Filter module and water purification device
By designing a detachable filter module, the problem of low compatibility of the filter system in countertop water purifiers is solved, enabling convenient maintenance and overall replacement, improving production efficiency and equipment stability, and supporting multi-model compatibility and large-scale production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FOSHAN SHUNDE MIDEA WATER DISPENSER MFG
- Filing Date
- 2022-11-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
The existing countertop water purifiers have low compatibility with their filtration systems, making it impossible to replace them entirely or mass-produce them, resulting in low production efficiency and difficult maintenance.
Design a filter module including a filter support, a filter element assembly, and a water circuit board assembly. The filter element assembly is detachably installed inside the filter element support, and the water circuit board assembly is detachably installed on the water circuit board support, forming an independent module that can be detachably installed on a mounting bracket to adapt to various models.
It enables convenient maintenance and complete replacement of the filter module, improves adaptability, reduces assembly steps, enhances the stability and reliability of the equipment, and supports large-scale production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of water purification equipment technology, and in particular to a filtration module and a water purification device. Background Technology
[0002] The filtration system of a countertop water purifier typically consists of components such as filter cartridges, water circuit boards, and valve bodies, which are usually fixed to the main frame of the machine. This not only results in low production efficiency but also makes it impossible to replace the entire filtration system during maintenance. Different models cannot share a single filtration system, leading to low compatibility of existing countertop water purifier filtration systems and hindering large-scale production. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The main objective of this invention is to propose a filtering module that can be adapted to various models.
[0004] The present invention provides a filtering module, comprising:
[0005] A filter support includes a filter element support and a water channel plate support. The filter element support is disposed on the upper surface of the water channel plate support. The water channel plate support has a peripheral sidewall adjacent to the upper surface, wherein one sidewall is formed with an opening.
[0006] A water channel plate assembly is detachably mounted to the water channel plate bracket via the opening;
[0007] The filter element assembly is detachably installed within the filter element support.
[0008] In one embodiment, the water circuit board support includes an installation chamber, a support plate, and a first support rib. The first support rib is located between the support plate and the installation chamber. The filter element support is installed on the upper surface of the support plate. The support plate has a through hole for the interface of the filter element assembly to pass through. The water circuit board assembly is installed in the installation chamber.
[0009] In one embodiment, a second support rib is formed on the side of the water channel plate assembly facing the filter element assembly. The second support rib is disposed opposite to the first support rib, and the upper end of the second support rib abuts against the support plate.
[0010] In one embodiment, the second support rib is spaced from the edge of the interface, and the spaced distances are consistent.
[0011] In one embodiment, the water channel plate assembly has a hanging ear on the side facing the filter element assembly; the water channel plate bracket also includes a fixing plate, which is disposed between the mounting chamber and the support plate and connects the mounting chamber and the support plate, and the hanging ear is connected to the fixing plate by fasteners.
[0012] In one embodiment, a clearance notch is formed between the fixing plate, the mounting compartment, and the bearing plate, and the hanging ear is disposed at the clearance notch.
[0013] In one embodiment, the lug has a first mounting hole; the fixing plate has a mounting post on the side facing the lug, the mounting post passes through the first mounting hole, and the mounting post has a second mounting hole for the fastener to pass through.
[0014] In one embodiment, the filtration module further includes a fixing component, which is disposed at one end of the filter element bracket away from the water channel plate bracket and connected to the filter element assembly to fix the filter element assembly inside the filter element bracket.
[0015] In one embodiment, the filter element support and the water circuit board support are integrally formed.
[0016] The present invention also proposes a water purification device, which includes a filtration module, the filtration module comprising:
[0017] A filter support includes a filter element support and a water channel plate support. The filter element support is disposed on the upper surface of the water channel plate support. The water channel plate support has a peripheral sidewall adjacent to the upper surface, wherein one sidewall is formed with an opening.
[0018] A water channel plate assembly is detachably mounted to the water channel plate bracket via the opening;
[0019] The filter element assembly is detachably installed within the filter element support.
[0020] In one embodiment, the water purification device further includes a mounting frame, the mounting frame including a base and a mounting bracket connected to the base, the water circuit board bracket being limited and engaged with the base, and the filter element bracket being fastened to the mounting bracket.
[0021] In one embodiment, one of the water channel board bracket and the base is provided with a slot, and the other of the base and the water channel board bracket is provided with a corresponding connector. The base and the water channel board bracket are connected and adapted to the slot through the connector.
[0022] In one embodiment, one of the water channel plate bracket and the base is provided with a snap groove, and the other of the base and the water channel plate bracket is provided with a buckle. The base and the water channel plate bracket are adapted to be engaged with the snap groove by the buckle.
[0023] In one embodiment, limiting platforms are provided on both sides of the base, and the limiting platforms extend along the installation direction of the filter module; the end of the water circuit board bracket away from the filter element bracket has two corresponding clearance notches, and the limiting platforms cooperate with the clearance notches for limiting.
[0024] The technical solution of this invention proposes a filtration module, which includes a filter support, a filter element assembly, and a water channel plate assembly. The filter support includes a filter element support and a water channel plate support. The filter element assembly is detachably installed inside the filter element support, and the water channel plate assembly is detachably installed onto the water channel plate support through an opening in the side wall of the water channel plate support. By integrating the filter element assembly and the water channel plate assembly into a single independent filtration module, and detachably installing the filtration module on the mounting bracket, not only can the entire filtration module be replaced during maintenance, making maintenance operations more convenient, but the filtration module is also compatible with various machine models, improving its adaptability. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the filter module.
[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water purification equipment.
[0029] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the mounting bracket.
[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:
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[0033] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0034] 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, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0035] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indication, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.
[0036] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, if the word "and / or" appears throughout the text, it means including three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.
[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 The present invention proposes a filter module 20, which includes a filter support 21, a water channel plate assembly 22, and a filter element assembly 23. The filter support 21 includes a filter element support 21a and a water channel plate support 21b. The filter element support 21a is disposed on the upper surface of the water channel plate support 21b, and the water channel plate support 21b has a peripheral sidewall adjacent to the upper surface, one of which has an opening. The water channel plate assembly 22 is detachably installed in the water channel plate support 21b through the opening. The filter element assembly 23 is detachably installed in the filter element support 21a.
[0038] Specifically, a filter module 20 is applied to a water purification device 100 to filter raw water into pure water. The filter module 20 is detachably installed on a mounting frame 10. The filter module 20 includes a filter support 21, a water channel plate assembly 22, and a filter element assembly 23. The filter support 21 is used to install the filter element assembly 23 and the water channel plate assembly 22. The filter support 21 includes a filter element support 21a and a water channel plate support 21b. The filter element support 21a is located above the water channel plate support 21b. The filter element support 21a and the water channel plate support 21b can be integrally formed, connected by welding, or connected by fasteners. The filter element support 21a is located on the upper surface of the water channel plate support 21b. The water channel plate support 21b is generally square to facilitate the installation of the water channel plate assembly 22. The water channel plate support 21b has an upper surface connected to the filter element support 21a, a lower surface opposite to the filter element support 21a, and a peripheral sidewall connecting the upper and lower surfaces. One side wall has an opening, through which the water channel plate assembly 22 can be installed into the water channel plate bracket 21b, or removed from the water channel plate bracket 21b through the opening. The water channel plate assembly 22 is detachably installed into the water channel plate bracket 21b through the opening, which improves the convenience of installation.
[0039] The filter element holder 21a is used to install the filter element assembly 23, and the filter element holder 21a is generally cylindrical. The filter element holder 21a forms a filter element receiving cavity, in which the filter element assembly 23 is installed. The lower end of the filter element holder 21a is connected to the upper surface of the water circuit board holder 21b. The upper end of the filter element holder 21a has an opening, through which the filter element assembly 23 is installed into the filter element holder 21a. The filter element assembly 23 communicates with the water circuit board assembly 22 from the lower end of the filter element holder 21a. The filter element assembly 23 has interfaces including an inlet, an outlet, and a wastewater outlet. Raw water enters the filter element assembly 23 through the inlet, pure water is output through the outlet, and wastewater is discharged through the wastewater outlet. The water circuit board assembly 22 includes a purified water circuit board with internal water channels. These channels include at least a purified water channel for connecting raw water, a pure water channel for outputting pure water, and a wastewater channel for discharging wastewater. The purified water circuit board is equipped with a purified water interface that communicates with the filter element assembly 23. This purified water interface connects to the inlet, outlet, and wastewater outlet, enabling communication between the internal water channels of the purified water circuit board and the filter element assembly 23, thereby completing the water purification process.
[0040] The water circuit board assembly 22 is connected to the filter element assembly 23. The raw water entering the filter element assembly 23, the purified drinking water output, and the wastewater to be discharged are all connected through the water circuit board assembly 22 and the filter element assembly 23. By installing the filter element assembly 23 on the filter element bracket 21a and the water circuit board assembly 22 on the water circuit board bracket 21b, and connecting the water circuit board assembly 22 to the filter element assembly 23, the number of pipe connections in the water purification equipment 100 is reduced, the assembly process between various components is reduced, and the product quality risk is reduced.
[0041] The present invention provides a filter module 20, which includes a filter support 21, a filter element assembly 23, and a water channel plate assembly 22. The filter support 21 includes a filter element support 21a and a water channel plate support 21b. The filter element assembly 23 is detachably installed inside the filter element support 21a, and the water channel plate assembly 22 is detachably installed on the water channel plate support 21b through an opening in the side wall of the water channel plate support 21b. By integrating the filter element assembly 23 and the water channel plate assembly 22 into a single filter module 20, which is detachably installed on the mounting frame 10, the filter module 20 can be replaced as a whole during maintenance, making maintenance easier. Furthermore, the filter module 20 is adaptable to various machine models, improving its compatibility.
[0042] In one embodiment, the water circuit board bracket 21b includes an installation chamber 211, a support plate 212, and a first support rib 213. The first support rib 213 is located between the support plate 212 and the installation chamber 211. The filter element bracket 21a is installed on the upper surface of the support plate 212. The support plate 212 is provided with a through hole for the interface of the filter element assembly 23 to pass through. The water circuit board assembly 22 is installed in the installation chamber 211.
[0043] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The water circuit board support 21b includes an installation chamber 211, a support plate 212, and a first support rib 213. A filter element support 21a is mounted on the upper surface of the support plate 212, and a filter element assembly 23 is mounted on the upper surface of the support plate 212. The support plate 212 supports the filter element assembly 23. The support plate 212 has a through hole through which the interface of the filter element assembly 23 passes and communicates with the water circuit board assembly 22. The water circuit board assembly 22 is installed inside the installation chamber 211 and includes a purified water circuit board and a valve body assembly. A purified water interface is provided on the side of the purified water circuit board closest to the filter element assembly 23, and this interface communicates with the inlet, outlet, and wastewater outlet of the filter element assembly 23. To prevent leakage when the filter element assembly 23 detaches, a valve body assembly is provided on the other side of the purified water circuit board away from the filter element assembly 23. The valve body assembly includes a one-way valve to prevent backflow. The valve assembly also includes a wastewater valve, which is installed on the wastewater channel to control the discharge of wastewater from the water circuit board. The valve assembly also includes a switch valve, which is installed on the pure water channel to control the output of pure water from the water circuit board. To address the issue of the first cup of water, a wastewater return channel is also formed inside the purified water circuit board. This wastewater return channel is connected to the pure water channel via a one-way valve; a switch valve is installed on the wastewater return channel to control the opening and closing of the wastewater return flow. The valve assembly is installed on the purified water circuit board, and both the valve assembly and the purified water circuit board are installed within the installation chamber 211. This design ensures a compact structure for the filter module 20, and the installation chamber 211 protects the valve assembly and the purified water circuit board from impacts. The first support rib 213 is located between the support plate 212 and the mounting chamber 211. The first support rib 213 supports the support plate 212 and strengthens the connection between the support plate 212 and the mounting chamber 211, giving the water circuit board bracket 21b high structural strength. The filter element assembly 23 is installed in the filter element bracket 21a. The bottom of the filter element assembly 23 abuts against the support plate 212. The pressure on the support plate 212 from the filter element assembly 23 is transmitted to the mounting chamber 211 through the first support rib 213 to disperse the pressure.
[0044] In one embodiment, a second support rib 221 is formed on the side of the water channel plate assembly 22 facing the filter element assembly 23. The second support rib 221 is disposed opposite to the first support rib 213, and the upper end of the second support rib 221 abuts against the support plate 212.
[0045] Please refer to Figure 2The second support rib 221 is located below the support plate 212, and its upper end abuts against the lower surface of the support plate 212. The second support rib 221 supports the support plate 212. Part of the pressure from the filter element assembly 23 on the support plate 212 is transmitted to the installation chamber 211 through the first support rib 213, and another part is transmitted to the water channel plate assembly 22 through the second support rib 221, and then to the installation chamber 211, thus dispersing the pressure. The second support rib 221 and the first support rib 213 are arranged along the edge of the interface of the filter element assembly 23, and the second support rib 221 is arranged opposite to the first support rib 213. The second support rib 221 is close to the opening of the water channel plate bracket 21b, and the first support rib 213 is away from the opening of the water channel plate bracket 21b, to facilitate the installation and removal of the water channel plate assembly 22.
[0046] In one embodiment, the second support rib 221 has a gap with the edge of the interface, and the gap is consistent.
[0047] The second support rib 221 is disposed along the edge of the interface of the filter element assembly 23, and the second support rib 221 has a consistent spacing from the interface. The shape of the second support rib 221 varies depending on the shape of the interface of the filter element assembly 23. The second support rib 221 can be arc-shaped, square, or other irregular shapes. The consistent spacing between the second support rib 221 and the edge of the interface allows the second support rib 221 to better distribute the pressure from the support plate 212, and it also allows the second support rib 221 to cooperate with the interface of the filter element assembly 23 without interfering with it.
[0048] In one embodiment, the water channel plate assembly 22 is provided with a hanging ear 222 on the side facing the filter element assembly 23; the water channel plate bracket 21b also includes a fixing plate 214, which is located between the installation chamber 211 and the support plate 212 and connects the installation chamber 211 and the support plate 212, and the hanging ear 222 is connected to the fixing plate 214 by fasteners.
[0049] Please refer to Figure 2The water channel plate bracket 21b also includes a fixing plate 214, which is disposed on the open side of the water channel plate bracket 21b and between the mounting chamber 211 and the support plate 212. The fixing plate 214 connects the mounting chamber 211 and the support plate 212 and is used to fix the water channel plate assembly 22 to the water channel plate bracket 21b. The water channel plate assembly 22 has a hanging ear 222 on the side facing the filter element assembly 23. The hanging ear 222 is connected to the fixing plate 214 by fasteners. The hanging ear 222 can be fixed to the fixing plate 214 by bolts, or it can be snapped into a fastener with a locking position. The fastener has a locking position where the hanging ear 222 is snapped into. The water channel plate assembly 22 has at least two hanging ears 222, which are located at opposite ends of the water channel plate assembly 22 to ensure the stability and balance of the connection between the water channel plate assembly 22 and the water channel plate bracket 21b. The water channel board assembly 22 is provided with three hanging ears 222, two of which are located at opposite ends of the water channel board assembly 22, and the other hanging ear 222 is located at the center of the upper surface of the water channel board assembly 22, so as to increase the stability of the connection between the water channel board assembly 22 and the water channel board bracket 21b.
[0050] In one embodiment, a clearance notch 215 is formed between the fixing plate 214, the mounting chamber 211, and the bearing plate 212, and the hanging ear 222 is provided at the clearance notch 215.
[0051] Please refer to Figure 2 The water channel plate assembly 22 is installed inside the mounting compartment 211. The mounting ears 222 are located on the side of the water channel plate assembly 22 facing the filter element assembly 23, and are positioned at the clearance notch 215. This prevents the mounting ears 222 from protruding beyond the water channel plate bracket 21b, saving space and thus reducing the overall space occupied by the filter module 20. Furthermore, the placement of the mounting ears 222 at the clearance notch 215 reduces the likelihood of them colliding with other components and causing damage when the water purification equipment 100 is impacted.
[0052] In one embodiment, the lug 222 has a first mounting hole 2220; the fixing plate 214 has a mounting post 2140 on the side facing the lug 222, the mounting post 2140 passes through the first mounting hole 2220, and the mounting post 2140 has a second mounting hole for fasteners to pass through.
[0053] Please refer to Figure 2The lug 222 is located on the side of the water channel plate assembly 22 facing the filter element assembly 23, and is positioned at the clearance notch 215. The lug 222 has a first mounting hole 2220. A mounting post 2140 is provided on the side of the fixing plate 214 facing the lug 222. The mounting post 2140 extends outward from the fixing plate 214 at the clearance notch 215 and passes through the first mounting hole 2220. The mounting post 2140 has a second mounting hole for locking with a fastener. The fastener can be a bolt. The inner wall of the second mounting hole has threads that mate with the bolt. The fastener passes through the second mounting hole, and the threaded section of the fastener mates with the threaded section of the second mounting hole. The nut of the fastener abuts against the lug 222 to connect the lug 222 to the fixing plate 214, thereby fixing the water channel plate assembly 22 to the water channel plate bracket 21b. When the water channel plate assembly 22 needs to be disassembled, simply release the threaded engagement between the bolt and the second mounting hole to remove the water channel plate assembly 22. Achieve a detachable connection between the water circuit board assembly 22 and the water circuit board bracket 21b.
[0054] In one embodiment, the filter module 20 further includes a fixing component 24, which is located at the end of the filter element support 21a away from the water channel plate support 21b and is connected to the filter element assembly 23 to fix the filter element assembly 23 inside the filter element support 21a.
[0055] Please refer to Figure 1 The filter element assembly 23 is installed inside the filter element bracket 21a. One end of the filter element assembly 23 is connected to the water circuit board assembly 22, and the other end is connected to the filter element bracket 21a via a fixing component 24. The fixing component 24 is located on the outer wall of the filter element bracket 21a. The fixing component 24 and the filter element bracket 21a can be fixedly connected to increase the stability and reliability of the connection. The fixing component 24 and the filter element bracket 21a can be fixedly connected by welding or other methods. Alternatively, the fixing component 24 and the filter element bracket 21a can be detachably connected. When either the fixing component 24 or the filter element bracket 21a is damaged, a new fixing component 24 or a new filter element bracket 21a can be replaced without replacing the entire assembly. The fixing component 24 and the filter element bracket 21a can be detachably connected by bolts, snap-fit, or other methods. The connection method between the fixing component 24 and the filter element bracket 21a is not limited here.
[0056] In one embodiment, the fixing component 24 includes a connector and a fastening component, with the connector and fastening component connected together. The connector is disposed on the outer wall of the filter element support 21a and connected to the filter element support 21a by bolts. The fastening component is used to fasten the filter element assembly 23 inside the filter element support 21a, preventing the filter module 20 from coming out of the filter element support 21a during water production due to mechanical vibration or unstable water pressure. One end of the fastening component is connected to the connector, and the other end is used to fasten the filter element assembly 23 inside the filter element support 21a. The filter element assembly 23 is provided with a latching position for the fastening component to extend into. The fastening component extends into the latching position of the filter element assembly 23, connecting the filter element assembly 23 to the filter element support 21a. When it is necessary to replace the filter element assembly 23, the fastening component can be ejected from the latching position of the filter element assembly 23, releasing the fastening component from limiting the filter element assembly 23.
[0057] In one embodiment, the filter element support 21a and the water channel plate support 21b are integrally formed.
[0058] The filter element support 21a and the water channel plate support 21b can be made of ABS, which refers to acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. ABS is a high-strength, tough, and easily processed thermoplastic polymer structural material, also known as ABS resin. The filter element support 21a and the water channel plate support 21b are injection molded as a single piece, resulting in a stronger connection and reducing the filter support 21 from breakage. Compared to welding and other connection methods, injection molding simplifies the processing technology and improves production efficiency. Alternatively, the filter element support 21a and the water channel plate support 21b can be made of metal using casting or other processes, resulting in a single piece. This also provides a stronger connection and reduces the filter support 21 from breakage. Furthermore, because the material is metal, the filter support 21 has better structural strength, a more stable overall structure, and is less prone to damage.
[0059] The present invention also proposes a water purification device 100, which includes a filter module 20 and a mounting frame 10. The mounting frame 10 includes a base 11 and a mounting bracket 12 connected to the base 11. The water circuit board bracket 21b is limited to the base 11, and the filter element bracket 21a is fastened to the mounting bracket 12.
[0060] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The mounting bracket 10 is used to install the filter module 20 and heat exchange module of the water purification equipment 100. The mounting bracket 10 includes a base 11 and a mounting support 12. The mounting support 12 is disposed on the base 11 and connected to the base 11. The filter module 20 is detachably installed on the mounting bracket 10 by snapping it to the base 11 via a water circuit board bracket 21b and by fastening the filter element bracket 21a to the mounting support 12. The filter module 20 and the mounting bracket 10 have a double limiting connection, which strengthens the connection stability between the filter module 20 and the mounting bracket 10 and makes it less likely for the filter module 20 to slip off the mounting bracket 10, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the structure of the water purification equipment 100.
[0061] In one embodiment, one of the water circuit board bracket 21b and the base 11 is provided with a slot 216, and the other of the base 11 and the water circuit board bracket 21b is provided with a connector 111. The base 11 and the water circuit board bracket 21b are connected and adapted to the slot 216 through the connector 111.
[0062] Please refer to Figure 4 The water circuit board bracket 21b is provided with a slot 216, and the base 11 is provided with a corresponding connector 111, which is fitted into the slot 216. The bottom of the water circuit board bracket 21b has at least one slot 216, and the two opposite walls of the slot 216 are continuous in the installation direction of the filter module 20. When the bottom of the water circuit board bracket 21b has multiple slots 216, the multiple slots 216 are arranged side-by-side along the installation direction perpendicular to the filter module 20. The upper surface of the base 11 is provided with connectors 111, each corresponding to a slot 216. When installing the filter module 20, the connector 111 is inserted into the slot 216 along the installation direction of the filter module 20, fitting into the slot 216. The slot 216 limits the position of the connector 111 in the vertical and installation directions. The connector 111 also has a chamfer, which facilitates guidance during the installation of the filter module 20 and reduces installation difficulty.
[0063] Alternatively, the base 11 is provided with a slot 216, and the water circuit board bracket 21b is provided with a corresponding connector 111, which is adapted to the slot 216. The upper surface of the base 11 is provided with at least one slot 216, and the two opposite walls of the slot 216 are continuous in the installation direction of the filter module 20. When the base 11 is provided with multiple slots 216, the multiple slots 216 are arranged side-by-side along the installation direction perpendicular to the filter module 20. The bottom of the water circuit board bracket 21b is provided with a connector 111, which corresponds one-to-one with the slot 216. When installing the filter module 20, the connector 111 is inserted into the slot 216 along the installation direction of the filter module 20, and is adapted to the slot 216.
[0064] In one embodiment, one of the water circuit board bracket 21b and the base 11 is provided with a snap groove 217, and the other of the base 11 and the water circuit board bracket 21b is provided with a buckle 112. The base 11 and the water circuit board bracket 21b are engaged and adapted to the snap groove 217 by the buckle 112.
[0065] Please refer to Figure 4 The water circuit board bracket 21b is provided with a snap-fit groove 217, and the base 11 is provided with a corresponding snap-fit 112, which engages with the snap-fit groove 217. The bottom of the water circuit board bracket 21b has at least one snap-fit groove 217, and the two opposite walls of the snap-fit groove 217 are continuous in the installation direction of the filter module 20. When the bottom of the water circuit board bracket 21b has multiple snap-fit grooves 217, the multiple snap-fit grooves 217 are arranged side-by-side along the installation direction perpendicular to the filter module 20. The upper surface of the base 11 is provided with snap-fit 112, which corresponds one-to-one with the snap-fit groove 217. When installing the filter module 20, the snap-fit 112 is inserted into the snap-fit groove 217 along the installation direction of the filter module 20, engaging with the snap-fit groove 217. The snap-fit groove 217 limits the snap-fit 112 in the vertical direction, the installation direction, and the direction opposite to the installation direction. The installation of the filter module 20 and the mounting bracket 10 is more stable.
[0066] Alternatively, the base 11 is provided with a snap-fit groove 217, and the water circuit board bracket 21b is provided with a corresponding snap-fit 112, which engages with the snap-fit groove 217. The upper surface of the base 11 is provided with at least one snap-fit groove 217, and the two opposite walls of the snap-fit groove 217 are continuous in the installation direction of the filter module 20. When the base 11 is provided with multiple snap-fit grooves 217, the multiple snap-fit grooves 217 are arranged side-by-side along the installation direction perpendicular to the filter module 20. The bottom of the water circuit board bracket 21b is provided with snap-fit 112, which corresponds one-to-one with the snap-fit groove 217. When installing the filter module 20, the snap-fit 112 is inserted into the snap-fit groove 217 along the installation direction of the filter module 20, engaging with the snap-fit groove 217.
[0067] In one embodiment, a limiting platform 113 is provided on both sides of the base 11, and the limiting platform 113 extends along the installation direction of the filter module 20; the end of the water circuit board bracket 21b away from the filter element bracket 21a has two corresponding clearance notches 218, and the limiting platform 113 and the clearance notches 218 are matched for limiting.
[0068] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4A limiting platform 113 is provided on each side of the base 11, extending along the installation direction of the filter module 20. Two corresponding clearance notches 218 are formed on both sides of the bottom of the water circuit board bracket 21b, extending along the installation direction of the filter module 20. The limiting platform 113 and the clearance notch 218 cooperate to limit and guide the filter module 20, facilitating its installation and improving installation efficiency.
[0069] The present invention provides a filter module 20, which includes a filter support 21, a filter element assembly 23, and a water channel plate assembly 22. The filter support 21 includes a filter element support 21a and a water channel plate support 21b. The filter element assembly 23 is detachably installed inside the filter element support 21a, and the water channel plate assembly 22 is detachably installed on the water channel plate support 21b through an opening in the side wall of the water channel plate support 21b. The filter element assembly 23 and the water channel plate assembly 22 are integrated into an independent filter module 20 via the filter support 21. The filter module 20 is detachably installed on the mounting bracket 10. As an independent module, the filter module 20 can be easily removed and installed, facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the water purification equipment 100. When the filter module 20 reaches the end of its lifespan, it is not necessary to replace the entire water purification equipment 100; only a new filter module 20 needs to be replaced. The filter module 20 proposed in this invention is versatile and can be adapted to various models. Simply connect the filter module 20 to the raw water and outlet of other water purification devices 100, and the filter module 20 can begin producing water. The filter module 20 proposed in this invention has high adaptability and can be mass-produced.
[0070] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present invention using the description and drawings of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A filtering module, characterized in that, include: A filter support includes a filter element support and a water channel plate support. The filter element support is disposed on the upper surface of the water channel plate support. The water channel plate support includes an installation chamber, a support plate, and a first support rib. The first support rib is located between the support plate and the installation chamber. The filter element support is installed on the upper surface of the support plate. The support plate has a through hole for the interface of the filter element assembly to pass through. The installation chamber has a peripheral sidewall adjacent to the upper surface, one of which has an opening. The water channel plate assembly is detachably installed in the installation chamber through the opening. A second support rib is formed on the side of the water channel plate assembly facing the filter element assembly. The second support rib is arranged opposite to the first support rib, and the upper end of the second support rib abuts against the bearing plate. The filter element assembly is detachably installed within the filter element support.
2. The filtering module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second support rib has a gap with the edge of the interface, and the gap is consistent.
3. The filtering module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water channel plate assembly has a hanging ear on the side facing the filter element assembly; the water channel plate bracket also includes a fixing plate, which is located between the installation chamber and the support plate and connects the installation chamber and the support plate, and the hanging ear is connected to the fixing plate by fasteners.
4. The filtering module as described in claim 3, characterized in that, An clearance notch is formed between the fixing plate, the mounting compartment, and the bearing plate, and the hanging ear is located at the clearance notch.
5. The filtering module as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The lug has a first mounting hole; the fixing plate has a mounting post on the side facing the lug, the mounting post passes through the first mounting hole, and the mounting post has a second mounting hole for the fastener to pass through.
6. The filtering module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The filtration module further includes a fixing component, which is located at the end of the filter element bracket away from the water circuit board bracket and connected to the filter element assembly to fix the filter element assembly inside the filter element bracket.
7. The filtering module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The filter element support and the water circuit board support are integrally formed.
8. A water purification device, characterized in that, Includes the filtering module as described in any one of claims 1-7.
9. The water purification equipment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The water purification equipment also includes a mounting frame, which includes a base and a mounting bracket connected to the base. The water circuit board bracket is limited to the base, and the filter element bracket is fastened to the mounting bracket.
10. The water purification equipment as described in claim 9, characterized in that, One of the water circuit board bracket and the base is provided with a slot, and the other of the base and the water circuit board bracket is provided with a plug-in component. The base and the water circuit board bracket are connected and adapted to the slot through the plug-in component.
11. The water purification equipment as described in claim 9, characterized in that, One of the water channel plate bracket and the base is provided with a snap groove, and the other of the base and the water channel plate bracket is provided with a buckle. The base and the water channel plate bracket are adapted to be engaged with the snap groove by the buckle.
12. The water purification equipment as described in claim 9, characterized in that, Limiting platforms are provided on both sides of the base, and the limiting platforms extend along the installation direction of the filter module; the end of the water circuit board bracket away from the filter element bracket has two corresponding clearance notches, and the limiting platforms cooperate with the clearance notches for limiting.