Water dispenser

Abstract

The invention discloses a water dispenser and relates to the technical field of household appliances, the water dispenser comprises a shell, a water adding tank and a filtering structure, a first water outlet is formed in the shell, the water adding tank is arranged in the shell, and a first water cavity and a second water cavity are formed in the water adding tank; the second water cavity is connected with the first water outlet and selectively communicated with the first water outlet, the filtering structure is arranged in the water adding tank and communicated with the first water cavity and the second water cavity, and the first water cavity is located above the second water cavity. And water in the first water cavity flows into the second water cavity through the filtering structure under the action of gravity. According to the water dispenser, water can be directly added into the water adding tank of the water dispenser, the installation position of the water dispenser is not limited by a water source, the filtering structure is arranged in the water adding tank, water in the water dispenser can be directly drunk after being filtered, the water drinking cost can be reduced, and a user can drink water conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a water dispenser. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, existing water dispensers are generally connected to the tap water pipe and the water dispenser through a water inlet pipe, so that the water dispenser cannot be installed too far away from the tap water pipe. The installation location is limited by the water source, and the tap water cannot be drunk directly. If the finished bottled drinking water is purchased for a long time, the cost is high, and it needs to be purchased and stockpiled frequently, which is inconvenient for daily use. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the present invention is to provide a water dispenser, the installation location of which is not restricted by the water source, and the water in the water dispenser can be directly drunk after being filtered, which is conducive to reducing the cost of drinking water and making it convenient for users to drink water.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the water dispenser includes: a shell, a water filling tank and a filtering structure, the shell is formed with a first water outlet, the water filling tank is arranged in the shell, a first water chamber and a second water chamber are formed in the water filling tank, the second water chamber is connected to the first water outlet and is selectively conducted, the filtering structure is arranged in the water filling tank and conducts the first water chamber and the second water chamber, the first water chamber is located above the second water chamber, so that the water in the first water chamber flows into the second water chamber through the filtering structure under the action of gravity.

[0005] According to the water dispenser of the embodiment of the present application, water can be directly added to the water filling tank of the water dispenser, so that the installation location of the water dispenser is not restricted by the water source, and by providing a filtering structure in the water filling tank, the water in the water dispenser can be directly drunk after filtering, which is beneficial to reduce the cost of drinking water and make it convenient for users to drink water.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water adding tank includes: a water adding tank body and a partition plate, the water adding tank body defines a water storage chamber, the partition plate is arranged in the water storage chamber to separate the water storage chamber into the first water chamber and the second water chamber, and the filter structure is arranged on the partition plate.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the partition plate is formed with a mounting hole, and the filtering structure is mounted in the mounting hole.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the filtering structure is detachably disposed on the partition plate.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water dispenser further comprises: a water filling cover, the upper end of the first water chamber is open to form a water filling port, and the water filling cover is used to open or close the water filling port.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water filling cover is located above the water filling tank, and the water filling cover is movably connected to the housing or the water filling tank.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water dispenser further includes: a first water outlet pipe, the first water outlet pipe is connected between the second water chamber and the first water outlet, and the first water outlet pipe is provided with a first water outlet valve.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water dispenser also includes: a functional water tank, the functional water tank is connected to the second water chamber so that the water in the second water chamber flows into the functional water tank, the functional water tank is connected to the first water outlet, the functional water tank is selectively connected to the first water outlet so that the water in the functional water tank flows to the first water outlet, and the functional water tank is used to heat and / or cool the water in the functional water tank.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the functional water tank is arranged at a height lower than that of the water supply tank, so that the water in the second water cavity flows into the functional water tank under the action of gravity.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the functional water tank includes: a first water tank, the first water tank is used to cool the water in the first water tank, the top wall of the first water tank is formed with a water inlet, the water inlet is connected to the second water cavity, the first water tank is connected to the first water outlet and is selectively conductive.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water dispenser further includes: a second water outlet pipe, one end of the second water outlet pipe is connected to the first water outlet, the other end of the second water outlet pipe extends into the first water tank, and the second water outlet pipe is provided with a second water outlet valve.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the functional water tank also includes: a second water tank, the second water tank is used to heat the water in the second water tank, the second water tank is connected to at least one of the first water tank and the second water cavity so that the water in the second water cavity flows into the second water tank, and a second water outlet is formed on the top wall of the second water tank, and the second water outlet is connected to the first water outlet and selectively conducted.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second water tank is disposed at a lower height than the first water tank.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water dispenser further includes: a connecting pipe, wherein the connecting pipe connects the first water tank and the second water tank so that water in the first water tank flows into the second water tank.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the connecting pipe is connected to the first water tank, and the other end of the connecting pipe extends into the second water tank.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water dispenser further includes: a third water outlet pipe, the third water outlet pipe is connected to the second water outlet and the first water outlet, and the third water outlet pipe is provided with a third water outlet valve.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water dispenser further includes: an exhaust pipe, wherein the inlet end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the second water chamber, the outlet end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the atmosphere, and the outlet end of the exhaust pipe is set at a height higher than the inlet end of the exhaust pipe.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water dispenser according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Reference numerals:

[0026] Water dispenser 1,

[0027] Shell 10, first water outlet 11,

[0028] A water adding tank 20, a water adding tank body 21, a partition plate 22, a mounting hole 221, a water storage chamber 23, a first water chamber 231, a second water chamber 232, a first water outlet pipe 24, a first water outlet valve 25,

[0029] Filter structure 30,

[0030] Add water cap 40,

[0031] A first water tank 50, a second water outlet pipe 51, a second water outlet valve 52, a connecting pipe 53, a first connecting pipe 54,

[0032] The second water tank 60, the third water outlet pipe 61, the third water outlet valve 62,

[0033] Exhaust pipe 70. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0035] Reference below Figure 1 A water dispenser 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0036] According to the water dispenser 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the water dispenser 1 may include: a shell 10, a water filling tank 20 and a filtering structure 30, the shell 10 is formed with a first water outlet 11, the water filling tank 20 is arranged in the shell 10, a first water chamber 231 and a second water chamber 232 are formed in the water filling tank 20, the second water chamber 232 is connected to the first water outlet 11 and is selectively conducted, the filtering structure 30 is arranged in the water filling tank 20 and conducts the first water chamber 231 and the second water chamber 232, the first water chamber 231 is located above the second water chamber 232, so that the water in the first water chamber 231 flows into the second water chamber 232 through the filtering structure 30 under the action of gravity.

[0037] It should be noted that in the relevant technology, the existing water dispenser is generally connected to the tap water pipe and the water dispenser through a water inlet pipe, so the water dispenser cannot be installed too far away from the tap water pipe. The installation location is limited by the water source, and the tap water cannot be drunk directly. If the finished bottled drinking water is purchased for a long time, the cost is high, and it needs to be purchased and stockpiled frequently, which is inconvenient for daily use.

[0038] Based on this, the embodiment of the present application proposes a water dispenser 1, wherein the housing 10 is formed with a first water outlet 11, and the water in the water dispenser 1 can be discharged from the water dispenser 1 through the first water outlet 11, and the user can receive water from the first water outlet 11. A water tank 20 can be provided inside the housing 10, and the water tank 20 can be used to store water. Water can be added to the water tank 20 so that there is always water in the water dispenser 1, so that the installation position of the water dispenser 1 is not restricted, and the problem that the water dispenser 1 is restricted by the water source and thus affects the installation position of the water dispenser 1 can be solved. A first water cavity 231 and a second water cavity 232 can be formed in the water tank 20, and a filter structure 30 is also provided in the water tank 20, and the filter structure 30 can be an activated carbon filter element, an ultrafiltration membrane filter element, etc. The filter structure 30 can filter impurities, particles and other pollutants in the water, which is conducive to improving the purity of the water. The filter structure 30 can connect the first water chamber 231 and the second water chamber 232. Part of the filter structure 30 can be located in the first water chamber 231, and another part of the filter structure 30 can be located in the second water chamber 232. The filter structure 30 can filter the water flowing through the filter structure 30. The water filtered by the filter structure 30 can become pure water, and the pure water can be drunk directly.

[0039] The first water chamber 231 and the second water chamber 232 can be arranged in sequence along the height direction of the water dispenser 1. Figure 1 When setting the direction, the height direction of the water dispenser 1 is Figure 1 The Z direction in the water chamber 231. The first water chamber 231 is located above the second water chamber 232. The water in the first water chamber 231 can flow into the second water chamber 232 through the filter structure 30 under the action of gravity. The water in the first water chamber 231 can be filtered by the filter structure 30, and the water in the second water chamber 232 is pure water. By setting the water in the first water chamber 231 to flow to the second water chamber 232 under the action of gravity, the water in the first water chamber 231 does not need to be pumped into the second water chamber 232 through parts such as a water pump, which can reduce the use of parts and components, and is conducive to reducing the cost of the water dispenser 1. The first water chamber 231 and the second water chamber 232 are always connected. The water in the first water chamber 231 can continue to flow into the second water chamber 232 through the filter structure 30 until the second water chamber 232 is filled with pure water and the water in the first water chamber 231 no longer flows.

[0040] When water is added to the water filling tank 20, the water in the water filling tank 20 enters the first water chamber 231, the water in the first water chamber 231 flows through the filter structure 30 and enters the second water chamber 232, the water in the second water chamber 232 is pure water, the second water chamber 232 can be connected to the first water outlet 11 and selectively conducted, when it is necessary to drink the pure water in the second water chamber 232, the second water chamber 232 and the first water outlet 11 can be conducted so that the water in the second water chamber 232 can flow out of the first water outlet 11, when it is not necessary to drink the pure water in the second water chamber 232, the second water chamber 232 and the first water outlet 11 can be disconnected.

[0041] As an example, tap water can be directly added to the water dispenser 1. When tap water is added to the water tank 20, the tap water enters the first water chamber 231. The tap water in the first water chamber 231 flows through the filter structure 30 and enters the second water chamber 232. The tap water becomes pure water after being filtered by the filter structure 30. The second water chamber 232 contains pure water. The second water chamber 232 and the first water outlet 11 are selectively connected. By selectively connecting the second water chamber 232 and the first water outlet 11, the user can directly drink pure water, which can effectively reduce the cost of drinking water.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present application, water can be directly added to the water filling tank 20 of the water dispenser 1, so that the installation position of the water dispenser 1 is not restricted by the water source, and by providing a filtering structure 30 in the water filling tank 20, the water in the water dispenser 1 can be directly drunk after filtering, which is beneficial to reduce the cost of drinking water and make it convenient for users to drink water.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the water tank 20 may include: a water tank body 21 and a partition plate 22, the water tank body 21 defines a water storage chamber 23, the partition plate 22 is arranged in the water storage chamber 23 to separate the water storage chamber 23 into a first water chamber 231 and a second water chamber 232, and the filter structure 30 is arranged on the partition plate 22.

[0044] The water tank body 21 may define a water storage chamber 23, and the water added to the water tank 20 may be stored in the water storage chamber 23. A partition plate 22 may be disposed in the water storage chamber 23, and the partition plate 22 may be integrally formed with the water tank body 21, and the partition plate 22 may separate the water storage chamber 23 into a first water chamber 231 and a second water chamber 232, wherein the first water chamber 231 may be used to store the water just added to the water tank 20, and the second water chamber 232 may be used to store filtered pure water. The filter structure 30 can be installed on the partition plate 22. The filter structure 30 can be connected to the partition plate 22 by means of snap-on, bonding, etc. The partition plate 22 isolates the first water chamber 231 and the second water chamber 232. The first water chamber 231 and the second water chamber 232 are connected through the filter structure 30, which can reduce the probability of water in the first water chamber 231 flowing into the second water chamber 232 without being filtered. The structure of the first water chamber 231, the filter structure 30 and the second water chamber 232 is compact, which can reduce the occupancy of the internal space of the water dispenser 1.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, the partition plate 22 is formed with a mounting hole 221 , and the filter structure 30 is mounted in the mounting hole 221 .

[0046] The partition plate 22 may be formed with a mounting hole 221, and the mounting hole 221 may penetrate the partition plate 22 along the thickness direction of the partition plate 22 (i.e., the height direction of the water dispenser 1), and the filter structure 30 may be installed in the mounting hole 221. The filter structure 30 may be penetrated in the mounting hole 221, and the filter structure 30 may abut against the inner wall of the mounting hole 221 to limit the position. The filter structure 30 may close the mounting hole 221, so that the water in the first water chamber 231 can only flow into the second water chamber 232 through the filter structure 30, thereby reducing the probability of the water in the first water chamber 231 flowing into the second water chamber 232 without being filtered, which is beneficial to improving the cleanliness and reliability of pure water.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, the filter structure 30 is detachably disposed on the partition plate 22 .

[0048] There are certain impurities, particles and other pollutants in the tap water. When the filter structure 30 is arranged in the water tank 20 and used to filter the water in the first water chamber 231, after a period of use, as the impurities continue to accumulate, the filter structure 30 is prone to clogging, thereby affecting the filtering effect and reducing the flow of water from the first water chamber 231 to the second water chamber 232. By arranging the filter structure 30 to be detachably arranged on the partition plate 22, the user can take out the filter structure 30 regularly, and the user can clean or replace the filter structure 30, thereby ensuring the filtering effect of the filter structure 30 on the water in the first water chamber 231 and making the water flow from the first water chamber 231 to the second water chamber 232 smooth.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, the water dispenser 1 may further include: a water filling cover 40, the upper end of the first water chamber 231 is open to form a water filling port, and the water filling cover 40 is used to open or close the water filling port.

[0050] The upper end of the first water chamber 231 is open toward the top of the first water chamber 231 to form a water inlet, and the user can add water to the first water chamber 231 through the water inlet. The water adding cover 40 can be arranged above the water tank 20, and the water adding cover 40 can open or close the water inlet, and the water adding cover 40 can selectively close the first water chamber 231. As an example, the water adding cover 40 can be detachably arranged on the water dispenser 1, so as to achieve the effect of the water adding cover 40 selectively opening or closing the water inlet. When the water adding cover 40 closes the water inlet, dust or other foreign matter can be prevented from entering the water tank 20, and sunlight can be prevented from being irradiated to reduce the probability of moss or other algae growing in the water tank 20. When the water adding cover 40 opens the water inlet, the user can add water to the first water chamber 231. By providing the water adding cover 40, the probability of water in the first water chamber 231 being contaminated can be reduced, which is conducive to improving the reliability of the water dispenser 1.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the water filling cover 40 is located above the water filling tank 20 , and the water filling cover 40 is movably connected to the housing 10 or the water filling tank 20 .

[0052] The water filling cover 40 is located above the water filling tank 20, and the water filling cover 40 can be movably connected to the housing 10, or the water filling cover 40 can be movably connected to the water filling tank 20, and the water filling cover 40 can selectively close the water filling tank 20, thereby opening or closing the water filling port according to actual conditions. The embodiment of the present application is described by taking the water filling cover 40 being movably connected to the housing 10 as an example.

[0053] As an example, the water filling cover 40 can be movably connected to the outer shell 10 through a hinge, the water filling cover 40 can be connected to one of the leaves of the hinge through bolts, the outer shell 10 can be connected to the other leaf of the hinge through bolts, and the two leaves of the hinge can rotate relative to each other, thereby achieving the effect of relative rotation of the water filling cover 40 relative to the outer shell 10, so that the water filling cover 40 can selectively close the water filling tank 20.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the water dispenser 1 may further include: a first water outlet pipe 24 , the first water outlet pipe 24 is connected between the second water chamber 232 and the first water outlet 11 , and the first water outlet pipe 24 is provided with a first water outlet valve 25 .

[0055] The second water chamber 232 and the first water outlet 11 are selectively connected, and a first water outlet pipe 24 may be connected between the second water chamber 232 and the first water outlet 11, and the water in the second water chamber 232 may flow to the first water outlet 11 through the first water outlet pipe 24, thereby being discharged from the water dispenser 1. The second water chamber 232 may be provided with a first drainage hole, and the first drainage hole may be located on the bottom wall of the second water chamber 232, or the first drainage hole may be located on the side wall of the second water chamber 232 close to one end of the bottom wall of the second water chamber 232, and the first water outlet pipe 24 may be connected to the first drainage hole, so that the water in the second water chamber 232 may flow into the first water outlet pipe 24 under the action of gravity, thereby reducing the probability that the pure water is accumulated in the second water chamber 232 and cannot be discharged. The first water outlet pipe 24 may be provided with a first water outlet valve 25, and the first water outlet valve 25 may be a solenoid valve, a mechanical valve, etc. By providing the first water outlet valve 25, the first water outlet pipe 24 may be selectively connected, thereby selectively connecting the second water chamber 232 and the first water outlet 11, which is beneficial to achieving the effect of selectively discharging pure water. The user can receive pure water by opening the first water outlet valve 25.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water dispenser 1 may further include: a functional water tank, the functional water tank is connected to the second water chamber 232 so that the water in the second water chamber 232 flows into the functional water tank, the functional water tank is connected to the first water outlet 11, the functional water tank is selectively connected to the first water outlet 11 so that the water in the functional water tank flows to the first water outlet 11, and the functional water tank is used to heat and / or cool the water in the functional water tank.

[0057] The functional water tank can be connected to the second water chamber 232, and the pure water in the second water chamber 232 can flow into the functional water tank. The functional water tank can be connected to the first water outlet 11, and the functional water tank can be selectively connected to the first water outlet 11, so that the water in the functional water tank can be selectively discharged through the first water outlet 11. The functional water tank can be used to heat the water in the functional water tank, or the functional water tank can be used to cool the water in the functional water tank, or the functional water tank can be used to heat and cool the water in the functional water tank. The embodiment of the present application is described by taking the functional water tank as an example that can both heat the water in the functional water tank and cool the water in the functional water tank. The pure water in the second water chamber 232 can be heated to hot water in the functional water tank, and the pure water in the second water chamber 232 can be cooled to cold water in the functional water tank. When the water in the functional water tank needs to be drunk, the functional water tank and the first water outlet 11 can be connected so that the water in the functional water tank can flow out of the first water outlet 11, so that the user can drink hot water or cold water. When the water in the functional water tank is not needed for drinking, the functional water tank and the first water outlet 11 may be disconnected.

[0058] As an example, a thermoelectric cooler can be provided on the outer wall of the functional water tank. The thermoelectric cooler has both cooling and heating functions. By changing the direction of the current in the thermoelectric cooler, the working mode of the thermoelectric cooler can be switched, thereby achieving the effect that the functional water tank can heat and cool the water in the functional water tank.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, the functional water tank is set at a height lower than the water supply tank 20 so that the water in the second water chamber 232 flows into the functional water tank under the action of gravity.

[0060] The setting height of the functional water tank is lower than the setting height of the water adding tank 20. The water adding tank 20 and the functional water tank can be arranged in sequence along the height direction of the water dispenser 1. The functional water tank can be located below the water adding tank 20, so that the water in the second water chamber 232 flows into the functional water tank under the action of gravity. By setting the water in the second water chamber 232 to flow to the functional water tank under the action of gravity, the water in the second water chamber 232 does not need to be pumped into the functional water tank through parts such as a water pump, which can reduce the use of parts and components, and is conducive to reducing the cost of the water dispenser 1. In addition, the water adding tank 20 and the functional water tank arranged in sequence along the height direction of the water dispenser 1 can reduce the floor space of the water dispenser 1 and improve the convenience of installing the water dispenser 1.

[0061] As an example, a first connecting pipe 54 can be connected between the second water chamber 232 and the functional water tank, and the inlet end of the first connecting pipe 54 can be located on the bottom wall of the second water chamber 232. The water in the second water chamber 232 can flow into the functional water tank under the action of gravity, which can reduce the probability of water in the second water chamber 232 accumulating in the second water chamber 232, which is beneficial to promoting the flow of water in the water dispenser 1, and the second water chamber 232 and the functional water tank are always connected, and the water in the second water chamber 232 can continue to flow into the functional water tank through the first connecting pipe 54 until the functional water tank is filled with pure water.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the functional water tank may include: a first water tank 50, the first water tank 50 is used to cool the water in the first water tank 50, the top wall of the first water tank 50 is formed with a water inlet, the water inlet is connected to the second water chamber 232, and the first water tank 50 is connected to the first water outlet 11 and is selectively conducted.

[0063] The functional water tank may include a first water tank 50, which may be used to cool the water in the first water tank 50, the water in the first water tank 50 may be cooled to cold water, and the first water tank 50 may be used to store cold water. As an example, the first water tank 50 may be provided with a compressor, and the first water tank 50 may achieve a refrigeration effect through the compressor. The first water tank 50 may be in communication with the second water chamber 232, the top wall of the first water tank 50 is formed with a water inlet, the water inlet may be in communication with the second water chamber 232, and the first connecting pipe 54 may be connected between the water inlet of the first water tank 50 and the second water chamber 232. The second water chamber 232 is always in communication with the first water tank 50, and the water in the second water chamber 232 may continue to flow into the first water tank 50 through the first connecting pipe 54 until the first water tank 50 is filled with pure water.

[0064] The first water tank 50 can be connected to the first water outlet 11, and the water in the first water tank 50 can be discharged from the water dispenser 1 through the first water outlet 11. The first water tank 50 and the first water outlet 11 can be selectively connected. When the user needs to drink the cold water in the first water tank 50, the first water tank 50 and the first water outlet 11 can be connected so that the cold water in the first water tank 50 can flow out of the first water outlet 11. When the user does not need to drink the cold water in the first water tank 50, the first water tank 50 and the first water outlet 11 can be disconnected. By providing the first water tank 50, cold water can always be stored in the water dispenser 1. When the user needs to drink cold water, the first water tank 50 and the first water outlet 11 can be connected to drink cold water immediately, which is conducive to improving the convenience of the water dispenser 1.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the water dispenser 1 may further include: a second water outlet pipe 51 , one end of which is connected to the first water outlet 11 , the other end of which extends into the first water tank 50 , and the second water outlet pipe 51 is provided with a second water outlet valve 52 .

[0066] The first water tank 50 may be connected to the first water outlet 11 via a second water outlet pipe 51, one end of the second water outlet pipe 51 is connected to the first water outlet 11, and the other end of the second water outlet pipe 51 extends into the first water tank 50. As an example, the other end of the second water outlet pipe 51 may extend to the bottom of the first water tank 50, that is, the other end of the second water outlet pipe 51 may be located below the midline of the first water tank 50 along the height direction of the water dispenser 1. In other words, the distance between the other end of the second water outlet pipe 51 and the bottom wall of the first water tank 50 is smaller than the distance between the other end of the second water outlet pipe 51 and the top wall of the first water tank 50. The second water chamber 232 continuously passes pure water into the first water tank 50. The temperature of the pure water just entering the first water tank 50 is generally lower than the temperature of the cold water in the first water tank 50. The cold water with lower temperature can be located at the lower part of the first water tank 50. Therefore, by extending the other end of the second water outlet pipe 51 to the bottom of the first water tank 50, the cold water located at the bottom of the first water tank 50 can be discharged from the first water tank 50 preferentially, thereby increasing the probability that the water discharged through the second water outlet pipe 51 is cold water.

[0067] The second water outlet pipe 51 is provided with a second water outlet valve 52, and the second water outlet valve 52 may be a solenoid valve, a mechanical valve, etc. By setting the second water outlet valve 52, the second water outlet pipe 51 can be selectively connected, thereby selectively connecting the first water tank 50 and the first water outlet 11, which is beneficial to achieve the effect of selectively discharging the cool water in the first water tank 50. The user can take the cool water by opening the second water outlet valve 52.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the functional water tank may also include: a second water tank 60, the second water tank 60 is used to heat the water in the second water tank 60, the second water tank 60 is connected to the first water tank 50 and at least one of the second water chambers 232, so that the water in the second water chamber 232 flows into the second water tank 60, and the top wall of the second water tank 60 is formed with a second water outlet, and the second water outlet is connected to the first water outlet 11 and selectively conducted.

[0069] The functional water tank may include a second water tank 60, which may be used to heat the water in the second water tank 60, and the water in the second water tank 60 may be heated to hot water, and the second water tank 60 may be used to store hot water. As an example, a heating rod may be provided in the second water tank 60, and the second water tank 60 may achieve a heating effect through the heating rod. The second water tank 60 may be connected to the second water cavity 232, and the water in the second water cavity 232 may flow into the second water tank 60, or the second water tank 60 may be connected to the first water tank 50, and the water in the first water tank 50 may flow into the second water tank 60, and the water in the first water tank 50 comes from the second water cavity 232, that is, the water in the second water cavity 232 may flow into the second water tank 60, or the second water tank 60 may be connected to both the second water cavity 232 and the first water tank 50, so that the water in the second water cavity 232 may flow into the second water tank 60. The embodiment of the present application is described by taking the second water tank 60 and the first water tank 50 as an example of being connected. A second connecting pipe may be connected between the first water tank 50 and the second water tank 60 , so that water in the first water tank 50 can flow into the second water tank 60 .

[0070] The top wall of the second water tank 60 is formed with a second water outlet, which can be connected to the first water outlet 11. The water in the second water tank 60 can be discharged from the water dispenser 1 through the second water outlet and the first water outlet 11. The second water outlet and the first water outlet 11 can be selectively connected, so that the second water tank 60 and the first water outlet 11 are selectively connected. When the user needs to drink the hot water in the second water tank 60, the second water outlet and the first water outlet 11 can be connected so that the hot water in the second water tank 60 can flow out of the first water outlet 11. When the user does not need the hot water in the second water tank 60, the second water outlet and the first water outlet 11 can be disconnected. By providing the second water tank 60, hot water can always be stored in the water dispenser 1. When the user needs to drink hot water, the second water tank 60 and the first water outlet 11 can be connected to drink hot water immediately, which is conducive to improving the convenience of the water dispenser 1.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the second water tank 60 is arranged at a lower height than the first water tank 50 .

[0072] The second water tank 60 is arranged at a lower height than the first water tank 50. The first water tank 50 and the second water tank 60 can be arranged in sequence along the height direction of the water dispenser 1. The second water tank 60 can be located below the first water tank 50, that is, the water tank 20, the first water tank 50 and the second water tank 60 are arranged in sequence along the height direction of the water dispenser 1, which can reduce the floor space of the water dispenser 1 and improve the convenience of installing the water dispenser 1. When the second water tank 60 is not full of water, the second water outlet and the first water outlet 11 can be connected, and the water in the first water tank 50 can enter the second connecting pipe under the action of the water pressure of the second water chamber 232, and the water in the second connecting pipe can enter the second water tank 60 under the action of gravity. When the air in the second water tank 60 is exhausted and the second water tank 60 is full of water, the second water outlet and the first water outlet 11 can be disconnected. The water in the second water tank 60 does not need to be pumped into the functional water tank by parts such as a water pump, which can reduce the use of parts and components, which is conducive to reducing the cost of the water dispenser 1.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the water dispenser 1 may further include: a connecting pipe 53 , the connecting pipe 53 connects the first water tank 50 and the second water tank 60 , so that the water in the first water tank 50 flows into the second water tank 60 .

[0074] A connecting pipe 53 (i.e., the second connecting pipe in the above embodiment) may be connected between the first water tank 50 and the second water tank 60. The water in the first water tank 50 flows into the second water tank 60 through the connecting pipe 53. The first water tank 50 and the second water tank 60 are always connected. The water in the first water tank 50 may continue to flow into the second water tank 60 through the connecting pipe 53 until the second water tank 60 is filled with water.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, one end of the connecting pipe 53 is connected to the first water tank 50 , and the other end of the connecting pipe 53 extends into the second water tank 60 .

[0076] One end of the connecting pipe 53 is connected to the first water tank 50. The first water tank 50 may be provided with a second drain hole. The second drain hole may be located at the upper end of the side wall of the first water tank 50, that is, the second drain hole may be located at one end of the side wall of the first water tank 50 close to the top wall of the first water tank 50, and the connecting pipe 53 may be connected to the second drain hole. As an example, the temperature of the water located at the upper part of the first water tank 50 is higher than the temperature of the water located at the lower part of the first water tank 50. The connecting pipe 53 is connected to the second drain hole, so that the water with a higher temperature in the first water tank 50 can flow into the second water tank 60 through the connecting pipe 53, which can reduce the temperature difference between the water in the first water tank 50 and the water in the second water tank 60, and can increase the heating rate of the water in the second water tank 60. The other end of the connecting pipe 53 extends into the second water tank 60. As an example, the other end of the connecting pipe 53 can extend into the bottom of the second water tank 60, that is, the other end of the connecting pipe 53 can be located below the median line of the second water tank 60 along the height direction of the water dispenser 1. In other words, the distance between the other end of the connecting pipe 53 and the bottom wall of the second water tank 60 is smaller than the distance between the other end of the connecting pipe 53 and the top wall of the second water tank 60. The temperature of the water in the first water tank 50 is lower than that of the water in the second water tank 60. The water with a lower temperature that has just entered the second water tank 60 can be located at the lower part of the second water tank 60, and the hot water in the second water tank 60 with a higher temperature can be squeezed to the upper part of the second water tank 60, so that the hot water in the second water tank 60 is preferentially discharged through the second water outlet located on the top wall of the second water tank 60.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the water dispenser 1 may further include: a third water outlet pipe 61 , the third water outlet pipe 61 is connected to the second water outlet and the first water outlet 11 , and the third water outlet pipe 61 is provided with a third water outlet valve 62 .

[0078] The second water tank 60 can be connected to the first water outlet 11 through the third water outlet pipe 61, one end of the third water outlet pipe 61 is connected to the second water outlet, and the other end of the second water outlet pipe 51 is connected to the first water outlet 11. The third water outlet pipe 61 is provided with a third water outlet valve 62, and the third water outlet valve 62 can be a solenoid valve, a mechanical valve, etc. By providing the third water outlet valve 62, the third water outlet pipe 61 can be selectively connected, thereby selectively connecting the second water outlet and the first water outlet 11, which is conducive to achieving the effect of selectively discharging the hot water in the second water tank 60.

[0079] The second water chamber 232 is connected to the first water outlet 11 through the first water outlet pipe 24, and the first water outlet pipe 24 is provided with a first water outlet valve 25. The first water tank 50 is connected to the first water outlet 11 through the second water outlet pipe 51, and the second water outlet pipe 51 is provided with the first water outlet valve 25. The second water tank 60 is connected to the first water outlet 11 through the third water outlet pipe 61, and the third water outlet pipe 61 is provided with a third water outlet valve 62. By selectively opening the first water outlet valve 25, the first water outlet valve 25 and the third water outlet valve 62, the effect of drinking normal temperature pure water, cold water and hot water can be achieved, so that the water dispenser 1 has multiple functions and high practicality.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the water dispenser 1 may further include: an exhaust pipe 70, the inlet end of the exhaust pipe 70 is connected to the second water chamber 232, the outlet end of the exhaust pipe 70 is connected to the atmosphere, and the outlet end of the exhaust pipe 70 is set at a height higher than the inlet end of the exhaust pipe 70.

[0081] The exhaust pipe 70 is connected to the second water chamber 232 and the external environment, the inlet end of the exhaust pipe 70 is connected to the second water chamber 232, and the outlet end of the exhaust pipe 70 is connected to the atmosphere. When the first water outlet valve 25, any one of the first water outlet valve 25 and the third water outlet valve 62 is opened to discharge water from the first water outlet 11, the water in the water dispenser 1 can flow out of the first water outlet 11 under the action of atmospheric pressure. As an example, when the first water outlet valve 25 is opened, the water in the second water chamber 232 can flow into the first water outlet pipe 24 under the action of atmospheric pressure, and be discharged from the water dispenser 1 from the first water outlet 11. As another example, when the second water outlet valve 52 is opened, the second water outlet pipe 51 is connected, and the water in the second water chamber 232 can flow into the first water tank 50 under the action of atmospheric pressure, and the cold water in the first water tank 50 can be pressed into the second water outlet pipe 51 and discharged from the water dispenser 1 from the first water outlet 11, while the water in the first water chamber 231 flows into the second water chamber 232 to replenish the second water chamber 232. As another example, when the third water outlet valve 62 is opened, the third water outlet pipe 61 is connected, and the water in the second water chamber 232 flows into the first water tank 50 under the action of atmospheric pressure, and the water in the first water tank 50 can flow into the second water tank 60 through the connecting pipe 53, and the hot water in the second water tank 60 can be pressed into the third water outlet pipe 61 and discharged from the water dispenser 1 from the first water outlet 11, while the water in the first water chamber 231 flows into the second water chamber 232 to replenish the second water chamber 232.

[0082] When the second water chamber 232 is filled with pure water, the water in the second water chamber 232 may flow into the exhaust pipe 70. The outlet end of the exhaust pipe 70 is set at a height higher than the inlet end of the exhaust pipe 70. This can reduce the probability of the water in the second water chamber 232 overflowing from the outlet end of the exhaust pipe 70, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the water dispenser 1.

[0083] Other structures and operations of the water dispenser 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0084] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0085] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water dispenser, characterized in that: include: A housing (10), wherein the housing (10) is formed with a first water outlet (11); A water adding tank (20) and a filtering structure (30), wherein the water adding tank (20) is arranged in the housing (10), and a first water chamber (231) and a second water chamber (232) are formed in the water adding tank (20), and the second water chamber (232) is connected to the first water outlet (11) and selectively conducted, and the filtering structure (30) is arranged in the water adding tank (20) and conducts the first water chamber (231) and the second water chamber (232), and the first water chamber (231) is located above the second water chamber (232), so that the water in the first water chamber (231) flows into the second water chamber (232) through the filtering structure (30) under the action of gravity.

2. The water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water adding tank (20) comprises: a water adding tank body (21) and a partition plate (22); the water adding tank body (21) defines a water storage chamber (23); the partition plate (22) is arranged in the water storage chamber (23) to separate the water storage chamber (23) into the first water chamber (231) and the second water chamber (232); and the filtering structure (30) is arranged on the partition plate (22).

3. The water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The partition plate (22) is formed with a mounting hole (221), and the filtering structure (30) is mounted in the mounting hole (221).

4. The water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filtering structure (30) is detachably arranged on the partition plate (22).

5. The water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A water adding cover (40), wherein the upper end of the first water chamber (231) is open to form a water adding port, and the water adding cover (40) is used to open or close the water adding port.

6. The water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water filling cover (40) is located above the water filling tank (20), and the water filling cover (40) is movably connected to the housing (10) or the water filling tank (20).

7. The water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A first water outlet pipe (24), the first water outlet pipe (24) is connected between the second water chamber (232) and the first water outlet (11), and the first water outlet pipe (24) is provided with a first water outlet valve (25).

8. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Also includes: A functional water tank, the functional water tank is in communication with the second water chamber (232) so that water in the second water chamber (232) flows into the functional water tank, the functional water tank is connected to the first water outlet (11), the functional water tank is selectively connected to the first water outlet (11) so that water in the functional water tank flows toward the first water outlet (11), and the functional water tank is used to heat and / or cool the water in the functional water tank.

9. The water dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that: The functional water tank is arranged at a height lower than that of the water supply tank (20), so that the water in the second water chamber (232) flows into the functional water tank under the action of gravity.

10. The water dispenser according to claim 9, characterized in that: The functional water tank comprises: a first water tank (50), the first water tank (50) being used to cool water in the first water tank (50), a water inlet being formed on the top wall of the first water tank (50), the water inlet being communicated with the second water cavity (232), and the first water tank (50) being connected with the first water outlet (11) and selectively conducting.

11. The water dispenser according to claim 10, characterized in that: Also includes: A second water outlet pipe (51), one end of the second water outlet pipe (51) is connected to the first water outlet (11), the other end of the second water outlet pipe (51) extends into the first water tank (50), and the second water outlet pipe (51) is provided with a second water outlet valve (52).

12. The water dispenser according to claim 10, characterized in that: The functional water tank further comprises: a second water tank (60), wherein the second water tank (60) is used to heat water in the second water tank (60), the second water tank (60) is connected to at least one of the first water tank (50) and the second water cavity (232), so that water in the second water cavity (232) flows into the second water tank (60), and a second water outlet is formed on the top wall of the second water tank (60), and the second water outlet is connected to the first water outlet (11) and selectively conducts.

13. The water dispenser according to claim 12, characterized in that: The second water tank (60) is arranged at a lower height than the first water tank (50).

14. The water dispenser according to claim 13, characterized in that: Also includes: A connecting pipe (53), wherein the connecting pipe (53) connects the first water tank (50) and the second water tank (60) so that water in the first water tank (50) flows into the second water tank (60).

15. The water dispenser according to claim 14, characterized in that: One end of the connecting pipe (53) is connected to the first water tank (50), and the other end of the connecting pipe (53) extends into the second water tank (60).

16. The water dispenser according to claim 12, characterized in that: Also includes: A third water outlet pipe (61), the third water outlet pipe (61) is connected to the second water outlet and the first water outlet (11), and the third water outlet pipe (61) is provided with a third water outlet valve (62).

17. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Also includes: An exhaust pipe (70), wherein the inlet end of the exhaust pipe (70) is connected to the second water chamber (232), the outlet end of the exhaust pipe (70) is connected to the atmosphere, and the outlet end of the exhaust pipe (70) is arranged at a height higher than the inlet end of the exhaust pipe (70).

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