Water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water dispenser which comprises a dispenser body, a water dispenser cover and a water dispenser cover. The movable part is provided with a water outlet and is movably connected with the machine body, so that the water outlet extends out of the machine body or retracts into the machine body relative to the movable window; the driving mechanism is in driving connection with the movable part so as to drive the movable part to move towards the outside of the movable window; the elastic piece is arranged between the machine body and the elastic piece, and the two ends of the elastic piece abut against the machine body and the movable piece respectively. The driving mechanism drives the movable part to extend out of the movable window to enable the water outlet to be located outside the machine body to discharge water, the elastic part is used for storing elastic potential energy in the extending process of the movable part, and when the elastic potential energy is released, the movable part is driven to retract into the movable window to enable the water outlet to be located in the machine body to be protected, and drinking water sanitation and safety of the water dispenser are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a water dispenser. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of modern society and the significant improvement in people's quality of life, water safety and healthy drinking water have become a growing focus of public attention. Against this backdrop, household drinking water appliances, owing to their convenience and immediacy, have rapidly spread to thousands of households, becoming an indispensable appliance for modern families. However, despite their impressive performance in improving drinking water convenience, household drinking water appliances still have significant shortcomings in ensuring water quality and hygiene.

[0003] The water outlets of existing drinking water equipment are mostly exposed to the external environment. This design not only makes it easy for foreign matter such as dust to enter and contaminate the water outlet, but also easily breeds bacteria. When drinking water flows through the contaminated water outlet, it is inevitably subject to secondary contamination, resulting in unsanitary drinking water. Drinking it directly will affect human health. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a water drinking machine, aiming to solve the problem that the water outlet of the existing drinking water equipment is exposed, resulting in unsanitary drinking water.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a water dispenser, comprising:

[0006] A fuselage, wherein the fuselage is provided with a movable window;

[0007] a movable member having a water outlet, wherein the movable member is movably connected to the fuselage so that the water outlet extends out of the fuselage or retracts into the fuselage relative to the movable window;

[0008] a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism being in driving connection with the movable member to drive the movable member to move toward outside the movable window;

[0009] An elastic member is provided between the body and the movable member, and two ends of the elastic member are respectively in contact with the body and the movable member.

[0010] Optionally, the water dispenser further includes a rotating shaft, the movable part is rotatably connected to the body via the rotating shaft, and the top end of the movable part is rotatably connected to the body.

[0011] Optionally, an operation panel is installed on the side of the movable part facing outside the fuselage.

[0012] Optionally, the water outlet of the movable part is in a state of being retracted into the fuselage, and the operation panel is flush with the outer wall of the fuselage.

[0013] Optionally, a limiting structure is provided at the bottom of the movable part on a side away from the movable window, and the limiting structure is used to abut against the inner wall of the fuselage to limit the rotation of the movable part.

[0014] Optionally, an avoidance groove is provided on the top of the movable part.

[0015] Optionally, the driving mechanism includes a motor and a driving member fixed to the motor, and the driving member abuts against the movable member.

[0016] Optionally, the motor is a dual-axis motor, a mounting groove is provided on one side of the driving member, the driving shafts of the dual-axis motor are respectively fixed to the groove walls of the mounting groove, end shafts are protruding from both ends of the driving member and are coaxially arranged with the driving shafts, and the inner wall of the fuselage is provided with end holes that cooperate with the end shafts.

[0017] Optionally, the water dispenser includes a sensor provided on the body, and the sensor is electrically connected to the driving mechanism.

[0018] Optionally, a disinfection module is installed in the body, and the disinfection module is arranged toward the water outlet.

[0019] In the technical solution of the present utility model, the movable part is movably connected to the fuselage, and a movable window is provided on the fuselage for the movable part to pass through, wherein the driving mechanism is used to drive the movable part to extend out of the movable window, so that the water outlet is located outside the fuselage for discharging water, and the elastic part is used to store elastic potential energy during the extension of the movable part, and to push the movable part back into the fuselage when the elastic potential energy is released, so that the water outlet is located inside the fuselage for protection, avoiding the problem of foreign matter entering or breeding bacteria due to the water outlet being exposed to the outside for a long time, thereby ensuring the hygiene and safety of drinking water from the water dispenser. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water dispenser of the utility model with the movable parts in the extended state;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water dispenser of the utility model with the movable parts in the retracted state;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water dispenser of the utility model with the movable parts in the extended state;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water dispenser with its movable parts and body disassembled;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the driving mechanism of the utility model.

[0026] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0027] 1-body; 2-movable parts; 4-elastic parts; 11-movable window; 21-water outlet; 22-rotating shaft; 23-operation panel; 24-limiting structure; 25-avoidance groove; 31-dual-axis motor; 32-paddle; 33-installation slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0030] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text is to include three parallel schemes, taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0031] The utility model provides a water drinking machine.

[0032] In the embodiment of the present utility model, Figures 1 to 5As shown, the water dispenser includes: a body 1, wherein the body 1 is provided with a movable window 11; a movable part 2, wherein the movable part 2 has a water outlet 21, and the movable part 2 is movably connected to the body 1 so that the water outlet 21 extends out of the body 1 or is retracted into the body 1 relative to the movable window 11; a driving mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism is drivably connected to the movable part 2 to drive the movable part 2 to move toward the outside of the movable window 11; and an elastic part 4, wherein the elastic part 4 is arranged between the body 1 and the movable part 2, and the two ends of the elastic part 4 are respectively in contact with the body 1 and the movable part 2.

[0033] In this embodiment, the body 1 is one of the core structural components of the water dispenser, primarily providing a stable mounting platform for components such as the movable member 2 and the elastic member 4, ensuring their stable and reliable operation. The body 1 also serves to isolate the water dispenser from the external environment and reduce bacterial growth. A movable window 11 is provided on the body 1, allowing the movable member 2 to pass through, allowing the water outlet 21 to extend out of the body 1 for discharging water, and to be retracted within the body 1 for protection. The movable window 11 can be located on the side wall or bottom of the body 1, without limitation.

[0034] The movable part 2 is a key component in the water dispenser for releasing drinking water. The movable part 2 can be installed outside the body 1, inside the body 1, or inside the movable window 11, and there is no specific limitation here. The movable part 2 has a water outlet end, and a water blowing port 21 is provided on the water outlet end. The water outlet 21 can be opened at the end of the movable part 2 or at the side wall of the movable part 2, and there is no specific limitation here. The movable part 2 has an extended state and a retracted state when extended or retracted relative to the movable window 11. The extended state refers to the state in which the water outlet 21 of the movable part 2 is located outside the movable window 11; the retracted state refers to the state in which the water outlet 21 of the movable part 2 is retracted from the movable window 11 into the body 1. The movable connection between the movable part 2 and the body 1 can be a rotating connection or a sliding connection, and there is no specific limitation here.

[0035] The drive mechanism is a key component in the water dispenser that controls the automatic extension or retraction of the movable part 2 into the body 1. It can be located outside or inside the body 1, and the specifics are not limited here. The water dispenser also includes a control system. The drive mechanism is electrically connected to the control system and is in driving connection with the movable part 2. The drive mechanism is activated by an electrical signal from the control system and generates a driving force, thereby driving the movable part 2 to move. In the prior art, there are many different specific drive structures for the drive mechanism, such as a drive mechanism including a cylinder, a motor and a transmission gear set, or a motor and a transmission member. These drive mechanisms can effectively and stably drive the movable part 2 to move. Since the application of these drive mechanisms in the prior art is very mature, the structure of the drive mechanism is not specifically limited here and will not be described in detail.

[0036] The elastic member 4 is a key component in the water dispenser that enables the automatic retraction of the movable member 2. It can be mounted on the inner wall of the body 1, the outer wall of the body 1, or at the joint between the movable member 2 and the body 1, without limitation. As the movable member 2 extends from the movable window 11, the elastic member 4 is compressed, stretched, or twisted, thereby storing elastic potential energy. When the movable member 2 retracts, the elastic member 4 releases this elastic potential energy, helping the movable member 2 quickly and accurately return to its retracted state.

[0037] In addition, the elastic member 4 can be a torsion spring, a spring, rubber, or a material with deformation ability such as silicone, and the specific material is not limited here.

[0038] The movable part 2 of the technical solution of the present invention is movably connected to the fuselage 1, and a movable window 11 is provided on the fuselage 1 for the movable part 2 to pass through, wherein the driving mechanism is used to drive the movable part 2 to extend out of the movable window 11, so that the water outlet 21 is located outside the fuselage 1 for water discharge, and the elastic part 4 is used to store elastic potential energy during the extension of the movable part 2, and push the movable part 2 into the fuselage 1 when the elastic potential energy is released, so that the water outlet 21 is located inside the fuselage 1 for protection, thereby avoiding the problem of foreign matter entering or bacteria breeding due to the water outlet 21 being exposed to the outside for a long time, thereby ensuring the hygiene and safety of drinking water from the water dispenser.

[0039] Further, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the water dispenser further includes a rotating shaft 22, through which the movable member 2 is rotatably connected to the body 1. The top end of the movable member 2 is rotatably connected to the body 1. In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 22 is disposed on the movable member 2, and symmetrically disposed rotating holes for engaging the rotating shaft 22 are provided on two opposing inner walls of the body 1. This design allows the rotating holes to be directly provided on the inner wall of the body 1, eliminating the need for a separate hole holder. This simplifies the connection structure between the movable member 2 and the body 1 and facilitates assembly. Since water dispensers typically dispense water downward, the water outlet 21 is preferably located at the bottom end of the movable member 2. This ensures that the water outlet 21 is unobstructed, allowing drinking water to flow directly into a cup after exiting the water outlet 21. The movable member 2 is rotatably connected to the body 1 via its top end. When the movable member 2 is in the extended position, its bottom end can extend as far as possible outside the body 1. This ensures that the water outlet 21 can be fully extended and maintains a sufficient distance from the side wall of the body 1, facilitating the placement of a cup and improving the practicality of the water dispenser. The top of the movable part 2 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fuselage 1, so that the rotating connection structure between the movable part 2 and the fuselage 1 is hidden inside the fuselage 1, the appearance of the fuselage 1 is simpler and more beautiful, and the influence of dust, moisture, etc. entering the rotating connection structure is avoided, thereby improving durability and reliability.

[0040] It should be noted that the rotational connection between the movable part 2 and the body 1 includes but is not limited to a rotation shaft 22 and a rotation hole connection. In other embodiments, the movable part 2 and the body 1 can be hinged by a hinge structure.

[0041] In other embodiments, the movable member 2 may be rotatably connected to the body 1 through its bottom end, or may be rotatably connected to the body 1 through one horizontal end thereof, which is not specifically limited herein.

[0042] Further, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, an operating panel 23 is mounted on the side of the movable member 2 facing outward from the body 1. In this embodiment, by mounting the operating panel 23 on the side of the body 1 that rotates outward, the operating panel 23 rotates with the movable member 2 when the movable member 2 rotates out of the body 1, causing the operating panel 23 to tilt upward from the bottom to the top, and thus facing the user's visual direction, making it easier for the user to observe and operate, thereby improving the practicality of the water dispenser.

[0043] It should be explained that the operation panel 23 is used to display the status information of the drinking water in the water dispenser, such as the remaining water volume, water temperature, etc., and can also be operated by the user to control the movable part 2, adjust the water temperature, etc.

[0044] In addition, there are many ways to install the operating panel 23 and the movable part 2, which can be screw connection, clip connection, or bonding. The operating panel 23 can also be embedded in the movable part 2, and the specific method is not limited here.

[0045] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the water outlet 21 of the movable member 2 is retracted into the body 1, and the operating panel 23 is flush with the outer wall of the body 1. In this embodiment, when the movable member 2 is retracted, the side of the operating panel 23 facing outward from the body 1 is flush with the outer wall of the body 1. Since the movable member 2 is only rotated out of the body 1 when water is required, the movable member 2 is in the retracted state most of the time. This design prevents the operating panel 23 from protruding from the body 1, reducing the risk of accidental contact and scratching. This enhances the safety of the water dispenser, especially during transportation, and also improves the overall aesthetics of the appearance, reducing the sense of abruptness.

[0046] Further, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the bottom end of the movable part 2 is set to an arc-shaped convex surface, which abuts the bottom wall of the movable window 11. The width of the movable part 2 is the same as the width of the movable window 11. This design enables the movable part 2 to close the movable window 11. Even when the movable part 2 rotates, the movable window 11 is not opened, thereby preventing dust and other foreign matter from entering the interior of the body 1 through the movable window 11, thereby ensuring the hygiene of drinking water.

[0047] Further, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a limiting structure 24 is provided at the bottom of the movable part 2 on the side away from the movable window 11. The limiting structure 24 is used to abut against the inner wall of the body 1 to limit the rotation of the movable part 2. In this embodiment, the limiting structure 24 is used to abut against the inner wall of the body 1 when the movable part 2 rotates to the extended state, preventing the movable part 2 from continuing to rotate outward. By setting the limiting structure 24, the driving mechanism does not need to provide high-precision driving, and can ensure the final position consistency of the extended state of the movable part 2, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the water outlet position of the water outlet 21, effectively improving the practicality of the water dispenser. According to the principle of leverage, the limiting structure 24 is provided at the bottom of the movable part 2, so that the pressure it bears when limiting is smaller, thereby enhancing the stability of the limiting structure 24, thereby reducing the swing or shaking of the movable part 2, and can also improve the bearing capacity of the limiting structure 24 and extend its service life. Specifically, the side of the limiting structure 24 that abuts the fuselage 1 is set to a plane, so that the limiting structure 24 fits against the inner wall of the fuselage 1, increasing the contact area between the limiting structure 24 and the inner wall of the fuselage 1. The larger contact area disperses the pressure, which can further enhance the stability of the limiting structure 24 and improve the bearing capacity of the limiting structure 24.

[0048] Further, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the top of the movable part 2 is provided with an avoidance groove 25. In this embodiment, since the top of the movable part 2 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fuselage 1, during the process of the movable part 2 being rotated out, the side wall of the fuselage 1 near the top of the movable part 2 will collide with the movable part 2, interfering with the rotation of the movable part 2 and limiting the rotation of the movable part 2, so that the movable part 2 can only be rotated out of the fuselage 1 to a small extent. Even if the water outlet 21 can be brought out of the fuselage 1, the water outlet 21 will be too close to the outer wall of the fuselage 1, making it difficult for the user to receive water. Therefore, in this embodiment, an avoidance groove 25 is provided on the top of the movable part 2. The avoidance groove 25 can accommodate the side wall of the fuselage 1 near the top of the movable part 2, avoiding collision of the movable part 2 during the rotation process, thereby allowing the movable part 2 to be fully rotated out of the fuselage 1.

[0049] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a motor and a driving member fixed to the motor, the driving member abutting against the movable member 2. In this embodiment, the movable member 2 is driven by the motor. Specifically, the motor is provided with a driving member, which can be a lever or a paddle, and the specific embodiment is not limited here. The driving member abuts against the movable member 2 at one end away from the motor, so that when the motor drives the driving member to rotate, the driving member drives the movable member to rotate, thereby causing the water outlet of the movable member to extend outside the movable window.

[0050] Further, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the motor is a dual-axis motor 31, and a mounting slot 33 is provided on one side of the driving member. The driving shafts of the dual-axis motor 31 are respectively fixed to the slot walls of the mounting slot 33. End shafts coaxially arranged with the driving shafts are provided at both ends of the driving member, and the inner wall of the fuselage 1 is provided with end holes that cooperate with the end shafts (the end shafts and end holes are rotating connection structures in the prior art, not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, the driving member is configured as a paddle 32, which has a larger contact area with the movable member 2. The larger contact area enhances the force transmission efficiency, thereby making the rotation of the movable member 2 smoother; the dual-axis motor 31 is located in the mounting slot 33, which can reduce the occupied space; the paddle 32 is connected to the fuselage 1 via the end shaft and the end hole, so that the fuselage 1 provides a positioning function for the paddle 32 to ensure the stability of the paddle 32.

[0051] In other embodiments, the driving member is a shifting rod, one end of which is fixed to the driving shaft of the motor, and the other end of which is in contact with the movable member 2, thereby driving the movable member to rotate.

[0052] Furthermore, the water dispenser includes a sensor mounted on the body 1, electrically connected to the drive mechanism. In this embodiment, the sensor and drive mechanism are electrically connected via a control module. The sensor is used to sense the presence of a cup in the dispenser's water outlet area. The sensor is located at the lower end of the body 1, closer to the cup, enabling it to more accurately detect the cup's presence and position. The sensor is also electrically connected to the control module. When the sensor detects the cup's placement in a designated location, it sends a feedback signal to the control module, which activates the drive mechanism and rotates the movable member 2 out of the movable window 11. This design greatly simplifies the user's operation process and improves the convenience of using the water dispenser. The control module can be located within the body 1 or integrated into the operating panel 23, without limitation.

[0053] In addition, the sensor may be an infrared sensor, a photoelectric sensor, or a pressure sensor, and the specifics are not limited here.

[0054] Furthermore, a disinfection module is installed in the body 1, and the disinfection module is arranged toward the water outlet 21. In this embodiment, since the water outlet 21 is inevitably exposed to the air, it is inevitably contaminated by harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses from the outside. In order to further improve the hygienic standards of the water dispenser, this embodiment provides a disinfection module in the water dispenser. The disinfection module is electrically connected to the water dispenser control system and is arranged toward the water outlet 21. Therefore, when the movable part 2 is in the retracted state, the disinfection module can promptly and effectively sterilize the water outlet 21, thereby improving the user's drinking water safety and improving the safety of the water dispenser.

[0055] Specific implementations of the disinfection module can include various technologies, such as ultraviolet sterilization, ozone sterilization, and silver ion sterilization. These technologies can kill microorganisms in a short period of time without any negative impact on human health. These sterilization technologies are widely used in daily life and are very mature technologies. Therefore, they are not specifically limited here and do not need to be described in detail.

[0056] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by utilizing the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water dispenser, characterized in that: include: A fuselage, wherein the fuselage is provided with a movable window; a movable member having a water outlet, wherein the movable member is movably connected to the fuselage so that the water outlet extends out of the fuselage or retracts into the fuselage relative to the movable window; a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism being in driving connection with the movable member to drive the movable member to move toward outside the movable window; An elastic member is provided between the body and the movable member, and two ends of the elastic member are respectively in contact with the body and the movable member.

2. The water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The water dispenser further includes a rotating shaft, the movable part is rotatably connected to the body via the rotating shaft, and the top end of the movable part is rotatably connected to the body.

3. The water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: An operation panel is installed on one side of the movable part facing outward from the body.

4. The water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water outlet of the movable part is in a state of being retracted into the fuselage, and the operation panel is flush with the outer wall of the fuselage.

5. The water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting structure is provided on the bottom of the movable part on a side away from the movable window, and the limiting structure is used to abut against the inner wall of the fuselage to limit the rotation of the movable part.

6. The water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the movable part is provided with an avoidance groove.

7. The water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism includes a motor and a driving member fixed on the motor, and the driving member is in contact with the movable member.

8. The water dispenser according to claim 7, wherein: The motor is a dual-axis motor, and a mounting groove is provided on one side of the driving member. The driving shafts of the dual-axis motor are respectively fixed to the groove walls of the mounting groove. End shafts are protruding from both ends of the driving member and are coaxially arranged with the driving shafts. The inner wall of the fuselage is provided with end holes that cooperate with the end shafts.

9. The water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The water dispenser includes a sensor arranged on the body, and the sensor is electrically connected to the driving mechanism.

10. The water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: A disinfection module is installed in the body and is arranged toward the water outlet.

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