Water inlet assembly for water dispenser and water dispenser

Abstract

The water inlet assembly comprises a plate body part and a water pool part, the plate body part is provided with a first surface and a second surface which are opposite in the thickness direction, a flow channel is formed in the plate body part, the first surface is provided with a water source connector communicated with the flow channel, and the second surface is provided with a water outlet connector communicated with the flow channel. The water pool part is connected with the plate body part and defines a water inlet cavity in a surrounding mode, the water source connector is arranged in the water pool part, and the plate body part is further provided with a water treatment connector used for being connected with a water treatment device and a water outlet connector used for being connected with a water outlet device. According to the water inlet assembly in the embodiment of the utility model, the flow channels of the water dispenser can be integrated, and the integration level and the reliability of the water dispenser are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of drinking water equipment, in particular to a water inlet component for a water drinking machine and a water drinking machine. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, silicone pipes are used to connect the cold and hot tanks for water intake in water dispensers, which have low reliability and are prone to quality problems such as broken pipes and leakage. In addition, the integration of water dispensers is low, and factory operations can only be carried out through manual assembly, which cannot achieve automation and modular production, and has low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent.

[0004] To this end, one object of the utility model is to provide a water inlet assembly for a water dispenser, which can integrate the flow channel of the water dispenser and improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a water dispenser, which includes the aforementioned water inlet assembly.

[0006] According to the water inlet assembly in the embodiment of the utility model, the water inlet assembly includes a plate body and a pool portion, the plate body has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction, a flow channel is provided in the plate body, and a water source interface connected to the flow channel is provided on the first surface, the pool portion is connected to the plate body and surrounds and defines a water inlet cavity, and the water source interface is provided in the pool portion, wherein the plate body is also provided with a water treatment interface for connecting a water treatment device and a water outlet interface for connecting a water outlet device.

[0007] According to the water inlet assembly in the embodiment of the utility model, the flow channel of the water dispenser can be integrated, thereby improving the integration and reliability of the water dispenser.

[0008] In addition, the water inlet assembly according to the above embodiment of the utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] Optionally, the plate body has a first positioning component, which is used to install a first water treatment device; and / or, a second positioning component, which is used to install a second water treatment device; and / or, the plate body has a third positioning component, which is used to connect to the shell of the water dispenser.

[0010] Optionally, the plate body has a fourth positioning assembly, which is snap-connected to the electrical control box assembly; and / or, the plate body has a first connecting portion, which is connected to the water pump via a fastener; and / or, the plate body also has a plurality of positioning portions, which are used to position the wiring harness in the water dispenser.

[0011] Optionally, the flow channel includes a first flow path and a second flow path, the first flow path has a first inlet and a first outlet, the second flow path has a second inlet and a second outlet, the first inlet and the second inlet are configured as the water source interface, the second outlet is configured as the water treatment interface and supplies water to a first water treatment device, and the first outlet is configured as the water outlet interface and is used to deliver source water out of the water dispenser.

[0012] Optionally, the second inlet is connected to the first flow path.

[0013] Optionally, the flow channel also includes a third flow path, which has a third inlet and a third outlet, the third inlet is configured as the water treatment interface and receives water treated by the first water treatment device, and the third outlet is configured as the water outlet interface and is used to deliver the water treated by the first water treatment device out of the water dispenser.

[0014] Optionally, the water inlet assembly also includes a first exhaust channel, which is arranged on the plate body and has a first air inlet and a first exhaust port, the first air inlet is used to connect to a first water treatment device, and the first exhaust port is used to connect to the atmosphere to balance the air pressure in the first water treatment device.

[0015] Optionally, the water inlet assembly further includes a first exhaust pipe, the first exhaust pipe is arranged through the plate body, and the first exhaust channel is constructed in the first exhaust pipe; or, the first exhaust channel is integrated with the plate body.

[0016] Optionally, the water inlet assembly further includes a water pool portion, the water pool portion is connected to the plate body portion, and the water source interface is connected to the water pool portion, and the first exhaust port of the first exhaust channel is connected to the internal space of the water pool portion.

[0017] Optionally, the flow channel further includes a fourth flow path having a fourth inlet and a fourth outlet, the fourth inlet being configured as the water source interface, and the fourth outlet being configured as the water treatment interface and supplying water to the second water treatment device.

[0018] Optionally, the flow channel also includes a fifth flow path having a fifth inlet and a fifth outlet, the fifth inlet is configured as the water treatment interface and receives water treated by the second water treatment device, and the fifth outlet is configured as the water outlet interface and is used to deliver the water treated by the second water treatment device out of the water dispenser.

[0019] Optionally, the flow channel further includes a sixth flow path, the sixth flow path having a sixth inlet and a sixth outlet, the sixth inlet being configured to be connected to a water source, and the sixth outlet being configured to supply water to a water pump.

[0020] Optionally, the water inlet assembly also includes a first seal, the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface is plugged into the connecting pipe of the water treatment device, at least a portion of the first seal is arranged between the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface and the connecting pipe of the water treatment device, and the radial compression of at least a portion of the first seal is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%.

[0021] Optionally, the water inlet assembly also includes a second seal, the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface is plugged into the connecting pipe of the water outlet device, at least a portion of the second seal is arranged between the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface and the connecting pipe of the water outlet device, and the radial compression of at least a portion of the second seal is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%.

[0022] Optionally, the water treatment interface is arranged on the second surface; or the plate body further has a third surface extending parallel to the thickness direction, and the water outlet interface is arranged on the third surface.

[0023] Optionally, the water outlet interface comprises a plurality of water outlet interfaces arranged side by side on the plate body.

[0024] Optionally, the water treatment interface is configured as a tube extending along the thickness direction; and / or the water outlet interface is configured as a tube extending perpendicular to the thickness direction.

[0025] According to the water dispenser in the embodiment of the utility model, the water dispenser includes the water inlet assembly, the water treatment device and the water outlet device mentioned above, the water treatment device is connected to the water inlet assembly, and the water outlet device is connected to the water inlet assembly.

[0026] According to the water dispenser in the embodiment of the utility model, by applying the aforementioned water inlet assembly, the flow path of the water dispenser can be integrated, thereby improving the integration and reliability of the water dispenser.

[0027] Optionally, the interface of the water treatment device is connected to the water treatment interface; the interface of the water outlet device is connected to the water outlet interface.

[0028] Optionally, the water treatment device includes a hot tank assembly and / or a cold tank assembly; the water outlet device includes a normal temperature water outlet, a hot water outlet and / or a cold water outlet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram (top view) of the water inlet assembly in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the water inlet assembly in some embodiments of the utility model (viewed from above).

[0031] Figure 3 It is a partial structural diagram of a water dispenser in some embodiments of the utility model (viewed from above).

[0032] Figure 4 It is a partial structural diagram (top view) of a water dispenser in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a water dispenser in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0034] Figure 6 1 is a cross-sectional view of a water dispenser in some embodiments of the present invention (showing a first sealing member and a second sealing member).

[0035] Figure 7 It is a partial schematic diagram of a water dispenser in some embodiments of the utility model (showing the first sealing member).

[0036] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a hot tank assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0037] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of a cold tank assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] Reference numerals:

[0039] Drinking machine 1000, water inlet assembly 100, plate body 10, second exhaust pipe 11, pool portion 12, give way hole 13, flow channel 14, first flow path 141, first inlet 1411, first outlet 1412, second flow path 142, second outlet 1421, third flow path 143, third inlet 1431, third outlet 1432, fourth flow path 144, fourth inlet 1441, fourth outlet 1442, fifth flow path 145, fifth inlet 1451, fifth outlet 1452, sixth flow path 146, sixth inlet 1461, third outlet 1462, Six outlets 1462, first exhaust channel 15, first air inlet 151, first exhaust port 152, second positioning column 16, third positioning hole 17, third latch 18, positioning portion 19, first sealing member 20, second sealing member 30, water pump 40, water treatment device 200, hot tank assembly 210, first slot 211, first positioning hole 212, cold tank assembly 220, second slot 221, first positioning column 222, water outlet device 300, normal temperature water outlet 310, hot water outlet 320, cold water outlet 330, thickness direction AA. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] 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 intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0041] The utility model provides a water inlet assembly 100 for a water dispenser 1000 and the water dispenser 1000, which can integrate the flow channel 14 of the water dispenser 1000, thereby improving the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 1000.

[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 5 According to the water inlet assembly 100 in the embodiment of the utility model, the water inlet assembly 100 may include a plate body portion 10 and a water pool portion 12 .

[0043] The plate body 10 has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction, and a flow channel 14 is provided in the plate body 10; the water source interface is configured to connect to the water source, and the first surface is provided with a water source interface connected to the flow channel, the pool portion 12 is connected to the plate body 10 and surrounds and defines a water inlet and outlet cavity, and the water source interface is provided in the pool portion 12, wherein the plate body 10 is also provided with a water treatment interface for a water treatment device and a water outlet interface for connecting to a water outlet device. Therefore, the water inlet assembly 100 can integrate the flow channel 14 of the water dispenser 1000, improve reliability, and improve production efficiency.

[0044] Specifically, when the water dispenser 1000 is working, water can enter the water inlet assembly 100 from the water source interface and flow along the flow channel 14 in the water inlet assembly 100. Under the guidance of the flow channel 14, the water can flow to the water treatment device 200 through the water treatment interface, so as to facilitate the treatment of the water flow; under the guidance of the flow channel 14, the water can also flow to the water outlet device 300 through the water outlet interface, and flow out of the water dispenser 1000 through the water outlet device 300. It can be understood that the flow channel 14 may include a plurality of flow paths, and the plurality of flow paths may guide the water flow to flow to the water treatment device 200 and the water outlet device 300 respectively, wherein the water outlet device 300 may include a normal temperature water outlet 310, a hot water outlet 320 and a cold water outlet 330, and the water treatment device 200 may include a hot tank assembly 210, a cold tank assembly 220 and a filter assembly to meet the daily drinking water needs of users.

[0045] In addition, the flow channel 14 is integrated in the water inlet component 100, which can improve the assembly efficiency of the water dispenser 1000, thereby improving the production efficiency; during assembly, the water outlet device 300 and the water treatment device 200 can be installed on the water inlet component 100, so that the flow channel 14 in the water inlet component 100 can be connected with the water outlet device 300 and the water treatment device 200 respectively, so as to facilitate the distribution of water flow to the water outlet device 300 and the water treatment device 200, and facilitate the realization of the water outlet and water treatment functions of the water dispenser 1000. Compared with the related art of connecting the water source, the water outlet device 300 and the water treatment device 200 through a silicone tube, the water inlet component 100 in the embodiment of the utility model is more reliable.

[0046] In addition, in practice, the first surface of the plate body 10 can face upward, and the second surface of the plate body 10 can face downward, and the pool portion 12 is connected to the first surface of the plate body 10, extends in the thickness direction, and surrounds and defines the water inlet and outlet cavity; in combination with the aforementioned embodiment, the water source interface is arranged on the first surface, the water treatment interface is arranged on the second surface, and the water outlet interface is arranged on the third surface; in other words, in the up and down directions, the water source interface is located above the water treatment interface and the water outlet interface; when the water dispenser 1000 is working, since the pool portion 12 is located on the upper side of the plate body 10, the liquid level of the pool portion 12 is higher than the liquid level of the water treatment device 200, and under atmospheric pressure, the water flow in the pool portion 12 can be driven to flow to the water outlet interface through the flow channel 14, and the water flow in the water treatment device 200 can also be driven to flow to the water outlet interface through the flow channel 14, thereby realizing the water outlet of the water dispenser 1000.

[0047] More specifically, refer to Figure 8 and Fig. 9In some embodiments of the present invention, the water treatment device 200 includes a first water treatment device, the plate body 10 has a first positioning assembly, and the first positioning assembly is used to install the first water treatment device; wherein the first treatment device can be a hot tank assembly 210, the hot tank assembly 210 has a first extension portion, the first extension portion extends toward the plate body 10, and the first extension portion is provided with a plurality of first card grooves 211, and the first positioning assembly of the plate body 10 includes a plurality of first card protrusions, and the plurality of first card protrusions are correspondingly buckled with the plurality of first card grooves 211, so as to realize the hot tank assembly 210 and the water inlet assembly The hot tank assembly 210 is connected to the water inlet assembly 100; in addition, the hot tank assembly 210 also has a flange, which is connected to one end of the first extension portion close to the plate body 10, and the flange extends along the second surface and has a plurality of first positioning holes 212, and the first positioning assembly of the plate body 10 includes a plurality of second positioning holes, and the plurality of first positioning holes 212 correspond to the plurality of second positioning holes and are connected by fasteners to realize the connection between the hot tank assembly 210 and the water inlet assembly 100, and after the connection is completed, the water treatment interface of the plate body 10 can be connected to the interior of the hot tank assembly 210 to realize the water inlet and outlet of the hot tank assembly 210.

[0048] In addition, the water treatment device 200 also includes a second water treatment device, and the plate body 10 also has a second positioning component, which is used to install the second water treatment device; wherein the second water treatment device can be a cold tank component 220, and the cold tank component 220 has a second extension portion, which extends toward the plate body 10, and the second extension portion is provided with a plurality of second card grooves 221, and the second positioning component of the plate body 10 includes a plurality of second card protrusions, and the plurality of second card protrusions are correspondingly buckled with the plurality of second card grooves 221, so as to realize the cold tank assembly The cold tank assembly 220 is connected to the water inlet assembly 100; in addition, the cold tank assembly 220 also has a plurality of first positioning columns 222, the first positioning columns 222 extend toward the plate body 10, and the second positioning assembly of the plate body 10 includes a plurality of first positioning grooves, and the plurality of first positioning columns 222 are correspondingly plugged into the plurality of first positioning grooves to realize the connection between the cold tank assembly 220 and the water inlet assembly 100, and after the connection is completed, the water treatment interface of the plate body 10 can be connected to the interior of the cold tank assembly 220 to realize the water inlet and outlet of the cold tank assembly 220.

[0049] In addition, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The plate body 10 also has a third positioning component, which is used to connect the water inlet component 100 with the shell of the water dispenser 1000; wherein, the third positioning component includes a plurality of second positioning columns 16, the shell of the water dispenser 1000 has a plurality of second positioning grooves, and the plurality of second positioning columns 16 are correspondingly plugged into the plurality of second positioning grooves to realize the connection between the water inlet component 100 and the shell of the water dispenser 1000; in addition, the third positioning component also includes a plurality of third positioning holes 17, the shell of the water dispenser 1000 has a plurality of fourth positioning holes, and the plurality of third positioning holes 17 correspond to the plurality of fourth positioning holes and are connected through fasteners to realize the connection between the water inlet component 100 and the shell of the water dispenser 1000.

[0050] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of the utility model, the plate body 10 has a fourth positioning component, and the fourth positioning component is used to be snap-connected with the electric control box component; wherein the fourth positioning component includes a plurality of third snap-on protrusions 18, and the electric control box component has a plurality of third snap-on grooves, and the plurality of third snap-on protrusions 18 are snap-connected with the corresponding plurality of third snap-on grooves to realize the assembly of the electric control box component on the water inlet component 100.

[0051] In addition, the plate body 10 has a plurality of first connection parts, and the water pump 40 has a plurality of second connection parts. The plurality of first connection parts correspond to the plurality of second connection parts respectively and are connected by fasteners so that the water pump 40 is installed on the plate body 10 .

[0052] In addition, at least one of the first surface, the second surface and the third surface of the plate body 10 is provided with a positioning portion 19, and the positioning portion 19 is used to position at least a part of the wiring harness in the water dispenser 1000 to improve the cleanliness inside the water dispenser 1000 and avoid interference between the wiring harness and the internal structural parts of the water dispenser 1000.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of the utility model, the flow channel 14 includes a first flow path 141 and a second flow path 142, the first flow path 141 has a first inlet 1411 and a first outlet 1412, the second flow path 142 has a second inlet and a second outlet 1421, the first inlet 1411 and the second inlet are configured as water source interfaces, the second outlet 1421 is configured as a water treatment interface and supplies water to the first water treatment device, the first outlet 1412 is configured as a water outlet interface and is used to send source water out of the water dispenser 1000; in this way, the water inlet assembly 100 is integrated with the first flow path 141 and the second flow path 142, which can improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 1000.

[0054] Among them, the first inlet 1411 of the first flow path 141 can be connected to a water source, and the first outlet 1412 of the first flow path 141 can be connected to the water outlet device 300. In other words, the water flow of the water source can flow through the first inlet 1411, the first flow path 141 and the first outlet 1412 in sequence, and then flow to the water outlet device 300, and the water flow is sent out of the water dispenser 1000 through the water outlet device 300 to achieve water outlet of the water dispenser 1000; the second inlet of the second flow path 142 can be connected to a water source, and the second outlet 1421 of the second flow path 142 can be connected to a first water treatment device. In other words, the water flow in the water source can flow through the second inlet, the second flow path 142 and the second outlet 1421 in sequence, and then flow to the first water treatment device, and the water flow is treated by the first water treatment device; in addition, the first water treatment device can be a hot tank assembly 210 to heat the water flow flowing through the hot tank.

[0055] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the second inlet is connected to the first flow path 141, which can further improve the integration of the water dispenser 1000. It can be understood that when the water flows through the first flow path 141, a part of the water flow can continue to flow along the first flow path 141 and then flow to the water outlet device 300, and another part of the water flow can flow to the second flow path 142 and then flow to the water treatment device 200; that is, the second flow path 142 is integrated with the first flow path 141, thereby improving the integration of the water dispenser 1000.

[0056] Of course, according to actual conditions, the first flow path 141 and the second flow path 142 may also be two independent flow paths.

[0057] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of the utility model, the flow channel 14 may also include a third flow path 143, the third flow path 143 has a third inlet 1431 and a third outlet 1432, the third inlet 1431 is configured as a water treatment interface and receives water treated by the first water treatment device, and the third outlet 1432 is configured as a water outlet interface and is used to send the water treated by the first water treatment device out of the water dispenser 1000; in this way, the water inlet assembly 100 is integrated with the third flow path 143 to further improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 1000.

[0058] Specifically, in combination with the foregoing, the first water treatment device may be a hot tank assembly 210. In other words, the water flow in the hot tank assembly 210 may flow through the third inlet 1431, the third flow path 143 and the third outlet 1432 in sequence, and then flow to the water outlet device 300, through which the hot water is delivered out of the water dispenser 1000 to meet the user's hot water needs.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments of the utility model, the water inlet assembly 100 may further include a first exhaust channel 15, which is provided on the plate body 10 and has a first air inlet 151 and a first exhaust port 152, wherein the first air inlet 151 is used to connect to the first water treatment device, and the first exhaust port 152 is used to connect to the atmosphere to balance the air pressure in the first water treatment device; specifically, the first exhaust channel 15 may be integrated on the plate body 10; when the first water treatment device is installed on the water inlet assembly 100, the first water treatment device may be connected to the first air inlet 151 of the first exhaust channel 15; when the water flow enters the first water treatment device, the gas in the first water treatment device may be discharged through the first exhaust channel 15; and in combination with the aforementioned embodiments, the first water treatment device may be a hot tank assembly 210, which is used to heat the water flow passing through the hot tank. During heating, the internal pressure of the hot tank assembly 210 increases, and the hot tank assembly 210 may be depressurized through the first exhaust channel 15, thereby improving the working stability of the water dispenser 1000.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet assembly 100 may further include a first exhaust pipe, which is passed through the plate body 10, and a first exhaust channel 15 is constructed in the first exhaust pipe; it can be understood that the plate body 10 is provided with a clearance hole 13, which passes through the opposite sides of the plate body 10, one end of the first exhaust pipe can be connected to the first water treatment device, and the other end can be connected to the atmosphere, and the first exhaust pipe can be passed through the clearance hole 13 to make the arrangement of the water inlet assembly 100 more compact and improve the space utilization of the water dispenser 1000.

[0061] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some other embodiments of the present invention, the first exhaust channel 15 is integrated into the plate body 10; in other words, the plate body 10 is provided with the first exhaust channel 15; when the first water treatment device is installed on the water inlet assembly 100, the first water treatment device can be connected to the first air inlet 151 of the first exhaust channel 15 to balance the air pressure in the first water treatment device.

[0062] Reference Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments of the utility model, the water inlet assembly 100 may also include a water pool portion 12, the water pool portion 12 is connected to the plate body portion 10, and the water source interface is connected to the water pool portion 12, and the first exhaust port 152 of the first exhaust channel 15 is connected to the internal space of the water pool portion 12; such an arrangement can balance the air pressure of the first water treatment device and prevent the external environment from polluting the interior of the water dispenser 1000.

[0063] Specifically, the water pool portion 12 can be connected to a water source, and the water pool portion 12 can be used to store water at room temperature; when the water pool portion 12 supplies water to the water treatment device 200, the water treatment device 200 can discharge the internal gas to the water pool portion 12 through the first exhaust channel 15 to maintain the air pressure balance of the water treatment device 200. Compared with the situation where the gas of the water treatment device 200 is discharged to the outside, the embodiment of the utility model can avoid the external environment from polluting the inside of the water treatment device 200.

[0064] In addition, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some specific examples of the present invention, the water inlet assembly 100 may further include a second exhaust pipe 11, which is inserted into the plate body 10, and a second exhaust channel is constructed in the second exhaust pipe 11; it can be understood that the plate body 10 is provided with a clearance hole 13, which passes through the opposite sides of the plate body 10, one end of the second exhaust pipe 11 can be connected to the second water treatment device, and the other end can be connected to the pool part 12, and the second exhaust pipe 11 can be inserted into the clearance hole 13 to make the arrangement of the water inlet assembly 100 more compact and improve the space utilization of the water dispenser 1000.

[0065] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of the utility model, the flow channel 14 also includes a fourth flow path 144, the fourth flow path 144 has a fourth inlet 1441 and a fourth outlet 1442, the fourth inlet 1441 is configured as a water source interface, the fourth outlet 1442 is configured as a water treatment interface and supplies water to the second water treatment device; in this way, the water inlet assembly 100 is integrated with the fourth flow path 144 to improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 1000.

[0066] Among them, the fourth inlet 1441 of the fourth flow path 144 can be connected to a water source, and the fourth outlet 1442 of the fourth flow path 144 can be connected to a second water treatment device. In other words, the water flow of the water source can flow through the fourth inlet 1441, the fourth flow path 144 and the fourth outlet 1442 in sequence, and then flow to the second water treatment device, and the water flow is treated by the second water treatment device; in addition, the second water treatment device can be a cold tank assembly 220 to cool the water flow passing through the cold tank.

[0067] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of the utility model, the flow channel 14 also includes a fifth flow path 145 having a fifth inlet 1451 and a fifth outlet 1452, the fifth inlet 1451 is configured as a water treatment interface and receives water treated by the second water treatment device, and the fifth outlet 1452 is configured as a water outlet interface and is used to send the water treated by the second water treatment device out of the water dispenser 1000; in this way, the water inlet assembly 100 is integrated with the fifth flow path 145, which can further improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 1000.

[0068] Specifically, in combination with the foregoing, the second water treatment device may be a cold tank assembly 220. In other words, the water flow in the cold tank assembly 220 may flow through the fifth inlet 1451, the fifth flow path 145 and the fifth outlet 1452 in sequence, and then flow to the water outlet device 300, through which the cold water is delivered out of the water dispenser 1000 to meet the user's cold water needs.

[0069] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the flow channel 14 may also include a sixth flow path 146, the sixth flow path 146 has a sixth inlet 1461 and a sixth outlet 1462, the sixth inlet 1461 is configured to connect to a water source, and the sixth outlet 1462 is configured to supply water to the water pump 40; in other words, the water inlet assembly 100 is integrated with the sixth flow path 146, which can further improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 1000.

[0070] In detail, a water pump 40 is provided in the water dispenser 1000, and the water pump 40 can be connected to the water source and the water pool portion 12 respectively, and is used to drive the water in the water source to flow toward the water pool portion 12, and the water pump 40 and the water source need to be connected through the sixth flow path 146. Therefore, the sixth flow path 146 can be integrated on the plate body portion 10, and the sixth inlet 1461 of the sixth flow path 146 can be connected to the water source, and the sixth outlet 1462 of the sixth flow path 146 can be connected to the water pump 40. This can further improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 1000, and can save the internal layout space of the water dispenser 1000.

[0071] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments of the utility model, the water inlet assembly 100 may further include a first seal 20, the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface is plugged into the connecting pipe of the water treatment device 200, at least a portion of the first seal 20 is arranged between the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface and the connecting pipe of the water treatment device 200, and the radial compression amount of at least a portion of the first seal 20 is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%; such a configuration can facilitate disassembly and assembly between the plate body and the water treatment device 200.

[0072] Optionally, the water treatment device 200 has a connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe of the water treatment device 200 can be inserted into the inner side of the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface, and at least a portion of the first seal 20 can be arranged on the inner side of the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface; when the connecting pipe of the water treatment device 200 is plugged into the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface, at least a portion of the first seal 20 can seal the gap between the connecting pipe of the water treatment device 200 and the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface, and the radial compression of at least a portion of the first seal 20 is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%, so as to extend the service life of the first seal 20 while meeting the sealing performance requirements, and facilitate quick disassembly and assembly between the plate body 10 and the water treatment device 200. Optionally, the connecting pipe of the water treatment device 200 can be inserted into the outside of the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface, and at least a portion of the first sealing member 20 can be arranged on the outside of the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface to seal the gap between the plate body 10 and the water treatment device 200, and provide contact pressure for the connecting part between the plate body 10 and the water treatment device 200, so as to facilitate quick disassembly and assembly of the plate body 10 and the water treatment device 200.

[0073] The radial compression amount of at least a portion of the first sealing member 20 may be 15%, 17%, 18%, 20%, etc.

[0074] Reference Figure 6 In some embodiments of the utility model, the water inlet assembly 100 also includes a second seal 30, the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface is plugged into the connecting pipe of the water outlet device 300, at least a portion of the second seal 30 is arranged between the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface and the connecting pipe of the water outlet device 300, and the radial compression amount of at least a portion of the second seal 30 is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%; such a configuration can facilitate disassembly and assembly between the plate body and the water outlet device 300.

[0075] Optionally, the water outlet device 300 has a connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe of the water outlet device 300 can be inserted into the inner side of the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface, and at least a portion of the second sealing member 30 can be arranged on the inner side of the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface; when the connecting pipe of the water outlet device 300 is plugged into the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface, at least a portion of the second sealing member 30 can seal the gap between the connecting pipe of the water outlet device 300 and the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface, and the radial compression amount of at least a portion of the second sealing member 30 is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%, so as to extend the service life of the first sealing member 20 while meeting the sealing performance requirements, and facilitate quick disassembly and assembly between the plate body 10 and the water outlet device 300. Optionally, the connecting pipe of the water outlet device 300 can be inserted into the outer side of the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface, and at least a portion of the second sealing member 30 can be arranged on the outer side of the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface to seal the gap between the plate body 10 and the water outlet device 300, and provide contact pressure for the connecting part between the plate body 10 and the water outlet device 300, so as to facilitate quick disassembly and assembly of the plate body 10 and the water outlet device 300.

[0076] The radial compression amount of at least a portion of the second sealing member 30 may be 15%, 17%, 18%, 20%, etc.

[0077] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments of the utility model, the plate body 10 may include a plate body, the plate body including a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction, the water source interface is arranged on the first surface, and the water treatment interface is arranged on the second surface; specifically, the water source interface is arranged on the first surface, and the plate body can be connected to the water source through the water source interface, and the water treatment interface is arranged on the second surface, and can be connected to the water treatment device 200 through the water treatment interface. In this way, during assembly, the water source and the water treatment device 200 can be arranged on the first surface and the second surface respectively, avoiding structural interference between the water source and the water treatment device 200, thereby improving the layout efficiency of the water dispenser 1000.

[0078] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments of the present invention, the plate body 10 also has a third surface extending in a thickness direction parallel to the plate body, and the water outlet interface is arranged on the third surface; specifically, in combination with the foregoing, the water source interface is arranged on the first surface, the water treatment interface is arranged on the second surface, and the water outlet interface is arranged on the third surface. In this way, during assembly, the water source can be arranged on the first surface, the water treatment device 200 can be arranged on the second surface, and the water outlet device 300 can be arranged on the third surface, so as to avoid mutual interference between the water source, the water treatment device 200 and the water outlet device.

[0079] Reference Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments of the utility model, the water outlet interface includes a plurality of water outlet interfaces arranged side by side on the plate body; in combination with the aforementioned embodiments, the water outlet device 300 may include a normal temperature water outlet component 310, a hot water outlet component 320 and a cold water outlet component 330, and the water outlet interface may be connected to the water outlet device 300. Therefore, a plurality of water outlet interfaces may be arranged side by side on the plate body, and the plurality of water outlet interfaces may be respectively connected to the normal temperature water outlet component 310, the hot water outlet component 320 and the cold water outlet component 330, so as to realize the normal temperature water outlet, hot water outlet and cold water outlet functions of the water dispenser 1000.

[0080] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In some embodiments of the utility model, the water treatment interface is configured as a tube extending along the thickness direction of the plate body; and / or, the water outlet interface is configured as a tube extending perpendicular to the thickness direction; such an arrangement can facilitate the connection between the plate body and the water treatment device 200 and the book outlet device.

[0081] In combination with the aforementioned embodiments, the plate body can be plugged in and matched with the connecting pipe of the water treatment device 200 through the water treatment interface, so the water treatment interface can be configured as a tube extending along the thickness direction of the plate body. In this way, the connection area between the water treatment interface and the connecting pipe of the water treatment device 200 can be increased, thereby improving the connection stability between the plate body and the water treatment device 200; similarly, the plate body can be plugged in and matched with the connecting pipe of the water outlet device 300 through the water outlet interface, so the water outlet interface can be configured as a tube extending along the thickness direction of the plate body. In this way, the connection area between the water outlet interface and the connecting pipe of the water outlet device 300 can be increased, thereby improving the connection stability between the plate body and the water outlet device 300.

[0082] Reference Figures 1 to 7 According to the water dispenser 1000 in the embodiment of the utility model, the water dispenser 1000 includes the water inlet component 100, the water treatment device 200 and the water outlet device 300 in the above embodiment, the water treatment device 200 is connected to the water inlet component 100, and the water outlet device 300 is connected to the water inlet component 100. By applying the aforementioned water inlet component 100, the flow channel 14 of the water dispenser 1000 can be integrated, thereby improving the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 1000.

[0083] Specifically, the plate body 10 has a water source interface, a water treatment interface, a water outlet interface and a flow channel 14, the flow channel 14 includes a first flow path 141, a second flow path 142, a third flow path 143, a fourth flow path 144, a fifth flow path 145 and a sixth flow path 146, and multiple flow paths can be integrated on the water inlet assembly 100, which can improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 1000; wherein, the plate body includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction, and a third surface extending parallel to the thickness direction, the water source interface is arranged on the first surface, the water treatment interface is arranged on the second surface, and the water outlet interface is arranged on the third surface, the water source interface may include a first inlet 1411, a second inlet and a fourth inlet 1441, the water treatment interface may include a first outlet 1412, a third inlet 1431, a fourth outlet 1442 and a fifth inlet 1451, and the water outlet interface may include a first outlet 1412, a third outlet 1432 and a fifth outlet 1452.

[0084] Working principle of water dispenser 1000:

[0085] The water dispenser 1000 outputs water at normal temperature. The water flow in the water pool 12 can flow through the first inlet 1411, the first flow path 141 and the first outlet 1412 in sequence, and finally flow to the normal temperature water outlet 310 to achieve normal temperature water outlet.

[0086] The hot water of the water dispenser 1000 is discharged, and the water flow in the pool portion 12 can flow through the second inlet, the second flow path 142, and the second outlet 1421 in sequence to enter the hot tank assembly 210, and after being heated by the hot tank assembly 210, it can flow through the third inlet 1431, the third flow path 143, and the third outlet 1432 in sequence, and finally flow to the hot water outlet 320 to achieve hot water discharge. In addition, the plate body 10 can be provided with a second exhaust pipe 11, and the second exhaust pipe 11 can pass through one side of the plate body 10 and pass through the other side of the plate body 10 to connect the pool portion 12, and the plate body 10 is provided with a clearance hole 13 to avoid the second exhaust pipe 11.

[0087] The cold water of the water dispenser 1000 is discharged, and the water flow in the pool portion 12 can flow through the fourth inlet 1441, the fourth flow path 144 and the fourth outlet 1442 in sequence to enter the cold tank assembly 220, and after being refrigerated by the cold tank assembly 220, it can flow through the fifth inlet 1451, the fifth flow path 145 and the fifth outlet 1452 in sequence, and finally flow to the cold water outlet 330 to achieve cold water discharge. In addition, the plate body 10 can be provided with a first exhaust channel 15, the first air inlet 151 of the first exhaust channel 15 is connected to the inside of the cold tank assembly 220, and the first exhaust port 152 of the first exhaust channel 15 is connected to the pool portion 12, which is used to discharge the gas in the cold tank assembly 220 to the pool portion 12 to balance the air pressure of the cold tank assembly 220.

[0088] In addition, the flow channel 14 of the plate body 10 also includes a sixth flow path 146, the sixth inlet 1461 of the sixth flow path 146 is connected to the water source, and the sixth outlet 1462 is connected to the water pump 40. The plate body 10 has a first connection portion corresponding to the second connection portion of the water pump 40, and is connected by fasteners to facilitate the water pump 40 to drive the water flow in the water source to flow to the pool portion 12.

[0089] Reference Figures 1 to 7 In some embodiments of the utility model, the interface of the water treatment device 200 is connected to the water treatment interface; specifically, the interface of the water treatment device 200 can also extend in the thickness direction to construct a connecting pipe, and the water treatment interface is a tubular extending in the thickness direction. Therefore, the interface of the water treatment device 200 and the water treatment interface can be plugged together, and the connecting pipe of the water treatment device 200 is plugged into the tubular water treatment interface, which can increase the connection area and thus improve the stability of the connection. In addition, a first seal 20 is provided between the interface of the water treatment device 200 and the water treatment interface. The first seal 20 can seal the gap between the interface of the water treatment device 200 and the water treatment interface, and the radial compression of the first seal 20 can be greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20% to meet the sealing performance and avoid damage caused by excessive deformation of the first seal 20.

[0090] The interface of the water outlet device 300 is connected to the water outlet interface; specifically, the interface of the water outlet device 300 can also extend in the thickness direction to construct a connecting pipe, and the water outlet interface is a tubular extending in the thickness direction. Therefore, the interface of the water outlet device 300 and the water outlet interface can be plugged together, and the connecting pipe of the water outlet device 300 is plugged into the tubular water outlet interface, which can increase the connection area, thereby improving the stability of the connection. In addition, a second sealing member 30 is provided between the interface of the water outlet device 300 and the water outlet interface. The second sealing member 30 can seal the gap between the interface of the water outlet device 300 and the water outlet interface, and the radial compression amount of the second sealing member 30 can be greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%, so as to meet the sealing performance and avoid damage caused by excessive deformation of the second sealing member 30.

[0091] Reference Figures 3 to 7 In some embodiments of the present invention, the water treatment device 200 may include a hot tank assembly 210 and / or a cold tank assembly 220; in other words, the water flow in the pool portion 12 may flow to the hot tank assembly 210 and / or the cold tank assembly 220, and be heated by the hot tank assembly 210 and cooled by the cold tank assembly 220; and the water outlet device 300 may include a normal temperature water outlet 310, a hot water outlet 320 and / or a cold water outlet 330; the water flow in the pool portion 12 flows through the water inlet assembly 100 and then flows out through the normal temperature water outlet 310; or the water flow in the pool portion 12 flows through the hot tank assembly 210 and then flows out through the hot water outlet 320; or the water flow in the pool portion 12 flows through the cold tank assembly 220 and then flows out through the cold water outlet 330.

[0092] In some specific examples of the present invention, in the water inlet component 100, the second flow path 142 is made of heat-resistant food-grade PPS material with a heat-resistant temperature of 265°C, thereby avoiding thermal deformation and powdering of the water inlet component 100; and the water inlet component 100 is made of food-grade PP&PPS injection molding, which is highly hygienic and safe.

[0093] In some specific examples of the present invention, the water inlet assembly 100 is connected and fixed to the hot tank assembly 210 and the cold tank assembly 220 by adopting a quick installation structure of guides and fixing buckles to realize automated manipulator positioning and installation, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0094] In some specific examples of the present invention, a small filter is installed on the water source interface inside the normal temperature water distribution pool of the water inlet assembly 100 to prevent foreign objects from getting stuck in the faucet sealing structure and causing dripping, while preventing foreign bodies in the bottled water from flowing into the user's body, ensuring the hygiene and safety of drinking water.

[0095] In some specific examples of the present invention, the water pool portion 12 of the water inlet assembly 100 is provided with a buffer zone for the hot tank assembly 210 to discharge and condense the hot steam, thereby preventing the room temperature water and the hot steam from mixing and causing the room temperature water to be too high.

[0096] The embodiment of the utility model adopts a highly integrated water inlet assembly 100 to replace the connection of multiple silicone tubes in the related art, thereby avoiding the generation of odor due to aging of the silicone tubes; and reducing the risk of water leakage due to rupture of the silicone tubes.

[0097] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0098] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" 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 representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0099] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water inlet assembly for a water dispenser, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly comprises a plate body (10) and a water pool (12); the plate body (10) has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in a thickness direction; a flow channel (14) is provided in the plate body (10), and a water source interface communicating with the flow channel (14) is provided on the first surface; the water pool (12) is connected to the plate body (10) and surrounds and defines a water inlet cavity, and the water source interface is provided in the water pool (12); The plate body (10) is further provided with a water treatment interface for connecting to a water treatment device (200) and a water outlet interface for connecting to a water outlet device (300).

2. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plate body (10) has a first positioning assembly, the first positioning assembly is used to install a first water treatment device; and / or, the plate body (10) also has a second positioning assembly, the second positioning assembly is used to install a second water treatment device; and / or, the plate body (10) has a third positioning assembly, the third positioning assembly is used to connect the water inlet assembly with the shell of the water dispenser.

3. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plate body (10) has a fourth positioning component, which is used to be snap-connected with the electric control box component; and / or, the plate body (10) has a first connecting portion, which is connected to the water pump (40) via a fastener; and / or, the plate body (10) also has a plurality of positioning portions, which are used to position the wiring harness in the water dispenser.

4. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel (14) comprises a first flow path (141) and a second flow path (142), the first flow path (141) having a first inlet (1411) and a first outlet (1412), the second flow path (142) having a second inlet and a second outlet (1421), the first inlet (1411) and the second inlet being configured as the water source interface, the second outlet (1421) being configured as the water treatment interface and supplying water to the first water treatment device (200), and the first outlet (1412) being configured as the water outlet interface and being used to deliver source water out of the water dispenser.

5. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second inlet is connected to the first flow path (141).

6. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flow channel (14) also includes a third flow path (143), the third flow path (143) having a third inlet (1431) and a third outlet (1432), the third inlet (1431) being configured as the water treatment interface and receiving water treated by the first water treatment device (200), and the third outlet (1432) being configured as the water outlet interface and used to deliver the water treated by the first water treatment device (200) out of the water dispenser.

7. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly further comprises a first exhaust channel (15), the first exhaust channel (15) being arranged on the plate body (10) and having a first air inlet (151) and a first exhaust port (152), the first air inlet (151) being used for connecting to a first water treatment device (200), and the first exhaust port (152) being used for connecting to the atmosphere to balance the air pressure in the first water treatment device (200).

8. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly further comprises a first exhaust pipe, the first exhaust pipe being arranged through the plate body (10), the first exhaust channel (15) being constructed in the first exhaust pipe; or the first exhaust channel (15) being integrated into the plate body (10).

9. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first exhaust port (152) of the first exhaust passage (15) is connected to the internal space of the water pool (12).

10. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel (14) further comprises a fourth flow path (144), wherein the fourth flow path (144) has a fourth inlet (1441) and a fourth outlet (1442), wherein the fourth inlet (1441) is configured as the water source interface, and the fourth outlet (1442) is configured as the water treatment interface and supplies water to the second water treatment device (200).

11. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 10, characterized in that: The flow channel (14) also includes a fifth flow path (145) having a fifth inlet (1451) and a fifth outlet (1452), wherein the fifth inlet (1451) is configured as the water treatment interface and receives water treated by the second water treatment device (200), and the fifth outlet (1452) is configured as the water outlet interface and is used to deliver the water treated by the second water treatment device (200) out of the water dispenser.

12. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to claim 6, characterized in that: The flow channel (14) further comprises a sixth flow path (146), wherein the sixth flow path (146) has a sixth inlet (1461) and a sixth outlet (1462), wherein the sixth inlet (1461) is configured to be connected to a water source, and the sixth outlet (1462) is configured to supply water to a water pump (40).

13. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly further comprises a first sealing member (20), the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface being plugged into and matched with the connecting pipe of the water treatment device (200), at least a portion of the first sealing member (20) being arranged between the peripheral wall of the water treatment interface and the connecting pipe of the water treatment device (200), and a radial compression amount of at least a portion of the first sealing member (20) being greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%.

14. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly further comprises a second sealing member (30), the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface being plugged into and matched with the connecting pipe of the water outlet device (300), at least a portion of the second sealing member (30) being arranged between the peripheral wall of the water outlet interface and the connecting pipe of the water outlet device (300), and a radial compression amount of at least a portion of the second sealing member (30) being greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%.

15. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The water treatment interface is arranged on the second surface; or, the plate body (10) further comprises a third surface extending in parallel with the thickness direction, and the water outlet interface is arranged on the third surface.

16. The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The water outlet interface comprises a plurality of water outlet interfaces arranged side by side on the plate body (10); And / or, the water treatment interface is configured as a tube extending along the thickness direction; And / or, the water outlet interface is configured as a tube extending perpendicular to the thickness direction.

17. A water dispenser, characterized in that: include: The water inlet assembly for a water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 16; A water treatment device (200), the water treatment device (200) being connected to the water inlet assembly; A water outlet device (300), wherein the water outlet device (300) is connected to the water inlet assembly.

18. The water dispenser according to claim 17, characterized in that: The interface of the water treatment device (200) is connected to the water treatment interface; and the interface of the water outlet device (300) is connected to the water outlet interface.

19. The water dispenser according to claim 17, characterized in that: The water treatment device (200) comprises a hot tank assembly (210) and / or a cold tank assembly (220); the water outlet device (300) comprises a normal temperature water outlet component (310), a hot water water outlet component (320) and / or a cold water water outlet component (330).

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