Water outlet inner container and water utilization equipment

Abstract

The water outlet inner container comprises an inner container body, a water inlet is formed in the bottom of the inner container body, a water retaining piece is arranged at the bottom of an inner cavity of the inner container body, the water retaining piece covers the water inlet, a cavity is formed in the water retaining piece, and the cavity is communicated with the water inlet and the inner cavity. A plurality of open holes are distributed in the periphery of the water retaining piece, and the cavity is communicated with the inner cavity through the open holes. The water retaining piece is arranged at the bottom of the water outlet inner container and covers the water inlet, the cavity of the water retaining piece is communicated with the water inlet and the inner cavity respectively, when water enters the water outlet inner container, the water retaining piece can block the water column and play a role in buffering and decompressing the water column, and after the water column is decompressed on the cavity, the water enters the inner cavity of the water outlet inner container through the opening, so that the water outlet inner container is protected. The liquid level of the inner cavity rises slowly and stably, the problem that when the water inlet pressure is too large, a water column is directly sprayed to the water level detector, and consequently the water level detector is damaged is solved, and meanwhile it is prevented that the water level fluctuation is large, and the water level detection accuracy is affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of coffee machines, in particular to a water outlet inner tank and water-using equipment. Background Art

[0002] Some existing coffee machines are generally provided with a water outlet tank, and the water outlet tank is generally provided with two water outlet pipes, one of which is connected to a water pump, and the water pump is used to pump the water in the water outlet tank to a steam generator for preparing steam for frothing (milk froth); the other water outlet pipe is connected to a heating water tank, and is used to prepare hot water, and the hot water is used to brew coffee. A water level detector for detecting the water level is provided in the water outlet tank, and a water inlet is provided at the bottom of the water outlet tank. When water enters the water inlet, the water pressure is relatively large, and a water column will be formed. The water column will be directly sprayed onto the water level detector, which is easy to cause damage to the water level detector. In addition, the spraying of the water column will cause large fluctuations in the liquid level, affecting the accuracy of the water level detection.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a water outlet tank and water-using equipment with simple and reasonable structure, stable water inlet, small liquid level fluctuation, accurate water level detection and strong practicality, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] A water outlet liner designed for this purpose includes an liner body, and a water inlet is arranged at the bottom of the liner body. It is characterized in that a water retaining member is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity of the liner body, the water retaining member covers the water inlet, a cavity is arranged in the water retaining member, and the cavity is respectively connected to the water inlet and the inner cavity.

[0006] A plurality of openings are distributed on the periphery of the water retaining member, and the cavity is connected to the inner cavity through the openings.

[0007] The water retaining member is a water retaining cover, a water retaining pipe, a water retaining box or a water retaining shell.

[0008] An opening is arranged at the bottom of the water retaining member, and the cavity is connected to the water inlet through the opening.

[0009] A first fixing hole is arranged on the water retaining member, and a second fixing hole is arranged on the inner tank body. The fastener passes through the second fixing hole and is fastened to the first fixing hole, so that the water retaining member is fixed on the inner tank body.

[0010] A water level detector for detecting the water level in the inner cavity is arranged on the upper part of the inner cavity. The water level detector is located above the water retaining member, and the water inlet is located below the water retaining member.

[0011] A solenoid valve is arranged on the water inlet, the solenoid valve is communicatively connected to a water level detector, and the solenoid valve opens or closes the water inlet according to the water level detected by the water level detector.

[0012] The opening is located at the bottom of the water retaining member.

[0013] A water-using device designed for this purpose is characterized in that it includes the water outlet inner tank, a water pump and a steam generator, a first water outlet pipe is arranged on the inner cavity, one end of the first water outlet pipe extends out of the inner tank body and is connected to the water inlet of the water pump, and the water outlet of the water pump is connected to the steam generator.

[0014] It also includes a heating water tank. A second water outlet pipe communicating with the inner cavity is arranged on the top of the inner tank body, and the second water outlet pipe is connected to the heating water tank.

[0015] The utility model provides a water retaining member at the bottom of the water outlet inner tank, the water retaining member covers the water inlet, the cavity of the water retaining member is respectively connected to the water inlet and the inner cavity, when the water outlet inner tank takes in water, the water retaining member can block the water column, and play a buffering and decompressing effect on the water column, after the water column is decompressed on the cavity, the water enters the inner cavity of the water outlet inner tank through the opening, ensuring that the liquid level in the inner cavity rises slowly and steadily, preventing the problem of damage to the water level detector caused by the water column directly spraying onto the water level detector when the water pressure of the inlet is too large, and at the same time preventing large fluctuations in the liquid level from affecting the accuracy of water level detection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the water outlet liner in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a water retaining member in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the water outlet liner in one embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 The water outlet liner comprises an liner body 1, a water inlet 2 is arranged at the bottom of the liner body 1, a water retaining member 4 is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity 3 of the liner body 1, the water retaining member 4 covers the water inlet 2, a cavity 5 is arranged in the water retaining member 4, and the cavity 5 is connected to the water inlet 2 and the inner cavity 3 respectively.

[0021] There are several openings 6 distributed on the periphery of the water retaining member 4, and the cavity 5 is connected to the inner cavity 3 through the openings 6; when water is taken in to the water outlet tank, an external water pump draws water into the cavity 5 of the water retaining member 4 through the water inlet 2, and the water column is sprayed onto the top wall of the cavity 5, reflected to the bottom of the cavity 5 through the top wall of the cavity 5, and then the water enters the inner cavity 3 of the inner tank body 1 through the openings 6.

[0022] The water retaining member 4 is a water retaining cover or a water retaining pipe or a water retaining box or a water retaining shell. The water retaining member 4 of this embodiment is a water retaining cover.

[0023] An opening 12 is provided at the bottom of the water retaining member 4 , and the cavity 5 is connected to the water inlet 2 through the opening 12 .

[0024] A first fixing hole 7 is provided on the water retaining member 4, and a second fixing hole 8 is provided on the inner tank body 1. The fastener (screw) passes through the second fixing hole 8 and is fastened to the first fixing hole 7 to fix the water retaining member 4 on the inner tank body 1; the water retaining member 4 can also be fixed to the inner tank body 1 by means of a snap or the like.

[0025] A water level detector 9 for detecting the water level of the inner cavity 3 is arranged on the upper part of the inner cavity 3 . The water level detector 9 is located above the water retaining member 4 , and the water inlet 2 is located below the water retaining member 4 . The water level detector 9 is a water level probe.

[0026] A solenoid valve is provided on the water inlet 2, and the solenoid valve is communicatively connected to the water level detector 9. The solenoid valve opens or closes the water inlet 2 according to the water level detected by the water level detector 9. When the water level detector 9 detects that the water level of the inner cavity 3 reaches a certain height, the solenoid valve is disconnected to close the water inlet 2, and the inner tank body 1 stops taking in water. When the water level detector 9 detects that the water level of the inner cavity 3 is lower than a certain height, the solenoid valve opens to open the water inlet 2, and the external water pump draws water into the inner cavity 3.

[0027] The opening 6 is located at the bottom peripheral side of the water retaining member 4 , and may also be arranged in the middle, upper part or top part of the water retaining member 4 .

[0028] The water-using device comprises a water outlet inner tank, a water pump and a steam generator. A first water outlet pipe 10 is arranged on one side of an inner cavity 3. The top end of the first water outlet pipe 10 extends out of the inner tank body 1 and is connected to the water inlet of the water pump. The water outlet of the water pump is connected to the steam generator. The water-using device is a coffee machine. The water pump pumps water in the inner cavity 3 to the steam generator for preparing steam for frothing (milk froth).

[0029] It also includes a heating water tank. A second water outlet pipe 11 connected to the inner cavity 3 is arranged on the top of one side of the inner tank body 1. The second water outlet pipe 11 is connected to the heating water tank. Water in the inner cavity 3 enters the heating water tank through the second water outlet pipe 11 to prepare hot water, and the hot water is used to brew coffee.

[0030] The water-using equipment can also be a water boiler or a bar counter, etc.

[0031] The above is a preferred embodiment of the utility model, which shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. The utility model may have various changes and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water outlet liner, comprising an liner body (1), wherein a water inlet (2) is provided at the bottom of the liner body (1), and wherein: A water retaining member (4) is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity (3) of the liner body (1); the water retaining member (4) covers the water inlet (2); a cavity (5) is provided in the water retaining member (4); the cavity (5) is connected to the water inlet (2) and the inner cavity (3) respectively.

2. The water outlet liner according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of openings (6) are distributed on the outer circumference of the water retaining member (4), and the cavity (5) is connected to the inner cavity (3) through the openings (6).

3. The water outlet liner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water retaining member (4) is a water retaining cover, a water retaining pipe, a water retaining box, or a water retaining shell.

4. The water outlet liner according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opening (12) is provided at the bottom of the water retaining member (4), and the cavity (5) is connected to the water inlet (2) through the opening (12).

5. The water outlet liner according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first fixing hole (7) is provided on the water retaining member (4), a second fixing hole (8) is provided on the inner container body (1), and the fastener passes through the second fixing hole (8) and is fastened to the first fixing hole (7), so that the water retaining member (4) is fixed to the inner container body (1).

6. The water outlet liner according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water level detector (9) for detecting the water level of the inner cavity (3) is arranged at the upper part of the inner cavity (3); the water level detector (9) is located above the water retaining member (4); and the water inlet (2) is located below the water retaining member (4).

7. The water outlet liner according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water inlet (2) is provided with a solenoid valve, which is communicatively connected to a water level detector (9). The solenoid valve opens or closes the water inlet (2) according to the water level detected by the water level detector (9).

8. The water outlet liner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening (6) is located at the bottom of the water retaining member (4).

9. A water-using device, characterized in that: It comprises a water outlet inner tank, a water pump and a steam generator as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a first water outlet pipe (10) is arranged on the inner cavity (3), one end of the first water outlet pipe (10) extends out of the inner tank body (1) and is connected to the water inlet of the water pump, and the water outlet of the water pump is connected to the steam generator.

10. The water-using equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also comprises a heating water tank, and a second water outlet pipe (11) communicating with the inner cavity (3) is arranged on the top of the inner tank body (1), and the second water outlet pipe (11) is connected to the heating water tank.

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