Shell assembly and water dispenser

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a shell assembly and a water dispenser, the shell assembly comprises a shell body, the shell body is provided with a light guide structure, and the light guide structure is arranged at the corresponding position of a light-emitting element; the light reflecting structure is arranged on the side, away from the light-emitting element, of the light guiding structure and provided with a light reflecting face, and the light reflecting face is arranged on the light propagation path of the light-emitting element. In the using process of the shell assembly, light emitted by the light-emitting element can irradiate the light reflecting structure after passing through the light guiding structure, so that the light is reflected in the preset direction under the action of the light reflecting structure, halo is formed in a specific area, and the visual effect is enhanced. Therefore, the shell assembly can guide, regulate and control the light rays transmitted by the light guide structure again, and the problems that dazzling light spots are formed, soft atmosphere halo cannot be created and the visual effect of the shell assembly cannot be improved due to the fact that the light rays are distributed disorderly are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a shell assembly and a water dispenser. BACKGROUND

[0002] The household appliance such as the water dispenser comprises a shell, a light-emitting element and a light guide structure. The light-emitting element is arranged in the shell, and the light guide structure is arranged on the shell. The light emitted by the light-emitting element can form a light spot through the light guide structure, thereby improving the appearance of the water dispenser.

[0003] However, the light generated by the light passing through the light guide structure is disordered, often forming a dazzling light spot, which cannot create a soft ambient halo, and is not conducive to improving the visual effect of the shell assembly. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the shell assembly provided by the present application can guide and regulate the light emitted by the light guide structure again, overcoming the problem that the light distribution is disordered, resulting in a dazzling light spot, which cannot create a soft ambient halo, and is not conducive to improving the visual effect of the shell assembly.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a shell assembly, comprising: a shell body, the shell body being provided with a light guide structure, the light guide structure being arranged at a corresponding position of a light-emitting element; a light-reflecting structure arranged on a side of the light guide structure away from the light-emitting element, the light-reflecting structure being provided with a light-reflecting surface, the light-reflecting surface being arranged on a light propagation path of the light-emitting element.

[0006] Beneficial effects: In the use process of the shell assembly of the present application, the light emitted by the light-emitting element can be irradiated onto the light-reflecting structure after passing through the light guide structure, and then reflected towards a predetermined direction under the action of the light-reflecting structure, thereby forming a halo in a specific area to enhance the visual effect.

[0007] Therefore, the shell assembly of the present application can guide and regulate the light emitted by the light guide structure again, overcoming the problem that the light distribution is disordered, resulting in a dazzling light spot, which cannot create a soft ambient halo, and is not conducive to improving the visual effect of the shell assembly.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the shell assembly further comprises: a decorative cover detachably arranged on the shell body, one side edge of the decorative cover being provided with a buckle.

[0009] Beneficial effects: By such arrangement, the decorative cover is used to improve the overall appearance of the shell assembly. The decorative cover is detachably arranged on the shell body of the shell assembly, which can facilitate the operator to clean the connection between the decorative cover and the front shell, and simplify the process of maintaining or replacing the internal structure of the shell body.

[0010] On this basis, the handhold is arranged at one side edge of the decorative cover, which does not damage the overall visual effect of the decorative cover, and can facilitate the operator to hold the handhold and apply force to the decorative cover, avoiding the operator to rely on brute force to pull, causing scratches on the hands or damage to the components, affecting the user experience or product life.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the reflective structure is arranged at the handhold.

[0012] Beneficial effect: through such arrangement, the inclined surface of the handhold for the operator to apply force can serve as a reflective surface, and the light emitted by the light guide structure can be guided and regulated again, the function of the handhold structure is diversified, and the number of parts required by the shell assembly can be reduced.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the handhold is arranged at the bottom edge of the decorative cover, and the reflective surface is inclined downward in a direction away from the light guide structure.

[0014] Beneficial effect: through such arrangement, the light emitted by the light emitting element can be guided to the inclined surface of the handhold for the operator to apply force through the light guide structure, and then scattered downward through the inclined surface of the handhold, forming a halo below the shell assembly.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, one of the shell body and the decorative cover is provided with a magnetic attraction piece, and the other of the shell body and the decorative cover is provided with a magnetic cooperation piece, and the magnetic attraction piece can be attracted to the magnetic cooperation piece.

[0016] Beneficial effect: through such arrangement, the operator only needs to place the decorative cover to the corresponding position of the shell body, and the magnetic attraction piece can be automatically attracted to the magnetic cooperation piece. The operator can separate the decorative cover from the shell body by pulling the decorative cover away from the shell body, and the disassembly and maintenance process is simple and convenient, without the need for tools, and the connection reliability will not decrease due to long-term use.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, one of the shell body and the decorative cover is provided with a limiting convex part, and the other of the shell body and the decorative cover is provided with a limiting recess, and the limiting convex part can cooperate with the limiting recess.

[0018] Beneficial effect: through such arrangement, the limiting convex part can be lapped with the groove wall of the limiting recess, thereby providing a support force in the vertical direction, reducing the load required to be borne by the magnetic attraction piece and the magnetic cooperation piece, thereby reducing the number and attraction force of the magnetic attraction piece and the magnetic cooperation piece, and further reducing the number of parts and cost of the shell assembly.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the decorative cover comprises: a decorative cover body; The panel is arranged on the side of the decorative cover body away from the shell body. The glue groove is arranged in at least one of the decorative cover body and the panel, and is used for accommodating the adhesive.

[0020] Beneficial effects: By such an arrangement, the glue groove is used for accommodating the adhesive, so as to bond the panel to the decorative cover body.

[0021] In an alternative embodiment, the light guide structure comprises a light guide plate formed on the shell body by insert injection molding.

[0022] Beneficial effects: By such an arrangement, the assembly steps of the shell body can be reduced, and the positioning accuracy between the shell body and the light emitting element can be ensured.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, the light guide structure further comprises: The lamp cover is arranged around the outer periphery of the light emitting element, and can block the gap between the light guide plate and the light emitting element.

[0024] Beneficial effects: By such an arrangement, the lamp cover can block the gap between the light guide plate and the light emitting element, so as to avoid light leakage.

[0025] In an alternative embodiment, the light-reflecting surface is subjected to a sunken line treatment or a polishing treatment.

[0026] In a second aspect, the present application further provides a water dispenser, comprising: The shell assembly provided in the first aspect of the present application; The light emitting element is arranged in the shell assembly and corresponds to the light guide structure of the shell assembly.

[0027] Beneficial effects: The water dispenser of the second aspect of the present application comprises or uses the shell assembly of the first aspect of the present application, and thus has the beneficial effects thereof, i.e., the shell assembly can guide and regulate the light emitted by the light guide structure, overcoming the problem that the light distribution is disordered, resulting in a dazzling light spot, which cannot create a soft ambient halo and is not conducive to improving the visual effect of the shell assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0029] Figure 1 An exploded view of a shell assembly of an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is Figure 1 a partial enlarged view of the middle A; Figure 3 is Figure 1 a partial enlarged view of the middle B; Figure 4 is a perspective view of a shell assembly according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a schematic view of a decorative cover according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 is a perspective view of a decorative cover according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 is a perspective view of a shell body according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 is a front view of a shell body according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 9 is a side view of a shell body according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 10 is a rear view of a shell body according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 1, shell body; 101, light guide structure; 1011, light guide plate; 1012, lampshade; 102, magnetic attraction element; 103, limiting groove; 104, mounting port; 2, light reflection structure; 201, light reflection surface; 3, light emitting element; 4, decorative cover; 401, buckle hand; 402, magnetic matching element; 403, limiting convex part; 404, adhesive groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0032] The embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with Figures 1 to 10 .

[0033] According to the embodiments of the present application, on the one hand, a shell assembly is provided, comprising a shell body 1 and a light reflection structure 2.

[0034] The shell body 1 is provided with a light guide structure 101, which can be located at the corresponding position of the light emitting element 3. The light reflection structure 2 is arranged on the side of the light guide structure 101 away from the light emitting element 3, and the light reflection structure 2 is provided with a light reflection surface 201, which is arranged on the light propagation path of the light emitting element 3.

[0035] During use of the shell assembly, the light emitted by the light emitting element 3 can be irradiated onto the light reflection structure 2 after passing through the light guide structure 101, so as to be reflected towards the predetermined direction under the action of the light reflection structure 2, and a light halo is formed in a specific area to enhance the visual effect.

[0036] Therefore, the shell assembly can guide and regulate the light emitted by the light guide structure 101 again, and overcomes the problem that the light distribution is disordered, which leads to the formation of a dazzling light spot, cannot create a soft ambient light halo, and is not conducive to improving the visual effect of the shell assembly.

[0037] In one embodiment, the light reflection surface 201 is made of polycarbonate material, which has the advantages of high strength, high light transmittance, impact resistance, and high temperature resistance.

[0038] As a convertible embodiment, the light reflection surface 201 can also be made of metal or glass.

[0039] The shell body 1 of the embodiment of the present application is preferably but not limited to applied in a water dispenser or a coffee machine.

[0040] In one embodiment, the shell body 1 includes a front shell, and the light guide structure 101 is arranged on the front shell. The light emitting element 3, the light guide structure 101, and the light reflection surface 201 can cooperate with each other and improve the aesthetics of the shell body 1.

[0041] In one embodiment, the front shell is connected to the water purifier support or the machine body through a buckle assembly or a bolt connection assembly.

[0042] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 The shell assembly further includes a decorative cover 4. The decorative cover 4 is detachably arranged on the shell body 1, and one side edge of the decorative cover 4 is provided with a buckle 401.

[0043] Through such an arrangement, the decorative cover 4 can be used to improve the aesthetics of the shell assembly as a whole. The decorative cover 4 is detachably arranged on the shell body 1 of the shell assembly, which can facilitate the operator to clean the connection between the decorative cover 4 and the front shell, and simplify the process of maintaining or replacing the internal structure of the shell body 1.

[0044] On this basis, the handhold 401 is arranged at one side edge of the decorative cover 4, which does not damage the overall visual effect of the decorative cover 4, and can facilitate the operator to hold the handhold 401 and apply force to the decorative cover 4, avoiding the operator from relying on brute force to pull, causing scratches on the hands or damage to the components, affecting the user experience or product life.

[0045] As a transformable embodiment, in an embodiment not shown in the drawings, a handle is arranged on the side surface of the decorative cover 4 away from the shell body 1.

[0046] In one embodiment, the reflective structure 2 is arranged on the handhold 401.

[0047] Through such an arrangement, the inclined surface of the handhold 401 for the operator to apply force can serve as the reflective surface 201, and the light emitted by the light guide structure 101 can be guided and regulated again, the function of the handhold 401 structure is diversified, and the number of parts required by the shell assembly can be reduced.

[0048] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 4 , the handhold 401 is arranged at the bottom edge of the decorative cover 4, and the reflective surface 201 is inclined downward in the direction away from the light guide structure 101.

[0049] Through such an arrangement, the light emitted by the light emitting element 3 can be directed to the inclined surface of the handhold 401 for the operator to apply force through the light guide structure 101, and then scattered downward through the inclined surface on the handhold 401, forming a halo below the shell assembly.

[0050] As a transformable embodiment, in an embodiment not shown in other drawings, the handhold 401 can also be arranged at the top edge or one side edge of the decorative cover 4.

[0051] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 10 , one of the shell body 1 and the decorative cover 4 is provided with a magnetic attraction piece 102, and the other of the shell body 1 and the decorative cover 4 is provided with a magnetic matching piece 402, and the magnetic attraction piece 102 can be attracted to the magnetic matching piece 402.

[0052] Through such an arrangement, the operator only needs to place the decorative cover 4 to the corresponding position of the shell body 1, and the magnetic attraction piece 102 can be automatically attracted to the magnetic matching piece 402.

[0053] The operator pulls the decorative cover 4 away from the shell body 1, and the decorative cover 4 can be separated from the shell body 1, and the disassembly and maintenance process is simple and convenient, without the need for tools, and the connection reliability will not decrease due to long-term use.

[0054] The magnetic attraction member 102 refers to a component with magnetic properties and capable of generating a magnetic field, such as a magnet or a magnetic stone.

[0055] The magnetic cooperation member 402 refers to a component capable of being attracted in a magnetic field, such as iron, cobalt, nickel, etc.

[0056] As a transformable embodiment, in an embodiment not shown in the drawings, the connection between the decorative cover 4 and the housing body 1 can also be a clamping connection, a riveting connection, or a bolt connection, etc.

[0057] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the number of magnetic attraction members 102 is not limited, as long as the connection reliability between the housing body 1 and the decorative cover 4 can be ensured.

[0058] For example, in an optional embodiment, the magnetic attraction member 102 is four, and is respectively arranged at the four corners of the housing body 1, which can ensure that the decorative cover 4 does not produce a large gap when assembled with the housing body 1, thereby affecting the aesthetics of the housing assembly.

[0059] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , one of the housing body 1 and the decorative cover 4 is provided with a limiting protrusion 403, and the other of the housing body 1 and the decorative cover 4 is provided with a limiting recess 103, and the limiting protrusion 403 can cooperate with the limiting recess 103.

[0060] Through such an arrangement, the limiting protrusion 403 can be overlapped with the groove wall of the limiting recess 103, thereby providing a support force in the vertical direction, reducing the load required to be borne by the magnetic attraction member 102 and the magnetic cooperation member 402, thereby reducing the number and the suction force of the magnetic attraction member 102 and the magnetic cooperation member 402, and further reducing the number of parts and the cost of the housing assembly.

[0061] In an embodiment, the decorative cover 4 includes a decorative cover body, a panel, and a glue groove 404.

[0062] The panel cover is arranged on the side of the decorative cover body away from the housing body 1. The glue groove 404 is arranged on at least one of the decorative cover body and the panel, and the glue groove 404 is used to accommodate an adhesive.

[0063] Through such an arrangement, the glue groove 404 can be used to accommodate the adhesive, thereby bonding the panel to the decorative cover body.

[0064] In an optional embodiment, the adhesive is double-sided tape.

[0065] As a transformable embodiment, the adhesive can also be selected from silicone sealant, polyurethane structural adhesive, or acrylic adhesive, etc.

[0066] In an alternative embodiment, the panel is a glass panel.

[0067] As an alternative embodiment, the panel can also be a plastic panel or a metal panel, etc.

[0068] As an alternative embodiment, in an embodiment not shown in the drawings, the connection between the panel and the body of the decorative cover can also be a clamping connection, a riveting connection, a bolt connection or a magnetic attraction connection, etc.

[0069] In an alternative embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the housing body 1 is provided with a mounting opening 104, and the light guide structure 101 comprises a light guide plate 1011 arranged in the mounting opening 104.

[0070] In an embodiment, the light guide plate 1011 is directly integrated on the housing body 1 by insert injection molding. By so doing, the assembly steps of the housing body 1 can be reduced, and the positioning accuracy between the housing body 1 and the light emitting element 3 can be ensured.

[0071] As an alternative embodiment, the housing body 1 is formed with a mounting opening 104, and the light guide plate 1011 is assembled on the mounting opening 104.

[0072] In an alternative embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the light guide structure 101 further comprises a lampshade 1012.

[0073] The lampshade 1012 is arranged around the outer periphery of the light emitting element 3, and can shield the gap between the light guide plate 1011 and the light emitting element 3.

[0074] By so doing, the lampshade 1012 can block the gap between the light guide plate 1011 and the light emitting element 3 to avoid light leakage.

[0075] In an embodiment, the lampshade 1012 is a rubber piece and is fixed to the light guide plate 1011 by a buckle structure.

[0076] In an embodiment, the side surface of the light guide plate 1011 away from the light emitting element 3 is a flat surface.

[0077] As an alternative embodiment, in an embodiment not shown in the drawings, the side surface of the light guide plate 1011 away from the light emitting element 3 is an arc surface.

[0078] As an alternative embodiment, in an embodiment not shown in the drawings, the lampshade 1012 can also be made of plastic, ceramic or metal, etc.

[0079] As a convertible implementation, in an embodiment not shown in the drawings, the lampshade 1012 can also be fixed to the light guide plate 1011 by bolts or rivets.

[0080] As a convertible implementation, in another embodiment not shown in the drawings, the buckle structure can also be fixed to the light-emitting element 3.

[0081] In one embodiment, the light-reflecting surface 201 is subjected to a sunken line treatment or a polishing treatment.

[0082] The sunken line treatment is to process regular or random micro concave and convex textures on the surface of the material by chemical etching, mechanical embossing, etc. When the light-reflecting surface 201 is subjected to the sunken line treatment, the light passing through the light guide structure 101 is dispersed after being reflected by the light-reflecting surface 201, so that the overall brightness of the light halo is more uniform, and there is no local over-bright or over-dark situation, and the visual experience is more gentle.

[0083] When the light-reflecting surface 201 is subjected to the polishing treatment, the surface of the light-reflecting surface 201 is processed to be flat and smooth, and the light passing through the light guide structure 101 is irradiated onto the light-reflecting surface 201, and the reflected light halo can present a cold metal luster, which can improve the texture of the product.

[0084] In one embodiment, the light-reflecting surface 201 is coated with an anti-fingerprint nano coating, which can reduce dirt adhesion and avoid leaving dirt or fingerprints on the light-reflecting surface 201 during the process of disassembling and assembling the decorative cover 4 by the operator through the buckle 401, thereby bringing additional cleaning burden to the user.

[0085] According to the embodiment of the present application, on the other hand, a water dispenser is also provided, which comprises a shell assembly and a light-emitting element 3.

[0086] The shell assembly is the shell assembly of the first aspect of the present application. The light-emitting element 3 is arranged in the shell assembly and corresponds to the light guide structure 101 of the shell assembly.

[0087] The water dispenser of the second aspect of the present application comprises or uses the shell assembly of the first aspect of the present application, and therefore has the beneficial effects thereof, i.e. the shell assembly can guide and regulate the light passing through the light guide structure 101 again, overcoming the problem that the light distribution is chaotic and causes a dazzling spot, which cannot create a soft ambient light halo and is not conducive to improving the visual effect of the shell assembly.

[0088] In one embodiment, the light-emitting element 3 is an LED light strip arranged near the control panel of the water dispenser.

[0089] As a convertible implementation, in an embodiment not shown in the drawings, the light-emitting element 3 can also be an incandescent lamp, a neon lamp or a fluorescent lamp, etc.

[0090] While embodiments of the application have been described in connection with the preferred embodiments of the various figures, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations of the preferred embodiments can be employed without departing from the spirit and scope of the application.

Claims

1. A housing assembly, characterized by, The shell body (1) is provided with a light guide structure (101) arranged at a corresponding position of the light emitting element (3); a light reflection structure (2) is arranged on a side of the light guide structure (101) away from the light emitting element (3), and the light reflection structure (2) is provided with a light reflection surface (201) arranged on a light propagation path of the light emitting element (3); the light guide structure (101) comprises a light guide plate (1011) formed on the shell body (1) by insert injection molding; the light guide structure (101) further comprises a lampshade (1012) arranged around an outer periphery of the light emitting element (3) and capable of shielding a gap between the light guide plate (1011) and the light emitting element (3); and light emitted by the light emitting element (3) can be irradiated onto the light reflection structure (2) after passing through the light guide structure (101) and reflected toward a predetermined direction under the action of the light reflection structure (2). Further comprising: a decorative cover (4) detachably covered on the shell body (1), and one side edge of the decorative cover (4) is provided with a buckle hand (401). The light reflection structure (2) is arranged on the buckle hand (401). The buckle hand (401) is arranged on a bottom edge of the decorative cover (4), and the light reflection surface (201) is inclined downward in a direction away from the light guide structure (101). One of the shell body (1) and the decorative cover (4) is provided with a magnetic attraction piece (102), and the other of the shell body (1) and the decorative cover (4) is provided with a magnetic matching piece (402), and the magnetic attraction piece (102) can be attracted to the magnetic matching piece (402). One of the shell body (1) and the decorative cover (4) is provided with a limiting convex portion (403), and the other of the shell body (1) and the decorative cover (4) is provided with a limiting recess (103), and the limiting convex portion (403) can be matched with the limiting recess (103).

2. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The decorative cover (4) comprises: a decorative cover body; a panel covered on a side of the decorative cover body away from the shell body (1); and a glue groove (404) arranged on at least one of the decorative cover body and the panel, and the glue groove (404) is used for accommodating an adhesive. The light reflection surface (201) is subjected to a sunning treatment or a polishing treatment.

3. The housing assembly of claim 2, wherein, The shell assembly comprises: the shell assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8; and a light emitting element (3) arranged in the shell assembly and corresponding to the light guide structure (101) of the shell assembly.

4. The housing assembly of claim 3, wherein, ​ 5. The housing assembly of any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, ​ 6. The housing assembly of claim 5, wherein, ​ 7. The housing assembly of claim 5, wherein, ​ ​ ​ ​ 8. The housing assembly of any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, ​ 9. A water dispenser, characterized in that ​ ​ ​

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