Water boiler based on capacitance detection

By introducing a capacitive water level detector and a heating element into the water heater, combined with the design of the central control box and overflow pipe, the problems of inconvenient maintenance of the electrical control part and failure of the conductive water level sensor are solved, realizing effective detection and heating of pure water, and improving the reliability and ease of use of the water heater.

CN223564462UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18MEDERBE CATERING EQUIP (ZHUHAI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423108628.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

The electrical control components of existing water dispensers are usually located on the back of the water tank, making maintenance inconvenient and the conductive water level sensor fails when detecting purified water, thus rendering it ineffective.

Method used

It uses a capacitive water level detector and a heating element, combined with a central control box and a water storage tank, to realize the detection and heating of pure water level. The central control box is equipped with high and low water level detection points, and the overflow pipe design prevents water from overflowing.

Benefits of technology

It enables effective water level detection and heating of purified water, facilitates maintenance, prevents water overflow, and improves the reliability and ease of use of the water dispenser.

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Abstract

The water boiler comprises a water storage tank, a central control box, a water outlet assembly, a water inlet assembly and a water storage tank, a mounting opening is formed in the side face of the water storage tank, and the water storage tank is used for storing water and supporting other structures; the center control box is integrally mounted on one side of the water storage tank, the side, close to the water storage tank, of the center control box is used for packaging the mounting opening, a capacitance water level detector, a controller and a heating pipe are loaded in the center control box, the capacitance water level detector is used for detecting the water level, the heating pipe is used for heating water in the water storage tank, and the capacitance water level detector and the heating pipe are electrically connected with the controller; a high water level detection point and a low water level detection point are arranged on one side, close to the water storage tank, of the central control box; the water outlet assembly is arranged on the other side of the water storage tank in a communicating mode and used for discharging water contained in the water storage tank.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of water boiler, especially a water boiler based on the capacitive detection. BACKGROUND

[0002] The water boiler on the market generally sets the electric control part at the back of the water tank, and when the electric control part fails or is damaged, it cannot be repaired in time, and the water level sensor is of the ordinary conductive type, and the conductive water level sensor detects the water level by using the conductivity of water, and when facing pure water without conductivity, the conductive water level sensor cannot effectively apply the water level detection technology. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model discloses at least one of the technical problems in the prior art, and therefore provides a water boiler based on the capacitive detection, which can be used for heating pure water and detecting the water level of the pure water.

[0004] The water boiler based on the capacitive detection according to the embodiment of the utility model, including water storage tank, central control box, water outlet assembly, water inlet assembly, the side of water storage tank is provided with installation opening, water storage tank is used for water storage and support for other structures, the central control box is installed in one side of water storage tank, the side of central control box near water storage tank is used for encapsulating installation opening, the central control box is loaded with capacitive water level detector, controller and heating tube, capacitive water level detector is used for detecting water level, heating tube is used for heating the water in water storage tank, capacitive water level detector and heating tube all electric connection controller, the side of central control box near water storage tank is provided with one high water level detection point and one low water level detection point, water outlet assembly is set up in the other side of water storage tank, water outlet assembly is used for discharging the water loaded in water storage tank, water inlet assembly is communicated with water storage tank and is used for inputting water in water storage tank.

[0005] The water boiler based on the capacitive detection according to the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the installation opening can be matched with the central control box, the side of the central control box near the water storage tank compensates for the defects of the installation opening, so that the central control box and the water storage tank are connected as a whole, the manufacturing materials of the water storage tank are saved, and in addition, the capacitive water level detector is arranged on the central control box, which can be installed on the water storage tank together with the central control box, and the assembly relationship is optimized; the capacitive water level detector is arranged at the high water level detection point and the low water level detection point respectively, so that the water level can be detected, and the water amount in the water storage tank can be conveniently judged, compared with the ordinary conductive water level sensor, the capacitive water level detector can be effectively applied when boiling pure water.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the heating pipe is arranged at the bottom of the water storage tank, the heating pipe is connected with the controller, because the density of hot water is less than the density of cold water under the same pressure, the heating pipe is arranged at the bottom of the water storage tank, when the heating pipe heats water, the heated water moves to the upper part of the water storage tank, the cold water originally located at the upper part of the water storage tank moves to the lower part of the water storage tank to be heated, and the arrangement of the heating pipe at the bottom of the water storage tank makes the water in the water storage tank be heated more fully.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the utility model, an overflow pipe is arranged in the water storage tank, the overflow pipe is communicated with the bottom of the water storage tank and extends out of the water storage tank, when the water storage amount in the water storage tank is too much, water can flow out of the water storage tank through the overflow pipe, and the overflow pipe and the bottom of the water storage tank are arranged at an included angle, when the included angle is 90 degrees, the efficiency of the overflow pipe is high.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the water outlet assembly comprises a faucet, the faucet is used for draining water, and the faucet is wall-mountedly connected with the water storage tank.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the faucet is located at the bottom end of the water storage tank, when the faucet is arranged lower than the water level in the water storage tank, water can be drained out of the water storage tank through the faucet by using the pressure difference, and a driving device does not need to be additionally arranged.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the bottom of the water storage tank is provided with a detachable overflow tank, the overflow tank is used for storing water overflowing from the overflow pipe, and the arrangement of the overflow tank avoids the water flow of the overflow pipe on the desktop or the ground. When a person in the water storage tank overflows through the overflow pipe, water can be temporarily stored in the overflow tank, and the user can detach the overflow tank, pour out the water in the overflow tank, and then mount the overflow tank on the water storage tank.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the bottom of the water storage tank is provided with a plurality of supporting legs, the supporting legs are used for supporting the water storage tank, the supporting legs and the water storage tank define a mounting space, and the mounting space is used for mounting the overflow tank.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the bottom of the water storage tank is provided with a mounting guide rail, the overflow tank is provided with a stop edge matched with the mounting guide rail, the overflow tank is slidably arranged on the mounting guide rail through the stop edge, and the mounting guide rail is used for receiving the stop edge, so that the overflow tank is stably mounted on the bottom of the water storage tank.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the support leg is provided with at least three, the support leg includes connecting body and support part, the connecting body is fixedly connected at the bottom of the water storage tank, the support part is screw thread connection on the connecting body, the support part can be telescopic relative to the connecting body, the support part can be telescopic and change the size of the mounting space, so that the overflow tank of different size is installed.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the water inlet assembly includes communication pipe and plug, one end of the communication pipe is communicated to the inside of the water storage tank, the other end of the communication pipe is connected with the water supplement pipe, the plug is arranged on the communication pipe, the plug is used for plugging the communication pipe, when the communication pipe is not connected with the water supplement pipe, the plug can plug the communication pipe, prevent foreign matter from entering the water storage tank, cause the damage of the water boiler.

[0015] The additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be partially given in the following description, some will become obvious from the following description, or be understood by the practice of the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, with reference to the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the opener based on the capacitive detection of the utility model embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the left view;

[0019] Figure 3 It is an internal structure schematic view of the opener based on the capacitive detection of the utility model embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a bottom structure schematic view of the opener based on the capacitive detection of the utility model embodiment;

[0021] Water storage tank 100, overflow pipe 110, overflow tank 120, support leg 130, installation guide rail 140, connecting body 131, support part 132, baffle 141;

[0022] Central control box 200, heating pipe 210, capacitive water level detector 220;

[0023] Water outlet assembly 300, faucet 310;

[0024] Water inlet assembly 400, communication pipe 410, plug 420. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The embodiments of the present application are described below in detail, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar notations represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary only, and are for the purpose of explanation only and are not to be taken as limiting the present application.

[0026] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that, in relation to the orientation description, for example, the orientation or position relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0027] In the description of the present application, the meaning of several is one or more, the meaning of multiple is two and two or more, greater than, less than, more than and the like are understood as not including the number, above, below, within and the like are understood as including the number. If it is described as first, second, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of technical features indicated.

[0028] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly limited, the words such as setting, installing, connecting and the like should be broadly understood, and the person skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above words in the present application in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 4The utility model provides a kind of based on capacitance detection's boiled water device, including water storage tank 100, central control box 200, water outlet assembly 300, water inlet assembly 400, the side of water storage tank 100 is provided with installation opening, water storage tank 100 is used to store water and support other structures;Central control box 200 is integrally installed in one side of water storage tank 100, the side of central control box 200 close to water storage tank 100 is used to package installation opening, central control box 200 is loaded with capacitive water level detector 220, controller and heating tube 210, capacitive water level detector 220 is used to detect water level, heating tube 210 is used to heat the water in water storage tank 100, capacitive water level detector 220 and heating tube 210 are electrically connected controller, the side of water storage tank close to central control box 200 is provided with a high water level detection point and a low water level detection point;Water outlet assembly 300 is communicatably arranged in the other side of water storage tank 100, and water outlet assembly 300 is used to discharge the water loaded in water storage tank 100;Water inlet assembly 400 communicates water storage tank 100, for water input in water storage tank 100, water storage tank 100 bottom is provided with installation guide rail 140, installation guide rail 140 is used to install overflow tank 120, water storage tank 100 is used to store water, water storage tank 100 supports other components, capacitive water level detector 220, controller and heating tube 210 are contained in central control box 200, capacitive water level detector 220 can detect the water level of water in water storage tank 100, heating tube 210 can heat the water in water storage tank 100, when user needs water, can discharge the water in water storage tank 100 and use through water outlet assembly 300, when the water storage amount in water storage tank 100 is insufficient, user can input water to water storage tank through water inlet assembly 400.

[0030] It can be understood that central control box 200 is the combination of conventional control module and installation box, can be the combination of PLC and installation box, also can be the combination of computer and installation box, so-called water outlet assembly 300 also includes mounting plate, mounting plate enables faucet 310 to be accurately positioned when installing, avoids repeatedly adjusting the position of faucet 310, avoids the skew of faucet 310, water outlet assembly 300 can also be through hose or other pipeline to guide boiling water to the required position, so-called water inlet assembly 400 is connected with water pipe, when the water pressure in water pipe is less than the water pressure in water storage tank 100, need to add pressure pump to pressurize the water in water pipe.

[0031] In some embodiments, the heating pipe 210 is arranged at the bottom of the water storage tank 100, and the heating pipe 210 is connected to the controller. Since the density of hot water is less than that of cold water under the same pressure, the heating pipe 210 is arranged at the bottom of the water storage tank 100. When the heating pipe 210 heats the water, the heated water will move to the upper part of the water storage tank 100, and the cold water originally located at the upper part of the water storage tank 100 will move to the lower part of the water storage tank 100 for heating. Arranging the heating pipe 210 at the bottom of the water storage tank 100 can make the water in the water storage tank 100 more fully heated. It should be noted that the heating pipe 210 is a common resistance heating pipe, and the controller includes a temperature control device to prevent overheating of the heating pipe 210 and safety hazards. It should be understood that the heating pipe 210 is a heating coil, which is arranged in an S shape at the bottom of the water storage tank 100.

[0032] In some embodiments, the water storage tank 100 is provided with an overflow pipe 110, which is connected to the bottom of the water storage tank 100 and extends outside the water storage tank 100. When the water storage amount in the water storage tank 100 is too much, water can flow out of the water storage tank 100 through the overflow pipe 110. The water stored in the water storage tank 100 is boiled water. When the capacitance water level detector 220 is damaged, the water amount cannot be effectively controlled, and the overflow pipe 110 can overflow the excess water from the water storage tank 100 to prevent the pressure in the water storage tank 100 from being too large and causing serious consequences. The length of the overflow pipe 110 can be adjusted according to the size of the water storage tank 100.

[0033] In some embodiments, the water outlet assembly 300 is composed of a faucet 310 and a first communication pipe 410. The faucet 310 is fixedly connected to the outside of the water storage tank 100. One end of the first communication pipe 410 is connected to the faucet 310, and the other end of the first communication pipe 410 is connected to the inside of the water storage tank 100. The faucet 310 is connected to the first communication pipe 410 and the water storage tank 100. It should be understood that the water outlet assembly 300 can be arranged at any position on the water storage tank 100, and the faucet 310 can also be other water outlet devices with valve switches, which can be replaced according to needs.

[0034] It can be understood that the faucet 310 is located at the bottom end of the water storage tank 100. When the faucet 310 is arranged below the water level in the water storage tank 100, the water can be discharged from the water storage tank 100 by using the pressure difference. No additional driving device is needed. It can be understood that the faucet 310 can be arranged at any position on the water storage tank 100. When the faucet 310 is arranged at the upper part of the water storage tank 100, a driving device needs to be additionally installed for pumping water.

[0035] In some embodiments, the water storage tank 100 is provided with a detachable overflow tank 120 at the bottom, which is used to store the water overflowing from the overflow pipe 110. When someone overflows from the overflow pipe 110 in the water storage tank 100, the overflowing water can be temporarily stored in the overflow tank 120. The user can remove the overflow tank 120, pour out the water inside, and then put it back on the water storage tank 100. The user can observe whether there is water in the overflow tank 120 to determine whether the water boiler is working properly. It should be understood that the overflow tank 120 can also be replaced by a conduit that is connected to the overflow pipe 110, and the water in the overflow pipe 110 is discharged through the conduit.

[0036] It should be noted that the water storage tank 100 is provided with a plurality of support feet 130 at the bottom, which are used to support the water storage tank 100. The support feet 130 and the water storage tank 100 define a mounting space for mounting the overflow tank 120. The size and mounting position of the support feet 130 can be changed according to the needs. It can be understood that the support feet 130 are used to support the water storage tank 100, and the number and size of the support feet 130 can be changed according to the size and weight of the water storage tank 100. The support feet 130 can also be replaced by other structures with supporting function. At the same time, the structure with supporting function and the bottom of the water storage tank 100 define a mounting space for mounting the overflow tank 120.

[0037] In some embodiments, the bottom of the water storage tank 100 is provided with a mounting rail 140, and the overflow tank 120 is provided with a matching stop edge 141. The overflow tank 120 is slidably arranged on the mounting rail 140 through the stop edge 141. The mounting rail 140 can be changed in size and mounting position according to the size of the water storage tank 100. It can be understood that the overflow tank 120 can also be connected to the bottom of the water storage tank 100 by fasteners, and the overflow tank 120 can also be connected to the bottom of the water storage tank 100 by other connection relationships.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the present application, the support feet 130 are provided with at least three, which include a connecting body 131 and a supporting part 132. The connecting body 131 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water storage tank 100, and the supporting part 132 is threadedly connected to the connecting body 131. The supporting part 132 can be telescopic relative to the connecting body 131. The supporting part 132 can be telescopic to change the size of the support feet. The number and size of the support feet 130 can be changed according to the size of the water storage tank 100 and the overflow tank 120. It can be understood that the support feet 130 can also be replaced by other structures with supporting function, such as a support frame.

[0039] It is conceived that the water inlet assembly 400 comprises a communicating pipe 410 and a plug 420, one end of the communicating pipe 410 is communicated to the inside of the water storage tank 100, the other end of the communicating pipe 410 is externally connected to a water replenishing pipe, the plug 420 is arranged on the communicating pipe 410, the plug 420 is used for plugging the communicating pipe 410, when the communicating pipe 410 is not externally connected to the water replenishing pipe, the plug 420 can plug the communicating pipe 410, so that foreign matters are prevented from entering the water storage tank 100 and causing damage to the water boiler, it should be understood that when the water boiler is used, the plug 420 should be unscrewed, and the communicating pipe 410 is connected to the water replenishing pipe, when the external water pressure is insufficient, a booster pump should be additionally arranged on the water replenishing pipe.

[0040] The embodiments of the utility model are explained in detail above in combination with the drawings, but the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge range possessed by the ordinary skilled in the art without departing from the purpose of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection, characterized in that, include: A water storage tank (100) is provided with an installation opening on its side. The water storage tank (100) is used to store water and to support other structures. A central control box (200) is installed on one side of the water storage tank (100). The side of the central control box (200) near the water storage tank (100) is used to enclose the installation opening. The central control box (200) is equipped with a capacitor water level detector (220), a controller, and a heating tube (210). The capacitor water level detector (220) is used to detect the water level, and the heating tube (210) is used to heat the water in the water storage tank (100). The capacitor water level detector (220) and the heating tube (210) are both electrically connected to the controller. A high water level detection point and a low water level detection point are provided on the side of the central control box (200) near the water storage tank (100). The capacitor water level detector (220) is installed on both the high water level detection point and the low water level detection point. A water outlet assembly (300) is communicatively disposed on the other side of the water storage tank (100), and the water outlet assembly (300) is used to discharge water loaded in the water storage tank (100); The water inlet assembly (400) is connected to the water storage tank (100) and is used to input water into the water storage tank (100).

2. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating tube (210) is located at the bottom of the water storage tank (100).

3. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: An overflow pipe (110) is provided inside the water storage tank (100). The overflow pipe (110) is connected to the water storage tank (100) and extends to the outside of the water storage tank (100). The overflow pipe (110) extends vertically and passes through the bottom of the water storage tank (100). The overflow pipe (110) is used to discharge water that overflows from the water storage tank.

4. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet assembly (300) includes a faucet (310) for draining water.

5. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection according to claim 4, characterized in that: The faucet (310) is located at the bottom of the water storage tank (100).

6. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water storage tank (100) is provided with a detachable overflow tank (120) at the bottom, which is used to store water overflowing from the overflow pipe (110).

7. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the water storage tank (100) is provided with a plurality of support feet (130), the support feet (130) are used to support the water storage tank (100), the support feet (130) and the water storage tank (100) define an installation space, the installation space is used to install the overflow tank (120).

8. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the water storage tank (100) is provided with an installation guide rail (140), and the overflow tank (120) is provided with a baffle (141) that matches the installation guide rail (140). The overflow tank (120) is slidably mounted on the installation guide rail (140) via the baffle (141).

9. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least three support feet (130) are provided. Each support foot (130) includes a connecting body (131) and a support part (132). The connecting body (131) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water storage tank (100), and the support part (132) is threadedly connected to the connecting body (131). The support part (132) can extend and retract relative to the connecting body (131).

10. A water dispenser based on capacitance detection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly (400) includes a connecting pipe (410) and a plug (420). One end of the connecting pipe (410) is connected to the inside of the water storage tank (100), and the other end of the connecting pipe (410) is used to connect to an external water supply pipe. The plug (420) is used to seal the connecting pipe (410).