Water treatment device
By introducing heat exchange structures of heat exchange components and convection driving components into the water treatment device, the problem of uneven water temperature distribution is solved, and the water temperature in the water tank is uniformly adjusted, which improves the user's water use experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510827814.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
AI Technical Summary
When existing water treatment devices are refrigerated or heated, the water temperature in the water tank is unevenly distributed, which affects the user's water use experience.
The heat exchange structure including heat exchange components and convection driving components is adopted, and the water temperature is evenly adjusted through heat conduction and convection heat exchange technologies.
The water temperature in the water tank is evenly distributed and the user's drinking water experience is improved.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of water treatment equipment, and in particular to a water treatment device. Background Art
[0002] Currently, some water treatment devices (such as water purifiers) have added cooling and / or heating functions to meet consumers' needs for cold and / or hot water. Taking cooling as an example, the cooling function is generally achieved by installing a refrigeration unit in the water tank. However, due to the fixed installation position of the refrigeration unit, the water temperature in the area near the refrigeration unit is often relatively low due to its proximity to the cold source, while the water temperature in areas far from the refrigeration unit is relatively high. This leads to uneven water temperature distribution in the water tank, affecting the user's water experience. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present invention provides a water treatment device, aiming to alleviate the problem of uneven water temperature distribution during cooling or heating in current water treatment devices.
[0004] The water treatment device provided by the present invention includes a first water tank, a temperature regulating element and a heat exchange structure, the first water tank has a temperature regulating cavity, the temperature regulating element and the temperature regulating cavity are heat-conductingly arranged, the heat exchange structure is connected to the first water tank, the heat exchange structure includes a heat exchange component, the heat exchange component is used to promote heat exchange between the water body in the temperature regulating cavity away from the temperature regulating element and the water body close to the temperature regulating element; and / or, the heat exchange structure includes a convection drive component, the convection drive component is used to drive the water body away from the temperature regulating element to flow in the direction close to the temperature regulating element.
[0005] In one embodiment, the heat exchange structure includes a heat exchange component, one end of the heat exchange component is close to or connected to the temperature regulating component, and the other end of the heat exchange component is close to or connected to an end of the temperature regulating chamber away from the temperature regulating component.
[0006] In one embodiment, the heat exchange structure includes a convection drive component, which includes a connecting pipe and a pump body provided on the connecting pipe, and both ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the temperature adjustment chamber.
[0007] In one embodiment, the temperature regulating chamber has a first end facing the temperature regulating component and a second end away from the temperature regulating component, one end of the connecting tube is connected to the first end, and the other end of the connecting tube is connected to the second end.
[0008] In one embodiment, the first water tank has a water inlet interface and a water outlet interface, the temperature regulating element is relatively close to the water inlet interface or relatively close to the water outlet interface; the water inlet interface is close to or arranged at the upper end of the first water tank; the water outlet interface is close to or arranged at the lower end of the first water tank;
[0009] In one embodiment, the heat exchange structure includes a convection drive component, which includes a stirring member and a drive member for driving the stirring member to rotate, and the stirring member is at least partially inserted into the temperature adjustment chamber.
[0010] In one embodiment, the heat exchange structure includes a convection drive component, and the convection drive component includes an air pump. The air outlet of the air pump is connected to the bottom of the temperature adjustment chamber or near the bottom.
[0011] In one embodiment, the temperature control element has a cold end and a hot end, the cold end being thermally conductively coupled to the temperature control chamber, and the hot end being disposed outside the first water tank. The water treatment device further includes a water inlet pipe communicating with the temperature control chamber, flowing through the hot end and thermally conductively coupled thereto. Furthermore, / or, the water treatment device further includes a wastewater discharge pipe communicating with the temperature control chamber, flowing through the hot end and thermally conductively coupled thereto.
[0012] In one embodiment, the water treatment device further includes a second water tank, the second water tank is arranged to be heat-conductive with the hot end, and / or the second water tank is connected to a heating element.
[0013] In one embodiment, the water treatment device further includes a filter element assembly, the filter element assembly is provided with a filter cavity, and a filter element is provided in the filter cavity; the water treatment device further includes a water supply pipeline, one end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the temperature adjustment cavity, and the other end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the filter cavity.
[0014] In order to avoid uneven water temperature distribution between the end of the thermostat chamber close to the thermostat and the end away from the thermostat, the present technical solution is connected to a heat exchange structure on the first water tank. The heat exchange structure may include a heat exchange component, one end of the heat exchange component is close to or connected to the thermostat, and the other end is close to or connected to the end of the thermostat chamber away from the thermostat, that is, the heat exchange component extends from the end close to the thermostat to the end away from the thermostat, and can use the thermal conductivity of its own material to effectively conduct the cold or heat generated by the thermostat to the end away from the thermostat. Through the conduction effect of the heat exchange component, the water temperature in the area close to the thermostat and the water temperature in the area away from the thermostat can quickly reach a uniform distribution. And / or, the heat exchange structure may include a convection drive component, which is used to drive the water body away from the thermostat to flow in the direction close to the thermostat, thereby realizing convective heat exchange. In summary, the present technical solution connects a heat exchange structure to the first water tank, and the heat exchange structure can use the thermal conductivity of its own material to effectively transfer the cold or heat generated by the thermostat to the end away from the thermostat, and / or the heat exchange structure can use a driving method to promote convection heat exchange between the water body away from the thermostat and the water body close to the thermostat, thereby reducing the temperature difference between the water in the area away from the thermostat and the area close to the thermostat, so that the water temperature distribution of the water stored in the thermostat cavity is more uniform, thereby improving the user's drinking experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a connection diagram of an embodiment of a water treatment device provided by the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 is a connection diagram of another embodiment of the water treatment device provided by the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 is a connection diagram of another embodiment of the water treatment device provided by the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 It is a connection diagram of another embodiment of the water treatment device provided by the present invention.
[0020] Description of reference numerals:
[0021] 1. First water tank; 11. Thermostatic chamber; 2. Thermostatic component; 21. Cold end; 22. Hot end; 31. Heat exchange component; 33. Connecting pipe; 34. Pump body; 36. Stirring component; 37. Driving component; 39. Air pump; 391. Air outlet; 41. Water inlet pipe; 42. Water outlet pipe; 43. Wastewater discharge pipe; 44. Pure water discharge pipe; 45. Water supply pipe; 5. Second water tank; 6. Filter element assembly; 61. Filter chamber; 611. Pre-filter chamber; 612. Post-filter chamber; 62. Filter element; 621. First filter element; 622. Second filter element; 7. Water stop valve; 8. Booster pump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0023] It should be noted that the terms "setting" and "connecting" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be directly setting or connecting, or it can be indirectly setting or connecting through a central component or a central structure.
[0024] In addition, if there are terms such as "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicating orientation or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present invention, they are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings or the conventional placement state or usage state, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure, feature, device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or positional relationship, nor must it be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.
[0025] The various specific technical features and embodiments described in the specific implementation methods can be combined in any suitable manner unless there is any contradiction. For example, different implementation methods can be formed by combining different specific technical features / embodiments. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features / embodiments in the present invention will not be described separately.
[0026] Currently, some water treatment devices (such as water purifiers) have added cooling and / or heating functions to meet consumers' needs for cold and / or hot water. Taking cooling as an example, the cooling function is generally achieved by installing a refrigeration unit in the water tank. However, due to the fixed installation position of the refrigeration unit, the water temperature in the area near the refrigeration unit is often relatively low due to its proximity to the cold source, while the water temperature in areas far from the refrigeration unit is relatively high. This leads to uneven water temperature distribution in the water tank, affecting the user's water experience.
[0027] To solve this problem, the present invention provides a water treatment device.
[0028] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the water treatment device provided by the present invention includes a first water tank 1, a temperature regulating component 2 and a heat exchange structure, the first water tank 1 has a temperature regulating chamber 11, the temperature regulating component 2 and the temperature regulating chamber 11 are heat-conductingly arranged, the heat exchange structure is connected to the first water tank 1, the heat exchange structure includes a heat exchange component 31, the heat exchange component 31 is used to promote heat exchange between the water body in the temperature regulating chamber 11 away from the temperature regulating component 2 and the water body close to the temperature regulating component 2; and / or, the heat exchange structure includes a convection drive component, the convection drive component is used to drive the water body away from the temperature regulating component 2 to flow in the direction close to the temperature regulating component 2.
[0029] In this technical solution, the thermostat 2 can be disposed within the thermostat chamber 11 or attached to the sidewall of the first water tank 1, thereby conducting heat with the thermostat chamber 11 and cooling or heating the water stored in the thermostat chamber 11. To avoid uneven water temperature distribution between the end of the thermostat chamber 11 near the thermostat 2 and the end away from the thermostat 2, this technical solution connects a heat exchange structure to the first water tank 1. The heat exchange structure can include a heat exchange component 31, one end of which is near or connected to the thermostat 2 and the other end of which is near or connected to the end of the thermostat chamber 11 away from the thermostat 2. That is, the heat exchange component 31 extends from the end near the thermostat 2 to the end away from the thermostat 2. The heat exchange component 31 can utilize the thermal conductivity of its own material to effectively conduct the cooling or heat generated by the thermostat 2 to the end away from the thermostat 2. Through the thermal conduction effect of the heat exchange component 31, the water temperature in the area near the thermostat 2 and the water temperature in the area away from the thermostat 2 can quickly reach a uniform distribution. And / or, the heat exchange structure may include a convection drive component, which is used to drive the water body away from the thermostat 2 to flow in the direction close to the thermostat 2, thereby realizing convection heat exchange. In summary, the present technical solution is to connect a heat exchange structure to the first water tank 1, and the heat exchange structure can use the thermal conductivity of its own material to effectively conduct the cold or heat generated by the thermostat 2 to the end away from the thermostat 2, and / or the heat exchange structure can use the driving method to promote the convection heat exchange between the water body away from the thermostat 2 and the water body close to the thermostat 2, thereby reducing the temperature difference between the water in the area away from the thermostat 2 and the area close to the thermostat 2, so that the water temperature distribution of the water stored in the thermostat chamber 11 is more uniform, thereby improving the user's drinking experience.
[0030] The thermostat 2 can be a semiconductor refrigeration chip. When a direct current passes through the semiconductor refrigeration chip, one end will absorb heat (cold end) and the other end will release heat (hot end). The cold end of the semiconductor refrigeration chip can be set in the corresponding thermostat cavity 11 or attached to the side wall of the first water tank 1, so as to absorb the heat of the corresponding thermostat cavity 11 and reduce the temperature of the water stored in the thermostat cavity 11. In actual application, the user can switch the direction of the direct current input to the semiconductor refrigeration chip to switch the cold end and hot end of the semiconductor refrigeration chip, so that the original cold end is switched to the hot end. At this time, the semiconductor refrigeration chip is used to increase the temperature of the water stored in the thermostat cavity 11 and realize the preparation of hot water. The semiconductor refrigeration chip can quickly respond to changes in current to achieve switching between cooling and heating. The semiconductor refrigeration chip has a compact structure, small size and light weight, making it an ideal material for the thermostat 2. Alternatively, the thermostat 2 can also adopt an electric heating rod, a refrigerant tube or a heat pipe structure. The following content is explained as the thermostat 2 is used for cooling.
[0031] The heat exchange component 31 can be a metal component, such as copper, aluminum, or silver. These materials have high thermal conductivity and can efficiently conduct heat. The shape of the heat exchange component 31 can be rod-shaped, sheet-shaped, or tubular, without limitation. Alternatively, a heat pipe structure can be provided inside the heat exchange component 31. A heat pipe is an element that conducts heat using the principle of phase change and has extremely high thermal conductivity. Alternatively, a heat conduction cavity can be provided inside the heat exchange component 31, containing a phase change material or a heat-conducting liquid. Specifically, a hollow cavity is provided inside the heat exchange component 31 to form a heat conduction cavity, and the outer shell of the heat exchange component 31 can be made of metal. Phase change materials are a type of material that can absorb or release large amounts of heat during a phase change process, enabling efficient heat conduction and temperature regulation. Phase change materials can be, but are not limited to, paraffin wax, salt hydrates, metal alloys, etc. The heat-conducting liquid transfers heat from the thermostat 2 to the water in the thermostat cavity 11 through flow, achieving rapid heat conduction. The heat-conducting liquid may be, but is not limited to, water, ethylene glycol, mineral oil, etc. These liquids have high thermal conductivity and good fluidity, and can achieve rapid heat conduction.
[0032] At least two heat exchange components 31 may be provided, with two or more heat exchange components 31 arranged at intervals. Providing multiple heat exchange components 31 can increase the heat conduction path of the heat exchange components 31. Multiple heat exchange components 31 arranged at intervals can cover a wider area, allowing the cooling energy generated by the thermostat 2 to be transferred more quickly and evenly to various parts, thereby further improving heat transfer efficiency and making the water temperature in the thermostat chamber 11 more evenly distributed.
[0033] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The convection drive component may include a connecting pipe 33 and a pump body 34 disposed on the connecting pipe 33. The two ends of the connecting pipe 33 are respectively connected to the temperature adjustment chamber 11. The connecting pipe 33 is used to guide the water in the temperature adjustment chamber 11 from one end to the other end, forming a water circulation path. The pump body 34 is mounted on the connecting pipe 33 to drive the water in the temperature adjustment chamber 11 to circulate through the connecting pipe 33 to achieve convective heat exchange.
[0034] The temperature control chamber 11 has a first end facing the temperature control element 2 and a second end away from the temperature control element 2. One end of the connecting pipe 33 is connected to the first end, and the other end of the connecting pipe 33 is connected to the second end. It is easy to understand that the first end of the temperature control chamber 11, being closer to the temperature control element 2, tends to experience faster temperature changes, thereby forming a low-temperature zone. The second end, being away from the temperature control element 2, tends to experience slower temperature changes, thereby forming a high-temperature zone. In this embodiment, one end of the connecting pipe 33 is connected to the low-temperature zone, while the other end is connected to the high-temperature zone. This allows for rapid water exchange between the low-temperature and high-temperature zones, thereby more quickly eliminating the temperature difference between the low-temperature and high-temperature zones. When the pump body 34 is started, the water in the temperature control chamber 11 is drawn into the connecting pipe 33 by the pump body 34 and flows from the first end to the second end through the connecting pipe 33. During the water circulation process, the low-temperature and high-temperature water at both ends of the temperature control chamber 11 are fully mixed, thereby promoting a uniform distribution of water temperature within the temperature control chamber 11.
[0035] It is easy to understand that the first water tank 1 has a water inlet interface and a water outlet interface. Water enters the first water tank 1 from the water inlet interface and exits from the water outlet interface. The thermostat 2 can be set relatively close to the water inlet interface or relatively close to the water outlet interface. The water inlet interface and the water outlet interface can be respectively set at the left and right ends of the first water tank 1. Alternatively, the water inlet interface can be close to or set at the upper end of the first water tank 1, and the water outlet interface can be close to or set at the lower end of the first water tank 1. In this case, the water flow path of the first water tank 1 is top-in and bottom-out. When the water flow path of the first water tank 1 is top-in and bottom-out, the natural sinking of the water flow can be utilized to reduce the burden on the pump body 34 and reduce energy consumption.
[0036] In this embodiment, the first water tank 1 can be connected to a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor. The first temperature sensor is arranged near the thermostat 2 to obtain the temperature of the low temperature zone, and the second temperature sensor is arranged away from the thermostat 2 to obtain the temperature of the high temperature zone. The water treatment device also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor and the pump body 34. The controller controls the pump body 34 to turn on or off according to the temperature obtained from the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor. Specifically, the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor respectively monitor the temperature of the first end (low temperature zone) and the second end (high temperature zone) of the thermostat chamber 11 in real time and transmit the temperature data to the controller. The controller determines whether to start the pump body 34 to promote water circulation based on a preset temperature threshold or temperature difference. When the temperature difference between the first end and the second end exceeds the preset threshold, the controller will start the pump body 34, drive the water flow to circulate in the connecting pipe 33, promote heat exchange, and reduce the temperature difference. When the temperature difference between the first end and the second end drops below the preset threshold, the controller will turn off the pump body 34 to save energy and maintain a uniform temperature distribution in the thermostat chamber 11. In summary, the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor and the controller form an intelligent control system, which can automatically adjust the working state of the pump body 34 according to the temperature data, achieve precise temperature control, and avoid unnecessary energy consumption.
[0037] Reference Figure 2 The convection drive component may include a stirring member 36 and a driving member 37 for driving the stirring member 36 to rotate, and the stirring member 36 is at least partially inserted into the temperature control chamber 11. In this embodiment, the water in the temperature control chamber 11 is promoted to have turbulent disturbance by the rotation of the stirring member 36, thereby promoting heat exchange and achieving uniform distribution of water temperature. The driving member 37 may be other mechanical driving devices such as a motor or a gear transmission device. Specifically, the stirring member 36 may include a stirring shaft and a stirring portion, and the stirring shaft is at least partially inserted into the temperature control chamber 11 and is located at the axis of the temperature control chamber 11. The driving member 37 is connected to the stirring shaft to drive the stirring shaft to rotate, and the stirring portion is protruding from the circumference of the stirring shaft and is located in the temperature control chamber 11. The stirring portion is protruding from the circumference of the stirring shaft, and the stirring portion may be a stirring paddle, a stirring blade or other suitable shapes. The stirring portion can cause effective vortex when the stirring shaft rotates, thereby promoting the mixing of water. When the driving member 37 is started, the stirring shaft begins to rotate. The rotation of the stirring shaft drives the stirring part to rotate in the temperature adjustment chamber 11. The stirring part generates vortexes during the rotation process, which promotes the flow of water in the temperature adjustment chamber 11 and further promotes uniform distribution of water temperature.
[0038] Similarly, in this embodiment, the first water tank 1 can be connected to a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor. The first temperature sensor is located near the thermostat 2 and is used to obtain the temperature of the low temperature zone. The second temperature sensor is located away from the thermostat 2 and is used to obtain the temperature of the high temperature zone. The water treatment device also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor, and the driver 37. The controller controls the driver 37 to turn on or off based on the temperatures obtained from the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor. Specifically, the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor respectively monitor the temperatures of the low temperature zone and the high temperature zone of the thermostat chamber 11 in real time and transmit the temperature data to the controller. The controller determines whether to activate the stirring mechanism for stirring based on a preset temperature threshold or temperature difference. When the temperature difference between the first end and the second end exceeds the preset threshold, the controller activates the driver 37, which drives the stirring shaft to rotate and stir. When the temperature difference between the first end and the second end drops below the preset threshold, the controller controls the driver 37 to stop working to save energy and maintain a uniform temperature distribution within the thermostat chamber 11. In summary, the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor and the controller form an intelligent control system, which can automatically adjust the working state of the driving member 37 according to the temperature data, achieve precise temperature control, and avoid unnecessary energy consumption.
[0039] Reference Figure 3 , the convection drive component may include an air pump 39, and the air outlet 391 of the air pump 39 is connected to the temperature regulating chamber 11. In this embodiment, gas (such as air) is injected into the temperature regulating chamber 11 by the air pump 39, and the injection of gas promotes the flow of water in the temperature regulating chamber 11, thereby promoting the heat exchange of the water and achieving uniform distribution of heat. Specifically, the air outlet 391 of the air pump 39 should be located at the bottom of the temperature regulating chamber 11 or near the bottom, so that no matter how high the water level in the first water tank 1 is, the gas injected by the air pump 39 can promote the flow and heat exchange of the water. When the air pump 39 is started, the gas enters the temperature regulating chamber 11 through the air outlet 391, and the gas forms bubbles in the temperature regulating chamber 11. The bubbles drive the water flow during the rising process, forming convection. This convection enables the water in the temperature regulating chamber 11 to be fully mixed, thereby achieving uniform distribution of water temperature.
[0040] Similarly, in this embodiment, the first water tank 1 may be connected to a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor. The first temperature sensor is located near the thermostat 2 and is used to obtain the temperature in the low-temperature zone, while the second temperature sensor is located away from the thermostat 2 and is used to obtain the temperature in the high-temperature zone. The water treatment device also includes a controller electrically connected to the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor, and the air pump 39. The controller controls the air pump 39 to turn on or off based on the temperatures obtained from the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor. Specifically, the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor respectively monitor the temperatures in the low-temperature zone and the high-temperature zone of the thermostat chamber 11 in real time and transmit the temperature data to the controller. The controller determines whether to activate the stirring mechanism for stirring based on a preset temperature threshold or temperature difference. When the temperature difference between the first end and the second end exceeds the preset threshold, the controller activates the air pump 39 to inject gas into the thermostat chamber 11. When the temperature difference between the first end and the second end drops below the preset threshold, the controller controls the air pump 39 to stop operating to save energy and maintain a uniform temperature distribution within the thermostat chamber 11. In summary, the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor and the controller form an intelligent control system, which can automatically adjust the working state of the air pump 39 according to the temperature data, achieve precise temperature control, and avoid unnecessary energy consumption.
[0041] In the present technical solution, the thermostat 2 includes a cold end 21 and a hot end 22. The cold end 21 is arranged in the thermostat chamber 11 or attached to the side wall of the first water tank 1, so as to be heat-conducted with the thermostat chamber 11. The hot end 22 is arranged outside the first water tank 1. When the thermostat 2 is working, the cold end 21 absorbs heat and the hot end 22 releases heat. If this heat cannot be dissipated in time, the temperature of the hot end 22 will be too high, affecting the performance and life of the thermostat 2. Therefore, one embodiment of the present invention can set the water inlet pipe 41 to flow through the hot end 22 and to be heat-conducted with the hot end 22. The water inlet pipe 41 flows through the hot end 22 and is heat-conducted with the hot end 22, so that the water flow passes through the hot end 22 before flowing into the thermostat chamber 11, thereby taking away the heat from the hot end 22 and achieving heat dissipation of the hot end 22.
[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The water treatment device further includes a wastewater discharge pipe 43, which is connected to the temperature control chamber 11. The wastewater discharge pipe 43 can discharge unnecessary water (such as deteriorated cooling water) in the temperature control chamber 11 to a designated drainage pipe to prevent the water quality in the temperature control chamber 11 from deteriorating. Similarly, the wastewater discharge pipe 43 can flow through the hot end 22 and be heat-conducted with the hot end 22, so that the wastewater in the wastewater discharge pipe 43 can absorb the heat released by the hot end 22 when discharged, which not only achieves heat dissipation of the hot end 22, but also realizes the useful treatment of the wastewater, thereby improving the utilization rate of the wastewater.
[0043] Reference Figure 4Some embodiments of the water treatment device may further include a second water tank 5. The second water tank 5 may be arranged side by side with the first water tank 1 and thermally conductively connected to the hot end 22 of the thermostat 2. In this case, the cold end 21 of the thermostat 2 is thermally conductively connected to the first water tank 1 to cool the water within the thermostat chamber 11, while the hot end 22 is thermally conductively connected to the second water tank 5 to heat the water within the second water tank 5. With this arrangement, the thermostat 2 can simultaneously generate hot water using the heat generated by the hot end 22 while simultaneously cooling the water, achieving integrated cooling and heating. Users can choose between cold and hot water as needed, improving the practicality and flexibility of the device.
[0044] Alternatively, the second water tank 5 can be separated from the hot end 22 of the thermostat 2. A heating element (e.g., an electric heating rod) can be thermally connected to the second water tank 5. The heating element can be located inside the second water tank 5 or attached to the side wall of the second water tank 5. The heating element can heat the water in the second water tank 5, achieving integrated cooling and heating. In this case, the cooling and heating functions of the water treatment device are separated, with the thermostat 2 focusing on cooling and the heating element focusing on heating.
[0045] Alternatively, the second water tank 5 can be thermally connected to the hot end 22 of the thermostat 2 and can also be thermally connected to a heating element. In this case, the hot end 22 of the thermostat 2 and the heating element work together to achieve a more efficient heating effect.
[0046] The water inlet and outlet pipes of the second water tank 5 and the water inlet and outlet pipes of the first water tank 1 can be independent of each other, or the water inlet and outlet pipes of the second water tank 5 and the water inlet and outlet pipes of the first water tank 1 can be connected in series or in parallel.
[0047] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The water treatment device may further include a filter element assembly 6, which includes a filter chamber 61, and a filter element 62 disposed within the filter chamber 61. The water treatment device also includes a water supply line 45, one end of which is in communication with the temperature control chamber 11, and the other end of which is in communication with the filter chamber 61. The water supply line 45 connects the temperature control chamber 11 and the filter chamber 61, and can transport water within the temperature control chamber 11 to the filter chamber 61 to flush the filter element 62 within the filter chamber 61. This allows the water within the temperature control chamber 11 to be used for drinking and also has the function of flushing the filter element 62.
[0048] Furthermore, the first water tank 1 can be positioned downstream of the filter element assembly 6 along the water path, that is, the water first flows through the filter element assembly 6, then into the temperature regulating chamber 11, and then into the filter chamber 61 through the water supply line 45, so that the water entering the temperature regulating chamber 11 is water filtered by the filter element assembly 6. The filter element 62 in the filter element assembly 6 can effectively adsorb and intercept dissolved solids in the water, thereby reducing the TDS value (Total Dissolved Solids) of the water. Using this low-TDS water to flush the filter element 62 can avoid secondary contamination of the filter element 62, ensuring that the TDS value of the first cup of water after flushing the filter element 62 more easily meets the standard for direct drinking water.
[0049] The filter chamber 61 may include a pre-filter chamber 611 and a post-filter chamber 612 arranged front to back along the waterway. Water enters the filter element assembly 6 through the pre-filter chamber 611 and exits through the post-filter chamber 612. The filter element 62 is at least disposed within the pre-filter chamber 611. Water entering the filter element assembly 6 is first filtered by the filter element 62 within the pre-filter chamber 611 before flowing into the post-filter chamber 612 and then from the post-filter chamber 612 to the temperature control chamber 11.
[0050] The filter element 62 may include a first filter element 621 and a second filter element 622. The first filter element 621 is disposed in the pre-filter chamber 611, and the second filter element 622 is disposed in the post-filter chamber 612. The first filter element 621 is used to remove large particles of impurities in the water, and the second filter element 622 is used to further remove residual soluble solids, odors, bacteria and other tiny impurities. This multi-stage filtration design can further improve water quality and ensure that the water quality meets higher standards. The first filter element 621 and the second filter element 622 can be made of multiple layers of folded polypropylene, which is a high molecular polymer that can filter out large particles of impurities in the water, such as mud, rust, and suspended matter. The first filter element 621 and the second filter element 622 can also be doped with activated carbon. The porous structure of the activated carbon gives it a strong adsorption capacity, which can effectively absorb harmful substances such as odors, chlorine, and organic matter in the water, thereby purifying the water quality.
[0051] Among them, the second filter element 622 can be a mineralized filter element, which is used to mineralize the water body. The material of the mineralized filter element can be a natural rock material, such as magnesium ore (containing magnesium), celestite (containing strontium), selenium ore (containing selenium), medical stone (containing calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and other elements), etc. Alternatively, the material of the mineralized filter element can be a mixture of various rock materials. Alternatively, the material of the mineralized filter element can be an artificially modified modified material rich in various mineral elements, as long as it can precipitate minerals beneficial to the human body into the water body. The mineral salts in the mineralized filter element can be released into the water body when the water body flows through or soaks the mineralized filter element, so that the water body is converted into mineralized water, which replenishes the necessary minerals for the human body.
[0052] A booster pump 8 may be provided on the water supply line 45. The booster pump 8 primarily increases the water pressure in the water supply line 45, thereby enhancing the flushing effect on the filter element 62. Specifically, the booster pump 8 delivers low-TDS cold water from the water storage chamber to the filter chamber 61 at a higher pressure, providing a more effective flushing effect on the filter element 62.
[0053] The water supply line 45 may also be equipped with a water stop valve 7 for controlling its opening and closing. This valve allows the user to manually or automatically open and close the water supply line 45 as needed, thereby precisely controlling the flushing process of the filter element 62. The water stop valve 7 is only opened when the filter element 62 requires flushing, thus reducing unnecessary water waste. Of course, the various lines in this water treatment device can be flexibly equipped with water stop valves 7 and / or booster pumps 8 as needed.
[0054] The water treatment device further includes a pure water discharge pipe 44, which is connected to the temperature regulating chamber 11 and the filter chamber 61. The water outlet of the pure water discharge pipe 44 is connected to a water outlet faucet, from which a user can obtain water from the temperature regulating chamber 11 or the filter chamber 61 for immediate drinking.
[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A water treatment device, characterized in that: include: a first water tank having a temperature adjustment chamber; A temperature regulating element, wherein the temperature regulating element and the temperature regulating cavity are heat-conductingly arranged; A heat exchange structure connected to the first water tank, the heat exchange structure including a heat exchange component, the heat exchange component being used to promote heat exchange between the water body in the temperature control chamber away from the temperature control element and the water body close to the temperature control element; and / or the heat exchange structure including a convection drive component, the convection drive component being used to drive the water body away from the temperature control element to flow in a direction close to the temperature control element.
2. The water treatment device according to claim 1, wherein The heat exchange structure includes a heat exchange component, one end of the heat exchange component is close to or connected to the temperature regulating component, and the other end of the heat exchange component is close to or connected to an end of the temperature regulating chamber away from the temperature regulating component.
3. The water treatment device according to claim 1, wherein The heat exchange structure includes a convection drive component, which includes a connecting pipe and a pump body arranged on the connecting pipe. Both ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the temperature adjustment chamber.
4. The water treatment device according to claim 3, characterized in that The temperature adjustment chamber has a first end facing the temperature adjustment component and a second end away from the temperature adjustment component. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the first end, and the other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the second end.
5. The water treatment device according to claim 4, characterized in that The first water tank has a water inlet interface and a water outlet interface, the water inlet interface is close to or set at the upper end of the first water tank, the water outlet interface is close to or set at the lower end of the first water tank, and the temperature regulating component is relatively close to the water inlet interface or relatively close to the water outlet interface.
6. The water treatment device according to claim 1, wherein: The heat exchange structure includes a convection drive component, which includes a stirring member and a drive member for driving the stirring member to rotate. The stirring member is at least partially inserted into the temperature adjustment chamber.
7. The water treatment device according to claim 1, wherein: The heat exchange structure includes a convection drive component, and the convection drive component includes an air pump. The air outlet of the air pump is connected to the bottom of the temperature adjustment chamber or near the bottom.
8. The water treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The temperature regulating element has a cold end and a hot end, the cold end is arranged for heat conduction with the temperature regulating cavity, and the hot end is arranged outside the first water tank; The water treatment device further comprises a water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is connected to the temperature regulating chamber, the water inlet pipe flows through the hot end and is heat-conducted with the hot end; And / or, the water treatment device further includes a wastewater discharge pipeline, the wastewater discharge pipeline is connected to the temperature adjustment chamber, the wastewater discharge pipeline flows through the hot end and is heat-conducted with the hot end.
9. The water treatment device according to claim 8, characterized in that The water treatment device further includes a second water tank, which is arranged to be heat-conductive with the hot end, and / or the second water tank is connected to a heating element.
10. The water treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The water treatment device further comprises a filter element assembly, wherein the filter element assembly is provided with a filter cavity, and a filter element is provided in the filter cavity; The water treatment device further comprises a water supply pipeline, one end of which is communicated with the temperature adjustment chamber, and the other end of which is communicated with the filter chamber.