Salting device and water softener

Abstract

The utility model provides a salting device and a water softener, and relates to the technical field of water softeners. The salt adding device comprises a shell and a flow guide part, an opening is formed in the shell, the flow guide part comprises a salt adding channel, a salt adding opening is formed in one end of the salt adding channel and used for adding salt, the flow guide part can rotate relative to the shell to open or close the salt adding opening, and when a user needs to add salt, the user rotates the flow guide part to open the salt adding opening, and then salt is added from the salt adding opening. The salt adding opening is formed in one end of the salt adding channel, the other end of the salt adding channel extends into the shell from the opening, salt added through the salt adding opening enters the shell through the salt adding channel, the salt is more conveniently fed into the water softener through the arrangement of the salt adding channel, a user does not need to detach the top cover for salt adding, the salt adding operation is more convenient, and the practicability is high. And the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water softener technology, and in particular to a salt adding device and a water softener. Background Technology

[0002] Currently available water softeners are typically installed under the sink, with the top cover located on top. When adding salt, users need to first pull the water softener out from under the sink, then remove the top cover before adding salt. This process is complicated, inconvenient for users, and results in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of existing water softeners that require the removal of the top cover for adding salt, which is inconvenient for users, and to provide a salt adding device and a water softener.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a salt adding device, which includes a housing and a flow guide. The housing has an opening, and the flow guide includes a salt adding channel. One end of the salt adding channel has a salt adding port, and the other end of the salt adding channel extends into the interior of the housing from the opening. The flow guide can rotate relative to the housing to open or close the salt adding port.

[0006] In this design, the salt adding device includes a housing and a flow guide. The housing has an opening, and the flow guide includes a salt adding channel. One end of the salt adding channel has a salt adding port for adding salt. The flow guide can rotate relative to the housing to open or close the salt adding port. When the user needs to add salt, they rotate the flow guide to open the salt adding port and then add salt through it. The salt adding port is located at one end of the salt adding channel, and the other end of the channel extends into the housing from the opening. The salt added through the port enters the housing through the salt adding channel. This salt adding channel facilitates the delivery of salt into the water softener, eliminating the need for the user to remove the top cover for salt addition, making the process more convenient and improving the user experience.

[0007] Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the salting channel gradually decreases from the salting port toward the direction away from the salting port.

[0008] In this design, the cross-sectional area of ​​the salt filling channel gradually decreases from the salt filling port towards the direction away from the salt filling port. This makes the cross-sectional area of ​​the salt filling channel larger near the salt filling port, making it easier for the user to add salt from the salt filling port and preventing salt from spilling onto the outside of the salt filling port when the user adds salt. At the same time, the cross-sectional area of ​​the salt filling channel is smaller away from the salt filling port, making it easier for salt to be delivered into the interior of the shell from the salt filling channel.

[0009] Preferably, the salt addition channel includes a first channel and a second channel, one end of the second channel extends into the interior of the housing, the other end of the second channel communicates with the first channel, and the salt addition port is located at the end of the first channel away from the second channel;

[0010] The first channel includes a first part and a second part. The two ends of the first part are respectively connected to the salt inlet and the second channel. The second part is provided with a ramp. The guide surface of the ramp faces the first part. The height of the end of the guide surface away from the first part is higher than the height of the end closer to the first part.

[0011] In this design, the salt supply channel includes a first channel and a second channel. Salt added through the salt inlet passes through the first and second channels sequentially before entering the interior of the shell. The first channel comprises a first part and a second part. The two ends of the first part are connected to the salt inlet and the second channel, respectively, allowing salt added to the first part to enter the second channel. The second part has a ramp with its guide surface facing the first part. The height of the end of the guide surface away from the first part is higher than the height of the end closer to the first part, thus allowing salt added to the second part to more easily enter the first part through the ramp, and then from the first part into the second channel, and finally into the interior of the shell.

[0012] Preferably, the connection between the first channel and the second channel is chamfered.

[0013] In this design, by setting the connection between the first and second channels to a chamfer, the flow of salt in the salting channel becomes smoother, making it easier for salt to flow from the salting port into the interior of the shell.

[0014] Preferably, the outer side of the flow guide is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs.

[0015] In this solution, reinforcing ribs are added to the outside of the guide to increase the strength of the guide, prevent deformation of the guide, and extend the service life of the salt addition device.

[0016] Preferably, the reinforcing ribs include a plurality of transverse reinforcing ribs and vertical reinforcing ribs, the plurality of transverse reinforcing ribs being spaced apart along a first direction on the outer side of the flow guide, the plurality of vertical reinforcing ribs being spaced apart along a second direction on the outer side of the flow guide, and the plurality of vertical reinforcing ribs being connected to the plurality of transverse reinforcing ribs.

[0017] The first direction is not parallel to the second direction.

[0018] In this design, the reinforcing ribs include multiple transverse reinforcing ribs and vertical reinforcing ribs. The transverse reinforcing ribs are spaced apart along a first direction on the outside of the flow guide, and the vertical reinforcing ribs are spaced apart along a second direction on the outside of the flow guide. The first and second directions are not parallel. By setting reinforcing ribs in both directions and connecting the transverse and vertical reinforcing ribs, the strength of the flow guide is further enhanced, deformation of the flow guide is prevented, and the service life of the salt addition device is extended.

[0019] Preferably, the salting device further includes a flip cover, which is connected to the end of the flow guide that does not extend into the housing, and the flip cover is rotatably connected to the housing.

[0020] In this design, the salt adding device is also equipped with a flip cover, which is rotatably connected to the housing and connected to the end of the flow guide that does not extend into the housing. The user can operate the flip cover to drive the flow guide connected to the flip cover to rotate relative to the housing, making it easier for the user to rotate the flow guide.

[0021] Preferably, the flip cover is provided with a locking part, and the flow guide is provided with a locking part that matches the shape of the locking part.

[0022] In this solution, a snap-fit ​​part is provided on the flip cover, and a snap-fit ​​part matching the shape of the snap-fit ​​part is provided on the flow guide. The snap-fit ​​part and the snap-fit ​​part snap together, thereby connecting the flip cover and the flow guide. The snap-fit ​​method makes it easier to install the flip cover.

[0023] Preferably, the outer surface of the flip cover is provided with a groove that is recessed into the interior of the flip cover.

[0024] In this design, a recessed groove is provided on the outer surface of the flip cover, allowing the user to reach into the groove to pull the flip cover and open the salt filling port. This avoids the difficulty of applying force when pulling the flip cover and makes it easier for the user to add salt.

[0025] This utility model also provides a water softener, which includes the above-mentioned salt addition device.

[0026] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0027] The salt adding device includes a housing and a flow guide. The housing has an opening, and the flow guide covers the opening. The flow guide includes a salt adding channel, with a salt adding port at one end for adding salt. The flow guide can rotate relative to the housing to open or close the salt adding port. When the user needs to add salt, they rotate the flow guide to open the salt adding port and then add salt through it. The salt adding port is located at one end of the salt adding channel, and the other end of the channel extends into the housing from the opening. The salt added through the port enters the housing through the salt adding channel. This salt adding channel facilitates the delivery of salt into the water softener, eliminating the need for the user to remove the top cover for salt addition, making the process more convenient and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a salt-adding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a salting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a flow guide and a flip cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 This is another perspective structural diagram of the guide and flip cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a flip cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a flow guide according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] Salting device 100

[0036] Casing 200

[0037] Opening 210

[0038] First hinge 220

[0039] 300 flow guide

[0040] First wall surface 301

[0041] Second wall surface 302

[0042] Third wall surface 303

[0043] Fourth wall surface 304

[0044] Fifth wall 305

[0045] Sixth wall 306

[0046] Seventh wall 307

[0047] Eighth wall 308

[0048] Salting channel 310

[0049] Add salt 311

[0050] First Channel 320

[0051] Part 1 321

[0052] Part 2, 322

[0053] Slope 323

[0054] Guide surface 324

[0055] Second Channel 330

[0056] 340° chamfer

[0057] 350 reinforcing ribs

[0058] Transverse stiffener 351

[0059] Vertical stiffener 352

[0060] 360° SIM card connector

[0061] Flip 400

[0062] Card Section 410

[0063] Groove 420

[0064] Second hinge 430 Detailed Implementation

[0065] The present invention will be further described below by way of embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the following embodiments.

[0066] This embodiment provides a water softener, which includes a salt addition device 100.

[0067] like Figures 1-3As shown, the salt adding device 100 includes a housing 200 and a flow guide 300. The housing 200 has an opening 210, and the flow guide 300 includes a salt adding channel 310. One end of the salt adding channel 310 has a salt adding port 311 for adding salt. The flow guide 300 can rotate relative to the housing 200 to open or close the salt adding port 311. When the user needs to add salt, the user rotates the flow guide 300 to open the salt adding port 311 and then adds salt through the port 311. The salt adding port 311 is located at one end of the salt adding channel 310, and the other end of the salt adding channel 310 extends into the interior of the housing 200 from the opening 210. The salt added through the salt adding port 311 enters the interior of the housing 200 through the salt adding channel 310. By setting up the salt adding channel 310, it is easier to deliver salt into the interior of the water softener. The user does not need to remove the top cover to add salt, making the salt adding operation more convenient and improving the user experience.

[0068] The cross-sectional area of ​​the salt filling channel 310 gradually decreases from the salt filling port 311 toward the direction away from the salt filling port 311, making the cross-sectional area of ​​the salt filling channel 310 larger near the salt filling port 311, thus making it easier for the user to add salt from the salt filling port 311 and preventing salt from spilling onto the outside of the salt filling port 311 when the user adds salt. At the same time, the cross-sectional area of ​​the salt filling channel 310 is smaller away from the salt filling port 311, thus making it easier for salt to be delivered into the interior of the housing 200 from the salt filling channel 310.

[0069] The salting channel 310 includes a first channel 320 and a second channel 330. One end of the second channel 330 extends into the interior of the housing 200, and the other end of the second channel 330 is connected to the first channel 320. The salting port 311 is located at the end of the first channel 320 away from the second channel 330. Salt added through the salting port 311 passes through the first channel 320 and the second channel 330 in sequence, and finally enters the interior of the housing 200. The first channel 320 includes a first part 321 and a second part 322. The two ends of the first part 321 are connected to the salting port 311 and the second channel 330, respectively, so that salt added to the first part 321 enters the second channel 330. The second part 322 is provided with a ramp 323. The guide surface 324 of the ramp 323 faces the first part 321. The height of the end of the guide surface 324 away from the first part 321 is higher than the height of the end close to the first part 321, so that the salt added to the second part 322 can enter the first part 321 more easily through the guidance of the ramp 323, and then enter the second channel 330 from the first part 321, and finally enter the interior of the shell 200.

[0070] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the salting channel 310 includes a first wall surface 301, a second wall surface 302, a third wall surface 303, and a fourth wall surface 304, which together form a first channel 320. The salting channel 310 also includes a fifth wall surface 305, a sixth wall surface 306, a seventh wall surface 307, and an eighth wall surface 308, which together form a second channel 330. The first wall surface 301 is connected to the fifth wall surface 305, the second wall surface 302 is connected to the sixth wall surface 306, and the third wall surface 303 is connected to the seventh wall surface 307. The two sides of the guide surface 324 are respectively connected to the first wall surface 301 and the third wall surface 303.

[0071] In this embodiment, the salting channel 310 is configured as two parts: a first channel 320 and a second channel 330, each with a different cross-sectional area. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first channel 320, which is closer to the salting port 311, is larger than that of the second channel 330, which is farther from the salting port 311. In other embodiments, the salting channel 310 may be configured as two or more parts, each with a different cross-sectional area, or it may be configured as a single part with a smoothly transitioning cross-sectional area. Those skilled in the art can select a suitable specific structure for the salting channel 310 according to actual needs.

[0072] like Figure 3 As shown, the connection between the first channel 320 and the second channel 330 is chamfered at 340, which makes the flow of salt in the salting channel 310 smoother and makes it easier for salt to flow into the interior of the housing 200 from the salting port 311.

[0073] like Figure 4 As shown, the outer side of the flow guide 300 is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs 350, thereby increasing the strength of the flow guide 300, preventing the flow guide 300 from deforming, and extending the service life of the salt addition device 100.

[0074] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 350 includes a plurality of transverse reinforcing ribs 351 and vertical reinforcing ribs 352. The plurality of transverse reinforcing ribs 351 are spaced apart along a first direction on the outer side of the flow guide 300, and the plurality of vertical reinforcing ribs 352 are spaced apart along a second direction on the outer side of the flow guide 300. The plurality of vertical reinforcing ribs 352 are connected to the plurality of transverse reinforcing ribs 351, wherein the first direction and the second direction are not parallel. By providing reinforcing ribs in two directions and connecting the transverse reinforcing ribs 351 and the vertical reinforcing ribs 352, the strength of the flow guide 300 is further enhanced, deformation of the flow guide 300 is prevented, and the service life of the salt addition device 100 is extended. In other embodiments, other specific structures of the reinforcing rib 350 that are deemed suitable by those skilled in the art can also be selected.

[0075] The salting device 100 also includes a flip cover 400, which is connected to the end of the flow guide 300 that does not extend into the housing 200. The flip cover 400 is rotatably connected to the housing 200. The user can rotate the flow guide 300 connected to the flip cover 400 relative to the housing 200 by operating the flip cover 400, which makes it easier for the user to rotate the flow guide.

[0076] In this embodiment, the housing 200 is provided with a first hinge 220, and the flip cover 400 is provided with a second hinge 430. The first hinge 220 is rotatably connected to the second hinge 430, thereby enabling the flip cover 400 and the flow guide 300 connected to the flip cover 400 to rotate relative to the housing 200. In other embodiments, other methods deemed suitable by those skilled in the art can also be selected to achieve the rotation of the flip cover 400 and the flow guide 300 relative to the housing 200.

[0077] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the flip cover 400 is provided with a locking part 410, and the flow guide 300 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 360 that matches the shape of the locking part 410. The locking part 410 and the snap-fit ​​part 360 snap together, thereby connecting the flip cover 400 and the flow guide 300. The snap-fit ​​method makes it easier to install the flip cover 400.

[0078] In this embodiment, the flip cover 400 is connected to the flow guide 300 by a snap-fit ​​connection. In other embodiments, other connection methods of the snap-fit ​​part 410 and the snap-fit ​​part 360 that are deemed suitable by those skilled in the art may also be selected.

[0079] The outer surface of the flip cover 400 is provided with a groove 420 that is recessed into the inside of the flip cover 400. The user can put his hand into the groove 420 to pull the flip cover 400 to open the salt filling port 311, which avoids difficulty in applying force when pulling the flip cover 400 and makes it easier for the user to add salt.

[0080] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship of the device or component during normal use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation at any time, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model in this respect.

[0081] While specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this 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 this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A salted device, characterized in that, The salt adding device comprises a housing and a flow guide, the housing is provided with an opening, the flow guide comprises a salt adding channel, one end of the salt adding channel is provided with a salt adding opening, the other end of the salt adding channel extends into the interior of the housing from the opening, and the flow guide can rotate relative to the housing to open or close the salt adding opening.

2. The salting device of claim 1, wherein, The cross-sectional area of the salt adding channel gradually decreases from the salt adding opening to the direction away from the salt adding opening.

3. The salting device of claim 2, wherein, The salt adding channel comprises a first channel and a second channel, one end of the second channel extends into the interior of the housing, the other end of the second channel communicates with the first channel, and the salt adding opening is arranged at one end of the first channel away from the second channel. The first channel comprises a first part and a second part, the two ends of the first part respectively communicate with the salt adding opening and the second channel, the second part is provided with a slope, the guide surface of the slope faces the first part, and the height of one end of the guide surface away from the first part is higher than the height of one end close to the first part.

4. The salting device of claim 3, wherein, The connection between the first channel and the second channel is chamfered.

5. The salting device of claim 1, wherein, The outer side of the flow guide is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs.

6. The salting device of claim 5, wherein, The reinforcing ribs comprise a plurality of transverse reinforcing ribs and vertical reinforcing ribs, a plurality of the transverse reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals in a first direction on the outer side of the flow guide, a plurality of the vertical reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals in a second direction on the outer side of the flow guide, and a plurality of the vertical reinforcing ribs are connected with a plurality of the transverse reinforcing ribs. The first direction is not parallel to the second direction.

7. The salting device of claim 1, wherein, The salt adding device further comprises a flip cover, the flip cover is connected to one end of the flow guide not extending into the housing, and the flip cover is rotationally connected to the housing.

8. The salting device of claim 7, wherein, The flip cover is provided with a clamping part, and the flow guide is provided with a clamping part matched with the shape of the clamping part.

9. The salting device of claim 7, wherein, The outer surface of the flip cover is provided with a groove recessed towards the interior of the flip cover.

10. A water softener characterized by comprising: The water softener comprises the salt adding device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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