Salt storage container and water heater

Abstract

The utility model provides a salt storage container and a water heater, and relates to the technical field of water treatment, and the salt storage container comprises a box body, a salt guide piece, a counterweight piece and a movable surface cover. The box body has a mounting port. The salt guide piece is provided with a salt adding opening, is mounted in the mounting opening and rotates relative to the box body; the counterweight piece is arranged on one side, facing the outer side of the salt storage container, of the salt guide piece; the movable surface cover is installed on the side, provided with the installation opening, of the box body, the salt guiding piece abuts against the movable surface cover, and the movable surface cover moves relative to the box body. According to the embodiment provided by the invention, the movable surface cover moves relative to the box body to avoid the salt guide part, the salt guide part is overturned outwards under the clamping of the weight of the counterweight part, and the salt adding opening is switched from the hidden state to the exposed state, so that the salt adding opening is automatically opened; the movable surface cover moves relative to the box body and drives the salt guide piece to turn inwards, the salt adding opening is switched from the exposed state to the hidden state, automatic closing of the salt adding opening is achieved, in this way, the salt adding opening does not need to be opened and closed manually, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water treatment, in particular to a salt storage container and a water heater. Background Art

[0002] Compared with hard water, soft water has many positive effects on the human body. Soft water can better cleanse the skin and hair, help maintain the skin's moisture and smoothness, reduce discomfort, and bring relief and relaxation to the body and mind.

[0003] Gas water heaters now also offer a soft water shower function, which achieves this by periodically adding salt. To maintain the integrity of the product's appearance, the salt inlet is often designed as a movable component, opening when in use and closing when not in use. However, this requires manual operation, making the salt inlet inconvenient and inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing methods, the present application provides a salt storage container and a water heater to solve the technical problem that the salt adding port in the prior art needs to be opened when in use and closed when not in use, but this requires manual operation of the salt adding port, which is inconvenient to operate and cannot bring convenience.

[0005] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a salt storage container, which is applied to a water heater, comprising: a box body, having a mounting port; a salt guide member, having a salt adding port, the salt guide member being installed in the mounting port and rotating relative to the box body; a counterweight member, arranged on the side of the salt guide member facing the outside of the box body; a movable surface cover, installed on the side of the box body having the mounting port, the salt guide member abutting against the movable surface cover, and the movable surface cover moving relative to the box body so that the salt adding port rotates to switch between an exposed state and a hidden state.

[0006] As an optional embodiment, the salt guiding part includes: a salt guiding body, having a salt guiding channel, the entrance of the salt guiding channel serving as the salt adding port; a rotating frame, arranged on the outward side of the salt guiding body, the bottom of the rotating frame being rotatably connected to the box body, and the top of the rotating frame being rotatably connected to the top of the salt guiding body; the counterweight is fixed on the rotating frame.

[0007] As an optional embodiment, the rotating frame includes: a crossbeam, which is centrally arranged; two longitudinal beams, which are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the crossbeam, and each of the opposite ends of the longitudinal beam is provided with a rotating shaft for rotational connection; wherein, the box body and the salt guide body are both provided with mounting holes matching the rotating shaft.

[0008] As an optional embodiment, the salt guide body includes: a salt guide plate; and two enclosure plates, which are arranged at an angle and opposite to each other at two ends of the salt guide plate to enclose the trough-shaped salt guide channel.

[0009] As an optional embodiment, the salt guide plate includes: a plate body having a salt guide surface on the side away from the rotating frame; a first accommodating groove formed on the side of the salt guide body facing the rotating frame, and the first accommodating groove is recessed in a direction away from the rotating frame for accommodating the crossbeam of the rotating frame.

[0010] As an optional embodiment, the salt guide plate further includes: two second accommodating grooves formed on the side of the salt guide body facing the rotating frame, the second accommodating grooves being recessed in a direction away from the rotating frame, and the two second accommodating grooves being relatively far apart and used to accommodate the longitudinal beams of the rotating frame.

[0011] As an optional embodiment, the movable surface cover moves between an open state and a closed state; when the movable surface cover moves toward the open state, the salt adding port switches from a hidden state to an exposed state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually increases. When the movable surface cover is in the open state, the salt adding port of the salt guiding member has a maximum opening, which is used to guide salt into the box.

[0012] As an optional embodiment, the movable surface cover moves to a closed state, and the salt adding port switches from an exposed state to a hidden state. The opening of the salt adding port gradually decreases. When the movable surface cover is in the hidden state, the opening of the salt adding port of the salt guiding member is the smallest.

[0013] As an optional embodiment, the box body includes: a accommodating chamber, a box wall of the box body is provided with an opening connected to the accommodating chamber, and the edge of the opening is rotatably connected to the salt guiding member; an abutment protrusion, arranged in the accommodating chamber and close to the edge of the opening, and the abutment protrusion extends toward the inner side of the accommodating chamber to abut against the side of the salt guiding body.

[0014] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a water heater, comprising: a salt storage container according to any one of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0015] The present application provides a salt storage container and a water heater. The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application bring at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The movable cover is moved relative to the box body to avoid the salt guiding part, and the salt guiding part flips outward under the weight of the counterweight, and the salt adding port switches from a hidden state to an exposed state, so that the salt adding port is automatically opened, and salt can be added to the box body; after replenishing salt, the movable cover moves relative to the box body, driving the salt guiding part to flip inward, and the salt adding port switches from an exposed state to a hidden state, so that the salt adding port is automatically closed. In this way, there is no need to manually open and close the salt adding port, thereby improving the user experience.

[0017] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between a box body, a salt guide member, a counterweight member, and a movable cover in a salt storage container provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection relationship between a salt guide member and a counterweight member in a salt storage container provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a salt guide body in a salt storage container provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a rotating rack in a salt storage container provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 A longitudinal cross-sectional diagram of a salt storage container provided by an embodiment of the present application when the movable cover is in the second position;

[0024] Figure 6 A longitudinal cross-sectional diagram of a salt storage container provided in an embodiment of the present application when the movable cover is in a higher position;

[0025] Figure 7 A longitudinal cross-sectional diagram of a salt storage container provided in an embodiment of the present application when the movable cover is in a lower position;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of a salt storage container provided in an embodiment of the present application when the movable cover is in a first position.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of a water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application when the movable cover is in the second position.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of a water heater provided in an embodiment of the present application when a movable cover is in a first position.

[0029] Reference numerals and corresponding descriptions:

[0030] 1: box body; 11: accommodating cavity; 12: abutting protrusion;

[0031] 2: Salt guide member; 21: Salt guide body; 211: Salt guide plate; 2111: Plate body; 2112: First accommodating groove; 2113: Second accommodating groove; 212: Enclosure; 22: Rotating frame; 221: Crossbeam; 222: Longitudinal beam;

[0032] 3: Counterweight;

[0033] 4: Movable cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present application is described in detail below. Examples of embodiments of the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions. In addition, if the detailed description of the known technology is not necessary for the features of the present application shown, it will be omitted. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0035] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless otherwise stated, the singular forms "a", "an", "said" and "the" used herein may also include plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" used in the specification of this application refers to the presence of the features, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components and / or groups thereof. "Connected" or "coupled" used herein may include wireless connection or wireless coupling. The term "and / or" used herein includes all or any unit and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0036] like Figure 1-8 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a salt storage container, which is applied to a water heater. The salt storage container mainly includes a housing 1, a salt guide 2, a counterweight 3, and a movable cover 4. The housing 1 has a mounting opening; the salt guide 2 has a salt addition port, which is mounted in the mounting opening and rotates relative to the housing 1; the counterweight 3 is disposed on the side of the salt guide 2 facing the outside of the salt storage container; and the movable cover 4 is mounted on the side of the housing 1 having the mounting opening. The salt guide 2 abuts against the movable cover 2, and the movable cover 4 moves relative to the housing 1 to rotate the salt addition port between an exposed state and a concealed state.

[0037] In this embodiment, the housing 1 has a cavity for storing salt. The movable cover 4 can be connected to a drive device to control the movement of the movable cover 4 relative to the housing 1. The salt guide 2 can flip outward or inward relative to the housing 1. The counterweight 3 is arranged on the outward side of the salt guide 2. The counterweight 3 is used to give the salt guide 2 a tendency to flip outward. Under the action of the counterweight 3, the salt guide 2 flips outward to open the salt adding port. The greater the angle at which the salt guide 2 flips outward, the greater the angle at which the salt adding port opens. Conversely, the salt guide 2 flips inward to close the salt adding port. The greater the angle at which the salt guide 2 flips inward, the smaller the angle at which the salt adding port opens. The flipping angle and flipping direction of the salt guide 2 depend on the moving direction and position of the movable cover 4.

[0038] When the salt adding port is in the exposed state, the box body 1 is connected to the inside and outside through the salt guiding piece 2, and salt can be added into the box body 1 from the outside through the salt adding port; when the salt adding port is in the hidden state, the movable surface cover 4 covers the salt guiding piece 2, and salt cannot be added into the storage box body 1 from the outside through the salt adding port.

[0039] The salt storage container provided in the embodiment of the present application moves the movable surface cover 4 relative to the box body 1 to avoid the salt guiding part 2. The salt guiding part 2 flips outward under the weight of the counterweight 3, and the salt adding port switches from a hidden state to an exposed state, thereby realizing automatic opening of the salt adding port, and salt can be added to the box body 1; after replenishing salt, the movable surface cover 4 moves relative to the box body 1, driving the salt guiding part 2 to flip inward, and the salt adding port switches from an exposed state to a hidden state, thereby realizing automatic closing of the salt adding port, so that there is no need to manually open and close the salt adding port, thereby improving the user experience.

[0040] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the salt guide member 2 includes a salt guide body 21 and a rotating frame 22. The salt guide body 21 has a salt guide channel, the entrance of which serves as a salt addition port; the rotating frame 22 is disposed on the outward side of the salt guide body 21, with the bottom of the rotating frame 22 rotatably connected to the housing 1 and the top of the rotating frame 22 rotatably connected to the top of the salt guide body 21; and the counterweight 3 is fixed to the rotating frame 22.

[0041] Based on the above embodiment, in this embodiment, the rotating frame 22 is used to support the salt guiding body 21 and enable the salt guiding body 21 to rotate relative to the housing 1. The counterweight 3 is fixed to the side of the rotating frame 22 opposite to the salt guiding body 21, that is, the side facing outward, so that the salt guiding body 21 and the rotating frame 22 can be turned outward under the action of gravity.

[0042] like Figure 1-4As shown, as an optional embodiment, the rotating frame 22 includes a crossbeam 221 and two longitudinal beams 222. The crossbeam 221 is centrally located; the two longitudinal beams 222 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the crossbeam 221, and each longitudinal beam 222 is provided with a rotating shaft for rotational connection at opposite ends; wherein, both the box body 1 and the salt guide body 21 are provided with mounting holes matching the rotating shafts.

[0043] Based on the previous embodiment, in this embodiment, the horizontal beam 221 is arranged horizontally, the longitudinal beam 222 is perpendicular to the horizontal beam 221, and the rotating frame 22 is H-shaped to form a stable support structure. The rotating axes at the top ends of the longitudinal beams 222 extend toward each other, and the rotating axes at the bottom ends of the longitudinal beams 222 extend away from each other, respectively, to achieve rotational connection with the tank 1 and the salt guide body 21.

[0044] In another embodiment, the rotation axes at the top ends of the longitudinal beams 222 extend in opposite directions; and the rotation axes at the bottom ends of the longitudinal beams 222 extend in opposite directions.

[0045] Optionally, the cross beam 221 and the longitudinal beam 222 are integrally formed.

[0046] like Figure 2 and 3 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the salt guide body 21 includes a salt guide plate 211 and two enclosing plates 212. The two enclosing plates 212 are arranged at opposite ends of the salt guide plate 211 at an angle to form a trough-shaped salt guide channel.

[0047] Based on the previous embodiment, in this embodiment, the salt guide plate 211 is used to guide salt. The enclosing plate 212 is triangular in shape, with one side of the enclosing plate 212 connected to the salt guide plate 211, and the enclosing plate 212 is perpendicular to the salt guide plate 211. If the salt guide body 21 is arranged horizontally, the salt guide plate 211 is located on the horizontal plane, and the salt guide body 21 is U-shaped in vertical cross-section, that is, the salt guide channel is a U-shaped groove.

[0048] Optionally, the salt guide plate 211 and the two enclosure plates 212 are integrally formed.

[0049] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the salt guide plate 211 includes a plate body 2111 and a first receiving groove 2112. The plate body 2111 has a salt guiding surface on a side facing away from the turret 22. The first receiving groove 2112 is formed on a side of the salt guide body 21 facing the turret 22. The first receiving groove 2112 is recessed in a direction away from the turret 22 and is used to accommodate the crossbeam 221 of the turret 22.

[0050] Based on the above embodiment, in this embodiment, the salt guide surface is a plane to ensure smoothness, reduce resistance, and improve salt guide efficiency. The first receiving groove 2112 is adapted to the crossbeam 221 of the rotating frame 22. The first receiving groove 2112 is recessed in the salt guide plate 211.

[0051] like Figure 1-4 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the salt guide plate 211 also includes two second accommodating grooves 2113, which are formed on the side of the salt guide body 21 facing the rotating frame 22. The second accommodating grooves 2113 are recessed in a direction away from the rotating frame 22. The two second accommodating grooves 2113 are relatively far apart and are used to accommodate the longitudinal beam 222 of the rotating frame 22.

[0052] Based on the previous embodiment, in this embodiment, the second accommodating grooves 2113 are adapted to fit the beams of the turret 22. Both second accommodating grooves 2113 communicate with the first accommodating grooves 2112 to accommodate the turret 22. The two second accommodating grooves 2113 can be disposed at the intersection of the enclosure 212 and the salt deflector plate 211. The second accommodating grooves 2113 are recessed into the enclosure 212 and / or the salt deflector plate 211.

[0053] like Figure 5-8 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the movable surface cover 4 moves between an open state and a closed state; the movable surface cover 4 moves toward the open state, and the salt adding port switches from a hidden state to an exposed state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually increases. When the movable surface cover 4 is in the open state, the salt adding port of the salt guiding member 2 has the largest opening, which is used to guide salt into the box body 1.

[0054] like Figure 5-8 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the movable surface cover 4 moves to the closed state, the salt adding port switches from the exposed state to the hidden state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually decreases. When the movable surface cover 4 is in the hidden state, the opening of the salt adding port of the salt guiding member 2 is the smallest.

[0055] Based on the above embodiments, in this embodiment, the movable surface cover 4 moves in the vertical direction, that is, moves upward or downward. The movable surface cover 4 is in a closed state, the movable surface cover 4 is in a high position, the movable surface cover 4 covers the salt guide part 2, the salt adding port of the salt guide part 2 is in a hidden state, and the opening of the salt adding port is the smallest. The movable surface cover 4 moves downward, and the movable surface cover 4 switches from a closed state to an open state. After the movable surface cover 4 drops below the salt guide part 2, the salt guide part 2 flips outward under the action of gravity, and the salt adding port switches from a hidden state to an exposed state. The salt adding port is exposed and the opening of the salt adding port gradually increases until the movable surface cover 4 moves to the lowest position, and the top of the movable surface cover 4 is supported on the salt guide part 2. At this time, the movable surface cover 4 is in an open state, and the salt adding port of the salt guide part 2 is opened to the largest extent.

[0056] The movable surface cover 4 is in the open state and is in the low position. The movable surface cover 4 moves upward and pushes the salt guide 2 to flip inward, switching the movable surface cover 4 from the open state to the closed state, and switching the salt adding port from the exposed state to the hidden state. The opening of the salt adding port of the salt guide 2 gradually decreases until the movable surface cover 4 rises above the salt guide 2, the opening of the salt adding port of the salt guide 2 reaches the minimum, and the salt adding port is in the hidden state. The movable surface cover 4 continues to rise to hide the salt adding port of the salt guide 2 until the movable surface cover 4 moves to the highest position and is in the closed state.

[0057] In some embodiments, the salt conducting channel protrudes outward from the movable cover 4 and extends into the box body 1 inward.

[0058] By adopting the above solution, the longer salt guide channel can separate the rotating frame 22 and the components, thereby preventing salt particles from getting stuck in the gaps between the components, and fundamentally solving the problem of component jamming and damage.

[0059] like Figure 5-8 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the box body 1 includes a box body 1 and an abutment protrusion 12. The box body 1 has an internal storage chamber 11 for accommodating salt. The box body 1 has an opening in the wall thereof that is connected to the storage chamber 11. The edge of the opening is rotatably connected to the salt guide 2. The abutment protrusion 12 is disposed in the storage chamber 11 and near the edge of the opening. The abutment protrusion 12 extends inwardly of the storage chamber 11 to abut against the side of the salt guide body 21.

[0060] Based on the aforementioned embodiment, in this embodiment, one end of the abutting protrusion 12 is fixed to the inner wall of the housing 1, and the other end extends into the housing 1 to abut against the side of the salt-guiding body 21, so that the salt-guiding member 2 is moved away from the opening, forming a larger inclination. When the movable cover 4 slides downward, the salt-guiding member 2 flips outward under the action of the counterweight 3, and its flipping angle is limited by the contact points between the two sides of the rotating frame 22 and the movable cover 4. At this time, the salt-guiding body 21 follows the rotation frame 22 and flips open, and the salt-guiding body 21 rotates along the common axis of the two parties. Because the contact between the side of the salt-guiding body 21 and the abutting protrusion 12 limits the rotation angle, the movement posture of the salt-guiding body 21 is a composite movement of flipping outward and sliding outward.

[0061] like Figure 9-10 As shown, based on the same inventive concept, an embodiment of the present application provides a water heater, comprising the salt storage container of any one of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0062] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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 operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on this application.

[0063] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0064] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0065] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0066] The above description is only part of the implementation methods of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A salt storage container, used in water heaters, characterized in that: include: The box body (1) has a mounting opening; A salt guide member (2) has a salt adding port, wherein the salt guide member (2) is installed in the installation port and rotates relative to the box body (1); A counterweight (3) is provided on a side of the salt guiding member (2) facing the outside of the salt storage container; A movable surface cover (4) is installed on a side of the box body (1) having the installation opening, the salt guide member (2) abuts against the movable surface cover (4), and the movable surface cover (4) moves relative to the box body (1) so that the salt adding opening rotates and switches between an exposed state and a hidden state.

2. The salt storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that The salt guiding member (2) comprises: The salt-conducting body (21) has a salt-conducting channel, the inlet of the salt-conducting channel serving as the salt-adding port; A rotating frame (22) is arranged on the outward side of the salt guide body (21), the bottom of the rotating frame (22) is rotatably connected to the box (1), and the top of the rotating frame (22) is rotatably connected to the top of the salt guide body (21); The counterweight (3) is fixed on the rotating frame (22).

3. The salt storage container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating frame (22) comprises: A crossbeam (221) is centrally arranged; Two longitudinal beams (222) are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the transverse beam (221), and each longitudinal beam (222) is provided with a rotating shaft for rotational connection at opposite ends; Wherein, both the box body (1) and the salt guide body (21) are provided with mounting holes matching the rotating shaft.

4. The salt storage container according to claim 3, characterized in that: The salt-conducting body (21) comprises: Salt guide plate (211); Two enclosing plates (212) are arranged at an angle and opposite to each other at the two ends of the salt guide plate (211) to enclose the salt guide channel to form a groove.

5. The salt storage container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The salt guide plate (211) comprises: The plate body (2111) has a salt-conducting surface on a side away from the rotating frame (22); A first accommodating groove (2112) is formed on a side of the salt guiding body (21) facing the rotating frame (22). The first accommodating groove (2112) is recessed in a direction away from the rotating frame (22) and is used to accommodate a crossbeam (221) of the rotating frame (22).

6. The salt storage container according to claim 5, characterized in that: The salt guide plate (211) further comprises: Two second accommodating grooves (2113) are formed on a side of the salt guiding body (21) facing the rotating frame (22), the second accommodating grooves (2113) are recessed in a direction away from the rotating frame (22), and the two second accommodating grooves (2113) are relatively far apart and are used to accommodate the longitudinal beam (222) of the rotating frame (22).

7. The salt storage container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable cover (4) moves between an open state and a closed state; The movable surface cover (4) moves toward the open state, the salt adding port switches from the hidden state to the exposed state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually increases. When the movable surface cover (4) is in the open state, the salt adding port of the salt guiding member (2) has the largest opening, and is used to guide salt to the box body (1).

8. The salt storage container according to claim 7, characterized in that: The movable surface cover (4) moves toward the closed state, the salt adding port switches from the exposed state to the hidden state, and the opening of the salt adding port gradually decreases. When the movable surface cover (4) is in the hidden state, the opening of the salt adding port of the salt guide member (2) is the smallest.

9. The salt storage container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box (1) comprises: An accommodating chamber (11), wherein the wall of the box body (1) is provided with an opening connected to the accommodating chamber (11), and an edge of the opening is rotatably connected to the salt guiding member (2); The abutment protrusion (12) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (11) and close to the edge of the opening. The abutment protrusion (12) extends toward the inside of the accommodating cavity (11) to abut against the side of the salt guiding body (21).

10. A water heater, characterized in that: include: The salt storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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