Bubble water machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water feeders, and discloses a sparkling water machine which comprises a raw water tank used for storing raw water; the bubble water tank is used for storing bubble water; the carbon dioxide gas cylinder is in gas supply connection with the bubble water tank and used for supplementing carbon dioxide into the bubble water tank; the cold water tank is used for storing cold water and is communicated with the raw water tank to supply water to the cold water tank; the refrigerating mechanism is arranged on the cold water tank and used for refrigerating; the first water outlet head communicates with the cold water tank through a first pipeline and communicates with the bubble water tank through a second pipeline, and a first water suction pump is connected to the first pipeline in series; the second water outlet head is communicated with the raw water tank and the cold water tank through a third pipeline which is connected with a second water pump in series; the heating assembly is arranged on the third pipeline, located on the downstream of the first water suction pump and used for heating water in the third pipeline. The bubble water machine not only can generate bubble water and cold water, but also can provide boiled water and cold boiled water, has more functions, and can better meet the requirements of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water supply machines, in particular to a bubble water machine. Background Art

[0002] A sparkling water machine is a household appliance that is used to inject food-grade carbon dioxide gas into drinking water by physically pressurizing it to produce water containing carbon dioxide bubbles, i.e., sparkling water. A sparkling water machine usually consists of a sparkling water tank, a carbon dioxide gas cylinder, etc. The sparkling water tank is used to store water to be carbonated. The carbon dioxide gas cylinder contains liquid carbon dioxide, which is the main raw material for making sparkling water. The carbon dioxide gas cylinder injects carbon dioxide gas into the water through a pipeline.

[0003] However, the existing sparkling water machines on the market can produce sparkling water, ice water, and room temperature water, but not boiling water and cold boiled water. They have fewer functions and the user experience is relatively low. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the above, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a bubble water machine, which, in addition to being able to produce bubble water and cold water, can also provide boiled water and boiled water, with more diverse functions to better meet user needs.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The embodiment of the present application provides a sparkling water machine, which includes:

[0007] Raw water tank, used to store raw water;

[0008] A sparkling water tank, used for storing sparkling water;

[0009] A carbon dioxide cylinder connected to the gas supply of the bubble water tank and used to add carbon dioxide to the bubble water tank;

[0010] A cold water tank, used to store cold water, the raw water tank being in communication with the cold water tank to supply water to the cold water tank;

[0011] A refrigeration mechanism, arranged in the cold water tank, for refrigeration;

[0012] A first water outlet is connected to the cold water tank through a first pipeline and to the bubble water tank through a second pipeline, wherein a first water pump is connected in series to the first pipeline;

[0013] A second water outlet is connected to the raw water tank and the cold water tank through a third pipeline, and a second water pump is connected in series to the third pipeline;

[0014] A heating component is arranged in the third pipeline and located downstream of the first water pump, and is used for heating the water in the third pipeline.

[0015] In some embodiments, the sparkling water machine further comprises:

[0016] A heat exchanger, comprising a first heat exchange tube and a second heat exchange tube arranged in parallel with the first heat exchange tube for heat exchange, wherein the first heat exchange tube is connected in series to the third pipeline, and the heating assembly is arranged at a position of the third pipeline located downstream of the first heat exchange tube;

[0017] A regulating valve having a first outlet, a first inlet and a second inlet which are flow-adjustably connected to the first outlet, the regulating valve being connected in series to the third pipeline and being located downstream of the heating component, the first inlet being connected to the outlet of the first heat exchange tube and the inlet of the second heat exchange tube, the outlet of the second heat exchange tube being connected to the second inlet, and the first outlet being connected to the second water outlet.

[0018] In some embodiments, a third solenoid valve and a third three-way valve are also connected in series on the third pipeline. The third solenoid valve is connected in series between the third three-way valve and the cold water tank. The raw water tank is connected to the third three-way valve through a raw water supply pipeline.

[0019] In some embodiments, the sparkling water machine further comprises:

[0020] A first temperature measuring element, disposed in the third pipeline, and used to measure the temperature of the third pipeline between the upstream of the heating component and the outlet of the first heat exchange tube;

[0021] a second temperature measuring element, disposed in the third pipeline and used to measure the temperature of the third pipeline between the downstream of the heating component and the first inlet;

[0022] The third temperature measuring component is arranged in the third pipeline and is used to measure the temperature of the third pipeline between the first outlet and the second water outlet.

[0023] In some embodiments, a first solenoid valve and a first tee are also connected in series on the first pipeline, the first solenoid valve is connected in series between the first tee and the second water outlet, and the bubble water tank is connected to the first tee through a water supply pipeline.

[0024] In some embodiments, a first one-way valve is serially connected to the water replenishment pipeline to provide one-way conduction from the first three-way to the bubble water tank.

[0025] In some embodiments, a second solenoid valve and a flow limiting valve are connected in series on the second pipeline, and the second solenoid valve is connected in series between the flow limiting valve and the first water outlet.

[0026] In some embodiments, the heating assembly comprises a thick film heater for electrical heating.

[0027] In some embodiments, the carbon dioxide cylinder is connected to the bubble water tank through a gas supply pipeline, and a second one-way valve is connected in series to the gas supply pipeline.

[0028] In some embodiments, the refrigeration mechanism includes a refrigeration pipeline, and a compressor assembly, a throttling capillary tube, and a drying filter connected in series with the refrigeration pipeline, and the refrigeration pipeline is used to refrigerate the cold water tank.

[0029] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0030] The utility model of the bubble water machine includes a raw water tank, a bubble water tank, a carbon dioxide gas cylinder, a cold water tank, a refrigeration mechanism, a first water outlet, a second water outlet and a heating component. The raw water tank is used to store raw water; the bubble water tank is used to store bubble water; the carbon dioxide gas cylinder is connected to the bubble water tank for gas supply, and the carbon dioxide gas cylinder is used to add carbon dioxide to the bubble water tank; the cold water tank is used to store cold water, and the raw water tank is connected to the cold water tank to supply water to the cold water tank; the refrigeration mechanism is arranged in the cold water tank, and the refrigeration mechanism is used for refrigeration; the first water outlet is connected to the cold water tank through a first pipeline, and the first water outlet is connected to the bubble water tank through a second pipeline, and a first water pump is connected in series to the first pipeline; the second water outlet is connected to the raw water tank and the cold water tank through a third pipeline, and a second water pump is connected in series to the third pipeline; the heating component is arranged in the third pipeline and is located downstream of the first water pump, and the heating component is used to heat the water in the third pipeline.

[0031] In addition, the bubble water machine of the utility model can not only produce bubble water and cold water, but also provide boiled water and cold boiled water, and has more diverse functions to better meet user needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the contents of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the water circuit structure of a bubble water machine in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the bubble water machine of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a disassembly diagram of the bubble water machine of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the bubble water tank and the cold water tank of the bubble water machine of the utility model after being separated.

[0037] In the figure:

[0038] 1. Raw water tank; 2. Bubble water tank; 3. Carbon dioxide cylinder; 4. Cold water tank; 5. Refrigeration mechanism; 6. First water outlet; 7. First pipeline; 8. Second pipeline; 9. First water pump; 10. Second water outlet; 20. Third pipeline; 30. Second water pump; 40. Heating assembly; 50. Heat exchanger; 51. First heat exchange tube; 52. Second heat exchange tube; 60. Regulating valve; 601. First outlet; 602. First inlet; 603, second inlet; 70, third solenoid valve; 80, third three-way valve; 90, first solenoid valve; 100, first three-way valve; 200, first temperature measuring component; 300, second temperature measuring component; 400, third temperature measuring component; 500, first one-way valve; 600, second solenoid valve; 700, flow limiting valve; 800, second one-way valve; 900, refrigeration pipeline; 910, compressor assembly; 920, throttling capillary; 930, drying filter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to make the technical problems solved by the utility model, the technical solutions adopted and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral 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. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0041] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0042] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., and the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplified operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0043] refer to Figure 1-3 An embodiment of the present application provides a sparkling water machine including a raw water tank 1, a sparkling water tank 2, a carbon dioxide gas cylinder 3, a cold water tank 4, a refrigeration mechanism 5, a first water outlet 6, a second water outlet 10 and a heating component 40. Among them, the raw water tank 1 is used to store raw water; the bubble water tank 2 is used to store bubble water; the carbon dioxide cylinder 3 is connected to the air supply of the bubble water tank 2, and the carbon dioxide cylinder 3 is used to add carbon dioxide to the bubble water tank 2; the cold water tank 4 is used to store cold water, and the raw water tank 1 is connected to the cold water tank 4 to supply water to the cold water tank 4; the refrigeration mechanism 5 is arranged in the cold water tank 4, and the refrigeration mechanism 5 is used for refrigeration; the first water outlet 6 is connected to the cold water tank 4 through the first pipeline 7, and the first water outlet 6 is connected to the bubble water tank 2 through the second pipeline 8, and the first pipeline 7 is connected in series with a first water pump 9; the second water outlet 10 is connected to the raw water tank 1 and the cold water tank 4 through the third pipeline 20, and the third pipeline 20 is connected in series with a second water pump 30; the heating component 40 is arranged in the third pipeline 20 and is located downstream of the first water pump 9, and the heating component 40 is used to heat the water in the third pipeline 20. The bubble water machine of the utility model can not only produce bubble water and cold water, but also provide boiled water, has more diverse functions, and can better meet the needs of users.

[0044] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3, the bubble water machine also includes a heat exchanger 50 and a regulating valve 60. The heat exchanger 50 includes a first heat exchange tube 51, a second heat exchange tube 52 arranged in parallel with the first heat exchange tube 51 for heat exchange, the first heat exchange tube 51 is connected in series to the third pipeline 20, and a heating component 40 is provided at a position of the third pipeline 20 downstream of the first heat exchange tube 51; the regulating valve 60 has a first outlet 601, a first inlet 602 and a second inlet 603 connected to the first outlet 601 in an adjustable flow rate, the regulating valve 60 is connected in series to the third pipeline 20 and is located downstream of the heating component 40, and the first inlet 602 is connected to the outlet of the first heat exchange tube 51 and the inlet of the second heat exchange tube 52, the outlet of the second heat exchange tube 52 is connected to the second inlet 603, and the first outlet 601 is connected to the second water outlet 10. The heat exchanger 50 and the regulating valve 60 are used to cool the boiled water obtained after heating, that is, the regulating valve 60 regulates the flow rate, and the heat exchanger 50 performs sufficient heat exchange and heat dissipation, thereby obtaining boiled water at a lower temperature, further increasing the functional items of the bubble water machine. In addition to producing bubble water and cold water, the bubble water machine can also provide boiled water and boiled water.

[0045] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3 The third pipeline 20 is also connected in series with a third solenoid valve 70 and a third three-way valve 80. The third solenoid valve 70 is connected in series between the third three-way valve 80 and the cold water tank 4. The raw water tank 1 is connected to the third three-way valve 80 through the raw water supply pipeline. The third solenoid valve 70 realizes the on-off control of the cold water tank 4 supplying water to the outside.

[0046] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3 , the bubble water machine also includes a first temperature measuring component 200, a second temperature measuring component 300 and a third temperature measuring component 400. The first temperature measuring component 200 is arranged in the third pipeline 20, and the first temperature measuring component 200 is used to measure the temperature of the third pipeline 20 between the upstream of the heating component 40 and the outlet of the first heat exchange tube 51; the second temperature measuring component 300 is arranged in the third pipeline 20, and the second temperature measuring component 300 is used to measure the temperature of the third pipeline 20 between the downstream of the heating component 40 and the first inlet 602; the third temperature measuring component 400 is arranged in the third pipeline 20, and the third temperature measuring component 400 is used to measure the temperature of the third pipeline 20 between the first outlet 601 and the second water outlet 10. Then, the temperatures measured by the first temperature measuring component 200, the second temperature measuring component 300 and the third temperature measuring component 400 can be combined to adjust the opening of the regulating valve 60, control the flow to the heat exchanger 50, and realize flexible control of the water temperature. The circuit structure of the controller can adopt the existing controller structure, and the details are not repeated.

[0047] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3A first solenoid valve 90 and a first tee 100 are also connected in series on the first pipeline 7. The first solenoid valve 90 is connected in series between the first tee 100 and the second water outlet 10. The bubble water tank 2 is connected to the first tee 100 through a water supply pipeline, and then the first solenoid valve 90 is used to realize the on-off control of the cold water tank 4 supplying cold water to the second water outlet 10. When the water is closed, the water can be directed into the bubble water tank 2 through the first tee 100.

[0048] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3 A first one-way valve 500 is connected in series to the water supply pipeline to conduct one-way flow from the first three-way valve 100 to the bubble water tank 2 to suppress backflow.

[0049] In some embodiments, a second solenoid valve 600 and a flow limiting valve 700 are connected in series on the second pipeline 8. The second solenoid valve 600 is connected in series between the flow limiting valve 700 and the first water outlet 6. The flow limiting valve 700 controls the flow rate, and the second solenoid valve 600 controls the on-off supply of bubble water to the first water outlet 6.

[0050] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3 The heating assembly 40 includes a thick film heating body for electric heating, and the thick film heating body realizes electric heating to produce boiling water. The thick film heating body can adopt the existing electric heating structure, and the details are not repeated.

[0051] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3 The carbon dioxide cylinder 3 is connected to the bubble water tank 2 through a gas supply pipeline, and a second one-way valve 800 is connected in series on the gas supply pipeline, and one-way conduction is achieved through the second one-way valve 800.

[0052] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3 The refrigeration mechanism 5 includes a refrigeration pipeline 900, a compressor assembly 910, a throttling capillary 920, and a drying filter 930 connected in series with the refrigeration pipeline 900. The refrigeration pipeline 900 is used to refrigerate the cold water tank 4. Of course, a heat dissipation fan (not shown in the figure) may also be included. The refrigeration mechanism 5 may also adopt other existing refrigeration structures to achieve refrigeration, which will not be described in detail.

[0053] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3 , the sparkling water machine also includes a housing. Explanatory, Figure 3 It is only used to show the general structure of the sparkling water machine. Figure 1 The complete waterway connection relationship is given.

[0054] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3-4 The bubble water tank 2 is integrated in the cold water tank 4, and the structure is compact.

[0055] Note that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and that various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention is described in more detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include more other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bubble water machine, characterized in that: include: Raw water tank, used to store raw water; A sparkling water tank, used for storing sparkling water; A carbon dioxide gas cylinder connected to the gas supply of the bubble water tank and used to add carbon dioxide to the bubble water tank; A cold water tank, used for storing cold water, the raw water tank being in communication with the cold water tank to supply water to the cold water tank; A refrigeration mechanism, arranged in the cold water tank, for refrigeration; A first water outlet is connected to the cold water tank through a first pipeline and to the bubble water tank through a second pipeline, wherein a first water pump is connected in series to the first pipeline; A second water outlet is connected to the raw water tank and the cold water tank through a third pipeline, and a second water pump is connected in series to the third pipeline; A heating component is arranged in the third pipeline and located downstream of the first water pump, and is used for heating the water in the third pipeline.

2. The bubble water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A heat exchanger, comprising a first heat exchange tube and a second heat exchange tube arranged in parallel with the first heat exchange tube for heat exchange, wherein the first heat exchange tube is connected in series to the third pipeline, and the heating assembly is arranged at a position of the third pipeline located downstream of the first heat exchange tube; A regulating valve having a first outlet, a first inlet and a second inlet which are flow-adjustably connected to the first outlet, the regulating valve being connected in series to the third pipeline and being located downstream of the heating component, the first inlet being connected to the outlet of the first heat exchange tube and the inlet of the second heat exchange tube, the outlet of the second heat exchange tube being connected to the second inlet, and the first outlet being connected to the second water outlet.

3. The bubble water machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The third pipeline is also connected in series with a third solenoid valve and a third three-way connection. The third solenoid valve is connected in series between the third three-way connection and the cold water tank. The raw water tank is connected to the third three-way connection through a raw water supply pipeline.

4. The bubble water machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A first temperature measuring element, disposed in the third pipeline, and used to measure the temperature of the third pipeline between the upstream of the heating component and the outlet of the first heat exchange tube; a second temperature measuring element, disposed in the third pipeline and used to measure the temperature of the third pipeline between the downstream of the heating component and the first inlet; The third temperature measuring component is arranged in the third pipeline and is used to measure the temperature of the third pipeline between the first outlet and the second water outlet.

5. The bubble water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first pipeline is also connected in series with a first solenoid valve and a first three-way valve, the first solenoid valve is connected in series between the first three-way valve and the second water outlet, and the bubble water tank is connected to the first three-way valve through a water supply pipeline.

6. The bubble water machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water supply pipeline is serially connected with a first one-way valve for one-way conduction from the first three ports to the bubble water tank.

7. The bubble water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second solenoid valve and a flow limiting valve are connected in series on the second pipeline, and the second solenoid valve is connected in series between the flow limiting valve and the first water outlet.

8. The sparkling water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating assembly comprises a thick film heating body for electrical heating.

9. The bubble water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carbon dioxide gas cylinder is connected to the bubble water tank for gas supply through a gas supply pipeline, and a second one-way valve is connected in series on the gas supply pipeline.

10. The sparkling water machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration mechanism comprises a refrigeration pipeline, and a compressor assembly, a throttling capillary tube, and a drying filter connected in series with the refrigeration pipeline. The refrigeration pipeline is used to refrigerate the cold water tank.

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