Water distribution device and dish washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water distribution device and a dish-washing machine, in particular to the water distribution device and the dish-washing machine, and aims to solve the problem that the communication mode of an existing water distribution device is limited. In order to achieve the purpose, the water distribution device comprises a water outlet piece, a water inlet piece and a water outlet piece, water distribution holes are formed in the water distribution piece, and the water distribution piece can rotate relative to the water outlet piece; when the water distribution piece is rotated, the water distribution hole can be controlled to be aligned with one or more adjacent water outlets, and the water distribution piece can seal the water outlets which are not aligned with the water distribution hole. A plurality of water outlets are formed in the water outlet piece along the circumference, water distribution holes are formed in the water distribution piece, and the water distribution piece can rotate relative to the water outlet piece. When the water distribution piece rotates, the water distribution hole can be aligned with one water outlet or multiple water outlets, and the water distribution piece can seal other water outlets. Due to the arrangement mode, the water distribution device has multiple communication modes, so that the requirements of the dish washing machine are fully met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a water separation device and a dishwasher, and specifically provides a water separation device and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] Some dishwashers are equipped with multiple spray groups, each designed to clean a specific area of dishes. To precisely control these multiple spray groups, a water diverter valve is installed inside the dishwasher. This valve connects the water inlet to the multiple spray groups, controlling the flow of water to a specific spray group. However, current water diverter valves offer limited connectivity options and cannot accommodate a variety of water flow distribution methods.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the art for a water separation device and a dishwasher to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem that the communication modes of the existing water distribution device are relatively limited.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a water distribution device, comprising:

[0006] A water outlet component, which is provided with a plurality of water outlets along the circumference;

[0007] A water distribution member having a water distribution hole thereon, the water distribution member being rotatable relative to the water outlet member;

[0008] By rotating the water diversion element, the water diversion hole can be controlled to be aligned with one or more adjacent water outlets, and the water diversion element can close the water outlets that are not aligned with the water diversion hole.

[0009] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned water diversion device, the plurality of water outlets are evenly distributed along the circumference.

[0010] In a specific embodiment of the above water diversion device, the shape of the water diversion hole is a circular waist-shaped hole.

[0011] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned water diversion device, the central arc corresponding to the water diversion hole is arranged to coincide with the arc formed by the centers of the plurality of water outlets, so that rotating the water diversion member can switch the water outlet aligned with the water diversion hole; and / or

[0012] The radius of the waist-shaped hole of the water diversion hole is equal to the radius of the water outlet.

[0013] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned water diversion device, the arc center angle of the water diversion hole is matched with the arc center angle corresponding to the water outlet that is aligned the most in a single time, so that the water diversion hole can align with one water outlet or multiple adjacent water outlets.

[0014] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned water diversion device, the number of the water outlets is set to four, and the arc center angle of the water diversion hole is 90°.

[0015] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned water diversion device, the water diversion member is provided with a first closing surface, the water outlet member is provided with a second closing surface, the water outlet is provided on the second closing surface, and the first closing surface and the second closing surface are provided in contact with each other so that the first closing surface can close the water outlet that is not aligned with the water diversion hole;

[0016] In a specific embodiment of the above water diversion device, the shape of the first closed surface and the shape of the second closed surface are both circular planes; or

[0017] The shapes of the first closed surface and the second closed surface are both curved surfaces.

[0018] In a specific embodiment of the above water diversion device, one or more water diversion holes are provided on the water diversion member.

[0019] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a dishwasher comprising the above-mentioned water separation device.

[0020] When adopting the above technical solution, the water outlet member of the present invention is provided with multiple water outlets arranged along the circumference, and the water distribution member is provided with water distribution holes. The water distribution member can rotate relative to the water outlet member. When the water distribution member rotates, the water distribution holes can align with one or more water outlets, and the water distribution member can close the other water outlets. This arrangement allows the water distribution device to have multiple connection modes, fully meeting the needs of dishwashers.

[0021] Furthermore, the multiple outlets on the water outlet member are evenly spaced along the circumference, with the water diversion holes shaped like circular waist holes, and the center arc of the water diversion holes coincides with the arc formed by the centers of the multiple water outlets. This arrangement allows the water outlet to be aligned with the water diversion holes when the water diversion member rotates, thereby adjusting the connectivity of the water diversion device and achieving multiple connectivity modes.

[0022] Furthermore, the water diversion member is provided with a first closed surface, the water outlet member is provided with a second closed surface, and the water outlet is provided on the second closed surface. The first and second closed surfaces are arranged in abutting contact. The shapes of the first and second closed surfaces can be circular, flat, or curved. This arrangement allows the water diversion member to rotate freely without interference from the water outlet member. During rotation of the water diversion member, the first and second closed surfaces remain in contact, thereby sealing the water outlet on the second closed surface.

[0023] Furthermore, the water distribution member may be provided with a plurality of water distribution holes. This arrangement enables the water distribution holes to be aligned with non-adjacent water outlets, thereby increasing the connectivity of the water distribution device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the water separation device provided by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the water outlet provided by the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the water distribution component provided by the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first communication structure of the water diversion device provided by the present invention, in which the water diversion hole is aligned with the water outlet A, and the dotted line in the figure shows the water outlet closed by the water diversion member;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second connection structure of the water diversion device provided by the present invention, in which the water diversion hole is aligned with the water outlet B;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the third connection structure of the water diversion device provided by the present invention, in which the water diversion hole is aligned with the water outlet C;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth connection structure of the water diversion device provided by the present invention, in which the water diversion hole is aligned with the water outlet D;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the fifth connection structure of the water diversion device provided by the present invention, in which the water diversion hole is aligned with the water outlets A and B;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the sixth connection structure of the water diversion device provided by the present invention, in which the water diversion hole is aligned with the water outlets B and C;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the seventh connection structure of the water diversion device provided by the present invention, in which the water diversion hole is aligned with the water outlets C and D;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the eighth connection structure of the water diversion device provided by the present invention, in which the water diversion hole is aligned with the water outlets A and D.

[0036] List of reference numerals:

[0037] 1. Water outlet; 101. Water outlet; 102. Second closed surface; 2. Water distribution component; 201. Water distribution hole; 202. First closed surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or component described must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as limiting the utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "set," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] In order to solve the problem that the existing water diversion device has limited communication modes, this embodiment discloses a dishwasher including a water diversion device.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 , the water distribution device includes a water outlet 1 and a water distribution 2. Figure 2 , the water outlet 1 is provided with a plurality of water outlets 101 along the circumference. Figure 3 The water distribution member 2 is provided with a water distribution hole 201. The water distribution member 2 can rotate relative to the water outlet member 1. When the water distribution member 2 rotates, the water distribution hole 201 can align with one or more water outlets 101, so that water flows out of the water outlet 101 aligned with the water distribution hole 201, and the water distribution member 2 can close the other water outlets 101. This arrangement allows the water distribution device to have multiple connection modes, fully meeting the needs of dishwashers.

[0043] Reference Figure 2The water outlet member 1 is shaped like a shell, which is provided with a second closed surface 102. The second closed surface 102 is shaped like a circular plane. Multiple water outlets 101 are provided on the second closed surface 102. Each water outlet 101 is shaped like a circular hole. The multiple water outlets 101 are evenly distributed along the circumference. Furthermore, the centers of the multiple water outlets 101 are arranged concentrically with the circumference of the circular second closed surface 102.

[0044] Regarding the water outlets 101, it should be noted that although the multiple water outlets 101 in this embodiment are evenly distributed along the circumference, this arrangement is not a limitation of the present invention. Without deviating from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also adopt other arrangements in other embodiments, for example: multiple water outlets 101 are unevenly distributed along the circumference. Specifically, the spacing between some water outlets 101 is smaller, and the spacing between other parts is larger. When the water diversion hole 201 is rotated to a position with a smaller spacing, multiple water outlets 101 can be aligned. When the water diversion hole 201 is rotated to a position with a larger spacing, fewer water outlets 101 or only one water outlet 101 can be aligned. This arrangement does not deviate from the basic principles of the present invention, and therefore will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0045] Reference Figure 3 The water distribution member 2 is shaped like a circular plate, and the center of the circular plate is arranged on the same axis as the center of the circle on which the centers of the multiple water outlets 101 are located. The side of the circular plate facing the second closed surface 102 is the first closed surface 202. The first closed surface 202 is arranged to fit the second closed surface 102 so that the second closed surface 102 can seal the water outlets 101 on the first closed surface 202. Furthermore, a sealing gasket (not shown in the figure) can be provided between the first closed surface 202 and the second closed surface 102 to enhance the effect of sealing the water outlets 101 and prevent leakage. Furthermore, the water distribution member 2 is connected to a driving member (not shown in the figure). The driving member is specifically a motor. In one embodiment, the motor is directly connected to the center of the circular plate of the water distribution member 2. In other embodiments, the motor and the water distribution member 2 are connected via a transmission device. The driving member can drive the water distribution member 2 to rotate, thereby adjusting the alignment of the water distribution hole 201 and the four water outlets 101.

[0046] Regarding the first and second closing surfaces 202 and 102, it should be noted that while the shapes of the first and second closing surfaces 202 and 102 in this embodiment are both circular planes, this configuration does not limit the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also configure the shapes of the water diversion member 2 and the second closing surface 102 in other embodiments, as long as the water diversion member 2 does not interfere with the second closing surface 102 or the water outlet member 1 during rotation, and the first closing surface 202 on the water diversion member 2 can seal the water outlet member 1 on the second closing surface 102. For example, the shapes of the first and second closing surfaces 202 and 102 can both be axisymmetric curved surfaces. Axisymmetric curved surfaces include, but are not limited to, cylindrical surfaces, conical surfaces, spherical surfaces, paraboloids, and the like. In one embodiment, the first closing surface 202 is an outer cylindrical surface, the second closing surface 102 is an inner cylindrical surface, and the water outlet 101 is located on the inner cylindrical surface. The first sealing surface 202 and the second sealing surface 102 can fit together so that the first sealing surface 202 seals the water outlet 101 on the second sealing surface 102. At the same time, the first sealing surface 202 can rotate without interfering with the second sealing surface 102. This does not deviate from the basic principles of the present invention and therefore falls within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] A water diversion hole 201 is provided on the water diversion component 2. The shape of the water diversion hole 201 is a circular arc-shaped waist-shaped hole. The center arc line of the circular arc-shaped water diversion hole 201 is arranged to coincide with the circumference of the circle center of the multiple water outlets 101. Furthermore, the waist-shaped hole radius of the water diversion hole 201 is equal to the radius of the water outlet 101. When the first closed surface 202 is in contact with the second closed surface 102, the water flow can be discharged from the water outlet 101 aligned with the water diversion hole 201. The water outlet 101 that is not aligned with the water diversion hole 201 is closed by the first closed surface 202 of the water diversion component 2, and the water flow cannot flow. When the driving component drives the water diversion component 2 to rotate, the water outlet aligned with the water diversion hole 201 can be switched, thereby adjusting the connectivity state of the water diversion device.

[0048] Regarding the water diversion hole 201, it should be noted that although the water diversion hole 201 in this embodiment is shaped as a circular waist-shaped hole, this configuration does not limit the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also configure the water diversion hole 201 in other embodiments in other shapes, as long as the water diversion hole 201 can align with a portion of the water outlet 101. For example, the water diversion hole 201 may be shaped as a fan-shaped hole or a circular fan-shaped hole. Such configurations do not depart from the basic principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0049] Furthermore, the arc center angle of the arc-shaped water diversion hole 201 is matched with the arc center angle corresponding to the largest number of water outlets 101 aligned in a single arrangement, so that the water diversion hole 201 can align with multiple adjacent water outlets 101. When multiple water outlets 101 are evenly distributed along the circumference, the water diversion hole 201 arranged in this manner can also align with one less water outlet 101 than the maximum number.

[0050] In this embodiment, the water outlet 1 is provided with four water outlets 101, which are evenly distributed along the circumference. Correspondingly, the arc center angle of the water diversion hole 201 is 90°. This arrangement can align the water diversion hole 201 with one or two adjacent water outlets 101, for a total of eight connection methods, see Figures 4 to 11 .in, Figures 4 to 7 The structure in which the water diversion hole 201 is aligned with only one water outlet is shown. Figure 4 The structure in which the water diversion hole 201 is aligned only with the water outlet A is shown. Figure 5 The structure in which the water diversion hole 201 is aligned only with the water outlet B is shown. Figure 6 The structure in which the water diversion hole 201 is aligned only with the water outlet C is shown. Figure 7 The structure in which the water diversion hole 201 is aligned only with the water outlet D is shown. Figures 8 to 11 The structure of the water diversion hole 201 aligning with two adjacent water outlets is shown. Specifically, Figure 8 The structure in which the water diversion hole 201 is aligned with the water outlets A and B is shown. Figure 9 The structure showing the water diversion hole 201 is aligned with the water outlets B and C, Figure 10 The structure in which the water diversion hole 201 is aligned with the water outlets C and D is shown. Figure 11 The structure in which the water diversion hole 201 is aligned with the water outlets A and D is shown.

[0051] Regarding the relationship between the arc center angle of the water diversion holes 201 and the water outlets 101, it should be noted that although the water outlet member 1 in this embodiment is provided with four water outlets 101, which are evenly distributed along the circumference and have an arc center angle of 90°, this arrangement is not a limitation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may employ other arrangements in other embodiments without departing from the principles of the present invention. In one embodiment, the water outlet member 1 is provided with six water outlets 101 evenly distributed along the circumference, with the arc center angle of the water diversion holes 201 being 60°. This arrangement allows the water diversion holes 201 to align with one or two water outlets 101. In another embodiment, the water outlet member 1 is provided with six water outlets 101 evenly distributed along the circumference, with the arc center angle of the water diversion holes 201 being 120°. This arrangement allows the water diversion holes 201 to align with two or three water outlets 101. This arrangement does not depart from the basic principles of the present invention and therefore falls within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] Regarding the water diversion hole 201, it should be noted that although the water diversion member 2 in this embodiment is provided with only one water diversion hole 201, this arrangement is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also provide multiple water diversion holes 201 on the water diversion member 2 in other embodiments. This arrangement can simultaneously align the water diversion holes 201 with non-adjacent water outlets 101. This arrangement does not depart from the basic principles of the present invention and therefore falls within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0053] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water distribution device, characterized in that: include: A water outlet member (1) is provided with a plurality of water outlets (101) arranged along the circumference; A water distribution member (2) is provided with a water distribution hole (201), and the water distribution member (2) is capable of rotating relative to the water outlet member (1); By rotating the water diversion element (2), the water diversion hole (201) can be controlled to align with one or more adjacent water outlets (101), and the water diversion element (2) can close the water outlets (101) that are not aligned with the water diversion hole (201).

2. The water separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of water outlets (101) are evenly distributed along the circumference.

3. The water separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water diversion hole (201) is in the shape of a circular waist-shaped hole.

4. The water separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The central arc corresponding to the water diversion hole (201) is arranged to coincide with the arc formed by the centers of the plurality of water outlets (101), so that the water outlet (101) aligned with the water diversion hole (201) can be switched by rotating the water diversion member (2); and / or The radius of the waist-shaped hole of the water diversion hole (201) is equal to the radius of the water outlet (101).

5. The water separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The arc center angle of the water diversion hole (201) is matched with the arc center angle corresponding to the water outlet (101) with the largest number of single alignments, so that the water diversion hole (201) can align with multiple adjacent water outlets (101).

6. The water separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the water outlets (101) is set to four, and the arc center angle of the water diversion hole (201) is 90°.

7. The water separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water diversion member (2) is provided with a first closed surface (202), the water outlet member (1) is provided with a second closed surface (102), the water outlet (101) is provided on the second closed surface (102), and the first closed surface (202) and the second closed surface (102) are arranged in close contact with each other so that the first closed surface (202) can close the water outlet (101).

8. The water separation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The shape of the first closed surface (202) and the shape of the second closed surface (102) are both circular planes; or The shape of the first closed surface (202) and the shape of the second closed surface (102) are both curved surfaces.

9. The water separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One or more water diversion holes (201) are provided on the water diversion member (2).

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that: The device comprises a water separation device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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