Kitchen water softener

By designing an under-sink water softener inside the cabinet and using a panel assembly to cover the first opening and a transparent cover, the problems of inconvenient operation and wasted space are solved, achieving a kitchen design that is both convenient to operate and compact in space.

CN223737766UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520064240.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-12
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-12

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Technical Problem

Existing water softeners are located inside cabinets, which is inconvenient for users and wastes kitchen space.

Method used

Design an under-sink water softener. The under-sink water softener includes a panel assembly and a water softener body, with a first opening inside the cabinet. The panel assembly is movably connected to the water softener body and completely covers the first opening. The panel assembly includes a cover, a panel body, and an interactive device. The cover is made of a transparent material, and the interactive device is electrically connected to the water softener body.

Benefits of technology

Users can operate the water softener without opening the cabinet door, saving kitchen space and making operation more convenient. The panel component design enhances the stability and aesthetics of the connection.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an under-kitchen water softener and relates to the technical field of water softeners. The under-kitchen water softener is used for being arranged in the cabinet, the cabinet comprises a first opening, the under-kitchen water softener comprises a panel assembly and a water softener body, the under-kitchen water softener is communicated with the outside through the first opening, the panel assembly is movably connected to the water softener body, and the panel assembly completely covers the first opening, so that a user only needs to open the panel assembly, and the water softener body can be opened by the panel assembly. The first opening can be exposed, a user can add salt and the like, a cabinet door does not need to be arranged outside the cabinet, and the space under a kitchen is saved. The plate assembly comprises a cover plate, a plate body and an interaction device, the cover plate is arranged on the side, away from the water softener body, of the plate body, a containing cavity is formed in the plate body, the interaction device is arranged in the containing cavity, the cover plate is made of transparent materials at least in the area where the display face of the interaction device is located, and the interaction device is electrically connected with the water softener body. Therefore, the user can operate the interaction device without opening the cabinet door, and the user can operate the interaction device more conveniently.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a soft water machine technical field, especially a kitchen under soft water machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] The soft water machine in prior art is usually hidden in the kitchen, and is installed in the inside of the user's cabinet and is shielded by the cabinet door of the cabinet. When the user uses the water dispenser, the user needs to open the cabinet door of the cabinet first, and then open the self-structure of the soft water machine, so as to carry out the operation of adding salt, and the user is inconvenient to operate and the experience is poor. At present, there are many embedded kitchen appliances on the market, which are designed as a part of the cabinet to save space, and the commonly used soft water machine usually needs to be set in the inside of the cabinet, and the cabinet door still needs to be set on the outside of the soft water machine, which causes the waste of kitchen space. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem that the soft water machine in prior art is set in the inside of the cabinet, which causes the user to be inconvenient to operate and the kitchen space to be wasted, and provides a kitchen under soft water machine.

[0004] The utility model solves the above technical problem through the following technical scheme:

[0005] The utility model provides a kitchen under soft water machine, the kitchen under soft water machine is used for being set in the inside of the cabinet, the cabinet includes first opening, the kitchen under soft water machine includes panel assembly and soft water machine body, the kitchen under soft water machine is communicated with outside through the first opening, the panel assembly is movably connected in the soft water machine body, and the panel assembly completely covers the first opening.

[0006] The panel assembly includes cover plate, plate body and interactive device, the cover plate is located on the side of the plate body away from the soft water machine body, the plate body is internally provided with containing cavity, the interactive device is arranged in the containing cavity, the material quality of the cover plate at least in the display face area of the interactive device is transparent, and the interactive device is electrically connected with the soft water machine body.

[0007] In the scheme, the under-kitchen soft water machine is arranged in the interior of the cabinet, the cabinet comprises a first opening, the under-kitchen soft water machine communicates with the outside through the first opening, the under-kitchen soft water machine comprises a soft water machine body and a panel assembly, the panel assembly is movably connected to the soft water machine body, and the panel assembly completely covers the first opening, so that the user only needs to open the panel assembly to expose the first opening, and the user can operate the soft water machine body to perform salt adding and the like, without needing to additionally arrange a cabinet door outside the cabinet, kitchen space is saved, and the kitchen space is more compact. The panel assembly further comprises a cover plate, a plate body and an interactive device, the interactive device is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the cover plate is arranged on the side of the plate body away from the soft water machine body, the material of the cover plate at least in the display surface area of the interactive device is transparent material, and the interactive device is electrically connected with the soft water machine body, so that the user can see the display surface of the interactive device through the cover plate without opening the cabinet door, and then the interactive device is operated, and the user is more convenient to operate.

[0008] Preferably, the lower end of the panel assembly is rotatably connected to the lower end of the soft water machine body.

[0009] In the scheme, the lower end of the panel assembly is rotatably connected to the lower end of the soft water machine body, so that the panel assembly can rotate around the lower end of the soft water machine body, and the user is more convenient to rotate the panel assembly from above, and the user is more convenient to operate.

[0010] Preferably, the panel assembly further comprises a fixing structure and a fixing sheet, the fixing structure is fixed to the lower end of the plate body.

[0011] One end of the fixing sheet is connected to the fixing structure, and the other end of the fixing sheet is rotatably connected to the soft water machine body.

[0012] In the scheme, the lower end of the plate body is fixed with the fixing structure, one end of the fixing sheet is connected to the fixing structure, and the other end of the fixing sheet is rotatably connected to the soft water machine body, the fixing structure is designed, so that the connection between the fixing sheet and the plate body is more firm, damage of the rotating part in the rotating process of the panel assembly is avoided, and the service life is prolonged.

[0013] Preferably, the lower end of the plate body is provided with an accommodating cavity with a second opening, the fixing structure is fixed in the accommodating cavity, and one end of the fixing sheet away from the soft water machine body extends into the accommodating cavity and is connected with the fixing structure from the second opening.

[0014] In the scheme, the lower end of the plate body is provided with a containing cavity, and the fixing structure is arranged in the containing cavity, so that the connecting structure formed by the fixing structure and the fixing sheet can be partially located inside the plate body, the cantilever structure outside the plate body is reduced, the overall strength of the fixing structure and the fixing sheet is enhanced, in addition, the fixing structure can be shielded by the plate body, the fixing structure is prevented from being exposed, the panel assembly is more beautiful, a second opening is arranged on the containing cavity, and the end of the fixing sheet away from the water softener body extends into the containing cavity from the second opening and is connected with the fixing structure, so that the part of the fixing sheet extending into the containing cavity is not exposed, and the connection between the panel assembly and the water softener body is more compact.

[0015] Preferably, the fixing structure comprises a fixing cavity, and one end of the fixing sheet extends into and is fixed in the fixing cavity.

[0016] In the scheme, the fixing structure further comprises a fixing cavity, and one end of the fixing sheet extends into and is fixed in the fixing cavity, so that the fixing sheet can be more stably fixed on the fixing structure.

[0017] Preferably, the fixing structure further comprises a connecting portion and a plurality of reinforcing members, the connecting portion is fixedly connected to the lower end of the plate body, and the connecting portion is connected with the fixing sheet, and the plurality of reinforcing members are respectively connected between the connecting portion and the plate body.

[0018] In the scheme, the fixing structure further comprises a connecting portion, the connecting portion is respectively connected to the lower end of the plate body and the fixing sheet, and a plurality of reinforcing members respectively connecting the connecting portion and the plate body are arranged, so that the connection between the connecting portion and the plate body is more firm.

[0019] Preferably, the panel assembly further comprises a waterproof member, and the waterproof member is arranged on the plate body to form a waterproof cavity between the waterproof member and the plate body for accommodating the interactive device.

[0020] In the scheme, the panel assembly further comprises a water discharge member, and the waterproof member is arranged on the plate body to form a waterproof cavity between the waterproof member and the plate body, and the interactive device is arranged in the waterproof cavity, so that the interactive device can be prevented from being damaged due to water, and the interactive device is better protected.

[0021] Preferably, the plate body comprises a front plate, a first surface of the front plate is provided with a sticking portion, the cover plate is bonded to the sticking portion, a surface of the front plate opposite to the first surface is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and at least part of the sticking portion is arranged between two adjacent reinforcing ribs.

[0022] In the scheme, the first surface of the front plate is provided with a sticking part, and the cover plate is bonded to the sticking part, so that the cover plate can be more firmly connected to the front plate, and the surface opposite to the first surface of the front plate is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and at least part of the sticking part is arranged between two adjacent reinforcing ribs, and the reinforcing ribs are arranged to enhance the overall strength of the plate body, so that the panel assembly is more solid.

[0023] Preferably, the reinforcing ribs include horizontal reinforcing ribs and vertical reinforcing ribs, and the extending directions of the horizontal reinforcing ribs and the vertical reinforcing ribs are not parallel.

[0024] In the scheme, the horizontal reinforcing ribs and the vertical reinforcing ribs with different extending directions are arranged, so that the reinforcing ribs can more effectively reinforce the plate body, and further enhance the strength of the panel assembly.

[0025] Preferably, a display window is arranged on the plate body, and the display surface of the interactive device is arranged in the display window.

[0026] In the scheme, the display window is arranged on the plate body, and the display surface of the interactive device is arranged in the display window, so that the display surface of the interactive device is not blocked by the plate body, and the user can clearly see the display surface of the interactive device.

[0027] The positive progress effect of the utility model lies in:

[0028] The under-kitchen water softener is arranged in the interior of the cabinet, the cabinet comprises a first opening, the under-kitchen water softener is communicated with the outside through the first opening, the under-kitchen water softener comprises a water softener body and a panel assembly, the panel assembly is movably connected to the water softener body, and the panel assembly completely covers the first opening, so that the user only needs to open the panel assembly, and the first opening is exposed, the user can operate the water softener body to add salt and the like, and a cabinet door does not need to be additionally arranged outside the cabinet, kitchen space is saved, and the kitchen space is more compact. The panel assembly further comprises a cover plate, a plate body and an interactive device, the interactive device is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the cover plate is arranged on the side, away from the water softener body, of the plate body, the material of the cover plate is transparent at least in the region of the display surface of the interactive device, and the interactive device is electrically connected with the water softener body, so that the user can see the display surface of the interactive device through the cover plate without opening the cabinet door, and then the interactive device is operated, and the user is more convenient to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the water softener according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the sectional three-dimensional structure of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic view of a fixing structure according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic view of the first surface side of a front plate according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic view of the opposite side of the first surface of a front plate according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0035] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] Water softener 100

[0037] Panel assembly 110

[0038] Water softener body 120

[0039] Cover plate 200

[0040] Plate body 300

[0041] Accommodating cavity 310

[0042] Accommodating cavity 320

[0043] Second opening 321

[0044] Front plate 330

[0045] First surface 331

[0046] Sticking part 332

[0047] Reinforcing rib 333

[0048] Transverse reinforcing rib 334

[0049] Vertical reinforcing rib 335

[0050] Display window 340

[0051] Interaction device 400

[0052] Display surface 410

[0053] Fixing structure 500

[0054] Fixing cavity 510

[0055] Connecting part 520

[0056] Reinforcing member 530

[0057] Fixing sheet 600

[0058] Waterproof member 700

[0059] Waterproof cavity 710 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] The utility model will be further explained below by way of examples, but the utility model is not limited in the following examples.

[0061] As Figures 1-3 The utility model provides a kitchen under water softener 100 for being arranged in the inside of the cabinet, the cabinet includes first opening, the kitchen under water softener 100 includes panel assembly 110 and water softener body 120, the kitchen under water softener 100 is communicated with the outside through first opening, panel assembly 110 is movably connected to water softener body 120, panel assembly 110 covers first opening completely, so that user only needs to open panel assembly 110, can make first opening expose, user can operate water softener body 120, and carry out salt adding etc. operation, need not set up cabinet door again in the cabinet outside, save the kitchen under space, and the kitchen under space is more compact.

[0062] Panel assembly 110 includes cover plate 200, plate body 300 and interactive device 400, cover plate 200 is arranged at the side of plate body 300 away from water softener body 120, and plate body 300 is provided with containing cavity 310, and interactive device 400 is arranged in containing cavity 310, and the material quality of cover plate 200 at least in the display face 410 area of interactive device 400 is transparent material quality, and interactive device 400 is electrically connected with water softener body 120, so that user can see the display face 410 of interactive device 400 through cover plate 200 without opening cabinet door, and then operate interactive device 400, more convenient for user to operate.

[0063] In the embodiment, the material quality of the display face 410 area of the interactive device 400 is transparent. In other embodiments, the entire cover plate 200 can also be made of transparent material, and the specific position and range of the transparent material can be selected by the person skilled in the art according to actual needs.

[0064] The lower end of the panel assembly 110 is rotatably connected to the lower end of the water softener body 120, so that the panel assembly 110 can rotate around the lower end of the water softener body 120, making it easier for the user to rotate the panel assembly 110 from above, and the user's operation is more convenient.

[0065] In the embodiment, the panel assembly 110 is rotatably connected to the water softener body 120. In other embodiments, the panel assembly 110 can also be slidably connected to the water softener body 120, and the person skilled in the art can select the appropriate connection method of the panel assembly 110 and the water softener body 120 according to actual needs.

[0066] As Figure 4As shown, the panel assembly 110 further comprises a fixing structure 500 fixed to the lower end of the plate body 300 and a fixing sheet 600, one end of which is connected to the fixing structure 500 and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the water softener body 120. The fixing structure 500 is designed to make the connection between the fixing sheet 600 and the plate body 300 more secure, avoid damage to the rotating part during rotation of the panel assembly 110, and prolong the service life.

[0067] The lower end of the plate body 300 is provided with a containing cavity 320 with a second opening 321, and the fixing structure 500 is fixed in the containing cavity 320, so that the connecting structure formed by the fixing structure 500 and the fixing sheet 600 can be partially located inside the plate body 300, reducing the cantilever structure outside the plate body 300, enhancing the overall strength of the fixing structure 500 and the fixing sheet 600, and further allowing the fixing structure 500 to be shielded by the plate body 300, avoiding exposure of the fixing structure 500, making the panel assembly 110 more beautiful, and allowing the end of the fixing sheet 600 away from the water softener body 120 to extend into the containing cavity 320 from the second opening 321 and be connected to the fixing structure 500, so that the part of the fixing sheet 600 extending into the containing cavity 320 is not exposed, making the connection between the panel assembly 110 and the water softener body 120 more compact.

[0068] The fixing structure 500 comprises a fixing cavity 510, and one end of the fixing sheet 600 extends into and is fixed in the fixing cavity 510, so that the fixing sheet 600 can be more securely fixed to the fixing structure 500.

[0069] The fixing structure 500 further comprises a connecting part 520 fixedly connected to the lower end of the plate body 300 and connected to the fixing sheet 600, and a plurality of reinforcing members 530 respectively connected between the connecting part 520 and the plate body 300, so that the connection between the connecting part 520 and the plate body 300 is more secure.

[0070] The panel assembly 110 further comprises a waterproof member 700 covering the plate body 300 to form a waterproof cavity 710 between the waterproof member 700 and the plate body 300 for containing the interactive device 400, so as to avoid water entering the interactive device and causing damage to the interactive device, and better protect the interactive device.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 1, the panel assembly 110 comprises a plate body 300, an interactive device 400, a water softener body 120, and a fixing structure 500. Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the plate body 300 comprises a front plate 330, a first surface 331 of the front plate 330 is provided with a bonding part 332, and the cover plate 200 is bonded to the bonding part 332, so that the cover plate 200 can be more firmly connected to the front plate 330. The surface opposite to the first surface 331 of the front plate 330 is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 333, and at least part of the bonding part 332 is arranged between two adjacent reinforcing ribs 333. By arranging the reinforcing ribs 333, the overall strength of the plate body 300 is enhanced, and the panel assembly 110 is more solid.

[0072] The reinforcing ribs 333 comprise transverse reinforcing ribs 334 and vertical reinforcing ribs 335, and the extending directions of the transverse reinforcing ribs 334 and the vertical reinforcing ribs 335 are not parallel. By arranging the transverse reinforcing ribs 334 and the vertical reinforcing ribs 335 with different extending directions, the reinforcing ribs 333 can more effectively reinforce the plate body 300, and the strength of the panel assembly 110 is further enhanced.

[0073] The plate body 300 is provided with a display window 340, and the display surface 410 of the interactive device 400 is arranged in the display window 340, so that the display surface 410 of the interactive device 400 is not blocked by the plate body 300, and the user can clearly see the display surface 410 of the interactive device 400.

[0074] In the description of the present application, it should be 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 present application 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 present application in this respect.

[0075] Although the specific embodiments of the present application are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, and the protection scope of the present application 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 application, and these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An under-sink water softener, wherein the under-sink water softener is installed inside a cabinet, the cabinet including a first opening, characterized in that, The under-kitchen soft water machine comprises a panel assembly and a soft water machine body, the under-kitchen soft water machine is communicated with the outside through the first opening, the panel assembly is movably connected to the soft water machine body, and the panel assembly completely covers the first opening. The panel assembly comprises a cover plate, a plate body and an interactive device, the cover plate is arranged on a side of the plate body away from the soft water machine body, the plate body is internally provided with a containing cavity, the interactive device is arranged in the containing cavity, the cover plate is made of transparent material at least in a region where a display surface of the interactive device is located, and the interactive device is electrically connected to the soft water machine body.

2. The under-the-counter water softener of claim 1, wherein The lower end of the panel assembly is rotatably connected to the lower end of the soft water machine body.

3. The under-the-counter water softener of claim 2, wherein, The panel assembly further comprises a fixing structure and a fixing sheet, the fixing structure is fixed to the lower end of the plate body. One end of the fixing sheet is connected to the fixing structure, and the other end of the fixing sheet is rotatably connected to the soft water machine body.

4. The under-the-counter water softener of claim 3, wherein, The lower end of the plate body is provided with a containing cavity with a second opening, the fixing structure is fixed in the containing cavity, and the end of the fixing sheet away from the soft water machine body extends into the containing cavity and is connected to the fixing structure.

5. The under-the-counter water softener of claim 3, wherein, The fixing structure comprises a fixing cavity, and one end of the fixing sheet extends into and is fixed in the fixing cavity.

6. The under-the-counter water softener of claim 3, wherein, The fixing structure further comprises a connecting portion and a plurality of reinforcing members, the connecting portion is fixedly connected to the lower end of the plate body, and the connecting portion is connected to the fixing sheet, and the plurality of reinforcing members are connected between the connecting portion and the plate body.

7. The under-the-counter water softener of claim 1, wherein, The panel assembly further comprises a waterproof member, the waterproof member is arranged on the plate body to form a waterproof cavity for accommodating the interactive device between the waterproof member and the plate body.

8. The under-the-counter water softener of claim 1, wherein, The plate body comprises a front plate, a first surface of the front plate is provided with a sticking portion, the cover plate is bonded to the sticking portion, a surface of the front plate opposite to the first surface is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and at least part of the sticking portion is arranged between two adjacent reinforcing ribs.

9. The under-the-counter water softener of claim 8, wherein, The reinforcing ribs comprise horizontal reinforcing ribs and vertical reinforcing ribs, and the extending directions of the horizontal reinforcing ribs and the vertical reinforcing ribs are not parallel.

10. The under-the-counter water softener of claim 1, wherein The plate body is provided with a display window, and the display surface of the interactive device is arranged in the display window.