Water inlet device for water dispenser and water dispenser with same

Abstract

The water inlet device comprises a water inlet waterway board and a first sealing piece, a first pipe connector is arranged on the water inlet waterway board, and the first pipe connector is used for being connected with a second pipe connector of a connecting device in an inserted mode. The first sealing piece is annular, a first installation groove is formed in the end face of one end of the first sealing piece in the axial direction, the first installation groove extends to be annular in the circumferential direction of the first sealing piece, and the end, connected with the second pipe connector, of the first pipe connector or the end, connected with the first pipe connector, of the second pipe connector is inserted into the first installation groove. Part of the first sealing piece is located between the first pipe connector and the second pipe connector. According to the water inlet device, the water inlet device can achieve water inlet of the water dispenser through the water inlet waterway board, and the sealing effect of the water inlet waterway board and the connecting device is good.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, silicone pipes are used to connect the cold and hot tanks for water intake in water dispensers. The reliability is low, and quality problems such as pipe breakage and water leakage are prone to occur, and the sealing effect of the connection is poor. 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, the utility model proposes a water inlet device for a water dispenser, wherein the water inlet device can realize water inlet to the water dispenser through a water inlet waterway plate, and the water inlet waterway plate and the connecting device have a good sealing effect.

[0004] The utility model also provides a water drinking machine, which comprises the water inlet device mentioned above.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a water inlet device for a water dispenser includes a water inlet waterway plate and a first sealing member, wherein a first pipe joint is provided on the water inlet waterway plate, and the first pipe joint is used to be plugged into a second pipe joint of a connecting device; the first sealing member is annular, and a first mounting groove is provided on an end face of one end of the first sealing member in an axial direction, and the first mounting groove extends in a ring shape along a circumferential direction of the first sealing member, and an end of the first pipe joint connected to the second pipe joint or an end of the second pipe joint connected to the first pipe joint is inserted into the first mounting groove, and a portion of the first sealing member is located between the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint.

[0006] According to the water inlet device for a water dispenser of the embodiment of the utility model, by arranging a first annular sealing member at the connection position between the water inlet waterway plate and the connecting device, water inlet to the water dispenser can be achieved through the water inlet waterway plate, and one end of the first pipe joint connected to the second pipe joint or one end of the second pipe joint connected to the first pipe joint is inserted into the first installation groove, and part of the first sealing member is located between the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint, so that the connection position between the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint can be sealed in both the radial direction and the axial direction, thereby ensuring the sealing effect of the water inlet waterway plate and the connecting device; and the first installation groove can limit the first pipe joint or the second pipe joint inserted therein, thereby increasing the reliability of the assembly position of the water inlet waterway plate and the connecting device.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, a single-side compression amount of the first sealing member located between the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint along the radial direction of the first pipe joint is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first sealing member is a silicone member.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting device is a cold tank assembly, a hot tank assembly, a mixing tank assembly or a water outlet waterway plate.

[0010] In some embodiments of the utility model, the connecting device is an outlet waterway plate, and a third pipe joint is also provided on the outlet waterway plate. The water inlet device for the water dispenser also includes a faucet and a second seal, and the faucet has a fourth pipe joint, and the fourth pipe joint is used to be plugged into the third pipe joint; the second seal is annular, and a second mounting groove is provided on the end face of one end of the second seal in the axial direction, and the second mounting groove extends in a ring shape along the circumferential direction of the second seal, and the end of the third pipe joint connected to the fourth pipe joint or the end of the fourth pipe joint connected to the third pipe joint is inserted into the second mounting groove, and part of the second seal is located between the third pipe joint and the fourth pipe joint.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, a single-side compression amount of the second sealing member located between the third pipe joint and the fourth pipe joint along the radial direction of the third pipe joint is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second sealing member is a silicone member.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the faucet includes a normal temperature faucet, a hot water faucet or a cold water faucet.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the water outlet waterway plate includes a water outlet fixing cover, the water outlet fixing cover defines an installation space, and a portion of the water outlet waterway plate provided with the third pipe joint is arranged in the installation space.

[0015] The water dispenser according to the embodiment of the utility model comprises a connecting device and the water inlet device mentioned above, wherein the connecting device is connected to the water inlet device.

[0016] The water dispenser according to the embodiment of the utility model is provided with a water inlet device, and water inlet of the water dispenser can be achieved through the water inlet waterway plate by arranging a first annular sealing member at the connection position between the water inlet waterway plate and the connecting device, and the end of the first pipe joint connected to the second pipe joint or the end of the second pipe joint connected to the first pipe joint is inserted into the first installation groove, and part of the first sealing member is located between the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint, so that the connection position between the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint can be sealed in both the radial direction and the axial direction, thereby ensuring the sealing effect of the water inlet waterway plate and the connecting device; and the first installation groove can limit the first pipe joint or the second pipe joint inserted therein, thereby increasing the reliability of the assembly position of the water inlet waterway plate and the connecting device.

[0017] 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

[0018] 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:

[0019] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a water dispenser according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the water inlet device and the connecting device of the water dispenser according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional diagram of a first sealing member of a water dispenser according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a partial exploded view of the water inlet device and the connecting device of the water dispenser according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 It is an exploded view of the water inlet device and part of the connecting device of the water dispenser according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a water inlet device and a part of a connecting device of a water dispenser according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Fig. 9It is a stereoscopic view from another angle of the water inlet device and part of the connecting device of the water dispenser according to the embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] 100. Water dispenser;

[0030] 10. Water inlet device;

[0031] 1. Water inlet waterway plate; 11. First pipe joint;

[0032] 2. a first sealing member; 21. a first mounting groove;

[0033] 3. Faucet; 31. Fourth pipe joint;

[0034] 4. second sealing member; 41. second mounting groove;

[0035] 20. Connecting device;

[0036] 201, cold tank assembly; 202, hot tank assembly; 203, second pipe joint;

[0037] 30. Water outlet waterway plate; 301. Third pipe joint; 302. Water outlet fixed cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] 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.

[0039] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand 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 positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0040] 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.

[0041] The water inlet device 10 for a water dispenser 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water inlet device 10 according to the embodiment of the utility model includes a water inlet waterway plate 1 and a first sealing component 2 .

[0043] A first pipe joint 11 is provided on the water inlet waterway plate 1, and the first pipe joint 11 is used to be plugged into the second pipe joint 203 of the connecting device 20, so as to realize waterway connection between the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20, and to realize water flow from the connecting device 20 into the water inlet waterway plate 1, or to realize water flow from the water inlet waterway plate 1 to the connecting device 20.

[0044] Specifically, the water inlet waterway plate 1 is also provided with a water source connector and a flow channel. When the water dispenser 100 is working, water can enter the water inlet waterway plate 1 from the water source connector and flow along the flow channel in the water inlet waterway plate 1. Under the guidance of the flow channel, the water can flow to the connection device 20 for water treatment through the water treatment interface, so as to facilitate the treatment of the water. Under the guidance of the flow channel, the water can also flow to the connection device 20 for water outlet through the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203, and flow out of the water dispenser 100 through the connection device 20. It can be understood that the flow channel may include a plurality of flow channels, and the plurality of flow channels may guide the water to flow to the connection device 20 for water treatment and the connection device 20 for water outlet, respectively. Among them, the connection device 20 for water outlet may include the water outlet waterway plate 30, and the connection device 20 for water treatment may include the hot tank assembly 202, the cold tank assembly 201 and the filter assembly, etc., so as to meet the daily drinking water needs of users.

[0045] In addition, the flow channel is integrated in the water inlet waterway plate 1, which can improve the assembly efficiency of the water dispenser 100, thereby improving the production efficiency; during assembly, the connecting device 20 for water outlet and the connecting device 20 for water treatment can be installed on the water inlet waterway plate 1, so that the flow channel in the water inlet waterway plate 1 can be connected with the connecting device 20 for water outlet and the connecting device 20 for water treatment respectively, so as to facilitate the distribution of water flow to the connecting device 20 for water outlet and the connecting device 20 for water treatment, so as to facilitate the realization of the water outlet and water treatment functions of the water dispenser 100, and compared with the related technology of connecting the water source, the water outlet device and the water treatment device through a silicone tube, the water inlet waterway plate 1 in the embodiment of the utility model is more reliable.

[0046] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the first seal 2 is annular, and a first mounting groove 21 is provided on the end surface of one end of the first seal 2 in the axial direction. The first mounting groove 21 extends in an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the first seal 2. One end of the first pipe joint 11 connected to the second pipe joint 203 or one end of the second pipe joint 203 connected to the first pipe joint 11 is inserted into the first mounting groove 21, and part of the first seal 2 is located between the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203. The connection position of the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203 can be sealed in both the radial direction and the axial direction, ensuring the sealing effect of the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20; and the first mounting groove 21 can limit the first pipe joint 11 or the second pipe joint 203 inserted therein, increasing the reliability of the assembly position of the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20.

[0047] According to the water inlet device 10 for the water dispenser 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, by arranging the annular first sealing member 2 at the connection position between the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20, the water inlet of the water dispenser 100 can be achieved through the water inlet waterway plate 1, and the end of the first pipe joint 11 connected to the second pipe joint 203 or the end of the second pipe joint 203 connected to the first pipe joint 11 is inserted into the first installation groove 21, and a part of the first sealing member 2 is located between the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203, so that the connection position between the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203 can be sealed in both the radial direction and the axial direction, thereby ensuring the sealing effect of the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20; and the first installation groove 21 can limit the first pipe joint 11 or the second pipe joint 203 inserted therein, thereby increasing the reliability of the assembly position of the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20.

[0048] In some embodiments of the utility model, the unilateral compression amount of the first sealing member 2 located between the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203 along the radial direction of the first pipe joint 11 is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%. While meeting the sealing performance requirements, the service life of the first sealing member 2 can be extended, and the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203 can be facilitated to achieve quick disassembly and assembly. Optionally, the first pipe joint 11 can be plugged into the outer side of the peripheral wall of the second pipe joint 203, and at least a portion of the first sealing member 2 can be arranged on the outer side of the peripheral wall of the first pipe joint 11 to seal the gap between the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20, and provide contact pressure for the connecting portion between the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20, so as to facilitate the quick disassembly and assembly of the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20.

[0049] The unilateral compression amount of the first sealing member 2 along the radial direction of the first pipe joint 11 may be 15%, 16%, 17%, 18%, 19%, 20%, etc.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first sealing member 2 is a silicone member. The silicone member has a good compression rebound effect, which can better ensure the sealing effect between the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20. The silicone member is non-toxic and tasteless, and is more in line with food safety standards.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the connection device 20 is a cold tank assembly 201, a hot tank assembly 202, a water mixing tank assembly or a water outlet waterway plate 30. The connection device 20 is a cold tank assembly 201, and the cold tank assembly 201 can cool the water flowing through the cold tank assembly 201; the connection device 20 is a hot tank assembly 202, and the hot tank assembly 202 can heat the water flowing through the hot tank assembly 202; the connection device 20 is a water mixing tank assembly, and the water mixing tank assembly can mix the water flowing through the water mixing tank at room temperature; it can meet the user's hot water, cold water and warm water needs, and meet the different needs of users.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6-Figure 9 As shown, the connecting device 20 is an outlet waterway plate 30, and a third pipe joint 301 is also provided on the outlet waterway plate 30. The water inlet device 10 for the water dispenser 100 also includes a faucet 3 and a second sealing member 4. The faucet 3 has a fourth pipe joint 31, and the fourth pipe joint 31 is used to be plugged with the third pipe joint 301, so as to realize the waterway connection between the outlet waterway plate 30 and the inlet waterway plate 1, so as to realize the water flow from the inlet waterway plate 1 to the outlet waterway plate 30, and flow out of the water dispenser 100 from the faucet 3.

[0053] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the second seal 4 is annular, and a second mounting groove 41 is provided on the end surface of one end of the second seal 4 in the axial direction. The second mounting groove 41 extends in an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the second seal 4. One end of the third pipe joint 301 connected to the fourth pipe joint 31 or one end of the fourth pipe joint 31 connected to the third pipe joint 301 is inserted into the second mounting groove 41, and part of the second seal 4 is located between the third pipe joint 301 and the fourth pipe joint 31. The connection position of the third pipe joint 301 and the fourth pipe joint 31 can be sealed in both the radial direction and the axial direction, ensuring the sealing effect of the water outlet waterway plate 30 and the faucet 3; and the second mounting groove 41 can limit the third pipe joint 301 or the fourth pipe joint 31 inserted therein, increasing the reliability of the assembly position of the water outlet waterway plate 30 and the faucet 3.

[0054] In some embodiments of the utility model, the unilateral compression amount of the second seal 4 located between the third pipe joint 301 and the fourth pipe joint 31 along the radial direction of the third pipe joint 301 is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%. While meeting the sealing performance requirements, the service life of the second seal 4 can be extended, and the third pipe joint 301 and the fourth pipe joint 31 can be quickly disassembled. Optionally, the fourth pipe joint 31 can be plugged into the outer side of the peripheral wall of the third pipe joint 301, and at least a part of the second seal 4 can be arranged on the outer side of the peripheral wall of the fourth pipe joint 31 to seal the gap between the water outlet waterway plate 30 and the faucet 3, and provide contact pressure for the connection part between the water outlet waterway plate 30 and the faucet 3, so as to facilitate the quick disassembly of the water outlet waterway plate 30 and the faucet 3.

[0055] The unilateral compression amount of the second sealing member 4 along the radial direction of the third pipe joint 301 may be 15%, 16%, 17%, 18%, 19%, 20%, etc.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second sealing member 4 is a silicone member. The silicone member has a good compression rebound effect, which can better ensure the sealing effect between the water outlet waterway plate 30 and the faucet 3. The silicone member is non-toxic and tasteless, and is more in line with food safety standards.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, the faucet 3 includes a normal temperature water faucet, a hot water faucet or a cold water faucet, which can realize the normal temperature water outlet, hot water outlet and cold water outlet functions of the water dispenser 100.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, the water outlet waterway plate 30 includes a water outlet fixing cover 302, and the water outlet fixing cover 302 defines an installation space, and the portion of the water outlet waterway plate 30 provided with the third pipe joint 301 is provided in the installation space. The water outlet fixing cover 302 can protect the portion of the water outlet waterway plate 30 provided with the third pipe joint 301, and prevent the portion of the water outlet waterway plate 30 provided with the third pipe joint 301 from being damaged by external force.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, 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 water source interfaces, the second outlet is configured to supply water to a connecting device 20 for water treatment, and the first outlet is configured to be connected to a water outlet waterway plate 30 and to deliver source water out of the water dispenser 100; in this way, the water inlet device 10 is integrated with the first flow path and the second flow path, which can improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 100.

[0060] Among them, the first inlet of the first flow path can be connected to a water source, and the first outlet of the first flow path can be connected to the water outlet waterway plate 30. In other words, the water flow of the water source can flow through the first inlet, the first flow path and the first outlet in sequence, and then flow to the water outlet waterway plate 30, and the water flow is sent out of the water dispenser 100 through the faucet 3 to achieve water outlet of the water dispenser 100; the second inlet of the second flow path can be connected to the water source, and the second outlet of the second flow path can be connected to the connecting device 20 for water treatment. In other words, the water flow in the water source can flow through the second inlet, the second flow path and the second outlet in sequence, and then flow to the connecting device 20 for water treatment, and the water flow is treated by the connecting device 20 for water treatment; in addition, the connecting device 20 for water treatment can be a hot tank component 202 to heat the water flow flowing through the hot tank.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second inlet is connected to the first flow path, which can further improve the integration of the water dispenser 100. It can be understood that when the water flows through the first flow path, a part of the water flow can continue to flow along the first flow path and then flow to the water outlet waterway plate 30, and another part of the water flow can flow to the second flow path and then flow to the connection device 20 for water treatment; that is, the second flow path is integrated into the first flow path, thereby improving the integration of the water dispenser 100.

[0062] Of course, according to actual conditions, the first flow path and the second flow path may also be two independent flow paths.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, the flow channel may also include a third flow path, the third flow path having a third inlet and a third outlet, the third inlet is configured as a first pipe joint 11 and receives water treated by the connecting device 20 for water treatment, the third outlet is connected to the water outlet waterway plate 30 and is used to send the water treated by the connecting device 20 for water treatment out of the water dispenser 100; in this way, the water inlet device 10 is integrated with the third flow path to further improve the integration and reliability of the water dispenser 100.

[0064] The following describes a water inlet device 10 for a water dispenser 100 according to a specific embodiment of the utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is worth noting that the following description is merely exemplary and is intended to be used to explain the utility model, and cannot be construed as a limitation on the utility model.

[0065] According to the drinking water device of the embodiment of the utility model, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a water inlet waterway plate 1 and a first sealing member 2

[0066] Specifically, a first pipe joint 11 is provided on the water inlet waterway plate 1 , and the first pipe joint 11 is used for plugging with the second pipe joint 203 of the connecting device 20 .

[0067] The first seal 2 is annular, and a first mounting groove 21 is provided on the end surface of one end of the first seal 2 in the axial direction. The first mounting groove 21 extends in an annular shape along the circumferential direction of the first seal 2. One end of the first pipe joint 11 connected to the second pipe joint 203 or one end of the second pipe joint 203 connected to the first pipe joint 11 is inserted into the first mounting groove 21, and part of the first seal 2 is located between the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203. The unilateral compression amount of the first seal 2 located between the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203 along the radial direction of the first pipe joint 11 is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%. The first seal 2 is a silicone member.

[0068] The connection device 20 is a cold tank assembly 201, a hot tank assembly 202, a water mixing tank assembly or a water outlet waterway plate 30. The connection device 20 is a cold tank assembly 201, and the cold tank assembly 201 can cool the water flowing through the cold tank assembly 201; the connection device 20 is a hot tank assembly 202, and the hot tank assembly 202 can heat the water flowing through the hot tank assembly 202; the connection device 20 is a water mixing tank assembly, and the water mixing tank assembly can mix the water flowing through the water mixing tank at room temperature; it can meet the user's hot water, cold water and warm water needs, and meet the different needs of users.

[0069] When the connecting device 20 is an outlet waterway plate 30, a third pipe joint 301 is also provided on the outlet waterway plate 30. The water inlet device 10 for the water dispenser 100 also includes a faucet 3 and a second sealing member 4. The faucet 3 has a fourth pipe joint 31. The fourth pipe joint 31 is used to connect with the third pipe joint 301, so as to realize waterway connection between the outlet waterway plate 30 and the inlet waterway plate 1, so as to realize water flow from the inlet waterway plate 1 to the outlet waterway plate 30, and flow out of the water dispenser 100 from the faucet 3.

[0070] The second seal 4 is annular, and a second mounting groove 41 is provided on the end face of one end of the second seal 4 in the axial direction. The second mounting groove 41 extends in a ring shape along the circumferential direction of the second seal 4. One end of the third pipe joint 301 connected to the fourth pipe joint 31 or one end of the fourth pipe joint 31 connected to the third pipe joint 301 is inserted into the second mounting groove 41, and part of the second seal 4 is located between the third pipe joint 301 and the fourth pipe joint 31.

[0071] The unilateral compression amount of the second sealing member 4 located between the third pipe joint 301 and the fourth pipe joint 31 along the radial direction of the third pipe joint 301 is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%. The second sealing member 4 is a silicone member.

[0072] The outlet waterway plate 30 includes an outlet fixing cover 302, which defines an installation space, and a portion of the outlet waterway plate 30 provided with a third pipe joint 301 is arranged in the installation space. The faucet 3 includes a normal temperature faucet, a hot water faucet or a cold water faucet.

[0073] Working principle of water dispenser 100:

[0074] The water dispenser 100 outputs water at normal temperature. The water in the normal temperature water pool can flow through the first inlet, the first flow path and the first outlet in sequence, and finally flow to the normal temperature faucet to achieve normal temperature water output.

[0075] The hot water flows out of the water dispenser 100. The water in the normal temperature water pool can flow through the second inlet, the second flow path, and the second outlet in sequence to enter the hot tank assembly 202. After being heated by the hot tank assembly 202, the water can flow through the third inlet, the third flow path, and the third outlet in sequence, and finally flow to the hot water faucet to achieve hot water output.

[0076] The cold water flows out of the water dispenser 100. The water in the normal temperature water pool can flow through the fourth inlet, the fourth flow path and the fourth outlet in sequence to enter the cold tank assembly 201. After being refrigerated by the cold tank assembly 201, the water can flow through the fifth inlet, the fifth flow path and the fifth outlet in sequence, and finally flow to the cold water faucet to achieve cold water outlet.

[0077] The water dispenser 100 according to the embodiment of the utility model comprises a connecting device 20 and the water inlet device 10 mentioned above, and the connecting device 20 is connected to the water inlet device 10 .

[0078] According to the water dispenser 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, a water inlet device 10 is provided. By arranging the annular first sealing member 2 at the connection position between the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20, water inlet of the water dispenser 100 can be achieved through the water inlet waterway plate 1, and one end of the first pipe joint 11 connected to the second pipe joint 203 or one end of the second pipe joint 203 connected to the first pipe joint 11 is inserted into the first installation groove 21, and a part of the first sealing member 2 is located between the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203, so that the connection position between the first pipe joint 11 and the second pipe joint 203 can be sealed in both the radial direction and the axial direction, thereby ensuring the sealing effect of the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20; and the first installation groove 21 can limit the first pipe joint 11 or the second pipe joint 203 inserted therein, thereby increasing the reliability of the assembly position of the water inlet waterway plate 1 and the connecting device 20.

[0079] The water inlet device 10 for the water dispenser 100 according to the embodiment of the utility model and other structures and operations of the water dispenser 100 having the same are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0080] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" 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.

[0081] 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 water inlet device for a water dispenser, characterized in that: include: A water inlet waterway plate, wherein the water inlet waterway plate is provided with a first pipe joint, and the first pipe joint is used for plugging with the second pipe joint of the connecting device; A first seal, the first seal is annular, a first mounting groove is provided on an end surface of one end of the first seal in the axial direction, the first mounting groove extends in a ring shape along the circumferential direction of the first seal, one end of the first pipe joint connected to the second pipe joint or one end of the second pipe joint connected to the first pipe joint is inserted into the first mounting groove, and a portion of the first seal is located between the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint.

2. The water inlet device for a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unilateral compression amount of the first sealing member located between the first pipe joint and the second pipe joint along the radial direction of the first pipe joint is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%.

3. The water inlet device for a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sealing member is a silicone member.

4. The water inlet device for a water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting device is a cold tank assembly, a hot tank assembly, a mixing tank assembly or a water outlet waterway plate.

5. The water inlet device for a water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting device is a water outlet waterway plate, and a third pipe joint is also provided on the water outlet waterway plate. The water inlet device for the water dispenser also includes: A faucet, wherein the faucet has a fourth pipe joint, and the fourth pipe joint is used for plugging with the third pipe joint; A second seal, the second seal is annular, a second mounting groove is provided on an end surface of one end of the second seal in the axial direction, the second mounting groove extends in a ring shape along the circumferential direction of the second seal, an end of the third pipe joint connected to the fourth pipe joint or an end of the fourth pipe joint connected to the third pipe joint is inserted into the second mounting groove, and a portion of the second seal is located between the third pipe joint and the fourth pipe joint.

6. The water inlet device for a water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The unilateral compression amount of the second sealing member located between the third pipe joint and the fourth pipe joint along the radial direction of the third pipe joint is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 20%.

7. The water inlet device for a water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second sealing member is a silicone member.

8. The water inlet device for a water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The faucet includes a normal temperature faucet, a hot water faucet or a cold water faucet.

9. The water inlet device for a water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet waterway plate comprises: The water outlet fixing cover defines an installation space, and the portion of the water outlet waterway plate provided with the third pipe joint is arranged in the installation space.

10. A water dispenser, characterized in that: include: The water inlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 9; A connecting device is connected to the water inlet device.

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