Water vapor separation device and water drinking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water vapor separation device and drinking water equipment, and relates to the technical field of drinking water equipment, and the water vapor separation device comprises a shell and a spiral spoiler. The shell is provided with a separation channel for separating gas from liquid, and a water inlet, a water outlet and an exhaust port which are communicated with the separation channel; the spiral spoiler is arranged in the separation channel and extends in the extension direction of the separation channel. According to the technical scheme, the turbulent flow piece with the spiral structure is arranged in the water vapor separation device, when a gas-liquid mixture passes through the spiral turbulent flow piece, the spiral structure enables fluid to rotate, the rotating motion causes the centrifugal force effect, heavy liquid components are thrown to the wall face of the shell, and the water vapor separation effect is improved. Light gas components tend to the center, so that separation is realized; in addition, the centrifugal force generated by the spiral structure of the spiral spoiler can effectively increase the separation degree between the liquid and the gas, so that the liquid drops can be separated from the gas flow more easily.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of drinking water equipment, in particular to a water-vapor separation device and a drinking water equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, an instant hot water drinking device usually quickly heats water to the boiling state. Since the water reaches the boiling temperature rapidly in a short time, the water boils extremely fast to generate high-temperature steam, and when receiving water, the high-temperature steam easily causes the boiling water to splash, which may scald the user. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose a water-vapor separation device and a drinking water equipment, aiming to separate water and vapor to reduce the risk of the user being scalded by boiling water.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the water-vapor separation device proposed by the utility model includes:

[0005] A housing, including a housing body, a water inlet part, a water outlet part and an exhaust part provided on the housing body; the housing body is provided with a first cavity, the water inlet part is provided with a water inlet and a water inlet channel, the water outlet part is provided with a water outlet and a water outlet channel, the exhaust part is provided with an exhaust port and the exhaust channel; the first cavity communicates with the water inlet channel, the exhaust channel and the water outlet channel to form a separation channel; and a spiral flow disturbing member provided in the water outlet channel.

[0006] In one embodiment, the number of the spiral flow disturbing members is multiple, and the multiple spiral flow disturbing members are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the water outlet channel.

[0007] In one embodiment, the housing body includes a bottom plate, a top plate, a surrounding plate and an end plate; the surrounding plate connects the bottom plate and the top plate, and the bottom plate, the top plate, the surrounding plate and the end plate enclose to form the first cavity; the water inlet part and the exhaust part are provided on the end plate, and the water outlet part is provided on one side of the bottom plate away from the end plate.

[0008] In one embodiment, the bottom plate is inclined towards the water outlet part from its connection with the end plate; the exhaust part is provided above the water inlet part.

[0009] In one embodiment, the water-vapor separation device further includes a first flow disturbing member and a second flow disturbing member provided in the first cavity, the first flow disturbing member, the second flow disturbing member and the spiral flow disturbing member are arranged in sequence along the extending direction of the separation channel, and the first flow disturbing member and the second flow disturbing member extend from the bottom plate towards the top plate.

[0010] The utility model also proposes a drinking water equipment, which includes:

[0011] The device main body, and

[0012] The water vapor separation device described in any of the foregoing embodiments, and the water vapor separation device is disposed on the device main body.

[0013] In one embodiment, the device main body includes:

[0014] A water tank having a water storage cavity; and

[0015] A heating device for heating the water storage cavity, and the water inlet and the exhaust port are respectively communicated with the water storage cavity;

[0016] In one embodiment, the device main body includes:

[0017] A water tank having a water storage cavity; and

[0018] A heating device having a heating cavity, and the heating cavity is communicated with the water storage cavity; the water inlet is communicated with the heating cavity, and the exhaust port is communicated with the water storage cavity.

[0019] In one embodiment, the water tank includes a tank body and a cover covering the tank body. The tank body is provided with the water storage cavity, the cover is provided with a communication hole communicated with the water storage cavity, and a one-way valve is arranged in the communication hole of the cover.

[0020] In one embodiment, a communication port is arranged on one side of the tank body close to the cover, the cover is provided with a second cavity, and the water storage cavity and the second cavity are communicated through the communication port.

[0021] In one embodiment, the drinking device further includes a sealing member, and the sealing member is arranged at the connection between the tank body and the cover.

[0022] In one embodiment, the device main body further includes a water pump, and the water outlet end of the water pump is communicated with the water inlet;

[0023] The water inlet end of the water pump is communicated with the water storage cavity, or the water inlet end of the water pump is communicated with the heating cavity.

[0024] Technical effects of the technical solution provided by the present utility model. In the technical solution of the present utility model, a spoiler with a spiral structure is arranged inside the water-vapor separation device. When the gas-liquid mixture passes through the spiral spoiler, its spiral structure causes the fluid to generate a rotational motion, and the rotational motion causes a centrifugal force, which throws the heavier liquid component towards the wall of the housing, while the lighter gas component tends towards the center, thereby achieving separation. In addition, the centrifugal force generated by the spiral structure of the spiral spoiler can effectively increase the separation degree between the liquid and the gas, making it easier for the liquid droplets to separate from the air flow. Further, the spiral structure extends the flow path of the gas-liquid mixture in the separation device, increases the surface area of contact between the liquid and the gas, makes it easier for the liquid droplets to condense and separate on the spiral surface, and improves the efficiency of water-vapor separation. Description of the Drawings

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water-vapor separation device provided by the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view from another perspective in;

[0028] Figure 3 Structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the water-vapor separation device provided by the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a cross-sectional view from another perspective in;

[0030] Figure 5 is Figure 3 an axonometric perspective view of;

[0031] Figure 6 Structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the drinking water device provided by the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 Structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the drinking water device provided by the present utility model

[0033] Figure 8 Structural schematic diagram of yet another embodiment of the drinking water device provided by the present utility model

[0034] Figure 9Schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the drinking water device provided by the present utility model.

[0035] Explanation of the reference numerals in the attached drawings:

[0036] 1. Drinking water device; 10. Water-vapor separation device; 20. Water tank; 21. Tank body; 22. Cover body; 23. Check valve; 24. Sealing member; 20a. Water storage cavity; 20b. Communication port; 20c. Second cavity; 30. Heating device; 40. Water pump;

[0037] 100. Housing; 101. First cavity; 110. Housing body; 111. Bottom plate; 112. Top plate; 113. Enclosing plate; 114. End plate; 120. Water inlet part; 121. Water inlet; 122. Water inlet channel; 130. Water outlet part; 131. Water outlet; 132. Water outlet channel; 133. Water blocking part; 140. Exhaust part; 141. Exhaust port; 142. Exhaust channel;

[0038] 200. Turbulence generating assembly; 201. First flow-through gap; 202. Second flow-through gap; 203. Third flow-through gap; 204. Fourth flow-through gap; 210. Spiral turbulence generating member; 220. First turbulence generating member; 221. Turbulence generating member body; 222. Bending part; 230. Second turbulence generating member.

[0039] The realization, functional features and advantages of the purpose of the present utility model will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the attached drawings. Specific embodiments

[0040] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described with reference to the attached drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0041] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0042] In addition, if the embodiments of the present utility model involve descriptions such as "first", "second", etc., the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying their 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 such feature. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, its meaning includes three parallel scenarios. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes Scenario A, or Scenario B, or the scenario where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those of ordinary skill in the art can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0043] The present utility model provides a water-vapor separation device, which is mainly applied to drinking water equipment and aims to separate water vapor to reduce the risk of users being scalded by boiling water. Among them, the drinking water equipment to which the water-vapor separation is applied usually has a heating function. Exemplarily, the drinking water equipment can be an electric kettle, a water dispenser, a thermos flask, a coffee machine, a boiling water kettle, etc.

[0044] Furthermore, to achieve water-vapor separation, there are mainly two situations. The first is a drinking water equipment with an instant heating function, which can heat water from normal temperature water or low-temperature water to a temperature close to boiling water immediately. At this time, the water also contains gas, forming a water-vapor mixture, which may cause splashing or unstable flow when taking water. In this case, water-vapor separation is also required. The second is that the water has just boiled, and the boiling water contains some gas. If the user takes water immediately, the mixture of bubbles and water will form a water-vapor mixture. If water-vapor separation is not achieved when discharging water from the water outlet, it will cause unstable water flow and boiling water splashing.

[0045] For the convenience of understanding and description, in the specification appendix of the present utility model Figures 1 to 9 The solid-line arrows indicate cavities, spaces, openings or holes.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 In an embodiment of the present utility model, the water-vapor separation device 10 includes a housing 100 and a flow disturbance component 200 disposed inside the housing 100.

[0047] Among them, the housing 100 is provided with a separation channel, a water inlet 121, a water outlet 131 and an exhaust port 141. The water inlet 121, the water outlet 131 and the exhaust port 141 are all communicated with the separation channel. The water inlet 121, the water outlet 131 and the exhaust port 141 can be arranged on any side of the housing 100. Preferably, in order to facilitate the arrangement of the separation channel inside the water vapor separation device 10, the water inlet 121 and the water outlet 131 are arranged on different sides of the housing 100, and the water inlet 121 and the exhaust port 141 are arranged on the same side of the housing 100. Further, after the water vapor separation device 10 is installed, the exhaust port 141 is usually arranged above the water inlet 121. The liquid naturally sinks under the action of gravity, while the gas rises. The exhaust port 141 is arranged above the water inlet 121 to utilize gravity to assist the separation process, thereby improving the separation efficiency of the water vapor separation device 10.

[0048] The shapes of the water inlet 121, the water outlet 131 and the exhaust port 141 are various and can be regular shapes such as circular or square. Among them, the circular shape includes regular circular and oval, etc. Of course, the shapes of the water inlet 121, the water outlet 131 and the exhaust port 141 can also be other irregular shapes. Preferably, the water inlet 121 is arranged in a circular shape, and the water outlet 131 is also arranged in a circular shape. Compared with the square shape, the circular water inlet 121 and water outlet 131 can provide a smoother water flow path, reduce the resistance of the water flow, so that the water flow is more stable and uniform. Secondly, the circular water outlet 131 can better control the water flow and reduce the splashing of water droplets, further reducing the risk of being scalded. In addition, the circular arrangement is usually more concise, more elegant and beautiful in appearance, and is suitable for various places and decoration styles. The exhaust port 141 is arranged in a square shape. The square exhaust port 141 can discharge water vapor more effectively, is not easy to be blocked, and the exhaust speed is smoother and faster.

[0049] The turbulence component 200 is arranged in the separation channel, that is, arranged inside the housing 100. The separation channel is communicated with the water inlet 121, the water outlet 131 and the exhaust port 141 respectively. Among them, the gas-liquid mixture enters the separation channel from the water inlet 121. The gas-liquid mixture is subjected to water vapor separation under the action of the turbulence component 200. The separated liquid is discharged from the device through the water outlet 131, and the separated gas (water vapor) is discharged from the device through the exhaust port 141.

[0050] Furthermore, the spoiler assembly 200 includes a spiral spoiler 210 disposed in the separation channel and extending along the extension direction of the separation channel. The spiral spoiler 210 generally has a spiral sheet or strip structure, and can be arranged in a single spiral or multiple spirals. The size and pitch of the spiral spoiler 210 can be set and adjusted according to the requirements of the equipment and fluid characteristics. The spiral spoiler 210 can be integrally formed with the housing 100, and of course, it can also be separately provided from the housing 100. Preferably, the spiral spoiler 210 is integrally formed with the housing 100.

[0051] In this embodiment, the spiral spoiler 210 can be disposed at any position between the water inlet 121 and the water outlet 131. For example, the spiral spoiler 210 is disposed near the water inlet 121, the spiral spoiler 210 is disposed at the middle position between the water inlet 121 and the water outlet 131, or the spiral spoiler 210 is disposed near the water outlet 131. Preferably, the spiral spoiler 210 is disposed near the water outlet 131.

[0052] Thus, when the gas-liquid mixture passes through the spiral spoiler 210, its spiral structure will cause the fluid to generate a rotational motion, and the rotational motion causes a centrifugal force, which throws the heavier liquid component towards the wall of the housing, while the lighter gas component tends to the center, thereby achieving separation. In addition, the centrifugal force generated by the spiral structure of the spiral spoiler 210 can effectively increase the separation degree between the liquid and the gas, making it easier for the liquid droplets to separate from the gas flow. Further, the spiral structure extends the flow path of the gas-liquid mixture in the separation device, increases the surface area of contact between the liquid and the gas, makes it easier for the liquid droplets to condense and separate on the spiral surface, and improves the separation efficiency.

[0053] In order to enable the water-vapor separation device 10 to have a better separation effect, the number of the spiral spoilers 210 is generally multiple. Specifically, the number of the spiral spoilers 210 can be three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or more than ten. The multiple spiral spoilers 210 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the water outlet channel 132. Further, the multiple spiral spoilers 210 are evenly arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the water outlet channel 132.

[0054] The technical solution of the present utility model is to provide a spiral spoiler 210 with a spiral structure inside the water-vapor separation device 10. When the gas-liquid mixture passes through the spiral spoiler 210, its spiral structure will cause the fluid to generate a rotational motion, and the rotational motion will cause a centrifugal force to act, throwing the heavier liquid component towards the wall of the housing, while the lighter gas component tends to the center, thereby achieving separation. In addition, the centrifugal force generated by the spiral structure of the spiral spoiler 210 can effectively increase the separation degree between the liquid and the gas, making it easier for the liquid droplets to separate from the gas flow. Further, the spiral structure prolongs the flow path of the gas-liquid mixture in the separation device, increases the surface area of contact between the liquid and the gas, makes it easier for the liquid droplets to condense and separate on the spiral surface, and improves the efficiency of water-vapor separation.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 1 , in an exemplary embodiment, the housing 100 includes a housing body 110, a water inlet portion 120, a water outlet portion 130, and an exhaust portion 140 provided on the housing body 110; the housing body 110 has a first cavity 101, the water inlet portion 120 has the water inlet 121 and a water inlet channel 122, the water outlet portion 130 has the water outlet 131 and a water outlet channel 132, and the exhaust portion 140 is provided with the exhaust port 141 and the exhaust channel 142; the water inlet channel 122, the exhaust channel 142, the water outlet channel 132, and the first cavity 101 are connected, and the spiral spoiler 210 is provided in the water outlet channel 132.

[0056] Among them, the housing body 110, the water inlet portion 120, the water outlet portion 130, and the exhaust portion 140 provided on the housing body 110 can be integrally formed or separately provided. The housing body 110 can be integrally formed or separately provided.

[0057] In an exemplary embodiment, the housing body 110 includes a bottom plate 111, a top plate 112, a surrounding plate 113, and an end plate 114; the surrounding plate 113 connects the bottom plate 111 and the top plate 112, and the bottom plate 111, the top plate 112, the surrounding plate 113, and the end plate 114 enclose to form the first cavity 101. The water inlet portion 120 and the exhaust portion 140 are provided on the end plate 114, and the water outlet portion 130 is provided on a side of the bottom plate 111 away from the end plate 114.

[0058] On the basis of the above embodiments, the bottom plate 111, the surrounding plate 113 and the end plate 114 are integrally formed, and the top plate 112 is a separate cover. Further, the water inlet part 120 and the exhaust part 140 are integrally formed with the end plate 114, and the water outlet part 130 is integrally formed with the bottom plate 111. In this way, the processing difficulty can be reduced, the water vapor separation device 10 has better sealing performance, and it is also convenient to clean the inside of the water vapor separation device 10.

[0059] Of course, in some embodiments, it may also be that the bottom plate 111, the top plate 112, the surrounding plate 113, the end plate 114, the water inlet part 120, the exhaust part 140 and the water outlet part 130 are all integrally formed.

[0060] Further, in order to facilitate the installation of the water vapor separation device 10, the water inlet part 120 is usually arranged in the form of a quick-connect plug. In addition, the exhaust part 140 can also be arranged in this way. The water outlet part 130 is usually arranged in a cylindrical shape, specifically, it can be arranged in a cylindrical shape or a square cylindrical shape. Preferably, the water outlet part 130 is arranged in a circular cylindrical shape (or a circular tubular shape). Further, a part of the water outlet part 130 protrudes from the first cavity 101 and forms a water blocking part 133. The setting of the water blocking part 133 can further stabilize the water flow, reduce the splashing of boiling water, and thus further reduce the risk of the user being scalded by the boiling water.

[0061] Exemplarily, the water outlet part 130 is arranged in a cylindrical shape, the spiral flow disturbing member 210 is arranged as a spiral flow disturbing rib, and the water outlet part 130 and the spiral flow disturbing member 210 are integrally formed.

[0062] It should be understood that in the embodiments of the present invention, the integral formation of the water outlet part 130 and the spiral flow disturbing member 210 is intended to realize the manufacture of an integral structure through single processing or a combination of various processing methods. The ways of integrally forming the water outlet part 130 and the spiral flow disturbing member 210 include but are not limited to injection molding and 3D printing, etc. Among them, in this embodiment, injection molding is preferably used. The principle of injection molding is: injecting the heated and melted plastic raw material into the mold and taking out the finished product after cooling and shaping. Injection molding is widely used in the manufacture of plastic products with complex shapes, such as household appliances, automotive parts, electronic product casings, etc., and will not be elaborated here.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3, It is worth mentioning that the bottom plate 111 is inclined from its connection with the end plate 114 towards the water outlet part 130. Among them, after the water-vapor separation device 10 is installed on the drinking water device 1, the bottom plate 111 is inclined downward from its connection with the end plate 114. Thus, the inclined bottom plate 111 utilizes the gravity to make the liquid flow naturally along the inclined direction, which helps the liquid to quickly leave the separation area, reduces the remixing of the liquid and the gas, and improves the separation efficiency. Secondly, the inclined bottom plate 111 can concentrate the separated water flow and guide it to the water outlet 131, making the water outlet of the drinking water device 1 smoother.

[0064] Furthermore, the exhaust part 140 is arranged above the water inlet part 120. Since the densities of the liquid and the gas are different, the liquid is heavier and tends to flow downward, while the gas is lighter and tends to float upward. Arranging the exhaust part 140 above the water inlet part 120 makes use of the natural stratification effect, which helps the effective separation of the liquid and the gas.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 , the turbulator assembly 200 further includes a first turbulator 220 arranged on the bottom plate 111; a first flow-through gap 201 is formed between both sides of the first turbulator 220 and the enclosing plate 113, and the first flow-through gap 201 is communicated with the water inlet channel 122 and the water outlet channel 132; a second flow-through gap 202 is formed between the first turbulator 220 and the top plate 112, and the second diversion gap is communicated with the exhaust channel 142, and the first flow-through gap 201 is communicated with the second flow-through gap 202.

[0066] Among them, with such an arrangement in this embodiment, the gas-liquid mixture realizes preliminary gas-liquid separation through the first turbulator 220 and, through the spiral turbulator 210, the gas-liquid mixture is separated under the centrifugal force. In this way, a secondary separation can be formed, thereby improving the separation efficiency of the water-vapor separation device 10 for the gas-liquid mixture. In addition, a second flow-through gap 202 is formed between the first turbulator 220 and the top plate 112, so that the separated gas can quickly be discharged from the first cavity 101, avoiding the accumulation of gas inside the device and improving the working efficiency of the device.

[0067] There are many kinds of shape structures of the first turbulator 220. The first turbulator 220 can be of various shapes, such as plate-shaped, prismatic, conical, spherical or other geometric shapes. Preferably, the first turbulator 220 is a rib plate. The rib plate of the first turbulator 220 is usually relatively smooth, which can effectively reduce the resistance in the flow of the gas-liquid mixture and improve the hydrodynamic performance. Compared with other shapes, the rib plate has less disturbance to the fluid, which helps to maintain the stable flow of the fluid.

[0068] In an exemplary embodiment, the first spoiler 220 includes a spoiler body 221 and a bending portion 222 that is bent and connected to the spoiler body 221. A first flow-through gap 201 is formed between the bending portion 222 and the shroud 113. A second flow-through gap 202 is formed between the spoiler body 221 and the bending portion 222 and the top plate 112. The spoiler body 221 faces the end plate 114.

[0069] Wherein, the first spoiler 220 can be bent on one side or both sides. Further, it can be bent once or multiple times. Preferably, in the household drinking water device 1, considering the limited space thereof, bending portions 222 are provided on both sides of the spoiler body 221, and the bending portion 222 only needs to be bent once. In this way, the fluid can be more evenly distributed when flowing through the first spoiler 220, reducing the situation of too high or too low local flow velocity, and making the separation effect of the first spoiler 220 relatively consistent.

[0070] Preferably, the surface of the spoiler body 221 facing the end plate 114 is arranged as a concave arc surface. Wherein, the arrangement of the spoiler body 221 as a concave arc surface can reduce the resistance of the gas-liquid mixture during the flow process, reduce the energy loss, achieve a relatively smooth transition, reduce the vortex and turbulence phenomena during the flow, and improve the separation efficiency and the stability of the separation process. Of course, in other embodiments, the surface of the spoiler body 221 facing the end plate 114 can be a flat surface or a convex arc surface.

[0071] Based on the previous embodiment, please continue to refer to Figures 3 to 5 , the spoiler assembly 200 includes a second spoiler 230 disposed between the first spoiler 220 and the spiral spoiler 210. The second spoiler 230 is respectively connected to the bottom plate 111 and the shroud 113. The second spoiler 230 is inclined away from the first spoiler 220 from its connection with the shroud 113. The second spoiler 230 has a third flow-through gap 203. The third flow-through gap 203 is respectively communicated with the first flow-through gap 201 and the water outlet channel 132. A fourth flow-through gap 204 is formed between the second spoiler 230 and the top plate 112. The fourth flow-through gap 204, the second flow-through gap 202 and the exhaust channel 142 are communicated in sequence.

[0072] Thus, with the settings in this embodiment, the gas-liquid mixture can pass through the first spoiler 220, the second spoiler 230, and the spiral spoiler 210 in sequence, forming multi-stage separation, thereby further improving the separation efficiency of the water-vapor separation device 10 for the gas-liquid mixture. Moreover, the first spoiler 220 first divides the gas-liquid mixture into at least two paths and then merges them together through the second spoiler 230, which can extend the flow path of the gas-liquid mixture in the separation device, prolong the separation time, and thus improve the separation efficiency. In addition, a first flow-through gap is formed between the second spoiler 230 and the top plate 112, enabling the separated gas to quickly discharge from the first cavity 101, avoiding gas accumulation inside the device, and improving the working efficiency of the device.

[0073] The present utility model also proposes a drinking water device 1, which includes a device main body and a water-vapor separation device 10. The specific structure of the water-vapor separation device 10 refers to the above-mentioned embodiment. Since this drinking water device 1 adopts all the technical solutions of the above-mentioned all embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0074] Among them, the drinking water device 1 to which the water-vapor separation is applied usually has a heating function. Exemplarily, the drinking water device 1 can be an electric kettle, a water dispenser, a thermos flask, a coffee machine, a boiling water kettle, etc.

[0075] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 , the device main body includes a water tank 20 and a heating device 30. The water tank 20 has a water storage cavity 20a; the heating device 30 is used to heat the water storage cavity 20a, and the water inlet 121 and the exhaust port 141 are respectively communicated with the water storage cavity 20a.

[0076] In this embodiment, the connection position of the connecting pipe of the water inlet 121 and the water tank 20 is usually set at the lower part or the bottom of the water tank 20, preferably at the bottom, so that the water in the water storage cavity 20a can be better discharged. Of course, in some embodiments, when the connection position of the connecting pipe of the water inlet 121 and the water tank 20 is set at the upper part or the top, a connecting pipe can be further provided to reach the bottom of the water storage cavity 20a.

[0077] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 9 , the device main body includes a water tank 20 and a heating device 30. The water tank 20 has a water storage cavity 20a; the heating device 30 has a heating cavity, and the heating cavity is communicated with the water storage cavity 20a; the water inlet 121 is communicated with the heating cavity, and the exhaust port 141 is communicated with the water storage cavity 20a. In this embodiment, a heating cavity capable of temporarily storing water is formed inside the heating device 30.

[0078] In the above embodiments, when the user draws water, since the water level in the water storage cavity 20a drops, a negative pressure is formed. Since the exhaust port 141 is communicated with the water storage cavity 20a, the gas in the water vapor separation device 10 will flow back into the water storage cavity 20a. In this way, the gas reflux prevents the pressure in the water storage cavity 20a from being too low, thereby avoiding the interruption of water supply caused by negative pressure and ensuring the continuity and stability of the user during the water drawing process. Further, with such a setting, water vapor will not be discharged to the outside, and it will not cause pollution to the items around the water vapor separation device 10.

[0079] Based on any of the above embodiments, the water tank 20 includes a tank body 21 and a cover body 22 covering the tank body 21. The tank body 21 is provided with the water storage cavity 20a, and the cover body 22 is provided with a communication hole communicated with the water storage cavity 20a. The cover body 22 is provided with a one-way valve 23 in the communication hole.

[0080] Among them, the tank body 21 includes an outer shell and an inner liner, and the outer shell and the inner liner can be separately arranged or integrally formed. The tank body 21 forms a water storage cavity 20a with a water filling port, and the cover body 22 covers the water filling port. The setting of the communication hole enables the communication between the water storage cavity 20a and the outside atmosphere, preventing the generation of negative pressure or positive pressure inside the water tank 20 due to pressure changes (such as temperature changes or water level changes), thereby maintaining the balance of the internal pressure and avoiding the deformation or damage of the water tank 20. The water in the water storage cavity 20a is heated by the heating device 30 until it boils and the chlorine is removed. A large amount of steam is discharged outward through the one-way valve 23. In addition, the one-way valve 23 prevents external pollutants or air from being sucked back into the water storage cavity 20a, ensuring the purity and safety of the water quality inside the water storage cavity 20a.

[0081] In another embodiment, a communication port 20b is provided on one side of the tank body 21 close to the cover body 22, and the cover body 22 is provided with a second cavity 20c. The water storage cavity 20a and the second cavity 20c are communicated through the communication port 20b. Through the setting of the communication port 20b, the sealing performance between the tank body 21 and the cover body 22 can be effectively improved, reducing the risk of water leakage. Among them, the communication port 20b is usually provided in the middle of the side of the box body close to the cover body 22.

[0082] Further, in order to further improve the sealing performance between the tank body 21 and the cover body 22, the drinking water device 1 further includes a sealing member 24, and the sealing member 24 is provided at the connection between the tank body 21 and the cover body 22. In this embodiment, the sealing member 24 is used to improve the sealing performance between the tank body 21 and the cover body 22, so that a certain negative pressure can be formed when the water level in the water storage cavity 20a drops. The sealing member 24 not only plays a role in waterproofing, dustproofing and antibacterial, but also may have a positive impact on the energy efficiency of the device and reducing the noise generated when the drinking water device 1 works.

[0083] In one embodiment, the device body further includes a water pump 40, and the water outlet end of the water pump 40 is communicated with the water inlet 121; the water inlet end of the water pump 40 is communicated with the water storage cavity 20a, or the water inlet end of the water pump 40 is communicated with the heating cavity. Wherein, in this embodiment, the setting of the water pump 40 can provide continuous and stable water flow, so that the drinking water device 1 can quickly and effectively convey water during use, and can also reduce the waiting time of users for fetching water, improve the response speed of the drinking water device 1, and bring a better user experience. In addition, in cooperation with the intelligent control system, the water pump 40 can achieve precise water volume control, automatically adjust the water flow, save water, and improve the intelligent level of the device.

[0084] The above is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the technical concept of the present invention by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied to other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water vapor separation device, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing, including a housing body, a water inlet part, a water outlet part and an exhaust part provided on the housing body; the housing body is provided with a first cavity, the water inlet part is provided with a water inlet and a water inlet channel, the water outlet part is provided with a water outlet and a water outlet channel, and the exhaust part is provided with an exhaust port and an exhaust channel; the first cavity communicates with the water inlet channel, the exhaust channel and the water outlet channel to form a separation channel; And A spiral turbulator, provided in the water outlet channel.

2. The water vapor separation device according to claim 1, wherein, The number of the spiral turbulators is multiple, and the multiple spiral turbulators are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the water outlet channel.

3. The water vapor separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing body includes a bottom plate, a top plate, a side plate and an end plate; the side plate connects the bottom plate and the top plate, and the bottom plate, the top plate, the side plate and the end plate enclose to form the first cavity; the water inlet part and the exhaust part are provided on the end plate, and the water outlet part is provided on a side of the bottom plate away from the end plate.

4. The water vapor separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that The bottom plate is inclined from its connection with the end plate towards the water outlet part; the exhaust part is provided above the water inlet part.

5. The water vapor separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that The water-vapor separation device further includes a first turbulator and a second turbulator provided in the first cavity, the first turbulator, the second turbulator and the spiral turbulator are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the separation channel, and the first turbulator and the second turbulator extend from the bottom plate towards the top plate.

6. A drinking water device, characterized in that, Comprising: A device main body, and The water-vapor separation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the water-vapor separation device is provided on the device main body.

7. The drinking water device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The device main body includes: A water tank, having a water storage cavity; and A heating device, the heating device is used to heat the water storage cavity, and the water inlet and the exhaust port are respectively communicated with the water storage cavity; Or, the device main body includes: A water tank, having a water storage cavity; and A heating device, having a heating cavity, the heating cavity is communicated with the water storage cavity; the water inlet is communicated with the heating cavity, and the exhaust port is communicated with the water storage cavity.

8. The drinking water device according to claim 7, wherein, The water tank includes a tank body and a cover body covering the tank body, the tank body is provided with the water storage cavity, the cover body is provided with a communication hole communicated with the water storage cavity, and the cover body is provided with a one-way valve in the communication hole.

9. The drinking water device according to claim 8, characterized in that, One side of the tank body close to the cover body is provided with a communication port, the cover body is provided with a second cavity, and the water storage cavity and the second cavity are communicated through the communication port.

10. The drinking water device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drinking water device further includes a sealing member, and the sealing member is provided at the connection between the tank body and the cover body.

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