Water supply equipment for overflowing carbonizer and carbonate spring

Abstract

The invention discloses an overflowing carbonizer and carbonate spring water supply device, and relates to the technical field of water supply equipment.The overflowing carbonizer comprises a shell, an overflowing channel is defined in the shell through a plurality of partition plates, and the overflowing channel comprises a starting section, a mixed flow channel and a tail section which are sequentially communicated; a plurality of Tesla shunting columns and a plurality of Tesla backflow plates are arranged in the mixed flow channel, and the downstream of each Tesla shunting column is provided with a Tesla backflow plate. According to the technical scheme, the overflowing carbonizer used for enabling gas and water to be mixed in flow is arranged in the water supply equipment of the carbonate spring, and a plurality of Tesla flow dividing columns and a plurality of Tesla backflow plates are arranged in a flow mixing channel of the overflowing carbonizer, so that the water supply quality of the carbonate spring is effectively improved; compared with the prior art, the scheme can better meet the requirement of a user for the taste concentration of the sparkling water, and the problem that the concentration of the sparkling water is insufficient in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of water supply equipment, and particularly to an overcurrent carbonator and a water supply equipment for carbonated springs. Background Art

[0002] At present, the sales volume of high-end sparkling water in the market has been increasing year by year, and users' acceptance of sparkling water has been continuously improving. At the same time, the requirements for the taste concentration and the overall volume of sparkling water are also getting higher and higher. However, currently, the automatic sparkling water machines on the market generally cannot meet users' pursuit of the quality of sparkling water, mainly because the technical solutions of the commonly used high-pressure carbonation tanks on the market result in insufficient concentration of the produced sparkling water. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main object of the present invention is to propose an overcurrent carbonator and a water supply equipment for carbonated springs, aiming to improve the bubble concentration of the sparkling water produced by the carbonated spring water supply equipment.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the overcurrent carbonator proposed by the present invention, the water supply equipment for the carbonated spring includes an overcurrent carbonator, and the overcurrent carbonator includes:

[0005] A housing, an overcurrent channel is defined in the housing by a plurality of partition plates. The overcurrent channel includes a starting section, a mixing channel, and an ending section that are sequentially connected. An air inlet and a liquid inlet communicating with the starting section are respectively opened on the outer side of the housing, and a discharge port communicating with the ending section is also opened on the outer side of the housing;

[0006] Wherein, a plurality of Tesla shunt columns and a plurality of Tesla return plates are arranged in the mixing channel. Each Tesla shunt column is provided with a Tesla return plate downstream thereof. The plurality of Tesla shunt columns are sequentially spaced apart on the flow path of the mixing channel, and the plurality of Tesla return plates are sequentially spaced apart on the flow path of the mixing channel.

[0007] In one embodiment, the mixing channel includes a primary mixing channel and a secondary mixing channel that are connected. The primary mixing channel includes a first contraction section, a first throat section, and a first expansion section that are sequentially connected. The plurality of Tesla shunt columns and the plurality of Tesla return plates are all arranged in the secondary mixing channel.

[0008] In one embodiment, any one of the Tesla shunt columns divides the secondary mixing channel into a first sub-flow path and a second sub-flow path. One end of the Tesla return plate is connected to the partition plate, and a return flow path is formed between the Tesla return plate and the Tesla shunt column;

[0009] Wherein, the first sub-flow path is communicated with the upstream of the return flow path, and the second sub-flow path is communicated with the downstream of the return flow path.

[0010] In one embodiment, the width of the second sub-flow path is greater than the width of the first sub-flow path, and the Tesla reflux plate is connected to the partition adjacent to the first sub-flow path.

[0011] In one embodiment, the width of the first sub-flow path is T1, the width of the second sub-flow path is T2, T1 satisfies 0.6 mm ≤ T1 < 2 mm, and T2 satisfies 2 mm ≤ T2 ≤ 6 mm.

[0012] In one embodiment, the Tesla shunt column includes a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface connected in sequence. A first sub-flow path is formed between the first surface and the adjacent partition, a reflux flow path is formed between the second surface and the Tesla shunt column, and a second sub-flow path is formed between the third surface and the other partition.

[0013] In one embodiment, an included angle a is formed between the second surface and the third surface, and a satisfies 70° ≤ a ≤ 150°.

[0014] In one embodiment, the secondary mixing channel is separated by a plurality of partitions into a plurality of mixing segments, the plurality of mixing segments are connected in sequence, the plurality of mixing segments are arranged in a row or column, and a plurality of the Tesla shunt columns and a plurality of the Tesla reflux plates are arranged in any one of the mixing segments.

[0015] In one embodiment, in any one of the mixing segments, the minimum distance between two adjacent Tesla shunt columns is D, and D satisfies 6 mm ≤ D ≤ 12 mm.

[0016] In one embodiment, a water inlet pipe is connected to the outside of the liquid inlet. The water inlet pipe includes a main pipe section, a tapered section, and a nozzle connected in sequence. At least part of the nozzle extends into the starting section, and the diameter of the tapered section near the main pipe section is greater than the diameter of the tapered section near the nozzle.

[0017] The present invention also provides a water supply device for a carbonated spring, which includes a Venturi tube and an overcurrent carbonator. The Venturi tube includes a tube portion and an intake pipe connected to the outer periphery of the tube portion. A flow-through pipeline is provided in the tube portion, and the flow-through pipeline includes an inlet section, a second contraction section, a second throat section, a second expansion section, and an outlet section that are connected in sequence. The intake pipe communicates with the inlet of the second throat section; the overcurrent carbonator includes a housing, and an overcurrent channel is defined in the housing by a plurality of partitions. The overcurrent channel includes a starting section, a mixing channel, and an end section that are connected in sequence. An inlet communicating with the starting section is provided on the outer side of the housing. The outlet section communicates with the starting section through the inlet, and an outlet communicating with the end section is also provided on the outer side of the housing; wherein, a plurality of Tesla shunt columns and a plurality of Tesla return plates are arranged in the mixing channel. Each Tesla return plate is arranged downstream of each Tesla shunt column, and the plurality of Tesla shunt columns are arranged at intervals in sequence on the flow path of the mixing channel, and the plurality of Tesla return plates are arranged at intervals in sequence on the flow path of the mixing channel.

[0018] In one embodiment, any one of the Tesla shunt columns divides the mixing channel into a first sub-flow path and a second sub-flow path. One end of the Tesla return plate is connected to the partition, and a return flow path is formed between the Tesla return plate and the Tesla shunt column;

[0019] Wherein, the upstream of the first sub-flow path communicates with the return flow path, and the downstream of the second sub-flow path communicates with the return flow path.

[0020] In one embodiment, the width of the first sub-flow path is T1, the width of the second sub-flow path is T2, T1 satisfies 0.6 mm ≤ T1 < 2 mm, T2 satisfies 2 mm ≤ T2 ≤ 6 mm, and the Tesla return plate is connected to the partition adjacent to the first sub-flow path.

[0021] In one embodiment, the Tesla shunt column includes a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface that are connected in sequence. A first sub-flow path is formed between the first surface and the adjacent partition, a return flow path is formed between the second surface and the Tesla shunt column, a second sub-flow path is formed between the third surface and the other partition, and an included angle a is formed between the second surface and the third surface, and a satisfies 70° ≤ a ≤ 150°.

[0022] In one embodiment, the mixing channel is divided into a plurality of mixing sections by the plurality of partitions. The plurality of mixing sections are arranged in a row or column arrangement, and the plurality of mixing sections are connected in sequence. A plurality of the Tesla shunt columns and a plurality of the Tesla return plates are arranged in any one of the mixing sections.

[0023] The present invention also provides a water supply device for a carbonated spring, which includes the overcurrent carbonator described above.

[0024] Through the technical solution of the present invention, by providing an overcurrent carbonator in the overcurrent carbonator for mixing gas and water, and arranging a plurality of Tesla shunt columns and a plurality of Tesla reflux plates in the mixing channel of the overcurrent carbonator, the water supply quality of the carbonated spring is effectively improved. Compared with the prior art, this solution can better meet the requirements of users for the taste concentration of sparkling water and the volume of the whole machine, and solves the problem of insufficient concentration of sparkling water in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the overcurrent carbonator of the water supply device for a carbonated spring provided by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 For Figure 1 exploded view;

[0028] Figure 3 For Figure 2 schematic structural diagram of removing the cover plate and the water inlet pipe;

[0029] Figure 4 For Figure 3 enlarged view at A in

[0030] Figure 5 For Figure 3 enlarged view at B in

[0031] Figure 6 schematic structural diagram of the water inlet pipe;

[0032] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the separation of the overcurrent carbonator and the Venturi tube under another embodiment provided by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 For Figure 7 schematic structural diagram of the box body in

[0034] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the Venturi tube in a sectional view.

[0035] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0036] 100. Overcurrent carbonizer; 1. Housing; 11. Partition; 12. Overcurrent channel; 121. Starting section; 122. Mixed-flow channel; 123. End section; 124. Primary mixed-flow channel; 124a. First contraction section; 124b. First throat section; 124c. First expansion section; 125. Secondary mixed-flow channel; 125a. First sub-flow path; 125b. Second sub-flow path; 125c. Return flow path; 125d. Mixed-flow section; 13. Cover plate; 14. Box body; 1a. Air inlet; 1b. Liquid inlet; 1c. Drain outlet; 1d. Inlet; 2. Tesla shunt column; 21. First surface; 22. Second surface; 23. Third surface; 3. Tesla return plate; 4. Water inlet pipe; 41. Main pipe section; 42. Tapered section; 43. Sprinkler head; 5. Venturi tube; 51. Tube part; 52. Air inlet pipe; 53. Flow-through pipeline; 531. Inlet section; 532. Second contraction section; 533. Second throat section; 534. Second expansion section; 535. Outlet section.

[0037] The realization, functional features and advantages of the object of the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments

[0038] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present invention, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0040] In addition, if the embodiments of the present invention involve descriptions such as "first", "second", etc., the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, its meaning includes three parallel scenarios. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes Scenario A, or Scenario B, or the scenario where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or inability to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0041] At present, the sales volume of high-end sparkling water in the market has also been increasing year by year, and the acceptance of users for sparkling water has been continuously improving. At the same time, the requirements for the taste concentration and the overall volume of sparkling water are also getting higher and higher. However, currently, automatic sparkling water machines on the market generally cannot meet the pursuit of users for the quality of sparkling water, mainly because the technical solutions of the commonly used high-pressure carbonation tanks on the market result in insufficient concentration of the produced sparkling water.

[0042] In view of this, the present invention proposes an overcurrent carbonator 100.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , in an embodiment of the present invention, the overcurrent carbonator 100 includes a housing 1. An overcurrent channel 12 is defined in the housing 1 by a plurality of partitions 11. The overcurrent channel 12 includes a starting section 121, a mixing channel 122, and an ending section 123 that are connected in sequence. An air inlet 1a and a liquid inlet 1b communicating with the starting section 121 are respectively opened on the outer side of the housing 1, and a discharge port 1c communicating with the ending section 123 is also opened on the outer side of the housing 1. Among them, a plurality of Tesla flow dividing columns 2 and a plurality of Tesla reflux plates 3 are arranged in the mixing channel 122. Each Tesla reflux plate 3 is arranged downstream of each Tesla flow dividing column 2. The plurality of Tesla flow dividing columns 2 are arranged at intervals in sequence on the flow path of the mixing channel 122, and the plurality of Tesla reflux plates 3 are arranged at intervals in sequence on the flow path of the mixing channel 122.

[0044] It should be noted that the water supply device of the carbonated spring includes an outer cover, and the overcurrent carbonator 100 is installed in the accommodation cavity formed inside the outer cover. Among them, the water supply device of the carbonated spring includes a water purification system and a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system includes a cold water tank, and the overcurrent carbonator 100 is installed on one side of the cold water tank.

[0045] Specifically, for the housing 1 of the overcurrent carbonator 100, the housing 1 is a sealed box body. The housing 1 includes a cover plate 13 and a box body 14. The cover plate 13 covers the box body 14, and an overcurrent channel 12 is defined inside it through a partition plate 11. The number of partition plates 11 can be one, two, or more. Considering that it is necessary to improve the bubble concentration of the carbonated spring as much as possible, it is better to set multiple partition plates 11. The overcurrent channel 12 is a connected flow channel, and the overcurrent channel 12 is defined as a zigzag flow channel through the partition plate 11. The overcurrent channel 12 can make the bubble water change the flow direction multiple times in the flow channel, thereby further enhancing its turbulent effect and making the mixing degree of water and bubbles higher.

[0046] Further, the mixed flow channel 122 is divided into a starting section 121, a mixed flow channel 122, and an ending section 123, and the starting section 121, the mixed flow channel 122, and the ending section 123 are connected in sequence. The air inlet 1a and the liquid inlet 1b are respectively connected to the starting section 121. The air inlet 1a and the liquid inlet 1b can be opened on the same side of the housing 1, or the air inlet 1a can be opened on one side of the housing 1, while the liquid inlet 1b is opened on the adjacent side of the housing 1. The liquid inlet 1b is for the filtered water flow to flow in, the air inlet 1a is for carbon dioxide to flow in, and the discharge port 1c is for the bubble water after mixing to flow out.

[0047] Particularly, a Tesla shunt column 2 and a Tesla return plate 3 are arranged in the mixed flow channel 122. The Tesla shunt column 2 is arranged in a column shape, and the Tesla return plate 3 is arranged in an arc-shaped plate shape. The Tesla return plate 3 is located downstream of the Tesla shunt column 2. In this way, the initially mixed bubble water will be divided into two paths at the Tesla shunt column 2. One path of the fluid flows back through the Tesla return plate 3, and the other path of the fluid will converge with the fluid after reflux. Thus, the two paths of fluid generate an impact, consuming the fluid kinetic energy and further enhancing the turbulent effect of the fluid, so that the mixing degree of gas and water is better.

[0048] Considering that in order to further enhance the gas concentration of the bubble water, a plurality of Tesla shunt columns 2 and a plurality of Tesla return plates 3 are arranged at intervals in the mixed flow channel 122, and the Tesla shunt column 2 and the Tesla return plate 3 form a Tesla mixed flow unit, that is, it is equivalent to arranging a plurality of Tesla mixed flow units in the mixed flow channel 122, making the gas and liquid generate turbulent effects multiple times in the Tesla mixed flow unit, optimizing the mixing effect of the fluid, and improving the water supply quality of the carbonated spring.

[0049] The technical solution of the present invention effectively improves the water supply quality of the carbonated spring by providing an overcurrent carbonator 100 for mixing gas and water in the water supply equipment of the carbonated spring, and arranging a plurality of Tesla shunt columns 2 and a plurality of Tesla reflux plates 3 in the mixing channel 122 of the overcurrent carbonator 100. Compared with the prior art, this solution can better meet the requirements of users for the taste concentration of sparkling water and the overall volume of the whole machine, and solves the problem of insufficient concentration of sparkling water in the prior art.

[0050] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 , the mixing channel 122 includes a primary mixing channel 124 and a secondary mixing channel 125 that are connected and communicated. The primary mixing channel 124 includes a first contraction section 124a, a first throat section 124b, and a first expansion section 124c that are sequentially connected and communicated. The plurality of Tesla shunt columns 2 and the plurality of Tesla reflux plates 3 are both arranged in the secondary mixing channel 125.

[0051] Specifically, the mixing channel 122 is divided into a primary mixing channel 124 and a secondary mixing channel 125, so that carbon dioxide and water can be preliminarily mixed in the primary mixing channel 124 first, and then secondary mixed through the secondary mixing channel 125, thereby better improving the bubble concentration of sparkling water. The first contraction section 124a of the primary mixing channel 124 is used to accelerate the fluid, the first throat section 124b is used to maintain the high-speed flow of the fluid, and the first expansion section 124c is used to decelerate the fluid and increase the pressure. The Tesla shunt columns 2 and Tesla reflux plates 3 arranged in the secondary mixing channel 125 can effectively shunt the fluid and form a reflux through their unique structural design, thereby enhancing the mixing effect. As a preferred embodiment, the Tesla shunt columns 2 and Tesla reflux plates 3 can be arranged at specific intervals and angles to optimize the mixing efficiency of the fluid.

[0052] Thus, the technical solution of the present application can significantly improve the mixing uniformity of the fluid by dividing the mixing channel 122 into a primary part and a secondary part and arranging Tesla shunt columns 2 and Tesla reflux plates 3 in the secondary mixing channel 125. Compared with the prior art, this solution can not only improve the concentration of sparkling water, but also reduce the overall volume of the equipment, thereby better meeting the requirements of users for the quality of sparkling water and the overall volume of the whole machine.

[0053] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , any one of the Tesla shunt columns 2 divides the secondary mixing channel 125 into a first sub-flow path 125a and a second sub-flow path 125b. One end of the Tesla reflux plate 3 is connected to the partition 11, and a reflux flow path 125c is formed between the Tesla reflux plate 3 and the Tesla shunt column 2;

[0054] Among them, the upstream of the first sub-channel 125a is communicated with the upstream of the reflux channel 125c, and the downstream of the second sub-channel 125b is communicated with the downstream of the reflux channel 125c. Specifically, the Tesla shunt column 2 divides the secondary mixing channel 125 into two sub-channels through its structural design, namely the first sub-channel 125a and the second sub-channel 125b. One end of the Tesla reflux plate 3 is fixed to the partition plate 11, and a reflux channel 125c is formed between it and the Tesla shunt column 2. The first sub-channel 125a is connected to the upstream part of the reflux channel 125c, while the second sub-channel 125b is connected to the downstream part of the reflux channel 125c. This design enables the fluid to achieve effective shunting and reflux when passing through the secondary mixing channel 125. During shunting, the flow direction of the fluid is changed, and local shear force is generated in the fluid, thereby further intensifying the turbulent effect. During the confluence of the reflux channel 125c and the second sub-channel 125b, the two branch channels collide to reduce the kinetic energy of the fluid, slow down the flow rate of the fluid, and make the mixing of the fluids more thorough, thus optimizing the mixing effect of the fluid.

[0055] Therefore, the technical solution of the present application effectively solves the problem of insufficient bubble water concentration in the prior art by optimizing the fluid path design in the secondary mixing channel 125. Compared with the prior art, this solution realizes the efficient shunting and reflux of the fluid by arranging the Tesla shunt column 2 and the Tesla reflux plate 3 in the secondary mixing channel 125, thereby improving the quality of the bubble water.

[0056] In an embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the width of the second sub-channel 125b is greater than the width of the first sub-channel 125a. The Tesla reflux plate 3 is connected to the partition plate 11 adjacent to the first sub-channel 125a. Further, the width of the first sub-channel 125a is T1, the width of the second sub-channel 125b is T2, T1 satisfies 0.6mm ≤ T1 < 2mm, and T2 satisfies 2mm ≤ T2 ≤ 6mm.

[0057] Specifically, the width of the second sub-channel 125b is greater than that of the first sub-channel 125a. Through this design, different channel widths can be formed within the secondary mixing channel 125, thereby optimizing the flow characteristics of the fluid. The width T1 of the first sub-channel 125a is set between 0.6 mm and 2 mm, while the width T2 of the second sub-channel 125b is set between 2 mm and 6 mm. This differential width design helps to achieve more efficient fluid mixing and diversion effects during the mixing process. For example, the narrower first sub-channel 125a can accelerate the fluid flow, while the wider second sub-channel 125b can slow down the flow rate, thus forming a more stable return flow path 125c between the Tesla diversion column 2 and the Tesla return plate 3. In this embodiment, it is also illustrated that the Tesla return plate 3 is connected to the partition plate 11 adjacent to the first sub-channel 125a. The Tesla return plate 3 is used to carry the fluid flowing through the first sub-channel 125a, thereby reducing the impact on the fluid flow rate within the mixing channel 122.

[0058] In this regard, this technical solution solves the problem of uneven fluid mixing within the mixing channel 122 by adjusting the widths of the second sub-channel 125b and the first sub-channel 125a. Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application can achieve more efficient fluid mixing in a smaller space, while reducing energy loss and enhancing the mixing effect. Thus, this technical solution has significant advantages in enhancing the concentration and taste of sparkling water and can better meet the needs of users for high-quality sparkling water.

[0059] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the Tesla diversion column 2 includes a first surface 21, a second surface 22, and a third surface 23 that are connected in sequence. A first sub-channel 125a is formed between the first surface 21 and the adjacent partition plate 11, a return flow path 125c is formed between the second surface 22 and the Tesla diversion column 2, and a second sub-channel 125b is formed between the third surface 23 and the other partition plate 11.

[0060] Specifically, the structural design of the Tesla diversion column 2 can effectively separate the first sub-channel 125a and the second sub-channel 125b through the connection of three surfaces, and form a return flow path 125c between the Tesla diversion column 2 and the Tesla return plate 3. The widths of the first sub-channel 125a and the second sub-channel 125b are different. This design makes the fluid flow more evenly in the mixing channel 122 and can achieve secondary mixing of the fluid through the return flow path 125c, thereby improving the mixing effect. In this embodiment, the Tesla diversion column 2 is arranged in a triangular prism shape. In other embodiments, the side of the Tesla diversion column 2 for diversion can also be arranged with a curved surface.

[0061] In summary, through the specific structural design of the Tesla shunt column 2 in the present application, the uniform distribution and efficient mixing of fluids in the mixing channel 122 are achieved, solving the problem of poor mixing effect in the prior art.

[0062] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , an included angle a is formed between the second surface 22 and the third surface 23, and the a satisfies 70° ≤ a ≤ 150°.

[0063] Specifically, the design of the included angle a between the second surface 22 and the third surface 23 can optimize the flow path of the fluid, reduce the turbulence and energy loss of the fluid in the mixing channel 122, thereby improving the mixing efficiency. As a preferred embodiment, the included angle a can be set to 90° to achieve a balance between the stability of fluid flow and the mixing effect.

[0064] In this regard, the setting of the included angle a enables the fluid to be more smoothly divided and refluxed under the action of the Tesla shunt column 2 by adjusting the relative angles of the second surface 22 and the third surface 23, thereby enhancing the overall performance of the mixing channel 122. Among them, the range of the included angle a is selected from 70° to 150°, which can ensure the stability of fluid flow while avoiding problems such as increased flow resistance or poor mixing effect caused by too large or too small angles. Thus, this technical solution effectively solves the problem of unstable fluid flow in the mixing channel 122 in the prior art and improves the mixing efficiency.

[0065] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present application significantly improves the flow characteristics of the fluid in the mixing channel 122 and reduces the energy loss by optimizing the structural design of the Tesla shunt column 2, thereby improving the mixing effect. Specifically, the reasonable setting of the included angle a makes the fluid flow more smoothly during the division and reflux processes, avoiding the generation of turbulence and eddy currents, and further enhancing the stability and efficiency of the mixing channel 122.

[0066] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 , the secondary mixing channel 125 is divided into multiple mixing segments 125d by a plurality of the partitions 11, the multiple mixing segments 125d are sequentially connected, the multiple mixing segments 125d are arranged in a row or column, and a plurality of the Tesla shunt columns 2 and a plurality of the Tesla reflux plates 3 are arranged in any one of the mixing segments 125d.

[0067] Furthermore, the present application also proposes that the secondary mixing channel 125 is divided into a plurality of mixing segments 125d by a plurality of partition plates 11. The plurality of mixing segments 125d are connected in sequence and arranged in a row or column. A plurality of Tesla flow-dividing columns 2 and a plurality of Tesla return plates 3 are provided in any one of the mixing segments 125d. Among them, the arrangement of the Tesla flow-dividing columns 2 and the Tesla return plates 3 can be further optimized. For example, the Tesla flow-dividing columns 2 can be designed with surfaces at specific angles to better guide the fluid flow. One end of the Tesla return plate 3 is connected to the partition plate 11, and a return flow path 125c is formed between the Tesla return plate 3 and the Tesla flow-dividing columns 2, thereby ensuring the full mixing of the fluid in the mixing segment 125d.

[0068] Specifically, the row or column arrangement of the mixing segments 125d can be adjusted according to actual space requirements. For example, in the case of limited space, the mixing segments 125d can be arranged in a column to reduce the overall volume of the device. In addition, the number and spacing of the Tesla flow-dividing columns 2 and the Tesla return plates 3 can also be optimized according to the requirements of the fluid mixing effect. For example, the minimum distance between two adjacent Tesla flow-dividing columns 2 can be set to 6 mm to 12 mm to ensure the uniform distribution and full mixing of the fluid in the mixing segment 125d.

[0069] Thus, by dividing the secondary mixing channel 125 into a plurality of mixing segments 125d and providing a plurality of Tesla flow-dividing columns 2 and Tesla return plates 3 in each mixing segment 125d, the mixing effect of the fluid in the mixing channel 122 can be effectively improved, thereby enhancing the concentration and taste of the sparkling water. Compared with the prior art, this technical solution can not only meet the user's pursuit of the quality of sparkling water, but also optimize the overall structure of the device, making it more compact and efficient.

[0070] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 , in any one of the mixing segments 125d, the minimum distance between two adjacent Tesla flow-dividing columns 2 is D, and the D satisfies 6 mm ≤ D ≤ 12 mm.

[0071] Specifically, the setting of the minimum distance D between the Tesla flow-dividing columns 2 is to optimize the hydrodynamic characteristics in the mixing segment 125d. By controlling D between 6 mm and 12 mm, D can be any value among 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, and 12 mm, which can ensure that the fluid can be fully mixed in the mixing segment 125d, while avoiding an increase in flow resistance caused by too small a distance or poor mixing effect caused by too large a distance. As a preferred implementation, D can be set to 8 mm to achieve a balance between the mixing effect and the flow resistance.

[0072] In response to this, the technical solution of this application solves the problem of uneven fluid mixing in the mixing section 125d in the prior art by precisely controlling the distance between the Tesla shunt columns 2. As a result, the fluid in the mixing section 125d can be mixed more evenly, improving the efficiency and performance of the overall device. Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application reduces the flow resistance while ensuring the mixing effect, thereby enhancing the overall performance of the device.

[0073] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 , a water inlet pipe 4 is connected to the outside of the liquid inlet 1b. The water inlet pipe 4 includes a main pipe section 41, a tapered section 42, and a spray head 43 connected in sequence. The spray head 43 extends at least partially into the starting section 121. The diameter of the tapered section 42 near the main pipe section 41 is larger than the diameter of the tapered section 42 near the spray head 43.

[0074] Specifically, the design of the tapered section 42 of the water inlet pipe 4 enables the water flow to accelerate when entering the spray head 43, thereby forming a higher flow rate at the spray head 43, and further improving the mixing efficiency of water and gas. The design of the spray head 43 extending into the starting section 121 can ensure that the water flow directly enters the starting section 121 of the over-current carbonator 100, avoiding unnecessary energy loss during the water flow entry process. In addition, the design of the diameter change of the tapered section 42 can effectively control the flow rate and pressure of the water flow, ensuring that the water flow has a suitable flow rate and pressure when entering the over-current carbonator 100, thereby improving the mixing effect.

[0075] Therefore, by optimizing the design of the tapered section 42 and the spray head 43 of the water inlet pipe 4, this technical solution can effectively improve the mixing efficiency of water and gas, ensuring that the carbonated spring water supply device can stably output high-concentration carbonated water. Compared with the prior art, this solution solves the problem of insufficient bubble water concentration in the prior art through simple structural improvements, and has high practicality and economy.

[0076] The present invention also proposes an over-current carbonator 100. Please refer to Figures 7 to 9, including a Venturi tube 5 and an over-current carbonator 100. The Venturi tube 5 includes a tube portion 51 and an air inlet pipe 52 connected to the outer periphery of the tube portion 51. A flow-through pipeline 53 is provided in the tube portion 51. The flow-through pipeline 53 includes an inlet section 531, a second contraction section 532, a second throat section 533, a second expansion section 534, and an outlet section 535 that are sequentially connected. The air inlet pipe 52 communicates with the inlet 1d of the second throat section 533. The over-current carbonator 100 includes a housing 1. An over-current channel 12 is defined in the housing 1 by a plurality of partition plates 11. The over-current channel 12 includes a starting section 121, a mixing channel 122, and an ending section 123 that are sequentially connected. An inlet 1d communicating with the starting section 121 is provided on the outer side of the housing 1. The outlet section 535 communicates with the starting section 121 through the inlet 1d. An exhaust port 1c communicating with the ending section 123 is also provided on the outer side of the housing 1. Wherein, a plurality of Tesla shunt columns 2 and a plurality of Tesla return plates 3 are provided in the mixing channel 122, and any one of the Tesla return plates 3 is arranged downstream of the Tesla shunt column 2. The plurality of Tesla shunt columns 2 are sequentially spaced apart on the flow path of the mixing channel 122, and the plurality of Tesla return plates 3 are sequentially spaced apart on the flow path of the mixing channel 122.

[0077] It should be noted that the water supply device of the carbonated spring includes an outer cover. The over-current carbonator 100 is installed in the accommodation cavity formed in the outer cover. Among them, the water supply device of the carbonated spring includes a water purification system and a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system includes a cold water tank. The over-current carbonator 100 is installed on one side of the cold water tank.

[0078] Compared with the previous technical solution, in order to further improve the mixing effect of the over-current carbonator in this embodiment, a Venturi tube 5 is also provided upstream of the over-current carbonator 100 for preliminarily mixing gas and fluid. The Venturi tube 5 includes a tube portion 51 and an air inlet pipe 52. Carbon dioxide enters the flow-through pipeline 53 from the air inlet pipe 52 of the Venturi tube 5, and water flow enters the flow-through pipeline 53 from the inlet section 531. The two are mixed at the end of the inlet section 531 or the front end of the second contraction section 532, thereby forming bubble water. The mixed bubble water flows through the second throat section 533 at an accelerated speed and flows out at a reduced speed through the second expansion section 534, and flows into the over-current carbonator 100 through the outlet section 535 for further filtration.

[0079] The Venturi tube 5 can be injection-molded from food-grade POM plastic, and has good wear resistance and corrosion resistance. The Venturi tube 5 is used to mix gas and liquid. The CO2 gas in the CO2 gas cylinder will flow into the Venturi tube 5 through the intake end, and the water in the water storage tank will flow into the Venturi tube 5 through the water inlet end. Under the action of the Venturi tube 5, the CO2 gas is inhaled into the water and mixed and dissolved by using the Venturi effect, and finally the bubble water flows out through the outlet section 535 of the Venturi tube 5. The whole of the tube part 51 is cylindrical and can be integrally injection-molded from food-grade POM plastic. Of course, in other embodiments, the various components of the tube body can be separately arranged for easy production and processing.

[0080] Specifically, for the housing 1 of the cross-flow carbonator 100, the housing 1 is a sealed box body, and an internal cross-flow channel 12 is delimited by a partition 11. Among them, the number of partitions 11 can be one, two or more. Considering that the bubble concentration of the carbonated spring is to be increased as much as possible, it is better to arrange a plurality of partitions 11. The cross-flow channel 12 is a connected flow channel, and the cross-flow channel 12 is defined as a tortuous flow channel by the partition 11. The cross-flow channel 12 can enable the bubble water to change the flow direction multiple times in the flow channel, thereby further enhancing its turbulence effect and making the mixing degree of water and bubbles higher.

[0081] Further, the mixing flow channel 122 is divided into a starting section 121, a mixing flow channel 122 and an ending section 123, and the starting section 121, the mixing flow channel 122 and the ending section 123 are connected in sequence. The mixed fluid of CO2 and water preliminarily mixed in the Venturi tube 5 enters the starting section through the inlet 1d, and the discharge port 1c is used for the bubble water after mixing to flow out.

[0082] Particularly, Tesla shunt columns 2 and Tesla return plates 3 are arranged in the mixing flow channel 122. The Tesla return plate 3 is located downstream of the Tesla shunt column 2. In this way, the bubble water after preliminary mixing will be divided into two paths at the Tesla shunt column 2. One path of the fluid flows back through the Tesla return plate 3, and the other path of the fluid will converge with the fluid after reflux. Thus, the two paths of fluid generate an impact, consuming the fluid kinetic energy and further enhancing the turbulence effect of the fluid, so that the mixing degree of gas and water is better.

[0083] Considering that, in order to further enhance the gas concentration of the bubble water, a plurality of Tesla shunt columns 2 and a plurality of Tesla return plates 3 are arranged at intervals in the mixing flow channel 122, and the Tesla shunt columns 2 and the Tesla return plates 3 form a Tesla mixing unit, that is, a plurality of Tesla mixing units are arranged in the mixing flow channel 122, so that the gas and liquid undergo the turbulence effect multiple times in the Tesla mixing unit, optimizing the mixing effect of the fluid and improving the water supply quality of the carbonated spring.

[0084] The technical solution of the present invention effectively improves the water supply quality of the carbonated spring by arranging a Venturi tube 5 for mixing gas and water and an over-current carbonator 100 in the water supply equipment of the carbonated spring, and arranging a plurality of Tesla shunt columns 2 and a plurality of Tesla reflux plates 3 in the mixing channel 122 of the over-current carbonator 100. Compared with the prior art, this solution can better meet the requirements of users for the taste concentration of sparkling water and the volume of the whole machine, and solves the problem of insufficient concentration of sparkling water in the prior art.

[0085] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8, any one of the Tesla shunt columns 2 divides the mixing channel 122 into a first sub-flow path 125a and a second sub-flow path 125b. One end of the Tesla reflux plate 3 is connected to the partition 11, and a reflux flow path 125c is formed between the Tesla reflux plate 3 and the Tesla shunt column 2;

[0086] Wherein, the first sub-flow path 125a communicates with the upstream of the reflux flow path 125c, and the second sub-flow path 125b communicates with the downstream of the reflux flow path 125c. Specifically, the Tesla shunt column 2 divides the mixing channel 122 into two sub-flow paths, namely the first sub-flow path 125a and the second sub-flow path 125b through its structural design. One end of the Tesla reflux plate 3 is fixed on the partition 11, and a reflux flow path 125c is formed between it and the Tesla shunt column 2. The first sub-flow path 125a is connected to the upstream part of the reflux flow path 125c, while the second sub-flow path 125b is connected to the downstream part of the reflux flow path 125c. This design enables the fluid to achieve effective diversion and reflux when passing through the mixing channel 122. During the diversion, the flow direction of the fluid is changed, and local shear force is generated in the fluid, thereby further intensifying the turbulence effect. During the confluence of the reflux flow path 125c and the second sub-flow path 125b, the two branch flow paths collide to reduce the kinetic energy of the fluid and slow down the flow rate of the fluid, making the mixing between the fluids more thorough, thereby optimizing the mixing effect of the fluid.

[0087] Thus, the technical solution of the present application effectively solves the problem of insufficient concentration of sparkling water in the prior art by optimizing the fluid path design in the mixing channel 122. Compared with the prior art, this solution realizes the efficient diversion and reflux of the fluid by arranging the Tesla shunt column 2 and the Tesla reflux plate 3 in the mixing channel 122, thereby improving the quality of sparkling water.

[0088] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 4 , the width of the first sub-flow path 125a is T1, the width of the second sub-flow path 125b is T2, T1 satisfies 0.6mm ≤ T1 < 2mm, and T2 satisfies 2mm ≤ T2 ≤ 6mm.

[0089] Specifically, the width of the second sub-channel 125b is greater than that of the first sub-channel 125a. Through this design, different channel widths can be formed within the mixing channel 122, thereby optimizing the flow characteristics of the fluid. The width T1 of the first sub-channel 125a is set between 0.6 mm and 2 mm, while the width T2 of the second sub-channel 125b is set between 2 mm and 6 mm. This differential width design helps to achieve more efficient fluid mixing and splitting effects during the mixing process. For example, the narrower first sub-channel 125a can accelerate the fluid flow, while the wider second sub-channel 125b can slow down the flow rate, thereby forming a more stable return flow path 125c between the Tesla splitting column 2 and the Tesla return plate 3.

[0090] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 8 , the Tesla splitting column 2 includes a first surface 21, a second surface 22, and a third surface 23 that are connected in sequence. A first sub-channel 125a is formed between the first surface 21 and the adjacent partition 11, a return flow path 125c is formed between the second surface 22 and the Tesla splitting column 2, a second sub-channel 125b is formed between the third surface 23 and the other partition 11, and an included angle a is formed between the second surface 22 and the third surface 23, and the a satisfies 70° ≤ a ≤ 150°.

[0091] Specifically, the structural design of the Tesla splitting column 2 can effectively separate the first sub-channel 125a and the second sub-channel 125b through the connection of three surfaces, and form a return flow path 125c between the Tesla splitting column 2 and the Tesla return plate 3. The widths of the first sub-channel 125a and the second sub-channel 125b are different. This design makes the fluid flow more uniformly in the mixing channel 122 and can achieve secondary mixing of the fluid through the return flow path 125c, thereby improving the mixing effect. In this embodiment, the Tesla splitting column 2 is arranged in a triangular prism shape, while in other embodiments, the side of the Tesla splitting column 2 for splitting can also be arranged in an arc shape.

[0092] In summary, through the specific structural design of the Tesla splitting column 2 in this application, the uniform distribution and efficient mixing of the fluid in the mixing channel 122 are achieved, solving the problem of poor mixing effect in the prior art, and having high practicality and innovation.

[0093] More specifically, the design of the included angle a between the second surface 22 and the third surface 23 can optimize the fluid flow path, reduce the turbulence and energy loss of the fluid in the mixing channel 122, and thus improve the mixing efficiency. As a preferred implementation manner, the included angle a can be set to 90° to balance the stability of the fluid flow and the mixing effect.

[0094] In this regard, the angle a is set by adjusting the relative angle between the second surface 22 and the third surface 23, so that the fluid can be more smoothly diverted and refluxed under the action of the Tesla diversion column 2, thereby improving the overall performance of the mixing channel 122. Among them, the range of the angle a is selected to be 70° to 150°, which can ensure the stability of fluid flow while avoiding problems such as increased flow resistance or poor mixing effect caused by too large or too small an angle. Thus, this technical solution effectively solves the problem of unstable fluid flow in the mixing channel 122 in the prior art and improves the mixing efficiency.

[0095] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application significantly improves the flow characteristics of the fluid in the mixing channel 122 by optimizing the structural design of the Tesla diversion column 2, reduces energy loss, and thus improves the mixing effect. Specifically, the reasonable setting of the angle a makes the fluid flow more smoothly during the diversion and reflux processes, avoids the generation of turbulence and eddy currents, and further improves the stability and efficiency of the mixing channel 122.

[0096] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 , the mixing channel 122 is divided into a plurality of mixing sections 125d by a plurality of the partition plates 11. The plurality of mixing sections 125d are arranged in a row or column, and the plurality of mixing sections 125d are connected in sequence. A plurality of the Tesla diversion columns 2 and a plurality of the Tesla reflux plates 3 are arranged in any one of the mixing sections 125d.

[0097] Specifically, the row or column arrangement of the mixing sections 125d can be adjusted according to actual space requirements. For example, in the case of limited space, the mixing sections 125d can be arranged in a column to reduce the overall volume of the device. In addition, the number and spacing of the Tesla diversion columns 2 and the Tesla reflux plates 3 can also be optimized according to the requirements of the fluid mixing effect. For example, the minimum distance between two adjacent Tesla diversion columns 2 can be set to 6 mm to 12 mm to ensure the uniform distribution and full mixing of the fluid in the mixing section 125d.

[0098] Thus, by dividing the mixing channel 122 into a plurality of mixing sections 125d and arranging a plurality of Tesla diversion columns 2 and Tesla reflux plates 3 in each mixing section 125d, the mixing effect of the fluid in the mixing channel 122 can be effectively improved, thereby improving the concentration and taste of the sparkling water. Compared with the prior art, this technical solution can not only meet the user's pursuit of the quality of sparkling water, but also optimize the overall structure of the device, making it more compact and efficient.

[0099] The above are only exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and thus do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the technical concept of the present invention by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or any direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flow carbonizer, used for carbonated spring water supply equipment, characterized in that: The over-current carbonizer comprises: A shell, wherein a flow passage is defined by a plurality of partitions in the shell, the flow passage comprises a starting section, a mixed flow passage and a final section which are connected in sequence, an air inlet and a liquid inlet connected to the starting section are respectively provided on the outer side of the shell, and a discharge port connected to the final section is also provided on the outer side of the shell; Among them, a plurality of Tesla diverter columns and a plurality of Tesla return plates are arranged in the mixed flow channel, and a Tesla return plate is arranged downstream of each Tesla diverter column. The plurality of Tesla diverter columns are arranged at intervals in sequence on the flow path of the mixed flow channel, and the plurality of Tesla return plates are arranged at intervals in sequence on the flow path of the mixed flow channel.

2. The overflow carbonizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixed flow channel includes a primary mixed flow channel and a secondary mixed flow channel that are connected to each other. The primary mixed flow channel includes a first contraction section, a first throat section and a first expansion section that are connected to each other in sequence. The multiple Tesla diversion columns and the multiple Tesla return plates are all arranged in the secondary mixed flow channel.

3. The overflow carbonizer according to claim 2, characterized in that: Any of the Tesla flow splitter columns divides the secondary mixed flow channel into a first sub-flow path and a second sub-flow path, one end of the Tesla return plate is connected to the partition plate, and a return flow path is formed between the Tesla return plate and the Tesla flow splitter column; The first sub-flow path is connected to the upstream of the return flow path, and the second sub-flow path is connected to the downstream of the return flow path.

4. The overflow carbonizer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The width of the second sub-flow path is greater than that of the first sub-flow path, and the Tesla reflow plate is connected to the partition plate adjacent to the first sub-flow path.

5. The overflow carbonizer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The width of the first sub-flow path is T1, the width of the second sub-flow path is T2, T1 satisfies 0.6 mm≤T1<2 mm, and T2 satisfies 2 mm≤T2≤6 mm.

6. The overflow carbonizer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The Tesla splitter column includes a first surface, a second surface and a third surface connected in sequence, a first sub-flow path is formed between the first surface and the adjacent partition, a reflux flow path is formed between the second surface and the Tesla splitter column, and a second sub-flow path is formed between the third surface and another partition.

7. The overflow carbonizer according to claim 6, characterized in that: An angle a is formed between the second surface and the third surface, and a satisfies 70°≤a≤150°.

8. The overflow carbonizer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The secondary mixed flow channel is divided into a plurality of mixed flow sections by a plurality of the partitions, and the plurality of the mixed flow sections are connected in sequence. The plurality of mixed flow sections are arranged in rows or columns, and a plurality of the Tesla diversion columns and a plurality of the Tesla return plates are arranged in any of the mixed flow sections.

9. The overflow carbonizer according to claim 8, characterized in that: In any of the mixed flow sections, the minimum distance between two adjacent Tesla splitter columns is D, and D satisfies 6mm≤D≤12mm.

10. The overflow carbonizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the liquid inlet is connected to a water inlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe includes a main pipe section, a tapered section and a nozzle connected in sequence, and the nozzle at least partially extends into the starting section, and the diameter of the tapered section close to the main pipe section is larger than the diameter of the tapered section close to the nozzle.

11. A carbonated spring water supply device, characterized in that: It comprises the overflow carbonizer as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. A carbonated spring water supply device, characterized in that: include: A venturi tube, comprising a tube portion and an air inlet pipe connected to the outer periphery of the tube portion, wherein a flow pipeline is provided in the tube portion, and the flow pipeline comprises an inlet section, a second contraction section, a second throat section, a second expansion section and an outlet section which are connected in sequence, and the air inlet pipe is connected to the inlet of the second throat section; A flow carbonizer, comprising a shell, wherein a flow passage is defined by a plurality of partitions in the shell, wherein the flow passage comprises a starting section, a mixed flow passage and a final section which are connected in sequence, wherein an inlet connected to the starting section is provided on the outer side of the shell, wherein the outlet section is connected to the starting section via the inlet, and wherein an outlet connected to the final section is also provided on the outer side of the shell; Among them, a plurality of Tesla diverter columns and a plurality of Tesla return plates are arranged in the mixed flow channel, and any of the Tesla return plates is arranged downstream of the Tesla diverter column, and the plurality of Tesla diverter columns are arranged in sequence and spaced apart on the flow path of the mixed flow channel, and the plurality of Tesla return plates are arranged in sequence and spaced apart on the flow path of the mixed flow channel.

13. The carbonated spring water supply device according to claim 12, characterized in that: Any of the Tesla flow dividing columns divides the mixed flow channel into a first sub-flow path and a second sub-flow path, one end of the Tesla return plate is connected to the partition plate, and a return flow path is formed between the Tesla return plate and the Tesla flow dividing column; The first sub-flow path is connected to the upstream of the return flow path, and the second sub-flow path is connected to the downstream of the return flow path.

14. The carbonated spring water supply device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The width of the first sub-flow path is T1, the width of the second sub-flow path is T2, T1 satisfies 0.6mm≤T1<2mm, T2 satisfies 2mm≤T2≤6mm, and the Tesla reflow plate is connected to the partition adjacent to the first sub-flow path.

15. The carbonated spring water supply device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The Tesla splitter column includes a first surface, a second surface and a third surface connected in sequence, a first sub-flow path is formed between the first surface and the adjacent partition, a reflux flow path is formed between the second surface and the Tesla splitter column, a second sub-flow path is formed between the third surface and another partition, an angle a is formed between the second surface and the third surface, and a satisfies 70°≤a≤150°.

16. The carbonated spring water supply device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The mixed flow channel is divided into a plurality of mixed flow sections by a plurality of the partitions. The plurality of mixed flow sections are arranged in rows or columns. The plurality of mixed flow sections are connected in sequence. A plurality of the Tesla diversion columns and a plurality of the Tesla return plates are arranged in any of the mixed flow sections.

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