Water dispenser

By installing a sliding shelf and a splash guard on the water dispenser, the problems of residual water dripping and splashing are solved, achieving a safe and convenient water filling process and improving the user experience.

CN223746203UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520034313.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-07
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-07

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Technical Problem

Existing water dispensers pose safety hazards such as residual water dripping and water splashing onto users after dispensing water, affecting the user experience.

Method used

A water dispenser was designed, including a shelf and a baffle. The shelf is slidably mounted back and forth. When water is being dispensed, it is located directly below the water outlet. After dispensing water, it moves forward to the front of the water dispenser. The shelf moves smoothly by combining a cylinder drive and a sliding component. The baffle prevents water from splashing through the drive component and the sliding component. It is made of a visible material to facilitate the viewing of the water level.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents residual water from splashing or flowing onto users, improving safety and aesthetics, and ensuring the reliability and convenience of water connection.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a water dispenser which comprises a box body, a water outlet nozzle is arranged on the box body, an object placing table capable of being used for placing a water container is further arranged on the box body in a front-back sliding fit mode, the object placing table is horizontally arranged below the water outlet nozzle, and the water dispenser further comprises a driving device used for driving and positioning the object placing table. The object placing table is located under the water outlet nozzle, and after water receiving is finished, the object placing table moves forwards and protrudes out of the front face of the box body. Compared with the prior art, the storage table used for storing the water container is arranged in the front-back sliding fit mode, in the water receiving state, the storage table is located under the water outlet nozzle so that water flowing out of the water outlet nozzle can flow downwards into the water container, after water receiving is finished, the storage table moves forwards and protrudes forwards out of the front face of the box body, and a user can take the water container conveniently; meanwhile, residual water flowing out of the water outlet nozzle can be prevented from dripping on the hand of a user.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of water dispenser, especially to a water dispenser. BACKGROUND

[0002] The water dispenser is a device for heating or cooling water for people to drink, and the existing water dispenser is usually provided with a water receiving box and a water outlet nozzle, mainly through the water outlet nozzle to pour water, and the water cup is placed on the water receiving box to take water. For example, Chinese utility model patent with patent No. ZL201721689125.5 (authorized publication No. CN208404172U), Chinese utility model patent with patent No. ZL202020189736.9 (authorized publication No. CN212066501U) and the like. For another example, Chinese utility model patent with patent No. ZL202120374408.0 (authorized publication No. CN214892090U) discloses a water heating machine, which comprises a machine shell, a water outlet nozzle and a water receiving disc, the machine shell is internally provided with a water heating system and a refrigeration system, the water outlet nozzle extends out of the machine shell, the water outlet of the water heating system and the water outlet nozzle are communicated, and the water receiving disc is arranged on the outer wall of the machine shell and located below the water outlet nozzle.

[0003] Then, after the water receiving is finished, the residual water in the pipeline will continue to flow out of the water outlet nozzle, at this time, if the user stretches out his hand to take the water cup on the water receiving disc, there is a risk of being scalded. In addition, during the water receiving process, the water flow flowing out of the water outlet nozzle will splash the liquid drops on the cup bottom of the water cup or the liquid surface in the water cup to the user, which exists a use safety hazard and affects the use experience of the user. SUMMARY

[0004] The first technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a water dispenser which is safe to use and can avoid water splashing.

[0005] The second technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a water dispenser which is safe to use and can avoid water splashing, and the water dispenser can effectively prevent water splashing during the water receiving process.

[0006] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model to solve at least one of the above technical problems is as follows: a water dispenser comprises a box body, a water outlet nozzle is arranged on the box body, characterized in that a placement table for placing a water container is arranged on the box body in a front and rear sliding manner, the placement table is horizontally arranged below the water outlet nozzle, and a driving device for driving and positioning the placement table is further arranged,

[0007] In addition, in the water receiving state, the placement table is located directly below the water outlet nozzle, and after the water receiving is finished, the placement table moves forward and protrudes from the front surface of the box body.

[0008] Further, the front face of the box body is horizontally recessed rearward to form a water receiving groove, the water outlet nozzle is vertically arranged on the upper groove face of the water receiving groove, the article placing table is arranged on the lower groove face of the water receiving groove, and in the water receiving state, the article placing table is located in the water receiving groove, and after the water receiving is finished, the article placing table is located in front of the water receiving groove. The water outlet nozzle and the article placing table are conveniently arranged on the box body, and the front face of the water dispenser is more beautiful.

[0009] Further, the article placing table is arranged by a first sliding assembly, the first sliding assembly comprises a first sliding groove extending frontward and rearward and a first sliding bar embedded in the first sliding groove and capable of sliding back and forth along the first sliding groove, and one of the first sliding bar or the first sliding groove is arranged on the left and right side faces of the article placing table respectively, and the other one is arranged on the left and right groove faces of the water receiving groove. The article placing table is stably moved frontward and rearward by the first sliding assembly, and the reliability of the water receiving operation is ensured.

[0010] Further, the rear groove face of the water receiving groove is recessed rearward to form a mounting groove, the driving device is a cylinder horizontally mounted in the mounting groove in the front and rear directions, and the piston rod of the cylinder is connected with the article placing table. The article placing table is driven by the cylinder, and is positioned at a required position (for example, directly below the water outlet nozzle or protruding frontward on the front face of the box body).

[0011] Further, a water blocking plate is arranged on the box body in the up and down directions along the left and right directions, in the initial state, the water blocking plate is located above the water receiving groove, in the water receiving state, the water blocking plate is located in front of the water outlet nozzle, and the lower end of the water blocking plate is lower than the water outlet nozzle. The water blocking plate avoids water splashing during the water receiving, and plays a role of preventing water splashing.

[0012] Further, in the water receiving state, the lower end of the water blocking plate abuts against the top face of the article placing table, and the water blocking plate is made of a visible material. Water splashing is avoided, and the water blocking plate is made of a visible material (for example, a transparent acrylic plate), so that the user can check the water level in the water container during the water receiving.

[0013] Further, the front face of the box body is provided with a containing cavity above the water receiving groove for containing the water blocking plate and allowing the water blocking plate to move up and down, the containing cavity extends leftward and rightward and is open downward. The water blocking plate is stably arranged on the box body, and the water blocking plate is conveniently slid up and down.

[0014] Further, the front face of the box body is recessed rearward above the water receiving groove and downward to the water receiving groove to form a containing groove, and the front face of the containing groove is covered by a front panel to form the containing cavity. The containing cavity is conveniently arranged on the box body, and in the initial state, the water blocking plate is hidden behind the front panel, so that the front face of the water dispenser is more beautiful.

[0015] Further, a driving assembly for driving the water baffle is further included, the driving assembly comprising a driving motor, a driving gear, a driven gear, a first rack and a second rack, wherein the driving gear is installed on the output shaft of the driving motor, the driving gear is engaged with the driven gear, the first rack is engaged with the driving gear, the second rack is engaged with the driven gear, the first rack and the second rack are protruded on the back of the water baffle, the first rack and the second rack vertically extend respectively, and the first rack and the second rack are arranged left and right, and the driving gear and the driven gear are arranged in the gap between the first rack and the second rack. The driving motor drives the driving gear to rotate, the driving gear drives the driven gear to rotate, and the water baffle moves up and down through the driving of the corresponding racks.

[0016] Further, the water baffle is arranged through a second sliding assembly, the second sliding assembly comprising a second sliding groove vertically extending and a second sliding bar embedded in the second sliding groove and capable of sliding back and forth along the second sliding groove, wherein one of the second sliding bar and the second sliding groove is protruded on the left and right sides of the water baffle respectively, and the other one is arranged on the left and right sides of the groove face of the container groove. Thus, the water baffle can move up and down stably through the second sliding assembly.

[0017] Further, the front panel is magnetically connected with the front face of the box. Thus, the front panel and the box are convenient to disassemble and assemble.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that the placing table for placing the water container is arranged in front of and behind the water dispenser, under the water receiving state, the placing table is located directly below the water outlet nozzle, the water flowing out of the water outlet nozzle can flow into the water container, after the water receiving is finished, the placing table is moved forward and protrudes from the front face of the box, the user can take the water container conveniently, and the residual water flowing out of the water outlet nozzle can be prevented from dripping on the user's hand. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the water dispenser in the utility model embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a sectional view of the water dispenser in the utility model embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 It is an enlarged view of part A in the utility model embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a partial structure exploded view of the water dispenser in the utility model embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5A partial structure schematic view of the water dispenser in the embodiment of the present utility model (in a state of hiding the front panel and the water baffle);

[0024] Figure 6 A water baffle and a driving assembly structure schematic view in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 A storage table and a driving device structure schematic view in the embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present utility model will be further described in detail below in combination with the embodiment of the drawings.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, it is understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, since the embodiments disclosed by the present utility model can be arranged in different directions, so these orientation indicating terms are only as an illustration and should not be regarded as a limitation, for example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to the direction opposite or consistent with the direction of gravity. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0028] As shown in the drawings, Figures 1-7 A water dispenser includes a box body 1, a water outlet nozzle 2 is arranged on the box body 1, further, a storage table 3 for placing a water container (for example, a water cup or the like) is arranged on the box body 1 in a front and rear sliding fit manner, and the storage table 3 is horizontally arranged below the water outlet nozzle 2. Further, a driving device for driving and positioning the storage table 3 is arranged. In the water receiving state, the storage table 3 is located directly below the water outlet nozzle 2, and after the water receiving is completed, the storage table 3 moves forward and protrudes in front of the box body 1.

[0029] It can be seen that the storage table 3 for placing a water container is arranged in a front and rear sliding fit manner, in the water receiving state, the storage table 3 is located directly below the water outlet nozzle 2, which is beneficial to the water flowing out of the water outlet nozzle 2 to flow into the water container downward, after the water receiving is completed, the storage table 3 moves forward and protrudes in front of the box body 1, which is convenient for the user to take the water container, and at the same time, can avoid the residual water flowing out of the water outlet nozzle 2 from dripping on the user's hand. Preferably, the storage table 3 is moved forward to the front of the box body 1 before the water receiving operation, so as to facilitate the user to place the water container on the storage table 3.

[0030] Further, the front face of the cabinet 1 is horizontally recessed rearward to form a water receiving groove 11, the water outlet nozzle 2 is vertically arranged on the upper groove face of the water receiving groove 11, and the placing table 3 is arranged on the lower groove face of the water receiving groove 11. In the water receiving state, the placing table 3 is located in the water receiving groove 11, and after the water receiving is finished, the placing table 3 is located in front of the water receiving groove 11. The arrangement of the water outlet nozzle 2 and the placing table 3 on the cabinet 1 is facilitated, and the front face appearance of the water dispenser is more beautiful.

[0031] Further, the placing table 3 is arranged by a first sliding assembly, which comprises a first sliding groove 41 extending frontward and rearward and a first sliding bar 42 embedded in the first sliding groove 41 and capable of sliding back and forth along the first sliding groove 41, wherein one of the first sliding bar 42 or the first sliding groove 41 is arranged on the left and right side faces of the placing table 3 respectively, and the other one is arranged on the left and right groove faces of the water receiving groove 11 respectively. The first sliding assembly can make the placing table 3 move stably frontward and rearward, and ensure the reliability of the water receiving operation. In the embodiment, the first sliding groove 41 is concavely arranged on the left and right side faces of the placing table 3 respectively, and the first sliding bar 42 is convexly arranged on the left and right groove faces of the water receiving groove 11 respectively.

[0032] Preferably, the rear groove face of the water receiving groove 11 is recessed rearward to form a mounting groove 12, the driving device is a cylinder 5 horizontally mounted in the mounting groove 12 along the front and rear directions, and the piston rod 51 of the cylinder 5 is connected with the placing table 3. The cylinder 5 can drive the placing table 3 and position the placing table 3 at a desired position (for example, directly below the water outlet nozzle 2 or protruding forward on the front face of the cabinet 1).

[0033] Further, the water dispenser in the embodiment further comprises a water baffle 6 arranged on the cabinet 1 in a sliding manner along the left and right directions and upward and downward, in the initial state, the water baffle 6 is located above the water receiving groove 11, in the water receiving state, the water baffle 6 is located in front of the water outlet nozzle 2, and the lower end of the water baffle 6 is lower than the water outlet nozzle 2. The water baffle 6 can avoid water splashing during water receiving, and has the function of preventing water splashing. Preferably, in the water receiving state, the lower end of the water baffle 6 abuts against the top face of the placing table 3, and the water baffle 6 is made of a visible material. Thus, water splashing can be better avoided, and the water baffle 6 made of a visible material (for example, a transparent acrylic plate) can facilitate the user to check the water level in the water container during water receiving.

[0034] Further, the front face of the box 1 is provided with a cavity above the water receiving groove 11 for accommodating the water baffle 6 and allowing the water baffle 6 to move up and down. The cavity extends left and right and opens downward. Thus, the water baffle 6 can be stably arranged on the box 1, and the water baffle 6 can be easily moved up and down. Specifically, in the embodiment, the front face of the box 1 is recessed rearward above the water receiving groove 11 and penetrates downward to the water receiving groove 11 to form a cavity 13. The front face of the cavity 13 is covered by the front panel 9 to form the cavity. The cavity is arranged on the box 1, and the water baffle 6 is hidden behind the front panel 9 in the initial state, so that the appearance of the water dispenser is more beautiful.

[0035] Further, the water baffle 6 is arranged by a second sliding assembly. The second sliding assembly includes a second sliding groove 81 extending vertically and a second sliding bar 82 embedded in the second sliding groove 81 and capable of sliding back and forth in the second sliding groove 81. The left and right sides of the water baffle 6 are respectively provided with one of the second sliding bar 82 or the second sliding groove 81, and the other is provided on the left and right sides of the groove face of the cavity 13. Thus, the water baffle 6 can be stably moved up and down by the second sliding assembly. Specifically, in the embodiment, the left and right sides of the back face of the water baffle 6 are respectively provided with the second sliding bar 82, and the left and right sides of the groove face of the cavity 13 are respectively provided with the second sliding groove 81.

[0036] Further, the water baffle 6 is arranged by a second sliding assembly. The second sliding assembly includes a second sliding groove 81 extending vertically and a second sliding bar 82 embedded in the second sliding groove 81 and capable of sliding back and forth in the second sliding groove 81. The left and right sides of the water baffle 6 are respectively provided with one of the second sliding bar 82 or the second sliding groove 81, and the other is provided on the left and right sides of the groove face of the cavity 13. Thus, the water baffle 6 can be stably moved up and down by the second sliding assembly. Specifically, in the embodiment, the left and right sides of the back face of the water baffle 6 are respectively provided with the second sliding bar 82, and the left and right sides of the groove face of the cavity 13 are respectively provided with the second sliding groove 81.

[0037] Further, the front panel 9 and the front face of the box 1 are detachably connected. Preferably, in the embodiment, the two are magnetically connected, so that the front panel 9 and the box 1 can be easily disassembled. For example, magnetic members are respectively arranged at corresponding positions of the front panel 9 and the front face of the box 1, or the front panel 9 is made of a magnetic material, and at least the corresponding positions of the front face of the box 1 are made of a metal material capable of forming a magnetic connection with the front panel 9.

Claims

1. A water dispenser comprising a cabinet (1) provided with a water outlet nozzle (2), characterized in that, The box (1) is also provided with a placing table (3) for placing a water container, which is horizontally arranged below the water outlet nozzle (2) and comprises a driving device for driving and positioning the placing table (3), In the water receiving state, the placing table (3) is located directly below the water outlet nozzle (2), and after the water receiving is completed, the placing table (3) is moved forward and protrudes from the front face of the box (1).

2. The water dispenser of claim 1, wherein, The front face of the box (1) is horizontally recessed rearward to form a water receiving groove (11), the water outlet nozzle (2) is vertically arranged on the upper groove surface of the water receiving groove (11), the placing table (3) is arranged on the lower groove surface of the water receiving groove (11), and in the water receiving state, the placing table (3) is located in the water receiving groove (11), and after the water receiving is completed, the placing table (3) is located in front of the water receiving groove (11).

3. The water dispenser of claim 2, wherein, The placing table (3) is slidably arranged through a first sliding assembly, which comprises a first sliding groove (41) extending frontward and rearward and a first sliding bar (42) embedded in the first sliding groove (41) and capable of sliding back and forth along the first sliding groove (41), wherein one of the first sliding bar (42) or the first sliding groove (41) is arranged on the left and right side surfaces of the placing table (3), respectively, and the other one is arranged on the left and right groove surfaces of the water receiving groove (11), respectively.

4. The water dispenser of claim 2, wherein, The rear groove surface of the water receiving groove (11) is recessed rearward to form a mounting groove (12), and the driving device is a cylinder (5) horizontally mounted in the mounting groove (12) in the front-rear direction, and the piston rod (51) of the cylinder (5) is connected with the placing table (3).

5. The water dispenser of claim 2, wherein, A water baffle (6) is also arranged on the box (1) in a sliding manner in the up-down direction, and in the initial state, the water baffle (6) is located above the water receiving groove (11), and in the water receiving state, the water baffle (6) is located in front of the water outlet nozzle (2), and the lower end of the water baffle (6) is lower than the water outlet nozzle (2).

6. The water dispenser of claim 5, wherein, In the water receiving state, the lower end of the water baffle (6) abuts against the top surface of the placing table (3), and the water baffle (6) is made of a visible material.

7. A water cooler as claimed in claim 5 or 6, characterised in that, The front face of the box (1) is provided with a containing cavity above the water receiving groove (11) for containing the water baffle (6) and allowing the water baffle (6) to move up and down, and the containing cavity extends leftward and rightward and is open downward.

8. The water dispenser of claim 7, wherein, The front face of the box (1) is recessed rearward above the water receiving groove (11) and penetrates downward to the water receiving groove (11) to form a containing groove (13), and the front face of the containing groove (13) is covered with a front panel (9) to form the containing cavity.

9. The water dispenser of claim 8, wherein, Also included is a driving assembly (7) for driving the above-mentioned water baffle (6), which comprises a driving motor (71), a driving gear (72), a driven gear (73), a first rack (74) and a second rack (75), wherein the driving gear (72) is installed on the output shaft of the driving motor (71), the driving gear (72) is engaged with the driven gear (73), the first rack (74) is engaged with the driving gear (72), and the second rack (75) is engaged with the driven gear (73), and the above-mentioned first rack (74) and second rack (75) are respectively protruded on the back of the water baffle (6), and the first rack (74) and the second rack (75) respectively extend vertically and are arranged left and right, and the above-mentioned driving gear (72) and driven gear (73) are arranged side by side in the gap between the above-mentioned first rack (74) and second rack (75).

10. The water dispenser of claim 8, wherein, The water baffle (6) is arranged by a second sliding assembly, which comprises a vertically extending second sliding groove (81) and a second sliding bar (82) embedded in the second sliding groove (81) and capable of sliding back and forth along the second sliding groove (81), wherein one of the above-mentioned second sliding bar (82) or the above-mentioned second sliding groove (81) is respectively protruded on the left and right sides of the above-mentioned water baffle (6), and the other one is respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the groove surface of the container groove (13).

11. The water dispenser of claim 8, wherein, The front panel (9) is magnetically connected to the front of the box body (1).

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