Water treatment device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of water purification equipment, and provides a water treatment device. The water treatment device comprises a temperature adjusting system, the temperature adjusting system comprises at least two temperature adjusting cavities, the at least two temperature adjusting cavities and different temperature adjusting parts are arranged in a heat conduction mode, and the at least two temperature adjusting cavities communicate with water outlet pipelines. Compared with a traditional water treatment device with a single refrigeration temperature, the water treatment device has the advantages that the use flexibility of the water treatment device is greatly improved, and the water treatment device can better meet the use requirements of different users in different scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of water purification equipment, and in particular to a water treatment device. Background Art

[0002] Currently, some water treatment devices (such as water purifiers) have added cooling functions to meet consumers' demand for cold water. However, the cold water temperature of such water treatment devices can usually only provide a fixed cold water temperature. This single temperature setting cannot meet the diverse needs of different users in different scenarios. For example, in the hot summer, users may want to get cold water at a lower temperature to quickly quench their thirst and cool down; while in spring and autumn, users may prefer to choose cold water with a slightly higher temperature to avoid irritation to the stomach and intestines caused by overcold water. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides a water treatment device, which aims to enrich the refrigeration temperature of the water treatment device, thereby meeting the user's demand for diversified cold water temperature.

[0004] The water treatment device provided by the present invention includes a temperature control system, which includes at least two temperature control chambers. At least two of the temperature control chambers are heat-conductingly arranged with different temperature control components, and at least two of the temperature control chambers are connected to a water outlet pipeline.

[0005] In one embodiment, the rated power of different thermostatic components is different; or, the water treatment device further includes a control module, which is electrically connected to each thermostatic component, and the control module controls different thermostatic components to adjust the temperature according to different powers; or, the heat conduction area between different thermostatic components and the corresponding thermostatic cavity is different; or, each thermostatic cavity is connected to a corresponding temperature sensor, and the water treatment device further includes a control module, which is electrically connected to each thermostatic component and each temperature sensor, and the control module controls each thermostatic component to open and close according to the temperature feedback from each temperature sensor.

[0006] In one embodiment, the water treatment device further includes a control module, the control module includes several sub-modules, one of the sub-modules is electrically connected to one of the thermostats, and the sub-module is used to control the intermittent opening and closing of the thermostat electrically connected thereto; wherein, the working time set for each of the sub-modules is the same, and the intermittent time is different; or, the working time set for each of the sub-modules is different, and the intermittent time is the same; or, the working time and intermittent time set for each of the sub-modules are different.

[0007] In one embodiment, the temperature control system includes a first water tank, in which a partition is provided to divide the chamber of the first water tank into at least two temperature control chambers; or, the temperature control system includes a first water tank and a second water tank, in which the first water tank is provided with at least one temperature control chamber, and the second water tank is provided with at least one temperature control chamber.

[0008] In one embodiment, a heat conducting member is provided in each temperature regulating cavity, one end of the heat conducting member is close to or connected to the corresponding temperature regulating member, and the other end of the heat conducting member is close to or connected to the end of the temperature regulating cavity away from the temperature regulating member.

[0009] In one embodiment, the temperature control system further includes a water storage chamber, and a first conductive structure is provided between the water storage chamber and each of the temperature control chambers, the first conductive structure including a first conductive channel connecting the water storage chamber and the corresponding temperature control chamber and a first valve body arranged on the first conductive channel; the water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage chamber; or, the water outlet pipe includes a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe, the number of the first water outlet pipes is consistent with the number of the temperature control chambers, the first water outlet pipe is connected to the temperature control chamber, and the second water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage chamber.

[0010] In one embodiment, the volumes of at least two of the temperature adjustment chambers are different.

[0011] In one embodiment, the temperature control component has a cold end and a hot end, and the cold end is heat-conductingly arranged with the corresponding temperature control cavity. The temperature control system also includes a water inlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe is connected to at least one of the temperature control cavities. The water inlet pipe and / or the water outlet pipe flows through the hot end and is heat-conductingly arranged with the hot end; the water treatment device also includes a wastewater discharge pipe, and the wastewater discharge pipe is connected to each of the temperature control cavities, and the wastewater discharge pipe flows through the hot end and is heat-conductingly arranged with the hot end; the temperature control system also includes a third water tank, and the third water tank is heat-conductingly arranged with the hot end; and / or the third water tank is connected to a heating component.

[0012] In one embodiment, a second conducting structure is provided between different temperature regulating chambers, and the second conducting structure includes a second conducting channel that conducts adjacent temperature regulating chambers and a second valve body arranged on the second conducting channel. There is one water inlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe is connected to one of the temperature regulating chambers; or, different temperature regulating chambers are isolated from each other, the number of the water inlet pipes is consistent with the number of the temperature regulating chambers, and one water inlet pipe is connected to one temperature regulating chamber.

[0013] In one embodiment, the water treatment device also includes a filtration system, the filtration system includes a filter element assembly, the filter element assembly is provided with a filter cavity, a filter element is provided in the filter cavity, the water outlet pipe is connected to the filter cavity; the temperature control system is arranged downstream of the filter element assembly along the water path direction.

[0014] The present water treatment device is provided with at least two temperature regulating chambers in the temperature regulating system, and each temperature regulating chamber is equipped with a temperature regulating element, that is, each temperature regulating chamber is heat-conducting with a temperature regulating element, and the temperature regulating element is used to absorb or increase the temperature of the water stored in the corresponding temperature regulating chamber. Different temperature regulating elements have different heat conduction efficiencies, thereby enabling different temperature regulating chambers to obtain cold water or hot water of different temperatures. In addition, each temperature regulating chamber is connected to a water outlet pipe, allowing users to choose cold water of different temperatures according to their needs. For example, in the hot summer, users can choose cold water with a slightly lower temperature to quickly quench their thirst and cool down; in the spring and autumn, users can choose cold water with a slightly higher temperature to drink, to avoid irritation to the stomach and intestines caused by over-cold water, thereby meeting users' diverse needs for cold water temperature. Compared with traditional water treatment devices with a single cooling temperature, this design greatly improves the flexibility of the water treatment device, enabling it to better adapt to the needs of different users in different scenarios. Moreover, compared with the traditional single-chamber first water tank, since the volume of each temperature control chamber is relatively small, each temperature control component only needs to cool less water. The temperature control component can cool the water to the set temperature faster per unit time, allowing users to obtain cold water at the required temperature faster. 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 is a connection diagram of another embodiment of the water treatment device provided by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 is a connection diagram of another embodiment of the water treatment device provided by the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a connection diagram of another embodiment of the water treatment device provided by the present invention.

[0022] Description of reference numerals:

[0023] 1. First water tank; 11. Temperature adjustment chamber; 12. Water storage chamber; 13. First conduction structure; 14. Second conduction structure; 2. Temperature adjustment component; 21. Cold end; 22. Hot end; 3. Water inlet pipe; 4. Water outlet pipe; 41. First water outlet pipe; 42. Second water outlet pipe; 5. Temperature sensor; 6. Heat conduction component; 7. Filter element assembly; 71. Filter chamber; 711. Pre-filter chamber; 712. Post-filter chamber; 72. Filter element; 721. First filter element; 722. Second filter element; 8. Pure water discharge pipe; 9. Wastewater discharge pipe; 10. Second water tank; 20. Third water tank; 30. Booster pump; 40. Water stop valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] Currently, some water treatment devices (such as water purifiers) have added cooling functions to meet consumers' demand for cold water. However, the cold water temperature of such water treatment devices can usually only provide a fixed cold water temperature. This single temperature setting cannot meet the diverse needs of different users in different scenarios. For example, in the hot summer, users may want to get cold water at a lower temperature to quickly quench their thirst and cool down; while in spring and autumn, users may prefer to choose cold water with a slightly higher temperature to avoid irritation to the stomach and intestines caused by overcold water.

[0029] To solve this problem, the present invention proposes a water treatment device.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the water treatment device provided by the present invention includes a temperature control system, which includes at least two temperature control chambers 11. The at least two temperature control chambers 11 are heat-conductingly arranged with different temperature control components 2, and at least two temperature control chambers 11 are connected to the water outlet pipe 4.

[0031] The present water treatment device has at least two temperature-regulating chambers 11 in its temperature-regulating system, and each temperature-regulating chamber 11 is equipped with a temperature-regulating element 2. That is, each temperature-regulating chamber 11 is heat-conducting with a temperature-regulating element 2. The temperature-regulating element 2 is used to absorb or increase the temperature of the water stored in the corresponding temperature-regulating chamber 11. Different temperature-regulating elements 2 have different heat-conducting efficiencies, thereby enabling different temperature-regulating chambers 11 to obtain cold water or hot water at different temperatures. Furthermore, each temperature-regulating chamber 11 is connected to a water outlet pipe 4, allowing users to select cold water of different temperatures according to their needs. For example, in the hot summer, users can choose cold water with a slightly lower temperature to quickly quench their thirst and cool down; in the spring and autumn, users can choose cold water with a slightly higher temperature to avoid irritation to the stomach and intestines caused by overcold water, thereby meeting users' diverse needs for cold water temperatures. Compared to traditional water treatment devices with a single cooling temperature, this design greatly improves the flexibility of the water treatment device, enabling it to better adapt to the needs of different users in different scenarios. Moreover, compared with traditional single-chamber water tanks, since the volume of each temperature control chamber 11 is relatively small, each temperature control component 2 only needs to cool less water. The temperature control component 2 can cool the water to the set temperature faster per unit time, allowing users to obtain cold water at the required temperature faster.

[0032] The thermostat 2 can be a semiconductor refrigeration chip. When a direct current passes through the semiconductor refrigeration chip, one end absorbs heat (cold end) and the other end releases heat (hot end). The cold end 21 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, thereby absorbing the heat of the thermostat cavity 11 and lowering 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 21 and hot end 22 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 achieve the preparation of hot water. The semiconductor refrigeration chip can quickly respond to changes in current to achieve the 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 a refrigerant tube or heat pipe structure. The following content is explained as the thermostat 2 is used for cooling.

[0033] To ensure that different temperature-controlled chambers 11 can store water at different temperatures, the rated powers of different thermostats 2 can be different. The rated power refers to the maximum output power at which the thermostat 2 can operate normally and over a long period of time under specified conditions. When the thermostat 2 operates stably and over a long period of time at the rated power, it will not be damaged by overload. As will be readily understood, for the same cooling time and the same amount of water to be temperature-controlled, the higher the rated power of the thermostat 2, the faster the cooling speed and the lower the resulting water temperature; conversely, the lower the rated power, the slower the cooling speed and the higher the water temperature. For example, there can be three temperature control chambers 11, namely the first temperature control chamber, the second temperature control chamber and the third temperature control chamber. The temperature control component 2 thermally connected to the first temperature control chamber has a higher rated power, so that the water stored in the first temperature control chamber can reach a lower temperature (such as about 0°C); the temperature control component 2 thermally connected to the second temperature control chamber has a medium rated power, so that the water temperature in the first temperature control chamber is slightly higher (such as about 5°C); the temperature control component 2 thermally connected to the third temperature control chamber has a lower rated power, so that the water temperature in the third temperature control chamber is higher (such as about 10°C).

[0034] The rated power of the thermostat 2 is the factory power of the thermostat 2. In order to obtain cold water of different temperatures, the rated power of different thermostats 2 may be different. Alternatively, the rated power of different thermostats 2 may be the same, but the actual working power may be different. Specifically, the water treatment device may also include a control module, which is electrically connected to each thermostat 2, and the control module controls different thermostats 2 to adjust the temperature according to different powers. The control module is connected to each thermostat 2 through a circuit, and is used to control and adjust the actual power of each thermostat 2 in real time. The control module can adjust the power supply parameters (such as voltage, current, pulse width, etc.) input to different thermostats 2 to control different thermostats 2 to operate at different powers, thereby making the water storage temperature of different thermostat chambers 11 different.

[0035] Alternatively, the heat conduction areas of different thermostats 2 and corresponding thermostat chambers 11 can be different. According to Fourier's law, the heat conduction rate is proportional to the heat conduction area. Under the same conditions (such as cooling power, cooling time, etc.), the larger the heat conduction area, the higher the heat conduction rate, the more obvious the cooling effect, and the lower the cooling temperature; conversely, the smaller the heat conduction area, the weaker the cooling effect and the higher the cooling temperature. In actual application, the size of the thermostat 2 (such as length, width, thickness) can be changed to adjust its heat conduction area. For example, the first thermostat chamber can be thermally connected to a thermostat 2 with a larger heat conduction area to achieve a stronger cooling effect and reach a lower temperature (such as around 0°C); the second thermostat chamber can be thermally connected to a thermostat 2 with a medium heat conduction area, which has a moderate cooling effect and a slightly higher temperature (such as around 5°C); the third thermostat chamber can be thermally connected to a cooling element with a smaller heat conduction area, which has a weaker cooling effect and a higher temperature (such as around 10°C).

[0036] Alternatively, the control module includes several submodules, the number of which matches the number of thermostat chambers 11. Each submodule is electrically connected to a thermostat 2 and is used to control the intermittent opening and closing of the thermostat 2 to which it is electrically connected. The core function of the control module is to precisely control the cooling process of the thermostat 2 through the submodules. Each submodule independently controls its corresponding thermostat 2 according to a preset program, specifically by setting the operating time and intermittent time of the thermostat 2. The operating time refers to the continuous cooling time of the thermostat 2 within a cooling cycle, while the intermittent time refers to the pause time between cooling cycles.

[0037] Taking the example of three thermostatic chambers 11, three thermostatic components 2, and three submodules, the three thermostatic chambers 11 are defined as the first, second, and third thermostatic chambers, respectively; the three thermostatic components 2 are defined as the first, second, and third thermostatic components, respectively; and the three submodules are defined as the first, second, and third submodules, respectively. The first thermostatic component is configured for heat conduction with the first thermostatic chamber, and the first submodule is electrically connected to the first thermostatic component for controlling the intermittent opening and closing of the first thermostatic component; the second thermostatic component is configured for heat conduction with the second thermostatic chamber, and the second submodule is electrically connected to the second thermostatic component for controlling the intermittent opening and closing of the second thermostatic component; the third thermostatic component is configured for heat conduction with the third thermostatic chamber, and the third submodule is electrically connected to the third thermostatic component for controlling the intermittent opening and closing of the third thermostatic component. The first, second, and third submodules are integrated on the same circuit board, thus forming a complete control module.

[0038] The control module can adopt the following three control modes.

[0039] First control mode: The working time set for each submodule is the same, but the intermission time is different. For example, the working time set for the first submodule is 10 minutes, and the intermission time is 2 minutes; the working time set for the second submodule is 10 minutes, and the intermission time is 5 minutes; the working time set for the third submodule is 10 minutes, and the intermission time is 8 minutes. Since the intermission time set for the first submodule is shorter, the cooling time of the first thermostat is relatively longer, so the water temperature in the first thermostat chamber can reach a lower temperature (such as around 0°C); the intermission time set for the second submodule is slightly longer, and the cooling time of the second thermostat is relatively less, so the water temperature in the second thermostat chamber is slightly higher (such as around 5°C); the intermission time set for the third submodule is longer, and the cooling time of the third thermostat is further reduced, so the water temperature in the third thermostat chamber is higher (such as around 10°C).

[0040] Second control mode: The working time set for each submodule is different, and the intermission time is the same. For example, the working time set for the first submodule is 15 minutes, and the intermission time is 5 minutes; the working time set for the second submodule is 10 minutes, and the intermission time is 5 minutes; the working time set for the third submodule is 5 minutes, and the intermission time is 5 minutes. Since the working time set for the first submodule is longer, the cooling time of the first thermostat is longer, so the water temperature in the first thermostat chamber can reach a lower temperature (such as around 0°C); the working time set for the second submodule is moderate, and the cooling time of the second thermostat is moderate, so the water temperature in the second thermostat chamber is slightly higher (such as around 5°C); the working time set for the third submodule is shorter, and the cooling time of the third thermostat is shorter, so the water temperature in the third thermostat chamber is higher (such as around 10°C).

[0041] The third control mode: The working time and intermittent time set for each submodule are different. For example, the working time set for the first submodule is 12 minutes and the intermittent time is 3 minutes; the working time set for the second submodule is 8 minutes and the intermittent time is 4 minutes; the working time set for the third submodule is 6 minutes and the intermittent time is 6 minutes. The first submodule sets a longer working time and a shorter intermittent time, and the first thermostat has a longer cooling time, so the water temperature in the first thermostat chamber can reach a lower temperature (such as around 0°C); the second submodule sets a moderate working time and intermittent time, and the second thermostat has a moderate cooling time, so the water temperature in the second thermostat chamber is slightly higher (such as around 5°C); the third submodule sets a shorter working time and a longer intermittent time, and the third thermostat has a shorter cooling time, so the water temperature in the third thermostat chamber is higher (such as around 10°C).

[0042] In summary, the control module can accurately set the working time and intermittent time of each submodule through programming, ensuring that each temperature regulating component 2 works according to the set mode, so as to achieve different water temperatures in each temperature regulating chamber 11.

[0043] Alternatively, a temperature regulating chamber 11 is connected to a temperature sensor 5, and the control module is electrically connected to each temperature regulating component 2 and each temperature sensor 5. The control module controls the opening and closing of each temperature regulating component 2 according to the temperature feedback from each temperature sensor 5, so that the water stored in each temperature regulating chamber 11 has a different temperature.

[0044] In this embodiment, each thermostat chamber 11 is provided with a temperature sensor 5. These temperature sensors 5 are electrically connected to the control module and monitor the water temperature within the thermostat chamber 11 in real time, providing feedback signals to the control module. The control module dynamically adjusts the opening and closing of each thermostat 2 based on these feedback signals, thereby achieving precise control of the water temperature within each thermostat chamber 11. Specifically, the temperature sensor 5 can be located within the thermostat chamber 11, directly immersed in the water, to directly measure the water temperature and provide more accurate feedback signals. Alternatively, the temperature sensor 5 can be attached to the peripheral sidewall of the thermostat chamber 11. This approach prevents the temperature sensor 5 from direct contact with water, avoiding potential corrosion issues, while also allowing it to sense changes in the water temperature within the thermostat chamber 11 through heat conduction. The temperature sensor 5 monitors the water temperature within the thermostat chamber 11 in real time and feeds back the temperature signal to the control module. The control module receives the temperature feedback from the temperature sensor 5 and compares it with a preset target temperature. Based on the temperature deviation, the control module dynamically adjusts the opening and closing of the thermostat 2. If the actual temperature is lower than the target temperature, the control module will increase the working time of the thermostat 2 or reduce the intermittent time; if the actual temperature is higher than the target temperature, the control module will reduce the working time of the thermostat 2 or increase the intermittent time.

[0045] Still taking the example of three thermostatic chambers 11, thermostatic components 2, and submodules, the first thermostatic chamber is connected to a first temperature sensor, the second thermostatic chamber is connected to a second temperature sensor, and the third thermostatic chamber is connected to a third temperature sensor. Assume that the target temperature of the first thermostatic chamber is 0°C, the target temperature of the second thermostatic chamber is 5°C, and the target temperature of the third thermostatic chamber is 10°C. The first temperature sensor monitors the water temperature in the first thermostatic chamber in real time and feeds back the temperature signal to the control module. The second temperature sensor monitors the water temperature in the second thermostatic chamber in real time and feeds back the temperature signal to the control module. The third temperature sensor monitors the water temperature in the third thermostatic chamber in real time and feeds back the temperature signal to the control module. The control module dynamically adjusts the working time and intermittent time of the first thermostat according to the feedback signal of the first temperature sensor, so that the water temperature in the first thermostat chamber is maintained at around 0°C; the control module dynamically adjusts the working time and intermittent time of the second thermostat according to the feedback signal of the second temperature sensor, so that the water temperature in the second thermostat chamber is maintained at around 5°C; the control module dynamically adjusts the working time and intermittent time of the third thermostat according to the feedback signal of the third temperature sensor, so that the water temperature in the third thermostat chamber is maintained at around 10°C.

[0046] In this embodiment, through the real-time feedback of the temperature sensor 5 , the control module can accurately control the water temperature in each temperature adjustment chamber 11 to ensure the stability and accuracy of the temperature.

[0047] The water treatment device can also be provided with an intuitive user interface that can display in real time the current temperature of each temperature control chamber 11, the operating status of the temperature control element 2 (on or off), the operating time, and the duration of the pause. It also allows the user to flexibly set the parameters of each temperature control chamber 11 (such as target temperature, operating time, and pause time) according to their needs, thereby meeting diverse requirements. The user interface can be implemented using a touch screen, physical buttons, or a mobile phone application (APP).

[0048] Regarding the arrangement of the temperature control chamber 11, the temperature control system can include a first water tank 1, with a partition provided therein to divide the chamber of the first water tank 1 into at least two temperature control chambers 11. That is, multiple temperature control chambers 11 are arranged in the same water tank. In this case, the temperature control system is relatively compact and space-saving, and is suitable for small water treatment devices, such as household water purifiers.

[0049] Alternatively, multiple temperature adjustment chambers 11 can also be separately provided, such as Figure 2 As shown, the temperature control system may include a first water tank 1 and a second water tank 10. The first water tank 1 is provided with at least one temperature control chamber 11, and the second water tank 10 is provided with at least one temperature control chamber 11. In this case, the layout of the temperature control chamber 11 is relatively flexible and easy to expand. The number of water tanks and temperature control chambers 11 can be gradually increased according to demand, making it suitable for large-scale industrial cooling systems.

[0050] The multiple temperature adjustment chambers 11 in the same water tank can be arranged longitudinally, such as up and down. Alternatively, the multiple temperature adjustment chambers 11 in the same water tank can be arranged transversely, such as left and right or inside and outside.

[0051] Reference Figure 1 , a heat conductor 6 may be provided in each temperature regulating cavity 11, one end of the heat conductor 6 is close to or connected to the corresponding temperature regulating cavity 2, and the other end of the heat conductor 6 is close to or connected to the end of the temperature regulating cavity 11 away from the temperature regulating cavity 2. The heat conductor 6 can efficiently conduct the cold energy generated by the temperature regulating cavity 2 to the water in the temperature regulating cavity 11, ensuring that the water temperature in each temperature regulating cavity 11 is evenly distributed. One end of the heat conductor 6 is close to or connected to the temperature regulating cavity 2, ensuring that the heat conductor 6 is in close contact with the cold source, thereby efficiently conducting cold energy, and the other end is close to or connected to the end of the temperature regulating cavity 11 away from the temperature regulating cavity 2, ensuring that the entire heat conductor 6 can cover more areas in the temperature regulating cavity 11, and quickly transfer cold energy to the entire temperature regulating cavity 11. The heat conductor 6 can be a metal part, such as copper, aluminum, silver, etc. These materials have good thermal conductivity and can quickly conduct cold energy.

[0052] Furthermore, each temperature control chamber 11 may include multiple (two or more) heat conducting elements 6, with the multiple heat conducting elements 6 arranged at intervals. Multiple heat conducting elements 6 can increase the number of heat conduction paths, allowing the heat conducting elements 6 to cover a wider area, allowing the cooling energy of the temperature control element 2 to be transferred more quickly and evenly to various parts of the temperature control chamber 11, thereby further improving heat transfer efficiency.

[0053] Reference Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the temperature control system may further include a water storage chamber 12, and a first conductive structure 13 is provided between the water storage chamber 12 and each temperature control chamber 11. The water storage chamber 12 may be provided in the same water tank as each temperature control chamber 11, separated by a partition; or the water storage chamber 12 may be provided in an independent water tank. The water storage chamber 12 is connected to each temperature control chamber 11 through the first conductive structure 13, and is used to store the cold water produced by each temperature control chamber 11. Specifically, the first conductive structure 13 may include a first conductive channel connecting the water storage chamber 12 and the corresponding temperature control chamber 11, and a first valve body (such as a one-way valve) provided on the first conductive channel, and the first valve body is used to control the opening and closing of the first conductive channel. When the water in the temperature control chamber 11 is cooled by the temperature control component 2, the first valve body opens, and the cold water in the temperature control chamber 11 can flow into the water storage chamber 12 through the first conductive channel for storage.

[0054] It should be noted that when only a single first conductive structure 13 is conductive, the water storage chamber 12 is used to store cold water produced by a specific temperature adjustment chamber 11. When two or more first conductive structures 13 are conductive, the water storage chamber 12 is used to store cold water mixed from multiple temperature adjustment chambers 11.

[0055] like Figure 2 or Figure 3 As shown, the water outlet pipe 4 can be connected to the water storage chamber 12, and further connected to each temperature control chamber 11. In this case, when the user urgently needs cold water, the stored cold water can be obtained from the water storage chamber 12 without waiting for the next round of refrigeration to complete, thereby greatly shortening the time it takes for the user to obtain cold water and quickly meeting the user's immediate need for cold water in hot weather.

[0056] exist Figure 4In the illustrated embodiment, the water outlet pipeline 4 includes a first water outlet pipeline 41 and a second water outlet pipeline 42. The number of first water outlet pipelines 41 matches the number of temperature regulating chambers 11, with one first water outlet pipeline 41 communicating with one temperature regulating chamber 11. A single second water outlet pipeline 42 is provided, communicating with the water storage chamber 12. In this case, each temperature regulating chamber 11 and water storage chamber 12 can independently discharge water, allowing the user to quickly obtain cooler water from a specific temperature regulating chamber 11 or to obtain a larger amount of cool water from the water storage chamber 12. It should be noted that when the user chooses to quickly obtain cooler water from a specific temperature regulating chamber 11, the first valve body on the first conduction structure 13 corresponding to that temperature regulating chamber 11 is closed, thereby preventing the water in that temperature regulating chamber 11 from flowing into the water storage chamber 12, ensuring that the temperature regulating chamber 11 has sufficient water for the user to access.

[0057] In the present technical solution, the volumes of the various temperature control chambers 11 can be the same or different. It is not difficult to understand that when the water in a temperature control chamber 11 is finished, the temperature control system needs to refill the temperature control chamber 11 with water and start the temperature control component 2 corresponding to the temperature control chamber 11 to re-cool it. The user needs to wait for the end of the new round of cooling process before they can get cold water of the temperature corresponding to the temperature control chamber 11 again. When there are two temperature control chambers 11, one large and one small, the temperature control chamber 11 with a smaller volume can hold less water at a time, and the load of the temperature control component 2 corresponding to the temperature control chamber 11 is smaller. The temperature control component 2 can cool the water to the target temperature faster per unit time, allowing the user to get cold water to drink faster. When the user is in urgent need of cold water, the temperature control chamber 11 with a smaller volume can be activated first; when a large amount of cold water is needed, the temperature control chamber 11 with a larger volume can be activated first. Such a setting can improve the flexibility of the water treatment device and further meet the diverse needs of users in different scenarios.

[0058] Of course, the temperature control system also includes a water inlet pipe 3, which is connected to at least one temperature control chamber 11. For example, the water inlet pipe 3 can be provided with a Figure 6 As shown, the water inlet pipe 3 is connected to one of the temperature control chambers 11. At this time, a second conductive structure 14 is provided between different temperature control chambers 11. The second conductive structure 14 includes a second conductive channel that connects adjacent temperature control chambers 11 and a second valve body provided on the second conductive channel. The second valve body is used to control the opening and closing of the second conductive channel. At this time, the water supply path of the temperature control system is as follows: the temperature control system supplies water to the temperature control chamber 11 connected thereto through the water inlet pipe 3. After the water enters the temperature control chamber 11, it flows into the remaining target temperature control chambers 11 through the conductive second conductive structure 14 until the target temperature control chamber 11 is filled with water. Such a design can reduce the number of pipes in the temperature control system and reduce the complexity of the pipes.

[0059] Or, as Figure 1 、 Figures 3 to 5As shown, the different temperature-regulating chambers 11 are isolated from each other. The number of water inlet pipes 3 matches the number of temperature-regulating chambers 11, with one water inlet pipe 3 connected to each temperature-regulating chamber 11. In this way, each temperature-regulating chamber 11 receives water independently, and the water inlet paths of each temperature-regulating chamber 11 do not interfere with each other. This design allows all temperature-regulating chambers 11 to be quickly filled with water, improving water filling efficiency.

[0060] The thermostat 2 has a cold end 21 and a hot end 22. The cold end 21 is arranged for heat conduction with the corresponding thermostat chamber 11, and the hot end 22 is arranged on the outside of the thermostat chamber 11. 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, in an embodiment of the present invention, the water inlet pipe 3 can flow through the hot end 22 and be arranged for heat conduction with the hot end 22. When the water inlet pipe 3 flows through the hot end 22 and is arranged for heat conduction with the hot end 22, 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.

[0061] Reference Figure 1 The water treatment device may further include a wastewater discharge pipeline 9, which is connected to each temperature control chamber 11. The wastewater discharge pipeline 9 can discharge unnecessary water (such as deteriorated cooling water) in each temperature control chamber 11 to a designated drainage pipe to prevent the water level in each temperature control chamber 11 from being too high or the water quality from deteriorating. The wastewater discharge pipeline 9 can flow through the hot end 22 and be heat-conducted with the hot end 22, so that the wastewater in the wastewater discharge pipeline 9 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 useful treatment of the wastewater, thereby improving the utilization rate of the wastewater.

[0062] Reference Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the temperature control system may further include a third water tank 20, which may be thermally conductively coupled to a hot end 22. In this case, the cold end 21 of the temperature control element 2 is thermally conductively coupled to the corresponding temperature control chamber 11, cooling the water therein. The hot end 22 is thermally conductively coupled to the third water tank 20, heating the water therein. With this configuration, the temperature control element 2 can simultaneously cool the water while utilizing the heat generated by the hot end 22 to prepare hot water, achieving integrated cooling and heating. Users can select either cold or hot water based on their needs, enhancing the device's practicality and flexibility.

[0063] Alternatively, the third water tank 20 can be separated from the hot end 22 of the thermostat 2. A heating element (e.g., an electric heating rod) can be connected to the third water tank 20 to heat the water in the third water tank 20, thereby achieving integrated cooling and heating. In this case, the cooling and heating functions of the water purifier are separated, with the thermostat 2 focusing on cooling and the heating element focusing on heating.

[0064] Alternatively, the third water tank 20 can be heat-conducted with the hot end 22 of the thermostat 2, and a heating element can be further provided inside the third water tank 20. In this case, the hot end 22 of the thermostat 2 and the heating element work together to achieve a more efficient heating effect.

[0065] The water inlet and outlet pipes of the third water tank 20 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 third water tank 20 and the water inlet and outlet pipes of the first water tank 1 can be connected in series or in parallel.

[0066] Similarly, to enrich the heating temperature range of the water treatment device and accommodate users' diverse hot water temperature needs, the third water tank 20 can also be provided with at least two heating chambers, each of which is thermally conductively connected to a heating element with a different heating temperature. The design concept of the third water tank 20 can be referenced to the first water tank 1 and will not be repeated here.

[0067] Reference Figure 1 The water treatment device may further include a filtration system including a filter element assembly 7, the filter element assembly 7 having a filter chamber 71, a filter element 72 disposed within the filter chamber 71, and a water outlet pipe 4 communicating with the filter chamber 71. The water outlet pipe 4 communicates with the filter chamber 71 and can transport the cold water within each temperature regulating chamber 11 to the filter chamber 71 to flush the filter element 72 within the filter chamber 71. This allows the cold water within the temperature regulating chamber 11 to be used for drinking and also to flush the filter element 72.

[0068] Furthermore, the temperature control system can be arranged downstream of the filter element assembly 7 along the water path, that is, the water first flows through the filter element assembly 7 and then flows into each temperature control chamber 11, so that the water entering each temperature control chamber 11 is water filtered by the filter element assembly 7. The filter element 72 in the filter element assembly 7 can effectively adsorb and intercept dissolved solids in the water, thereby reducing the TDS value (Total Dissolved Solids) of the water body. Using this low-TDS water to flush the filter element 72 can avoid secondary contamination of the filter element 72, ensuring that the TDS value of the first cup of water after flushing the filter element 72 is more likely to meet the standard for direct drinking water.

[0069] The filter chamber 71 may include a pre-filter chamber 711 and a post-filter chamber 712 arranged front to back along the waterway. Water enters the filter element assembly 7 through the pre-filter chamber 711 and exits through the post-filter chamber 712. The filter element 72 is at least disposed within the pre-filter chamber 711. Water entering the filter element assembly 7 is first filtered by the filter element 72 within the pre-filter chamber 711 before flowing into the post-filter chamber 712 and then from the post-filter chamber 712 to the temperature control chamber 11.

[0070] The filter element 72 may include a first filter element 721 and a second filter element 722. The first filter element 721 is disposed within the pre-filter chamber 711, and the second filter element 722 is disposed within the post-filter chamber 712. The first filter element 721 is used to remove large particles of impurities in the water, while the second filter element 722 is used to further remove residual dissolved solids, odors, bacteria, and other microscopic impurities. This multi-stage filtration design can further improve water quality and ensure that the water quality meets higher standards. The first filter element 721 and the second filter element 722 can be made of multiple layers of folded polypropylene, 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 721 and the second filter element 722 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.

[0071] Among them, the second filter element 722 can be a mineralized filter element 72, and the mineralized filter element 72 is used to mineralize the water body. The material of the mineralized filter element 72 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 72 can be a mixture of various rock materials. Alternatively, the material of the mineralized filter element 72 can be a modified material rich in various mineral elements obtained by artificial modification, as long as it can precipitate minerals beneficial to the human body into the water body. The mineral salts in the mineralized filter element 72 can be released into the water body when the water body flows through or soaks the mineralized filter element 72, so that the water body is converted into mineralized water, which replenishes the necessary minerals for the human body.

[0072] Reference Figure 1 The water treatment device further includes a pure water discharge pipe 8, which is connected to each temperature regulating chamber 11. The outlet end of the pure water discharge pipe 8 is connected to a water outlet faucet, so that the user can directly obtain the cold water in each temperature regulating chamber 11 from the water outlet faucet for drinking. This ensures that the user can directly obtain cooled pure water without additional processing or waiting, meeting the demand for immediate drinking.

[0073] In this technical solution, the water inlet pipe 3 and the water outlet pipe 4 may be equipped with a water stop valve 40 and / or a booster pump 30. The water stop valve 40 is used to control the opening and closing of the pipe, and can be controlled manually or automatically to ensure the controllability of the water flow. The booster pump 30 is used to increase the pressure of the water flow, ensuring the stability and speed of the water flow. The installation of the booster pump 30 in the water inlet pipe 3 ensures that the water flows into the temperature control chamber 11 with sufficient pressure, and the installation of the booster pump 30 in the water outlet pipe 4 ensures that the water flows out of the temperature control chamber 11 with sufficient pressure, so that the user can quickly obtain cold water at the desired temperature.

[0074] In addition, the sidewalls of each temperature control chamber 11 can be provided with an insulation layer to prevent the cold water within the chamber 11 from absorbing external heat and heating up, thereby helping to maintain a stable water temperature within the chamber 11. Materials for the insulation layer include, but are not limited to, stainless steel, borosilicate glass, and ceramics. These materials have low thermal conductivity and can effectively reduce heat transfer. When stainless steel and borosilicate glass are used, a double-layer hollow design is adopted, and the vacuum layer can effectively block heat conduction and improve the insulation effect.

[0075] 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: The invention comprises a temperature control system, wherein the temperature control system comprises at least two temperature control chambers, at least two of the temperature control chambers are provided with different temperature control components, and at least two of the temperature control chambers are connected with a water outlet pipeline.

2. The water treatment device according to claim 1, wherein The rated powers of the different temperature control components are different; Alternatively, the water treatment device further comprises a control module, the control module being electrically connected to each of the temperature regulating components, and the control module controlling different temperature regulating components to adjust the temperature according to different powers; Alternatively, the heat transfer areas between the different temperature regulating components and the corresponding temperature regulating cavities are different; Alternatively, each of the temperature control chambers is connected to a corresponding temperature sensor, and the water treatment device further includes a control module, which is electrically connected to each of the temperature control components and each of the temperature sensors, and the control module controls the opening and closing of each of the temperature control components according to the temperature feedback from each of the temperature sensors.

3. The water treatment device according to claim 1, wherein The water treatment device further includes a control module, the control module including a plurality of submodules, one of the submodules being electrically connected to a thermostat, the submodule being used to control the thermostat electrically connected thereto to intermittently open and close; The submodules are configured with the same working duration and different rest durations. Alternatively, the submodules are set to have different working durations and the same rest durations; Alternatively, the working duration and the intermission duration set for each submodule are different.

4. The water treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The temperature control system includes a first water tank, wherein a partition is provided in the first water tank so as to divide the chamber of the first water tank into at least two temperature control chambers; Alternatively, the temperature adjustment system includes a first water tank and a second water tank, the first water tank is provided with at least one temperature adjustment cavity, and the second water tank is provided with at least one temperature adjustment cavity.

5. The water treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A heat conducting member is provided in each temperature regulating cavity, one end of the heat conducting member is close to or connected to the corresponding temperature regulating member, and the other end of the heat conducting member is close to or connected to an end of the temperature regulating cavity away from the temperature regulating member.

6. The water treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The temperature control system further includes a water storage chamber, wherein a first conducting structure is provided between the water storage chamber and each of the temperature control chambers, the first conducting structure including a first conducting channel connecting the water storage chamber and the corresponding temperature control chamber, and a first valve body provided on the first conducting channel; The water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage chamber; or, the water outlet pipe includes a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe, the number of the first water outlet pipes is consistent with the number of the temperature adjustment chambers, one first water outlet pipe is connected to one temperature adjustment chamber, and the second water outlet pipe is connected to the water storage chamber.

7. The water treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The volumes of at least two of the temperature adjustment chambers are different.

8. The water treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The temperature regulating element has a cold end and a hot end, the cold end is arranged to conduct heat with the corresponding temperature regulating cavity, and the temperature regulating system further includes a water inlet pipeline, the water inlet pipeline is arranged to communicate with at least one of the temperature regulating cavities, the water inlet pipeline flows through the hot end and conducts heat with the hot end; The water treatment device further includes a wastewater discharge pipeline, the wastewater discharge pipeline is connected to each of the temperature adjustment chambers, the wastewater discharge pipeline flows through the hot end and is heat-conducted with the hot end; The temperature control system further includes a third water tank, which is arranged to conduct heat with the hot end; and / or the third water tank is connected to a heating element.

9. The water treatment device according to claim 8, characterized in that A second conducting structure is provided between different temperature regulating chambers, the second conducting structure including a second conducting channel conducting adjacent temperature regulating chambers and a second valve body provided on the second conducting channel, one water inlet pipe is provided, and the water inlet pipe is connected to one of the temperature regulating chambers; Alternatively, the different temperature adjustment chambers are isolated from each other, the number of the water inlet pipes is consistent with the number of the temperature adjustment chambers, and one water inlet pipe is connected to one temperature adjustment chamber.

10. The water treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The water treatment device further comprises a filtration system, the filtration system comprises a filter element assembly, the filter element assembly is provided with a filter cavity, a filter element is provided in the filter cavity, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the filter cavity; The temperature adjustment system is arranged downstream of the filter element assembly along the water channel direction.

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