Water purifier and waterway system thereof

By designing a compact water pipe assembly and horizontally distributed filter cartridges, the problems of large size, difficult filter replacement, and low water flow rate of traditional water purifiers have been solved, achieving a miniaturized, easy-to-replace, and high-flow-rate water purifier solution.

CN223659848UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12ZHEJIANG QINYUAN WATER TREATMENT S T
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Application Number
CN202422541919.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-21
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional water purifiers suffer from problems such as large size, complex piping, difficulty in replacing filter cartridges, and low water flow, making them unable to meet the daily washing needs of the kitchen.

Method used

An integrated water purifier was designed, which uses a compact water pipe assembly and horizontally distributed filter cartridges to accommodate a variety of filter cartridges, simplify the cartridge replacement process, and increase the filter cartridge size to improve the water flow rate.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the effects of small overall size, simple installation, high water flow rate, and large total water purification capacity, and is compatible with various faucet types to meet kitchen water needs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water purifier and its waterway system, including: a housing, the interior of the housing is provided with an installation space and an accommodation space, the installation space is internally provided with a plurality of filter elements, the accommodation space is internally provided with a waterway pipeline assembly, and the plurality of filter elements are communicated with the waterway pipeline assembly; and the thickness of the accommodating space is not less than that of the waterway pipeline assembly. The water path pipeline assembly is used, arrangement is compact, and the size of the whole machine is small.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of water purification, and in particular to a water purifier and its water circuit system. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, the public has increasingly higher requirements for the quality of drinking water, thus demanding water purifiers with large flow rates, long lifespans, and small sizes. Traditional high-flow dual-outlet water purifiers are mostly made as separate units by manufacturers, which are bulky, take up a lot of space under the sink, and have complex piping connections, requiring the entire machine to be moved when changing the filter, making filter replacement difficult. On the other hand, integrated dual-outlet water purifiers have small pre-filter cartridges, resulting in very low water flow rates and short lifespans, which cannot meet the needs of daily washing in the kitchen.

[0003] Disadvantages of existing technology:

[0004] 1. Split-type water purifiers are too bulky and take up all the space under the sink;

[0005] 2. Split-type water purifiers have complicated piping installations, and replacing the filter usually requires moving the entire machine, which is laborious.

[0006] 3. Traditional integrated dual-outlet water purifiers have small pre-filters, low water flow rates, and low total purified water volume, which cannot meet the needs of kitchen washing scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of the aforementioned problems with existing water purifiers, the aim is to provide a water purifier and its water circuit system.

[0008] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0009] A water purifier includes: a housing, wherein the housing has an installation space and a receiving space, the installation space is provided with a plurality of filter elements, and the receiving space is provided with a water pipe assembly, wherein the plurality of filter elements are connected to the water pipe assembly;

[0010] The thickness of the accommodating space is not less than the thickness of the water pipe assembly.

[0011] In the aforementioned water purifier, the water pipe assembly includes: multiple pipe modules, at least one of the pipe modules is equipped with a solenoid valve, the thickness of the water pipe assembly is equal to the thickness of the solenoid valve, and the thickness of the accommodating space is not less than the thickness of the solenoid valve.

[0012] In the aforementioned water purifier, the housing has a partition, and the installation space is separated from the receiving space by the partition.

[0013] In the aforementioned water purifier, the housing includes a front cover, a middle shell, and a rear cover. The front cover and the rear cover are respectively installed at both ends of the middle shell. The installation space is close to the front cover, and the accommodating space is close to the rear cover.

[0014] In the aforementioned water purifier, the installation space is provided with multiple guide cylinders, and multiple filter elements are respectively placed in the multiple guide cylinders.

[0015] The aforementioned water purifier has multiple pure water inlets on its water pipe assembly, which are used to adapt to water dispensers, ordinary mechanical faucets, and smart faucets.

[0016] The aforementioned water purifier includes multiple filter elements, including a pre-filter, a reverse osmosis membrane filter, and a post-carbon rod filter.

[0017] The water purifier described above includes a water circuit assembly comprising a pre-filter module, an RO water circuit module, and a post-filter module. The pre-filter module is connected to the pre-filter cartridge, the reverse osmosis membrane cartridge is connected to the RO water circuit module, the post-filter carbon rod cartridge is connected to the post-filter module, and the post-filter module is equipped with an outlet water circuit module.

[0018] In the aforementioned water purifier, all of the filter elements are arranged horizontally, and their movement direction is all horizontal.

[0019] The multiple filter elements are distributed longitudinally.

[0020] A water system, comprising the water purifier described above, wherein the pre-filter is a pre-ultrafiltration filter.

[0021] The inlet of the pre-ultrafiltration filter element is connected to tap water, the domestic water outlet of the pre-ultrafiltration filter element is connected to a domestic water tap, a portion of the outlet of the pre-ultrafiltration filter element is connected to the inlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element, the outlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element is connected to the inlet of the post-carbon rod filter element, the outlet of the post-carbon rod filter element is connected to a pure water tap, and the wastewater outlets of the pre-ultrafiltration filter element and the reverse osmosis membrane filter element are respectively connected to the same pipeline, which is used to connect to the wastewater outlet.

[0022] A water system, comprising the water purifier described above, wherein the pre-filter is a polypropylene carbon rod filter.

[0023] The inlet of the polypropylene carbon rod filter element is connected to tap water, the domestic water outlet of the polypropylene carbon rod filter element is connected to a domestic water tap, a portion of the outlet of the polypropylene carbon rod filter element is connected to the inlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element, the outlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element is connected to the inlet of the post-carbon rod filter element, the outlet of the post-carbon rod filter element is connected to a pure water tap, and the wastewater outlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element is connected to a wastewater outlet.

[0024] The positive effects of the above technical solution compared with the existing technology are:

[0025] 1. This utility model is an integrated unit that uses water pipe components with a compact layout, reducing the storage space and making the whole unit small in size. The water pipe components are highly versatile and can be used with various pre-filters, as well as water dispensers, ordinary mechanical faucets, and smart faucets.

[0026] 2. The entire machine of this utility model directly uses a horizontally pulled filter element, which is simple to install. When changing the filter element, you only need to open the front cover and there is no need to move the machine.

[0027] 3. This utility model has a large overall installation space, allowing for larger filter element sizes, high water flow rate, good filtration effect, and a large total water purification capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water purifier according to the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of a water purifier according to the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water pipe assembly of a water purifier according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the water pipe assembly of a water purifier according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water purifier with a filter element according to the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic diagram illustrating a pre-filter cartridge for a water system according to this utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating a pre-filter carbon rod element in a water system according to this utility model;

[0035] In the attached diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Filter element; 3. Water pipe assembly; 11. Baffle; 12. Middle shell; 13. Front cover; 14. Rear cover; 15. Guide cylinder; 16. Protective shell; 17. Pure water outlet; 21. Installation space; 22. Accommodation space; 23. Pre-filter element; 24. Reverse osmosis membrane filter element; 25. Post-carbon rod filter element; 31. Piping module; 32. Solenoid valve; 33. Pre-water circuit module; 34. RO water circuit module; 35. Post-water circuit module; 36. Outlet water circuit module; 41. Booster pump; 42. Flow stabilizer; 43. Main control board; 44. Display button board; 51. Flushing valve; 52. Check valve; 53. High-pressure switch; 54. TSD sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a preferred embodiment of a water purifier is illustrated, comprising: a housing 1, the housing 1 having an installation space 21 and a receiving space 22, the installation space 21 having a plurality of filter elements 2, and the receiving space 22 having a water pipe assembly 3, the plurality of filter elements 2 being connected to the water pipe assembly 3.

[0038] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the thickness of the accommodating space 22 is not less than the thickness of the water pipe assembly 3.

[0039] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the water pipe assembly 3 includes: a plurality of pipe modules 31, at least one pipe module 31 is provided with a solenoid valve 32, the thickness of the water pipe assembly 3 is equal to the thickness of the solenoid valve 32, and the thickness of the accommodating space 22 is not less than the thickness of the solenoid valve 32.

[0040] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation methods and protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] Based on the above, this utility model also has the following embodiments:

[0042] For further embodiments of this utility model, please refer to... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the housing 1 has a partition 11 inside, and the installation space 21 is separated from the receiving space 22 by the partition 11.

[0043] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the housing 1 includes a front cover 13, a middle shell 12 and a rear cover 14. The front cover 13 and the rear cover 14 are respectively installed at both ends of the middle shell 12. The installation space 21 is close to the front cover 13 and the accommodating space 22 is close to the rear cover 14.

[0044] Preferably, the housing 1 further includes a protective shell 16 with hollow ends, a middle shell 12 disposed inside the protective shell 16, and a front cover 13 and a rear cover 14 respectively installed at both ends of the protective shell 16.

[0045] Preferably, the water pipe assembly 3 has multiple pure water inlets 17, which are used to adapt to pipeline machines, ordinary mechanical faucets, and smart faucets.

[0046] In a further embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of guide cylinders 15 are provided in the installation space 22, and a plurality of filter elements 2 are respectively placed in the plurality of guide cylinders 15.

[0047] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of filter elements 2 respectively include: a pre-filter element 23, a reverse osmosis membrane filter element 24, and a post-carbon rod filter element 25.

[0048] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the water pipeline assembly 3 includes: a pre-water pipeline module 33, an RO water pipeline module 34, and a post-water pipeline module 35. The pre-water pipeline module 33 is connected to the pre-filter 23, the reverse osmosis membrane filter 34 is connected to the RO water pipeline module 24, the post-carbon rod filter 25 is connected to the post-water pipeline module 35, and the post-water pipeline module 35 is provided with an outlet water pipeline module 36.

[0049] Preferably, the multiple pipeline modules 31 include: a pre-water pipeline module 33, an RO water pipeline module 34, a post-water pipeline module 35, and an outlet water pipeline module 36.

[0050] Both the pre-water circuit module 33 and the RO water circuit module 34 are equipped with at least one solenoid valve 32.

[0051] In a further embodiment of this utility model, the plurality of filter elements 2 are all arranged horizontally, and their movement direction is all horizontal.

[0052] In a further embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of filter elements 2 are distributed longitudinally.

[0053] This utility model is an integrated unit that uses a water pipe assembly 3. The pipes and components are arranged in a compact manner, resulting in a small overall size. The water pipe plate is also highly versatile and can be used with various pre-filters.

[0054] The entire machine of this utility model uses a horizontally pulled filter element, which is easy to install. When changing the filter element, you only need to open the front cover and there is no need to move the machine.

[0055] This utility model has a large overall installation space, allows for larger filter element size, high water flow rate, good filtration effect, and large total water purification capacity.

[0056] A booster pump 41 and a flow stabilizer 42 are provided between the water pipeline assembly 3 and the post-carbon rod filter element 25.

[0057] A main control board 43 and a display button board 44 are provided between the filter element 2 and the middle shell 12.

[0058] Multiple pipeline modules 31 are also equipped with flushing valves 51, check valves 52, high-pressure switches 53, and TSD sensors 54.

[0059] The thickness of flushing valve 51, check valve 52, high-pressure switch 53, and TSD sensor 54 does not exceed the thickness of solenoid valve 32.

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, a water system includes a water purifier, and the pre-filter 23 is a pre-ultrafiltration filter.

[0061] The inlet of the pre-ultrafiltration filter cartridge is connected to the tap water supply. The domestic water outlet of the pre-ultrafiltration filter cartridge is connected to the domestic water tap. Part of the outlet of the pre-ultrafiltration filter cartridge is connected to the inlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter cartridge. The outlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter cartridge is connected to the inlet of the post-carbon rod filter cartridge. The outlet of the post-carbon rod filter cartridge is connected to the pure water tap. The wastewater outlets of the pre-ultrafiltration filter cartridge and the reverse osmosis membrane filter cartridge are connected to the same pipeline, which is used to connect to the wastewater outlet.

[0062] like Figure 7 As shown, a water system includes a water purifier, wherein the pre-filter is a polypropylene carbon rod filter.

[0063] The inlet of the polypropylene carbon rod filter element is connected to the tap water supply. The domestic water outlet of the polypropylene carbon rod filter element is connected to the domestic water tap. Part of the outlet of the polypropylene carbon rod filter element is connected to the inlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element. The outlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element is connected to the inlet of the post-carbon rod filter element. The outlet of the post-carbon rod filter element is connected to the pure water tap. The wastewater outlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element is connected to the wastewater outlet.

[0064] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water purifier, characterized in that, include: The housing has an installation space and a receiving space. The installation space contains multiple filter elements, and the receiving space contains a water pipe assembly. The multiple filter elements are connected to the water pipe assembly. The thickness of the accommodating space is not less than the thickness of the water pipe assembly; The water pipe assembly includes: multiple pipe modules, at least one of the pipe modules is equipped with a solenoid valve, the thickness of the water pipe assembly is equal to the thickness of the solenoid valve, and the thickness of the accommodating space is not less than the thickness of the solenoid valve. The housing has a partition, and the installation space is separated from the accommodating space by the partition.

2. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a front cover, a middle cover, and a rear cover. The front cover and the rear cover are respectively installed at both ends of the middle cover. The installation space is close to the front cover, and the receiving space is close to the rear cover. The installation space is provided with multiple guide cylinders, and the multiple filter elements are respectively placed in the multiple guide cylinders.

3. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water pipe assembly has multiple pure water inlets, which are used to adapt to pipeline machines, ordinary mechanical faucets, and smart faucets.

4. The water purifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of filter elements include: a pre-filter, a reverse osmosis membrane filter, and a post-carbon rod filter.

5. The water purifier according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water pipeline assembly includes a pre-filter module, an RO water module, and a post-filter module. The pre-filter module is connected to the pre-filter cartridge, the reverse osmosis membrane cartridge is connected to the RO water module, the post-filter carbon rod cartridge is connected to the post-filter module, and the post-filter module is equipped with an outlet water module.

6. The water purifier according to claim 3, characterized in that, All of the filter elements are arranged horizontally, and their movement direction is all lateral; The multiple filter elements are distributed longitudinally.

7. A waterway system, characterized in that, Including the water purifier as described in claim 4, wherein the pre-filter is a pre-ultrafiltration filter; The inlet of the pre-ultrafiltration filter element is connected to tap water, the domestic water outlet of the pre-ultrafiltration filter element is connected to a domestic water tap, a portion of the outlet of the pre-ultrafiltration filter element is connected to the inlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element, the outlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element is connected to the inlet of the post-carbon rod filter element, the outlet of the post-carbon rod filter element is connected to a pure water tap, and the wastewater outlets of the pre-ultrafiltration filter element and the reverse osmosis membrane filter element are respectively connected to the same pipeline, which is used to connect to the wastewater outlet.

8. A waterway system, characterized in that, Including the water purifier as described in claim 4, wherein the pre-filter is a polypropylene carbon rod filter; The inlet of the polypropylene carbon rod filter element is connected to tap water, the domestic water outlet of the polypropylene carbon rod filter element is connected to a domestic water tap, a portion of the outlet of the polypropylene carbon rod filter element is connected to the inlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element, the outlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element is connected to the inlet of the post-carbon rod filter element, the outlet of the post-carbon rod filter element is connected to a pure water tap, and the wastewater outlet of the reverse osmosis membrane filter element is connected to a wastewater outlet.