Water bucket

Abstract

The bucket comprises a bucket body and a filter part, a first mounting part is arranged in a bucket opening of the bucket body, the bucket is provided with a concave wall which is sunken towards the interior of the bucket from outside, a containing cavity is formed in the concave wall, a second mounting part is arranged in the containing cavity, and the filter part is arranged in the second mounting part. And the filtering piece can be matched with the first mounting part to be detachably mounted in the barrel opening, or can be matched with the second mounting part to be detachably mounted in the accommodating cavity. According to the bucket, when the filtering part is installed in the bucket opening, water contained in the bucket can be filtered, and when the filtering part is taken out of the bucket opening, the filtering part can be installed in the containing cavity, so that the bucket is stored through the structure of the bucket and the storage position is sunken in the bucket body, and the influence of external dirt and dust and winged insects in air is effectively avoided or reduced; in addition, the filtering piece taken out of the barrel opening does not need to be stored by using additional packaging supplies, and the filtering piece is convenient to carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water bucket technology, specifically to a water bucket. Background Technology

[0002] Water buckets come in a variety of types and structures, and are used in various industries. Among them, water buckets for holding drinking water are the most familiar to people. Traditional water buckets do not have a filtration function. However, as people's requirements for the quality of drinking water equipment and drinking water have become increasingly higher, these traditional water buckets no longer meet people's needs. Therefore, a dual-use bucket with a filter element has appeared on the market. Specifically, when there is a need for drinking water, the filter element can be installed inside the bucket opening to filter the water. For example, it can filter the tap water inside the bucket to remove impurities and improve the poor quality of tap water that affects its taste. When drinking water, the filter element will obstruct normal drinking, or when filtration is not needed, the filter element can be removed from the bucket opening and stored separately. However, this type of dual-use bucket also has some drawbacks. For example, it is not easy to find a suitable storage location when removing the filter from the bucket opening. Placing it directly on the table makes it easy for it to get dirty from the table surface as well as dust, flying insects, etc. from the air, which brings cleaning burden and is also easy to breed bacteria. Moreover, when used outdoors, additional packaging materials are needed to store the removed filter, which is inconvenient to carry. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a water bucket to solve the technical problem that it is inconvenient to store the filter element when it is removed from the bucket opening of existing water buckets with filter elements.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0005] A water bucket includes a bucket body with a bucket opening, and the bucket also includes a filter element; the outer wall of the bucket has a concave wall that is recessed from the outside toward the inside of the bucket, the concave wall forming a receiving cavity; wherein the filter element can be detachably connected to the bucket opening so that the filter element is received in the bucket body; the filter element removed from the bucket opening can be received in the receiving cavity.

[0006] The water bucket provided in this application also includes the following additional technical features:

[0007] The concave wall is provided with a fixing part, and the filter element is provided with a connecting part. The filter element can be detachably connected to the fixing part through the connecting part.

[0008] The connecting part includes a guide rib disposed on the outer wall of the filter element, and the fixing part includes a first opening groove and a first guide groove communicating with the first opening groove. The first guide groove extends circumferentially along the concave wall, and the guide rib enters the first opening groove and rotates relative to the concave wall to slide into the first guide groove.

[0009] The filter element is provided with an operating part. When the filter element is installed in the receiving cavity, there is an operating space between the operating part and the wall of the barrel body that facilitates the application of force.

[0010] The surface of the barrel is provided with an operating groove, which extends to the entrance of the receiving cavity. When the filter element is installed in the receiving cavity, a portion of the filter element is located in the operating groove, so that a portion of the filter element protrudes from the receiving cavity to form the operating part.

[0011] The opening of the receiving cavity is located on the bottom surface of the barrel. When the filter element is installed in the receiving cavity, the filter element is entirely contained within the receiving cavity.

[0012] The bucket includes a handle connected to the bucket body, and the concave wall extends into the handle.

[0013] The concave wall and the inner wall of the handle form a water storage cavity, which is connected to the internal water cavity of the bucket.

[0014] The water storage cavity is arranged on both sides of the concave wall or around the concave wall in a circumferential manner, and both the upper and lower ends of the water storage cavity are provided with openings that connect to the internal water cavity of the barrel.

[0015] The filter element includes an outer filter screen and an inner filter screen nested inside the outer filter screen, the inner cavity of which is used to install water filtration material.

[0016] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technical effects achieved by this application include at least the following:

[0017] The water bucket provided in this application allows the filter element to switch positions between inside the bucket opening and within the recessed cavity of the concave wall. When the filter element is installed inside the bucket opening, it can filter the water contained in the bucket. When the filter element is removed from the bucket opening, it can be installed in the recessed cavity, thus utilizing the bucket's own structure for storage. Furthermore, because the concave wall is recessed inside the bucket, it effectively avoids or reduces the impact of external dirt, dust, and flying insects in the air, reducing the cleaning burden and minimizing bacterial growth. Moreover, the filter element removed from the bucket opening does not require additional packaging for storage, making it convenient to carry.

[0018] In addition, when there are two different filter elements, the unused filter element can be stored in the housing cavity for easy replacement by the user.

[0019] 2. By providing a connecting part and a fixing part, the filter element is detachably connected to the concave wall, so that the filter element can be stably accommodated in the receiving cavity to prevent the filter element from accidentally falling out. The connecting part and the fixing part can be any structure that can achieve a detachable connection. For example, the fixing part can be several protrusions protruding outward from the concave wall, and the connecting part can be a recess on the filter element, with the protrusions abutting against the recess wall to achieve a detachable connection; or, the connecting part and the fixing part can be a conventional snap-fit ​​structure to achieve a detachable snap-fit; or, the fixing part can also be an elastic component to fix the filter element by elastic abutment.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the filter element is installed inside the barrel opening by rotating the guide rib with the second guide groove, or installed inside the receiving cavity by rotating the guide rib with the first guide groove, thereby improving the convenience of assembling and disassembling the filter element inside the barrel opening and inside the receiving cavity, as well as the stability after assembly.

[0021] 3. The filter element is provided with an operating part, and an operating space is formed between the operating part and the wall of the barrel. This operating space is easy to accommodate fingers, so that users can use their fingers to apply force to the filter element to put in or take out the filter element.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of this application, there is an operating gap between the lower end of the filter element and the inner wall of the receiving cavity, and an operating groove extending to the bottom surface of the barrel is provided on the side of the barrel. The operation gap and the operation groove provide the user with a part for applying force, making it convenient to remove the filter element from the receiving cavity by means of the operation gap or the operation groove. Moreover, the existence of the operation gap can also effectively avoid frictional obstruction to the disassembly and assembly of the filter element by the inner wall of the receiving cavity.

[0023] Furthermore, the opening of the receiving cavity is located on the bottom surface of the barrel. The filter element is installed into the receiving cavity from the bottom of the barrel, forming a concealed installation. When the barrel is placed on the ground or table, the filter element is not exposed. Through the covering effect of the barrel, external dust and flying insects are effectively isolated. Moreover, when the filter element is installed in the receiving cavity, it is higher than the bottom surface of the barrel and does not directly contact the ground or table, which improves the dustproof, dirtproof and insectproof effect, and will not cause the barrel to tilt when it is placed upright.

[0024] 4. As a preferred embodiment of this application, the concave wall extends into the handle, effectively utilizing the handle space. This allows the handle to not only form the gripping and operating structure of the bucket but also provide space for storing the filter element, achieving multiple uses in one part, simplifying the bucket structure, reducing accessory costs, and avoiding excessive compression of the water-holding space inside the bucket.

[0025] Furthermore, the concave wall and the inner wall of the handle enclose the water storage cavity, which is connected to the internal water cavity of the bucket. This allows the handle to also have a certain water storage space, which can balance the center of gravity of the bucket when it is filled with water, thereby improving its standing balance and reducing the risk of tipping over. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 Assembly of the water bucket provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 This shows the state in which the filter element is installed inside the barrel opening of the barrel body;

[0028] Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of the water bucket provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 This shows the state in which the filter element is installed inside the barrel opening of the barrel body;

[0029] Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the water bucket provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 This shows the state in which the filter element is installed inside the receiving cavity;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 In the enlarged view of section A, the filter element is drawn with dashed lines to more clearly illustrate the operating slot;

[0031] Figure 5 Assembly of the water bucket provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 This shows the state in which the filter element is installed inside the receiving cavity;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the barrel provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning ring provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter element provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the barrel provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] List of components and reference numerals:

[0037] 1. Barrel body, 11. Concave wall, 12. Receiving cavity, 13. Operating groove, 14. First opening groove, 15. First guide groove, 16. Handle, 17. Water storage cavity;

[0038] 2 filter elements, 21 guide ribs, 22 outer filter screen, 23 inner filter screen;

[0039] 3. Operating intervals;

[0040] 4. Positioning ring; 41. Second opening groove; 42. Second guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this application, a detailed explanation is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0043] Furthermore, it should be understood in the description of this application that the terms "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," "lateral," and "longitudinal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional 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, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0044] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0046] In the embodiments of this application, a water bucket is provided. For ease of explanation and understanding, the following content provided in this application is based on the illustrated product structure. Of course, those skilled in the art will understand that the above structure is only a specific example and illustrative illustration, and does not constitute a specific limitation on the technical solution provided in this application.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the water bucket provided in this application includes a bucket body 1 and a filter element 2. The bucket body 1 has an installation portion inside its opening, and the filter element 2 can be detachably installed inside the opening by cooperating with the installation portion. The water bucket has a concave wall 11 that is recessed from the outside towards the inside of the bucket, forming a receiving cavity 12. A fixing portion is provided within the receiving cavity 12, and the filter element 2 has a connecting portion. The connecting portion cooperates with the fixing portion to allow the filter element 2 to be detachably installed within the receiving cavity 12. Figure 2 The image shows the filter element 2 installed inside the opening of the barrel 1. Figure 3 The image shows the filter element 2 installed inside the receiving cavity 12.

[0048] The water bucket provided in this application allows the filter element 2 to switch positions between inside the bucket opening and within the receiving cavity 12 of the concave wall 11. When the filter element 2 is installed inside the bucket opening via the mounting part, it can filter the water contained in the bucket. When the filter element 2 is removed from the bucket opening, it can be installed in the receiving cavity 12 via the fixing part, thus storing the water using the bucket's own structure. Since the concave wall 11 is recessed inside the water bucket, it effectively avoids or reduces the influence of external dirt and dust and flying insects in the air, reducing the cleaning burden and reducing bacterial growth. Moreover, the filter element 2 removed from the bucket opening does not require additional packaging materials for storage, making it convenient to carry.

[0049] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the location of the receiving cavity 12. It can be located on the bucket body 1 or on other parts of the bucket, such as on the handle 16 of the bucket. In a preferred embodiment, such as... Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the opening of the receiving cavity 12 is located on the bottom surface of the barrel 1, and the filter element 2, when installed in the receiving cavity 12, is higher than the bottom surface of the barrel 1. Those skilled in the art will understand that this design allows the filter element 2 to be installed from the bottom of the barrel 1 into the receiving cavity 12, forming a concealed installation. When the barrel 1 is placed on the ground or tabletop, the filter element 2 is not exposed. Through the covering effect of the barrel 1, external dust and flying insects are effectively isolated. Moreover, since the filter element 2, when installed in the receiving cavity 12, is higher than the bottom surface of the barrel 1 and does not directly contact the ground or tabletop, the dustproof, stain-proof, and insect-proof effects are improved.

[0050] In an alternative embodiment, the opening of the receiving cavity 12 can also be located on the side of the barrel 1. This makes it easy for dust, flying insects and other objects in the air to enter the receiving cavity 12. Therefore, in order to improve the dustproof, dirtproof and insectproof effect, a cover that can be closed or opened can also be provided for the opening of the receiving cavity 12.

[0051] With the opening of the receiving cavity 12 located on the bottom surface of the barrel body 1, as a preferred embodiment, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, when the filter element 2 is installed in the receiving cavity 12, there is an operating gap 3 between the lower end of the filter element 2 and the inner wall of the receiving cavity 12. As another preferred embodiment, as... Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the side of the barrel 1 is provided with an operating groove 13 extending to the bottom surface of the barrel 1. The operating groove 13 communicates with the receiving cavity 12. When the filter element 2 is installed in the receiving cavity 12, a portion of the filter element 2 is located within the operating groove 13. Those skilled in the art will understand that the operating gap 3 and the operating groove 13 provide the user with a point of force application, facilitating the removal of the filter element 2 from the receiving cavity 12 using the operating gap 3 or the operating groove 13. For example, the filter element 2 can be directly pried out of the receiving cavity 12 by hand or tool at the operating groove 13 or the operating gap 3. Moreover, the existence of the operating gap 3 effectively avoids frictional resistance to the installation and removal of the filter element 2 by the inner wall of the receiving cavity 12. For example, when rotating the filter element 2 to install or remove it from the receiving cavity 12, due to the existence of the operating gap 3, the lower end of the filter element 2 does not contact the inner wall of the receiving cavity 12. Therefore, when rotating the filter element 2 out of the receiving cavity 12, the frictional resistance is small, and disassembly is easier.

[0052] It should be further noted that this application does not limit the location of the installation part; in other words, the mating object of the filter element 2 when installed inside the barrel opening is not limited. In a preferred embodiment, as shown in the figure, a positioning ring 4 is installed inside the barrel opening, and the installation part is located on the positioning ring 4. The positioning ring 4 is an independent accessory relative to the barrel body 1, with a small structure and convenient processing. In another preferred embodiment, the installation part can also be located on the inner wall of the barrel opening, that is, the installation part is formed on the barrel body 1, eliminating the need for other accessories, and the filter element 2 directly connects and mates with the barrel body 1 when installed inside the barrel opening.

[0053] Furthermore, this application does not limit the mounting part, the fixing part, and the structures provided on the filter element 2 for cooperating with the mounting part and the fixing part. In a preferred embodiment, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figures 6 to 8As shown, the outer wall of the filter element 2 is provided with a guide rib 21. The mounting part includes a second opening groove 41 and a second guide groove 42 communicating with the second opening groove 41. The second guide groove 42 extends circumferentially along the opening of the barrel. The guide rib 21 enters the second opening groove 41 and rotates relative to the barrel body 1 to slide into the second guide groove 42. The fixing part includes a first opening groove 14 and a first guide groove 15 communicating with the first opening groove 14. The first guide groove 15 extends circumferentially along the concave wall 11. The guide rib 21 enters the first opening groove 14 and rotates relative to the concave wall 11 to slide into the first guide groove 15. Specifically, taking the aforementioned mounting part provided on the positioning ring 4 as an example, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the second guide groove 42 extends along the circumference of the barrel opening and the positioning ring 4 on the positioning ring 4. The lower end of the second opening groove 41 communicates with the second guide groove 42, and the upper end extends to the top of the positioning ring 4. During installation, the guide rib 21 of the filter element 2 is aligned with the upper part of the second opening groove 41, and then the guide rib 21 is lowered into the second opening groove 41, and then rotated to enter the second guide groove 42. Taking the scheme where the opening of the receiving cavity 12 is located on the bottom surface of the barrel body 1 as another example, as... Figure 6 As shown, the first guide groove 15 extends circumferentially along the concave wall 11. The upper end of the first opening groove 14 communicates with the first guide groove 15, and the lower end extends to the bottom of the concave wall 11. During installation, the guide rib 21 of the filter element 2 is aligned with the first opening groove 14, then the guide rib 21 is inserted into the first opening groove 14, and then rotated to enter the first guide groove 15. In this design, the filter element 2 is installed in the barrel opening through the rotational engagement of the guide rib 21 and the second guide groove 42, or in the receiving cavity 12 through the rotational engagement of the guide rib 21 and the first guide groove 15. This improves the ease of installation and removal of the filter element 2 in the barrel opening and in the receiving cavity 12, as well as the stability after assembly.

[0054] In other embodiments, the filter element 2 may also be used in other suitable ways to cooperate with the mounting part and the fixing part respectively, such as elastic fit, threaded fit, snap fit, etc.

[0055] As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the water bucket includes a handle 16, which is connected to the bucket body 1. The concave wall 11 extends into the handle 16. Those skilled in the art will understand that the concave wall 11 extending into the handle 16 effectively utilizes the space within the handle 16, allowing it to not only form a gripping structure for the bucket body 1 but also provide space for storing the filter element 2. This achieves multiple uses in one part, simplifies the bucket structure, reduces component costs, and avoids excessive compression of the water-holding space inside the bucket. It should be noted that this application illustrates an embodiment where the handle 16 and bucket body 1 are integrally formed. In the scheme where the opening of the aforementioned receiving cavity 12 is located on the bottom surface of the bucket body 1, the concave wall 11 can extend upwards from the bottom surface of the bucket body 1 into the handle 16. Of course, for schemes not shown where the handle and bucket body 1 are separate and connected detachably or non-detachably, the receiving cavity can also be located on the handle.

[0056] Furthermore, such as Figure 9 As shown, the concave wall 11 and the inner wall of the handle 16 form a water storage cavity 17. The water storage cavity 17 is connected to the internal water cavity of the bucket body 1, so that there is also a certain water storage space inside the handle 16. This can balance the center of gravity of the bucket body 1 when it is filled with water, thereby improving the standing balance and reducing the risk of tipping over.

[0057] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the water storage cavity 17 is disposed on both sides of the concave wall 11, and both the upper and lower ends of the water storage cavity 17 are provided with openings connecting to the internal water cavity of the barrel 1. Specifically, the opposite sides of the concave wall 11 can be connected to the inner wall of the handle 16 to improve the structural strength of the concave wall 11, while the other opposite sides and the inner wall of the handle 16 form a water storage cavity 17. Since both the upper and lower ends of the water storage cavity 17 are provided with openings connecting to the internal water cavity of the barrel 1, the internal water cavity of the barrel 1 is formed as a ring cavity with one end larger and the other end smaller, so that the small end cavity located in the handle 16 and the large end cavity at the other end can form a water circulation, avoiding the water in the handle 16 from being stored for too long due to lack of timely utilization. In other embodiments, the concave wall 11 and the inner wall of the handle 16 can be arranged alternately, so that the water storage cavity 17 is arranged circumferentially around the concave wall 11.

[0058] It should be further noted that this application does not limit the structure of the filter element 2. For example, an activated carbon filter structure, a PP cotton filter structure, etc., can be selected. In the preferred embodiment, such as... Figure 8As shown, the filter element 2 includes an outer filter screen 22 and an inner filter screen 23 nested inside the outer filter screen 22. The inner cavity of the inner filter screen 23 is used to install water filter material (not shown). Specifically, the water filter material can be activated carbon, PP cotton, or other filter media. The outer filter screen 22 and the inner filter screen 23 can filter large particulate impurities in the water, while the water filter material can filter micro-particulate impurities that are difficult to distinguish with the naked eye.

[0059] For any parts not mentioned in this application, existing technologies may be used or referenced.

[0060] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0061] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A bucket, comprising a bucket body, wherein the bucket body is provided with a bucket opening, characterized in that, The water bucket also includes a filter; The outer wall of the bucket is provided with a concave wall that is recessed from the outside towards the inside of the bucket, and the concave wall forms a receiving cavity; The filter element can be detachably connected to the barrel opening so that it can be accommodated inside the barrel; the filter element removed from the barrel opening can be accommodated in the receiving cavity.

2. The water bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The concave wall is provided with a fixing part, and the filter element is provided with a connecting part. The filter element can be detachably connected to the fixing part through the connecting part.

3. The water bucket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting part includes a guide rib disposed on the outer wall of the filter element, and the fixing part includes a first opening groove and a first guide groove communicating with the first opening groove. The first guide groove extends circumferentially along the concave wall, and the guide rib enters the first opening groove and rotates relative to the concave wall to slide into the first guide groove.

4. The water bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter element is provided with an operating part. When the filter element is installed in the receiving cavity, there is an operating space between the operating part and the wall of the barrel body that facilitates the application of force.

5. The water bucket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The surface of the barrel is provided with an operating groove, which extends to the entrance of the receiving cavity. When the filter element is installed in the receiving cavity, a portion of the filter element is located in the operating groove, so that a portion of the filter element protrudes from the receiving cavity to form the operating part.

6. The water bucket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The opening of the receiving cavity is located on the bottom surface of the barrel. When the filter element is installed in the receiving cavity, the filter element is entirely contained within the receiving cavity.

7. The bucket according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The bucket includes a handle connected to the bucket body, and the concave wall extends into the handle.

8. The water bucket according to claim 7, characterized in that, The concave wall and the inner wall of the handle form a water storage cavity, which is connected to the internal water cavity of the bucket.

9. The water bucket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water storage cavity is arranged on both sides of the concave wall or around the concave wall in a circumferential manner, and both the upper and lower ends of the water storage cavity are provided with openings that connect to the internal water cavity of the barrel.

10. The bucket according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The filter element includes an outer filter screen and an inner filter screen nested inside the outer filter screen, the inner cavity of which is used to install water filtration material.

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