Control panel for water softener valve, water softener valve and water softener

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of soft water, and provides a control panel for a soft water valve, a soft water valve and a soft water machine. The control panel comprises a panel body and at least one feedback structure. The panel body is provided with at least one work station. The feedback structure is arranged on the panel body and is correspondingly matched with the work station to feedback water path state information. The control panel is composed of the panel body and the feedback structure, without complex components or mechanical devices, and has a relatively simple structure, a relatively low manufacturing cost, and relatively easy maintenance and repair. The feedback structure is located on the panel body and is matched with the work station to feedback the state information of the water path, which is very important for monitoring and controlling the running state of the soft water valve, can help to find problems and predict faults in time, and take corresponding measures for adjustment and repair. In addition, the panel body is provided with at least one work station, so that the panel body can adapt to different water path application requirements and working scenes, thereby providing more flexible monitoring and control capabilities.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water softening technology, and more particularly to a control board for a water softening valve, a water softening valve, and a water softener. Background Technology

[0002] A water softener is a device that uses ion exchange technology to remove metal ions such as calcium and magnesium from water, effectively solving the problem of hard water. The softening valve is one of the key components ensuring the normal operation of the water softener. However, the control mechanism of this valve is complex, and the accuracy and flexibility of water circuit status information are relatively poor. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a control board for a soft water valve, which has a simple structure, provides accurate water circuit status information, and offers high flexibility.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a soft water valve.

[0005] This invention also proposes a water softener.

[0006] A control board for a soft water valve according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0007] A plate body, wherein the plate body is provided with at least one workstation;

[0008] At least one feedback structure is provided on the plate body, and the feedback structure is correspondingly matched with the workstation to provide feedback on the water circuit status information.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control board for a soft water valve consists of a board body and a feedback structure. It has no complex components or mechanical devices, resulting in a relatively simple structure, relatively low manufacturing cost, and relatively easy maintenance and repair. The feedback structure is located on the board body and works in conjunction with a workstation to provide feedback on the status information of the water circuit. This is crucial for monitoring and controlling the operating status of the soft water valve, helping to promptly identify problems, predict faults, and take corresponding measures for adjustment and repair. Furthermore, the board body has at least one workstation, allowing it to adapt to different water circuit application requirements and working scenarios, thus providing more flexible monitoring and control capabilities.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there are multiple workstations, and the plate body is provided with mounting through holes, with the multiple workstations arranged at intervals around the mounting through holes.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of workstations include at least a service station, a brine suction station, a bypass station, a backwash station, and a water replenishment station, wherein the service station, the brine suction station, the bypass station, the backwash station, and the water replenishment station are arranged sequentially around the mounting through hole.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the center point of the service position and the center point of the mounting through hole are connected by a first line, the center point of the salt absorption position and the center point of the mounting through hole are connected by a second line, the center point of the bypass position and the center point of the mounting through hole are connected by a third line, the center point of the backwash position and the center point of the mounting through hole are connected by a fourth line, and the center point of the water replenishment position and the center point of the mounting through hole are connected by a fifth line.

[0013] Wherein, the angle between the first line and the second line is 60 degrees, the angle between the second line and the third line is 60 degrees, the angle between the third line and the fourth line is 60 degrees, the angle between the fourth line and the fifth line is 120 degrees, and the angle between the fifth line and the first line is 60 degrees.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of workstations further includes a mixing limit station, which is located between the service station and the salt absorption station.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mixing limit position and the center point of the mounting through hole are connected by a sixth line, and the included angle between the first line and the sixth line is α, wherein the value of α is greater than 0 degrees and less than 60 degrees.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, α is 35 degrees.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there are multiple feedback structures, and the multiple feedback structures are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple workstations.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the feedback structure is a Hall sensor.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the plate body includes a first main body and a second main body, the first main body and the second main body are connected, and the workstation is disposed on the first main body;

[0020] The first main body and the second main body have different cross-sectional shapes.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the plate body is provided with at least one connecting structure.

[0022] A soft water valve according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0023] The control board for the soft water valve described in the first aspect embodiment above;

[0024] The valve body has a control panel disposed on it, and the valve body has a chamber.

[0025] A support structure is located within the chamber and connected to the valve body. The support structure has at least one cavity position that corresponds to and cooperates with the work station.

[0026] A drive mechanism, comprising a driven unit and a drive unit, wherein the driven unit is drively connected to the drive unit, and the driven unit rotates relative to the chamber to switch the water circuit state;

[0027] The driven unit is provided with a sensing structure, which is in responsive coordination with the feedback structure.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensing structure is either a Hall sensor or a magnet.

[0029] A soft water valve according to a third aspect embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0030] The soft water valve described in the second aspect of the embodiment above;

[0031] A resin assembly, wherein the resin assembly is provided with a water passage component for water flow;

[0032] A salt-absorbing and sewage-discharging device, one side of which is connected to the water circuit component, and the other side of which is connected to the soft water valve.

[0033] 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

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the control board provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the soft water valve provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the driven gear provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the valve body provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the valve body provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 6 This is a first-view structural diagram of the moving disk provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 7 This is a second-view structural diagram of the moving disk provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locator provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the soft water valve provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the soft water valve provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the soft water valve provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water softener provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the water flow direction during the service state provided in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the water flow direction during the salt absorption state provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the water flow direction in the bypass state provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the water flow direction during the backwashing state provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the water flow direction during the water replenishment state provided in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the water flow direction during the slow wash state provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the water flow direction in a mixed state provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure label:

[0056] 100. Plate body; 110. Mounting through hole; 111. First connecting line; 112. Second connecting line; 113. Third connecting line; 114. Fourth connecting line; 115. Fifth connecting line; 116. Sixth connecting line; 120. First main body; 130. Second main body; 140. Assembly hole; 210. Feedback structure; 220. Sensing structure;

[0057] 300. Valve body; 310. Chamber; 320. Inlet channel; 330. Outlet channel; 340. Tank inlet channel; 350. Tank outlet channel; 360. Brine suction channel; 370. Backwash channel; 380. Check valve; 390. Flow meter;

[0058] 400, Support structure; 410, Inlet chamber; 420, Outlet chamber; 430, Salt suction chamber; 440, Backwash chamber; 450, Bypass chamber; 460, Diversion chamber; 470, First process chamber; 480, Second process chamber;

[0059] 510. Moving disc; 511. Moving diversion channel; 512. First inlet; 513. Second inlet; 514. Third inlet; 515. Annular groove; 516. Water inlet groove; 520. Transmission shaft; 530. Driven gear; 540. Drive motor; 550. Drive gear; 560. Plug;

[0060] 600, Fixed plate; 610, Fixed inlet hole; 620, Fixed outlet hole; 620, Fixed brine suction hole; 640, Fixed backwash hole; 650, Fixed bypass hole; 660, Fixed diversion hole; 670, First process hole; 680, Second process hole;

[0061] 700, Valve cover; 800, Sealing structure; 810, Sealed inlet hole; 820, Sealed outlet hole; 820, Sealed brine suction hole; 840, Sealed backwash hole; 850, Sealed bypass hole; 860, Sealed diversion hole; 870, Sealed process hole one; 880, Sealed process hole two;

[0062] 910. Resin assembly; 911. Waterway component; 912. Tank body; 913. Central pipe; 914. Resin body; 920. Salt suction and sewage discharge device; 921. Ejector assembly; 922. Check valve assembly; 923. Sewage discharge assembly; A. Salt tank; H. Centerline of support structure; M. Centerline of fixed plate; N. Centerline of moving plate; O. Center point of mounting through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0063] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0064] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "centerline," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," 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 the embodiments of 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, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0065] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0066] In embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0067] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0068] The following is combined with Figures 1-20 The control board for the water softener, the water softener valve, and the water softener machine according to embodiments of the present invention are described.

[0069] Reference Figure 13 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water softener includes a water softener valve, a resin assembly 910, and a brine suction and waste discharge device 920. The resin assembly 910 is provided with a water passage component 911 for water flow. One side of the brine suction and waste discharge device 920 is connected to the water passage component 911, and the other side of the brine suction and waste discharge device 920 is connected to the water softener valve.

[0070] Through the above design, the water passage component 911 on the resin component 910 allows water to flow through the resin component 910 during the softening process, removing hardness ions from the water. The brine suction and sewage discharge device 920 is connected to the water passage component 911 on one side, and its function is to flush and discharge the resin component 910 with brine after it becomes saturated, so as to restore the softening capacity of the resin component 910. The brine suction and sewage discharge device 920 is connected to the softening water valve on the other side, which is responsible for controlling the entry and exit of softened water and brine, thereby realizing the normal operation of the water softener. The above design can effectively soften water quality, reduce hardness components in water, and improve water quality.

[0071] It should be noted that, in some embodiments of the present invention, the water softener also includes a brine tank A, and the operation of the water softener valve enables the water circuit state of the water softener to have a service state, a brine intake state, a bypass state, a backwash state, a water replenishment state, a slow wash state, and a mixed water state.

[0072] Reference Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figure 11 and Figure 12 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the soft water valve includes a control board, a valve body 300, a support structure 400, and a drive mechanism. The control board is disposed on the valve body 300, which has a chamber 310. The support structure 400 is located inside the chamber 310 and is connected to the valve body 300. The support structure 400 has at least one cavity position, which corresponds to a working position. The drive mechanism includes a driven unit and a drive unit. The driven unit is rotatably disposed on the valve body 300, and the drive unit is disposed on the valve body 300. The driven unit and the drive unit are connected in a transmission manner. When the driven unit rotates relative to the chamber 310, it switches the water circuit state.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a control board for a soft water valve includes a board body 100 and at least one feedback structure 210. The board body 100 is provided with at least one station and at least one feedback structure 210. The feedback structure 210 is disposed on the board body 100 and cooperates with the station to provide feedback on water circuit status information.

[0074] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control board for a soft water valve consists of a board body 100 and a feedback structure 210. It has no complex components or mechanical devices, resulting in a relatively simple structure, relatively low manufacturing cost, and relatively easy maintenance and repair. The feedback structure 210 is located on the board body 100 and works in conjunction with a workstation to provide feedback on the status information of the water circuit. This is crucial for monitoring and controlling the operating status of the soft water valve, helping to promptly identify problems, predict faults, and take corresponding measures for adjustment and repair. Furthermore, the board body 100 has at least one workstation, allowing it to adapt to different water circuit application requirements and working scenarios, thus providing more flexible monitoring and control capabilities.

[0075] Understandably, referring to Figure 1 In this embodiment of the invention, there are multiple workstations, and the plate 100 is provided with mounting through holes 110. The multiple workstations are arranged at intervals around the mounting through holes 110. With the above structure, the arrangement of multiple workstations can handle corresponding tasks, and the arrangement of workstations around the mounting through holes 110 can make full use of the space of the plate 100, reduce the occupied area, and avoid conflicts between workstations.

[0076] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment of the invention, the multiple workstations include at least a service station, a brine suction station, a bypass station, a backwash station, and a water replenishment station. These stations are arranged sequentially around the mounting through-hole 110. Through this arrangement, the different workstations are arranged in a certain order around the mounting through-hole 110, making the operation process clearer and more orderly, fully utilizing the space of the plate 100, and reducing the occupied area.

[0077] Specifically, refer to Figure 1In this embodiment of the invention, the service position and the center point O of the mounting through hole 110 are connected by a first connecting line 111, the salt absorption position and the center point O of the mounting through hole 110 are connected by a second connecting line 112, the bypass position and the center point O of the mounting through hole 110 are connected by a third connecting line 113, the backwash position and the center point O of the mounting through hole 110 are connected by a fourth connecting line 114, and the water replenishment position and the center point O of the mounting through hole 110 are connected by a fifth connecting line 115; wherein, the included angle between the first connecting line 111 and the second connecting line 112 is 60 degrees, the included angle between the second connecting line 112 and the third connecting line 113 is 60 degrees, the included angle between the third connecting line 113 and the fourth connecting line 114 is 60 degrees, the included angle between the fourth connecting line 114 and the fifth connecting line 115 is 120 degrees, and the included angle between the fifth connecting line 115 and the first connecting line 111 is 60 degrees. By adopting the above structure, a compact layout can be achieved by connecting different workstations to the center point O of the mounting through hole 110 and arranging the connecting lines according to a specific angle relationship. This can minimize the area of ​​the control board and allow the entire soft water valve to operate within a limited space. By connecting different workstations to the center point O of the mounting through hole 110 and arranging the connecting lines according to a specific angle relationship, clear zoning of different functions can be achieved, making the soft water valve easier to operate and improving work efficiency.

[0078] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment of the invention, the multiple workstations also include a mixing limit position, which is located between the service position and the brine suction position. This enriches the function of the soft water valve, helps control the mixed water flow in the soft water valve, and improves the safety of operation.

[0079] It should be noted that, referring to Figures 14 to 20 In this embodiment, the above-mentioned service position: the unsoftened water flows through the softening valve and the resin component 910 to produce soft water; the above-mentioned brine intake position: the softening valve is at the brine intake position, and the resin component 910 is rinsed and drained by the brine intake; the above-mentioned bypass position: the water flows directly through the softening valve without softening treatment, and is directly supplied to the equipment or area that needs water; the backwash position: the softening valve stops absorbing brine and relies on the water flow to rinse and drain the resin component 910; the above-mentioned water replenishment position: the softening valve sends the water flow to the brine tank A; the above-mentioned slow wash position: the water flow rinses and drains the resin component 910 through the softening valve; the above-mentioned mixing limit position: the unsoftened water flow and the softened water flow are mixed in a certain proportion within a preset angle range.

[0080] Specifically, refer to Figure 1In this embodiment, the mixing limit position is connected to the center point O of the mounting through hole 110 by a sixth connecting line 116. The included angle between the first connecting line 111 and the sixth connecting line 116 is α, and the value of α is greater than 0 degrees and less than 60 degrees. Through the above structure, by setting the included angle α between the first connecting line 111 and the sixth connecting line 116, the connection angle between the mixing limit position and other parts of other positions on the control board can be precisely controlled, thereby affecting the degree of water mixing. When α is within a small range, a shallower mixing angle can be achieved, thereby controlling the degree of water mixing, adapting to different operational needs, and improving the accuracy and flexibility of operation.

[0081] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, α is 35 degrees. This can be understood as follows: when α is 35 degrees, the mixing ratio of the soft water valve is at its maximum, meaning the proportion of unsoftened water in the mixed water is the largest. When α is less than 35 degrees, the mixing ratio of the soft water valve decreases; when α is greater than 35 degrees, the soft water valve stops mixing. Of course, in some embodiments, depending on specific requirements, mixing can still occur when α is greater than 35 degrees but less than 60 degrees.

[0082] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, there are multiple feedback structures 210, and the multiple feedback structures 210 are arranged one-to-one with multiple workstations. Since each workstation has a corresponding feedback structure 210, the status and information of the workstation can be obtained in real time, enabling personalized control, precise feedback and system optimization, thereby improving the flexibility, efficiency and quality of work.

[0083] Understandably, referring to Figure 3 In this embodiment of the invention, the driven unit is provided with a sensing structure 220, which works in conjunction with a feedback structure 210. By combining the water path state information output by the sensing structure 220 and the feedback structure 210, a closed-loop control system can be realized. By comparing the actual measured value with the desired value, the system can adjust according to the water path state information, so that the position and speed of the driven unit reach the expected target.

[0084] It should be noted that in this embodiment, since the driven unit passes through the mounting through hole 110 of the control board 100, and the rotation center line of the driven unit coincides with the center point O of the mounting through hole 110, the water circuit status information can be output when the sensing structure 220 is aligned with the corresponding work station position by rotating the driven unit. The structure is reasonable. One rotation can complete the switching of all water circuits, which can realize personalized control, precise feedback and system optimization, and improve the flexibility, efficiency and quality of work.

[0085] Specifically, in this embodiment, the feedback structure 210 is a Hall sensor. Correspondingly, the sensing structure 220 is a magnet, which can be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, etc., to detect the water circuit status information of the soft water valve. Of course, the feedback structure 210 can also be a magnet, and the sensing structure 220 can be a Hall sensor.

[0086] Understandably, referring to Figure 1 The plate 100 includes a first main body 120 and a second main body 130, which are connected. A workstation is located on the first main body 120. The cross-sectional shapes of the first main body 120 and the second main body 130 are different. Using this structure, assembly personnel can quickly assemble the components based on the functions corresponding to the structures of the first main body 120 and the second main body 130, thereby improving production efficiency. Specifically, a portion of the structure of the first main body 120 is circular, and a portion of the structure of the second main body 130 is rectangular.

[0087] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the plate 100 is provided with an assembly hole 140, and the valve body 300 is provided with an internal thread groove. The assembly bolt passes through the assembly hole 140 and is screwed into the internal thread groove. The structure is simple and easy to disassemble and maintain. At least some of the adjacent workstations are arranged with assembly holes 140, which further improves the stability of assembly.

[0088] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment of the invention, the valve body 300 is provided with an inlet channel 320, an outlet channel 330, a brine suction channel 360, and a backwash channel 370. The inlet channel 320 is connected to the chamber 310. There are multiple chambers. The support structure 400 is uniformly provided with multiple regions along its circumferential direction. The multiple chambers include an inlet chamber 410, an outlet chamber 420, a brine suction chamber 430, a backwash chamber 440, a bypass chamber 450, and a diversion chamber 460. The brine suction chamber 430 and the backwash chamber 440 are provided in one region. By adopting the above structure, the brine suction chamber 430 and the backwash chamber 440 are located in the same region, reducing the number of other chambers. The structure is more compact, which is beneficial for the support structure 400 to be smaller in radial dimension, thereby reducing the volume of the valve body 300 and the volume of the soft water valve.

[0089] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 11 and Figure 12In this embodiment of the invention, the driven unit includes a moving disk 510, a transmission shaft 520, and a driven gear 530. The moving disk 510 is drivenly connected to the transmission shaft 520, and the driven gear 530 is drivenly connected to the transmission shaft 520. The transmission shaft 520 passes through a mounting through hole 110. The driving unit includes a driving motor 540 and a driving gear 550. The output shaft of the driving motor 540 is connected to the driving gear 550, and the driving gear 550 meshes with the driven gear 530. Alternatively, the driving mechanism may also include a driven unit comprising a moving disk 510, a transmission shaft 520, and a driven gear 530, and a driving unit comprising a telescopic motor and a driving rack. The driving rack is drivenly connected to the telescopic motor, and the driving rack meshes with the driven gear 530.

[0090] It should be noted that, referring to Figure 11 and Figure 12 In this embodiment, the drive mechanism further includes a plug 560, which is sleeved on the drive shaft 520 and abuts against the upper side of the drive shaft 520 to restrict the drive shaft 520 from moving away from the moving disc 510.

[0091] Understandably, referring to 6 and Figure 7 In this embodiment of the invention, the moving disk 510 is provided with a moving diversion groove 511, a first through-hole 512, a second through-hole 513 and a third through-hole 514. The moving disk 510 is provided with an annular groove 515 and a plurality of water inlet grooves 516. The annular groove 515 is arranged around the center line N of the moving disk 510. The plurality of water inlet grooves 516 are spaced apart and arranged around the annular groove 515. The water inlet grooves 516 are connected to the annular groove 515. The first through-hole 512, the second through-hole 513 and the third through-hole 514 are all connected to the annular groove 515. With the above structure, when the moving plate 510 rotates relative to the support structure 400, and the four channels 511, 512, 513 and 514 correspond to different areas on the support structure 400, the control board and the driven unit cooperate with the feedback structure 210 and the sensing structure 220 to output water circuit status information including service status, brine suction status, bypass status, backwash status, water replenishment status, slow wash status and mixed water status. The structure is reasonable and the water intake effect is good.

[0092] It should be noted that the center line N of the moving disk 510 can be understood as follows: in this embodiment, the outer contour of the moving disk 510 is circular, and the center line N of the moving disk 510 coincides with the center of the circular moving disk 510.

[0093] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5In this embodiment of the invention, the brine suction chamber 430 is arranged close to the center line H of the support structure 400, while the backwash chamber 440 is arranged away from the center line H of the support structure 400. This can be understood as the brine suction chamber 430 being located closer to the inside of the support structure 400, and the backwash chamber 440 being located closer to the outside of the support structure 400. With this arrangement, the brine suction flow rate is relatively small compared to the backwash flow rate, which is beneficial for manufacturing and processing, and facilitates the operation of the soft water valve.

[0094] Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, the opening area of ​​the brine suction chamber 430 is smaller than the opening area of ​​the backwash chamber 440. This arrangement adapts to the requirements of both the brine suction flow rate and the backwash flow rate, resulting in a relatively reasonable structure.

[0095] Understandably, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment of the invention, the support structure 400 and the valve body 300 are integrally injection molded. This integrated design and processing provides higher structural strength and stability, reduces connection points between components, and thus lowers the risk of loosening or wear. Alternatively, the support structure 400 can also be a separate structure from the valve body 300, and the two can be fixedly connected by snap-fit, bolting, welding, or other methods.

[0096] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment of the invention, the support structure 400 is a support column protruding into the cavity 310. This design avoids direct contact between the fixed plate 600 and the bottom wall of the cavity 310, further improves the structural strength of the support structure 400, and facilitates the assembly of the fixed plate 600 into the cavity 310 or the removal of the fixed plate 600 from the cavity 310, making operation more convenient.

[0097] Understandably, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment of the invention, the cross-section of the support column is circular, with multiple regions distributed in a fan shape. The circular cross-section provides more uniform support force, increasing the strength and rigidity of the support column. Simultaneously, the geometric shape of the circular cross-section avoids excessive local pressure, reducing the risk of deformation and damage to the support column. Furthermore, the fan-shaped distribution of the regions allows for a more rational arrangement of multiple cavities, enabling the moving plate 510 to achieve the relevant water circuit state with just one rotation relative to the support structure 400. This results in a more compact structure, more convenient operation, and a reduction in the size of the soft water valve. It should be noted that the centerline H of the aforementioned support structure 400 coincides with its circular center.

[0098] It should be noted that, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5In this embodiment of the invention, the diversion chamber 460 and the brine suction chamber 430 are both located away from the peripheral wall of the support column, while the water inlet chamber 410, the water outlet chamber 420, the backwash chamber 440 and the bypass chamber 450 are all located close to the peripheral wall of the support column.

[0099] Understandably, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the bypass cavity 450 and the water outlet channel 330 are arranged adjacent to each other, which makes the path from the bypass cavity 450 to the water outlet channel 330 shorter, and further makes the valve body 300 narrower, thus making the overall soft water valve smaller in size.

[0100] Understandably, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment of the invention, the support column is provided with a first process cavity 470 and a second process cavity 480. Both the first process cavity 470 and the second process cavity 480 extend along the thickness direction of the support column. The first process cavity 470 and a part of the water inlet cavity 410 are located in the same region. The first process cavity 470 is located between the bypass cavity 450 and the water inlet cavity 410. The second process cavity 480 and a part of the diversion cavity 460 are located in the same region. The area of ​​the part of the support structure 400 outside the center of the support structure 400 is divided into six equal parts along the circumferential direction. A part of the diversion cavity 460 is a central groove, and another part of the diversion cavity 460 is a fan-shaped groove. Located at the center of the support structure 400, a portion of the water inlet chamber 410 occupies one equal part, another portion of the water inlet chamber 410 shares one equal part with the first process chamber 470, the backwash chamber 440 and the brine suction chamber 430 share one equal part, the bypass chamber 450 shares one equal part, the fan-shaped trough shares one equal part with the second process chamber 480, and the water outlet chamber 420 shares one equal part. Through the above structure, by equally dividing the support column, the load of the support column can be balanced, which helps to ensure that each part is subjected to the same pressure, reduces the load on individual parts, thereby reducing the possibility of deformation and stress concentration, improving the stability and safety of the structure, and making the wall thickness of the support column relatively uniform.

[0101] Understandably, referring to Figures 10 to 12 In this embodiment of the invention, the soft water valve further includes a fixed plate 600 and a valve cover 700. The fixed plate 600 is located in the chamber 310 of the valve body 300. The radial shape of the fixed plate 600 is adapted to the radial shape of the support structure 400. The fixed plate 600 is fixed relative to the support structure 400. The valve cover 700 is detachably connected to the valve body 300 and covers the chamber 310.

[0102] Understandably, referring to Figure 9 , Figure 11 and Figure 12In this embodiment of the invention, a sealing structure 800 is provided between the fixed plate 600 and the support structure 400. One side of the sealing structure 800 abuts against the fixed plate 600, and the other side of the sealing structure 800 abuts against the support structure 400, thereby improving the sealing performance of the two.

[0103] Specifically, the sealing structure 800 is a sealing gasket, which can provide a certain friction between the support structure 400 and the fixed plate 600, which helps to prevent the fixed plate 600 from rotating relative to the support structure 400 and improves working stability.

[0104] It is understood that in this embodiment of the invention, both the moving plate 510 and the fixed plate 600 are made of ceramic. The use of ceramic components provides excellent corrosion resistance, allowing for long-term stable use in various acidic and alkaline environments. This effectively resists corrosion and extends service life. Furthermore, because the surface of ceramic materials is smooth and does not easily adhere to substances, they are relatively less susceptible to contamination during operation, reducing cleaning frequency, lowering maintenance costs, and ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of the water softener. Additionally, ceramic materials have high hardness and strength, allowing them to withstand significant pressure and impact, enabling the ceramic components to operate stably in the water softener valve and preventing deformation or breakage. Of course, in some embodiments, the moving plate 510 and the fixed plate 600 can also be made of other materials, such as plastic.

[0105] Specifically, in this embodiment, referring to Figure 8 The fixed plate 600 is provided with a fixed brine suction hole 620, a fixed backwash hole 640, a fixed water inlet hole 610, a fixed water outlet hole 620, a fixed bypass hole 650, a fixed diversion hole 660, a first process hole 670, and a second process hole 680; (Refer to...) Figure 9 The sealing structure 800 has corresponding sealed water inlet 810, sealed water outlet 820, sealed brine suction hole 820, sealed backwash hole 840, sealed bypass hole 850, sealed diversion hole 860, sealed first process hole 870, and sealed second process hole 880. The water inlet chamber 410, fixed water inlet 610, and sealed water inlet 810 correspond to each other. The water outlet chamber 420, fixed water outlet 620, and sealed water outlet 820 correspond to each other. The brine suction chamber 430 and fixed brine suction hole 620 correspond to each other. Corresponding to the sealed salt suction hole 820, the backwash chamber 440, the fixed backwash hole 640, and the sealed backwash hole 840 correspond to each other; the bypass chamber 450, the fixed bypass hole 650, and the sealed bypass hole 850 correspond to each other; the diversion chamber 460, the fixed diversion hole 660, and the sealed diversion hole 860 correspond to each other; the first process chamber 470, the first process hole 670, and the sealed first process hole 870 correspond to each other; and the second process chamber 480, the second process hole 680, and the sealed second process hole 880 correspond to each other.

[0106] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5In this embodiment, the outer wall of the support structure 400 and the inner wall of the valve cavity 310 of the valve body 300 are spaced apart to form a water inlet gap. The water inlet gap is arranged around the support structure 400 and is connected to the water inlet cavity 410 of the support structure 400. The water inlet gap is also connected to the water inlet groove 516 of the moving plate 510. Raw water reaches the water inlet gap through the water inlet channel 320, passes through the multiple water inlet grooves 516 of the moving plate 510 to reach the annular groove 515, and enters the water inlet cavity 410 through the annular groove 515. This not only disperses the water inlet pressure, but also allows the moving plate 510 and the fixed plate 600 to be pressed together by water pressure.

[0107] It should be noted that, referring to Figure 8 The fixed salt suction hole 620, fixed backwash hole 640, fixed water inlet hole 610, fixed water outlet hole 620, fixed bypass hole 650, first process hole 670 and second process hole 680 are arranged around the center line M of the fixed plate 600. Regarding the center line M of the fixed plate 600, it can be understood that in this embodiment, the outer contour of the fixed plate 600 is circular, and the center line M of the fixed plate 600 coincides with the center of the circular fixed plate 600.

[0108] Understandably, referring to Figure 13 In this embodiment, the resin assembly 910 includes two resin tanks arranged side by side, both of which are connected to the water passage component 911 to realize the entry and exit of liquid from the resin tanks; refer to Figures 14 to 20 The resin tank includes a tank body 912, a central tube 913 disposed within the tank body 912, and a resin body 914 surrounding the central tube 913. The brine suction channel 360, the backwash channel 370, and the tank outlet channel 350 are all connected to the central tube 913. The water outlet chamber 420 is connected to the space outside the central tube 913 where the resin body 914 is located through the tank inlet channel 340.

[0109] It should be noted that, referring to Figure 10 and Figure 12 In this embodiment of the invention, the valve body 300 is provided with a check valve 380 and a flow meter 390. The water outlet channel 330 and the tank outlet channel 350 are connected by the check valve 380, so that the water outlet channel 330 and the water outlet channel 350 are unidirectionally connected, and the liquid is prevented from flowing to the tank outlet channel 350 through the bypass cavity 450. The orthogonal projections of the brine suction channel 360 and the backwashing cavity 440 overlap, so as to realize the control of multiple water paths, making the design of the support structure 400 more reasonable and helping to reduce the size of the soft water valve.

[0110] Understandably, referring to Figures 14 to 20In this embodiment, the brine suction and wastewater discharge device 920 includes an ejector assembly 921, a check ball assembly 922, and a wastewater discharge assembly 923. The ejector assembly 921 is connected to the brine tank A for absorbing saturated brine. One end of the ejector assembly 921 is connected to the brine suction channel 360. One end of the check ball assembly 922 is connected to the other end of the ejector assembly 921. The other end of the check ball assembly 922 is connected to the central tube 913 of the resin assembly 910 for on / off connection. The wastewater discharge assembly 923 is connected to the upper part of the resin tank for discharging wastewater.

[0111] The working process of the water softener according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below:

[0112] When the water softener is in service and producing water, refer to... Figure 14 The first port 512, the fixed water outlet 620 and the water outlet cavity 420 are connected to each other. The second port 513, the second process hole 680 and the second process cavity 480 are connected to each other. The third port 514 is connected to a part of the structure of the water inlet cavity 410. The other part of the structure of the water inlet cavity 410 corresponds to a part of the blind hole of the moving plate 510. The remaining cavities and water inlets are closed. Therefore, the raw water reaches the water inlet gap and water inlet groove 516 through the water inlet channel 320, reaches the first port 512 through the multiple water inlet grooves 516 of the moving plate 510, reaches the tank inlet channel 340 through the fixed water outlet 620 and the water outlet cavity 420, and then reaches the lower part of the resin tank in the space where the resin body 914 is located outside the central pipe 913 through the water circuit component 911, the upper part of the resin tank and the resin body 914. After softening, it reaches the tank outlet channel 350 through the central pipe 913 and the water outlet channel 330 through the check valve 380.

[0113] When the water softener is in brine extraction mode, refer to Figure 15A portion of the structure of the first port 512 is connected to the fan-shaped groove of the fixed diversion hole 660 and the diversion cavity 460. Another portion of the structure of the first port 512 is connected to the second process hole 680 and the second process cavity 480. The second port 513 and the third port 514 are both connected to the corresponding fixed inlet hole 610 and inlet cavity 410. A portion of the structure of the moving diversion groove 511 is connected to the fixed brine suction hole 620 and brine suction cavity 430. Another portion of the structure of the moving diversion groove 511 is connected to the fixed bypass hole 650 and bypass cavity 450. Raw water enters the chamber 310 of the valve body 300 through the inlet channel 320 and fills the inlet cavity 410 and the diversion cavity 460 through the inlet gap and the inlet groove 516. After the diversion chamber 460 of the support structure 400 is filled with raw water, the raw water is divided into two streams through the dynamic diversion channel 511. One stream of raw water reaches the brine suction chamber 430, and the other stream of raw water reaches the bypass chamber 450. The ejector assembly 921 generates negative pressure to draw in the brine and mixes the brine and raw water into a mixed brine solution. At this time, the check ball assembly 922 opens, and the brine reaches the central pipe 913 through the ejector assembly 921 and the check ball assembly 922. The brine is then regenerated by contacting the resin body 914 through the central pipe 913 and the lower part of the resin tank outside the central pipe 913. Finally, the wastewater is discharged through the upper part of the resin tank and the drain assembly 923. The raw water in the other bypass chamber 450 is discharged through the water outlet channel 330, thus achieving water supply during regeneration.

[0114] When the water softener is in bypass mode, refer to Figure 16 The first port 512 and the second port 513 are connected to the fixed water inlet 610 and the water inlet cavity 410 respectively. The third port 514 is connected to the fixed bypass hole 650 and the bypass cavity 450 respectively. The other cavities and water inlets are closed. Raw water enters the chamber 310 of the valve body 300, fills the water inlet cavity 410 and the water inlet gap, and reaches the bypass cavity 450 through multiple water inlet grooves 516 and the third port 514. After passing through the bypass cavity 450, it is transported to the water outlet channel 330 to realize water supply.

[0115] When the water softener is in backwash mode, refer to Figure 17 The first port 512 is connected to the fixed water inlet 610 and the water inlet chamber 410, the second port 513 is connected to the bypass chamber 450, and the third port 514 is connected to the fixed backwash port 640 and the backwash chamber 440. The other chambers and water inlets are closed. The raw water enters the water inlet channel 320 and enters the chamber 310 of the valve body 300. It is divided into two raw water streams through the water inlet gap and multiple water inlet grooves 516. One stream of raw water enters the backwash chamber 440 and enters the central tube 913 of the resin assembly 910 through the backwash channel 370. It then contacts the bottom of the resin body 914 outside the central tube 913 to perform backwashing. The other stream of raw water reaches the bypass chamber 450 and flows out through the water outlet channel 330, thus realizing backwash water supply.

[0116] When the water softener is in the water replenishment state, refer to Figure 18 A portion of the structure of the first port 512, the brine suction hole, and the brine suction chamber 430 are connected. The first port 512 and another portion of the structure are connected to the backwash chamber 440. The second port 513 is connected to the water outlet chamber 420. The third port 514 is connected to the second process chamber 480. Raw water enters the water inlet gap in the chamber 310 of the valve body 300 through the water inlet groove 516 of the moving plate 510 and reaches the first port 512 and the brine suction chamber 430. It then reaches the brine tank A for water replenishment through the ejector assembly 921. The raw water that reaches the water outlet chamber 420 can reach the upper part of the resin tank through the tank inlet channel 340. After being softened by the resin body 914, it reaches the central pipe 913 through the lower part of the resin tank and reaches the water outlet channel 330 through the tank outlet channel 350 and the check valve 380, thus achieving uninterrupted water supply. All other chambers and holes are closed. It should be noted that during the water replenishment state, the ball of the check valve assembly 922 is in the closed position due to the large water pressure at its upper part. Therefore, the water passing through the ejector assembly 921 will not reach the central pipe 913 of the resin assembly 910, and the water passing through the brine suction chamber 430 can only reach the brine tank A.

[0117] When the water softener is in slow wash mode, refer to Figure 19 A portion of the structure of the first port 512 is connected to the fan-shaped groove of the fixed diversion hole 660 and the diversion cavity 460. Another portion of the structure of the first port 512 is connected to the second process hole 680 and the second process cavity 480. The second port 513 and the third port 514 are both connected to the corresponding fixed water inlet hole 610 and the water inlet cavity 410. A portion of the structure of the moving diversion channel 511 is connected to the fixed salt suction hole 620 and the salt suction cavity 430. Another portion of the structure of the moving diversion channel 511 is connected to the fixed bypass hole 650 and the bypass cavity 450. All other cavities and holes are closed. Raw water enters the chamber 310 of valve body 300 through inlet channel 320. It fills inlet chamber 410 and diversion chamber 460 through inlet gap and inlet groove 516. When the diversion chamber 460 of support structure 400 is filled with raw water, the raw water is divided into two streams through dynamic diversion groove 511. Since the ejector assembly 921 is disconnected from the brine tank A after the brine is absorbed, one stream of raw water reaches brine suction chamber 430. Check ball assembly 922 opens and reaches central pipe 913 through ejector assembly 921 and check ball assembly 922. It then contacts resin body 914 through central pipe 913 and the lower part of resin tank outside central pipe 913 for slow washing. Finally, the wastewater is discharged through the upper part of resin tank and sewage discharge assembly 923. The other stream of raw water in bypass chamber 450 is discharged through outlet channel 330, achieving uninterrupted water supply.

[0118] When the water softener is in a mixed state, refer to Figure 20During the water mixing process, the first port 512 of the moving plate 510 and the fixed water outlet 620 and water outlet cavity 420 of the fixed plate 600 are offset at a preset angle to mix the water. A portion of the structure of the fixed diversion hole 660 and diversion cavity 460 is connected to the first port 512. A portion of the structure of the first port 512 is correspondingly connected to a portion of the fixed water outlet 620 and water outlet cavity 420 of the fixed plate 600. Another portion of the structure of the first port 512 is correspondingly connected to another portion of the second process hole 680 and second process cavity 480 of the fixed plate 600. A portion of the structure of the second port 513 is connected to another portion of the second process hole 680 and second process cavity 480 of the fixed plate 600. The structures are connected accordingly. Another part of the structure of the second port 513 is connected to a part of the structure of the fixed water inlet 610 and the water inlet chamber 410. The third port 514 is connected to a part of the structure of the fixed water inlet 610 and the water inlet chamber 410. A part of the raw water reaches the chamber 310 of the valve body 300 through the water inlet channel 320, and then reaches the water outlet chamber 420 through the water inlet gap and the water inlet groove 516. After passing through the water outlet chamber 420 and the tank inlet channel 340, it reaches the area where the resin body 914 of the resin component 910 is located. After being softened, it reaches the check valve 380. Another part of the raw water reaches the backwash chamber 440 and reaches the water outlet through the backwash channel 370. The two parts of water are mixed.

[0119] Understandably, referring to Figure 19 In this embodiment of the invention, in the slow wash state, the channel between the salt tank A and the jet assembly 921 is closed, so that the resin body 914 is slowly rinsed with the original mixed salt solution and the newly introduced raw water; in the mixed water state, the hardness of the soft water is adjusted.

[0120] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and not for limiting the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should all be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control board for a soft water valve, characterized in that, include: A plate body, wherein the plate body is provided with at least one workstation; At least one feedback structure is provided on the plate body, and the feedback structure is correspondingly matched with the workstation to provide feedback on water circuit status information. There are multiple workstations, and the plate body is provided with mounting through holes. The multiple workstations are arranged at intervals around the mounting through holes. The plurality of workstations include at least a service station, a brine suction station, a bypass station, a backwash station, and a water replenishment station, wherein the service station, the brine suction station, the bypass station, the backwash station, and the water replenishment station are arranged sequentially around the mounting through hole; The multiple workstations also include a water mixing limit position, which is located between the service position and the salt absorption position; the service position and the center point of the mounting through hole are connected by a first line, and the water mixing limit position and the center point of the mounting through hole are connected by a sixth line, and the included angle between the first line and the sixth line is α, where the value of α is greater than 0 degrees and less than 60 degrees.

2. The control board for a soft water valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center point of the salt absorption position and the center point of the installation through hole are connected by a second line; the center point of the bypass position and the center point of the installation through hole are connected by a third line; the center point of the backwash position and the center point of the installation through hole are connected by a fourth line; and the center point of the water replenishment position and the center point of the installation through hole are connected by a fifth line. Wherein, the angle between the first line and the second line is 60 degrees, the angle between the second line and the third line is 60 degrees, the angle between the third line and the fourth line is 60 degrees, the angle between the fourth line and the fifth line is 120 degrees, and the angle between the fifth line and the first line is 60 degrees.

3. The control board for a soft water valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The α value is 35 degrees.

4. The control board for a soft water valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple feedback structures, and each of the multiple feedback structures is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with a multiple workstation.

5. The control board for a soft water valve according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The feedback structure is either a Hall sensor or a magnet.

6. The control board for a soft water valve according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The plate body includes a first main body and a second main body, the first main body and the second main body are connected, and the workstation is located on the first main body; The first main body and the second main body have different cross-sectional shapes.

7. A soft water valve, characterized in that, include: Control panel for a soft water valve according to any one of claims 1 to 6; The valve body has a control panel disposed on it, and the valve body has a chamber. A support structure is located within the chamber and connected to the valve body. The support structure has at least one cavity position that corresponds to and cooperates with the work station. A drive mechanism, comprising a driven unit and a drive unit, wherein the driven unit is drively connected to the drive unit, and the driven unit rotates relative to the chamber to switch the water circuit state; The driven unit is provided with a sensing structure, which is in responsive coordination with the feedback structure.

8. The soft water valve according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sensing structure is either a Hall sensor or a magnet.

9. A water softener, characterized in that, include: The soft water valve according to any one of claims 7 to 8; A resin assembly, wherein the resin assembly is provided with a water passage component for water flow; A salt-absorbing and sewage-discharging device, one side of which is connected to the water circuit component, and the other side of which is connected to the soft water valve.

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