Water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model provides a water dispenser which comprises a water inlet, a filtering part and a first containing body, the water inlet is used for being connected with a water source, the water inlet, the filtering part and the first containing body are sequentially connected, the water dispenser further comprises a second containing body and a first water pipe, the water inlet end of the first water pipe is communicated with the first containing body, and the water outlet end of the first water pipe is communicated with the second containing body. The water outlet end of the first water pipe is located in the second containing body, the position of the water inlet end of the first water pipe is higher than that of the water outlet end of the first water pipe, the second containing body is provided with a water outlet through hole, a suction pipe is inserted into the water outlet through hole, and a water drainage opening is formed in the second containing body. Therefore, water can be automatically supplied to the second containing body through the first containing body, the water in the first containing body does not exceed the maximum water volume, and a user can conveniently drink water from the second containing body through the straw; and water in the second accommodating body can be discharged through the water outlet, so that the water in the second accommodating body can be conveniently discharged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of water dispensers, and in particular to the field of water purifiers for drinking water. Background Art

[0002] Existing water purifiers require cups or other containers to collect water, which increases the inconvenience of users during use, especially when they are in a hurry to drink water. In addition, using additional containers or cups to collect water may cause secondary pollution, especially when the container is not clean enough or the material is not suitable for storing water, which may affect the hygiene of drinking water. In addition, the use of a large number of plastic cups or water bottles is not conducive to environmental protection, increasing the amount of plastic waste generated, and having a negative impact on the environment. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems existing in the prior art, the present disclosure proposes a water dispenser, which allows users to drink filtered water directly from the water dispenser through a straw and obtain water from the water dispenser without a cup or other container.

[0004] The present disclosure provides a water dispenser, comprising a water inlet, a filter part and a first container, wherein the water inlet is used to be connected to a water source, the water inlet, the filter part and the first container are connected in sequence, and the first container is used to contain water filtered by the filter part;

[0005] It also includes a second containing body and a first water pipe, wherein the water inlet end of the first water pipe is connected to the first containing body, the water outlet end of the first water pipe is located in the second containing body, and the water inlet end of the first water pipe is located at a position higher than the water outlet end of the first water pipe;

[0006] The second containing body is provided with a water outlet through hole, and the water outlet through hole is used for inserting a straw, and the second containing body is provided with a water discharge port.

[0007] Optionally, an openable and closable sealing member is provided at the water outlet through hole, and the openable and closable sealing member is a sealing plug, a sealing plate or an elastic sealing sheet.

[0008] Optionally, the drain outlet is located at the lower part of the second containing body, and the drain outlet is arranged on the side wall or the bottom wall of the second containing body.

[0009] Optionally, the first water pipe is provided with a first valve body, and the drain outlet is provided with a second valve body.

[0010] Optionally, a sensor for detecting a straw is provided at the water outlet hole, and the first valve body is configured to open when the sensor generates a target signal, and the target signal is generated based on the sensor detecting the straw.

[0011] Optionally, the second valve body is configured to close when the sensor generates a target signal.

[0012] Optionally, the water dispenser is provided with a first switch for opening and closing the first valve body, the first switch is mechanically or electrically connected to the first valve body, and the first switch is configured as a button or a rotatable operating member.

[0013] Optionally, the water dispenser is provided with a first switch for opening and closing the first valve body, the first switch is mechanically or electrically connected to the first valve body, and the first switch is configured as a button or a rotatable operating member.

[0014] Optionally, the first switch is configured as a button or a rotatable operating member, the first switch is electrically connected to the first valve body and the second valve body respectively, and the first switch is also used to open and close the second valve body.

[0015] Optionally, the water dispenser is provided with a second switch for opening and closing the second valve body, and the second switch is mechanically connected to the second valve body.

[0016] The present disclosure has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] A water dispenser is provided, comprising a water inlet, a filter and a first container, wherein the water inlet is used to be connected to a water source, the water inlet, the filter and the first container are connected in sequence, and further comprising a second container and a first water pipe, wherein the water inlet end of the first water pipe is connected to the first container, the water outlet end of the first water pipe is located in the second container, the water inlet end of the first water pipe is located at a position higher than the water outlet end of the first water pipe, the second container is provided with a water outlet through hole, the water outlet through hole is used for a straw to be inserted, and the second container is provided with a drain port; thereby, water in the first container can automatically flow into the second container by its own gravity, when the water level in the second container reaches the water outlet end of the first water pipe, the water in the second container blocks the water outlet end of the first water pipe, and the water in the first container no longer flows to the second container, so that water can be automatically supplied to the second container, and the water in the second container is kept within a maximum water volume, so that the user can drink water from the second container through the straw; the water in the second container can be discharged through the drain port, so that the water in the second container is convenient to drain away. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present disclosure, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water dispenser provided according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a water dispenser, including a water inlet, a filter and a first container (not shown), and optionally, the filter and the first container are arranged in the water dispenser body 1. The water inlet is used to be connected to a water source, such as a water inlet pipe. Optionally, the water inlet is connected to a water inlet valve, and the water inlet valve is used to open after receiving a water inlet signal, so that water enters the water dispenser through the water inlet.

[0022] The water inlet, the filter part and the first container are connected in sequence, and the first container is used to contain water filtered by the filter part. Specifically, the water entering the water dispenser from the water inlet enters the filter part, and after being filtered by the filter part, enters the first container.

[0023] Optionally, the filter unit includes at least one filter element, and the filter element includes at least one of an activated carbon filter element and an ultrafiltration filter element. Optionally, the filter unit includes a plurality of filter elements, and the plurality of filter elements are arranged in sequence along the water flow direction.

[0024] Optionally, when water is not supplied to the first containing body or water is not obtained from the first containing body, the containing cavity in the first containing body for containing water is a sealed space.

[0025] The water dispenser further comprises a second container 2 and a first water pipe 3, wherein the water inlet end 7 of the first water pipe 3 is connected to the first container, and the water outlet end 8 of the first water pipe 3 is located in the second container 2. Optionally, the first container comprises a water supply port, which is preferably located at the lower end of the side wall of the first container or the bottom wall of the first container. The water inlet end 7 of the first water pipe 3 is located higher than the water outlet end 8 of the first water pipe 3, thereby, the water in the first container can automatically flow into the second container 2 by its own gravity, and when the water level in the second container 2 reaches the water outlet end 8 of the first water pipe 3, the water 6 in the second container 2 closes the water outlet end 8 of the first water pipe 3, and the water in the first container no longer flows to the second container 2, thereby being able to automatically supply water to the second container 2 and maintain the amount of water in the second container 2.

[0026] Optionally, there is a preset distance S between the water outlet end 8 of the first water pipe 3 and the inner side surface of the bottom of the second containing body 2, and the containing cavity for containing water in the second containing body 2 has a height H, S=nH, and the value range of n is 0.3-0.8, for example 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 or 0.7.

[0027] Preferably, the preset distance S between the water outlet end 8 of the first water pipe 3 and the bottom inner side surface of the second containing body 2 is adjustable, thereby the maximum amount of water in the second containing body 2 can be adjusted by adjusting the preset distance S between the water outlet end 8 of the first water pipe 3 and the bottom inner side surface of the second containing body 2.

[0028] The second containing body 2 is provided with a water outlet hole 4 for inserting a straw 5. Optionally, the straw 5 is fixedly connected or detachably connected to the water outlet hole 4, so that the user can directly drink the filtered water in the water dispenser through the straw 5, which is convenient and quick.

[0029] The second container 2 is provided with a drain port, so that the water 6 in the second container 2 can be discharged through the drain port, which is convenient for draining the water in the second container 2, avoiding the water in the second container 2 from being retained for too long, and facilitating the replacement of the water in the second container 2.

[0030] Optionally, the water dispenser includes a water outlet, the water outlet is in on-off communication with the first container, the water outlet is connected to a water outlet valve, and the water outlet valve is a solenoid valve or a manually adjustable valve. Thus, the water in the first container can flow out from the water outlet, meeting the user's need to obtain water through a container such as a cup.

[0031] Optionally, the water dispenser includes a heating device, and the heating device is used to heat the first container to heat the water in the first container.

[0032] In an optional embodiment, an openable and closable seal is provided at the water outlet hole 4, and the openable and closable seal is a sealing plug, a sealing plate or an elastic sealing sheet. Therefore, when the straw 5 is not inserted into the water outlet hole 4, the water outlet hole 4 can be sealed by the openable and closable seal to prevent dust and the like from falling into the water outlet hole 4 or entering the second container 2 through the water outlet hole 4.

[0033] Optionally, the sealing plug is an elastic sealing plug. One end of the sealing plug is connected to a slender connector, one end of the slender connector is connected to one end of the sealing plug, and the other end is connected to the second container 2 to prevent the sealing plug from being lost. At least part of the sealing plug can be accommodated in the water outlet through hole 4 to seal the water outlet through hole 4.

[0034] Optionally, the sealing plate is slidably connected, snap-connected or rotatably connected to a sealing connector on the second containing body 2 , and when the sealing plate is fixedly connected in a sealing position, it covers the water outlet hole 4 to seal the water outlet hole 4 .

[0035] Optionally, the elastic sealing sheet is located in the water outlet through hole 4, outside or inside the water outlet through hole 4. The elastic sealing sheet includes a plurality of elastic sheets, each of which partially overlaps with another elastic sheet, so that when the straw 5 is inserted into the water outlet through hole 4, the elastic sheet is squeezed by the straw 5 and deformed to allow the straw 5 to pass through. In an alternative embodiment, the elastic sealing sheet includes a closable channel, and when the straw 5 is inserted into the water outlet through hole 4, the closable channel is squeezed and opened by the straw 5 to allow the straw 5 to pass through. If the straw 5 is not inserted into the water outlet through hole 4, the closable channel is automatically closed, and the closable channel is set as a hole structure or an axially extending hollow channel structure.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, the drain outlet is located at the lower part of the second container body 2, and the drain outlet is arranged on the side wall or bottom wall of the second container body 2. Exemplarily, the drain outlet is arranged at the lower end of the side wall of the second container body 2, so that the water in the second container body can be drained through the drain outlet, which is convenient for emptying and replacing the water in the second container body.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the first water pipe 3 is provided with a first valve body, whereby, when the first valve body is in an open state, water can be automatically supplied to the second containing body 2 through the first containing body, and the amount of water in the second containing body 2 can be maintained, so that the user can drink water directly from the second containing body 2 through the straw 5. When the first valve body is in a closed state, water is no longer automatically supplied to the second containing body 2 through the first containing body, so that the second containing body 2 can be kept free of water. This is particularly beneficial for keeping the second containing body dry to avoid the growth of bacteria or mold when the user does not drink water through the second containing body and the straw 5 for a long time.

[0038] The drain port is provided with a second valve body, and by opening the second valve body, the water in the second container 2 can be drained out in time. For example, when the user drinks water directly from the second container 2 through the straw 5, the second valve body is kept closed, and after the user finishes drinking water, the first valve body can be closed and the second valve body can be opened to drain the water in the second container 2, or when the second container 2 and the straw 5 are not used for drinking water for a long time, the water in the second container 2 can be drained out through the second valve body.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, a sensor for detecting the straw 5 is provided at the water outlet hole 4, and the first valve body is configured to be opened when the sensor generates a target signal, and the target signal is generated based on the sensor detecting the straw 5. Specifically, the sensor is an infrared sensor or a pressure sensor, and the sensor is used to generate the target signal based on the detection of the straw 5, and send the target signal to the control module or the first valve body controller, so that the control module or the first valve body controller controls the first valve body to switch from a closed state to an open state based on the target signal, thereby, when the sensor detects the straw 5, the first valve body is in an open state, and the first container can automatically supply water to the second container 2.

[0040] In an optional embodiment, the second valve body is configured to be closed when the sensor generates a target signal, whereby when the sensor detects the straw 5, the second valve body is in a closed state, preventing water in the second container 2 from flowing out of the drain port.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, the water dispenser is provided with a first switch for opening and closing the first valve body, whereby the user can open or close the first valve body by himself through the first switch according to drinking water needs, thereby improving the operating convenience of the water dispenser.

[0042] Optionally, the first switch is mechanically or electrically connected to the first valve body, and the first switch is configured as a button or a rotatable operating member. Specifically, the first switch is mechanically connected to the first valve body, and the first switch is configured as a button or a rotatable operating member, and the first valve body is switched to an open state or a closed state by pressing the button or rotating the rotatable operating member, or the first switch is mechanically or electrically connected to the first valve body, and the first valve body is switched to an open state or a closed state by operating the button or the rotatable operating member.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the first switch is configured as a button or a rotatable operating member, the first switch is electrically connected to the first valve body and the second valve body respectively, and the first switch is also used to open and close the second valve body. Specifically, the first switch is configured as a mechanical key structure or a touch key, and by operating the button or the rotatable operating member, the first valve body and the second valve body can be switched to a desired combination state, for example, the first valve body is switched to an open state and the second valve body is switched to a closed state, or the first valve body is switched to a closed state and the second valve body is switched to an open state, or both the first valve body and the second valve body are switched to a closed state.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the water dispenser is provided with a second switch for opening and closing the second valve body, and the second switch is mechanically connected to the second valve body. Specifically, the second valve body is opened or closed by the second switch, so that the user can close the second valve body through the second switch at least when drinking water is needed, and the water in the second container 2 can be discharged by opening the second valve body after drinking water or when the user does not drink water through the second container 2 and the straw 5 for a long time.

[0045] Optionally, the water dispenser includes a control module, and the control module is respectively connected to at least one of the above-mentioned sensor, the water inlet valve, the water outlet valve, the first valve body, and the second valve body.

[0046] The above disclosures are only several preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, which certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present disclosure. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present disclosure are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A water dispenser, comprising a water inlet, a filter and a first container, wherein the water inlet is used to be connected to a water source, the water inlet, the filter and the first container are connected in sequence, and the first container is used to contain water filtered by the filter; It is characterized in that It also comprises a second containing body (2) and a first water pipe (3), wherein a water inlet end (7) of the first water pipe (3) is connected to the first containing body, a water outlet end (8) of the first water pipe (3) is located in the second containing body (2), and a position of the water inlet end (7) of the first water pipe (3) is higher than a position of the water outlet end (8) of the first water pipe (3); The second container (2) is provided with a water outlet through hole (4), and the water outlet through hole (4) is used for inserting a straw (5), and the second container (2) is provided with a water discharge port.

2. The water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: An openable and closable sealing member is provided at the water outlet through hole (4), and the openable and closable sealing member is a sealing plug, a sealing plate or an elastic sealing sheet.

3. The water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drain outlet is located at the lower part of the second containing body (2), and the drain outlet is arranged on the side wall or the bottom wall of the second containing body (2).

4. The water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water pipe (3) is provided with a first valve body, and the drain outlet is provided with a second valve body.

5. The water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sensor for detecting the straw (5) is provided at the water outlet through hole (4), and the first valve body is configured to open when the sensor generates a target signal, the target signal being generated based on the sensor detecting that the straw (5) is generated.

6. The water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second valve body is configured to be closed when the sensor generates a target signal.

7. The water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water dispenser is provided with a first switch for opening and closing the first valve body, and the first switch is mechanically or electrically connected to the first valve body.

8. The water dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first switch is configured as a button or a rotatable operating member.

9. The water dispenser according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: The first switch is configured as a button, the first switch is electrically connected to the first valve body and the second valve body respectively, and the first switch is also used to open and close the second valve body.

10. The water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water dispenser is provided with a second switch for opening and closing the second valve body, and the second switch is mechanically connected to the second valve body.

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