Water outlet structure of water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water outlet structure of a water dispenser, which comprises a main machine body and a water outlet box, a water supply device is arranged in the main machine body, a water outlet cavity is arranged in the water outlet box, a water outlet nozzle communicated with the water outlet cavity is arranged at the lifting end of the water outlet box, and a rotating shaft part is arranged on the opposite side of the fixed end of the water outlet box. The water outlet box is connected to the main machine body in an overturning mode through rotating shaft parts, a water outlet channel is axially formed in one rotating shaft part of the water outlet box, and the water outlet end of the water supply device communicates with the water outlet cavity through the water outlet channel. According to the water outlet box on the water dispenser, one rotating shaft part has the functions of a rotating shaft and a water outlet pipe at the same time, the circulation sectional area and shape of the water outlet channel are not affected by rotation of the water outlet box, the axis direction of the water outlet channel is still kept after rotation, and the conditions of bending, flattening or distortion caused by the adoption of a hose are avoided; and the water outlet efficiency and the water outlet effect of the water outlet channel are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of water drinking machines, in particular to a water outlet structure of a water drinking machine. Background Art

[0002] The current water dispenser structure is as shown in Chinese patent literature, the water dispenser with active water supply mechanism with patent number 201220041983.X, and the water dispenser with patent number 201922055804 .2 is shown in the water outlet structure of the instant hot water dispenser. In the above two prior arts, a rotatable water outlet structure is provided on the water dispenser body, and the water outlet structure is provided with a water outlet nozzle, so that the water outlet structure can be stored in the water dispenser body when idle. During installation, one end of the soft tube is connected to the water outlet nozzle, and the other end passes through the water outlet structure and is connected to the water outlet end of the water supply device in the water dispenser body. However, when the hose is connected in the above manner, during the rotation of the water outlet structure, it is easy to cause the hose to be bent, flattened, or even twisted and deformed, so that the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the hose changes, and splashing or pulsed water outlet (intermittent) will occur when water is discharged, which is easy to scald hands or water splashes everywhere. Therefore, the applicant provides a new solution to the above-mentioned prior art problems by improving and perfecting the prior art for consumers to choose and use. Summary of the invention

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a water outlet structure of a water dispenser which has a simple and reasonable structure, is easy to install and has a stable structure.

[0004] A water outlet structure of a water dispenser comprises a main body, a water supply device is arranged in the main body, and a water outlet box is arranged in the water outlet box, a water outlet cavity is arranged in the water outlet box, a water outlet nozzle connected to the water outlet cavity is provided at a lifted end of the water outlet box, a rotating shaft portion is provided on the opposite side of the fixed end of the water outlet box, the water outlet box is flipped and connected to the main body through the rotating shaft portion, a water outlet channel is axially opened in one of the rotating shaft portions of the water outlet box, and the water outlet end of the water supply device is connected to the water outlet cavity through the water outlet channel.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model can also be solved by the following technical measures:

[0006] As a more specific solution, a water-gas separation structure is provided in the water outlet box, a separation channel is provided in the water-gas separation structure, an exhaust port connected to the separation channel is opened on the water outlet box, and an air inlet of the separation channel is arranged above the liquid level of the water outlet chamber.

[0007] As a further solution, it also includes a first sleeve, which is fastened to the main body shell, wherein the shaft portion with a water outlet channel is rotatably connected in the first sleeve, and the first sleeve is provided with a water inlet interface connected to the water outlet channel.

[0008] As a further solution, it also includes a shell, which constitutes a part of the main body shell, the shaft portion is rotatably connected to the shell, and the shell is recessed with a storage cavity open to the outside, the water outlet box has a storage state and an unfolded state, and the water outlet box is accommodated in the storage cavity when in the storage state.

[0009] As a further solution, a second sleeve is also included, which is elastically sleeved on the other rotating shaft part of the water outlet box along the axial direction through a spring, and the second sleeve is provided with a positioning protrusion that swings with the rotating shaft part. The main body shell is provided with a storage slot and an expansion slot, and the positioning protrusion is engaged with the corresponding storage slot or expansion slot when the water outlet box is in the storage state or the expansion state.

[0010] As a further solution, the water vapor separation structure includes a water vapor separation sleeve and a water baffle, the water vapor separation sleeve is a hollow structure and forms a separation channel; the bottom port of the water vapor separation sleeve is opened on the bottom wall of the water outlet box and forms an exhaust port, the top port of the water vapor separation sleeve is arranged against the top wall of the water outlet box and forms an air inlet, and the water baffle is extended downward from the top wall of the water outlet box and is staggered with the air inlet up and down.

[0011] As a further solution, the water outlet is opened on the bottom wall of the water outlet box close to the lifted end, the water vapor separation sleeve is arranged on the side of the water outlet close to the lifted end, and the water vapor separation sleeve is provided with a drainage surface facing the fixed end of the water outlet box, and the drainage surface is inclined downward from one end close to the water outlet to the other end away from the water outlet.

[0012] As a further solution, the water outlet is opened on the bottom wall of the water outlet box close to the lifted end, and two guide plates extend from the bottom wall. A trumpet-shaped flow channel is formed between the two guide plates, and the wide end of the flow channel is close to the water outlet channel, and the narrow end of the flow channel is close to the water outlet.

[0013] As a further solution, when the water outlet box is accommodated in the storage cavity, an adapting space for a human hand to be inserted is reserved between the lifted end and the bottom of the storage cavity, and a lift cover plate partially protruding from the adapting space is connected to the water outlet box.

[0014] As a further solution, a main control board is also provided in the main body, and the water supply device is electrically connected to the main control board; the main control board is provided with an induction switch that can turn on and off the circuit of the water supply device, and the water outlet box is provided with an induction block that cooperates with the induction switch in the storage state.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0016] The utility model discloses a water outlet structure of a water dispenser. In the water outlet box of the water dispenser, a rotating shaft part has both the function of a rotating shaft and the function of a water outlet pipe, wherein the flow cross-sectional area and shape of the water outlet channel are not affected by the rotation of the water outlet box, and the axial direction of the water outlet channel is still maintained after rotation, thereby avoiding bending, flattening or twisting deformation caused by the use of a hose, and ensuring the water outlet efficiency and effect of the water outlet channel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the water dispenser in the utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the water dispenser in the utility model from another angle.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water outlet box in the utility model in the storage state.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water outlet box in the utility model in an unfolded state.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the water outlet box and the shell in the utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the water outlet box and the shell in the utility model from another angle.

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the water outlet box in the utility model in an expanded state.

[0024] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the water outlet box in the utility model in the storage state.

[0025] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the water outlet box in the utility model.

[0026] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the water outlet box in the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, a water outlet structure of a water dispenser includes a main body 1, in which a water supply device 2 is arranged, and also includes a water outlet box 3, in which a water outlet cavity 301 is arranged, and a water outlet nozzle 302 connected to the water outlet cavity 301 is provided at the lifted end of the water outlet box 3, and a rotating shaft portion 4 is provided on the opposite side of the fixed end of the water outlet box 3, and the water outlet box 3 is flipped and connected to the main body 1 through the rotating shaft portion 4, and a water outlet channel 401 is axially opened in one of the rotating shaft portions 4 of the water outlet box 3, and the water outlet end of the water supply device 2 is connected to the water outlet cavity 301 through the water outlet channel 401.

[0029] In the water outlet box of this water dispenser, one of the rotating shaft parts 4 has both the function of a rotating shaft and a water outlet pipe, wherein the flow cross-sectional area and shape of the water outlet channel 401 are not affected by the rotation of the water outlet box 3, and the axial direction of the water outlet channel 401 is still maintained after rotation, avoiding bending, flattening or twisting deformation caused by the use of a hose, thereby ensuring the water outlet efficiency and effect of the water outlet channel.

[0030] The water outlet box 3 is provided with a water-gas separation structure, in which a separation channel 501 is provided. The water outlet box 3 is provided with an exhaust port 502 connected to the separation channel 501, and an air inlet 503 of the separation channel 501 is arranged above the liquid level of the water outlet chamber 301. During use, hot water flows into the water outlet chamber 301, so that the pressure in the water outlet chamber 301 increases, and the water-gas separation structure connected to the outside air can play a role in pressure relief and pressure balance.

[0031] It also includes a first sleeve 6, which is firmly connected to the outer shell of the main body 1, wherein the shaft portion 4 with a water outlet channel 401 is rotatably connected to the first sleeve 6, and the first sleeve 6 is provided with a water inlet interface 61 connected to the water outlet channel 401; in addition to serving as a sleeve, the first sleeve 6 of this structure can also serve as a joint, and is connected to the water outlet end of the water supply device 2 via a hose or a hard pipe through the water inlet interface 61.

[0032] In addition, a sealing groove 402 is formed on the peripheral wall of the shaft portion 4. A sealing ring 14 is sleeved in the sealing groove 402 and abuts against the first sleeve 6, so that the shaft portion 4 is sealed and connected to the first sleeve 6 during rotation to prevent water leakage in the connection between the two.

[0033] The main body 1 further comprises a housing 7, the housing 7 constituting a part of the housing of the main body 1, the shaft portion 4 being rotatably connected to the housing 7, and the housing 7 being provided with a receiving cavity 701 open to the outside, the water outlet box 3 having a receiving state (such as Figure 3 ) and the expanded state (as Figure 4 As shown), the water outlet box 3 is received in the receiving cavity 701 in the receiving state;

[0034] The water outlet box 3 is in an unfolded state when in use, and is laterally connected to the main body 1. The water outlet box 3 is in a stored state when not in use, and is longitudinally accommodated in the storage cavity 701. This method is beneficial to improving the compactness and aesthetics of the main body.

[0035] In addition, the first sleeve 6 has a connecting foot 62 and a connecting sleeve 621 placed on the connecting foot 62, and the shell 7 has a connecting boss 71 embedded in the connecting sleeve 621. The first sleeve 6 is fastened to the shell 7 by fasteners passing through the connecting sleeve 621 and the connecting boss 71.

[0036] The main body 1 further comprises a second sleeve 8, which is elastically sleeved on the other rotating shaft portion 4 of the water outlet box 3 along the axial direction through a spring 9, and a positioning protrusion 81 is provided on the second sleeve 8 to swing with the rotating shaft portion 4. A receiving card slot 702 and an unfolding card slot 703 are provided on the shell of the main body 1, and the positioning protrusion 81 is engaged with the corresponding receiving card slot 702 or the unfolding card slot 703 when the water outlet box 3 is in the receiving state or the unfolding state; the other rotating shaft portion 4 is a D-shaped shaft, and the center hole of the second sleeve 8 is adapted to the shape of the D-shaped shaft, so that the second sleeve 8 can be fixed on the other rotating shaft portion 4 and rotate together;

[0037] In the stored state or the unfolded state, the positioning protrusion 81 is elastically engaged with the storage slot 702 and the unfolding slot 703, so that the structure is more stable and the positioning is more accurate in the stored state or the unfolded state.

[0038] The above-mentioned water outlet box 3, first sleeve 6 and second sleeve 8 are all connected to the shell 7, so that the above structure can form a modular component, which is convenient for assembling the modular component to the shell of the main body 1 after pre-assembly. The entire modular component is easy to disassemble and assemble, which can improve production efficiency.

[0039] In this embodiment, the water-gas separation structure includes a water-gas separation sleeve 51 and a water baffle 52. The water-gas separation sleeve 51 is a hollow structure and forms a separation channel 501. The bottom port of the water-gas separation sleeve 51 is opened on the bottom wall of the water outlet box 3 and forms an exhaust port 502. The top port of the water-gas separation sleeve 51 is arranged close to the top wall of the water outlet box 3 and forms an air inlet 503.

[0040] Reference Figure 7 As shown, when the water outlet box 3 is in the unfolded state, hot water (indicated by the solid line in the figure) flows along the bottom wall of the water outlet box 3 from the fixed end to the lifted end until it is discharged from the water outlet nozzle 302. At this time, the steam (indicated by the dotted line in the figure) flows upward and is discharged out of the water outlet box 3 through the air inlet 503, the separation channel 501 and the exhaust port 502, and the water outlet cavity 301 is connected with the outside air, thereby playing the role of pressure relief and pressure balance.

[0041] The water baffle 52 is extended downward from the top wall of the water outlet box 3 and is staggered with the air inlet 503; the water baffle 52 can block splashing hot water to prevent hot water from splashing into the air inlet 503, which can further improve the water vapor separation effect.

[0042] The water outlet nozzle 302 is provided on the bottom wall of the water outlet box 3 close to the lifting end, the water vapor separation sleeve 51 is provided on the side of the water outlet nozzle 302 close to the lifting end, and the water vapor separation sleeve 51 is provided with a drainage surface 511 facing the fixed end of the water outlet box 3, and the drainage surface 511 is arranged to be inclined downward from one end close to the water outlet nozzle 302 to the other end away from the water outlet nozzle 302;

[0043] In this embodiment, the drainage surface 511 is arc-shaped and has the same arc as the edge of the water outlet 302 and is connected to it. Since the water outlet box 3 has just finished discharging water, a small amount of water will inevitably remain on the bottom of the water outlet cavity 301. When the water outlet box 3 is switched from the unfolded state to the retracted state, Figure 8 As described above, the accumulated water at the bottom of the water outlet chamber 301 will flow downward, and drip onto the drainage surface 511 after passing over the water outlet nozzle 302. The inclined drainage surface 511 allows the accumulated water to flow into the bottom of the water outlet chamber 301 when it is in the stored state, thereby preventing the accumulated water from dripping out through the water outlet nozzle 302 when stored, thereby affecting the user experience.

[0044] The water outlet spout 302 is arranged on the bottom wall of the water outlet box 3 close to the lifted end, and two guide plates 303 extend from the bottom wall, and a trumpet-shaped flow channel 304 is formed between the two guide plates 303, and the wide end of the flow channel 304 is close to the water outlet channel 401, and the narrow end of the flow channel 304 is close to the water outlet spout 302; after the hot water flows into the water outlet cavity 301 through the water outlet channel 401, the two guide plates 303 play a confluence role, so that the hot water flows into the water outlet spout 302 faster and more accurately, thereby improving the water outlet efficiency.

[0045] When the water outlet box 3 is accommodated in the storage cavity 701, an adaptation space 704 for human hands to be inserted is reserved between the lifted end and the bottom of the storage cavity 701, and a lift cover plate 10 is connected to the water outlet box 3 and partially protrudes from the adaptation space 704; when the water outlet box 3 is switched from the storage state to the unfolded state, the lift cover plate 10 facilitates the user to lift up the water outlet box 3.

[0046] A main control board 11 is also provided in the main body 1, and the water supply device 2 is electrically connected to the main control board 11; the main control board 11 is provided with a sensing switch 12 that can turn on and off the circuit of the water supply device 2, and the water outlet box 3 is provided with a sensing block 13 that cooperates with the sensing switch 12 in the storage state; by cooperating with the sensing switch 12 and the sensing block 13, it can be ensured that the circuit of the water supply device 2 is cut off when the water outlet box 3 is in the storage state, thereby avoiding the switch being triggered by mistake and being activated, thereby improving the safety of the water dispenser.

[0047] In this embodiment, the induction switch 12 is a Hall sensor element, and the induction block 13 is a magnet block. In more embodiments, the induction switch 12 can also be a reed switch, a micro switch, or an infrared sensor element; the induction block 13 can also be the outer wall surface of the water outlet box 3 itself.

[0048] In addition, in this embodiment, the water outlet box 3 includes an upper box body 31, a lower box body 32, an upper cover 33 and a lower cover 34. The upper box body 31 is connected to the lower box body 32 to define a water outlet chamber 301. The rotating shaft portion 4 and the water baffle 52 are integrally connected to the upper box body 31. The water outlet nozzle 302, the water vapor separation sleeve 51, and the guide plate 303 are integrally arranged on the lower box body 32. The upper cover 33 and the lower cover 34 are connected and surrounded by the outer sides of the upper box body 31 and the lower box body 32. The water outlet box 3 of this structure can achieve better heat insulation effect; and the magnet block can be clamped between the lower box body 32 and the lower cover 34 for fixation.

[0049] The water supply device 2 mainly includes a water pump and an instant heating device. The water supply device 2 belongs to the prior art and will not be elaborated in detail here.

[0050] The above is a preferred embodiment of the utility model, which shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. The utility model may have various changes and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected, and the scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water outlet structure of a water dispenser, comprising a main body (1), wherein a water supply device (2) is provided inside the main body (1), characterized in that: The device also comprises a water outlet box (3), wherein a water outlet cavity (301) is provided in the water outlet box (3), a water outlet nozzle (302) communicating with the water outlet cavity (301) is provided at the lifted end of the water outlet box (3), a rotating shaft portion (4) is provided at the opposite side of the fixed end of the water outlet box (3), the water outlet box (3) is flipped and connected to the main body (1) via the rotating shaft portion (4), and a water outlet channel (401) is axially provided in one of the rotating shaft portions (4) of the water outlet box (3), and the water outlet end of the water supply device (2) is communicated with the water outlet cavity (301) via the water outlet channel (401).

2. The water outlet structure of a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet box (3) is provided with a water-gas separation structure, a separation channel (501) is provided in the water-gas separation structure, an exhaust port (502) communicating with the separation channel (501) is provided on the water outlet box (3), and an air inlet (503) of the separation channel (501) is arranged above the liquid level of the water outlet chamber (301).

3. The water outlet structure of a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a first shaft sleeve (6), the first shaft sleeve (6) being fixedly connected to the outer shell of the main body (1), wherein the rotating shaft portion (4) provided with a water outlet channel (401) is rotatably connected in the first shaft sleeve (6), and the first shaft sleeve (6) is provided with a water inlet interface (61) communicating with the water outlet channel (401).

4. The water outlet structure of a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a shell (7), the shell (7) constituting a part of the outer shell of the main body (1), the rotating shaft portion (4) being rotatably connected to the shell (7), and a receiving cavity (701) open outwardly is concavely provided on the shell (7), the water outlet box (3) having a receiving state and an unfolded state, and the water outlet box (3) being received in the receiving cavity (701) in the receiving state.

5. The water outlet structure of a water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main body (1) further comprises a second shaft sleeve (8), the second shaft sleeve (8) being elastically sleeved on another rotating shaft portion (4) of the water outlet box (3) along the axial direction via a spring (9), the second shaft sleeve (8) being provided with a positioning protrusion (81) that swings along with the rotating shaft portion (4), the main body (1) being provided with a receiving card slot (702) and an unfolding card slot (703), the positioning protrusion (81) being engaged with the corresponding receiving card slot (702) or the unfolding card slot (703) when the water outlet box (3) is in a received state or an unfolded state.

6. The water outlet structure of a water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water-gas separation structure comprises a water-gas separation sleeve (51) and a water baffle (52); the water-gas separation sleeve (51) is of a hollow structure and forms a separation channel (501); the bottom port of the water-gas separation sleeve (51) is opened on the bottom wall of the water outlet box (3) and forms an exhaust port (502); the top port of the water-gas separation sleeve (51) is arranged close to the top wall of the water outlet box (3) and forms an air inlet (503); the water baffle (52) is extended downward from the top wall of the water outlet box (3) and is staggered with respect to the air inlet (503) up and down.

7. The water outlet structure of a water dispenser according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water outlet nozzle (302) is provided on the bottom wall of the water outlet box (3) close to the lifted end, the water vapor separation sleeve (51) is arranged on the side of the water outlet nozzle (302) close to the lifted end, and the water vapor separation sleeve (51) is provided with a drainage surface (511) facing the fixed end of the water outlet box (3), and the drainage surface (511) is arranged to be inclined downward from one end close to the water outlet nozzle (302) to the other end away from the water outlet nozzle (302).

8. The water outlet structure of a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet spout (302) is disposed on the bottom wall of the water outlet box (3) close to the lifted end, two guide plates (303) extend from the bottom wall, a trumpet-shaped flow channel (304) is formed between the two guide plates (303), the wide end of the flow channel (304) closes to the water outlet channel (401), and the narrow end of the flow channel (304) closes to the water outlet spout (302).

9. The water outlet structure of a water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the water outlet box (3) is accommodated in the storage cavity (701), an adapting space (704) for a human hand to be inserted is reserved between the lifted end and the bottom of the storage cavity (701), and a lift cover plate (10) is connected to the water outlet box (3) and partially protrudes from the adapting space (704).

10. The water outlet structure of a water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that The main body (1) is further provided with a main control panel (11), and the water supply device (2) is electrically connected to the main control panel (11); the main control panel (11) is provided with an induction switch (12) capable of switching the circuit of the water supply device (2) on and off, and the water outlet box (3) is provided with an induction block (13) which cooperates with the induction switch (12) in the stored state.

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