Water receiving box mechanism and water receiving device

Abstract

The utility model provides a water receiving box mechanism and a water receiving device. The water receiving box mechanism comprises a water receiving box body, a processor, a preset sensor and a heating module, wherein the processor, the preset sensor and the heating module are arranged on the water receiving box body; wherein the preset sensor and the heating module are both in communication connection with the processor; the preset sensor is used for collecting water quantity information in the water receiving box main body and sending the water quantity information to the processor; the processor is used for receiving the water volume information, sending out a first driving instruction and driving the heating module to start heating so as to evaporate water in the water receiving box main body; and the processor is also used for sending a second driving instruction to drive the heating module to stop heating. According to the water receiving box mechanism, the water level in the water receiving box is sensed through the preset sensor, so that the heating module is intelligently selected for sterilization, the effect of automatic cleaning and sterilization is achieved, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of smart home appliances, and in particular to a water receiving box mechanism and a water receiving device. Background Technology

[0002] The water purifier has a water collection box under the water inlet. During use, the water collection box is often damp due to the long-term storage of water, resulting in the presence of wastewater. Furthermore, because the cover of the water collection box obstructs the view, people cannot effectively perceive the amount of water in the box, making it impossible to clean the wastewater in a timely manner.

[0003] In existing technologies, wastewater in the water collection box is usually treated by manual cleaning or by heating the water collection box, and the water level is observed by the floating of a float in the water collection box. However, manual cleaning of the water collection box is very time-consuming and difficult to clean thoroughly, and water stains remain after cleaning, which can easily breed bacteria and pose a health and safety hazard to people's drinking water. Furthermore, heating the water collection box usually requires an electrical connection to be fixed to the main body of the water purifier, and it is not convenient to empty the wastewater when the water collection box is full. Moreover, the float in the water collection box is often stuck due to buoyancy and assembly issues, and it cannot be effectively observed in dark external environments. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this disclosure is to overcome the defect of sewage in the water receiving box in the prior art, and to provide a water receiving box mechanism and water receiving device.

[0005] This disclosure solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0006] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a water receiving box mechanism is provided, the water receiving box mechanism including a water receiving box body, a processor, a preset sensor, and a heating module disposed on the water receiving box body;

[0007] Both the preset sensor and the heating module are communicatively connected to the processor.

[0008] The preset sensor is used to collect water volume information inside the water receiving box and send it to the processor;

[0009] The processor is used to receive the water volume information, issue a first driving command, and drive the heating module to turn on heating to evaporate the water in the water receiving box body.

[0010] The processor is also used to issue a second driving command to drive the heating module to stop heating.

[0011] Preferably, the water receiving box mechanism further includes a sterilization module disposed on the main body of the water receiving box;

[0012] The sterilization module is communicatively connected to the processor.

[0013] The processor is also used to issue a third driving command to drive the sterilization module to start sterilizing the water stored in the water receiving box body;

[0014] The processor is also used to issue a fourth driving instruction to drive the sterilization module to stop sterilization.

[0015] Preferably, the water receiving box mechanism further includes a timer disposed on the main body of the water receiving box;

[0016] The timer is communicatively connected to the processor;

[0017] The timer is used to collect a first duration and send it to the processor, and the processor is used to receive the first duration and generate the second drive instruction; wherein, the first duration represents the heating duration of the heating module;

[0018] The timer is also used to collect a second duration and send it to the processor, and the processor is used to receive the second duration and generate the third driving instruction; wherein, the second duration represents the duration during which the water volume information stored in the water receiving box body is within a preset range.

[0019] Preferably, the sterilization module includes a UV germicidal lamp (ultraviolet disinfection lamp).

[0020] Preferably, the preset sensor is a gravity sensor located at the bottom of the water receiving box body;

[0021] The gravity sensor is used to collect gravity information inside the water receiving box.

[0022] Preferably, the preset sensor is a water level detection sensor located on the inner side wall of the water receiving box body or on the placement plate where the water receiving container is placed.

[0023] The water level detection sensor is used to collect water level information in the water receiving box.

[0024] Preferably, the water receiving box mechanism further includes a reminder module disposed on the main body of the water receiving box;

[0025] The reminder module is communicatively connected to the processor;

[0026] The reminder module is used to generate reminder signals.

[0027] Preferably, the reminder module is at least one of an indicator light, a display screen, or a voice broadcast module.

[0028] Preferably, the water receiving box mechanism further includes a power supply disposed on the main body of the water receiving box;

[0029] The power source is used to supply power to the water receiving box mechanism.

[0030] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a water receiving device is provided, the water receiving device including the water receiving box mechanism described in the first aspect of this disclosure.

[0031] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this disclosure.

[0032] The positive and progressive effects of this disclosure are as follows:

[0033] The water collection box mechanism provided in this disclosure, through a processor, preset sensors, and a heating module located on the main body of the water collection box, senses the water level inside the box and intelligently selects either the heating module or the sterilization module for sterilization, thereby achieving automated cleaning and sterilization. This solves the problem of water stains remaining after manual cleaning of the water collection box; and addresses the problem of bacterial growth inside the water collection box by periodically activating the sterilization module.

[0034] Furthermore, the water level in the water collection box is obtained through gravity sensors or water level detection sensors, thereby obtaining water level information in the water collection box. When the water level exceeds a certain range, the light flashes to achieve an automatic reminder effect.

[0035] Furthermore, the water receiving box mechanism provided in this disclosure has a built-in reminder module. When the water level in the receiving box exceeds a preset value, the reminder module provides a clear indication of the amount of wastewater in the receiving box, solving the problem of not being able to see the float in the receiving box in dark environments. This disclosure also isolates the water receiving box from the main body of the water purifier by using a power supply method, thus addressing the issue of heating and cleaning the water receiving box via electrical wiring. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving box mechanism provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving box mechanism provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water receiving box mechanism provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present disclosure is further illustrated below by way of embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0040] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" used in this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not limit the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the described objects. The use of ordinal numbers and other prefixes used to distinguish descriptive objects in this disclosure does not constitute a limitation on the described objects. The description of the described objects is given in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and should not be construed as an unnecessary limitation. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a water receiving box mechanism, which includes a water receiving box body 100, a processor 101, a preset sensor 102, and a heating module 103 disposed on the water receiving box body 100.

[0043] The preset sensor 102 and the heating module 103 are both connected to the processor 101.

[0044] The preset sensor 102 is used to collect water volume information in the water receiving box body 100 and send it to the processor 101; the processor 101 is used to receive the water volume information, issue a first drive command, and drive the heating module 103 to start heating to evaporate the water in the water receiving box body 100.

[0045] The processor 101 is also used to issue a second drive command to drive the heating module to stop heating.

[0046] The water receiving box mechanism provided in this disclosure uses a processor to drive the heating module to start heating, evaporating the moisture in the water receiving box body, ensuring a dry environment inside the water receiving box body, and preventing the growth of bacteria; furthermore, the processor also drives the heating module to stop heating, preventing the heating module inside the water receiving box body from burning dry, thus improving the safety of the water receiving box mechanism.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the water receiving box mechanism in this embodiment also includes a sterilization module 104 disposed on the main body of the water receiving box.

[0048] The sterilization module 104 is communicatively connected to the processor 101.

[0049] The processor 101 is also used to issue a third driving instruction to drive the sterilization module 104 to start and sterilize the water stored in the water tank body; the processor 101 is also used to issue a fourth driving instruction to drive the sterilization module 104 to stop sterilization.

[0050] The water receiving box mechanism provided in this disclosure uses a processor, a preset sensor, and a heating module located on the main body of the water receiving box to sense the water level in the water receiving box and intelligently select the heating module for sterilization or the sterilization module for sterilization, thereby achieving automated cleaning and sterilization and improving the user experience.

[0051] In one specific implementation, the sterilization module is a UV germicidal lamp.

[0052] like Figure 1 As shown, the water receiving box mechanism in this embodiment also includes a timer 105 disposed on the main body of the water receiving box;

[0053] The timer 105 is communicatively connected to the processor 101; the timer 105 is used to collect a first duration and send it to the processor, and the processor 101 is used to receive the first duration and generate a second drive instruction; wherein, the first duration represents the heating duration of the heating module.

[0054] The timer 105 is also used to collect a second duration and send it to the processor, and the processor 101 is used to receive the second duration and generate a third driving instruction; wherein, the second duration is characterized as the duration during which the water volume information stored in the water receiving box body is within a preset range.

[0055] In one specific implementation, the water volume information is gravity information, and the preset sensor is a gravity sensor; the gravity sensor is used to collect gravity information inside the water receiving box. This disclosure determines the depth of water in the water receiving box mechanism through gravity information, thereby obtaining the water level information inside the water receiving box, and when the water level information exceeds a certain range, an automatic reminder effect is achieved by flashing lights.

[0056] In another specific implementation, the water volume information is water level information, and the preset sensor is a water level detection sensor; the water level detection sensor is used to collect the water level information in the water receiving box. This disclosure directly determines the depth of water in the water receiving box mechanism through the water level information, thereby obtaining the water level information in the water receiving box, and when the water level information exceeds a certain range, it achieves an automated reminder effect by flashing lights.

[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, the water receiving box mechanism in this embodiment also includes a reminder module 106; the reminder module is communicatively connected to the processor; the reminder module is used to generate a reminder signal.

[0058] In one specific implementation, the reminder module is at least one of an indicator light, a display screen, and a voice broadcast module. This disclosure, through the setting of the reminder module, allows for intuitive awareness of the amount of wastewater in the water collection box when the water level exceeds a preset value. For example, using flashing lights achieves an automated reminder effect, solving the problem of not being able to see the float in the water collection box in dark environments and improving the user experience.

[0059] The indicator light can be an LED (a type of light-emitting diode). When the water level in the water collection box exceeds the preset value, the LED light will flash. This method allows you to intuitively perceive the amount of wastewater in the water collection box and eliminates the problem of not being able to see the float in the water collection box in the dark.

[0060] The water receiving box mechanism in this embodiment also includes a power supply 107 disposed on the main body of the water receiving box; the power supply 107 is used to supply power to the water receiving box mechanism. This disclosure simplifies the wiring setup in the water dispenser by directly setting the power supply on the water receiving box, eliminating the need for electrical connection wires to be fixedly connected to the main body of the water purifier.

[0061] The implementation principle of the water receiving box mechanism in this embodiment is explained below with specific implementation methods:

[0062] like Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 The diagram shows the internal structure of the water receiving box mechanism. All components are located on the inner wall or in the internal cavity of the water receiving box body 100. The diagram shows the water receiving box body without a water receiving plate (for placing a water cup). When the water receiving box is in normal use, the water receiving plate is placed on the water receiving box body to serve as a place for the water cup while concealing the internal structure and ensuring the overall aesthetics. The pressure sensor (i.e., gravity sensor) 102 transmits the data in the water receiving box to the controller (i.e., processor) 101 in real time. The controller 101 determines the water volume information h in the water receiving box based on the acquired real-time data.

[0063] Specifically, for example, the water receiving box has pre-set scales H1 and H2 according to the height of the box, where H1 is much lower than H2.

[0064] The built-in power supply 107 supplies power to all components. The pressure sensor 102 acquires the weight of the water in the water collection box in real time and sends the data to the controller. The controller then calculates the height h of the water in the water collection box.

[0065] Determine whether the water volume information h in the water collection box is within the preset range (0, H1).

[0066] When the water level h in the water collection box is greater than 0 and less than H1, the timer 105 starts timing and the timing is up to 5 seconds. If the water level h is still between 0 and H1 when the timing ends, the controller starts the heating module 103 to heat the water, and the timer t resets the timing and the timing is up to 1 minute. If the water level h is still between 0 and H1 when the timing ends, the controller turns off the heating module 103. At this time, the water collection box is in a dry state.

[0067] When the water level h is greater than H1, the timer t is reset and counts repeatedly in a 4-hour cycle. If the water level h is still between H1 and H2 within 10 seconds, the timer 105 is reset and counts repeatedly in a 4-hour cycle. After 4 hours, if the water level h is still between H1 and H2, the controller 101 starts the sterilization module 104, such as a UV sterilization lamp, to perform sterilization on the water box.

[0068] When the water level is greater than H2, the timer t value is not reset, and the controller immediately activates the reminder module 106, such as the LED light, which starts flashing to indicate that the water box is full and needs to be dealt with in time. If not dealt with, after the timer 105 counts for 4 hours, the controller activates the UV sterilization lamp to sterilize the water box.

[0069] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the power supply in the water receiving box is fixed by a straight column slot a, and the LED light, timer, pressure sensor, UV sterilization lamp, and controller are fixed by an L-shaped slot b to ensure the fixation of each component in the water receiving box and improve the user experience. The slots can be designed to adapt to the shape of the object being fixed.

[0070] It should be noted that the above-executed logical processing is only the basic implementation function of the controller itself. This disclosure only selects the controller and utilizes its corresponding functions. The specific processing logic is not protected by this disclosure.

[0071] By incorporating a processor, preset sensors, and a heating module on the main body of the water collection box, the system intelligently selects between heating or sterilization modes based on the water level, thus achieving automated cleaning and sterilization. This solves the problem of water residue remaining after manual cleaning and addresses the issue of bacterial growth within the collection box by periodically activating the sterilization module.

[0072] Example 2

[0073] Corresponding to Embodiment 1 above, this disclosure also provides embodiments of a water receiving device.

[0074] The water receiving device includes the water receiving box mechanism in Example 1.

[0075] In one specific embodiment, the water receiving device can be a water dispenser, a water purifier, or the like.

[0076] The water receiving device provided in this disclosure can sense the water level in the water receiving box and intelligently select the heating module or the sterilization module to perform sterilization, thereby achieving automated cleaning and sterilization and improving the user experience.

[0077] Furthermore, the water level in the water collection box is obtained through gravity sensors or water level detection sensors, thereby obtaining water level information in the water collection box. When the water level exceeds a certain range, the light flashes to achieve an automatic reminder effect.

[0078] In addition, the water receiving box mechanism provided in this disclosure has a built-in reminder module. When the water volume in the water receiving box exceeds the preset value, the reminder module can intuitively detect the amount of sewage in the water receiving box, thus solving the problem of not being able to see the float of the water receiving box in a dark environment.

[0079] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this disclosure, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A water receptacle mechanism, characterized in that, The water receiving box mechanism comprises a water receiving box body, a processor, a preset sensor and a heating module arranged on the water receiving box body; The preset sensor and the heating module are in communication connection with the processor; The preset sensor is configured to collect water quantity information in the water receiving box body and send the information to the processor; The processor is configured to receive the water quantity information, issue a first driving instruction and drive the heating module to start heating to evaporate water in the water receiving box body; The processor is further configured to issue a second driving instruction and drive the heating module to stop heating.

2. The water receptacle mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The water receiving box mechanism further comprises a sterilization module arranged on the water receiving box body; The sterilization module is in communication connection with the processor; The processor is further configured to issue a third driving instruction and drive the sterilization module to start sterilization of water stored in the water receiving box body; The processor is further configured to issue a fourth driving instruction and drive the sterilization module to stop sterilization.

3. The water receptacle mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The water receiving box mechanism further comprises a timer arranged on the water receiving box body; The timer is in communication connection with the processor; The timer is configured to collect a first time length and send the time length to the processor, and the processor is configured to receive the first time length and generate the second driving instruction; wherein the first time length represents a heating time length of the heating module; The timer is further configured to collect a second time length and send the time length to the processor, and the processor is configured to receive the second time length and generate the third driving instruction; wherein the second time length represents a duration that the water quantity information of water stored in the water receiving box body is within a preset range.

4. The water receptacle mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The sterilization module comprises a UV sterilization lamp.

5. The water receptacle mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The preset sensor is a gravity sensor arranged at a bottom position of the water receiving box body; The gravity sensor is configured to collect gravity information in the water receiving box.

6. The water receptacle mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The preset sensor is a water level detection sensor arranged on an inner side wall of the water receiving box body or a placing plate on which a water receiving container is placed; The water level detection sensor is configured to collect water level information in the water receiving box.

7. The water receptacle mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The water receiving box mechanism further comprises a reminding module arranged on the water receiving box body; The reminding module is in communication connection with the processor; The reminding module is configured to generate a reminding signal.

8. The water receptacle mechanism of claim 7, wherein, The reminding module is at least one of an indicator light, a display screen and a voice broadcast module.

9. The water receptacle mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The water receiving box mechanism further comprises a power supply arranged on the water receiving box body; The power supply is configured to supply power to the water receiving box mechanism.

10. A water connection device, characterized in that The water receiving device comprises the water receiving box mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9.

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