Top-mounted water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model discloses a top-mounted water dispenser, a water supply barrel is suitable for being inversely mounted on the top-mounted water dispenser, and the top-mounted water dispenser comprises a shell, a water supply barrel and a water supply barrel, the functional module is located in the shell and comprises a cold tank assembly, a hot tank assembly and a water path assembly, the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are both connected with the water path assembly, the water supply barrel is communicated with the water path assembly, and a water outlet is formed in the water path assembly; and the function module is integrated on the support, and the support is connected with the shell. According to the top-mounted water dispenser, the function modules can be conveniently installed, the structural universality and the automation coverage rate can be improved, and the problems of disassembly, reworking and the like are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of drinking water equipment, and more specifically, to a top-mounted drinking water machine. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, different top-mounted water dispensers have different operation process routes and appearance structures, which easily lead to different internal structures of the top-mounted water dispensers, and the differences are large, and they cannot achieve universality, thereby increasing the manufacturing cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the utility model is to provide a top-mounted water dispenser, which is convenient for installing functional modules, can improve the structural commonality and automation coverage, and reduce the problems of disassembly and rework.

[0004] According to the top-mounted water dispenser of the embodiment of the utility model, the water supply barrel is suitable for being installed inverted on the top-mounted water dispenser, and the top-mounted water dispenser comprises: a shell; a functional module, the functional module is located in the shell and comprises a cold tank assembly, a hot tank assembly and a water circuit assembly, the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are both connected to the water circuit assembly, the water supply barrel is connected to the water circuit assembly, and the water circuit assembly has a water outlet; a bracket, the functional module is integrated on the bracket, and the bracket is connected to the shell.

[0005] According to the top-mounted water dispenser of the embodiment of the utility model, the functional module is located in the shell and includes a cold tank assembly, a hot tank assembly and a water circuit assembly. The cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are both connected to the water circuit assembly, and the water supply barrel is connected to the water circuit assembly. The water circuit assembly has a water outlet, which can realize heating and cooling of water to meet the required water demand, which is beneficial to improving the user experience. The functional module is integrated on the bracket, and the bracket is connected to the shell, which is convenient for realizing the overall installation of the functional module and the expansion of the shape and color of the shell, and can realize the production of top-mounted water dispensers with different appearances, which is beneficial to improving the structural commonality and automation coverage, and can reduce working hours and production costs. At the same time, the integrated functional module can be functionally checked in advance to avoid problems such as disassembly and rework of the top-mounted water dispenser after installation.

[0006] In addition, the top-mounted water dispenser according to the above embodiment of the utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0007] According to some embodiments of the top-mounted drinking fountain of the present invention, the water circuit assembly includes: a first water circuit plate, on which a water receiving tank, a water inlet water circuit, a water outlet water circuit and the water outlet are provided, the water supply barrel is connected to the water receiving tank, the water inlet water circuit is connected to the water receiving tank and the cold tank assembly and to the water receiving tank and the hot tank assembly, the water outlet water circuit is connected to the water outlet and the cold tank assembly and to the water outlet and the hot tank assembly.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the water inlet waterway includes a first water inlet waterway and a second water inlet waterway, the water outlet waterway includes a first water outlet waterway and a second water outlet waterway, the water outlet is multiple and includes a first water outlet and a second water outlet, the first water inlet waterway connects the water receiving tank and the cold tank assembly, the first water outlet waterway connects the first water outlet and the cold tank assembly; the second water inlet waterway connects the water receiving tank and the hot tank assembly, and the second water outlet waterway connects the second water outlet and the hot tank assembly.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the plurality of water outlets further include a third water outlet, the water outlet waterway further includes a third water outlet waterway, and the third water outlet waterway connects the water receiving pool and the third water outlet.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the water inlet waterway and the water outlet waterway are located below the water receiving pool.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first waterway plate is an integrated piece.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the water channel assembly further includes: a second water channel plate, the second water channel plate having a drainage water channel, and the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are both connected to the drainage water channel.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the drainage waterway includes: a first drainage waterway and a second drainage waterway, the cold tank assembly is connected to the first drainage waterway, and the hot tank assembly is connected to the second drainage waterway.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second water channel plate further includes an opening and closing member, which can be opened to block an end of the drainage water channel away from the cold tank assembly or the hot tank assembly.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first waterway plate is located above the second waterway plate, and the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are located between the first waterway plate and the second waterway plate.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are plugged into and matched with the first waterway plate; and / or the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are plugged into and matched with the second waterway plate.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the first water channel plate further has an exhaust gas circuit, and the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are both connected to the exhaust gas circuit.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the exhaust gas circuit includes a first gas circuit and a second gas circuit, the cold tank assembly is connected to the first gas circuit, and the hot tank assembly is connected to the second gas circuit.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the water receiving pool is provided with a first partition and a second partition, the first partition is used to separate a first exhaust area in the water receiving pool, the first air path is connected with the cold tank assembly and the first exhaust area, the second partition is used to separate a second exhaust area in the water receiving pool, the second air path is connected with the hot tank assembly and the second exhaust area.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the top-mounted water dispenser includes: a smart seat, which is arranged above the shell, and the water supply barrel is suitable for being invertedly installed on the smart seat.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket and the shell are connected by snap-fitting; and / or, the bracket and the shell are connected by fasteners.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an upper-mounted drinking fountain according to an embodiment of the utility model from one angle;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a top-mounted water dispenser according to an embodiment of the utility model from another angle;

[0026] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of an angle of a top-mounted drinking fountain according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4is an exploded view of another angle of the top-mounted drinking fountain according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the functional module and the shell of the top-mounted water dispenser according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 1 is a front view of a top-mounted water dispenser according to an embodiment of the utility model (wherein the front housing is not shown);

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The middle circle shows the enlarged structural schematic diagram of A;

[0031] Figure 8 It is a rear view of the top-mounted drinking fountain according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of an angle of cooperation between the functional module and the bracket of the top-mounted water dispenser according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Fig.10 It is a structural schematic diagram of another angle of cooperation between the functional module and the bracket of the top-mounted water dispenser according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Fig.11 It is an exploded view of the functional module and the bracket of the top-mounted water dispenser according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Fig.12 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first waterway plate of the top-mounted drinking fountain according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the water path of the top-mounted drinking fountain according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0037] Reference numerals:

[0038] 100. Top-mounted drinking fountain; 200. Water supply barrel;

[0039] 10. Shell; 11. Through hole; 12. Bottom plate; 13. Upper cover; 14. First side plate; 15. Second side plate; 16. Front shell; 17. Hanging slot; 131. Avoidance hole;

[0040] 20. Functional module; 21. Cold tank assembly; 22. Hot tank assembly; 23. Waterway assembly; 24. Bracket; 241. Hook;

[0041] 30. First waterway plate; 31. Water receiving pool; 32. Water inlet waterway; 33. Water outlet waterway; 34. Water outlet; 35. Exhaust gas path; 311. First partition; 312. Second partition; 313. Backflow channel; 321. First water inlet waterway; 322. Second water inlet waterway; 331. First water outlet waterway; 332. Second water outlet waterway; 333. Third water outlet waterway; 341. First water outlet; 342. Second water outlet; 343. Third water outlet; 351. First gas path; 352. Second gas path;

[0042] 40. Second waterway plate; 41. Drainage waterway; 411. First drainage waterway; 412. Second drainage waterway;

[0043] 51. first exhaust area; 52. second exhaust area;

[0044] 60. Smart seat;

[0045] 70, three-way pipe; 71, first port; 72, second port; 73, third port;

[0046] 80. Water outlet; 81. Water receiving box;

[0047] 91. Compressor; 92. Condenser; 93. Water outlet fixing cover; 94. Water outlet connector; 95. First switch; 96. Second switch; 97. Display assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that 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" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0050] In the description of the present invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more such features, "plurality" means two or more, the first feature "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may include the first feature being directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature.

[0051] The top-mounted water dispenser 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] Reference Figure 1-Figure 12 As shown, according to the top-mounted drinking fountain 100 of the present invention, the water supply barrel 200 can be installed upside down on the top-mounted drinking fountain 100, which can simplify the installation steps of the water supply barrel 200 and ensure the stability of the water supply barrel 200. The top-mounted drinking fountain 100 can include: a housing 10 and a functional module 20.

[0053] Specifically, the functional module 20 is located in the housing 10, and the housing 10 can protect the functional module 20 to prevent the functional module 20 from being damaged by the external structure, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 and ensuring a beautiful appearance.

[0054] The functional module 20 includes a cold tank assembly 21, a hot tank assembly 22 and a water channel assembly 23. The cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 are both connected to the water channel assembly 23. The water supply barrel 200 is in communication with the water channel assembly 23. The water channel assembly 23 has a water outlet 34. Thus, the water in the water supply barrel 200 can enter the cold tank assembly 21 and / or the hot tank assembly 22 through the water channel assembly 23, and is heated by the hot tank assembly 22 and cooled by the cold tank assembly 21, and flows out through the water outlet 34, which can meet the required water demand and is conducive to improving the user experience.

[0055] In addition, if Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 9-11 As shown, the top-mounted water dispenser 100 also includes a bracket 24, and the functional module 20 is integrated on the bracket 24. The bracket 24 is connected to the shell 10, which can realize the connection between the functional module 20 and the shell 10, ensuring that the functional module 20 is reliably fixed in the shell 10, and the functional module 20 can be collectively installed on the bracket 24 first, and then the functional module 20 and the bracket 24 can be installed as a whole in the shell 10, which is convenient for realizing the overall installation of the functional module 20, is conducive to realizing mechanical automated production, improving production efficiency, and being able to perform functional inspections on the integrated functional modules 20 in advance, avoiding problems such as disassembly and rework of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 after installation.

[0056] At the same time, the functional module 20 can be formed as a basic definition platform, which is convenient for expanding the shape and color of the shell 10, and can realize the production of top-mounted drinking fountains 100 with different appearances, which is conducive to improving the structural commonality rate and automation coverage rate, and can reduce working hours and production costs. For example, the top-mounted drinking fountain 100 of the utility model can achieve a 40% increase in the commonality rate of parts, an increase in the automation coverage rate to 50%, and a 15% reduction in costs. For example, the top-mounted drinking fountain 100 can be formed as a desktop drinking fountain or a vertical drinking fountain.

[0057] In some embodiments, the structure of the functional module 20 (such as the cold tank assembly 21, the hot tank assembly 22 or the water circuit assembly 23, etc.) can be selected and matched according to different needs, so that top-mounted water dispensers 100 with different performances can be produced to meet different usage requirements.

[0058] According to the top-mounted water dispenser 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, the functional module 20 is located in the shell 10 and includes a cold tank assembly 21, a hot tank assembly 22 and a water channel assembly 23. The cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 are both connected to the water channel assembly 23, and the water supply barrel 200 is communicated with the water channel assembly 23. The water channel assembly 23 has a water outlet 34, which can realize heating and cooling of water to meet the required water demand, which is beneficial to improving the user experience, and the functional module 20 is integrated on the bracket 24, and the bracket 24 is connected to the shell 10, which is convenient for realizing the overall installation of the functional module 20, and convenient for expanding the shape and color matching of the shell 10, and can realize the production of top-mounted water dispensers 100 with different appearances, which is beneficial to improving the structural commonality and automation coverage, and can reduce working hours and production costs. At the same time, the integrated functional module 20 can be functionally checked in advance to avoid problems such as disassembly and rework of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 after installation.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 9-13 As shown, the water circuit assembly 23 includes a first water circuit plate 30, on which a water receiving pool 31, a water inlet water circuit 32, a water outlet water circuit 33 and a water outlet 34 are provided, the water supply barrel 200 is connected to the water receiving pool 31, the water inlet water circuit 32 is connected to the water receiving pool 31 and the cold tank assembly 21, and is connected to the water receiving pool 31 and the hot tank assembly 22, so that the water supply barrel 200 can supply water to the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 through the water receiving pool 31 and the water inlet water circuit 32, thereby achieving the required water supply demand, and the water outlet water circuit 33 is connected to the water outlet 34 and the cold tank assembly 21, and is connected to the water outlet 34 and the hot tank assembly 22, so that the water in the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 can flow out from the water outlet 34 through the water outlet water circuit 33, thereby achieving the required water demand.

[0060] Therefore, by integrating the water inlet waterway 32 and the water outlet waterway 33 into the first waterway plate 30, it is convenient to realize the water inlet function and the water outlet function of the top-mounted water dispenser 100, and the reliability of the waterway assembly 23 can be improved. Compared with the connection achieved by silicone tube in the related art, the first waterway plate 30 of the utility model has a reliable connection and high structural strength, which is conducive to extending the service life, and can improve the assembly efficiency of the top-mounted water dispenser 100, which is conducive to improving production efficiency.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.11 and Fig.13 As shown, the water inlet waterway 32 includes a first water inlet waterway 321 and a second water inlet waterway 322, the water outlet waterway 33 includes a first water outlet waterway 331 and a second water outlet waterway 332, there are multiple water outlets 34, and the multiple water outlets 34 include a first water outlet 341 and a second water outlet 342, the first water inlet waterway 321 connects the water receiving tank 31 and the cold tank assembly 21, and the second water inlet waterway 322 connects the water receiving tank 31 and the hot tank assembly 22. Through the two independent first water inlet waterway 321 and the second water inlet waterway 322, water can be supplied to the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 respectively from the same source (water receiving tank 31) as needed, so as to facilitate the cooling and heating requirements of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 for water, and ensure the flexibility and efficiency of the temperature control of the top-mounted water dispenser 100.

[0062] In addition, if Fig.13 As shown, the first water outlet waterway 331 connects the first water outlet 341 and the cold tank assembly 21, and the second water outlet waterway 332 connects the second water outlet 342 and the hot tank assembly 22, so that the water in the cold tank assembly 21 and the water in the hot tank assembly 22 can flow out through the independent first water outlet waterway 331 and the second water outlet waterway 332 respectively, avoiding interference between the water flowing out of the cold tank assembly 21 and the water flowing out of the hot tank assembly 22, meeting the required water outlet requirements, and reflecting the high efficiency and flexibility of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 in water temperature management and distribution.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.11 and Fig.13 As shown, the multiple water outlets 34 also include a third water outlet 343, and the water outlet waterway 33 also includes a third water outlet waterway 333. The third water outlet waterway 333 connects the water receiving pool 31 and the third water outlet 343, so that the water in the water receiving pool 31 can flow out from the third water outlet 343 through the third water outlet waterway 333, thereby realizing the normal temperature water outlet of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 and meeting the required normal temperature water demand.

[0064] For example, in some specific embodiments, Fig.13As shown, when the top-mounted water dispenser 100 is working, the water in the water supply barrel 200 enters the water receiving pool 31, and a portion of the water in the water receiving pool 31 can flow to the cold tank assembly 21 through the first water inlet waterway 321, and the water can be cooled by the cold tank assembly 21 to provide cold water; a portion of the water in the water receiving pool 31 can flow to the hot tank assembly 22 through the second water inlet waterway 322, and the water can be heated by the hot tank assembly 22 to provide hot water; a portion of the water in the water receiving pool 31 can be stored in the water receiving pool 31 to provide water at room temperature. When the user needs cold water, the cold water in the cold tank assembly 21 flows out of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 through the first water outlet 341 through the first water outlet path 331, thereby meeting the cold water supply demand of the top-mounted water dispenser 100; when the user needs hot water, the hot water in the hot tank assembly 22 flows out of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 through the second water outlet path 332 through the second water outlet 34, thereby meeting the hot water supply demand of the top-mounted water dispenser 100; when the user needs normal temperature water, the normal temperature water in the water receiving tank 31 flows out of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 through the third water outlet path 333 through the third water outlet 343, thereby meeting the normal temperature water supply demand of the top-mounted water dispenser 100.

[0065] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.11 As shown, the water inlet waterway 32 and the water outlet waterway 33 are located below the water receiving pool 31, which can avoid interference between the water inlet waterway 32 and the water outlet waterway 33 and the water receiving pool 31, ensure a compact structure, reduce occupied space, and improve the structural strength of the first waterway plate 30 to reduce the risk of water leakage.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first waterway plate 30 can be an integrated piece, which is easy to manufacture and has high connection strength. It can improve the sealing and stability of the first waterway plate 30, reduce the assembly process, and improve production efficiency.

[0067] In addition, the water receiving pool 31 can be made independent of the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22, ensuring that the temperature of the normal temperature water is consistent with the ambient temperature, avoiding the temperature change of the normal temperature water due to the influence of the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22, and ensuring the long-term stable water flow rate of the normal temperature water, avoiding the flow attenuation and interruption of the normal temperature water when taking the normal temperature water for a long time.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 , Fig.11 and Fig.13 As shown, the water channel assembly 23 also includes a second water channel plate 40, which has a drainage water channel 41. The cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 are both connected to the drainage water channel 41, so that the water in the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 can flow out through the drainage water channel 41.

[0069] Therefore, when the top-mounted water dispenser 100 is not used for a long time, the residual water in the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 can be discharged through the drainage waterway 41 to prevent the mud, scale, bacteria, etc. generated by the long-term residual water from contaminating the inside of the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22, control the growth of microorganisms inside the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22, maintain the overall sanitary condition of the functional module 20, and thus maintain the freshness and treatment efficiency of the water quality in the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22, thereby improving the safety of the top-mounted water dispenser 100, making users feel more at ease when drinking water, and improving the user experience.

[0070] In addition, by integrating the drainage water channel 41 into the second water channel plate 40, the drainage function of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 is facilitated, and the reliability of the water channel assembly 23 can be improved. Compared with the connection achieved through a silicone tube in the related art, the second water channel plate 40 of the utility model has a reliable connection and high structural strength, which is conducive to extending the service life, and can improve the assembly efficiency of the top-mounted water dispenser 100, which is conducive to improving production efficiency.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.13 As shown, the drainage waterway 41 includes a first drainage waterway 411 and a second drainage waterway 412. The cold tank assembly 21 is connected to the first drainage waterway 411, so that the water in the cold tank assembly 21 can flow out from the first drainage waterway 411 by utilizing the water's own gravity, thereby realizing the drainage requirement of the cold tank assembly 21; the hot tank assembly 22 is connected to the second drainage waterway 412, so that the water in the hot tank assembly 22 can flow out from the second drainage waterway 412 by utilizing the water's own gravity, without the need for external force driving by other structures, which can reduce the number of components of the functional module 20, simplify the assembly process of the functional module 20, improve the assembly efficiency of the top-mounted water dispenser 100, and reduce the production cost of the top-mounted water dispenser 100.

[0072] In some embodiments, Fig.11 and Fig.13 As shown, the top-mounted water dispenser 100 further includes a three-way pipe 70, which includes a first port 71, a second port 72, and a third port 73. The first port 71 is connected to the water inlet waterway 32, the second port 72 is connected to the drainage waterway 41, and the third port 73 is connected to the hot tank assembly 22. Thus, the three-way pipe 70 can realize the connection between the water inlet waterway 32, the drainage waterway 41, and the hot tank assembly 22, so that the water in the water inlet waterway 32 can flow into the hot tank assembly 22 through the first port 71 and the third port 73, the water in the water inlet waterway 32 can flow to the drainage waterway 41 through the first port 71 and the second port 72, and the water in the hot tank assembly 22 can flow to the drainage waterway 41 through the third port 73 and the second port 72, which can meet the required connection requirements.

[0073] At the same time, the hot tank assembly 22 and the water inlet waterway 32 share the drainage waterway 41, which is convenient for discharging the water in the hot tank assembly 22 and the water receiving pool 31, and is beneficial to saving the number of pipes connecting the hot tank assembly 22, the first waterway plate 30 and the second waterway plate 40, thereby reducing the number of parts of the functional module 20, simplifying the assembly process of the functional module 20, improving the assembly efficiency of the top-mounted water dispenser 100, and reducing the production cost of the top-mounted water dispenser 100.

[0074] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the second water channel plate 40 further includes an opening and closing member, which can be opened to block the end of the drainage water channel 41 away from the cold tank assembly 21 or the hot tank assembly 22. Under the action of gravity, water can fill the drainage water channel 41. When drainage is required, the end of the drainage water channel 41 away from the cold tank assembly 21 or the hot tank assembly 22 is opened by the opening and closing member, so that the drainage function required by the top-mounted water dispenser 100 can be achieved; when drainage is not required, the end of the drainage water channel 41 away from the cold tank assembly 21 or the hot tank assembly 22 is closed by the opening and closing member, so as to ensure the normal use of the top-mounted water dispenser 100.

[0075] In some embodiments, a drainage joint that cooperates with the opening and closing piece is provided on the second water channel plate 40. The drainage joint and the opening and closing piece are connected by threads to facilitate opening and closing the drainage water channel 41. This can prevent the opening and closing piece from opening the drainage water channel 41 when it is subjected to external impact, thereby preventing the top-mounted water dispenser 100 from leaking water and ensuring safety of use.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 , Fig. 9 and Fig.11 As shown, the first waterway plate 30 is located above the second waterway plate 40, and the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 are located between the first waterway plate 30 and the second waterway plate 40, which is conducive to the rational use of space, ensures a compact structure, and can protect the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22, reduce damage to the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 caused by external structures, and ensure safety of use.

[0077] In some embodiments, the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 are plugged into the first waterway plate 30 to ensure that the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 are reliably connected to the first waterway plate 30, and the sealing between the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 and the first waterway plate 30 is ensured to prevent water leakage, and can be quickly installed and disassembled, which can improve assembly efficiency and facilitate maintenance and replacement.

[0078] In some embodiments, the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 are plugged into the second waterway plate 40 to ensure that the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 are reliably connected to the second waterway plate 40, and the sealing between the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 and the second waterway plate 40 is ensured to prevent water leakage, and can be quickly installed and disassembled, which can improve assembly efficiency and facilitate maintenance and replacement.

[0079] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.13 As shown, the first water channel plate 30 also has an exhaust gas path 35, and the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 are both connected to the exhaust gas path 35. The exhaust gas path 35 can be connected to the atmosphere to balance the air pressure in the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22, ensuring that the water in the cold tank assembly 21 and the hot tank assembly 22 flows smoothly, and the internal pressure of the hot tank assembly 22 is easy to increase when heated. The hot tank assembly 22 can be depressurized through the exhaust gas path 35 to ensure the working stability of the water dispenser.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.13 As shown, the exhaust gas circuit 35 includes a first gas circuit 351 and a second gas circuit 352. The cold tank assembly 21 is connected to the first gas circuit 351, so that the gas in the cold tank assembly 21 can flow out through the first gas circuit 351, and the hot tank assembly 22 is connected to the second gas circuit 352, so that the gas in the hot tank assembly 22 can flow out through the second gas circuit 352, thereby realizing independent exhaust of the hot tank assembly 22 and the cold tank assembly 21, avoiding interference between each other, ensuring smooth gas flow, and facilitating improving exhaust efficiency.

[0081] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.12As shown, the water receiving pool 31 is provided with a first partition 311 and a second partition 312. The first partition 311 can separate a first exhaust area 51 in the water receiving pool 31. The first gas path 351 is connected to the cold tank assembly 21 and the first exhaust area 51, so that the gas in the cold tank assembly 21 can flow out to the first exhaust area 51 through the first gas path 351, and the first exhaust area 51 is separated by the first partition 311, which can reduce the influence of the gas discharged from the cold tank assembly 21 on the water temperature of the water in the docking water pool 31; the second partition 312 can separate a second exhaust area 52 in the water receiving pool 31, and the second gas path 352 is connected to the hot tank assembly 22 and the second exhaust area 52, so that the gas in the hot tank assembly 22 can flow out to the second exhaust area 52 through the second gas path 352, and the second exhaust area 52 is separated by the second partition 312, which can reduce the influence of the gas discharged from the hot tank assembly 22 on the water temperature of the docking water pool 31. At the same time, compared with discharging the gas directly to the outside, discharging the gas into the water receiving pool 31 can effectively prevent the external environment from polluting the hot tank assembly 22 and the cold tank assembly 21, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene, and can ensure that the top-mounted water dispenser 100 has a compact structure, which is conducive to reducing production costs.

[0082] In some embodiments, Fig.12 As shown, a reflux channel 313 is formed on the second partition 312, which connects the second exhaust area 52 and the water receiving tank 31. When the high-temperature gas in the hot tank assembly 22 enters the second exhaust area 52 through the second gas path 352, the high-temperature gas is cooled in the second exhaust area 52 and releases heat to liquefy to generate water in the second exhaust area 52. The water in the second exhaust area 52 can enter the water receiving tank 31 through the reflux channel 313, which can avoid water waste and prevent water from remaining in the second exhaust area 52 for a long time to generate mud, which is beneficial to ensure the cleanliness of the water receiving tank 31.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the top-mounted water dispenser 100 includes a smart seat 60, which is arranged above the outer shell 10, and the water supply barrel 200 can be installed upside down on the smart seat 60. The water supply barrel 200 can be fixed by the smart seat 60 to meet the support requirements of the water supply barrel 200, and it is convenient for the user to install the water supply barrel 200 upside down on the smart seat 60, which can improve the convenience of installation and ensure stable support between the water supply barrel 200 and the top-mounted water dispenser 100.

[0084] In some embodiments, Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, the bracket 24 and the shell 10 are snap-connected to ensure that the bracket 24 is securely fixed on the shell 10, thereby ensuring that the functional module 20 is securely fixed in the shell 10, avoiding problems such as shaking of the functional module 20 in the shell 10, and facilitating assembly, which is conducive to improving assembly efficiency.

[0085] In some embodiments, Figure 6-Figure 8 , Fig.10 As shown, a hook 241 is provided on the bracket 24, and a hanging groove 17 is provided on the shell 10. The hook 241 cooperates with the hanging groove 17. Therefore, the bracket 24 can be fixed on the shell 10 through the cooperation of the hook 241 and the hanging groove 17, and pre-positioning can be achieved, ensuring the rapid positioning and installation of the bracket 24 and the shell 10, which is conducive to improving assembly efficiency.

[0086] In some embodiments, Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Fig.10 As shown, there can be multiple hooks 241, and the multiple hooks 241 are arranged at intervals on the bracket 24. There are multiple hanging grooves 17, and the multiple hanging grooves 17 cooperate with the multiple hooks 241. Through the one-to-one correspondence between the hanging grooves 17 at multiple different positions and the hooks 241, the bracket 24 and the housing 10 can be guided and positioned at different positions, thereby further improving the assembly accuracy of the bracket 24 and the housing 10, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency.

[0087] In the embodiment of the present invention, the number of hooks 241 can be flexibly set according to actual conditions. For example, the hooks 241 can be Figure 6 and Figure 8 Four hooks 241 are shown, and two hooks 241 are provided on opposite sides of the bracket 24, which can ensure that the opposite sides of the bracket 24 are fixed on the housing 10 reliably to avoid shaking and other problems. In addition, the number of hooks 241 can also be two, three, five, six or more, which are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0088] In some embodiments, Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, the bracket 24 and the housing 10 are connected by fasteners, ensuring that the bracket 24 and the housing 10 are connected reliably, so that the bracket 24 is reliably fixed on the housing 10, thereby ensuring that the functional module 20 is reliably fixed on the housing 10, and is easy to disassemble, convenient for maintenance or replacement, etc., which can reduce production costs. For example, the fasteners can be screws, etc.

[0089] In some embodiments, Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Fig.10 As shown, there may be multiple fasteners (greater than or equal to two), and the bracket 24 and the housing 10 can be fixed at multiple different positions by using multiple fasteners, ensuring that the bracket 24 and the housing 10 are fixed reliably.

[0090] For example, in some embodiments, the housing 10 and the bracket 24 are connected on opposite sides by four fasteners, and the four fasteners are arranged at intervals. The eight fasteners can ensure that the bracket 24 and the housing 10 are reliably connected, and prevent the bracket 24 from shaking on the housing 10, thereby ensuring that the functional module 20 is reliably fixed in the housing 10.

[0091] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the front side of the housing 10 is provided with a through hole 11, and the top-mounted water dispenser 100 further includes a water outlet 80, which can be inserted into the through hole 11, connected to the water channel assembly 23 and communicated with the water outlet 34, and the water outlet 80 can control water to flow out from the water channel assembly 23 through the water outlet 80 to meet the required water outlet requirements. For example, when the user needs to receive water, the water outlet 80 can be opened to allow the water in the water channel assembly 23 to flow out from the water outlet 80 through the water outlet 34; when the user finishes receiving water, the water outlet 80 can be closed to prevent water from flowing out of the water outlet 80. For example, the water outlet 80 can be a faucet.

[0092] In some embodiments where the water outlet 34 is multiple, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, there may be multiple water outlet parts 80, and the multiple water outlet parts 80 are connected to the multiple water outlets 34 one by one, which can meet different water outlet requirements. For example, the multiple water outlet parts 80 can meet the water outlet requirements of hot water, cold water and warm water.

[0093] In some embodiments, Figure 1-Figure 6 , Figure 8 As shown, the shell 10 includes a bottom plate 12, a first side plate 14, a second side plate 15, an upper cover 13 and a front shell 16. The lower ends of the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15 are connected to the bottom plate 12, and the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15 are respectively located on two opposite sides of the bottom plate 12, the upper ends of the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15 are respectively connected to the upper cover 13, the front shell 16 is located on the same side of the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15, and the front shell 16 and the first side plate 14, the second side plate 15 and the upper cover 13 are connected, so that the shell 10 can form an integral frame, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the shell 10, ensuring that the shell 10 reliably protects the functional module 20, and is beneficial to extending the service life.

[0094] In addition, if Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the upper cover 13 is provided with an avoidance hole 131, which is used to install the water supply barrel 200, so as to meet the placement requirements of the water supply barrel 200 and facilitate the water in the water supply barrel 200 to flow into the water channel assembly 23. At the same time, the front shell 16 is provided with a through hole 11, so that the water outlet 80 is installed on the front shell 16, which is convenient for processing and manufacturing the front shell 16 and convenient for users to receive water.

[0095] For example, in some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, when the housing 10 and the functional module 20 are assembled, the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15 are connected through the bottom plate 12, and the relative position relationship between the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15 can be maintained through the bottom plate 12, which can improve the structural stability of the housing 10, and the functional module 20 is placed in the housing 10 through the upper ends of the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15, and the distance between the upper ends of the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15 becomes larger, so that the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15 are in an assembled state, and a mounting channel that gradually widens from bottom to top can be formed for the functional module 20. Thus, the difficulty of placing the functional module 20 between the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15 from top to bottom can be reduced, which is conducive to improving the assembly efficiency of the functional module 20 and the housing 10. In addition, after the housing 10 and the functional module 20 are assembled, the functional module 20 has been placed in the housing 10 and connected to the housing 10, and the distance between the first side plate 14 and the second side plate 15 in the up and down direction remains unchanged, ensuring that the functional module 20 is fixed reliably.

[0096] It should be noted that the relative positional relationship between the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15 in the assembled state can be achieved by a swing mechanism. For example, the lower ends of the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15 are respectively connected to the bottom panel 12 by corresponding swing mechanisms. The first side panel 14 can swing relative to the bottom panel 12 in a direction away from the second side panel 15 through the corresponding swing mechanism, and the second side panel 15 can swing relative to the bottom panel 12 in a direction away from the first side panel 14 through the corresponding swing mechanism. Figure 5 In the direction indicated by the middle arrow, it is ensured that in the assembled state, the distance between the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15 gradually increases in the direction from bottom to top; alternatively, the relative position relationship of the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15 in the assembled state can be directly achieved by applying a thrust in the direction away from each other to the upper ends of the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15, so that the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15 are slightly deformed. The manner in which the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15 are switched to the assembled state is not specifically limited here.

[0097] In some embodiments, in the assembled state, the angle between the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15 and the up-down direction ranges from 10° to 20°. Thus, the inclination angle of the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15 relative to the up-down direction in the assembled state can meet the required assembly requirements, facilitate the functional module 20 to be placed in the housing 10, and avoid deformation or swinging of the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15. For example, in some specific embodiments, in the assembled state, the angle between the first side panel 14 and the second side panel 15 and the up-down direction can range from 10°, 11°, 12°, 13°, 14°, 15°, 16°, 17°, 18°, 19°, 20°, etc.

[0098] In some embodiments where the top-mounted water dispenser 100 includes a smart seat 60, such as Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the smart seat 60 can be arranged in the avoidance hole 131, which is convenient for arranging the smart seat 60 above the outer shell 10. The smart seat 60 can be limited by the avoidance hole 131, thereby ensuring that the smart seat 60 is reliably fixed to the water supply barrel 200, thereby providing stable support between the water supply barrel 200 and the top-mounted water dispenser 100.

[0099] In some embodiments, the water outlet part 80 is detachably connected to the water channel assembly 23, which can improve the assembly efficiency of the water outlet part 80 and facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the water outlet part 80, thereby reducing the maintenance difficulty of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 and shortening the maintenance time of the top-mounted water dispenser 100.

[0100] In some embodiments where the waterway assembly 23 includes a first waterway plate 30, such as Fig.11 As shown, the water circuit assembly 23 includes a water outlet joint 94, which connects the water outlet component 80 and the first water circuit plate 30, so as to realize the connection requirement between the water outlet component 80 and the first water circuit plate 30, ensure reliable connection, and improve the structural strength of the first water circuit plate 30, so as to facilitate processing, manufacturing and assembly.

[0101] In addition, if Fig.11 As shown, the water channel assembly 23 also includes a water outlet fixing cover 93, which is arranged on the side of the water outlet joint 94 facing the water outlet part 80. The water outlet fixing cover 93 defines an installation space, and the installation space is open toward one side of the first water channel plate 30. At least part of the water outlet joint 94 is located in the installation space. The water outlet fixing cover 93 can fix and protect the water outlet joint 94, and ensure that the relative position of the water outlet joint 94 and the water outlet part 80 is fixed, which is convenient for assembly.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, the top-mounted water dispenser 100 further includes a water receiving box 81, which is disposed on the front side of the housing 10 and is located below the water outlet 80, which has an outlet. When the top-mounted water dispenser 100 receives water, if the water cup is not aligned with the outlet of the water outlet 80, the water flowing out of the outlet may flow into the water receiving box 81, or if the water in the water cup is full and the user fails to notice it in time, the water overflowing from the water cup may also flow into the water receiving box 81. The water receiving box 81 may temporarily hold water to prevent the water flowing out of the outlet of the water outlet 80 from spilling onto the ground, thereby preventing the ground from being slippery and pedestrians from slipping.

[0103] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, in the vertical direction, the distance between the outlet and the water receiving box 81 is a, and satisfies: 227mm≤a≤233mm. Therefore, when using a cup to receive water, it is convenient to place the cup on the water receiving box 81, which can meet the placement requirements of cups of different sizes, so that the cup can be placed on the water receiving box 81 better, avoiding interference between the cup and the water outlet 80, and improving the user experience and comfort. For example, in some specific embodiments, in the vertical direction, the distance between the outlet and the water receiving box 81 can be 227mm, 228mm, 229mm, 230mm, 231mm, 232mm, 233mm, etc.

[0104] In the embodiment of the utility model, the specific structure of the water outlet 80 and the water receiving box 81 can be set according to the actual situation. For example, by forming a basic definition platform through the functional module 20, the shape and color of the water outlet 80 and the water receiving box 81 can be expanded, and the production of top-mounted drinking fountains 100 with different appearances can be realized, which is convenient for the design of top-mounted drinking fountains 100 with new appearances, which is conducive to reducing design costs, and can reduce working hours and production costs.

[0105] In some embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, the top-mounted water dispenser 100 also includes a display component 97, which is disposed in the housing 10. The housing 10 can protect the display component 97 to prevent the display component 97 from being exposed and damaged. The display component 97 can be used to display the working status of the top-mounted water dispenser 100, such as displaying heating, cooling and other information of the top-mounted water dispenser 100.

[0106] In some embodiments, Figure 2-Figure 6 , Figure 8-Figure 11 As shown, the functional module 20 includes a compressor 91 and a condenser 92. The compressor 91 and the condenser 92 are connected. The compressor 91 can compress the refrigerant to drive the refrigeration cycle to achieve the refrigeration demand of the water dispenser for water. The refrigerant can be dissipated and cooled through the condenser 92 to achieve the circulation of the refrigerant between the compressor 91 and the condenser 92 to ensure a good refrigeration effect.

[0107] In some embodiments, Fig.11 As shown, the top-mounted water dispenser 100 also includes an electronic control system, through which the hot tank assembly 22 and the cold tank assembly 21 can be controlled to achieve control requirements for the hot tank assembly 22 and the cold tank assembly 21.

[0108] In addition, if Fig.11 As shown, the functional module 20 includes a first switch 95 and a second switch 96. When the first switch 95 is turned on, the heating circuit can be connected to start heating to achieve the heating requirement of the hot tank component 22. When the first switch 95 is turned off, the circuit can be disconnected to stop heating. When the second switch 96 is turned on, the cooling circuit can be connected to start cooling to achieve the heating requirement of the cold tank component 21. When the second switch 96 is turned off, the circuit can be disconnected to stop cooling. Thus, the heating function and cooling function of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 can be achieved by controlling the first switch 95 and the second switch 96, and different working modes of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 can be easily achieved through the operation of the user. For example, the first switch 95 and the second switch 96 can be a seesaw switch.

[0109] Other structures and operations of the top-mounted water dispenser 100 according to the embodiment of the utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0110] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0111] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "embodiment", "specific embodiment", "example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0112] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A top-mounted drinking fountain, characterized in that: The water supply bucket is suitable for being installed upside down on the top-mounted water dispenser, and the top-mounted water dispenser includes: shell; A functional module, the functional module is located in the housing and includes a cold tank assembly, a hot tank assembly and a water circuit assembly, the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are both connected to the water circuit assembly, the water supply barrel is in communication with the water circuit assembly, and the water circuit assembly has a water outlet; A bracket, the functional module is integrated on the bracket, and the bracket is connected to the shell.

2. The top-mounted water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterway assembly comprises: The first waterway plate is provided with a water receiving pool, a water inlet waterway, a water outlet waterway and the water outlet, the water supply barrel is connected to the water receiving pool, the water inlet waterway is connected to the water receiving pool and the cold tank assembly and the water receiving pool and the hot tank assembly, the water outlet waterway is connected to the water outlet and the cold tank assembly and the water outlet and the hot tank assembly.

3. The top-mounted water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet waterway includes a first water inlet waterway and a second water inlet waterway, the water outlet waterway includes a first water outlet waterway and a second water outlet waterway, and the water outlet is multiple and includes a first water outlet and a second water outlet. The first water inlet waterway is connected to the water receiving tank and the cold tank assembly, and the first water outlet waterway is connected to the first water outlet and the cold tank assembly; The second water inlet waterway is connected to the water receiving tank and the hot tank assembly, and the second water outlet waterway is connected to the second water outlet and the hot tank assembly.

4. The top-mounted water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of water outlets further include a third water outlet, and the water outlet waterway further includes a third water outlet waterway, and the third water outlet waterway connects the water receiving pool and the third water outlet.

5. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet waterway and the water outlet waterway are located below the water receiving pool.

6. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first waterway plate is an integrated piece.

7. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 2, characterized in that: The waterway assembly also includes: A second waterway plate is provided with a drainage waterway, and both the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are connected to the drainage waterway.

8. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 7, characterized in that: The drainage waterway comprises: A first drainage waterway and a second drainage waterway, the cold tank assembly is in communication with the first drainage waterway, and the hot tank assembly is in communication with the second drainage waterway.

9. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second water channel plate further includes an opening and closing member, which can be opened to block an end of the drainage water channel away from the cold tank assembly or the hot tank assembly.

10. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first waterway plate is located above the second waterway plate, and the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are located between the first waterway plate and the second waterway plate.

11. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are plugged and matched with the first waterway plate; And / or, the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are plug-fitted with the second waterway plate.

12. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first water channel plate also has an exhaust gas path, and the cold tank assembly and the hot tank assembly are both connected to the exhaust gas path.

13. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 12, characterized in that: The exhaust gas circuit includes a first gas circuit and a second gas circuit, the cold tank assembly is in communication with the first gas circuit, and the hot tank assembly is in communication with the second gas circuit.

14. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 13, characterized in that: The water receiving pool is provided with a first partition and a second partition, the first partition is used to separate a first exhaust area in the water receiving pool, the first air path is connected with the cold tank assembly and the first exhaust area, the second partition is used to separate a second exhaust area in the water receiving pool, the second air path is connected with the hot tank assembly and the second exhaust area.

15. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top-mounted water dispenser comprises: A smart seat is arranged above the shell, and the water supply barrel is suitable for being installed inverted on the smart seat.

16. The top-mounted drinking fountain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket is connected to the housing by snapping; And / or, the bracket and the housing are connected via fasteners.

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