Integrated waterway assembly and water heater

Abstract

The integrated waterway assembly comprises a waterway connecting piece, a switching valve and a plurality of mounting components, a water inlet runner, a water outlet runner and a plurality of connecting runners are arranged in the waterway connecting piece, a plurality of water inlet and outlet hole groups are formed in the waterway connecting piece, each water inlet and outlet hole group comprises a water outlet hole and a water inlet hole, and the switching valve is arranged in the water inlet and outlet hole group. The water outlet holes communicate with the corresponding connecting flow channels, and the multiple water inlet holes communicate with the water inlet flow channels correspondingly. A first connecting hole and a second connecting hole are formed in the mounting part, the mounting part is arranged on the waterway connecting piece, the first connecting hole is communicated with the corresponding water outlet hole, and the second connecting hole is communicated with the corresponding water inlet hole; the switching valve is arranged on the water way connecting piece and is configured to switch the water inlet flow channel to be communicated with one connecting flow channel of the water inlet flow channel. Different filters can be conveniently switched for filtering treatment, so that the use convenience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular relates to an integrated water channel component and a water heater. Background Art

[0002] At present, water heaters are household appliances commonly used in people's daily lives. During the use of the water heater, water in the tap water pipe enters the water heater through the water inlet pipe and is heated, and then the hot water is output from the water outlet pipe.

[0003] During the use of a water heater, the water supplied by the user's home tap contains debris such as sand. Therefore, conventional water heaters are equipped with a filter at the water inlet pipe to filter the incoming water. Chinese Patent Publication No. CN203944183U discloses a filter for a water heater and a water heater equipped with the filter. The filter is equipped with a filter screen to filter the incoming water flow, and the filtered water then enters the water inlet pipe of the water heater.

[0004] Typically, only a single filter can be installed in the water inlet pipe of a water heater. When a user needs to replace a filter with a different filtering function, the original filter must be removed from the water inlet pipe and the new filter installed, which reduces user convenience. In view of this, how to design a technology that facilitates switching between different filters for filtering to improve user convenience is the technical problem to be solved by this invention. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides an integrated water channel assembly and a water heater, which can facilitate switching between different filters for filtering processing to improve user convenience.

[0006] In order to achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated waterway assembly comprising: A water channel connector, wherein the water channel connector is provided with a water inlet channel, a water outlet channel and a plurality of connecting channels, and the water channel connector is provided with a plurality of water inlet and outlet hole groups, each of the water inlet and outlet hole groups includes a water outlet hole and a water inlet hole, the water outlet hole is connected to the corresponding connecting channel, and the plurality of water inlet holes are respectively connected to the water inlet channel; A plurality of mounting components, each having a first connection hole and a second connection hole, the mounting components being arranged on the water channel connector, the first connection hole being in communication with the corresponding water outlet hole, and the second connection hole being in communication with the corresponding water inlet hole; A switching valve is provided on the water channel connector and is configured to switch the water inlet flow channel to communicate with one of the connecting flow channels.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present application, the water inlet channel, the water outlet channel and the plurality of connecting channels extend along the length direction of the water flow connector; The water outlet and the water inlet are formed on the outer wall of the water flow connector; The mounting component is a sleeve structure, and the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are formed on the outer wall of the mounting component; Wherein, the installation component is sleeved on the water flow connector.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present application, the water inlet and outlet hole group further includes a first annular rib formed on the outer wall of the water channel connector, and the water outlet hole and the water inlet hole are separated by the first annular rib; A water outlet cavity is formed between the mounting component and the water channel connector on one side of the first annular rib, and a water inlet cavity is formed between the mounting component and the water channel connector on the other side of the first annular rib; The first connecting hole is communicated with the corresponding water outlet hole through the water outlet cavity, and the second connecting hole is communicated with the corresponding water inlet hole through the water inlet cavity.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present application, the water inlet and outlet hole group further includes two second annular ribs formed on the outer wall of the water channel connector, and the first annular rib is located between the two second annular ribs; The mounting component covers the first annular rib and the second annular rib.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present application, a sealing ring is provided on the outer circumference of the first annular rib and the second annular rib, and the sealing ring is in contact with the inner wall of the mounting component.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, positioning portions are respectively provided at both ends of the mounting component, and the positioning portions are arranged on the outer sides of the adjacent second annular ribs.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present application, the positioning portion at one end of the installation component is a flange structure, the positioning portion at the other end of the installation component is a detachable pin, and a hole for installing the pin is also provided on the outer wall of the other end of the installation component.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, insertion holes are respectively provided on the outer walls of the two ends of the installation component, and detachable pins are provided in the insertion holes, and the pins serve as the positioning parts.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present application, an external connection portion is further provided on the mounting component, which protrudes from the outer wall of the mounting component and has an annular structure. The external connection portion surrounds the outside of the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole, and the external connection portion is configured to connect a filter.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present application, a transition connecting pipe is further included, wherein the transition connecting pipe includes a first connecting pipe and a second connecting pipe connected together; Wherein, the adapter connecting pipe is connected to the water channel connecting piece, the first connecting pipe is communicated with the water inlet channel, and the second connecting pipe is communicated with the water outlet channel.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present application, the switching valve is further configured to switch the water inlet channel to communicate with the water outlet channel or one of the connecting channels.

[0017] In another embodiment of the present application, a water heater is provided, comprising a water heater body and a filter, wherein the water heater body has a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, and further comprises the above-mentioned integrated waterway assembly, wherein a waterway connector of the integrated waterway assembly is mounted on the water inlet pipe, and the water outlet flow channel is connected to the water inlet pipe; The filter is connected to the mounting component of the integrated water channel assembly, the inlet of the filter is connected to the first connecting hole on the mounting component, and the outlet of the filter is connected to the second connecting hole on the mounting component.

[0018] By setting up multiple flow channels in the water channel connector and configuring a switching valve to switch and control the connection between the water inlet flow channel and one of the connecting flow channels, the incoming water can be treated through the corresponding filter, and the treated water will flow into the outlet flow channel through the corresponding connecting flow channel. When the filter needs to be switched, the other connecting flow channel is opened by the switching valve to switch to another filter for water treatment, and the user does not need to disassemble and replace different filters, which makes it convenient to switch different filters for filtration treatment to improve user convenience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are 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 labor.

[0020] Figure 1 One of the structural diagrams of an embodiment of the present invention is a water heater; Figure 2 This is a second structural diagram of an embodiment of a water heater of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the water heater with the filter removed; Figure 4 This is an assembly diagram of a filter and an integrated waterway assembly in an embodiment of a water heater of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Middle AA section view; Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of an integrated water channel assembly in an embodiment of a water heater of the present invention; Figure 7 for Figure 6 Exploded view of the integrated waterway assembly; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the intermediate water channel connector; Figure 9 for Figure 7 Structural diagram of the installed components; Figure 10 for Figure 6 Exploded view of the middle valve core.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. Waterway connector; 11. Water outlet; 12. Water inlet; 13. First annular rib; 14. Second annular rib; 15. Water inlet channel; 16. Water outlet channel; 17. Connecting channel; 18. Mounting groove; 2. Mounting component; 21. First connecting hole; 22. Second connecting hole; 23. External connection portion; 24. Flanged structure; 25. Latch; 3. Transfer connecting pipe; 31. First connecting pipe; 32. Second connecting pipe; 4. Switching valve; 41. Valve body; 42. Valve stem; 43. Rotary plate; 44. Water distribution plate; 431, connect to the water tank; 441, water inlet interface; 442, water outlet interface; 443, connection interface; 100. Water heater body; 101. Water inlet pipe; 102. Water outlet pipe; 103. Elastic pipe clamp; 200. Filter; 300. Integrated water circuit assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or component described must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0025] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0026] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present application provides a water heater, which includes a water heater body 100. The water heater body 100 may be an electric water heater, a water tank of a heat pump water heater, or a water tank of a solar water heater.

[0028] When the water heater body 100 is used in a user's home, it is installed on a wall of the user's home according to installation requirements.

[0029] Among them, the water heater body 100 is equipped with a water inlet pipe 101 and a water outlet pipe 102. In order to improve the water quality of the water heater, a filter 200 can be added between the water inlet pipe 101 of the water heater and the water supply pipe in the user's home to treat the water output from the water supply pipe through the filter 200 (such as filtering, purification, mineralization, etc.).

[0030] Example 1, as Figures 1-9 As shown, in order to meet the requirement of easy disassembly and assembly of the filter 200, the water heater also includes an integrated water channel assembly 300, which is used to ensure that water supplied by an external water supply pipe finally flows into the water inlet pipe 101 through the integrated water channel assembly 300.

[0031] In which, the integrated water channel assembly 300 includes a water channel connector 1 and an installation component 2, the water channel connector 1 is a circular tube structure, and is provided with a group of water inlet and outlet holes 11, and the group of water inlet and outlet holes 11 includes a water outlet hole 11 and a water inlet hole 12, the installation component 2 is a sleeve structure and can be rotatably mounted on the water channel connector 1, and is provided with a first connecting hole 21 and a second connecting hole 22, the installation component 2 is arranged on the water channel connector 1, the first connecting hole 21 is connected to the corresponding water outlet hole 11, and the second connecting hole 22 is connected to the corresponding water inlet hole 12.

[0032] The water inlet hole 12 is connected to the water inlet pipe 101 , the filter 200 is detachably provided on the mounting component 2 , and the first connecting hole 21 and the second connecting hole 22 are respectively connected to the filter 200 .

[0033] Specifically, the water inlet pipe 101 of the water heater body 100 is additionally provided with a water connector 1, which is connected to the external water supply pipe via the water connector 1. The water connector 1 is provided with a mounting component 2, which is rotatable on the water connector 1 and through which the filter 200 is mounted.

[0034] During use, water supplied by the external water supply pipe enters the water channel connector 1 and is transported from the corresponding water inlet hole 12 to the second connection hole 22 and enters the filter 200 for water quality treatment. The water output from the filter 200 enters the first connection hole 21 and is transported to the water outlet hole 11. Finally, the water processed by the filter 200 is transported from the water channel connector 1 to the water inlet pipe 101.

[0035] When the filter 200 needs to be disassembled, the filter 200 can be pulled to drive the installation component 2 to rotate relative to the water connection 1, so that the filter 200 is arranged below the water heater body 100. In this way, the user or operator has enough space to disassemble the filter 200, thereby reducing the difficulty of disassembling the filter 200.

[0036] For example, an electric water heater typically has a water tank, with water connection member 1 positioned horizontally below the water tank. During normal use, filter 200 is flipped upward and positioned near the bottom of the water tank to optimize the appearance. During disassembly and maintenance, filter 200 can be flipped downward to utilize the space below the water tank for disassembly and installation.

[0037] In some embodiments, in order to position the filter 200 in normal use and improve installation stability, an elastic pipe clamp 103 is further provided on the water heater body 100. The elastic pipe clamp 103 has a card entrance; the filter 200 is clamped on the elastic pipe clamp 103.

[0038] Specifically, after the filter 200 is assembled on the mounting member 2, during normal use, the filter 200 is flipped toward the water heater body 100 so that the filter 200 can be clamped in the elastic pipe clamp 103. By clamping the filter 200 with the elastic pipe clamp 103, the installation stability of the filter 200 can be improved.

[0039] In another embodiment, in order to improve the connection reliability and assembly and disassembly convenience between the mounting component 2 and the filter 200, the mounting component 2 is further provided with an external connection portion 23. The external connection portion 23 protrudes from the outer wall of the mounting component 2 and has an annular structure. The external connection portion 23 surrounds the outside of the first connection hole 21 and the second connection hole 22; wherein the filter 200 is detachably mounted on the external connection portion 23.

[0040] Specifically, a raised external connection portion 23 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the mounting component 2, and the external connection portion 23 will surround the outside of the first connecting hole 21 and the second connecting hole 22 to ensure that the filter 200 can be sealed and connected to the first connecting hole 21 and the second connecting hole 22 correspondingly after being connected to the filter 200.

[0041] In some embodiments, the filter 200 can be threadedly connected to the external portion 23. Specifically, the inner circumference of the external portion 23 is provided with an internal thread, and the outer circumference of the filter 200 is provided with an external thread. The external and internal threads cooperate to meet the requirements of the threaded connection between the filter 200 and the external portion 23.

[0042] In some embodiments, the filter 200 can be threadedly mounted on the external portion 23. Specifically, the inner circumference of the external portion 23 is provided with a first clamping portion, and the outer circumference of the filter 200 is provided with a second clamping portion, and the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are clamped.

[0043] In another embodiment, the first connection hole 21 and the second connection hole 22 are formed on the outer wall of the mounting component 2 . Similarly, the external connection portion 23 is also formed on the outer wall of the mounting component 2 .

[0044] The water inlet and outlet holes 11 group further includes a first annular rib 13 formed on the outer wall of the water channel connector 1 , and the water outlet holes 11 and the water inlet holes 12 are separated by the first annular rib 13 ; A water outlet cavity is formed between the mounting component 2 and the water channel connector 1 on one side of the first annular rib 13, and a water inlet cavity is formed between the mounting component 2 and the water channel connector 1 on the other side of the first annular rib 13; The first connecting hole 21 is connected to the corresponding water outlet hole 11 through the water outlet cavity, and the second connecting hole 22 is connected to the corresponding water inlet hole 12 through the water inlet cavity.

[0045] Specifically, in order to separate the water outlet 11 and the water inlet 12 to meet the requirement of independent separation of water inlet and outlet of the filter 200, a first annular rib 13 is provided on the outer wall of the water channel connector 1 to separate the water outlet 11 and the water inlet 12 through the first annular rib 13.

[0046] Furthermore, after the installation component 2 is put on the water channel connector 1 , the water channel connector 1 will cover the first annular rib 13 , the water outlet hole 11 and the water inlet hole 12 .

[0047] In another embodiment, the group of water inlet and outlet holes 11 further includes two second annular ribs 14 formed on the outer wall of the water channel connector 1 , and the first annular rib 13 is located between the two second annular ribs 14 ; The mounting component 2 covers the first annular rib 13 and the second annular rib 14 .

[0048] Specifically, between the installation component 2 and the water channel connector 1 , a water outlet cavity is formed between the first annular rib 13 and one of the second annular ribs 14 , and a water inlet cavity is formed between the first annular rib 13 and the other second annular rib 14 .

[0049] The first annular ribs 13 and the second annular ribs 14 cooperate with the inner wall of the mounting member 2 to isolate the water outlet cavity from the water inlet cavity. Furthermore, the first annular ribs 13 and the second annular ribs 14 further ensure that the mounting member 2 can be rotatably mounted on the waterway connector 1, thereby accommodating the assembly and disassembly requirements of the filter 200.

[0050] In some embodiments, in order to improve water tightness, sealing rings are provided on the outer circumferences of the first annular rib 13 and the second annular rib 14 , and the sealing rings are in contact with the inner wall of the mounting component 2 .

[0051] Specifically, the first annular rib 13 and the second annular rib 14 are covered with sealing rings, which can be pressed against the inner wall of the mounting component 2 to improve the connection sealing.

[0052] In another embodiment, in order to facilitate the assembly of the integrated water channel assembly 300 , positioning portions are respectively provided at both ends of the mounting component 2 , and the positioning portions are arranged on the outside of the adjacent second annular ribs 14 .

[0053] Specifically, the two ends of the mounting component 2 are in contact with the second annular ribs 14 on the corresponding sides through the positioning portions to achieve reliable mounting.

[0054] For example, the positioning portion at one end of the mounting component 2 is a flange structure 24, and the positioning portion at the other end of the mounting component 2 is a detachable latch 25. The outer wall of the other end of the mounting component 2 is also provided with a socket for receiving the latch 25. Specifically, when the mounting component 2 is mounted on the waterway connector 1, the mounting component 2 is placed over the waterway connector 1 and moved toward the adjacent second annular rib 14 so that the flange structure 24 abuts against the second annular rib 14. The other second annular rib 14 is also covered by the mounting component 2, and the latch 25 is inserted into the socket so that the latch 25 abuts against the outside of the other second annular rib 14 to achieve installation.

[0055] Alternatively, the outer walls of both ends of the installation component 2 are respectively provided with insertion holes, and detachable plugs 25 are provided in the insertion holes, and the plugs 25 serve as the positioning parts.

[0056] The filter 200 is installed by sleeved with a rotatable mounting component 2 on the water channel connector 1. During normal use, the rotation of the mounting component 2 will cause the filter 200 to flip over and rest against the water heater body 100 and be stuck in the elastic pipe clamp 103; when disassembly and maintenance are required, the filter 200 is removed from the elastic pipe clamp 103 and the mounting component 2 is rotated to flip the filter 200 to the bottom of the water heater body 100. In this way, there is enough operating space to remove the filter 200 from the mounting component 2, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0057] Example 2, as Figures 1-9 As shown, in order to meet the needs of users to conveniently switch different filters 200 to participate in water quality treatment, the water heater includes a water connection 1, multiple installation components 2 and a switching valve 4. At the same time, the water heater can be equipped with multiple filters 200.

[0058] The water channel connector 1 is provided with an inlet channel 15, an outlet channel 16 and multiple connecting channels 17. The water channel connector 1 is provided with multiple groups of inlet and outlet holes 11, each group of the inlet and outlet holes 11 includes an outlet hole 11 and an inlet hole 12, the outlet hole 11 is connected to the corresponding connecting channel 17, and multiple water inlet holes 12 are respectively connected to the water inlet channel 15. The switching valve 4 is provided on the water channel connector 1 and is configured to switch the water inlet channel 15 to connect with one of the connecting channels 17.

[0059] The mounting component 2 is provided with a first connecting hole 21 and a second connecting hole 22 . The mounting component 2 is provided on the water channel connector 1 . The first connecting hole 21 is connected to the corresponding water outlet hole 11 , and the second connecting hole 22 is connected to the corresponding water inlet hole 12 .

[0060] Specifically, the filter 200 is installed on the water channel connector 1 through the corresponding mounting component 2, and the water transported by the water inlet channel 15 enters the filter 200 in the working state. The corresponding connecting channel 17 is switched by the switching valve 4 so that the water output by the filter 200 in the working state is transported to the water outlet channel 16 through the first connecting hole 21 and the water outlet hole 11, and finally transported to the water inlet pipe 101 through the water outlet channel 16.

[0061] Since the switching valve 4 can switch different connecting channels 17 to connect with the water inlet channel 15, different filters 200 can be switched to participate in water quality treatment, so that users can conveniently switch different filters 200 for filtering treatment, thereby improving user convenience.

[0062] In one embodiment, the water inlet channel 15, the water outlet channel 16 and the plurality of connecting channels 17 extend along the length direction of the water flow connector; The water outlet 11 and the water inlet 12 are formed on the outer wall of the water flow connector; The mounting component 2 is a sleeve structure, and the first connecting hole 21 and the second connecting hole 22 are formed on the outer wall of the mounting component 2; Wherein, the installation component 2 is sleeved on the water flow connector.

[0063] Specifically, the mounting component 2 is sleeved on the water channel connector 1 to cover the water outlet holes 11 and the water inlet holes 12 in the corresponding water inlet and outlet hole 11 group.

[0064] In some embodiments, the group of water inlet and outlet holes 11 further includes a first annular rib 13 formed on the outer wall of the water channel connector 1 , and the water outlet hole 11 and the water inlet hole 12 are separated by the first annular rib 13 ; A water outlet cavity is formed between the mounting component 2 and the water channel connector 1 on one side of the first annular rib 13, and a water inlet cavity is formed between the mounting component 2 and the water channel connector 1 on the other side of the first annular rib 13; The first connecting hole 21 is connected to the corresponding water outlet hole 11 through the water outlet cavity, and the second connecting hole 22 is connected to the corresponding water inlet hole 12 through the water inlet cavity.

[0065] Specifically, the first annular rib 13 on the outer wall of the water channel connector 1 is used to separate the water outlet 11 and the water inlet 12.

[0066] In another embodiment, the group of water inlet and outlet holes 11 further includes two second annular ribs 14 formed on the outer wall of the water channel connector 1 , and the first annular rib 13 is located between the two second annular ribs 14 ; The mounting component 2 covers the first annular rib 13 and the second annular rib 14 .

[0067] Specifically, between the mounting component 2 and the waterway connector 1, the first annular rib 13 and the second annular ribs 14 on either side form a water outlet cavity and a water inlet cavity, respectively. The first and second annular ribs 13, 14 cooperate with the inner cylindrical wall of the mounting component 2 to isolate and separate the water outlet and water inlet cavities. Furthermore, the first and second annular ribs 13, 14 further ensure that the mounting component 2 can be rotatably mounted on the waterway connector 1, thereby accommodating the assembly and disassembly requirements of the filter 200.

[0068] Sealing rings are provided on the outer circumferences of the first annular rib 13 and the second annular rib 14 , and the sealing rings are in contact with the inner wall of the mounting component 2 , so that the sealing rings can be in contact with the inner wall of the mounting component 2 to improve the connection sealing.

[0069] In some embodiments, an external connection portion 23 is further provided on the mounting component 2. The external connection portion 23 protrudes from the outer wall of the mounting component 2 and has an annular structure. The external connection portion 23 surrounds the outside of the first connecting hole 21 and the second connecting hole 22. The external connection portion 23 is configured to connect the filter 200.

[0070] In another embodiment, a transfer connecting pipe 3 is further included, wherein the transfer connecting pipe 3 includes a first connecting pipe 31 and a second connecting pipe 32 connected together; The adapter connecting pipe 3 is connected to the water channel connector 1 , the first connecting pipe 31 is in communication with the water inlet channel 15 , and the second connecting pipe 32 is in communication with the water outlet channel 16 .

[0071] Specifically, since the water channel connector 1 needs to be connected to the external water supply pipe and the water inlet pipe 101 of the water heater body 100 respectively, by providing an adapter connecting pipe 3 at one end of the water channel connector 1, it can be connected to the external water supply pipe through the first connecting pipe 31 and connected to the water inlet pipe 101 of the water heater body 100 through the second connecting pipe 32. The ports for connecting the first connecting pipe 31 and the second connecting pipe 32 to the outside can be designed as needed, and the water channel connector 1 only needs to be provided with the corresponding water flow channels, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty.

[0072] In some embodiments, the switching valve 4 is further configured to switch the water inlet channel 15 to communicate with the water outlet channel 16 or one of the connecting channels 17 .

[0073] Specifically, the switching valve 4 functions to selectively connect the water inlet channel 15 to the water outlet channel 16 or one of its connecting channels 17, thereby meeting different water quality treatment requirements or allowing the water to enter the water inlet pipe 101 directly without being processed by the filter 200. The switching valve 4 can be a valve with a switching water channel connection function in conventional technology, such as a one-inlet, three-outlet valve.

[0074] In another embodiment, in order to integrate the switching valve 4 on the water channel connector 1, an installation groove 18 is provided at one end of the water channel connector 1, and the ports of the water inlet channel 15, the water outlet channel 16 and the connecting channel 17 are respectively located in the installation groove 18, and the switching valve 4 is provided in the installation groove 18. The switching valve 4 includes a valve body 41, a valve stem 42, a turntable 43 and a water diversion plate 44. The water diversion plate 44 is provided with a water inlet interface 441, a water outlet interface 442 and a connecting interface 443; the turntable 43 is provided with a connecting water tank 431; the turntable 43 is rotatably arranged in the valve body 41, the valve stem 42 extends into the valve body 41 and is used to drive the turntable 43 to rotate, the water diversion plate 44 is arranged at the end of the valve body 41 and is located on the outside of the turntable 43, one end of the connecting water tank 431 is connected to the water inlet interface 441, and the other end of the connecting water tank 431 is selectively connected to the water outlet interface 442 or one of the connecting interfaces 443; the water inlet interface 441 is sealed and connected to the water inlet channel 15, the water outlet interface 442 is sealed and connected to the water outlet channel 16, and the connecting interface 443 is sealed and connected to the connecting channel 17.

[0075] Specifically, during use, the user rotates the valve stem 42 to drive the rotation of the rotary disk 43, thereby connecting the other end of the connecting water channel 431 in the valve body 41 to the water outlet port 442 or one of the connecting ports 443, thereby achieving the corresponding control requirements. The switching valve 4 is integrated into the water channel connector 1, making the overall structure more compact.

[0076] By setting up multiple flow channels in the water channel connector 1 and configuring a switching valve 4 to switch and control the connection between the water inlet flow channel 15 and one of the connecting flow channels 17, the incoming water can be treated through the corresponding filter 200, and the treated water will flow into the outlet flow channel 16 through the corresponding connecting flow channel 17. When it is necessary to switch the filter 200, the other connecting flow channel 17 is connected by the switching valve 4 to switch to another filter 200 for water treatment. There is no need for the user to disassemble and replace different filters 200, and it is convenient to switch different filters 200 for filtration treatment to improve user convenience.

[0077] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for a person skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or to replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated waterway assembly, characterized in that: include: A water channel connector, wherein the water channel connector is provided with a water inlet channel, a water outlet channel and a plurality of connecting channels, and the water channel connector is provided with a plurality of water inlet and outlet hole groups, each of the water inlet and outlet hole groups includes a water outlet hole and a water inlet hole, the water outlet hole is connected to the corresponding connecting channel, and the plurality of water inlet holes are respectively connected to the water inlet channel; A plurality of mounting components, each having a first connection hole and a second connection hole, the mounting components being arranged on the water channel connector, the first connection hole being in communication with the corresponding water outlet hole, and the second connection hole being in communication with the corresponding water inlet hole; A switching valve is provided on the water channel connector and is configured to switch the water inlet flow channel to communicate with one of the connecting flow channels.

2. The integrated waterway assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet flow channel, the water outlet flow channel and the plurality of connecting flow channels extend along the length direction of the water flow connector; The water outlet and the water inlet are formed on the outer wall of the water flow connector; The mounting component is a sleeve structure, and the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are formed on the outer wall of the mounting component; Wherein, the installation component is sleeved on the water flow connector.

3. The integrated waterway assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet and outlet hole group further includes a first annular rib formed on the outer wall of the water channel connector, and the water outlet hole and the water inlet hole are separated by the first annular rib; A water outlet cavity is formed between the mounting component and the water channel connector on one side of the first annular rib, and a water inlet cavity is formed between the mounting component and the water channel connector on the other side of the first annular rib; The first connecting hole is communicated with the corresponding water outlet hole through the water outlet cavity, and the second connecting hole is communicated with the corresponding water inlet hole through the water inlet cavity.

4. The integrated waterway assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water inlet and outlet hole group further includes two second annular ribs formed on the outer wall of the water channel connector, and the first annular rib is located between the two second annular ribs; The mounting component covers the first annular rib and the second annular rib.

5. The integrated waterway assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: Sealing rings are provided on the outer circumferences of the first annular rib and the second annular rib, and the sealing rings are in contact with the inner wall of the mounting component.

6. The integrated waterway assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: Positioning portions are respectively provided at both ends of the mounting component, and the positioning portions are arranged on the outside of the adjacent second annular ribs.

7. The integrated waterway assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning portion at one end of the mounting component is a flange structure, the positioning portion at the other end of the mounting component is a detachable latch, and a socket for mounting the latch is further provided on the outer wall of the other end of the mounting component.

8. The integrated waterway assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: Insertion holes are respectively provided on the outer walls of the two ends of the installation component, and detachable plugs are provided in the insertion holes, and the plugs serve as the positioning parts.

9. The integrated waterway assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting component is further provided with an external connection portion, which protrudes from the outer wall of the mounting component and has an annular structure. The external connection portion surrounds the outside of the first connection hole and the second connection hole and is configured to connect to a filter.

10. The integrated waterway assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Also included is a transition connecting pipe, the transition connecting pipe including a first connecting pipe and a second connecting pipe connected together; Wherein, the adapter connecting pipe is connected to the water channel connecting piece, the first connecting pipe is communicated with the water inlet channel, and the second connecting pipe is communicated with the water outlet channel.

11. The integrated waterway assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The switching valve is further configured to switch the water inlet flow channel to communicate with the water outlet flow channel or one of the connecting flow channels.

12. A water heater comprising a water heater body and a filter, wherein the water heater body has a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, characterized in that: It also includes the integrated water channel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the water channel connector of the integrated water channel assembly is installed on the water inlet pipe, and the water outlet channel is connected to the water inlet pipe; The filter is connected to the mounting component of the integrated water channel assembly, the inlet of the filter is connected to the first connecting hole on the mounting component, and the outlet of the filter is connected to the second connecting hole on the mounting component.

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