Water outlet nozzle assembly and water drinking equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a water outlet nozzle assembly and drinking equipment, the water outlet nozzle assembly comprises a water outlet nozzle module and a support module, the water outlet nozzle module comprises a shell, the outer wall surface of the shell is provided with a contact part and a first slideway part, the water outlet nozzle module is configured to move up and down along the support module to adjust the height position, and the support module comprises a support; the support is fixedly arranged on an equipment body where the water outlet nozzle assembly is located, the support is provided with an abutting part and a second sliding way part, the first sliding way part is in sliding fit with the second sliding way part so as to guide the water outlet nozzle module to move up and down, and an elastic piece is arranged between the abutting part and the support. The elastic piece is configured to apply acting force to the abutting part to enable the abutting part to abut against the contact part, so that the water outlet nozzle module is stopped at the target height position, and the stopping reliability after the height of the water outlet nozzle is adjusted is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of drinking water equipment, in particular to a water spout assembly and drinking water equipment. Background Art

[0002] Water dispensers, coffee machines, tea machines, and other drinking water devices are typically fitted with spouts. These spouts are typically fixed and cannot be adjusted to the height of the cup. If the cup is too high, it's impossible to place it directly under the spout to collect water, requiring manual handling, which compromises usability. If the cup is too low, the spout is too far from the water surface, causing water to splash out.

[0003] To solve this technical problem, a drinking water device is currently available with an adjustable height water spout. The height adjustment structure of the water spout is as follows: a bracket is fixedly mounted on the water spout, a slide rail is fixedly mounted on the bracket, and a slide is mounted on the body panel of the drinking water device. The slide rail moves up and down along the slide to adjust the height of the water spout. An elastic rubber strip is fixedly mounted on the bracket, and the friction between the elastic rubber strip and the panel is used to provide resistance to the up and down movement of the water spout, allowing the water spout to stop at the target height. After the water spout moves up and down for a long time, the elastic rubber strip wears out, affecting the reliability of the stop position after the height of the water spout is adjusted.

[0004] The above information disclosed in this background technology is only used to increase the understanding of the background technology of this application. Therefore, it may contain information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the problems pointed out in the background technology, the utility model provides a water spout assembly and a drinking water device, which improve the stopping reliability of the water spout after the height is adjusted.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] In some embodiments, a water spout assembly is provided, comprising:

[0008] The water outlet module comprises a shell, wherein a contact portion and a first slide portion are provided on an outer wall surface of the shell;

[0009] A bracket module, the water spout module is configured to move up and down along the bracket module to adjust the height position, the bracket module includes a bracket, the bracket is fixedly arranged on the equipment body where the water spout assembly is located, a supporting portion and a second slide portion are provided on the bracket, the first slide portion and the second slide portion are slidably matched to provide guidance for the water spout module to move up and down, an elastic member is provided between the supporting portion and the bracket, the elastic member is configured to apply a force to the supporting portion to make the supporting portion abut against the contact portion, so that the water spout module is stopped at the target height position.

[0010] In some embodiments, the abutting portion is inserted into the bracket, and the abutting portion is configured to move in a direction away from or close to the contact portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the abutting portion includes an abutting main body portion and an inserting portion, one side of the abutting main body portion is configured to abut against the contact portion, and the inserting portion is fixedly disposed on a side of the abutting main body portion facing away from the contact portion;

[0012] The bracket is provided with an insertion hole, the insertion portion is inserted into the insertion hole, and the insertion portion is configured to move along the insertion hole in a direction away from or close to the contact portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the elastic member is a spring, the spring is sleeved on the insertion portion, and the spring is located between the abutting main body and the bracket.

[0014] In some embodiments, the abutting main body is provided with a flange on a side facing the inserting portion, and the flange is provided with a clamping portion;

[0015] The bracket is provided with an installation cavity, which is open toward one side of the abutting main body, the insertion portion passes through the installation cavity, the flange is located in the installation cavity, and the clamping portion is configured to cooperate with the inner wall of the installation cavity to prevent the abutting portion from detaching from the bracket.

[0016] In some embodiments, the contact portion protrudes from the housing, and the contact portion extends along a height direction of the housing.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first slide portion is a guide rail, the second slide portion is a guide hole, and the guide rail passes through the guide hole.

[0018] In some embodiments, a first fixing seat and a mounting seat are provided on the outer wall surface of the shell, a second fixing seat is provided on the mounting seat, the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the shell, one end of the guide rail is fixedly connected to the first fixing seat, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second fixing seat.

[0019] In some embodiments, the first slide portion is made of stainless steel, and the second slide portion is made of plastic.

[0020] In some embodiments, a drinking water device is provided, comprising a body and the water outlet assembly as described above, wherein the bracket is fixedly mounted on the body.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0022] In the water spout assembly disclosed herein, the resistance to the up and down movement of the water spout module along the bracket module is achieved by the friction between the abutting part and the contact part. If wear occurs on the abutting part or the contact part, the elastic force of the elastic part can be used to make the abutting part move toward the contact part for compensation, thereby improving the stopping reliability of the water spout module and solving the problem of reduced stopping reliability of the water spout due to wear of the elastic rubber strip in the prior art.

[0023] After reading the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, other features and advantages of the present invention will become more clear. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction 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 labor.

[0025] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a water spout assembly according to some embodiments;

[0026] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a water spout assembly according to some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 3 is a rear view of a water spout assembly according to some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Middle AA section view;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Middle BB section view;

[0030] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of a water outlet module according to some embodiments;

[0031] Figure 7 is an exploded view of a water spout module according to some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 8 is a structural diagram of a bracket module according to some embodiments;

[0033] Figure 9 is an exploded view of a bracket module according to some embodiments;

[0034] Figure 10 is a structural diagram of a stent according to some embodiments;

[0035] Figure 11 is a structural diagram of a supporting portion according to some embodiments;

[0036] Reference numerals:

[0037] 100, water spout module; 110, housing; 111, front housing; 112, rear housing; 120, water spout; 130, first slide portion; 131, guide rail; 140, first fixing seat; 150, mounting seat; 160, second fixing seat; 170, contact portion;

[0038] 200, bracket module; 210, bracket; 211, bracket part one; 212, bracket part two; 213, mounting cavity; 214, slot; 215, insertion hole; 220, abutment portion; 221, abutment main body portion; 222, insertion portion; 223, flange; 224, clamping portion; 230, second slide portion; 231, guide hole; 240, elastic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "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, and 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, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0041] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0042] 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 in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and 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.

[0043] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0044] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0045] In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a drinking water device, such as a water dispenser, coffee machine, or tea dispenser. The drinking water device includes a body, on which is disposed a spout assembly configured to provide drinking water to a user. The spout assembly is also configured to be movable up and down to adjust its height to accommodate cups of varying heights.

[0046] In some embodiments, reference body 1 and Figure 2The water spout assembly includes a water spout module 100 and a bracket module 200 .

[0047] The bracket module 200 is fixedly mounted on the machine body and serves as a mounting carrier for the water spout module 100 .

[0048] The spout module 100 is slidably mounted on the support module 200 . The spout module 100 is configured to move up and down along the support module 200 to adjust the height of the spout module 100 .

[0049] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 The water outlet module 100 includes a housing 110. The housing 110 defines a receiving cavity. The water outlet 120 is disposed within the receiving cavity. The outlet of the water outlet 120 is exposed from the housing 110 to facilitate water collection. For example, the outlet of the water outlet 120 is exposed from the bottom of the housing 110.

[0050] In some embodiments, housing 110 includes a front shell 111 and a rear shell 112. Front shell 111 forms a receiving cavity, and rear shell 112 is disposed behind front shell 111 to seal the rear opening of the receiving cavity. Front shell 111 and rear shell 112 are fixedly connected by screws. Spout 120 is also fixedly mounted within the receiving cavity by screws.

[0051] In some embodiments, the contact portion 170 and the first slide portion 130 are provided on the outer wall of the housing 110. For example, the contact portion 170 and the first slide portion 130 are provided on the outer wall of the rear shell 112.

[0052] In some embodiments, the contact portion 170 is integrally formed with the rear housing 112. Alternatively, the contact portion 170 is fixed to the rear housing 112 by screws, adhesive bonding, or the like.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first slide portion 130 is integrally formed with the rear housing 112. Alternatively, the first slide portion 130 is fixed to the rear housing 112 by screws, adhesive bonding, or the like.

[0054] In some embodiments, reference Figures 3 to 5 ,as well as Figure 8 and Figure 9 The bracket module 200 includes a bracket 210. The bracket 210 is fixedly arranged on the body of the drinking water device to achieve fixed installation of the bracket module 200 on the body.

[0055] The support module 200 includes a supporting portion 220 movably disposed on the support 210 . The supporting portion 220 is configured to move toward or away from the contact portion 170 .

[0056] The support module 200 includes a second slide portion 230. The first slide portion 130 and the second slide portion 230 are slidably matched to provide a guide for the spout module 100 to move up and down.

[0057] The bracket module 200 includes an elastic member 240, which is arranged between the abutting portion 220 and the bracket 210. The elastic member 240 is configured to apply a force to the abutting portion 220 to abut against the contact portion 170, so that the water spout module 100 is stopped at a target height position.

[0058] In some embodiments, when the height position of the water spout 120 needs to be adjusted, a force is applied to the water spout module 100 by hand to make the water spout module 100 move upward or downward along the bracket module 200, that is, the first slide portion 130 moves upward or downward along the second slide portion 230 to achieve the height position adjustment of the water spout module 100.

[0059] When the water spout module 100 moves upward or downward, the abutting portion 220 slides along the contact portion 170, and the elastic member 240 always applies a force to the abutting portion 220 so that the abutting portion 220 abuts against the contact portion 170, that is, the elastic member 240 is always in a compressed state, and the elastic member 240 always applies a force to the abutting portion 220 so that the abutting portion 220 has a tendency to move toward the contact portion 170, thereby making the abutting portion 220 abut against the contact portion 170, and then the water spout module 100 stops at the target height position.

[0060] In the water spout assembly disclosed herein, the resistance to the up and down movement of the water spout module 100 along the bracket module 200 is achieved by the friction between the abutting portion 220 and the contact portion 170. If the abutting portion 220 or the contact portion 170 is worn, the elastic force of the elastic member 240 can be used to compensate for the movement of the abutting portion 220 toward the contact portion 170, thereby improving the stopping reliability of the water spout module 100 and solving the problem in the prior art of reduced stopping reliability of the water spout 120 due to wear of the elastic rubber strip.

[0061] In some embodiments, reference Figure 10 The bracket 210 includes a first bracket portion 211 and a second bracket portion 212. The first bracket portion 211 and the second bracket portion 212 are integrally formed, with the second bracket portions 212 disposed at opposite ends of the first bracket portion 211. The first bracket portion 211 and the two second bracket portions 212 form a U-shaped structure. A portion of the housing 110 is located within the space enclosed by the U-shaped structure.

[0062] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 、 Figures 8 to 11 The abutting portion 220 is inserted into the bracket 210 , and the abutting portion 220 is configured to move in a direction away from or close to the contact portion 170 .

[0063] For example, the abutting portion 220 is inserted into the bracket portion 211 , and a plug-in structure is used to realize the movable installation of the abutting portion 220 on the bracket portion 211 , so that the abutting portion 220 has a displacement amount that moves toward or away from the contact portion 170 .

[0064] In some embodiments, reference Figure 11 The abutting portion 220 includes an abutting main body portion 221 and an inserting portion 222 of an integral structure. One side of the abutting main body portion 221 is configured to abut against the contact portion 170 , and the inserting portion 222 is fixedly provided on a side of the abutting main body portion 221 facing away from the contact portion 170 .

[0065] Reference Figure 9 、 Figure 10 and Figure 5 The bracket 210 is provided with an insertion hole 215 , and the insertion portion 222 is inserted into the insertion hole 215 . The insertion portion 222 is configured to move along the insertion hole 215 in a direction away from or close to the contact portion 170 .

[0066] For example, the insertion portion 222 is a cross rib, a cross rib, or a cylindrical rib, and the shape of the socket 215 is set accordingly. The insertion portion 222 is inserted into the socket 215 to realize the installation of the abutment portion 220 on the bracket 210. At the same time, the insertion cooperation between the insertion portion 222 and the socket 215 plays a movement guiding role for the abutment portion 220.

[0067] In some embodiments, reference Figure 11 A flange 223 is provided on the side of the main body 221 facing the inserting portion 222, and a locking portion 224 is provided on the flange 223. The locking portion 224 is, for example, a hook.

[0068] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 5 A mounting cavity 213 is provided on the bracket 210. For example, a mounting cavity 213 is provided on a portion 211 of the bracket. The mounting cavity 213 is open toward a side of the abutting main body 221. The insertion portion 222 passes through the mounting cavity 213. The flange 223 is located in the mounting cavity 213. The clamping portion 224 is configured to cooperate with the inner wall of the mounting cavity 213 to prevent the abutting portion 220 from detaching from the bracket 210.

[0069] For example, refer to Figure 10 A card slot 214 is provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 213 , and the card portion 224 is correspondingly engaged with the card slot 214 to limit the movement displacement of the abutting portion 220 .

[0070] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 and Figure 9 The elastic member 240 is a spring, which is sleeved on the inserting portion 222 and located between the main body 221 and the bracket 210 .

[0071] For example, the spring is located in the installation cavity 213 , with one end of the spring abutting against the abutting portion 220 and the other end of the spring abutting against the rear wall of the installation cavity 213 .

[0072] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 The contact portion 170 protrudes from the housing 110 and extends along the height direction of the housing 110. The contact portion 170 is a convex strip structure extending along the height direction, and a side surface of the abutting portion 220 abuts against the contact portion 170.

[0073] In some embodiments, a plurality of spaced-apart ridge structures are provided on the contact portion 170 , and a groove structure is formed between two adjacent ridge structures. Both the ridge structure and the groove structure extend along the height direction of the contact portion 170 , which helps to reduce the contact area with the abutment portion 220 and reduce wear.

[0074] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 、 Figure 6 as well as Figure 10 The first slide portion 130 is a guide rail 131, the second slide portion 230 is a guide hole 231, and the guide rail 131 passes through the guide hole 231. For example, the guide rail 131 is a cylindrical bar structure, and the guide hole 231 is a circular hole.

[0075] In some embodiments, two guide rails 131 are provided, and the two guide rails 131 are arranged at intervals to improve the guiding reliability.

[0076] In some embodiments, reference Figure 7 A first fixing seat 140 and a mounting seat 150 are provided on the outer wall surface of the shell 110, and a second fixing seat 160 is provided on the mounting seat 150. The first fixing seat 140 and the second fixing seat 160 are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the shell 110, and one end of the guide rail 131 is fixedly connected to the first fixing seat 140, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second fixing seat 160.

[0077] For example, a first fixing seat 140 is fixedly provided at a lower position of the rear shell 112, a mounting seat 150 is fixedly provided at an upper position of the rear shell 112, a second fixing seat 160 is provided on the mounting seat 150, the lower end of the guide rail 131 is plugged and fixed to the first fixing seat 140, and the upper end of the guide rail 131 is plugged and fixed to the second fixing seat 160, thereby realizing fixed installation of the guide rail 131 on the shell 110, easily ensuring the parallelism of the two guide rails 131, and improving the smoothness of movement of the water outlet module 100.

[0078] During installation, first insert the lower end of the guide rail 131 into the first fixing seat 140 , then insert the mounting seat 150 into the upper end of the guide rail 131 , and then fix the mounting seat 150 to the rear housing 112 with screws.

[0079] In some embodiments, the guide rail 131 is fixed to the rear housing 112 via an embedded structure.

[0080] In some embodiments, the first slide portion 130 is made of stainless steel, and the second slide portion 230 is made of plastic, so that the slide between the two is smoother and has better wear resistance.

[0081] In some embodiments, the first slide portion 130 is a dovetail slide rail, and correspondingly, the second slide portion 230 is a dovetail slide groove.

[0082] In some embodiments, contact portions 170 are respectively provided on the opposite sides of the first slide portion 130, and abutment portions 220 are respectively provided on the opposite sides of the second slide portion 230. The abutment between the contact portions 170 and the abutment portions 220 on the left and right sides helps to improve the sliding smoothness and stopping reliability of the water outlet module 100.

[0083] In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0084] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to them. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included in the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present utility model should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A water outlet assembly, characterized in that: include: The water outlet module comprises a shell, wherein a contact portion and a first slide portion are provided on an outer wall surface of the shell; A bracket module, the water spout module is configured to move up and down along the bracket module to adjust the height position, the bracket module includes a bracket, the bracket is fixedly arranged on the equipment body where the water spout assembly is located, a supporting portion and a second slide portion are provided on the bracket, the first slide portion and the second slide portion are slidably matched to provide guidance for the water spout module to move up and down, an elastic member is provided between the supporting portion and the bracket, the elastic member is configured to apply a force to the supporting portion to make the supporting portion abut against the contact portion, so that the water spout module is stopped at the target height position.

2. The water outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The abutting portion is inserted into the bracket and is configured to move in a direction away from or close to the contact portion.

3. The water outlet assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The abutting portion includes an abutting main body portion and an inserting portion, one side of the abutting main body portion is configured to abut against the contact portion, and the inserting portion is fixedly provided on a side of the abutting main body portion away from the contact portion; The bracket is provided with an insertion hole, the insertion portion is inserted into the insertion hole, and the insertion portion is configured to move along the insertion hole in a direction away from or close to the contact portion.

4. The water outlet assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic member is a spring, which is sleeved on the inserting portion and located between the abutting main body and the bracket.

5. The water outlet assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The abutting main body is provided with a flange on a side facing the inserting portion, and the flange is provided with a clamping portion; The bracket is provided with an installation cavity, which is open toward one side of the abutting main body, the insertion portion passes through the installation cavity, the flange is located in the installation cavity, and the clamping portion is configured to cooperate with the inner wall of the installation cavity to prevent the abutting portion from detaching from the bracket.

6. The water outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The contact portion protrudes from the housing and extends along a height direction of the housing.

7. The water outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first slide portion is a guide rail, the second slide portion is a guide hole, and the guide rail passes through the guide hole.

8. The water outlet assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first fixing seat and a mounting seat are provided on the outer wall surface of the shell, a second fixing seat is provided on the mounting seat, the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the shell, one end of the guide rail is fixedly connected to the first fixing seat, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second fixing seat.

9. The water outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first slide portion is made of stainless steel, and the second slide portion is made of plastic.

10. A drinking water device, characterized in that: It comprises a machine body and a water outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the bracket is fixedly arranged on the machine body.

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