Gas-liquid separation water accumulation box and drinking equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a gas-liquid separation water accumulation box and drinking equipment, the water accumulation box comprises a box body, the box body is provided with a containing cavity and a connecting port, the connecting port can communicate with the containing cavity and a discharge pipe, and the containing cavity is provided with a containing area; the separation component is arranged in the containing cavity, and the separation component is used for separating gas and liquid in the fluid discharged by the discharge pipe, so that the liquid enters the containing area; the separation component comprises a separation channel, an inlet, a liquid outlet and an air outlet, the inlet is communicated with the connecting port, and the liquid outlet and the air outlet can enable the separation channel to be communicated with the containing area. According to the water accumulation box, the water receiving purpose of the water accumulation box can be achieved, the separation component can conduct water-vapor separation on discharged liquid by being connected with the discharge pipe, the function integration is high, the separation component does not occupy too much space, and the structure of a host does not need to be changed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of drinking equipment, and in particular to a gas-liquid separation water storage box and drinking equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the development of household electrical equipment technology, people's demand for drinking equipment is increasing, and the functions of drinking equipment are becoming more and more abundant. Traditional drinking equipment usually has the function of heating water, and drinking equipment needs to be equipped with a structure for separating water vapor at the outlet. However, for drinking equipment with special needs, traditional drinking equipment cannot meet the gas-liquid separation requirements of special drinking equipment. For example, for sparkling water drinking equipment, the pumping function requires the internal pipeline to frequently discharge gas, and the discharged gas will contain water, so that the exhaust process affects the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an integrated gas-liquid separation water box and drinking equipment suitable for special water outlet and drainage needs in response to the above technical problems.

[0004] On the one hand, a gas-liquid separation water collection box is provided, the water collection box comprising:

[0005] A box body is provided with a containing cavity and a connecting port, wherein the connecting port can connect the containing cavity and the discharge pipe, and the containing cavity is provided with a containing area; and

[0006] A separation component is arranged in the accommodating chamber, and is used to separate the gas and liquid in the fluid discharged from the discharge pipe so that the liquid enters the accommodating area; the separation component includes a separation channel, an inlet, a liquid outlet and an air outlet, and the inlet is connected to the connecting port so that the liquid outlet and the air outlet can connect the separation channel with the accommodating area.

[0007] In one embodiment, at least one separation wall is further provided in the separation channel and is located between the inlet and the outlet. The separation wall is provided on the box body, and a flow gap is provided between the separation wall and the separation member.

[0008] In one embodiment, the separation wall is protruded from the box body, and the end of the separation wall, the box body and the separation member jointly define the liquid outlet.

[0009] In one embodiment, the separation member includes a top wall and a side wall arranged around the top wall, the side wall is provided with an air outlet, and the end of the separation wall, the box body and the side wall jointly define the liquid outlet.

[0010] In one embodiment, the separation wall is spaced apart from the side wall so as to form a liquid channel on one side of the separation wall facing the inlet and a gas channel on the other side.

[0011] In one embodiment, the separation wall is provided with a buffer portion, and the buffer portion is provided between the liquid outlet and the inlet to guide the liquid.

[0012] In one embodiment, the buffer portion includes an arc segment and a protruding segment, and two arc segments are symmetrically arranged, and a protruding segment protruding toward the middle outlet is formed between the two arc segments, and the arc surface of the arc segment is concave into an arc in a direction away from the middle outlet.

[0013] In one embodiment, the separation channel is provided with a connecting pipe, the inlet of the connecting pipe serves as the inlet, and the outlet of the connecting pipe is provided in the separation channel and has a gap with the inner wall of the separation member.

[0014] In one embodiment, the separation member includes at least one engaging portion, and the engaging portion is detachably connected to the separation wall, and / or the engaging portion is detachably connected to the box body.

[0015] In one embodiment, the liquid outlet is located on a first side surface of the separation member, and the gas outlet is located on a second side surface of the separation member that is different from the first side surface.

[0016] In one embodiment, the box body includes a accommodating body and a cover plate, the accommodating body has the accommodating cavity, the accommodating cavity is connected to the outside through the cover plate, the separation member is detachably provided on the accommodating body, and divides the accommodating cavity into the separation channel located inside the separation member and the accommodating cavity located outside the separation member, and the accommodating cavity is used to store the liquid.

[0017] In one aspect, a drinking device is provided, comprising:

[0018] The main unit, including the water outlet; and

[0019] As the water collection box mentioned above, it matches the water outlet setting.

[0020] The above-mentioned water accumulation box can not only realize the water collection purpose of the water accumulation box itself, but also can separate the water vapor from the discharged liquid by connecting the discharge pipe. The functions are highly integrated, the separation component structure does not take up too much space, and there is no need to change the structure of the main machine itself. The water accumulation box is close to the discharge pipe in position, which makes it easier to introduce the discharged liquid for subsequent separation work, and the original structure of the water accumulation box can also make it more convenient to discharge the separated gas, and it has a larger space for accommodating liquid, thereby improving the separation efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a drinking device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a drinking device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a water collection box according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water collection box according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] FIG. 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a separation component according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a local structure of FIG. 2 .

[0027] FIG. 7 is an enlarged schematic diagram of a local structure of FIG. 4 .

[0028] Description of the accompanying drawings: drinking device 1; including a main unit 2; a water storage box 3; a water outlet 22; a discharge pipe 21; an air pump button 23; a box body 100; a receiving chamber 101; a receiving chamber 102; a receiving body 110; a first side wall 111; a second side wall 112; a bottom wall 113; a support bar 114; a cover plate 120; a through hole 121; a docking portion 130; a liquid inlet pipe 140; a connecting port 141; a separating member 200; a body 201; an inlet port 202; a liquid outlet port 203 ; Air outlet 204; Side wall 205; First side 2051; Second side 2052; Top wall 206; First connecting hole 207; Reinforcing rib 208; Connecting tube 210; Connecting tube outlet 211; Main body 212; Inner bend 213; Outer bend 214; Separation wall 220; First separation edge 221; Second separation edge 222; Buffer 223; Arc section 2231; Protruding section 2232; Guide member 230; Second connecting hole 231; Guide wall 232. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0031] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like appear, these terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if there is a description that a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, etc., or similar descriptions appear, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0034] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0035] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, Figures 1 and 2 show schematic diagrams of the structure of a drinking device in an embodiment of the present application. A drinking device 1 provided in an embodiment of the present application includes a main unit 2 and a water storage box 3. The main unit 2 includes a water outlet 22 and a discharge pipe 21, and the water storage box 3 is arranged to match the water outlet 22. The drinking device 1 is a special drinking device, which refers to a device that can prepare special beverages in addition to drinking water, such as a drinking device 1 for making sparkling water or a coffee machine for making milk foam.

[0036] The following is an introduction to a drinking device 1 with a function of making sparkling water. The main unit 2 of the drinking device 1 also includes an air pumping module (not shown in the figure), an air pumping port (not shown in the figure) and an air pumping button 23. The air pumping module is used to inject bubbles into the waterway to increase the flavor of the water. The air pumping module includes a gas tank disposed inside or outside the main unit 2. The gas tank is connected to the discharge pipe 21 and the air pumping port, respectively. When the gas pressure in the air pumping module is too high, the excess gas needs to be discharged to reduce the internal pressure. The water outlet 22 is located at the upper position of the main unit 2, and the outlet of the discharge pipe 21 is located at the lower position of the main unit 2. The drinking device 1 has a water outlet 22. When the user needs drinking water of different temperatures, the cup body is used to receive water at the water outlet 22. When the user needs to make sparkling water, the cup body receives a certain amount of drinking water at the water outlet 22, and then the cup body is placed at the air pumping port to pump air into the cup body to form sparkling water. When inflating the cup body, if the inflation button 23 on the main unit 2 is pressed for a long time, the inflation module will continue to work. Since the volume of the cup body is fixed, part of the gas remains in the pipeline inside the drinking device 1 and needs to be discharged to relieve the pressure, and some water will be brought out when the gas is discharged.

[0037] The water accumulation box 3 includes a box body 100 and a separation member 200. The box body 100 is provided with a accommodating chamber 101 and a connecting port 141, and the connecting port 141 can connect the accommodating chamber 101 and the discharge pipe 21, and the accommodating chamber 101 is provided with an accommodating area. The separation member 200 is arranged in the accommodating chamber 101, and the separation member 200 is used to separate the gas and liquid in the fluid discharged from the discharge pipe 21, so that the liquid enters the accommodating area. The separation member 200 includes a separation channel, an inlet 202, a liquid outlet 203 and an air outlet 204, and the inlet 202 is connected with the connecting port 141, and the liquid outlet 203 and the air outlet 204 can connect the separation channel with the accommodating area.

[0038] The above-mentioned water collection box 3 can not only realize the water collection purpose of the water collection box 3 itself, but also can be connected to the discharge pipe 21 so that the separation component 200 can separate the water vapor from the discharge liquid. The function integration is high, the separation component 200 structure does not occupy too much space, and there is no need to change the structure of the main unit 2 itself; the water collection box 3 is close to the discharge pipe 21 in position, which makes it easier to introduce the discharge liquid for subsequent separation work, and the original structure of the water collection box 3 can also make it more convenient to discharge the separated gas, and it has a larger liquid storage space, which improves the separation efficiency.

[0039] In one embodiment, the box body 100 includes a containing body 110 and a cover plate 120, the containing body 110 has the containing cavity 101, the containing cavity 101 is connected to the outside through the cover plate 120, the separation member 200 is detachably provided on the containing body 110, and the containing cavity 101 is divided into the separation channel located inside the separation member 200 and the containing cavity 102 located outside the separation member 200, and the containing cavity 102 is used to store the liquid.

[0040] As shown in FIG3 , the housing body 110 of the box body 100 includes a first side wall 111 facing the main unit 2, a second side wall 112 away from the main unit 2, and a bottom wall 113. The housing body 110 also includes a docking portion 130 connected to the main unit 2. The outer side of the first side wall 111 has a docking portion 130, which is used to connect to the corresponding position of the main unit 2 and fix the water collection box 3. The outer side of the first side wall 111 is provided with a connecting port 141, which is sealedly docked with the discharge pipe 21.

[0041] The box body 100 is provided with a support bar 114 . The support bar 114 is provided with a plurality of spaced and evenly distributed support bars 114 on the inner sides of the first side wall 111 and the second side wall 112 . The support bar 114 is located between the bottom wall 113 and the cover plate 120 , and is used to support and connect the cover plate 120 .

[0042] The inner side of the first side wall 111, the inner side of the second side wall 112 and the bottom wall 113 together form the containing body 110, and the containing body 110 has an opening, and the cover plate 120 is arranged at the opening and is used to partially cover the opening. Specifically, the outer periphery of the cover plate 120 is matched and connected with the edges of the first side wall 111 and the second side wall 112 to close the opening. A through hole 121 is provided on the cover plate 120, so that the containing chamber 101 is connected to the outside, and unnecessary liquids when using the drinking device 1, such as liquids overflowing from the cup body and dripping from the water outlet 22, can enter the containing chamber 102 of the containing chamber 101 through the through hole 121.

[0043] The separation member 200 includes a body 201 having an inlet 202, a liquid outlet 203 and an air outlet 204, and a separation channel is formed between the body 201 and the box body 100. The separation member 200 also includes a connecting pipe 210 and a guide member arranged in cooperation with the body 201.

[0044] In one embodiment, the water collection box 3 also includes a connecting pipe 210, which is arranged in the accommodating cavity 101, and the connecting pipe 210 includes an inlet 202 and a connecting pipe outlet 211. The inlet 202 is connected to the connecting port 141, and the connecting pipe outlet 211 is connected to the accommodating cavity 101; in the vertical direction, the height of the connecting pipe outlet 211 is higher than the height of the inlet 202.

[0045] By setting the height of the connecting pipe outlet 211 higher than the height of the inlet 202, the liquid flowing out of the connecting pipe 210 enters the accommodating chamber 101 and will not flow back to the inlet 201 and the connecting port 141. When the water collection box 3 is removed, the liquid stored in the accommodating chamber 101 of the water collection box 3 can also be prevented from flowing back, thereby avoiding liquid spillage when the water collection box 3 is removed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0046] Furthermore, the water accumulation box 3 is provided with a standard liquid level value, and an indicator mark line is provided at the standard liquid level value, which is used to prompt the cleaning of the liquid accumulation in the accommodating chamber 101 of the box body. The height of the connecting pipe outlet 211 is higher than the standard liquid level value in the water accumulation box 3, which further prevents the accumulated water from flowing back.

[0047] In one embodiment, the inlet 202 and the outlet of the connecting tube 210 are oriented in different directions, and the box body 100 further includes a liquid inlet pipe 140, and the liquid inlet pipe 140 and the connecting tube 210 are oriented in different directions, so that the mixed fluid generates a turbulent effect when passing through the connecting tube 210. Specifically, the inlet 202 is arranged toward the main unit 2, and the outlet of the connecting tube 210 is arranged in a direction away from the bottom wall 113 of the box body 100, and the inlet 202 and the outlet of the connecting tube 210 can be arranged vertically.

[0048] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 , the connecting tube 210 further includes a main body 212, an inner curved portion 213 and an outer curved portion 214. The main body 212 extends in a vertical direction, and the inner curved portion 213 is curvedly disposed between the inlet and the main body 212. The outer curved portion 214 is curvedly connected between the main body 212 and the box body 100.

[0049] Specifically, between the connection port 141 and the inlet port 202, the liquid inlet pipe 140 formed on the box body 100 is arranged in the horizontal direction, the inlet port is arranged at the end of the liquid inlet pipe 140, the inner curved portion 213 connects the liquid inlet pipe 140 and the main body 212, and the connecting pipe outlet 211 is formed at the end of the main body 212. The outer curved portion 214 connects the main body 212 and the box body to assist in guiding the fluid and to buffer the fluid, and the bending direction of the outer curved portion 214 is opposite to the bending direction of the inner curved portion 213.

[0050] In one embodiment, the separation channel includes the above-mentioned connecting tube 210, the inlet of the connecting tube 210 is the inlet 202, the outlet of the connecting tube 210 is the connecting tube outlet 211, and is part of the separation channel, and there is a gap between the outlet of the connecting tube 210 and the inner wall of the separation component 200, so that the gas-liquid mixture flowing out of the connecting tube 210 can pass through the gap.

[0051] The connecting pipe 210 is connected to the discharge pipe 21 through the liquid inlet pipe 140, the inlet of the liquid inlet pipe 140 is the connecting port 141, and the outlet of the liquid inlet pipe 140 is connected to the inlet (i.e., the inlet port 202) of the connecting pipe 210. The gas-liquid mixture discharged from the main unit 2 enters the separation channel through the outlet of the discharge pipe 21, the connecting port 141 of the liquid inlet pipe 140, the liquid inlet pipe 140, and the inlet of the connecting pipe 210 in sequence.

[0052] It is understandable that the connecting tube 210 and the liquid inlet tube 140 can be an integrated structure, or the connecting tube 210, the liquid inlet tube 140 and the box body 100 are an integrated structure; or, in other embodiments, the connecting tube 210 can also be a part of the separation component 200.

[0053] In one embodiment, the water collection box 3 further includes a guide member 230, the guide member 230 is provided on the separation member 200, and there is a flow gap between the guide member 230 and the box body 100; and / or, there is a flow gap between the guide member 230 and the connecting pipe outlet 211, and the guide member 230 is used to shield the connecting pipe outlet 211 in the vertical direction. The guide member 230 can also shield the connecting pipe outlet 211 in the separation channel to a certain extent, preventing the airflow carrying liquid from flowing through and causing droplets to splash.

[0054] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the guide member 230 matches the position of the connecting pipe outlet 211, shields the top of the connecting pipe outlet 211, performs the first flow disturbance, changes the flow direction of the fluid, and allows the fluid to enter the downstream structure through the flow gap. At the same time, the guide member 230 prevents the liquid entrained in the fluid from splashing upward from the connecting pipe outlet 211.

[0055] In one embodiment, at least one separation wall 220 is further provided in the separation channel between the inlet 202 and the liquid outlet 203. The separation wall 220 is provided in the box body 100, and there is a flow gap between the separation wall 220 and the separation member 200. The separation wall 220 is used to separate and guide the flow direction of the fluid, so that the gas in the mixture is easier to discharge and the gas-liquid separation is easier to achieve; the separation wall 220 can also change the flow direction, and the gas and liquid are guided to be discharged from the separation member 200 respectively; the separation wall 220 cooperates with the guide member 230, matches the position of the liquid outlet 203, performs a second flow disturbance, and changes the flow direction of the fluid, and finally enters the liquid outlet 203 or the gas outlet 204 through the flow gap.

[0056] In one embodiment, the separation wall 220 is protruded from the box body 100 , and the end of the separation wall 220 , the box body 100 and the separation member 200 together define the liquid outlet 203 .

[0057] The separation wall 220 is located between the inlet 202 and the liquid outlet 203 (or the gas outlet 204), and the separation wall 220 and the connecting pipe 210 are spaced apart. The fluid mixture can enter the space and achieve gas-liquid separation through the action of the separation wall 220. The separated liquid is guided to the liquid outlet 203 through the separation wall 220.

[0058] In one embodiment, the separation wall 220 is provided with a buffer portion 223, and the buffer portion 223 is provided between the liquid outlet 203 and the inlet 202 on the flow path of the fluid to buffer and guide the liquid. Specifically, in the embodiments shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the inlet 202 and the outlet of the connecting pipe 210 are each provided with one, and the liquid outlet 203 is provided with at least two, and the liquid outlets 203 are located at intervals on both sides of the inlet 202. Correspondingly, the buffer portion 223 is provided in the middle of the separation wall 220, matching the position of the outlet of the inlet 202 or the connecting pipe 210.

[0059] The buffer portion 223 includes an arc segment 2231 and a protruding segment 2232. In the embodiments shown in Figures 3 and 4, the buffer portion is in a "human" shape. Two arc segments 2231 are symmetrically arranged. A protruding segment 2232 protruding toward the connecting tube outlet is formed between the two arc segments 2231. The arc surface of the arc segment 2231 is concave into an arc in the direction away from the connecting tube outlet. The protruding segment 2232 is arranged corresponding to the center of the connecting tube outlet 211. The liquid is diverted in the protruding segment 2232, and the liquid state gradually eases after passing through the arc segment 2231 and is guided to the liquid outlet 203.

[0060] Specifically, the separation wall 220 includes a first separation edge 221 and a second separation edge 222, and an arc segment 2231 and a protruding segment 2232 are formed on the second separation edge 222. The first separation edge 221 is provided with two ends respectively located at the second separation edge 222, and the first separation edge 221 extends toward the first side wall 111 of the box body 100, and the first separation edge 221 and the inner side of the first side wall 111 of the box body 100 and the main body 201 of the separation member 200 together form a liquid outlet 203. The second separation edge 222 is arranged substantially parallel to the first side wall 111, and a buffer portion 223 is protrudingly provided in the middle of the second separation edge 222, and the second separation edge 222, the first separation edge 221 and the buffer portion 223 form an M-shaped structure, and the buffer portion 223 can naturally divert the fluid entering between the separation wall 220 and the connecting tube 210 to both sides, and the fluid flows through the second separation edge 222 and the first separation edge 221 and flows out from the liquid outlet 203.

[0061] In one embodiment, the separation member 200 includes a top wall 206 and a side wall 205 arranged around the top wall 206, so that the separation member has a cap-shaped structure. The side wall 205 is provided with a liquid outlet 203 and a gas outlet 204, and the separation wall 220 is spaced apart from the top wall 206 to form a liquid channel on one side of the separation wall 220 facing the inlet 202 and a gas channel on the other side. The top wall 206 is arranged substantially parallel to the bottom wall 113 of the box body 100 or substantially perpendicular to the separation wall 220, and the side wall 205 is substantially perpendicular to the top wall 206 and spaced apart from the separation wall 220. The top wall 206 can provide shielding for the separation channel, shielding above the connecting tube 210 and the separation wall 220, to prevent liquid splashing and affecting the user experience.

[0062] No through hole may be set on the top wall 206. Below the top wall 206 is the connecting tube 210. The separation wall 220 extends upward from the box body 100. The upper edge of the separation wall 220 is spaced apart from the top wall 206. Under the action of gravity, the liquid flows out of the connecting tube 210 and flows downward along the outer wall of the connecting tube 210, while the gas flows upward and is discharged from the separation component 200 through the gap.

[0063] As shown in FIG6 , the side wall 205 includes a first side surface 2051 and a second side surface 2052 facing different from the first side surface 2051. In one embodiment, the liquid outlet 203 is located at the first side surface 2051 of the separation member 200, and the gas outlet 204 is located at the second side surface 2052 of the separation member 200 different from the first side surface 2051. Specifically, two first side surfaces 2051 are provided, each of which is arranged parallel to the first separation edge 221, and the second side surface 2052 is arranged parallel to the first side wall 111. In other embodiments, the second side surface 2052 may not be provided, and the gas is directly discharged from the gap formed between the two first side surfaces 2051, the separation wall and the top wall 206.

[0064] The separation member 200 is provided with a reinforcing rib 208 , which is located on the inner wall of the first side surface 2051 and on one side of the liquid outlet 203 . The reinforcing rib 208 is between the separation member 200 and the separation wall 220 to reinforce the structure of the separation member 200 .

[0065] In one embodiment, the guide member 230 includes a protruding guide wall 232 , and the guide wall 232 surrounds the outer side of the connecting pipe outlet 211 , so that the guide wall 232 and at least a portion of the connecting pipe 210 are staggered.

[0066] The connecting tube 210 is a tubular structure extending vertically, and the guide member 230 is a cap-shaped structure, which is covered above the connecting tube outlet 211 at intervals, so that the guide wall 232 surrounds the circumference of the connecting tube outlet 211. In the vertical direction, the lower edge of the guide wall 232 is lower than the edge of the connecting tube outlet, and the body of the guide member 230 covers the connecting tube outlet 211. The guide member 230 prevents the air flow carrying liquid from flowing through and causing splashing of droplets. At the same time, the guide wall 232 of the guide member 230 can also guide the fluid to flow toward the accommodating chamber 101.

[0067] In one embodiment, the guide member 230 is protruded from the separation component 200, and the separation channel is provided with a connecting pipe 210. The outlet of the connecting pipe 210, i.e., the connecting pipe outlet 211, is provided in the separation channel. The connecting pipe outlet 211 is spaced apart from the guide member 230 and staggered in the height direction.

[0068] Specifically, the guide member 230 is protruded from the top wall 206, and the guide member 230 is arranged around the outer periphery of the outlet of the connecting tube 210, and there is a gap between the inner periphery of the guide member 230 and the connecting tube 210. The guide member 230 is protruded in a frame shape, and when the connecting tube 210 is arranged close to the first side wall 111 of the box body 100, the guide member 230 is arranged around at least three side surfaces of the connecting tube 210, and when the connecting tube 210 is spaced apart from the first side wall 111 of the box body 100, the guide member 230 is arranged around at least four side surfaces of the connecting tube 210.

[0069] In the direction perpendicular to the bottom wall 113 of the box body 100 (height direction), the height of the outlet of the connecting tube 210 is higher than the lower edge of the guide member 230, forming a staggered arrangement, so that the fluid flowing out of the connecting tube 210 impacts the inner wall of the top wall 206 of the separation component 200, and changes the flow direction, flowing downward along the above-mentioned gap and the guidance of the guide member 230 into the gap between the separation wall 220 and the connecting tube 210.

[0070] Furthermore, the lower edge of the guide member 230 is lower than the lower edge of the separation wall 220 in the height direction, forming another staggered arrangement to prevent bubbles mixed with liquid from splashing out of the separation member 200 and affecting the user experience.

[0071] In other embodiments, the guide member 230 and the separation member 200 can be designed as separate parts. In a water collection box without the separation member 200, the guide member 230 can also be a part of the cover plate 120. At least part of the cover plate 120 can shield the connecting pipe outlet 211 in the vertical direction. At least part of the cover plate 120 serves the function of the guide member 230.

[0072] As described above, the separation channel of the separation component 200 is formed by the box body 100 and the main body 201. The separation channel is formed between the inlet 202, the liquid outlet 203 and the gas outlet 204. The separation channel includes: the connecting tube 210, the fluid channel formed between the connecting tube outlet and the main body 201, the fluid channel formed between the connecting tube outlet and the guide member 230, the fluid channel formed between the guide member 230, the connecting tube 210 and the separation wall 220 respectively, and the fluid channel formed between the guide member 230 and the main body 201 of the separation component 200.

[0073] In one embodiment, the separation member 200 includes at least one engaging portion, and the engaging portion is detachably connected to the separation wall 220 and / or the engaging portion is detachably connected to the box body 100 .

[0074] Specifically, the engaging portion includes a first connection hole 207 and a second connection hole 231. A first connection buckle is provided on the separation wall 220, and the first connection hole 207 is matched and connected with the first connection buckle to realize the detachable connection between the separation member 200 and the separation wall 220. A second connection buckle is provided on the connecting tube 210, and the second connection hole 231 is matched and connected with the second connection buckle to realize the detachable connection between the separation member 200 and the connecting tube 210. The connecting tube 210 and the separation wall 220 are both formed on the box body 100, and finally the detachable connection between the separation member 200 and the box body 100 can be formed.

[0075] The first connection hole 207 is located at the first separation edge 221 of the separation wall 220, and correspondingly, the first connection hole 207 is located at the first side surface 2051 of the separation member 200. The second connection hole 207 is located near the outlet of the connecting pipe 210, and correspondingly, the second connection hole 231 is located at the peripheral side of the guide member 230 on the separation member 200.

[0076] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0077] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A gas-liquid separation water collection box, characterized in that: The water collection box (3) comprises: A box body (100) is provided with a containing cavity (101) and a connecting port (141), wherein the connecting port (141) is capable of connecting the containing cavity (101) and a discharge pipe (21), and the containing cavity (101) is provided with a containing area; and A separation component (200) is disposed in the accommodating chamber (101), and is used to separate gas and liquid in the fluid discharged from the discharge pipe (21), so that the liquid enters the accommodating area; the separation component (200) comprises a separation channel, an inlet (202), a liquid outlet (203), and an air outlet (204); the inlet (202) is in communication with the connecting port (141), so that the liquid outlet (203) and the air outlet (204) enable the separation channel to be in communication with the accommodating area.

2. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one separation wall (220) is also provided in the separation channel and is located between the inlet (202) and the liquid outlet (203); the separation wall (220) is provided on the box body (100); and a flow gap is provided between the separation wall (220) and the separation member (200).

3. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The separation wall (220) is protruding from the box body (100), and the end of the separation wall (220), the box body (100) and the separation member (200) together define the liquid outlet (203).

4. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The separation component (200) comprises a top wall (206) and a side wall (205) arranged around the top wall (206); an air outlet (204) is provided on the side wall (205); and the end of the separation wall (220), the box body (100) and the side wall (205) jointly define the liquid outlet (203).

5. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The separation wall (220) and the side wall (205) are spaced apart to form a liquid channel on one side of the separation wall (220) facing the inlet (202) and a gas channel on the other side.

6. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The separation wall (220) is provided with a buffer portion (223), and the buffer portion (223) is provided between the liquid outlet (203) and the inlet (202) to guide the liquid.

7. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The buffer portion (223) comprises an arc segment (2231) and a protruding segment (2232), two arc segments (2231) are symmetrically arranged, and a protruding segment (2232) protruding toward the middle outlet is formed between the two arc segments (2231), and the arc surface of the arc segment (2231) is concave into an arc in a direction away from the middle outlet.

8. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separation channel is provided with a connecting pipe (210), the inlet of the connecting pipe (210) serves as the inlet (202), and the outlet of the connecting pipe (210) is provided in the separation channel and has a gap with the inner wall of the separation component (200).

9. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The separation component (200) comprises at least one engaging portion, wherein the engaging portion is detachably connected to the separation wall (220), and / or the engaging portion is detachably connected to the box body (100).

10. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid outlet (203) is located on a first side surface (2051) of the separation member (200), and the gas outlet (204) is located on a second side surface (2052) of the separation member (200) that is different from the first side surface (2051).

11. The gas-liquid separation water collection box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (100) comprises a containing body (110) and a cover plate (120); the containing body (110) has the containing cavity (101); the containing cavity (101) is connected to the outside through the cover plate (120); the separation member (200) is detachably arranged on the containing body (110), and divides the containing cavity (101) into the separation channel located inside the separation member (200) and the containing cavity (102) located outside the separation member (200); the containing cavity (102) is used to store the liquid.

12. A drinking device, characterized in that: include: A main unit (2), including a water outlet (22); and The water collection box (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, arranged to match the water outlet (22).

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