water dispenser

Abstract

This invention discloses a water dispenser, including a body and a faucet. With the faucet positioned at the front, the faucet is adapted to be inserted into the body from front to back and to be pulled away from the body from back to front. This detachable design allows the faucet to be inserted and removed from the body without disassembling the water dispenser. When installing the faucet, the user can hold it and insert it into the body, connecting the faucet to the water flow path. When removing the faucet, the user can also remove it by pulling it away, making cleaning easier. Both installation and removal can be done by the user without the need for professional technicians, simplifying faucet cleaning and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drinking water equipment technology, and in particular to a water dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] The faucet of a water dispenser is exposed to the external environment as the water outlet. After long-term use, bacteria and dirt can easily grow on the faucet. Cleaning the faucet requires professional technicians to disassemble the entire machine, which is very inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a water dispenser.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention discloses a water dispenser, the water dispenser comprising:

[0005] fuselage; and

[0006] A faucet, with the position of the faucet as the front, is adapted to be inserted into the body from front to back, and is adapted to be pulled out relative to the body from back to front.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water dispenser further includes a restraining mechanism adapted to lock the faucet when it rotates in a first direction to restrict the faucet from being pulled away from the body, and the restraining mechanism is also adapted to unlock the faucet when it rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction to release the faucet from being pulled away from the body.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the restraint mechanism includes a first part and a second part, the first part being disposed on the body, the second part being disposed on the faucet, and the second part being adapted to rotate with the faucet and cooperate with the first part to achieve locking and unlocking of the faucet.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first part includes a lock seat having a through hole, a first clearance groove and a first locking part, the first clearance groove and the first locking part being disposed around the through hole, the through hole being adapted to allow the faucet to pass through when it is inserted into the body;

[0010] The second part includes a first locking block, which is adapted to be inserted into the first clearance slot and rotated in the first direction to be stopped by the first locking part in the direction in which the faucet is pulled away from the body; the first locking block is also adapted to be rotated in the second direction and offset from the first locking part so as to be disengaged from the first clearance slot in the direction in which the faucet is pulled away from the body.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the lock seat further has a second locking portion, which is disposed around the through hole;

[0012] The second part also has a second locking block, which is adapted to slide against the second locking part when rotating in the first direction and to pass over the second locking part under the action of force. The second locking block is also adapted to slide against the second locking part when rotating in the second direction and to pass over the second locking part under the action of force.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the force required for the second locking block to rotate in the first direction and pass the second locking portion is less than the force required for the second locking block to rotate in the second direction and pass the second locking portion.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second locking part has a first side and a second side, the second locking block slides against the first side when rotating in the first direction, and slides against the second side when rotating in the second direction, and the first side is more inclined relative to the second side.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, a second clearance groove is provided on one side of the second locking part along the circumferential direction of the through hole, and a third clearance groove is provided on the other side of the second locking part.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, the body includes a water outlet assembly, the water outlet assembly is provided with a water outlet hole, and the faucet is adapted to be inserted into the water outlet assembly to communicate with the water outlet hole.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the body further includes a housing, the water outlet assembly is disposed within the housing, and the faucet is adapted to pass through the housing to be inserted into the water outlet assembly.

[0018] In this invention, the faucet is detachable by being plugged into and unplugged from the water dispenser body, eliminating the need to disassemble the water dispenser. When installing the faucet, the user can hold it and plug it into the body, connecting it to the water supply path. When removing the faucet, the user can easily detach it by pulling it out, making cleaning convenient. Both installation and removal can be done by the user without the need for professional technicians, simplifying faucet cleaning and improving the user experience.

[0019] Other 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

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other designs can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of water dispensers in some embodiments;

[0022] Figure 2 Here are exploded views of the water dispenser in some embodiments;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the faucet and water outlet assembly in some embodiments;

[0024] Figure 4 These are schematic diagrams of the water outlet components in some embodiments;

[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the water outlet component in some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 6 Cross-sectional views of the water outlet components in some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the base in some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the seal in some embodiments;

[0029] Figure 9 Cross-sectional views of the seals in some embodiments;

[0030] Figure 10 These are schematic diagrams of the fuselage in some embodiments;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a faucet in some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the faucet disassembly in some embodiments;

[0033] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the faucet installation in some embodiments.

[0034] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0035] Water dispenser 100, body 1000, water outlet assembly 1100, water outlet hole 1101, base 1110, first opening 1111, water outlet connector 1112, cover 1120, second opening 1121, periphery of the second opening 1122, seal 1130, first ring wall 1131, second ring wall 1132, clamping cavity 1133, outer shell 1200, faucet 2000, water inlet connector 2 100, cover plate 2200, restraint mechanism 3000, first part 3100, lock seat 3110, through hole 3111, first clearance groove 3112, first locking part 3113, second locking part 3114, first side 3115, second side 3116, second clearance groove 3117, third clearance groove 3118, second part 3200, first lock block 3210, second lock block 3220.

[0036] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0041] A water dispenser 100 is a device that dispenses drinking water for users. The water dispenser 100 has at least one of the following functions: room temperature water, cold water, and hot water. It can be connected to and treats tap water to dispense drinking water, or it can be installed to dispense bottled water. The water dispenser 100 can be a countertop, standing, built-in, or tubular type. In addition to dispensing drinking water, it can also integrate functions such as ice making, tea making, and sparkling water dispensing.

[0042] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the water dispenser 100 includes a body 1000 and a faucet 2000. The body 1000 is the part that realizes the corresponding functions of the water dispenser 100, and most of the structure of the water dispenser 100 can be regarded as the body 1000. Generally speaking, after the water dispenser 100 is installed in the target area, the body 1000 is supported on a supporting surface (such as the ground). In this embodiment, the faucet 2000 and the body 1000 are detachably connected. The so-called detachable connection means that the faucet 2000 can be installed on the body 1000 or detached from the body 1000. Because the faucet 2000 is exposed to the external environment and is touched frequently by users, it is easy for dirt and grime to accumulate. Therefore, the faucet 2000 is designed to be detachable. When the faucet 2000 needs to be cleaned, it can be removed from the body 1000. After cleaning, the faucet 2000 can be put back on the body 1000 to connect the water circuit of the body 1000.

[0043] To facilitate user removal and installation of the faucet 2000 without disassembling the entire water dispenser 100, the faucet 2000 is installed onto the body 1000 via a plug-in connection and removed from the body 1000 via a pull-out connection. To install the faucet 2000, the user holds the faucet 2000 and aligns it with the body 1000 in one direction until it is fully inserted, thus establishing water flow between the faucet 2000 and the body 1000. Drinking water can then be dispensed by controlling the faucet 2000. To remove the faucet 2000 from the body 1000, the user holds the faucet 2000 and pulls it out in the opposite direction. This design eliminates the need for complete disassembly of the water dispenser 100, allowing for user-operated installation and removal of the faucet 2000, simplifying cleaning and significantly improving the user experience.

[0044] Furthermore, continue to combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, with the position of the faucet 2000 as the front, when installing the faucet 2000, the faucet 2000 is inserted into the body 1000 from front to back. When removing the faucet 2000, the faucet 2000 is pulled out from the body 1000 from back to front. This makes it easier to install and remove the faucet 2000.

[0045] Specifically, the orientation in this article takes the installation of water dispenser 100 in the target area as an example. When using water dispenser 100, the user stands in front of it to operate the faucet 2000. That is, the side of water dispenser 100 facing the user is front (the faucet 2000 is located on the side of water dispenser 100 facing the user), the side away from the user is back, the side closer to the ground is down, the side away from the ground is up, the side corresponding to the user's left hand is left, and the side corresponding to the user's right hand is right. Since the user needs to stand in front of water dispenser 100 to operate faucet 2000 (to get water), there is ample space in front of water dispenser 100. Based on this, there is also ample space to plug and unplug faucet 2000 along the front-back direction, making it convenient for the user to perform disassembly and assembly operations. In particular, when the front side of the water dispenser 100 has a recess 1210 (the recess 1210 is generally used as a space for placing water cups), the space in the left and right directions is limited, making it inconvenient to insert and remove the faucet 2000 in the left and right directions. The operation is greatly facilitated by using the faucet 2000 to disassemble and assemble in the front and back directions.

[0046] Combination Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the body 1000 includes a water outlet assembly 1100, which is provided with a water outlet hole 1101. The faucet 2000 is inserted into the body 1000 specifically into the water outlet assembly 1100, thereby communicating with the water outlet hole 1101.

[0047] Specifically, the so-called water outlet component 1100 is located upstream of the faucet 2000. Water treated by the machine body 1000 is discharged through the water outlet component 1100 and then finally output through the faucet 2000. For example, the machine body 1000 has various components for water treatment, such as heating water, cooling water, or dispensing room temperature water. Each water treatment component is connected to a corresponding water circuit. Different water circuits are integrated into the same component, called a water circuit board. The water outlet end of the water circuit board is equipped with the aforementioned water outlet component 1100. It should be understood that the above is only an exemplary description of the water outlet component 1100.

[0048] The water outlet assembly 1100 is located inside the body 1000 and fixed in a certain position. The faucet 2000 is designed to be inserted into the water outlet assembly 1100. The water outlet assembly 1100 provides support for the faucet 2000. When the faucet 2000 is inserted, the position of the water outlet assembly 1100 will not change, so that the faucet 2000 can smoothly cooperate with the water outlet 1101 to connect, thereby realizing the connection between the faucet 2000 and the water passage of the body 1000.

[0049] Furthermore, combined Figure 2 As shown, the body 1000 includes a housing 1200, and the water outlet assembly 1100 is disposed inside the housing 1200. When the faucet 2000 is installed on the body 1000, it needs to pass through the housing 1200 and be inserted into the water outlet assembly 1100.

[0050] Specifically, the outer casing 1200 constitutes the external structure of the water dispenser 100, which is visible to the user. The outer casing 1200 protects the internal components of the main body 1000. Generally, the outer casing 1200 includes multiple interconnected parts (multiple meaning two or more) to facilitate assembly of the main body 1000. To prevent the water outlet 1101 of the water outlet assembly 1100 from being exposed after the user removes the faucet 2000 from the water outlet assembly 1100, in this embodiment, the water outlet assembly 1100 is located inside the outer casing 1200. After the faucet 2000 is removed from the main body 1000 (i.e., removed from the water outlet assembly 1100), the water outlet 1101 is located inside the outer casing 1200 and is not exposed to the outside. Due to the protection of the outer casing 1200, the water outlet 1101 is protected, minimizing the risk of contamination of the water outlet 1101. Therefore, when the faucet 2000 is plugged into the water outlet assembly 1100, the faucet 2000 needs to pass through the housing 1200 to cooperate with the water outlet assembly 1100. In other words, the housing 1200 has a hole structure that allows the faucet 2000 to pass through.

[0051] It is understandable that there are multiple ways to connect the faucet 2000 to the water outlet assembly 1100. For example, the corresponding part of the faucet 2000 can be inserted into the corresponding part of the water outlet assembly 1100, or the corresponding part of the water outlet assembly 1100 can be inserted into the corresponding part of the faucet 2000. Since the faucet 2000 needs to communicate with the water outlet 1101, in this embodiment, the faucet 2000 is designed to be inserted into the water outlet assembly 1100. Specifically, the faucet 2000 is inserted into the water outlet 1101 to directly communicate with it. For example, the faucet 2000 has a water inlet connector 2100, and the faucet 2000 is inserted into the water outlet 1101 through the water inlet connector 2100 to achieve water flow communication.

[0052] Understandably, to facilitate the connection between the faucet 2000 and the water outlet assembly 1100, the connection point is relatively rigid. To prevent leakage between the faucet 2000 and the water outlet assembly 1100, [further details are needed]. Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the water outlet assembly 1100 further includes a seal 1130, which is used to achieve a seal.

[0053] Specifically, the seal 1130 is made of an elastically deformable material, such as rubber or silicone. When the faucet 2000 is inserted into the water outlet 1101, the portion of the faucet 2000 inserted into the water outlet 1101 (hereinafter referred to as the inlet connector 2100) needs to pass through the seal 1130 and come into contact with it. That is, the seal 1130 has an annular structure surrounding the inlet connector 2100, thus forming a seal between the seal 1130 and the wall of the water outlet 1101 and the inlet connector 2100, preventing water from leaking out between the wall of the water outlet 1101 and the inlet connector 2100, thereby achieving a seal between the water outlet assembly 1100 and the faucet 2000.

[0054] The seal 1130 is disposed on the water outlet assembly 1100, meaning that the seal 1130 is fixed in position relative to the water outlet assembly 1100 and will not detach from the water outlet assembly 1100 when the faucet 2000 is removed. As mentioned above, since the faucet 2000 needs to be removed from the water outlet assembly 1100 for cleaning, in this embodiment, the seal 1130 is located on the water outlet assembly 1100 so that the seal 1130 will not detach when the faucet 2000 is removed, thus avoiding the loss of the seal 1130.

[0055] Continue to combine Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the water outlet assembly 1100 further includes a cover 1120 and a base 1110, the base 1110 being connected to the cover 1120 to hold the seal 1130.

[0056] Specifically, when the faucet 2000 is inserted into the water outlet 1101 and passes through the seal 1130, friction occurs between the water inlet connector 2100 and the seal 1130. To prevent the seal 1130 from shifting relative to the water outlet assembly 1100, it needs to be effectively fixed to the water outlet assembly 1100. In this embodiment, the water outlet assembly 1100 includes a cover 1120 and a base 1110, which are manufactured separately. The seal 1130 is disposed between the cover 1120 and the base 1110. When the cover 1120 and the base 1110 are connected and fixed, the seal 1130 is clamped, thus fixing the seal 1130. In this way, the seal 1130 can be fixed and the assembly of the water outlet assembly 1100 can be facilitated.

[0057] The base 1110 can be a single molded part, and the cover 1120 can also be a single molded part. For example, the base 1110 and the cover 1120 can be injection molded as a single part, which facilitates manufacturing. There are multiple ways to connect the cover 1120 and the base 1110. For example, the cover 1120 and the base 1110 can be connected by at least one of the following methods: screwing, snap-fitting, welding, and gluing.

[0058] Furthermore, combined Figures 3 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the seal 1130 includes a first annular wall 1131 and a second annular wall 1132, the second annular wall 1132 surrounding the first annular wall 1131, wherein one end of the second annular wall 1132 is connected to one end of the first annular wall 1131 to form a closed end, and the other end of the second annular wall 1132 is separated from the other end of the first annular wall 1131 to form an open end, thus forming a cavity 1133 between the second annular wall 1132 and the first annular wall 1131, the cavity 1133 being open. It is understandable that the connection between one end of the second annular wall 1132 and one end of the first annular wall 1131 means that one end of the second annular wall 1132 is fixed to one end of the first annular wall 1131. For example, the second annular wall 1132 and the first annular wall 1131 are two separately manufactured parts that are fixed together by means of connection such as welding or bonding. Alternatively, the second annular wall 1132 and the first annular wall 1131 can be integrally formed to form the sealing element 1130.

[0059] The base 1110 is provided with a first opening 1111, which constitutes at least part of the water outlet 1101. When assembling the water outlet assembly 1100, the wall of the first opening 1111 can be inserted into the clamping cavity 1133 of the seal 1130 to form a preliminary positioning and installation of the seal 1130. Then, the cover 1120 is connected to the base 1110. Since the seal 1130 has been preliminarily positioned and installed, it is not easy for the position to loosen. This makes it convenient for the cover 1120 and the base 1110 to cooperate to clamp the seal 1130.

[0060] For example, the base 1110 has a water outlet connector 1112 protruding toward the cover 1120. The water outlet connector 1112 forms the hole wall of the first opening 1111, thereby enclosing the first opening 1111. The water outlet connector 1112 is inserted into the clamping cavity 1133 to achieve the initial positioning and installation of the seal 1130.

[0061] Combination Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the wall of the first opening 1111 is designed to be interference-fitted with the second annular wall 1132, further improving the initial positioning and installation effect of the seal 1130. The seal 1130 is less likely to loosen when it is clamped into the wall of the first opening 1111 through the clamping cavity 1133. It can be understood that the second annular wall 1132 surrounds the first annular wall 1131. When the wall of the first opening 1111 is inserted into the clamping cavity 1133, the first annular wall 1131 is located inside the first opening 1111, and the second annular wall 1132 is located outside the first opening 1111 and surrounds the wall of the first opening 1111. The part where the first annular wall 1131 and the second annular wall 1132 connect is clamped by the wall of the first opening 1111 and the cover 1120. By interfering with the second annular wall 1132 and the hole wall of the first opening 1111, when the hole wall of the first opening 1111 is inserted into the clamping cavity 1133, the installation stability of the seal 1130 can be improved, and the seal 1130 is less likely to change position, thus making it easier to cooperate with the cover 1120.

[0062] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first annular wall 1131 and the wall of the first opening 1111 are in clearance fit. It is understood that since the first opening 1111 constitutes at least part of the water outlet 1101, when the water inlet connector 2100 is inserted into the first opening 1111, the water inlet connector 2100 exerts pressure on the seal 1130 as it passes through it. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first annular wall 1131 and the wall of the first opening 1111 are designed to be in clearance fit, providing sufficient space for the deformation of the seal 1130 and preventing the seal 1130 from cracking under significant pressure. This is especially important since the seal 1130 needs to withstand repeated disassembly and reassembly pressure from the faucet 2000; this design helps to improve the service life of the seal 1130.

[0063] Combination Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the cover 1120 is provided with a second opening 1121, and the first opening 1111 communicates with the second opening 1121. When the cover 1120 is connected to the base 1110, the periphery 1122 of the second opening 1121 and the hole wall of the first opening 1111 compress the seal 1130.

[0064] Specifically, since the first annular wall 1131 is annular and the second annular wall 1132 is also annular, the part where the first annular wall 1131 and the second annular wall 1132 are connected is also annular. When the cover 1120 is connected to the base 1110, it mainly clamps the part where the first annular wall 1131 and the second annular wall 1132 are connected. Therefore, a second opening 1121 is provided on the cover 1120. The periphery 1122 of the second opening 1121 (i.e., the part of the cover 1120 surrounding the second opening 1121) and the hole wall of the first opening 1111 are matched. In this way, the seal 1130 is uniformly clamped in the direction surrounding the water inlet connector 2100, further preventing the seal 1130 from loosening.

[0065] Understandably, because of the second opening 1121, when the faucet 2000 is inserted into the first opening 1111, it needs to pass through the second opening 1121 first. Since the first annular wall 1131 is located inside the first opening 1111 and forms a seal with the water inlet connector 2100, in this embodiment, the second opening 1121 is designed to have a clearance fit with the part of the faucet 2000 inserted into the first opening 1111 (the water inlet connector 2100), so as to avoid the water inlet connector 2100 scraping against the wall of the second opening 1121 during the insertion of the water inlet connector 2100.

[0066] As mentioned above, the faucet 2000 can be easily installed and removed via plugging and unplugging. Users can simply hold the faucet 2000 and apply a certain amount of force to plug or unplug it. To prevent the faucet 2000 from accidentally detaching from the body 1000, combined with... Figures 10 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the water dispenser 100 also includes a restraint mechanism 3000, which is used to lock and unlock the faucet 2000. Through the action of the restraint mechanism 3000, the faucet 2000 can be effectively prevented from accidentally detaching from the body 1000.

[0067] When it is necessary to install the faucet 2000 onto the body 1000, the user holds the faucet 2000 and inserts it into the body 1000. The faucet 2000 is locked by the restraint mechanism 3000, which restricts the removal of the faucet 2000 from the body 1000. The faucet 2000 will not accidentally detach from the body 1000, ensuring the stability of the connection between the faucet 2000 and the body 1000.

[0068] When it is necessary to disassemble the faucet 2000 relative to the body 1000, the locking of the faucet 2000 needs to be unlocked by the restraint mechanism 3000. In this way, the faucet 2000 can be pulled away from the body 1000, and the user can pull the faucet 2000 away from the body 1000 by holding it.

[0069] Combination Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the constraint mechanism 3000 locks the faucet 2000 when it rotates in the first direction, and unlocks the faucet 2000 when it rotates in the second direction. The first direction and the second direction are opposite. This setting improves the user's operating experience when assembling and disassembling the faucet 2000.

[0070] Specifically, if the first direction is clockwise, then the second direction is counterclockwise; if the first direction is counterclockwise, then the second direction is clockwise. The following example illustrates this: A faucet 2000 is inserted into the body 1000 from front to back and then pulled out from the body 1000 from back to front. The user holds the faucet 2000 and inserts it into the body 1000 from front to back, establishing water flow between the faucet 2000 and the body 1000. Then, the user controls the faucet 2000 to rotate clockwise by a preset angle (e.g., 45°) to lock it in place, thus completing the installation. The user holds the faucet 2000 and rotates it counterclockwise by a preset angle (e.g., 45°) to unlock it. Finally, the user pulls the faucet 2000 out from the body 1000 from back to front, thus completing the disassembly.

[0071] Therefore, it can be seen that the faucet 2000 can be disassembled and assembled by the user with one hand. The user can control the faucet 2000 to move in the front and back direction and to rotate the faucet 2000 clockwise and counterclockwise. The disassembly and assembly process of the faucet 2000 does not require the user to switch hands, and it can be done in one go, making it convenient to operate.

[0072] Combination Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the restraint mechanism 3000 includes a first part 3100 and a second part 3200. The second part 3200 is disposed on the faucet 2000, while the first part 3100 is disposed on the body 1000. When the faucet 2000 rotates, the second part 3200 rotates with the faucet 2000, thus realizing the cooperation between the second part 3200 and the first part 3100, thereby realizing the locking and unlocking of the faucet 2000.

[0073] Specifically, the first part 3100 is a structural component of the constraint mechanism 3000, and the second part 3200 is another structural component of the constraint mechanism 3000. The cooperation between the first part 3100 and the second part 3200 achieves locking and disengagement. The first part 3100 is mounted on the body 1000 in a relatively fixed position, while the second part 3200 is mounted on the faucet 2000, allowing it to rotate with the faucet 2000. As the faucet 2000 is inserted into the body 1000 and rotates at a preset angle in the first direction, the second part 3200 follows the faucet 2000 in that direction. The interaction between the second part 3200 and the first part 3100 gradually forms, thereby locking the faucet 2000. When it is necessary to disassemble the faucet 2000, during the process of controlling the faucet 2000 to rotate at a preset angle in the second direction, the second part 3200 follows the faucet 2000 to rotate in the second direction, and the interaction between the second part 3200 and the first part 3100 gradually disappears, thereby unlocking the faucet 2000.

[0074] The following section provides a more detailed description of the cooperation between Part 1 (3100) and Part 2 (3200). Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the first part 3100 includes a lock seat 3110, and the second part 3200 includes a first lock block 3210. The cooperation between the first lock block 3210 and the lock seat 3110 enables the locking and unlocking of the faucet 2000.

[0075] The lock base 3110 has a through hole 3111, a first locking part 3113 and a first clearance groove 3112. The first locking part 3113 and the first clearance groove 3112 are arranged around the through hole 3111. That is, the first locking part 3113 and the first clearance groove 3112 are arranged along the circumference of the through hole 3111. When the faucet 2000 is plugged into the body 1000, the water inlet connector 2100 of the faucet 2000 needs to pass through the through hole 3111.

[0076] For example, a faucet 2000 is inserted into the body 1000 via its inlet connector 2100. A first locking block 3210 is mounted on the inlet connector 2100. During installation of the faucet 2000, the inlet connector 2100 is aligned with the through hole 3111 and inserted, while the first locking block 3210 is aligned with the first clearance groove 3112 and inserted into the locking seat 3110. When the faucet 2000 is properly inserted, the faucet 2000 is rotated by a preset angle along a first direction, and the first locking block 3210 follows the rotation along the first direction. The direction is rotated by a preset angle, causing the first locking block 3210 to move to the back side of the first locking part 3113 (the back side is the side away from where the faucet 2000 is located; if the faucet 2000 is inserted from front to back, the back side is the rear side of the first locking part 3113). Thus, along the direction in which the faucet 2000 is pulled away from the body 1000, the first locking block 3210 is stopped by the first locking part 3113, and the faucet 2000 cannot be pulled away relative to the body 1000, thereby locking the faucet 2000.

[0077] When it is necessary to remove the faucet 2000 from the body 1000, the faucet 2000 is rotated at a preset angle in the second direction. The first locking block 3210 rotates along the second direction, moving away from the back of the first locking part 3113 and corresponding to the first clearance groove 3112. That is, the first locking block 3210 is misaligned with the first locking part 3113, thus unlocking the faucet 2000. The user can then pull the faucet 2000 away from the body 1000, and the first locking block 3210 disengages from the first clearance groove 3112 as the faucet 2000 is pulled away. The first locking part 3113 may include multiple parts (multiple means two or more), and correspondingly, the first clearance groove 3112 also includes multiple parts, thus corresponding one-to-one with the first locking part 3113. Figure 11 The first locking part 3113 includes two parts, and the two first locking parts 3113 are distributed along 180°.

[0078] Since the first locking block 3210 rotates by a preset angle along the first direction, the first locking block 3210 is located on the back side of the first locking part 3113. At this time, the user cannot easily observe the first locking block 3210. In order to prevent the first locking block 3210 from rotating excessively along the first direction, the lock seat 3110 also has a stop part (not shown in the figure). The stop part is set on the path of the first locking block 3210 rotating along the first direction. When the first locking block 3210 rotates by a preset angle, it will encounter the stop of the stop part, thus indicating that it has rotated to the limit position. For example, the stop part is set on the back side of the first locking part 3113.

[0079] Furthermore, in order to improve the stability of the constraint mechanism 3000 in the locked state, combined with Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the lock base 3110 also includes a second locking part 3114, which is disposed around the through hole 3111. Since the first locking part 3113 and the first clearance groove 3112 are also disposed around the through hole 3111, the second locking part 3114, the first locking part 3113 and the first clearance groove 3112 can be disposed along the circumference of the through hole 3111.

[0080] The second part 3200 also includes a second locking block 3220. When the faucet 2000 is controlled to rotate at a preset angle in the first direction, the second locking block 3220 slides against the second locking part 3114, and the second locking block 3220 passes over the second locking part 3114 under the action of force. During the process of the user controlling the faucet 2000 to rotate in the first direction, the second locking block 3220 rotates with the faucet 2000, causing the second locking block 3220 to abut against the second locking part 3114. If the user continues to apply a certain force, the second locking block 3220 and the second locking part 3114 slide relative to each other. At least one of the second locking block 3220 and the second locking part 3114 deforms to avoid the other until the second locking block 3220 passes over the second locking part 3114 (at this time, the first locking block 3210 has moved to the back side of the first locking part 3113). This completes the locking of the faucet 2000. After the user releases his grip on the faucet 2000, the second locking block 3220 is stopped by the second locking part 3114 in the second direction. Without the force applied by the user, the second locking block 3220 cannot pass over the second locking part 3114 in the second direction. Thus, the faucet 2000 will not rotate accidentally in the second direction.

[0081] When it is necessary to disassemble the faucet 2000, the user controls the faucet 2000 to rotate in the second direction. The second locking block 3220 rotates with the faucet 2000, so that the second locking block 3220 abuts against the second locking part 3114. The user continues to apply a certain force, and the second locking block 3220 and the second locking part 3114 slide relative to each other. At least one of the second locking block 3220 and the second locking part 3114 deforms to avoid the other until the second locking block 3220 passes the second locking part 3114 (at this time, the first locking block 3210 corresponds to the first clearance groove 3112). In this way, the faucet 2000 is unlocked, and the user can pull the faucet 2000 away.

[0082] It is understandable that the rotation of the first locking block 3210 and the second locking block 3220 are based on the user driving the faucet to rotate. Therefore, when rotating along the first direction and along the second direction, the force required for the second locking block 3220 to encounter the second locking part 3114 and pass over the second locking part 3114 is applied by the user. Therefore, in this embodiment, the force required to rotate the second locking part 3114 along the first direction to pass over the second locking part 3114 is less than the force required to rotate the second locking part 3114 along the second direction to pass over the second locking part 3114. That is, the force applied by the user when the faucet 2000 rotates along the first direction is less than the force applied by the user when the faucet 2000 rotates along the second direction, making the faucet 2000 relatively easier to install and relatively more difficult to disassemble, avoiding accidental rotation of the faucet 2000 along the second direction, and also preventing children from accidentally disassembling the faucet 2000.

[0083] For example, one side of the second locking block 3220 is the first side 3115, and the other side is the second side 3116. When the second locking block 3220 rotates in the first direction, it slides against the first side 3115, thus passing over the second locking part 3114. When the second locking block 3220 rotates in the second direction, it slides against the second side 3116, thus passing over the second locking part 3114. The first side 3115 is designed to be more inclined relative to the second side 3116, that is, the angle formed between the first side 3115 and the first direction is larger than the angle formed between the second side 3116 and the second direction. Because the first side 3115 is more inclined relative to the second side 3116, the faucet 2000 experiences less resistance when rotating in the first direction compared to when rotating in the second direction.

[0084] Combination Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, along the circumference of the through hole 3111, the lock seat 3110 also has a second clearance groove 3117 and a third clearance groove 3118. The second clearance groove 3117 is disposed on one side of the second locking part 3114 along the circumference of the through hole 3111, and the third clearance groove 3118 is disposed on the other side of the second locking part 3114 along the circumference of the through hole 3111. As mentioned above, when the second locking block 3220 rotates along the first or second direction with the faucet 2000, it needs to abut against the second locking part 3114. At least one of the second locking part 3114 and the second locking block 3220 needs to be elastically deformed. Therefore, in this embodiment, a second clearance groove 3117 and a third clearance groove 3118 are respectively provided on both sides of the second locking part 3114. By providing the second clearance groove 3117 and the third clearance groove 3118, the constraint on both sides of the second locking part 3114 is reduced, and the second locking part 3114 is more likely to elastically deform when the second locking block 3220 abuts against the second locking part 3114.

[0085] When the faucet 2000 is installed on the body 1000, the water inlet connector 2100 of the faucet 2000 passes through the through hole 3111 to be inserted into place. At the same time, the first locking block 3210 is aligned with the first clearance groove 3112 and inserted into the lock seat 3110. At least a portion of the second locking block 3220 is embedded in the second clearance groove 3117. Then, the faucet 2000 is controlled to rotate at a preset angle in the first direction. The first locking block 3210 moves to the first locking part 3 as the faucet 2000 rotates. On the back side of 113, the second locking block 3220 abuts against the second locking part 3114 as the faucet 2000 rotates. The second locking part 3114 elastically deforms, allowing the second locking block 3220 to move past the second locking part 3114 to the third clearance groove 3118. After the second locking block 3220 passes the second locking part 3114, the second locking part 3114 resets, thereby forming a stop on the second locking block 3220 in the second direction, thus locking the faucet 2000.

[0086] When the faucet 2000 is detached from the body 1000, the faucet 2000 is rotated in the second direction. The second locking part 3114 abuts against the faucet 2000 as it rotates. The second locking part 3114 elastically deforms, causing the second locking block 3220 to move past the second locking part 3114 and into the second clearance groove 3117. After the second locking block 3220 passes the second locking part 3114, the second locking part 3114 resets. At the same time, the first locking block 3210 moves away from the back of the first locking part 3113 as the faucet 2000 rotates, thus corresponding to the first clearance groove 3112. This unlocks the faucet 2000, and the user can control the faucet to be pulled away from the body 1000. At this time, the first locking block 3210 disengages from the first clearance groove 3112, and the second locking block 3220 disengages from the second clearance groove 3117.

[0087] Combination Figure 11As shown, in some embodiments, the faucet 2000 includes a cover plate 2200, which is used to cover the side of the lock seat 3110 facing the faucet 2000. Since the faucet 2000 needs to pass through the through hole 3111 and allow the first locking block 3210, the second locking block 3220 to engage with the first clearance groove 3112, the first locking part 3113, the second locking part 3114, the second clearance groove 3117, and the third clearance groove 3118 on the lock seat 3110, the lock seat 3110 faces the faucet 2000. The side of 0 is where the through hole 3111, the first clearance groove 3112, the first locking part 3113, the second locking part 3114, the second clearance groove 3117, and the third clearance groove 3118 are provided. After the faucet 2000 is locked, the through hole 3111, the first clearance groove 3112, the second clearance groove 3117, and the third clearance groove 3118 are exposed. The cover plate 2200 covers the side of the lock seat 3110 facing the faucet 2000 to prevent foreign objects from entering the interior of the body 1000.

[0088] Combination Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the lock seat 3110 is disposed on the housing 1200. As mentioned above, since the faucet 2000 needs to pass through the housing 1200, and the lock seat 3110 is provided with a through hole 3111, disposing the lock seat 3110 on the housing 1200 allows the through hole 3111 to be shared, and also facilitates user observation so that the faucet 2000 can pass through the lock seat 3110. The lock seat 3110 and the housing 1200 can be an integrally molded structure, such as injection molding (PP material), reducing the number of parts. The faucet 2000 is also mainly made of PP material, which has high wear resistance, avoiding wear and tear after repeated disassembly and assembly, thus preventing the faucet 2000 from becoming loose.

[0089] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are not intended to limit the scope of the patent. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention under the concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water dispenser (100), characterized in that, include: fuselage (1000); and A faucet (2000), with the position of the faucet (2000) as the front, the faucet (2000) is adapted to be inserted into the body (1000) from front to back, and is adapted to be pulled out from the body (1000) from back to front; The water dispenser (100) further includes a restraint mechanism (3000) adapted to lock the faucet (2000) when it rotates in a first direction to restrict the faucet (2000) from being pulled away from the body (1000), and the restraint mechanism (3000) is also adapted to unlock the faucet (2000) when it rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction to release the faucet (2000) from being pulled away from the body (1000); The restraint mechanism (3000) includes a first part (3100) and a second part (3200). The first part (3100) is disposed on the body (1000), and the second part (3200) is disposed on the faucet (2000). The second part (3200) is adapted to rotate with the faucet (2000) and cooperate with the first part (3100) to lock and unlock the faucet (2000). The first part (3100) includes a lock seat (3110), the lock seat (3110) having a through hole (3111), a first clearance groove (3112) and a first locking part (3113), the first clearance groove (3112) and the first locking part (3113) being disposed around the through hole (3111), the through hole (3111) being adapted to allow the faucet (2000) to pass through when it is inserted into the body (1000); The second part (3200) includes a first locking block (3210) adapted to be inserted into the first clearance groove (3112) and rotated in the first direction to be stopped by the first locking part (3113) in the direction in which the faucet (2000) is pulled away relative to the body (1000); the first locking block (3210) is also adapted to be rotated in the second direction and displaced from the first locking part (3113) so that it can be disengaged from the first clearance groove (3112) in the direction in which the faucet (2000) is pulled away relative to the body (1000); The lock base (3110) also has a second locking part (3114), which is disposed around the through hole (3111); The second part (3200) also has a second locking block (3220), which is adapted to slide against the second locking part (3114) when rotating in the first direction and to pass over the second locking part (3114) under the action of force. The second locking block (3220) is also adapted to slide against the second locking part (3114) when rotating in the second direction and to pass over the second locking part (3114) under the action of force. The force required for the second locking block (3220) to rotate in the first direction and pass the second locking part (3114) is less than the force required for the second locking block (3220) to rotate in the second direction and pass the second locking part (3114); The second locking part (3114) has a first side (3115) and a second side (3116). When the second locking block (3220) rotates in the first direction, it slides against the first side (3115). When the second locking block (3220) rotates in the second direction, it slides against the second side (3116). The first side (3115) is more inclined relative to the second side (3116).

2. The water dispenser (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Along the circumference of the through hole (3111), a second clearance groove (3117) is provided on one side of the second locking part (3114), and a third clearance groove (3118) is provided on the other side of the second locking part (3114).

3. The water dispenser (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The body (1000) includes a water outlet assembly (1100), which has a water outlet hole (1101). The faucet (2000) is adapted to be inserted into the water outlet assembly (1100) to communicate with the water outlet hole (1101).

4. The water dispenser (100) as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The body (1000) also includes a housing (1200), the water outlet assembly (1100) is disposed inside the housing (1200), and the faucet (2000) is adapted to pass through the housing (1200) and be inserted into the water outlet assembly (1100).

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