Water dispenser

Abstract

The application provides a water dispenser, which comprises a first body, a second body connected to the side of the first body, a liquid storage assembly, a first heat exchange assembly, a second heat exchange assembly, a liquid discharge assembly and a first liquid delivery assembly. The first side of the liquid storage assembly is directed to the first body, and the second side of the liquid storage assembly is directed to the second body. The first heat exchange assembly is arranged in the second body. The second heat exchange assembly is arranged in the first body. One of the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly is a heating assembly, and the other is a refrigeration assembly. The liquid discharge assembly is arranged on the second body and is in communication with the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly. The liquid discharge end of the liquid discharge assembly is exposed to the side of the second body directed to the liquid storage assembly. The first liquid delivery assembly is arranged in the first body and the second body and is in communication with the first heat exchange assembly. The second liquid delivery assembly is arranged in the first body and the second body and is in communication with the second heat exchange assembly, the first liquid delivery assembly, the liquid discharge assembly and the liquid storage assembly.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, water dispensers with cooling and heating functions typically include a main body and a water tank installed on the main body. Furthermore, cooling and heating components are installed inside the main body, which results in the main body being too large in size and occupying too much space. This leads to the need for a large space to store the water dispenser, resulting in excessively high storage and transportation costs for the main body of the water dispenser. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve or improve the technical problem of water dispensers in the prior art having an excessively large footprint and being difficult to place.

[0004] Therefore, one aspect of the present invention proposes a water dispenser.

[0005] In view of the above, according to one aspect of the present invention, a water dispenser is provided, comprising: a first body; a second body connected to a side of the first body; a liquid storage assembly, a first side of the liquid storage assembly facing the first body and a second side of the liquid storage assembly facing the second body; a first heat exchange assembly disposed within the second body; a second heat exchange assembly disposed within the first body, wherein one of the second heat exchange assembly and the first heat exchange assembly is a heating assembly and the other is a cooling assembly; and a drain assembly disposed on the second body and connected to the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly, wherein the drain assembly drains liquid... The first liquid delivery component is disposed within the first and second bodies and is connected to the first heat exchange component. The second liquid delivery component is disposed within the first and second bodies and is connected to the second heat exchange component, the first liquid delivery component, the liquid discharge component, and the liquid storage component. In the first mode of the water dispenser, the first liquid delivery component, the first heat exchange component, and the liquid discharge component form a flow path. In the second mode of the water dispenser, the first liquid delivery component, the second liquid delivery component, the first heat exchange component, the liquid storage component, and the liquid discharge component form a flow path.

[0006] The water dispenser proposed in this invention includes a first main body, a second main body, a liquid storage component, a second heat exchange component, a first heat exchange component, and a liquid discharge component. The first heat exchange component is disposed within the second main body, and the second heat exchange component is disposed within the first main body. By using two main bodies, the second and first heat exchange components are respectively housed within two separate main bodies, reducing the volume of each individual main body. Furthermore, the second main body is located to the side of the first main body, meaning that when the water dispenser is placed, the first main body can contact the ground while the second main body is suspended in the air, further reducing the water dispenser's floor space. During production, the first and second main bodies can be stored separately, saving storage and transportation space, thereby reducing storage and transportation costs.

[0007] One of the second heat exchange components and the first heat exchange component is a cooling component, and the other is a heating component. Thus, the cooling and heating functions of the water dispenser are performed by different heat exchange components, which can improve the power of individual cooling and heating, and improve the cooling and heating efficiency of the water dispenser.

[0008] Furthermore, the first side of the liquid storage component faces the first body, and the second side of the liquid storage component faces the second body. The first side and the second side of the liquid storage component can be two adjacent sides of the liquid storage component. Thus, the first body and the second body can form a semi-enclosed structure for the liquid storage component, thereby protecting the liquid storage component.

[0009] Furthermore, the second infusion assembly is disposed inside the first and second bodies and is connected to the second heat exchange assembly, thereby allowing the second infusion assembly to deliver liquid into the second heat exchange assembly. After the liquid undergoes heat exchange in the second heat exchange assembly, it can be discharged through the drainage assembly.

[0010] The first infusion assembly is located inside the first and second bodies and is connected to the first heat exchange assembly and the drainage assembly. Thus, the first infusion assembly can deliver liquid into the first heat exchange assembly, and after the liquid undergoes heat exchange in the first heat exchange assembly, it can be discharged through the drainage assembly.

[0011] Specifically, when the water dispenser is in the first mode, the first liquid delivery component, the first heat exchange component, and the liquid discharge component form a flow path, that is, the liquid passes through the first liquid delivery component and the first heat exchange component, and then is discharged through the liquid discharge component.

[0012] When the water dispenser is in the second mode, the first infusion component, the second infusion component, the second heat exchange component, and the drain component form a flow path. That is, the liquid passes through the first infusion component, the second infusion component, and the second heat exchange component, and is finally discharged through the drain component.

[0013] Furthermore, the drain end of the drain assembly is exposed on the side of the second body facing the liquid storage assembly. The drain end of the drain assembly and the liquid storage assembly are side by side. When water is collected, water is collected below the second body, thereby reducing the space required for water collection.

[0014] In addition, the water dispenser according to the above-described technical solution provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0015] Furthermore, based on the above technology, the second infusion assembly and the reservoir assembly are detachably connected.

[0016] In this technical solution, the second infusion component and the liquid storage component are detachably connected, meaning that the liquid storage component can be moved, which facilitates the filling of the liquid storage component with water, and also facilitates the transportation and storage of the water dispenser.

[0017] Based on any of the above technologies, further, the first side of the second infusion assembly faces the second heat exchange assembly, the second side of the second infusion assembly faces the liquid storage assembly, and the first side of the second infusion assembly and the second side of the second infusion assembly are adjacent sides of the second infusion assembly.

[0018] In this technical solution, the second heat exchange component and the liquid storage component are respectively arranged on adjacent sides of the second liquid delivery component. That is, the first side of the second liquid delivery component faces the second heat exchange component and the second side of the second liquid delivery component. In this way, by optimizing the position of the components in the water dispenser, the volume of the water dispenser is reduced and the space occupied by the water dispenser is reduced.

[0019] Based on any of the above technologies, the first infusion assembly further includes: a pump body; a first valve body, the first valve body including a first inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet, the first inlet being connected to the pump body, the first outlet being connected to the first heat exchange assembly, and the second outlet being connected to the second infusion assembly; wherein, the first valve body includes a first state and a second state, when the first valve body is in the first state, the first inlet and the first outlet are connected, and when the first valve body is in the second state, the first inlet and the second outlet are connected; when the water dispenser is in the second mode, the first valve body is in the first state.

[0020] In this technical solution, the first infusion assembly includes a pump body and a first valve body. The pump body is used to provide liquid to the water dispenser. The first valve body includes a first inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The first inlet of the first valve body is connected to the pump body, thereby the pump body pumps liquid to the first valve body. The first outlet of the first valve body is connected to the inlet of the first heat exchange assembly, and the second outlet of the first valve body is connected to the second infusion assembly.

[0021] Furthermore, the first valve body includes a first state and a second state. When the first valve body is in the first state, the first liquid inlet and the first liquid outlet of the first valve body are connected. When the first valve body is in the second state, the first liquid inlet and the second liquid outlet of the first valve body are connected.

[0022] In other words, when the first valve body is in the first state, the pump body can deliver liquid to the first heat exchange component through the first valve body. That is, when the water dispenser is in the first mode, the pump body pumps the liquid into the first valve body through the first inlet, and the liquid then enters the first heat exchange component through the first outlet for heat exchange, and finally is discharged through the drain component.

[0023] When the first valve body is in the second state, the pump body can deliver liquid to the second liquid delivery assembly through the first valve body. That is, when the water dispenser is in the second mode, the pump body pumps the liquid into the first valve body through the first inlet, and the liquid then enters the second liquid delivery assembly through the second outlet. The second liquid delivery assembly then delivers the liquid to the storage assembly or the drain assembly.

[0024] Furthermore, the pump body enables automatic water supply to the water dispenser, and the first valve body allows switching between the second and first modes of the water dispenser. The structure is simple and the production cost is low.

[0025] Based on any of the above technologies, the second infusion assembly further includes: a second valve body, comprising a second inlet, a third inlet, and a third outlet, wherein the second inlet is connected to the first infusion assembly, and the third outlet is connected to the inlet end of the second heat exchange assembly; a third valve body, comprising a fourth inlet, a fourth outlet, and a fifth outlet, wherein the fourth inlet is connected to the outlet end of the second heat exchange assembly, and the fourth outlet is connected to a drainage assembly; and a liquid storage interface, comprising a first interface and a second interface, wherein the first interface connects the liquid storage assembly and the fifth outlet, and the second interface connects the liquid storage assembly and the third inlet; wherein the second valve body includes a third state and a fourth state, in the second... When the valve body is in the third state, the second inlet and the third outlet are connected. When the second valve body is in the fourth state, the third inlet and the third outlet are connected. The third valve body includes a fifth state and a sixth state. When the third valve body is in the fifth state, the fourth inlet and the fourth outlet are connected. When the third valve body is in the sixth state, the fourth inlet and the fifth outlet are connected. When the water dispenser is in the third mode, the first valve body is in the second state, the second valve body is in the fourth state, and the third valve body is in the sixth state. When the water dispenser is in the fourth mode, the first valve body is in the second state, the second valve body is in the third state, and the third valve body is in the fifth state.

[0026] In this technical solution, the second infusion assembly includes a second valve body, a third valve body, and a liquid storage interface. The second valve body includes a second inlet, a third inlet, and a third outlet. Furthermore, the second valve body has a third state and a fourth state. When the second valve body is in the third state, the second inlet and the third outlet are connected, meaning that the liquid entering the second valve body from the first infusion assembly can enter the second heat exchange assembly for heat exchange through the third outlet. When the second valve body is in the fourth state, the third inlet and the third outlet are connected, meaning that the liquid entering the second valve body from the liquid storage assembly can enter the second heat exchange assembly for heat exchange through the fourth outlet.

[0027] The third valve body includes a fourth liquid inlet, a fourth liquid outlet, and a fifth liquid outlet. Furthermore, the third valve body has a fifth state and a sixth state. In the fifth state, the fourth liquid inlet and the fourth liquid outlet are connected, meaning that liquid entering the third valve body from the first heat exchange component can enter the drain assembly through the fourth liquid outlet and ultimately be discharged through the drain assembly. In the sixth state, the fourth liquid inlet and the fifth liquid outlet are connected, meaning that liquid entering the third valve body from the first heat exchange component can enter the liquid storage assembly through the fifth liquid outlet, thereby facilitating cyclic refrigeration.

[0028] The liquid storage interface includes two interfaces: a first interface and a second interface. One end of the first interface is connected to the liquid storage component, and the other end is connected to the fifth outlet of the third valve body. One end of the second interface is connected to the liquid storage component, and the other end is connected to the third inlet of the second valve body.

[0029] The second mode of the water dispenser includes two situations: the third mode and the fourth mode. By adjusting the working state of the first valve body, the second valve body and the third valve body, the three modes of the water dispenser can be switched.

[0030] Specifically, when the water dispenser is in the first mode, the first valve body is in the first state, that is, the liquid pumped into the first valve body by the pump body can enter the first heat exchange component through the first liquid outlet. After the liquid undergoes heat exchange in the first heat exchange component, it can be discharged through the drain component.

[0031] When the water dispenser is in the third mode, the first valve body is in the second state, the second valve body is in the fourth state, and the third valve body is in the sixth state. This means that the liquid pumped into the first valve body can enter the second valve body through the second outlet and the second inlet of the first valve body, and then enter the second heat exchange assembly through the third outlet of the second valve body for heat exchange. After heat exchange in the second heat exchange assembly, the liquid is discharged into the third valve body, and then enters the storage assembly through the fifth outlet of the third valve body and the first interface of the storage interface. Afterward, the liquid enters the third inlet of the second valve body through the second interface of the storage interface, and then enters the second heat exchange assembly through the third outlet of the second valve body for circulating heat exchange, thereby improving the heat exchange effect and ensuring that the liquid temperature meets the requirements. Furthermore, liquid meeting the temperature requirements can be stored in the storage assembly for later use. For example, the liquid can be directly removed from the storage assembly, or, through pre-heat exchange, liquid meeting the temperature requirements can be quickly discharged when the user fills the water container, improving the heat exchange effect of the water dispenser.

[0032] Once a certain amount of liquid has been pumped into the liquid storage component by the pump body, the pump body can be shut off. The power for the liquid can then be provided by other pump bodies, thereby achieving liquid circulation and heat exchange. Alternatively, when the liquid passes through the second valve body, the negative pressure of the liquid draws the liquid from the liquid storage component into the second valve body, thereby achieving liquid circulation and heat exchange. Or, by reversing the pump body, the liquid can circulate and cool within the second heat exchange component and the liquid storage component.

[0033] When the water dispenser is in the fourth mode, the first valve body is in the second state, the second valve body is in the third state, and the third valve body is in the fifth state. That is, the pump body pumps liquid into the second valve body through the first valve body, and the liquid can enter the second valve body through the second outlet of the first valve body and the second inlet of the second valve body. Then, it enters the second heat exchange component through the third outlet of the second valve body for heat exchange. After heat exchange in the second heat exchange component, the liquid is discharged into the third valve body, and then enters the drain component through the fourth outlet of the third valve body, thereby discharging the liquid through the drain component.

[0034] As shown above, when the second heat exchange component is a cooling component and the first heat exchange component is a heating component, the first mode of the water dispenser is a direct-output heating mode, the third mode of the water dispenser is a circulating cooling mode, and the fourth mode of the water dispenser is a direct-output cooling mode. It should be noted that after the circulating cooling mode, the direct-output cooling mode needs to be combined to drain the liquid.

[0035] When the second heat exchange component is a heating component and the first heat exchange component is a cooling component, the first mode of the water dispenser is a direct-discharge cooling mode, the third mode of the water dispenser is a circulating heating mode, and the fourth mode of the water dispenser is a direct-discharge heating mode. It should be noted that after the circulating heating mode, the direct-discharge heating mode needs to be combined to drain the liquid.

[0036] Furthermore, the above structure can improve the heat exchange effect of the water dispenser and increase the liquid dispensing speed.

[0037] Based on any of the above technologies, it further includes: a first detection element, disposed on the second infusion assembly or the second heat exchange assembly, for detecting the outlet temperature of the second heat exchange assembly, and the second valve body and the third valve body determining their working status based on the detection result of the first detection element.

[0038] In this technical solution, the water dispenser also includes a first detection element, which is set on the second liquid delivery component or the second liquid delivery component. The first detection element can detect the temperature of the liquid discharged from the second heat exchange component, thereby determining whether the water dispenser is working in the third mode or the fourth mode by detecting the liquid temperature through the first detection element.

[0039] Specifically, when the user operates the water dispenser in the second mode, the water dispenser first enters the fourth mode. The first valve body is in the first state, the second valve body is in the third state, and the third valve body is in the fifth state. That is, the pump body pumps liquid into the second valve body through the first valve body. The liquid can enter the second valve body through the second outlet of the first valve body and the second inlet of the second valve body, and then enter the second heat exchange component through the third outlet of the second valve body for heat exchange. After the liquid exchanges heat in the second heat exchange component, the temperature of the liquid is detected by the first detection element. If the temperature of the liquid meets the set temperature, the water dispenser continues to operate in the fourth mode, that is, the liquid is discharged into the third valve body, and then enters the drain assembly through the fourth outlet of the third valve body, and thus the liquid is discharged through the drain assembly.

[0040] When the user operates the water dispenser in the second mode, the dispenser first enters the fourth mode. The first valve body is in the first state, the second valve body is in the third state, and the third valve body is in the fifth state. That is, the pump body pumps liquid into the second valve body through the first valve body. Liquid then enters the second valve body through the second outlet and the second inlet of the first valve body, and then enters the second heat exchange assembly through the third outlet of the second valve body for heat exchange. After heat exchange in the second heat exchange assembly, the liquid temperature is detected by the first detection element. If the liquid temperature does not meet the set temperature, the water dispenser switches to the fourth mode. The three-mode operation means that the liquid is discharged into the third valve body, and then enters the liquid storage component through the fifth outlet of the third valve body and the first interface of the liquid storage interface. After that, the liquid enters the third inlet of the second valve body through the second interface of the liquid storage interface, and then enters the second heat exchange component through the third outlet of the second valve body for circulating heat exchange. When the first detection element detects that the liquid temperature meets the requirements, the water dispenser switches to the fourth mode operation, and the liquid is discharged into the third valve body through the fourth outlet of the third valve body, and then discharged through the liquid discharge component.

[0041] Based on any of the above technologies, the first heat exchange component further includes: a heating film; a first water channel plate in contact with the heating film, the first water channel plate being connected to the second infusion component; and a heat insulation component disposed outside the heating film and the first water channel plate.

[0042] In this technical solution, the first heat exchange component includes a heating film, a first water circuit plate, and an insulation component. The insulation component wraps the heating film and the first water circuit plate inside, thereby reducing the possibility of heat dissipation from the heating film and the possibility of heat dissipation from the liquid inside the first water circuit plate, and improving the heating effect.

[0043] The first water circuit board is in contact with the heating film, thereby improving the heat exchange between the heating film and the liquid in the first water circuit board, and improving the effect of the water dispenser directly dispensing hot water.

[0044] Based on any of the above technologies, the arrangement direction of the heating film and the first water channel plate is the same as the arrangement direction of the second body and the liquid storage assembly.

[0045] In this technical solution, the arrangement direction of the heating film and the first water channel plate is the same as that of the second main body and the liquid storage component. This reduces the volume of the second main body while increasing the area of ​​the heating film and the first water channel plate, and also increases the contact area between the heating film and the first water channel plate, thereby improving the heat exchange effect.

[0046] Based on any of the above technologies, the second heat exchange component further includes: a cooling element; a second water channel plate in contact with the cooling element, and the second water channel plate being connected to the second liquid delivery component.

[0047] In this technical solution, the second heat exchange component includes a cooling element and a second water circuit board. The second water circuit board is connected to the second liquid delivery component, and the second water circuit board is in contact with the cooling element, so that the cooling element can exchange heat with the liquid in the second water circuit board to achieve a cooling effect.

[0048] Based on any of the above technologies, the cooling component is further defined as a semiconductor cooling component, and the second heat exchange assembly further includes: a radiator disposed on the cooling component; and a fan disposed corresponding to the radiator.

[0049] In this technical solution, the cooling component is a semiconductor cooling component, which means that one side of the cooling component cools and the other side heats. The cooling end of the cooling component is connected to the second water circuit board, and the heating end of the cooling component is connected to the radiator. Thus, the cooling effect of the cooling component is improved through the heat dissipation of the radiator. The second heat exchange component also includes a fan, which is set to correspond to the radiator, thereby increasing the airflow speed of the radiator and improving the heat dissipation effect of the radiator.

[0050] Based on any of the above technologies, further, the first side of the radiator faces the second water channel plate, the second side of the radiator faces the fan, and the first side and the second side of the radiator are adjacent sides of the radiator.

[0051] In this technical solution, the first side of the radiator faces the second water channel plate, and the second side of the radiator faces the fan. The first side and the second side of the radiator are adjacent to each other, which can reduce the thickness of the first body.

[0052] Based on any of the above technologies, further, the third side of the radiator faces the first infusion assembly, and the third side and the second side of the radiator are opposite sides of the radiator.

[0053] In this technical solution, the third side of the radiator faces the first infusion assembly, and the third side and the second side of the radiator are opposite sides of the radiator. That is, the radiator, the first infusion assembly and the fan are arranged side by side, thereby reducing the thickness of the first main body.

[0054] Based on any of the above technologies, it further includes: a second detection element disposed on the first body or the drain assembly, the second detection element being used to detect whether there is a vessel below the drain assembly, and the drain assembly switching between open and closed states according to the detection result of the second detection element.

[0055] In this technical solution, the water dispenser also includes a second detection element disposed on the first main body or the drain assembly. The second detection element is used to detect whether there is a container below the drain assembly, and the drain assembly switches between open and closed states according to the detection result of the second detection element, thereby realizing automatic water dispensing of the water dispenser. For example, when the user places a container under the drain assembly, the second detection element detects the container and controls the water dispenser to enter the first mode, the third mode, or the fourth mode according to the user's settings, and opens the drain assembly, thereby realizing functions such as rapid water dispensing and automatic water dispensing, improving the practicality of the water dispenser.

[0056] Based on any of the above technologies, it further includes: a third detection element, disposed in the first body and the second body, for identifying items in the vessel below the drain assembly, wherein the first heat exchange assembly or the second heat exchange assembly adjusts its operating power according to the detection result of the third detection element.

[0057] In this technical solution, the water dispenser also includes a third detection element set on the first or second main body. The third detection element is used to identify the items in the container below the drain assembly, thereby controlling the power of the first or second heat exchange assembly. For example, different types of items, such as tea, coffee, or medicine, have different optimal steeping temperatures. Based on the identification by the third detection element, the power of the first or second heat exchange assembly can be determined to ensure that the liquid temperature discharged by the drain assembly is suitable for the items in the container, thereby improving the practicality of the water dispenser.

[0058] Based on any of the above technologies, it further includes: a control component disposed within the first body, located on the side of the second body away from the liquid storage component, and the control component being electrically connected to the second heat exchange component, the first heat exchange component, the first liquid delivery component, and the second liquid delivery component.

[0059] In this technical solution, the water dispenser also includes a control component, which is located inside the first main body and on the side of the second main body away from the liquid storage component, thereby keeping the control component away from the second heat exchange component and improving the reliability of the control component.

[0060] Furthermore, the control component is electrically connected to the second heat exchange component, the first heat exchange component, and the second infusion component. The control component controls the electrical connection of the second heat exchange component, the first heat exchange component, the first infusion component, and the second infusion component, thereby controlling the water dispenser to enter the response mode. In addition, the control component controls the power of the first heat exchange component and the second heat exchange component to ensure that the liquid storage temperature meets the requirements.

[0061] Based on any of the above technologies, it further includes: a lighting assembly disposed on the first or second body; a fourth detection element disposed on the first or second body and electrically connected to the lighting assembly, the fourth detection element being used to detect a human body, and the lighting assembly determining its working state based on the detection result of the fourth detection element.

[0062] In this technical solution, the water dispenser also includes a light assembly and a fourth detection element installed on the first or second main body. The fourth detection element and the light assembly are electrically connected. The fourth detection element is used to detect human bodies. The light assembly determines its working state based on the detection result of the fourth detection element. That is, when the fourth detection element detects a human body, the light assembly works to provide illumination. When the fourth detection element does not detect a human body, the light assembly does not work to save energy and improve the practicality of the water dispenser.

[0063] In addition to any of the above technologies, it further includes: a voice recognition component disposed on the first body and the second body.

[0064] In this technical solution, the water dispenser also includes a voice recognition component, which is set on the first or second main body, so as to recognize the user's voice commands, achieve the effect of voice interaction, and improve the practicality of the water dispenser.

[0065] Based on any of the above technologies, it further includes: a fifth detection element, disposed in the first body, the second body, or the drain assembly, for detecting the liquid level in the vessel below the drain assembly, wherein the drain assembly switches between open and closed states according to the detection result of the fifth detection element.

[0066] In this technical solution, the water dispenser also includes a fifth detection element, which is installed on the first main body, the second main body, or the drain assembly. The fifth detection element detects the liquid level in the container below the drain assembly. The drain assembly switches between open and closed states based on the detection result of the fifth detection element. That is, when the liquid level in the container reaches the set value, the drain assembly automatically closes, thereby reducing the possibility of liquid overflowing from the container and improving the safety of the water dispenser.

[0067] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0068] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0069] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the structure of a water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the structure of a water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the structure of a water dispenser component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the structure of a water dispenser component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the structure of a water dispenser component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 6 This diagram illustrates the structure of a first heat exchange component and a draining component in a water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates the structure of a first heat exchange component and a draining component in a water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Figure 8 This diagram illustrates the structure of a second heat exchange component in a water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the electrical connection between the control component and other components in a water dispenser according to one embodiment of the invention;

[0078] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the liquid flow path when the water dispenser is in a first mode, according to one embodiment of the invention;

[0079] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the liquid flow path when the water dispenser is in the third mode, according to one embodiment of the invention;

[0080] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the liquid flow path when a water dispenser is in its fourth mode, according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0081] in, Figures 1 to 12 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0082] 100 Water dispenser, 110 First main body, 120 Second main body, 130 Liquid storage component, 140 First heat exchange component, 142 Heating film, 144 First water circuit board, 146 Insulation component, 150 Second heat exchange component, 152 Cooling component, 154 Second water circuit board, 156 Radiator, 158 Fan, 160 Drainage component, 170 First infusion component, 172 Pump body, 174 First valve body, 1742 First inlet, 1744 First outlet, 1746 Second outlet, 180 Second infusion component, 182 Second valve body, 1822 Second inlet, 18 24 Third inlet, 1826 Third outlet, 184 Third valve body, 1842 Fourth inlet, 1844 Fourth outlet, 1846 Fifth outlet, 186 Liquid storage interface, 1862 First interface, 1864 Second interface, 190 First detection element, 200 Second detection element, 210 Third detection element, 220 Control component, 230 Lighting component, 240 Fourth detection element, 250 Fifth detection element, 260 Sixth detection element, 270 Seventh detection element, 280 Infusion tube, 290 Drive component, 300 Eighth detection element, 310 Voice recognition component. Detailed Implementation

[0083] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0084] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0085] The following reference Figures 1 to 12 The following describes a water dispenser 100 provided according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0086] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the present invention provides a water dispenser 100, comprising: a first body 110, a second body 120, a liquid storage component 130, a first heat exchange component 140, a second heat exchange component 150, a liquid discharge component 160, a first liquid delivery component 170, and a second liquid delivery component 180.

[0087] The second main body 120 is disposed on one side of the first main body 110. Specifically, the second main body 120 is disposed in the middle of the side of the first main body 110, that is, the second main body 120 and the first main body 110 form a [missing information]. The liquid storage component 130 is arranged such that its first side faces the first main body 110 and its second side faces the second main body 120. The first side and the second side of the liquid storage component 130 are adjacent to each other on the liquid storage component 130. Specifically, the liquid storage component 130 is roughly rectangular, so the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 can protect the liquid storage component 130 in a semi-enclosed state.

[0088] The second heat exchange component 150 is disposed within the first main body 110, and the first heat exchange component 140 is disposed within the second main body 120. One of the first heat exchange component 140 and the second heat exchange component 150 is a heating component, and the other is a cooling component, thereby realizing the cooling and heating functions of the water dispenser 100. Furthermore, the first heat exchange component 140 and the second heat exchange component 150 are disposed on different main bodies, which can reduce the volume of the first main body 110 alone, and thus reduce the floor space occupied by the first main body 110.

[0089] The first infusion assembly 170 is disposed within the first main body 110 and the second main body 120, and the first infusion assembly 170 is connected to the first heat exchange assembly 140, that is, the first infusion assembly 170 can infuse fluid into the first heat exchange assembly 140.

[0090] The second infusion assembly 180 is disposed within the first main body 110 and the second main body 120, and the second infusion assembly 180 is connected to the second heat exchange assembly 150, the first infusion assembly 170, the liquid storage assembly 130 and the drain assembly 160. That is, the second infusion assembly 180 can deliver liquid to the second heat exchange assembly 150, and the liquid discharged by the second heat exchange assembly 150 can enter the drain assembly 160 or the liquid storage assembly 130 through the second infusion assembly 180.

[0091] Among them, such as Figure 10 As shown, when the water dispenser 100 is in the first mode, the first infusion assembly 170, the first heat exchange assembly 140, and the drain assembly 160 form a flow path; when the water dispenser 100 is in the second mode, the first infusion assembly 170, the second infusion assembly 180, the first heat exchange assembly 140, the liquid storage assembly 130, and the drain assembly 160 form a flow path.

[0092] The water dispenser 100 provided by the present invention includes a first main body 110, a second main body 120, a liquid storage component 130, a second heat exchange component 150, a first heat exchange component 140, and a drain component 160. The first heat exchange component 140 is disposed within the second main body 120, and the second heat exchange component 150 is disposed within the first main body 110. By setting two main bodies, the second heat exchange component 150 and the first heat exchange component 140 are respectively disposed within the two main bodies, reducing the volume of each individual main body. Furthermore, the second main body 120 is disposed on the side of the first main body 110, meaning that when the water dispenser 100 is placed, the first main body 110 can be in contact with the ground while the second main body 120 is suspended in the air, thereby reducing the floor space occupied by the water dispenser 100. In addition, during the production process, the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 can be stored separately, saving storage and transportation space, thereby reducing storage and transportation costs.

[0093] One of the second heat exchange component 150 and the first heat exchange component 140 is a cooling component and the other is a heating component. Thus, the cooling and heating functions of the water dispenser 100 are performed by different heat exchange components, thereby increasing the power of individual cooling and heating and improving the cooling and heating efficiency of the water dispenser 100.

[0094] Furthermore, the first side of the liquid storage component 130 faces the first body 110, and the second side of the liquid storage component 130 faces the second body 120. The first side and the second side of the liquid storage component 130 can be two adjacent sides of the liquid storage component 130. Thus, the first body 110 and the second body 120 can form a semi-enclosed structure for the liquid storage component 130, thereby protecting the liquid storage component 130.

[0095] Furthermore, the second infusion assembly 180 is disposed inside the first body 110 and the second body 120 and is connected to the second heat exchange assembly 150, thereby the second infusion assembly 180 can deliver liquid into the second heat exchange assembly 150, and after the liquid undergoes heat exchange in the second heat exchange assembly 150, it can be discharged through the drain assembly 160.

[0096] The first infusion assembly 170 is disposed inside the first main body 110 and the second main body 120, and is connected to the first heat exchange assembly 140 and the drain assembly 160. Thus, the first infusion assembly 170 can deliver liquid into the first heat exchange assembly 140, and after the liquid undergoes heat exchange in the first heat exchange assembly 140, it can be discharged through the drain assembly 160.

[0097] Specifically, such as Figure 10As shown, when the water dispenser 100 is in the first mode, the first liquid delivery component 170, the first heat exchange component 140 and the liquid discharge component 160 form a flow path, that is, the liquid passes through the first liquid delivery component 170 and the first heat exchange component 140, and then is discharged through the liquid discharge component 160.

[0098] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, when the water dispenser 100 is in the second mode, the first infusion assembly 170, the second infusion assembly 180, the second heat exchange assembly 150 and the drain assembly 160 form a flow path, that is, the liquid passes through the first infusion assembly 170, the second infusion assembly 180 and the second heat exchange assembly 150, and is finally discharged through the drain assembly 160.

[0099] Furthermore, the drain end of the drain assembly 160 is exposed on the side of the second body 120 facing the liquid storage assembly 130. The drain end of the drain assembly 160 and the liquid storage assembly 130 are side by side. When water is collected, water is collected below the second body 120, thereby reducing the space required for water collection.

[0100] As an embodiment of the present invention, the second infusion assembly 180 and the reservoir assembly 130 are detachably connected.

[0101] In this embodiment, the second infusion component 180 and the liquid storage component 130 are detachably connected, that is, the liquid storage component 130 can be moved, which facilitates the liquid storage component 130 to collect water, and also facilitates the transportation and storage of the water dispenser 100.

[0102] Furthermore, by combining multiple water dispensers 100, the liquid storage components 130 can be interchanged. For example, if the liquid storage component 130 of the current water dispenser 100 only contains about 10% liquid, and the user requests a liquid storage component 130 with 80% 25-degree Celsius water, then other water dispensers 100 can preheat the liquid and store it in the liquid storage component 130. The user can then directly replace the liquid storage component 130 to achieve rapid water replacement.

[0103] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first side of the second infusion assembly 180 faces the second heat exchange assembly 150, the second side of the second infusion assembly 180 faces the liquid storage assembly 130, and the first side and the second side of the second infusion assembly 180 are two adjacent sides of the second infusion assembly 180.

[0104] In this embodiment, the second heat exchange component 150 and the liquid storage component 130 are respectively disposed on adjacent sides of the second liquid delivery component 180. That is, the first side of the second liquid delivery component 180 faces the second heat exchange component 150 and the second side of the second liquid delivery component 180. In this way, by optimizing the position of the components in the water dispenser 100, the volume of the water dispenser 100 is reduced and the space occupied by the water dispenser 100 is reduced.

[0105] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first infusion assembly 170 further includes a pump body 172 and a first valve body 174 disposed within the first main body 110. The pump body 172 and the first valve body 174 are connected. The inlet end of the pump body 172 is connected to an infusion pipe 280. The infusion pipe 280 can be connected to a water source such as a water purifier or tap water, thereby forming an automatic water supply. This eliminates the need for holding a water jug ​​continuously, which is laborious and time-consuming, and the hygiene problems associated with placing the jug directly in the sink, as is the case in related technologies.

[0106] Furthermore, the first valve body 174 includes a first inlet 1742, a first outlet 1744, and a second outlet 1746. The first inlet 1742 of the first valve body 174 is connected to the pump body 172, the first outlet 1744 of the first valve body 174 is connected to the first heat exchange component 140, and the second outlet 1746 of the first valve body 174 is connected to the second infusion component 180. The first valve body 174 includes a first state and a second state. When the first valve body 174 is in the first state, the first inlet 1742 and the first outlet 1744 are connected. When the first valve body 174 is in the second state, the first inlet 1742 and the second outlet 1746 are connected. When the water dispenser 100 is in the second mode, the first valve body 174 is in the second state.

[0107] In this embodiment, the first infusion assembly 170 includes a pump body 172 and a first valve body 174. The pump body 172 is used to provide liquid to the water dispenser 100. The first valve body 174 includes a first inlet 1742, a first outlet 1744, and a second outlet 1746. The first inlet 1742 of the first valve body 174 is connected to the pump body 172, thereby the pump body 172 pumps liquid to the first valve body 174. The first outlet 1744 of the first valve body 174 is connected to the inlet of the first heat exchange assembly 140. The second outlet 1746 of the first valve body 174 is connected to the second infusion assembly 180.

[0108] Furthermore, the first valve body 174 includes a first state and a second state. When the first valve body 174 is in the first state, the first liquid inlet 1742 and the first liquid outlet 1744 of the first valve body 174 are connected. When the first valve body 174 is in the second state, the first liquid inlet 1742 and the second liquid outlet 1746 of the first valve body 174 are connected.

[0109] That is, when the first valve body 174 is in the first state, the pump body 172 can deliver liquid to the first heat exchange component 140 through the first valve body 174. In other words, when the water dispenser 100 is in the first mode, the pump body 172 pumps the liquid into the first valve body 174 through the first inlet 1742, and the liquid then enters the first heat exchange component 140 through the first outlet 1744 for heat exchange, and finally is discharged through the drain component 160.

[0110] When the first valve body 174 is in the second state, the pump body 172 can deliver liquid to the second liquid delivery assembly 180 through the first valve body 174. That is, when the water dispenser 100 is in the second mode, the pump body 172 pumps the liquid into the first valve body 174 through the first inlet 1742, and the liquid then enters the second liquid delivery assembly 180 through the second outlet 1746. The second liquid delivery assembly 180 then delivers the liquid to the liquid storage assembly 130 or the liquid discharge assembly 160.

[0111] Furthermore, the water dispenser 100 can automatically fill with water through the pump body 172, and the water dispenser 100 can switch between the second mode and the first mode through the first valve body 174. The structure is simple and the production cost is low.

[0112] like Figure 5As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, the second infusion assembly 180 further includes a second valve body 182, a third valve body 184, and a liquid storage interface 186. The second valve body 182 includes a second inlet 1822, a third inlet 1824, and a third outlet 1826. The second inlet 1822 of the second valve body 182 is connected to the first infusion assembly 170, and the third outlet 1826 of the second valve body 182 is connected to the inlet end of the second heat exchange assembly 150. The third valve body 184 includes a fourth inlet 1842 and a fourth outlet 1826. The liquid outlet 1844 and the fifth liquid outlet 1846 are connected to the fourth liquid inlet 1842 of the third valve body 184 and the discharge end of the second heat exchange component 150. The fourth liquid outlet 1844 of the third valve body 184 is connected to the liquid drainage component 160. The liquid storage interface 186 includes a first interface 1862 and a second interface 1864. The first interface 1862 of the liquid storage interface 186 is connected to the liquid storage component 130 and the fifth liquid outlet 1846. The second interface 1864 of the liquid storage interface 186 is connected to the liquid storage component 130 and the third liquid inlet 1824.

[0113] The second valve body 182 includes a third state and a fourth state. When the second valve body 182 is in the third state, the second inlet 1822 and the third outlet 1826 are connected. When the second valve body 182 is in the fourth state, the third inlet 1824 and the third outlet 1826 are connected. The third valve body 184 includes a fifth state and a sixth state. When the third valve body 184 is in the fifth state, the fourth inlet 1842 and the fourth outlet 1844 are connected. When the third valve body 184 is in the sixth state, the fourth inlet 1842 and the fifth outlet 1846 are connected. When the water dispenser 100 is in the third mode, the first valve body 174 is in the first state, the second valve body 182 is in the fourth state, and the third valve body 184 is in the sixth state. When the water dispenser 100 is in the fourth mode, the first valve body 174 is in the first state, the second valve body 182 is in the third state, and the third valve body 184 is in the fifth state.

[0114] In this embodiment, the second infusion assembly 180 includes a second valve body 182, a third valve body 184, and a liquid storage interface 186. The second valve body 182 includes a second inlet 1822, a third inlet 1824, and a third outlet 1826. Furthermore, the second valve body 182 has a third state and a fourth state. When the second valve body 182 is in the third state, the second inlet 1822 and the third outlet 1826 are connected, that is, the liquid entering the second valve body 182 from the first infusion assembly 170 can enter the second heat exchange assembly 150 for heat exchange through the third outlet 1826. When the second valve body 182 is in the fourth state, the third inlet 1824 and the third outlet 1826 are connected, that is, the liquid entering the second valve body 182 from the liquid storage assembly 130 can enter the second heat exchange assembly 150 for heat exchange through the fourth outlet 1844.

[0115] The third valve body 184 includes a fourth liquid inlet 1842, a fourth liquid outlet 1844, and a fifth liquid outlet 1846. Furthermore, the third valve body 184 has a fifth state and a sixth state. In the fifth state, the fourth liquid inlet 1842 and the fourth liquid outlet 1844 are connected, meaning that the liquid entering the third valve body 184 from the first heat exchange component 140 can enter the drain component 160 through the fourth liquid outlet 1844 and ultimately be discharged through the drain component 160. In the sixth state, the fourth liquid inlet 1842 and the fifth liquid outlet 1846 are connected, meaning that the liquid entering the third valve body 184 from the first heat exchange component 140 can enter the liquid storage component 130 through the fifth liquid outlet 1846, thereby facilitating cyclic refrigeration.

[0116] The liquid storage interface 186 includes two interfaces: a first interface 1862 and a second interface 1864. One end of the first interface 1862 of the liquid storage interface 186 is connected to the liquid storage assembly 130, and the other end is connected to the fifth outlet 1846 of the third valve body 184. One end of the second interface 1864 of the liquid storage interface 186 is connected to the liquid storage assembly 130, and the other end is connected to the third inlet 1824 of the second valve body 182.

[0117] Among them, such as Figure 10 As shown, the second mode of the water dispenser 100 includes two situations: one is the third mode, and the other is the fourth mode. Furthermore, by adjusting the working state of the first valve body 174, the second valve body 182, and the third valve body 184, the three modes of the water dispenser 100 can be switched.

[0118] Specifically, when the water dispenser 100 is in the first mode, the first valve body 174 is in the first state, that is, the liquid pumped into the first valve body 174 by the pump body 172 can enter the first heat exchange component 140 through the first liquid outlet 1744. After the liquid undergoes heat exchange in the first heat exchange component 140, it can be discharged through the drain component 160.

[0119] like Figure 11 As shown, when the water dispenser 100 is in the third mode, the first valve body 174 is in the second state, the second valve body 182 is in the fourth state, and the third valve body 184 is in the sixth state. That is, the liquid pumped into the first valve body 174 by the pump body 172 can enter the second valve body 182 through the second outlet 1746 of the first valve body 174 and the second inlet 1822 of the second valve body 182, and then enter the second heat exchange assembly 150 through the third outlet 1826 of the second valve body 182 for heat exchange. After heat exchange in the second heat exchange assembly 150, the liquid is discharged into the third valve body 184, and then through the fifth outlet 1846 of the third valve body 184 and the liquid storage interface 186. The liquid enters the liquid storage component 130 through the first interface 1862. Then, the liquid enters the third inlet 1824 of the second valve body 182 through the second interface 1864 of the liquid storage interface 186. After that, it enters the second heat exchange component 150 through the third outlet 1826 of the second valve body 182 for circulating heat exchange, thereby improving the heat exchange effect and ensuring that the temperature of the liquid can meet the requirements. Furthermore, the liquid that meets the temperature requirements can be stored in the liquid storage component 130 for use. For example, the liquid in the liquid storage component 130 can be directly taken out, or, through pre-heat exchange, the liquid that meets the temperature requirements can be quickly discharged when the user gets water, thereby improving the heat exchange effect of the water dispenser 100.

[0120] Once the amount of liquid pumped into the liquid storage component 130 by the pump body 172 reaches a certain level, the pump body 172 can be shut off. Afterward, the power for the liquid can be provided by other pump bodies 172, thereby achieving liquid circulation and heat exchange. Alternatively, when the liquid passes through the second valve body 182, the negative pressure of the liquid draws the liquid from the liquid storage component 130 into the second valve body 182, thereby achieving liquid circulation and heat exchange. Or, by reversing the pump body 172, the liquid can circulate and cool within the second heat exchange component 150 and the liquid storage component 130.

[0121] like Figure 12As shown, when the water dispenser 100 is in the fourth mode, the first valve body 174 is in the second state, the second valve body 182 is in the third state, and the third valve body 184 is in the fifth state. That is, the pump body 172 pumps liquid into the second valve body 182 through the first valve body 174. The liquid can enter the second valve body 182 through the second outlet 1746 of the first valve body 174 and the second inlet 1822 of the second valve body 182. Then, it enters the second heat exchange assembly 150 through the third outlet 1826 of the second valve body 182 for heat exchange. After heat exchange in the second heat exchange assembly 150, the liquid is discharged into the third valve body 184 and then enters the drain assembly 160 through the fourth outlet 1844 of the third valve body 184, thereby discharging the liquid through the drain assembly 160.

[0122] When the second heat exchange component 150 is a cooling component and the first heat exchange component 140 is a heating component, the first mode of the water dispenser 100 is a direct-output heating mode, the third mode of the water dispenser 100 is a circulating cooling mode, and the fourth mode of the water dispenser 100 is a direct-output cooling mode. It should be noted that after the circulating cooling mode, the direct-output cooling mode needs to be combined to drain the liquid.

[0123] When the second heat exchange component 150 is a heating component and the first heat exchange component 140 is a cooling component, the first mode of the water dispenser 100 is a direct-output cooling mode, the third mode of the water dispenser 100 is a circulating heating mode, and the fourth mode of the water dispenser 100 is a direct-output heating mode. It should be noted that after the circulating heating mode, the direct-output heating mode needs to be combined to drain the liquid.

[0124] Furthermore, the above structure can improve the heat exchange effect of the water dispenser 100 and increase the liquid dispensing speed.

[0125] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, as an embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes a first detection element 190 disposed on the second infusion assembly 180 or the second heat exchange assembly 150. The first detection element 190 can detect the outlet temperature of the second heat exchange assembly 150, and the second valve body 182 and the third valve body 184 determine the working state according to the detection result of the first detection element 190.

[0126] In this embodiment, the water dispenser 100 also includes a first detection element 190, which is disposed on the second infusion assembly 180 or the second infusion assembly 180. The first detection element 190 can detect the temperature of the liquid discharged from the second heat exchange assembly 150, thereby determining whether the water dispenser 100 is operating in the third mode or the fourth mode by detecting the liquid temperature through the first detection element 190.

[0127] Specifically, when the user operates the water dispenser 100 in the second mode, the water dispenser 100 first enters the fourth mode. The first valve body 174 is in the first state, the second valve body 182 is in the third state, and the third valve body 184 is in the fifth state. That is, the pump body 172 pumps liquid into the second valve body 182 through the first valve body 174. The liquid can enter the second valve body 182 through the second outlet 1746 of the first valve body 174 and the second inlet 1822 of the second valve body 182. Then, it enters the second heat exchange component 150 through the third outlet 1826 of the second valve body 182 for heat exchange. After the liquid undergoes heat exchange in the second heat exchange component 150, the temperature of the liquid is detected by the first detection element 190. If the temperature of the liquid meets the set temperature, the water dispenser 100 continues to operate in the fourth mode, that is, the liquid is discharged into the third valve body 184 and then enters the drain component 160 through the fourth outlet 1844 of the third valve body 184, thereby discharging the liquid through the drain component 160.

[0128] When the user operates the water dispenser 100 in the second mode, the water dispenser 100 first enters the fourth mode. The first valve body 174 is in the first state, the second valve body 182 is in the third state, and the third valve body 184 is in the fifth state. That is, the pump body 172 pumps liquid into the second valve body 182 through the first valve body 174. The liquid can enter the second valve body 182 through the second outlet 1746 of the first valve body 174 and the second inlet 1822 of the second valve body 182. Then, it enters the second heat exchange component 150 through the third outlet 1826 of the second valve body 182 for heat exchange. After the liquid exchanges heat in the second heat exchange component 150, the temperature of the liquid is detected by the first detection element 190. If the temperature of the liquid does not meet the set temperature, the water dispenser 100 switches to the third mode. In other words, the liquid is discharged into the third valve body 184, and then enters the liquid storage assembly 130 through the fifth outlet 1846 of the third valve body 184 and the first interface 1862 of the liquid storage interface 186. After that, the liquid enters the third inlet 1824 of the second valve body 182 through the second interface 1864 of the liquid storage interface 186. Then, it enters the second heat exchange assembly 150 through the third outlet 1826 of the second valve body 182 for circulating heat exchange until the first detection element 190 detects that the liquid temperature meets the requirements. Then, the water dispenser 100 switches to the fourth mode of operation, and the liquid is discharged into the third valve body 184, and then enters the drain assembly 160 through the fourth outlet 1844 of the third valve body 184, thereby discharging the liquid through the drain assembly 160.

[0129] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first heat exchange assembly 140 further includes a heating film 142, a first water channel plate 144, and a heat insulation member 146. The heating film 142 and the first water channel plate 144 are in contact, thereby facilitating heat exchange between the heating film 142 and the liquid in the first water channel. The heat insulation member 146 covers the heating film 142 and the first water channel plate 144, thereby reducing heat loss from the heating film 142 and the first water channel plate 144.

[0130] In this embodiment, the first heat exchange component 140 includes a heating film 142, a first water channel plate 144, and a heat insulation component 146. The heat insulation component 146 wraps the heating film 142 and the first water channel plate 144 inside, thereby reducing the possibility of heat dissipation from the heating film 142 and the possibility of heat dissipation from the liquid inside the first water channel plate 144, and improving the heating effect.

[0131] The first water circuit board 144 is in contact with the heating film 142, thereby improving the heat exchange between the heating film 142 and the liquid in the first water circuit board 144, and improving the effect of the water dispenser 100 directly dispensing hot water.

[0132] The heating film 142 transfers heat to the first water channel plate 144 through its internal heating wires. The water in the first water channel plate 144 is fully heated as it flows through the coiled water channels, thus reaching the specified output temperature. The insulation component 146 is used to reduce heat loss and ensure thermal efficiency.

[0133] While still meeting the requirement of instantly heating water to boiling, the module can be as thin as 12mm, greatly reducing product space and allowing the Water Dispenser 100 to be thinner, more versatile, and adaptable to more scenarios.

[0134] like Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement direction of the heating film 142 and the first water channel plate 144 is the same as the arrangement direction of the second body 120 and the liquid storage assembly 130.

[0135] In this embodiment, the arrangement direction of the heating film 142 and the first water channel plate 144 is the same as the arrangement direction of the second main body 120 and the liquid storage component 130, thereby reducing the volume of the second main body 120 while increasing the area of ​​the heating film 142 and the first water channel plate 144, and increasing the contact area between the heating film 142 and the first water channel plate 144, thereby improving the heat exchange effect.

[0136] like Figure 8As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second heat exchange assembly 150 further includes a cooling element 152 and a second water channel plate 154 disposed in the first body 110. The cooling element 152 and the second water channel plate 154 are in contact with each other, and the second water channel plate 154 is connected to the second infusion assembly 180.

[0137] In this embodiment, the second heat exchange component 150 includes a cooling element 152 and a second water channel plate 154. The second water channel plate 154 is connected to the second liquid delivery component 180, and the second water channel plate 154 is in contact with the cooling element 152, so that the cooling element 152 can exchange heat with the liquid in the second water channel plate 154 to achieve a cooling effect.

[0138] like Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the cooling element 152 is a semiconductor cooling element 152, and the second heat exchange assembly 150 further includes a heat sink 156 disposed on the cooling element 152. The heat sink 156 and the cooling element 152 are in contact, thereby facilitating heat exchange between the heat sink and the cooling element 152. The second heat exchange assembly 150 also includes a fan 158 corresponding to the heat sink 156, and the fan 158 increases the airflow speed of the heat sink 156.

[0139] In this embodiment, the cooling component 152 is a semiconductor cooling component 152, that is, the cooling component 152 cools on one side and heats on the other side. The cooling end of the cooling component 152 is connected to the second water circuit board 154, and the heating end of the cooling component 152 is connected to the radiator 156. Thus, the cooling effect of the cooling component 152 is improved through the heat dissipation of the radiator 156. The second heat exchange component 150 also includes a fan 158, which is set to correspond to the radiator 156, thereby increasing the airflow speed of the radiator 156 and improving the heat dissipation effect of the radiator 156.

[0140] The semiconductor cooling device 152 absorbs heat on one side and releases heat on the other. It absorbs heat in close contact with the second water circuit board 154 on the top and releases heat to the heat sink 156 on the bottom. The heat sink 156 includes aluminum heat dissipation fins and a centrifugal fan to accelerate the heat dissipation speed, thereby cooling the water in the second water circuit board 154.

[0141] By adding a semiconductor cooling element 152, circulating current and heat dissipation efficiency can be achieved, greatly improving the cooling speed. The integrated design of the cooling element 152, heat sink 156 and fan 158 also makes the product smaller.

[0142] like Figure 5 and Figure 8As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first side of the radiator 156 faces the second water channel plate 154, the second side of the radiator 156 faces the fan 158, and the first side and the second side of the radiator 156 are adjacent sides of the radiator 156.

[0143] In this embodiment, the first side of the radiator 156 faces the second water channel plate 154, and the second side of the radiator 156 faces the fan 158. The first side and the second side of the radiator 156 are adjacent to each other, which can reduce the thickness of the first body 110.

[0144] like Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the third side of the radiator 156 faces the first infusion assembly 170, and the third side and the second side of the radiator 156 are opposite sides of the radiator 156.

[0145] In this embodiment, the third side of the radiator 156 faces the first infusion assembly 170, and the third side and the second side of the radiator 156 are opposite sides of the radiator 156. That is, the radiator 156, the first infusion assembly 170 and the fan 158 are arranged side by side, thereby reducing the thickness of the first main body 110.

[0146] The exterior of the radiator 156 can be considered as a cuboid structure.

[0147] The water dispenser 100 provided by the present invention can achieve rapid cooling and heating. It is extremely thin and consists of two core components: a main body and a liquid storage component 130. The main body includes a first main body 110 and a second main body 120.

[0148] By externalizing the liquid storage component 130 and reconstructing the first heat exchange component 140 and the second heat exchange component 150, the volume of the first main body 110 is greatly reduced, and the cooling efficiency is improved. The separable liquid storage component 130 serves as a cooling water tank and also expands more functions, extending the application scenarios of the water dispenser 100.

[0149] The first main body 110 can achieve a flat and ultra-thin structural design of less than 40mm, such as 38mm or 35mm. By improving the layout of the first heat exchange component 140, the second heat exchange component 150, the first infusion component 170 and the second infusion component 180, the footprint of the water dispenser 100 is reduced. In addition, the installation is flexible and the customizable decorative panels can better integrate into the home environment.

[0150] like Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes a second detection element 200 disposed on the first main body 110 or the drain assembly 160. The second detection element can detect whether there is a container below the drain assembly 160. If the second detection element 200 detects that there is a container below the drain assembly 160, it controls the drain assembly 160 to open and drain the liquid. If the second detection element 200 detects that there is no container below the drain assembly 160, it controls the drain assembly 160 to close.

[0151] In this embodiment, the water dispenser 100 further includes a second detection element 200 disposed on the first main body 110 or the drain assembly 160. The second detection element 200 is used to detect whether there is a container below the drain assembly 160, and the drain assembly 160 switches between open and closed states according to the detection result of the second detection element 200, thereby realizing automatic water dispensing of the water dispenser 100. For example, when the user places a container under the drain assembly 160, the second detection element 200 detects the container, controls the water dispenser 100 to enter the first mode, the third mode or the fourth mode according to the user's settings, and turns on the drain assembly 160, thereby realizing functions such as rapid water dispensing and automatic water dispensing, improving the practicality of the water dispenser 100.

[0152] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, as an embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes a third detection element 210 disposed on the first body 110 or the second body 120. The third detection element 210 is capable of identifying the items in the container below the drain assembly 160. The first heat exchange assembly 140 or the second heat exchange assembly 150 adjusts its working power according to the detection result of the third detection element 210.

[0153] In this embodiment, the water dispenser 100 also includes a third detection element 210 disposed on the first main body 110 or the second main body 120. The third detection element 210 is used to identify the items in the container below the drain assembly 160, thereby controlling the power of the first heat exchange assembly 140 or the second heat exchange assembly 150. For example, the optimal steeping temperature is different for different types of items such as tea, coffee or medicine. The power of the first heat exchange assembly 140 or the second heat exchange assembly 150 can be determined according to the identification of the third detection element 210, so as to ensure that the liquid temperature discharged by the drain assembly 160 is suitable for the items in the current container, thereby improving the practicality of the water dispenser 100.

[0154] The third detection component 210 can be a vision sensor, which can identify the materials in the vessel, such as black tea, coffee or lemon, and thus automatically match different water temperatures.

[0155] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, as an embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes a control component 220 disposed in the first main body 110. The control component 220 is located above the second heat exchange component 150 and on the side of the second main body 120 away from the liquid storage component 130. The control component 220 is electrically connected to the second heat exchange component 150, the first heat exchange component 140, the first liquid delivery component 170 and the second liquid delivery component 180.

[0156] In this embodiment, the water dispenser 100 also includes a control component 220, which is disposed within the first body 110 and located on the side of the second body 120 away from the liquid storage component 130, thereby keeping the control component 220 away from the second heat exchange component 150 and improving the reliability of the control component 220.

[0157] Furthermore, the control component 220 is electrically connected to the second heat exchange component 150, the first heat exchange component 140, and the second infusion component 180. The control component 220 controls the electrical connection of the second heat exchange component 150, the first heat exchange component 140, the first infusion component 170, and the second infusion component 180, thereby controlling the water dispenser 100 to enter the response mode. In addition, the control component 220 controls the power of the first heat exchange component 140 and the second heat exchange component 150 to ensure that the liquid storage temperature meets the requirements.

[0158] like Figure 9 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes a light assembly 230 and a fourth detection element 240. The light assembly 230 is disposed in the first main body 110 or the second main body 120, and the fourth detection element 240 is disposed in the first main body 110 or the second main body 120. The light assembly 230 and the fourth detection element 240 are electrically connected. The fourth detection element 240 can detect a human body, thereby determining whether there is a human body near the water dispenser 100, providing a basis for judgment for the operation of the light assembly 230, and thus achieving the effect of automatically turning on the light when a human body approaches and automatically turning off the light when a human body moves away.

[0159] In this embodiment, the water dispenser 100 further includes a light assembly 230 and a fourth detection element 240 disposed on the first main body 110 or the second main body 120. The fourth detection element 240 and the light assembly 230 are electrically connected. The fourth detection element 240 is used to detect human bodies. The light assembly 230 determines its working state based on the detection result of the fourth detection element 240. That is, when the fourth detection element 240 detects a human body, the light assembly 230 works and can play a role in lighting. When the fourth detection element 240 does not detect a human body, the light assembly 230 does not work, which can save energy and thus improve the practicality of the water dispenser 100.

[0160] The fourth detection component 240 can be a millimeter-wave human body sensor. When a person approaches within 70mm to 100mm, it detects that they are about to take water, the light component 230 on the water dispenser 100 lights up, the display component displays a welcome message, and the laser-projected water cup positioning mark lights up.

[0161] like Figure 9 As shown, as an embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes a voice recognition component 310 disposed on the first body 110 or the second body 120. The voice recognition component 310 is capable of recognizing voice commands, and the voice recognition component 310 is electrically connected to the control component 220.

[0162] In this embodiment, the water dispenser 100 also includes a voice recognition component 310 disposed in the first main body 110 or the second main body 120, which can recognize the user's voice commands to achieve the effect of voice interaction and improve the practicality of the water dispenser 100.

[0163] For example, users can interact with the product directly through voice, freeing their hands and giving more precise commands, such as "Pour me half a cup of 55°C water" or "Notify me when the cold water is ready."

[0164] The voice recognition component 310 can recognize user voice commands and realize intelligent interaction. For example, if the user says that he / she needs water at 55 degrees Celsius, the water dispenser 100 controls the power of the first heat exchange component 140 and the second heat exchange component 150 to output liquid at 55 degrees Celsius.

[0165] like Figure 9 As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes a fifth detection element 250 disposed on the first main body 110, the second main body 120 or the drain assembly 160. The fifth detection element 250 can detect the liquid level height in the container below the drain assembly 160. The drain assembly 160 switches between open and closed states according to the detection result of the fifth detection element 250. That is, after the liquid level in the container reaches the set value, the drain assembly 160 automatically closes, thereby reducing the possibility of liquid overflow in the container and improving the safety of the water dispenser 100.

[0166] In this embodiment, the water dispenser 100 also includes a fifth detection element 250, which is disposed on the first main body 110, the second main body 120, or the drain assembly 160. The fifth detection element 250 detects the liquid level in the container below the drain assembly 160. The drain assembly 160 switches between open and closed states according to the detection result of the fifth detection element 250. That is, when the liquid level in the container reaches the set value, the drain assembly 160 automatically closes, thereby reducing the possibility of liquid overflowing from the container and improving the safety of the water dispenser 100.

[0167] The fifth detection component 250 can be a liquid level sensor, which can monitor the height of the liquid level in the container in real time. When it detects that the water level has reached 80%, it will automatically shut down to reduce unnecessary operation by the user.

[0168] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in one possible embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes a sixth detection element 260, which is disposed between the drain assembly 160 and the first heat exchange assembly 140, thereby dynamically adjusting the power of the first heat exchange assembly 140 by detecting the temperature of the liquid discharged from the first heat exchange assembly 140.

[0169] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes a seventh detection element 270, which is disposed on the first liquid delivery assembly 170 and is used to detect the temperature of the liquid entering the first pump body 172. When the water dispenser 100 is in the first mode, the seventh detection element 270 detects the current temperature of the liquid and transmits the signal to the control assembly 220. The control assembly 220 controls the power of the first heat exchange assembly 140 so that the liquid outlet temperature of the first heat exchange assembly 140 meets the preset requirements. In addition, the power of the first heat exchange assembly 140 can be dynamically adjusted to ensure the constant liquid outlet temperature.

[0170] like Figure 5 As shown, in a possible embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser 100 further includes an eighth detection element 300 and a drive assembly 290 disposed on the first main body 110. The eighth detection element 300 is disposed at a position corresponding to the liquid storage assembly 130, thereby detecting whether the liquid storage assembly 130 is placed in the first position. The drive assembly 290 can drive the liquid storage interface 186 to move, so that the liquid storage interface 186 retracts into the first main body 110 or protrudes from the first main body 110. When the liquid storage assembly 130 is in the first position, the eighth detection element 300 detects the liquid storage assembly 130, and the drive assembly 290 drives the liquid storage interface 186 to protrude from the first main body 110 and dock with the liquid storage assembly 130. When the liquid storage assembly 130 is not in the first position, the eighth detection element 300 cannot detect the liquid storage assembly 130, and the drive assembly 290 drives the liquid storage interface 186 to retract into the first main body 110.

[0171] In this embodiment, the water dispenser 100 also includes an eighth detection element 300 and a drive assembly 290. The eighth detection element 300 is disposed on the first main body 110 and is used to detect the position of the liquid storage assembly 130. Then, the eighth detection element 300 and the drive assembly 290 cooperate to realize the automatic cooperation between the liquid storage interface 186 and the liquid storage assembly 130, as well as the automatic retraction of the liquid storage interface 186, making the liquid storage interface 186 neater and more hygienic.

[0172] Specifically, after the user removes the liquid storage component 130 from the first body 110, the eighth detection element 300 detects that the liquid storage component 130 is not in the first position. Then, the drive component 290 drives the liquid storage interface component 186 to move, causing the liquid storage interface component 186 to retract into the first body 110, thereby protecting the liquid storage interface component 186, reducing the contact between the liquid storage interface component 186 and the external environment, improving the hygiene and safety of the liquid storage interface component 186, and improving food safety.

[0173] After the user places the liquid storage component 130 in the first position of the first body 110, the eighth detection component 300 detects that the liquid storage component 130 is in the first position. Then, the drive component 290 drives the liquid storage interface component 186 to move, so that the liquid storage interface component 186 moves out of the first body 110, thereby cooperating with the liquid storage component 130 and realizing automatic cooperation between the liquid storage interface component 186 and the liquid storage component 130, reducing the assembly difficulty of the liquid storage component 130.

[0174] like Figure 9 As shown, in one possible embodiment of the present invention, the control component 220 is electrically connected to the pump body 172, the first valve body 174, the second valve body 182, the third valve body 184, the heating film 142, the cooling component 152, the lighting component 230, the drive component 290, the drain component 160, the first detection component 190, the second detection component 200, the third detection component 210, the fourth detection component 240, the fifth detection component 250, the sixth detection component 260, the seventh detection component 270, the eighth detection component 300, and the voice recognition component 310, thereby enabling intelligent control of the water dispenser 100 based on the components that respond to different commands.

[0175] In this invention, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "link" can be 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 this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0176] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or units referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0177] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is 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.

[0178] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water dispenser, characterized in that, include: First subject; The second body is connected to the side of the first body; A liquid storage assembly, wherein the liquid storage assembly is cuboid in shape, a first side of the liquid storage assembly faces the first main body, and a second side of the liquid storage assembly faces the second main body; The first heat exchange component is disposed within the second main body; A second heat exchange component is disposed within the first main body. One of the second heat exchange component and the first heat exchange component is a heating component, and the other is a cooling component. A drain assembly is disposed on the second body and is connected to the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly. The drain end of the drain assembly is exposed on the side of the second body facing the liquid storage assembly. The first infusion assembly is disposed within the first main body and the second main body, and is connected to the first heat exchange assembly; The second infusion assembly is disposed within the first main body and the second main body, and is connected to the second heat exchange assembly, the first infusion assembly, the drainage assembly and the storage assembly; In the first mode, the first infusion assembly, the first heat exchange assembly, and the drain assembly form a flow path; in the second mode, the first infusion assembly, the second infusion assembly, the second heat exchange assembly, the liquid storage assembly, and the drain assembly form a flow path. The first heat exchange component includes: Heating film; The first water channel plate is in contact with the heating film, and the first water channel plate is connected to the second infusion assembly; An insulation component is disposed on the outside of the heating film and the first water channel plate; The arrangement direction of the heating film and the first water channel plate is the same as the arrangement direction of the second main body and the liquid storage component.

2. The water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second infusion assembly and the reservoir assembly are detachably connected.

3. The water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first side of the second infusion assembly faces the second heat exchange assembly, and the second side of the second infusion assembly faces the liquid storage assembly. The first side and the second side of the second infusion assembly are adjacent sides of the second infusion assembly.

4. The water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first infusion assembly includes: Pump body; A first valve body, the first valve body includes a first liquid inlet, a first liquid outlet and a second liquid outlet, the first liquid inlet is connected to the pump body, the first liquid outlet is connected to the first heat exchange component, and the second liquid outlet is connected to the second liquid delivery component. The first valve body includes a first state and a second state. When the first valve body is in the first state, the first liquid inlet and the first liquid outlet are connected. When the first valve body is in the second state, the first liquid inlet and the second liquid outlet are connected. When the water dispenser is in the second mode, the first valve body is in the first state.

5. The water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second infusion assembly includes: The second valve body includes a second liquid inlet, a third liquid inlet, and a third liquid outlet. The second liquid inlet is connected to the first liquid delivery assembly, and the third liquid outlet is connected to the inlet end of the second heat exchange assembly. The third valve body includes a fourth liquid inlet, a fourth liquid outlet and a fifth liquid outlet. The fourth liquid inlet is connected to the discharge end of the second heat exchange component, and the fourth liquid outlet is connected to the drainage component. A liquid storage interface device, the liquid storage interface device including a first interface and a second interface, the first interface connecting the liquid storage component and the fifth liquid outlet, and the second interface connecting the liquid storage component and the third liquid inlet; The second valve body includes a third state and a fourth state. When the second valve body is in the third state, the second liquid inlet and the third liquid outlet are connected. When the second valve body is in the fourth state, the third liquid inlet and the third liquid outlet are connected. The third valve body includes a fifth state and a sixth state. When the third valve body is in the fifth state, the fourth liquid inlet and the fourth liquid outlet are connected. When the third valve body is in the sixth state, the fourth liquid inlet and the fifth liquid outlet are connected. When the water dispenser is in the third mode, the first valve body is in the second state, the second valve body is in the fourth state, and the third valve body is in the sixth state. When the water dispenser is in the fourth mode, the first valve body is in the second state, the second valve body is in the third state, and the third valve body is in the fifth state.

6. The water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The first detection element is installed on the second infusion assembly or the second heat exchange assembly to detect the outlet temperature of the second heat exchange assembly. The second valve body and the third valve body determine their working status based on the detection result of the first detection element.

7. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The second heat exchange component includes: Refrigeration components; The second water circuit board is in contact with the cooling component, and the second water circuit board is connected to the second liquid delivery assembly.

8. The water dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cooling element is a semiconductor cooling element, and the second heat exchange assembly further includes: A radiator is mounted on the cooling component; The fan, and the corresponding arrangement of the radiator.

9. The water dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first side of the radiator faces the second water channel plate, and the second side of the radiator faces the fan. The first side and the second side of the radiator are adjacent to each other.

10. The water dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that, The third side of the radiator faces the first infusion assembly, and the third side and the second side of the radiator are opposite sides of the radiator.

11. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A second detection element is disposed on the first main body or the drainage assembly. The second detection element is used to detect whether there is a vessel below the drainage assembly. The drainage assembly switches between open and closed states according to the detection result of the second detection element.

12. The water dispenser according to claim 11, characterized in that, Also includes: A third detection element is disposed on the first body and the second body for identifying items in the vessel below the drainage assembly. The first heat exchange assembly or the second heat exchange assembly adjusts its operating power according to the detection result of the third detection element.

13. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A control component is disposed within the first body and located on the side of the second body opposite to the liquid storage component. The control component is electrically connected to the second heat exchange component, the first heat exchange component, the first infusion component, and the second infusion component.

14. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The lighting assembly is disposed on the first main body or the second main body; A fourth detection element is disposed on the first main body or the second main body and electrically connected to the lighting assembly. The fourth detection element is used to detect the human body, and the lighting assembly determines its working state based on the detection result of the fourth detection element.

15. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A voice recognition component is disposed on the first body and the second body.

16. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A fifth detection element is disposed in the first main body, the second main body, or the drainage assembly, and is used to detect the liquid level in the vessel below the drainage assembly. The drainage assembly switches between open and closed states based on the detection result of the fifth detection element.

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