Telescopic lamp set, salt box structure and water softener

Abstract

The invention discloses a telescopic lamp set, a salt box structure and a water softener, the telescopic lamp set is arranged in a high cover concave part of a salt box of the water softener, can move back and forth, illuminates the salt box when the water softener is in a working state and automatically shrinks when the salt box is cleaned, and the telescopic lamp set comprises a pressing and sliding assembly which is arranged in the high cover concave part, a pressing part is formed on the upper part of the pressing and sliding assembly, and a sliding part is formed on the lower part of the sliding assembly; the lamp part is connected with the sliding part; when the pressing part is in a downward pressing state, the sliding part pushes the lamp part out of the high cover concave part, and the lamp part is turned on; and when the pressing part moves upwards, the sliding part retracts the lamp part into the high cover concave part, and the lamp part is closed. According to the salt box, the illumination function of the salt box is achieved, and the salt box can be conveniently and thoroughly cleaned. And the salt box lighting assembly and the taking and placing of the independent salt box are subjected to deep linkage design, so that the taking and placing of the independent salt box and the popping-in and popping-out of the lighting module are automatic. The problems that the residual salt amount of an existing water softener salt box is difficult to observe, and the salt box is inconvenient to clean are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of water treatment, in particular to a telescopic lamp group, a salt box structure having the telescopic lamp group, and a water softener having the salt box structure. Background Art

[0002] The water softener reduces the hardness of raw water by removing calcium and magnesium ions from the water. The resin used to remove calcium and magnesium ions can no longer work after being fully adsorbed with calcium and magnesium ions. At this time, it is necessary to add softening salt to regenerate the resin, so that the water softener can continuously soften the water. In order to facilitate users to check the remaining amount of softening salt in the salt box, the salt adding cover generally adopts an open structure, which can be observed with the help of natural light.

[0003] In the prior art, the size of the open salt adding cover is limited by the space limitation of the machine structure and cannot be made very large. The salt box does not have enough light, which makes observation difficult. Moreover, a large number of water softeners are placed inside cabinets and installed in a concealed manner, so the light is even less sufficient. This makes it difficult to observe the remaining softening salt in the salt box.

[0004] The prior art uses the outer shell of the machine body as a salt box, and the softening salt is directly stored in the space of the outer shell of the machine body. Long-term use will inevitably make the inside of the salt box dirty. At this time, if you want to thoroughly clean the salt box, you must disassemble the entire machine body to clean the salt box, which is equivalent to a thorough disassembly of the machine. After the cleaning is completed, it is thoroughly installed. The entire cleaning process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and must be performed by professional maintenance personnel. Summary of the invention

[0005] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the Summary of the Invention, which are all simplifications of the prior art in the field, and will be further described in detail in the Detailed Description of the Invention. The Summary of the Invention of the present invention does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a telescopic lamp group for salt box lighting.

[0007] Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a salt box structure having the telescopic lamp group, which can illuminate the salt box when the water softener is working, facilitate observation of the remaining salt in the salt box, and facilitate disassembly and cleaning.

[0008] Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a water softener having the salt box structure.

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a telescopic lamp assembly, which is arranged in the concave part of the high cover of the water softener salt box, and can move forward and backward to illuminate the salt box when the water softener is in working state, and automatically retract when cleaning the salt box, including:

[0010] A press-slide assembly is arranged in the high cover recess, with a press portion formed on the upper portion and a slide portion formed on the lower portion;

[0011] a lamp portion connected to the sliding portion;

[0012] When the pressing part is in a downward pressing state, the sliding part pushes the lamp part out of the high cover recess, and the lamp part is turned on;

[0013] When the pressing part is in an upward moving state, the sliding part retracts the lamp part into the high cover recess, and the lamp part is closed.

[0014] Preferably, the telescopic lamp assembly is further improved, and the sliding component comprises:

[0015] The slide rod 51 is fixedly connected to the pressure rod 58 and can move up and down along the first guide groove on the inner wall of the fixed shell 52, and is used to guide the pressure rod 58 to slide up and down;

[0016] A fixed shell 52 is arranged in the recessed part of the high cover of the water softener salt box, and a first opening is formed on one side thereof, which is used to install and fix the components of the telescopic lamp assembly;

[0017] The spring 53 is arranged below the pressure rod 58 and is used to support and bounce the pressure rod 58;

[0018] A crank 54, a first end of which is connected to a pressure rod 58, a second end of which faces the first opening, and a second end of which is connected to the lamp portion via a pin 57;

[0019] The two sides of the pin shaft 57 can reciprocate along the second guide grooves on the inner wall of the fixed shell 52 to extend or retract the lamp portion slider 56 into the first opening.

[0020] Preferably, the telescopic lamp assembly is further improved, and the sliding component further comprises:

[0021] A first clamping spring 59, which clamps the first end of the crank 54 onto the pressure rod 58;

[0022] The second retaining spring 60 is installed at both ends of the pin shaft 57 and is used to prevent the pin shaft 57 from being separated from the second guide groove.

[0023] Preferably, the telescopic lamp assembly is further improved, and the lamp portion comprises:

[0024] A slider 56 connected to the second end of the crank 54 via a pin 57;

[0025] LED light 55, which is mounted on the slider 56;

[0026] An elastic trigger switch formed between the slider 56 and the fixed housing 52;

[0027] The slider 56 extends out of the first opening, the elastic trigger switch pops up, and the LED light 55 turns on; the slider 56 retracts into the first opening, the elastic trigger switch is squeezed closed by the slider 56 and the fixed shell 52, and the LED light 55 turns off.

[0028] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a salt box structure, which has any one of the above-mentioned telescopic lamp groups, and further includes:

[0029] A flip cover 1 is connected to a high cover 6 via a hinge 2;

[0030] A high cover 6, one side of which is formed with a second opening, the cover being mounted on the bottom shell 8, the second opening being located above the salt box assembly 7;

[0031] The high cover recess is formed on the second opening side wall located on one side of the hinge 2;

[0032] A salt adding funnel 3, whose cover is mounted on the high cover 6, and one side of which is formed with a salt adding port corresponding to the second opening position;

[0033] The salt box assembly 7 is inserted into the bottom shell 8 on the opposite side of the hinge 2, and its opening is aligned with the salt adding port;

[0034] Telescopic light assembly, installed in the recess of the high cover;

[0035] The first magnet 4.1 is formed on the top wall of the high cover 6;

[0036] The second magnet 4.2 is located at a position corresponding to the first magnet 4.1 and is formed on the bottom wall of the salt adding funnel 3. The second magnet 4.2 and the first magnet 4.1 are attracted to each other by magnetic force.

[0037] When the salt adding funnel 3 is installed on the high cover 6, the first magnet 4.1 and the second magnet 4.2 are attracted to each other by magnetic force, the pressing part is in a downward pressing state, and the lamp part extends out of the concave part of the high cover;

[0038] When the salt adding funnel 3 is separated from the high cover 6, the magnetic force between the first magnet 4.1 and the second magnet 4.2 disappears, the pressing part moves upward, and the lamp part retracts into the recess of the high cover.

[0039] Preferably, the salt box structure is further improved, and the first magnet 4.1 and the second magnet 4.2 are installed and fixed by means of a slot.

[0040] Preferably, the salt box structure is further improved, and the salt box assembly 7 comprises:

[0041] salt box 71;

[0042] The handle 72 has a rotating shaft connected to the salt box opening and can be recovered in a groove 73 at the salt box opening.

[0043] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a water softener, wherein the salt box thereof is any one of the above salt box structures.

[0044] The working principle and technical effects of the present invention are described as follows:

[0045] During operation, the first magnet is first placed on the fixing structure (such as the step hole) in the middle section of the high cover, the first magnet is fixed on the high cover by the buckle, and then the high cover is placed on the bottom shell to complete the installation of the high cover.

[0046] Then fix the telescopic light assembly in the recess of the high cover. At this time, since the pressure rod of the telescopic light assembly is not under pressure, the spring is in a relaxed state, and the crank is in a retracted state, driving the slider to shrink, making room for the salt box assembly to be placed in the bottom shell. Lift the handle of the salt box assembly and put it into the bottom shell, put down the handle, and rotate the handle to the groove position. At this point, the placement of the salt box assembly is completed. Then place the second magnet in the slot above the salt adding funnel, and the second magnet is concentrically matched with the slot. Place the salt adding funnel on the high cover. At this time, the second magnet on the salt adding funnel forms a magnetic attraction with the first magnet on the high cover. The pressure head on the salt adding funnel uses the magnetic attraction of the two magnets to squeeze the pressure rod on the telescopic light assembly, and the pressure rod drives the crank, and the crank drives the slider to extend and retract. The LED light on the slider follows and extends to the upper part of the salt box to illuminate the salt box. In the subsequent use process, you only need to open the flip cover, the LED light is on, and you can observe the remaining salt in the salt box from the mouth of the front end of the salt adding funnel.

[0047] When the user needs to clean the salt box, first open the flip cover, then pick up the salt adding funnel. After the salt adding funnel is picked up, the pressure rod of the LED light group loses the downward pressure provided by the magnet, but moves upward due to the elastic force provided by the spring, thereby driving the crank to move upward, and the crank drives the slider to move backward, and the LED light retracts back into the recess of the high cover. At this time, pick up the handle of the salt box assembly, rotate it out of the groove position, and lift out the salt box assembly. After the salt box assembly is lifted out, clean it, repeat the installation process after cleaning, put it back into the bottom shell, put back the salt adding funnel, close the flip cover, and turn off the LED light.

[0048] The present invention not only realizes the function of salt box lighting but also can clean the salt box conveniently and thoroughly. In addition, the salt box lighting assembly and the placement of the independent salt box are deeply linked, so that the placement of the independent salt box and the pop-up and pop-in of the lighting module are automated. The existing problems of difficulty in observing the remaining salt in the salt box of the water softener and inconvenience in cleaning the salt box are solved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0049] The drawings of the present invention are intended to illustrate the general characteristics of the methods, structures and / or materials used in specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and to supplement the description in the specification. However, the drawings of the present invention are schematic diagrams not drawn to scale, and thus may not accurately reflect the precise structure or performance characteristics of any given embodiment, and the drawings of the present invention should not be interpreted as limiting or restricting the range of values ​​or properties covered by the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments:

[0050] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the telescopic lamp assembly of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the telescopic lamp group of the present invention. Figure 1 , which shows the sliding part retracting the lamp part into the recess of the high cover.

[0052] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the telescopic lamp group of the present invention. Figure 2 , which shows that the sliding part pushes the lamp part out of the high cover recess.

[0053] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the decomposed structure of the salt box structure of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the salt box structure of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of the XI position in the middle.

[0056] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Schematic cross-section view.

[0057] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of the middle I position.

[0058] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the salt box assembly of the present invention.

[0059] Description of Reference Numerals

[0060] Flip 1

[0061] Hinge 2

[0062] Salt funnel 3

[0063] First Magnet 4.1

[0064] Second magnet 4.2

[0065] High cover 6

[0066] Salt box assembly 7

[0067] Bottom shell 8

[0068] Slider 51

[0069] Fixed shell 52

[0070] Spring 53

[0071] Crank 54

[0072] LED Light 55

[0073] Lighting slider 56

[0074] Pin 57

[0075] Pressure rod 58

[0076] First circlip 59

[0077] The second retaining spring 60 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0078] The following is an explanation of the embodiments of the present invention by specific specific embodiments, and those skilled in the art can fully understand other advantages and technical effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be applied based on different viewpoints, and various modifications or changes can be made without deviating from the general design concept of the invention. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The following exemplary embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in a variety of different forms and should not be interpreted as being limited to the specific embodiments described herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention thorough and complete, and to fully convey the technical solutions of these exemplary specific embodiments to those skilled in the art. It should be understood that when an element is referred to as "connected" or "coupled" to another element, the element can be directly connected or coupled to another element, or there can be an intermediate element. The difference is that when an element is referred to as "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another element, there is no intermediate element. In all figures, the same reference numerals always represent the same element. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any combination and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0079] First embodiment;

[0080] The present invention provides a telescopic lamp group, which is arranged in the concave part of the high cover of the salt box of the water softener, the high cover is a cover covering the opening of the salt box body, the telescopic lamp group can move forward and backward, illuminate the salt box when the water softener is in working state, and automatically retract when cleaning the salt box, comprising:

[0081] A press-slide assembly is arranged in the high cover recess, with a press portion formed on the upper portion and a slide portion formed on the lower portion;

[0082] a lamp portion connected to the sliding portion;

[0083] When the pressing part is in a downward pressing state, the sliding part pushes the lamp part out of the high cover recess, and the lamp part is turned on;

[0084] When the pressing part is in an upward moving state, the sliding part retracts the lamp part into the high cover recess, and the lamp part is closed.

[0085] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the present invention provides a preferred embodiment of a press-slide assembly, comprising:

[0086] The slide rod 51 is fixedly connected to the pressure rod 58 and can move up and down along the first guide groove on the inner wall of the fixed shell 52, and is used to guide the pressure rod 58 to slide up and down;

[0087] A fixed shell 52 is arranged in the recessed part of the high cover of the water softener salt box, and a first opening is formed on one side thereof, which is used to install and fix the components of the telescopic lamp assembly;

[0088] The spring 53 is arranged below the pressure rod 58 and is used to support and bounce the pressure rod 58;

[0089] A crank 54, a first end of which is connected to a pressure rod 58, a second end of which faces the first opening, and a second end of which is connected to the lamp portion via a pin 57;

[0090] The two sides of the pin shaft 57 can reciprocate along the second guide grooves on the inner wall of the fixed shell 52 to extend or retract the lamp portion slider 56 into the first opening.

[0091] Preferably, the first embodiment is further improved, and the press-slide assembly further includes:

[0092] A first clamping spring 59, which clamps the first end of the crank 54 onto the pressure rod 58;

[0093] The second retaining spring 60 is installed at both ends of the pin shaft 57 and is used to prevent the pin shaft 57 from being separated from the second guide groove.

[0094] Preferably, the first embodiment is further improved, and the lamp unit includes:

[0095] A slider 56 connected to the second end of the crank 54 via a pin 57;

[0096] LED light 55, which is mounted on the slider 56;

[0097] The LED light switch is triggered by the flip cover 1 of the salt box. When the flip cover 1 is opened, the LED light 55 is turned on, and when the flip cover 1 is closed, the LED light 55 is turned off.

[0098] In addition, it should also be understood that, although the terms "first", "second", etc. may be used here to describe different elements, components, regions, layers and / or parts, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or parts should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish an element, component, region, layer or part from another element, component, region, layer or part. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the first element, component, region, layer or part discussed below may also be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer or part.

[0099] Second embodiment;

[0100] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, a salt box structure of the present invention, wherein any of the telescopic lamp groups described above further comprises:

[0101] A flip cover 1 is connected to a high cover 6 via a hinge 2;

[0102] A high cover 6, one side of which is formed with a second opening, the cover being mounted on the bottom shell 8, the second opening being located above the salt box assembly 7;

[0103] The high cover recess is formed on the second opening side wall located on one side of the hinge 2;

[0104] A salt adding funnel 3, whose cover is mounted on the high cover 6, and one side of which is formed with a salt adding port corresponding to the second opening position;

[0105] The salt box assembly 7 is inserted into the bottom shell 8 on the opposite side of the hinge 2, and its opening is aligned with the salt adding port;

[0106] Telescopic light assembly, installed in the recess of the high cover;

[0107] The first magnet 4.1 is formed on the top wall of the high cover 6;

[0108] The second magnet 4.2 is located at a position corresponding to the first magnet 4.1 and is formed on the bottom wall of the salt adding funnel 3. The second magnet 4.2 and the first magnet 4.1 are attracted to each other by magnetic force.

[0109] When the salt adding funnel 3 is installed on the high cover 6, the first magnet 4.1 and the second magnet 4.2 are attracted to each other by magnetic force, the pressing part is in a downward pressing state, and the lamp part extends out of the concave part of the high cover;

[0110] When the salt adding funnel 3 is separated from the high cover 6, the magnetic force between the first magnet 4.1 and the second magnet 4.2 disappears, the pressing part moves upward, and the lamp part retracts into the recess of the high cover.

[0111] Preferably, the first magnet 4.1 and the second magnet 4.2 are installed and fixed via a slot.

[0112] refer to Fig. 9 As shown, the present invention provides a salt box assembly 7 that can be used in the above-mentioned second embodiment, including:

[0113] salt box 71;

[0114] The handle 72 has a rotating shaft connected to the salt box opening and can be recovered in a groove 73 at the salt box opening.

[0115] Third embodiment;

[0116] The present invention provides a water softener, wherein the salt box is the salt box structure described in the second embodiment. Other structures of the water softener are not improvements of the present invention, and any one of the prior arts can be selected and adopted.

[0117] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. It will also be understood that, unless expressly defined herein, terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and not interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense.

[0118] The present invention has been described in detail above through specific implementation modes and embodiments, but these do not constitute limitations of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also make many variations and improvements, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A telescopic lamp set, which is arranged in the concave part of the high cover of the water softener salt box, can move forward and backward, illuminate the salt box when the water softener is in working state, and automatically retract when cleaning the salt box, characterized in that: include: A press-slide assembly is arranged in the high cover recess, with a press portion formed on the upper portion and a slide portion formed on the lower portion; a lamp portion connected to the sliding portion; When the pressing part is in a downward pressing state, the sliding part pushes the lamp part out of the high cover recess, and the lamp part is turned on; When the pressing part is in an upward moving state, the sliding part retracts the lamp part into the high cover recess, and the lamp part is closed.

2. The telescopic lamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The press slide assembly includes: A sliding rod (51) is fixedly connected to a pressure rod (58) and can move up and down along a first guide groove on the inner wall of the fixed shell (52) and is used to guide the pressure rod (58) to slide up and down; A fixed shell (52) is arranged in the recessed part of the high cover of the water softener salt box, and has a first opening formed on one side thereof, which is used to install and fix the components of the telescopic lamp assembly; A spring (53) is arranged below the pressure rod (58) and is used to support and bounce the pressure rod (58); A crank (54), a first end of which is connected to a pressure rod (58), a second end of which faces the first opening, and a second end of which is connected to a lamp portion via a pin shaft (57); The two sides of the pin shaft (57) can reciprocate along the second guide groove on the inner wall of the fixed shell (52) to extend or retract the lamp portion slide block (56) into the first opening.

3. The telescopic lamp assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The press slide assembly also includes: A first clamping spring (59) clamps the first end of the crank (54) onto the pressure rod (58); The second retaining spring (60) is installed at both ends of the pin shaft (57) and is used to prevent the pin shaft (57) from escaping from the second guide groove.

4. The telescopic lamp assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lighting department includes: A slider (56) connected to the second end of the crank (54) via a pin (57); LED lamp (55), which is mounted on the slider (56); The LED light switch is triggered by the flip cover (1) of the salt box. When the flip cover (1) is opened, the LED light (55) is turned on, and when the flip cover (1) is closed, the LED light (55) is turned off.

5. A salt box structure, comprising the telescopic lamp assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A flip cover (1) connected to a high cover (6) via a hinge (2); A high cover (6) having a second opening formed on one side thereof, the cover being mounted on the bottom shell (8), the second opening being located above the salt box assembly (7); The high cover recess is formed on the second opening side wall located on one side of the hinge (2); A salt adding funnel (3), the cover of which is mounted on the high cover (6), and a salt adding opening corresponding to the second opening position is formed on one side of the funnel; A salt box assembly (7) is inserted into the bottom shell (8) on the opposite side of the hinge (2), with its opening aligned with the salt adding port; Telescopic light assembly, installed in the recess of the high cover; The first magnet (4.1) is formed on the top wall of the high cover (6); The second magnet (4.2) is located at a position corresponding to the first magnet (4.1) and is formed on the bottom wall of the salt adding funnel (3). The second magnet (4.2) and the first magnet (4.1) are attracted to each other by magnetic force; When the salt adding funnel (3) is covered on the high cover (6), the first magnet (4.1) and the second magnet (4.2) are attracted to each other by magnetic force, the pressing part is in a downward pressing state, and the lamp part extends out of the concave part of the high cover; When the salt adding funnel (3) is separated from the high cover (6), the magnetic force between the first magnet (4.1) and the second magnet (4.2) disappears, the pressing part moves upward, and the lamp part retracts into the recessed part of the high cover.

6. The salt box structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first magnet (4.1) and the second magnet (4.2) are installed and fixed via the clamping groove.

7. The salt box structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The salt box assembly (7) comprises: Salt box (71); The handle (72) has a rotating shaft connected to the salt box opening and can be recovered into a groove (73) at the salt box opening.

8. A water softener, characterized in that: The salt box is the salt box structure as claimed in claim 5.

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