Water purifying and drinking machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of water purifiers, and relates to a water purifying and drinking machine which comprises a drinking water tank, a cold storage cabin, a refrigeration assembly and a first water outlet nozzle, the cold storage cabin is provided with a cold storage cavity and a heat exchange tube; the heat exchange tube is arranged in the cold storage cavity; the water inlet end of the heat exchange pipe is communicated with the drinking water tank, and the water outlet end of the heat exchange pipe is communicated with the first water outlet nozzle; the cold storage cavity is filled with phase change cold storage materials, the phase change cold storage materials wrap the outer walls of the heat exchange pipes, and the refrigerating end of the refrigerating assembly extends into the cold storage cavity and is inserted into the phase change cold storage materials. And the first water outlet nozzle is used for a user to obtain ice water. The water purifying and drinking machine is used for solving the problem that a water purifying and drinking machine in the prior art cannot prepare ice water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water purifier technology, and in particular to a water purifier. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, they are paying more and more attention to water quality and hygiene, and it has become a trend for families to equip themselves with water purification equipment. Existing water purification equipment can easily produce pure water for drinking, but conventional water purifiers do not have the function of producing ice water. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a water purifier to solve the problem that existing water purifiers cannot produce ice water.

[0004] To achieve one or more of the above objectives or other objectives, this utility model proposes a water purifier, which includes a water tank, a cold storage chamber, a refrigeration component, and a first water outlet.

[0005] The cold storage chamber is equipped with a cold storage cavity and a heat exchange tube; the heat exchange tube is located inside the cold storage cavity; the water inlet of the heat exchange tube is connected to the water tank, and its water outlet is connected to the first water outlet; the cold storage cavity is filled with a phase change cold storage material, which wraps around the outer wall of the heat exchange tube; the cooling end of the refrigeration component extends into the cold storage cavity and exchanges heat with the phase change cold storage material; the first water outlet is used to provide users with ice water.

[0006] Furthermore, the water purifier also includes a UV lamp assembly, the light-emitting end of which is located inside the water tank.

[0007] Furthermore, the refrigeration assembly includes a refrigeration drive unit, a refrigerant pipeline, and an evaporator; the two ends of the refrigerant pipeline are respectively connected to the refrigeration drive unit and the evaporator; the evaporator is located in the phase change cold storage material.

[0008] Furthermore, the water purifier also includes a first water pump, the inlet of which is connected to the water tank, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the heat exchange tube.

[0009] Furthermore, the water purifier also includes a raw water tank and a membrane filter element; the inlet end of the membrane filter element is connected to the raw water tank, and the pure water end of the membrane filter element is connected to the drinking water tank.

[0010] Furthermore, the water purifier also includes a wastewater valve, the inlet of which is connected to the wastewater end of the membrane filter element, and the outlet of which is connected to the raw water tank.

[0011] Furthermore, the water purifier also includes a pressurization component, the inlet of which is connected to the raw water tank, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the membrane filter element.

[0012] Furthermore, the water purifier also includes an instant water heater and a second water outlet. The water inlet of the instant water heater is connected to the water tank, and the water outlet of the instant water heater is connected to the second water outlet, which is used to provide hot water to the user.

[0013] Furthermore, the water purifier also includes a second water pump, the inlet of which is connected to the water tank, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the instant water heater.

[0014] Furthermore, the water purifier is also equipped with a central processing unit, and an NTC sensor is installed in the cold storage chamber. The NTC sensor is communicatively connected to the central processing unit, and the central processing unit controls the refrigeration component.

[0015] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model will have the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The water purifier proposed in this utility model supplies room temperature water to the heat exchange tubes through a water tank. It also drives a refrigeration component to lower the temperature of the phase change cold storage medium in the cold storage chamber. This cold storage medium then lowers the temperature of the water passing through the heat exchange tubes before it is output to the first water outlet, allowing the user to freely obtain chilled water. This invention solves the problem of existing water purifiers being unable to produce chilled water. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

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[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first connection structure of the water purifier in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a second connection structure of the water purifier in one embodiment of the present invention.

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[0022] 100. Water tank; 110. UV lamp assembly; 200. Cold storage chamber; 210. Phase change cold storage material; 220. Heat exchange tube; 300. Refrigeration assembly; 310. Refrigeration drive unit; 320. Refrigerant piping; 330. Evaporator; 400. First water outlet; 500. First water pump; 600. Raw water tank; 700. Membrane filter element; 800. Wastewater valve; 900. Pressurization assembly; 1000. Instantaneous heater; 1100. Second water outlet; 1200. Second water pump; 1300. First extension water pipe; 1400. Second extension water pipe; 1500. Third extension water pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains; the terminology used herein in the specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order; the cold water mentioned in the specification and claims of this invention includes room temperature water.

[0024] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-2The first embodiment of this application proposes a water purifier, which includes: a water tank 100, a cold storage chamber 200, a refrigeration component 300, and a first water outlet 400; the cold storage chamber 200 is provided with a cold storage cavity and a heat exchange tube 220; the heat exchange tube 220 is disposed in the cold storage cavity; the water inlet end of the heat exchange tube 220 is connected to the water tank 100, and its water outlet end is connected to the first water outlet 400; the cold storage cavity is filled with a phase change cold storage material 210, the phase change cold storage material 210 wraps the outer wall of the heat exchange tube 220, the refrigeration end of the refrigeration component 300 extends into the cold storage cavity and exchanges heat with the phase change cold storage material 210 and is inserted into the phase change cold storage material 210; the first water outlet 400 is used to provide users with ice water.

[0027] Specifically, the cooling end of the refrigeration component 300 is inserted into the phase change cold storage 210 to exchange heat with the phase change cold storage 210.

[0028] In this embodiment, the refrigeration component 300 is activated, and the phase change cold storage material 210 in the cold storage chamber is continuously cooled by the refrigeration end of the refrigeration component 300. At the same time, the phase change cold storage material 210 changes from a liquid state to a solid state. Since the phase change cold storage material 210 wraps the outer wall of the heat exchange tube 220, room temperature water is introduced from the water tank 100 at the water inlet end of the heat exchange tube 220. When the room temperature water passes through the heat exchange tube 220, the phase change cold storage material 210 in the cold storage chamber is continuously cooled by the refrigeration end of the refrigeration component 300, which in turn causes the room temperature water in the heat exchange tube 220 to also be continuously cooled, so that the room temperature water is converted into ice water and then output to the first water outlet 400. The user can then freely obtain ice water through the first water outlet 400. If ice water is not needed, the refrigeration component 300 is in the off state, and the room temperature water in the water tank 100 is directly output to the first water outlet 400 after passing through the heat exchange tube 220, thereby completing the production of room temperature water. This allows the water purifier to produce not only room temperature water but also ice water, improving user satisfaction.

[0029] Specifically, the phase change cold storage 210 is composed of a cold storage solution and a phase change cold storage material mixed together. When the refrigeration component 300 is activated, the cold storage solution in the cold storage chamber is continuously cooled through the cooling end of the refrigeration component 300. At the same time, the phase change cold storage material changes from a liquid state to a solid state. The continuously cooled cold storage solution can absorb heat from the room temperature water in the heat exchange tube 220, causing the room temperature water in the heat exchange tube 220 to turn into ice water. Furthermore, because the phase change cold storage material changes from a liquid state to a solid state, it has highly efficient energy storage characteristics. It can absorb and store a large amount of cold energy when the refrigeration component 300 is working, and then slowly release it when needed. This allows the water purifier to continuously output ice water to the first water outlet 400 for a period of time even when the refrigeration component 300 is not working.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 The heat exchange tube 220 is a multi-bend tube.

[0031] In this embodiment, the cold storage chamber 200 is provided with an inlet and an outlet pipe. The heat exchange tube 220 is coiled and placed inside the cold storage chamber, and then the phase change cold storage material 210 is filled into the cold storage chamber. This increases the length of the heat exchange tube 220 stored in the cold storage chamber, thereby increasing the contact area between the heat exchange tube 220 and the phase change cold storage material 210 and extending their contact time. This improves the heat exchange efficiency, allowing the room temperature water output from the water tank 100 to be cooled to the required temperature more quickly.

[0032] Reference Figure 1-2 The water purifier also includes a UV lamp assembly 110, the light-emitting end of which is located inside the water tank 100.

[0033] In this embodiment, the UV lamp assembly 110 is used to sterilize the water in the water tank 100.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 The refrigeration assembly 300 includes a refrigeration drive 310, a refrigerant pipeline 320, and an evaporator 330; the two ends of the refrigerant pipeline 320 are respectively connected to the refrigeration drive 310 and the evaporator 330; the evaporator 330 is located in the phase change cold storage 210.

[0035] In this embodiment, the refrigeration drive unit 310 starts working and delivers refrigerant to the evaporator 330 through the refrigerant pipeline 320. Since the evaporator 330 is inserted into the phase change cold storage 210, the refrigerant in the evaporator 330 exchanges heat with the phase change cold storage 210. The refrigerant evaporates and absorbs the heat of the phase change cold storage 210, while the phase change cold storage 210 is cooled. The evaporated refrigerant returns to the refrigeration drive unit 310 through the refrigerant pipeline 320 to complete one refrigeration cycle.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 The water purifier also includes a first water pump 500, the inlet of which is connected to the water tank 100 and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the heat exchange tube 220.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first water pump 500 improves the water supply efficiency from the water tank 100 to the heat exchange tube 220, enabling the water purifier to produce ice water more quickly. Simultaneously, the pressurization effect of the first water pump 500 also helps to increase the water flow rate within the heat exchange tube 220, further improving heat exchange efficiency. Utilizing the energy storage function of the phase change cryogenic storage device 210, combined with the continuous operation of the first water pump 500, ensures a continuous supply of ice water for a period of time and increases the amount of ice water output during this period.

[0038] In summary, the first water pump 500 further improves the water supply efficiency and heat exchange efficiency of the water purifier.

[0039] Furthermore, a first extension water pipe 1300 connects the inlet of the first water pump 500 to the outlet of the water tank 100, and also connects the outlet of the first water pump 500 to the inlet of the heat exchange tube 220, and the outlet of the heat exchange tube 220 to the inlet of the first water outlet 400. The first extension water pipe 1300 allows for flexible installation of the water tank 100, the first water pump 500, the cold storage chamber 200, and the first water outlet 400.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 The water purifier also includes a raw water tank 600 and a membrane filter element 700; the water inlet of the membrane filter element 700 is connected to the raw water tank 600, and the pure water end of the membrane filter element 700 is connected to the drinking water tank 100.

[0041] In this embodiment, the raw water tank 600 is used to store untreated tap water or other water sources, and the membrane filter 700 is used to filter the water output from the raw water tank 600. The water after being filtered by the membrane filter 700 enters the drinking water tank 100 to remove impurities, odors, residual chlorine and other harmful substances from the water, thereby improving the quality and taste of the water.

[0042] In summary, by adding a raw water tank 600 and a membrane filter 700, the water quality and taste of the water produced by the water purifier are improved, while maintaining the advantages of efficient and continuous water supply.

[0043] Specifically, the outlet of the raw water tank 600 is connected to the inlet of the membrane filter element 700, and the inlet of the raw water tank 600 is connected to the water supply outlet such as the faucet.

[0044] Furthermore, the water tank 100 is also equipped with a stirring component. The stirring end of the stirring component is inserted into the water in the water tank 100. The stirring component keeps the water in the water tank 100 in a constant state of flow, thereby slowing down the rate of microbial growth in the water in the water tank 100.

[0045] Furthermore, the membrane filter element 700 is equipped with a reverse osmosis membrane or nanofiltration membrane to remove ions, microorganisms, etc. from the water.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 The water purifier also includes a wastewater valve 800, the inlet of which is connected to the wastewater end of the membrane filter 700, and the outlet of which is connected to the raw water tank 600.

[0047] In this embodiment, the wastewater valve 800 is used for pressure limiting and flow restriction to ensure that the working water pressure is maintained inside the membrane filter element 700. The wastewater valve 800 is opened or closed according to a preset control strategy, such as timed discharge or water level control. When the wastewater valve 800 is open, the wastewater inside the membrane filter element 700 is sent back to the raw water tank 600 for secondary use.

[0048] In other embodiments, the outlet of the wastewater valve 800 is connected to an external accessory to directly discharge the wastewater discharged from the membrane filter element 700 into the external accessory, thereby avoiding an increase in impurities in the raw water tank 600.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 The water purifier also includes a pressurizing component 900, the inlet of which is connected to the raw water tank 600, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the membrane filter element 700.

[0050] In this embodiment, the pressurization component 900 is used to increase the inlet water pressure of the membrane filter element 700, ensuring that the membrane filter element 700 can stop water flow normally. Specifically, the pressurization component 900 is used to increase the pressure of the water transmitted from the raw water tank 600 to the membrane filter element 700, ensuring that the water in the raw water tank 600 can flow smoothly into the membrane filter element 700 and overcome the resistance that may be generated during the filtration process.

[0051] Specifically, the booster assembly 900 includes a booster pump, a pressure sensor, and a control unit. The inlet of the booster pump is connected to the raw water tank 600, and the outlet of the booster pump is connected to the membrane filter element 700. The pressure sensor is located inside the booster pump and is connected to the control unit. The control unit controls the booster pump to achieve precise water pressure regulation and detection.

[0052] Furthermore, a third extension water pipe 1500 is connected between the outlet of the raw water tank 600 and the inlet of the booster assembly 900. A third extension water pipe 1500 is also connected between the outlet of the booster assembly 900 and the inlet of the membrane filter element 700. A third extension water pipe 1500 is also connected between the first outlet of the membrane filter element 700 and the inlet of the drinking water tank 100. A third extension water pipe 1500 is also connected between the second outlet of the membrane filter element 700 and the inlet of the wastewater valve 800. The outlet of the wastewater valve 800 is connected to the return port of the raw water tank 600.

[0053] Reference Figure 2 The water purifier also includes an instant water heater 1000 and a second water outlet 1100. The water inlet of the instant water heater 1000 is connected to the water tank 100, and the water outlet of the instant water heater 1000 is connected to the second water outlet 1100. The second water outlet 1100 is used to provide hot water to the user.

[0054] In this embodiment, the instant water heater 1000 heats the water output from the water tank 100, that is, it heats the room temperature water output from the water tank 100 into hot water, and then the instant water heater 1000 outputs the hot water into the second water outlet 1100, through which the user can freely obtain hot water according to whether or not they need it.

[0055] Reference Figure 2 The water purifier also includes a second water pump 1200, the inlet of which is connected to the water tank 100, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the instant water heater 1000.

[0056] Specifically, a second extension water pipe 1400 connects the inlet of the second water pump 1200 to the outlet of the water tank 100, a second extension water pipe 1400 also connects the outlet of the second water pump 1200 to the inlet of the instant heater 1000, and a second extension water pipe 1400 also connects the outlet of the instant heater 1000 to the inlet of the second water outlet 1100. The second extension water pipe 1400 allows for flexible installation of the second water pump 1200, the instant heater 1000, and the second water outlet 1100.

[0057] In this embodiment, the second water pump 1200 provides the flow power for the water in the instant water heater 1000, ensuring that hot water can be smoothly drawn from the water tank 100 and delivered to the user's desired location. Simultaneously, the pressurizing effect of the second water pump 1200 helps to increase the water flow rate in the instant water heater 1000, further improving heat exchange efficiency.

[0058] In some embodiments, the water purifier is further provided with a central processing unit, and an NTC sensor is provided in the cold storage chamber. The NTC sensor is communicatively connected to the central processing unit, and the central processing unit is controllably connected to the refrigeration assembly 300.

[0059] In this embodiment, the NTC sensor monitors the temperature of the phase change cryogenic material 210 in the cold storage chamber in real time and sends the temperature information to the central processing unit (CPU). The CPU compares the received temperature information with a preset temperature range for producing ice water. If the temperature of the phase change cryogenic material 210 in the cold storage chamber is higher than the preset range, the CPU sends a command to the refrigeration assembly 300 to activate the refrigeration assembly 300 to lower the temperature of the phase change cryogenic material 210 in the cold storage chamber. If the temperature of the phase change cryogenic material 210 in the cold storage chamber is lower than the preset range, the CPU and the refrigeration assembly 300 remain in a dormant state.

[0060] The water purifier has a cold storage chamber 200 with cold storage function, and functions for producing drinking water, ice water, room temperature water and hot water.

[0061] Cold storage chamber 200 cold storage function: The refrigeration component 300 is activated, which continuously cools the cold storage solution in the cold storage chamber, and at the same time changes the phase change cold storage material in the cold storage chamber from a liquid state to a solid state.

[0062] Drinking water production function: When the pressurization component 900 is activated, the raw water in the raw water tank 600 is pressurized by the pressurization component 900 and output to the membrane filter 700 to prepare drinking water. The drinking water after being filtered by the membrane filter 700 is input into the drinking water tank 100 for storage. The wastewater flows back to the raw water tank 600 after passing through the wastewater valve 800.

[0063] Ice water production function: When the first water pump 500 is started, the drinking water in the water tank 100 flows through the instant heater 1000. The drinking water transfers heat to the phase change cold storage material 210 in the cold storage chamber, thereby lowering the temperature of the drinking water. Finally, the drinking water changes from room temperature water to ice water and flows out through the first water outlet 400.

[0064] Room temperature water production function: When the second water pump 1200 is started, the drinking water in the water tank 100 flows through the second water pump 1200, then through the instant water heater 1000, and finally flows out through the second water outlet 1100.

[0065] Hot water production function: The second water pump 1200 starts and the instant heater 1000 starts; the drinking water in the water tank 100 flows through the second water pump 1200 and is then transported to the instant heater 1000. After being heated by the instant heater 1000, it finally flows out through the second water outlet 1100.

[0066] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water purifier, characterized in that, Includes a water tank, a cold storage chamber, refrigeration components, and a first water outlet; The cold storage chamber is equipped with a cold storage cavity and a heat exchange tube; the heat exchange tube is located inside the cold storage cavity; the water inlet of the heat exchange tube is connected to the water tank, and its water outlet is connected to the first water outlet; the cold storage cavity is filled with a phase change cold storage material, which wraps around the outer wall of the heat exchange tube; the cooling end of the refrigeration component extends into the cold storage cavity and exchanges heat with the phase change cold storage material; the first water outlet is used to provide users with ice water.

2. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water purifier also includes a UV lamp assembly, the light-emitting end of which is located inside the water tank.

3. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration assembly includes a refrigeration drive unit, refrigerant piping, and an evaporator; the two ends of the refrigerant piping are respectively connected to the refrigeration drive unit and the evaporator. The evaporator is located within the phase change cold storage.

4. The water purifier according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water purifier also includes a first water pump, the inlet of which is connected to the water tank, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the heat exchange tube.

5. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water purifier also includes a raw water tank and a membrane filter; the inlet end of the membrane filter is connected to the raw water tank, and the pure water end of the membrane filter is connected to the drinking water tank.

6. The water purifier according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water purifier also includes a wastewater valve, the inlet of which is connected to the wastewater end of the membrane filter element, and the outlet of which is connected to the raw water tank.

7. The water purifier according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water purifier also includes a pressurizing component, the inlet of which is connected to the raw water tank, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the membrane filter.

8. The water purifier according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water purifier also includes an instant water heater and a second water outlet. The water inlet of the instant water heater is connected to the water tank, and the water outlet of the instant water heater is connected to the second water outlet, which is used to provide hot water to the user.

9. The water purifier according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water purifier also includes a second water pump, the inlet of which is connected to the water tank, and the outlet of which is connected to the inlet of the instant water heater.

10. The water purifier according to claim 9, characterized in that, The water purifier is also equipped with a central processing unit, and an NTC sensor is installed in the cold storage chamber. The NTC sensor is communicatively connected to the central processing unit, and the central processing unit controls the refrigeration component.

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