Storage box and functional water generating device

Abstract

The invention discloses a storage box and a functional water generating device, and the storage box comprises a box body which is provided with a storage cavity, and the storage cavity comprises a plurality of sub-cavities which are arranged in the depth direction of the storage cavity and are communicated with one another; and after the functional water substances in the upstream sub-cavity are used and consumed, the downstream sub-cavity in the multiple sub-cavities communicates with the upstream sub-cavity, so that the functional water substances stored in the multiple sub-cavities are used one by one in the depth direction of the storage cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to water outlet device technology, and more particularly to a storage box and a functional water generating device. Background Art

[0002] The Chinese patent application number CN202021317413.X discloses a carbonated microbubble shower head including a shower body and carbonated tablets. The shower body has a water flow channel connecting the microbubble water outlet and the water inlet. A carbonated tablet storage chamber and a microbubble generator are sequentially arranged in the shower body along the water outlet direction of the water flow channel. The carbonated tablet storage chamber has a water inlet hole connected to the water inlet and a water outlet hole connected to the microbubble generator. When the shower head is in use, carbonated tablets need to be added each time and consumed at one time. The carbonated tablets cannot be stored for a long time inside the cavity, and the operation is cumbersome. Summary of the invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a storage box and a functional water generating device, which can increase the use time of the functional water.

[0004] The embodiment of the present application includes a storage box, including: a box body, the box body is provided with a storage cavity, the storage cavity includes a plurality of sub-cavities arranged along the depth direction thereof and connected to each other, the box body is provided with a water inlet connected to the first of the plurality of sub-cavities; The multiple sub-cavities are configured to store functional water substances, and the connecting ports of adjacent sub-cavities are isolated by storing the functional water substances therein; after the functional water substances in the upstream sub-cavity are used and consumed, the downstream sub-cavity among the multiple sub-cavities is connected with the upstream sub-cavity, so as to realize the use of the functional water substances stored in the multiple sub-cavities one by one in the depth direction of the storage cavity.

[0005] In an exemplary embodiment, the storage box further comprises a plurality of floating structures, which are respectively arranged at the communication ports of the adjacent sub-cavities and can cooperate with and press against the functional water substances stored in the upstream sub-cavity of the adjacent sub-cavity; The floating structure includes a first working state of blocking the corresponding communication port and a second working state of opening the corresponding communication port; and the floating structure switches between the first working state and the second working state based on the use and consumption of the functional water material that cooperates with it to press.

[0006] In an exemplary embodiment, the floating structure switches between the first working state and the second working state based on the use and consumption of the functional water material pressed against the floating structure, including: When the usage of the functional water substance pressed by the floating structure is lower than a predetermined value, the floating structure blocks the corresponding communication port; When the usage amount of the functional water substance in cooperation with and pressing against the floating structure is higher than or equal to a predetermined value, the floating structure opens the blocked communication port.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, the floating structure switches between the first working state and the second working state based on the usage and consumption of the functional water substance in cooperation with and pressing against it, including: When the usage amount of the functional water substance in cooperation with and pressing against the floating structure is lower than the predetermined value, the floating structure blocks the corresponding communication port; When the usage amount of the functional water substance in cooperation with and pressing against the floating structure is higher than or equal to the predetermined value, and the water pressure in the sub - cavity storing the functional water substance is higher than the predetermined water pressure value, the floating structure blocks the corresponding communication port; When the usage amount of the functional water substance in cooperation with and pressing against the floating structure is higher than or equal to the predetermined value, and the water pressure in the sub - cavity storing the functional water substance is lower than or equal to the predetermined water pressure value, the floating structure opens the corresponding communication port.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, the storage box further includes a partition member disposed in the storage cavity and adjacent to the sub - cavity at intervals. The floating structure is disposed on the partition member. The partition member is provided with the communication port for connecting adjacent sub - cavities, and the partition member can move along the depth direction of the storage cavity to adjust the depth of the sub - cavity.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, the floating structure includes a buckle cover and an elastic element that are assembled with the partition member, and the elastic element abuts between the partition member and the buckle cover; The first end of the buckle cover opposite to the water flow is configured to press against the functional water substance received in the sub - cavity, and a clamping arm for cooperating with the partition member is provided at the second end of the buckle cover opposite to the first end; In the first working state, the buckle cover blocks the communication port under the action of the functional water substance; in the second working state, the buckle cover opens the communication port under the action of the elastic element.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, the floating structure includes a buckle cover and a counterweight block that are cooperatively installed with the partition member; The first end of the buckle cover opposite to the water flow is configured to press against the functional water substance received in the sub - cavity, a clamping arm for cooperating with the partition member is provided at the end of the buckle cover opposite to the first end, and the counterweight block is disposed at the second end of the buckle cover; In the first working state, the buckle cover blocks the communication port under the action of the functional water substance; in the second working state, the buckle cover opens the communication port under the action of the counterweight block.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, adjacent to the partition member is connected by a connecting wall plate, and the connecting wall plate forms an opening for putting the functional water substance on the side of the sub-cavity between adjacent partition members.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, the box body is provided with a placement port for placing the partition member, and a sealing end cover that cooperates with the placement port to cover.

[0013] In an exemplary embodiment, the box body is further provided with a water inlet port and a water outlet port upstream of the water inlet, and both the water inlet port and the water outlet port are communicated with the water inlet.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment, check valves are respectively arranged at the water inlet port and the water outlet port.

[0015] The embodiment of the present application further provides a functional water generating device, including: the storage box according to any of the above-mentioned embodiments, and a base cooperatively installed with the storage box, and the base includes a control valve connected to the storage box and controlling the on-off of the water inlet and outlet of the storage box.

[0016] In an exemplary embodiment, the control valve is provided with a raw water delivery channel connected to the water inlet of the storage box and jointly forming a raw water delivery channel for delivering raw water, and a functional water delivery channel for delivering functional water; the control valve controls the on-off of the functional water delivery channel and the raw water delivery channel.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, the base further includes a receiving box for receiving the control valve.

[0018] The design of the storage box in the embodiment of the present application can extend the usage duration of the functional water, reduce the number of times for users to frequently add the functional water substance, has a clever design, and can ensure a stable usage effect of the functional water.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in the subsequent description, and part of them will become obvious from the description, or will be understood by implementing the present application. Other advantages of the present application can be realized and obtained through the solutions described in the description and the drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0020] The drawings are used to provide an understanding of the technical solution of the present application, and constitute a part of the description, and are used together with the embodiments of the present application to explain the technical solution of the present application, and do not constitute a limitation to the technical solution of the present application.

[0021] Figure 1 It is an overall view of the functional water generating device according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the functional water generating device according to the embodiment of the present application along the B-B direction; Figure 3 Isometric exploded view of the storage box of the functional water production device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the storage box of the functional water production device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the storage box of the functional water production device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the base of the functional water production device according to an embodiment of the present application in the top view direction; Figure 7 Isometric exploded view of the functional water production device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the first state when the functional water production device according to an embodiment of the present application is in use; Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the second state when the functional water production device according to an embodiment of the present application is in use.

[0022] Reference numerals: Functional water production device - 100; Storage box - 1; Base - 2; Control valve - 2A; Box body - 2B; Box body - 1A; Storage cavity - 10; Multiple sub - cavities - 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e; Storage functional water substances - 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e; Partition members - 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e; Communication port - 401; Floating structure - 41; Buckle cover - 411; Sealing ring - 414; Elastic element - 412; Mounting portion - 4110; Clamping arm - 4111; Counterweight - 413; Connecting wall plate - 42; Sealing ring - 43; Opening - 44; Check valve - 61, 62; Sealing end cap - 102; Water inlet - 111; First water inlet - 201; First water outlet - 202; Second water inlet - 203; Second water outlet - 204; First connecting flow channel - 20A; Second connecting flow channel - 20B; Bypass flow channel - 20C; First electromagnetic control valve core - 205; Second solenoid valve core - 206; Water inlet pipe - 71; Water outlet pipe - 72; Box main body - 210; Bottom cover - 211. Detailed implementation manners

[0023] This application describes multiple embodiments, but the description is exemplary rather than restrictive, and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that there can be more embodiments and implementation solutions within the scope covered by the embodiments described in this application. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the drawings and discussed in the detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are also possible. Unless specifically restricted, any feature or element of any embodiment can be used in combination with any other feature or element in any other embodiment, or can replace any other feature or element in any other embodiment.

[0024] This application includes and contemplates combinations with features and elements known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments, features, and elements already disclosed in this application can also be combined with any conventional features or elements to form a unique inventive solution. Any feature or element of any embodiment can also be combined with features or elements from other inventive solutions to form another unique inventive solution. Therefore, it should be understood that any feature shown and / or discussed in this application can be implemented alone or in any suitable combination. Therefore, the embodiments are not subject to other limitations except those made in accordance with the appended claims and their equivalents. In addition, various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the appended claims.

[0025] In addition, when describing representative embodiments, the specification may have presented the method and / or process as a specific sequence of steps. However, to the extent that the method or process does not depend on the specific order of the steps described herein, the method or process should not be limited to the specific order of steps described. As will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, other step sequences are possible. Therefore, the specific order of steps set forth in the specification should not be construed as a limitation on the claims. In addition, the claims directed to the method and / or process should not be limited to performing their steps in the order written, and those skilled in the art can easily understand that these orders can be varied and still remain within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0026] An embodiment of this application provides a functional water generating device 100, which can be used in water outlet devices such as showers, faucets, and water outlet shower heads for generating functional water.

[0027] As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 shown, the functional water generating device 100 of the embodiment of this application includes: a storage box 1, and a base 2 cooperatively installed with the storage box 1. The base 2 includes a control valve 2A connected to the storage box 1 and controlling the on / off of the water inlet and outlet of the storage box 1.

[0028] As Figure 2 、 Figure 7As shown in the figure, the storage box 1 of the embodiment of the present application includes a box body 1A. A storage cavity 10 is provided inside the box body 1A. The storage cavity 10 includes a plurality of sub-cavities 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e arranged along its depth direction and communicating with each other. The box body 1A is also provided with a water inlet 111 (see Figure 4 )) communicating with the first sub-cavity 101a among the plurality of sub-cavities 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e. The plurality of sub-cavities 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e are configured to store functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e. The communication ports 401 between adjacent sub-cavities are isolated by the functional water substances stored therein. It should be noted that being isolated by the functional water substances stored therein includes both directly achieving isolation through the functional water substances and also including the situation of being jointly isolated by the functional water substances and other components (such as the floating structure 41).

[0029] After the functional water substances in the upstream sub-cavity of the plurality of sub-cavities 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e are used up, the downstream sub-cavity communicates with the upstream sub-cavity to sequentially use the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e stored in the plurality of sub-cavities 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e in the depth direction of the storage cavity 10 (see Figure 1 arrow direction). It should be noted that after the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e in the embodiment of the present application are used up, it can be after using a certain amount or completely used up. That is, the downstream sub-cavity communicating with the upstream sub-cavity can exist in the situation where the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e are not completely used up or completely used up. As Figure 8 、 Figure 9 As shown, when the storage box 1 of the embodiment of the present application is in use, water flows into the first sub-cavity 101a from the water inlet 111, mixes with the functional water substance 3a in the sub-cavity 101a to form functional water and flows out from the water inlet 111 for users to use. When the functional water substance 3a in the first sub-cavity 101a becomes smaller in volume or is used up and neither itself nor itself and the following floating structure 41 can seal the communication port 401, the functional water substance 3a in the first sub-cavity 101a cannot seal the first sub-cavity 101a, then the first sub-cavity 101a and the second sub-cavity 101b communicate, and water flows into the second sub-cavity 101b and mixes with the functional water substance 3b in the second sub-cavity 101b to continue to produce functional water. And so on, the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e stored in the storage box 1 are used one by one. Thus, the design of the storage box 1 of the embodiment of the present application is ingenious, which can extend the usage duration of the functional water, reduce the frequency of users adding functional water substances, and ensure the stable use effect of the functional water.

[0030] Among them, the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e can be carbonic substances, scale inhibitors, soap-based substances, etc., and the shape can be sheet-like, spherical, etc. In this article, the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e are taken as carbonic acid tablets as an example for detailed description.

[0031] Such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the storage box 1 further includes a plurality of floating structures 41, and the plurality of floating structures 41 are respectively arranged at the communication ports 401 of adjacent sub-cavities, and can cooperate with and press against the functional water substances stored in the upstream sub-cavities in adjacent sub-cavities. The floating structure 41 includes a first working state of blocking the corresponding communication port 401 and a second working state of opening the corresponding communication port 401. The floating structure 41 switches between the first working state and the second working state based on the usage and consumption of the functional water substance that cooperates with and presses against it. In other embodiments, a plurality of floating structures can also be provided between adjacent sub-cavities, and the specific number is not limited here. In an exemplary embodiment, when the usage amount of the functional water substance that cooperates with and presses against the floating structure 41 is lower than a predetermined value, the floating structure 41 blocks the corresponding communication port 401. When the usage amount of the functional water substance that cooperates with the floating structure 41 is higher than or equal to the predetermined value, the floating structure 41 opens the blocked communication port 401. Among them, the predetermined value can be 100% used up, or 80% of the amount, and can be specifically set according to the actual situation, and is not limited here.

[0032] The plurality of floating structures 41 respectively switch the working state through the volume change caused by the usage and consumption of the functional water substances stored in the upstream sub-cavities 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, and 101e, so as to realize the sequential use of the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, and 3e stored in the plurality of sub-cavities 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, and 101e in the depth direction of the storage cavity 10.

[0033] In another exemplary embodiment, when the usage amount of the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e that cooperate with and press against the floating structure 41 is lower than a predetermined value, the floating structure 41 blocks the corresponding communication port 401. When the usage amount of the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e that cooperate with and press against the floating structure 41 is higher than or equal to the predetermined value, and the water pressure in the sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e storing the functional water substances is higher than the predetermined water pressure value, the floating structure 41 blocks the corresponding communication port 401. When the usage amount of the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e that cooperate with and press against the floating structure 41 is higher than or equal to the predetermined value, and the water pressure in the sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e storing the functional water substances is lower than or equal to the predetermined water pressure value, the floating structure 41 opens the corresponding communication port 401.

[0034] In the default state (unused state) of the functional water generating device 100, the floating structure 41 is pressed by the functional water substances to block the communication port 401. When the functional water generating device 100 is turned on, water flows into the upstream sub-chamber 101a and mixes with the functional water substance 3a to generate functional water. During the continuous mixing and consumption process, the volume of the functional water substance 3a in the upstream sub-chamber 101a becomes smaller. When the volume is less than the preset value or consumed (the functional water substance 3a cannot press against the floating structure 41), at this time, due to the continuous supply of water into the upstream sub-chamber 101a, water pressure is generated to apply pressure to the floating structure 41 to maintain the blockage. When the water supply pressure becomes smaller or there is no water pressure (reducing the supply water flow or turning off the water flow), the communication port 401 is opened, and water flows into the downstream sub-chamber 101b, and so on, using the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e one by one.

[0035] As Figure 2 shown, the storage box 1 of the embodiment of the present application further includes a plurality of partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e provided in the storage cavity 10 and spaced adjacent to the sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e. The outer side walls of the partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e are slidably sealed with the inner side wall of the storage cavity 10, and can be kept slidably sealed with the inner side wall of the storage cavity 10 by setting a sealing ring 43, so that the plurality of partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e can move along the depth direction of the storage cavity 10 to adjust the depths of the sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e, thereby being able to press the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, and also being able to adapt to functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e of different sizes. As Figure 3 、 Figure 4As shown, a floating structure 41 is provided on the partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e. The partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e are provided with communication ports 401 that communicate adjacent sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e. The floating structure 41 includes a fastening cover 411 and an elastic element 412 that are cooperatively installed with the partition member 40. The first end of the fastening cover 411 facing the water flow is arranged to press and accommodate the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e in the sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e. The second end of the fastening cover 411 opposite to the first end is provided with a clamping arm 4111 that cooperates with the partition member 411 for clamping. The clamping arm 4111 can abut against the partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e in the second working state to open the communication port 401. A sealing ring 414 is also provided on the fastening cover 411 to ensure that the communication port 401 is blocked and the sealing performance is maintained in the first working state.

[0036] The elastic element 412 abuts between the corresponding partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e and the fastening cover 411. The back surface of the fastening cover 411 is provided with a mounting portion 4110, and the elastic element 412 is mounted on the mounting portion 4110. By providing the floating structure 41 on the plurality of partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e in the respective sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e in the storage chamber can be used one by one, and the usage amount and usage time of the functional water substances can be controlled. The elastic element 412 in this embodiment can be a spring, a torsion spring, a coil spring, etc.

[0037] As Figure 8 , Figure 9 shown, in the first working state, the fastening cover 411 blocks the communication port 401 under the action of the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e. At the same time, the action of the water flow can also provide a certain blocking force, making the sealing performance higher. At this time, the elastic element 412 is elastically contracted under pressure; in the second working state, the fastening cover 411 moves relative to the partition member under the restoring force of the elastic element 412, thereby opening the communication port 401.

[0038] Exemplarily, when the functional substance 3a in the sub-chamber 101a is not used or less used, the functional water substance 3a can overcome the acting force of the elastic element 412 and press against the buckle cover 411, so that the buckle cover 411 seals the communication port 401. At the same time, when the functional water substance 3a is in use, the water flow can also cooperate with the functional water substance 3a to overcome the acting force of the elastic element 412, so that the buckle cover 411 seals the communication port 401. When the functional substance 3a in the sub-chamber 101a is used up, the acting force of the water flow cannot completely overcome the elastic element 412, then the locking arm 4111 abuts against the partition member 4a, and the buckle cover 411 moves relative to the partition member 4a to open the communication port 401, and the water flow enters the sub-chamber 101b.

[0039] In an exemplary embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the elastic element 412 in the partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e can also be replaced with a counterweight 413, and the mounting portion 4110 of the buckle cover 411 can be replaced with a receiving groove 4112 for mounting the counterweight 413. The counterweight 413 can press the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e. The buckle cover 411 includes a first working state in which the communication port 401 is sealed under the action of the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e and the water flow, and a second working state in which the communication port 401 is opened under the action of the counterweight 413. Similarly, the counterweight 413 can provide the acting force for opening the buckle cover 411.

[0040] As Figure 3 shown, the adjacent partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e are connected by the connecting wall plate 42 to form sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e for 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e. The connecting wall plate 42 forms an opening 44 for placing the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e at the side of the sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e of the adjacent partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e. When installing the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, they can be inserted into the sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e from the opening 44, and then the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e are inserted into the sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e in a sliding seal manner. The design of the connecting wall plate 42 can more conveniently take out the partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e from the storage cavity at one time, and can also position the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, facilitating the user to quickly insert and place the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e.

[0041] In an exemplary embodiment, the separators 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e can be set to be fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage cavity 10. By only setting the floating structure 41, the pressing function for the water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e can also be achieved, and this is not limited herein.

[0042] As Figure 2 , 4 shown, the box body 1a of the storage box 1 in the embodiment of the present application further includes a water distribution plate 5 provided at the water inlet 111. The water distribution plate 5 is provided with a plurality of water inlet communication ports 50 for evenly dispersing the water flow, mixing with the functional water substances 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e and outputting. The box body 1a is further provided with a water inlet port 112 and a water outlet port 113 located upstream of the water inlet 111. Both the water inlet port 112 and the water outlet port 113 are communicated with the water inlet 111. The water inlet port 112 and the water outlet port 113 are located upstream of the water distribution plate 5. The water flow enters from the water inlet port 112, flows through the water distribution plate 5 and then enters the sub-cavity to be mixed with the functional water substances to form functional water. After mixing, the functional water is dispersed again by the water distribution plate and then flows out from the water outlet port 113. The water inlet port 112 and the water outlet port 113 in this embodiment are formed by cooperating with the control valve 2A.

[0043] As Figure 8 shown, check valves 61 and 62 are respectively provided at the water inlet port 112 and the water outlet port 113 of the storage box 1 in the embodiment of the present application. The check valves 61 and 62 are used to prevent water from flowing back.

[0044] As Figure 2 shown, the storage box 1 is provided with a placement port (not labeled) for placing the separators 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, and a sealing end cover 102 that cooperates with the placement port to cover.

[0045] As Figure 6 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 shown, the control valve 2A is provided with a raw water delivery flow channel that is connected to the water inlet 111 of the storage box 1 and jointly forms a raw water delivery flow channel for delivering raw water (i.e., the flow channel that does not output functional water), and a functional water delivery flow channel for delivering functional water.

[0046] When the user selects to output functional water, the control valve 2A controls the functional water delivery flow channel to be communicated and the raw water delivery flow channel to be closed; when the user selects raw water, the control valve 2A controls the functional water delivery flow channel to be closed and the raw water delivery flow channel to be opened. The control valve 2A in this embodiment realizes two water output modes of the functional water generating device 100, one is functional water and the other is ordinary water, which meets the needs of users and improves the user experience.

[0047] As Figure 2 , Figure 6As shown, the control valve 2A is provided with a first water inlet 201 connected to a water source, a first water outlet 202 connected to the water inlet port 112 of the water inlet 111 of the storage box 1, a second water inlet 203 connected to the water outlet port 113 of the water inlet 111 of the storage box 1, and a second water outlet 204 for outputting functional water. The first water inlet 201 and the first water outlet 202 are connected by a first connecting flow channel 20A, and the second water inlet 203 and the second water outlet 204 are connected by a second connecting flow channel 20B. The control valve 2A is also provided with a bypass flow channel 20C connecting the first water inlet 201 and the second water outlet 204 in communication.

[0048] As Figure 7 shown, the control valve 2A includes a first electromagnetic control valve core 205 and a second electromagnetic valve core 206. The first electromagnetic control valve core 205 is used to control the on-off relationship between the first water inlet 202 and the bypass flow channel 20c to generate raw water. The second electromagnetic control valve core 206 is used to control the on-off relationship between the first water inlet 202 and the first connecting flow channel 20A to generate functional water. When generating functional water, the channel of the second electromagnetic control valve core 206 is opened, and the channel of the first electromagnetic control valve core 205 is closed; when generating raw water, the channel of the second electromagnetic control valve core 206 is closed, and the channel of the first electromagnetic control valve core 205 is opened.

[0049] As Figure 7 shown, the functional water generating device 100 further includes a water inlet pipe 71 and a water outlet pipe 72 respectively connected to the first water inlet 201 and the second water outlet 204, and a joint sleeve 73 cooperatively installed with the control valve 2A. The joint sleeve 73 is provided with an external thread.

[0050] As Figure 2 、 Figure 7 shown, the base 2 of the embodiment of the present application further includes a receiving box 2B for receiving the control valve 2A. The receiving box 2B includes a box body 210 and a bottom cover 211 cooperatively assembled with the box body 210. The box body 210 and the bottom cover 211 are detachably connected by screws, buckles, etc.

[0051] As Figure 8As shown, when the functional water generating device 100 of the embodiment of the present application starts the functional water mode, the channel of the second electromagnetic control valve core 206 is opened, and the channel of the first electromagnetic control valve core 205 is closed. In the water passing state, the water flow sequentially passes through the water inlet pipe 71, the second electromagnetic control valve core 206, and the first connecting flow channel 20A, and enters the sub-chamber 101a of the storage box 1. At this time, since the carbonated tablets 3a are installed in the sub-chamber 101a, the partition member 4a is pushed up by the carbonated tablets 3a and is in the working state of blocking the communication port 401. The partition member 4a and the sub-chamber 101a are sealed through the sealing ring 43, blocking the water path to the sub-chamber 101b. When water is passed for the first time, since the carbonated tablets 3a in the first sub-chamber 101a have not been dissolved yet, the water path to the sub-chamber 101b is blocked, so that only the carbonated tablets 3a in the sub-chamber 101a are consumed in the water passing state. When water is continuously passed, after the carbonated tablets 3a are completely dissolved in water, due to the continuous water passing at this time, under the action of water pressure, the seal between the partition member 4a and the sub-chamber 101b remains unchanged. The carbonated water dissolved with the carbonated tablets 3a flows out from the water outlet pipe 72 along the second connecting flow channel 20B to form carbonated water. After the water is turned off, due to the loss of water pressure and the action of the carbonated tablets 3a, the elastic element 412 installed on the partition member 4a pushes open the buckle cover 411 at this time, so that the water path to the sub-chamber 101b is opened.

[0052] When the first layer of carbonated tablets 3a has been consumed, in the state of passing water again, since the carbonated tablets 3a have been consumed, the water path to the sub-chamber 101b is opened, so that the water flow enters the sub-chamber 101b, thus realizing that only by turning the water on and off, multiple disposable carbonated tablets 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e can be switched for use.

[0053] When all the carbonated tablets 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e are used up, the user can open the sealing end cover 102 and rotate to take out the carbonated storage module formed by connecting the partition members 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e. The user can sequentially install multiple carbonated tablets 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e. The multiple carbonated tablets 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e are respectively under the constant pressure of the elastic elements 42 and the buckle covers 41 in the corresponding sub-chambers 101a, 101b, 101c, 101d, 101e and are not easy to fall off.

[0054] When the functional water generating device 100 of the embodiment of the present application starts the raw water mode, the channel of the second electromagnetic control valve core 206 is closed, and the channel of the first electromagnetic control valve core 205 is opened to control the communication between the first water inlet 202 and the bypass flow channel 20c.

[0055] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation on the present application.

[0056] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features.

[0057] In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0058] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0059] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first feature and the second feature are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0060] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0061] Although the embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that: include: A box body, wherein the box body is provided with a storage cavity, wherein the storage cavity includes a plurality of sub-cavities arranged along a depth direction thereof and connected to each other, and the box body is provided with a water inlet connected to a first sub-cavity among the plurality of sub-cavities; The multiple sub-cavities are configured to store functional water substances, and the connecting ports of adjacent sub-cavities are isolated by storing the functional water substances therein; after the functional water substances in the upstream sub-cavity are used and consumed, the downstream sub-cavity among the multiple sub-cavities is connected with the upstream sub-cavity, so as to realize the use of the functional water substances stored in the multiple sub-cavities one by one in the depth direction of the storage cavity.

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box further comprises a plurality of floating structures, which are respectively arranged at the communication ports of the adjacent sub-cavities and can cooperate with and press against the functional water substances stored in the upstream sub-cavity of the adjacent sub-cavity; The floating structure includes a first working state of blocking the corresponding communication port and a second working state of opening the corresponding communication port; and the floating structure switches between the first working state and the second working state based on the use and consumption of the functional water material that cooperates with it to press.

3. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The floating structure switches between the first working state and the second working state based on the use and consumption of the functional water material pressed against it, including: When the usage of the functional water substance pressed by the floating structure is lower than a predetermined value, the floating structure blocks the corresponding communication port; When the usage amount of the functional water substance pressed in cooperation with the floating structure is higher than or equal to a predetermined value, the floating structure opens the blocked communication port.

4. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The floating structure switches between the first working state and the second working state based on the use and consumption of the functional water material pressed against it, including: When the usage of the functional water substance pressed by the floating structure is lower than a predetermined value, the floating structure blocks the corresponding communication port; When the usage amount of the functional water substance pressed by the floating structure is higher than or equal to a predetermined value, and the water pressure in the sub-cavity storing the functional water substance is higher than the predetermined water pressure value, the floating structure blocks the corresponding communication port; When the usage amount of the functional water substance pressed against by the floating structure is higher than or equal to a predetermined value, and the water pressure in the sub-cavity storing the functional water substance is lower than or equal to the predetermined water pressure value, the floating structure opens the corresponding communication port.

5. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a partition provided in the storage cavity and separating adjacent sub-cavities, the floating structure is provided on the partition, the partition is provided with a connecting port connecting adjacent sub-cavities, and the partition can move along the depth direction of the storage cavity to adjust the depth of the sub-cavity.

6. The storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The floating structure comprises a buckle cover and an elastic element matched with the partition, and the elastic element abuts between the partition and the buckle cover; The first end of the buckle cover facing the water flow is configured to press against the functional water substance contained in the sub-cavity, and the second end of the buckle cover opposite to the first end is provided with a clamping arm that cooperates with the partition to clamp; In the first working state, the buckle cover blocks the communication port under the action of the functional water substance; in the second working state, the buckle cover opens the communication port under the action of the elastic element.

7. The storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The floating structure includes a buckle cover and a counterweight block installed in cooperation with the separator; The first end of the buckle cover facing the water flow is configured to press against the functional water substance contained in the sub-cavity, the second end of the buckle cover opposite to the first end is provided with a clamping arm that cooperates with the partition, and the counterweight is provided at the second end of the buckle cover; In the first working state, the buckle cover blocks the communication port under the action of the functional water substance; in the second working state, the buckle cover opens the communication port under the action of the counterweight block.

8. The storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The adjacent partitions are connected by connecting wall plates, and the connecting wall plates enable the side portions of the sub-cavities between the adjacent partitions to form openings for placing the functional water substances.

9. The storage box according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that: The box body is provided with a placement port for placing the partition and a sealing end cover which cooperates with the placement port.

10. The storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The box body is also provided with a water inlet port and a water outlet port located upstream of the water inlet, and the water inlet port and the water outlet port are both communicated with the water inlet.

11. The storage box according to claim 10, characterized in that: The water inlet port and the water outlet port are respectively provided with a check valve.

12. A functional water generating device, characterized in that: include: A storage box as described in any one of claims 1-11, and a base installed in cooperation with the storage box, wherein the base includes a control valve connected to the storage box and controlling the water inlet and outlet of the storage box.

13. The functional water generating device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The control valve is provided with a raw water delivery channel connected to the water inlet of the storage box and together forms a raw water delivery channel for delivering raw water, and a functional water delivery channel for delivering functional water; the control valve controls the on-off of the functional water delivery channel and the raw water delivery channel.

14. The functional water generating device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The base also includes a receiving box for receiving the control valve.

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