Water purifying assembly and refrigeration device
By designing a rotatable switching component in the water purification assembly, the liquid path can be switched during filter assembly and disassembly, solving the problems of leakage and time-consuming switching during filter disassembly, and improving the space utilization and liquid delivery reliability of the assembly.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411659357.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-11-19
AI Technical Summary
When the filter of the existing water purification component is disassembled, the water circuit of the base cannot be automatically opened, which makes the switching time-consuming and laborious, and the filter is prone to leakage during disassembly.
Design a water purification component that uses a rotatable switching element installed in the housing. The filter and the switching element work together to switch the liquid path when the filter is assembled or disassembled. The rotation of the switching element enables automatic connection between the inlet and outlet to prevent leakage.
It simplifies the filter assembly and disassembly process, reduces the number of parts, lowers manufacturing costs, and improves the space utilization and liquid delivery reliability of water purification components.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a water purification assembly and a refrigeration equipment. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the related art, when the filter of the water purification assembly is installed in the seat body, the filter is in communication with the water channel in the seat body, thereby realizing the filtration of liquid. When the filter is disassembled, the water inlet and the water outlet of the seat body are disconnected, so that the water channel of the seat body cannot be communicated. If the communication of the water channel of the seat body is to be realized, a matched plug needs to be provided, so that the switching of the water channel of the seat body is time-consuming and laborious. SUMMARY
[0003] The present application aims to at least solve one of the problems existing in the prior art or the related art.
[0004] To this end, a first aspect of the present application provides a water purification assembly.
[0005] A second aspect of the present application further provides a refrigeration equipment.
[0006] Therefore, the first aspect of the present application provides a water purification assembly, which comprises a seat body provided with a first water inlet and a first water outlet; a switching piece arranged in the seat body and rotationally connected with the seat body, the switching piece being provided with a first channel; and a filter detachably connected with the seat body, so that the filter has an assembled state and a disassembled state. In the process of switching between the assembled state and the disassembled state, the filter can be limited to cooperate with the switching piece to drive the switching piece to rotate between a first position and a second position. When the filter is in the assembled state, the switching piece is located at the second position, one end of the first channel is in communication with the first water inlet, the other end of the first channel is in communication with the first water outlet, and the first channel is in communication with the filter. When the filter is in the disassembled state, the switching piece is located at the first position, the two ends of the first channel are arranged in a staggered manner with the first water inlet and the first water outlet, the surface of the switching piece and the inner wall surface of the seat body enclose a second channel, and the first water inlet is in communication with the first water outlet through the second channel.
[0007] The water quality purification assembly provided by the application comprises a seat body, a switching piece and a filter. The seat body is provided with a first water inlet and a first water outlet. The switching piece is provided with a first channel. The switching piece is arranged in the seat body and is rotationally connected with the seat body. The filter is detachably connected with the seat body. During the process of detaching the filter from the seat body, the filter can drive the switching piece to rotate between a first position and a second position, so as to switch the path connected between the first water inlet and the first water outlet. During the process of assembling the filter, the filter drives the switching piece to rotate to the second position. When the switching piece is located at the second position, one end of the first channel is communicated with the first water inlet, the first water outlet is communicated with the other end of the first channel, and the filter is communicated with the first channel. Therefore, the liquid flowing into the seat body from the first water inlet flows into the filter through the one end of the first channel, and then flows to the first water outlet through the other end of the first channel after being filtered by the filter, and finally flows out of the seat body, so that the liquid is filtered and the water quality is improved. During the process of detaching the filter, the filter moves relative to the seat body, so as to drive the switching piece to switch to the first position. When the switching piece is located at the first position, the first channel on the switching piece cannot be communicated with the first water inlet and the first water outlet, so that the liquid flowing into the first water inlet cannot flow into the first channel, thereby avoiding the liquid leakage when the filter is pulled out. When the switching piece is located at the first position, the outer surface of the switching piece and the inner wall surface of the seat body enclose a second channel. The first water inlet is communicated with the first water outlet through the second channel, so that the liquid can still be conveyed when the filter is pulled out, thereby ensuring the reliability of liquid conveying. The water quality purification assembly provided by the application can drive the switching piece to move when the filter is assembled or detached, so that the movement of the switching piece does not need to be driven by other driving structures, the number of parts is reduced, the overall volume of the water quality purification assembly is reduced, and when the filter is detached, the first water inlet and the first water outlet are communicated through the outer surface of the switching piece, so that a through channel does not need to be arranged on the switching piece to realize the communication between the first water inlet and the first water outlet, the manufacturing difficulty of the switching piece is simplified, the mold forming of the switching piece is facilitated, the manufacturing cost is reduced, and the switching of the communication channel can be realized by the rotation of the switching piece around the rotation axis of the switching piece, so that the movement space of the switching piece does not need to be additionally arranged, and the space utilization rate of the seat body is improved.
[0008] It can be understood that the filter is detachably connected with the seat body, so that the filter can be replaced or repaired to ensure the reliability of the water quality purification assembly.
[0009] Optionally, in the process of assembling the filter, the filter is switched from the disassembled state to the assembled state, and meanwhile the filter can drive the switching piece to rotate, so that the switching piece is switched from the first position to the second position; in the process of disassembling the filter, the filter is switched from the assembled state to the disassembled state, and meanwhile the filter can drive the switching piece to rotate, so that the switching piece is switched from the second position to the first position.
[0010] Optionally, the filter is in rotational cooperation with the seat body.
[0011] Optionally, the filter is in communication between two ends of the first channel, so that the liquid can flow into the first channel from the first water inlet, then flow to the filter through the first channel, and then flow to the first water outlet through the other end of the first channel.
[0012] According to the water quality purification assembly provided by the application, the following additional technical features can be further provided:
[0013] In some embodiments, optionally, the surface of the switching piece is provided with a first groove and at least two second grooves, the at least two second grooves are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the switching piece, and along the axis direction of the rotation of the switching piece, the first groove is located at one end of the at least two second grooves and is in communication with the at least two second grooves; in the case where the switching piece is located at the first position, the at least two second grooves are respectively arranged opposite to the first water inlet and the first water outlet, and the first groove, the second grooves and the inner wall surface of the seat body enclose the second channel; in the case where the switching piece is located at the second position, the at least two second grooves are respectively arranged in a staggered manner along the circumference of the switching piece with the first water inlet and the first water outlet.
[0014] In the embodiment, the surface of the switching piece is provided with a first groove and at least two second grooves, the at least two second grooves are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotation of the switching piece, the first groove is arranged at one end of the at least two second grooves along the axis direction, and the at least two second grooves are communicated. In the case that the switching piece is located at the first position, the first groove, the at least two second grooves and the inner surface of the seat body enclose the second channel, and the at least two second grooves are arranged opposite to the first water inlet and the first water outlet respectively, so that the at least two second grooves can be communicated with the first water inlet and the first water outlet respectively. In this way, the liquid flowing into the first water inlet can flow into the second channel through the second groove corresponding to the first water inlet, and then flow to the second groove corresponding to the first water outlet through the communication of the first groove, and then flow out of the seat body through the first water outlet, so as to realize the delivery of the liquid in the case that the filter is detached. The water quality purification assembly provided in the application realizes the communication of the first water inlet and the first water outlet by arranging the first groove and the second groove on the surface of the switching piece, so that the liquid can not pass through any space inside the switching piece in the case that the filter is detached. For the switching piece, the processing difficulty of the switching piece is reduced, the manufacturing cost of the switching piece is reduced, and then the overall cost of the water quality purification assembly is reduced.
[0015] In some embodiments, optionally, the first groove is arranged in a ring shape along the circumference of the switching piece.
[0016] In the embodiment, the first groove is arranged in a ring shape along the circumference of the switching piece, so that the first groove can pass water along the circumference of the switching piece, and the liquid flow rate and the liquid flow in the case that the switching piece is located at the first position are increased.
[0017] In some embodiments, optionally, the at least two second grooves are arranged on opposite sides of the switching piece.
[0018] In the embodiment, the at least two second grooves are arranged on opposite sides of the switching piece, so that the second grooves are symmetrically arranged, and the processing of the switching piece is facilitated.
[0019] In some embodiments, optionally, the water quality purification assembly further comprises a first sealing ring arranged on the outer side wall of the switching piece, the first groove is located at one end of the second groove away from the filter along the axis direction, and the first sealing ring is located at one end of the second groove away from the first groove and is in sealing connection with the inner wall of the seat body.
[0020] In the embodiment, the water quality purification assembly further comprises a first sealing ring arranged on the outer side wall of the switching piece, the first groove is arranged at one end of the second groove away from the filter, the first sealing ring is arranged at one end of the second groove away from the first groove, and the first sealing ring is in sealing connection with the seat body, so as to avoid the liquid flowing into the seat body through the first water inlet from flowing out of the seat body through the gap between the switching piece and the seat body, and ensure the sealing performance of the water flow path.
[0021] In some embodiments, the water quality purification assembly further comprises: at least two second sealing rings respectively arranged at two ends of the first channel; when the switching piece is in the first position, the second sealing rings are in contact with the inner wall surface of the seat body, for sealing the first channel; when the switching piece is in the second position, one end of the first channel is in communication with the first water inlet through the second sealing ring, and the other end of the first channel is in communication with the first water outlet through the second sealing ring.
[0022] In this embodiment, the water quality purification assembly further comprises at least two second sealing rings respectively arranged at two ends of the first channel. When the switching piece is in the first position, one end of the first channel is arranged in a staggered manner with the first water inlet, and the other end of the first channel is arranged in a staggered manner with the first water outlet. The second sealing rings are in contact with the inner wall surface of the seat body, so that the gap between the two ends of the first channel and the seat body is sealed, avoiding the situation that liquid flows into the first channel through the gap between them and causes liquid leakage. When the switching piece is in the second position, one end of the first channel is in communication with the first water inlet through the second sealing ring, and the sealing of the connection between one end of the first channel and the first water inlet is realized through the second sealing ring, avoiding liquid leakage at the connection between one end of the first channel and the first water inlet. The other end of the first channel is in communication with the first water outlet through the second sealing ring, and the sealing of the connection between the other end of the first channel and the first water outlet is realized through the second sealing ring, which can avoid liquid leakage at the connection between the other end of the first channel and the first water outlet.
[0023] In some embodiments, the filter comprises: a bottle body provided with an opening, the bottle body being detachably connected with the seat body; a filter element arranged in the bottle body; a water-stopping piece arranged at the opening and enclosing a water-stopping gap with the inner wall surface of the opening, the water-stopping piece being provided with a third channel, the water-stopping gap being in communication with the third channel through the filter element; the first channel comprises a water inlet channel and a water outlet channel, in the assembled state of the filter, two ends of the water inlet channel are in communication with the first water inlet and the water-stopping gap respectively, and two ends of the water outlet channel are in communication with the third channel and the first water outlet respectively; in the disassembled state of the filter, a water film can be formed in the water-stopping gap.
[0024] In this embodiment, the filter comprises a bottle body, a filter element and a water-stopping element, the filter element is arranged in the bottle body and used for filtering liquid, the water-stopping element is arranged in the bottle body and located at one end of the filter element, a water-stopping gap is enclosed between the water-stopping element and the inner wall surface of the opening, and a third channel is arranged on the water-stopping element. The first channel comprises a water inlet channel and a water outlet channel. In the assembled state of the filter, the two ends of the water inlet channel are respectively connected to the first water inlet and the water-stopping gap, and the two ends of the water outlet channel are respectively connected to the third channel and the first water outlet. Liquid flowing into the water inlet channel from the first water inlet passes through the water-stopping gap into the bottle body, is filtered by the filter element, flows to the water outlet channel through the third channel, and then flows to the first water outlet through the water outlet channel, thereby realizing the purification of the liquid. In the disassembled state of the filter, a water film is formed in the water-stopping gap due to the surface tension of water, thereby preventing air from entering the bottle body and preventing the liquid in the bottle body from flowing out, thereby reducing the amount of water dripping when the filter is replaced. That is, the water-stopping gap is arranged to enable the filter to be connected to the water inlet channel in the assembled state and to automatically stop water by forming a water film in the disassembled state, thereby preventing water leakage.
[0025] In some embodiments, optionally, the water-stopping element comprises a cover body arranged in the bottle body and in position cooperation with the bottle body, the cover body is located at one end of the filter element close to the opening, a gap is formed between the cover body and the bottle body, the gap is connected to the water-stopping gap, a water-stopping part is arranged on the cover body and protrudes from one side of the cover body close to the opening, an outer side wall of the water-stopping part and the inner wall surface of the bottle body enclose the water-stopping gap, a connecting part is arranged at one end of the water-stopping part close to the opening, the third channel penetrates through the water-stopping part, the connecting part and the cover body, the connecting part and the bottle body enclose a mounting cavity, the mounting cavity is connected to the water-stopping gap, and a part of the switching element extends into the mounting cavity in the assembled state.
[0026] In this embodiment, the water-stopping element comprises a cover body and a water-stopping part and a connecting part arranged on the cover body, the water-stopping part is arranged on the cover body and protrudes from one side of the cover body close to the opening, the connecting part is arranged at one side of the water-stopping part close to the opening, an outer side wall of the water-stopping part and the inner wall surface of the bottle body enclose the water-stopping gap, the connecting part and the bottle body enclose the mounting cavity, and a part of the switching element is inserted into the mounting cavity when the filter is mounted on the seat body, so that the water inlet channel is connected to the filter element through the water-stopping gap, the water outlet channel is connected to the third channel, and liquid flowing into the first water inlet can flow through the filter element and then flow out of the first water outlet, thereby realizing the effect of liquid filtration. After the filter is disassembled, the water-stopping gap can stop water of the filter to prevent the bottle body from leaking liquid. At the same time, a gap is formed between the cover body and the bottle body, so that liquid flowing into the water-stopping gap flows to the filter element through the gap, thereby realizing the filtration of liquid. In addition, the cover body and the bottle body are in position cooperation, which can fix the position of the water-stopping element, thereby ensuring the reliability of the water-stopping gap.
[0027] In some embodiments, optionally, the cross-sectional area of the connecting portion is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the water-stopping portion.
[0028] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the connecting portion is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the water-stopping portion, thereby providing sufficient installation space for the switching member.
[0029] In some embodiments, optionally, the switching member comprises a switching column, the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel are arranged on the switching column, the water inlet channel is provided with a second water inlet and a second water outlet which are in communication, the water outlet channel is provided with a third water inlet and a third water outlet which are in communication, the second water inlet and the second water outlet are arranged on the side wall of the switching column, the third water inlet is arranged at one end of the switching column, and the third water outlet is arranged on the side wall of the switching column; a connecting shell is arranged around the end of the switching column provided with the third water inlet, and the third water inlet is in communication with the connecting shell; in the assembled state, the connecting shell is inserted into the installation cavity, the connecting portion extends into the connecting shell, the second water outlet is in communication with the water-stopping gap through the installation cavity, the third water inlet is in communication with the third channel, the second water inlet is in communication with the first water inlet, and the third water outlet is in communication with the first water outlet.
[0030] In this embodiment, the switching member comprises a switching column and a connecting shell, the water inlet channel comprises a second water inlet and a second water outlet, and the second water inlet and the second water outlet are arranged on the side wall of the switching column; the water outlet channel comprises a third water inlet and a third water outlet, the third water inlet is arranged at one end of the switching column, and the third water outlet is arranged on the side wall of the switching column; the connecting shell is arranged around the end of the switching column provided with the third water inlet, so that, in the case of installing the filter on the seat body, the connecting shell is inserted into the installation cavity, the connecting portion extends into the connecting shell, the second water outlet is in communication with the water-stopping gap through the installation cavity, the third channel is in communication with the water outlet channel through the third water inlet, at the same time, the second water inlet is opposite to and in communication with the first water inlet, and the third water outlet is opposite to and in communication with the first water outlet; liquid enters the water inlet channel from the first water inlet and the second water inlet, flows into the water-stopping gap from the second water outlet through the installation cavity, flows to the third water inlet through the third channel after being filtered by the filter element, and then flows to the first water outlet from the third water outlet. This arrangement makes the connection between the switching member and the filter more compact, and reduces the occupied space of the water purification assembly in the axial direction of the switching member.
[0031] In some embodiments, optionally, in the assembled state, the outer surface of the switching member and the seat body enclose a fourth channel, the fourth channel is arranged around the circumferential side of the second water outlet, and the fourth channel is in communication with the installation cavity.
[0032] In this embodiment, in the assembled state, the outer surface of the switching member and the seat body enclose a fourth channel, the fourth channel is in communication with the installation cavity and is arranged around the circumferential side of the second water outlet, so that the liquid flowing out of the second water outlet flows into the installation cavity through the fourth channel, and then flows into the bottle body through the water-stopping gap.
[0033] In some embodiments, optionally, the water quality purifying assembly further comprises a fixing ring arranged in the seat body; the switching piece further comprises a boss arranged between the connecting shell and the switching column along the axial direction of the switching piece, and the fixing ring is located at the periphery of the boss, and the switching piece is rotationally connected with the seat body through the fixing ring; wherein the boss is provided with a notch penetrating through the boss along the axial direction, and the end portion of the bottle body abuts against the fixing ring in the assembled state, and the fourth channel is in communication with the mounting cavity through the notch.
[0034] In this embodiment, the water quality purifying assembly further comprises a fixing ring arranged in the seat body, and the switching piece further comprises a boss, and the fixing ring surrounds the boss, and the switching piece is rotationally connected with the seat body through the fixing ring. Wherein, the boss is provided with a notch penetrating through the boss along the axial direction, and the liquid flowing out of the second water outlet flows to the notch through the fourth channel, and then flows to the mounting cavity through the notch, thereby realizing the purification of the liquid.
[0035] In some embodiments, optionally, the switching piece is provided with a first limiting portion, and the filter is provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion can be limited to cooperate in the process of switching the filter between the assembled state and the disassembled state, so as to drive the switching piece to rotate between the first position and the second position.
[0036] In this embodiment, the switching piece is provided with a first limiting portion, and the filter is provided with a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are limited to cooperate in the process of disassembling the filter and the seat body, thereby driving the switching piece to rotate between the first position and the second position, and realizing the switching of the liquid flow channel.
[0037] In some embodiments, optionally, the filter is provided with a handle, and the handle is detachably connected with the filter.
[0038] In this embodiment, the filter is provided with a detachable handle, so that the filter can adapt to different installation scenes. For example, when the filter is installed on the top of the refrigerator cold storage room or the door body, at this time, the bottle body tail of the filter can be gripped, without the need to select the handle. When the filter is installed horizontally, the user has no other contact position, and in this scene, the handle is installed on the filter, and the handle is gripped to realize disassembly and assembly. The filter proposed in the application can realize lean manufacturing, so as to realize the differentiation of the use scene with the least material change.
[0039] According to the second aspect of the application, a refrigeration equipment is further provided, comprising the water quality purifying assembly according to any one of the above embodiments.
[0040] The refrigeration equipment provided by the second aspect of the application has all the beneficial effects of the water quality purifying assembly.
[0041] In some embodiments, the refrigeration device further comprises: a first refrigeration chamber, the first refrigeration chamber being provided with a water outlet part; and a second refrigeration chamber, the second refrigeration chamber being provided with an ice making part, the first water outlet being in communication with the water outlet part and the ice making part to supply water to the water outlet part and the ice making part.
[0042] In this embodiment, the refrigeration device further comprises a first refrigeration chamber and a second refrigeration chamber, the first refrigeration chamber being provided with a water outlet part, and the second refrigeration chamber being provided with an ice making part, the first water outlet being in communication with the water outlet part and the ice making part respectively to make the liquid flow to the water outlet part and the ice making part respectively to realize the preparation of cold water and ice.
[0043] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0044] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily understood from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0045] Figure 1 Fig. 1 shows a structure schematic view of a water quality purification assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0046] Figure 2 Fig. 2 shows a structure schematic view of the water quality purification assembly according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 1 Fig. 3 shows an A-A sectional view of the water quality purification assembly according to the embodiment of the present application;
[0047] Figure 3 Fig. 4 shows a structure schematic view of the water quality purification assembly according to another embodiment of the present application;
[0048] Figure 4 Fig. 5 shows a structure schematic view of the water quality purification assembly according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 Fig. 6 shows a B-B sectional view of the water quality purification assembly according to the embodiment of the present application;
[0049] Figure 5 Fig. 7 shows a structure schematic view of a switching piece in a second position according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0050] Figure 6 Fig. 8 shows a structure schematic view of the switching piece in the second position according to another embodiment of the present application;
[0051] Figure 7 Fig. 9 shows a structure schematic view of the switching piece in a first position according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0052] Figure 8 Fig. 10 shows a structure schematic view of the switching piece according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0053] Figure 9 Fig. 11 shows a structure schematic view of the switching piece according to another embodiment of the present application;
[0054] Figure 10 Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0055] Figure 11 Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a seat according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0056] Figure 12 Fig. 5 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a seat according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0057] Figure 13 Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a seat according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0058] Figure 14 Fig. 7 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a seat according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0059] Figure 15 Fig. 8 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a seat according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0060] Figure 16 Fig. 9 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a seat according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0061] Figure 17 Fig. 10 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0062] Figure 18 Fig. 11 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0063] Figure 19 Fig. 12 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0064] Figure 20 Fig. 13 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0065] Figure 21 Fig. 14 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0066] Figure 22 Fig. 15 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0067] Figure 23 Fig. 16 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0068] Figure 24 Fig. 17 is a schematic view showing the structure of a switching member and a water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0069] Figure 25 Fig. 9 is a structural diagram showing the switching member and the water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0070] Figure 26 Fig. 10 is a structural diagram showing the switching member and the water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0071] Figure 27 Fig. 11 is a structural diagram showing the switching member and the water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0072] Figure 28 Fig. 1 is a structural diagram showing the water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0073] Figure 29 Fig. 2 is a structural diagram showing the water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0074] Figure 30 Fig. 3 is a structural diagram showing the filter according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0075] Figure 31 Fig. 4 is a structural diagram showing the filter according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0076] Figure 32 Fig. 5 is a structural diagram showing the water purification assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0077] Figure 33 Fig. 6 is a structural diagram showing the water purification assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0078] Figure 34 Fig. 7 is a structural diagram showing the water purification assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0079] Figure 35 Fig. 8 is a structural diagram showing the water purification assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0080] Figure 36 Fig. 9 is a structural diagram showing the switching member and the water stop member according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0081] Correspondence between reference signs and component names in the drawings is as follows: Figures 1 to 36 Correspondence between reference signs and component names in the drawings is as follows:
[0082] 1 seat, 10 first water inlet, 12 first water outlet, 14 second channel, 16 fourth channel, 2 switching piece, 20 first channel, 202 water inlet channel, 2020 second water inlet, 2022 second water outlet, 204 water outlet channel, 2040 third water inlet, 2042 third water outlet, 21 first sink, 22 second sink, 24 switching column, 26 connecting shell, 28 boss, 280 notch, 29 first limiting portion, 3 filter, 30 bottle body, 302 opening, 31 filter core, 32 water stop piece, 320 third channel, 322 cover, 324 water stop portion, 326 connecting portion, 33 water stop gap, 34 gap, 35 mounting cavity, 36 second limiting portion, 37 handle, 38 slit, 39 reinforcing rib, 4 first sealing ring, 5 second sealing ring, 6 fixing ring, 7 fixing seat, 8 refrigeration equipment, 80 first refrigeration chamber, 800 water outlet portion, 82 second refrigeration chamber, 820 ice making portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0083] In order to enable the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application to be more clearly understood, the following will further describe the present application with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0084] In the following description, a lot of specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application, however, the present application can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, therefore, the protection scope of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0085] The following will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 36 The water quality purifying assembly and the refrigeration equipment 8 according to some embodiments of the present application are described.
[0086] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, according to one embodiment of the present application, the present application provides a water purification assembly, comprising: a seat body 1, provided with a first water inlet 10 and a first water outlet 12; a switching piece 2, arranged in the seat body 1 and rotationally connected with the seat body 1, the switching piece 2 being provided with a first channel 20; a filter 3, detachably connected with the seat body 1, so that the filter 3 has an assembled state and a disassembled state, and in the process of switching between the assembled state and the disassembled state, the filter 3 can be limited to cooperate with the switching piece 2 to drive the switching piece 2 to rotate between a first position and a second position; in the case that the filter 3 is in the assembled state, the switching piece 2 is located at the second position, one end of the first channel 20 is in communication with the first water inlet 10, the other end of the first channel 20 is in communication with the first water outlet 12, and the first channel 20 is in communication with the filter 3; in the case that the filter 3 is in the disassembled state, the switching piece 2 is located at the first position, the two ends of the first channel 20 are arranged in a staggered manner with the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12, and the surface of the switching piece 2 and the inner wall surface of the seat body 1 enclose a second channel 14, the first water inlet 10 is in communication with the first water outlet 12 through the second channel 14.
[0087] The water purification assembly provided by the present application comprises a seat body 1, a switching piece 2 and a filter 3, the seat body 1 is provided with a first water inlet 10 and a first water outlet 12, the switching piece 2 is provided with a first channel 20, the switching piece 2 is arranged in the seat body 1 and rotationally connected with the seat body 1, the filter 3 can be detachably connected with the seat body 1, and in the process of disassembling and assembling the filter 3 relative to the seat body 1, the filter 3 can drive the switching piece 2 to rotate between a first position and a second position, so as to realize the switching of the path communicated between the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12. In the process of assembling the filter 3, the filter 3 drives the switching piece 2 to rotate to the second position, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, when the switching piece 2 is located at the second position, one end of the first channel 20 is in communication with the first water inlet 10, the first water outlet 12 is in communication with the other end of the first channel 20, and the filter 3 is in communication with the first channel 20, and then the liquid flowing into the seat body 1 from the first water inlet 10 flows into the filter 3 through one end of the first channel 20, and then flows to the first water outlet 12 through the other end of the first channel 20 after being filtered by the filter 3, and finally flows out of the seat body 1 (the water flow direction is shown by the arrow in Figure 5 , realizes the filtration of the liquid and improves the water quality; in the process of disassembling the filter 3, the filter 3 moves relative to the seat body 1, and thus can drive the switching piece 2 to switch to the first position, as shown in Figure 7As shown, when the switching piece 2 is in the first position, the first channel 20 on the switching piece 2 cannot communicate the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12, so that the liquid flowing into the first water inlet 10 cannot flow into the first channel 20, thereby avoiding the case of liquid leakage when the filter 3 is pulled out, and when the switching piece 2 is in the first position, the outer surface of the switching piece 2 and the inner wall surface of the seat body 1 enclose the second channel 14, and the first water inlet 10 communicates with the first water outlet 12 through the second channel 14, so that when the filter 3 is pulled out, the liquid can still be transported (the flow direction of the liquid is shown by the arrow in Figure 7 The water quality purification assembly provided in the present application can link the switching of the switching piece 2 with the disassembly and assembly of the filter 3, so that the movement of the switching piece 2 does not need to be driven by other driving structures, thereby reducing the number of parts and the overall volume of the water quality purification assembly, and when the filter 3 is disassembled, the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12 are communicated through the outer surface of the switching piece 2, without the need to set a through channel on the switching piece 2 to realize the communication between the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12, thereby simplifying the manufacturing difficulty of the switching piece 2, facilitating the mold forming of the switching piece 2, and reducing the manufacturing cost, and the switching of the communication channel can be realized by the rotation of the switching piece 2 around the rotation axis thereof, without the need to additionally set a movement space of the switching piece 2, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the seat body 1.
[0088] It can be understood that the filter 3 and the seat body 1 are detachably connected, so that the filter 3 can be replaced or repaired, thereby ensuring the reliability of the water quality purification assembly in purifying water quality.
[0089] Optionally, during the assembly of the filter 3, the filter 3 is switched from the disassembled state to the assembled state, and at the same time, the filter 3 can drive the switching piece 2 to rotate, so that the switching piece 2 is switched from the first position to the second position; during the disassembly of the filter 3, the filter 3 is switched from the assembled state to the disassembled state, and at the same time, the filter 3 can drive the switching piece 2 to rotate, so that the switching piece 2 is switched from the second position to the first position.
[0090] Optionally, the filter 3 is rotationally connected with the seat body 1.
[0091] Optionally, the filter 3 is communicated between the two ends of the first channel 20, so that the liquid can flow into the first channel 20 from the first water inlet 10, and then flow to the filter 3 through the first channel 20, and then flow to the first water outlet 12 through the other end of the first channel 20.
[0092] As shown in Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, the surface of the switching piece 2 is provided with a first groove 21 and at least two second grooves 22, the at least two second grooves 22 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the switching piece 2, and the first groove 21 is located at one end of the at least two second grooves 22 and communicates with the at least two second grooves 22; when the switching piece 2 is located at the first position, the at least two second grooves 22 are respectively arranged opposite to the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12, and the first groove 21, the second grooves 22 and the inner wall surface of the seat body 1 enclose the second channel 14; when the switching piece 2 is located at the second position, the at least two second grooves 22 are respectively arranged opposite to the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12 along the circumferential direction of the switching piece 2.
[0093] In this embodiment, the surface of the switching piece 2 is provided with a first groove 21 and at least two second grooves 22, the at least two second grooves 22 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the switching piece 2, and the first groove 21 is located at one end of the at least two second grooves 22 along the axis direction, thereby realizing the communication of the at least two second grooves 22. When the switching piece 2 is located at the first position, the first groove 21, the at least two second grooves 22 and the inner surface of the seat body 1 enclose the second channel 14, and the at least two second grooves 22 are respectively arranged opposite to the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12, thereby enabling the at least two second grooves 22 to respectively communicate with the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12. In this way, the liquid flowing into the first water inlet 10 can flow into the second channel 14 through the second groove 22 corresponding to the first water inlet 10, then flow to the second groove 22 corresponding to the first water outlet 12 through the communication of the first groove 21, and then flow out of the seat body 1 through the first water outlet 12, thereby realizing the delivery of the liquid when the filter 3 is detached. The water quality purification assembly proposed in the present application is provided with the first groove 21 and the second groove 22 on the surface of the switching piece 2, thereby realizing the communication of the first water inlet 10 and the first water outlet 12, and enabling the liquid to flow without passing through any space inside the switching piece 2 when the filter 3 is detached. For the switching piece 2, the processing difficulty of the switching piece 2 is reduced, the manufacturing cost of the switching piece 2 is reduced, and the overall cost of the water quality purification assembly is further reduced.
[0094] In some embodiments, the first groove 21 is annularly arranged along the circumferential direction of the switching piece 2.
[0095] In this embodiment, the first groove 21 is annularly arranged along the circumferential direction of the switching piece 2, thereby enabling the first groove 21 to pass water along the entire circumference of the switching piece 2, and increasing the liquid flow rate and the liquid flow volume when the switching piece 2 is located at the first position.
[0096] In some embodiments, the at least two second grooves 22 are arranged on opposite sides of the switching piece 2.
[0097] In this embodiment, at least two second grooves 22 are arranged on opposite sides of the switching piece 2, so that the second grooves 22 are symmetrically arranged, facilitating the processing of the switching piece 2.
[0098] As shown in the drawings, in some embodiments, the water purification assembly further comprises a first sealing ring 4 arranged on the outer side wall of the switching piece 2, and the first groove 21 is located at one end of the second groove 22 away from the filter 3, and the first sealing ring 4 is located at one end of the second groove 22 away from the first groove 21 and is in sealing connection with the inner wall surface of the seat body 1. Figure 10
[0099] In this embodiment, the water purification assembly further comprises a first sealing ring 4 arranged on the outer side wall of the switching piece 2, and the first groove 21 is located at one end of the second groove 22 away from the filter 3, and the first sealing ring 4 is located at one end of the second groove 22 away from the first groove 21, and the first sealing ring 4 is in sealing connection with the seat body 1, thereby avoiding the liquid flowing into the seat body 1 from the first water inlet 10 from flowing out of the seat body 1 through the gap between the switching piece 2 and the seat body 1, and ensuring the sealing performance of the water flow path.
[0100] Optionally, the first sealing ring 4 comprises a rubber ring or a silica gel ring or other structures with sealing performance.
[0101] As shown in the drawings, in some embodiments, the water purification assembly further comprises at least two second sealing rings 5 arranged at two ends of the first channel 20; in the case that the switching piece 2 is located at the first position, the second sealing ring 5 is in contact with the inner wall surface of the seat body 1, for sealing the first channel 20; in the case that the switching piece 2 is located at the second position, one end of the first channel 20 is in communication with the first water inlet 10 through the second sealing ring 5, and the other end of the first channel 20 is in communication with the first water outlet 12 through the second sealing ring 5. Figure 10
[0102] In the embodiment, the water quality purifying assembly further comprises at least two second sealing rings 5, which are respectively arranged at two ends of the first channel 20. When the switching piece 2 is located at the first position, one end of the first channel 20 is arranged in a staggered manner with the first water inlet 10, the other end of the first channel 20 is arranged in a staggered manner with the first water outlet 12, and the second sealing ring 5 is in contact with the inner wall surface of the seat body 1, so that the gap between the two ends of the first channel 20 and the seat body 1 is sealed, avoiding the situation that liquid flows into the first channel 20 through the gap between the two. When the switching piece 2 is located at the second position, one end of the first channel 20 is communicated with the first water inlet 10 through the second sealing ring 5, and the sealing of the connection between the one end of the first channel 20 and the first water inlet 10 is realized through the second sealing ring 5, avoiding liquid leakage at the connection between the one end of the first channel 20 and the first water inlet 10; the other end of the first channel 20 is communicated with the first water outlet 12 through the second sealing ring 5, and the sealing of the connection between the other end of the first channel 20 and the first water outlet 12 is realized through the second sealing ring 5, avoiding liquid leakage at the connection between the other end of the first channel 20 and the first water outlet 12.
[0103] Optionally, the second sealing ring 5 comprises a silica gel ring or a rubber ring or other structures with sealing effect.
[0104] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 30 , in some embodiments, the filter 3 comprises: a bottle body 30 provided with an opening 302, the bottle body 30 being detachably connected with the seat body 1; a filter element 31 arranged in the bottle body 30; a water stopping piece 32 arranged at the opening 302 and enclosing a water stopping gap 33 with the inner wall surface of the opening 302, the water stopping piece 32 being provided with a third channel 320, and the water stopping gap 33 being communicated with the third channel 320 through the filter element 31; the first channel 20 comprises a water inlet channel 202 and a water outlet channel 204, in the case that the filter 3 is in the assembled state, two ends of the water inlet channel 202 are respectively communicated with the first water inlet 10 and the water stopping gap 33, and two ends of the water outlet channel 204 are respectively communicated with the third channel 320 and the first water outlet 12; in the case that the filter 3 is in the disassembled state, a water film can be formed in the water stopping gap 33.
[0105] In this embodiment, the filter 3 comprises a bottle body 30, a filter core 31 arranged in the bottle body 30 for filtering liquid, and a water-stopping piece 32 arranged in the bottle body 30 and located at one end of the filter core 31. The water-stopping piece 32 and the inner wall surface of the opening 302 enclose a water-stopping gap 33, and the water-stopping piece 32 is provided with a third channel 320. The first channel 20 comprises a water inlet channel 202 and a water outlet channel 204. In the assembled state of the filter 3, the two ends of the water inlet channel 202 are respectively connected to the first water inlet 10 and the water-stopping gap 33, and the two ends of the water outlet channel 204 are respectively connected to the third channel 320 and the first water outlet 12. Liquid flowing into the water inlet channel 202 from the first water inlet 10 passes through the water-stopping gap 33 into the bottle body 30, is filtered by the filter core 31, flows to the water outlet channel 204 through the third channel 320, and then flows to the first water outlet 12 through the water outlet channel 204, thereby achieving the purification of the liquid. In the disassembled state of the filter 3, the water in the water-stopping gap 33 forms a water film due to surface tension, thereby preventing air from entering the bottle body 30 and preventing the liquid in the bottle body 30 from flowing out, thereby reducing the amount of water dripping when replacing the filter 3. That is, the water-stopping gap 33 enables the filter 3 to be connected to the water inlet channel 202 in the assembled state and to automatically stop water by forming a water film in the disassembled state, thereby preventing water leakage.
[0106] Optionally, the water-stopping gap 33 is greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 1 mm, so as to ensure that the water in the water-stopping gap 33 can form a water film due to tension, thereby preventing the water-stopping from failing.
[0107] Optionally, as shown in Figure 28 , a reinforcing rib 39 is arranged on the water-stopping piece 32 to prevent the water-stopping gap 33 from increasing due to local shrinkage caused by the injection molding process.
[0108] Optionally, a slit 38 is arranged on the water-stopping part 324, the slit 38 penetrates the water-stopping part 324 along the axis direction of the switching piece 2, and the slit 38 is connected to the water-stopping gap 33 to increase the water passing area and reduce the risk of blockage.
[0109] As shown in Figure 6 , Figure 17 , Figure 18 , Figure 19 , Figure 20 , Figure 21 , Figure 22 , Figure 23 , Figure 24 , Figure 25 , Figure 26 and Figure 27As shown, in some embodiments, the water stop 32 comprises a cover 322 arranged in the bottle 30 and in position-limiting cooperation with the bottle 30, the cover 322 is located at one end of the filter element 31 close to the opening 302, the cover 322 and the bottle 30 have a gap 34 therebetween, the gap 34 is in communication with the water stop gap 33; a water stop portion 324 is arranged on the cover 322 and protrudes from one side of the cover 322 close to the opening 302, the outer side wall of the water stop portion 324 and the inner wall of the bottle 30 enclose the water stop gap 33; a connecting portion 326 is arranged at one end of the water stop portion 324 close to the opening 302, the third channel 320 penetrates through the water stop portion 324, the connecting portion 326 and the cover 322, the connecting portion 326 and the bottle 30 enclose the mounting cavity 35, the mounting cavity 35 is in communication with the water stop gap 33; in the assembled state, a part of the switching element 2 extends into the mounting cavity 35.
[0110] In this embodiment, the water stop 32 comprises the cover 322 and the water stop portion 324 and the connecting portion 326 arranged on the cover 322, the water stop portion 324 is arranged on the cover 322 and protrudes from one side of the cover 322 close to the opening 302, the connecting portion 326 is arranged at one side of the water stop portion 324 close to the opening 302, the outer side wall of the water stop portion 324 and the inner wall of the bottle 30 enclose the water stop gap 33, the connecting portion 326 and the bottle 30 enclose the mounting cavity 35, in the case that the filter 3 is mounted on the seat 1, a part of the switching element 2 is inserted into the mounting cavity 35, so that the water inlet channel 202 is in communication with the filter element 31 through the water stop gap 33, the water outlet channel 204 is in communication with the third channel 320, and then the liquid flowing into the first water inlet 10 can flow through the filter element 31 and then flow out of the first water outlet 12, realizing the effect of liquid filtration. After the filter 3 is disassembled, the water stop gap 33 can stop water of the filter 3, preventing the bottle 30 from leaking. At the same time, the cover 322 and the bottle 30 have the gap 34 therebetween, so that the liquid flowing into the water stop gap 33 flows to the filter element 31 through the gap 34, thereby realizing the filtration of the liquid, and the cover 322 and the bottle 30 are in position-limiting cooperation, which can fix the position of the water stop 32, thereby ensuring the reliability of the water stop gap 33.
[0111] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of the connecting portion 326 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the water stop portion 324.
[0112] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the connecting portion 326 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the water stop portion 324, thereby providing sufficient mounting space for the switching element 2.
[0113] As Figure 6 , Figure 17 , Figure 18 , Figure 19 , Figure 20 , Figure 21 , Figure 22 ,Figure 23 , Figure 24 , Figure 25 , Figure 26 and Figure 27 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the switching component 2 includes: a switching column 24, an inlet channel 202 and an outlet channel 204 disposed on the switching column 24, the inlet channel 202 having a connected second inlet 2020 and a second outlet 2022, the outlet channel 204 having a connected third inlet 2040 and a third outlet 2042, the second inlet 2020 and the second outlet 2022 both being disposed on the side wall of the switching column 24, the third inlet 2040 being disposed at one end of the switching column 24, and the third outlet 2042 being disposed at the other end of the switching column 24. The side wall of the switching column 24; the connecting shell 26, which surrounds the end of the switching column 24 where the third water inlet 2040 is provided, and the third water inlet 2040 is connected to the connecting shell 26; in the assembled state, the connecting shell 26 is inserted into the mounting cavity 35, the connecting part 326 extends into the connecting shell 26, the second water outlet 2022 is connected to the water-stop gap 33 through the mounting cavity 35, the third water inlet 2040 is connected to the third channel 320, the second water inlet 2020 is connected to the first water inlet 10, and the third water outlet 2042 is connected to the first water outlet 12.
[0114] In this embodiment, the switching component 2 includes a switching column 24 and a connecting shell 26. The water inlet channel 202 includes a second water inlet 2020 and a second water outlet 2022, both of which are located on the side wall of the switching column 24. The water outlet channel 204 includes a third water inlet 2040 and a third water outlet 2042, with the third water inlet 2040 located at one end of the switching column 24 and the third water outlet 2042 located on the side wall of the switching column 24. The connecting shell 26 surrounds the end of the switching column 24 where the third water inlet 2040 is located. Thus, when the filter 3 is installed on the base 1, the connecting shell 26 is inserted into the mounting cavity 35, and the connecting part 32... The filter 6 extends into the connecting housing 26, allowing the second outlet 2022 to communicate with the water-stop gap 33 via the mounting cavity 35. The third channel 320 communicates with the outlet channel 204 via the third inlet 2040. Simultaneously, the second inlet 2020 is opposite to and connected to the first inlet 10, and the third outlet 2042 is opposite to and connected to the first outlet 12. Liquid enters the inlet channel 202 from the first inlet 10 and the second inlet 2020, flows from the second outlet 2022 through the mounting cavity 35 into the water-stop gap 33, and after being filtered by the filter unit, flows from the third channel 320 to the third inlet 2040, and then from the third outlet 2042 to the first outlet 12. This arrangement makes the connection between the switching element 2 and the filter 3 more compact, reducing the space occupied by the water purification components in the axial direction of the switching element 2.
[0115] It can be understood that the first sink 21 and the second sink 22 are also arranged on the switching column 24, and in the assembled state, one end of the first channel 20 communicated with the first water inlet 10, i.e. the second water inlet 2020, and one end of the first channel 20 communicated with the first water outlet 12, i.e. the third water outlet 2042. Alternatively, the second sink 22 corresponding to the first water inlet 10, the second water inlet 2020, the second sink 22 corresponding to the first water outlet 12 and the third water outlet 2042 are sequentially and spaced apart along the circumference of the switching column 24.
[0116] Alternatively, one second sealing ring 5 is arranged at the second water inlet 2020, and another second sealing ring 5 is arranged at the third water outlet 2042.
[0117] Alternatively, the connecting part 326 and the connecting shell 26 are sealingly connected along the circumference of the connecting part 326.
[0118] In some embodiments, alternatively, in the assembled state, the outer surface of the switching piece 2 and the seat body 1 enclose the fourth channel 16, the fourth channel 16 is arranged on the circumferential side of the second water outlet 2022, and the fourth channel 16 is communicated with the mounting cavity 35.
[0119] In this embodiment, in the assembled state, the outer surface of the switching piece 2 and the seat body 1 enclose the fourth channel 16, the fourth channel 16 is communicated with the mounting cavity 35 and the fourth channel 16 is arranged on the circumferential side of the second water outlet 2022, so that the liquid flowing out of the second water outlet 2022 flows into the mounting cavity 35 through the fourth channel 16, and then flows into the inside of the bottle body 30 through the water stop gap 33.
[0120] Alternatively, the outer surface of the switching piece 2 located on the side of the first sealing ring 4 close to the filter 3 along the axial direction and the seat body 1 enclose the fourth channel 16.
[0121] As shown in Figure 6 and Figure 16 In some embodiments, alternatively, the water quality purification assembly further comprises a fixing ring 6 arranged in the seat body 1; the switching piece 2 further comprises a boss 28, the boss 28 is arranged between the connecting shell 26 and the switching column 24 along the axial direction of the switching piece 2, the fixing ring 6 is located on the circumferential side of the boss 28, and the switching piece 2 is rotationally connected with the seat body 1 through the fixing ring 6; wherein the boss 28 is provided with a notch 280, the notch 280 penetrates the boss 28 along the axial direction, in the assembled state, the end of the bottle body 30 abuts against the fixing ring 6, and the fourth channel 16 is communicated with the mounting cavity 35 through the notch 280.
[0122] In this embodiment, the water quality purifying assembly further comprises a fixing ring 6 arranged in the seat body 1, the switching piece 2 further comprises a boss 28, the fixing ring 6 is arranged around the boss 28, and the switching piece 2 is rotationally connected with the seat body 1 through the fixing ring 6. A notch 280 penetrating along the axial direction is arranged on the boss 28, the liquid flowing out of the second water outlet 2022 flows to the notch 280 through the fourth channel 16, and then flows to the mounting cavity 35 through the notch 280, so that the liquid is purified.
[0123] As shown in the drawings, Figure 22 In some embodiments, the switching piece 2 is provided with a first limiting part 29, and the filter 3 is provided with a second limiting part 36. During switching of the filter 3 between the assembled state and the disassembled state, the first limiting part 29 and the second limiting part 36 can be limited to cooperate, so that the filter 3 drives the switching piece 2 to rotate between the first position and the second position.
[0124] In this embodiment, the switching piece 2 is provided with a first limiting part 29, and the filter 3 is provided with a second limiting part 36. During disassembly and assembly of the filter 3 and the seat body 1, the first limiting part 29 and the second limiting part 36 are limited to cooperate, thereby driving the switching piece 2 to rotate between the first position and the second position, so as to switch the liquid flow channel.
[0125] Optionally, in the case where the filter 3 comprises a bottle body 30, a filter core 31 and a water stopping piece 32, the second limiting part 36 is arranged on the bottle body 30 or the water stopping piece 32.
[0126] As shown in the drawings, Figure 31 In some embodiments, the filter 3 is provided with a handle 37, and the handle 37 is detachably connected with the filter 3.
[0127] In this embodiment, the filter 3 is provided with a detachable handle 37, so that the filter 3 can be adapted to different installation scenes. For example, when the filter 3 is installed on the top of the refrigerator cold storage room or the door body, at this time, the bottle body tail of the filter 3 is gripped, and the handle 37 is not needed. When the filter 3 is installed horizontally, the user has no other contact position, and in this scene, the handle 37 is installed on the filter 3, and the filter 3 is disassembled by gripping the handle 37. The filter 3 provided in the application can realize lean manufacturing, so that the least material change can realize the differentiated use scene.
[0128] Optionally, the handle 37 is connected with the end of the filter 3 away from the switching piece 2, and the specific installation can be realized by buckling, sleeving and the like.
[0129] Optionally, as shown in the drawings, Figure 32 , Figure 33 , Figure 34 and Figure 35As shown, the water purification assembly further comprises a fixing base 7, and the seat body 1 is mounted on the fixing base 7.
[0130] As shown, Figure 36 According to one embodiment of the present application, a refrigeration device 8 is further provided, comprising the water purification assembly according to any one of the above embodiments.
[0131] The refrigeration device 8 provided by the present application has all the beneficial effects of the water purification assembly according to any one of the above embodiments.
[0132] As shown, Figure 36 In some embodiments, the refrigeration device 8 further comprises a first refrigeration chamber 80 provided with a water outlet part 800, and a second refrigeration chamber 82 provided with an ice making part 820, and the first water outlet 12 is in communication with the water outlet part 800 and the ice making part 820 to supply water to the water outlet part 800 and the ice making part 820.
[0133] In this embodiment, the refrigeration device 8 further comprises the first refrigeration chamber 80 provided with the water outlet part 800 and the second refrigeration chamber 82 provided with the ice making part 820, and the first water outlet 12 is in communication with the water outlet part 800 and the ice making part 820 respectively to make the liquid flow to the water outlet part 800 and the ice making part 820 respectively, so as to realize the preparation of cold water and ice.
[0134] Optionally, the first refrigeration chamber 80 comprises a refrigeration chamber, and the second refrigeration chamber 82 comprises a freezing chamber.
[0135] Optionally, the refrigeration device 8 further comprises a valve body arranged at the first water outlet 12 to switch the communication direction of the first water outlet 12, so as to make the first water outlet 12 communicate with the water outlet part 800 and / or make the first water outlet 12 communicate with the ice making part 820.
[0136] Specifically, the first water inlet 10 is in communication with a water supply part, such as an external water faucet or a water tank assembly. In the case that the filter 3 is in an assembled state, the liquid flows from the first water inlet 10 to the filter 3, and then flows out from the first water outlet 12 after being filtered by the filter 3, and then flows to the water outlet part 800 and / or the ice making part 820 under the switching of the valve body.
[0137] Optionally, as shown, Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, a structure schematic view of the switching piece 2 and the seat body 1 being mounted together is shown.
[0138] In a specific application, the water purification assembly comprises a fixing seat 7, a connector (containing water inlet and outlet), and a water purification module (such as a filter 3). The water purification module is connected to the connector by means of rotary installation.
[0139] As shown in Figures 11 to 16 , the connector is composed of a connector main body (such as a seat body 1), a rotary center rod (such as a switching piece 2), a welded fixing ring (such as a fixing ring 6), a water inlet connector (provided with a first water inlet 10), a water outlet connector (provided with a first water outlet 12), and a plurality of sealing rings, and the assembly is completed by ultrasonic welding process. The water purification module is composed of an upper end cover (such as a water stopping piece 32), filter material (such as a filter core 31), a lower end cover, a filter bottle (such as a bottle body 30), and a tail part. Optionally, the water purification module further comprises a handle 37, and the filter bottle and the tail part are completed by rotary welding.
[0140] The water inlet connector and the water outlet connector of the connector are connected to the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe respectively. When the filter 3 is not installed, the connector is as shown in Figure 7 . At this time, the water inlet and outlet of the rotary center rod (such as the second water inlet 2020 and the third water outlet 2042) are staggered at an angle (optionally, the angle is 90°) with the water inlet and outlet of the connector main body (such as the water inlet connector and the water outlet connector), and the sealing ring (such as the second sealing ring 5) forms a seal between the water inlet and outlet of the rotary center rod and the inner wall of the connector main body, so that water cannot flow into the rotary center rod. At this time, the water flowing into the connector from the water inlet connector flows into the water outlet connector through the structural steps and gaps (such as the first sink 21 and the second sink 22) between the rotary center rod and the connector main body, forming a water flow path.
[0141] As shown in Figure 22 , when the water purification module is assembled with the connector, the long arm (such as the first limiting part 29) at the bottom of the rotary center rod extends into the corresponding notch structure (such as the second limiting part 36) of the upper end cover. When the water purification module is rotated and buckled with the connector, because the upper end cover is fixedly connected with the water purification module, the water purification module will rotate the rotary center rod inside the connector by a certain angle, so that the water inlet and outlet of the rotary center rod and the water inlet and outlet of the connector are communicated. The width of the notch structure and the width of the long arm at the bottom of the rotary center rod can be adjusted to adjust the rotation angle of the rotary center rod, so as to realize the design that the rotation angle of the rotary center rod is the same as or different from that of the water purification module.
[0142] When the water purification module reaches the service life or is disassembled halfway, the notch structure of the upper end cover rotates the long arm at the bottom of the rotary center rod in the opposite direction by the same angle, so that the rotary center rod returns to the position forming the bypass channel.
[0143] Optionally, as for the implementation of the rotation of the rotating center rod, the long arm of the bottom of the rotating center rod can also extend into the specific structure of the filter bottle opening, and the filter 3 drives the rotating center rod to rotate through the limiting cooperation of the two during disassembly and assembly.
[0144] Optionally, as shown in Figure 6 The assembly gap between the upper end cover and the filter bottle (for example, the water stop gap 33) is controlled within 1 mm, so that when the water quality purification module is removed, a water film is formed in the gap due to the surface tension of the water.
[0145] Optionally, to avoid the problem of water stop failure caused by the local shrinkage of the injection molding process, the upper end cover can be reinforced.
[0146] Optionally, as shown in Figure 29 In addition to controlling the assembly gap with the filter bottle within 1 mm, a gap (for example, the slit 38) within 1 mm can also be designed on the upper end cover. To increase the water area, it is not easy to block in actual use.
[0147] Optionally, to adapt to the two scenarios of refrigeration chamber and horizontal installation, a detachable handle 37 is designed at the tail of the filter 3. When the filter 3 is installed on the top of the refrigeration chamber or the door body of the refrigerator, the filter 3 is rotatably installed with the socket, at this time, the bottle body tail of the filter 3 can be gripped, without the need to select the handle 37. When the filter 3 is installed horizontally, the user has no other contact position, and the filter 3 is equipped with the handle 37 in this scenario, and the handle 37 is gripped to realize disassembly and assembly. Optionally, the installation of the handle 37 and the tail of the filter 3 can be realized by buckling, sleeving or welding, which can realize lean manufacturing to minimize material changes to realize differentiated use scenarios.
[0148] The water quality purification assembly disclosed in the present application drives the rotating center rod to rotate during the installation process of the water quality purification module, realizes the switching of the bypass channel (for example, the channel formed by the first water inlet 10, the second channel 14 and the first water outlet 12) to the purification channel (for example, the channel formed by the first water inlet 10, the first channel 20, the filter 3 and the first water outlet 12), without the need for additional operation, saving time and effort.
[0149] Optionally, the long arm is on the rotating center rod, and the notch structure is arranged on the water quality purification module, or the positions can be transposed. At the same time, the number of the sleeving positions of the rotating center rod and the water quality purification module should be not less than 1.
[0150] Optionally, the notch structure can also be a groove, etc.
[0151] In the present application, the term "a plurality of" refers to two or more, unless otherwise expressly specified. The terms "mounting", "connected", "connecting", "fixed", and the like are used broadly and encompass both direct and indirect mounting, connecting, and / or fixing, as appropriate for an application. Further, the terms "connected" and "coupled" are used broadly and encompass both direct and indirect connections, as appropriate for an application.
[0152] In the description of the present application, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "certain embodiments", etc. do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example, but instead can refer to a different embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described
[0153] The above only represents the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A water purification component, characterized in that, include: The base is equipped with a first water inlet and a first water outlet; A switching component is disposed within the base and rotatably connected to the base; the switching component is provided with a first channel. The filter is detachably connected to the base so that the filter has an assembled state and a disassembled state. During the switching between the assembled state and the disassembled state, the filter can cooperate with the switching component to limit the switching component to drive the switching component to rotate between a first position and a second position. When the filter is in the assembled state, the switching component is located in the second position, one end of the first channel is connected to the first inlet, the other end of the first channel is connected to the first outlet, and the first channel is connected to the filter. When the filter is in the disassembled state, the switching component is located in the first position, the two ends of the first channel are misaligned with the first inlet and the first outlet, the surface of the switching component and the inner wall of the base form a second channel, and the first inlet is connected to the first outlet through the second channel; The surface of the switching component is provided with a first recess and at least two second recesses. The at least two second recesses are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the switching component. Along the axis of rotation of the switching component, the first recess is located at one end of the at least two second recesses and is connected to the at least two second recesses. When the switching component is in the first position, at least two second sinks are respectively arranged opposite to the first inlet and the first outlet, and at least two second sinks can communicate with the first inlet and the first outlet respectively. The first sink, the second sink, and the inner wall of the seat form the second channel. When the switching element is in the second position, at least two of the second settling tanks are respectively offset from the first inlet and the first outlet along the circumference of the switching element.
2. The water purification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first settling groove is arranged in a ring around the circumference of the switching element; and / or At least two second sinks are located on opposite sides of the switching element.
3. The water purification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A first sealing ring is disposed on the outer wall of the switching component along the axial direction. The first sink is located at the end of the second sink away from the filter. The first sealing ring is located at the end of the second sink away from the first sink and is sealed to the inner wall of the seat.
4. The water purification component according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: At least two second sealing rings are respectively disposed at both ends of the first channel; When the switching element is in the first position, the second sealing ring contacts the inner wall surface of the seat to seal the first channel. When the switching element is in the second position, one end of the first channel is connected to the first inlet through the second sealing ring, and the other end of the first channel is connected to the first outlet through the second sealing ring.
5. The water purification component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The filter includes: The bottle body has an opening and is detachably connected to the base body; The filter element is located inside the bottle. A water-stopping element is provided at the opening and forms a water-stopping gap between itself and the inner wall of the opening. The water-stopping element is provided with a third channel, and the water-stopping gap is connected to the third channel through the filter element. The first channel includes an inlet channel and an outlet channel. When the filter is in the assembled state, the two ends of the inlet channel are respectively connected to the first inlet and the water-stop gap, and the two ends of the outlet channel are respectively connected to the third channel and the first outlet. When the filter is in the disassembled state, a water film can be formed in the water-stop gap.
6. The water purification component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water-stopping component includes: A cap is disposed inside the bottle and is positioned in a limiting fit with the bottle. The cap is located at the end of the filter element near the opening. There is a gap between the cap and the bottle, and the gap communicates with the water-stop gap. A water-stopping part is provided on the cover and protrudes from the side of the cover near the opening. The outer wall of the water-stopping part and the bottle body enclose the water-stopping gap. A connecting part is provided at one end of the water-stopping part near the opening. The third channel passes through the water-stopping part, the connecting part, and the cover. The connecting part and the bottle body enclose an installation cavity, which is connected to the water-stopping gap. In the assembled state, a portion of the switching element extends into the mounting cavity.
7. The water purification component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cross-sectional area of the connecting part is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the water-stopping part.
8. The water purification component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The switching component includes: A switching column is provided with an inlet channel and an outlet channel. The inlet channel has a second inlet and a second outlet that are connected to each other. The outlet channel has a third inlet and a third outlet that are connected to each other. The second inlet and the second outlet are both located on the side wall of the switching column. The third inlet is located at one end of the switching column. The third outlet is located on the side wall of the switching column. A connecting shell is provided around one end of the switching column where the third water inlet is located, and the third water inlet is connected to the connecting shell; In the assembled state, the connecting shell is inserted into the mounting cavity, the connecting part extends into the connecting shell, the second water outlet communicates with the water-stop gap through the mounting cavity, the third water inlet is connected to the third channel, the second water inlet is connected to the first water inlet, and the third water outlet is connected to the first water outlet.
9. The water purification component according to claim 8, characterized in that, In the assembled state, the outer surface of the switching component and the base body together form a fourth channel, which surrounds the periphery of the second water outlet and communicates with the mounting cavity.
10. The water purification component according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: A retaining ring is provided inside the seat body; The switching component further includes a boss, which is located between the connecting shell and the switching column along the axial direction of the switching component. The fixing ring is located on the periphery of the boss, and the switching component is rotatably connected to the base through the fixing ring. The boss has a notch that extends through the boss along the axial direction. In the assembled state, the end of the bottle body abuts against the fixing ring, and the fourth channel communicates with the mounting cavity through the notch.
11. The water purification component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The switching component is provided with a first limiting part, and the filter is provided with a second limiting part. During the process of switching the filter between the assembled state and the disassembled state, the first limiting part and the second limiting part can cooperate to limit the filter so that the filter drives the switching component to rotate between the first position and the second position.
12. The water purification component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The filter is provided with a handle, which is detachably connected to the filter.
13. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: The water purification component as described in any one of claims 1 to 12.
14. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, Also includes: The first refrigeration chamber is equipped with a water outlet. The second refrigeration chamber is equipped with an ice-making unit. The first water outlet is connected to the water outlet and the ice-making unit and is used to supply water to the water outlet and the ice-making unit.
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