Water dispenser bucket conveying structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water dispensers, in particular to a water dispenser bucket conveying structure which comprises a receiving mechanism and a guiding mechanism, the receiving mechanism is arranged in a lower containing cavity of a water dispenser through the guiding mechanism, and the receiving mechanism can support a bucket. The water bucket is stably connected with the water conveying pipe at the top of the containing cavity, the bearing mechanism is in transmission connection with the guiding and conveying mechanism, and the bearing mechanism can adjust the position of the water bucket in the containing cavity under the driving action of the guiding and conveying mechanism. The barrel changing efficiency of an existing underneath type water dispenser can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water dispensers, and in particular to a water bucket transmission structure of a water dispenser. Background Art

[0002] At present, water dispensers are mainly divided into top-mounted and bottom-mounted types. The design of the bottom-mounted water dispenser places the water bucket at the bottom of the machine, which is convenient for replacement and maintenance, and also saves space. Compared with the traditional top-mounted water dispenser, the bottom-mounted water dispenser is more convenient to operate, especially when the water bucket is heavy or needs to be replaced frequently. However, since the water bucket of the bottom-mounted water dispenser needs to be connected to the water pipe and then pushed into the storage chamber at the bottom of the water dispenser, the water pipe is easily squeezed due to the incorrect placement of the water bucket, and water supply cannot be achieved. The position of the water bucket in the storage chamber needs to be adjusted multiple times, which affects the water replacement efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to effectively improve the bucket changing efficiency of existing under-mounted water dispensers, the present application provides a water dispenser bucket transmission structure.

[0004] The present application provides a water bucket transmission structure for a water dispenser, including a receiving mechanism and a guiding mechanism. The receiving mechanism is arranged in a lower accommodating chamber of the water dispenser through the guiding mechanism. The receiving mechanism can support the water bucket so that the water bucket is stably connected to the water pipe at the top of the accommodating chamber. The receiving mechanism is transmission-connected to the guiding mechanism so that the receiving mechanism can adjust the position of the water bucket in the accommodating chamber under the driving action of the guiding mechanism.

[0005] By adopting the above-mentioned technical scheme, the receiving mechanism can help to stably place the water bucket in the accommodating chamber. At the same time, through the action of the guiding mechanism, the water bucket can be smoothly moved in and out of the accommodating chamber under the support of the receiving mechanism, so as to facilitate the subsequent removal, placement and replacement of the water bucket on the receiving mechanism. In addition, compared with the existing water dispensers, the present application achieves the stability of the connection between the water bucket in the accommodating chamber and the water pipe of the water dispenser through the coordinated use of the guiding mechanism and the receiving mechanism, so that the water bucket can be delivered to the same position inside the accommodating chamber each time, reducing the squeezing of the water pipe due to the misalignment of the water bucket, thereby effectively improving the efficiency of replacing the water bucket of the bottom-mounted water dispenser.

[0006] Optionally, the receiving mechanism includes a bottom supporting member and a sliding member, and the bottom supporting member is movably disposed in the accommodating cavity through the sliding member, so that the bucket can be flexibly moved in the accommodating cavity through the cooperation between the bottom supporting member and the sliding member.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the bottom support can support the water bucket so that the water bucket can be connected with the water pipe of the water dispenser in the accommodating cavity, and the sliding part can realize the flexible movement of the bottom support in the accommodating cavity by sliding cooperation with the accommodating cavity, thereby facilitating the water bucket to be placed on top of the bottom support and then move in and out of the accommodating cavity, thereby achieving the purpose of facilitating the replacement of the water bucket on the bottom support.

[0008] Optionally, the guiding mechanism includes a driving member and a linkage member, the driving member is arranged on the bottom supporting member, and the linkage member is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating cavity and is transmission-connected to the output end of the linkage member.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the driving member can drive the bottom support member through the linkage member, so that the bottom support member can drive the bucket above it to move in and out of the accommodating cavity, so as to facilitate the subsequent placement of the bucket on the bottom support member.

[0010] Optionally, the receiving mechanism further includes a positioning member, which is disposed on the bottom support and can limit the position of the bucket.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the positioning member can help improve the stability of the bucket above the bottom support member and reduce the deviation of the bucket when the bottom support member moves.

[0012] Optionally, the guiding mechanism further includes a guide slide, which is disposed on the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity and is slidably connected to the sliding member.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the guide member can limit the sliding direction of the sliding member, thereby better improving the movement stability of the bucket inside the accommodating cavity.

[0014] Optionally, a cavity door is provided at a position of the water dispenser corresponding to the accommodating cavity, and a door opening mechanism connected to a bottom support is provided at the bottom of the cavity door.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the door opening mechanism can realize the opening and closing control of the cavity door through the linkage with the bottom support member, thereby realizing the linkage between the bottom support member and the cavity door, and achieving the purpose of further improving the barrel changing efficiency.

[0016] Optionally, the door opening mechanism includes a guide member and a synchronization member, wherein the guide member is arranged at the bottom of the cavity door and along the width direction of the cavity door, and the synchronization member is slidably arranged on the guide member and is rotatably connected to the bottom support member.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the synchronous member can slide along the guide member driven by the base member, so that the cavity door can be opened and closed under the movement of the synchronous member, thereby facilitating the opening and closing control of the cavity door to further effectively improve the efficiency of replacing the water bucket.

[0018] Optionally, a collision pad is provided on the side wall of the accommodating cavity corresponding to the position of the sliding member.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the situation that the sliding member collides with the inner side wall of the accommodating cavity due to inertia is effectively reduced, reducing the water changing noise and also helping to improve the protection effect on the sliding member and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity.

[0020] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0021] 1. The receiving mechanism helps to stably place the water bucket in the accommodating cavity. At the same time, through the action of the guiding mechanism, the water bucket can smoothly enter and exit the accommodating cavity under the support of the receiving mechanism, facilitating the subsequent removal and replacement of the water bucket on the receiving mechanism. In addition, compared with the existing water dispenser, the present application realizes the connection stability between the water bucket in the accommodating cavity and the water delivery pipe of the water dispenser through the cooperation of the guiding mechanism and the receiving mechanism, enabling the water bucket to be sent to the same position inside the accommodating cavity each time, reducing the extrusion of the water delivery pipe caused by the misalignment of the water bucket, and thus effectively improving the water bucket replacement efficiency of the under-counter water dispenser;

[0022] 2. By providing the door opening mechanism, the opening and closing control of the cavity door can be realized through the linkage of the door opening mechanism and the bottom support member, thereby realizing the linkage between the bottom support member and the cavity door, and achieving the purpose of further improving the bucket replacement efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the water dispenser and the water bucket transmission structure according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 is the internal structural schematic diagram of the water dispenser and the water bucket transmission structure according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 is Figure 1 the enlarged view of A in

[0026] Figure 4 is the exploded structural schematic diagram of the bottom support member and the synchronizing member according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 5 is the top view of the internal structure of the water dispenser and the water bucket transmission structure according to the embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Description of reference numerals: 1, receiving mechanism; 11, bottom support member; 111, connection hole; 112, rotating shaft; 12, sliding member; 13, positioning member; 2, guiding and feeding mechanism; 21, driving member; 211, motor; 212, driving gear; 22, linkage member; 221, rack; 23, guiding and sliding member; 3, water dispenser; 4, accommodating cavity; 41, anti-collision pad; 42, limit switch; 5, water bucket; 6, cavity door; 7, door opening mechanism; 71, guiding member; 72, synchronizing member. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] The following further describes the present application in detail with reference to Figures 1-5 the accompanying drawings.

[0030] The present application discloses a water bucket transmission structure for a water dispenser.

[0031] Embodiment:

[0032] Referring to Figures 1-2 , the water bucket transmission structure includes a receiving mechanism 1 and a guiding and feeding mechanism 2. Among them, the guiding and feeding mechanism 2 is installed on the inner bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 4 at the bottom of the water dispenser 3, and the receiving mechanism 1 is slidably connected to the accommodating cavity 4 through the guiding and feeding mechanism 2. At the same time, the water bucket 5 is placed above the receiving mechanism 1 and can be communicated with a water delivery pipe (not shown in the figure) extending from the water dispenser 3 into the accommodating cavity 4.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, the receiving mechanism 1 includes a bottom support member 11 and a sliding member 12. There are two sliding members 12, and both sliding members 12 are slidably connected to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 4 along the accommodating cavity 4, and the bottom support member 11 is installed on the top of the sliding member 12 and can support the water bucket 5.

[0034] At the same time, in this embodiment, the guiding and feeding mechanism 2 includes a driving member 21 and a linkage member 22. Among them, the driving member 21 is installed on one side of the upper surface of the bottom support member 11, and the linkage member 22 is installed on the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 4 and is in transmission connection with the output end of the driving member 21 penetrating through the bottom support member 11.

[0035] Specifically, referring to Figures 1-2 , in this embodiment, the driving member 21 includes a motor 211 and a driving gear 212. Among them, the motor 211 is installed on the upper surface of the bottom support member 11 and the output end penetrates to the lower part of the bottom support member 11, and the driving gear 212 is assembled on the output shaft. In addition, in this embodiment, the linkage member 22 can be selected as a rack 221. The rack 221 is installed on the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 4 along the length direction of the accommodating cavity 4 and meshes with the driving gear 212. In addition, in order to facilitate the induction when the water bucket 5 is short, a liquid level sensor (not shown in the figure) is provided at the end of the water delivery pipe, and the liquid level sensor is electrically connected to the motor 211. In this embodiment, the motor 211 can be selected as a stepping motor, and in another embodiment, the motor 211 can be selected as a servo motor.

[0036] Further, in order to facilitate the positioning of the water bucket 5 above the bottom support member 11, a positioning member 13 is installed above the bottom support member 11. Specifically, a receiving hole that can abut against the outer wall of the water bucket 5 is formed in the middle of the positioning member 13. At the same time, a plurality of fastening members are uniformly arranged on the surface of the positioning member 13, and the plurality of fastening members can all penetrate the inner wall of the positioning member 13 and be threadedly connected to the surface of the bottom support member 11, so as to facilitate the replacement of the positioning member 13 according to different sizes of the water bucket 5.

[0037] Refer to Figures 1-3 , in order to help improve the moving stability of the bottom support member 11 in the accommodating cavity 4, a guiding member 23 is also installed on the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 4. Among them, two guiding members 23 are symmetrically arranged, and the two guiding members 23 are respectively located at both ends of the front side of the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 4. At the same time, the two guiding members 23 are respectively slidably connected to two sliding members 12.

[0038] Specifically, in order to improve the protection of the water bucket 5 in the accommodating cavity 4, a cavity door 6 is hinged on the front side of the water dispenser 3 and corresponding to the position of the accommodating cavity 4. At the same time, an opening mechanism 7 that is movably connected to the outer wall of the bottom support member 11 is installed at the bottom of the cavity door 6.

[0039] Refer to Figure 1 and 3 -4, in this embodiment, the opening mechanism 7 includes a guiding member 71 and a synchronizing member 72. Among them, the guiding member 71 is installed on the inner bottom of the cavity door 6 along the width direction of the cavity door 6 and corresponds to the position of the bottom support member 11, while the synchronizing member 72 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the guiding member 71 and is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the bottom support member 11.

[0040] Specifically, a connection hole 111 is formed at the corner of the bottom support member 11 near the hinge of the cavity door 6. At the same time, a rotating shaft 112 is rotatably connected in the connection hole 111, and one end of the synchronizing member 72 away from the guiding member 71 extends into the connection hole 111 and is fixed to the rotating shaft 112.

[0041] Refer to Figure 2 and 4 -5, in order to help reduce the collision between the sliding member 12 and the accommodating cavity 4 due to inertia, two anti-collision pads 41 are arranged at the bottom of the side wall of the accommodating cavity 4 away from the cavity door 6, and the two anti-collision pads 41 respectively correspond to the end positions of the two sliding members 12. In this embodiment, the material of the anti-collision pad 41 can be selected as rubber.

[0042] Specifically, in order to further improve the alignment accuracy of the water bucket 5 within the accommodation cavity 4, a limit switch 42 is also provided at a position on the inner wall of the accommodation cavity 4 corresponding to the anti-collision pad 41, and the limit switch 42 is electrically connected to the motor 211. So that when the limit switch touches the sliding member 12, the limit switch 42 transmits an electrical signal to the motor 211, thereby causing the motor 211 to stop driving the water bucket 5 above the bottom support plate, reducing the situation where the water bucket 5 squeezes the water delivery pipe during resetting.

[0043] Implementation principle: When the liquid level sensor at the end of the water delivery pipe senses that the water bucket 5 is short of water inside, it will transmit an electrical signal to the motor 211, and then cause the motor 211 to start and drive the driving gear 212 to rotate, so that the driving gear 212 can rotate and move along the extension direction of the rack 221, thereby driving the bottom support member 11 and the water bucket 5 as a whole to move outwards from the accommodation cavity 4.

[0044] Among them, during the process of the bottom support member 11 moving outwards, it will drive the synchronizing member 72 to rotate at the corner of the bottom support member 11, so that the other side of the synchronizing member 72 slides along the extension direction of the guiding member 71, and then the cavity door 6 can be turned and opened under the cooperation of the guiding member 71 and the synchronizing member 72, achieving the purpose of facilitating the entry and exit of the bottom support member 11 from the accommodation cavity 4, and effectively improving the bucket replacement efficiency of the under-counter water dispenser 3.

[0045] The embodiments of this specific implementation manner are all preferred embodiments of this application, and do not limit the protection scope of this application accordingly. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A water dispenser bucket transmission structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a receiving mechanism (1) and a guiding mechanism (2); the receiving mechanism (1) is arranged in a receiving chamber (4) below a water dispenser (3) through the guiding mechanism (2); the receiving mechanism (1) can support a water bucket (5) so that the water bucket (5) is stably connected to a water pipe at the top of the receiving chamber (4); the receiving mechanism (1) is transmission-connected to the guiding mechanism (2) so that the receiving mechanism (1) can adjust the position of the water bucket (5) in the receiving chamber (4) under the driving action of the guiding mechanism (2).

2. A water dispenser bucket transmission structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving mechanism (1) comprises a bottom support member (11) and a sliding member (12); the bottom support member (11) is movably arranged in the accommodating cavity (4) via the sliding member (12), so that the bucket (5) can be flexibly moved in the accommodating cavity (4) through the cooperation between the bottom support member (11) and the sliding member (12).

3. A water dispenser bucket transmission structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide mechanism (2) comprises a driving member (21) and a linkage member (22); the driving member (21) is arranged on the bottom support member (11); the linkage member (22) is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating cavity (4) and is drivingly connected to the output end of the linkage member (22).

4. A water dispenser bucket transmission structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The receiving mechanism (1) further comprises a positioning member (13), wherein the positioning member (13) is arranged on the bottom support member (11) and is capable of limiting the position of the water bucket (5).

5. A water dispenser bucket transmission structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guiding mechanism (2) further comprises a guide slide member (23), wherein the guide slide member (23) is arranged on the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity (4) and is slidably connected to the sliding member (12).

6. A water dispenser bucket transmission structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water dispenser (3) is provided with a cavity door (6) at a position corresponding to the accommodating cavity (4), and a door opening mechanism (7) connected to a bottom support member (11) is provided at the bottom of the cavity door (6).

7. A water dispenser bucket transmission structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The door opening mechanism (7) comprises a guide member (71) and a synchronizing member (72); the guide member (71) is arranged at the bottom of the cavity door (6) and along the width direction of the cavity door (6); the synchronizing member (72) is slidably arranged on the guide member (71) and is rotatably connected to the bottom support member (11).

8. The water dispenser bucket transmission structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: An anti-collision pad (41) is provided at a position of the side wall of the accommodating cavity (4) corresponding to the sliding member (12).

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