Water purifier and water purifier shell thereof

By introducing a vertically extending filter cartridge installation cavity and a horizontal clamping assembly into the water purifier, the problem of large filter cartridge space occupation is solved, achieving compact installation and convenient replacement, and improving the space utilization and filtration efficiency of the water purifier.

CN223641479UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09SHENZHEN XINYIHONG HARDWARE & PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423022712.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-07
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-07

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Technical Problem

The filter cartridges in existing water purifiers take up a lot of space, making replacement inconvenient.

Method used

The filter cartridge is fixed by a vertically extending filter cartridge mounting cavity and a horizontally extending clamping assembly. The installation structure inside the water purifier is adjusted to make the filter cartridge installation more compact.

Benefits of technology

It improves the space utilization of the water purifier, facilitates filter replacement, and achieves multi-stage filtration and purification.

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Abstract

The water purifier comprises the water purifier shell and a plurality of filter elements, a mounting cavity is formed in the water purifier shell, an upper partition plate and a filter element partition plate are arranged in the mounting cavity, the upper partition plate divides the mounting cavity into an upper cavity part and a lower cavity part, the upper end of the filter element partition plate is connected with the upper partition plate, and the lower end of the filter element partition plate is connected with the lower partition plate. The filter element partition plates extend in the vertical direction and divide the lower cavity part into a plurality of filter element mounting cavities, and at least part of the filter elements are mounted in the filter element mounting cavities; the water purifier further comprises a water pump, a clamping assembly extending in the transverse direction is further arranged in the installation cavity, the other part of the filter element is fixed in the installation cavity through the clamping assembly and arranged in the transverse direction, and the water pump is arranged at the bottom of the installation cavity. And the water pump is used for sucking water into the water purifier and conveying the water to the filter element for filtering.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to water purifier technical field especially relates to a water purifier and water purifier shell thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] Water purifier is also called water purifier, water purifier, which is a water treatment equipment for deep filtration and purification of water quality according to the use requirement of water.

[0003] The current water purifier often has multistage filter core, water pump and other parts, these parts are often directly locked and fixed on the water purifier shell through threaded connections such as bolts, but due to the miniaturization of the water purifier shell, the filter cores are arranged side by side in the water purifier shell, which occupies a large space and is not convenient for filter core replacement operation. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model provides a water purifier and water purifier shell thereof, can pass along the filter core installation cavity of vertical extension and the clamping assembly along the lateral direction extension to filter core fixed, make the installation of filter core more compact, adjust the installation structure in water purifier, improve the problem of space utilization rate in water purifier.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the utility model, a water purifier is provided, which comprises a water purifier shell and a plurality of filter cores, an installation cavity is arranged in the water purifier shell, an upper partition plate and a filter core partition plate are arranged in the installation cavity, the installation cavity is divided by the upper partition plate to form an upper cavity part and a lower cavity part, the upper end of the filter core partition plate is connected with the upper partition plate, the filter core partition plate extends vertically and separates the lower cavity part into a plurality of filter core installation cavities, and at least part of the filter cores are arranged in the filter core installation cavities.

[0006] Among them, the water purifier further comprises a water pump, a clamping assembly extending in the lateral direction is further arranged in the installation cavity, and the other part of the filter cores are fixed in the installation cavity by the clamping assembly and arranged in the lateral direction, and the water pump is arranged at the bottom of the installation cavity and used for sucking water into the water purifier and conveying the water to the filter cores for filtration.

[0007] In the water purifier of the embodiment of the utility model, the filter core partition plate comprises a first arc-shaped plate and a second arc-shaped plate, the first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate are arranged adjacently and form at least two filter core installation cavities, and the clamping assembly is arranged on the outer side wall of the first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate.

[0008] In the water purifier of the embodiment of the utility model, the clamping assembly comprises an elastic clamping part with an opening, the elastic clamping part is fixed on the outer side wall of the first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate, and the filter core is fixed in the elastic clamping part after passing through the opening.

[0009] In a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, a connecting column is provided on the first arc plate and the second arc plate, and a fixed end is provided on the elastic clamping part, and the fixed end is detachably connected to the connecting column.

[0010] In a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, the number of filter elements is five, of which two filter elements are installed in the filter element mounting cavity, two other filter elements are fixed in the clamping assembly, and the remaining filter element is fixed on the filter element partition.

[0011] In a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, the filter element partition is provided with a filter element through hole for fixing the filter element. The diameter of the filter element through hole is larger than the diameter of the filter element mounting cavity, and the diameter of the filter element mounting cavity is larger than the diameter of the clamping assembly.

[0012] In a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, the filter element includes a bottle body and a top cover. The bottle body passes through the filter element through hole and extends to the bottom of the mounting cavity. The top cover is threadedly connected to the bottle body and abuts against the upper end face of the upper partition.

[0013] In a water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the bottle body is not greater than the diameter of the filter element through hole, and the water pump is disposed on one side of the filter element through hole.

[0014] In one embodiment of the water purifier of this utility model, the water purifier further includes a display panel for displaying and / or interactive operation, the display panel being electrically connected to the water pump and disposed on the front end face of the water purifier housing.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides a water purifier housing, wherein an installation cavity is provided inside the water purifier housing, an upper partition and a filter element partition are provided inside the installation cavity, the upper partition divides the installation cavity into an upper cavity portion and a lower cavity portion, the upper end of the filter element partition is connected to the upper partition, and the filter element partition extends vertically and divides the lower cavity portion into multiple filter element installation cavities for accommodating at least a portion of the filter elements of the water purifier;

[0016] The mounting cavity is further provided with a clamping assembly extending in the lateral direction. The clamping assembly is fixed in the mounting cavity and arranged in the lateral direction, so that part of the filter element of the water purifier can be fixed in the mounting cavity in the lateral direction.

[0017] The technical solutions provided in this application embodiment may include the following beneficial effects: This application designs a water purifier and its housing, the housing having an installation cavity, in which multiple filter element installation cavities extending vertically and a clamping assembly extending horizontally are formed, so that the filter elements can be installed in the filter element installation cavities and the clamping assembly, occupying less space, realizing multi-stage filtration and purification of the water purifier, and also improving the space utilization rate inside the water purifier.

[0018] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water purifier provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of a water purifier;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the outer casing of a water purifier.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 10. Water purifier outer shell; 11. Outer shell body; 111. Mounting cavity; 112. Upper partition; 1121. Filter cartridge through hole; 113. Filter cartridge partition; 114. Clamping assembly; 12. First side cover; 13. Second side cover; 14. Top cover; 16. Front cover;

[0025] 20. Filter element; 21. First filter element; 22. Second filter element; 23. Third filter element; 24. Fourth filter element; 25. Fifth filter element;

[0026] 30. Water pump;

[0027] 40. Display panel. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this utility model specification is merely for describing specific aspects of the present application. It is important to understand that terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the present 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 the present application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, this application provides a water purifier, including a water purifier housing 10 and a plurality of filter elements 20. The water purifier housing 10 is provided with an installation cavity 111. The installation cavity 111 is provided with an upper partition 112 and a filter element partition 113. The upper partition 112 divides the installation cavity 111 and forms an upper cavity and a lower cavity. The upper end of the filter element partition 113 is connected to the upper partition 112. The filter element partition 113 extends in the vertical direction and divides the lower cavity into a plurality of filter element 20 installation cavities 111. At least a portion of the filter elements 20 are correspondingly accommodated in the plurality of filter element 20 installation cavities 111. The mounting cavity 111 is also provided with a clamping assembly 114 extending in the lateral direction. The clamping assembly 114 is fixed in the mounting cavity 111 and arranged in the lateral direction. Another part of the filter element 20 can be fixed in the mounting cavity 111 in the lateral direction by the clamping assembly 114. The installation layout of the filter element 20 in the mounting cavity 111 is adjusted, so that the filter element 20 occupies less space. This not only enables multi-stage filtration and purification of the water purifier, but also improves the space utilization rate inside the water purifier, making the installation of the filter element 20 more compact and facilitating the replacement of the filter element 20.

[0032] In an optional embodiment, the water purifier further includes a water pump 30, which is disposed at the bottom of the mounting cavity 111 and is used to draw water into the water purifier and deliver it to the filter element 20 for filtration. To facilitate the installation of the water pump 30, a pump body mounting base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting cavity 111. The pump body mounting base is detachably connected to the water pump 30 via threaded connectors. In this embodiment, the pump body mounting base consists of four pillars arranged along a rectangular route, with adjacent pillars connected by ribs. This enhances the strength of the pump body mounting base and facilitates the detachable fixing of the water pump 30 to the four pillars using bolts.

[0033] In one alternative embodiment, a mounting bracket is connected to the bottom of the water pump 30. The mounting bracket has a certain degree of elasticity and is fixed to the pump body mounting base by bolts. This makes the water pump 30 firmly fixed, and because the mounting bracket has a certain degree of elasticity, it can absorb a certain amount of vibration to reduce the vibration experienced by the water pump 30.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the filter element partition 113 includes a first arc-shaped plate and a second arc-shaped plate. The first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate are arranged adjacent to each other and form at least two filter element 20 mounting cavities 111. The clamping assembly 114 is disposed on the outer side wall of the first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate, so that the filter element 20 can be accommodated in the filter element 20 mounting cavity 111 or fixed in the clamping assembly 114. The filter element 20 can extend in the vertical direction or in the horizontal direction. The structure is simple, no other accessories are required for installation, and the overall volume of the water purifier is reduced. The arrangement of the filter elements 20 in the mounting cavity 111 is more reasonable, occupies less space, and saves installation space.

[0035] In one optional embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided on the bottom surface of the upper partition 112. The reinforcing ribs are used to connect the inner side wall of the water purifier housing 10 with the bottom wall of the upper partition 112 to enhance the strength of the upper partition 112.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, the clamping assembly 114 includes an elastic clamping portion with an opening, the elastic clamping portion being fixed to the outer sidewalls of the first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate, and the filter element 20 being fixed in the elastic clamping portion after passing through the opening.

[0037] In one optional embodiment, the elastic clamping part is annular, with an opening at one end to form a clamping space. The elastic clamping part is made of plastic with a certain elastic deformation capability and is used to fix filter elements 20 of different diameters.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, in order to increase the rigidity and connection stability of the elastic clamping part, the elastic clamping part further includes a clamping part fixing seat fixedly connected to the elastic clamping part. The clamping part fixing seat is used to fix to the outer side wall of the first arc plate and the second arc plate to enhance the rigidity of the elastic clamping part and the first arc plate and the second arc plate at the connection, which is beneficial to enhancing its connection stability.

[0039] In one optional embodiment, connecting posts are provided on the first and second arc plates, and a fixed end is provided on the elastic clamping part. The fixed end is detachably connected to the connecting post to facilitate the molding and manufacturing of the elastic clamping part and the water purifier housing 10, and also to facilitate the replacement of the elastic clamping part, especially when the filter element 20 is repeatedly replaced and the elastic clamping part is damaged, thereby reducing the cost of the water purifier.

[0040] In an alternative embodiment, the fixed end is formed on the clamping part fixing seat.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, each filter element 20 is secured in the lateral direction by at least two elastic clamping portions to enhance the stability of the live filter element 20 after it is secured.

[0042] In one optional embodiment, the number of filter elements 20 is five, of which two filter elements 20 are installed in the filter element 20 mounting cavity 111, another two filter elements 20 are fixed in the clamping assembly 114, and the remaining filter element 20 is fixed on the filter element partition 113.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the filter element partition 113 is provided with a filter element through hole 1121 for fixing the filter element 20. The diameter of the filter element through hole 1121 is larger than the diameter of the filter element 20 mounting cavity 111, and the diameter of the filter element 20 mounting cavity 111 is larger than the diameter of the clamping assembly 114, so that the filter element through hole 1121 can accommodate a filter element 20 with a larger diameter than the filter element 20 mounting cavity 111, while the filter element through hole 1121 can also accommodate a filter element 20 with a diameter that matches the filter element 20 mounting cavity 111. This application does not impose any limitations.

[0044] In one optional embodiment, the filter element 20 includes a first filter element 21, a second filter element 22, a third filter element 23, a fourth filter element 24, and a fifth filter element 25. The diameter of the first filter element 21 is larger than the diameters of the second filter element 22 and the third filter element 23, and the diameters of the second filter element 22 and the third filter element 23 are larger than the diameters of the fourth filter element 24 and the fifth filter element 25. The first filter element 21 is fixed in the filter element through hole 1121 and extends vertically. The second filter element 22 and the third filter element 23 are accommodated in the filter element 20 mounting cavity 111 and extend vertically. The fourth filter element 24 and the fifth filter element 25 are fixed in the elastic clamping portion and extend laterally.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the filter element 20 includes a bottle body and a top cover. The bottle body has a filter element through hole 1121 and extends to the bottom of the mounting cavity 111. The top cover is threaded to the bottle body and abuts against the upper end face of the upper partition 112 to install the filter element 20 in the mounting cavity 111.

[0046] In one optional embodiment, the diameter of the bottle body is no larger than the diameter of the filter element through hole 1121. The water pump 30 is disposed on one side of the filter element through hole 1121, so that the mounting cavity 111 can be divided into multiple mounting areas by the upper partition 112, the filter element partition 113, and the filter element 20 installed in the filter element through hole 1121 for the installation of the water pump 30 and multiple filter elements 20. This makes the installation positions of the water pump 30 and multiple filter elements 20 clear, which is beneficial to improving the assembly and production efficiency of the water purifier. The pump body mounting cavity 111 for installing the water pump 30 is formed below the filter element partition 113.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the water purifier further includes a display panel 40 for displaying and / or interactive operation, the display panel 40 being electrically connected to the water pump 30 and disposed on the front end face of the water purifier housing 10.

[0048] In one optional embodiment, the water purifier housing 10 includes a housing body 11, a first side cover 12, a second side cover 13, and a top cover 14. The top and both sides of the housing body 11 are open. The top cover 14 is detachably fixed to the open part of the top of the housing body 11. The first side cover 12 and the second side cover 13 are detachably connected to the open parts on both sides of the housing body 11 to close the mounting cavity 111.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the water purifier housing 10 includes a front cover 16, which is detachably connected to the front end of the housing body 11 for fixing the display panel 40 to the front end of the housing body 11.

[0050] In one alternative embodiment, the first side cover 12, the second side cover 13, the top cover 14, and the front cover 16 can all be detachably connected to the outer shell body 11 by means of bolts or snaps, and this application does not limit this.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0052] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0053] The foregoing disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described above. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0054] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an 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.

Claims

1. A water purifier, characterized in that, The device includes a water purifier housing and multiple filter cartridges. The water purifier housing has an installation cavity, and the installation cavity is provided with an upper partition and a filter cartridge partition. The upper partition divides the installation cavity into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. The upper end of the filter cartridge partition is connected to the upper partition. The filter cartridge partition extends vertically and divides the lower cavity into multiple filter cartridge installation cavities. At least some of the filter cartridges are installed in the filter cartridge installation cavities. The water purifier also includes a water pump, and a clamping assembly extending in the lateral direction is provided in the mounting cavity. In addition, a portion of the filter element is fixed in the mounting cavity by the clamping assembly and is arranged in the lateral direction. The water pump is located at the bottom of the mounting cavity and is used to draw water into the water purifier and deliver it to the filter element for filtration.

2. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter element separator includes a first arc-shaped plate and a second arc-shaped plate. The first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate are arranged adjacent to each other and form at least two filter element mounting cavities. The clamping assembly is disposed on the outer side wall of the first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate.

3. The water purifier according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes an elastic clamping part with an opening, the elastic clamping part being fixed to the outer sidewalls of the first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate, and the filter element being fixed in the elastic clamping part after passing through the opening.

4. The water purifier according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first and second arc-shaped plates are provided with connecting columns, and the elastic clamping part is provided with a fixed end, which is detachably connected to the connecting column.

5. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of filter elements is five, of which two filter elements are installed in the filter element mounting cavity, two filter elements are fixed in the clamping assembly, and the remaining filter element is fixed in the filter element partition.

6. The water purifier according to claim 5, characterized in that, The filter element partition is provided with a filter element through hole for fixing the filter element. The diameter of the filter element through hole is larger than the diameter of the filter element mounting cavity, and the diameter of the filter element mounting cavity is larger than the diameter of the clamping assembly.

7. The water purifier according to claim 6, characterized in that, The filter element includes a bottle body and a top cover. The bottle body passes through the filter element through hole and extends to the bottom of the mounting cavity. The top cover is threaded to the bottle body and abuts against the upper end face of the upper partition.

8. The water purifier according to claim 7, characterized in that, The diameter of the bottle body is not greater than the diameter of the filter element through hole, and the water pump is located on one side of the filter element through hole.

9. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water purifier also includes a display panel for displaying and / or interactive operation, the display panel being electrically connected to the water pump and disposed on the front end face of the water purifier housing.

10. A water purifier casing, characterized in that, The water purifier housing has an installation cavity, which contains an upper partition and a filter element partition. The upper partition divides the installation cavity into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. The upper end of the filter element partition is connected to the upper partition. The filter element partition extends vertically and divides the lower cavity into multiple filter element installation cavities for accommodating at least some of the filter elements of the water purifier. The mounting cavity is further provided with a clamping assembly extending in the lateral direction. The clamping assembly is fixed in the mounting cavity and arranged in the lateral direction, so that part of the filter element of the water purifier can be fixed in the mounting cavity in the lateral direction.