Air-cooling rapid cooling structure
By adopting an air-cooled and fast cooling structure in the water dispenser, using the circulating water path of the heat dissipation assembly and the water pump, combined with the multi-tube aluminum discharge and forced air cooling of the fan, the existing water dispenser is solved and the inconvenience to use and the inability to effectively control the water temperature when quickly obtaining palatable water, achieving accurate control of the water temperature and cost reduction.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421232043.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-31
AI Technical Summary
When existing water dispensers quickly obtain palatable water, they are inconvenient to use and cannot effectively control the water temperature, and are complex in structure and costly.
The air-cooled rapid cooling structure is adopted, including the main unit, a water storage kettle and heating components. The circulating water circuit is formed through the heat dissipation component and the water pump. Multi-tube aluminum discharge and fan are used for forced air cooling to achieve rapid cooling of water.
It realizes precise control of the outlet temperature, reduces the water temperature in the water storage kettle, is flexible in use, low in cost, and meets different needs of users.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water dispensers, in particular to an air-cooled rapid temperature reduction structure. Background Art
[0002] At present, water dispensers on the market usually provide two modes, hot and cold, that is, hot water is output through the hot water tap and cold water is output through the cold water tap. When using, in order to quickly obtain water of a suitable temperature, users need to mix hot water or cold water to drink, which is very inconvenient to use and cannot control the water temperature well. Chinese patent CN207236659U discloses a water dispenser public display device and a water dispenser, including a terminal water outlet; the terminal water outlet is connected to a water storage box, the water storage box is divided into N chambers, N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1; at least one water storage box chamber is connected to a drain outlet; a heating and / or refrigeration unit is connected to the water storage box through a valve; the water outlet of the heating and / or refrigeration unit is provided with a temperature detection device. In order to achieve accurate temperature control, the purpose of providing the water temperature required by the user at any time can be achieved. However, in the existing technical solution, multiple water storage boxes are divided into multiple chambers, and multiple chambers need to be controlled by control valves respectively. The overall structure and control system are complex and the cost is very high. Therefore, the prior art still needs to be improved and developed. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model aims to provide a wind-cooled rapid cooling structure with reasonable structure and precise water outlet temperature in view of the defects and shortcomings of the prior art.
[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:
[0005] The utility model discloses an air-cooled rapid cooling structure, comprising a main unit, a water storage pot and a heating component, wherein the main unit is provided with a base, the water storage pot is arranged on the base, and the heating component is arranged between the water storage pot and the base; the main unit is provided with a heat dissipation component, a water pump, a three-way control valve and a water outlet, the water storage pot, the water pump, the three-way control valve and the heat dissipation component are sequentially connected through pipelines to form a circulating water circuit, and the three-way control valve is connected to the water outlet. The main unit is a drinking water device for providing hot and cold water supply, and can be a drinking fountain, wherein a switch valve is arranged on the water outlet, firstly, the heating component is used to boil the cold water in the water storage pot, in order to obtain hot water of suitable temperature, the three-way control valve and the water outlet are in a cut-off state, the water pump extracts the hot water in the water storage pot to flow through the heat dissipation component, and the cooled water returns to the water storage pot, and after a certain period of circulation, the water in the water storage pot is cooled to any temperature value. Then, the heat dissipation component stops running, the three-way control valve is connected to the water outlet, and the water pump extracts the warm water in the water storage pot and provides it to the user through the water outlet. In the normal mode, the utility model can also output boiling water or cold water, and the outlet water temperature is easier to control at a low cost, meeting the different needs of users and being flexible and convenient to use.
[0006] According to the above scheme, the pipeline includes an inlet pipe, a return pipe and a connecting pipe. The first end of the inlet pipe is connected to the water storage pot through a pipe joint, and the second end of the inlet pipe and the first end of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the water pump; the second end of the connecting pipe and the first end of the return pipe are respectively connected to the heat dissipation device, and the second end of the return pipe is connected to the water storage pot through a pipe joint. The three-way control valve is installed on the connecting pipe. The inlet pipe, the return pipe and the connecting pipe are used to build a circulating water circuit between the water storage pot, the water pump and the heat dissipation component. During the cooling process, the water pump extracts the hot water from the water storage pot, and after cooling by the heat dissipation component, it is transported back to the water storage pot again. The cooling water and the hot water are mixed to reduce the water temperature in the water storage pot. It can be understood that the three-way control valve is directly arranged on the connecting pipe and connected to the water outlet. The three-way control valve is a solenoid valve that can switch the water circuit connection direction at the connecting pipe. When the water temperature in the water storage pot is appropriate, the above-mentioned circulating water circuit is cut off, and the water storage pot, the water pump and the water outlet are connected in sequence to output hot water of appropriate temperature.
[0007] According to the above scheme, the heat dissipation component includes a multi-tube aluminum bar, on which a heat sink and a fan are provided, and the second end of the connecting pipe and the first end of the return pipe are respectively connected to the heat dissipation component. The water pump inputs hot water into the multi-tube aluminum bar, and the heat sink on the multi-tube aluminum bar can accelerate the cooling of the hot water. Furthermore, the fan further improves the cooling efficiency by forced air cooling of the multi-tube aluminum bar, and the cooled water returns to the water storage pot and mixes with the hot water. After the above process is circulated for a certain period of time, the hot water in the water storage pot can be quickly cooled, so that it is convenient for users to drink.
[0008] According to the above scheme, the multi-tube aluminum bar is provided with a water inlet interface and a water outlet interface, and the multi-tube aluminum bar is provided with a plurality of water inlet passages, a plurality of water outlet passages and a transfer passage, and heat sinks are provided between the plurality of water inlet passages and the plurality of water outlet passages; the water inlet interface is arranged in parallel with the plurality of water inlet passages, and the water outlet interface is arranged in parallel with the plurality of water outlet passages, and the plurality of water inlet passages and the plurality of water outlet passages are connected to the transfer passages respectively; the second end of the connecting pipe is connected to the water inlet interface, and the first end of the return pipe is connected to the water outlet interface. Preferably, the multi-tube aluminum bar of the utility model adopts six water inlet passages and six water outlet passages, and they are connected to the transfer passages respectively, and the hot water passes through the water inlet interface, the water inlet passage, the transfer passage, the water outlet passage and the water outlet interface in sequence. During the flow process, the plurality of heat sinks can quickly conduct the heat, and the hot water is quickly cooled down under the action of the fan.
[0009] According to the above scheme, the heating assembly includes a heating plate and a bidirectional coupler. The bottom of the water storage pot is provided with a heating plate. The male end of the bidirectional coupler is arranged on the base, and the female end of the bidirectional coupler is arranged on the heating plate. The male end of the bidirectional coupler is arranged on the base and is connected with the circuit of the host. The water storage pot can be fixedly arranged on the base, or detachably arranged on the base, so that the female end of the bidirectional coupler is matched with the male end and connected, so that the heating plate and the host are electrically connected.
[0010] According to the above scheme, a thermostat is provided on the heating plate, and the thermostat is arranged in cooperation with the water storage kettle. The thermostat can adopt an NTC thermistor or other temperature control elements. The thermostat is used to detect the water temperature in the water storage kettle. The utility model does not limit the temperature control range value of the thermostat. It can be understood that the thermostat first needs to have a boil-off power-off function, and also needs to control the water temperature of the water storage kettle (0-100°C) according to the set value.
[0011] According to the above scheme, the utility model also includes a controller, which is connected to the water pump, the three-way control valve, the heating plate and the thermostat through lines. The controller is a control circuit board of the water dispenser host, which can realize water heating, circulating cooling, temperature setting and water output control according to the settings.
[0012] The utility model discloses an air-cooled rapid cooling structure. After the heating component boils the water in the water storage kettle, the water is cooled by the heat dissipation component through a water pump and a heat dissipation component and then returns to the water storage kettle, so that the hot water in the water storage kettle is cooled to a set temperature, and then the hot water of a suitable temperature is output through the water outlet, which is convenient for users to drink. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of the utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the multi-tube aluminum row structure of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the water flow direction of the multi-tube aluminum row of the utility model.
[0016] In the figure:
[0017] 1. Main unit; 2. Water storage pot; 3. Water pump; 4. Multi-tube aluminum row; 11. Base; 12. Water outlet; 13. Water inlet pipe; 14. Water return pipe; 15. Connecting pipe; 21. Heating plate; 22. Two-way coupler; 23. Thermostat; 31. Three-way control valve; 41. Heat sink; 42. Fan; 43. Water inlet interface; 44. Water outlet interface; 45. Water inlet passage; 46. Water outlet passage; 47. Transfer passage. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] The technical solution of the utility model is described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0019] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the utility model describes an air-cooled rapid cooling structure, comprising a main unit 1, a water storage kettle 2 and a heating component, the main unit 1 is provided with a base 11, the water storage kettle 2 is arranged on the base 11, the heating component and the water storage kettle 2 are arranged correspondingly, such as the heating component is arranged between the water storage kettle 2 and the base 11, etc.; the main unit 1 is provided with a heat dissipation component, a water pump 3, a three-way control valve 31 and a water outlet 12, the water storage kettle 2, the water pump 3, the three-way control valve 31, and the heat dissipation component are connected in sequence through pipelines to form a circulating water circuit, and the three-way control valve 31 is connected to the water outlet 12. The host 1 is a drinking water device for providing hot and cold water supply, which can be a water dispenser, wherein the water outlet 12 is provided with a switch valve. First, the heating component is used to heat the cold water in the water storage pot 2. In order to obtain hot water at a suitable temperature, the three-way control valve 31 and the water outlet 12 are in a cut-off state, and the water pump 3 extracts the hot water in the water storage pot 2 and flows through the heat dissipation component. The cooled water returns to the water storage pot 2. After a certain period of circulation, the water in the water storage pot 2 is cooled to any temperature value. Then, the heat dissipation component stops running, the three-way control valve 31 is connected to the water outlet 12, and the water pump 3 extracts the warm water in the water storage pot 2 and provides it to the user through the water outlet 12. In the normal mode, the utility model can also output boiling water or cold water, and the outlet water temperature is easier to control at a low cost, meeting the different needs of users, and is flexible and convenient to use.
[0020] The pipeline includes an inlet pipe 13, a return pipe 14 and a connecting pipe 15. The first end of the inlet pipe 13 is connected to the water storage pot 2 through a pipe joint, and the second end of the inlet pipe 13 and the first end of the connecting pipe 15 are respectively connected to the water pump 3; the second end of the connecting pipe 15 and the first end of the return pipe 14 are respectively connected to the heat dissipation device, and the second end of the return pipe 14 is connected to the water storage pot 2 through a pipe joint. The three-way control valve 31 is installed on the connecting pipe 15. The inlet pipe 13, the return pipe 14 and the connecting pipe 15 are used to build a circulating water circuit between the water storage pot 2, the water pump 3 and the heat dissipation component. During the cooling process, the water pump 3 extracts hot water from the water storage pot 2, and after being cooled by the heat dissipation component, it is transported back to the water storage pot 2 again. The cooling water and the hot water are mixed to reduce the water temperature in the water storage pot 2. It can be understood that the three-way control valve 31 is directly arranged on the connecting pipe 15 and connected to the water outlet 12. The three-way control valve 31 is a solenoid valve, which can switch the water connection direction at the connecting pipe 15. When the water temperature in the water storage pot 2 is appropriate, the above-mentioned circulating water circuit is cut off, and the water storage pot 2, the water pump 3 and the water outlet 12 are connected in sequence to output hot water of appropriate temperature.
[0021] The heat dissipation assembly includes a multi-tube aluminum bar 4, on which a heat sink 41 and a fan 42 are provided. The second end of the connecting pipe 15 and the first end of the return pipe 14 are respectively connected to the heat dissipation assembly. The water pump 3 inputs hot water into the multi-tube aluminum bar 4, and the heat sink 41 on the multi-tube aluminum bar 4 can accelerate the cooling of the hot water. Furthermore, the fan 42 further improves the cooling efficiency by forced air cooling of the multi-tube aluminum bar 4. The cooled water returns to the water storage pot 2 and mixes with the hot water. After the above process is circulated for a certain period of time, the hot water in the water storage pot 2 can be quickly cooled, so that it is convenient for users to drink.
[0022] The multi-tube aluminum row 4 is provided with a water inlet interface 43 and a water outlet interface 44, and is provided with a plurality of water inlet passages 45, a plurality of water outlet passages 46 and a transfer passage 47, and a heat sink 41 is provided between the plurality of water inlet passages 45 and the plurality of water outlet passages 46; the water inlet interface 43 is arranged in parallel with the plurality of water inlet passages 45, the water outlet interface 44 is arranged in parallel with the plurality of water outlet passages 46, and the plurality of water inlet passages 45 and the plurality of water outlet passages 46 are respectively connected to the transfer passage 47; the second end of the connecting pipe 15 is connected to the water inlet interface 43, and the first end of the return pipe 14 is connected to the water outlet interface 44. Preferably, the multi-tube aluminum row 4 of the utility model adopts six water inlet passages 45 and six water outlet passages 46, which are respectively connected to the transfer passages 47. The hot water passes through the water inlet interface 43, the water inlet passage 45, the transfer passage 47, the water outlet passage 46 and the water outlet interface 44 in sequence. During the flow process, the heat sinks 41 can quickly conduct the heat, and the hot water is quickly cooled under the action of the fan 42.
[0023] The heating assembly includes a heating plate 21 and a bidirectional coupler 22. The bottom of the water storage pot 2 is provided with the heating plate 21. The male end of the bidirectional coupler 22 is arranged on the base 11, and the female end of the bidirectional coupler 22 is arranged on the heating plate 21. The male end of the bidirectional coupler 22 is arranged on the base 11 and is connected with the circuit of the host 1. The water storage pot 2 can be fixedly arranged on the base 11, or detachably arranged on the base 11, so that the female end of the bidirectional coupler 22 is matched and connected with the male end, so that the heating plate 21 and the host 1 are electrically connected.
[0024] The heating plate 21 is provided with a thermostat 23, which is arranged in cooperation with the water storage kettle 2. The thermostat 23 can adopt an NTC thermistor or other temperature control elements. The thermostat 23 is used to detect the water temperature in the water storage kettle 2. The utility model does not limit the temperature control range value of the thermostat 23. It can be understood that the thermostat 23 first needs to have a boil-off power-off function, and also needs to control the water temperature (0-100°C) of the water storage kettle 2 according to the set value.
[0025] The utility model also includes a controller, which is connected to the water pump 3, the three-way control valve 31, the heating plate 21 and the thermostat 23 through lines. The controller is a control circuit board of the water dispenser host 1, which can realize water heating, circulating cooling, temperature setting and water output control according to settings.
[0026] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, so all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.
Claims
1. An air-cooled rapid cooling structure, comprising a main unit, a water storage pot and a heating component, wherein the main unit is provided with a base, the water storage pot is arranged on the base, and the heating component is arranged corresponding to the water storage pot; characterized in that: The main machine is provided with a heat dissipation component, a water pump, a three-way control valve and a water outlet. The water storage pot, the water pump, the three-way control valve and the heat dissipation component are sequentially connected through pipelines to form a circulating water circuit. The three-way control valve is connected to the water outlet. The heat dissipation component comprises a multi-tube aluminum bar, on which a heat sink and a fan are arranged, and the second end of the connecting pipe and the first end of the return pipe are respectively connected to the heat dissipation component; The multi-tube aluminum bar is provided with a water inlet interface and a water outlet interface, and is provided with a plurality of water inlet passages, a plurality of water outlet passages and a transfer passage, and heat sinks are provided between the plurality of water inlet passages and the plurality of water outlet passages; the water inlet interface is arranged in parallel with the plurality of water inlet passages, the water outlet interface is arranged in parallel with the plurality of water outlet passages, and the plurality of water inlet passages and the plurality of water outlet passages are respectively connected to the transfer passages; the second end of the connecting pipe is connected to the water inlet interface, and the first end of the return pipe is connected to the water outlet interface.
2. The air-cooling rapid temperature reduction structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The pipeline includes a water inlet pipe, a return pipe and a connecting pipe. The first end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water storage pot through a pipe joint, and the second end of the water inlet pipe and the first end of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to a water pump; the second end of the connecting pipe and the first end of the return pipe are respectively connected to a heat dissipation device, and the second end of the return pipe is connected to the water storage pot through a pipe joint, and a three-way control valve is installed on the connecting pipe.
3. The air-cooling rapid temperature reduction structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The heating component comprises a heating plate and a bidirectional coupler. The bottom of the water storage kettle is provided with a heating plate. The male end of the bidirectional coupler is arranged on the base, and the female end of the bidirectional coupler is arranged on the heating plate.
4. The air-cooling rapid temperature reduction structure according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The heating plate is provided with a temperature controller, and the temperature controller is arranged in cooperation with the water storage kettle.
5. The air-cooling rapid temperature reduction structure according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also includes a controller, which is connected to the water pump, the three-way control valve, the heating plate and the temperature controller through lines.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Water dispenser water supply installation and water dispenser
CN207236659U
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