Water outlet control device and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water dispensers, in particular to a water outlet control device and electronic equipment. A water outlet control device comprises a rack and a water outlet hose, and the water outlet hose is installed at the top of the rack. A water pipe driving platform is arranged on the rack, and a first driving module for driving the water outlet hose to move in the direction away from or close to the rack is arranged on the water pipe driving platform; the water pipe driving platform is further provided with an insertion opening and a second driving module for driving the water outlet hose to move in the insertion opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water dispensers, and particularly relates to a water outlet control device. Background Art

[0002] A water dispenser is a device that facilitates users to obtain drinking water. It can be divided into two types: a filtered water dispenser and a barreled water dispenser. The filtered water dispenser filters and purifies tap water through a built-in filtration system to remove impurities, organic substances, microorganisms, etc. in the water, ensuring that users drink cleaner and healthier water. The barreled water dispenser pumps the barreled water to the water outlet through a built-in barreled water pump, and is usually applicable to environments without filtration equipment or with high requirements for water quality.

[0003] In the related art, the water outlets of both types of water dispensers are fixed. When a user needs to receive water, it is required that the user place the water cup directly below the water outlet, otherwise the drinking water flowing out of the water outlet will not accurately enter the water cup. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the above technical problems, the utility model provides a water outlet control device, aiming to not fix the water outlet of the water outlet control device, so that the user actively calibrates the water outlet when receiving water, but the water outlet control device controls the driving module to move the water outlet above the water cup to improve the user experience.

[0005] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a water outlet control device, comprising: a frame and a water outlet hose, wherein the water outlet hose is installed on the top of the frame;

[0006] A water pipe driving platform is arranged on the frame, and a first driving module for driving the water outlet hose to move away from or close to the frame is arranged on the water pipe driving platform;

[0007] The water pipe driving platform is further provided with a socket, and a second driving module for driving the water outlet hose to move in the socket is arranged.

[0008] As an optional scheme of the water outlet control device provided by the utility model, a moving plate is installed on the water pipe driving platform, the socket is arranged on the moving plate, and the water outlet hose is inserted into the socket.

[0009] As an optional scheme of the water outlet control device provided by the utility model, it further comprises: a cup holder, which is fixedly arranged at a position corresponding to the water outlet hose at the bottom of the frame.

[0010] As an optional scheme of the water outlet control device provided by the utility model, the socket is an arc-shaped socket, and the water outlet hose makes a curvilinear motion in the arc-shaped socket under the drive of the second driving module.

[0011] As an alternative to the water outlet control device provided by the present utility model, the second driving module includes a second motor and a second driving telescopic rod. One end of the second motor away from the arc-shaped socket is fixedly connected to the moving plate by a fixing screw, and is connected to the water outlet hose through the second driving telescopic rod;

[0012] When the second motor drives the second driving telescopic rod to extend, the water outlet hose moves in a curved line in the arc-shaped socket towards the end away from the fixed connection of the second motor;

[0013] When the second motor drives the second driving telescopic rod to shorten, the water outlet hose moves in a curved line in the arc-shaped socket towards the end close to the fixed connection of the second motor.

[0014] As an alternative to the water outlet control device provided by the present utility model, a chute and a pressing plate are further provided on the moving plate. One side of the moving plate close to the second driving module is installed on the water pipe driving platform through the pressing plate and a screw passing through the pressing plate and the chute.

[0015] As an alternative to the water outlet control device provided by the present utility model, a holding ring is provided between the water outlet hose and the socket. The second driving telescopic rod is connected to the water outlet hose through the holding ring, and a gap is provided between the holding ring and the water outlet hose.

[0016] As an alternative to the water outlet control device provided by the present utility model, the first driving module includes a first motor and a first driving telescopic rod. The first motor is fixedly installed on the water pipe driving platform by a fixing screw, and the first driving telescopic rod is connected to the moving plate;

[0017] When the first motor drives the first driving telescopic rod to extend, the moving plate moves in a direction away from the frame;

[0018] When the first motor drives the first driving telescopic rod to shorten, the moving plate moves in a direction close to the frame.

[0019] As an alternative to the water outlet control device provided by the present utility model, a water-vapor separation device is further included. The water-vapor separation device is connected to the top of the water outlet hose and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet of the water outlet control device.

[0020] As an alternative to the water outlet control device provided by the present utility model, a water cup positioning device is further included, which is used to position the water cup placed on the cup holder. The water cup positioning device includes at least one of the following: an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, and a camera.

[0021] As an alternative solution of the water outlet control device provided by the present utility model, the water outlet control device further includes a display screen, which is installed on the surface of the water outlet control device and is used to display the relative relationship between the target position detected by the water cup positioning device and the water outlet position of the water outlet hose in the form of an image.

[0022] In a second aspect, an electronic device is characterized in that it is equipped with the water outlet control device as described in any one of the first aspect.

[0023] The beneficial technical effects of the present utility model at least include: on the one hand, since the water outlet pipe of the water outlet control device is a flexible hose, the water outlet of the water outlet control device is not fixed, and it can be moved through the drive of the drive module, enabling the user to actively calibrate the water outlet when in need of receiving water. Instead, the water outlet control device controls the drive module to move the water outlet above the water cup to improve the user experience. On the other hand, the water outlet control device includes a first drive module and a second drive module. The first drive module can drive the water outlet hose to move in the direction away from or towards the frame, and the second drive module can drive the water outlet hose to move within the socket, enabling the water outlet hose to move in multiple directions. This not only increases the flexibility of the water outlet control device to control the water outlet position of the water outlet hose but also ensures that the water outlet hose can be accurately driven above the water cup mouth.

[0024] Other features and advantages of the present utility model will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0025] The following further describes the present utility model with reference to the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a water outlet control device shown in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a water outlet control device from a top view shown in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of an installation structure of a second drive module shown in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of an installation structure of a moving plate shown in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a water vapor separation device shown in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model will be explained and described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. However, the following embodiments are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the implementation manners, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] In the following description, terms such as "inner", "outer", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicating orientations or positional relationships are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have specific orientations, be constructed and operated in specific orientations, and thus cannot be construed as limitations on the present utility model.

[0034] The embodiments of the present utility model provide a water outlet control device. Please refer to the attached Figure 1 , the water outlet control device includes: a frame 11 and a water outlet hose 13. Among them, the frame 11 is the support structure of the water outlet control device, and the water outlet hose 13 is installed on the top of the frame 11.

[0035] A water pipe driving platform 14 is further provided on the frame 11, and a socket 16 is provided on the water pipe driving platform 14, and the socket 16 is used for inserting the water outlet hose 13.

[0036] A first driving module 17 for driving the water outlet hose 13 to move away from or close to the frame 11 is provided on the water pipe driving platform 14.

[0037] A second driving module for driving the water outlet hose 13 to move within the socket 16 is further provided on the water pipe driving platform 14.

[0038] In this embodiment, on the one hand, since the water outlet pipe of the water outlet control device is a hose, the water outlet of the water outlet control device is not fixed, and it can be moved through the drive of the driving module, so that the user can actively calibrate the water outlet when receiving water, but the water outlet control device controls the driving module to move the water outlet above the water cup to improve the user experience. On the other hand, the water outlet control device includes a first driving module and a second driving module. The first driving module can drive the water outlet hose to move away from or close to the frame, and the second driving module can drive the water outlet hose to move within the socket, so that the water outlet hose can move in multiple directions, which not only increases the flexibility of the water outlet control device to control the water outlet position of the water outlet hose, but also ensures that the water outlet hose can be accurately driven above the water cup mouth.

[0039] In one embodiment, a moving plate 15 is installed on the water pipe driving platform 14, the socket 16 is arranged on the moving plate 15, and the water outlet hose 13 is inserted into the socket 16.

[0040] A moving plate 15 is installed on the water pipe driving platform 14, and a socket 16 for inserting the water outlet hose 13 is arranged on the moving plate 15. A guide rail may be installed between the moving plate and the water pipe driving platform 14, so that the moving plate 15 can slide under the drive of the driving module. Of course, the moving manner of the moving plate 15 is not limited thereto. For example, it may further include: pulleys are installed under the moving plate 15, and the moving plate 15 can slide based on the pulleys; or, the surfaces of the water pipe driving platform 14 and the moving plate 15 are both made of smooth materials, etc. This specification does not limit this.

[0041] As Figure 2 As shown, the first driving module may include a first motor 171 and a first driving telescopic rod 172. The first motor 171 is fixedly installed on the water pipe driving platform 14 through fixing screws, and the first driving telescopic rod 172 is connected to the moving plate 15. The first motor 171 can control the first driving telescopic rod 172 to extend or shorten. When the first driving telescopic rod 172 extends, the moving plate 15 is pushed to move away from the frame 11. At the same time, the water outlet hose 13 inserted into the socket 16 on the moving plate 15 moves away from the frame 11 synchronously; when the first driving telescopic rod 172 shortens, the moving plate 15 is pushed to move towards the frame 11. At the same time, the water outlet hose 13 inserted into the socket 16 on the moving plate 15 moves towards the frame 11 synchronously.

[0042] In one embodiment, the water outlet control device further includes a cup holder 12, and the cup holder 12 is fixedly arranged at a position corresponding to the water outlet hose at the bottom of the frame 11. This cup holder can be used to place cups.

[0043] The manner in which the second driving module 18 drives the water outlet hose 13 to move may be similar to that of the first driving module 17. For example: the socket 16 may be a long strip straight socket, and this socket may be perpendicular to the moving direction of the moving plate 15. The second driving module 18 can also push the water outlet hose to make a linear motion perpendicular to the moving direction of the moving plate 15 in the socket 13 based on the driving telescopic rod. However, in this driving manner, the installation of the second driving module 18 needs to be perpendicular to the first driving module 17. This installation method will occupy a large space and easily make the appearance of the water outlet control device asymmetric.

[0044] In one embodiment, the socket is an arc-shaped socket, and the water outlet hose makes a curvilinear motion in the long strip arc-shaped socket under the drive of the second driving module.

[0045] As Figure 2As shown, the socket 16 is an arc-shaped socket. The water outlet hose 13 moves in a curved path within the long strip arc-shaped socket under the drive of the second drive module 18, that is, it moves in the direction 2-1 or the direction 2-2. Specifically, the socket 16 can be a long strip arc-shaped socket, and the movement of the water outlet hose 13 within the socket can be a butting type of curved movement.

[0046] Further, the second drive module 18 includes a second motor 181 and a second drive telescopic rod 182. One end of the second motor 181 away from the long strip arc-shaped socket is fixedly connected to the moving plate 15 through a fixing screw, and is connected to the water outlet hose 13 through the second drive telescopic rod 182; when the second motor 181 drives the second drive telescopic rod 182 to extend, the water outlet hose 13 moves in a curved path in the long strip arc-shaped socket towards the end away from the fixed end of the second motor 181 (that is, moves in the direction 2-1); when the second motor 181 drives the second drive telescopic rod 181 to shorten, the water outlet hose 13 moves in a curved path in the long strip arc-shaped socket towards the end close to the fixed end of the second motor (that is, moves in the direction 2-2).

[0047] In this embodiment, since the socket is a long strip arc-shaped socket, the second drive module can drive the water outlet hose to move in a curved path within the socket, so that the installation of the second drive module does not need to be perpendicular to the first drive module, thereby reducing the installation space of the drive module in the water outlet control device, optimizing the structure of the water outlet control device, and beautifying the appearance of the water outlet control device.

[0048] The specific installation method of the second drive module 18 is as Figure 3 shown. One end of the second motor 181 away from the long strip arc-shaped socket is fixedly connected to the moving plate 15 through a fixing screw 31 and a gasket 32, and the fixing screw 31 is wrapped with a rotating shaft 33. Since there is only one screw, the second drive module 18 will also rotate by a certain angle around the rotating shaft 33 under the action of the socket 16.

[0049] In an embodiment, a holding ring 34 is provided between the water outlet hose 13 and the socket 16, and the second drive telescopic rod 182 is connected to the water outlet hose 13 through the holding ring 34, and there is a gap between the holding ring 34 and the water outlet hose 13.

[0050] The movement of the water outlet hose 13 depends on the holding ring 34 connected to the second drive telescopic rod 182. The socket 16 is provided with a first limiting groove 161 and a second limiting groove 162, and the holding ring 34 is stuck in the socket 16 based on these two limiting grooves. Since there is a gap between the holding ring 34 and the water outlet hose 13, the rotation of the second drive module 18 itself will not drive the water outlet hose 13 to rotate, but only drive it to move in the horizontal direction.

[0051] In this embodiment, by providing a clamping ring with a gap from the water outlet hose between the water outlet hose and the socket, the rotation of the second drive module will not affect the water outlet hose, thereby avoiding the problem of the water outlet hose bursting caused by the hose rotating and twisting.

[0052] In one embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, a chute 20 is provided on the moving plate 15, and the moving plate 15 is mounted on the water pipe drive platform 14 through a pressing plate 19 and screws passing through the pressing plate 19 and the chute 20.

[0053] The chute 20 can ensure that the moving plate 15 can be driven by the first drive module. One end of the moving plate 15 is connected to the first drive module 17, and the other end is limited by the pressing plate 19 and the chute 20, which can ensure that the moving plate 15 reciprocates in the same plane without tilting.

[0054] In one embodiment, it further includes a water-vapor separation device, which is connected to the top of the water outlet hose and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet of the water outlet control device.

[0055] As Figure 5 shown, the water-vapor separation device 51 is connected to the top of the water outlet hose 13 and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet in the water outlet hose 13. The specific structure of the water-vapor separation device 51 may include a cavity and a steam discharge port. After the water supply from the water outlet control device enters the cavity, the steam will automatically separate from the water. The steam rises and is discharged from the steam discharge port, while the water flows out along the water outlet hose 13 and enters the water cup.

[0056] In this embodiment, by installing the water-vapor separation device 51 in the water outlet control device, the steam generated by the water outlet of the water outlet control device is separated, thereby avoiding damage to the internal structure of the water outlet control device caused by the steam.

[0057] In one embodiment, it further includes a water cup positioning device, which is used to position the water cup placed on the cup holder. As Figure 5 shown, the water cup positioning device may be an optical sensor 52 installed on the water pipe drive platform 14, and the optical sensor can be used to position the water cup placed on the cup holder 12.

[0058] Of course, the water cup positioning device is not limited to this. For example, it may also include an infrared sensing device or a camera, and this specification does not limit this.

[0059] In one embodiment, the water outlet control device further includes a display screen, which is installed on the surface of the water outlet control device and is used to display the relative relationship between the target position detected by the water cup positioning device and the water outlet position of the water outlet of the water outlet hose in the form of an image.

[0060] The aforementioned water outlet control device can be applied to any electronic device that requires water outlet control, such as a water dispenser.

[0061] Please refer to the appendix Figure 6 , Figure 6 which is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided for another embodiment of this specification.

[0062] As Figure 6 shown, the electronic device 600 may include: at least one processor 601, at least one network interface 604, a user interface 603, a memory 605, a water outlet control device 606, and at least one communication bus 602.

[0063] Among them, the communication bus 602 can be used to realize the connection and communication of the above-mentioned various components.

[0064] Among them, the user interface 603 may include buttons, and the optional user interface may further include a standard wired interface and a wireless interface.

[0065] Among them, the network interface 604 may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth module, an NFC module, a Wi-Fi module, etc.

[0066] Among them, the processor 601 may include one or more processing cores. The processor 601 connects various parts within the entire electronic device 600 through various interfaces and lines, and by running or executing instructions, programs, code sets, or instruction sets stored in the memory 605, and by calling data stored in the memory 605, it executes various functions of the electronic device 600 and processes data. Optionally, the processor 601 may be implemented in at least one of the hardware forms of DSP, FPGA, and PLA. The processor 601 may integrate one or several combinations of CPU, GPU, and modem, etc. Among them, the CPU mainly processes the operating system, user interface, and application programs, etc.; the GPU is responsible for the rendering and drawing of the content to be displayed on the display screen; the modem is used to process wireless communication. It can be understood that the above-mentioned modem may not be integrated into the processor 601 and may be implemented separately through a single chip.

[0067] Among them, the memory 605 may include RAM or ROM. Optionally, the memory 605 includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium. The memory 605 can be used to store instructions, programs, codes, code sets or instruction sets. The memory 605 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. Among them, the program storage area can store instructions for implementing the operating system, instructions for at least one function (such as touch function, sound playback function, image playback function, etc.), instructions for implementing the above-mentioned method embodiments, etc.; the data storage area can store the data involved in the above-mentioned method embodiments. Optionally, the memory 605 may also be at least one storage device located far from the aforementioned processor 601. As a computer storage medium, the memory 605 may include an operating system, a network communication module, a user interface module, and an application program. The processor 601 can be used to call the application program stored in the memory 605 and execute the methods in the above-mentioned one or more embodiments.

[0068] Among them, the water outlet control device 606 can be the water outlet control device mentioned in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0069] In the above embodiments, it can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software, it can be implemented in whole or in part in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this specification are generated in whole or in part. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable devices. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted through the computer-readable storage medium. The computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center in a wired manner (such as coaxial cable, optical fiber, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)) or wirelessly (such as infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.). The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that includes one or more integrated available media. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (for example, a floppy disk, a hard disk, a magnetic tape), an optical medium (for example, a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)), or a semiconductor medium (for example, a Solid State Disk (SSD)), etc.

[0070] As described above, it is only the preferred embodiment disclosed by the present utility model and the description of the applied technical principles. Those skilled in the art should understand that the protection scope involved in this disclosure is not limited to the technical solution formed by the specific combination of the above technical features, and should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the above disclosed concept. For example, the technical solution formed by mutually replacing the above features with the technical features (but not limited to) having similar functions disclosed in this disclosure.

[0071] In addition, although the operations are depicted in a particular order, this should not be construed as requiring that the operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Similarly, although several specific implementation details are included in the above discussion, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Certain features described in the context of separate embodiments may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, the various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented separately or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments.

Claims

1. An outlet water control device, characterized in that, Including: A frame (11) and a water outlet hose (13), and the water outlet hose (13) is installed on the top of the frame (11); A water pipe driving platform (14) is provided on the frame (11), and a first driving module (17) for driving the water outlet hose (13) to move away from or close to the frame (11) is provided on the water pipe driving platform (14); A socket (16) is further provided on the water pipe driving platform (14), and a second driving module (18) for driving the water outlet hose (13) to move in the socket (16) is provided.

2. The water outlet control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A moving plate (15) is installed on the water pipe driving platform (14), the socket (16) is provided on the moving plate (15), and the water outlet hose (13) is inserted into the socket (16).

3. The water outlet control device according to claim 2, wherein, The socket (16) is an arc-shaped socket, and the water outlet hose (13) makes a curvilinear motion in the arc-shaped socket under the drive of the second driving module (18).

4. The water outlet control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second driving module (18) includes a second motor (181) and a second driving telescopic rod (182). One end of the second motor (181) away from the arc-shaped socket is fixedly connected to the moving plate (15) by a fixing screw, and is connected to the water outlet hose (13) through the second driving telescopic rod (182); When the second motor (181) drives the second driving telescopic rod (182) to extend, the water outlet hose (13) makes a curvilinear motion in the arc-shaped socket towards the end away from the end where the second motor (181) is fixedly connected; When the second motor (181) drives the second driving telescopic rod (182) to shorten, the water outlet hose (13) makes a curvilinear motion in the arc-shaped socket towards the end close to the end where the second motor (181) is fixedly connected.

5. The water outlet control device according to claim 4, wherein, A sliding groove (20) and a pressing plate (19) are further provided on the moving plate (15), and one side of the moving plate (15) close to the second driving module (18) is installed on the water pipe driving platform (14) through the pressing plate (19) and a screw passing through the pressing plate (19) and the sliding groove (20).

6. The water outlet control device according to claim 4, wherein A clamping ring (34) is provided between the water outlet hose (13) and the socket (16), the second driving telescopic rod (182) is connected to the water outlet hose (13) through the clamping ring (34), and a gap is provided between the clamping ring (34) and the water outlet hose (13).

7. The water outlet control device according to claim 2, characterized in that The first driving module (17) includes a first motor (171) and a first driving telescopic rod (172). The first motor (171) is fixedly installed on the water pipe driving platform (14) by a fixing screw, and the first driving telescopic rod (172) is connected to the moving plate (15); When the first motor (171) drives the first driving telescopic rod (172) to extend, the moving plate (15) moves in a direction away from the frame (11); When the first motor (171) drives the first driving telescopic rod (172) to shorten, the moving plate (15) moves in a direction close to the frame (11).

8. The water outlet control device according to claim 1, characterized in that It further includes a water vapor separation device (51), which is connected to the top of the water outlet hose (13) and is used to separate the steam generated by the water outlet of the water outlet control device.

9. The water outlet control device according to claim 1, wherein It further includes: A cup holder (12), which is fixedly arranged at a position corresponding to the water outlet hose (13) at the bottom of the frame (11).

10. The water outlet control device according to claim 9, characterized in that, It further includes a water cup positioning device for positioning the water cup placed on the cup holder. The water cup positioning device includes at least one of the following: an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, and a camera.

11. The water outlet control device according to claim 10, characterized in that The water outlet control device further includes a display screen, which is installed on the surface of the water outlet control device and is used to display the relative relationship between the target position detected by the water cup positioning device and the water outlet position of the water outlet of the water outlet hose in the form of an image.

12. An electronic device, characterized in that, The water outlet control device according to any one of claims 1-11 is installed.

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