Drinking apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of drinking equipment, which comprises: refrigeration device and water route control device, refrigeration device includes refrigeration box and ice outlet, refrigeration box is formed with first mounting surface, ice outlet is fixed on first mounting surface and is communicated with the inside of refrigeration box, water route control device is fixed on first mounting surface and is communicated with the inside of refrigeration box, in the left-right direction of drinking equipment, water route control device and ice outlet are at least partially flush.According to the drinking equipment of the embodiment of the application, the ice outlet and water route control device are fixed on the first mounting surface of the refrigeration device, and the water route control device and the ice outlet are at least partially flush in the left-right direction of the drinking equipment, so that the structure of the drinking equipment is compact, the size of the drinking equipment is reduced, thereby facilitating the miniaturization of the drinking equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliances technology, and more specifically, to a drinking water device. Background Technology

[0002] With the diversification of lifestyle needs, small, multifunctional water dispensers are becoming increasingly popular. However, existing water dispensers generally have limited functions, and those with features such as ice making are typically quite large, leading to wasted space and indicating room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a drinking device that enables miniaturization.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a drinking device includes: a refrigeration device, the refrigeration device including a refrigeration chamber and an ice dispensing nozzle, the refrigeration chamber having a first mounting surface, the ice dispensing nozzle being fixed to the first mounting surface and communicating with the interior of the refrigeration chamber; and a water circuit control device, the water circuit control device being fixed to the first mounting surface and communicating with the interior of the refrigeration chamber, wherein the water circuit control device and the ice dispensing nozzle are at least partially flush in the left-right direction of the drinking device.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the ice dispensing nozzle and the water circuit control device are fixed on the first mounting surface of the refrigeration device, and the water circuit control device and the ice dispensing nozzle are at least partially flush with each other in the left-right direction of the drinking device, so as to make the structure of the drinking device compact and reduce the size of the drinking device, thereby facilitating the miniaturization of the drinking device.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigeration housing has a second mounting surface, which is adjacent to but not coplanar with the first mounting surface; the drinking device further includes a heating device connected to the second mounting surface, and the water circuit control device is located on the side of the first mounting surface closer to the second mounting surface and communicates with the heating device.

[0007] Furthermore, the refrigeration enclosure includes a cold water tank and a refrigerator, the refrigerator being disposed above the cold water tank and communicating with the cold water tank, and the refrigerator having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface.

[0008] Furthermore, the water circuit control device includes a water circuit board and a valve body assembly. The water circuit board is fixed to the first mounting surface and is connected to the interior of the refrigeration box and the heating device respectively. The valve body assembly is adapted to control the flow direction of water entering the water circuit board.

[0009] Furthermore, the valve body assembly is located on the side of the water circuit board opposite to the first mounting surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the water circuit control device also includes a water outlet, which is located on the side of the water circuit plate opposite to the first mounting surface, and the water outlet is connected to the water circuit plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the drinking device also includes a water receiving platform, which is located below the water outlet and the ice outlet.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the water outlet and the water receiving platform is the same as the distance between the ice outlet and the water receiving platform.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the normal direction of the first mounting surface is the same as the front-rear direction of the drinking device.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drinking device is configured as a water dispenser or a water purifier.

[0015] Furthermore, the water purifier also includes a filtration device for filtering the water from the refrigeration unit.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a drinking device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a drinking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a drinking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

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[0023] Refrigeration unit 1, refrigeration box 11, cold water tank 111, refrigerator 112, first mounting surface 1121, second mounting surface 1122, ice outlet 12, water circuit control device 2, water circuit board 21, valve body assembly 22, water outlet 23, heating device 3, heating module 31, mounting bracket 32, mounting box 321, water receiving platform 4, outer shell 5, base 6, water tank 7, drinking water equipment 100. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] The following is combined Figures 1-5 A detailed description of the drinking device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-4As shown, the drinking water device 100 includes a refrigeration unit 1 and a water circuit control unit 2. The refrigeration unit 1 includes a refrigeration chamber 11 and an ice outlet 12. The refrigeration chamber 11 can be used to make ice cubes and chill water. The refrigeration chamber 11 has a first mounting surface 1121. The ice outlet 12 is fixed to the first mounting surface 1121 and communicates with the interior of the refrigeration chamber 11. The ice cubes made by the refrigeration chamber 11 can be discharged from the ice outlet 12 to meet the user's ice-making needs.

[0030] The water circuit control device 2 is fixed on the first mounting surface 1121 and communicates with the interior of the refrigeration box 11. The water circuit control device 2 can integrate multiple flow paths. The water circuit control device 2 can supply water to the refrigeration box 11 and discharge cold water from the refrigeration box 11 through the flow paths. In the left and right directions of the drinking device 100, the water circuit control device 2 and the ice outlet 12 are at least partially flush, so as to make the structure of the drinking device 100 compact and reduce the volume of the drinking device 100.

[0031] It is understood that the refrigeration device 1 has a first mounting surface 1121 suitable for fixing the ice dispensing nozzle 12 and the water circuit control device 2. Both the ice dispensing nozzle 12 and the water circuit control device 2 can be fixed on the first mounting surface 1121 of the refrigeration device 1 by fasteners and / or buckles. The drinking device 100 does not need to set up separate mounting brackets 32 for the ice dispensing nozzle 12 and the water circuit control device 2. At the same time, the ice dispensing nozzle 12 fixed on the first mounting surface 1121 protrudes from the first mounting surface 1121, making it convenient for users to collect ice below the ice dispensing nozzle 12. The water circuit control device 2 is at least partially flush with the ice dispensing nozzle 12 in the left and right directions of the drinking device 100, so that the water circuit control device 2 can make full use of the space at the same height as the ice dispensing nozzle 12, so that the structure of the drinking device 100 is compact and the space utilization rate of the drinking device is improved.

[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the ice outlet 12 and the water circuit control device 2 of the drinking device 100 are fixed on the first mounting surface 1121 of the refrigeration device 1, and the water circuit control device 2 and the ice outlet 12 are at least partially flush with each other in the left and right directions of the drinking device 100, so as to make the structure of the drinking device 100 compact and reduce the size of the drinking device 100, thereby facilitating the miniaturization of the drinking device 100.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figures 2-4 As shown, the refrigeration unit 11 has a second mounting surface 1122. The second mounting surface 1122 is adjacent to the first mounting surface 1121 but not coplanar. The drinking device 100 also includes a heating device 3. The heating device 3 can be used to heat water to provide hot water to the water circuit control device 2. The heating device 3 is connected to the second mounting surface 1122. The water circuit control device 2 is located on the side of the first mounting surface 1121 close to the second mounting surface 1122 and is connected to the heating device 3 to reduce the distance between the water circuit control device 2 and the heating device 3.

[0034] It is understandable that the water circuit control device 2 and the heating device 3 are arranged on the adjacent sides of the refrigeration box 11 to make full use of the space on both sides of the refrigeration box 11. The water circuit control device 2 is set close to the heating device 3. The water circuit control device 2 can take into account the distance between the refrigeration box 11 and the heating device 3, so as to shorten the length of the hot water pipe connecting the hot water outlet of the heating device 3 and the water circuit control device 2. This helps to reduce the flow time and flow distance of the hot water generated by the water circuit control device 2 through the hot water pipe to the water circuit control device 2, and further helps to reduce the drop in temperature of the hot water flowing from the heating device 3 to the water circuit control device 2, thus ensuring the heating effect of the heating device 3.

[0035] Preferably, the second mounting surface 1122 is perpendicular to the first mounting surface 1121, the external shape of the refrigeration box 11 is regular, the water circuit control device 2 and the heating device 3 can make full use of the space outside the refrigeration box 11, and the refrigeration box 11, the water circuit control device 2 and the heating device 3 are easy to manufacture and assemble.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figures 2-4 As shown, the refrigeration unit 11 includes a cold water tank 111 and a refrigerator 112. The refrigerator 112 is disposed above the cold water tank 111 and communicates with the cold water tank 111. The refrigerator 112 has a first mounting surface 1121 and a second mounting surface 1122.

[0037] Since the refrigeration device 1 is the structure in the drinking equipment 100 used to process cold water and ice, the structure of the refrigeration device 1 will affect the ice dispensing and cold water dispensing functions of the drinking equipment 100. The vertical arrangement of the refrigerator 112 and the cold water tank 111 can reasonably plan the internal space of the drinking equipment 100, making the structure of the refrigeration device 1 itself more compact.

[0038] A first mounting surface 1121 is formed on the refrigerator 112. After the refrigeration unit 1 and the water circuit control device 2 are assembled, the water circuit control device 2 is fixed on the refrigerator 112. Compared with the cold water tank 111, the height of the first mounting surface 1121 of the refrigerator 112, which is located above the cold water tank 111, is more suitable for assembling the water circuit control device 2, thus avoiding interference between the water circuit control device 2 and the bottom structure of the drinking device 100. A second mounting surface 1122 is also formed on the refrigerator 112. The heating device 3 is connected to the second mounting surface 1122 so that the heating device 3 and the refrigerator 112 are relatively fixed above the refrigeration unit 11, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the internal structure of the drinking device 100.

[0039] Understandably, the refrigerator 112 can adjust its cooling power and / or cooling time according to user needs to achieve the functions of cooling water and making ice. When the cooling power of the refrigerator 112 is high and / or the cooling time is long, the refrigerator 112 can cool the water supplied by the water source and form ice. When the cooling power of the refrigerator 112 is low and / or the cooling time is short, the refrigerator 112 can cool the water supplied by the water source and form cold water. The cold water can flow downward into the cold water tank 111 for storage. The refrigeration unit 11 can realize the functions of cooling water and making ice, so that the drinking water equipment 100 can meet the diverse drinking water needs of users and enhance the product competitiveness.

[0040] The water circuit board 21 of the water circuit control device 2 may have a return water hole, a water inlet hole, and a water outlet hole. When the water circuit control device 2 is assembled with the refrigerator 112, the return water hole can be connected to the refrigerator 112, the water inlet hole can be connected to the cold water tank 111, and the water outlet hole can be connected to the cold water tank 111. Water enters the cold water tank 111 from the water inlet hole so that the refrigeration device 1 can process cold water. The processed cold water flows to the water circuit control device 2 through the water outlet hole. Under the control of the water circuit control device 2, a portion of the cold water can flow from the return water hole into the refrigerator 112 for ice making. The water from the melting of the processed ice can flow into the cold water tank 111 through the connection between the refrigerator 112 and the cold water tank 111 to prevent the melted water from stagnating in the refrigerator 112 and accelerating the melting of the ice. The arrangement of the cold water tank 111 and the refrigerator 112 enables the drinking water device 100 to dispense ice and cold water.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the water circuit control device 2 includes a water circuit plate 21 and a valve body assembly 22. The water circuit plate 21 is fixed on the first mounting surface 1121 and is connected to the interior of the refrigeration box 11 and the heating device 3 respectively. The valve body assembly 22 is adapted to control the flow direction of the water entering the water circuit plate 21.

[0042] Specifically, the water circuit board 21 has corresponding flow paths inside. The water circuit board 21 can be connected to the heating device 3 and the refrigeration box 11 through pipes to achieve fluid communication. The water circuit board 21 has corresponding connection ends to achieve fluid communication with the heating device 3 and the refrigeration box 11. Of course, the fluid communication between the water circuit board 21 and the heating device 3, the refrigeration box 11 and the ambient temperature water tank 7 can also be achieved through direct plug-in connection. The valve body assembly 22 can be an electromagnetic reversing valve, which can be controlled by an electrical signal to control the flow direction of the water entering the water circuit board 21.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the valve body assembly 22 is located on the side of the water circuit board 21 away from the first mounting surface 1121 to avoid the water circuit board 21 and the refrigeration box 11 obstructing the valve body assembly 22, so as to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the valve body assembly 22 and the water circuit board 21. When the valve body assembly 22 fails, the operating space on the side of the water circuit board 21 away from the first mounting surface 1121 is larger, and the operation of replacing the valve body assembly 22 is more convenient, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance of the drinking water equipment 100.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the water circuit control device 2 also includes a water outlet 23. The water outlet 23 is located on the side of the water circuit plate 21 opposite to the first mounting surface 1121, and the water outlet 23 is connected to the water circuit plate 21. Both the cold water flowing out of the refrigeration unit 11 and the hot water flowing out of the heating device 3 can be guided through the water circuit plate 21 to the water outlet 23, so that drinking water is dispensed from the water outlet 23 to meet the user's water needs. The drinking water can be hot water, cold water, room temperature water, or sparkling water, etc.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 1 As shown, the drinking device 100 also includes a water receiving platform 4, which is located below the water outlet 23 and the ice outlet 12. The water receiving platform 4 can be used to hold water containers. Users can place water containers on the water receiving platform 4 so that the water containers can receive water and ice, ensuring the user's user experience.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the water outlet 23 and the water receiving platform 4 is the same as the distance between the ice outlet 12 and the water receiving platform 4, so that the user can move the water receiving container on the water receiving platform 4 and avoid interference between the water receiving container and the water outlet 23 or the ice outlet 12 when it is moved.

[0047] Understandably, when a user needs to collect drinking water or ice, they can move the water container on the water receiving platform 4. When collecting drinking water, the container can be moved directly below the water outlet 23, and when collecting ice, it can be moved directly below the ice outlet 12. Since the distance between the water outlet 23 and the water receiving platform 4 is the same as the distance between the ice outlet 12 and the water receiving platform 4, if the water container can be placed between the water outlet 23 and the water receiving platform 4, then when moving the water container on the water receiving platform 4, the water container will not interfere with the ice outlet 12. Similarly, if the water container can be placed between the ice outlet 12 and the water receiving platform 4, then when moving the water container on the water receiving platform 4, the water container will not interfere with the water outlet 23. This ensures a smooth user experience when moving the water container to collect drinking water or ice.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 2As shown, the normal direction of the first mounting surface 1121 is the same as the front-back direction of the drinking device 100. That is to say, the first mounting surface 1121 can face the front or back of the drinking device 100, so that the user can collect ice from below the ice outlet 12 at the front or back of the drinking device 100, ensuring the user's convenience.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, the drinking device 100 is configured as a water dispenser or a water purifier.

[0050] The aforementioned water dispensers can be countertop water dispensers, standing water dispensers, built-in water dispensers, and pipeline water dispensers, etc., which have multiple functions such as ice making, chilled water making, hot water making, and room temperature water making.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water purifier further includes a filtration device for filtering the water from the refrigeration unit 1 to improve the water purification effect of the water purifier and ensure the safety and convenience of ice making and drinking water.

[0052] Because water purifiers, compared to water dispensers, need to perform water purification, their design affects their purification efficiency. Water purifiers also include a filtration system that connects to the water circuit within the cooling unit 1. During operation, the filtration system filters the water in the cooling unit 1 to improve the purification effect. Furthermore, the filtration system can be placed in other locations within the water purifier to purify the water in other functional components.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figures 1-5 As shown, the drinking water device 100 includes: a housing 5, a base 6, a water tank 7, a heating device 3, and a cooling device 1, wherein:

[0054] The outer casing 5 is located on the outermost side. The water tank 7, heating device 3 and cooling device 1 are all installed on the base 6, and all three are located inside the outer casing 5. In this way, the water tank 7, heating device 3 and cooling device 1 can be protected.

[0055] The refrigeration device 1 is located between the water tank 7 and the heating device 3 to shorten the distance between the water tank 7 and the refrigeration device 1, which facilitates the connection between the water tank 7 and the refrigeration device 1 and the refrigeration box 11.

[0056] Water tank 7 is used to provide a water source, and the water in water tank 7 is suitable for flowing through the refrigeration chamber 11 and then dispensing to meet people's needs for cold drinking water, or the water in water tank 7 can flow through the refrigeration chamber 11 and then dispense ice to meet people's needs for ice making. Heating device 3 is suitable for heating the water source and then dispensing it to meet people's needs for hot drinking water.

[0057] It should be noted that the heating device 3 includes a heating module 31 and an electrical control module. The heating module 31 can heat the water, and the electrical control module can control the cooling device 1 and whether or not to heat the water.

[0058] Therefore, the water tank 7, the refrigeration unit 11, and the heating device 3 can all be integrated and installed on the base 6. This allows the drinking equipment 100 to provide hot and cold water at multiple temperatures and also to make ice. At the same time, the water tank 7, the refrigeration unit 11, and the heating device 3 are different functional modules, which facilitates modular design, pre-production inspection, and subsequent combination and expansion of different modules.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 5 As shown, the water tank 7, the cooling device 1, and the heating device 3 are arranged sequentially in the left and right directions of the drinking device 100. This arrangement allows for a compact arrangement of the water tank 7, the cooling device 1, and the heating device 3 in the left and right directions of the drinking device 100, thereby reducing the size of the drinking device 100 in the front-back and vertical directions and facilitating the miniaturization of the drinking device 100.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heating device 3 includes a heating module 31 and an electrical control module, the electrical control module being electrically connected to the heating module 31 and the cooling device 1 respectively.

[0061] Therefore, by setting up an electronic control module, it is possible to control the heating module 31, the cooling device 1, and the cooling box 11. In particular, the electronic control module can be integrated with the heating module 31, which can reduce the space occupied by the electronic control module, thereby making its structure more compact and thus facilitating a reduction in its volume.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heating module 31 and the electronic control module are distributed sequentially in the vertical, horizontal, or front-back direction of the drinking device 100.

[0063] For example, the heating module 31 and the electronic control module are arranged sequentially in the vertical direction of the drinking device 100. This allows for a compact arrangement of the heating module 31 and the electronic control module in the vertical direction of the drinking device 100, thereby reducing the impact of the heating device 3 on the size of the drinking device 100 in the horizontal and vertical directions, which is beneficial for achieving a miniaturized design of the drinking device 100.

[0064] Alternatively, the heating module 31 and the electronic control module can be arranged sequentially in the left-right direction of the drinking device 100. This allows for a compact arrangement of the heating module 31 and the electronic control module in the left-right direction of the drinking device 100, thereby reducing the impact of the heating device 3 on the size of the drinking device 100 in the front-back and vertical directions, which is beneficial for achieving a miniaturized design of the drinking device 100.

[0065] Alternatively, the heating module 31 and the electronic control module can be arranged sequentially in the front-to-back direction of the drinking device 100. This allows for a compact arrangement of the heating module 31 and the electronic control module in the front-to-back direction of the drinking device 100, thereby reducing the impact of the heating device 3 on the size of the drinking device 100 in the left-to-right and up-to-down directions, which is beneficial for achieving a miniaturized design of the drinking device 100.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the heating device 3 also includes a mounting bracket 32, which is mounted on the base 6, and both the heating module 31 and the electrical control module are mounted on the mounting bracket 32.

[0067] Therefore, by setting up the mounting bracket 32, the heating module 31 and the electrical control module can be integrated on the mounting bracket 32, thereby realizing the compact design of the heating device 3. At the same time, it is convenient to simplify the assembly steps and improve the assembly efficiency.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 32 ​​is located between the refrigeration device 1 and the heating module 31, and the heating module 31 and the electrical control module are located on the side of the mounting bracket 32 ​​away from the refrigeration device 1.

[0069] Therefore, the refrigeration unit 1 and the heating module 31 can be separated by the mounting bracket 32, thus avoiding the influence of heat between them. The heating module 31 and the electrical control module are located on the side of the mounting bracket 32 ​​away from the refrigeration unit 1, which reduces the impact of condensate generated by the refrigeration unit 1 during operation and helps ensure the safety of its working environment. At the same time, it improves the efficiency of installing and removing the heating module 31 and the electrical control module, and facilitates later maintenance or replacement.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 32 ​​is provided with a mounting box 321. The electrical control module includes a first electrical control unit and a second electrical control unit. Both the first electrical control unit and the second electrical control unit are installed in the mounting box 321. The first electrical control unit is used to electrically connect to the refrigeration cabinet 11, and the second electrical control unit is used to electrically connect to the heating module 31.

[0071] Therefore, by setting up the mounting box 321, the first and second electrical controls can be installed inside the mounting box 321. This helps to protect the first and second electrical controls, prevent damage to the first and second electrical controls, and enable the first and second electrical controls to work in a stable working environment.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the mounting box 321 and the heating module 31 are spaced apart in the vertical direction of the drinking device 100.

[0073] Therefore, the distribution of the mounting box 321 and the heating module 31 will not occupy the installation space of the drinking device 100 in the front-back and left-right directions, and the mounting box 321 is located in a higher position, which facilitates the later installation, removal or maintenance of the electronic control module.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, the drinking device 100 can also be used in coffee machines, soda machines, tea machines, etc., to realize the functions of water heating, cooling, ice making, etc., and to improve the compactness of its internal structure.

[0075] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0076] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drinking device, characterized in that, include: A refrigeration device, comprising a refrigeration chamber and an ice outlet, wherein the refrigeration chamber has a first mounting surface and the ice outlet is fixed to the first mounting surface and communicates with the interior of the refrigeration chamber. A water circuit control device is fixed to the first mounting surface and communicates with the interior of the refrigeration unit. In the left-right direction of the drinking device, the water circuit control device and the ice outlet are at least partially flush. The refrigeration box has a second mounting surface, which is adjacent to but not coplanar with the first mounting surface; the refrigeration box includes a cold water tank and a refrigerator, the refrigerator being disposed above the cold water tank and communicating with the cold water tank, and the refrigerator having the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface; The drinking device also includes a heating device connected to the second mounting surface, and the water circuit control device is located on the side of the first mounting surface closer to the second mounting surface and is connected to the heating device. The water circuit control device includes a water circuit board and a valve body assembly. The water circuit board is fixed to the first mounting surface and is connected to the interior of the refrigeration box and the heating device respectively. The valve body assembly is adapted to control the flow direction of water entering the water circuit board. The normal direction of the first mounting surface is the same as the front-rear direction of the drinking device.

2. The drinking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve body assembly is located on the side of the water circuit board opposite to the first mounting surface.

3. The drinking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water circuit control device also includes a water outlet, which is located on the side of the water circuit plate opposite to the first mounting surface, and the water outlet is connected to the water circuit plate.

4. The drinking device according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a water receiving platform, which is located below the water outlet and the ice outlet.

5. The drinking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The distance between the water outlet and the water receiving platform is the same as the distance between the ice outlet and the water receiving platform.

6. The drinking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drinking equipment is configured as a water dispenser or a water purifier.

7. The drinking device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water purifier also includes a filtration device for filtering the water from the refrigeration unit.

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