Functional water supply device

By introducing a control unit and a metering unit into the functional water supply device, the gas usage in the gas cylinder is monitored and the user is prompted to change the gas cylinder in advance, the problem that the device cannot continuously provide functional water when the gas cylinder is about to be exhausted is solved, and the user experience and normal use time of the device are improved.

CN222810111UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-29A O SMITH (CHINA) ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202421554541.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2025-04-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-03

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Technical Problem

When the gas cylinder is about to be exhausted, the gas output pressure drops sharply, resulting in the device being unable to continuously provide functional water. The user experience is poor, so the user needs to be reminded to change the gas cylinder before the gas cylinder is exhausted.

Method used

A functional water supply device is designed, including a control unit and a metering unit. By monitoring the gas usage in the gas cylinder, the user is prompted to change the gas cylinder a period of time in advance to ensure that the device can still supply gas normally before replacement.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the problem of poor user experience before the gas cylinder is exhausted, ensures that the functional water supply device can still work normally before replacing the gas cylinder, and extends the use time.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a functional water supply device, and relates to the technical field of water supply equipment. One end of the water input pipeline is communicated with the functional water generation unit, and a pump device is arranged on the water input pipeline; one end of the gas input pipeline is communicated with the functional water generating unit, and the other end of the gas input pipeline is connected with a bottle body; the functional water output pipeline is communicated with the functional water generating unit, and a first opening and closing valve is arranged on the functional water output pipeline; the control unit is provided with a metering unit; the control unit is electrically connected with the first opening and closing valve; the metering unit is used for counting the cumulative opening time or number of times of the first opening and closing valve after the bottle body is opened for the first time; and the like. According to the functional water supply device, the use amount of the gas in the gas cylinder can be monitored, so that a user can be reminded to replace the cylinder body in a period of time before the gas is used up, the gas can be still supplied to the outside in the period of time before the cylinder body is replaced by the user, and normal use of the functional water supply device is ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water supply equipment, in particular to a functional water supply device. Background Art

[0002] In modern life, water supply devices are increasingly used. Among them, functional water supply devices, as a new type of water supply equipment, are gradually gaining favor among consumers. Traditional water supply devices mainly meet people's needs for ordinary drinking water. However, as people's pursuit of health and quality of life continues to improve, the demand for water with special functions and taste is also growing. Functional water (such as sparkling water, oxygen-rich water, hydrogen-rich water, etc.) is a functional water with a unique taste and potential health benefits, and its demand is gradually increasing. Before the emergence of functional water supply devices, people had limited ways to obtain sparkling water. They usually could only buy commercially available bottled sparkling water, which was not only costly but also inconvenient. With the emergence of functional water supply devices, users can get the required functional water at any time through functional water supply devices.

[0003] In the functional water supply device, a replaceable bottle body for storing gas for generating functional water is installed, and the functional water supply device generates functional water by using the gas and water output by the bottle body. Generally speaking, a low-pressure switch is provided on the pipeline for outputting gas from the bottle body. When the gas in the bottle body is about to be exhausted, the gas pressure in the pipeline is reduced to the trigger of the low-pressure switch, and the functional water supply device will prompt the user to replace a new gas cylinder. However, there is a problem with the above process. Before the gas cylinder is about to be exhausted, the pressure of the gas outputted by it is a sudden drop process. Once it triggers the low-pressure switch, after that, the gas cylinder can basically only continue to output a small amount of gas to the outside, and then it will be out of gas immediately. Since it may take several days for the user to purchase the gas cylinder to arrive or call the service provider of the functional water supply device to replace the gas cylinder, during this period of time, the gas in the gas cylinder is likely to be completely used up, and the functional water supply device will not be able to continue to provide functional water to the user, resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, a solution is urgently needed to solve the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the embodiment of the utility model is to provide a functional water supply device, which can monitor the usage of gas in the gas cylinder, so as to remind the user to replace the bottle body some time before the gas is about to run out, so as to ensure that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle body, thereby ensuring the normal use of the functional water supply device.

[0005] The specific technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model is:

[0006] A functional water supply device, comprising:

[0007] Functional water generation unit;

[0008] a water input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and a pump device is provided on the water input pipeline;

[0009] A gas input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and the other end of which is used to connect to a bottle for storing gas for generating functional water;

[0010] a functional water output pipeline, the functional water output pipeline being in communication with the functional water generating unit, and the functional water output pipeline being provided with a first opening and closing valve;

[0011] a control unit having a metering unit;

[0012] The control unit is electrically connected to the first opening and closing valve, and is used to control the opening and closing of the first opening and closing valve. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time;

[0013] and / or,

[0014] The control unit is electrically connected to the pump device and is used to control the opening and closing of the pump device. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the pump device is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time.

[0015] A functional water supply device, comprising:

[0016] Functional water generation unit;

[0017] a water input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and a pump device is provided on the water input pipeline;

[0018] A gas input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and the other end of which is used to connect to a bottle for storing gas for generating functional water, and a second opening and closing valve is provided on the gas input pipeline;

[0019] a functional water output pipeline, the functional water output pipeline being in communication with the functional water generating unit, and the functional water output pipeline being provided with a first opening and closing valve;

[0020] A control unit, wherein the control unit has a metering unit, the control unit is electrically connected to the second opening and closing valve, and is used to control the opening and closing of the second opening and closing valve. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the second opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time.

[0021] A functional water supply device, comprising:

[0022] Functional water generation unit;

[0023] a water input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, a pump device is provided on the water input pipeline, and a third on-off valve is provided on the water input pipeline;

[0024] A gas input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and the other end of which is used to connect to a bottle for storing gas for generating functional water;

[0025] a functional water output pipeline, the functional water output pipeline being in communication with the functional water generating unit, and the functional water output pipeline being provided with a first opening and closing valve;

[0026] A control unit, wherein the control unit has a metering unit, the control unit is electrically connected to the third opening and closing valve, and is used to control the opening and closing of the third opening and closing valve. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the third opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time.

[0027] Preferably, a first one-way valve is provided on the gas input pipeline, and the first one-way valve can conduct from the bottle body to the functional water generating unit.

[0028] Preferably, a second one-way valve is provided on the water input pipeline, and the second one-way valve can be conducted from the other end of the water input pipeline to the functional water generating unit.

[0029] Preferably, a third on-off valve is provided on the water input pipeline.

[0030] Preferably, a second opening and closing valve is provided on the gas input pipeline.

[0031] Preferably, the first on-off valve is a constant flow valve.

[0032] Preferably, the functional water supply device comprises:

[0033] A drain pipeline having a fourth opening and closing valve is connected to the functional water generating unit.

[0034] Preferably, the control unit is electrically connected to the fourth opening and closing valve, and the control unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the fourth opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time.

[0035] Preferably, the functional water supply device comprises:

[0036] A water storage unit is used to store water, and the other end of the water input pipeline is connected to the water storage unit.

[0037] Preferably, the functional water supply device comprises:

[0038] A refrigeration module, wherein the refrigeration module is used to cool the water stored in the water storage unit and / or the functional water in the functional water generation unit.

[0039] Preferably, the functional water generated by the functional water generating unit includes one of the following: oxygen-rich water, hydrogen-rich water, and carbonated water.

[0040] Preferably, when the metering unit counts the number of times the first opening and closing valve is opened, the number of times the pump device is opened, the number of times the second opening and closing valve is opened, or the number of times the third opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time, the time for each opening and closing valve, the pump device, the second opening and closing valve, or the third opening and closing valve to be opened is a constant value.

[0041] Preferably, the functional water supply device comprises: a gas cylinder replacement warning unit, which is electrically connected to a control unit, and the control unit is used to trigger the gas cylinder replacement warning unit when the accumulated time reaches a preset time or the number of times reaches a preset number of times.

[0042] Preferably, the gas cylinder replacement warning unit includes at least one of the following: a buzzer, a voice alarm, a flashing light, and an LED screen.

[0043] The technical solution of the utility model has the following significant beneficial effects:

[0044] 1. In the present application, the control unit controls the opening and closing of the first opening and closing valve. After the bottle body is opened for the first time, the metering unit counts the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time. When the amount of functional water output by the functional water generating unit through the functional water output pipeline is substantially constant each time the first opening and closing valve is opened, or when the functional water output by the functional water generating unit through the functional water output pipeline per unit time is substantially constant when the first opening and closing valve is opened, since the specifications of the gas cylinder are determined, the total amount of functional water that can be output and supplied to the outside formed by the gas and water in the bottle body is basically determined. The total time or total number of times the first opening and closing valve is opened before the gas in the bottle body is exhausted can be known. Therefore, a prompt can be issued some time before the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time reaches the total time or total number of times the first opening and closing valve is opened before the gas in the bottle body is exhausted, so as to allow the user to replace the new bottle body, so as to ensure that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle body, thereby ensuring the normal use of the functional water supply device.

[0045] 2. In the present application, since the control unit controls the opening and closing of the pump device, after the bottle body is opened for the first time, the total amount of functional water that can be output and supplied to the outside is formed by the gas and water in the bottle body, which is basically determined. Therefore, the total amount of water input into the functional water generating unit through the water input pipeline is also basically determined. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the pump device is turned on after the bottle body is opened for the first time. When the amount of water input into the functional water generating unit each time the pump device is turned on is a constant value, or when the amount of water input into the functional water generating unit per unit time when the pump device is turned on is constant, the total time or total number of times the pump device is turned on before the gas in the bottle body is exhausted can be known. Therefore, a prompt can be issued some time before the cumulative time or number of times the pump device is turned on after the bottle body is opened for the first time reaches the total time or total number of times the pump device is turned on before the gas in the bottle body is exhausted, so as to allow the user to replace the new bottle body. In this way, it can be ensured that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle body, thereby ensuring the normal use of the functional water supply device.

[0046] 3. In the present application, the control unit controls the opening and closing of the second on-off valve. After the bottle body is opened for the first time, the metering unit counts the cumulative time or the number of times the second on-off valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time. When the amount of gas input from the bottle body to the functional water generating unit each time the second on-off valve is opened is a constant value, or when the amount of gas input from the bottle body to the functional water generating unit per unit time when the second on-off valve is opened is constant, since the specifications of the gas cylinder are determined, the total time or the total number of times the second on-off valve is opened before the gas in the bottle body is exhausted can be known. Therefore, a prompt can be issued some time before the cumulative time or the number of times the second on-off valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time reaches the total time or the total number of times the second on-off valve is opened before the gas in the bottle body is exhausted, so as to allow the user to replace the new bottle. In this way, it can be ensured that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle, thereby ensuring the normal use of the functional water supply device.

[0047] 4. In the present application, the control unit controls the opening and closing of the third opening and closing valve. After the bottle body is opened for the first time, the total amount of functional water that can be output and supplied to the outside is formed by the gas and water in the bottle body, which is basically determined. Therefore, the total amount of water input into the functional water generating unit through the water input pipeline is also basically determined. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the third opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time. When the amount of water input into the functional water generating unit each time the third opening and closing valve is opened is a constant value, or when the amount of water input into the functional water generating unit per unit time when the third opening and closing valve is opened is constant, the total time or total number of times the third opening and closing valve is opened before the gas in the bottle body is exhausted can be known. Therefore, a prompt can be issued some time before the cumulative time or number of times the third opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time reaches the total time or total number of times the third opening and closing valve is opened before the gas in the bottle body is exhausted, so as to allow the user to replace the new bottle body. In this way, it can be ensured that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle body, thereby ensuring the normal use of the functional water supply device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] The drawings described herein are only for explanation purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way. In addition, the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components in the drawings are only for illustration purposes to help understand the present invention, and are not intended to specifically limit the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components of the present invention. Under the guidance of the present invention, those skilled in the art can select various possible shapes and proportional dimensions to implement the present invention according to specific circumstances.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a functional water supply device in a first embodiment of the utility model;

[0050] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the functional water supply device in the second embodiment of the utility model;

[0051] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the functional water supply device in the third embodiment of the utility model;

[0052] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the functional water supply device in the fourth embodiment of the utility model.

[0053] Reference numerals in the above drawings:

[0054] 1. Functional water generation unit; 2. Water input pipeline; 3. Pump device; 4. Gas input pipeline; 5. Bottle body; 6. Functional water output pipeline; 7. First opening and closing valve; 8. Second opening and closing valve; 9. Third opening and closing valve; 10. Drain pipeline; 11. Fourth opening and closing valve; 12. First non-return valve; 13. Second non-return valve; 14. Water storage unit; 15. Low-pressure switch; 16. Refrigeration module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The details of the present invention can be more clearly understood by combining the accompanying drawings with the description of the specific embodiments of the present invention. However, the specific embodiments of the present invention described herein are only used for the purpose of explaining the present invention and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention in any way. Under the guidance of the present invention, technicians can conceive of any possible variations based on the present invention, which should be considered to belong to the scope of the present invention.

[0056] In order to monitor the gas usage in the gas cylinder, so as to remind the user to replace the bottle body some time before the gas is exhausted, to ensure that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle body, and to ensure the normal use of the functional water supply device, a functional water supply device is proposed in the present application. Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the functional water supply device in the first embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 As shown, the functional water supply device may include: a functional water generating unit 1; a water input pipeline 2, one end of the water input pipeline 2 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and a pump device 3 is arranged on the water input pipeline 2; a gas input pipeline 4, one end of the gas input pipeline 4 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and the other end of the gas input pipeline 4 is used to connect to a bottle body 5 for storing gas for generating functional water; a functional water output pipeline 6, the functional water output pipeline 6 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and a first opening and closing valve 7 is arranged on the functional water output pipeline 6; a control unit, and the control unit has a metering unit.

[0057] In a possible implementation, Figure 1 As shown, the control unit can be electrically connected to the first opening and closing valve 7 to control the opening and closing of the first opening and closing valve 7, and the metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time. And / or, in another feasible embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the control unit can be electrically connected to the pump device 3 to control the opening and closing of the pump device 3, and the metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the pump device 3 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time.

[0058] like Figure 1As shown, the functional water generating unit 1 is used to generate functional water from the input gas and water for storing the functional water. The generated functional water can be stored in the functional water generating unit 1. When the user needs the functional water, the functional water supply device can open the first opening and closing valve 7 to output the functional water for the user to drink. As feasible, the functional water generating unit 1 can be a pressure container. When generating functional water, the pressure inside it can be greater than the external atmospheric pressure, so that the functional water is generated under a higher pressure, for example, the gas is dissolved in water under pressure to generate functional water.

[0059] One end of the water input pipeline 2 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and the water input pipeline 2 is used to input water into the functional water generating unit 1. The other end of the water input pipeline 2 can be connected to a water source, which can be tap water, a water storage unit 14, a water purification unit, etc. Since the inside of the functional water generating unit 1 is generally under a relatively high pressure, so that the generated functional water is in a stable state and gas is prevented from escaping from the functional water, a pump device 3 is provided on the water input pipeline 2, and the pump device 3 is used to pressurize the water so as to replenish the water into the functional water generating unit 1.

[0060] One end of the gas input pipeline 4 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and the other end of the gas input pipeline 4 is used to connect to the bottle 5 for storing the gas for generating functional water. Since the gas in the bottle 5 is compressed gas, it is under a relatively high pressure state. Therefore, when the gas in the bottle 5 is added to the functional water generating unit 1, the functional water generating unit 1 can be pressurized to increase the pressure inside it. Generally speaking, since the gas in the gas cylinder is high pressure gas, a pressure reducing valve can be provided at the outlet of the gas cylinder.

[0061] The functional water output pipeline 6 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and a first opening and closing valve 7 is arranged on the functional water output pipeline 6. The functional water in the functional water generating unit 1 is output to the outside through the opening and closing of the first opening and closing valve 7 on the functional water output pipeline 6 for drinking by the user.

[0062] The control unit may be electrically connected to the first opening and closing valve 7, and the control unit may have a metering unit. The control unit is used to control the opening and closing of the first opening and closing valve 7, and the metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time.

[0063] The functional water supply device in the present application inputs water into the functional water generating unit 1 through a water input pipeline 2 with a pump, and inputs gas in a bottle 5 into the functional water generating unit 1 through a gas input pipeline 4. Water and gas generate functional water in the functional water generating unit 1, and the functional water in the functional water generating unit 1 is output to the outside through the opening and closing of a first opening and closing valve 7 on a functional water output pipeline 6 to be supplied to a user for drinking. The control unit controls the opening and closing of the first opening and closing valve 7. After the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, the metering unit counts the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time. When the amount of functional water output by the functional water generating unit 1 through the functional water output pipeline 6 is substantially constant each time the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened, or when the functional water output by the functional water generating unit 1 through the functional water output pipeline 6 per unit time is substantially constant when the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened, since the specifications of the gas cylinder are determined, the total amount of functional water that can be output and supplied to the outside formed by the gas and water in the bottle body 5 is basically determined, and the total time or total number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted can be known. Therefore, a prompt can be issued some time before the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time reaches the total time or total number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted, so as to allow the user to replace the new bottle body 5, so as to ensure that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle body 5, and ensure the normal use of the functional water supply device.

[0064] In another feasible implementation, the control unit may be electrically connected to the pump device 3 to control the opening and closing of the pump device 3, and the metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the pump device 3 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time.

[0065] Since the control unit controls the opening and closing of the pump device 3, after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, the total amount of functional water that can be output and supplied to the outside is formed by the gas and water in the bottle body 5, which is basically determined. Therefore, the total amount of water input into the functional water generating unit 1 through the water input pipeline 2 is also basically determined. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the pump device 3 is turned on after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time. When the amount of water input into the functional water generating unit 1 each time the pump device 3 is turned on is a constant value, or when the amount of water input into the functional water generating unit 1 per unit time when the pump device 3 is turned on is constant, the total time or total number of times the pump device 3 is turned on before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted can be known. Therefore, a prompt can be issued some time before the cumulative time or number of times the pump device 3 is turned on after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time reaches the total time or total number of times the pump device 3 is turned on before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted, so as to allow the user to replace the new bottle body 5. In this way, it can be ensured that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle body 5, thereby ensuring the normal use of the functional water supply device.

[0066] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the functional water supply device in the second embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 As shown, a functional water supply device is also proposed in the present application, and the functional water supply device includes: a functional water generating unit 1; a water input pipeline 2, one end of the water input pipeline 2 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and a pump device 3 is arranged on the water input pipeline 2; a gas input pipeline 4, one end of the gas input pipeline 4 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and the other end of the gas input pipeline 4 is used to connect to a bottle body 5 for storing gas for generating functional water, and a second opening and closing valve 8 is arranged on the gas input pipeline 4; a functional water output pipeline 6, the functional water output pipeline 6 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and a first opening and closing valve 7 is arranged on the functional water output pipeline 6; a control unit, the control unit has a metering unit, the control unit is electrically connected to the second opening and closing valve 8, and is used to control the opening and closing of the second opening and closing valve 8, and the metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the second opening and closing valve 8 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time.

[0067] In this embodiment, the second on-off valve 8 can control the on-off of the gas input pipeline 4, thereby controlling whether to input gas to the functional water generating unit 1. The functions and effects of other components in this embodiment can be the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0068] The functional water supply device in the present application inputs water into the functional water generating unit 1 through a water input pipeline 2 with a pump, and inputs gas in a bottle 5 into the functional water generating unit 1 through a gas input pipeline 4. Water and gas generate functional water in the functional water generating unit 1, and the functional water in the functional water generating unit 1 is output to the outside through the opening and closing of a first opening and closing valve 7 on a functional water output pipeline 6 to be supplied to a user for drinking. In this embodiment, the control unit controls the opening and closing of the second on-off valve 8. After the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, the metering unit counts the cumulative time or the number of times the second on-off valve 8 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time. When the amount of gas input from the bottle body 5 to the functional water generating unit 1 is a constant value each time the second on-off valve 8 is opened, or when the amount of gas input from the bottle body 5 to the functional water generating unit 1 per unit time when the second on-off valve 8 is opened is constant, since the specifications of the gas cylinder are determined, the total time or the total number of times the second on-off valve 8 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted can be known. Therefore, a prompt can be issued some time before the cumulative time or the number of times the second on-off valve 8 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time reaches the total time or the total number of times the second on-off valve 8 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted, so as to allow the user to replace the new bottle body 5. In this way, it can be ensured that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle body 5, thereby ensuring the normal use of the functional water supply device.

[0069] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the functional water supply device in the third embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 As shown, a functional water supply device is also proposed in the present application, which may include: a functional water generating unit 1; a water input pipeline 2, one end of the water input pipeline 2 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, a pump device 3 is provided on the water input pipeline 2, and a third opening and closing valve 9 is provided on the water input pipeline 2; a gas input pipeline 4, one end of the gas input pipeline 4 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and the other end of the gas input pipeline 4 is used to connect to a bottle body 5 for storing gas for generating functional water; a functional water output pipeline 6, the functional water output pipeline 6 is connected to the functional water generating unit 1, and a first opening and closing valve 7 is provided on the functional water output pipeline 6; a control unit, the control unit has a metering unit, the control unit is electrically connected to the third opening and closing valve 9, and is used to control the opening and closing of the third opening and closing valve 9, and the metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the third opening and closing valve 9 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time.

[0070] In this embodiment, the third on-off valve 9 can control the on-off of the water input pipeline 2, thereby controlling whether water can be input to the functional water generating unit 1. When water needs to be input to the functional water generating unit 1, the third on-off valve 9 and the pump device 3 need to be opened.

[0071] The functional water supply device in the present application inputs water into the functional water generating unit 1 through a water input pipeline 2 with a pump, and inputs gas in a bottle 5 into the functional water generating unit 1 through a gas input pipeline 4. Water and gas generate functional water in the functional water generating unit 1, and the functional water in the functional water generating unit 1 is output to the outside through the opening and closing of a first opening and closing valve 7 on a functional water output pipeline 6 to be supplied to a user for drinking. In this embodiment, the control unit controls the opening and closing of the third opening and closing valve 9. After the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, the total amount of functional water that can be output and supplied to the outside by the gas and water in the bottle body 5 is basically determined. Therefore, the total amount of water input into the functional water generating unit 1 through the water input pipeline 2 is also basically determined. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the third opening and closing valve 9 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time. When the amount of water input into the functional water generating unit 1 each time the third opening and closing valve 9 is opened is a constant value, or when the amount of water input into the functional water generating unit 1 per unit time when the third opening and closing valve 9 is opened is constant, the total time or total number of times the third opening and closing valve 9 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted can be known. Therefore, a prompt can be issued some time before the cumulative time or number of times the third opening and closing valve 9 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time reaches the total time or total number of times the third opening and closing valve 9 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted, so as to allow the user to replace the new bottle body 5. In this way, it can be ensured that the user can still supply gas to the outside during this period before replacing the bottle body 5, thereby ensuring the normal use of the functional water supply device.

[0072] As a feasible option, in all the above-mentioned embodiments, a first one-way valve 12 can be provided on the gas input pipeline 4. The first one-way valve 12 can be connected from the bottle body 5 to the functional water generating unit 1, so as to avoid the backflow of gas in the functional water generating unit 1. In particular, when the gas in the bottle body 5 is about to be exhausted and its internal pressure is low, when the pump device 3 is turned on to replenish the functional water generating unit 1, the pressure in the functional water generating unit 1 may be higher than the pressure in the bottle body 5.

[0073] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the functional water supply device in the fourth embodiment of the utility model. Figure 4 As shown, a second one-way valve 13 can be provided on the water input pipeline 2, and the second one-way valve 13 can be connected from the other end of the water input pipeline 2 to the functional water generating unit 1, thereby preventing the functional water and / or gas in the functional water generating unit 1 from flowing back into the water input pipeline 2.

[0074] In such Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the implementation manner, as feasible, a third on-off valve 9 may also be provided on the water input pipeline 2 to control the on-off of the water input pipeline 2.

[0075] In such Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the implementation manner, as feasible, a second on-off valve 8 may also be provided on the gas input pipeline 4 to control the on-off of the gas input pipeline 4, thereby controlling whether gas is input to the functional water generating unit 1.

[0076] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, the first opening and closing valve 7 can be a constant flow valve. The function of the constant flow valve is that at any time when it is opened, the flow rate of water flowing through the constant flow valve per unit time is always fixed. Through the above structure, the total time or total number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened before the gas in the bottle 5 is exhausted, which is calculated in advance, can be made more accurate, so that the function of issuing a prompt a period of time before the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened after the bottle 5 is opened for the first time reaches the total time or total number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened before the gas in the bottle 5 is exhausted is more accurate.

[0077] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, the third opening and closing valve 9 can be a constant flow valve. Through the above structure, the total time or total number of times the third opening and closing valve 9 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted, which is calculated in advance, can be more accurate, so that the function of issuing a prompt a period of time before the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time reaches the total time or total number of times the third opening and closing valve 9 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted is more accurate.

[0078] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, if Figure 4 As shown, the functional water supply device may include: a water storage unit 14 for storing water, and the other end of the water input pipeline 2 is connected to the water storage unit 14. Through this structure, water can be supplied to the functional water generation unit 1 through the water storage unit 14. The water storage unit 14 can store ordinary water or purified water. Of course, other required types of water can also be stored as needed. For example, when purified water is stored in the water storage unit 14, functional water can be generated using purified water. At this time, the quality of the water in the functional water is higher and the user experience is better. In addition, the water storage unit 14 can output the water path through the corresponding water storage unit so that the functional water supply device can also supply the user with water stored in the water storage unit 14, such as ordinary water and purified water.

[0079] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, if Figure 4 As shown, the functional water supply device may include: a refrigeration module 16. The refrigeration module 16 is used to cool the water stored in the water storage unit 14 and / or the functional water in the functional water generating unit 1. The refrigeration module 16 can make the temperature of the functional water in the functional water generating unit 1 lower, which is conducive to dissolving more gas in the water, thereby generating functional water with a higher concentration, and is conducive to the stability of the functional water. In addition, the water storage unit 14 can be cooled by the refrigeration module 16, so that the water directly replenished by the water storage unit 14 to the functional water generating unit 1 is low-temperature water, which is not only conducive to the functional water generating unit 1 to generate functional water with a higher concentration, but also allows the newly generated functional water to be directly low-temperature water, so that the user can immediately obtain cold functional water, thereby improving the user experience; it also allows the user to obtain the cold water in the water storage unit 14.

[0080] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, the functional water supply device may include: a water purification unit, which is used to filter the input raw water to obtain purified water. The water purification unit can be connected to the water storage unit 14 to supply purified water to the water storage unit 14. The water purification unit includes at least one filter element, and may also include multiple filter elements with different functions. In this application, there is no limitation on the water purification unit, and the water purification unit only needs to filter water.

[0081] As a feasible method, the functional water generating unit 1 may be at least partially disposed in the water storage unit 14 , so that the water storage unit 14 may be utilized to achieve temperature reduction regulation and heat preservation of the functional water generating unit 1 .

[0082] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, the functional water generated by the functional water generating unit 1 may include but is not limited to one of the following: oxygen-rich water, hydrogen-rich water, carbonated water, and the like.

[0083] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, the functional water supply device may include: a gas cylinder replacement warning unit, the gas cylinder replacement warning unit is electrically connected to the control unit, and the control unit is used to trigger the gas cylinder replacement warning unit when the accumulated time reaches a preset time or the number of times reaches a preset number of times. The gas cylinder replacement warning unit can remind the user that the gas in the gas cylinder is about to run out, please replace the new gas cylinder as soon as possible. The gas cylinder replacement warning unit may include at least but not limited to one of the following: a buzzer, a voice alarm, a flashing light, an LED screen, etc.

[0084] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, if Figure 4 As shown, the functional water supply device may include: an emptying pipeline 10 having a fourth opening and closing valve 11 connected to the functional water generating unit 1. For example, when the functional water supply device is not needed or needs to be repaired, the functional water stored in the functional water generating unit 1 can be emptied, and at this time, the fourth opening and closing valve 11 can be opened.

[0085] Further, such as Figure 4 As shown, the control unit may be electrically connected to the fourth opening and closing valve 11. The control unit is used to control the opening and closing of the fourth opening and closing valve 11. The control unit may be used to count the cumulative time or number of times the fourth opening and closing valve 11 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time.

[0086] When the metering unit is used to count the cumulative time that the first on-off valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, the control unit can determine when to trigger the gas cylinder replacement reminder based on the cumulative time that the first on-off valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, the cumulative time that the fourth on-off valve 11 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, and the total time that the first on-off valve 7 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted.

[0087] When the metering unit is used to count the cumulative number of times the first on-off valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, the control unit can determine when to trigger the gas cylinder replacement reminder based on the cumulative number of times the first on-off valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, the cumulative number of times the fourth on-off valve 11 is opened after the bottle body 5 is opened for the first time, and the total number of times the first on-off valve 7 is opened before the gas in the bottle body 5 is exhausted.

[0088] Specifically, since the fourth on-off valve 11 is opened, all the functional water that has been generated and stored in the functional water generating unit 1 is emptied. Therefore, the total amount of functional water generated by the functional water generating unit 1 after the bottle body 5 is first opened is calculated by the cumulative time or number of times the first on-off valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is first opened as counted by the metering unit does not include the amount of functional water discharged through the emptying pipeline 10. Therefore, it is necessary to determine when to trigger the gas cylinder replacement reminder based on the cumulative time of opening the first on-off valve 7 after the bottle body 5 is first opened and the cumulative time of opening the fourth on-off valve 11 after the bottle body 5 is first opened. Alternatively, it is necessary to determine when to trigger the gas cylinder replacement reminder based on the cumulative number of times the first on-off valve 7 is opened after the bottle body 5 is first opened and the cumulative number of times the fourth on-off valve 11 is opened after the bottle body 5 is first opened.

[0089] For example, after the bottle 5 is opened for the first time, the total time that the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened before the gas in the bottle 5 is exhausted is M (during this period, the functional water generating unit 1 has not been emptied), the cumulative time that the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened after the bottle 5 is opened for the first time is A, and the cumulative time that the fourth opening and closing valve 11 is opened after the bottle 5 is opened for the first time is B. When A+XB=N, where N is less than M, the gas cylinder replacement prompt is triggered. X represents the ratio between the amount of functional water discharged per unit time when the fourth opening and closing valve 11 is opened and the amount of functional water discharged per unit time when the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened. N can be determined as needed. The closer N is to M, the less gas is left in the bottle 5 after the gas cylinder replacement prompt is triggered, and the less functional water can be continuously generated by the functional water supply device. The farther N is from M, the more gas is left in the bottle 5 after the gas cylinder replacement prompt is triggered, and the more functional water can be continuously generated by the functional water supply device.

[0090] For another example, after the bottle 5 is opened for the first time, the total number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened before the gas in the bottle 5 is exhausted is P (during this period, the functional water generating unit 1 has not been emptied), the cumulative number of times the first opening and closing valve 7 is opened after the bottle 5 is opened for the first time is C, and the cumulative number of times the fourth opening and closing valve 11 is opened after the bottle 5 is opened for the first time is D. When C+YD=Q, where Q is less than P, the gas cylinder replacement prompt is triggered. Y represents the ratio between the amount of functional water discharged during one opening of the fourth opening and closing valve 11 and the amount of functional water discharged during one opening of the first opening and closing valve 7. Q can be determined as needed. The closer Q is to P, the less gas is left in the bottle 5 after the gas cylinder replacement prompt is triggered, and the less functional water can be continuously generated by the functional water supply device. The farther Q is from P, the more gas is left in the bottle 5 after the gas cylinder replacement prompt is triggered, and the more functional water can be continuously generated by the functional water supply device.

[0091] As feasible, in all the above embodiments, if Figure 4As shown, a low-pressure switch 15 may be provided on the gas input pipeline 4. The low-pressure switch 15 can detect the pressure on the gas input pipeline 4. When the gas cylinder is replenishing gas to the functional water generating unit 1, if the gas in the gas cylinder is about to be exhausted, the pressure on the gas input pipeline 4 will drop to trigger the low-pressure switch 15. At this time, the functional water supply device determines that the gas cylinder is about to be exhausted through the low-pressure switch 15, and the functional water supply device can also issue a gas cylinder replacement prompt. Further, the low-pressure switch 15 can be provided upstream of the second on-off valve 8.

[0092] All articles and references disclosed, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for various purposes. The term "consisting essentially of ... " describing a combination should include determined elements, ingredients, parts or steps and other elements, ingredients, parts or steps that do not substantially affect the basic novel features of the combination. The use of the terms "comprising" or "including" to describe the combination of elements, ingredients, parts or steps here also contemplates the implementation method consisting essentially of these elements, ingredients, parts or steps. Here, by using the term "may", it is intended to illustrate that any attribute described that "may" includes is optional. Multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step can be divided into separate multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps. The disclosure "one" or "one" used to describe an element, ingredient, part or step is not said to exclude other elements, ingredients, parts or steps.

[0093] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the utility model, and their purpose is to enable people familiar with this technology to understand the content of the utility model and implement it accordingly, and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A functional water supply device, characterized in that: The functional water supply device comprises: Functional water generation unit; a water input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and a pump device is provided on the water input pipeline; A gas input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and the other end of which is used to connect to a bottle for storing gas for generating functional water; a functional water output pipeline, the functional water output pipeline being in communication with the functional water generating unit, and the functional water output pipeline being provided with a first opening and closing valve; a control unit having a metering unit; The control unit is electrically connected to the first opening and closing valve, and is used to control the opening and closing of the first opening and closing valve. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the first opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time; and / or, The control unit is electrically connected to the pump device and is used to control the opening and closing of the pump device. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the pump device is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time.

2. The functional water supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas input pipeline is provided with a second opening and closing valve.

3. A functional water supply device, characterized in that: The functional water supply device comprises: Functional water generation unit; a water input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and a pump device is provided on the water input pipeline; A gas input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and the other end of which is used to connect to a bottle for storing gas for generating functional water, and a second opening and closing valve is provided on the gas input pipeline; a functional water output pipeline, the functional water output pipeline being in communication with the functional water generating unit, and the functional water output pipeline being provided with a first opening and closing valve; A control unit, wherein the control unit has a metering unit, the control unit is electrically connected to the second opening and closing valve, and is used to control the opening and closing of the second opening and closing valve. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the second opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time.

4. The functional water supply device according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The water input pipeline is provided with a third opening and closing valve.

5. A functional water supply device, characterized in that: The functional water supply device comprises: Functional water generation unit; a water input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, a pump device is provided on the water input pipeline, and a third on-off valve is provided on the water input pipeline; A gas input pipeline, one end of which is connected to the functional water generating unit, and the other end of which is used to connect to a bottle for storing gas for generating functional water; a functional water output pipeline, the functional water output pipeline being in communication with the functional water generating unit, and the functional water output pipeline being provided with a first opening and closing valve; A control unit, wherein the control unit has a metering unit, the control unit is electrically connected to the third opening and closing valve, and is used to control the opening and closing of the third opening and closing valve. The metering unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the third opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time.

6. The functional water supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gas input pipeline is provided with a second opening and closing valve.

7. The functional water supply device according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 5, characterized in that: The gas input pipeline is provided with a first one-way valve, and the first one-way valve can conduct from the bottle body to the functional water generating unit.

8. The functional water supply device according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 5, characterized in that: The water input pipeline is provided with a second one-way valve, and the second one-way valve can be conducted from the other end of the water input pipeline to the functional water generating unit.

9. The functional water supply device according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 5, characterized in that: The first on-off valve is a constant flow valve.

10. The functional water supply device according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 5, characterized in that: The functional water supply device comprises: A drain pipeline having a fourth opening and closing valve is connected to the functional water generating unit.

11. The functional water supply device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The control unit is electrically connected to the fourth opening and closing valve, and the control unit is used to count the cumulative time or number of times the fourth opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time.

12. The functional water supply device according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 5, characterized in that: The functional water supply device comprises: A water storage unit is used to store water, and the other end of the water input pipeline is connected to the water storage unit.

13. The functional water supply device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The functional water supply device comprises: A refrigeration module, wherein the refrigeration module is used to cool the water stored in the water storage unit and / or the functional water in the functional water generation unit.

14. The functional water supply device according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 5, characterized in that: The functional water generated by the functional water generating unit includes one of the following: oxygen-rich water, hydrogen-rich water, and carbonated water.

15. The functional water supply device according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 5, characterized in that: When the metering unit counts the number of times the first opening and closing valve is opened, the number of times the pump device is opened, the number of times the second opening and closing valve is opened, or the number of times the third opening and closing valve is opened after the bottle body is opened for the first time, the time each time the first opening and closing valve, the pump device, the second opening and closing valve, or the third opening and closing valve is opened is a constant value.

16. The functional water supply device according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 5, characterized in that: The functional water supply device comprises: a gas cylinder replacement warning unit, which is electrically connected to a control unit, and the control unit is used to trigger the gas cylinder replacement warning unit when the accumulated time reaches a preset time or the number of times reaches a preset number of times.

17. The functional water supply device according to claim 16, characterized in that: The gas cylinder replacement warning unit includes at least one of the following: a buzzer, a voice alarm, a flashing light, and an LED screen.