Drinking Machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a water purifier, including a main body and a water tank, wherein the water tank is detachably mounted to the side of the main body in a lateral direction, wherein a filter element is arranged side by side with the water tank in a lateral direction, and a water inlet of the filter element is connected to a water outlet of the water tank when the water tank is mounted to the main body, and a purified water outlet of the filter element is connected to a water intake of the water purifier through a pipeline. The water tank can be disassembled from the side of the water purifier, and when the water purifier is placed in a space with limited height and width, such as a cabinet, it is convenient for users to disassemble and install. Users only need to carry the water tank and extend it into the cabinet for a short distance to install the water tank to the water purifier, which is more labor-saving. In the process of users disassembling or installing the water tank, the main body of the water purifier will not block the line of sight, and users can accurately install the water tank to the main body of the water purifier. The water purifier of the present application does not need to be matched with a rotating base, and the structure is simpler.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water purification, in particular to a water purifier. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the times, water purifiers have been recognized and purchased by most people. Water purifiers can meet users' higher requirements for water quality.

[0003] According to different usage scenarios, water purifiers can be divided into embedded water purifiers, under-the-kitchen water purifiers, desktop water purifiers, etc. Desktop water purifiers can include a water tank, and users can place the water purifier in places where it is inconvenient to connect to the tap water pipe, such as the bedroom and living room. The water purifier can purify the water in the water tank and provide the user with the clean water they need.

[0004] The water purifier may be placed in a small space, such as a closet compartment, where the space above and around the water purifier may be small. The common water tank of the water purifier is usually set at the back, and the user needs to take out the water purifier or turn the water purifier to remove and install the water tank, which provides a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the problems existing in the prior art, some embodiments of the present utility model provide a water purifier. The water purifier includes: a main body, a filter element is arranged in the main body; and a water tank, which is detachably mounted to the side of the main body in the lateral direction, wherein the filter element is arranged side by side with the water tank in the lateral direction, and the water inlet of the filter element is connected to the water outlet of the water tank when the water tank is installed to the main body, and the clean water outlet of the filter element is connected to the water intake of the water purifier through a pipeline. The water tank can be disassembled from the side of the water purifier, and when the water purifier is placed in a space with limited height and width, such as a cabinet, it is convenient for users to disassemble and install. Taking the water purifier arranged in a cabinet as an example, the user can take out the water tank from the gap between the water purifier and the side of the cabinet without lifting the water tank completely to a level higher than the main body of the water purifier. The volume of the water tank is larger than that of the cold water tank. Compared with installing the water tank on the back side of the water purifier, installing the water tank on the left or right side of the water purifier means that the user only needs to carry the water tank and extend it a short distance into the cabinet to install the water tank on the water purifier, which is more labor-saving. During the process of the user disassembling or installing the water tank, the body of the water purifier will not block the line of sight, and the user can accurately install the water tank to the body of the water purifier. Compared with the water purifiers on the market that provide a rotating base for the body of the water purifier and rotate the body to facilitate the user to disassemble and install the water tank, the water purifier of the present application does not need to be equipped with a rotating base, and the structure is simpler. Since there is no need to rotate, there is no need to consider the problem that the power cord is not long enough after rotation.

[0006] Exemplarily, the size of the water tank in the lateral direction is no greater than half of the size of the water purifier in the lateral direction. The smaller size of the water tank in the lateral direction can allow it to be taken out through a smaller gap.

[0007] Exemplarily, a limiting portion is provided on the main body, and a matching portion is provided on the upper part of the water tank, wherein:

[0008] When the water tank is installed, the matching part is in a matching position with the limiting part, and the water tank is limited at least in the lateral direction. The matching part is in a release position where it is disengaged from the limiting part, and the water tank and the main body can be separated. Severe shaking of the top of the water tank may cause the joint between the water tank and the main body to loosen, resulting in water leakage. The limiting part can limit the upper part of the water tank in the lateral direction to prevent the upper part of the water tank from shaking.

[0009] Exemplarily, the limit portion extends upward from the main body by a first release distance, the release position is located above the mating position, the height difference between the release position and the mating position is the first release distance, and the first release distance is less than the height of the water tank; the user usually does not need to lift the water tank to a height higher than the top surface of the water purifier, and only needs to lift the water tank slightly to complete the release. This solution is more suitable for situations where the user expects to place the water purifier in a space such as a cabinet, and there is a certain gap between the top and sides of the water purifier and obstacles. The waterway can also be reliably docked when the water tank is installed, which is in line with the usage habits of most users.

[0010] Exemplarily, the limiting portion extends backward from the main body by a second release distance, the release position is located behind the mating position, the distance difference between the release position and the mating position is the second release distance, and the second release distance is smaller than the front-to-back dimension of the water tank. After the water purifier is placed in the cabinet, there may not be enough space on its upper part. The user can push the water tank inward along the front-to-back direction so that the limiting portion and the mating portion are released from the limit, and then remove the water tank from the side. The second release distance is smaller than the front-to-back dimension of the water tank, and there is not too high a requirement for the depth of the space where the water purifier is placed.

[0011] Exemplarily, the limiting portion extends upward from the main body; a limiting groove is provided on the outer side wall of the water tank, and the limiting portion is placed in the limiting groove when the water tank is in the installed state. When the water purifier is vibrated, the water in the water tank may shake and impact the inner wall of the water tank. The area of ​​the water tank in the lateral direction is much larger than the area of ​​the water tank in the depth direction, so that the water tank may be impacted with greater force by the water in the water tank in the lateral direction. The limiting portion is provided on the surface of the main body in the lateral direction, and can impose a limit on the water tank in the lateral direction, thereby effectively resisting such impact. The limiting groove can be integrally formed on the water tank, so that the structure of the water tank is simpler and stronger, and the production cost is lower.

[0012] Exemplarily, the main body includes a housing and a cover plate, the top of the housing has a first opening for exposing the filter element, the filter element is detachably installed in the housing via the first opening, and the cover plate can be opened and closed to cover the first opening. The cover plate can be opened and closed to cover the first opening, which can make the appearance of the water purifier smooth, not easy to hide dirt, and more beautiful. The user can easily remove the cover plate from the housing without the need for special tools, and the operation is simple.

[0013] Exemplarily, the top of the water tank has a second opening, and the cover plate also covers the second opening of the water tank in the installed state; and the water tank includes a handle arranged in the second opening. The handle is arranged inside the water tank, so that the outer surface of the water tank is flat and not easy to accumulate dirt. At the same time, the handle in the water tank can better bear the gravity of the water tank, and the water tank will not tilt due to uneven force when lifted, thereby avoiding accidental spilling of water. The handle can rotate around the connection between a first position and a second position. When the handle is in the first position, it will not protrude from the second opening of the water tank, so it will not prevent the cover plate from covering the second opening. When the handle is rotated to the second position, it can extend from the second opening of the water tank, so as to facilitate the user's grip.

[0014] Exemplarily, the main body includes a boss, the water tank includes a flange protruding from the bottom surface in the vertical direction, the flange is arranged around at least part of the bottom surface of the water tank, and the boss is embedded in the space surrounded by the flange when the water tank is in the installed state to position the water tank. The boss and the flange can more reliably and firmly position the bottom of the water tank on the main body, preventing the water tank from being offset or tilted under external forces such as vibration and impact. The boss and the flange can also position the lower and upper parts of the water tank respectively together with the limiting part, preventing the limiting part from bearing a large force alone.

[0015] Exemplarily, the water purifier includes an ice-making module, the water inlet of the ice-making module is connected to the purified water outlet of the filter element, and the ice-making module is arranged side by side with the water tank in the lateral direction and side by side with the filter element in the front-to-back direction. The ice-making module can be arranged at the front of the water purifier, so that ice cubes can be conveniently provided to the user from the front of the water purifier. The filter element can be arranged in the rear space of the ice-making module, so as to reasonably utilize the limited space in the water purifier.

[0016] Exemplarily, the water purifier includes a cold water tank, and the ice-making module is arranged in the cold water tank and located at the upper part of the cold water tank, wherein: the cold water tank is connected between the clean water outlet of the filter element and the water inlet of the ice-making module, and is used to provide cold water to the ice-making module. The cold water tank can store cold water with a temperature lower than normal temperature, and the cold water can be pumped to the ice-making module by a water pump. The ice-making module makes ice with cold water at a lower temperature, which can shorten the time required for ice making and reduce energy consumption. The water in the cold water tank can come from the filter element, and the ice cubes made from the filtered clean water are relatively pure and taste better.

[0017] Exemplarily, the water purifier includes a cold water outlet, and the cold water tank is connected to the cold water outlet. The user can obtain cold water in the cold water tank from the water inlet.

[0018] Exemplarily, the water purifier includes a compressor connected to the ice-making module, and the compressor is arranged below the water tank. The compressor is heavier than other components of the water purifier. Placing the compressor at the bottom of the water purifier can stabilize the center of gravity of the water purifier and prevent the water purifier from tipping over. Water has a large specific heat capacity, and the amount of water in the water tank is relatively large. After absorbing a small amount of heat, the temperature will not rise significantly. The lateral dimension of the water tank is close to the lateral dimension of the compressor. Placing the water tank above the compressor can effectively utilize the space of the water purifier. And the water tank is arranged above the compressor, so it will not be significantly affected by the heating of the compressor.

[0019] Exemplarily, the water inlet is arranged at the front of the main body, and the water purifier further includes a heating module arranged in the main body, the heating module is arranged in front of the water tank, and the heating module is arranged on the pipeline for heating the pipeline. The user can conveniently take water, and arranging the heating module in front of the water tank can further shorten the length of the pipeline between the heating module and the water inlet. When the user takes water, the hot water can flow out of the water inlet immediately with less delay. After the user changes the temperature, there will be almost no water accumulation in the pipeline, and hot water of the required temperature can be provided immediately.

[0020] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the utility model content, which will be further described in detail in the detailed implementation section. The utility model content section does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the technical solution claimed for protection, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the scope of protection of the technical solution claimed for protection.

[0021] The advantages and features of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The following drawings of the present invention are used as part of the present invention for understanding the present invention. The drawings show the implementation of the present invention and its description, and are used to explain the principle of the present invention. In the drawings,

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a water purifier according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the cover and the main body of the water purifier of the illustrated embodiment are separated;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the water purifier of the embodiment shown with part of the outer shell removed;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the water tank and the main body of the water purifier of the illustrated embodiment separated from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a water purifier according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 A three-dimensional view of a water purifier according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model after the housing is removed from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of another cross section of a water purifier according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 A perspective view of a water tank according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 9-10 They are sectional views of a water purifier according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model taken from a third section and a fourth section respectively.

[0032] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0033] 10. Main body; 11. Second joint; 12. Position limiting part; 13. Boss; 14. Fourth joint; 20. Shell; 21. First opening; 30. Cover plate; 40. Ice storage box; 50. Ice channel; 100. Filter element; 200. Cold water tank; 210. Sterilization device; 220. Bracket; 300. Heating module; 410. Compressor; 420. Refrigerant circulation pipeline; 440. Condenser; 441. Condenser; 500, water tank; 501, outer wall; 510, handle; 520, guide groove; 521, matching part; 522, outer protective plate; 530, first joint; 531, seal; 532, spring; 540, third joint; 550, flange; 560, space; 570, second opening; 600, filter element seat; 800, ice-making module; 810, ice-making head; 820, ice-making water storage box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In the following description, a large number of details are provided so that the present invention can be thoroughly understood. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the following description only illustrates preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention can be implemented without one or more of such details. In addition, in order to avoid confusion with the present invention, some technical features known in the art are not described in detail.

[0035] In order to thoroughly understand the implementation of the utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. The preferred implementation of the utility model is described in detail below, but in addition to these detailed descriptions, the utility model can also have other implementations.

[0036] The embodiment of the utility model provides a water purifier. Figure 1 As shown, the water purifier includes a main body 10 and a water tank 500. A filter element may be provided in the main body 10. The filter element may include, for example, an activated carbon filter element, a PP filter element, a ceramic filter element, a resin filter element, an ultrafiltration filter element, a nanofiltration filter element, a reverse osmosis filter element, and a composite filter element composed of one or more of the filter elements. For the nanofiltration filter element and the reverse osmosis filter element, appropriate pressure is required when they are working, so the water purifier may also include a booster pump. The filter element may adopt a small-flux filter element, that is, a filter element with a daily water production of no more than 40 gallons. The filter element can filter the raw water, thereby removing harmful bacteria, heavy metals and other impurities therein, and providing users with high-quality purified water.

[0037] The water tank 500 is detachably mounted to the side of the main body 10 in the lateral direction. The lateral direction is the left and right direction of the water purifier. The water tank 500 can be used to store raw water. The user can remove the water tank 500 and only carry the water tank 500 to a water source such as tap water for filling without carrying the entire water purifier. Figure 2 As shown, the filter element 100 can be arranged side by side with the water tank 500 in the lateral direction. The water inlet of the filter element 100 is connected to the water outlet of the water tank 500 when the water tank 500 is installed to the main body 10, and the raw water in the water tank 500 can be filtered to obtain purified water, so that it can be used in a location where it is inconvenient to connect to tap water.

[0038] A first joint may be provided at the water outlet of the water tank 500. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first joint 530 can automatically close the water outlet of the water tank 500 after the water tank 500 is disassembled. In this way, when there is water in the water tank 500, the water tank 500 will not leak after being separated from the main body 10. Figure 5 As shown, for example, the first joint 530 may include a seal 531 and a spring 532, and the main body 10 of the water purifier may be provided with a second joint 11 (see Figure 3). When the water tank 500 is installed to the main body 10, the second joint 11 docked with the first joint 530 can overcome the elastic force of the spring 532, and push the seal 531 so that the first joint 530 is connected with the second joint 11. When the water tank 500 is separated from the main body 10, the seal 531 pushes the first joint 530 to a closed position under the action of the water pressure and the spring 532. In an exemplary embodiment, the first joint 530 can be arranged at the lower part of the water tank 500, and the second joint 11 is arranged on a platform formed by the main body 10, which is used to support the water tank 500 placed thereon. The first joint 530 of the water tank 500 can be docked with the second joint 11 of the main body 10 in a vertical direction. In an embodiment not shown, the first joint can be arranged on the side of the water tank, and the second joint is arranged on the side of the main body, and the first joint of the water tank can be docked with the second joint of the body in a horizontal direction. In some exemplary embodiments, the second joint 11 can also be provided with a sealing structure, which is automatically cut off after being disconnected from the first joint 530.

[0039] The purified water outlet of the filter element 100 is connected to the water inlet of the water purifier through a pipeline. In some embodiments, the filter element 100 of the water purifier will produce a certain proportion of concentrated water, which can also be discharged into the water tank 500 to mix with the raw water, thereby eliminating the need to connect a drainage pipe. Exemplarily, the water tank 500 may include a water inlet, which may be provided with a third connector 540 (see Figure 4 ), the main body 10 is provided with a fourth connector 14 for connecting to the third connector 540 (see Figure 3 ), the fourth joint 14 is connected to the concentrated water outlet of the filter element 100. The third joint 540 is similar in structure to the first joint 530, and the fourth joint 14 is similar in structure to the second joint 11, and both can be connected when they are in place, and can be automatically cut off when they are separated from each other.

[0040] The water tank 500 can be removed from the side of the water purifier, and when the water purifier is placed in a space with limited height and width, such as a cabinet, it is convenient for users to disassemble and install. Taking the water purifier set in the cabinet as an example, the user can take out the water tank from the gap between the water purifier and the side of the cabinet, without completely lifting the water tank 500 to a height higher than the main body 10 of the water purifier. The volume of the water tank 500 is larger than that of the cold water tank. By way of example and not limitation, the water tank can have a volume of about 5L, thereby meeting daily water needs without frequent water addition. Compared with installing the water tank 500 to the rear side of the water purifier, installing the water tank 500 on the left or right side of the water purifier, the user only needs to carry the water tank 500 into the cabinet for a short distance to install the water tank 500 to the water purifier, which is more labor-saving. In the process of the user disassembling or installing the water tank 500, the main body 10 of the water purifier will not block the line of sight, and the user can accurately install the water tank 500 to the main body 10 of the water purifier. Compared with the water purifiers on the market that have a rotating base for the main body 10 and rotate the main body 10 to facilitate the user to remove and install the water tank 500, the water purifier of the present application does not need to be equipped with a rotating base and has a simpler structure. Since it does not need to rotate, there is no need to consider the problem of the power cord being not long enough after rotation.

[0041] For example, the lateral dimension of the water tank 500 is no greater than half of the lateral dimension of the water purifier. As described above, the water purifier may be placed in a relatively small space such as a cabinet, with only a small gap around it. The smaller lateral dimension of the water tank 500 allows it to be taken out through a small gap.

[0042] For example, the main body 10 may be provided with a limit portion 12, and the upper part of the water tank 500 may be provided with a matching portion 521, wherein: when the water tank 500 is in the installed state, the matching portion 521 is in a matching position with the limit portion 12, and the water tank 500 is limited at least in the lateral direction; when the matching portion 521 is in a release position to disengage from the limit portion 12, the water tank 500 and the main body 10 can be separated. Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, when the water tank 500 is mounted to the main body 10, its bottom is supported by a platform extending from the main body 10. The water tank 500 is movable in the lateral direction. When the water purifier is working, vibration may occur, causing the water tank 500 to shake, especially the top of the water tank 500, because the water in the water tank 500 will aggravate the shaking of the water tank 500. Generally, in order to empty the water in the water tank 500, the third joint 540 and the first joint 530 are usually located at the bottom of the water tank 500. The violent shaking of the top of the water tank 500 may cause the joint between the water tank 500 and the main body 10 to loosen, resulting in water leakage. The limiting portion 12 can limit the upper part of the water tank 500 along the lateral direction to prevent the upper part of the water tank 500 from shaking. The limiting portion 12 can be set at a position corresponding to the upper part of the water tank 500. The limiting portion 12 may include any suitable structure such as a hook, a buckle, and a magnetic attraction. In some embodiments, the user can release the limit between the water tank 500 and the limit portion 12 by using a button, a knob, a handle or other device provided on the main body 10 or the water tank 500 .

[0043] Exemplarily, when the water tank 500 is installed in place, the limiting portion 12 cooperates with the matching portion 521 so that the water tank 500 can only move in one direction.

[0044] The direction may be a vertical direction. Optionally, the limiting portion 12 may extend upward, such as Figure 3 As shown. The water tank 500 can be limited by the limiting portion in the lateral direction through the matching portion 521, but the weight of the water tank 500 is still borne by the platform on the main body 10. Optionally, the matching portion 521 may include a first rib (a second groove for accommodating the first rib is correspondingly provided on the main body 10) or a first groove (a second rib that can be inserted into the first groove is correspondingly provided on the main body 10) provided on the front surface or rear surface of the water tank, and the first rib or the first groove may extend in the vertical direction.

[0045] In the above two embodiments, the limiting portion 12 can extend upward from the main body 10 by a first release distance, the release position is located above the mating position, and the height difference between the release position and the mating position is the first release distance. The water tank 500 in the installed state can be released by the limiting portion 12 by moving upward by the first release distance, and the first release distance can be less than the height of the water tank 500. When the user disassembles the water tank 500, the user needs to lift the water tank 500 upward by the first release distance, and then remove the water tank 500 from the side. For example, Figure 3The matching portion 521 on the water tank 500 shown can be a limiting groove with an opening downward. The limiting portion 12 can be inserted upward into the limiting groove. When the user lifts the water tank 500 upward, the limiting groove of the water tank 500 is separated from the limiting portion 12, thereby releasing the limit of the water tank 500. When the water tank 500 is installed on the main body 10, the gravity of the water tank 500 itself can make the water tank 500 under the limiting effect of cooperating with the limiting portion 12 under normal circumstances, and the water tank 500 will not accidentally fall off under the effect of factors such as vibration and shaking. The first limit release distance is related to the length of the limiting portion 12, and the limiting portion 12 is usually not made too long. The user usually does not need to lift the water tank 500 to a height higher than the top surface of the water purifier, and only needs to lift the water tank 500 slightly to complete the limit release. This solution is more suitable for the situation where the user expects to place the water purifier in a space such as a cabinet, and there is a certain gap between the top and side of the water purifier and the obstacles. In this case, the first connector 530 and the third connector 540 (if any) of the water tank 500 can be arranged on the bottom surface of the water tank 500, so that the water tank 500 can be pulled out from the second connector 11 and the fourth connector 14 (if any) when the user disassembles the water tank 500. In this way, the water channel can also be reliably connected when the water tank 500 is installed, which meets the usage habits of most users.

[0046] The case where the limiting portion 12 includes the first convex rib or the first groove is similar to the limiting portion 12, and the water tank 500 can be moved upward by the first release distance, so that the first convex rib or the first groove is respectively disengaged from the second groove and the second convex rib on the main body 10, and then the water tank 500 is disassembled in the lateral direction. The length of the first convex rib or the first groove determines the first release distance.

[0047] After the water purifier is placed in the cabinet, there may not be enough space on the top. Exemplarily, the limiting portion 12 can extend backward from the main body 10 by a second release distance, and the distance difference between the release position and the mating position is the second release distance. Similar to the previous embodiment, the user can push the water tank 500 inward along the front-to-back direction, so that the limiting portion 12 and the mating portion 521 are released from the limit, and then the water tank 500 is removed from the side. The second release distance is smaller than the front-to-back dimension of the water tank 500, and there will not be too high requirements on the depth of the space where the water purifier is placed. In this case, the first joint 530 and the third joint 540 (if any) can be arranged on the side of the water tank, and cooperate with the second joint 11 and the fourth joint 14 (if any) in the front-to-back direction.

[0048] Regardless of whether the release direction of the limit portion 12 is upward or backward, when the first joint 530, the third joint 540 and the second joint 11, the fourth joint 14 are connected in a plug-in manner, the first release distance and the second release distance can be greater than the plug-in length, preventing the user from moving the water tank 500 in the lateral direction immediately after the water tank 500 is released, causing damage to the joint. In an embodiment not shown, the joint can also adopt a sealing method of abutment, and the water tank abuts against the adapter joint of the main body from the lateral direction, the front-back direction, or the top-bottom direction to form a seal, and the joint and the adapter joint can be staggered with each other.

[0049] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, illustratively, the side of the water tank 500 may be provided with a guide groove 520 that is recessed toward the inside of the water tank 500, and the guide groove 520 extends in the vertical direction. A matching portion 521 in the form of a limiting groove may be formed at the upper end of the guide groove 520. The guide groove 520 may extend upward from the bottom of the water tank 500 and be spaced apart from the top of the water tank 500. The top of the guide groove 520 is covered with an outer guard plate 522, and the outer guard plate 522 covers the top of the guide groove 520 to form a limiting groove that can only be inserted from below into the limiting portion 12. In some embodiments, the outer guard plate 522 may also be integrally formed with the water tank 500.

[0050] When the water tank 500 is installed to the main body 10 from the side, the bottom surface of the water tank 500 is spaced apart from the platform of the main body 10 until the outer side wall of the water tank 500 is attached to the surface of the main body 10. Then the water tank 500 is moved downward until the bottom surface of the water tank 500 contacts the platform of the main body 10, and the limiting part 12 is inserted into the limiting groove. Thus, the water tank 500 is limited and cannot be removed from the side.

[0051] The outer side wall 501 of the water tank 500 is provided with a limiting groove. When the water purifier is vibrated, the water in the water tank 500 may shake and impact the inner wall of the water tank 500. The area of ​​the water tank 500 in the lateral direction is much larger than the area of ​​the water tank 500 in the depth direction, so that the water tank 500 may be impacted by the water in the water tank 500 with greater force in the lateral direction. The limiting portion 12 is arranged on the surface of the main body 10 in the lateral direction, and the water tank 500 can be limited in the lateral direction, thereby effectively resisting such impact. The limiting groove can be integrally formed on the water tank 500, so that the structure of the water tank 500 is simpler and stronger, and the production cost is lower. Of course, the present application does not exclude an embodiment in which the limiting portion 12 is arranged on the main body 10 in the depth direction.

[0052] For example, Figure 2As shown, the main body 10 may include a shell 20 and a cover plate 30. The top of the shell 20 has a first opening 21 exposing the filter element 100, and the filter element 100 is detachably installed in the shell 20 via the first opening 21. The filter element 100 is a consumable. As the water purifier is used, the filter element 100 gradually ages and loses its filtering function. The user can remove the filter element 100 from the first opening 21 and replace it without disassembling the entire water purifier. The filter element 100 can be installed in the shell 20 via the first opening 21 in any suitable manner such as plug-in, screw-on, etc. Figure 6 As shown, illustratively, a filter cartridge seat 600 is provided in the housing 20. When the filter cartridge 100 is installed in the housing 20, the water inlet, the water purification port and the concentrated water port (if any) of the filter cartridge 100 are docked with the corresponding openings of the filter cartridge seat 600, so that the filter cartridge 100 is connected to the corresponding pipeline without manual connection by the user. The cover plate 30 can be opened and closed to cover the first opening 21, so that the appearance of the water purifier can be smooth, not easy to hide dirt, and more beautiful. Exemplarily and non-limitingly, the cover plate 30 can be connected to the housing 20 of the water purifier by a buckle, and the user can easily remove the cover plate 30 from the housing 20 without the need for special tools, and the operation is simple. In an embodiment not shown, the cover plate can also be adsorbed or locked to the housing 20 by structures such as magnetic attraction and buttons.

[0053] Exemplarily, the top of the water tank 500 has a second opening 570, and the cover plate 30 also covers the second opening 570 of the water tank 500 in the installed state. Figure 2 , the cover plate 30 can completely cover the upper surface of the water purifier without any gaps. The flat surface is not only easy to clean, but also more beautiful. The cover plate 30 can prevent dust, insects, etc. from falling into the water tank 500 from the open second opening 570, causing the water in the water tank 500 to be contaminated. As mentioned above, the water tank 500 filled with water has a large weight. In order to facilitate the user to carry it, the water tank 500 may include a handle 510 arranged in the second opening 570. Compared with setting the handle 510 on the surface of the water tank 500, setting the handle 510 inside the water tank 500 can make the outer surface of the water tank 500 flat and not easy to accumulate dirt. At the same time, the handle 510 in the water tank 500 can better bear the gravity of the water tank 500, and the water tank 500 will not be tilted due to uneven force when lifting, thereby avoiding accidental spilling of water. For example, the handle 510 can rotate around the connection between the first position and the second position. When the handle 510 is in the first position, it will not protrude from the second opening 570 of the water tank 500, so it will not prevent the cover 30 from covering the second opening 570. When the handle 510 rotates to the second position, it can extend from the second opening 570 of the water tank 500, so as to facilitate the user's grip.

[0054] like Figure 3 to Figure 4As shown, for example, the main body 10 may include a boss 13, and the boss 13 may be located on the aforementioned platform. The water tank 500 may include a flange 550 protruding from the bottom surface in the vertical direction. The flange 550 is arranged around at least part of the bottom surface of the bottom surface of the water tank 500. In the illustrated embodiment, the flange 550 only surrounds three sides of the bottom surface of the water tank 500. In other embodiments not shown, the flange may surround four sides of the bottom surface of the water tank or surround a smaller part of the bottom surface of the water tank. The boss 13 is embedded in the space 560 surrounded by the flange 550 when the water tank 500 is in the installed state to position the water tank 500. As shown in the figure, the first joint 530 of the water tank 500 can be inserted into the second joint 11 of the main body 10, thereby achieving a sealed connection. When the water tank is installed to the main body 10, it may be twisted or offset by external force. At this time, the first joint 530 and the second joint 11 may be subjected to a large external force, resulting in a loose seal and water leakage, or even breakage. Compared with the first joint and the second joint 11, the boss 13 and the flange 550 can more reliably and firmly position the bottom of the water tank 500 on the main body 10, preventing the water tank 500 from being offset or tilted under external forces such as vibration and impact. The boss 13 and the flange 550 can also position the lower and upper parts of the water tank 500 respectively together with the limiting part 12, preventing the limiting part 12 from bearing a large force alone.

[0055] For example, the water purifier may further include an ice making module 800, the water inlet of the ice making module 800 is connected to the purified water outlet of the filter element 100, and the ice making module 800 is arranged side by side with the water tank 500 in the lateral direction and side by side with the filter element 100 in the front-to-back direction. Figure 6 The water tank 500 occupies about half of the width of the water purifier, and the other half of the space can be used to set the ice making module 800. The ice making module 800 can be set at the front of the water purifier, so that ice cubes can be conveniently provided to the user from the front of the water purifier. The filter element 100 can be set in the rear space of the ice making module 800, so as to reasonably utilize the limited space in the water purifier. Fig. 9In the illustrated embodiment, the ice making module 800 may include an ice making head 810, and ice cubes may be formed on the ice making head 810. Ice making requires a large refrigeration power, so a heat pump including an evaporator and a compressor 410 is often used for refrigeration. The ice making head 810 may be connected to the evaporator and may exchange heat with the evaporator. The evaporator may be connected to the compressor 410 through a refrigerant circulation line 420, and the refrigerant absorbs heat and evaporates in the evaporator, and condenses and releases heat at the condenser 440 under the action of the compressor 410, thereby reducing the temperature of the evaporator. Preferably, the evaporator and the ice making head 810 may be integrated, so that the heat exchange is more efficient. Exemplarily, the condenser 440 may include a coiled condensing tube 441 and fins arranged on the surface of the condensing tube 441. The refrigerant may condense in the condensing tube 441, and the coiled condensing tube 441 and the fins may provide a large surface area, so that the heat dissipation efficiency is higher. Thus, the water purifier may produce ice cubes through the ice making head 810, enriching the user experience. Exemplarily, the ice making module 800 may further include an ice making water storage box 820, and the ice making head 810 may extend into the ice making water storage box 820 to cool the water in the ice making water storage box 820. Exemplarily, an ice chute 50 connected to the ice storage box 40 may be provided below the ice making head 810, and the ice making water storage box 820 may be pivoted around an axis to a dumping position outside the falling path of ice cubes. The ice cubes may fall to the ice chute 50 and slide into the ice storage box 40 along the ice chute 50. Of course, in an embodiment not shown, the ice cubes may also be delivered to the user through other ice delivery structures.

[0056] Exemplarily, the water purifier may further include a cold water tank 200, and the ice making module 800 may be arranged at the upper part of the cold water tank 200. Wherein: the cold water tank 200 is connected between the clean water outlet of the filter element 100 and the water inlet of the ice making module 800, and is used to provide cold water to the ice making module 800. Cold water with a temperature lower than normal temperature may be stored in the cold water tank 200, and the cold water may be pumped to the ice making module 800 by a water pump. The ice making module 800 makes ice for cold water with a lower temperature, which can shorten the time required for ice making and reduce energy consumption. The water in the cold water tank 200 may come from the filter element 100, and the ice cubes made from the filtered clean water are relatively pure and have a better taste. As shown in the figure, a sterilization device 210 may be provided in the cold water tank 200, such as a structure such as an ultraviolet lamp and an ozone generator, which can prevent the proliferation of bacteria in cold water. An evaporator (not shown) for lowering the temperature of cold water may also be provided in the cold water tank 200. The evaporator may be mounted on a bracket 220 at the bottom of the cold water tank 200 to cool the water in the cold water tank 200 without making ice.

[0057] Exemplarily, the water purifier may further include a cold water outlet, and the cold water tank 200 is connected to the cold water outlet. In some exemplary embodiments, the cold water outlet may share the same opening with the water inlet, and the user may obtain cold water in the cold water tank 200 from the water inlet. In other embodiments, the cold water outlet may also be independently provided on the water purifier, and be separated from the water inlet.

[0058] Exemplarily, the compressor 410 for cooling the ice making module 800 can be arranged below the water tank 500. The compressor 410 has a larger weight than other components of the water purifier. Placing the compressor 410 at the bottom of the water purifier can stabilize the center of gravity of the water purifier and prevent the water purifier from tipping over. When the compressor 410 is working, its surface temperature can reach 70°C. Heat is conducted through the air, and the specific gravity of hot air is small, resulting in a relatively high temperature above the compressor 410. Water has a large specific heat capacity, and the amount of water in the water tank 500 is relatively large, and the temperature will not rise significantly after absorbing a small amount of heat. The lateral size of the water tank 500 is close to that of the compressor 410. Placing the water tank 500 above the compressor 410 can effectively utilize the space of the water purifier. And the water tank 500 is arranged above the compressor 410, which will not be significantly affected by the heating of the compressor 410.

[0059] For example, the water inlet may be provided at the front of the main body 10 so that the user can conveniently take water. Figure 3 The water purifier may further include a heating module 300 disposed in the main body 10, and the heating module 300 may be disposed in front of the water tank 500. Exemplarily, a gap may be left around the heating module 300. When the heating module 300 is heated, the heat dissipated to the surroundings mainly heats the air. Due to its large specific gravity, hot air will form convection in the up and down directions, and the water tank 500 on the side will not be greatly affected. The heating module 300 is disposed on the pipeline for heating the pipeline. Placing the heating module 300 in front of the water tank 500 can further shorten the length of the pipeline between the heating module 300 and the water intake. When the user takes water, hot water can flow out of the water intake immediately with little delay. After the user changes the temperature, there will be almost no water accumulation in the pipeline, and hot water of the required temperature can be provided immediately.

[0060] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front", "back", "up", "down", "left", "right", "lateral", "vertical", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", etc. are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention; the directional words "inside" and "outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contours of each component itself.

[0061] For ease of description, regional relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the regional positional relationship between one or more components or features shown in the figure and other components or features. It should be understood that regional relative terms include not only the orientation of the components as described in the figure, but also different orientations in use or operation. For example, if the components in the accompanying drawings are inverted as a whole, the components "above other components or features" or "above other components or features" will include the situation where the components are "below other components or structures" or "below other components or structures". Therefore, the exemplary term "above" may include both "above" and "below". In addition, these components or features may also be positioned at other different angles (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other angles), and this article is intended to include all of these situations.

[0062] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, parts, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0063] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0064] The utility model has been described through the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for the purpose of example and description, and are not intended to limit the utility model to the scope of the described embodiments. In addition, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that the utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and more variations and modifications can be made according to the teachings of the utility model, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of protection claimed by the utility model. The protection scope of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water purifier, characterized in that: The water purifier comprises: a main body, wherein a filter element is disposed in the main body; and a water tank, the water tank being detachably mounted to a side of the main body in a lateral direction, Among them, the filter element is arranged side by side with the water tank along the lateral direction, the water inlet of the filter element is connected to the water outlet of the water tank when the water tank is installed to the main body, and the purified water outlet of the filter element is connected to the water inlet of the water purifier through a pipeline.

2. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dimension of the water tank in the lateral direction is not greater than half of the dimension of the water purifier in the lateral direction.

3. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a limiting portion, and the upper part of the water tank is provided with a matching portion, wherein: When the water tank is in the installed state, the matching portion is in a matching position with the limiting portion, and the water tank is limited at least along the lateral direction; The matching portion is in a release position where it is disengaged from the limiting portion, and the water tank is separable from the main body.

4. The water purifier according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting portion extends upward from the main body by a first release distance, the release position is located above the mating position, the height difference between the release position and the mating position is the first release distance, and the first release distance is less than the height of the water tank; or The limiting portion extends backward from the main body by a second limit release distance, the release position is located behind the mating position, the distance difference between the release position and the mating position is the second limit release distance, and the second limit release distance is smaller than the front-to-back dimension of the water tank.

5. The water purifier according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting portion extends upward from the main body; A limiting groove is arranged on the outer side wall of the water tank, and the limiting portion is placed in the limiting groove when the water tank is in the installation state.

6. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body includes a shell and a cover plate. The top of the shell has a first opening for exposing the filter element. The filter element is detachably installed in the shell via the first opening. The cover plate can be opened and closed to cover the first opening.

7. The water purifier according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the water tank has a second opening, and the cover plate also covers the second opening of the water tank in the installed state; and The water tank includes a handle disposed within the second opening.

8. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body includes a boss, the water tank includes a flange protruding from the bottom surface in the vertical direction, the flange is arranged around at least a portion of the bottom surface of the water tank, and the boss is embedded in the space surrounded by the flange when the water tank is in the installed state to position the water tank.

9. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The beverage purifier comprises an ice-making module, the water inlet of the ice-making module is connected to the purified water outlet of the filter element, The ice-making module is arranged side by side with the water tank along the lateral direction, and is arranged side by side with the filter element along the front-back direction.

10. The water purifier according to claim 9, characterized in that: The beverage purifier includes a cold water tank, and the ice making module is arranged in the cold water tank and located at the upper part of the cold water tank, wherein: The cold water tank is connected between the clean water outlet of the filter element and the water inlet of the ice-making module, and is used to provide cold water to the ice-making module; and / or The water purifier comprises a cold water outlet, and the cold water tank is communicated with the cold water outlet.

11. The water purifier according to claim 9, characterized in that: The beverage purifier includes a compressor connected to the ice-making module, and the compressor is arranged below the water tank.

12. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet is arranged at the front of the main body, and the water purifier also includes a heating module arranged in the main body, the heating module is arranged in front of the water tank, and the heating module is arranged on the pipeline for heating the pipeline.

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