Water purifier with ice water backflow device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water purifier with an ice water backflow device, which comprises an ice water tank, an ice block box, an ice block transmission groove, a baffle plate, a backflow chamber and an ice water interface, the ice block box is arranged above the ice water tank, and the ice block transmission groove is obliquely and upwards arranged at the bottom of the ice block box; the baffle is movably arranged at an ice outlet of the ice block conveying groove, the backflow chamber is arranged below the ice outlet of the ice block conveying groove, and the bottom of the backflow chamber is communicated with the ice water tank through the ice water connector. Ice blocks to be taken and used slide out along the conveying groove to be used by a user; if the ice blocks are not taken in time and start to melt on the conveying groove, melt water can flow to the backflow chamber below along the conveying groove, the backflow chamber collects the melt ice water, the water is guided back to the ice water tank through the ice water connector to be frozen or stored again, waste of water resources can be effectively prevented, and the use environment is kept dry and clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water purifiers, in particular to a water purifier with an ice water reflux device. Background Art

[0002] In modern homes and offices, water purifiers have become essential for providing safe drinking water. With technological advancements, integrated chilled water purifiers are becoming increasingly popular, especially during the hot summer months, when demand for readily available chilled water is growing. However, existing chilled water purifiers still present significant design and operational challenges, particularly regarding the handling of the chilled water produced by melting ice.

[0003] In traditional ice water purifiers, ice is typically generated in a separate ice-making module and then transported to a dispensing location via some sort of transport mechanism. If the ice isn't used promptly, it gradually melts in the dispensing area. Due to the lack of an effective return system, the melted ice often flows directly into the bottom of the device or overflows into the external environment. This not only wastes water resources but can also impact the user experience by causing water droplets to splash onto the floor or countertop.

[0004] Furthermore, the water temperature after melting ice is typically lower. If this cold water mixes with newly generated hot water, it could lower the temperature of the water supplied by the entire system, affecting user demand for hot water. Furthermore, long-term accumulation of water can lead to the growth of bacteria and mold, compromising water quality. Clearly, existing technologies still require improvement and advancement. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a water purifier with an ice water reflux device, so as to solve the problem in the prior art that melted ice water is not effectively recovered.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a water purifier with an ice water reflux device, comprising an ice water tank, an ice cube box, an ice cube transfer trough, a baffle, a reflux chamber and an ice water interface: the ice cube box is arranged above the ice water tank, the ice cube transfer trough is arranged at the bottom of the ice cube box at an angle upward, the baffle is movably arranged at the ice outlet of the ice cube transfer trough, the reflux chamber is arranged below the ice outlet of the ice cube transfer trough, and the bottom of the reflux chamber is connected to the ice water tank through the ice water interface.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, a guiding hose is further included, and the ice water interface is connected to the ice water tank through the guiding hose.

[0008] The beneficial effects of the above embodiment are: the guide hose serves as a connection between the ice water interface and the ice water tank, ensuring the smoothness of the ice water return process. Its flexibility allows for easier adjustment and positioning during installation or maintenance. It also reduces the air or water leakage problems that may be caused by hard connections, thereby improving the overall sealing and reliability of the system.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, a guide groove is further included. The ice outlet of the ice cube transfer chute is provided with the guide groove and is connected with the reflux chamber through the guide groove. The baffle is supported on the guide groove.

[0010] The beneficial effects of the above embodiment are: a guide groove is provided at the ice outlet of the ice cube transfer chute, and is connected to the reflux chamber through the guide groove. In conjunction with the movable baffle, the melted ice water is effectively guided to flow directly into the reflux chamber, thereby simplifying the water flow path, reducing the risk of ice water overflowing outside the equipment, and also facilitating user operation and maintenance.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, a mounting body is further included, the ice water box and the ice cube box are both fixed on the mounting body, the top of the baffle is hinged on the mounting body, and the bottom of the baffle is abutted against the guide groove.

[0012] The beneficial effect of the above embodiment is that the ice water box and the ice cube box are fixed on a unified installation body, and the top of the baffle is hinged to the installation body, and the bottom is supported by the guide groove, thereby enhancing the stability and durability of the entire water purifier.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, an anti-overflow plate is further included. The anti-overflow plate is fixed to the front side of the guide groove and is located below the baffle.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the above embodiment are: the anti-overflow plate effectively prevents the water after the ice melts from overflowing to the outside of the device, protects the surrounding environment and the device itself from water stains, makes cleaning easier, and further improves the user experience.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of fins are spaced apart at the ice outlet of the ice cube transfer chute, the guide groove is formed between two adjacent fins, and the baffle is supported on the fins.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, a coil spring or a propeller is rotatably provided in the ice cube transmission groove.

[0017] The beneficial effect of the above embodiment is that the coil spring or propeller is rotatably arranged in the ice cube transmission groove, which can effectively push the ice cubes to move along the transmission groove, ensuring good transmission performance.

[0018] As described above, the water purifier with an ice water reflux device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the ice cube box is located above the ice water tank, and an ice cube transfer trough inclined upward is provided at the bottom thereof, and the ice cubes to be taken slide out along the transfer trough for user use; if the ice cubes are not taken in time and begin to melt on the transfer trough, the melted water will flow along the transfer trough to the reflux chamber below, and the melted ice water will be collected by the reflux chamber and guided back to the ice water tank through the ice water interface for refreezing or storage, which can effectively prevent the waste of water resources and keep the use environment dry and clean. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model 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 utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water purifier with an ice water reflux device provided by the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of detail A;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a water purifier with an ice water reflux device provided by the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a water purifier with an ice water reflux device provided by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a water purifier with an ice water reflux device provided by the utility model.

[0025] Component number description

[0026] 1 Ice water tank 6 Ice water interface

[0027] 2 Ice cube box 7 Diversion channel

[0028] 3 Ice cube transfer chute 8 Anti-overflow plate

[0029] 4 Baffle 9 Coil spring

[0030] 5 Reflow Chamber DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The present invention provides a water purifier with an ice water reflux device. To make the purpose, technical solution and effect of the present invention clearer and more specific, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper, lower, left, and right" and the like indicating directions or positions are based on the directions or positions shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of this utility model and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "installation" and "connection" are to be understood broadly, and those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] See also Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides a water purifier with an ice water reflux device, comprising key parts such as an ice water tank 1, an ice cube tank 2, an ice cube transfer trough 3, a baffle 4, a reflux chamber 5, and an ice water interface 6. The ice water tank 1 is located above the entire device, and the ice cube tank 2 is also provided above it. In order to achieve efficient ice cube transmission, the bottom of the ice cube tank 2 is designed with the ice cube transfer trough 3 tilted upward, and a movable baffle 4 is provided at the ice outlet of the ice cube transfer trough 3. In addition, the reflux chamber 5 is also provided below the ice outlet of the ice cube transfer trough 3, and is connected to the ice water tank 1 through the ice water interface 6, thereby achieving the recycling of ice water.

[0034] Furthermore, this embodiment also introduces a guide hose as a connection between the ice water interface 6 and the ice water tank 1, which not only ensures the smoothness of the ice water return process, but also makes it easier to adjust and position during installation or maintenance due to its flexibility. The flexible connection method also reduces the air leakage or water leakage problems that may be caused by hard connection, thereby significantly improving the overall sealing and reliability of the system.

[0035] To optimize the water flow path and reduce the risk of ice water spilling outside the device, the present invention incorporates a diversion groove 7 at the ice outlet of the ice cube transfer chute 3. This diversion groove 7 connects to the return chamber 5, effectively guiding melted ice water directly into the return chamber 5. This simplifies the water flow path and facilitates user operation and maintenance. More specifically, the ice cube transfer chute 3 is provided with multiple fins spaced apart at the ice outlet, forming the diversion groove 7 between adjacent fins. The baffle 4 rests against these fins, helping to better control the speed and direction of ice transfer.

[0036] In addition, the ice water box 1 and the ice cube box 2 are fixed on a unified mounting body, and the top of the baffle 4 is hinged to the mounting body, and the bottom is abutted against the guide groove 7, that is, against the fins, thereby enhancing the stability and durability of the entire water purifier and ensuring the performance stability of the equipment during long-term use.

[0037] In order to further improve the practicality and user experience of the device, the present invention also fixes an anti-overflow plate 8 on the front side of the guide groove 7, and places it below the baffle 4. It can be understood that the anti-overflow plate 8 effectively prevents the water after the ice melts from overflowing to the outside of the device, thereby protecting the surrounding environment and the device itself from water stains; at the same time, it also makes cleaning easier, further improving the user experience.

[0038] See also Figure 1 A coil spring 9 or a propeller is also rotatably provided in the ice cube transmission groove. In this embodiment, the coil spring 9 is selected as the transmission element of the ice cube. The coil spring 9 can effectively push the ice cube to move along the transmission groove, thereby ensuring good transmission performance and ensuring the efficient, stable and reliable operation of the water purifier.

[0039] In summary, the water purifier with ice water reflux device of the present invention has an ice cube box 2 located above the ice water tank 1, and an ice cube transfer trough 3 inclined upward is provided at its bottom. The ice cubes to be taken slide out along the transfer trough for user use. If the ice cubes are not taken in time and begin to melt in the transfer trough, the melted water will flow along the transfer trough to the reflux chamber 5 below. The reflux chamber 5 collects the melted ice water and guides the water back to the ice water tank 1 through the ice water interface 6 for refrozen or storage. This can effectively prevent water waste and keep the use environment dry and clean. Therefore, the present invention effectively overcomes the various shortcomings of the existing technology and has high industrial utilization value.

[0040] It is understandable that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and the utility model concept of the present invention, and all these changes or substitutions should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water purifier with an ice water reflux device, characterized in that: It includes an ice water box, an ice cube box, an ice cube transfer trough, a baffle, a reflux chamber and an ice water interface: the ice cube box is arranged above the ice water box, the ice cube transfer trough is arranged at the bottom of the ice cube box inclined upward, the baffle is movably arranged at the ice outlet of the ice cube transfer trough, the reflux chamber is arranged below the ice outlet of the ice cube transfer trough, and the bottom of the reflux chamber is connected to the ice water box through the ice water interface.

2. The water purifier with ice water reflux device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a guide hose, and the ice water interface is connected to the ice water tank through the guide hose.

3. The water purifier with ice water reflux device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a guide groove, which is provided at the ice outlet of the ice cube transmission groove and is connected with the reflux chamber through the guide groove, and the baffle is supported on the guide groove.

4. The water purifier with ice water reflux device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting body, the ice water box and the ice cube box are both fixed on the mounting body, the top of the baffle is hinged on the mounting body, and the bottom of the baffle is against the guide groove.

5. The water purifier with ice water reflux device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes an anti-overflow plate, which is fixed on the front side of the guide groove and is located below the baffle.

6. The water purifier with ice water reflux device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of fins are arranged at intervals at the ice outlet of the ice cube transmission chute, the guide chute is formed between two adjacent fins, and the baffle is supported on the fins.

7. The water purifier with ice water reflux device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A coil spring or a propeller is rotatably arranged in the ice cube transmission groove.

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