Faucet and water purifier

Abstract

The utility model provides a faucet and a water purifier. The faucet comprises a faucet body and a rocker arm. The faucet body is connected with the rocker arm, and the rocker arm rotates in the horizontal direction with the faucet body as the axis. A water outlet is formed in the rocker arm and is used for supplying water to a container below the water outlet; an air outlet is formed in the outer wall of the faucet body, faces the water outlet and is located between the water outlet and the container. An air outlet device is arranged in the faucet body and used for generating airflow to blow away water mist between the water outlet and the container. Through the air outlet device and the air outlet at the faucet body, airflow is generated to form turbulent flow around water flow, the diffusion range of water mist particles in air is enlarged, and local aggregation of the water mist particles is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a water purification device, and more particularly to a faucet and a water purifier. Background Technology

[0002] When the ambient temperature is low, hot water from a tap will produce water mist. This mist not only affects the user's ability to observe the water level in the container but can also cause a series of problems. Currently, the main solutions to this problem include adjusting the distance between the tap spout and the rim of the cup, or adjusting the distance between the tap and the user.

[0003] On the one hand, while reducing the distance between the faucet spout and the cup rim can reduce water mist to some extent, it also has significant drawbacks. Specifically, if the faucet spout is too close to the cup rim, water vapor can easily enter the faucet, affecting the lifespan of its internal structure and increasing the risk of bacterial growth at the spout, posing a potential threat to the user's health.

[0004] On the other hand, adjusting the distance between the faucet and the user, keeping the user away from the area affected by the water mist, can prevent the water mist from obstructing the user's view, but it will make it difficult for the user to accurately judge the water level in the cup and will also make it inconvenient to operate the faucet. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this disclosure is to overcome the defects of the prior art where the water mist from the faucet obstructs the view and easily leads to the growth of bacteria in the faucet, and to provide a faucet and a water purifier.

[0006] This disclosure solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0007] Firstly, a faucet is provided, including a faucet body and a rocker arm;

[0008] The faucet body is connected to the rocker arm, and the rocker arm rotates horizontally about the faucet body as an axis.

[0009] The rocker arm is provided with a water outlet, which is used to supply water to the container below;

[0010] The faucet body has an air outlet on its outer wall, which faces the water outlet and is located between the water outlet and the container.

[0011] The faucet body is equipped with an air outlet device, which is used to generate airflow to disperse the water mist between the water outlet and the container.

[0012] Preferably, the air outlet is provided with a deflector blade, which can be rotated vertically to guide the airflow generated by the air outlet device.

[0013] Preferably, the faucet further includes a distance sensor, which is used to collect the water outlet distance between the container and the water outlet;

[0014] The steering angle of the steering blade is matched with the water outlet distance.

[0015] Preferably, the air outlet device includes a steering module and a fan module;

[0016] The steering module is connected to the fan module, and the steering module is used to enable the fan module to perform horizontal steering that matches the rocker arm.

[0017] Preferably, the faucet further includes a temperature sensor for collecting the water temperature at the outlet.

[0018] Preferably, the faucet further includes a main controller, which is communicatively connected to the temperature sensor and also communicatively connected to the air outlet device;

[0019] The main controller is used to control the start of the air outlet device according to the water outlet temperature.

[0020] Preferably, the rocker arm includes a faucet cover plate; the main controller is disposed within the faucet cover plate;

[0021] The faucet cover is equipped with a display module;

[0022] The display module is communicatively connected to the main controller and is used to display the outlet water temperature.

[0023] Preferably, a water-air separation box is provided at the water outlet.

[0024] Preferably, the faucet body is provided with ventilation holes.

[0025] Preferably, the faucet includes a water supply circuit, the inlet of which is connected to a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe respectively, for integrating the input of corresponding hot and cold water; the outlet of the inlet is connected to the outlet of the rocker arm.

[0026] In a second aspect, a water purifier is provided, including the faucet described in the first aspect.

[0027] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this disclosure.

[0028] The positive improvements of this disclosure are as follows: The air outlet and vent at the faucet body generate airflow, creating turbulence around the water flow. This increases the diffusion range of water mist particles in the air and reduces localized accumulation of water mist particles. Simultaneously, as the airflow passes over the water flow, it carries away heat from the water surface, lowering its temperature. This cooling slows down the evaporation rate of water molecules, thus reducing water mist formation. This improves the user's visibility of the water level in the cup when the faucet is supplying hot water, enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of the faucet in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the faucet in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0032] Faucet body 100, air outlet device 110, deflector blade 120, water supply path 130, water inlet 140, air outlet 150;

[0033] Rocker arm 200, faucet cover 210, main controller 220, water-air separator 230, distance sensor 240, water outlet 250. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present disclosure is further illustrated below by way of embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0035] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" used in this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not limit the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the described objects. The use of ordinal numbers and other prefixes used to distinguish descriptive objects in this disclosure does not constitute a limitation on the described objects. The description of the described objects is given in the context of the embodiments, and the use of such prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] This embodiment provides a faucet, such as Figure 1 and 2 As shown, it includes the main body of the faucet 100 and the rocker arm;

[0038] The faucet body 100 is connected to the rocker arm, and the rocker arm rotates horizontally about the faucet body 100 as an axis.

[0039] The rocker arm is provided with a water outlet 250, which is used to supply water to the container below;

[0040] The faucet body 100 has an air outlet 150 on its outer wall, the air outlet 150 faces the water outlet 250 and is located between the water outlet 250 and the container;

[0041] The faucet body 100 is provided with an air outlet device 110, which is used to generate airflow to disperse the water mist between the water outlet 250 and the container.

[0042] In this design, the faucet body 100 has an air outlet 150 and a kitchen appliance within the air outlet 150 to blow airflow onto the water flowing from the water outlet 250 of the rocker arm 200 into the container. The opening of the air outlet 150 covers the turning range of the rocker arm 200, allowing the airflow from the air outlet device 110 to disperse the water mist formed by the water flow from the rocker arm 200. The height of the air outlet 150 is between the water outlet 250 and the water receiving container. Preferably, the height of the air outlet 150 is closer to the upper surface of the water receiving container; that is, the first distance between the air outlet 150 and the upper surface of the water receiving container is less than the second distance between the air outlet 150 and the water outlet 250 of the rocker arm 200.

[0043] The airflow from the air outlet 110 creates turbulence around the water flow, increasing the diffusion range of water mist particles in the air and reducing localized accumulation of water mist particles. Simultaneously, as the airflow passes over the water flow, it carries away heat from the water surface, lowering the surface temperature. This cooling slows down the evaporation rate of water molecules, thus reducing water mist formation. This improves the user's visibility of the water level in the cup when the faucet is supplying hot water, enhancing the user experience.

[0044] As one possible approach, the air outlet 150 is provided with a deflector blade 120, which can be rotated vertically to guide the airflow generated by the air outlet device 110.

[0045] In this design, the steering blade 120 can be manually adjusted to change the airflow direction of the air outlet device 110, or it can be turned by a steering motor. The steering range of the steering blade 120 is up and down along the axial direction of the faucet body 100 to guide the airflow generated by the air outlet device 110 to cover the path of the water flow from the spout, and to guide the airflow after turning to blow on the area where the water mist gathers, thereby improving the efficiency of dispersing the water mist; or, the airflow generated by the air outlet device 110 can be guided to cover the water flow portion of the spout 250 to reduce the water temperature and reduce the generation of water mist.

[0046] As one possible implementation, the faucet also includes a distance sensor 240, which is used to collect the water outlet distance between the container and the water outlet 250;

[0047] The steering angle of the steering blade 120 is matched with the water outlet distance.

[0048] In this solution, a distance sensor 240 is installed around the water outlet 250 of the faucet to collect the water collection distance between the container receiving water and the water outlet 250. Based on the water collection distance, a first distance is obtained between the air outlet 150 and the upper surface of the container. The turning angle of the deflector blade 120 is adjusted according to the first distance so that the airflow guided by the deflector blade 120 blows towards the upper surface area of ​​the container, improving the user's visibility of the water level in the cup.

[0049] In one embodiment, after the ranging sensor 240 collects the water outlet distance, it first turns the steering blade 120 and starts the air outlet device 110 to generate airflow before supplying water to the water outlet 250, so as to avoid the water mist generated by the water flow interfering with the accuracy of the ranging sensor 240 and causing the steering blade 120 to malfunction.

[0050] In one embodiment, if water has been supplied to the outlet 250 before the air outlet device 110 generates airflow, the deflector blade 120 will sweep the path of the water flow vertically from top to bottom to disperse the water mist formed by the water flow. Then, the deflection angle of the deflector blade 120 will be adjusted according to the water outlet distance collected by the distance measuring sensor 240 to ensure that the airflow guided by the deflector blade 120 is accurately blown to the water mist accumulation area.

[0051] In one possible implementation, the air outlet device 110 includes a steering module and a fan module;

[0052] The steering module is connected to the fan module, and the steering module is used to enable the fan module to perform horizontal steering that matches the rocker arm 200.

[0053] In this design, the airflow generated by the fan module covers part of the air outlet 150 area. The steering module drives the fan module and the rocker arm 200 to rotate synchronously, so that the airflow coverage of the fan module matches the water flow path of the outlet 250. The steering module can be mechanically connected to the rocker arm 200 to achieve synchronous steering. The mechanical connection can be a gear set, a drive belt, and / or a pull rod. The steering module can also turn accordingly based on the steering signal from the rocker arm 200. By flexibly driving the fan module to turn, the airflow generated by the fan module covers the water flow path, reducing the fan's airflow requirements, reducing fan noise, and improving the user experience.

[0054] As one possible approach, the faucet also includes a temperature sensor for acquiring the water temperature at the outlet 250.

[0055] In this solution, the water temperature is collected by a temperature sensor, and the degree of water mist generated by the water flow is determined based on the water temperature. The air volume of the air outlet module is then determined based on the degree of water mist to ensure that the airflow generated by the air outlet device 110 matches the degree of water mist, thereby achieving the effect of dispersing the water mist.

[0056] As one possible implementation, the faucet also includes a main controller 220, which is communicatively connected to the temperature sensor and also communicatively connected to the air outlet device 110;

[0057] The main controller is used to control the start of the air outlet device 110 according to the water outlet temperature.

[0058] In this solution, the main controller 220 communicates with the temperature sensor to ensure that the air outlet device 110 operates at the optimal time. In one embodiment, when the outlet water temperature detected by the temperature sensor is higher than 60°C, the air outlet device 110 is activated to generate airflow to disperse water mist; when the outlet water temperature is lower than 60°C, the air outlet device 110 remains on standby. By utilizing the correlation between the outlet water temperature and water mist, the activation timing of the air outlet device 110 is determined, avoiding ineffective airflow and improving the user experience.

[0059] In one possible implementation, the rocker arm 200 includes a faucet cover plate 210; the main controller 220 is disposed within the faucet cover plate 210.

[0060] The faucet cover plate 210 is equipped with a display module;

[0061] The display module is communicatively connected to the main controller 220 and is used to display the outlet water temperature.

[0062] In this design, the faucet cover 210 covers the upper surface of the rocker arm 200. The faucet cover 210 integrates a main controller 220 and features command buttons and a display module connected to the main controller 220. Users can control the faucet's water flow, the start / stop of the air outlet 110, the steering angle of the steering module in the air outlet 110, and the rotation angle of the steering blades 120 of the air outlet 150 via the command buttons. The display module provides feedback on operations and shows information on water flow, including water temperature, flow rate, and / or water flow mode. This design improves the integrated functionality of the faucet, simplifies user operation, and enhances the user experience.

[0063] As one possible approach, a water-air separation box 230 is provided at the water outlet 250.

[0064] In this solution, the water-air separation box 230 at the water outlet 250 ensures that the water flow and the gas in the water flow can be discharged from different outlets, preventing the water-air mixture from splashing when the water comes out of the faucet, avoiding scalding to the user, and improving the user experience.

[0065] As one possible approach, the faucet body 100 is provided with ventilation holes.

[0066] In this design, several ventilation holes are provided on the faucet body 100 to improve air circulation inside the faucet body 100 and prevent water accumulation inside the faucet body 100 due to water mist. At the same time, the ventilation holes provide an air intake channel for the air outlet device 110, thereby improving the air outlet efficiency of the air outlet device 110.

[0067] As one possible implementation, the faucet includes a water supply path 130, the inlet end 140 of which is connected to a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe respectively, for integrated input of corresponding hot and cold water; the outlet end of the inlet path is connected to the outlet 250 of the rocker arm 200.

[0068] In this design, the hot water supply line 130 integrates the hot water and cold water pipes into the same connector at the inlet end 140, reducing installation steps and connection points, simplifying the installation process, and lowering the risk of installation errors. The integrated piping saves space within the faucet body 100.

[0069] The faucet provided in this embodiment generates airflow through the air outlet and vent in the faucet body, creating turbulence around the water flow. This increases the diffusion range of water mist particles in the air and reduces localized accumulation of water mist particles. Simultaneously, as the airflow passes over the water flow, it carries away heat from the water surface, lowering the surface temperature. This cooling slows down the evaporation rate of water molecules, thereby reducing water mist formation. This improves the user's visibility of the water level in the cup when the faucet is supplying hot water, enhancing the user experience.

[0070] Example 2

[0071] This embodiment provides a water purifier, including the faucet from Embodiment 1.

[0072] The water purifier provided in this embodiment supplies water through a faucet. The air outlet and vent at the faucet body generate airflow, creating turbulence around the water flow. This increases the diffusion range of water mist particles in the air and reduces localized accumulation of water mist particles. Simultaneously, as the airflow passes over the water flow, it carries away heat from the water surface, lowering the surface temperature. This cooling slows down the evaporation rate of water molecules, thereby reducing water mist formation. This improves the user's visibility of the water level in the cup when the faucet supplies hot water, enhancing the user experience.

[0073] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this disclosure, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A faucet, characterized in that, Including the main body of the faucet and the rocker arm; The faucet body is connected to the rocker arm, and the rocker arm rotates horizontally about the faucet body as an axis. The rocker arm is provided with a water outlet, which is used to supply water to the container below; The faucet body has an air outlet on its outer wall, which faces the water outlet and is located between the water outlet and the container. The faucet body is equipped with an air outlet device, which is used to generate airflow to disperse the water mist between the water outlet and the container.

2. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet is equipped with a deflector blade, which can rotate vertically to guide the airflow generated by the air outlet device.

3. The faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The faucet also includes a distance sensor, which is used to collect the water outlet distance between the container and the water outlet; The steering angle of the steering blade is matched with the water outlet distance.

4. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet device includes a steering module and a fan module; The steering module is connected to the fan module, and the steering module is used to enable the fan module to perform horizontal steering that matches the rocker arm.

5. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The faucet also includes a temperature sensor, which is used to collect the water temperature at the outlet.

6. The faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that, The faucet also includes a main controller, which is communicatively connected to the temperature sensor and also communicatively connected to the air outlet device; The main controller is used to control the start of the air outlet device according to the water outlet temperature.

7. The faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rocker arm includes a faucet cover plate; the main controller is disposed inside the faucet cover plate. The faucet cover is equipped with a display module; The display module is communicatively connected to the main controller and is used to display the outlet water temperature.

8. The faucet according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, A water-air separation box is installed at the water outlet.

9. The faucet according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The faucet body is equipped with ventilation holes.

10. A water purifier, characterized in that, The water purifier includes the faucet as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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