Water dispenser and water tank mounting seat thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a water dispenser and a water tank mounting seat thereof, and belongs to the field of water dispensers. The water tank mounting base comprises a base body, a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole which are communicated are formed in the base body, the first mounting hole is used for being communicated with a water tank opening in a water tank, and the second mounting hole is formed in the rear side of the base body and used for being communicated with a water dispenser body; the stand column is provided with a hanging sleeve part used for being connected with a water tank. A mounting position is arranged on the rear side of the water tank mounting seat, and the mounting position is matched with and detachably connected with the side surface of the water dispenser body. The base body and the stand column are integrally arranged, detachable installation and fixation with the water dispenser body are achieved, the base body and the stand column can be completely separated from the water dispenser body, a user can select to assemble the base body and the stand column together for use or select to use the base body and the stand column independently, application scenes are more flexible, and when a water tank is not assembled, the water dispenser body is small in occupied space and convenient to use. And the requirement of a user on spatial layout is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water dispenser technology, and more specifically, to a water dispenser and its water tank mounting base. Background Technology

[0002] Driven by users' increasing demands for convenient and clean drinking water, water dispensers are now widely used in daily life. These include integrated water purifiers with both purification and water production functions, as well as dispensers that only perform either purification or water production. Water dispensers are generally equipped with a water tank, which is connected to the dispenser's water production components via piping to meet water demand.

[0003] Water tanks in water dispensers can generally be built-in or external. External installations are favored because they are easier to install and remove, making them more convenient for users. Water tanks are typically installed by fitting a tank base into the water dispenser body. For example, patent CN220256293U discloses a water tank installation structure for a water dispenser, where the side walls and bottom of the tank are connected to the water dispenser body in a detachable double-nested manner via side nesting structures and lower nesting structures, respectively. Patent CN114158937A discloses a water dispenser including a container, a base, and a body, with the body standing sideways on the base and the container placed on the base. The above designs all involve setting an integrated outward-extending water tank base on the bottom wall of the water dispenser, placing the water tank directly on the base and connecting it through pipes. While this design makes it easy to place and remove the water tank, it results in a larger volume for the water dispenser body, a more complex structure, and the body must be used in conjunction with the water tank. The water tank base also has poor versatility, and there is still room for improvement in terms of ease of use and flexibility. Summary of the Invention

[0004] 1. The technical problem that the invention aims to solve In view of the fact that the existing water dispenser with water tank has a relatively complex body structure and insufficient application flexibility, it is proposed to provide a water dispenser and its water tank mounting base. The water tank mounting base of the present invention can effectively simplify the body structure of the water dispenser, selectively adapt to water tanks, and has high versatility, making it more flexible and convenient to use.

[0005] 2. Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows: The present invention provides a water tank mounting base for a water dispenser, comprising: The base has a mounting hole one and a mounting hole two, which are connected by a pipe. Mounting hole one is used to connect to the water tank opening on the water tank, and mounting hole two is located on the rear side of the base and is used to connect to the water dispenser body. The column is fixed to the base and has a hanging sleeve for connecting the water tank. The water tank mounting base has a mounting position on the rear side, which is configured to fit and detachably connect to the side of the water dispenser body.

[0006] Furthermore, the column and the base are molded as one piece, or the two are fixedly connected separately.

[0007] Furthermore, the seat body has an inner cavity, and the connecting pipe between mounting hole one and mounting hole two is located in the inner cavity.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the seat has a bottom cover, and the bottom cover and the seat form an inner cavity of the seat. The bottom cover and the seat are detachably connected.

[0009] Furthermore, a cable groove is provided at the bottom of the base for the cable to pass through. One end of the cable groove is connected to the rear side of the base near the water dispenser, and the other end extends outward.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom cover has an upwardly protruding boss on the rear side, and a recessed cavity extending inward from the edge is formed below the boss. The rear side of the recessed cavity is open, and the recessed cavity is configured to correspond to the position of the air inlet channel at the bottom of the water dispenser body.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the seat is surrounded by an outer edge, and the bottom cover below the seat is surrounded by an edge, with the edge of the bottom cover and the outer edge of the seat being nested together.

[0012] Furthermore, the second mounting hole on the base is an open hole at the bottom, and the bottom cover has an upwardly protruding support plate. When the bottom cover is nested into the base, the support plate extends to the lower part of the second mounting hole to support the connecting pipe.

[0013] The present invention also provides a water dispenser, including a water tank mounting base as described above, a water dispenser body and a water tank. The mounting position on the rear side of the water tank mounting base is adapted to the side of the water dispenser body and is detachably connected to the water dispenser body. A water outlet connector is provided on the side of the water dispenser body and communicates with the second mounting hole on the rear side of the base. The water tank opening on the water tank communicates with the first mounting hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the water tank mounting base is equipped with a sensor, and the water dispenser body is equipped with a corresponding sensor accessory to detect the assembly status of both; or the water dispenser body is equipped with a sensor, and the water tank mounting base is equipped with a corresponding sensor accessory to detect the assembly status of both.

[0015] 3. Beneficial effects Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this invention has the following advantages: (1) In this invention, by integrating the base and the column, the water circuit is connected by the base, and the column is used to fix the water tank and also to detachably install and fix it to the water dispenser body. For the water dispenser body, it can maintain the independence of its own structure, and the water tank mounting base can be completely separated from the water dispenser body. Users can choose to assemble the two together or use them separately. Each component maintains a high degree of independence and structural simplicity, making the application scenarios more flexible and giving users more choices. When the water tank is not installed, the water dispenser body occupies less space, which better meets the user's needs for space layout.

[0016] (2) In this invention, a sensor is provided on the water tank mounting base. The sensor is in contact with the sensing component inside the water dispenser to determine the assembly status of the water tank mounting base and the water dispenser. Thus, when the user chooses to assemble the two or use them separately, the sensor can automatically determine whether a water tank is assembled, ensuring water safety under different circumstances. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the water dispenser body and the water tank mounting base in the embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank mounting base in the embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank mounting base from another perspective in the embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank mounting base after removing the bottom cover in the embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank mounting base from another perspective after the bottom cover has been removed in the embodiment. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom cover structure of the water tank mounting base in the embodiment; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure in the embodiment; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom view of the water tank in the embodiment; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the water dispenser body in the embodiment; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the water dispenser body and the water tank in the embodiment.

[0018] Explanation of the labels in the diagram: 100. Water tank mounting base; 110. Column; 111. Fixing position; 112. Hanging sleeve; 120. Base; 121. Outer edge; 122. Mounting hole one; 123. Connecting groove; 124. Mounting hole two; 125. Clearance groove; 126. Inner cavity; 130. Bottom cover; 131. Cable groove; 132. Cavity; 133. Boss; 140. Connectors; 200. Water dispenser body; 201. Installation mounting position; 202. Water inlet connector; 300, Water tank; 301, Column groove; 302, Hanging sleeve groove; 303, Water tank opening; 304, Skirt; 305, Installation cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To further understand the content of this invention, a detailed description of the invention will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0021] Furthermore, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" should also be interpreted broadly, merely distinguishing feature names and not indicating a specific sequential relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments.

[0023] Example Combination Figures 1-10 As shown, this embodiment provides a water dispenser, including a water dispenser body 200 and a water tank 300. The water dispenser body 200 and the water tank 300 are assembled and connected by a water tank mounting base 100, and the water tank 300 is placed on the water tank mounting base 100.

[0024] Combination Figures 2-8 As shown, the water tank mounting base 100 specifically includes: The base 120 has a mounting hole 122 and a mounting hole 124, which are connected by a pipe. The mounting hole 122 is used to connect with the water tank opening 303 on the water tank 300, and the mounting hole 124 is located on the rear side of the base 120 and is used to connect with the water dispenser body 200. In practice, the mounting hole 122 can be located on the upper side of the base 120, corresponding to the water tank opening 303 at the bottom of the water tank 300. Alternatively, the mounting hole 122 can be located in other positions as needed, as long as it can be adapted to connect with the water tank opening 303 on the water tank 300. The column 110 is fixed on the base 120 and extends upward. The column 110 is provided with a hanging sleeve 112 for connecting the water tank 300. The rear side of the water tank mounting base 100 has a mounting position, which is configured to fit and detachably connect to the side of the water dispenser body 200; that is, the rear side of the water tank mounting base 100 is the mounting side, and the mounting position is provided on the mounting side. Figure 2 As shown, a mounting position can be set on the rear side of the column 110 for detachable connection with the water dispenser body 200. Alternatively, a mounting position can be set on the rear side of the base 120 for detachable connection with the water dispenser body 200, such as by bolt connection or magnetic installation.

[0025] In this embodiment, the base 120 and the column 110 are integrated. The base 120 enables water circulation, while the column 110 serves to both secure the water tank 300 and allow for detachable installation and fixation to the water dispenser body 200. For the water dispenser body 200, no significant structural changes are required, maintaining its structural independence. This results in a simpler structure, smaller footprint, and a more streamlined and aesthetically pleasing design. Furthermore, the water tank mounting base 100, as an independent structure, can be completely detached from the water dispenser body 200. Users can choose to assemble the water dispenser body 200 and water tank 300 together using the water tank mounting base 100, or use them separately without assembly. No significant changes to the individual structures of the water dispenser body 200 and water tank 300 are necessary, ensuring high independence and structural simplicity for each component. This allows for more flexible application scenarios and greater user choice. Without the water tank 300, the water dispenser body 200 occupies less space, better meeting users' spatial layout needs. Furthermore, the water tank mounting bracket 100 is highly versatile and can be adapted to different application scenarios according to needs.

[0026] In practice, taking the rear side of the column 110 as the mounting side facing the side wall of the water dispenser body 200 as an example, mounting hole 124 is provided on the rear side of the base 120. That is, the mounting side of the column 110 and mounting hole 124 are on the same side, so that they can be installed close to the water dispenser body 200 and the interface between the two can be hidden. Furthermore, the rear side of the column 110 and the rear side of the base 120 are kept flush in the vertical direction, so that the side of the water tank mounting base 100 facing the side wall of the water dispenser body 200 is flush with the vertical wall surface, which can maintain a tight attachment to the side wall of the water dispenser body 200, making it easier to fasten the two together, and also making the connection more compact and saving space. Furthermore, the column 110 and the base 120 can be integrally molded, such as injection molding, which is simpler to manufacture and reduces production costs; or they can be designed separately and fixedly connected, depending on the usage requirements.

[0027] In practice, the base 120 has an inner cavity 126 that connects mounting hole one 122 and mounting hole two 124. Mounting hole one 122 is provided with a connector 140 that can communicate with the water tank opening 303. A connecting pipe is provided between mounting hole one 122 and mounting hole two 124, and the other end of the connecting pipe is used to connect to the water inlet connector 202 of the water dispenser body 200. The design of the inner cavity 126 in the base 120 not only facilitates processing and forming, making the structure lighter, but also allows for sufficient internal layout space.

[0028] Specifically, mounting hole 122 is a through hole located on the top surface of the base 120, while mounting hole 124 is located on the rear side of the base 120 facing the water dispenser body 200. The position of mounting hole 124 can be adjusted according to the position of the water inlet on the water dispenser body 200. Connector 140 is a self-sealing check valve. When the water tank 300 is placed on the base 120, connector 140 automatically opens to connect the water tank 300 to the water dispenser body 200. When the water tank 300 is removed from the base 120, connector 140 automatically closes to prevent water overflow. The check valve is a well-known technology in the industry and will not be described further.

[0029] To facilitate the installation of various components inside the base 120, the base 120 further includes a bottom cover 130. The bottom cover 130 and the base 120 together form an inner cavity 126 of the base 120, and the bottom cover 130 and the base 120 are detachably connected, allowing the bottom cover 130 to be opened for installation and adjustment of internal components, facilitating maintenance. Optionally, in practice, the bottom periphery of the base 120 may be surrounded by an outer edge 121, and the bottom cover 130 may have an upwardly extending edge around its periphery. The bottom cover 130 is inserted upward into the base 120, with the edge of the bottom cover 130 and the outer edge 121 of the base 120 being nested together.

[0030] Furthermore, the mounting hole 124 on the base 120 is an open hole at the bottom, and the bottom cover 130 is provided with an upwardly extending support plate portion 134. When the bottom cover 130 is nested upward into the base 120, the support plate portion 134 extends to the lower part of the mounting hole 124 to support the connecting pipe. An arc-shaped support groove can be formed on the top of the support plate portion 134. The cooperation of the support plate portion 134 and the mounting hole 124 forms an effective and stable positioning of the connecting pipe, preventing pipe shaking.

[0031] Regarding the specific assembly of the water tank mounting bracket 100 and the water tank 300, in combination with Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the water tank 300 has a water tank opening 303 at its bottom. On the side wall of the water tank 300 facing the water dispenser body 200, there is a column groove 301 adapted to the column 110. The top of the column groove 301 has a hanging sleeve groove 302. A skirt 304 surrounds the bottom edge of the water tank 300 to form a mounting cavity 305 at the bottom of the water tank 300. This mounting cavity 305 is adapted to the base 120 for the base 120 to be inserted into. When the water tank 300 is placed, the skirt 304 of the water tank 300 surrounds the outer periphery of the base 120 and is supported on the outer edge 121 of the base 120. The base 120 also simultaneously positions the bottom of the water tank 300 to prevent shaking. Regarding the side of the water tank 300, the column 110 is positioned by being embedded in the column groove 301, and the top hanging sleeve 112 extends outward and is embedded in the hanging sleeve groove 302, thereby providing upper support and limiting for the water tank 300, thus achieving sufficient fixation of the water tank 300. Regarding the specific assembly of the water tank mounting base 100 and the water dispenser body 200, the column 110 is provided with at least one fixing position 111, and the side wall of the water dispenser body 200 is provided with a corresponding mating mounting position 201 for detachable assembly with the column 110 of the water tank mounting base 100. Specifically, the fixing position 111 on the column 110 can be a fixing hole, and the mating mounting position 201 on the side wall of the water dispenser body 200 can be a threaded hole. Bolts are used to pass through the fixing position 111 and fix it to the mating mounting position 201. Multiple sets of bolts can be used for multi-point fixing along the height direction, making installation convenient. Furthermore, for the water dispenser body 200, only a few holes need to be made on the side wall; there is no need to set up complex connecting accessories on the body. Removal will not significantly affect the overall shape and side wall appearance of the water dispenser body 200. The holes can also be further sealed with plugs, without affecting the streamlined shape of the body.

[0032] To facilitate wiring distribution within the water dispenser body 200 during assembly, a cable groove 131 is further provided on the bottom surface of the base 120 (i.e., the bottom cover 130) for the cable to pass through. One end of the cable groove 131 connects to the rear side of the base 120 near the water dispenser body 200, while the other end extends outward. This allows the power cord of the water dispenser body 200 to pass through the bottom of the water tank mounting base 100, achieving both concealed wiring and effective cable positioning. Correspondingly, a connecting groove 123 is provided on the outer edge 121 of the base 120 along the extension path of the cable groove 131, forming a wiring channel when the bottom cover 130 is inwardly embedded into the base 120.

[0033] Furthermore, combining Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the bottom cover 130 has an upwardly protruding boss 133 on the side facing the water dispenser body 200. Below the boss 133, a recess 132 extending inward from the edge of the bottom cover 130 is formed. The rear side of the recess 132 facing the water dispenser body 200 is open. Correspondingly, a clearance groove 125 is formed on the outer edge 121 of the base 120 at the position corresponding to the boss 133, thereby forming an open-outer recess 132. In this embodiment, an air inlet channel is provided at the bottom of the water dispenser body 200. Specifically, air inlet channels extending along the length of the body are provided on the bottom side of the water dispenser body 200 facing the water tank mounting base 100 and the bottom side facing away from the water tank mounting base 100, so as to achieve effective ventilation and heat dissipation of the water dispenser body 200. In accordance with the position of the bottom air inlet channel, a recess 132 is formed at the bottom of the side wall of the water tank mounting base 100 facing the side wall of the water dispenser body 200, which cooperates with the air inlet channel, thereby increasing the gap of the air inlet hole space, increasing the air inlet area, and making it more conducive to ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0034] In practice, the water tank mounting base 100 and the water dispenser body 200 can be optionally assembled. When they are in different states of disassembly or assembly, different control modes can be used for the water production program inside the water dispenser body 200, avoiding confusion in water production modes and ensuring water safety under different conditions. Furthermore, the water tank mounting base 100 is equipped with a sensor configured to sense with a sensing accessory inside the water dispenser body 200 to determine the assembly status of the water tank mounting base 100 and the water dispenser body 200. Specifically, for example, a sensor is provided inside the cavity 126 of the base 120, and a corresponding sensing accessory is provided inside the side wall of the water dispenser body 200 to cooperate in sensing and determining the assembly status of the water tank mounting base 100 and the water dispenser body 200; or a sensor is provided inside the side wall of the water dispenser body 200, and a corresponding sensing accessory is provided inside the cavity 126 of the base 120 to cooperate in sensing and determining the assembly status of the water tank mounting base 100 and the water dispenser body 200. If a proximity switch and a sensing magnet are used together, a proximity switch can be installed inside the base 120 of the water tank mounting base 100, and a magnet can be installed inside the side wall of the water dispenser body 200. The distance can be used to sense whether the two are in an assembled state, without affecting the independent use of each component in a disassembled state.

[0035] In practice, the water tank mounting base 100 of this embodiment can be applied to various water supply or water receiving scenarios. For example, the water tank 300 is a pure water tank, and the water dispenser body 200 has the function of filtering and purifying pure water. The water tank opening 303 at the bottom of the water tank 300 serves as an inlet and is connected to the pure water outlet of the water dispenser body 200 through the water tank mounting base 100, for receiving the pure water prepared by the water dispenser body 200. Alternatively, the water tank 300 is a pure water tank, and the water dispenser body 200 has the function of cooling, heating, or discharging pure water at room temperature. The water tank opening 303 at the bottom of the water tank 300 serves as an outlet and is connected to the water inlet of the water dispenser body 200 through the water tank mounting base 100, for supplying pure water to the water dispenser body 200. Alternatively, the water tank 300 can be a raw water tank, and the water dispenser body 200 can have a purification function, filtering and purifying the water to produce pure water. The water tank opening 303 at the bottom of the water tank 300 is the outlet, which is connected to the water inlet of the water dispenser body 200 through the water tank mounting base 100 to supply raw water to the water dispenser body 200. Alternatively, the water tank 300 can be a raw water tank, and the water dispenser body 200 can have a purification function, including an RO membrane filter, filtering and purifying the water to produce pure water. The water tank opening 303 at the bottom of the water tank 300 is the inlet, which is connected to the wastewater outlet of the water dispenser body 200 through the water tank mounting base 100 to collect wastewater, etc. Depending on the user's different usage scenarios and needs, the water tank mounting base 100 can be used to assemble and apply the water tank 300 and the water dispenser body 200 without affecting the structure and space occupation of the water dispenser body 200.

[0036] The scope of protection of this invention is defined only by the claims. Thanks to the teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that alternative structures to the structures disclosed herein can be used as feasible alternative implementations, and that the implementations disclosed herein can be combined to produce new implementations, which also fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water tank mounting seat for a water dispenser, characterized in that, The water tank mounting seat (100) comprises: a seat body (120) provided with a mounting hole one (122) and a mounting hole two (124) and connected by a pipeline; the mounting hole one (122) is used for connecting the water tank mouth (303) on the water tank (300), and the mounting hole two (124) is arranged on the rear side of the seat body (120) and used for connecting the water dispenser body (200); a stand (110) fixed to the seat body (120) and provided with a hanging sleeve part (112) used for connecting the water tank (300); The rear side of the water tank mounting seat (100) has a mounting position which is configured to be matched with the side surface of the water dispenser body (200) and detachably connected.

2. The water tank mounting seat for water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stand (110) and the seat body (120) are integrally formed or fixedly connected in a split mode.

3. The water tank mounting seat for water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat body (120) is provided with an inner cavity (126), and the connecting pipeline between the mounting hole one (122) and the mounting hole two (124) is arranged in the inner cavity (126).

4. The water tank mounting seat for water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The seat body (120) is provided with a bottom cover (130) at the bottom, and the inner cavity (126) of the seat body (120) is formed between the bottom cover (130) and the seat body (120), and the bottom cover (130) and the seat body (120) are detachably connected.

5. The water tank mounting seat for water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat body (120) is provided with a wire slot (131) at the bottom for passing through the wire, and one end of the wire slot (131) is connected to the rear side of the seat body (120) close to the water dispenser body (200), and the other side extends outward.

6. The water tank mounting seat for water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rear side of the bottom cover (130) is provided with a boss part (133) protruding upward, and a concave cavity (132) extending inward from the edge is formed below the boss part (133), the rear side of the concave cavity (132) is open, and the concave cavity (132) is configured to correspond to the air inlet channel position of the bottom of the water dispenser body (200).

7. The water tank mounting seat for water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The seat body (120) is provided with an outer edge (121) around the periphery of the bottom, and the bottom cover (130) is provided with a side edge around the periphery below the seat body (120), and the side edge of the bottom cover (130) and the outer edge (121) of the seat body (120) are nested and assembled.

8. The water tank mounting seat for water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting hole two (124) on the seat body (120) is a bottom open hole, the bottom cover (130) is provided with a supporting plate part (134) extending upward, and when the bottom cover (130) is nested upward to the seat body (120), the supporting plate part (134) extends to the lower part of the mounting hole two (124) correspondingly, and is used for supporting the connecting pipeline.

9. A water dispenser comprising a water tank mounting seat (100) according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The water dispenser body (200) and the water tank (300) are further included, the mounting position of the rear side of the water tank mounting seat (100) is matched with the side surface of the water dispenser body (200) and detachably connected with the water dispenser body (200); the water dispenser body (200) is provided with a water port connector (202) on the side surface and connected with the mounting hole two (124) on the rear side of the seat body (120); and the water tank mouth (303) on the water tank (300) is connected with the mounting hole one (122).

10. A water dispenser according to claim 9, characterized in that: The water tank mounting seat (100) is provided with a sensing part, and the water dispenser body (200) is correspondingly provided with a sensing accessory to match the assembly state of the two sensing parts; or the water dispenser body (200) is provided with a sensing part, and the water tank mounting seat (100) is correspondingly provided with a sensing accessory to match the assembly state of the two sensing parts.

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