Water purifier and water receiving structure thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a water purifier and a water receiving structure thereof. The water receiving structure comprises a water receiving tank, a cover plate, a water collecting plate and a first gravity sensor, the cover plate is arranged on the water receiving tank; a water outlet is formed in the cover plate; the water collecting plate is fixedly arranged below the water outlet of the cover plate; the first gravity sensor is fixedly arranged in a water collecting area on the water collecting plate; the water collecting plate is used for discharging water flowing out of the water outlet into the water receiving tank; the first gravity sensor is used for collecting first gravity of water on the water collecting plate and sending the first gravity to the controller. According to the water purifier, the gravity sensor is arranged on the water collecting plate of the water receiving structure, and the gravity data collected by the sensor is wirelessly sent to the controller of the water purifier through the signal transceiver, so that water output of the water purifier can be timely cut off when water in a water cup overflows to the water collecting plate, and the use convenience and safety of the water purifier are improved; meanwhile, waste of water resources is avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, in particular to a water purifier and a water receiving structure thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the water receiving box of the water purifier on the market usually only has the function of placing a cup. Even if it has other functions, it is connected to the water purifier through an electrical wire connection. Such water purifiers have many problems: first, the water purifier cannot automatically cut off the water mode after the cup is full, which not only easily causes safety accidents, but also causes a large waste of water resources; second, the electrical wire connection hinders the convenience of using the water purifier and cannot quickly pour out the water in the water receiving box. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present disclosure is to overcome the defects of the existing water receiving structure, such as single function, inability to identify whether the cup is overflowing, and inconvenience to detach from the water outlet device, and to provide a water purifier and a water receiving structure thereof.

[0004] The present disclosure solves the above technical problems by the following technical solutions:

[0005] The present disclosure provides a water receiving structure, which comprises a water receiving tank, a cover plate, a water collecting plate, and a first gravity sensor in communication connection with a controller.

[0006] The cover plate is arranged on the water receiving tank, and a drain port is arranged on the cover plate.

[0007] The water collecting plate is arranged on the water receiving tank or the cover plate and located below the drain port.

[0008] The first gravity sensor is fixedly arranged on a water collecting area of the water collecting plate.

[0009] The water collecting plate is used to drain the water flowing into the drain port into the water receiving tank.

[0010] The first gravity sensor is used to collect the first gravity of the water on the water collecting plate and send the first gravity to the controller for water receiving driving operation.

[0011] Preferably, the water receiving structure further comprises a second gravity sensor in communication connection with the controller.

[0012] The second gravity sensor is fixedly arranged on the cover plate.

[0013] The second gravity sensor is used to collect the second gravity on the cover plate and send the second gravity to the controller.

[0014] Preferably, the water receiving structure further comprises an image acquisition module in communication with the controller.

[0015] The image acquisition module is fixed on the cover plate.

[0016] The image acquisition module is used to acquire a target image of an object on the cover plate and send the target image to the controller.

[0017] Preferably, the water receiving structure further comprises a first signal transceiver in communication with the controller.

[0018] The first signal transceiver is fixed in a first waterproof groove on the cover plate.

[0019] The first signal transceiver is electrically connected with the first gravity sensor.

[0020] The first signal transceiver is used to receive the first gravity sent by the first gravity sensor and forward to the controller.

[0021] And / or,

[0022] The water receiving structure further comprises a second signal transceiver in communication with the controller.

[0023] The second signal transceiver is fixed in a second waterproof groove on the cover plate.

[0024] The second signal transceiver is electrically connected with the second gravity sensor.

[0025] The second signal transceiver is used to receive the second gravity sent by the second gravity sensor and forward to the controller.

[0026] Preferably, the water receiving structure further comprises a plurality of solar panels and a plurality of storage batteries.

[0027] The solar panels are laid on the cover plate.

[0028] The storage batteries are fixed on the cover plate.

[0029] Each of the solar panels is connected with one of the storage batteries through a wire.

[0030] Each of the storage batteries is electrically connected with at least one of the first signal transceiver, the second signal transceiver, the first gravity sensor, the second gravity sensor, and the controller.

[0031] The solar panels are used to collect solar energy to convert into electric energy and transmit the electric energy to the storage batteries.

[0032] The battery is configured to receive and store the electric energy and supply power to at least one of the first signal transceiver, the second signal transceiver, the first gravity sensor, the second gravity sensor, and the controller.

[0033] Preferably, the cover plate is further provided with a plurality of flow guide grooves.

[0034] The flow guide grooves are connected to the corresponding water outlets, and a side of the flow guide grooves close to the water outlet is lower than a side of the flow guide grooves away from the water outlet.

[0035] The flow guide grooves are configured to guide the water on the cover plate to the water outlets.

[0036] Preferably, the water receiving structure further comprises a buoyancy structure.

[0037] The buoyancy structure is movably arranged at an opening on the cover plate.

[0038] An end of the buoyancy structure inside the water receiving structure has a diameter greater than a diameter of the opening.

[0039] Preferably, the buoyancy structure comprises a plurality of segmented units.

[0040] Different segmented units correspond to different water level state prompt information.

[0041] Preferably, the water receiving structure further comprises a prompter in communication with the controller.

[0042] The prompter is fixedly arranged on the cover plate.

[0043] The prompter is configured to receive target data sent by the controller to generate a prompt signal.

[0044] The present disclosure further provides a water purifier, which comprises a body, a controller, a water outlet device, and the water receiving structure.

[0045] The water outlet device, the water receiving structure, and the controller are fixedly arranged on the body.

[0046] The controller is in communication with the water receiving structure and the water outlet device.

[0047] The controller is configured to receive the first gravity or the second gravity sent by the water receiving structure and drive the working state of the water outlet device.

[0048] On the basis of common sense in the art, each preferred condition can be combined arbitrarily to obtain each preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] The positive progress effect of the present disclosure is that by setting a gravity sensor on the water collecting plate of the water receiving structure and sending the gravity data collected by the sensor to the controller of the water purifier in a wireless manner through the signal transceiver, the water purifier can be turned off in time when the water in the cup overflows to the water collecting plate, improving the convenience and safety of the water purifier, and avoiding waste of water resources. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0050] Figure 1 The module schematic diagram of the water receiving structure of the present disclosure embodiment 1.

[0051] Figure 2 The first structure schematic diagram of the water receiving structure of the present disclosure embodiment 1.

[0052] Figure 3 The second structure schematic diagram of the water receiving structure of the present disclosure embodiment 1.

[0053] Figure 4 The third structure schematic diagram of the water receiving structure of the present disclosure embodiment 1.

[0054] Figure 5 The module schematic diagram of the water purifier of the present disclosure embodiment 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0056] It should be noted that the steps performed by the computer involved in the embodiments are conventional means for controlling the water receiving structure or the water purifier by those skilled in the art, and are not included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0057] Embodiment 1

[0058] The present embodiment provides a water receiving structure, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The water receiving structure includes a water receiving tank 1, a cover plate 2, a water collecting plate 3 and a first gravity sensor 4 in communication connection with a controller.

[0059] The water receiving structure can be provided on a water outlet device such as a water purifier or a water dispenser. The present embodiment only takes the water purifier as an example for description. The cover plate is used to place a water cup or other water container, and the water receiving tank is used to receive the overflowed water.

[0060] The cover plate 2 is covered on the water tank 1.

[0061] The cover plate can be fixedly connected with the water receiving tank, or can be movably connected.

[0062] The cover plate 2 is provided with a plurality of water outlets.

[0063] The water outlet can be arranged at a central position of the cover plate, or can be arranged at other suitable positions, and the position of the water outlet is lower, facilitating the water outlet.

[0064] The water collecting plate 3 is arranged on the water receiving groove or the cover plate and is located below the water outlet.

[0065] The water outlet from the water outlet flows to the water receiving groove through the water collecting plate.

[0066] The first gravity sensor 4 is fixedly arranged on the water collecting area of the water collecting plate 3.

[0067] The water collecting plate 3 is used to drain the water outlet from the water outlet to the water receiving groove 1.

[0068] The structure of the water collecting plate is slightly higher in the middle than at the edge, so as to quickly drain the water.

[0069] The first gravity sensor 4 is used to collect the first gravity of the water on the water collecting plate 3 and send the first gravity to the controller for water receiving driving operation.

[0070] The controller can be arranged in the water outlet device corresponding to the water receiving structure, or can be arranged at other qualified positions.

[0071] When the first gravity collected by the first gravity sensor increases, it indicates that the water flows from the water outlet on the cover plate to the water collecting plate, that is, the water in the water container on the cover plate overflows, and at this time the water dispenser needs to be closed.

[0072] In the present scheme, by arranging the water collecting plate below the cover plate of the water receiving structure and arranging the gravity sensor on the water collecting plate, it can be detected that the water flows out of the cover plate, so as to prompt the corresponding water outlet device to close the water outlet, thereby avoiding the waste of water resources.

[0073] In an implementable scheme, the water receiving structure further comprises a second gravity sensor 5 in communication connection with the controller.

[0074] The second gravity sensor 5 is fixedly arranged on the cover plate.

[0075] The second gravity sensor is used to collect the second gravity on the cover plate and send the second gravity to the controller.

[0076] Specifically, the second gravity sensor is arranged on the cover plate and is located at the connecting position of the cover plate and the water receiving groove. When the second gravity collected by the second gravity sensor increases, it indicates that the water cup or other objects are placed on the cover plate, and at this time the water dispenser needs to be opened.

[0077] In the scheme, by arranging the second gravity sensor below the cover plate of the water receiving structure, whether a water cup or other water container is placed on the cover plate can be detected, so as to prompt the corresponding water outlet device to start water outlet, and the intelligence and convenience of the water outlet device are improved.

[0078] In an implementable scheme, the water receiving structure further comprises an image acquisition module 6 in communication connection with the controller.

[0079] The image acquisition module 6 is fixedly arranged on the cover plate.

[0080] The image acquisition module is used to acquire a target image of the object on the cover plate and send the target image to the controller.

[0081] When the second gravity on the cover plate changes, whether the object placed on the cover plate is a water cup, a kettle or other water container can be identified through the target image acquired by the image acquisition module.

[0082] In the scheme, by arranging the image acquisition module in the water receiving structure, whether the object placed on the cover plate is a water container can be further determined, so as to improve the accuracy of water outlet of the corresponding water outlet device.

[0083] In an implementable scheme, the water receiving structure further comprises a first signal transceiver 7 in communication connection with the controller.

[0084] The first signal transceiver 7 is fixedly arranged in the first waterproof groove on the cover plate.

[0085] The first signal transceiver is electrically connected with the first gravity sensor.

[0086] The first signal transceiver is used to receive the first gravity sent by the first gravity sensor and forward it to the controller.

[0087] In an implementable scheme, the water receiving structure further comprises a second signal transceiver 8 in communication connection with the controller.

[0088] The second signal transceiver 8 is fixedly arranged in the second waterproof groove on the cover plate.

[0089] The second signal transceiver is electrically connected with the second gravity sensor.

[0090] The second signal transceiver is used to receive the second gravity sent by the second gravity sensor and forward it to the controller.

[0091] Specifically, if the electronic devices such as the gravity sensor in the water receiving structure are connected with the controller in the water outlet device through wires, the water receiving structure will be inconvenient to disassemble, so that it is difficult to pour waste water, clean and the like. The first signal transceiver and the second signal transceiver are in wireless communication connection with the controller, so that the data acquired by the first gravity sensor and the second gravity sensor can be sent to the controller in a wireless communication mode.

[0092] In the scheme, the gravity data collected by the sensor is sent to the controller of the water purifier in a wireless manner through the signal transceiver, so that the water receiving structure is convenient to disassemble and clean, and the practicality is improved.

[0093] In an implementable scheme, the water receiving structure further comprises a plurality of solar panels and a plurality of storage batteries.

[0094] In the following, taking the water receiving structure comprising four solar panels and two storage batteries as an example, the setting position and working principle are described:

[0095] The first solar panel 91, the second solar panel 92, the third solar panel 93 and the fourth solar panel 94 are placed diagonally and laid on different positions on the cover plate.

[0096] The first storage battery 101 is fixedly arranged at the cover plate and the water receiving groove connection position on the cover plate.

[0097] The second storage battery 102 is fixedly arranged at the cover plate and the water receiving groove connection position on the cover plate.

[0098] The storage battery can be in a long strip shape.

[0099] Each solar panel is connected to a storage battery through a wire, and a hole is opened at the corresponding position on the cover plate, and the wire passes through the hole and is connected to the storage battery below along the inner wall of the cover plate.

[0100] For example, the first solar panel 91 and the second solar panel 92 are connected to the first storage battery 101 through wires, and the third solar panel 93 and the fourth solar panel 94 are connected to the second storage battery 102 through wires.

[0101] Each storage battery is connected to at least one of the first signal transceiver, the second signal transceiver, the first gravity sensor, the second gravity sensor and the controller.

[0102] For example, the first storage battery 101 is connected to the first signal transceiver 7, and the second storage battery 102 is connected to the second signal transceiver 8.

[0103] The solar panel is used to collect solar energy to convert it into electric energy and transmit the electric energy to the storage battery.

[0104] The storage battery is used to receive and store electric energy and supply power to at least one of the first signal transceiver, the second signal transceiver, the first gravity sensor, the second gravity sensor and the controller.

[0105] In the scheme, by arranging the solar panel and the storage battery in the water receiving structure, the solar energy can be converted into electric energy for use by the electronic devices such as the gravity sensor and the signal transceiver in the water receiving structure, and the environmental friendliness of the water receiving structure is improved.

[0106] In an implementation, the cover plate is further provided with a plurality of flow guide grooves 11.

[0107] The flow guide grooves 11 are connected to corresponding water outlets, and a side of the flow guide grooves close to the water outlets is lower than a side of the flow guide grooves away from the water outlets.

[0108] The flow guide grooves are used to guide water on the cover plate to the water outlets.

[0109] Specifically, the flow guide grooves are in the shape of horizontal strips as a whole, and are characterized in that a side close to the water outlets is lower, so as to accelerate the water to the water outlets.

[0110] In this solution, by providing the flow guide grooves on the cover plate, the water flow can be accelerated, and the water on the cover plate can be conveniently drained to the water collecting plate.

[0111] In an implementation, the water receiving structure further comprises a buoyancy structure 12.

[0112] The buoyancy structure 12 is movably arranged at an opening on the cover plate.

[0113] An end of the buoyancy structure inside the water receiving structure corresponds to a diameter greater than a diameter of the opening.

[0114] Specifically, the buoyancy structure can have one or more, and since an end of the buoyancy structure inside the water receiving structure corresponds to a diameter greater than a diameter of the opening on the cover plate, the buoyancy structure can be held to lift the cover plate, so as to facilitate pouring out the water in the water receiving groove.

[0115] In this solution, by providing the buoyancy structure in the water receiving structure, the cover plate can be conveniently opened, so as to facilitate cleaning of the water receiving groove.

[0116] In an implementation, the buoyancy structure 12 comprises a plurality of segmented units.

[0117] Different segmented units correspond to different water level state prompt information.

[0118] The water level state prompt information can include colors, words, patterns, etc.

[0119] The buoyancy structure will float up as the water level in the water receiving groove rises, and different segmented units on the buoyancy structure can prompt the water level in the water receiving groove.

[0120] For example, each segmented unit of the buoyancy structure from bottom to top is red, yellow, and green. Red represents that the water in the water receiving groove needs to be cleaned immediately, yellow represents that the water in the water receiving groove will be cleaned, and green represents that the water in the water receiving groove does not need to be cleaned.

[0121] In the scheme, by setting a plurality of segmented units on the buoyancy structure, the water level in the water receiving groove can be clearly indicated, so as to timely pour out the water in the water receiving groove.

[0122] In an implementable scheme, the water receiving structure further comprises a prompter in communication connection with the controller.

[0123] The prompter is fixed on the cover plate.

[0124] The prompter is used to receive the target data sent by the controller to generate a prompt signal.

[0125] For example, the prompter can be a display screen, a sound, a buzzer, etc. After receiving the target data sent by the controller, a prompt signal is generated to prompt the user to place a cup, water overflow, cleaning, etc.

[0126] In the scheme, by setting the prompter in the water receiving structure, the user can be conveniently reminded to perform corresponding operations, improving the practicability of the water receiving structure.

[0127] All electrical devices of the embodiment are protected by a waterproof structure or other waterproof means to ensure the safety and reliability of the operation of each electrical device.

[0128] The water receiving structure provided by the embodiment can detect that water flows out of the cover plate by setting a water collecting plate below the cover plate of the water receiving structure and setting a gravity sensor on the water collecting plate, so as to prompt the corresponding water outlet device to close the water outlet, avoiding the waste of water resources.

[0129] Embodiment 2

[0130] The embodiment provides a water purifier, as shown in the figure, which comprises a body 13, a controller 14, a water outlet device 15 and the water receiving structure 16 in embodiment 1. Figure 5

[0131] The water outlet device 15, the water receiving structure 16 and the controller 14 are fixed on the body 13.

[0132] The controller is in communication connection with the water receiving structure and the water outlet device.

[0133] The controller is used to receive the first gravity or the second gravity sent by the water receiving structure and drive the working state of the water outlet device.

[0134] Specifically, when the first gravity sensor in the water receiving structure detects that the first gravity increases, it indicates that the water container on the water receiving structure has water overflow (usually the amount of water is slightly less than the amount of water in the water purifier), at this time the controller drives the water outlet device to close and the water purifier stops water.

[0135] ​When the second gravity sensor in the water receiving structure detects an increase in the second gravity, it indicates that an object such as a cup is placed on the cover plate of the water receiving structure, at which time the controller drives the water outlet device to open, and the water purifier automatically dispenses water.

[0136] The water purifier provided in the embodiment automatically dispenses water when a container such as a cup is placed on the water receiving structure, and automatically stops dispensing water when the container such as a cup overflows, thereby improving the convenience and safety of use of the water purifier, avoiding waste of water resources, and improving the service life of the water purifier.

[0137] Although the specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an illustration, and the protection scope of the present 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 the present disclosure, and these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A water receiving structure, characterized by, The water receiving structure comprises a water receiving groove, a cover plate, a water collecting plate, and a first gravity sensor in communication with the controller; The cover plate is arranged on the water receiving groove, and a drain port is arranged on the cover plate; The water collecting plate is arranged on the water receiving groove or the cover plate and below the drain port; The first gravity sensor is fixed on the water collecting area of the water collecting plate; The water collecting plate is used to drain the water flowing into the drain port into the water receiving groove; The first gravity sensor is used to collect the first gravity of the water on the water collecting plate and send the first gravity to the controller for water receiving driving operation.

2. The water receiving structure according to claim 1, wherein The water receiving structure further comprises a second gravity sensor in communication with the controller; The second gravity sensor is fixed on the cover plate; The second gravity sensor is used to collect the second gravity on the cover plate and send the second gravity to the controller.

3. The water receiving structure according to claim 2, wherein The water receiving structure further comprises an image acquisition module in communication with the controller; The image acquisition module is fixed on the cover plate; The image acquisition module is used to collect the target image of the object on the cover plate and send the target image to the controller.

4. The water receiving structure according to claim 2, wherein The water receiving structure further comprises a first signal transceiver in communication with the controller; The first signal transceiver is fixed in a first waterproof groove on the cover plate; The first signal transceiver is electrically connected with the first gravity sensor; The first signal transceiver is used to receive the first gravity sent by the first gravity sensor and forward to the controller; and / or, The water receiving structure further comprises a second signal transceiver in communication with the controller; The second signal transceiver is fixed in a second waterproof groove on the cover plate; The second signal transceiver is electrically connected with the second gravity sensor; The second signal transceiver is used to receive the second gravity sent by the second gravity sensor and forward to the controller.

5. The water receiving structure according to claim 4, wherein The water receiving structure further comprises a plurality of solar panels and a plurality of storage batteries; The solar panels are arranged on the cover plate; The storage batteries are fixed on the cover plate; Each of the solar panels is connected with one of the storage batteries through a wire; Each of the storage batteries is electrically connected with at least one of the first signal transceiver, the second signal transceiver, the first gravity sensor, the second gravity sensor, and the controller; The solar panels are used to collect solar energy to convert into electric energy and transmit the electric energy to the storage batteries; The storage batteries are used to receive and store the electric energy and supply power to at least one of the first signal transceiver, the second signal transceiver, the first gravity sensor, the second gravity sensor, and the controller.

6. The water receiving structure according to claim 1, wherein The cover plate is further provided with a plurality of flow guide grooves; The flow guide grooves are connected to the corresponding drain ports, and the side of the flow guide groove close to the drain port is lower than the side away from the drain port; The flow guide grooves are used to guide the water on the cover plate to the drain ports.

7. The water receiving structure according to claim 1, wherein The water receiving structure further comprises a buoyancy structure; The buoyancy structure is movably arranged on the opening of the cover plate; The diameter of the end of the buoyancy structure inside the water receiving structure is greater than the diameter of the opening.

8. The water receiving structure according to claim 7, wherein The buoyancy structure comprises a plurality of segmented units. Different segmented units correspond to different water level state prompt information.

9. The water receiving structure according to claim 8, wherein The water receiving structure further comprises a prompter in communication with the controller. The prompter is fixed on the cover plate. The prompter receives target data sent by the controller to generate a prompt signal.

10. A water purifier characterized by comprising: The water purifier comprises a body, a controller, a water outlet device, and the water receiving structure according to any one of claims 1-9. The water outlet device, the water receiving structure, and the controller are fixed on the body. The controller is in communication with the water receiving structure and the water outlet device. The controller receives the first gravity or the second gravity sent by the water receiving structure and drives the working state of the water outlet device.

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