Water tank

By designing a rebounder structure in the water tank, using buckle components and thread connection to adjust its position to solve the problem of inadequate water tank body assembly, and ensure the correct installation and location of the water tank body in the water tank shell.

CN222398031UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-28NINGBO ZHIEN ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421046500.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-14
Publication Date
2025-01-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-14

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Technical Problem

Due to the installation of the rebounder in the water tank, the water tank body is prone to protruding from the opening of the water tank shell, resulting in inadequate assembly.

Method used

Design a kind of water tank. The rebounder structure is set between the water tank shell and the water tank body. It is buckled with the card pillar through the buckle component and connected through the thread connection of the connecting column to connect to The water tank body is installed correctly in the water tank shell.

Benefits of technology

Effectively avoid the situation that the water tank body cannot be fully installed in the cavity of the water tank shell due to the installation of the rebounder structure, ensuring the correct position and installation of the water tank body in the water tank shell.

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Abstract

The water tank comprises a water tank shell, a water tank body and a rebounding device structure, a cavity with an opening in one side is formed in the water tank shell, the water tank body is installed in the cavity through the opening and can stretch out of the cavity through the opening, an installation groove is formed in the bottom of the water tank body, and the rebounding device structure is arranged in the installation groove. The water tank body extends towards the direction of the mounting groove to form a connecting wall, the water tank shell extends towards the direction of the mounting groove to form a clamping column, the rebounding device structure is arranged in the mounting groove, one end of the rebounding device structure is provided with a buckling assembly, the buckling assembly is buckled with the clamping column, and the rebounding device structure is arranged in the mounting groove. The other end of the rebounding device structure extends out to form a connecting column, and the connecting column is in threaded connection with the connecting wall. The position of the water tank body in the water tank shell is guaranteed while it is guaranteed that the rebounding device structure is arranged between the water tank shell and the water tank body and installed in place.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water tanks, in particular to a water tank. Background Art

[0002] A rebounder needs to be installed in the water tank installed in the steamer to pop the water tank body in the water tank out of the water tank shell. However, since the rebounder is provided between the water tank body and the water tank shell, when the water tank body is installed in the water tank shell, it is easy for the water tank body to protrude from the opening of the water tank shell, that is, the water tank body cannot be properly assembled in the water tank shell. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention solves one of the problems existing in the existing related technologies to a certain extent. To this end, one purpose of the present invention is to provide a water tank, which ensures that the position of the water tank body is ensured in the water tank shell while ensuring that the rebounder structure is arranged between the water tank shell and the water tank body and installed in place.

[0004] The above purpose is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A water tank comprises a water tank shell, a water tank body and a rebounder structure, wherein a cavity having an opening on one side is formed in the water tank shell, the water tank body is installed in the cavity through the opening and can extend out of the cavity through the opening, a mounting groove is provided at the bottom of the water tank body, the water tank body extends in the direction of the mounting groove to form a connecting wall, the water tank shell extends in the direction of the mounting groove to form a clamping column, the rebounder structure is arranged in the mounting groove, and a snap-fit ​​component is provided at one end of the rebounder structure, the snap-fit ​​component is snapped with the clamping column, the other end of the rebounder structure extends out to form a connecting column, and the connecting column is threadedly connected to the connecting wall.

[0006] As a further improvement of the utility model, a connecting hole is provided on the connecting wall, an internal thread is provided at the connecting hole, the other end of the rebounder structure extends out to form a connecting column, an external thread is provided on the connecting column, and the external thread cooperates with the internal thread to connect the rebounder structure to the water tank body.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the connecting wall includes a first connecting wall and a second connecting wall, and the first connecting wall is at one end close to the opening, and the second connecting wall is at an end far away from the opening, and a gap is formed between the first connecting wall and the second connecting wall. A nut is provided on the connecting column, and when the connecting column of the rebounder structure extends into and connects with the connecting hole of the first connecting wall and the connecting hole of the second connecting wall, the nut is stuck in the gap.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a first snap-fit ​​component, a second snap-fit ​​component and a torsion spring. The first snap-fit ​​component and the second snap-fit ​​component are rotatably connected to the rebounder structure through the torsion spring, and the first snap-fit ​​component and the second snap-fit ​​component are kept rotating in directions away from each other by the torsion spring so as to snap the first snap-fit ​​component and the second snap-fit ​​component onto the clamping column.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the mounting groove includes a first groove portion, which is located at one end close to the opening. When the rebounder structure is arranged in the first groove portion, the width of the first groove portion limits the first fastening member and the second fastening member from rotating in a direction away from each other.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the mounting groove also includes a second groove portion, the first groove portion and the second groove portion are connected, and the second groove portion is at an end away from the opening, and the width of the second groove portion gradually increases from an end close to the first groove portion to an end away from the first groove portion.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, a narrowing portion is formed on the clamping column, and when the rebounder structure is in the first groove, the first buckling member and the second buckling member are buckled on the narrowing portion of the clamping column.

[0012] As a further improvement of the utility model, a water hole is provided on the water tank shell, a water outlet channel is formed on the water tank body, the water outlet end of the water outlet channel is connected with the water hole, an external water outlet is provided on the water hole, a ventilation pipe is extended upward at the external water outlet, and a cap is provided on the ventilation pipe.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, a snap-fit ​​groove is formed on the inner wall of the cap, a protruding wall is provided inside the cap, a vent hole is provided on the side wall of the protruding wall, a mounting cavity is formed between the snap-fit ​​groove and the protruding wall, a protruding block is provided on the protruding portion of the outer wall of the ventilation pipe, when the ventilation pipe is extended into the mounting cavity, the protruding block is engaged with the snap-fit ​​groove, and a ventilation channel is formed between the ventilation pipe and the inner wall of the cap, and the vent hole is connected with the ventilation channel.

[0014] As a further improvement of the utility model, a cushion block is formed at the bottom of the engagement groove, so that when the protrusion is engaged with the engagement groove, the cushion block cooperates with the protrusion to limit the contact between the vent pipe and the inner bottom of the cap.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The utility model proposes a water tank, wherein the rebounder structure is installed between the water tank shell and the water tank body. When the snap-fit ​​assembly at one end of the water tank body is snapped with the clamping column of the water tank shell, the front and rear position of the rebounder structure in the water tank shell can be adjusted by threaded connection between the connecting column and the connecting wall to further adjust the position of the water tank body in the water tank shell. While ensuring that the rebounder structure is arranged between the water tank shell and the water tank body and installed in place, the position of the water tank body in the water tank shell is ensured, thereby avoiding the situation in which the water tank body cannot be completely installed in the cavity of the water tank shell due to the installation of the rebounder structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water tank in an embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a water tank housing in an embodiment;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a water tank body in an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a water tank body in an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rebounder structure in the water tank body in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a water tank in an embodiment;

[0025] Fig. 9 is a structural schematic diagram of a rebounder structure in an embodiment;

[0026] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of the state of the rebounder structure when the water tank body is ejected from the water tank shell in the embodiment;

[0027] Fig.11 is a cross-sectional view of a water tank when the water tank body pops out from the water tank shell in the embodiment;

[0028] Fig.12 is another structural schematic diagram of the rebounder structure in the embodiment;

[0029] Fig.13 is a partial schematic diagram of a water tank in an embodiment;

[0030] Fig.14 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vent pipe in the embodiment;

[0031] Fig.15 is a cross-sectional view of a vent pipe in an embodiment;

[0032] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0033] Fig.17 is another cross-sectional view of the vent pipe in the embodiment;

[0034] Fig.18 yes Fig.17 The enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0035] Fig.19 is a schematic structural diagram of a cap in an embodiment;

[0036] Fig. 20 is another structural schematic diagram of the cap in the embodiment;

[0037] Fig.21 Schematic diagram of the bottom of the water tank body in the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following examples illustrate the present invention, but the present invention is not limited by these examples. Modifications to the specific implementation of the present invention or equivalent replacement of some technical features without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of the technical solution claimed for protection in the present invention.

[0039] like Figure 1-21 A water tank comprises a water tank shell 1, a water tank body 2 and a rebounder structure 3, wherein a cavity 4 having an opening 41 on one side is formed in the water tank shell 1, the water tank body 2 is installed in the cavity 4 through the opening 41, and can extend out of the cavity 4 through the opening 41, a mounting groove 21 is provided at the bottom of the water tank body 2, the water tank body 2 extends in the direction of the mounting groove 21 to form a connecting wall 22, the water tank shell 1 extends in the direction of the mounting groove 21 to form a clamping column 11, the rebounder structure 3 is arranged in the mounting groove 21, and a buckling component 31 is provided at one end of the rebounder structure 3, the buckling component 31 is buckled with the clamping column 11, the other end of the rebounder structure 3 extends to form a connecting column 32, and the connecting column 32 is threadedly connected to the connecting wall 22.

[0040] The utility model provides a water tank, wherein the water tank body 2 is installed in the cavity 4 through the opening 41, and the rebounder structure 3 is connected to the water tank shell 1 through the buckle assembly 31 and the clamping column 11, and the rebounder structure 3 is connected to the water tank body 2 through the connection with the connecting wall 22, so that the rebounder structure 3 is installed between the water tank body 2 and the water tank shell 1. When the water tank body 2 is pressed, the rebounder structure 3 is pressed, and the water tank body 2 is pushed to move toward the opening 41 under the force of restoring elastic deformation, so that the water tank body 2 extends out from the water tank shell 1.

[0041] The rebounder structure 3 is installed between the water tank shell 1 and the water tank body 2. When the snap-fit ​​assembly 31 at one end of the water tank body 2 is snapped with the clamping column 11 of the water tank shell 1, the front and rear position of the rebounder structure 3 in the water tank shell 1 can be adjusted through the threaded connection between the connecting column 32 and the connecting wall 22. While ensuring that the rebounder structure 3 is arranged between the water tank shell 1 and the water tank body 2, the position of the water tank body 2 in the water tank shell 1 is ensured, thereby avoiding the situation where the water tank body 2 cannot be completely installed in the cavity 4 of the water tank shell 1 due to the installation of the rebounder structure 3.

[0042] In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the water tank body 2 extends toward the mounting groove 21 to form the connecting wall 22 , and the connecting wall 22 is located at one end of the mounting groove 21 close to the opening 41 .

[0043] In this embodiment, the rebounder structure 3 includes an outer box 34 and an elastic plate 35. A spring cavity with an opening at one end is formed in the outer box. The elastic plate is installed in the spring cavity and can extend out of the spring cavity through the opening. The outer box and the elastic plate are connected by an elastic member. The connecting column 32 is provided on one side of the outer box, and the buckling assembly 31 is provided on one side of the elastic plate.

[0044] In this embodiment, a ball bearing 201 is provided at the bottom of the water tank body 2 to make the sliding of the water tank body in the water tank shell 1 smoother and avoid a loud friction sound caused by the sliding of the water tank body in the water tank shell 1.

[0045] In this embodiment, a connecting hole 220 is provided on the connecting wall 22, an internal thread is provided at the connecting hole 220, and an external thread is provided on the connecting column 32. The external thread cooperates with the internal thread to connect the rebounder structure 3 to the water tank body 2.

[0046] In this embodiment, the connecting wall 22 includes a first connecting wall 221 and a second connecting wall 222, and the first connecting wall 221 is at one end close to the opening 41, and the second connecting wall 222 is at an end away from the opening 41. There is a spacing between the first connecting wall 221 and the second connecting wall 222, and a nut 33 is provided on the connecting column 32. When the connecting column 32 of the rebounder structure 3 extends into and is connected with the connecting hole 220 of the first connecting wall 221 and the connecting hole 220 of the second connecting wall 222, the nut 33 is set in the spacing.

[0047] The diameter of the nut 33 is larger than the diameter of the connecting hole 220 on the first connecting wall 221 and also larger than the diameter of the connecting hole 220 on the second connecting wall 222 , so that the nut 33 can contact and abut against the first connecting wall 221 and the second connecting wall 222 .

[0048] The fastening assembly 31 includes a first fastening member 311, a second fastening member 312 and a torsion spring. The first fastening member 311 and the second fastening member 312 are rotatably connected to the rebounder structure 3 through the torsion spring, and the first fastening member 311 and the second fastening member 312 are kept rotating in a direction away from each other by the torsion spring.

[0049] In this embodiment, a first snap-fitting hole and a second snap-fitting hole are provided at one end of the rebounder structure 3 away from the opening 41, and the first snap-fitting hole and the second snap-fitting hole are on the same axis, and the first snap-fitting hole and the second snap-fitting hole are arranged up and down. A first snap-fitting column is provided at the first snap-fitting member 311, and the first snap-fitting column extends into the first snap-fitting hole, and the first snap-fitting column is rotatably connected to the first snap-fitting hole; a second snap-fitting column is provided on the second snap-fitting member 312, and the second snap-fitting column extends into the second snap-fitting hole, and the second snap-fitting column is rotatably connected to the second snap-fitting hole. The torsion spring is installed on the first snap-fitting column and the second snap-fitting column, and one leg of the torsion spring is connected to the main part of the first snap-fitting member 311, and the other leg of the torsion spring is connected to the main part of the second snap-fitting member 312, so that the first snap-fitting member 311 and the second snap-fitting member 312 rotate in a direction away from each other.

[0050] The mounting groove 21 includes a first groove portion 211, and the first groove portion 211 is at one end close to the opening 41. When the rebound structure 3 is arranged in the first groove portion 211, the first fastening member 311 and the second fastening member 312 are restricted from rotating in a direction away from each other by the width of the first groove portion 211. When the water tank body 2 is arranged in the water tank shell 1, the rebound structure 3 is in the first groove portion 211, restricting the first fastening member 311 and the second fastening member 312 from rotating in a direction away from each other, so as to keep the first fastening member 311 and the second fastening member 312 fastened to the clamping column 11.

[0051] The mounting groove 21 further includes a second groove portion 212. The first groove portion 211 and the second groove portion 212 are connected, and the second groove portion 212 is at an end away from the opening 41. The width of the second groove portion 212 gradually increases from the end close to the first groove portion 211 to the end away from the first groove portion 211. When the water tank body 2 extends to the water tank shell 1 through the opening 41, due to the relative movement of the water tank body 2, the first fastening member 311 and the second fastening member 312 of the rebounder structure 3 will move from the first groove portion 211 to the second groove portion 212. Due to the increase in the width of the second groove portion 212, the first fastening member 311 and the second fastening member 312 will move away from each other at the second groove portion 212, thereby relieving the state in which the first fastening member 311 and the second fastening member 312 are fastened due to the small width of the first groove portion 211.

[0052] A narrowing portion 111 is formed on the clamping column 11 . When the rebounder structure 3 is in the first groove 211 , the first buckling member 311 and the second buckling member 312 are buckled on the narrowing portion 111 of the clamping column 11 .

[0053] A water hole 12 is provided on the water tank shell 1, and a water outlet channel 23 is formed at the water tank body 2. The water outlet end of the water outlet channel 23 is connected to the water hole, and an external water outlet 122 is provided on the water hole. A ventilation pipe 123 is extended upward at the external water outlet 122, and a cap 124 is provided on the ventilation pipe 123.

[0054] In this embodiment, the external water outlet 122 is arranged on the water tank shell 1, and the external water outlet is connected to the water outlet channel 23, so that the water in the water tank body can flow out through the water hole 12 and the water outlet channel 23 through the water outlet pipe 1230 at the external water outlet 122.

[0055] A sealing ring is provided between the water outlet channel 23 and the external water outlet channel 23 .

[0056] A snap-fitting groove 125 is protrudingly formed on the inner wall of the cap 124, a protruding wall 126 is provided inside the cap 124, a vent hole 129 is provided on the side wall of the protruding wall 126, a mounting cavity 127 is formed between the snap-fitting groove 125 and the protruding wall 126, a protruding block 1231 is provided on the protruding portion of the outer wall of the vent pipe 123, when the vent pipe 123 is extended into the mounting cavity 127, the protruding block 1231 is engaged with the snap-fitting groove 125, and a vent channel 128 is formed between the vent pipe 123 and the inner wall of the cap 124, and the vent hole 129 is communicated with the vent channel 128.

[0057] A cushion block 1251 is formed at the bottom of the engagement groove 125 , so that when the protrusion 1231 is engaged with the engagement groove 125 , the cushion block 1251 cooperates with the protrusion 1231 to limit the contact between the vent pipe 123 and the inner bottom of the cap 124 .

[0058] When the vent pipe 123 extends into the installation cavity 127 of the cap 124, the protrusion 1231 engages with the engaging groove 125. When the protrusion 1231 touches the pad 1251, the vent pipe 123 is restricted from further extending into the cap 124, so that a certain gap 130 is formed between the upper end surface of the vent pipe 123 and the bottom of the cap 124, and the gap 130 is connected with the vent hole 129. External air can enter the water outlet pipe 23 through the ventilation channel 128, the gap 130 and the vent hole 129, and enter the water tank through the water outlet pipe 23, thereby ensuring the balance of internal and external air pressures of the water tank, making the water in the water tank body flow out more smoothly, and ensuring that the water in the water tank body can be completely discharged, and also avoiding the noise caused by vacuum at the external water outlet 122 due to the sealing between the water tank body and the sealing ring.

[0059] The above-mentioned preferred implementation modes should be regarded as illustrative examples of the implementation modes of the present application scheme. Any technical deductions, replacements, improvements, etc. that are identical or similar to the present application scheme or made based on this scheme should be regarded as within the scope of protection of this patent.

Claims

1. A water tank, characterized in that: It includes a water tank shell, a water tank body and a rebounder structure. A cavity with an opening on one side is formed in the water tank shell. The water tank body is installed in the cavity through the opening and can extend out of the cavity through the opening. A mounting groove is provided at the bottom of the water tank body. The water tank body extends in the direction of the mounting groove to form a connecting wall. The water tank shell extends in the direction of the mounting groove to form a clamping column. The rebounder structure is arranged in the mounting groove, and a snap-fit ​​component is provided at one end of the rebounder structure, the snap-fit ​​component is snapped with the clamping column, and the other end of the rebounder structure extends out to form a connecting column, and the connecting column is threadedly connected to the connecting wall.

2. A water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting hole is provided on the connecting wall, an internal thread is provided at the connecting hole, the other end of the rebounder structure extends out to form a connecting column, an external thread is provided on the connecting column, and the external thread cooperates with the internal thread to connect the rebounder structure to the water tank body.

3. A water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting wall includes a first connecting wall and a second connecting wall, and the first connecting wall is at one end close to the opening, and the second connecting wall is at an end far away from the opening. There is a spacing between the first connecting wall and the second connecting wall, and a nut is provided on the connecting column. When the connecting column of the rebounder structure extends into and is connected with the connecting hole of the first connecting wall and the connecting hole of the second connecting wall, the nut is set in the spacing.

4. A water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening assembly includes a first fastening member, a second fastening member and a torsion spring. The first fastening member and the second fastening member are rotatably connected to the rebounder structure through the torsion spring, and the first fastening member and the second fastening member are kept rotating in a direction away from each other by the torsion spring.

5. A water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting groove includes a first groove portion, which is located at one end close to the opening. When the rebounder structure is arranged in the first groove portion, the first fastening member and the second fastening member are restricted from rotating in directions away from each other by the width of the first groove portion.

6. A water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting groove also includes a second groove portion, the first groove portion and the second groove portion are connected, and the second groove portion is at an end away from the opening, and the width of the second groove portion gradually increases from an end close to the first groove portion to an end away from the first groove portion.

7. A water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: A narrowing portion is formed on the clamping column, and when the rebounder structure is in the first groove, the first buckling member and the second buckling member are buckled on the narrowing portion of the clamping column.

8. A water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water hole is provided on the water tank shell, a water outlet channel is formed on the water tank body, the water outlet end of the water outlet channel is connected to the water hole, an external water outlet is provided on the water hole, a ventilation pipe is extended upward at the external water outlet, and a cap is provided on the ventilation pipe.

9. A water tank according to claim 8, characterized in that: A snap-fit ​​groove is formed on the inner wall of the cap, a protruding wall is provided inside the cap, a vent hole is provided on the side wall of the protruding wall, a mounting cavity is formed between the snap-fit ​​groove and the protruding wall, a protruding block is provided on the protruding portion of the outer wall of the ventilation pipe, when the ventilation pipe is extended into the mounting cavity, the protruding block is engaged with the snap-fit ​​groove, and a ventilation channel is formed between the ventilation pipe and the inner wall of the cap, and the vent hole is connected with the ventilation channel.

10. A water tank according to claim 9, characterized in that: A cushion block is formed at the bottom of the engaging groove, so that when the protrusion is engaged with the engaging groove, the cushion block cooperates with the protrusion to limit the contact between the vent pipe and the inner bottom of the cap.