Water dispenser with breathing water tank

Abstract

The water dispenser comprises a heating tank and an electric control module, one end of the heating tank is connected with a water inlet pipeline, a water inlet electromagnetic valve is arranged on the water inlet pipeline, the upper portion of the heating tank is connected with a first water outlet pipeline, and a boiled water valve is arranged on the first water outlet pipeline. An overflow port is formed in the upper portion of the heating tank, a water inlet and outlet is formed in the breathing water tank, the horizontal height of the overflow port is lower than that of the water inlet and outlet, the two ends of the control valve are connected with the overflow port and the water inlet and outlet respectively, and the electric control module is electrically connected with the heating tank, the water inlet electromagnetic valve and the control valve. According to the water dispenser with the breathing water tank, due to the fact that the breathing water tank and the control valve are additionally arranged, when the heating tank conducts heating work, interference water which expands after being heated overflows into the breathing water tank through the control valve, the water amount and heat loss are reduced, and it is well guaranteed that the heating tank does not bear pressure.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water dispensers, in particular to a water dispenser with a breathing water tank. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing water dispenser or boiling water machine, see the applicant's previous application for Chinese utility model patent CN 220917171U, name: cold boiled water dispenser, authorized announcement date: May 10, 2024, in the above-mentioned water dispenser, open the faucet to drain water, hot water flows out under natural water pressure, but the water dispenser with this structure needs to be located at the upper part of the water dispenser, and the boiling water faucet needs to be located at the lower part of the heating tank, that is, the water outlet faucet cannot be set above the water dispenser, which limits the appearance design of the water dispenser and hinders the use experience.

[0003] In the existing water dispenser, the heating tank is also set at the lower part of the water dispenser, and the boiling water faucet is set at the upper part of the water dispenser. The external tap water enters the heating tank through its own water pressure or water pump and flows to the upper boiling water faucet after being heated. However, during the heating process of the heating tank, hot water will expand and cause water overflow, so that the pressure relief water will flow out through the exhaust valve, causing water and heat loss. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and to provide a water dispenser with a breathing water tank by adding a breathing water tank to receive the water and steam overflowed from the heating tank, reducing water and heat loss, and the position of the boiling water faucet has more freedom.

[0005] The purpose of the present application is achieved as follows: A water dispenser with a breathing water tank, comprising a heating tank and an electric control module, one end of the heating tank is connected with a water inlet pipeline, and a water inlet electromagnetic valve is arranged on the water inlet pipeline, a first water outlet pipeline is connected to the upper part of the heating tank, and a boiling water valve is arranged on the first water outlet pipeline, characterized in that it further comprises a breathing water tank and a control valve, an overflow port is arranged on the upper part of the heating tank, an inlet and outlet port is arranged on the breathing water tank, the horizontal height of the overflow port is lower than that of the inlet and outlet port, and the two ends of the control valve are respectively connected with the overflow port and the inlet and outlet port; the electric control module is electrically connected with the heating tank, the water inlet electromagnetic valve and the control valve. When the heating tank is in heating operation, the electric control module controls the water inlet electromagnetic valve to be closed and the control valve to be opened, the water in the heating tank is heated and expanded, the excess water in the heating tank flows into the breathing water tank through the control valve, and the steam generated during heating is also discharged into the breathing water tank through the control valve; when the hot water valve is opened, the electric control module controls the water inlet electromagnetic valve to be opened and the control valve to be closed, and the hot water in the heating tank flows out from the hot water valve; when the hot water valve is closed, the electric control module controls the water inlet electromagnetic valve to be closed and the control valve to be opened, and part of the water in the breathing water tank flows back into the heating tank through the control valve.

[0006] The water dispenser with the breathing water tank adds the breathing water tank and the control valve, so that when the heating tank is in heating operation, the excess water heated and expanded flows into the breathing water tank through the control valve, the water quantity and heat loss are reduced, the steam generated during heating is also discharged into the breathing water tank through the control valve, and the heating tank is not under pressure; in addition, when the hot water is discharged, the external tap water enters the heating tank, and then the hot water in the heating tank is discharged through the hot water valve of the first water outlet pipeline, so that the hot water valve on the first water outlet pipeline can be arranged at the top of the water dispenser, the position of the hot water outlet of the water dispenser is set to have greater freedom, and the design meets the diversity of the appearance design of the water dispenser and the more use requirements of users.

[0007] The purpose of the present application can also be solved by the following technical measures: Specifically further, the control valve is a normally open electromagnetic valve; the electromagnetic valve is easy to implement and can realize automatic control.

[0008] Specifically further, the first water level probe is arranged in the breathing water tank or the heating tank, and the first water level probe is electrically connected with the electric control module; the first water level probe can be used as a detection basis for whether the heating tank stops water inflow, that is, when the first water level probe detects water, a signal can be given to the electric control module, and then the electric control module controls the related components to stop working and water inflow, so as to realize automatic water inflow operation.

[0009] Specifically further, the second water level probe is electrically connected with the electric control module, the first water level probe and the second water level probe are respectively arranged in a hanging manner on the inner cavity top wall of the breathing water tank, and the lowest end of the first water level probe is lower than the lowest end of the second water level probe; the second water level probe can be used as a high water level warning of the breathing water tank, that is, when the second water level probe detects water, a signal can be given to the electric control module, so as to remind the user of the water level of the breathing water tank at this time.

[0010] Specifically further, the first water level probe in the breathing water tank is the lowest end of the level between the second water level probe and the lowest end of the level, which constitutes an effective volume W1, the effective volume W1 is used to receive the water flowing into the hot water tank, the effective volume W1 is greater than 4% of the total volume of the inner cavity of the hot water tank; so that the breathing water tank can completely accept the overflow of the hot water (excess water) due to thermal expansion.

[0011] Specifically further, the upper end of the breathing water tank is also provided with an exhaust port; so that the steam generated during the operation of the heating tank can be discharged in turn through the control valve and the exhaust port on the breathing water tank, realizing the communication between the heating tank and the external atmosphere, so that the heating tank is not under pressure.

[0012] Specifically further, the water inlet pipeline is provided with a water purification tank and a water pump, the water pump is connected to the water outlet of the heating tank and the water purification tank respectively, the water inlet of the water purification tank is connected with the water inlet electromagnetic valve, a high water level probe is arranged in the water purification tank, and the electric control module is electrically connected with the high water level probe and the water pump respectively; The water purification tank can store a certain amount of external tap water to supplement the heating tank at any time; the water pump can continuously flow the external tap water and the tap water in the water purification tank into the heating tank, which can better realize the operation of the boiling water valve; in addition, the high water level probe in the water purification tank can be used as a basis for whether the external tap water stops flowing into the water purification tank, that is, when the high water level probe detects water, it can give a signal to the electric control module, so that the electric control module controls the water inlet electromagnetic valve to close.

[0013] Specifically further, the upper part of the water purification tank and the upper part of the breathing water tank are provided with a breathing water tank overflow pipe; it is beneficial for part of the hot water in the breathing water tank to flow back to the water purification tank through the breathing water tank overflow pipe when the water level in the breathing water tank is too high, to avoid the hot water in the breathing water tank overflowing, to prevent the hot water in the breathing water tank from being discharged through the exhaust port, and to effectively reduce the loss of water and heat.

[0014] Specifically further, a low water level probe is further arranged in the water purification tank, and the low water level probe is electrically connected with the electric control module; the low water level probe can be used as a feedback basis for the lack of water in the water purification tank, that is, when the low water level probe cannot detect water, it can give a signal to the electric control module, so that the electric control module controls the water inlet electromagnetic valve to open the water inlet.

[0015] Specifically further, the water outlet of the water purification tank is arranged below the low water level probe; so that when the low water level probe cannot detect water, it can give a signal to the electric control module, so that the electric control module controls the water pump to stop working, to avoid the dry pumping condition of the water pump.

[0016] Specifically further, a water guide pipe is connected between the water pump and the heating tank, and a check valve is arranged on the water guide pipe; to avoid the hot water in the heating tank flowing back to the water pump.

[0017] Specifically further, the breathing water tank is located above the heating tank and the water purification tank; it is beneficial for the hot water in the breathing water tank to flow back to the heating tank or the water purification tank.

[0018] Specifically further, the second water outlet pipeline is further provided, and the second water outlet pipeline comprises a boiling water outlet section, a heat exchange section and a warm water outlet section connected in sequence; one end of the boiling water outlet section is connected to the upper portion of the heating tank; the warm water outlet section is provided with a warm water valve and a warm water faucet connected to one end of the warm water outlet section; the heat exchange section penetrates the inner cavity of the water guide pipe, so that the water flowing through the water guide pipe absorbs the heat of the heat exchange section; on the one hand, the boiling water cooled by the heat exchange section becomes warm water, and is finally discharged through the warm water faucet; on the other hand, the heat exchange section preheats the water in the water guide pipe, which is beneficial to the heating work of the subsequent heating tank.

[0019] Specifically further, a temperature adjusting valve is further provided between the boiling water outlet section and the warm water outlet section, and the temperature adjusting valve is electrically connected to the electric control module; the electric control module can control the opening angle of the valve of the temperature adjusting valve, so that different amounts of boiling water and warm water after heat exchange are mixed, and the temperature of the warm water is adjusted, and the implementation effect is good.

[0020] Specifically further, one end of the boiling water valve is further connected to a boiling water faucet, and the boiling water faucet is located above the heating tank, the breathing water tank and the water purification tank; so that the boiling water faucet can be arranged at a higher position, which meets the purpose of the patent.

[0021] Specifically further, the warm water faucet is located above the heating tank, the breathing water tank and the water purification tank, so that the warm water faucet can be arranged at a higher position, which meets the purpose of the patent.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: (1) The water dispenser with a breathing water tank is provided with a breathing water tank and a control valve, so that when the heating tank is working, the over-amount water heated and expanded flows into the breathing water tank through the control valve, the water amount and heat loss are reduced, and the steam generated during heating also rises to the breathing water tank through the control valve and is discharged; the heating tank is not under pressure; when hot water is discharged, the external tap water enters the heating tank, and then the hot water in the heating tank is discharged through the boiling water valve of the first water outlet pipeline; this arrangement allows the boiling water valve on the first water outlet pipeline to be arranged at the top of the water dispenser, which provides greater freedom for the position of the boiling water outlet on the water dispenser, and meets the human engineering design, the diversity of the appearance design of the water dispenser and the more use requirements of the user.

[0023] (2) The first water level probe can be used as a detection basis for whether the heating tank stops water inflow when water inflow, that is, when the first water level probe detects water, a signal is given to the electric control module, and then the electric control module controls the related components to stop working and water inflow, so as to realize automatic water inflow operation.

[0024] (3) The water purifying tank can pre-store a certain amount of external tap water, so as to replenish the heating tank with water at any time; the water pump can stably and continuously flow the external tap water and the tap water in the water purifying tank to the heating tank, which can better realize the stable boiling water valve operation; in addition, the high water level probe in the water purifying tank also serves as the basis for whether the external tap water stops flowing into the water purifying tank, that is, when the high water level probe detects water, a signal can be given to the electric control module, so that the electric control module controls the water inlet electromagnetic valve to be closed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to the present application.

[0026] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to the present application.

[0027] Figure 3 The figure is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to the present application.

[0028] Figure 4 The figure is a schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The present patent will be further described below in combination with the drawings and embodiments: the drawings are only used for exemplary illustration, and the representation is only a schematic diagram, not a physical diagram, and cannot be understood as a limitation on the present patent; in order to better illustrate the embodiments of the present patent, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the actual product size; for those skilled in the art, it can be understood that some well-known structures in the drawings and their descriptions may be omitted.

[0030] As used in the present patent, the terms "first", "second", etc. do not represent any order, quantity or importance, but are only used for differentiation. As used in the present patent, the terms "one", "a", etc. do not represent a limitation on the quantity, but represent the existence of at least one mentioned object. As used in the present patent, the terms indicating orientation or position, such as "top", "bottom", "side", "longitudinal", "transverse", "middle", "center", "outer", "inner", "horizontal", "vertical", "left", "right", "above", "below", etc., mean reflecting relative position, not absolute position; for those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Embodiment one, in combination with Figure 1As shown in the figure, a water dispenser with a breathing water tank comprises a heating tank 1 and an electric control module 2, the heating tank 1 is connected with a water inlet pipeline 3 at one end, and a water inlet electromagnetic valve 31 is arranged on the water inlet pipeline 3, the upper part of the heating tank 1 is connected with a first water outlet pipeline 4, and a boiling water valve 41 is arranged on the first water outlet pipeline 4, characterized in that, the water dispenser further comprises a breathing water tank 5 and a control valve 6, the upper part of the heating tank 1 is provided with an overflow port 11, the breathing water tank 5 is provided with an inlet and outlet port 51, the horizontal height of the overflow port 11 is lower than that of the inlet and outlet port 51, the two ends of the control valve 6 are respectively connected with the overflow port 11 and the inlet and outlet port 51, and the electric control module 2 is electrically connected with the heating tank 1, the water inlet electromagnetic valve 31 and the control valve 6 respectively. When the heating tank 1 is in heating operation, the electric control module 2 controls the water inlet electromagnetic valve 31 to be closed and the control valve 6 to be opened, the water in the heating tank 1 is heated and expanded, the excess water in the heating tank 1 flows into the breathing water tank 5 through the control valve 6, and the steam generated during heating also rises to the breathing water tank 5 through the control valve 6 and is discharged; when water is used, the boiling water valve 41 is opened, the electric control module 2 controls the water inlet electromagnetic valve 31 to be opened and the control valve 6 to be closed, and the hot water in the heating tank 1 flows out from the boiling water valve 41; when the boiling water valve 41 is closed, the electric control module 2 controls the water inlet electromagnetic valve 31 to be closed and the control valve 6 to be opened, and the water in the breathing water tank 5 flows back into the heating tank 1 through the control valve 6.

[0032] Preferably, the water pressure of the external tap water is higher than the height of the boiling water valve 41 of the first water outlet pipeline 4, which is beneficial to the stable water outlet of the boiling water valve 41.

[0033] Preferably, the inlet and outlet port 51 is located at the bottom of the breathing water tank 5.

[0034] More specifically, an electric heating tube 12 is arranged in the heating tank 1, and the electric heating tube 12 is electrically connected with the electric control module 2.

[0035] As a specific scheme, the control valve 6 is a normally open electromagnetic valve, and the control valve 6 is vertically arranged.

[0036] As a more specific scheme, the water dispenser further comprises a first water level probe 10, the first water level probe 10 is arranged in the breathing water tank 5 or the heating tank 1, and the first water level probe 10 is electrically connected with the electric control module 2.

[0037] In the embodiment, the water dispenser further comprises a second water level probe 20, the second water level probe 20 is electrically connected with the electric control module 2, the first water level probe 10 and the second water level probe 20 are respectively arranged in a hanging manner on the inner cavity top wall of the breathing water tank 5, and the lowest end of the first water level probe 10 is lower than that of the second water level probe 20.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment, the horizontal plane where the lowest point of the first water level probe 10 is located in the breathing water tank 5 and the horizontal plane where the lowest point of the second water level probe 20 is located constitute an effective volume W1. The effective volume W1 is used to receive water flowing in when the hot water tank is overloaded. The effective volume W1 is greater than 4% of the total internal volume of the hot water tank. Preferably, the value of the effective volume W1 is between 4% and 20% of the total internal volume of the hot water tank.

[0039] As a more specific embodiment, the upper end of the breathing water tank 5 is also provided with an exhaust port 52.

[0040] More specifically, the upper end of the breathing water tank 5 is connected to an exhaust pipe 53, one end of which extends into the breathing water tank 5, and the other end of which forms the exhaust port 52.

[0041] Example 2, combined with Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1, except that a clean water tank 32 and a water pump 33 are provided on the water inlet pipe 3. The two ends of the water pump 33 are respectively connected to the outlet of the heating tank 1 and the water outlet of the clean water tank 32. The water inlet solenoid valve 31 is connected to the water inlet of the clean water tank 32. A high water level probe 30 is provided inside the clean water tank 32. The electronic control module 2 is electrically connected to the high water level probe 30 and the water pump 33 respectively.

[0042] As a more specific embodiment, a breathing water tank interference pipe 40 is provided between the upper part of the purified water tank 32 and the upper part of the breathing water tank 5.

[0043] In this embodiment, a low water level probe 50 is also provided in the water purification tank 32, and the low water level probe 50 is electrically connected to the electronic control module 2.

[0044] In this embodiment, the water outlet of the water purification tank 32 is located below the low water level probe 50.

[0045] Example 3, combined with Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment is similar to embodiment two, except that a water pipe 60 is connected between the water pump 33 and the heating tank 1, and a check valve 601 is provided on the water pipe 60.

[0046] In this embodiment, the breathing water tank 5 is located above the heating tank 1 and the clean water tank 32.

[0047] Example 4, combined with Figure 4As shown, the embodiment is similar to the embodiment three, and the difference is that it further comprises a second water outlet pipeline 7, the second water outlet pipeline 7 comprises boiled water outlet section 71, heat exchange section 72 and warm water outlet section 73 connected in sequence, one end of the boiled water outlet section 71 is connected with the upper part of the heating tank 1, one end of the warm water outlet section 73 is provided with a connected warm water valve 8 and a warm water faucet 9, and the heat exchange section 72 passes through the inner cavity of the water guide pipe 60, so that the water flowing through the water guide pipe 60 absorbs the heat of the heat exchange section 72.

[0048] More specifically, the boiled water valve 41 and the warm water valve 8 are both solenoid valves, and the boiled water valve 41 and the warm water valve 8 are both electrically connected with the electric control module 2.

[0049] As a more specific solution, a temperature regulating valve 74 is further arranged between the boiled water outlet section 71 and the warm water outlet section 73, and the temperature regulating valve 74 is electrically connected with the electric control module 2.

[0050] In the embodiment, one end of the boiled water valve 41 is further connected with a boiled water faucet 42, and the boiled water faucet 42 is located above the heating tank 1, the breathing water tank 5 and the clean water tank 32.

[0051] In the embodiment, the warm water faucet 9 is located above the heating tank 1, the breathing water tank 5 and the clean water tank 32.

[0052] The above-mentioned embodiments are only examples for clearly illustrating the patent, and the description is more specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation on the scope of the patent. It should be noted that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the patent, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which are all within the scope of the patent. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water dispenser with a breathing water tank, comprising a heating tank (1) and an electronic control module (2), wherein one end of the heating tank (1) is connected to a water inlet pipe (3) and a water inlet solenoid valve (31) is provided on the water inlet pipe (3), and the upper part of the heating tank (1) is connected to a first water outlet pipe (4), and a water opening valve (41) is provided on the first water outlet pipe (4), characterized in that, It also includes a breathing water tank (5) and a control valve (6). An overflow port (11) is provided on the upper part of the heating tank (1). An inlet and outlet port (51) are provided on the breathing water tank (5). The horizontal height of the overflow port (11) is lower than that of the inlet and outlet port (51). The two ends of the control valve (6) are connected to the overflow port (11) and the inlet and outlet port (51) respectively. The electrical control module (2) is electrically connected to the heating tank (1), the water inlet solenoid valve (31) and the control valve (6) respectively. When the heating tank (1) is heating, the electronic control module (2) controls the water inlet solenoid valve (31) to close and the control valve (6) to open. The water in the heating tank (1) expands due to heat, causing the excess water in the heating tank (1) to overflow into the breathing water tank (5) through the control valve (6). At the same time, the steam generated during heating also rises to the breathing water tank (5) through the control valve (6) and is discharged. When water is used, the water inlet valve (41) is opened, and the electronic control module (2) controls the water inlet solenoid valve (31) to open and the control valve (6) to close. The hot water in the heating tank (1) flows out from the water inlet valve (41). When the water inlet valve (41) is closed, the electronic control module (2) controls the water inlet solenoid valve (31) to close and the control valve (6) to open. The water in the breathing water tank (5) flows back into the heating tank (1) through the control valve (6).

2. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control valve (6) is a normally open solenoid valve.

3. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first water level probe (10), which is set in the breathing water tank (5) or the heating tank (1), and is electrically connected to the electronic control module (2).

4. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a second water level probe (20), which is electrically connected to the electronic control module (2). The first water level probe (10) and the second water level probe (20) are respectively suspended on the inner wall of the breathing water tank (5), and the lowest end of the first water level probe (10) is lower than the lowest end of the second water level probe (20).

5. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, The effective volume W1 is formed between the horizontal plane where the lowest point of the first water level probe (10) in the breathing water tank (5) is located and the horizontal plane where the lowest point of the second water level probe (20) is located. The effective volume W1 is used to receive the water flowing in when the hot water tank is overloaded. The value of the effective volume W1 is greater than 4% of the total volume of the inner cavity of the hot water tank.

6. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The breathing water tank (5) also has an exhaust port (52) at the top.

7. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The water inlet pipe (3) is equipped with a water tank (32) and a water pump (33). The two ends of the water pump (33) are connected to the outlets of the heating tank (1) and the water tank (32) respectively. The water inlet solenoid valve (31) is connected to the water inlet of the water tank (32). A high water level probe (30) is installed inside the water tank (32). The electrical control module (2) is electrically connected to the high water level probe (30) and the water pump (33) respectively.

8. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that, A breathing water tank interference pipe (40) is provided between the upper part of the clean water tank (32) and the upper part of the breathing water tank (5).

9. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water tank (32) is also equipped with a low water level probe (50), which is electrically connected to the electrical control module (2).

10. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 9, characterized in that, The outlet of the water tank (32) is located below the low water level probe (50).

11. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that, A water pipe (60) is connected between the water pump (33) and the heating tank (1), and a check valve (601) is installed on the water pipe (60).

12. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that, The breathing water tank (5) is located above the heating tank (1) and the clean water tank (32).

13. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 11, characterized in that, It also includes a second water outlet pipe (7), which includes a hot water outlet section (71), a heat exchange section (72) and a warm water outlet section (73) connected in sequence. One end of the hot water outlet section (71) is connected to the upper part of the heating tank (1), and one end of the warm water outlet section (73) is provided with a connected warm water valve (8) and a warm water tap (9). The heat exchange section (72) passes through the inner cavity of the water guide pipe (60) so that the water flowing through the water guide pipe (60) absorbs the heat of the heat exchange section (72).

14. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 13, characterized in that, A temperature control valve (74) is also provided between the hot water outlet section (71) and the warm water outlet section (73), and the temperature control valve (74) is electrically connected to the electrical control module (2).

15. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 13, characterized in that, One end of the water valve (41) is also connected to a water tap (42), which is located above the heating tank (1), the breathing water tank (5) and the clean water tank (32).

16. The water dispenser with a breathing water tank according to claim 13, characterized in that, The warm water tap (9) is located above the heating tank (1), the breathing water tank (5) and the clean water tank (32).

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