Water storage device and water drinking equipment using same

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water storage device and water drinking equipment using the same, and is applied to the field of water dispensers. The device comprises a base, a water storage mechanism, a water delivery mechanism and a sensing mechanism, wherein the water storage mechanism is detachably arranged on the base and comprises a water storage cavity; the water conveying mechanism is mounted on the base and comprises a water conveying pipeline for communicating the water storage mechanism with the water purifier; the sensing mechanism comprises a floating ball assembly arranged in the water storage cavity, a detection piece arranged on the outer side of the water storage cavity and installed on the water storage mechanism, and an electrical connection assembly connected between the detection piece and the water conveying mechanism. The detection part is used for detecting the position of the floating ball assembly, and the water conveying pipeline is switched between the on state and the off state according to the position of the floating ball assembly. Water level detection is achieved by sensing the position of the floating ball assembly, the floating ball assembly and the detection piece are arranged on the inner side and the outer side of the water storage cavity respectively, the water level can be detected and water can be automatically stored without direct contact, water pre-receiving is achieved, and a user can directly take purified water in the water storage mechanism when using water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of water dispensers, and particularly to a water storage device and a drinking water device using the same. Background Art

[0002] A water purifier, also known as a water quality purifier or a water purification machine, is a device for deeply filtering and purifying water quality, mainly applied to small purifiers for household use. The water purifier filters impurities in water through a filter element to produce clean purified water.

[0003] Water purifiers of different specifications have different water production rates per unit time, and the waiting time for users to receive water is also different. For example, for a commercially available water purifier with a water purification speed of 0.20 L / min, it takes 1.5 min to fill a 300-ml cup with water using this water purifier, which wastes the user's time.

[0004] In view of the situation that water purifiers of different specifications have different water production rates per unit time and the waiting time for users to receive water is also different, in order to shorten the waiting time for users to receive water, a pressure bucket is usually installed at the water outlet end of the water purifier. When the user receives water, the water first passes through the pressure bucket and then flows out from the faucet, so as to accelerate the water flow and shorten the waiting time of the user.

[0005] However, in the above water receiving process, although the water flow rate is increased due to the setting of the pressure bucket, when the user's water demand is large, the user still needs to wait for a long time, and there is still the problem of long water receiving time. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] Based on this, in view of the problem that there is still a long water receiving time when the user's water demand is large, it is necessary to provide a water storage device and a drinking water device using the same.

[0007] In a first aspect, this application provides a water storage device, adopting the following technical solution:

[0008] A water storage device for connecting to a water purifier. The water storage device includes a base, a water storage mechanism, a water delivery mechanism, and a sensing mechanism. The base has an installation space inside. The water storage mechanism is detachably installed on the base. The water storage mechanism includes a water storage cavity for storing purified water. The water delivery mechanism is installed on the base and at least partially accommodated in the installation space. The water delivery mechanism includes a water delivery pipe, and the water delivery pipe can connect the water storage mechanism to the water purifier. The sensing mechanism includes a floating ball assembly disposed in the water storage cavity, a detection member disposed outside the water storage cavity and installed on the water storage mechanism, and an electrical connection assembly connected between the detection member and the water delivery mechanism. Wherein, the detection member is used to detect the position of the floating ball assembly, and the water delivery pipe can switch between a conducting state and a cut-off state according to the position of the floating ball assembly.

[0009] In one embodiment, the water storage device further includes a decorative cover installed on the water storage mechanism, and a cavity for installing the sensing member is formed between the decorative cover and the water storage mechanism.

[0010] In one embodiment, the electrical connection assembly includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member that can cooperate with each other. The first connecting member is installed on the water storage mechanism and connected to the sensing member, and the second connecting member is installed on the base and connected to the water delivery mechanism.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are in contact by their contacts.

[0012] In one embodiment, a first receiving groove for installing the first connecting member is provided on the side wall of the water storage mechanism facing the base, and a second receiving groove for installing the second connecting member is provided on the side wall of the base facing the water storage mechanism. The first receiving groove can communicate with the second receiving groove along the installation direction of the water storage mechanism.

[0013] In one embodiment, the water delivery mechanism further includes a control valve installed on the water delivery pipe. The control valve is disposed in the installation space and used to control the on-off of the water delivery pipe.

[0014] In one embodiment, the water storage device further includes a control mechanism, and the control mechanism is respectively connected to the electrical connection assembly and the control valve.

[0015] In one embodiment, the water storage device also includes a check mechanism installed between the water delivery mechanism and the water storage mechanism, and the check mechanism includes a first check component installed on the water storage mechanism and a second check component installed on the water delivery mechanism; wherein, when the first check component and the second check component are plugged into each other, the water delivery pipeline is connected to the water storage mechanism; when the first check component and the second check component are separated, the water delivery pipeline is separated from the water storage mechanism.

[0016] In one embodiment, the water storage device further comprises a trigger mechanism, wherein the trigger mechanism comprises a trigger member installed on the water storage mechanism and a sensing member installed on the base, wherein the sensing member is used to sense the trigger member to control the activation of the sensing member.

[0017] In a second aspect, the present application provides a drinking water device, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0018] A drinking water device comprises a water purifier and the above-mentioned water storage device, wherein the water purifier is connected to an external water source and is used to produce purified water; the water storage device is connected to the water purifier.

[0019] The above-mentioned water storage device detects the water level inside the water storage mechanism by sensing the position of the float assembly through the sensing element. The float assembly and the sensing element are respectively arranged on the inner and outer sides of the water storage mechanism. The two can directly detect the water level without direct contact, and then automatically store water by controlling the start and stop of the water delivery mechanism. Therefore, the present application realizes the pre-water collection function through the automatic water storage of the water storage mechanism, so that the user can directly use the clean water in the water storage mechanism without waiting when using water, which solves the problem of long time consumption for users to collect water from the source. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is an overall diagram of a water storage device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of a water storage device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of a float assembly in one embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of a water storage device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a partial cross-sectional view of a water storage device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Notes on the attached drawings:

[0026] 1. Water storage mechanism; 11. Water storage chamber; 12. Insertion part; 2. Sensing mechanism; 21. Floating ball assembly; 211. Magnetic part; 212. Floating part; 22. Detection part; 23. Guide part; 24. Electrical connection assembly; 241. First connection part; 242. Second connection part; 3. Water conveyance mechanism; 31. Water conveyance pipeline; 32. Control valve; 4. Check mechanism; 41. First check assembly; 411. First valve core; 412. First elastic part; 42. Second check assembly; 421. Second valve core; 422. Second elastic part; 5. Base; 51. Top cover; 511. Insertion groove; 52. Bottom cover; 6. Trigger mechanism; 61. Trigger part; 62. Induction part; 7. Control mechanism; 8. Installation space; 9. Power cord; 10. Fastener; 13. Decorative cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the following will describe the detailed implementation manners of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to fully understand the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the connotation of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if such terms as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0029] In addition, if such terms as "first" and "second" appear, these terms are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present application, if the term "plural" appears, the meaning of "plural" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined or limited, if terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", etc. appear, these terms shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined or limited, if there is a description such as the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature, its meaning can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0032] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can also be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. If so, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are only for the purpose of illustration and do not represent the only implementation.

[0033] The following will further elaborate on the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the attached Figures 1-5 drawings.

[0034] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a water storage device, specifically a water storage device for connecting to a water purifier (not shown) to achieve the water storage function. The water purifier involved in the embodiment of this application includes but is not limited to an under-counter water purifier. The water inlet end of the water purifier is connected to the raw water pipeline to achieve water inlet, and the water outlet end is connected to the water storage device through a pipeline to achieve water supply and storage, so as to meet the user's demand for quick water use on the table.

[0035] Specifically, the water storage device includes a water storage mechanism 1 for storing purified water, a base 5 for detachably mounting the water storage mechanism 1, a water conveyance mechanism 3 for connecting the water storage mechanism 1 to a water purifier, and a sensing mechanism 2 for detecting the water level inside the water storage mechanism 1. In the embodiment of the present application, a split structure is provided between the water storage mechanism 1 and the water conveyance mechanism 3. That is, when water storage is required, the water storage mechanism 1 is detachably mounted to the base 5 for water inlet operation. When pouring water, the water storage mechanism 1 is directly detached from the base 5 and used alone, thereby improving the convenience of users to fetch water.

[0036] Among them, the water storage mechanism 1 is a kettle for storing purified water for users to access at any time, which includes a water storage cavity 11 with an opening at the top. The sensing mechanism 2 includes a float assembly 21 disposed in the water storage cavity 11 and a detector 22 disposed on the outer side wall of the water storage mechanism 1. The detector 22 can obtain the water level in the water storage cavity 11 by detecting the position of the float assembly 21 in real time.

[0037] In the embodiment of the present application, the water conveyance mechanism 3 includes a water conveyance pipe 31 for connecting the water storage mechanism 1 to the water purifier, and a control valve 32 installed on the water conveyance pipe 31. The sensing mechanism 2 further includes an electrical connection assembly 24 electrically connected between the detector 22 and the water conveyance mechanism 3. The control valve 32 is specifically a solenoid valve, which can be connected to the detector 22 through the electrical connection assembly 24. The water conveyance pipe 31 is a water pipe connected between the water inlet end of the water storage mechanism 1 and the water outlet end of the water purifier.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present application, the detector 22 can detect the position of the float assembly 21 in real time and obtain a water level signal therefrom. The above control valve 32 is connected to the detector 22 through the electrical connection assembly 24. The control valve 32 can switch between an open state and a closed state according to the received water level signal to realize the on-off control of the water conveyance pipe 31.

[0039] Combined with Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the water storage device further includes a power cord 9 passing through the base 5. The control valve 32 can be electrically connected to the power cord 9 by means of a wire to receive external energy supply. Specifically, the electrical connection assembly 24 includes a first connector 241 and a second connector 242 that are electrically connected by contact of contacts.

[0040] Among them, a first receiving groove is provided on the bottom wall of the water storage mechanism 1. The first connector 241 is installed in the first receiving groove and is electrically connected to the detector 22 by means of a wire. A second receiving groove is provided on the top wall of the base 5. The second connector 242 is installed in the second receiving groove and is electrically connected to the control valve 32 by means of a wire.

[0041] Along the installation direction of the water storage mechanism 1, the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove are connected to each other, so that after the water storage mechanism 1 is installed to the base 5, the first connecting member 241 can contact the second connecting member 242, so that the water level signal generated by the detection member 22 can be reliably transmitted to the control valve 32 through the wire, the first connecting member 241 and the second connecting member 242.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present application, the first connector 241 may be a female pin terminal, and the second connector 242 may be a female pin terminal. In some other embodiments, the first connector 241 and the second connector 242 may also be electrically connected by signal induction.

[0043] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the water storage device also includes a control mechanism 7 installed in the installation space 8, and the control mechanism 7 is respectively connected to the above-mentioned sensor mechanism 2 and the water delivery mechanism 3 to realize centralized control. In the embodiment of the present application, the control mechanism 7 can specifically be a PCB board with programming function. The above-mentioned power cord 9 is electrically connected to the input end of the PCB board through a wire, and the second connecting member 242 and the control valve 32 are also electrically connected to the PCB board with the help of a wire. On the one hand, the detection member 22 can be supplied with energy with the help of the electrical connection between the electrical connection component 24 and the detection member 22, and on the other hand, reliable signal transmission between the detection member 22 and the control valve 32 can be realized with the help of a wire, thereby improving the reliability of the automatic water storage function of the water storage device.

[0044] Specifically, when the detection member 22 detects that the position of the float assembly 21 reaches the preset position, the detection member 22 sends a water level signal representing full water to the control mechanism 7, and then the control valve 32 is switched to a closed state, and the water delivery pipeline 31 is cut off to stop water storage. When the float assembly 21 detected by the detection member 22 does not reach the preset position, the control mechanism 7 drives the control valve 32 to switch and maintain the open state, and the water delivery pipeline 31 is conducted and continues to deliver clean water to the water storage mechanism 1 until the float assembly 21 detected by the detection member 22 reaches the preset position, and then the control valve 32 is switched to a closed state again to stop water intake.

[0045] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the float assembly 21 includes a magnetic member 211 and a floating member 212 wrapped around the magnetic member 211. The magnetic member 211 is used to generate a magnetic field signal for induction by the detection member 22, and the detection member 22 is used to detect changes in the magnetic field signal to obtain a corresponding water level signal.

[0046] In the embodiments of the present application, the magnetic member 211 may specifically be a magnet, the floating member 212 may be a plastic layer coated around the magnet, the detecting member 22 may be, but is not limited to, a Hall PCB board installed outside the water storage mechanism 1. During the water storage process of the water storage mechanism 1, a water level signal is obtained by whether there is conduction between the Hall PCB board and the magnetic member 211, with high detection reliability and less prone to misjudgment.

[0047] Combined with Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, in order to limit the position and movement trajectory of the floating ball assembly 21 in the horizontal direction, the sensing mechanism 2 further includes a guiding member 23 installed in the water storage cavity 11. The guiding member 23 may be a floating ball guide rail extending along the depth direction of the water storage cavity 11 and installed on the water storage mechanism 1. The above-mentioned floating ball assembly 21 can be slidably installed in the floating ball guide rail along the longitudinal direction of the floating ball guide rail, so that the floating ball assembly 21 always moves up and down along the depth direction of the water storage cavity 11.

[0048] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the water storage device further includes a decorative cover 13 installed on the outer wall of the water storage mechanism 1. A protection area for accommodating the detecting member 22 is formed between the decorative cover 13 and the outer wall of the water storage mechanism 1. On the one hand, it avoids the situation of accidental touch of the Hall PCB board during the user's use, thus improving the use safety. On the other hand, it can also enhance the overall aesthetics of the water storage device.

[0049] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in order to ensure the respective sealing performance of the water storage mechanism 1 and the water delivery mechanism 3 after being disassembled, in the embodiments of the present application, the water storage device further includes a check valve mechanism 4 installed between the water delivery mechanism 3 and the water storage mechanism 1. The water storage mechanism 1 can be detachably installed on the water delivery mechanism 3 by means of the check valve mechanism 4.

[0050] The check valve mechanism 4 specifically includes a second check valve assembly 42 communicated with the water delivery mechanism 3 and a first check valve assembly 41 communicated with the water storage mechanism 1. The first check valve assembly 41 and the second check valve assembly 42 can be inserted into each other along the installation direction of the water storage mechanism 1 and conduct the water pipeline 31.

[0051] When the first check valve assembly 41 and the second check valve assembly 42 are inserted into each other along the installation direction of the water storage mechanism 1, the water port of the check valve mechanism 4 is conducted, and the water in the water delivery mechanism 3 can be delivered to the water storage mechanism 1 under the action of the water inlet pressure of the water purifier. When the first check valve assembly 41 and the second check valve assembly 42 are separated, the first check valve assembly 41 is used to prevent the water in the water storage mechanism 1 from flowing outwards, and the second check valve assembly 42 is used to prevent the water in the water delivery mechanism 3 from flowing out of the water delivery mechanism 3, so that the water port of the check valve mechanism 4 is closed, thereby cutting off the water path between the water storage mechanism 1 and the water delivery mechanism 3.

[0052] In the embodiment of the present application, the first check assembly 41 includes a first valve core 411 slidably mounted along the installation direction of the water storage mechanism 1 at the water inlet of the water storage mechanism 1. A first elastic member 412 and a first sealing ring are provided between the periphery of the first valve core 411 and the inner wall of the water inlet. When the first check assembly 41 and the second check assembly 42 are separated, under the elastic force of the first elastic member 412, the first valve core 411 can move downward to block the water inlet.

[0053] Similarly, the second check assembly 42 includes a second valve core 421 slidably mounted along the installation direction of the water storage mechanism 1 at the water outlet of the water conveyance mechanism 3. A second elastic member 422 and a second sealing ring are provided between the periphery of the second valve core 421 and the inner wall of the water outlet. When the first check assembly 41 and the second check assembly 42 are separated, under the elastic force of the second elastic member 422, the second valve core 421 can move upward to block the water outlet. Wherein, the first elastic member 412 and the second elastic member 422 may specifically be springs.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present application, for the convenience of description, taking Figure 5 as an example, the direction where the first check assembly 41 is located relative to the second check assembly 42 in Figure 5 is defined as "above", and the direction where the second check assembly 42 is located relative to the first check assembly 41 is defined as "below". The terms "upper", "lower" and similar expressions used in the present application are only for the purpose of illustration and do not represent the only implementation manner.

[0055] Continuing to refer to Figures 1 to 5 shown, specifically, the base 5 includes a top cover 51 and a bottom cover 52 arranged oppositely along the height direction. The top cover 51 and the bottom cover 52 are connected by fasteners 10 to enclose an installation space 8. The above-mentioned water conveyance mechanism 3 and the second check assembly 42 can both be accommodated in the installation space 8 to realize the integrated design of the water storage device.

[0056] In some embodiments, in order to ensure the connection stability between the water conveyance mechanism 3, the second check assembly 42 and the base 5, in the embodiment of the present application, the water conveyance mechanism 3 and the second check assembly 42 can also be locked to the base 5 by means of the fasteners 10, so as to realize the installation and fixation of the water conveyance mechanism 3 and the second check assembly 42.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the fastener 10 may specifically be a locking structure such as a bolt, a screw, a clamp, etc., as long as it can install the water conveyance mechanism 3 and the second check assembly 42 on the base 5.

[0058] Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown in the figure, one side of the top cover 51 facing the water storage mechanism 1 is provided with a socket groove 511. Corresponding to the socket groove 511, a socket part 12 is arranged on one side of the water storage mechanism 1 facing the base 5. The socket part 12 can be adaptively inserted into the socket groove 511 along the installation direction of the water storage mechanism 1 to realize the snap connection and fixation between the water storage mechanism 1 and the base 5, so that the water storage mechanism 1 can only be detached from the base 5 longitudinally, avoiding the abnormal lateral movement of the water storage mechanism 1 under the influence of external forces during the water storage process.

[0059] Take Figure 1 the figure shown as an example. In the embodiment of the present application, the socket groove 511 is specifically an annular groove arranged at the top end of the top cover 51, so that the top end of the top cover 51 is configured into a "step-shaped" structure, and the socket part 12 is adaptively configured into a ring shape. During the installation process of the water storage mechanism 1, the socket part 12 can be adaptively inserted into the annular groove along the installation direction, so that the inner ring of the socket part 12 is in mutual fit with the groove wall of the annular groove, having the dual functions of guiding and lateral limiting, which helps to improve the convenience and connection stability of the connection between the water storage mechanism 1 and the base 5, so as to improve the user experience.

[0060] In some other embodiments, the water storage device further includes a trigger mechanism 6 installed between the water storage mechanism 1 and the base 5. The trigger mechanism 6 is electrically connected to the above-mentioned detection part 22 and is used to control the start and stop of the detection part 22. Specifically, the trigger mechanism 6 includes a trigger part 61 installed on the water storage mechanism 1 and an induction part 62 installed on the base 5. The induction part 62 realizes the electrical connection with the detection part 22 by means of an electrical connection component 24. The induction part 62 is used to sense the position of the trigger part 61 and generate a corresponding trigger signal, so as to control the start and stop of the sensing mechanism 2.

[0061] Among them, the trigger part 61 can specifically be a magnetic part such as a magnet installed on the water storage mechanism 1, and the trigger part 61 can generate a specific magnetic field centered on itself. In the present application, a card slot is arranged on the water storage mechanism 1 corresponding to the installation position of the trigger part 61, and the magnetic part realizes the detachable connection with the water storage mechanism 1 by means of the card slot, so as to facilitate installation and replacement. The induction part 62 can specifically be a reed switch installed on the base 5, and the reed switch can also be fixed to the inner wall of the top cover 51 or the bottom cover 52 by means of a fastener 10.

[0062] In the embodiment of the present application, the reed switch is specifically an electric switch that performs opening and closing operations through the applied magnetic field change, and can switch the switch state according to the change of the magnetic field applied by the trigger part 61 to realize the control of the start and stop states of the detection part 22 electrically connected thereto.

[0063] Specifically, when the distance between the reed switch and the magnetic component is equal to or less than a preset distance, that is, when the water storage mechanism 1 is installed on the base 5, the reed switch is switched to the on state under the influence of the magnetic field of the magnetic component, and the control mechanism 7 is controlled to start to detect the position of the floating ball assembly 21 in the water storage mechanism 1. When the distance between the reed switch and the magnetic component is greater than the preset distance, that is, when the water storage mechanism 1 is separated from the base 5, the reed switch is correspondingly switched to the off state under the influence of the magnetic field of the magnetic component, and the control mechanism 7 is controlled to close, so as to avoid unnecessary standby energy consumption and play an energy-saving role.

[0064] Combined with Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the present application further provides a drinking water device, which includes a water purifier and a water storage device as shown in any of the above embodiments. The water purifier can connect to an external water source and produce purified water, and the water storage device can communicate with the water purifier to achieve an automatic water storage function.

[0065] In the embodiments of the present application, the water purifier can be an under-counter water purifier, such as an RO machine. In actual application, the user places the water storage mechanism 1 on the base 5, and the trigger 61 in the water storage mechanism 1 triggers the induction member 62 to generate a signal and controls the detection member 22 to start. The detection member 22 detects the position information of the floating ball assembly 21, and controls the water delivery pipe 31 to switch between the open and closed states accordingly.

[0066] Specifically, if it is detected that the floating ball assembly 21 has not reached the preset position, the control mechanism 7 drives the control valve 32 to start. At this time, the RO machine connected to the control valve 32 through the water delivery pipe is depressurized, starts to produce water, and conveys the produced purified water to the water storage mechanism 1 through the water delivery pipe 31, the control valve 32 and the check mechanism 4 for storage. When the detection member 22 detects that the position of the floating ball assembly 21 reaches the preset position, the control mechanism 7 immediately drives the control valve 32 to switch to the closed state. At this time, the RO machine forms a high pressure disconnection, and thus stops water intake.

[0067] In the present application, the Hall effect is used to detect the change of the water level in the water storage mechanism 1 during the water production process, so as to control the water production and replenishment process, and thus control the start and stop of the water purifier connected thereto, realizing the functions of automatic water replenishment and water storage, enabling the user to quickly take out the required water from the water storage device when taking water, effectively shortening the waiting time for the user to take water, and further improving the user experience.

[0068] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope recorded in this specification.

[0069] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation manners of the present application. The description thereof is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation to the scope of the patented application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water storage device, used to connect to a water purifier, characterized in that: The water storage device comprises: A base (5) having a built-in installation space (8); A water storage mechanism (1) is detachably mounted on the base (5), wherein the water storage mechanism (1) comprises a water storage chamber (11) for storing purified water; a water delivery mechanism (3) mounted on the base (5) and at least partially accommodated in the installation space (8), the water delivery mechanism (3) comprising a water delivery pipeline (31), the water delivery pipeline (31) being capable of connecting the water storage mechanism (1) to the water purifier; and The sensing mechanism (2) comprises a float assembly (21) disposed in the water storage chamber (11), a detection member (22) disposed outside the water storage chamber (11) and mounted on the water storage mechanism (1), and an electrical connection assembly (24) connected between the detection member (22) and the water delivery mechanism (3); The detection member (22) is used to detect the position of the float assembly (21), and the water delivery pipeline (31) can be switched between a conducting state and a blocking state according to the position of the float assembly (21).

2. The water storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage device further comprises a decorative cover (13) mounted on the water storage mechanism (1), and a cavity for mounting the detection element (22) is formed between the decorative cover (13) and the water storage mechanism (1).

3. The water storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrical connection assembly (24) comprises a first connection member (241) and a second connection member (242) that can cooperate with each other, the first connection member (241) being mounted on the water storage mechanism (1) and connected to the detection member (22), and the second connection member (242) being mounted on the base (5) and connected to the water delivery mechanism (3).

4. The water storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting member (241) and the second connecting member (242) are in contact with each other.

5. The water storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the water storage mechanism (1) facing the base (5) is provided with a first receiving groove for installing the first connecting member (241), and the side wall of the base (5) facing the water storage mechanism (1) is provided with a second receiving groove for installing the second connecting member (242), and the first receiving groove can be connected to the second receiving groove along the installation direction of the water storage mechanism (1).

6. The water storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water delivery mechanism (3) further comprises a control valve (32) installed on the water delivery pipeline (31); the control valve (32) is arranged in the installation space (8) and is used to control the on-off of the water delivery pipeline (31).

7. The water storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water storage device further comprises a control mechanism (7), wherein the control mechanism (7) is respectively connected to the electrical connection component (24) and the control valve (32).

8. The water storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage device further comprises a check mechanism (4) installed between the water delivery mechanism (3) and the water storage mechanism (1), the check mechanism (4) comprising a first check component (41) installed on the water storage mechanism (1) and a second check component (42) installed on the water delivery mechanism (3); When the first check component (41) and the second check component (42) are plugged in, the water pipeline (31) and the water storage mechanism (1) are connected; when the first check component (41) and the second check component (42) are separated, the water pipeline (31) and the water storage mechanism (1) are disconnected.

9. The water storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage device further comprises a trigger mechanism (6), wherein the trigger mechanism (6) comprises a trigger component (61) installed on the water storage mechanism (1) and a sensing component (62) installed on the base (5), wherein the sensing component (62) is used to sense the trigger component (61) so as to control the detection component (22) to start.

10. A drinking water device, characterized in that: include: A water purifier, connected to an external water source and used to produce purified water; and The water storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, connected to the water purifier.

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