Mixing assembly for bubble water assembly and refrigerator having the same

Abstract

The present invention provides a mixing component for a bubble water component and a refrigerator having the same, wherein the mixing component for the bubble water component includes a first connecting cap, a mixing element and a pressure relief switch. The first connecting cap is used to introduce a carbon dioxide gas path therein. The mixing element is detachably arranged on the first connecting cap, and when the mixing element is arranged on the first connecting cap, the gas path is inserted into the mixing element. The mixing element cooperates with a mixing container to form a closed space, and the mixing container obtains carbon dioxide from the gas path to prepare a liquid with bubbles. When the pressure relief switch is turned on, the closed space is connected to the environment in which it is located, so that the mixing element can be removed from the connecting cap. During the disassembly process of the mixing element, it is only necessary to ensure that the mixing element is connected to the gas path. The pipeline structure of this mixing element is relatively simple, making the mixing element detachable.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Since frozen sparkling drinks are widely loved by people, refrigerators that can prepare sparkling water have come into being. At present, a sparkling water component is set in the refrigerator to prepare frozen sparkling drinks. The sparkling water preparation component generally includes a mixing component and a mixing container. The mixing container is set on the mixing component to prepare sparkling water. During the process of removing the mixing container from the mixing component, the sparkling water in the mixing container is easy to spray toward the mixing component, and the mixing component is easy to be contaminated. However, due to the large number of pipes on the mixing component, it is difficult for users to directly remove the mixing component for cleaning. Long-term use of the mixing component will not only cause the taste of different drinks to cross-contaminate, but also pose a hidden danger of unsanitary conditions. Summary of the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a mixing assembly for a bubble water assembly and a refrigerator having the same, so as to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] In particular, the present invention provides a mixing assembly for a bubble water assembly, comprising:

[0005] a first connecting cap, for introducing a carbon dioxide gas line therein;

[0006] a mixing element detachably mounted on the first connecting cap, wherein when the mixing element is mounted on the first connecting cap, the gas path is inserted into the mixing element;

[0007] The mixing element is used to cooperate with the mixing container in the bubble water assembly to form a closed space. The mixing element enables the mixing container installed on it to obtain carbon dioxide from the gas path to prepare a liquid with bubbles;

[0008] The pressure relief switch, when opened, allows the confined space to communicate with its surroundings so that the mixing element can be removed from the connecting cap.

[0009] Optionally, the mixing element further comprises:

[0010] The mixing cap covers the opening of the mixing container, and extends a connecting portion in the direction away from the mixing container. The connecting portion has a hollow channel connected to the enclosed space. When the mixing element is set on the first connecting cap, the air path extends into the hollow channel of the connecting portion.

[0011] Optionally, the mixing component applied to the bubble water component further includes:

[0012] A one-way valve is provided in the hollow passage of the connecting portion and is used to only allow carbon dioxide to flow from the gas path to the mixing container.

[0013] Optionally, the one-way valve comprises:

[0014] A connecting pipe is provided in the hollow passage of the connecting portion and blocks the hollow passage of the connecting portion. The connecting pipe has a cavity. The cavity of the connecting pipe is used to connect the gas path and the mixing container. The cavity is tapered near the end of the gas path.

[0015] The plugging head is arranged at the tapered section of the cavity of the communicating pipe. When it moves toward the gas path, it blocks the cavity of the communicating pipe. When it moves toward the mixing container, it opens the cavity of the communicating pipe.

[0016] Optionally, the one-way valve further comprises:

[0017] The supporting portion is arranged on the plugging head, extends from the tapered section to one end of the communicating pipe close to the mixing container, and is closely attached to the inner wall of the communicating pipe.

[0018] Optionally, the mixing cap extends a pressure adjustment portion in a direction away from the mixing container, and the pressure adjustment portion has a hollow channel communicating with the enclosed space;

[0019] The sparkling water kit also includes:

[0020] The pressure adjustment component is arranged in the hollow channel of the pressure adjustment part and is used to adjust the pressure that the enclosed space can withstand.

[0021] Optionally, the mixing element further comprises:

[0022] The second connecting cap covers the mixing cap and is detachably mounted on the first connecting cap.

[0023] A first through hole communicating with the connecting portion and a second through hole for allowing the pressure adjustment component to extend out are provided.

[0024] Optionally, the mixing cap has a pressure relief pipe with an opening toward the side wall of the second connecting cap, and the side wall of the pressure relief pipe has a vent hole connected to the enclosed space; the pressure relief switch is arranged in the pressure relief pipe, and the pressure relief switch extends from the side wall of the second connecting cap through the opening, and the pressure relief switch opens and closes the vent hole during the process of being pushed and pulled.

[0025] Optionally, the mixing cap extends a safety portion in a direction away from the mixing container, and the safety portion has a hollow channel communicating with the enclosed space;

[0026] The sparkling water kit also includes:

[0027] The safety component is arranged in the hollow channel of the safety part and is used to ensure that the pressure in the mixing container is within a safe range.

[0028] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a refrigerator comprising any one of the above mixing components for use in a bubble water component.

[0029] The present invention provides a mixing component for a bubble water assembly and a refrigerator having the same, wherein the mixing component for the bubble water assembly includes a first connecting cap, a mixing element and a pressure relief switch. The first connecting cap is used to introduce a carbon dioxide gas path therein. The mixing element is detachably arranged on the first connecting cap, and when the mixing element is arranged on the first connecting cap, the gas path is inserted into the mixing element. The mixing element is used to cooperate with the mixing container in the bubble water assembly to form a closed space, and the mixing element enables the mixing container installed thereon to obtain carbon dioxide from the gas path to prepare a liquid with bubbles. When the pressure relief switch is turned on, the closed space is connected to the environment in which it is located, so that the mixing element can be removed from the connecting cap. During the disassembly process of the mixing element, it is only necessary to ensure that the mixing element is connected to the gas path, which can ensure that the mixing container on the mixing element can normally prepare the liquid with bubbles. The pipeline structure of this mixing element is relatively simple, making the mixing element detachable.

[0030] Based on 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 aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0032] Figure 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 is a front view of a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 is a front view of a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of a first connecting cap and a mixing element in a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 is an exploded schematic diagram of a first connecting cap and a mixing element in a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 is an exploded schematic diagram of a mixing assembly in a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of an explosion of a mixing assembly in a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Figure 1 is a front view of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a front view of a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a front view of a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of a first connecting cap and a mixing element in a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is an exploded schematic diagram of a first connecting cap and a mixing element in a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is an exploded schematic diagram of a mixing assembly in a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 Schematic diagram of an explosion of a mixing assembly in a bubble water assembly in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] In this embodiment, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the bubble water assembly is arranged in the refrigerator 1. The bubble water assembly mainly includes a carbon dioxide unit and a mixing unit. The carbon dioxide unit is used to provide carbon dioxide, and the mixing unit is used to obtain carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide unit and use the carbon dioxide to prepare a liquid with bubbles.

[0041] In this embodiment, the carbon dioxide unit includes a carbon dioxide bottle 30, which stores carbon dioxide and serves as the main carbon source for the mixing unit. Obviously, this carbon dioxide source is merely exemplary and not exclusive. The carbon dioxide unit also includes a gas line 20, with the two ends of the gas line 20 connecting the carbon dioxide bottle 30 and the mixing unit, respectively. The carbon dioxide bottle 30 provides carbon dioxide to the mixing unit through the gas line 20.

[0042] In this embodiment, the mixing part includes a mixing container 40 , which is connected to the carbon dioxide bottle 30 via the gas line 20 to obtain carbon dioxide. The mixing container 40 mixes the obtained carbon dioxide with the solution therein to prepare a liquid with bubbles.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a mixing assembly 10 applied to a bubble water assembly. The mixing assembly 10 includes a first connecting cap 100 , a mixing element 200 and a pressure relief switch 300 .

[0044] The first connecting cap 100 is used to introduce the carbon dioxide gas circuit 20 therein and secure the gas circuit 20. The specific connection position between the carbon dioxide gas circuit 20 and the first connecting cap 100 can be selected as needed. In this embodiment, the carbon dioxide gas circuit 20 is inserted into the first connecting cap 100 from the top wall of the first connecting cap 100. Obviously, this is merely exemplary. In this embodiment, the mixing element 200 is detachably mounted on the first connecting cap 100 by screwing. If the gas circuit 20 is inserted into the first connecting cap 100 from the side wall of the first connecting cap 100, it is not conducive to the alignment of the gas circuit 20 and the mixing element 200. Therefore, the gas circuit 20 extends from the top of the first connecting cap 100, which facilitates the alignment of the carbon dioxide gas circuit 20 and the mixing element 200.

[0045] The specific connection method between the carbon dioxide gas line 20 and the first connecting cap 100 can be selected as needed. In this embodiment, a fixing portion is provided on the top wall of the first connecting cap 100. The fixing portion has a hollow passage that is compatible with the gas line 20, through which the gas line 20 extends into the first connecting cap 100. The hollow passage of the fixing portion tightly wraps the gas line 20, preventing the gas line 20 from shifting during repeated disassembly of the mixing element 200.

[0046] The mixing element 200 is detachably mounted on the first connecting cap 100. When the mixing element 200 is mounted on the first connecting cap 100, the gas path 20 is inserted into the mixing element 200. The specific manner in which the mixing element 200 is detachably mounted on the first connecting cap 100 is not limited. In the present embodiment, a clamping portion is provided on the inner side of the sidewall of the first connecting cap 100, and a clamping portion adapted thereto is provided on the outer side of the sidewall of the mixing element 200. The clamping portion of the mixing element 200 is clamped onto the clamping portion of the first connecting cap 100. Obviously, in the present embodiment, the manner in which the mixing element 200 is detachably mounted on the first connecting cap 100 is merely exemplary and not exclusive. However, in the present embodiment, when the mixing element 200 is clamped onto the first connecting cap 100, it does not need to rotate too much, which facilitates the accurate insertion of the gas path 20 into the mixing element 200 and facilitates disassembly.

[0047] The mixing element 200 is used to allow the mixing container 40 in the bubble water component to be detachably mounted thereon. The mixing element 200 cooperates with the mixing container 40 to form a closed space. The mixing element 200 enables the mixing container 40 mounted thereon to obtain carbon dioxide from the gas path 20 to prepare a liquid with bubbles.

[0048] The specific manner in which the mixing container 40 is detachably mounted on the mixing element 200 is not limited. In this embodiment, a snap-fit ​​portion is provided on the inner side of the sidewall at the lower end of the mixing container 40, and a matching snap-fit ​​portion is provided on the outer side of the mixing container 40. The snap-fit ​​portion of the mixing container 40 snaps onto the snap-fit ​​portion on the mixing element 200 to secure the mixing container 40 to the mixing element 200. Obviously, this snap-fitting method of the mixing container 40 to the mixing element 200 is only one embodiment of a detachable mounting arrangement. However, this snap-fitting method facilitates removal of the mixing container 40 and facilitates precise alignment.

[0049] In this embodiment, the enclosed space includes the space inside the mixing container 40 and the space from the opening of the mixing container 40 to the mixing element 200. Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the space from the opening of the mixing container 40 to the mixing element 200 is the space above the opening of the mixing container 40 .

[0050] The pressure relief switch 300 is provided on the mixing element 200. When the pressure relief switch 300 is opened, the pressure relief switch 300 connects the enclosed space with its surrounding environment, so that the mixing element 200 can be removed from the connecting cap. The specific type of the pressure relief switch 300 is not limited and can be selected according to needs.

[0051] As can be seen from this, during the disassembly of the mixing element 200, it is only necessary to ensure that the mixing element 200 is connected to the air path 20. This ensures that the mixing container 40 on the mixing element 200 can normally prepare the liquid with bubbles. The pipeline structure of this mixing element 200 is relatively simple, making the mixing element 200 easy to disassemble and assemble. Secondly, the mixing element 200 and the first connecting cap 100 of this embodiment are connected by a clamping portion. This method allows the mixing element 200 to be assembled without rotating it too much. This mixing assembly 10 ensures that the mixing element 200 is easy to assemble and that the air path 20 is connected after the mixing element 200 is assembled. This allows the user to remove the mixing element 200 and the mixing container 40 together for cleaning during use.

[0052] In some other embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the mixing element 200 further includes a mixing cap 210 and a second connecting cap 220. The second connecting cap 220 covers the mixing cap 210 and is detachably mounted on the first connecting cap 100. The mixing cap 210 covers the opening of the mixing container 40 and extends a connecting portion 211 in a direction away from the mixing container 40. The connecting portion 211 has a hollow passage that communicates with the enclosed space. When the mixing element 200 is mounted on the first connecting cap 100, the gas path 20 extends into the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211.

[0053] The concrete shape and structure of mixing cap 210 can be selected as required, and mixing cap 210 can cover the opening of mixing container 40, and mixing cap 210 and mixing container 40 form a confined space. Connecting portion 211 is stretched out in the direction facing away from mixing container 40, and connecting portion 211 has a hollow passage that is communicated with a confined space. In the present embodiment, mixing container 40 is positioned at the below of mixing element 200, and mixing cap 210 stretches out connecting portion 211 upwards. The concrete shape of connecting portion 211 can be selected as required, and connecting portion 211 is hollow to form a hollow passage that is communicated with a confined space. In the present embodiment, connecting portion 211 is cylindrical, and an annular sealing block can be set in the hollow passage of connecting portion 211, and air circuit 20 is communicated with a confined space by the annular sealing block, and the annular sealing block is used to guarantee the sealing performance of confined space.

[0054] The connection portion 211 is used to communicate with the gas path 20. This prevents the gas path 20 from directly penetrating into the enclosed space, thereby preventing the gas path 20 from being sprayed wet when the mixing container 40 is disassembled. Furthermore, other structures can be provided within the hollow passage of the connection portion 211. For example, a sealing block can be provided within the hollow passage of the connection portion 211 to ensure the sealing of the enclosed space. For example, a one-way valve 400 can be provided within the hollow passage of the connection portion 211 to prevent water or gas from spraying wet the gas path 20 when the mixing container 40 is disassembled.

[0055] In other embodiments, the mixing assembly 10 further includes a one-way valve 400, which is disposed in the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211. The one-way valve 400 is configured to allow only carbon dioxide to flow from the gas path 20 to the mixing container 40. The specific structure of the one-way valve 400 can be selected as needed. The one-way valve 400 only allows carbon dioxide to flow from the gas path 20 to the mixing container 40. In other words, the one-way valve 400 does not allow water vapor in the mixing container 40 to be sprayed toward the gas path 20 through the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211. In other words, the water vapor in the mixing container 40 can only be sprayed toward the one-way valve 400 at most, and the one-way valve 400 prevents the water vapor in the mixing container 40 from continuing to spray upward. Thus, the one-way valve 400 is configured to prevent the water vapor in the mixing container 40 from spraying toward other components, thereby preventing the water vapor in the mixing container 40 from contaminating other components.

[0056] In some other embodiments, the one-way valve 400 includes a connecting tube 410 and a plug 420. The connecting tube 410 is disposed in the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211 and blocks the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211. The connecting tube 410 has a cavity that is used to connect the gas path 20 and the mixing container 40, and the cavity tapers toward the end of the gas path 20.

[0057] The connecting tube 410 blocks the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211, that is, the shape of the connecting tube 410 is adapted to the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211, and the outer wall of the connecting tube 410 is in close contact with the inner wall of the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211 to block the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211. The cavity of the connecting tube 410 is used to connect the gas path 20 and the mixing container 40. The connecting tube 410 is located in the hollow passage of the connecting portion 211, that is, the connecting tube 410 is located between the gas path 20 and the mixing container 40, and the cavity of the connecting tube 410 is located between the gas path 20 and the mixing container 40. Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the gas circuit 20, the connecting pipe 410 and the mixing container 40 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom. The cavity is tapered near the end of the gas circuit 20, that is, the cavity of the connecting pipe 410 has a tapered section, and the tapered section is located at the upper part of the cavity of the connecting pipe 410.

[0058] The plugging head 420 is disposed at the tapered section of the cavity of the connecting tube 410. When the plugging head 420 moves toward the gas path 20, it blocks the cavity of the connecting tube 410. When the plugging head 420 moves toward the mixing container 40, it opens the cavity of the connecting tube 410. The specific shape of the plugging head 420 can be selected as needed. In this embodiment, the plugging head 420 moves toward the gas path 20, that is, the plugging head 420 moves upward. The plugging head 420 moves toward the mixing container 40, that is, the plugging head 420 moves downward. The specific manner in which the plugging head 420 moves relative to the cavity of the connecting tube 410 is not limited. Since the upper end of the connecting pipe 410 is tapered upward, the plugging head 420 can block the cavity of the connecting pipe 410 when it moves upward, and cannot block the cavity of the connecting pipe 410 when it moves downward.

[0059] When the gas circuit 20 introduces carbon dioxide into the mixing container 40, the gas circuit 20 and the mixing container 40 are opposite to each other. In this embodiment, the gas circuit 20 is above the plugging head 420, and the mixing container 40 is below the plugging head 420. The carbon dioxide in the gas circuit 20 pushes the plugging head 420 downward, and the plugging head 420 moves downward, the cavity of the connecting pipe 410 is opened, and the gas circuit 20 can transport carbon dioxide to the mixing container 40. When water vapor is sprayed out of the mixing container 40, the water vapor pushes the plugging head 420 upward, and the plugging head 420 blocks the cavity of the connecting pipe 410, so that the water vapor in the mixing container 40 cannot be sprayed from the one-way valve 400 to other components. The one-way valve 400 has a simple structure and good effect.

[0060] In some other embodiments, the one-way valve 400 further includes a support portion 430, which is disposed on the plugging head 420 and extends from the tapered section to the end of the connecting tube 410 near the mixing container 40, closely contacting the inner wall of the connecting tube 410. In this embodiment, the support portion 430 extends downward from the plugging head 420, and the lower end of the cavity of the connecting tube 410 is cylindrical. The support portion 430 closely contacts the inner wall of the cylindrical cavity to support the plugging head 420 for upward and downward movement.

[0061] In some other embodiments, the mixing cap 210 extends a pressure adjustment portion 212 in a direction away from the mixing container 40, and the pressure adjustment portion 212 has a hollow channel connected to the enclosed space. The bubble water assembly also includes a pressure adjustment assembly 500, which is arranged in the hollow channel of the pressure adjustment portion 212. The pressure adjustment assembly 500 is used to adjust the pressure that the enclosed space can withstand. The specific type of the pressure adjustment assembly 500 can be set as needed. In the present embodiment, the pressure adjustment assembly 500 includes a knob and a pressure block, and the knob is threadedly arranged in the hollow channel of the pressure adjustment portion 212. The knob is rotated to adjust the pressure it applies to the pressure block to adjust the pressure in the enclosed space.

[0062] In some other embodiments, the mixing element 200 further includes a second connecting cap 220, which covers the mixing cap 210 and is configured to be detachably mounted on the first connecting cap 100. The second connecting cap 220 defines a first through hole 221 communicating with the connecting portion 211 and a second through hole 222 through which the pressure adjustment assembly 500 extends.

[0063] like Figures 6 and 7 As shown, the second connecting cap 220 has a latching portion disposed on its outer sidewall, and a matching latching portion is disposed on the inner sidewall of the first connecting cap 100. The second connecting cap 220 is detachably attached to the first connecting cap 100 via the latching portion. The manner in which the second connecting cap 220 is detachably attached to the first connecting cap 100 is merely exemplary and not exclusive. However, in this embodiment, the second connecting cap 220 does not need to rotate significantly when latched onto the first connecting cap 100, which facilitates precise connection of the gas circuit 20 and facilitates disassembly.

[0064] The second connecting cap 220 covers the first mixing cap 210 . The second connecting cap 220 prevents too many exposed components on the mixing cap 210 . Too many exposed components make it difficult for users to identify and also affect the appearance.

[0065] In some other embodiments, the mixing cap 210 includes a pressure relief tube 213 opening toward the sidewall of the second connecting cap 220. The sidewall of the pressure relief tube 213 includes a vent hole communicating with the enclosed space. A pressure relief switch 300 is disposed within the pressure relief tube 213 and extends from the sidewall of the second connecting cap 220 through the opening. The pressure relief switch 300 opens and closes the vent hole when pushed or pulled.

[0066] In this embodiment, the opening of the pressure relief tube 213 faces forward, and the pressure relief switch 300 includes a blocking section and a leakage section. The blocking section closely adheres to the inner wall of the pressure relief tube 213, effectively blocking the pressure relief tube 213 and preventing the enclosed space from communicating with the outside world. The leakage section is slightly thinner and does not closely adhere to the inner wall of the pressure relief tube 213, preventing it from blocking the pressure relief tube 213. As the pressure relief switch 300 is pushed and pulled, the blocking section and the pressure relief section alternately block the vent hole in the pressure relief tube 213, opening and closing the vent hole. This pressure relief switch 300 has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0067] In some other embodiments, the mixing cap 210 extends a safety portion 214 in a direction away from the mixing container 40, and the safety portion 214 has a hollow channel connected to the enclosed space. The sparkling water assembly also includes a safety component 600, which is disposed in the hollow channel of the safety component 214 and is used to ensure that the pressure in the mixing container 40 is within a safe range. The specific structure of the safety component 600 is selected as needed. In this embodiment, the safety component 600 includes a pressing block and a knob for adjusting the pressure of the pressing block. The pressure applied by the knob to the pressing block is less than the pressure that the mixing container 40 can withstand. The safety component 600 is used to ensure the safety of the mixing container 40.

[0068] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator 1 is provided. The refrigerator 1 includes a mixing assembly 10 for a sparkling water assembly according to any of the above embodiments. Because the refrigerator 1 includes the mixing assembly 10 according to the above embodiments, the technical effects of the mixing assembly 10 are not further detailed here.

[0069] In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0070] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further include other features.

[0071] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," "coupled," and the like should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0072] 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 via another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above," "above," and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below," "below," or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0073] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the description of this embodiment have the same meaning as commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs.

[0074] In the description of the present embodiment, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0075] At this point, those skilled in the art will recognize that, although a number of exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention may be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of 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 deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A mixing assembly for a sparkling water assembly, comprising: a first connecting cap, for introducing a carbon dioxide gas line therein; a mixing element detachably mounted on the first connecting cap, wherein when the mixing element is mounted on the first connecting cap, the gas path is inserted into the mixing element; The mixing element is used to cooperate with the mixing container in the bubble water assembly to form a closed space. The mixing element enables the mixing container installed thereon to obtain carbon dioxide from the gas path to prepare a liquid with bubbles. The mixing element is also used to allow the mixing container to be detachably mounted thereon. a pressure relief switch, which, when opened, allows the enclosed space to communicate with its surroundings, so that the mixing element can be removed from the first connecting cap; The mixing element further comprises: a mixing cap covering the opening of the mixing container, with a connecting portion extending in a direction away from the mixing container, the connecting portion having a hollow passage communicating with the enclosed space, and wherein when the mixing element is disposed on the first connecting cap, the gas path extends into the hollow passage of the connecting portion; The second connecting cap covers the mixing cap and is used to be detachably arranged on the first connecting cap.

2. The mixing assembly for the bubble water assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: A one-way valve is provided in the hollow passage of the connecting portion, and is used for only allowing carbon dioxide to flow from the gas path to the mixing container.

3. The mixing assembly for the bubble water assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The one-way valve comprises: a connecting pipe, provided in the hollow passage of the connecting portion and blocking the hollow passage of the connecting portion, having a cavity, the cavity of the connecting pipe being used to connect the gas path and the mixing container, the cavity being tapered near the end of the gas path; The plugging head is arranged at the tapered section of the cavity of the communicating pipe, and blocks the cavity of the communicating pipe when moving toward the gas path, and opens the cavity of the communicating pipe when moving toward the mixing container.

4. The mixing assembly for the bubble water assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The one-way valve further comprises: The supporting portion is provided on the plugging head, extends from the tapered section to an end of the communicating pipe close to the mixing container, and is closely attached to the inner wall of the communicating pipe.

5. The mixing assembly for the bubble water assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The mixing cap extends a pressure adjustment portion in a direction away from the mixing container, and the pressure adjustment portion has a hollow channel communicating with the enclosed space; The bubble water component also includes: The pressure adjustment component is arranged in the hollow channel of the pressure adjustment part and is used to adjust the pressure that the enclosed space can withstand.

6. The mixing assembly for the bubble water assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The second connecting cap is provided with a first through hole communicating with the connecting portion and a second through hole for allowing the pressure adjusting assembly to extend out.

7. The mixing assembly for the bubble water assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The mixing cap has a pressure relief pipe with an opening toward the side wall of the second connecting cap, and the side wall of the pressure relief pipe has an air vent connected to the enclosed space; the pressure relief switch is arranged in the pressure relief pipe, and the pressure relief switch extends from the side wall of the second connecting cap through the opening, and the pressure relief switch opens and closes the air vent when being pushed and pulled.

8. The mixing assembly for the bubble water assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The mixing cap extends a safety portion in a direction away from the mixing container, and the safety portion has a hollow passage communicating with the enclosed space; The bubble water component also includes: The safety component is arranged in the hollow channel of the safety part and is used to ensure that the pressure in the mixing container is within a safe range.

9. A refrigerator comprising the mixing assembly for the bubble water assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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