Salt bracket and water softener

Abstract

The utility model discloses a salt bracket which comprises a body, the body is installed at the position, close to a filter material tank, in a water softener, and an inner hole used for installing a liquid level controller and a storage groove used for storing regenerated salt particles are formed in the body. An arc-shaped surface matched with the filter material tank in appearance is arranged on the side surface of one side, facing the filter material tank, of the body. According to the salt bracket disclosed by the utility model, due to the arrangement of the inner hole, the storage groove and the arc-shaped surface on the body, the salt bracket and the filter material tank can be effectively placed in a machine salt box to form limitation and constraint of each degree of freedom.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a water softener, and more specifically to a salt holder and a water softener. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the domestic water softener market is dominated by integrated models, where the filter media tank and brine valve are both housed within the brine tank. This type of brine tank not only holds the regenerated salt but also the filter media tank and level controller, carrying all machine components during transportation and handling. It boasts a compact structure and is easy to move. Traditional water softeners have the level controller fixed to the brine tank wall or secured with a brine barrier. Conventional brine barriers typically employ the structure of industrial water softener brine tanks: a support plate with supporting legs for salt separation, which elevates the salt level and secures the filter media tank. This type of brine barrier is primarily used in larger brine tanks to prevent salt bridging and to facilitate complete dissolution of the salt solution to achieve saturation. The brine barrier generally avoids the spherical bottom of the filter media tank, resulting in a higher regenerated salt level and an empty area that leads to more water replenishment and less salt storage. For household water softeners, especially those that are low-profile and installed under cabinets, the salt tank volume is small. Due to differences in industry regulations and user habits in different regions, the required water replenishment volume varies greatly between domestic and foreign customers. The group standard for household water softeners, T / NAHIEM 99-2023, promotes salt efficiency grading. If a low-profile tank is to achieve Grade A salt efficiency, the water replenishment volume will be very small, and the traditional salt barrier structure is difficult to meet the requirements. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a salt holder and its water softener, which effectively fixes the liquid level controller and filter media tank, and the water replenishment volume can meet the requirements of various specifications, including small water softeners with low water replenishment, high salt efficiency, low frequency of salt addition, good production versatility, convenient manufacturing and after-sales maintenance, and low cost.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a salt support, comprising a body, which is installed inside a water softener near the filter media tank, characterized in that: the body has an inner hole for installing a liquid level controller and a storage tank for storing regenerated salt particles, and the side of the body facing the filter media tank has an arc-shaped surface adapted to the shape of the filter media tank.

[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, the storage tank is formed by a step being lowered from the side of the main body facing away from the filter media tank.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the arc-shaped surface includes an upper arc surface and a lower arc surface, the upper arc surface and the lower arc surface have the same curvature, the lower side of the upper arc surface is connected to the upper side of the lower arc surface, the upper side of the upper arc surface transitions to the lower side in an arc curvature towards the filter media tank, forming a protrusion inserted into the bottom of the filter media tank, and the arc surface of the lower arc surface is a vertical structure.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a support member, which is detachably installed on the step so that the top surface of the support member serves as the bottom of the storage tank.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, several drainage holes are provided on the top surface of the support member and the top surface of the body.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the lower side of the support member is provided with a spring buckle, and a buckle groove is provided on the step. The spring buckle is inserted into the buckle groove to install the support member onto the step.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the lower end of the snap fastener is provided with a barb, which hooks onto the groove wall at the lower end of the snap groove to connect with the snap groove.

[0011] Another aspect of this utility model provides a water softener, which includes a housing and a filter media tank disposed within the housing, wherein the aforementioned salt support is provided within the housing near the filter media tank.

[0012] As a further improvement to the water softener, the outer shell is provided with a waist piece at a position above the filter media tank. A circular hole is opened in the middle of the waist piece. A control valve is installed on the top of the filter media tank. The circular hole is fitted onto the filter media tank, and the top arc surface of the filter media tank abuts against the waist piece.

[0013] The advantages of this invention, compared to other conventional water softener brine barriers, include its interlocking structure which effectively secures the filter media tank and brine well. The low-lying brine surface allows for compatibility with various sizes, including small water softeners, to meet high salt efficiency requirements. Increased salt addition volume and lower frequency of addition provide a better user experience. The mounting base can be fitted with different sized support components, making it suitable for water softeners of various appearances. Its high versatility in production reduces manufacturing and after-sales maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water softener of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the salt support bracket;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the disassembled state of the Zhongyan bracket;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the salt bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Reference Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment first provides a salt support, including a body 2, which is installed in the water softener near the filter tank 5. The body 2 has an inner hole 21 for installing a liquid level controller and a storage tank for storing regenerated salt particles. The side of the body 2 facing the filter tank 5 has an arc-shaped surface 23 that matches the shape of the filter tank 5. Thus, the liquid level controller is installed by using the inner hole 21 of the salt support body 2, and the filter tank 5 and the salt well are fixed by using the arc-shaped surface 23 to cooperate with the filter tank 5.

[0020] Furthermore, refer to Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a specific structure for a storage tank, which is formed by a step 22 being sunken down on the side of the main body 2 facing away from the filter media tank 5, thereby achieving the setting of a low-lying salt surface to adapt to various specifications, including small water softeners that can also meet the high salt efficiency requirements.

[0021] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides the following arc-shaped surface 23 structure to better support and fix the filter media tank 5. Specifically, the arc-shaped surface 23 includes an upper arc surface 231 and a lower arc surface 232. The upper arc surface 231 and the lower arc surface 232 have the same curvature. The lower side of the upper arc surface 231 is connected to the upper side of the lower arc surface 232. The upper side of the upper arc surface 231 transitions to the lower side in an arc curvature towards the filter media tank 5, forming a protrusion 24 that is inserted into the bottom of the filter media tank 5. The arc surface of the lower arc surface 232 is a vertical structure. In this way, the upper arc surface 231 provides support for the constricted arc shape of the bottom of the filter media tank 5, and the lower arc surface 232 matches the bottom of the filter media tank 5.

[0022] Furthermore, refer to Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment also provides a support member 3, which is used to further assist the main body 2 in fixing the filter media tank 5. At the same time, the support member 3 is detachably installed on the step 22 so that the top surface of the support member 3 serves as the bottom of the storage tank. The support member 3 can be configured with different specifications according to the shape and size of the water softener, or the main body 2 can be used independently.

[0023] Furthermore, in this embodiment, in order to enhance the mixing effect of the brine solution, permeation holes 28 are opened on the top surfaces of both the support 3 and the body 2. The permeation holes 28 block the salt particles, and the brine solution is fully convectioned and mixed through the holes to form a saturated brine solution.

[0024] Furthermore, refer to Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the support member 3 is detachably installed by using a combination of spring clip 32 and clip groove. Specifically, the lower end barb of spring clip 32 can be hooked onto the groove wall at the lower end of the clip groove to achieve installation. During disassembly, it is only necessary to drive the barb to shift to achieve disassembly.

[0025] Based on the salt bracket structure described above, this embodiment provides a water softener utilizing the aforementioned salt bracket structure. The water softener includes a housing and a filter media tank 5 disposed within the housing. The aforementioned salt bracket is located near the filter media tank 5 within the housing. Correspondingly, in addition to the salt bracket assisting in fixing the filter media tank 5, the water softener in this embodiment also provides a waist piece 7 at a position on the housing above the filter media tank 5. A circular hole 71 is opened in the middle of the waist piece 7. A control valve 8 is installed on the top of the filter media tank 5. The circular hole 71 is fitted onto the filter media tank 5, and the top arc surface of the filter media tank 5 abuts against the waist piece 7 to further enhance the installation reliability of the filter media tank 5.

[0026] In summary, the salt holder of this embodiment and the water softener using the salt holder effectively fix the liquid level controller and the filter media tank 5. The water replenishment volume can meet the requirements of various specifications, including small water softeners with low water replenishment, high salt efficiency, low frequency of salt addition, good production versatility, convenient manufacturing and after-sales maintenance, and low cost.

[0027] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A salt carriage comprising a body (2) which is mounted in a water softener near a filter material tank (5), characterized in that: The body (2) is provided with an inner hole (21) for installing a liquid level controller and a storage groove for storing regenerated salt particles.

2. The salt carrier of claim 1, wherein: The storage groove is formed by sinking a step (22) on the side of the body (2) away from the filter material tank (5).

3. The salt carrier of claim 1 or 2, wherein: The arc surface (23) includes an upper arc surface (231) and a lower arc surface (232), the upper arc surface (231) and the lower arc surface (232) have the same curvature, the lower side of the upper arc surface (231) is connected to the upper side of the lower arc surface (232), the upper side to the lower side of the upper arc surface (231) is curved towards the filter material tank (5) and transitions in the curvature, forming a protrusion (24) inserted into the bottom of the filter material tank (5), and the curvature of the lower arc surface (232) is a vertical structure.

4. The salt carrier of claim 1 or 2, wherein: A support (3) is further included, which is detachably installed on the step (22) so that the top surface of the support (3) serves as the groove bottom of the storage groove.

5. The salt carrier of claim 4, wherein: A plurality of water permeation holes (28) are formed on the top surface of the support (3) and the top surface of the body (2).

6. The salt carrier of claim 5, wherein: The lower side of the support (3) is provided with a spring buckle (32), and the step (22) is provided with a buckle groove, the spring buckle (32) is inserted into the buckle groove to install the support (3) on the step (22).

7. The salt carrier of claim 6, wherein: The lower end of the spring buckle (32) is provided with a barb, which is connected to the buckle groove by hooking the groove wall at the lower end of the buckle groove.

8. A water softener comprising a housing and a filter tank (5) disposed within the housing, characterised in that: The shell is provided with the salt bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 7 near the filter material tank (5).

9. A water softener as claimed in claim 8 wherein: The shell is provided with a waist piece (7) above the filter material tank (5), the waist piece (7) is provided with a circular hole (71) in the middle, the filter material tank (5) is provided with a control valve (8) on the top, the circular hole (71) is sleeved on the control valve (8), and the top arc surface of the filter material tank (5) abuts against the waist piece (7).

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