Water pond, water pond assembly and water supply equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a water tray, a water tray assembly and water supply equipment, and relates to the technical field of smart home, the water tray mainly comprises a top surface, the top surface comprises a water inlet area, a water storage area, an overflow boss and a water drainage area, and the water drainage area is provided with a water outlet; in the water flow direction, the water storage area is located between the overflow boss and the water inlet area, and the overflow boss is located between the water storage area and the water outlet area. The water storage area sinks towards the first direction X, and the overflow boss protrudes out of the water storage area and the water discharging area in the reverse direction of the first direction X; fluid enters the water storage area from the water inlet area and is discharged from the water outlet after passing through the water storage area, the overflow boss and the water drainage area, and the water storage area is used for storing at least part of the fluid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of smart home technology, and in particular to a water tray, a water tray assembly and a water supply device. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, more and more families pay attention to providing better feeding conditions for pets, and the market demand for automatic feeding and automatic water supply equipment is constantly increasing. The water tray of the automatic water supply equipment is used to hold water and directly contact the pet. In some automatic water supply equipment, the water tray includes a downward concave structure to store water, and in other automatic water supply equipment, the water tray is set as an inclined surface to achieve water tray flushing, which cannot take into account the water storage and flushing functions. Summary of the invention

[0003] The invention provides a water tray, a water tray assembly and water supply equipment.

[0004] The present invention mainly provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] In one aspect, the present invention provides a water tray, comprising:

[0006] The top surface includes a water inlet area, a water storage area, an overflow boss and a water discharge area, and the water discharge area is provided with a water outlet;

[0007] In the water flow direction, the water storage area is located between the overflow boss and the water inlet area, and the overflow boss is located between the water storage area and the water discharge area;

[0008] The water storage area is recessed in a first direction, and the overflow boss protrudes from the water storage area and the water discharge area in the opposite direction of the first direction;

[0009] The fluid enters the water storage area from the water inlet area, passes through the water storage area, the overflow boss and the water discharge area, and is discharged from the water outlet. The water storage area is used to store at least part of the fluid.

[0010] The water tray also includes a water shoveling boss, and the water storage area is connected with the water inlet area through the water shoveling boss.

[0011] The water tray further comprises a diversion boss, which is located on a side of the water storage area away from the water inlet area and connected to the water storage area.

[0012] The water-shoveling boss includes a water-shoveling ridge extending in the first direction and the third direction and water-shoveling guide surfaces on both sides of the water-shoveling ridge, and the diverter boss includes a diverter ridge extending in the first direction and the third direction and diverter guide surfaces on both sides of the diverter ridge.

[0013] The included angle between the water shoveling ridge and the diversion ridge is greater than or equal to 140 degrees and less than or equal to 155 degrees;

[0014] And / or, the included angle between the edges of the two water shoveling guide surfaces facing away from the water shoveling ridge is greater than or equal to 40 degrees and less than or equal to 50 degrees;

[0015] And / or, the included angle between the edges of the two flow splitting guide surfaces facing away from the flow splitting ridge is greater than or equal to 55 degrees and less than or equal to 65 degrees.

[0016] Wherein, the water inlet area protrudes from the overflow boss in the opposite direction of the first direction. The water inlet area includes a water guiding inclined surface and a confluence area. The confluence area is connected to the water guiding inclined surface and the water storage area respectively. The water guiding inclined surface and the confluence area incline towards the first direction in the direction close to the water storage area;

[0017] The water inlet area further includes a water retaining boss. The water guiding inclined surface is connected to the confluence area from the first side. The water retaining boss protrudes from the water guiding inclined surface and is located on the circumferential side of the water guiding inclined surface different from the first side.

[0018] Wherein, the included angle between the water guiding inclined surface and the reference plane is greater than or equal to 7 degrees and less than or equal to 10 degrees;

[0019] The included angle between the tangent plane at any position of the confluence area and the reference plane is greater than or equal to 45 degrees and less than or equal to 50 degrees;

[0020] The reference plane is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0021] Wherein, both the overflow boss and the water drainage area are one;

[0022] Or, at least one of the overflow boss and the water drainage area is multiple.

[0023] Wherein, the water inlet area is located on one side of the water storage area, or the water storage area is arranged around the water inlet area.

[0024] Wherein, the numbers of the overflow boss and the water drainage area are both two. The two overflow bosses are respectively arranged on both sides of the water storage area in the second direction. The two water drainage areas are respectively arranged on both sides of the water storage area in the second direction. The water inlet area is located on one side of the water storage area in the third direction;

[0025] The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0026] Wherein, the extension height of the water storage area in the first direction is greater than or equal to 7 mm and less than or equal to 8 mm;

[0027] And / or, the minimum height difference between the edge of the water storage area and the edge of the top surface in the first direction is greater than or equal to 10 mm and less than or equal to 12 mm;

[0028] And / or, for any one of the two edge points with the farthest distance in the second direction of the water storage area, the connecting line between it and the lowest point of the water storage area in the first direction forms an angle with the reference plane that is greater than or equal to 4 degrees and less than or equal to 6 degrees, and the reference plane is perpendicular to the first direction;

[0029] And / or, for the highest point in the reverse direction of the first direction of the overflow boss, the connecting line between it and the lowest point of the water discharge area in the first direction forms an angle with the reference plane that is greater than or equal to 4 degrees and less than or equal to 6 degrees, and the reference plane is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0030] Wherein, the water outlet is located outside the water inlet area in the second direction;

[0031] And / or, the water outlet is a strip-shaped water outlet;

[0032] And / or, the top surface further includes a transition vertical surface. A transition vertical surface is provided between the water inlet area and the water discharge area. The water outlet extends to the transition vertical surface, and the transition vertical surface is an inclined surface or a curved surface.

[0033] On the other hand, the present invention further provides a water tray assembly, including at least one water tray of any one of the above, and a water nozzle,

[0034] The water nozzle includes a water outlet. At least part of the edge of the water outlet is located on one side of the water inlet area in the reverse direction of the first direction and is spaced from the water inlet area;

[0035] The water outlet is used to supply fluid to the water inlet area.

[0036] Wherein, the edge of the water outlet includes a front water discharge edge that is recessed in the first direction, and the front water discharge edge is located on the side of the edge of the water outlet closest to the water storage area;

[0037] The minimum distance between the front water discharge edge and the water inlet area in the first direction is greater than or equal to 45 millimeters and less than or equal to 60 millimeters;

[0038] And / or, the edge of the water outlet further includes at least one side water discharge edge that is recessed in the first direction. The point of the side water discharge edge closest to the water inlet area protrudes in the reverse direction of the first direction from the point of the front water discharge edge closest to the water inlet area;

[0039] And / or, the edge of the water outlet further includes at least one side water discharge edge that is recessed in the first direction. The distance between the point of the side water discharge edge closest to the water inlet area and the point of the front water discharge edge closest to the water inlet area in the first direction is greater than or equal to 2 millimeters and less than or equal to 3 millimeters.

[0040] On yet another aspect, the present invention further provides a water supply device, including at least one water tray of any one of the above, or including at least one water tray assembly of any one of the above.

[0041] In another aspect, the present invention further provides a water supply device, which includes a water tray assembly as described in any one of the above, and further includes a water delivery member. The water delivery member is detachably connected to the water nozzle, and a retaining wall protrusion is provided at the top of the water delivery member. The retaining wall protrusion is located on the side of the water delivery member away from the water storage area.

[0042] The water tray, water tray assembly and water supply device proposed by the present invention achieve the storage of a certain depth of fluid by providing a sunken water storage area, and provide high-potential fluid through the water inlet area. After the fluid flows into the water storage area through the water inlet area, the flow rate increases, disturbing and replacing the fluid stored in the water storage area, and carrying the floating and deposited debris in the water storage area over the overflow protrusion and into the drainage area, and then discharged from the water outlet. New fluid will be stored in the water storage area to achieve the storage of fluid and the flushing of the water tray, so as to have a sufficient fluid depth for pets to lick, and to achieve the cleaning of the water tray surface, improve the deposition of stains and food particles and other debris, achieve the cleanliness of the stored fluid, provide a better feeding environment, and reduce the cleaning burden. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Figure 1 Schematically showing a first structural schematic diagram of a water tray in a first perspective;

[0044] Figure 2 Schematically showing a structural schematic diagram of a water tray in a second perspective;

[0045] Figure 3 Schematically showing a second structural schematic diagram of a water tray in a first perspective;

[0046] Figure 4 Schematically showing a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a water tray and a water nozzle;

[0047] Figure 5 Schematically showing a structural schematic diagram of a water tray in a fourth perspective;

[0048] Figure 6 Schematically showing a structural schematic diagram of a water nozzle;

[0049] Figure 7 Schematically showing a partial structural schematic diagram of a water nozzle and a water delivery member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0050] To further elaborate on the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the intended invention purpose, the following, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, details the specific implementation manner, structure, features and effects of a water tray proposed according to the present invention.

[0051] On the one hand, as Figures 1 to 6 shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a water tray 100, including:

[0052] The top surface, which includes a water inlet area 101, a water storage area 102, an overflow boss 103, and a water outlet area 104. An outlet 105 is provided in the water outlet area 104;

[0053] In the water flow direction, the water storage area 102 is located between the overflow boss 103 and the water inlet area 101, and the overflow boss 103 is located between the water storage area 102 and the water outlet area 104;

[0054] The water storage area 102 is recessed in the first direction X, and the overflow boss 103 protrudes from the water storage area 102 and the water outlet area 104 in the opposite direction of the first direction X. Wherein, the first direction X is the vertically downward direction, and the opposite direction of the first direction X is the vertically upward direction.

[0055] The fluid enters the water storage area 102 from the water inlet area 101, and after passing through the water storage area 102, the overflow boss 103, and the water outlet area 104, it is discharged from the outlet 105. The water storage area 102 is used to store at least part of the fluid.

[0056] The water tray 100 can be used in an automatic watering device. In addition to the water tray 100, the automatic watering device further includes a water supply mechanism, which is mainly used to supply water to the water tray 100. The water supply mechanism can be connected to a water supply pipeline to supply water to the water tray 100. The water supply mechanism can also include a water storage tank and a power component. The fluid is stored in the water storage tank, and the fluid in the water storage tank is selectively discharged into the water tray 100 by controlling the power component. With the scheme of using a water storage tank, the fluid can be selected as needed. The fluid can be a feeding liquid, water, or a mixture such as milk, sugar water, fruit juice, medicine liquid, etc. Or, the fluid can also be a detergent. There can be one water storage tank to provide the feeding liquid for feeding and flushing the water tray 100; there can also be multiple water storage tanks, such as setting two water storage tanks, one of which is used to provide the feeding liquid and the other provides the detergent. It can be switched according to needs to supply the feeding liquid to the water tray 100 for feeding. When the water tray 100 needs to be cleaned, the detergent is provided to the water tray 100 for cleaning.

[0057] The water tray 100 provides a solution that can store the fluid and clean the water tray 100 by the flow of the fluid in the water tray 100 without manual participation. The water tray 100 can be used for pet feeding. In some use environments, it can also be used for other purposes, such as it can be used as a washing pool for soaking cleaning, such as dishwashing, baby bathing, etc. In the following embodiments, taking the water tray 100 used for pet feeding with water as the fluid as an example, and taking the actual use direction of the water tray 100 as an example for illustration. Wherein, as Figure 2 shown, the second direction Y and the third direction Z are two mutually perpendicular directions in the horizontal plane, which will not be elaborated further when used below.

[0058] The top surface of the water tray 100 is the surface facing the pet and in direct contact with the pet. The top surface does not merely refer to the uppermost surface, but can refer to the entire upward-facing surface. The surface profile of the top surface can be smoothly transitioned or have mutations. The water inlet area 101, the water storage area 102, the overflow boss 103, and the water outlet area 104 are partial areas of the top surface, and the top surface is not limited to these areas. The water inlet area 101, the water storage area 102, the overflow boss 103, and the water outlet area 104 are arranged in the water flow direction, and can be arranged adjacent to each other, and there may also be other additional areas between any two areas. The water outlet of the water supply mechanism is located above the water inlet area 101, and the water supply falls into the water inlet area 101 or onto the water shoveling boss 106, and the water tray 100 can be supplied with water through the water inlet area 101. The water storage area 102 is a sunken area, so that a certain amount of water can be stored in the water storage area 102 when the water is flowing or stationary, which can be licked by the pet. The height of the stored water can be set according to the water flow rate of the water inlet and the pet object faced. For example, when facing a large dog with a large water consumption, the water storage area 102 can be set deeper; when facing a small dog or an ordinary cat, the water storage area 102 can be set shallower to achieve a better flushing effect. The water inlet area 101 is at least higher than the water storage area 102. The water inlet area 101 can receive the water flow falling from the water supply mechanism and guide it to the water storage area 102. Since the water inlet area 101 is at a higher position, the water flows towards the water storage area 102 at a certain speed, forming a water flow entering the water storage area 102, and the flow direction of the water flow will flow towards the overflow boss 103 on the side far from the water inlet area 101. It is easy to understand that the initial velocity of the water flow can also be mainly provided by the water supply mechanism, which will not be elaborated here. The height of the water inlet area 101 can satisfy protruding from the overflow boss 103 in the reverse direction of the first direction X. The fact that the water inlet area 101 protrudes from the overflow boss 103 in the reverse direction of the first direction X means that the position of the water inlet area 101 can be higher than that of the overflow boss 103, and then the potential energy of the water provided by the water inlet area 101 can allow the water to cross the overflow boss 103 and enter the water outlet area 104. Or, in some other embodiments, it can also be that the water inlet area 101 is lower than or does not protrude from the overflow boss 103 in the reverse direction of the first direction X, and the kinetic energy of the water entering the water inlet area 101 and the potential energy of the water provided by the water inlet area 101 can be combined to provide sufficient kinetic energy for the water to cross the overflow boss 103 and enter the water outlet area 104. The setting of the overflow boss 103 can play a blocking role between the water storage area 102 and the water outlet area 104, allowing the water flow with a large kinetic energy in the water storage area 102 to cross the overflow boss 103 and enter the water outlet area 104, and improving the situation where the water flow with a weakened kinetic energy in the water outlet area 104 flows back to the water storage area 102. After the water flow crosses the overflow boss 103, under the action of the height difference between the overflow boss 103 and the water outlet area 104, it will continue to flow away from the overflow boss 103 through the remaining potential energy and be discharged from the water outlet 105.

[0059] The water inlet area 101 and the water storage area 102 can be directly connected or indirectly connected through other areas. The overflow boss 103 can be directly connected to the water storage area 102 and the water drainage area 104.

[0060] The water tray 100 can have three working modes: One is to supply water to the water storage area 102. For example, when there is no or little accumulated water in the water storage area 102, the water supply mechanism supplies water, and then the water flows from the water inlet area 101 to the water storage area 102 for storage. After storing an appropriate amount of water, the water supply stops. The second is static water supply. For example, the water supply mechanism does not supply water, and the water storage area 102 stores water for licking. The third is dynamic flushing and water replacement. For example, when it is necessary to replace the water in the water storage area 102, flush the water tray 100, or provide live water for the pet, the water supply mechanism is started to continuously supply water. The water flow will continuously pour into the water storage area 102, stirring the original accumulated water in the water storage area 102. The newly poured water flow will carry the original accumulated water and the sundries mixed in the accumulated water and flow over the overflow boss 103 along the water drainage area 104 under the trend of water flow, realizing the discharge of the original accumulated water and the cleaning of the sundries originally deposited or floating in the water tray 100. It can be understood that since the water storage area 102 is in a concave form, during the dynamic flushing and water replacement process, there will still be a certain depth of accumulated water stored in the water storage area 102, and it will not be just a thin water film. When in use, the water tray 100 can be continuously supplied with water to maintain the dynamic flushing and water replacement mode, then the water will continuously carry and discharge new sundries, and the stored water in the water storage area 102 will be continuously replaced, realizing a continuous clean drinking water environment for the pet. It can also be that the water tray 100 is cleaned intermittently. For example, the dynamic flushing and water replacement is started for 10 minutes every 1 hour or 2 hours, and then the static water supply is maintained.

[0061] The specific shapes, extension ranges, relative positional relationships, and numbers of the water inlet area 101, the water storage area 102, the overflow boss 103, and the water drainage area 104 can be various and can be set according to needs. For example, the overflow boss 103 and the water drainage area 104 can be one. The water inlet area 101 can be located on one side of the water storage area 102. For example, the water inlet area 101, the water storage area 102, the overflow boss 103, and the water drainage area 104 are arranged in sequence in the third direction Z, and the water flows in the third direction Z. Or, the water storage area 102 is arranged around the water inlet area 101. For example, the water storage area 102, the overflow boss 103, and the water drainage area 104 are annular areas, and are sequentially arranged in a surrounding manner in the direction away from the water inlet area 101. The water in the water inlet area 101 overflows in all directions, and then the water flows uniformly and expands outward in the circumferential direction. Or, at least one of the overflow boss 103 and the water drainage area 104 is multiple, such as Figure 1 and 2As shown, there may be two overflow bosses 103 and drain areas 104, and the water flow is divided into two streams flowing towards the two drain areas 104 respectively, which can achieve flushing of a larger area of the water storage area 102. As Figures 1 - 2 The thick arrows in the figure show the schematic of the water flow path, and more detailed descriptions will be given by way of examples in the following text.

[0062] The water tray, water tray assembly and water supply device proposed in the embodiments of the present invention realize the storage of a certain depth of fluid by setting a sunken water storage area, provide a high-potential fluid through the water inlet area. After the fluid flows into the water storage area through the water inlet area, the flow rate increases, disturbing and replacing the fluid stored in the water storage area. The originally stored fluid in the water storage area entangles the sundries floating and deposited in the water storage area and then crosses the overflow boss and enters the drain area, and then is discharged from the water outlet. New fluid will be stored in the water storage area to realize the storage of fluid and the flushing of the water tray, to have a sufficient fluid depth for pets to lick, to clean the surface of the water tray, to improve the deposition of sundries such as stains and food particles, to keep the stored fluid clean, to provide a better feeding environment, and to reduce the cleaning burden.

[0063] In one embodiment, the water tray 100 further includes a water shoveling boss 106, and the water storage area 102 is connected to the water inlet area 101 through the water shoveling boss 106.

[0064] The water shoveling boss 106 is the area between the water inlet area 101 and the water storage area 102. The water shoveling boss 106 protrudes from or is higher than the water storage area 102 and lower than the surface of the water inlet area 101. The water shoveling boss 106 is used for spreading the water flow flowing down from the water inlet area 101, or the water shoveling boss 106 is used for dispersing the water flow flowing down from the water inlet area 101, so that the water flow enters the water storage area 102 with a larger flow range. More specifically, the water storage area 102 is an area extending longer in the Y direction as shown in Figure 2 The figure. The water inlet area 101 corresponds to the middle position of the water storage area 102 in the Y direction. Through the setting of the water shoveling boss 106, the water flow flowing down from the water inlet area 101 is dispersed in the Y direction and can flow into the water storage area 102 in a larger range, so that the large-area accumulated water in the water storage area 102 can be disturbed. Subsequently, it improves the problem that the water flow entering the water storage area 102 will be concentrated in the middle position in the Y direction, resulting in the accumulated water on both sides of the water storage area 102 in the Y direction not being effectively disturbed and forming a dead water area. More specifically, as shown in Figure 3As shown, the water scooping boss 106 includes a water scooping ridge 1061 extending simultaneously in the first direction X and the third direction Z, and water scooping guide surfaces 1062 located on both sides of the water scooping ridge 1061. The water scooping ridge 1061 is the highest point of the water scooping boss 106. The water scooping guide surfaces 1062 extend along the Y direction towards both sides starting from the water scooping ridge 1061. The water scooping boss 106 is used to disperse the water flow and make the water flow move in the Z direction and the Y direction simultaneously through the water scooping guide surfaces 1062, thereby enabling the water flow to flow towards the water storage area 102 in a larger range. It should be noted that the water scooping boss 106 can split the water flow into two water flows, or the water scooping boss 106 does not cause there to be no water flow into the middle position of the water storage area 102 in the Y direction. The water scooping boss 106 makes the water flow flow in a larger range instead of splitting the water flow, and can be regarded as guiding the water flow to flow in the form of a water film. It can be set in combination with the water flow velocity and requirements.

[0065] In one embodiment, the water tray 100 further includes a flow splitting boss 107. The flow splitting boss 107 is located on the side of the water storage area 102 away from the water inlet area 101 and is connected to the water storage area 102.

[0066] The water storage area 102 extends between the water outlet area 104 and the flow splitting boss 107 and between the overflow boss 103 and the flow splitting boss 107. The flow splitting boss 107 is not directly connected to the water outlet area 104 and the overflow boss 103, but guides the water to the water outlet area 104 through the areas on both sides of the flow splitting boss 107 in the water storage area 102. The flow splitting boss 107 protrudes from or is higher than the water storage area 102 and higher than the surface of the water outlet area 104. The flow splitting boss 107 is used for the spreading of the water flow flowing out of the water storage area 102, or the flow splitting boss 107 is used to disperse the water flow flowing out of the water storage area 102, so that the water flow is dispersed into different water outlet areas 104, enabling the water flow to be guided to the water outlet area 104, improving the phenomenon of vortex generation due to the change in the flow direction at the connection position between the water storage area 102 and the water outlet area 104, and reducing the problems of poor water flow and debris accumulation caused by the vortex.

[0067] According to the quantity and position of the water drainage areas 104, the diversion bosses 107 can have various forms. Taking a specific structure as an example below, the number of the overflow bosses 103 and the water drainage areas 104 are both two. The two overflow bosses 103 are respectively arranged on both sides of the water storage area 102 in the second direction Y, and the two water drainage areas 104 are respectively arranged on both sides of the water storage area 102 in the second direction Y. The water inlet area 101 is located on one side of the water storage area 102 in the third direction Z, and the diversion boss 107 is located on the other side of the water storage area 102 in the third direction Z. Then, through the arrangement of the diversion boss 107, the water flow flowing out of the water storage area 102 is dispersed into two water flows in the Y direction, so as to enter the two water drainage areas 104 more evenly respectively, realize the guidance of the water flow into the water drainage areas 104, increase the flow velocity of the water flow, improve the stagnation of the water flow on any side in the water storage area 102, make the stored water in the water storage area 102 be disturbed and flow more evenly and thoroughly, and further improve the dead zone. More specifically, as Figure 3 shown, the diversion boss 107 includes a diversion ridge 1071 extending simultaneously in the first direction X and the third direction Z and diversion guide surfaces 1072 located on both sides of the diversion ridge 1071. The diversion ridge 1071 is the highest point of the diversion boss 107. The diversion guide surfaces 1072 extend from the diversion ridge 1071 along the Y direction towards both sides. The diversion ridge 1071 is used to disperse the water flow and make the water flow move towards both sides in the Y direction through the diversion guide surfaces 1072, and then realize the diversion of the water flow and increase the flow rate. Only the water flow in the middle area in the Y direction of the water storage area 102 will pass through the diversion boss 107, and the area with the largest water flow rate in the water storage area 102 is the middle area. Then, the diversion boss 107 can realize the diversion of a relatively large amount of water flow to increase the flow rate, and part of the water flow located on both sides of the water storage area 102 in the Y direction will directly cross the overflow boss 103 and directly flow into the water drainage area 104.

[0068] As Figures 1 - 2 shown by the thick arrow in the flow path, after the water flow converges and is guided through the water inlet area 101, it flows to the water shoveling boss 106. The water shoveling boss 106 disperses the water flow in the Y direction, and then enters the water storage area 102 in a larger range. The water flow flows through the water storage area 102 to disturb, replace and push the accumulated water in the water storage area 102, and then makes the original accumulated water carry sundries and flow towards the diversion boss 107. Part of the water flow will be divided into two by the diversion boss 107 and flow towards the water drainage areas 104 on both sides, and part of the water flow will directly cross the overflow boss 103 and enter the water drainage area 104, and then be guided through the water drainage area 104 and discharged towards the water outlet 105 in a reflux manner.

[0069] As Figures 1 - 2As shown, the water drainage area 104 extends from the side far away from the water inlet area 101 along the contour of the water storage area 102 to the vicinity of the water inlet area 101. Such a structural arrangement can save the occupied space of the water tray 100.

[0070] In some embodiments, the shapes and numbers of the water storage area 102 and the water drainage area 104 may have other possibilities. The numbers of the water shoveling convex platforms 106 and the flow splitting convex platforms 107 are not limited to one, but can be multiple, or other shapes. The shapes of the water shoveling convex platforms 106 and the flow splitting convex platforms 107 should be such that the water flow can enter the water storage area 102 in a nearly two-stream manner and flow into the water drainage area 104 in two streams respectively. To achieve this function, the water shoveling convex platforms 106 and the flow splitting convex platforms 107 can be set with the following parameters:

[0071] In one embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, the included angle a between the water shoveling ridge 1061 and the flow splitting ridge 1071 is greater than or equal to 140 degrees, which improves the situation that the power of the water flow flowing towards the flow splitting ridge 1071 is reduced due to too small an angle, and the water flow cannot be divided into two streams, resulting in stagnation in the water storage area 102. The included angle a between the water shoveling ridge 1061 and the flow splitting ridge 1071 is less than or equal to 155 degrees, which improves the problem that the power of the water flow is insufficient when falling from the water shoveling ridge 1061 due to too large an angle, and the sundries in the water storage area 102 cannot be carried away.

[0072] In one embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the included angle e between the edges of the two water shoveling guide surfaces 1062 facing away from the water shoveling ridge 1061 is greater than or equal to 40 degrees, thereby improving the situation that the horizontal velocity of the water flow is insufficient due to the too steep water shoveling guide surface 1062, and improving the situation that the water flow cannot cross the overflow convex platform 103 due to insufficient water flow kinetic energy. The included angle e between the edges of the two water shoveling guide surfaces 1062 facing away from the water shoveling ridge 1061 is less than or equal to 50 degrees, which improves the problem that the power of the water flow is insufficient when falling due to the too gentle water shoveling guide surface 1062.

[0073] In one embodiment, the included angle m between the edges of the two flow splitting guide surfaces 1072 facing away from the flow splitting ridge 1071 is greater than or equal to 55 degrees, thereby providing sufficient flow velocity for the water flow to flow towards the two side water drainage areas 104. The included angle m between the edges of the two flow splitting guide surfaces 1072 facing away from the flow splitting ridge 1071 is less than or equal to 65 degrees, which improves the excessive loss of the kinetic energy of the water flow due to excessive blocking of the water flow in the Z direction and reduces the impact noise.

[0074] The water inlet area 101 is mainly used to guide the water output of the water supply mechanism to the water storage area 102 and provide sufficient potential energy to enable the water flow to scour the water storage area 102. The specific surface shape of the water inlet area 101 can be various, such as an arc surface, an inclined surface or a combination of multiple surface shapes. In one embodiment, the water inlet area 101 includes a water guiding inclined surface 111 and a confluence area 113. The confluence area 113 is connected to the water guiding inclined surface 111 and the water storage area 102 respectively. The water guiding inclined surface 111 and the confluence area 113 are inclined in the first direction X in the direction close to the water storage area 102, and the inclination degrees of the water guiding inclined surface 111 and the confluence area 113 are different to achieve different functions. Among them, as Figure 4 shown, the reference plane is a horizontal plane perpendicular to the first direction X. The angle c between the water guiding inclined surface 111 and the reference plane is greater than or equal to 7 degrees, so that the water falling on the water guiding inclined surface 111 can flow to the confluence area 113. The angle c between the water guiding inclined surface 111 and the reference plane is less than or equal to 10 degrees to improve the situation that the water flow is too fast and directly crosses the confluence area 113 and the water shoveling boss 106. The confluence area 113 corresponds to the main water outlet of the water supply mechanism in the vertical direction, that is, after most of the water flows out of the water supply mechanism, it will directly fall into the confluence area 113. The angle b between the tangent plane at any position of the confluence area 113 and the reference plane is greater than or equal to 45 degrees to improve the situation that when the angle is too small, the water directly flows into the water storage area 102, causing water droplet noise. The angle b between the tangent plane at any position of the confluence area 113 and the reference plane is less than or equal to 50 degrees to improve the situation that when the angle is too large, the impact force between the water flow of the water supply mechanism and the confluence area 113 is too large, improving the situation of splashing water. At the same time, it also ensures that the water flow from the confluence area 113 to the water storage area 102 has sufficient speed. The above angle settings do not appear alone, but restrict each other and jointly achieve the effect of enabling the confluent water to stir the water storage area 102, making the water in the water tray 100 flowing water.

[0075] In one embodiment, the water inlet area 101 further includes a water retaining boss 112. The water guiding inclined surface 111 is connected to the confluence area 113 from the first side. The water retaining boss 112 protrudes from the water guiding inclined surface 111 and is located on the circumferential side of the water guiding inclined surface 111 different from the first side. The water retaining boss 112 can be continuously arranged around the circumferential side of the water guiding inclined surface 111 different from the first side. The water retaining boss 112 is used to make the water falling on the water guiding inclined surface 111 flow to the confluence area 113 without overflowing from other sides of the water guiding inclined surface 111, realizing the effective utilization of the water flow and the effective scouring of the water tray 100.

[0076] The size and depth of the water storage area 102 directly determine the water storage capacity, which can be set according to the drinking water needs of the feeding object faced. As Figures 4 - 5As shown, the extension height H4 of the water storage area 102 in the first direction X is greater than or equal to 7 mm, which can enable the water storage area 102 to store a certain amount of living water for drinking. The height H4 is less than or equal to 8 mm, which can improve the situation that the accumulated water at the bottom cannot be disturbed due to too deep accumulated water and improve the situation of deposited debris at the bottom. The extension height H4 of the water storage area 102 in the first direction X can be understood as the distance between the highest point of the overflow boss 103 and the lowest point of the water storage area 102 in the Z direction or the vertical direction, that is, the height at which the water storage area 102 can effectively store water.

[0077] In one embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, the minimum height difference H3 between the edge of the water storage area 102 and the edge of the top surface in the first direction X is greater than or equal to 10 mm, which can prevent water from overflowing the top surface and improve the situation that the scouring residue particles are stranded. The height difference H3 is less than or equal to 12 mm, which can improve the inconvenience of drinking water caused by the too deep water storage area 102 and the excessive space occupation.

[0078] In one embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, for any one of the two farthest edge points of the water storage area 102 in the second direction Y, the included angle d between the connection line with the lowest point of the water storage area 102 in the first direction X and the reference plane is greater than or equal to 4 degrees, so as to enable the water storage area 102 to store a certain amount of water. The included angle d is less than or equal to 6 degrees, which can improve the situation that the water cannot flow effectively due to too large an angle and realize that the water flow velocity can scour the water storage area 102.

[0079] In one embodiment, the included angle f between the connection line of the highest point of the overflow boss 103 in the reverse direction of the first direction X and the lowest point of the water discharge area 104 in the first direction X and the reference plane is greater than or equal to 4 degrees, so as to realize that the water discharge area 104 has a certain depth. For example, the water discharge area 104 has a depth H5, and the depth H5 is the height difference between the highest point of the overflow boss 103 and the lowest point of the water discharge area 104 in the vertical direction, thereby improving the situation that the water flow entering the water discharge area 104 flows back to the water storage area 102 due to disturbance. Through the height difference H5, the water passing over the overflow boss 103 can flow naturally to the water outlet 105. The included angle f is less than or equal to 6 degrees, which can improve the accumulation of debris caused by the too deep water discharge area 104 and reduce the noise from the overflow boss 103 falling into the water discharge area 104.

[0080] The structure and position of the water outlet 105 can be adjusted according to the setting of the water drainage area 104 and the layout requirements of the equipment. In one embodiment, the water outlet 105 is located outside the water inlet area 101 in the second direction Y. In the embodiment where the number of the overflow bosses 103 and the water drainage areas 104 are both two, and the two overflow bosses 103 and the water drainage areas 104 are respectively arranged on both sides of the water storage area 102 in the second direction Y, the water drainage area 104 surrounds the outer periphery on both sides of the water storage area 102, guiding the water flow back to the water outlets 105 on both sides of the water inlet area 101 in the second direction Y, realizing the reasonable utilization of space, and the closeness of the water outlet 105 to the water inlet area 101 can help the centralized layout of the water supply and drainage components in the automatic water feeding device.

[0081] In one embodiment, the water outlet 105 is a strip-shaped water outlet, specifically a strip-shaped water outlet extending in the water flow extension direction in the water drainage area 104. Then, when the water flow velocity is relatively high, the water flow is not likely to cross the water outlet 105 and enter other areas.

[0082] In one embodiment, the top surface further includes a transition vertical surface 108. A transition vertical surface 108 is arranged between the water inlet area 101 and the water drainage area 104, and the water outlet 105 extends to the transition vertical surface 108. The transition vertical surface 108 is an inclined surface or a curved surface. The transition vertical surface 108 is an arc-shaped vertical surface extending from the water retaining boss 112 to the water drainage area 104. On the one hand, when the water flow velocity in the water drainage area 104 is relatively high and the water splashes across the water outlet 105 and onto the transition vertical surface 108, the transition vertical surface 108 can guide the water to the water outlet 105; on the other hand, when the water splashes or crosses the water retaining boss 112 in the water inlet area 101, it can enter the water outlet 105 through the guidance of the transition vertical surface 108, improving the influence caused by the uncontrollable flow of the water flow on the erosion of the water tray 100.

[0083] In one embodiment, the plane where the edge of the top surface is located is perpendicular to the first direction X, that is, the edge of the top surface is located in the same horizontal plane. Or, the edge of the top surface can also be in a fancy shape such as a wavy shape according to needs. The water tray 100 further includes a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and the surface shape of the bottom surface is adapted to that of the top surface, thereby making the overall weight of the water tray 100 light and saving space. Or, the surface shape of the bottom surface can be inconsistent with that of the top surface, and the bottom surface at least includes a flat surface, thereby enabling the water tray 100 to be directly placed on a bearing surface such as the ground.

[0084] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a water tray assembly, which includes at least one water tray 100 of any one of the above, and a water nozzle 200. The water nozzle 200 includes a water outlet, and at least part of the edge of the water outlet is located on one side of the reverse of the water inlet area 101 in the first direction X, and is spaced from the water inlet area 101. The water outlet is used to supply fluid to the water inlet area 101. The water tray assembly includes the water tray 100 of any one of the above, and has the advantages of the water tray 100 of any one of the above, which will not be elaborated here.

[0085] As Figure 1 shown, an installation opening 109 may be formed on the water inlet area 101. As Figure 4 , Figure 6 shown, an installation head 203 is provided on the water nozzle 200, and the water nozzle 200 can be detachably installed on the water tray 100 through the installation head 203 and the installation opening 109. The connection between the installation head 203 and the installation opening 109 can be at least one of plugging, clamping, screwing, and magnetic attraction. The water nozzle 200 is a hollow structure with an internal flow channel. One end of the flow channel is connected to the water pipe of the water supply mechanism for water inlet, and the other end of the flow channel communicates with the water outlet. Then, when it is necessary to supply water to the water tray 100, the water supply mechanism supplies water, and after passing through the flow channel, it flows out from the edge of the water outlet and falls into the water inlet area 101.

[0086] The shape of the edge of the water inlet determines the position where water falls into the water inlet area 101. In one embodiment, the edge of the water inlet includes a front downward water edge 201 that is recessed in the first direction X. The front downward water edge 201 is located on the side of the edge of the water inlet closest to the water storage area 102. The front downward water edge 201 may correspond to the water guiding inclined surface 111 or the confluence area 113 of the water inlet area 101 in the vertical direction, and then introduce water into the water storage area 102 through the water inlet area 101. Alternatively, in an embodiment where the water tray 100 further includes a water shoveling boss 106, it may also be that the position of the front downward water edge 201 can enable the water flow gushing out from the front downward water edge 201 to fall on the water shoveling boss 106. Since the water flow gushing out from the front downward water edge 201 has a certain horizontal speed, that is, the front downward water edge 201 may correspond to the water guiding inclined surface 111 or the confluence area 113 of the water inlet area 101 in the vertical direction, and may also correspond to the water shoveling boss 106 in the vertical direction, so that the water flow can fall on the water shoveling boss 106. The water flow can fall on the water shoveling boss 106. On the one hand, it improves the phenomenon that vortices are generated when water falls from the water inlet area 101 to the water storage area 102 due to the height difference between the water inlet area 101 and the water storage area 102, and reduces the accumulation of debris. On the other hand, the inclined water guiding effect of the water shoveling boss 106 can reduce the impact on the water flow, and then reduce the noise generated by the water flow impact. It should be noted that whether the water flow can fall on the water shoveling boss 106 is related to the speed of the water flow, or rather the horizontal speed of the water flow. It can be that when the water flow gushes out from the front downward water edge 201 at the set fastest speed, it can fall on the water shoveling boss 106. As Figure 4 shown, the minimum distance H2 between the front downward water edge 201 and the water inlet area 101 in the first direction X is greater than or equal to 45 millimeters, so that the water flowing out from the front downward water edge 201 has sufficient potential energy and can enter the water storage area 102 at a relatively fast flow speed to achieve effective disturbance and scouring. The distance H2 is less than or equal to 60 millimeters to improve the situation of water splashing when the distance is too large and the water contacts the confluence area 113.

[0087] In one embodiment, the edge of the water inlet further includes at least one side downward water edge 202 that is recessed in the first direction X. The point of the side downward water edge 202 closest to the water inlet area 101 protrudes in the opposite direction of the first direction X from the point of the front downward water edge 201 closest to the water inlet area 101. As Figure 6As shown in the figure, two side water discharge edges 202 can be arranged in the Y direction. The height of the side water discharge edges 202 is higher than that of the front water discharge edge 201, so that more water flows out from the front water discharge edge 201, while the side water discharge edges 202 play a role in supplementing water discharge, realizing a large amount of water discharge and improving the problem that too much water flows out from the front water discharge edge 201, resulting in some water being unable to fall into the confluence area 113. The water flowing out from the front water discharge edge 201 and the two side water discharge edges 202 will converge into the confluence area 113 in the form of three water flows and act on the water storage area 102 together. The height H1 of the side water discharge edges 202 higher than that of the front water discharge edge 201 in the vertical direction is greater than or equal to 2 mm, which improves the problem that when the flow rate is large due to too small height difference, the flow rate of the three water flows is not significantly distinguishable, weakening the advantage of the large flow rate of the front water discharge edge 201, and improving the problem that the water discharge from the side water discharge edges 202 is too large and overflows the water tray 100. The height H1 is less than or equal to 3 mm, which improves the problem that the side water discharge edges 202 do not discharge water due to too large height difference and improves the problem that the flow rate of the front water discharge edge 201 is too large to fall into the confluence area 113.

[0088] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a water supply device, which includes at least one water tray 100 of any one of the above, or includes at least one water tray assembly of any one of the above, including the advantages of any one of the above water trays 100 or water tray assemblies, which will not be elaborated here. The water supply device can also be called an automatic water feeding device. The water supply device may further include a bottom support for mounting the water tray 100 or the water tray assembly. The bottom support may be a cavity structure, and a water supply mechanism is accommodated in the cavity.

[0089] On the other hand, as Figure 7 shown in the figure, the present invention also provides a water supply device, which includes a water tray assembly of any one of the above, and further includes a water delivery member 300. The water delivery member 300 is detachably connected to the water nozzle 200, and a retaining wall protrusion 310 is provided at the top of the water delivery member 300. The retaining wall protrusion 310 is located on the side of the water delivery member 300 away from the water storage area 102.

[0090] The water tap 200 can be connected to the water tray 100 through the water delivery member 300. For example, the lower end of the water tap 200 is provided with a socket 210, and the top end of the water delivery member 300 is provided with a socket interface 320. The water tap 200 is detachably inserted into the socket interface 320 through the socket 210 to achieve connection with the water delivery member 300. Water flows through the water delivery member 300 to the water tap 200 and then overflows from the water outlet of the water tap 200. The retaining wall protrusion 310 is a baffle-like structure extending upward from the edge of the socket interface 320. The setting of the retaining wall protrusion 310, on the one hand, when the water tap 200 is disassembled, the socket 210 is pulled out from the socket interface 320, and the water flowing up from the socket interface 320 will be blocked by the retaining wall protrusion 310, preventing it from gushing out to the side opposite to the water storage area 102 of the socket interface 320, and improving the situation where the object on the rear side of the water delivery member 300 opposite to the water storage area 102 is splashed. For example, when the water supply device is installed against the wall, the phenomenon of water droplets splashing onto the wall is reduced; on the other hand, the contour of the water tap 200 on the side opposite to the water delivery member 300 can be adapted to the contour of the socket interface 320 and the edge of the retaining wall protrusion 310. For example, the contour of the water tap 200 on the side opposite to the water delivery member 300 includes a depression corresponding to the position of the retaining wall protrusion 310. Then, the water tap 200 can only be installed at a preset angle with the depression corresponding to the retaining wall protrusion 310. At the preset angle, the water outlet has the correct direction. For example, the front lower water edge 201 corresponds to the water guiding inclined surface 111 or the confluence area 113 of the water inlet area 101 in the vertical direction, reducing the risk that the water outlet, such as the front lower water edge 201, has an inaccurate orientation or even a reverse orientation due to an incorrect angle of the water tap 200.

[0091] As described above, the above is only the specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can easily think of changes or substitutions, which should all be covered within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A water tray, characterized in that, The water tray includes: A top surface, which includes a water inlet area (101), a water storage area (102), an overflow boss (103), and a water outlet area (104). A water outlet (105) is provided in the water outlet area (104); In the water flow direction, the water storage area (102) is located between the overflow boss (103) and the water inlet area (101), and the overflow boss (103) is located between the water storage area (102) and the water outlet area (104); The water storage area (102) is recessed in a first direction, and the overflow boss (103) protrudes from the water storage area (102) and the water outlet area (104) in the opposite direction of the first direction; Fluid enters the water storage area (102) from the water inlet area (101), and after passing through the water storage area (102), the overflow boss (103), and the water outlet area (104), it is discharged from the water outlet (105). The water storage area (102) is used to store at least part of the fluid.

2. The water tray according to claim 1, wherein: The water tray (100) further includes a water shoveling boss (106), and the water storage area (102) is connected to the water inlet area (101) through the water shoveling boss (106).

3. The water tray according to claim 2, wherein: The water tray (100) further includes a flow splitting boss (107), and the flow splitting boss (107) is located on a side of the water storage area (102) away from the water inlet area (101) and is connected to the water storage area (102).

4. The water tray according to claim 3, wherein: The water shoveling boss (106) includes a water shoveling ridge (1061) that extends simultaneously in the first direction and a third direction, and water shoveling guide surfaces (1062) located on both sides of the water shoveling ridge (1061). The flow splitting boss (107) includes a flow splitting ridge (1071) that extends simultaneously in the first direction and the third direction, and flow splitting guide surfaces (1072) located on both sides of the flow splitting ridge (1071).

5. The water tray according to claim 4, wherein: The included angle between the water shoveling ridge (1061) and the flow splitting ridge (1071) is greater than or equal to 140 degrees and less than or equal to 155 degrees; and / or, the included angle between the edges of the two water shoveling guide surfaces (1062) facing away from the water shoveling ridge (1061) is greater than or equal to 40 degrees and less than or equal to 50 degrees; and / or, the included angle between the edges of the two flow splitting guide surfaces (1072) facing away from the flow splitting ridge (1071) is greater than or equal to 55 degrees and less than or equal to 65 degrees.

6. The water tray according to claim 1, wherein: The water inlet area (101) protrudes from the overflow boss (103) in the opposite direction of the first direction; The water inlet area (101) includes a water guiding inclined plane (111) and a confluence area (113). The confluence area (113) is connected to the water guiding inclined plane (111) and the water storage area (102) respectively. The water guiding inclined plane (111) and the confluence area (113) incline towards the first direction in the direction close to the water storage area (102). The water inlet area (101) further includes a water retaining boss (112). The water guiding inclined plane (111) is connected to the confluence area (113) from the first side. The water retaining boss (112) protrudes from the water guiding inclined plane (111) and is located on the circumferential side of the water guiding inclined plane (111) different from the first side.

7. The water tray according to claim 6, wherein the included angle between the water guiding inclined plane (111) and the reference plane is greater than or equal to 7 degrees and less than or equal to 10 degrees; the included angle between the tangent plane at any position of the confluence area (113) and the reference plane is greater than or equal to 45 degrees and less than or equal to 50 degrees; the reference plane is perpendicular to the first direction.

8. The water tray according to claim 1, wherein both the overflow boss (103) and the water outlet area (104) are one; or, at least one of the overflow boss (103) and the water outlet area (104) is plural.

9. The water tray according to claim 1, wherein the water inlet area (101) is located on one side of the water storage area (102), or the water storage area (102) is arranged around the water inlet area (101).

10. The water tray according to claim 1, wherein the numbers of the overflow boss (103) and the water outlet area (104) are both two. The two overflow bosses (103) are respectively arranged on both sides of the water storage area (102) in the second direction. The two water outlet areas (104) are respectively arranged on both sides of the water storage area (102) in the second direction. The water inlet area (101) is located on one side of the water storage area (102) in the third direction; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

11. The water tray according to claim 1, wherein the extension height of the water storage area (102) in the first direction is greater than or equal to 7 mm and less than or equal to 8 mm; and / or, the minimum height difference between the edge of the water storage area (102) and the edge of the top surface in the first direction is greater than or equal to 10 mm and less than or equal to 12 mm; and / or, for any one of the two farthest edge points of the water storage area (102) in the second direction, the included angle between the connection line of this point and the lowest point of the water storage area (102) in the first direction and the reference plane is greater than or equal to 4 degrees and less than or equal to 6 degrees, and the reference plane is perpendicular to the first direction; And / or, the connection line between the highest point of the overflow boss (103) in the reverse direction of the first direction and the lowest point of the water drainage area (104) in the first direction forms an angle with the reference plane that is greater than or equal to 4 degrees and less than or equal to 6 degrees, and the reference plane is perpendicular to the first direction.

12. The water tray according to claim 1, wherein the water outlet (105) is located outside the water inlet area (101) in the second direction; and / or, the water outlet (105) is a strip-shaped water outlet; and / or, the top surface further includes a transition vertical surface (108), the transition vertical surface (108) is provided between the water inlet area (101) and the water drainage area (104), the water outlet (105) extends to the transition vertical surface (108), and the transition vertical surface (108) is an inclined surface or a curved surface.

13. A water tray assembly, characterized in that, Comprising at least one water tray (100) according to any one of the above claims 1 to 12, and a water nozzle (200), the water nozzle (200) includes a water outlet, at least part of the edge of the water outlet is located on one side of the water inlet area (101) in the reverse direction of the first direction, and is spaced from the water inlet area (101); the water outlet is used to provide fluid to the water inlet area (101).

14. The water tray assembly according to claim 13, wherein the edge of the water outlet includes a front water drainage edge (201) that is recessed in the first direction, and the front water drainage edge (201) is located on the side of the edge of the water outlet closest to the water storage area (102); the minimum distance between the front water drainage edge (201) and the water inlet area (101) in the first direction is greater than or equal to 45 millimeters and less than or equal to 60 millimeters; and / or, the edge of the water outlet further includes at least one side water drainage edge (202) that is recessed in the first direction, and the point of the side water drainage edge (202) closest to the water inlet area (101) protrudes in the reverse direction of the first direction X from the point of the front water drainage edge (201) closest to the water inlet area (101); and / or, the edge of the water outlet further includes at least one side water drainage edge (202) that is recessed in the first direction X, and the distance between the point of the side water drainage edge (202) closest to the water inlet area (101) and the point of the front water drainage edge (201) closest to the water inlet area (101) in the first direction is greater than or equal to 2 millimeters and less than or equal to 3 millimeters.

15. A water supply device, characterized in that, Comprising at least one water tray (100) according to any one of the above claims 1 to 12, or, comprising at least one water tray assembly according to any one of the above claims 13 to 14.

16. A water supply device, characterized in that, Comprising the water tray assembly according to any one of the above claims 13 - 14, further comprising a water conveying member (300), the water conveying member (300) is detachably connected to the water nozzle (200), and a retaining wall protrusion (310) is provided at the top end of the water conveying member (300), and the retaining wall protrusion (310) is located on the side of the water conveying member (300) away from the water storage area (102).

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