Water storage assembly and equipment comprising same

By designing a connecting loop between the water outlet, air return port, and control valve in the water storage component, the problem of air trapping due to lack of water in the impeller pump was solved, enabling the impeller pump to operate normally and be easily manufactured.

CN223739650UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520310892.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-26
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-26

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Technical Problem

Existing water storage equipment is prone to air trapping when the impeller pump is in use due to the absence of water in the water container. The existing program control is unreliable and cannot effectively prevent air accumulation in the impeller pump.

Method used

Design a water storage component in which the outlet of the water container, the impeller pump, the control valve, and the air return port of the water container are connected in sequence to form a loop. When the water level is low or there is no water, water enters the loop through the outlet of the water container to expel the air in the impeller pump and avoid air trapping.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the problem of air trapping in the impeller pump due to lack of water, ensuring the normal operation of the impeller pump. It has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water storage assembly and a device comprising the same, the water storage assembly comprises a water container and an impeller pump, the bottom of the water container is provided with a water outlet and an air return port, an inlet of the impeller pump is communicated with the water outlet of the water container, and an outlet of the impeller pump is communicated with the air return port of the water container. And the outlet of the impeller pump is communicated with the air return port of the water container through a control valve. According to the scheme, the water outlet of the water container, the impeller pump, the control valve and the air return opening of the water container are sequentially communicated to form the loop, when the water level in the water container is low or no water exists, the control valve is opened, and water enters the loop through the water outlet of the water container; air in the impeller pump can be discharged into the water container from the air return port through the inlet water, and air trapping of the impeller pump is avoided.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of water storage assembly and the equipment comprising it. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing water storage equipment when using impeller pump, impeller pump often encounters gas situation, leading to no water. Current more is through program control water container water level, avoid appearing no water situation. But through program control is unreliable, water container still can appear no water situation, once water is evacuated, impeller pump will appear gas in pump body and cannot come out, at this time pump cannot pump water. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem to overcome the defect that impeller pump gas is caused by no water in water container in prior art, provide a kind of water storage assembly and the equipment comprising it.

[0004] The utility model is through the following technical scheme to solve the above technical problem:

[0005] A kind of water storage assembly, the water storage assembly includes water container and impeller pump, the bottom of the water container is equipped with water outlet and back gas port, the inlet of the impeller pump is communicated with the water outlet of the water container, the outlet of the impeller pump is communicated with the back gas port of the water container by control valve.

[0006] In the present scheme, water outlet of water container, impeller pump, control valve and back gas port of water container are sequentially communicated and form loop, when the water level in water container is lower or no water, open control valve, and water is imported to loop by the water outlet of water container, by the water import, air in impeller pump can be discharged to water container by back gas port, avoid impeller pump gas.

[0007] Preferably, the position of the back gas port on the water container is higher than the position of the water outlet on the water container.

[0008] In the present scheme, by using the above configuration, the back gas port and water outlet of water container can form liquid level difference, thereby facilitating water flow through loop and air in impeller pump into water container.

[0009] Preferably, the water container has a bottom wall, the water outlet and back gas port of the water container are arranged on the bottom wall, and the impeller pump is located below the bottom wall.

[0010] In the present scheme, the whole machine structure is convenient for water outlet, and convenient for manufacturing.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom wall has a recessed cavity recessed downwardly to the water container, and the water outlet of the water container is located in the recessed cavity.

[0012] And / or, the bottom wall has a protruding part protruding into the interior of the water container, and the air return port of the water container is arranged at the protruding part.

[0013] In the present solution, by arranging the water outlet of the water container at the concave cavity or arranging the air return port at the protruding part, a liquid level difference is formed between the air return port and the water outlet. When both are arranged, the liquid level difference is greater, thus being more conducive to the exhaust of the impeller pump.

[0014] Preferably, the concave cavity is arranged at a corner of the water container, and the protruding part is arranged close to the concave cavity.

[0015] Preferably, the water container further has a side wall arranged around the bottom wall; the side wall has an opening at a position corresponding to the protruding part, and a containing cavity is formed below the protruding part for containing at least part of the control valve and a connecting joint of the water container.

[0016] Preferably, the water storage assembly further comprises a detector extending into the concave cavity from below the concave cavity.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom wall is provided with a first mounting bracket at the concave cavity, and the detector is mounted to the first mounting bracket through a mounting plate.

[0018] Preferably, the control valve is mounted to the lower surface of the bottom wall.

[0019] In the present solution, the lower surface of the bottom wall of the water container can serve as a mounting position of the control valve, thus facilitating the installation arrangement.

[0020] Preferably, the lower surface of the bottom wall is provided with a second mounting bracket, and the water storage assembly further comprises a mounting seat connected with the second mounting bracket, and an installation space is formed between the mounting seat and the second mounting bracket, and the control valve is arranged in the installation space.

[0021] Preferably, the water storage assembly further comprises a one-way valve, and the control valve is an electromagnetic valve, and the one-way valve and the electromagnetic valve are respectively in communication with the outlet of the impeller pump.

[0022] An apparatus comprising the above water storage assembly.

[0023] Preferably, the apparatus is a water heater or a water purifier.

[0024] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows: the water outlet of the water container, the impeller pump, the control valve, and the air return port of the water container are connected in sequence to form a loop. When the water level in the water container is low or there is no water, the control valve is opened and water is introduced into the loop through the water outlet of the water container. This water inlet can discharge the air in the impeller pump into the water container through the air return port, thus preventing air from trapped in the impeller pump. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a water storage component provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the planar structure of a water storage component provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the water storage component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of a water container provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the water container provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0031] Water storage component 10, water container 100, water outlet 110, air return port 120, bottom wall 130, cavity 131, protrusion 132, receiving cavity 133, first mounting bracket 134, second mounting bracket 135, side wall 140, opening 141, mounting plate 150, mounting base 160, impeller pump 200, control valve 300, check valve 400, detector 500. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further illustrated by way of embodiments below, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0033] This utility model provides a water storage component 10, such as Figures 1-5As shown, the water storage assembly 10 comprises a water storage container 100 and an impeller pump 200, the water storage container 100 is provided with a water outlet 110 and a gas return port 120 at the bottom, the inlet of the impeller pump 200 is communicated with the water outlet 110 of the water storage container 100, and the outlet of the impeller pump 200 is communicated with the gas return port 120 of the water storage container 100 through a control valve 300. The water outlet 110 of the water storage container 100, the impeller pump 200, the control valve 300 and the gas return port 120 of the water storage container 100 are sequentially communicated and form a loop, when the water level in the water storage container 100 is low or there is no water, the control valve 300 is opened, and water is introduced into the loop through the water outlet 110 of the water storage container 100, through which the air in the impeller pump 200 is discharged into the water storage container 100 through the gas return port 120, avoiding air trapping in the impeller pump 200.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1 , the water storage container 100 has a bottom wall 130 and a side wall 140, the side wall 140 surrounds the bottom wall 130 and is open at the top opening 141, and a cover is provided at the opening 141, thereby forming a substantially closed chamber which can be used for storing water. The water outlet 110 and the gas return port 120 are provided at the bottom of the water storage container 100, which means that the water outlet 110 and the gas return port 120 are located at the bottom of the water storage container 100. In a specific arrangement, it can be provided on the bottom wall 130 or at the bottom of the side wall 140. The impeller pump 200 is arranged outside the water storage container 100, and the impeller pump 200 is communicated with the water outlet 110 and the control valve 300 through a pipeline. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the impeller pump 200 is preferably arranged directly below the water storage container 100.

[0035] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the water storage assembly 10 further comprises a one-way valve 400, the control valve 300 is an electromagnetic valve, and the one-way valve 400 and the electromagnetic valve are respectively communicated with the outlet of the impeller pump 200. Specifically, the impeller pump 200 is arranged horizontally below the water storage container 100, the inlet of the impeller pump 200 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the outlet of the impeller pump 200 faces upward. The water storage container 100 and the inlet of the impeller pump 200 are communicated through an L-shaped pipeline, the control valve 300 and the one-way valve 400 are both located above the impeller pump 200, the outlet of the impeller pump 200 has a pipeline extending upward, and the pipeline is divided into two paths through a pipeline joint, one path is communicated with the electromagnetic valve, and the other path is communicated with the one-way valve 400. Among them, the electromagnetic valve can be automatically opened through program control to discharge the air in the impeller pump 200.

[0036] As shown in Figure 3As shown, the position of the air return port 120 on the water container 100 is higher than the position of the water outlet 110 on the water container 100. Thus, the air return port 120 and the water outlet 110 of the water container 100 can form a liquid level difference, which is beneficial for the water flow through the circuit and for the air in the impeller pump 200 to enter the water container 100.

[0037] In a specific implementation, in order to make the position of the air return port 120 higher than the position of the water outlet 110, various configurations can be adopted, such as arranging the water outlet 110 on the bottom wall 130 and arranging the air return port 120 on the side wall 140. As a preferred embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 As shown, the water container 100 has a bottom wall 130, and the water outlet 110 and the air return port 120 of the water container 100 are arranged on the bottom wall 130, which is convenient for water outlet and manufacturing, such as directly molding when made of plastic. The impeller pump 200 is located below the bottom wall 130.

[0038] As shown in Figure 3 The bottom wall 130 has a recessed cavity 131 recessed downward of the water container 100, and the water outlet 110 of the water container 100 is located in the recessed cavity 131; and / or, the bottom wall 130 has a protruding portion 132 protruding inward of the water container 100, and the air return port 120 of the water container 100 is arranged on the protruding portion 132. By arranging the water outlet 110 of the water container 100 in the recessed cavity 131 or arranging the air return port 120 on the protruding portion 132, a liquid level difference can be formed between the air return port 120 and the water outlet 110. When both are configured, the liquid level difference is greater, which is more beneficial for the air exhaust of the impeller pump 200.

[0039] Specifically, as shown in Figure 3 Most of the bottom wall 130 is in a substantially flat structure, and part of the bottom wall 130 is recessed downward and part of the bottom wall 130 is protruded inward. In addition, it can be understood that in a specific implementation, by arranging the recessed cavity 131 and arranging the water outlet 110 in the recessed cavity 131 and arranging the air return port 120 on the bottom wall 130, a liquid level difference can be formed between the water outlet 110 and the air return port 120. Or by arranging the protruding portion 132 and arranging the air return port 120 on the protruding portion 132 and arranging the water outlet 110 on the bottom wall 130, a liquid level difference can be formed between the water outlet 110 and the air return port 120. A more preferred embodiment is to simultaneously configure the recessed cavity 131 and the protruding portion 132, so as to form a greater liquid level difference.

[0040] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the concave cavity 131 is arranged at a corner of the water container 100, and the protruding part 132 is arranged close to the concave cavity 131. Specifically, the water container 100 is in a substantially cuboid structure, and the concave cavity 131 is arranged at one corner of the water container 100, and the protruding part 132 is adjacent to the concave cavity 131 and borders with the side wall 140. The protruding part 132 is close to the concave cavity 131, which can shorten the entire circuit, and thus can shorten the amount of trapped air. As shown in Figure 3 As shown, the concave cavity 131 is substantially rectangular in shape, and the shape of the corner is consistent with the shape of the corner of the water container 100. The protruding part 132 is substantially rectangular in shape. In other embodiments, the protruding part 132 and the concave cavity 131 can have other shapes and sizes as required.

[0041] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The water container 100 also has a side wall 140 arranged around the bottom wall 130; the side wall 140 has an opening 141 at a position corresponding to the protruding part 132, and a receiving cavity 133 is formed below the protruding part 132, which is used to accommodate at least part of the control valve 300 and the connecting joint of the water container 100. Specifically, the protruding part 132 is formed in a direction in which part of the bottom wall 130 protrudes into the interior of the water container 100, so that below the protruding part 132 forms the receiving cavity 133 outside the water container 100. Moreover, the protruding part 132 borders with the side wall 140, so that the side wall 140 is opened to form the opening 141 at a position corresponding to the protruding part 132.

[0042] Further, as shown in Figure 4 The water outlet 110 and the air return port 120 each have a downwardly extending connecting pipe opening for connection with a joint. In addition, an arc-shaped wall is provided at the lower surface of the concave cavity 131, and the receiving cavity 133 of the protruding part 132 also has an arc-shaped wall at a position away from the opening 141.

[0043] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 5 The water storage assembly 10 also includes a detector 500, which extends into the concave cavity 131 from below the concave cavity 131. The detector 500 can be configured as a device for detecting different indicators, such as a temperature detector 500 for detecting water temperature, as required.

[0044] As shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 The bottom wall 130 is provided with a first mounting bracket 134 at the concave cavity 131, and the detector 500 is mounted to the first mounting bracket 134 through a mounting plate 150.

[0045] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the control valve 300 is mounted on the lower surface of the bottom wall 130.

[0046] As shown, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the lower surface of the bottom wall 130 is provided with a second mounting bracket 135, and the water storage assembly 10 further comprises a mounting seat 160 connected with the second mounting bracket 135, and an installation space is formed between the mounting seat 160 and the second mounting bracket 135, and the control valve 300 is arranged in the installation space. Specifically, the second mounting bracket 135 comprises two brackets arranged at intervals, the mounting seat 160 has a U-shaped structure, and the mounting seat 160 can be connected with the two brackets by fasteners.

[0047] The utility model embodiment further provides a kind of equipment, and equipment includes above-mentioned water storage assembly 10.

[0048] The water storage assembly 10 can be applied to various electric appliances with impeller pump 200 to water storage container 100 pumping water, such as water heater or water purifier.

[0049] Although the specific embodiments of the utility model are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, and the protection scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the utility model, and these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water storage assembly, characterized by, The water storage assembly comprises a water storage container and an impeller pump, the water storage container is provided with a water outlet and a gas return port at the bottom, the inlet of the impeller pump is communicated with the water outlet of the water storage container, and the outlet of the impeller pump is communicated with the gas return port of the water storage container through a control valve.

2. The water storage assembly of claim 1, wherein, The gas return port is located higher than the water outlet on the water storage container.

3. The water storage assembly of claim 1, wherein, The water storage container is provided with a bottom wall, the water outlet and the gas return port of the water storage container are arranged on the bottom wall, and the impeller pump is located below the bottom wall.

4. The water storage assembly of claim 3, wherein, The bottom wall is provided with a concave cavity recessed downwardly, and the water outlet of the water storage container is arranged in the concave cavity. The bottom wall is provided with a convex part protruding inwardly, and the gas return port of the water storage container is arranged on the convex part.

5. The water storage assembly of claim 4, wherein, The concave cavity is arranged at a corner of the water storage container, and the convex part is arranged close to the concave cavity.

6. The water storage assembly of claim 5, wherein, The water storage container is further provided with a side wall arranged around the bottom wall, the side wall is provided with an opening at a position corresponding to the convex part, a containing cavity is formed below the convex part, and the containing cavity is used for containing at least part of the control valve and a connecting joint of the water storage container.

7. The water storage assembly of claim 4, wherein, The water storage assembly further comprises a detector extending into the concave cavity from below the concave cavity.

8. The water storage assembly of claim 7, wherein, The bottom wall is provided with a first mounting bracket at the concave cavity, and the detector is mounted on the first mounting bracket through a mounting plate.

9. The water storage assembly of claim 3, wherein, The control valve is mounted on the lower surface of the bottom wall.

10. The water storage assembly of claim 9, wherein, The lower surface of the bottom wall is provided with a second mounting bracket, the water storage assembly further comprises a mounting seat connected with the second mounting bracket, an installation space is formed between the mounting seat and the second mounting bracket, and the control valve is arranged in the installation space.

11. The water storage assembly of any one of claims 1-10, wherein, The water storage assembly further comprises a one-way valve, the control valve is an electromagnetic valve, and the one-way valve and the electromagnetic valve are respectively communicated with the outlet of the impeller pump.

12. An apparatus, comprising: The device comprises the water storage assembly according to any one of claims 1-11.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein, The device is a water heater or a water purifier.