Waterway connecting part and water softener

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water treatment equipment, and provides a waterway connecting part and a water softener, which are used for being matched with a resin barrel and comprise a channel part, the channel part is provided with a first waterway channel, the first waterway channel is provided with a cut-off opening, and the cut-off opening is used for being communicated with a resin filling part of the resin barrel. The size of the cut-off opening in the cross section direction of the resin barrel is smaller than or equal to the size of the overlapping face of the first water channel and the resin filling part in the cross section. According to the resin barrel, the cut-off opening is formed in the first waterway channel in the extending direction of the first waterway channel, so that the size of the cut-off opening in the extending direction of the first waterway channel is smaller than or equal to the size of the part, located in the resin barrel, of the first waterway channel; according to the mode, the size of the through hole is prevented from being limited by the caliber size of the waterway channel, so that the through hole can have a larger sectional area of a cut-off opening even under a smaller waterway channel, and the water distribution quality is further improved through a larger communicating caliber.

Description

[0001] This utility model is a divisional application with application number 202420388216.9, application date 2024-02-29, and invention name: Water channel connecting component and water softener. Technical Field

[0002] The utility model relates to the technical field of water treatment equipment, in particular to a water channel connecting component and a water softener. Background Art

[0003] A water softener is a device used to treat water quality. It is mainly used to remove hardness ions such as calcium and magnesium ions in water, thereby softening the water. Water softeners usually use a resin barrel structure to achieve water quality treatment.

[0004] A water softener works by exchanging ions between hardness ions in the water and special resin particles in the resin tank. As water flows through the tank, the resin particles absorb calcium and magnesium ions and release an equal amount of sodium ions. Over time, the resin particles become saturated and require regeneration.

[0005] During the regeneration process, the softener uses salt water to pass through the resin, washing away the adsorbed calcium and magnesium ions and restoring the resin to a state that can be used again. In this way, the softener can be used repeatedly to continuously soften the water.

[0006] In the related art, the aperture of the flow channel connecting to the resin barrel is limited by the inner diameter of the flow channel, and the water distribution flow rate is limited, which affects the water distribution effect in the resin barrel. Utility Model Content

[0007] The utility model provides a water channel connecting component and a water softener, which are used to solve the defects of the prior art that the water distribution flow rate is small and it is difficult to improve the water distribution effect, thereby increasing the water distribution flow rate and improving the water distribution effect.

[0008] The utility model provides a water channel connecting component for cooperating with a resin barrel, comprising:

[0009] The channel portion has a first water channel, and the first water channel has a cut-off opening, which is used to communicate with the resin filling part of the resin barrel, and the opening cross-section of the cut-off opening in the cross-sectional direction of the resin barrel is less than or equal to the overlapping surface of the first water channel and the resin filling part in the cross-section.

[0010] According to the water channel connecting component provided by the present invention, the number of the cut-off openings is the same as the number of the resin filling parts of the resin barrel, and each of the cut-off openings corresponds to each of the resin filling parts one by one.

[0011] According to the water channel connecting component provided by the present invention, a first connecting port is provided on the first water channel between every two of the cut-off ports, and the first connecting port is used for inputting or outputting a working medium.

[0012] According to the water channel connecting component provided by the present invention, the channel portion also has a second water channel, and the second water channel has a connecting port, which is used to communicate with the central tube of the resin barrel, and the diameter of the connecting port is larger than the diameter of the central tube of the resin barrel.

[0013] According to the water channel connecting component provided by the present invention, the number of the communication ports is the same as the number of the central tubes, and each of the communication ports corresponds to each of the central tubes one by one.

[0014] According to the water channel connecting component provided by the present invention, a second connecting port is provided on the second water channel between every two of the communication ports, and the second connecting port is used for outputting or inputting the working fluid.

[0015] According to the water channel connecting component provided by the present invention, the first water channel and the second water channel are arranged in parallel.

[0016] According to the waterway connecting component provided by the present invention, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cut-off opening is larger than the caliber area of ​​the longitudinal cross-section of the first waterway channel.

[0017] The utility model also includes a water softener, comprising a resin barrel and any one of the water channel connecting components described above, wherein the water channel connecting component is integrally formed with the resin barrel.

[0018] According to the water channel connecting component provided by the present invention, it also includes a mounting portion, which is located at one end of the channel portion, fixedly connected to the channel portion, and has a mounting port, which is connected to the cut-off port and is used to connect the cut-off port and the resin filling portion.

[0019] According to the water channel connecting component provided by the present invention, the number of the installation openings is the same as the number of the resin filling parts of the resin barrel, and each of the installation openings corresponds to each of the resin filling parts one by one.

[0020] The utility model also includes a water softener, comprising a resin barrel and any one of the water channel connecting components described above, wherein the water channel connecting component is located on one side of the resin barrel in the axial direction;

[0021] Wherein, the water channel connecting component is fixedly connected to the resin barrel;

[0022] Alternatively, the water channel connecting component and the resin barrel are integrally formed.

[0023] According to any of the above embodiments, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The utility model provides a water channel connecting component, which provides a cut-off opening in a first water channel. The cut-off opening is opened along the extension direction of the first water channel, so that the size of the cut-off opening along the extension direction of the first water channel is less than or equal to the size of the part of the first water channel located in the resin barrel. This method avoids the size of the through hole being restricted by the diameter size of the water channel, so that even in a smaller water channel, it can have a larger cross-sectional area of ​​the cut-off opening, thereby improving the quality of water distribution through the larger connecting diameter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a water channel connecting component provided by one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a main structural diagram of a water channel connecting component provided by one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a water channel connecting component provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the water channel connecting component provided by another embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 This is the second structural diagram of the water channel connecting component provided by another embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] 100, channel portion; 110, first water channel; 1101, first connection port; 1102, cut-off port; 120, second water channel; 1201, second connection port; 1202, connecting port; 200, resin barrel; 300; mounting portion; 310, mounting port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. 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.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0037] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0038] Hard water has a variety of impacts on daily life and household appliances. First, washing performance is reduced because the calcium and magnesium ions in hard water react with detergents to form soap scum, which causes clothes to yellow, pick up dust, and feel unpleasant after washing. Second, hard water can cause scale to accumulate on pipes, water heaters, and other equipment, reducing water flow and pressure, and damaging equipment performance and lifespan. Furthermore, the minerals in hard water are irritating to the skin and hair, potentially causing dryness, itching, and hair problems. Furthermore, scale forms a barrier to heat conduction on heating equipment, reducing energy efficiency and increasing energy consumption and costs. Finally, the high mineral content in hard water can be detrimental to the health of some people and poses a potential risk of excessive metal ion levels. Therefore, people use water softeners to treat their water. Using a water softener can effectively remove minerals from hard water, improve water quality, and enhance their quality of life. Water softeners typically use an ion exchange process to remove calcium and magnesium ions from water, converting hard water into soft water.

[0039] Among them, water softeners usually use resin for treatment. This resin is a polymer substance with a special structure and a positive charge on its surface. When hard water passes through the ion exchange resin column, the calcium and magnesium ions in it will be adsorbed with the positive charge on the surface of the resin, replacing the original sodium ions on the resin. During the exchange process, the contact effect between the raw water and the resin will directly affect the softening effect. How to improve the raw water distribution effect will directly affect the final softening efficiency and softening quality. In related technologies, based on the complex flow channel structure, the opening of the part connecting to the resin pipe is subject to the layout design, and its opening size is limited, resulting in limited water distribution effect.

[0040] For the problems existing in related technologies, see Figure 1 、 Figure 3As shown, the water channel connecting component provided by the present invention is used to cooperate with the resin barrel 200, and specifically includes a channel portion 100, wherein the channel portion 100 has a first water channel 110, and the first water channel 110 has a cutoff opening 1102. The cutoff opening 1102 is used to communicate with the resin filling portion of the resin barrel 200, and the opening cross-section of the cutoff opening 1102 in the cross-sectional direction of the resin barrel 200 is less than or equal to the overlapped surface of the first water channel 110 and the resin filling portion in the cross-section. The water channel can realize the basic functions of a water softener by connecting with the resin barrel 200, that is, raw water can enter the resin barrel 200 through the first water channel 110 and flow forward to achieve softening, and salt water can also return to the valve body through the first water channel 110 to achieve reverse flow and other functions. In this embodiment, the cut-off opening 1102 is opened along the extension direction of the first water channel 110, and as long as the opened opening does not exceed the corresponding range of the resin barrel 200, the size of the cut-off opening 1102 can be unrestricted, and the raw water is distributed through the cut-off opening 1102 without being affected by the opening size.

[0041] It is understandable that in this embodiment, the partial entity forming the first water channel 110 spans above the resin barrel 200, which makes the first water channel 110 and the resin barrel 200 have intersecting planes in the horizontal direction, and the intersecting plane is the above-mentioned cross-section. That is, the partial entity structure of the first water channel 110 is located inside the resin barrel 200, and the outer portion of the resin barrel 200 is the resin filling portion filled with resin particles. The cut-off opening 1102 can open an opening of any size on the entity portion located inside the resin barrel 200, so that it is not limited by the inner diameter of the first water channel 110, so that even on the first water channel 110 with a smaller inner diameter, a larger cut-off opening 1102 size can be opened along its own extension direction, thereby achieving a high-quality water distribution effect.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, since part of the wall forming the first water channel 110 spans above the resin barrel 200, and a cut-off opening 1102 is opened on the wall above the resin barrel 200, the part of the wall facing the resin barrel 200 can be a notch structure. At this time, the size of the cut-off opening 1102 is equal to the overlapping part of the wall and the resin filling part in the resin barrel 200, which increases the contact area between the cut-off opening 1102 and the resin filling part of the resin barrel 200, thereby improving the water distribution effect of the raw water entering the resin barrel 200 through the cut-off opening 1102, enabling the water body to fully contact the resin, thereby improving the softening efficiency and softening quality of the water body.

[0043] It should be noted that the resin barrel 200 in each embodiment described in this application can adopt a conventional resin barrel 200 structure, that is, it has a barrel body structure for filling resin particles, and also has an independent central tube in the barrel body. The resin filling part is located in the outer part of the central tube, and the water channel realizes softening and other functions by contacting the resin particles in the resin barrel 200.

[0044] It can be understood that the size of the cut-off port 1102 can be specifically designed according to the surface interface between the resin filling portion in the resin tube and the first water channel 110, so that the overall performance is stable, it can have a better water distribution effect and quality, and can provide a stable water flow.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the cross-sectional area of ​​the cut-off opening 1102 is larger than the diameter area of ​​the longitudinal section of the first water channel 110. The water distribution effect between the water channel and the resin barrel 200 is directly affected by the cross-sectional area of ​​the cut-off opening 1102. If the size and area of ​​the cut-off opening 1102 can be increased, the water distribution effect can be improved. In related technologies, due to factors such as the connection between the water channel and the resin barrel 200 and the connection surface, it is difficult for the holes to be larger than the inner diameter of the water channel, which limits the improvement of the water distribution effect and affects the water delivery performance. In this embodiment, the cut-off opening 1102 is opened along the extension direction of the first water channel 110, and part of the structure of the first water channel 110 is located in the resin barrel 200, which can increase the diameter size of the cut-off opening 1102 and make the diameter area larger than the area of ​​the longitudinal section of the first water channel 110, so that the size of the cut-off opening 1102 is not restricted, the water delivery performance is improved, and the overall water distribution effect is avoided from being affected by a too small diameter.

[0046] It can be understood that the resin barrel 200 is usually a cylindrical structure, the resin is usually filled in the outer circular part of the barrel body, and the resin filling part as a whole is a circular columnar structure, which means that when the barrel diameter of the resin barrel 200 is determined, the amount of resin in the resin barrel 200 can also be determined, so that the diameter area of ​​the cut-off port 1102 can be adjusted to match the amount of resin to ensure the overall water distribution effect.

[0047] In specific applications, the channel portion 100 can be made of plastic, hard plastic, or other materials, or in other specific applications, the channel portion 100 can also be made of metal. The first water channel 110 can be integrally formed with the channel portion 100.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the number of cut-offs 1102 is the same as the number of resin filling parts of the resin barrel 200, and each cut-off port 1102 corresponds to each resin filling part one by one. When distributing water, it is necessary to make the input water body contact with the resin filling part. In order to improve the efficiency of water treatment, this embodiment provides multiple resin barrels 200, and multiple resin barrels 200 all have resin filling parts. When connected, multiple cut-off ports 1102 are provided on the first water channel 110, so that the water body can contact the corresponding resin filling part respectively through each cut-off port 1102, thereby achieving the water input and being able to be processed by multiple resin barrels 200 at the same time, thereby improving the treatment efficiency.

[0049] In a specific application, there can be one or more resin barrels 200. When there is only one resin barrel 200, the entire structure is a single resin barrel 200, that is, a cutoff opening 1102 is provided on the first water channel 110, and the cutoff opening 1102 is connected to the resin filling portion in the resin barrel 200, so that water can be distributed into the resin barrel 200 through the cutoff opening 1102. Of course, there can be multiple resin filling portions, and each resin filling portion has a corresponding cutoff opening 1102 on the first water channel 110 to achieve water distribution to each resin filling portion.

[0050] It is understood that in some embodiments, Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, an installation opening 310 can be provided below the first water channel 110. The installation opening 310 is used to install the resin barrel 200. This allows the cutoff opening 1102 in the first water channel 110 to communicate with the installation opening 310, allowing water to enter the resin barrel 200 through the installation opening 310 and contact the resin-filled portion in the resin barrel 200. Of course, the installation opening 310 and the resin barrel 200 can also be integrally formed. That is, the installation opening 310 serves as a molded portion connecting the resin barrel 200 and the channel portion 100, eliminating the need to assemble the resin barrel 200, simplifying the assembly process, and improving the overall structural stability.

[0051] In a specific embodiment, Figure 5As shown, a mounting portion is provided at one end of the channel portion 100, and the mounting portion is fixedly connected to the channel portion 100. A mounting port 310 for installing the resin barrel 200 is provided in the mounting portion, and the mounting port 310 is connected to the cut-off port 1102, and is used to connect the cut-off port 1102 and the resin filling portion. It is understandable that the resin barrel 200 needs to be used for water treatment, and the resin barrel 200 has a resin filling portion filled with resin particles, which makes the resin barrel 200 have a certain mass, which requires the resin barrel 200 to have a relatively stable connection structure. In this embodiment, a mounting portion is provided on the lower end surface of the channel portion 100, so that the mounting portion is located as a whole at the lower end of the channel portion 100, and a mounting port 310 is provided on the mounting portion, and the connection of the resin barrel 200 is achieved through the mounting port 310, which can improve the stability of the connection of the resin barrel 200. The top of the resin barrel 200 is set as an opening, which makes it possible for the mounting port 310 to be connected to the resin barrel 200 when the resin barrel 200 is connected to the mounting port 310, so that the water entering the mounting port 310 can enter the resin barrel 200.

[0052] In specific applications, the resin barrel 200 and the mounting opening 310 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​connection or a threaded connection. For example, when the connection is threaded, an external thread is provided on the outer periphery of the barrel opening of the resin barrel 200, and an internal thread is provided on the inner wall of the mounting opening 310. The two are connected and sealed by the thread. At this time, the barrel opening of the resin barrel 200 is located below the first water channel 110, and water can directly enter the resin barrel 200 through the cut-off opening 1102 on the first water channel 110 to achieve water distribution.

[0053] It is understandable that in this embodiment, the channel portion 100 is connected to the mounting portion. At this time, the first water channel 110 in the channel portion 100 does not directly contact the resin barrel 200. A portion of the first water channel 110 is projected inside the resin barrel 200, and a cut-off opening 1102 of any size can be opened on this portion. Of course, the first water channel 110 is directly connected to the mounting opening 310, and the resin barrel 200 is installed in the mounting opening 310. The resin barrel 200 and the mounting opening 310 are sealed, which makes the diameter difference between the resin barrel 200 and the mounting opening 310 smaller. Therefore, the first water channel 110 can also be opened with any diameter size in the portion that overlaps with the inner diameter of the mounting opening 310. That is, in this embodiment, the size of the cut-off opening 1102 is less than or equal to the size of the portion where the first water channel 110 overlaps with the mounting opening 310.

[0054] In specific applications, the mounting portion can be made of materials such as engineering plastics, hard plastics, etc., or, in other specific applications, the mounting portion can also be made of metal. The mounting opening 310 and the mounting portion can be made in one piece.

[0055] In specific embodiments, the mounting portion and the channel portion 100 can be made of the same material. In other embodiments, the mounting portion and the channel portion 100 can also be made of different materials. The mounting portion and the channel portion 100 can be integrally formed. Of course, the channel portion 100 and the mounting portion can also be connected using a fixed connection method such as welding. For example, when integrally formed, part of the channel portion 100 and part of the mounting portion are shared, and the entire channel portion 100 is located at the top cross-section of the mounting opening 310. This makes it easier for the water channel within the channel portion 100 to distribute water through the mounting opening 310.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the number of mounting ports 310 is the same as the number of resin filling portions of the resin barrel 200, and each mounting port 310 corresponds to each resin filling portion. The mounting ports 310 are used to mount the resin barrel 200. When it is necessary to improve water quality treatment performance, this can be achieved by providing multiple resin barrels 200. In this embodiment, when there are multiple resin barrels 200, they are connected through multiple mounting ports 310. This allows the various cut-off ports 1102 connected to the mounting ports 310 to be connected, and allows for simultaneous operation of multiple resin barrels 200, thereby improving treatment efficiency.

[0057] In a specific configuration, the mounting openings 310 can be arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the water channel, so that the water channel can communicate with each mounting opening 310, thereby meeting the requirement that each cut-off opening 1102 is connected to the resin filling portion through the mounting opening 310. This configuration is also simple in structure and easy to manufacture.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present invention, see Figure 1 、 Figure 4 As shown, a first connection port 1101 is provided on the first water channel 110 between each two cutoff ports 1102. The first connection port 1101 is used for inputting or outputting the working fluid. Since the cutoff ports 1102 are opened along the extension direction of the water channel, the water body hardly crosses the cutoff ports 1102. In this embodiment, when there are multiple cutoff ports 1102, the first connection port 1101 is set between two cutoff ports 1102, so that the input water body can enter the resin tank through the cutoff ports 1102 on both sides respectively. Similarly, when outputting, the water working fluid on both sides of the first connection port 1101 can be gathered at the position of the first connection port 1101 through the respective cutoff ports 1102, thereby realizing the input and output of the water body.

[0059] It is understood that connecting the two cutoff openings 1102 to the first connection port 1101 allows for better distribution of the incoming water medium, allowing it to flow from the first connection port 1101 to the cutoff openings 1102 and achieve water distribution. Similarly, during backwash regeneration of the water softener, the water medium within the resin barrel 200 can be drawn from the cutoff openings 1102 on both sides toward the first connection port 1101 and then discharged from the first connection port 1101, achieving water converging.

[0060] It can be understood that in the softening state, the first water channel 110 is connected to the raw water, and the raw water enters the resin barrel 200 through the cutoff port 1102 for water distribution. The raw water removes the calcium and magnesium ions in the water by contact with the resin, and then flows upward from the bottom of the central tube in the resin barrel 200 and is output through another water channel, thereby completing the softening of the water body. It can be seen that during the softening process, the soft water can achieve better water distribution through the cutoff port 1102. In the backwash regeneration state, salt water is input from the top of the central tube through another water channel and output from the bottom of the central tube. The salt water can then remove the calcium and magnesium ions adsorbed on the resin and re-adsorb the sodium ions, thereby achieving the regeneration of the resin. The regenerated water medium is output from the first water channel 110 through the cutoff port 1102. In this way, the softening and regenerated water flow is achieved.

[0061] In one embodiment of the present invention, the channel portion 100 further includes a second water channel 120. The second water channel 120 has a connecting port 1202, which is used to communicate with the central tube of the resin barrel 200. The diameter of the connecting port 1202 is larger than the diameter of the central tube of the resin barrel 200. Both the second water channel 120 and the first water channel 110 are used for water flow. During the softening and backwash regeneration processes, the water passes through the central tube. The size of the connecting port 1202 must not affect the water flow capacity of the entire water body. In this embodiment, the opening of the connecting port 1202 is limited to be larger than the diameter of the central tube. This ensures that the connecting port 1202 does not affect the water flow capacity of the entire water channel, resulting in more stable overall performance.

[0062] In specific applications, such as Figure 3As shown, the size of the cut-off port 1102 is larger than the size of the connecting port 1202. The cut-off port 1102 is used for water distribution and discharge of the water medium after regeneration. When distributing water, since the raw water needs to be in full contact with the filled resin, the water body is subjected to greater resistance. By limiting the size of the cut-off port 1102 to be larger than the size of the connecting port 1202, the overall water channel water delivery capacity will not be restricted by the cut-off port 1102, thereby improving the stability of the overall water delivery capacity. Similarly, during regeneration, the water body also needs to enter the first water channel 110 through the cut-off port 1102 and then be discharged. The size limitation of the cut-off port 1102 can also improve the stability of the overall water delivery capacity.

[0063] In one embodiment of the present invention, the number of communication ports 1202 is the same as the number of the central tubes, and each communication port 1202 corresponds to each central tube. When softening and regenerating water, it is necessary to pass the water through the central tube to achieve output or contact with the resin. In order to improve the efficiency of water treatment, this embodiment provides multiple resin barrels 200, each of which has a central tube. When connected, multiple communication ports 1202 are provided on the second water channel 120, so that the water can be connected to the corresponding central tube through each communication port 1202, thereby achieving multiple water channel input and being processed simultaneously through multiple resin barrels 200, thereby improving the treatment efficiency.

[0064] In some specific embodiments, a second connection port 1201 is provided on the second water channel 120 between each two communication ports 1202. The second connection port 1201 is used for outputting or inputting a working fluid. When the water is softened or regenerated, water flows within the second water channel 120. To simplify the input and output of water, in this embodiment, the second connection port 1201 is provided on the second water channel 120 to achieve convergence or dispersion of the water. This reduces the number of ports when multiple communication ports 1202 are provided, thereby simplifying the overall structure.

[0065] During water softening, softened raw water rises from the central tube and enters the second waterway channel 120 through connecting port 1202. If multiple connecting ports 1202 are present, the water will converge at second connecting port 1201 and be discharged, achieving waterway convergence. During regeneration, salt water is input through second connecting port 1201. If multiple connecting ports 1202 are present, the water will disperse to each connecting port 1202 and enter each central tube, achieving waterway dispersion.

[0066] In a specific configuration, the first waterway channel 110 is connected to an outgoing passage extending toward the center of the resin vat 200. A communication port 1202 is provided at the bottom of the outgoing passage. This communication port 1202 communicates with a central pipe located at the center of the resin vat 200 to achieve water circulation. As will be appreciated, placing the central pipe at the center allows the water to be more evenly dispersed or converged through the central pipe, ensuring uniform contact between the water and the resin during regeneration.

[0067] In some specific examples, the first water channel 110 and the second water channel 120 are arranged in parallel. During the softening and regeneration process, water needs to flow through the first water channel 110 and the second water channel 120. The parallel arrangement makes the overall structure more regular, reducing the difficulty and manufacturing cost.

[0068] The following is described through specific embodiments, which can be referenced and corresponded to the various embodiments of the water channel connecting components described above.

[0069] An embodiment of the present invention provides a water softener. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, it includes a resin barrel 200 and a water channel connecting component provided in any of the above embodiments. The water channel connecting component is located on one side of the resin barrel 200 in the axial direction, and the resin barrel 200 and the water channel connecting component are integrally formed.

[0070] In this embodiment, because the resin barrel 200 is integrally formed with the entire water channel connection component, the mounting portion is the barrel opening of the resin barrel 200, and the mounting opening 310 is the portion where the resin barrel 200 connects to the channel portion 100. The resin barrel 200 is integrally formed with the channel portion 100. This configuration eliminates the preparation and assembly steps of the resin barrel 200 and eliminates the need for assembly and connection between the resin barrel 200 and the mounting portion, resulting in fewer overall assembly parts and improved overall structural stability.

[0071] Another embodiment of the present invention also provides a water softener. Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, it includes a resin barrel 200 and a water channel connecting component provided in any of the above embodiments. The water channel connecting component is located on one side of the resin barrel 200 in the axial direction and is fixedly connected to the resin barrel 200.

[0072] In this embodiment, the mounting portion and the resin barrel 200 are provided separately, that is, the mounting portion and the channel portion 100 are integrally formed, and an independent mounting port 310 is provided on the mounting portion. Each mounting port 310 is connected to the resin barrel 200, and the resin barrel 200 is detachably connected to the mounting portion by a threaded connection or other connection method. This method can adapt to the specifications of conventional resin barrels 200, making it have good applicability.

[0073] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that in each embodiment, a cut-off port 1102 is provided in the first water channel 110, and communication with the installation port 310 is achieved through the cut-off port 1102. The cut-off port 1102 is opened along the extension direction of the channel, so that the size of the cut-off port 1102 can be larger than the inner diameter of the water channel, so that even in a smaller water channel, it can have a larger connecting port 1202 diameter, thereby improving the quality of water distribution through the larger connecting port 1202 diameter.

[0074] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterway connecting component, characterized in that: include: A channel portion, one end of which is provided with a mounting portion, the mounting portion being fixedly connected to the channel portion; The channel portion has a first waterway channel and a second waterway channel; The first water channel is provided with two cut-off openings, the mounting portion is provided with an installation opening for installing a resin barrel, the installation opening is communicated with the cut-off opening, and the top of the resin barrel is opened.

2. The waterway connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opening cross-section of the cutoff opening in the cross-sectional direction of the resin barrel is smaller than or equal to an overlapping surface of the first water channel and the resin filling portion of the resin barrel in the cross-sectional direction.

3. The water channel connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional area of ​​the cut-off opening is larger than the diameter area of ​​the longitudinal cross-section of the first waterway channel.

4. The water channel connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first connecting port is provided on the first water channel between the two cut-off ports, and the first connecting port is used for inputting or outputting a working medium.

5. The water channel connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second water channel is provided with a plurality of communication ports, and a second connection port is provided on the second water channel between two of the communication ports. The second connection port is used for outputting or inputting the working fluid.

6. The waterway connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water channel and the second water channel are arranged in parallel and spaced apart.

7. The waterway connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the cut-off opening is smaller than or equal to the size of a portion where the first water channel and the installation opening overlap.

8. The water channel connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two resin barrels are arranged in parallel.

9. The water channel connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting portion and the channel portion are integrally formed.

10. A water softener, characterized in that: include: Resin barrel; The water channel connecting component according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the water channel connecting component is located on one side of the resin barrel in the axial direction; Wherein, the water channel connecting component is integrally formed with the resin barrel; Alternatively, the water channel connecting component is fixedly connected to the resin barrel.

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