Water distribution device and dish washing machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of kitchen electric appliances, and discloses a water distribution device and a dish-washing machine, the water distribution device comprises a water storage seat, a water distribution seat and a water stirring sheet, a water storage cavity is formed in the water storage seat, at least two water outlet channels are arranged on the water distribution seat, all the water outlet channels are divided into at least two groups, and the water stirring sheet is arranged between the water storage seat and the water distribution seat. And the water storage cavity can be selectively communicated with one group of water outlet channels. The water storage cavity is the strip-shaped flow channel of which the head and the tail are separated, and the water inlet pipe injects water into one end of the strip-shaped flow channel, so that washing water injected into the water storage cavity can only flow from one end of the strip-shaped flow channel to the other end of the strip-shaped flow channel, and the washing water injected into the water storage cavity can be prevented from intersecting end to end to generate collision; therefore, the power consumption of the dish-washing machine can be reduced by the aid of the dish-washing machine, and the washing water can be injected into the water storage cavity to generate kinetic energy loss due to collision.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to kitchen appliance technical field especially, relates to a water distribution device and dish washer. BACKGROUND

[0002] Dish washer is the equipment for cleaning tableware in kitchen, can liberate both hands, solves the annoyance of washing tableware after meal.

[0003] Dish washer generally promotes the cleaning effect through setting at least two spray module, and dish washer is provided with water distribution device for supplying water to at least two spray module, and water distribution device is used for shunting washing water to make washing water flow to different spray module.

[0004] From above, the water distribution device in prior art generally includes water storage seat, water distribution seat and water distribution piece, wherein, the water storage seat is internally formed with water storage cavity, thereby for storing water, the water distribution seat is provided with at least two water outlet channels, all water outlet channels are divided into at least two groups according to the number of spray module, each group of water outlet channels correspondingly supplies water to one spray module, and the water distribution piece is used for selectively connecting the water storage cavity with one group of water outlet channels, thereby making washing water in the water storage cavity selectively flow to each spray module. But the water storage cavity in the water storage seat in prior art is generally annular cavity with first and last communication, thereby causing washing water injected into the water storage cavity to appear kinetic energy loss due to internal collision, and further causing high power consumption of dish washer. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a water distribution device and dish washer to solve the problem that washing water injected into the water storage cavity appears kinetic energy loss due to internal collision, and further causes high power consumption of dish washer.

[0006] To achieve the purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] The utility model provides a water distribution device in one aspect, including water storage seat, water distribution seat and water distribution piece, the water storage seat is internally formed with water storage cavity, the water distribution seat is provided with at least two water outlet channels, all water outlet channels are divided into at least two groups, the water distribution piece is placed between the water storage seat and the water distribution seat, and the water storage cavity can be selectively communicated with one group of water outlet channels, the water storage cavity is formed as strip flow passage with first and last cut-off, the water storage seat is provided with inlet pipe, and the inlet pipe is communicated with one end of the strip flow passage.

[0008] As preferred, the water-diverting piece is provided with water-outlet holes, the water-dividing base is provided with at least two water-inlet holes on the side facing the water-diverting piece, the at least two water-inlet holes are in one-to-one correspondence with the at least two water-outlet channels, the water-diverting piece is provided with a support on the side away from the water-dividing base, the water-storage base is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support, and the at least two water-inlet holes are arranged at intervals around the axis of the support.

[0009] All the water-inlet holes are divided into at least two groups, and the water-dividing device further comprises a driving member configured to drive the support to rotate around the axis thereof and selectively connect the water-outlet holes with one of the groups of water-inlet holes.

[0010] As preferred, the water-storage base is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support through a sleeve provided inside the water-storage base, the water-storage cavity is formed between the sleeve and the outer shell of the water-storage cavity, and a partition block is arranged in the water-storage base and connected between the sleeve and the outer shell.

[0011] As preferred, the water-diverting piece is attached to the water-dividing base on the side of the support facing the water-dividing base.

[0012] As preferred, the support comprises a first seat body and a second seat body, the second seat body is located on the side of the first seat body away from the water-dividing base, the water-storage base is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first seat body, and a spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second seat body and pressed between the first seat body and the water-storage base.

[0013] As preferred, the water-storage base is provided with a first boss on the side facing the water-dividing base, the water-dividing base is provided with a second boss on the side facing the water-storage base, the first boss surrounds the outer periphery of the water-diverting piece, and the second boss is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first boss.

[0014] As preferred, the outer periphery of the first boss is sleeved with a first sealing ring, and the first sealing ring is pressed between the first boss and the second boss.

[0015] As preferred, the water-dividing device further comprises a rotating shaft, the water-storage base is sleeved on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is in transmission connection with the support, and the driving member can drive the rotating shaft to rotate around the axis thereof.

[0016] As preferred, the outer periphery of the rotating shaft is sleeved with a second sealing ring, and the second sealing ring is pressed between the rotating shaft and the water-storage base.

[0017] The utility model discloses still provide a kind of dish washer, including the water-dividing device as above and at least two spray modules, at least two groups of water-outlet channels are in one-to-one correspondence with at least two spray modules.

[0018] The utility model discloses the beneficial effect of:

[0019] The water storage cavity is the strip flow passage of the first and last partition, and the water injection pipe injects water to one end of the strip flow passage, therefore, the washing water injected into the water storage cavity can only flow from one end of the strip flow passage to the other end of the strip flow passage, so that the washing water injected into the water storage cavity can be avoided to collide due to the head-on intersection, and the kinetic energy loss of the washing water injected into the water storage cavity due to the collision can be reduced, thereby, the utility model discloses can reduce the power consumption of the dish washing machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is one of the explosion maps of the water distribution device in the utility model embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 It is the second explosion map of the water distribution device in the utility model embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 It is the plan view of the water distribution device in the utility model embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 It is one of the sectional views of the water distribution device in the utility model embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 It is Figure 4 The local enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 It is Figure 4 The local enlarged view of B in the middle;

[0026] Figure 7 It is the second sectional view of the water distribution device in the utility model embodiment.

[0027] In the drawing:

[0028] 1, water storage seat;11, water storage cavity;12, water inlet pipe;13, sleeve;14, partition block;15, first boss;151, first sealing ring;2, water distribution seat;21, water outlet channel;22, water inlet hole;23, second boss;31, water pushing piece;311, water outlet hole;3111, through hole;32, support;321, first seat body;322, second seat body;3221, spring;41, driving piece;42, rotating shaft;421, second sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The utility model will be described in further detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely used to explain the utility model and not to limit the utility model. In addition, it should be noted that only the parts related to the utility model are shown in the drawings for the convenience of description, not all the structures.

[0030] In the description of the utility model, unless explicitly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the utility model, unless explicitly defined and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature "on", "above" and "above" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0032] In the description of the embodiment, the terms "up", "down", "right", "left" and other orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in description and have no special meaning.

[0033] The embodiment provides a kind of dish washer, dish washer includes water distribution device and at least two spray modules, in the embodiment, water distribution device is provided with at least two water outlet channels, all water outlet channels are divided into at least two groups, at least two groups of water outlet channels are communicated with at least two spray modules one by one, water distribution device can make washing water selectively flow to one group of water outlet channels, to supply water to one of spray module, to split washing water.

[0034] Specifically, at least two spray modules are arranged at different heights in the vertical direction, and the water distribution device can selectively cause the washing water to flow to a group of water outlet channels in communication with the spray module arranged at the required height, so as to supply water to the spray module.

[0035] Based on the above, please refer to Figures 1 to 7 In the embodiment, the water distribution device comprises a water storage seat 1, a water distribution seat 2 and a water distribution piece 31. The water storage seat 1 is internally formed with a water storage cavity 11. The water distribution seat 2 is provided with three water outlet channels 21. In the embodiment, the dishwasher is provided with two spray modules. Therefore, the three water outlet channels 21 are divided into two groups. One group comprises one water outlet channel 21 and is in communication with the spray module arranged at a low position. The other group comprises two water outlet channels 21. The water distribution piece 31 is arranged between the water storage seat 1 and the water distribution seat 2 and can selectively cause the water storage cavity 11 to be in communication with one group of water outlet channels 21. Specifically, in the embodiment, the water distribution piece 31 can cause the water storage cavity 11 to be in communication with one of the three water outlet channels 21 according to actual requirements. Moreover, the water distribution piece 31 can also cause the water storage cavity 11 to be in communication with the other two of the three water outlet channels 21 according to actual requirements.

[0036] Specifically, for the two groups of water outlet channels 21, one group comprises one water outlet channel 21 and is in communication with the spray module arranged at a low position. The other group comprises two water outlet channels 21 and is in communication with the spray module arranged at a high position. When the spray module arranged at a high position needs to spray water, the water distribution device is caused to distribute washing water to the two water outlet channels 21 in communication with the spray module. When the spray module arranged at a low position needs to spray water, the water distribution device is caused to distribute washing water to the one water outlet channel 21 in communication with the spray module.

[0037] Of course, in other optional embodiments, the water distribution seat 2 can also be provided with two or more than four water outlet channels 21. For the water distribution seat 2 comprising two water outlet channels 21, all the water outlet channels 21 are divided into two groups. Any one group comprises one water outlet channel 21. Correspondingly, the dishwasher comprises two spray modules. The two spray modules are in communication with the two groups of water outlet channels 21, respectively. For the water distribution seat 2 comprising more than four water outlet channels 21, all the water outlet channels 21 can be divided into two groups, three groups or more than four groups. Correspondingly, the dishwasher comprises two, three or more than four spray modules. The number of water outlet channels 21 included in each group is set according to actual conditions. The water distribution piece 31 can selectively cause the water storage cavity 11 to be in communication with one group of water outlet channels 21 according to actual requirements, so as to selectively supply water to one of the spray modules according to actual requirements. The embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0038] In the embodiment, the water storage cavity 11 is formed as a strip-shaped flow channel with a first end and a second end separated, the water storage seat 1 is provided with a water inlet pipe 12, the water inlet pipe 12 is in communication with the first end of the strip-shaped flow channel, and the water inlet pipe 12 is used for injecting water into the water storage tank. Since the water storage cavity 11 in the embodiment is a strip-shaped flow channel with a first end and a second end separated, and the water inlet pipe 12 injects water into the first end of the strip-shaped flow channel, the washing water injected into the water storage cavity 11 can only flow from the first end of the strip-shaped flow channel to the second end of the strip-shaped flow channel, thereby avoiding the washing water injected into the water storage cavity 11 from colliding due to the head-on intersection, and further reducing the kinetic energy loss of the washing water injected into the water storage cavity 11 due to the collision. Therefore, the embodiment can reduce the power consumption of the dish washing machine.

[0039] Based on the above, in the embodiment, the water diversion piece 31 is provided with a water outlet hole 311, the water distribution seat 2 is provided with three water inlet holes 22 on the side facing the water diversion piece 31, the three water inlet holes 22 are in one-to-one correspondence with the three water outlet channels 21, and the water diversion piece 31 is provided with a support 32 on the side away from the water distribution seat 2. For example, in the embodiment, the support 32 is integrally formed with the water diversion piece 31, the water storage seat 1 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support 32, the three water inlet holes 22 are arranged at intervals around the axis of the support 32, and in addition, all the water inlet holes 22 are divided into two groups, one group including one water inlet hole 22 and the other group including two water inlet holes 22. The water distribution device further comprises a driving member 41 configured to drive the support 32 to rotate around its axis and selectively communicate the water outlet hole 311 with one of the groups of water inlet holes 22. When the water outlet hole 311 is in communication with the group including one water inlet hole 22, the water distribution device distributes washing water to the corresponding spray module through the water outlet channel 21 in communication with the water inlet hole 22. When the water outlet hole 311 is in communication with the group including two water inlet holes 22, the water distribution device distributes washing water to the corresponding spray module through the two water outlet channels 21 in communication with the two water inlet holes 22, respectively.

[0040] Exemplarily, in the embodiment, the water outlet hole 311 is composed of two through holes 3111 which are uniformly arranged around the axis of the support 32, and the three water inlet holes 22 are sequentially and evenly arranged around the axis of the support 32 at an interval of 90°, wherein, along the arrangement direction of the three water inlet holes 22, the two water inlet holes 22 located at the outermost sides form a group, which is the first group, and the one water inlet hole 22 located in the middle forms a group, which is the second group, the interval between the through hole 3111 and the axis of the support 32 is equal to the interval between the water inlet hole 22 and the axis of the support 32, and the driving member 41 drives the support 32 to rotate around the axis by 90°, so as to enable the water distribution device to switch between the first working state and the second working state, when the water distribution device is in the first working state, the two through holes 3111 correspond to the two water inlet holes 22 of the first group one by one, so as to enable the water distribution device to distribute the washing water to the spray module arranged at the high position, and when the water distribution device is in the second working state, one of the two through holes 3111 is opposite to the water inlet hole 22 of the second group, so as to enable the water distribution device to distribute the washing water to the spray module arranged at the low position.

[0041] It can be understood that the driving member 41 can be selected as a stepping motor or a servo motor, and the embodiment does not make specific limitation thereto.

[0042] As described above, the water storage seat 1 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support 32 through the sleeve 13 arranged in the water storage seat 1, the water storage cavity 11 is formed between the sleeve 13 and the shell of the water storage cavity 11, the water storage seat 1 is provided with the partition block 14 which is connected between the sleeve 13 and the shell, so as to divide the water storage cavity 11 to form the strip-shaped flow passages which are disconnected at the head and tail.

[0043] It is worth noting that, in the embodiment, the partition block 14 is integrally formed with the shell, so as to more effectively prevent the washing water injected into the water storage cavity 11 from being connected at the head and tail.

[0044] Further, in the embodiment, the water pushing piece 31 is attached to the water distribution seat 2 along the axial direction of the support 32, that is, all parts of the water pushing piece 31 except the position of the water outlet hole 311 are attached to the water distribution seat 2 along the axial direction of the support 32, and the side of the water pushing piece 31 away from the water distribution seat 2 along the axial direction of the support 32 is directed to the water storage cavity 11, therefore, when the water storage cavity 11 is filled with water, the water pushing piece 31 is pressed against the water distribution seat 2 under the action of water pressure, so as to prevent the flow loss caused by the leakage of the washing water.

[0045] In addition, the support 32 comprises a first seat body 321 and a second seat body 322, the second seat body 322 is located on the side of the first seat body 321 away from the water distribution seat 2, the water storage seat 1 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first seat body 321, and the outer periphery of the second seat body 322 is sleeved with a spring 3221, the spring 3221 is pressed and limited between the first seat body 321 and the water storage seat 1, that is, the spring 3221 arranged between the first seat body 321 and the water storage seat 1 is compressed and deformed, so as to apply a pushing force to the support 32, so that the water stirring piece 31 can be pressed more effectively on the water distribution seat 2. From the above, the water pressure and the spring 3221 are used together to tightly fit the water stirring piece 31 and the water distribution seat 2, so as to solve the problem that the water stirring piece 31 is inclined due to uneven stress when the water stirring piece 31 is fitted with the water distribution seat 2 by using water pressure alone, thereby more effectively preventing flow loss caused by washing water leakage.

[0046] Further, the side of the water storage seat 1 facing the water distribution seat 2 is provided with a first boss 15, and the side of the water distribution seat 2 facing the water storage seat 1 is provided with a second boss 23, the first boss 15 surrounds the outer periphery of the water stirring piece 31, and the second boss 23 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first boss 15, so as to buckle the water storage seat 1 and the water distribution seat 2 together, and the first boss 15 and the second boss 23 make the contact part of the water storage seat 1 and the water distribution seat 2 be designed as a bending design, thereby further preventing washing water leakage.

[0047] Exemplarily, in the embodiment, the first boss 15 is integrally formed on the side of the water storage seat 1 facing the water distribution seat 2, and the second boss 23 is integrally formed on the side of the water distribution seat 2 facing the water storage seat 1.

[0048] From the above, the outer periphery of the first boss 15 is sleeved with a first sealing ring 151, the first sealing ring 151 is pressed and limited between the first boss 15 and the second boss 23, and the first sealing ring 151 can seal the gap between the water storage seat 1 and the water distribution seat 2, thereby further preventing washing water leakage.

[0049] Further, the water distribution device further comprises a rotating shaft 42, the water storage seat 1 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 42, the rotating shaft 42 is in transmission connection with the support 32, and the driving member 41 can drive the rotating shaft 42 to rotate around its axis, thereby driving the support 32 and the water stirring piece 31 to rotate.

[0050] In addition, the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 42 is sleeved with a second sealing ring 421, the second sealing ring 421 is pressed and limited between the rotating shaft 42 and the water storage seat 1, thereby further preventing washing water leakage, on the one hand, the second sealing ring 421 can more effectively avoid flow loss, on the other hand, the second sealing ring 421 can also avoid damage to the driving member 41 by washing water.

[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present application are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present application, and are not intended to limit the implementation modes of the present application. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and replacements can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present application. Here, it is not necessary and also impossible to enumerate all the implementation modes. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application claim.

Claims

1. A water distribution device, comprising a water storage seat (1), a water distribution seat (2) and a water distribution piece (31), the water storage seat (1) is internally formed with a water storage cavity (11), the water distribution seat (2) is provided with at least two water outlet channels (21), all the water outlet channels (21) are divided into at least two groups, the water distribution piece (31) is arranged between the water storage seat (1) and the water distribution seat (2) and can selectively communicate the water storage cavity (11) with one group of the water outlet channels (21), characterized in that, The water storage cavity (11) is formed as a strip-shaped flow channel with a head-to-tail partition, and the water storage seat (1) is provided with a water inlet pipe (12) in communication with one end of the strip-shaped flow channel.

2. The water diversion device of claim 1, wherein, The water diversion piece (31) is provided with a water outlet hole (311), and the water distribution seat (2) is provided with at least two water inlet holes (22) on the side facing the water diversion piece (31), the at least two water inlet holes (22) are in one-to-one correspondence with the at least two water outlet channels (21), and the water diversion piece (31) is provided with a support (32) on the side away from the water distribution seat (2), the water storage seat (1) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support (32), and the at least two water inlet holes (22) are arranged at intervals around the axis of the support (32). All the water inlet holes (22) are divided into at least two groups, and the water distribution device further comprises a driving member (41) configured to drive the support (32) to rotate around its axis and selectively communicate the water outlet hole (311) with one group of the water inlet holes (22).

3. The water diversion device of claim 2, wherein, The water storage seat (1) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support (32) through a sleeve (13) arranged inside the water storage seat (1), the water storage cavity (11) is formed between the sleeve (13) and the shell of the water storage cavity (11), and the water storage seat (1) is provided with a partition block (14) arranged between the sleeve (13) and the shell.

4. The water diversion device of claim 2, wherein, The water diversion piece (31) is attached to the water distribution seat (2) along the axial direction of the support (32) towards the side of the water distribution seat (2).

5. The water diversion device of claim 4, wherein, The support (32) comprises a first seat body (321) and a second seat body (322), the second seat body (322) is located on the side of the first seat body (321) away from the water distribution seat (2), the water storage seat (1) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first seat body (321), and the outer periphery of the second seat body (322) is sleeved with a spring (3221), and the spring (3221) is pressed and limited between the first seat body (321) and the water storage seat (1).

6. The water diversion device of claim 4, wherein, The water storage seat (1) is provided with a first boss (15) on the side facing the water distribution seat (2), the water distribution seat (2) is provided with a second boss (23) on the side facing the water storage seat (1), the first boss (15) surrounds the outer periphery of the water diversion piece (31), and the second boss (23) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first boss (15).

7. The water diversion device of claim 6, wherein, The outer periphery of the first boss (15) is sleeved with a first sealing ring (151), and the first sealing ring (151) is pressed and limited between the first boss (15) and the second boss (23).

8. The water diversion device of claim 2, wherein, The water distribution device further comprises a rotating shaft (42), the water storage seat (1) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft (42), the rotating shaft (42) is in transmission connection with the support (32), and the driving member (41) can drive the rotating shaft (42) to rotate around its axis.

9. The water diversion device of claim 8, wherein, The outer periphery of the rotating shaft (42) is sleeved with a second sealing ring (421), and the second sealing ring (421) is pressed against the space defined between the rotating shaft (42) and the water storage seat (1).

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that The water distribution device comprises the water distribution device and at least two spray modules, and at least two groups of the water outlet channels (21) are in one-to-one correspondence with at least two groups of the spray modules.

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