Water tank, cover body for water tank and water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water tank, a cover body for the water tank and a water dispenser, the water tank is provided with a water inlet and a flow dividing piece, and the flow dividing piece is communicated with the water inlet and is configured to guide fluid introduced from the water inlet to flow into the water tank in a dispersed mode. According to the water tank provided by the utility model, the shunting piece is arranged on the water tank, so that inlet water can be dispersed, unstable outlet water temperature caused by temperature change of water in the water tank due to the fact that a large amount of normal-temperature water enters the water tank locally is avoided, and the power consumed by the heat exchanger for adjusting the water temperature in the water tank can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water dispenser equipment, in particular to a water tank, a cover body for the water tank and a water dispenser. Background Art

[0002] The water dispenser can cool or heat the water in the water tank. The following is an example of a cold water tank. In the related technology, the water dispenser generally adopts a smart seat to feed water by gravity or pump water into the water tank. When the user operates the cold water outlet, the normal temperature water will be replenished into the water tank at the same time. The normal temperature water in the tank falls directly into the cold water area in the water tank under the action of gravity, which will cause the cold water to heat up too quickly and reduce the amount of cold water received. At the same time, in order to make the cold water in the water tank reach the predetermined temperature, the starting frequency of the compressor will also increase, and the energy consumption will also increase, which will affect the effect when the user uses it and is not conducive to energy saving. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art to at least a certain extent. To this end, one purpose of the utility model is to provide a water tank with a diverter, the diverter is connected to the water inlet, so that the water entering the water tank can be diverted in advance, so that the incoming water can flow into the water tank in a dispersed state, reducing the impact of the incoming water on the cold water inside the water tank, prolonging the water mixing time, thereby reducing the change of water temperature in the water tank, facilitating the balanced change of water temperature in the water tank, and also reducing the energy consumption of the compressor.

[0004] Another object of the present invention is to provide a cover for a water pitcher.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a water dispenser, comprising the aforementioned water tank or cover.

[0006] According to the water tank of the embodiment of the utility model, the water tank has a water inlet and a diverter, the diverter is communicated with the water inlet and is configured to guide the fluid introduced from the water inlet to flow into the water tank in a dispersed manner.

[0007] According to the water tank of the embodiment of the utility model, a diverter is provided to disperse the incoming water, thereby preventing the temperature of the water in the water tank from changing due to a large amount of normal temperature water entering the water tank locally and causing unstable outlet water temperature. The power consumed by the heat exchanger in regulating the water temperature in the water tank can also be reduced.

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

[0009] In some examples of the present invention, the diverter includes a plurality of water outlets, and the plurality of water outlets are connected to the water inlet and are dispersedly arranged.

[0010] In some examples of the present invention, the diverter includes a water guiding portion and a water outlet portion, the water guiding portion is opposite to the water inlet, the water outlet portion surrounds the water guiding portion, and the water guiding portion is configured to guide the fluid flowing in from the water inlet to flow to the water outlet portion, and the multiple water outlets are distributed on the water outlet portion.

[0011] In some examples of the present invention, the water guide portion has a guide surface that expands outward in a direction away from the water inlet, and the multiple water outlets are opposite to the guide surface in a radial direction of the diverter.

[0012] In some examples of the present utility model, the water outlet portion includes a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs surround the water guide portion and are arranged at intervals, and the water outlet is constructed between adjacent ribs.

[0013] In some examples of the present invention, the water guide portion is directly opposite to the water inlet.

[0014] The inner circumference of the water outlet is flush with or smoothly transitions to the inner circumference of the water inlet.

[0015] According to the cover body of the embodiment of the utility model, the cover body is used to cover the tank body of the water tank, and the cover body is provided with a water inlet and a diverter, the diverter is connected with the water inlet, and is configured to guide the fluid introduced from the water inlet to disperse and flow into the tank body.

[0016] According to the cover body of the embodiment of the utility model, the cover body is integrated with a water inlet and a diverter, which can simplify the structure of the water tank. In addition, by setting the diverter, the incoming water can be dispersed to avoid local entry of a large amount of normal temperature water, which causes the temperature change of the water in the tank body and leads to unstable water outlet temperature.

[0017] In some examples of the present invention, the diverter includes a plurality of water outlets, and the plurality of water outlets are connected to the water inlet and are dispersedly arranged.

[0018] In some examples of the present invention, the diverter includes a water guiding portion and a water outlet portion, the water guiding portion is opposite to the water inlet, the water outlet portion surrounds the water guiding portion, and the water guiding portion is configured to guide the fluid flowing in from the water inlet to flow to the water outlet portion, and the multiple water outlets are distributed on the water outlet portion.

[0019] In some examples of the present invention, the water guide portion is directly opposite to the water inlet along the thickness direction of the cover body, and has a guide surface that expands outward in a direction away from the water inlet.

[0020] In some examples of the present utility model, the water outlet portion includes a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs surround the water guide portion and are arranged at intervals, and the water outlet is constructed between adjacent ribs.

[0021] In some examples of the present invention, the rib extends along the thickness direction of the cover body, and has a first end connected to the cover body and a second end connected to the water guide portion.

[0022] In some examples of the present invention, the second end of the rib is configured to be a wedge shape with a width gradually decreasing in a direction approaching the water guide portion.

[0023] In some examples of the present invention, the diverter is configured to extend out of the first surface of the cover body along the thickness direction of the cover body.

[0024] In some examples of the present invention, the first surface is provided with a plurality of supporting ribs, and the plurality of supporting ribs surround the diverter and are arranged in a divergent shape.

[0025] In some examples of the present invention, the support rib is configured as a wedge shape with a height gradually decreasing in a direction approaching the diverter.

[0026] In some examples of the present invention, the first surface is further provided with an annular rib, which surrounds the diverter and is connected to the plurality of support ribs.

[0027] In some examples of the present invention, the cover has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the flow divider extends out of the first surface of the cover.

[0028] In some examples of the present invention, the water inlet extends out of the second surface of the cover body.

[0029] In some examples of the present invention, the diverter is disposed in a middle area of ​​the cover body.

[0030] In some examples of the present invention, the cover body is also provided with a drain port and an exhaust port.

[0031] The water dispenser according to the embodiment of the utility model comprises the aforementioned water tank; or the aforementioned cover body.

[0032] According to the water dispenser of the embodiment of the utility model, by applying the aforementioned water tank or the aforementioned cover body to the water dispenser, the stability of the water temperature of the water dispenser can be improved, and the energy consumption of the compressor can be reduced.

[0033] In some examples of the present invention, the water tank is a cold water tank or a hot water tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a water tank in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 yes Figure 1Enlarged view of the middle circle A;

[0036] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first surface of the cover body in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first surface of the cover body in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of the middle circle B;

[0039] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second surface of the cover body in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0040] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second surface of the cover body in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of the middle circle C;

[0042] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0043] Fig.10 It is an exploded view of a water tank in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0044] Reference numerals:

[0045] 1000, water tank; 100, cover; 101, water inlet; 10, diverter; 11, water guide; 12, ribs; 102, water outlet; 20, supporting ribs; 30, annular ribs; 103, drain outlet; 104, exhaust outlet; 200, tank body; 300, water suction pipe; 400, drain pipe; 500, heat exchanger; 600, clamp ring; 700, sealing ring; 800, first protective cover; 900, second protective cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The water dispenser can cool or heat the water in the water tank. The following is an example of a cold water tank. In the related art, the water dispenser generally uses a smart seat to feed water by gravity or pump water into the water tank. When the user operates the cold water outlet, the normal temperature water will be replenished into the water tank at the same time. The normal temperature water in the tank directly enters the water tank downward under the action of gravity. When the water flow rate of the water inlet pipe is large, or the instantaneous water inlet is large, the entering normal temperature water will directly reach the cold water area in the water tank due to gravity, causing the cold water area to heat up too quickly. When the user receives cold water, the amount of cold water received may be reduced or the cold water received by the user may not reach the predetermined temperature, that is, a mixture of cold water and normal temperature water may be received, resulting in unstable water output from the water dispenser. In addition, in order to make the cold water in the water tank reach the predetermined temperature, the starting frequency of the compressor will also increase, and the energy consumption will also increase.

[0047] To this end, the present application provides a water tank 1000 with a diverter 10, and the diverter 10 is connected to the water inlet 101, so that the water entering the water tank 1000 can be diverted in advance, so that the incoming water can flow into the water tank 1000 in a dispersed state, reducing the impact of the incoming water on the cold water inside the water tank 1000, and extending the mixing time or the heat exchange time between the external incoming water and the water in the water tank 1000, thereby reducing the water temperature change in the water tank 1000, which is conducive to achieving a balanced change in the water temperature in the water tank 1000, and can also reduce the energy consumption of the compressor.

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

[0049] Combination Figures 1 to 10 According to the water tank 1000 of the embodiment of the utility model, the water tank 1000 has a water inlet 101 and a diverter 10. The diverter 10 is connected to the water inlet 101 and is configured to guide the fluid introduced from the water inlet 101 to flow into the water tank 1000 in a dispersed manner. Figure 1, taking the water tank 1000 as a cold water tank as an example, a certain amount of water can be stored in the water tank 1000, and the water tank 1000 has a heat exchanger 500 for cooling, and the heat exchanger 500 can adjust the water in the water tank 1000 to a predetermined temperature, or construct a cold water zone in the water tank 1000. When water is replenished from the water inlet 101 to the water tank 1000, the water entering the water tank 1000 can be diverted through the diverter 10, so that the incoming water is dispersed and flows into the water tank 1000, and the dispersed incoming water can exchange heat with the water in the water tank 1000 respectively, thereby reducing the influence of the incoming water on the water temperature in the water tank 1000, and the water temperature in the water tank 1000 changes less. In addition, the incoming water is not easy to directly enter the cold water zone, so that the frequent start-up of the heat exchanger 500 can be avoided, and the energy saving effect can also be improved.

[0050] According to the water tank 1000 of the embodiment of the utility model, by setting the diverter 10, the incoming water can be dispersed, so as to avoid the temperature change of the water in the water tank 1000 caused by a large amount of normal temperature water entering the water tank 1000 locally and causing the outlet water temperature to be unstable. The power consumed by the heat exchanger 500 in adjusting the water temperature in the water tank 1000 can also be reduced.

[0051] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present invention, the diverter 10 includes a plurality of water outlets 102, which are connected to the water inlet 101 and are dispersedly arranged. That is, water entering from the water inlet 101 can flow out from the plurality of water outlets 102 to achieve water diversion, and the plurality of water outlets 102 are dispersedly arranged, which can further improve the diversion effect of the incoming water, so that the water flowing out of the plurality of water outlets 102 can be fully dispersed, and the water flowing out of each water outlet 102 can exchange heat with water in different areas of the water tank 1000, which is conducive to improving the heat exchange effect and reducing the influence of the incoming water on the water temperature in the water tank 1000.

[0052] Combination Figure 2 More specifically, the diverter 10 includes a water guide 11 and a water outlet. The water guide 11 is opposite to the water inlet 101 and can guide the water entering the water inlet 101. The water outlet surrounds the water guide 11. The water guide 11 is configured to guide the fluid flowing in from the water inlet 101 to flow to the water outlet. In other words, the water guide 11 can cooperate with the water inlet 101 and the water outlet, so that the water entering the water inlet 101 can be guided to the water outlet through the guidance of the water guide 11. A plurality of water outlets 102 are distributed in the water outlet. Therefore, the water entering the water inlet 101 can flow out from the plurality of water outlets 102 after being guided by the water guide 11, which is conducive to improving the water diversion effect of the diverter 10.

[0053] Furthermore, combined with Figure 2In some embodiments of the utility model, the water guide portion 11 has a guide surface that expands outward in a direction away from the water inlet 101, so that after the water enters from the water inlet 101, it is guided by the outward-expanding guide surface, and the flow mode of the water also flows along the shape of the guide surface. In the related art, the water entering the water inlet directly falls into the water tank in a concentrated state. Under the action of gravity, the incoming water will pass through the water in the water tank and enter the inside or bottom of the water in the water tank, causing the incoming water to easily enter the cold water area, thereby affecting the temperature of the cold water. In the present application, the outward-expanding guide surface of the water guide portion 11 can buffer the water entering the water inlet 101 on the one hand, which can prevent the incoming water from falling in a concentrated manner, and can also disperse the incoming water in multiple directions and fall into different areas of the water tank 1000 respectively. The amount of water received by each area is small and the gravity is also small, so that the incoming water is easy to be in the upper layer of the water tank 1000, thereby reducing the impact on the water temperature of the cold water area in the water tank 1000. Among them, the plurality of water outlets 102 are opposite to the guide surface along the radial direction of the diverter 10, so that the water on the guide surface can be directly discharged from the water outlets 102. In addition, the water outlets 102 are opposite to the guide surface in the radial direction. In other words, the water outlets 102 are not open downward, so when the water is discharged from the water outlets 102, part of the force can be dispersed, thereby reducing the impact force when the water enters the water tank 1000, and preventing the incoming water from falling directly into the cold water area.

[0054] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of the utility model, the water outlet includes a plurality of ribs 12, the plurality of ribs 12 surround the water guide 11 and are arranged at intervals, and a water outlet 102 is formed between adjacent ribs 12, and the structure is simple and easy to construct. Specifically, in combination with the above, the water guide 11 can guide the water entering the water inlet 101 to flow in an outward expansion form, and the plurality of ribs 12 are arranged at intervals around the water guide 11. During the water flow process, the plurality of ribs 12 can further disperse the water into multiple streams and then flow out from multiple water outlets 102, thereby achieving further diversion.

[0055] Combination Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the water guide 11 is directly opposite to the water inlet 101, and the water from the water inlet 101 can directly enter the water guide 11, which is beneficial to simplify the structure and facilitate the water guide 11 to evenly distribute the incoming water and improve the water inlet stability.

[0056] According to the water guide 11 of one embodiment of the utility model, see Figure 2 and Figure 5 The water guide 11 can be configured in the shape of a cone, the apex of the cone is opposite to the water inlet 101, the bottom of the cone is connected to a plurality of ribs 12, and the side of the cone configures a guide surface that expands in a direction away from the water inlet 101. The bottom of the cone can be configured to be hollow to facilitate lightweighting.

[0057] Furthermore, the inner circumference of the water outlet is flush with or smoothly transitions to the inner circumference of the water inlet 101, thereby making the water flow from the water inlet 101 to the water outlet smoother, and improving the structural stability of the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10, and also facilitating cleaning and maintenance. Figure 2 The ribs 12 of the water outlet and the water guide 11 may be in a smooth transition, for example, a chamfered structure is constructed at the connection between the ribs 12 and the water guide 11 .

[0058] Optionally, a diversion structure may be provided between the water inlet 101 and the water guiding portion 11 to mitigate the impact force of the incoming water.

[0059] Combination Figures 1 to 10 According to the cover body 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, the cover body 100 is used to cover the tank body 200 of the water tank 1000. The cover body 100 is provided with a water inlet 101 and a diverter 10. The diverter 10 is connected to the water inlet 101 and is configured to guide the fluid introduced from the water inlet 101 to flow into the tank body 200 in a dispersed manner. Specifically, the water tank 1000 includes a tank body 200 and a cover body 100. The tank body 200 has a water storage space in which a certain amount of cold water or hot water can be stored. The cover body 100 can cover the tank body 200. The cover body 100 has a water inlet 101, which can be used to inject water into the tank body 200. The cover body 100 also has a diverter 10, which can divert the water entering through the water inlet 101 and then flow into the tank body 200. Therefore, when water is injected into the tank body 200 through the water inlet 101 on the cover body 100, the water can be diverted and then enter the tank body 200 to avoid the water from being directly dropped into the cold water area or the hot water area due to the large weight after the water is gathered, which affects the water temperature in the cold water area or the hot water area. In addition, the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10 are arranged on the cover body 100, so that the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10 are directly located at the top of the tank body 200, which is convenient for injecting water into the tank body 200.

[0060] According to the cover body 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, the cover body 100 is integrated with the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10, which can simplify the structure of the water tank 1000. In addition, by providing the diverter 10, the incoming water can be dispersed to avoid the local entry of a large amount of normal temperature water causing the temperature change of the water in the tank body 200 and resulting in unstable water outlet temperature.

[0061] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 5In some embodiments of the utility model, the diverter 10 includes a plurality of water outlets 102, and the plurality of water outlets 102 are connected to the water inlet 101 and are dispersedly arranged. The diverter 10 includes a water guide 11 and a water outlet, the water guide 11 is opposite to the water inlet 101, the water outlet surrounds the water guide 11, and the water guide 11 is configured to guide the fluid flowing in from the water inlet 101 to flow to the water outlet, and the plurality of water outlets 102 are distributed in the water outlet. In combination with the foregoing, the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10 can be directly provided on the water tank 1000, or can be integrated on the cover 100 of the water tank 1000, and their functions are roughly the same, which will not be repeated again.

[0062] More specifically, combined with Figure 2 When the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10 are arranged on the cover body 100, the water guide portion 11 is opposite to the water inlet 101 along the thickness direction of the cover body 100, which can improve the compactness of the connection between the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10, and the water guide portion 11 has a guide surface that expands outward in a direction away from the water inlet 101, that is, the guide surface gradually expands outward in a direction away from the water inlet 101 to disperse the water entering the water inlet 101.

[0063] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 6 According to a cover body 100 of a specific embodiment of the utility model, the water inlet 101 is arranged on the outside of the cover body 100, which can facilitate water injection into the water inlet 101 from the outside, and the diverter 10 is arranged on the inside of the cover body 100, and the diverted water can directly flow into the tank body 200. In addition, the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10 are both arranged on the cover body 100 and face each other in the thickness direction. The thickness of the cover body 100 itself can also be used to increase the space of the water inlet 101 or the diverter 10, which is conducive to improving the compactness of the structure. Optionally, the cover body 100 can be in an integrated form, so that the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10 can be directly constructed on the cover body 100, which is convenient for manufacturing and conducive to improving the stability of the structure.

[0064] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present invention, the water outlet includes a plurality of ribs 12, which surround the water guide 11 and are arranged at intervals, and a water outlet 102 is formed between adjacent ribs 12. In combination with the above, the plurality of ribs 12 can cooperate with the water guide 11, and the water guide 11 can disperse the water in an outwardly expanding form, and the ribs 12 between the two water outlets 102 can divide the water into multiple streams to reduce the pressure when the water flows into the tank body 200.

[0065] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5In some embodiments of the present invention, the ribs 12 extend along the thickness direction of the cover 100 to form a long strip of water outlet 102, and the first end of the ribs 12 is connected to the cover 100, and the second end is connected to the water guide 11. Specifically, the ribs 12 are directly connected to the cover 100, which can improve the stability of the structure. In addition, the water outlet 102 is defined between the cover 100 and the water guide 11, so that the water entering the water inlet 101 can be guided by the water guide 11 and then flow out from the water outlet 102, which can improve the diversion effect.

[0066] Combination Figure 5 In some embodiments of the utility model, the second end of the rib 12 is constructed into a wedge shape whose width gradually decreases in the direction approaching the water guiding portion 11, that is, the outer side of the second end of the rib 12 has a downward inclined surface, and water can flow downward along the inclined surface, thereby achieving a drainage effect.

[0067] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of the utility model, the diverter 10 is configured to extend out of the first surface of the cover body 100 along the thickness direction of the cover body 100. Thus, there is a certain space between the diverter 10 and the first surface of the cover body 100, which can be used for the diverter 10 to divert the incoming water. The water entering from the water inlet 101 can be buffered in the diverter 10 and enter the tank body 200 after being diverted.

[0068] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of the utility model, a plurality of support ribs 20 are provided on the first surface, and the plurality of support ribs 20 surround the diverter 10 and are arranged in a divergent shape, which can improve the structural strength of the cover 100. More specifically, the plurality of support ribs 20 can be opposite to the plurality of water outlets 102 and have intervals therebetween, which can block the water outflow of the water outlets 102 when the water outflow is large, and when the water flow collides with the support ribs 20, it can once again play a buffering and diversion effect, thereby dispersing the water falling into the tank body 200. Specifically, in combination with Figure 3 The number of the support ribs 20 is the same as the number of the water outlets 102 , and the support ribs 20 are opposite to the water outlets 102 .

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, the support rib 20 is configured as a wedge shape with a height gradually decreasing in the direction close to the diverter 10, which is beneficial to improving the buffering effect on the water outlet 102 and can also improve the overall structural stability of the cover body 100.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first surface is further provided with an annular rib 30, which surrounds the diverter 10 and is connected to a plurality of support ribs 20, thereby increasing the structural strength of the cover 100 and facilitating the force distribution. Figure 3 and Figure 4 A plurality of annular ribs 30 may be provided on the first surface, and the plurality of annular ribs 30 may be arranged on the first surface in a form of gradually increasing radius with the water inlet 101 as the center.

[0071] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present invention, the cover 100 has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the diverter 10 extends out of the first surface of the cover 100, and the water inlet 101 extends out of the second surface of the cover 100. That is, the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10 are both connected to the cover 100, the cover 100 is provided with a through hole, and the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10 are connected at the through hole. The first surface may be the inner side of the cover 100, and the second surface may be the inner side of the cover 100. The water inlet 101 extends out of the outer side of the cover 100, which can facilitate water addition and construct a water inlet channel. The diverter 10 extends out of the inner side of the cover 100, which can increase the diversion space and help improve the dispersion effect of the water flow.

[0072] Combination Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present invention, the diverter 10 is disposed in the middle area of ​​the cover 100 , so that the incoming water can be evenly scattered into the tank body 200 after being dispersed by the diverter 10 , and will not cause excessive water inflow into the tank body 200 locally.

[0073] Combination Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, the cover 100 is further provided with a drain port 103 and an exhaust port 104. The water in the tank 200 can be discharged from the drain port 103. For example, when the user needs to receive water, the water in the tank 200 can be discharged from the drain port 103. The exhaust port 104 can be used to maintain the water pressure balance in the tank 200 to ensure the normal operation of the water tank 1000. Specifically, the water tank 1000 further includes a water pumping pipe 300. One end of the water pumping pipe 300 extends below the water surface of the tank 200, and the other end is connected to the drain port 103, so that the water in the tank 200 can be transported to the drain port 103.

[0074] More specifically, the drain port 103 and / or the exhaust port 104 can be connected to the support rib 20 to improve the structural stability. The drain port 103 and / or the exhaust port 104 can also be arranged at the intersection of the support rib 20 and the annular rib 30 to further improve the structural stability.

[0075] According to the water dispenser of the embodiment of the utility model, by applying the aforementioned water tank 1000 or the aforementioned cover body 100 to the water dispenser, the stability of the water temperature of the water dispenser can be improved, and the energy consumption of the compressor can be reduced.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water tank 1000 may be a cold water tank 1000 or a hot water tank 1000. Specifically, when the water tank 1000 is a cold water tank 1000, the tank body 200 stores cold water or has a cold water zone. Since the density of cold water is high, the cold water zone may be located at the bottom of the tank body 200. Figure 1 When the user receives water, the water pump 300 draws water from the bottom of the tank 200. Therefore, the water inlet 101 and the diverter 10 of the cold water tank 1000 can be arranged at the top of the water tank 1000. In use, the water at the bottom of the tank 200 is drawn out, and when the tank 200 needs to be replenished with water, the water entering the tank 200 may be unrefrigerated normal temperature water, which has a lower density than cold water. Therefore, the normal temperature water after diversion is not easy to directly enter the cold water area, and the normal temperature water entering the diversion can be mixed with the upper water, thereby reducing the impact of replenishing water on the cold water area.

[0077] A water tank 1000 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0078] Combination Figure 1 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 According to the water tank 1000 of the embodiment of the utility model, the water tank 1000 is a cold water tank 1000, including a cover 100 and a tank body 200, the cover 100 covers the tank body 200, and a sealing ring 700 is provided between the cover 100 and the tank body 200, and the sealing ring 700 cooperates with the fastening collar 600 to improve the sealing effect after the cover 100 and the tank body 200 are connected. The outer periphery of the tank body 200 is coated with a heat exchanger 500, which can perform heat exchange on the water in the tank body 200 to cool the water in the tank body 200. The bottom of the tank body 200 is connected with a drain pipe 400, and the drain pipe 400 can be used to discharge the water in the tank body 200. The outer periphery of the tank body 200 is also coated with a protective cover, and the protective cover is filled with foam, which can improve the thermal insulation effect and avoid energy loss. Specifically, the left and right sides of the tank body 200 are covered with a first protective cover 800 and a second protective cover 900 , and the first protective cover 800 and the second protective cover 900 can be spliced ​​and connected.

[0079] More specifically, the material of the tank body 200 can be SUS304, the cover body 100 can be made of food-grade plastic PP material, the silicone sealing ring 700 and the fastening clamp ring 600 are tightly matched to ensure the sealing inside the tank body 200, and the cover body 100 integrates a water inlet 101, a diverter 10, a drain 103 and an exhaust port 104, wherein the water inlet 101 is located in the middle of the cover body 100, and the inner side of the water inlet 101 is connected to the diverter 10, and the diverter 10 is provided with a whole circle of grids to break up the incoming water to form a shower shape, so that the shower-like water inlet reduces the impact on the cold water inside the tank body 200, can delay the mixing time, and make the cold water outlet temperature at the bottom of the tank body 200 lower, and more cold water can be discharged in the same refrigeration cycle, meeting the user's high requirements for the amount of cold water, and at the same time, during the water discharge process of the cold tank, the water temperature inside the tank rises for a longer time, which can also effectively reduce the frequency of the compressor starting refrigeration, thereby reducing energy consumption.

[0080] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0081] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0082] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like 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 an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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 tank, characterized in that: The water tank has a water inlet and a diverter, the diverter is connected to the water inlet and is configured to guide the fluid introduced from the water inlet to flow into the water tank in a dispersed manner; the diverter includes a plurality of water outlets, the plurality of water outlets are connected to the water inlet and are dispersedly arranged; the diverter includes a water guide portion and a water outlet portion, the water guide portion is opposite to the water inlet, the water outlet portion surrounds the water guide portion, and the water guide portion is configured to guide the fluid flowing in from the water inlet to flow to the water outlet portion, and the plurality of water outlets are distributed on the water outlet portion.

2. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water guiding portion has a guiding surface that expands outward in a direction away from the water inlet, and the multiple water outlets are opposite to the guiding surface in a radial direction of the diverter.

3. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet portion includes a plurality of ribs, which surround the water guide portion and are arranged at intervals, and the water outlet is constructed between adjacent ribs.

4. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water guide portion is directly opposite to the water inlet; and / or the inner circumference of the water outlet portion is flush with or smoothly transitions to the inner circumference of the water inlet.

5. A cover for a water tank, the cover is used to cover the tank body of the water tank, characterized in that: The cover body is provided with a water inlet and a flow divider, wherein the flow divider is communicated with the water inlet and is configured to guide the fluid introduced from the water inlet to flow into the tank body in a dispersed manner.

6. The cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flow dividing member comprises a plurality of water outlets, which are communicated with the water inlet and are dispersedly arranged.

7. The cover according to claim 6, characterized in that: The diverter includes a water guide portion and a water outlet portion, wherein the water guide portion is opposite to the water inlet, the water outlet portion surrounds the water guide portion, and the water guide portion is configured to guide the fluid flowing in from the water inlet to flow to the water outlet portion, and the multiple water outlets are distributed on the water outlet portion.

8. The cover according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water guide portion is directly opposite to the water inlet along the thickness direction of the cover body, and has a guide surface that expands outward in a direction away from the water inlet.

9. The cover according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water outlet portion includes a plurality of ribs, which surround the water guide portion and are arranged at intervals, and the water outlet is constructed between adjacent ribs.

10. The cover according to claim 9, characterized in that: The ribs extend along the thickness direction of the cover body, and a first end is connected to the cover body, and a second end is connected to the water guide portion.

11. The cover according to claim 10, characterized in that: The second end of the rib is configured to be in a wedge shape with a width gradually decreasing in a direction approaching the water guide portion.

12. The cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flow dividing member is configured to extend out of the first surface of the cover body along the thickness direction of the cover body.

13. The cover according to claim 12, characterized in that: The first surface is provided with a plurality of supporting ribs, and the plurality of supporting ribs surround the flow divider and are arranged in a divergent shape.

14. The cover according to claim 13, characterized in that: The supporting ribs are configured as wedge-shaped with a height gradually decreasing in a direction close to the diverter; and / or The first surface is also provided with an annular rib, which surrounds the diverter and is connected to the plurality of supporting ribs.

15. The cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cover body has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the flow divider extends out of the first surface of the cover body; and / or the water inlet extends out of the second surface of the cover body.

16. The cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The diverter is arranged in the middle area of ​​the cover body; and / or the cover body is further provided with a drain port and an exhaust port.

17. A water dispenser, characterized in that: A water pitcher comprising the water pitcher according to any one of claims 1-4; or a cover according to any one of claims 5-16.

18. The water dispenser according to claim 17, characterized in that: The water tank is a cold water tank or a hot water tank.

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