Water tank and water purifier

By setting up positive and negative electrodes inside the water tank of the water purifier to form an electric field, the cation water is enriched and discharged, which solves the problems of poor descaling effect and resource waste in the water tank of the water purifier, achieving efficient descaling and protecting the water tank.

CN223722944UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520065308.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-11
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-11

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Technical Problem

Existing water purifier tank descaling methods are ineffective, easily contaminating drinking water, damaging the tank, and wasting water resources.

Method used

Design a water tank with a positive electrode and a negative electrode inside. When energized, an electric field is formed, which causes cations such as calcium and magnesium to accumulate near the negative electrode. The tank is divided into a cavity by a partition and the water rich in cations is discharged through a drain outlet, thus achieving the descaling function.

Benefits of technology

It improves the descaling effect, avoids damage to the water tank, saves water resources, and simplifies the cleaning process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a water tank and a water purifier, and relates to the technical field of water purifiers. The water tank comprises a water tank body, an anode part, a cathode part, a separator and a water outlet. A containing cavity is formed in the water tank body and used for storing water, an electric field is generated between the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part after the water tank is powered on, so that calcium, magnesium and other cations forming scale are enriched near the negative electrode part, the partition plate can move to divide the containing cavity into a first part and a second part, and the positive electrode part is connected with the first part. The cathode part is connected with the second part which is communicated with the water outlet. When the containing cavity is divided into two parts by the partition plate, the water outlet is opened, water rich in calcium, magnesium and other scale forming cations in the second part is discharged from the water outlet, the descaling function of the water tank can be achieved, compared with a traditional descaling method, the effect is better, the water tank cannot be damaged, and due to the fact that only the water in the second part is discharged, the service life of the water tank is prolonged. And the effect of saving water resources is achieved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to water purifier technical field, especially water tank and water purifier. BACKGROUND

[0002] Water purifier, pipeline machine inside is equipped with water storage tank, and some scale will be formed in the water storage tank in the use process, and the water storage tank is usually fixed in the machine interior and is difficult to disassemble, and the scale is inconvenient to remove, in the prior art, the descaling function in the water storage tank is usually realized through the ways of adding descaling agent regularly, washing the water tank regularly or abandoning the bottom scale water by lifting the water tank water outlet.

[0003] But the above ways all have certain side effects, the way of adding descaling agent can cause pollution to drinking water, and the descaling agent with acid can also have corrosion effect on the water tank and other parts, in addition, a large amount of water is needed to flush to reduce the pollution of descaling agent to drinking water, which can easily cause waste of water resources, and the water tank descaling through washing the water tank is affected by the water tank water supplement position, water flow size and the like, which is not only waste of water resources but also cannot realize complete descaling, and the way of abandoning the bottom scale water by lifting the water tank water outlet can cause bottom bacteria breeding and shorten the service life of the water tank in the long-term use process. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model solves the technical problem that the descaling effect of the water tank of the prior art is poor, and the water tank is easy to be polluted, damaged and waste of water resources, and provides a water tank and a water purifier.

[0005] The utility model solves the above technical problem through the following technical scheme:

[0006] The utility model provides a water tank, and the water tank comprises a water tank body, a positive electrode part, a negative electrode part, a partition plate and a drain port.

[0007] The positive electrode part and the negative electrode part have a gap, the inside of the water tank body forms an accommodating cavity, the partition plate can move to divide the accommodating cavity into a first part and a second part, the positive electrode part is connected with the first part, the negative electrode part is connected with the second part, and the drain port is connected with the second part.

[0008] In the scheme, the inside of the water tank body forms a containing cavity for storing water, and an electric field is generated between the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part after being powered on, so that calcium and magnesium cations that form scale are enriched near the negative electrode part. The baffle can be moved to separate the containing cavity into two parts, i.e., a first part and a second part. The positive electrode part is connected to the first part, the negative electrode part is connected to the second part, and the drain port communicates with the second part. After the baffle separates the containing cavity into two parts, the drain port is opened, and the water in the second part that is rich in calcium and magnesium cations that form scale is discharged from the drain port, thereby achieving the scale removal function of the water tank. Compared with the traditional scale removal method, the effect is better, and the water tank is not damaged. Because only the water in the second part is discharged, the effect of saving water resources is achieved.

[0009] Preferably, the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part are arranged in parallel.

[0010] In the scheme, by arranging the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part in parallel, the electric field formed between the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part is stronger, so that calcium and magnesium cations that form scale are more easily enriched near the negative electrode part, thereby improving the scale removal effect of the water tank.

[0011] Preferably, the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part are attached to the outer surface of the water tank body.

[0012] In the scheme, the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part are attached to the outer surface of the water tank body, so that the electric field generated between the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part can more easily act on the water inside the water tank body. The water tank body can also act as a medium for generating an electric field between the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part, so that the electric field generated between the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part is stronger, further improving the scale removal effect of the water tank.

[0013] Preferably, the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part are respectively arranged on opposite corners of the water tank body.

[0014] In the scheme, by arranging the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part on opposite corners of the water tank body, the electric field generated between the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part can act on the water inside the water tank body in a larger range, so that the water in each corner of the water tank can be effectively descaled, further improving the scale removal effect of the water tank.

[0015] Preferably, the drain port is arranged close to the negative electrode part.

[0016] In the scheme, by arranging the drain port close to the negative electrode part, the water rich in calcium and magnesium cations that form scale and enriched in the negative electrode part can be easily discharged, so that the scale removal effect is better, and the amount of water discharged can be saved, thereby saving water resources. Since the drain port is arranged close to the negative electrode part, when the negative electrode part needs to be cleaned, the operator can more easily clean the negative electrode part from the drain port.

[0017] Preferably, the first part has a larger volume than the second part.

[0018] In the present scheme, the second part is connected to the negative electrode part, and calcium and magnesium cations that form scale are enriched near the negative electrode part, the first part has a larger volume than the second part, and the second part has a smaller volume, so that when the water enriched in cations in the second part is discharged, the amount of water discharged is also small, thereby avoiding waste of water resources.

[0019] Preferably, the water tank body is provided with a through hole, one end of the partition plate is inserted into the accommodating cavity from the through hole, and the partition plate can move in the through hole.

[0020] In the present scheme, the partition plate can move in the through hole, and when scale removal is not required, the partition plate is moved out to connect the first part and the second part, and when scale removal is required, the partition plate can be moved into the accommodating cavity to divide the accommodating cavity into the first part and the second part, so that the water enriched in cations in the second part can be discharged.

[0021] Preferably, the water tank body comprises a water tank cover and a tank body, the water tank cover is arranged on the tank body to form the accommodating cavity, and the through hole is arranged on the water tank cover.

[0022] In the present scheme, the water tank body comprises a water tank cover and a tank body, and the through hole is arranged on the water tank cover, so that the water tank body is convenient to install and disassemble, and is also convenient to maintain and clean in the later period.

[0023] Preferably, the water tank further comprises a driving motor, and the driving motor can drive the partition plate to move.

[0024] In the present scheme, the driving motor can drive the partition plate to move, so that the partition plate can move in the accommodating cavity to connect or divide the first part and the second part, thereby achieving the effect of scale removal, and the driving motor is arranged, so that the movement of the partition plate by an operator is more convenient to control.

[0025] The utility model provides a kind of water purifier, and the water purifier comprises above-mentioned water tank.

[0026] The utility model has the following positive progress effects:

[0027] The inside of the water tank body forms a containing cavity for storing water, and an electric field is generated between the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part after being powered on, so that calcium and magnesium cations that form scale are enriched near the negative electrode part; the partition plate can be moved to divide the containing cavity into a first part and a second part, the positive electrode part is connected to the first part, the negative electrode part is connected to the second part, and the drain port communicates with the second part. When the partition plate divides the containing cavity into two parts, the drain port is opened, and the water in the second part rich in calcium and magnesium cations that form scale is discharged from the drain port, so that the descaling function of the water tank can be realized, which is better than the traditional descaling method and will not damage the water tank. Because only the water in the second part is discharged, the effect of saving water resources is achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 It is a side view according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a sectional view according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:

[0032] Water tank 100

[0033] Water tank body 110

[0034] Water tank cover 111

[0035] Tank body 112

[0036] Negative electrode part 210

[0037] Positive electrode part 220

[0038] Partition plate 300

[0039] Containing cavity 400

[0040] First part 410

[0041] Second part 420

[0042] Through hole 500

[0043] Driving motor 600

[0044] Water inlet 710

[0045] Drain port 720 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The utility model will be further illustrated below by way of examples, but the utility model will not be limited in the following examples.

[0047] The embodiment provides a water purifier, which comprises a water tank 100.

[0048] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the water tank 100 comprises a water tank body 110, a positive electrode part 220, a negative electrode part 210, a partition plate 300 and a water outlet 720. The inside of the water tank body 110 forms a containing cavity 400, the partition plate 300 can be moved to divide the containing cavity 400 into a first part 410 and a second part 420, the positive electrode part 220 is connected to the first part 410, the negative electrode part 210 is connected to the second part 420, and the water outlet 720 is communicated with the second part 420.

[0049] The positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 have a gap therebetween, the inside of the water tank body 110 forms a containing cavity 400, the containing cavity 400 is used for storing water, after being electrified, the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 generate an electric field, so that calcium and magnesium and other cations that form water scale are enriched near the negative electrode part 210, the partition plate 300 can be moved to divide the containing cavity 400 into two parts, the first part 410 and the second part 420, the positive electrode part 220 is connected to the first part 410, the negative electrode part 210 is connected to the second part 420, and the water outlet 720 is communicated with the second part 420. When the partition plate 300 divides the containing cavity 400 into two parts, the water outlet 720 is opened, and the water in the second part 420 that is rich in calcium and magnesium and other cations that form water scale is discharged from the water outlet 720, so that the descaling function of the water tank 100 is realized, the effect is better than that of the traditional descaling method, and the water tank 100 is not damaged. Because only the water in the second part 420 is discharged, the effect of saving water resources is achieved.

[0050] The positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 are arranged in parallel, so that the electric field formed between the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 is stronger, so that calcium and magnesium and other cations that form water scale are more easily enriched near the negative electrode part 210, and the descaling effect of the water tank 100 is improved.

[0051] In the embodiment, the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 are arranged in parallel. In other embodiments, the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 can also form a certain angle, and a person skilled in the art can select the arrangement angle of the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 according to actual needs.

[0052] The positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 are attached to the outer surface of the water tank body 110, so that the electric field generated between the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 can more easily act on the water in the inside of the water tank body 110. The water tank body 110 can also act as a medium for generating an electric field between the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210, so that the electric field generated between the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 is stronger, and the descaling effect of the water tank 100 is further improved.

[0053] In the embodiment, the outer surfaces with the largest area of the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 are attached to the outer surface of the water tank body 110, so that the outer surfaces with the largest area of the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 face the inside of the water tank body 110, and the electric field generated between the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 is stronger. In other embodiments, the attachment surfaces of the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 and the water tank body 110 can be selected by those skilled in the art.

[0054] In the embodiment, the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 are attached to the outer surface of the water tank body 110. In other embodiments, the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 can also extend into the inside of the water tank body 110, and the setting positions of the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 can also be selected by those skilled in the art.

[0055] The positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 are respectively arranged on the opposite corners of the water tank body 110, so that the electric field generated between the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 can act on the water in the inside of the water tank body 110 in a larger range, and the water in each corner of the water tank 100 can be effectively descaled, further improving the descaling effect of the water tank 100.

[0056] In the embodiment, the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 are respectively arranged on the opposite corners of the water tank body 110. In other embodiments, the positive electrode part 220 and the negative electrode part 210 can be arranged on the side walls of the opposite sides of the water tank body 110, can be arranged on the same side wall of the water tank body 110, or can be arranged at other positions considered appropriate by those skilled in the art.

[0057] The drain port 720 is arranged close to the negative electrode part 210, so that the water containing calcium ions and magnesium ions enriched in the negative electrode part 210 can be easily drained, the descaling effect is better, and the amount of water drained can be saved, saving water resources. Since the drain port 720 close to the negative electrode part 210 is arranged, when the negative electrode part 210 needs to be cleaned, the operator can more easily clean the negative electrode part 210 from the drain port 720.

[0058] The volume of the first part 410 is greater than that of the second part 420. The negative electrode part 210 is connected to the second part 420, and calcium ions and magnesium ions forming scale are enriched near the negative electrode part 210. The volume of the first part 410 is greater than that of the second part 420, and the volume of the second part 420 is smaller. When the water rich in ions in the second part 420 is drained, the amount of water drained is also smaller, avoiding waste of water resources.

[0059] The water tank body 110 is provided with a through hole 500, one end of the partition plate 300 is inserted into the containing cavity 400 from the through hole 500, and the partition plate 300 can move in the through hole 500. When scale removal is not required, the partition plate 300 is moved out to make the first part 410 and the second part 420 communicate, and when scale removal is required, the partition plate 300 can be moved into the containing cavity 400 to divide the containing cavity 400 into the first part 410 and the second part 420, and then the water rich in cations in the second part 420 can be discharged.

[0060] The water tank 100 further comprises a driving motor 600, the driving motor 600 can drive the partition plate 300 to move, so that the partition plate 300 can move in the containing cavity 400 to make the first part 410 and the second part 420 communicate or be divided, thereby achieving the scale removal effect, and the driving motor 600 is arranged to facilitate the operator to control the movement of the partition plate 300.

[0061] The water tank body 110 comprises a water tank cover 111 and a tank body 112, the water tank cover 111 is arranged on the tank body 112 to form the containing cavity 400, and the through hole 500 is arranged on the water tank cover 111, so that the water tank body 110 is convenient to install and disassemble, and the water tank 100 is convenient to maintain and clean in the later period.

[0062] In the embodiment, the through hole 500 is arranged on the water tank cover 111. In other embodiments, the through hole 500 can also be arranged on the tank body 112, and a person skilled in the art can select the arrangement position of the through hole 500 according to actual needs.

[0063] In the description of the utility model, it is understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship of the device or element in the normal use, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation at any time, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model in this respect.

[0064] Although the specific embodiments of the utility model are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, the protection scope of the utility model 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 utility model, and these changes and modifications all fall within the utility model.

Claims

1. A water tank characterized by, The water tank comprises a water tank body, a positive electrode part, a negative electrode part, a partition plate and a drain port; The water tank body has an internal space forming a containing cavity, the partition plate is movable to divide the containing cavity into a first part and a second part, the positive electrode part is connected to the first part, the negative electrode part is connected to the second part, and the drain port is connected to the second part.

2. The water tank of claim 1, wherein The positive electrode part and the negative electrode part are arranged in parallel.

3. The water tank of claim 1, wherein The positive electrode part and the negative electrode part are attached to the outer surface of the water tank body.

4. The water tank of claim 1, wherein The positive electrode part and the negative electrode part are arranged on opposite corners of the water tank body.

5. The water tank of claim 1, wherein The drain port is arranged close to the negative electrode part.

6. The water tank of claim 1, wherein The volume of the first part is greater than that of the second part.

7. The water tank of claim 1, wherein The water tank body is provided with a through hole, one end of the partition plate is inserted into the containing cavity from the through hole, and the partition plate is movable in the through hole.

8. The water tank of claim 7, wherein The water tank body comprises a water tank cover and a tank body, the water tank cover is arranged on the tank body to form a containing cavity, and the through hole is arranged on the water tank cover.

9. The water tank of claim 1, wherein, The water tank further comprises a driving motor, which is capable of driving the partition plate to move.

10. A water purifier characterized by comprising: The water purifier comprises the water tank according to any one of claims 1-9.