 222 is used to open the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210, the pressure relief switch 122 is closed; when the push switch 222 is used to close the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210, the pressure relief switch 122 is opened. The push switch 222 and the pressure relief switch 122 are in a linkage relationship in this embodiment, that is, the push switch 222 can control the opening of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 and the closing of the pressure relief switch 122 at the same time, and the push switch 222 can also control the closing of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 and the opening of the pressure relief switch 122 at the same time. In the specific use process, the push switch 222 is for preparing sparkling water, and the user generally will not forget, but the pressure relief switch 122 may be forgotten to be operated, which causes certain trouble to the user. This setting can avoid too many buttons. The operation of the pressure relief switch 122 is after the push switch 222. If the user forgets the operation steps, that is, first opens the pressure relief switch 122 and then opens the push switch 222, the sparkling water cannot be prepared completely. The many operation steps and the need to follow a certain order will bring a lot of inconvenience to the user. In this embodiment, this setting method has many advantages. When the user only opens the push switch 222, the pressure relief switch 122 will automatically close and the sparkling water starts to be prepared; when the sparkling water is prepared, when the user only closes the push switch 222, the pressure relief switch 122 will automatically open. Therefore, the linkage of the push switch 222 and the pressure relief switch 122 in this embodiment makes the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 easy to operate, avoids mistakes, avoids too many buttons, strict operation steps, and avoids causing certain trouble to the user.

[0056] In some other embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 8As shown, the pressure relief switch 122 is in communication with the mixing connector 121, so that the mixing container 110 installed on the mixing connector 121 is in communication with the pressure relief switch 122. The communication between the pressure relief switch 122 and the mixing connector 121 makes the mixing container 110 universal, that is, the mixing container 110 only needs to cooperate with the mixing connector 121. Without the need to configure other devices, the mixing container 110 can be depressurized under the control of the pressure relief switch 122.

[0057] Specifically, as Figures 1 to 8 shown, the mouth of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 is provided with a flip cover, and the flip cover is turned up and down relative to the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 to open or close the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210. The supply connector 221 is used to detachably mount the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 thereon. The supply connector 221 has a gas cavity 2212, a supply channel 2211, and a push switch 222. The push switch 222 has a first ejector rod 2221. The gas cavity 2212 is used to allow the mouth of the gas cylinder to extend upward into it; the supply channel 2211 is in communication with the gas cavity 2212, and the supply channel 2211 is used to transport carbon dioxide. The first ejector rod 2221 extends through the gas cavity 2212 to the upper end of the flip cover and moves up and down relative to the flip cover to open or close the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210, so that the supply channel 2211 transports carbon dioxide outward or stops transporting carbon dioxide.

[0058] The size of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 is not limited, nor is the position of its mouth, etc. For example, in this embodiment, its mouth is located at the top of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210. The size of the flip cover is not limited either, as long as it can be turned up and down relative to the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 to open and close the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210.

[0059] The supply connector 221 is used to detachably mount the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 thereon. The specific disassembly method is not specifically limited. For example, it can be snap connection or screw fit. The connection position between the supply connector 221 and the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 is also not limited. For example, in this embodiment, an external thread is formed at the mouth of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210, the gas cavity 2212 has an opening, and an internal thread is formed on the side wall of the gas cavity 2212 at the opening. After the threads at the mouth are connected and fitted, the mouth naturally extends upward into the gas cavity 2212.

[0060] The shape and size of the gas cavity 2212 are not specifically limited, and the gas cavity 2212 is airtight except for the channels opened thereon. The supply channel 2211 is in communication with the gas cavity 2212, and the supply channel 2211 is used to transport carbon dioxide. The specific type and installation position of the supply channel 2211 are not limited, as long as it can be used to transport carbon dioxide outward.

[0061] As Figure 8As shown, there are no restrictions on the specific manner in which the first ejector rod 2221 passes through the gas chamber 2212. For example, in this embodiment, a cylinder adapted to the shape of the first ejector rod 2221 is formed at the top of the gas chamber 2212. The first ejector rod 2221 extends into the interior of the gas chamber 2212 through the cylinder. After the first ejector rod 2221 extends into the gas chamber 2212, the airtightness of the gas chamber 2212 can be ensured. The first ejector rod 2221 extends through the gas chamber 2212 to the upper end of the flip cover. When the first ejector rod 2221 is pressed, the first ejector rod 2221 presses the flip cover downward, and the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 is opened; when the pressing of the first ejector rod 2221 stops, the pressure inside the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 pushes the flip cover upward to close the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210. There are no restrictions on the specific shape of the first ejector rod 2221, as long as it can move up and down relative to the flip cover to open or close the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210.

[0062] Thus, it can be seen that the bubble water mixing assembly 10 provided in this embodiment has a simple structure, is easy to assemble, and is easy to operate. The supply connector 221 makes it easy to replace the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210, enabling the replacement of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 without having to disassemble too many connecting pipelines.

[0063] Specifically, as Figures 7 to 8 shown, the pressing switch 222 further has a joint portion and a lever 2223. The joint portion 2224 is located on the first ejector rod 2221; the lever 2223 is hinged to the joint portion 2224. The lever 2223 is located on the first ejector rod 2221, and the lever 2223 is rotated to open or close the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210. The pressing switch 222 further has a joint portion and a lever 2223, and the installation position of the pressing switch 222 can be changed.

[0064] Specifically, as Figure 8 shown, the pressure relief switch 122, the joint portion 2224, and the gas chamber 2212 are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the lever 2223; the first ejector rod 2221 is directly below the first end of the lever 2223, and the pressure relief switch 122 is directly below the second end of the lever 2223. This arrangement saves space and makes the structure compact.

[0065] Specifically, as Figures 9 to 10As shown, the pressure relief switch 122 includes a second ejector rod 1221, an exhaust pipe 1222, a plugging block 1223, and a compression spring 1224. The second ejector rod 1221 is located directly below the second end. The exhaust pipe 1222 is sleeved on the lower end of the second ejector rod 1221. The exhaust pipe 1222 has a plugging section that gradually widens downward, and is used to communicate with the mixing container 110 and its surrounding environment. The plugging block 1223 is arranged in the plugging section of the exhaust pipe 1222, and the plugging block 1223 gradually widens downward. The compression spring 1224 is arranged between the bottom of the plugging section and the plugging block 1223; when the first end of the lever 2223 is pressed downward, the second end of the lever 2223 removes the extrusion on the second ejector rod 1221, and the plugging block 1223 moves upward under the elastic force of the compression spring 1224, and the pressure relief switch 122 stops communicating with its surrounding environment; when the lever 2223 resets, the second end of the lever 2223 squeezes the upper end of the second ejector rod 1221, the plugging block 1223 moves downward, and the pressure relief switch 122 communicates with the surrounding environment.

[0066] In this embodiment, the second ejector rod 1221 is located directly below the second end, which is conducive to the second end of the first ejector rod 2221 applying downward pressure on it to control the opening and closing of the pressure relief switch 122. Specifically, the lower end and the side surface of the exhaust pipe 1222 (this side surface refers to the side surface of the upper end of the plugging section) are respectively communicated with its surrounding environment and the mixing container 110. That is, the lower end of the exhaust pipe 1222 is communicated with its surrounding environment, the side surface of the exhaust pipe 1222 is communicated with the mixing container 110, and the mixing container 110 is communicated with its surrounding environment through the exhaust pipe 1222. In this embodiment, the exhaust pipe 1222 has a plugging section that gradually widens downward, the plugging block 1223 widens downward, and the compression spring 1224 is arranged between the bottom of the plugging section and the plugging block 1223. When pressing the first end of the pressing lever 2223, the first ejector rod 2221 moves downward, the carbon dioxide container is opened, and the preparation of sparkling water begins; the second end of the lever 2223 no longer applies pressure to the second ejector rod 1221, and the compression spring 1224 supports the upward movement of the plugging block 1223. Since the lower part of the plugging block 1223 is wide, the plugging block 1223 plugs the plugging section, preventing the mixing container 110 from being communicated with the surrounding environment, and the pressure relief switch 122 is closed. When stopping pressing the first end of the pressing lever 2223, the lever 2223 resets, the second end of the lever 2223 applies pressure to the second ejector rod 1221, and the second ejector rod 1221 pushes the pressing block 1243 downward. Since the lower part of the plugging section is wide, the plugging section will not be plugged, and the mixing container 110 is communicated with the surrounding environment. Obviously, the specific shapes and setting methods of the components included in the pressure relief switch 122 in this embodiment are only exemplary and not unique. This setting method saves space for the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 and makes the structure compact. The linkage between the pressing switch 222 and the pressure relief switch 122 in this embodiment makes the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 easy to operate, avoids mistakes, avoids too many buttons, strict operation steps, and avoids causing certain troubles to the user. Moreover, as can be seen from the following embodiments, the pressure relief switch 122 is arranged right in the storage bin of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210, avoiding the direct discharge of gas to the user.

[0067] Specifically, as Figure 10 shown, the exhaust pipe 1222 includes an inner sleeve 12221 and an outer sleeve 12222. The inner sleeve 12221 has an external thread to form the plugging section; the outer sleeve 12222 has an internal thread and is sleeved on the inner sleeve 12221 through a threaded connection. This setting method of the exhaust pipe 1222 makes the exhaust pipe 1222 easy to disassemble, assemble and replace.

[0068] Specifically, as Figure 8As shown, the extending direction of the supply channel 2211 is consistent with that of the first end. The supply channel 2211 is located directly below the first end. The supply connector 221 further includes a return spring 2222. The return spring 2222 is disposed between the first end and the supply channel 2211 and is used to reset the lever 2223 when the external force is removed. Obviously, the way the return spring 2222 resets the lever 2223 is only exemplary and not the only one. For example, the second end of the lever 2223 being heavier can also reset the lever 2223. This setting method saves space for the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 and makes the structure compact.

[0069] Specifically, as Figures 2 to 11 shown, the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 includes a supply module 200 and a mixing container 110. The supply module 200 is used to supply carbon dioxide. The mixing container 110 is used to hold the liquid to be mixed. The mixing container 110 has an opening. The mixing connector 121 is used to detachably dispose the mixing container 110 thereon. The mixing connector 121 has a mixing cavity 1211, a pressure channel 1212, and an acquisition channel 1213. The mixing cavity 1211 is used to allow the opening to extend therein; the pressure channel 1212 communicates with the mixing cavity 1211 and is used to adjust the pressure in the mixing cavity 1211; the acquisition channel 1213 communicates with the mixing cavity 1211 and the supply module 200 and is used to allow the mixing container 110 to acquire carbon dioxide.

[0070] As Figure 11 shown, the specific shape of the mixing container 110 is not limited. In this embodiment, the mixing container 110 is bottle-shaped and the opening is located above the bottle. The shape, size, etc. of the mixing cavity 1211 of the mixing container 110 are not specifically limited. The specific way of detachably disposing the mixing container 110 on the mixing connector 121 is not limited. In this embodiment, the mixing container 110 is snapped onto the mixing connector 121 through the bottle wall at its opening, and then the opening naturally extends into the mixing cavity 1211. The pressure channel 1212 and the acquisition channel 1213 of the mixing container 110 are also not specifically limited. The pressure channel 1212 is used to adjust the pressure in the mixing cavity 1211. In this embodiment, this pressure channel 1212 is both the channel for adjusting the pressure in the mixing container 110 during the preparation stage and the channel for adjusting the pressure in the mixing container 110 during the pressure relief stage.

[0071] It can be seen that the hybrid connector 121 of this embodiment has a pressure channel 1212, which can adjust the pressure in the mixing container 110 during the preparation stage and the pressure of the mixing container 110 during the pressure relief stage, facilitating the preparation of bubble water with different concentrations and the disassembly of the mixing container 110. The hybrid connector 121 has structures such as a pressure channel 1212 and an acquisition channel 1213, and the mixing container 110 is detachably arranged thereon, increasing the universality of the mixing container 110. When the mixing container 110 is arranged on the connector, it has the ability to have its pressure adjusted and obtain carbon dioxide. The replacement and disassembly of the mixing container 110 are relatively simple, eliminating complex pipeline connections.

[0072] Specifically, as Figures 4 to 6 and Figure 11 shown, the mixing assembly 120 further includes a three-way valve 125, a pressure relief switch 122, and a pressure adjustment assembly 124. The first port of the three-way valve 125 is communicated with the pressure channel 1212; the pressure relief switch 122 is communicated with the second port of the three-way valve 125, so that the mixing container 110 installed on the hybrid connector 121 is communicated with the pressure relief switch 122, and when it is opened, the mixing container 110 is communicated with its surrounding environment for the disassembly of the mixing container 110. The pressure adjustment assembly 124 is communicated with the third port of the three-way valve 125, so that the mixing container 110 installed on the hybrid connector 121 is communicated with the pressure adjustment assembly 124 for adjusting the pressure in the mixing container 110.

[0073] In this embodiment, the three-way valve 125 connects the pressure relief switch 122 and the pressure adjustment assembly 124 to the mixing container 110. The three-way valve 125 reduces the number of communication parts opened on the hybrid connector 121 that are communicated with the mixing cavity 1211. The three-way valve 125 increases the functions of the hybrid connector 121. For example, if the hybrid connector 121 has been shaped and no other communication parts can be added, multiple other functional components communicated with the hybrid connector 121 can be added through the three-way valve 125.

[0074] In some other embodiments, as Figure 11 shown, the bubble water mixing assembly 10 further includes a safety assembly 123. The safety assembly 123 is communicated with the hybrid connector 121, so that the mixing container 110 installed on the hybrid connector 121 is communicated with the safety assembly 123, and is used to ensure that the pressure in the mixing container 110 is lower than the pressure that the mixing container 110 can withstand. The safety assembly 123 is communicated with the mixing container 110. When the pressure in the mixing container 110 is greater than the pressure that the mixing container 110 can withstand, the safety assembly 123 is opened, and the gas in the mixing container 110 is discharged through the safety assembly 123 to prevent the mixing container 110 from bursting. The specific structure, type, shape, etc. of the safety assembly 123 are not limited.

[0075] Optionally, as shown in Figure 11 shown, the safety component 123 includes a safety passage 1231 and a sealing block 1233. The safety passage 1231 communicates with the mixing cavity 1211. The safety passage 1231 has an exhaust port 1232 communicating with the atmosphere. The sealing block 1233 is disposed in the safety passage 1231. The sealing block 1233 is used to seal the safety passage 1231 and the exhaust port 1232, and is used to move away from the exhaust port 1232 when the pressure in the mixing container 110 reaches a predetermined value. The structure of the safety component 123 is simple and compact. The safety component 123 communicates with the mixing container 110 so that the mixing container 110 has universality, that is, the mixing container 110 only needs to cooperate with the mixing connector 121. The mixing container 110 does not need to be equipped with other devices, and the safety of the mixing container 110 can be ensured under the control of the safety component 123.

[0076] Optionally, as shown in Figure 11 shown, the safety component 123 further includes an end cap 1234 and a compression spring 1235. The end cap 1234 covers the opening of the safety passage 1231. The compression spring 1235 is located between the sealing block 1233 and the end cap 1234. The compression spring 1235 is used to adjust the pressure on the sealing block 1233, and further adjust the pressure on the mixing container 110 to meet different mixing containers 110.

[0077] Optionally, as shown in Figure 12 shown, the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 further includes a pressure adjustment assembly 124. The pressure adjustment assembly 124 communicates with the mixing connector 121 so that the mixing container 110 installed on the mixing connector 121 communicates with the pressure adjustment assembly 124, and is used to adjust the pressure in the mixing container 110. The pressure adjustment assembly 124 communicates with the mixing container 110. The pressure adjustment assembly 124 sets the mixing pressure in the mixing container 110. When the pressure exceeds this value, the mixing container 110 exhausts air outward through the pressure adjustment assembly 124 to ensure the mixing pressure in the mixing container 110. The pressure adjustment assembly 124 makes the pressure in the mixing container 110 adjustable so that the mixing container 110 prepares sparkling water under different pressures. The pressure adjustment assembly 124 communicating with the mixing connector 121 makes the mixing container 110 have universality, that is, the mixing container 110 only needs to cooperate with the mixing connector 121. The mixing container 110 does not need to be equipped with other devices, and the mixing container 110 can prepare sparkling water under different pressures under the control of the pressure adjustment assembly 124. The specific structure, shape, etc. of the pressure adjustment assembly are not limited.

[0078] Optionally, as shown in Figure 11As shown, the pressure adjustment assembly 124 includes a connection channel 1241 and a pressing block 1243. The first end of the connection channel 1241 communicates with the third port of the three-way valve 125, and its side wall has an exhaust portion 1242 communicating with the atmosphere; the pressing block 1243 is located in the connection channel 1241 for blocking the exhaust portion 1242 and the first end of the connection channel 1241, and the pressure of the pressing block 1243 is adjustable to adjust the pressure in the mixing container 110. The specific shape of the connection channel 1241 is not limited.

[0079] In this embodiment, the shape of the connection channel 1241 is cylindrical, and one end of the connection channel 1241 gradually tapers. The shape of the pressing block 1243 is not specifically limited either, and it is adapted to the shape of the connection channel 1241. The shape of the pressing block 1243 is also tapered, and the outer surface of the pressing block 1243 fits with the inner surface of one end of the connection channel 1241 to block the exhaust portion 1242 and the first end of the connection channel 1241. The pressure of the pressing block 1243 is adjustable to adjust the pressure in the mixing container 110 to prepare sparkling water at different pressures.

[0080] Optionally, the second end of the connection channel 1241 has an internal thread; the pressure adjustment assembly 124 further includes a knob 1244 and a spring 1245. The knob 1244 has an external thread, and the knob 1244 is used for the second end of the connection channel 1241 to be sleeved thereon, and the knob 1244 forms a threaded fit with the second end of the connection channel 1241. The spring 1245 is arranged between the knob 1244 and the pressing block 1243, and the knob 1244 is used to be rotated to apply different pressures to the pressing block 1243. By rotating the knob 1244, the spring 1245 will be squeezed differently, the deformation of the spring 1245 is different, the pressure received by the pressing block 1243 is different, and the mixing pressure in the mixing container 110 is also different. This structure of the pressure adjustment assembly 124 makes the pressure adjustment in the mixing container 110 more precise and simple.

[0081] In some other embodiments, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the sparkling water mixing assembly 10 further includes a storage box 300. The storage box 300 has a first storage bin 310 and a second storage bin 320. The mixing connection member 121 and the supply connection member 221 are arranged side by side along the length direction of the first storage bin 310 therein and both extend from the bottom of the first storage bin 310; the second storage bin 320 is located directly below the supply connection member 221, and the second storage bin 320 is used to accommodate the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210. The carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210 is detachably connected to the supply connection member 221 through the bottom of the first storage bin 310; the mixing container 110 is detachably connected to the mixing connection member 121 through the bottom of the first storage bin 310.

[0082] The shapes of the first storage bin 310 and the second storage bin 320 are not specifically limited. In this embodiment, both the first storage bin 310 and the second storage bin 320 are rectangular parallelepipeds. The first storage bin 310 is placed horizontally, and the second storage bin 320 is placed vertically. The second storage bin 320 is located directly below the first storage bin 310 and on one side of the first storage bin 310. Since components such as the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210, the mixing connector 121, and the supply connector 221 are not frequently replaced, the first storage bin 310 and the second storage bin 320 are used to accommodate these components to make the entire structure more aesthetically pleasing. The second storage bin 320 being located directly below the first storage bin 310 enables the pressure relief switch 122 to discharge carbon dioxide directly facing the second storage bin 320, avoiding discharging it directly at the user.

[0083] The safety component 123, the pressure relief switch 122, the pressure adjustment component 124, and the push switch 222 are all arranged inside the first storage bin 310; the second storage bin 320 has a door 321 for taking in and out the carbon dioxide gas cylinder 210, and the push switch 222 and the pressure adjustment component 124 protrude side by side in the direction towards the door 321 from inside the first storage bin 310. In this embodiment, the knob 1244 of the pressure adjustment component 124 and the lever 2223 of the push switch 222 both protrude side by side in the direction of the door 321. The door 321, the push switch 222, and the pressure adjustment component 124 all protrude from the same direction, facilitating operation by the user. Based on the above description, in this embodiment, the door 321, the first end of the lever 2223, and the knob 1244 all protrude from the same direction, facilitating operation by the user.

[0084] The exhaust part 1242 communicates with the connecting pipe 1246, and the connecting pipe 1246 extends from inside the first storage bin 310 into the second storage bin 320. The specific shape of the exhaust part 1242 is not limited. In this embodiment, it is cylindrical. The exhaust part 1242 of the pressure adjustment component 124 and the pressure relief component are both components that are prone to exhausting gas. Therefore, they are guided into the second storage bin 320 so that the pressure relief switch 122 and the pressure adjustment component 124 can discharge carbon dioxide directly facing the second storage bin 320, avoiding discharging it directly at the user.

[0085] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides a refrigerator 1 including the bubble water mixing component 10 of any of the above embodiments.

[0086] In the description of this embodiment, the descriptions with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0087] In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation on the present invention.

[0088] The terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features, that is, including one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined. When a certain feature "includes or contains" a certain or certain features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features can be further included.

[0089] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, unless otherwise clearly limited. Those of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific circumstances.

[0090] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through additional features therebetween. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on top of" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below", or "beneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0091] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the content disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all these other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A carbonated water mixing assembly, comprising: a mixing container for containing the liquid to be mixed; a supply module for supplying carbon dioxide; a mixing connection member for detachably mounting the mixing container thereon and cooperating with the mixing container to make the interior of the mixing container a sealed space; the mixing connection member is also in communication with the supply module so that the mixing container mounted thereon can obtain carbon dioxide to prepare carbonated liquid; a pressure relief switch for communicating with the mixing container; and when opened, for communicating the mixing container with its surrounding environment so that the mixing container containing carbonated liquid can be detached; wherein, the supply module includes: a carbon dioxide gas cylinder; a supply connection member for detachably mounting the carbon dioxide gas cylinder thereon; in communication with the mixing connection member so that the carbon dioxide gas cylinder mounted thereon can supply carbon dioxide to the mixing container; wherein, the supply connection member has a push switch for controlling the opening and closing of the carbon dioxide gas cylinder; wherein, the carbonated water mixing assembly further includes: a pressure adjustment assembly in communication with the mixing connection member so that the mixing container mounted on the mixing connection member is in communication with the pressure adjustment assembly for adjusting the pressure inside the mixing container; a storage box having a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment, the push switch and the pressure adjustment assembly are disposed in the first storage compartment; the second storage compartment is located directly below the supply connection member and is used for accommodating the carbon dioxide gas cylinder; the second storage compartment has a door for taking in and out the carbon dioxide gas cylinder, and the push switch and the pressure adjustment assembly project side by side from the first storage compartment in the direction towards the door.

2. The carbonated water mixing assembly according to claim 1, wherein, the mixing connection member and the supply connection member are disposed side by side in the first storage compartment along the length direction thereof and both project from the bottom of the first storage compartment; the carbon dioxide gas cylinder is detachably connected to the supply connection member through the bottom of the first storage compartment; the mixing container is detachably connected to the mixing connection member through the bottom of the first storage compartment.

3. The carbonated water mixing assembly according to claim 1, wherein, when the push switch is used to open the carbon dioxide gas cylinder, the pressure relief switch is closed; when the push switch is used to close the carbon dioxide gas cylinder, the pressure relief switch is opened.

4. The carbonated water mixing assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a safety assembly in communication with the mixing connection member so that the mixing container mounted on the mixing connection member is in communication with the safety assembly for ensuring that the pressure inside the mixing container is within the pressure that the mixing container can withstand.

5. The carbonated water mixing assembly according to claim 4, wherein, the safety assembly and the pressure relief switch are also disposed in the first storage compartment.

6. The carbonated water mixing assembly according to claim 1, wherein, the pressure relief switch is in communication with the mixing connection member so that the mixing container mounted on the mixing connection member is in communication with the pressure relief switch.

7. A refrigerator, comprising the bubble water mixing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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