Water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water dispenser, which comprises a dispenser body, a water dispenser cover, a water dispenser cover and a water dispenser cover, the water outlet nozzle is arranged in the machine body, and the water outlet nozzle is provided with a water outlet end; the driving device is in driving connection with the water outlet nozzle, so that the water outlet end of the water outlet nozzle extends out or retracts in the movable window; and the sealing device comprises a sealing piece, and the sealing piece is arranged on the peripheral side of the movable window and used for closing or opening the movable window. According to the technical scheme, the water outlet nozzle is driven by the driving device to extend out of the machine body relative to the movable window to discharge water and retract into the machine body to be protected, and the practicability of the water dispenser is effectively improved.

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 accelerating pace of modern life and growing awareness of health, household drinking water safety has become a major concern. Traditional drinking water methods often rely on municipal water supplies or bottled water, but these methods have numerous shortcomings in terms of convenience and water quality. The water outlet, a key component of drinking water equipment, is particularly important, and its design directly impacts the purity and safety of drinking water.

[0003] Currently, most drinking water devices on the market have their outlets exposed to the elements. This not only allows foreign matter like dust and insects to enter, but also creates a breeding ground for bacteria. Over time, this not only affects the taste of drinking water but also poses a potential threat to human health. Therefore, designing a water outlet structure for drinking water devices that effectively prevents foreign matter from entering and inhibits bacterial growth has become a pressing technical challenge. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a water dispenser, aiming to improve the practicability of existing water dispensers.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the water dispenser proposed in the present invention comprises:

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

[0007] A water outlet nozzle is provided in the body and has a water outlet end;

[0008] a driving device, the driving device being drivably connected to the water outlet to enable the water outlet end of the water outlet to extend or retract into the movable window; and

[0009] The closing device includes a closing member, which is arranged on the peripheral side of the movable window and is used to close or open the movable window.

[0010] Optionally, the closure member is disposed in the body, and the closure member is provided with an inclined first abutting surface, and the first abutting surface of the closure member is used to abut against the water outlet end of the water outlet nozzle.

[0011] Optionally, the closing device further comprises an elastic abutment, which is provided in the fuselage, and two ends of the elastic abutment respectively abut against the closing member and the inner wall of the fuselage.

[0012] Optionally, the closing devices are provided in two groups, and the two closing devices are symmetrically arranged relative to the movable window.

[0013] Optionally, a second abutting surface is further provided on one side of the two closing members close to the water outlet, and the two second abutting surfaces are parallel to each other.

[0014] Optionally, the elastic abutment member is a spring, the closing member is provided with a mounting groove, and one end of the spring is arranged in the mounting groove.

[0015] Optionally, the water dispenser further includes a sterilization module, which is disposed in the body and toward the water outlet end of the water outlet nozzle.

[0016] Optionally, the water dispenser further includes a stroke detection module for detecting the stroke state of the water spout, the stroke detection module is disposed on the body, and the stroke detection module is electrically connected to the sterilization module.

[0017] Optionally, the water dispenser further includes a sensor for sensing a water cup, wherein the sensor is disposed at the lower end of the body and is electrically connected to the water outlet.

[0018] Optionally, the body includes a horizontally protruding installation box, the water outlet, the driving device and the closing member are arranged in the installation box, and the movable window is arranged at the bottom of the installation box.

[0019] In the technical solution of this utility model, the water spout is disposed within the body, and a movable window is provided on the body for the water spout to extend or retract. The body is provided with a driving device connected to the water spout, which is used to drive the water spout to extend from the body relative to the movable window to discharge water, and to retract into the body for protection. Simultaneously, a closure device is provided around the movable window. When the water spout is extended, the closure member of the closure device opens the movable window, allowing the water spout to extend from the body to discharge water. When the water spout is retracted, the closure member closes the movable window, thereby further protecting the water spout from external contamination, thereby ensuring the hygiene and safety of household drinking water and effectively improving the practicality of 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 cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of a water dispenser of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another embodiment of the water dispenser of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a water dispenser of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of a water dispenser of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic cross-sectional view of the closure device.

[0026] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0027] 10-body; 11-installation box; 12-movable window; 20-water outlet; 21-water outlet; 22-water outlet; 30-closing device; 31-closing member; 311-first abutting surface; 312-second abutting surface; 313-installation groove; 32-elastic abutting member; 40-water cup. 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 5 As shown, the water dispenser includes: a body 10, wherein the body 10 is provided with a movable window 12; a water spout 20, wherein the water spout 20 is arranged in the body 10, and the water spout 20 has a water outlet end 21; a driving device, wherein the driving device is driven and connected to the water spout 20 so that the water outlet end 21 of the water spout 20 extends out of or retracts into the movable window 12; and a closing device 30, wherein the closing device 30 includes a closing member 31, wherein the closing member 31 is movably arranged on the body 10 and is arranged on the side of the movable window 12, and the closing member 31 is used to close or open the movable window 12.

[0033] In this embodiment, the body 10 is one of the core structures of the water dispenser, and is mainly used to provide a stable installation platform for components such as the water outlet 20, the drive device, and the closing device 30, ensuring that these components can work stably and reliably. At the same time, the body 10 also serves to isolate the external environment and reduce the growth of bacteria. When the water outlet 20 is in the retracted state, the body 10 and the closing device 30 work closely together to ensure that the movable window 12 is effectively closed, thereby blocking the path for external pollution sources to enter the interior of the body 10. The movable window 12 is opened on the body 10, and is used for the water outlet 20 to extend out of the body 10 to discharge water, and to be retracted into the body 10 for protection. Specifically, the movable window 12 can be opened on the side wall of the body 10 or set toward the bottom of the body 10, and there is no restriction here.

[0034] The water spout 20 is a component in the water dispenser used to release drinking water. The water spout 20 is located within the body 10. The water outlet end 21 of the water spout 20 refers to the end from which drinking water flows out. The water outlet end 21 of the water spout 20 has a water outlet 22. The water outlet 22 can be located at the end of the water spout 20 or on the side wall of the water spout 20, and the specific details are not limited here. The water spout 20 has an extended state and a retracted state when extended or retracted relative to the movable window 12. The extended state refers to the state in which the water outlet end 21 of the water spout 20 extends out of the movable window 12, which can be understood as the water outlet end 21 of the water spout 20 extending outside the body 10. The retracted state refers to the state in which the water outlet end 21 of the water spout 20 is retracted from the movable window 12 into the body 10.

[0035] The drive device is a key component in the water dispenser that controls the extension or retraction of the water spout 20 into the body 10. It is in driving connection with the water spout 20 and can be located outside or inside the body 10, without limitation. The water dispenser also includes a control system, with which the drive device is electrically connected. The drive device is activated by electrical signals from the control system to drive the water spout 20.

[0036] In addition, there are many specific driving structures of the driving device in the prior art, such as the driving device includes a motor and a transmission gear set, or includes a motor and a belt, or includes a motor and a transmission rod, etc. The above driving method can effectively and stably drive the water outlet 20 to move. Since the application of the above driving method in the prior art is very mature, the structure of the driving method is not specifically limited here, and it will not be repeated.

[0037] The sealing device 30 is a key component of the water dispenser, ensuring the internal cleanliness of the body 10 and preventing external contamination. It is primarily implemented by a sealing member 31. The sealing member 31 has a sealing area that contacts the movable window 12. The area of ​​the sealing area is greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the movable window 12. Preferably, the sealing area is larger than the opening area of ​​the movable window 12, so that the sealing member 31 can accurately and completely seal the movable window 12, thereby preventing dust, insects, or other impurities from entering the water dispenser through the movable window 12, thereby maintaining the safety and sanitation of the water. The sealing member 31 can be located outside or inside the body 10, without limitation.

[0038] In the technical solution of the present utility model, the water spout 20 is disposed within the body 10, which is provided with a movable window 12 for extending or retracting the water spout 20. The body 10 is provided with a driving device connected to the water spout 20, which is used to drive the water spout 20 to extend from the body 10 relative to the movable window 12 for discharging water, or to retract into the body 10 for protection. At the same time, a closing device 30 is provided around the movable window 12. When the water spout 20 is extended, a closing member 31 of the closing device 30 opens the movable window 12 to allow the water outlet 22 to extend from the body 10 for discharging water. When the water spout 20 is retracted, the closing member 31 closes the movable window 12, thereby further protecting the water spout 20 from external contamination, thereby ensuring the hygiene and safety of household drinking water, and effectively improving the practicality of the water dispenser.

[0039] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 5As shown, the closure member 31 is disposed within the body 10 and has an inclined first abutting surface 311. The first abutting surface 311 of the closure member 31 is configured to abut the water outlet end 21 of the water spout 20. In this embodiment, the first abutting surface 311 is configured to, when the water spout 20 is extended, cause the closure member 31 to move away from the movable window 12 through the squeezing force of the water spout 20, thereby opening the movable window 12 for the water spout 20 to extend. Specifically, the closure member 31 is disposed within the body 10. The first abutting surface 311 is the surface of the closure member 31 facing the water spout 20. The first abutting surface 311 forms an angle with the direction of movement of the water spout 20. When the water outlet end 21 of the water spout 20 abuts the first abutting surface 311, movement of the closure member 31 is triggered. As the water spout 20 continues to extend, the closure member 31 gradually moves away from the movable window 12 until the movable window 12 is fully opened. The provision of the first abutting surface 311 allows the closure member 31 to be linked to the water spout 20 without requiring any additional drive structure, effectively simplifying the linkage structure of the water dispenser and improving the accuracy and reliability of the closure member 31. It should be noted that when the water spout 20 is in the retracted position, the water spout 20 may not be in contact with the first abutting surface 311.

[0040] In other embodiments, the closing member 31 may be a closing plate, one side of which is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the body 10 , and the closing plate is movably connected to the water outlet 20 . When the water outlet 20 is extended or retracted, the water outlet 20 drives the closing plate to open or close the movable window 12 .

[0041] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the closure device 30 also includes an elastic abutment 32, which is disposed within the housing 10. Its two ends abut the closure member 31 and the inner wall of the housing 10, respectively. In this embodiment, the elastic abutment 32 is primarily used to cause the closure member 31 to automatically close the movable window 12 under the action of elastic force when the spout 20 is retracted. Specifically, the closure member 31 is disposed within the housing 10, with one end of the elastic abutment 32 abutting the closure member 31 and the other end abutting the inner wall of the housing 10. When the spout 20 is extended, the closure member 31 is pushed away from the movable window 12, causing the elastic abutment 32 to compress or stretch, thereby storing a certain amount of elastic potential energy. When the spout 20 is retracted, triggering the closure member 31 to close the movable window 12, the elastic abutment 32 releases this stored elastic potential energy, helping the closure member 31 to quickly and accurately return to its closed position. This effectively improves the practicality of the closure device 30.

[0042] Furthermore, the closing device 30 is provided in two groups, and the two closing devices 30 are symmetrically arranged relative to the movable window 12. In this embodiment, the closing device 30 is provided in two groups, and the two groups of closing devices 30 are provided on opposite sides of the movable window 12, and the two groups of closing devices 30 are symmetrically arranged relative to the movable window 12. It can be understood that the two closing members 31 are relatively arranged on both sides of the movable window 12, and the two elastic abutment members 32 are respectively provided on the side away from each other of the two closing members 31. The symmetrical arrangement of the two groups of closing devices 30 can make the force on the water spout 20 more balanced. When the water spout 20 is extended or retracted, the two groups of closing devices 30 will be affected by the corresponding force and displacement at the same time. Since they are arranged symmetrically, the forces they are subjected to will offset each other in part, thereby reducing the load borne by a single closing device 30 and improving the stability and durability of the overall structure. At the same time, the symmetrical arrangement of the two groups of closing devices 30 also allows the other group of closing devices 30 to still work independently when a problem occurs with the elastic abutment 32 of a certain closing device 30, thereby effectively closing the movable window 12 and preventing external pollution from entering the interior of the fuselage 10, thereby further improving the practicality of the closing device 30.

[0043] It should be explained that the first abutting surfaces 311 of the two sealing members 31 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0044] Furthermore, a second abutting surface 312 is provided on one side of the two closure members 31 near the water outlet 20, and the two second abutting surfaces 312 are parallel to each other. In this embodiment, since the first abutting surface 311 is tilted, the two closure members 31 may experience relative displacement after being used for too long. For example, the bottom of one closure member 31 may slide onto the first abutting surface 311 of the other closure member 31 due to structural instability, thereby creating a gap between the closure member 31 and the interior of the body 10, thereby affecting the sealing performance of the closure member 31. In this embodiment, the second abutting surfaces 312 are provided on opposite sides of the two closure members 31, and the two second abutting surfaces 312 are parallel to each other, so that the two closure members 31 can fit together more tightly when the movable window 12 is closed, forming a stable closed structure. This parallel design helps to reduce the gap caused by non-parallelism, thereby improving the sealing performance and stability of the closure device 30. At the same time, since the two second abutment surfaces 312 are parallel to each other, when the water outlet 20 is retracted and triggers the closing device 30 to close, the two groups of closing devices 30 will be evenly stressed, avoiding structural deformation or damage caused by uneven force, thereby further improving the structural stability of the closing device 30.

[0045] Furthermore, the elastic abutment member 32 is a spring, and the closure member 31 is provided with a mounting groove 313, with one end of the spring disposed within the mounting groove 313. In this embodiment, the elastic abutment member 32 is a spring, and the mounting groove 313 is used to limit the spring. Specifically, one end of the spring is disposed within the mounting groove 313, thereby enabling the closure member 31 to maintain the spring's installed position during frequent movement, thereby improving the structural stability of the closure device 30.

[0046] In other embodiments, the elastic abutment 32 may also be made of a deformable material such as rubber or silicone. However, it is preferred that the elastic abutment 32 be a spring. Compared to other deformable materials such as those mentioned above, springs are simple to manufacture and have relatively stable performance, and are less prone to fatigue or failure.

[0047] In addition, a corresponding mounting groove 313 may also be provided on the inner wall of the body 10 corresponding to the other end of the spring, thereby further limiting the spring and improving the structural stability of the closing device 30 .

[0048] Furthermore, the water dispenser also includes a sterilization module (not shown), which is arranged in the body 10 and is arranged toward the water outlet end 21 of the water outlet 20. In this embodiment, since the water outlet end 21 of the water outlet 20 is inevitably exposed to the air, the water outlet end 21 will inevitably be contaminated with harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses from the outside. In order to further improve the hygiene standards of the water dispenser, this embodiment provides a sterilization module in the water dispenser. The sterilization module is electrically connected to the water dispenser control system and is arranged toward the water outlet end 21 of the water outlet 20, so that when the water outlet 20 is in the retracted state, the sterilization module can promptly and effectively sterilize the water outlet end 21 of the water outlet 20, thereby improving the user's drinking water safety and improving the safety of the water dispenser.

[0049] Specific implementations of the sterilization module can include various technologies, such as ultraviolet (UV) 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.

[0050] Furthermore, the water dispenser also includes a travel detection module (not shown) for detecting the travel status of the water spout 20. The travel detection module is disposed on the body 10 and is electrically connected to the sterilization module. In this embodiment, the travel detection module is used to detect the travel status of the water spout 20, specifically the retracted state of the water spout 20. The travel detection module is electrically connected to the sterilization module. When the travel detection module detects that the water spout 20 is retracted, it can promptly control the sterilization module to activate and sterilize the water outlet 21 of the water spout 20, thereby effectively preventing the growth and spread of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses at the water outlet 21.

[0051] The travel detection module may be disposed on the outer wall of the body 10 or inside the body 10 , and the specific arrangement is not limited here.

[0052] Furthermore, the water dispenser includes a sensor (not shown) for sensing the presence of a water cup 40. The sensor is located at the lower end of the body 10 and is electrically connected to the water spout 20. In this embodiment, the sensor senses the presence of a water cup 40 in the dispenser's water outlet area. The sensor's location at the lower end of the body 10, closer to the cup 40, allows it to more accurately detect the presence and position of the cup 40. Furthermore, the sensor is electrically connected to the water spout 20. When the sensor detects that the cup 40 is in the designated location, it controls the water spout 20 to automatically initiate the water dispensing process, pouring water into the cup 40. This design greatly simplifies the user's operating process and improves the convenience of using the water dispenser.

[0053] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the housing 10 includes a horizontally protruding mounting box 11. The water spout 20, the drive mechanism, and the closure member 31 are housed within the mounting box 11. The movable window 12 is located at the bottom of the mounting box 11. In this embodiment, the mounting box 11 is configured as an independent mounting space protruding horizontally from the housing 10, primarily providing ample space for key components such as the water spout 20, the drive mechanism, and the closure member 31. The movable window 12 located at the bottom of the mounting box 11 allows the water spout 20, extending from the movable window 12, to be directly aligned with a user's placed water cup 40, eliminating the need for the user to adjust the cup's position or height, thereby improving the convenience of dispensing water from the water dispenser. Furthermore, since the water spout 20 is positioned below the mounting box 11, the mounting box 11 also significantly shields dust or contaminants from above the water spout 20, further enhancing the hygienic standards of the water dispenser and improving user safety.

[0054] 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 water outlet nozzle is provided in the body and has a water outlet end; A driving device, the driving device is connected to the water outlet to drive the water outlet end of the water outlet to extend or retract the water outlet end of the water outlet into or out of the movable window; as well as, The closing device includes a closing piece, which is arranged on the peripheral side of the movable window and is used to close or open the movable window.

2. The water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The closure member is arranged in the body, and is provided with an inclined first abutting surface. The first abutting surface of the closure member is used to abut against the water outlet end of the water outlet nozzle.

3. The water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The closing device further comprises an elastic abutting member, which is arranged in the fuselage, and two ends of the elastic abutting member respectively abut against the closing member and the inner wall of the fuselage.

4. The water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The closing devices are provided in two groups, and the two closing devices are symmetrically arranged relative to the movable window.

5. The water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second abutting surface is further provided on one side of the two closing members close to the water outlet, and the two second abutting surfaces are parallel to each other.

6. The water dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic abutment member is a spring, the closing member is provided with a mounting groove, and one end of the spring is arranged in the mounting groove.

7. The water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The water dispenser further comprises a sterilization module, which is arranged in the body and toward the water outlet end of the water outlet nozzle.

8. The water dispenser according to claim 7, wherein: The water dispenser further includes a stroke detection module for detecting the stroke state of the water spout. The stroke detection module is disposed on the body and is electrically connected to the sterilization module.

9. The water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The water dispenser further includes a sensor for sensing a water cup. The sensor is disposed at the lower end of the body and is electrically connected to the water outlet.

10. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The body comprises a horizontally protruding installation box, the water outlet, the driving device and the closing member are arranged in the installation box, and the movable window is arranged at the bottom of the installation box.

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