Water drinking equipment and connector module thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water treatment, in particular to drinking equipment and a connector module thereof, the connector module comprises a support and a connector, the support comprises a main body part, a first positioning part and a second positioning part, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are connected with the main body part, and the connector is connected with the main body part. The first positioning part is used for being connected with an equipment body of the drinking equipment, the second positioning part is connected with the connector, and the connector and the support are connected into an integral structure. According to the connector module provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the connectors are connected into the integral structure by arranging the second positioning part, and the first positioning part is arranged to be connected with the equipment main body of the drinking equipment, so that the connector module is quickly butted with the equipment main body, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water treatment technology, and in particular to a drinking water device and its connector module. Background Technology

[0002] Water dispensers typically include connectors for connecting water pipes. These connectors are provided by the manufacturer to users or after-sales installers for connecting to external pipelines. One end connects to the internal pipelines of the equipment, while the other end protrudes from the equipment, serving as the interface for the entire machine. To facilitate pipeline connection, the connector is usually attached to the back cover of the machine. In related technologies, the back cover has pre-drilled mounting holes. During installation, the connector needs to be passed through the mounting holes of the back cover and secured with bolts, nuts, or other structural components. Because the connector also needs to connect to the internal pipelines of the water dispenser, the installation process is relatively complex. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to provide a connector module for a drinking water device that can improve the assembly efficiency of the device.

[0004] Another objective of this invention is to provide a drinking water device, including the aforementioned connector module.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a connector module for a drinking water device includes a bracket and a connector. The bracket includes a main body, a first positioning part, and a second positioning part. The first positioning part and the second positioning part are connected to the main body. The first positioning part is used to connect to the main body of the drinking water device. The second positioning part is connected to the connector and connects the connector and the bracket into an integral structure.

[0006] According to the connector module of this utility model embodiment, the connector is connected into an integral structure by setting a second positioning part, and a first positioning part is set to connect to the main body of the drinking water equipment, so that the connector module and the main body of the equipment can be quickly connected, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0007] In addition, the connector module of the drinking water device according to the above embodiments of this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] In some embodiments, the second positioning part includes a slot, the connector passes through the slot along a first direction, and is positioned relative to the bracket along the first direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the card slot has an opening on one side along the second direction, and the maximum dimension of the card slot along the third direction is greater than the dimension of the opening along the third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second positioning part is further provided with a guide slope, which is connected to the opening and inclined toward the slot.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connector includes a mounting portion, a first interface, and a second interface. The mounting portion connects the first interface and the second interface and is disposed between the first interface and the second interface. The mounting portion passes through the slot, and the radial dimension of the mounting portion is smaller than the radial dimension of the first interface and the radial dimension of the second interface.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second positioning part includes a first pillar and a second pillar. One end of the first pillar is connected to the main body and the other end is provided with a first protrusion. One end of the second pillar is connected to the main body and the other end is provided with a second protrusion. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are disposed opposite to each other, and at least a portion of the connector is positioned between the first pillar and the second pillar.

[0013] In some embodiments, the main body includes a first groove and a second groove, the first groove positioning one end of the connector, the second groove positioning the other end of the connector, and the second positioning part being disposed between the first groove and the second groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the bracket is provided with a plurality of second positioning parts arranged sequentially along the length direction, and the connector includes a plurality of parts, each corresponding to one of the plurality of second positioning parts.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first positioning part includes an elastic buckle and a positioning hole, the elastic buckle and the positioning hole being distributed at both ends of the bracket along its length.

[0016] The drinking water device according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: the aforementioned connector module of the device body, wherein the first positioning part is connected to the device body.

[0017] In some embodiments, the main body of the device includes a base plate and a rear cover plate, the base plate being connected to the rear cover plate, wherein the first positioning part includes an elastic buckle, the base plate is provided with a locking groove, and the elastic buckle can be disengaged and extended into the locking groove; and / or, the first positioning part includes a positioning hole, the rear cover plate is provided with a countersunk hole, the second positioning part includes a positioning hole, and the countersunk hole is opposite to the positioning hole.

[0018] In some embodiments, the rear cover plate is provided with a receiving groove, and at least a portion of the bracket is disposed in the receiving groove.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bracket of the connector module according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the connector module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a drinking water device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the drinking water device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a partial exploded view of the drinking water device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] The water supply equipment 1000 includes a connector module 100, a bracket 10, a main body 11, a first groove 111, a second groove 112, a first positioning part 12, an elastic buckle 121, a positioning hole 122, a second positioning part 13, a slot 131, an opening 1311, a first support column 132, a first protrusion 1321, a second support column 133, a second protrusion 1331, a guide slope 134, a connector 20, an installation part 21, a first interface 22, a second interface 23, a main body 200, a base plate 210, a locking groove 211, a rear cover plate 220, a receiving groove 221, a countersunk hole 222, a first direction AA, a second direction BB, and a third direction CC. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] Water dispensers typically include connectors for connecting water pipes. One end connects to the internal piping of the equipment, while the other end protrudes from the equipment, serving as the interface for the entire unit. To facilitate pipe connection, the connector is usually attached to the rear cover of the machine. During installation, the connector needs to be passed through the rear cover and secured with bolts, nuts, and other structural components, making the installation process relatively complex. Therefore, this application proposes a connector module that can be used in water dispensers to improve installation efficiency.

[0030] Combination Figure 1 According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the connector module 100 includes a bracket 10 and a connector 20. The bracket 10 includes a main body 11, a first positioning part 12 and a second positioning part 13. The first positioning part 12 and the second positioning part 13 are connected to the main body 11. The first positioning part 12 is used to connect to the device body 200 of the drinking water device 1000. The second positioning part 13 is connected to the connector 20 and connects the connector 20 and the bracket 10 into an integral structure.

[0031] Specifically, connector 20 can be used to connect the internal and external pipelines of the water supply equipment 1000. The second positioning part 13 is connected to connector 20, so that connector 20 and bracket 10 are connected as an integral structure, which facilitates the docking of connector module 100 with equipment body 200. For example, connector 20 and bracket 10 can be pre-connected as an integral structure through the second positioning part 13. During final assembly, connector module 100 is directly fixed to equipment body 200, so that connector module 100 and equipment body 200 can be quickly docked, reducing the installation process of scattered parts during final assembly and improving installation efficiency.

[0032] According to the connector module 100 of this utility model embodiment, the connector 20 is connected into an integral structure by setting a second positioning part 13, and a first positioning part 12 is set to connect to the equipment body 200 of the drinking water equipment 1000, so that the connector module 100 and the equipment body 200 can be quickly connected to improve production efficiency.

[0033] The second positioning part 13 is connected to the connector 20, connecting the connector 20 and the bracket 10 into an integral structure. For example, the second positioning part 13 includes a positioning bolt or a positioning pin, the main body 11 may be provided with a mounting hole, the connector 20 may pass through the mounting hole, and the connector 20 and the bracket 10 may be fixed by the positioning bolt or positioning pin, etc.; or, the second positioning part 13 includes a slot 131, and the connector 20 may be snapped into the slot 131.

[0034] Furthermore, the water dispenser 1000 can be a regular water dispenser; or a water dispenser with heating and cooling functions; or an integrated water dispenser 1000 with filtration, heating, and cooling functions. The connector module 100 includes a bracket 10 and connectors 20. The number of connectors 20 can be one or more. For example, the number of connectors 20 can be one, two, three, four, etc., and can be adjusted according to the function and usage requirements of the water dispenser 1000. This application does not limit the number of connectors 20. For example, connectors 20 can include straight connectors, heat-resistant straight connectors, drain connectors, etc.

[0035] Combination Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments of this utility model, the second positioning part 13 includes a slot 131, and the connector 20 passes through the slot 131 along the first direction and is positioned relative to the bracket 10 along the first direction. Specifically, the connector 20 can be positioned in the slot 131, which can improve the installation efficiency of the connector module 100, realize the rapid installation of the connector 20 and the bracket 10, and improve the installation efficiency. In addition, compared with bolts, nuts and other fixing methods, it can reduce the number of fixing parts and avoid the connector 20 from falling off due to loosening of the fixing structure.

[0036] The connector 20 passes through the slot 131 along the first direction and is positioned relative to the bracket 10 along the first direction. For example, the first direction can be the front and rear direction of the water drinking equipment 1000, so that the connector 20 can be connected to the pipes inside and outside the equipment respectively.

[0037] Furthermore, the slot 131 has an opening 1311 on one side along the second direction, through which the connector 20 can be installed into the slot 131, improving the installation efficiency of the connector 20 and the bracket 10. The connector 20 is inserted into the slot 131 from the opening 1311 along the second direction and positioned relative to the bracket 10 along the first direction, which is perpendicular to the second direction, thus improving the structural stability of the connector 20 installed in the slot 131.

[0038] Among them, the maximum dimension of the slot 131 along the third direction is greater than the dimension of the opening 1311 along the third direction, and the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. Specifically, combined with Figure 2 The maximum dimension of the inner edge of the slot 131 in the third direction is d1, and the maximum dimension of the opening 1311 in the third direction is d2, where d2 < d1. This prevents the connector 20 from detaching from the opening 1311 after being inserted into the slot 131, thereby improving the fixing stability of the connector 20.

[0039] For example, the first direction is the front-to-back direction of the water dispenser 1000, the second direction is the left-to-right direction of the water dispenser 1000, and the third direction is the up-to-down direction of the water dispenser 1000; or, the first direction is the front-to-back direction of the water dispenser 1000, the second direction is the up-to-down direction of the water dispenser 1000, and the third direction is the left-to-right direction of the water dispenser 1000.

[0040] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, the second positioning part 13 is further provided with a guide slope 134. The guide slope 134 is connected to the opening 1311 and is inclined toward the slot 131. During the process of the connector 20 being inserted from the opening 1311 into the slot 131, the guide slope 134 can guide the connector 20 to make it easier to insert the connector into the slot 131, which facilitates the installation of the connector 20 and the bracket 10 and improves the installation efficiency.

[0041] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, the connector 20 includes a mounting portion 21, a first interface 22, and a second interface 23. The mounting portion 21 connects the first interface 22 and the second interface 23, and is located between the first interface 22 and the second interface 23. The mounting portion 21 passes through the slot 131. The radial dimension of the mounting portion 21 is smaller than the radial dimension of the first interface 22 and the second interface 23. The smaller size of the mounting portion 21 facilitates the insertion of the connector 20 into the slot 131. The location of the mounting portion 21 between the first interface 22 and the second interface 23, along with the cooperation of the first interface 22 and the second interface 23, prevents the connector 20 from shifting in the first direction, thereby improving the connection stability of the connector 20.

[0042] For example, the first interface 22 can be used to connect the pipes inside the water drinking equipment 1000, and the second interface 23 is exposed outside the water drinking equipment 1000 and is used to connect external pipes, such as municipal pipes, drainage pipes, or water outlet pipes.

[0043] Combination Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the second positioning part 13 includes a first pillar 132 and a second pillar 133. One end of the first pillar 132 is connected to the main body 11, and the other end is provided with a first protrusion 1321. One end of the second pillar 133 is connected to the main body 11, and the other end is provided with a second protrusion 1331. The first protrusion 1321 and the second protrusion 1331 are arranged opposite to each other. At least a portion of the connector 20 is positioned between the first pillar 132 and the second pillar 133, which simplifies the structure of the second positioning part 13 and improves the connection stability between the second positioning part 13 and the connector 20. After the connector 20 is positioned between the first pillar 132 and the second pillar 133, the first protrusion 1321 and the second protrusion 1331 can limit the connector 20, preventing the connector 20 from detaching from the second positioning part 13 and improving the structural stability of the connector module 100.

[0044] For example, the bracket 10 can be integrally molded by injection molding. One end of the first pillar 132 connected to the main body 11 is a fixed end and the other end is a free end. One end of the second pillar 133 connected to the main body 11 is a fixed end and the other end is a free end. A slot 131 is formed between the first pillar 132 and the second pillar 133. An opening 1311 is defined between the first protrusion 1321 and the second protrusion 1331. When the connector 20 is connected to the bracket 10, the free ends of the two pillars have a certain amount of room to move, which makes it easy for the connector 20 to be inserted into the slot 131 from the opening 1311. After being inserted into the slot 131, the connector 20 can be limited by the first protrusion 1321 and the second protrusion 1331 to prevent the connector 20 from falling out of the slot 131, thus simplifying the structure of the second positioning part 13.

[0045] In addition, the side of the first protrusion 1321 and the second protrusion 1331 away from the slot 131 may be provided with a guide slope 134, which is inclined toward the opening 1311 to guide the installation of the connector 20, making it easier for the connector 20 to be installed into the slot 131.

[0046] Combination Figure 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, the main body 11 includes a first groove 111 and a second groove 112. The first groove 111 positions one end of the connector 20, the second groove 112 positions the other end of the connector 20, and the second positioning part 13 is disposed between the first groove 111 and the second groove 112. By setting the first groove 111 and the second groove 112 to position the two ends of the connector 20, the structural stability of the connector 20 after connection can be improved after the connector 20 is connected to the second positioning part 13.

[0047] Combination Figures 1 to 3 In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the connector 20 includes a mounting part 21, a first interface 22, and a second interface 23. The mounting part 21 connects the first interface 22 and the second interface 23, and is disposed between the first interface 22 and the second interface 23. The radial dimension of the mounting part 21 is smaller than the radial dimension of the first interface 22 and the radial dimension of the second interface 23. The second positioning part 13 includes a slot 131. The slot 131 has an opening 1311 on one side along the second direction. The mounting part 21 passes through the slot 131 along the first direction and is positioned relative to the bracket 10 along the first direction. The first groove 111 and the second groove 112 can be distributed on both sides of the slot 131 along the second direction. The first groove 111 is used to position the first interface 22, and the second groove 112 is used to position the second interface 23. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other, which can prevent the connector 20 from being displaced in the first direction after it is connected to the bracket 10, thereby improving the connection stability of the connector 20. The maximum dimension of the slot 131 along the third direction is greater than the dimension of the opening 1311 along the third direction, which can prevent the connector 20 from being displaced in the third direction and the second direction after it is connected to the bracket 10. The second positioning part 13 may include a first pillar 132 and a second pillar 133. The first pillar 132 and the second pillar 133 surround the slot 131. One end of the first pillar 132 is connected to the main body 11, and the other end is provided with a first protrusion 1321. One end of the second pillar 133 is connected to the main body 11, and the other end is provided with a second protrusion 1331. The first protrusion 1321 and the second protrusion 1331 are arranged opposite to each other, and an opening 1311 is defined between the first protrusion 1321 and the second protrusion 1331. At least a portion of the connector 20 is positioned between the first pillar 132 and the second pillar 133, which simplifies the structure of the second positioning part 13 and improves the connection stability of the connector 20.

[0048] The connector 20 can be integrally molded by injection molding, and the connector 20 has a channel to connect the pipelines connected to the first interface 22 and the second interface 23.

[0049] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, the bracket 10 is provided with a plurality of second positioning parts 13 arranged sequentially along the length direction, and the connector 20 includes a plurality of parts, each corresponding to one of the plurality of second positioning parts 13. Exemplarily, the connector 20 may include a first connector, a second connector, and a third connector, wherein the first connector can be used to connect the municipal pipeline and the water inlet pipe of the drinking water equipment 1000, such that one end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the first connector and the other end can be connected to the filter element. The second connector can be used to connect the drain pipe and the first water outlet pipe of the water dispenser 1000. For example, the water dispenser 1000 can be used for a self-cleaning function. After self-cleaning is completed, clean water can be discharged through the first water outlet pipe. The second connector connects the first water outlet pipe and the drain pipe to facilitate the discharge of clean water to the outside of the water dispenser 1000. For another example, the water dispenser 1000 can include a heating function. When the user takes hot water, the low-temperature water and residual water in the pipes of the water dispenser 100 can be discharged through the first water outlet pipe. The second connector connects the first water outlet pipe and the drain pipe to facilitate the discharge of low-temperature water and residual water to the outside of the water dispenser 1000, so as to improve the water temperature of the first cup of water. The third connector can be used to connect the third water outlet pipe and the second water outlet pipe of the drinking water device 1000. For example, the drinking water device 1000 may include a primary filter and a secondary filter. The second water outlet pipe can be connected to the primary filter. The drinking water device 1000 can lead the water filtered by the primary filter to the outside of the drinking water device 1000 through the third connector. The third water outlet pipe can be used to connect to an external faucet.

[0050] In addition, the connector 20 includes multiple separately molded components, which facilitates the design of the material of the connector 20 according to the type of fluid transported by different connectors 20. For example, the connector 20 may include a common connector 20 for transporting fluids at room temperature and a heat-resistant connector 20 for transporting fluids at higher temperatures. By setting multiple connectors 20 corresponding to the second positioning part 13 respectively, it is convenient to adjust the material of the connector 20 according to actual usage requirements. In related technologies, there is a one-piece injection molded connector 20 water circuit board, which requires the entire connector 20 water circuit board to be designed as a heat-resistant material, increasing the material cost of the connector 20 water circuit board. In this embodiment of the utility model, by setting multiple separately molded connectors 20 corresponding one-to-one with the second positioning part 13, the material of the connector 20 can be adjusted according to actual usage requirements, and it is also convenient for later maintenance of different pipelines.

[0051] Optionally, the bracket 10 may also include a through hole, and the connector module 100 may also include a plug. The plug passes through the through hole and is fixed to the bracket 10 by a nut. Specifically, one end of the plug can be sealed by the nut, and the other end can be used to connect the cold tank, hot tank, etc. of the water drinking equipment 1000. Specifically, when the water drinking equipment 1000 needs maintenance, the nut can be opened and the residual water inside the water drinking equipment 1000 can be drained through the plug, which facilitates the maintenance of the equipment.

[0052] Combination Figure 1 In some embodiments of this utility model, the first positioning part 12 includes an elastic buckle 121 and a positioning hole 122. The elastic buckle 121 and the positioning hole 122 are distributed at both ends of the support 10 along the length direction. By designing positioning structures at both ends of the support 10 along the length direction and connecting the positioning structures to the equipment body 200, the structural stability of the connector module 100 after connecting to the equipment body 200 can be improved.

[0053] For example, the main body 200 of the device may include a housing, on which a locking groove 211 and a fixing hole may be provided. The elastic buckle 121 may cooperate with the locking groove 211, and the positioning hole 122 may cooperate with the fixing hole. Specifically, during installation, the elastic buckle 121 may be fixed in the locking groove 211 first, and then the fixing member may pass through the positioning hole 122 and the fixing hole to fix the connector module 100 to the housing, which can reduce the number of fixing members and improve installation efficiency.

[0054] Combination Figures 4 to 6 The drinking water device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a device body 200 and the aforementioned connector module 100, with a first positioning part 12 connected to the device body 200. Specifically, a second positioning part 13 is provided on the bracket 10, and the second positioning part 13 is connected to the connector 20, connecting the connector 20 and the bracket 10 into an integral structure, facilitating quick docking between the connector module 100 and the device body 200. The first positioning part 12 is connected to the device body 200, facilitating docking between the connector module 100 and the device body 200, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the drinking water device 1000.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, the main body 200 of the device includes a base plate 210 and a rear cover plate 220, with the base plate 210 connected to the rear cover plate 220.

[0056] The first positioning part 12 includes an elastic buckle 121, and the base plate 210 is provided with a locking groove 211. The elastic buckle 121 can be disengaged and extended into the locking groove 211. Specifically, the connector module 100 is installed on the base plate 210. By setting the elastic buckle 121 and the locking groove 211 to cooperate, the number of fasteners is reduced, and the connector module 100 and the base plate 210 are quickly installed. In addition, it is also convenient for later maintenance.

[0057] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of this utility model, the first positioning part 12 includes a positioning hole 122, the rear cover plate 220 is provided with a countersunk hole 222, and the second positioning part 13 includes a positioning hole 122, with the countersunk hole 222 opposite to the positioning hole 122. Specifically, the connector module 100 can be connected to the rear cover plate 220, which facilitates the connection of the connector module 100 to external pipelines. For example, the connector module 100 can be fixed to the rear cover plate 220 by means of fasteners such as screws passing through the countersunk hole 222 and the positioning hole 122. In addition, the rear cover plate 220 is provided with a countersunk hole 222 to facilitate the concealment of the fasteners.

[0058] Furthermore, by connecting the connector modules 100 into an integral structure and fixing them to the rear cover plate 220 through the positioning holes 122, during installation, the connector modules 100 can be connected to the internal piping of the water dispenser 1000 before the rear cover plate 220 is installed, facilitating the assembly of the water dispenser 1000. When the rear cover plate 220 needs to be opened for maintenance of the water dispenser 1000, it will not affect the internal piping of the water dispenser 1000 connected to the connector 20, facilitating subsequent disassembly and maintenance. Therefore, the installation and removal of the rear cover plate 220 will not affect the connection between the internal piping of the water dispenser 1000 and the connector 20, improving production and installation efficiency and reducing after-sales maintenance costs.

[0059] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first positioning part 12 includes an elastic buckle 121 and a positioning hole 122. The elastic buckle 121 and the positioning hole 122 are located at opposite ends of the support 10 along its length. The base plate 210 is provided with a locking groove 211, into which the elastic buckle 121 can be disengaged. The rear cover plate 220 is provided with a countersunk hole 222, which is opposite to the positioning hole 122, thereby improving the connection efficiency between the connector module 100 and the equipment body 200. For example, when installing the drinking water equipment 1000, the connector module 100 can be installed on the base plate 210 first, that is, the elastic buckle 121 is inserted into the locking groove 211. At this time, the internal pipes of the equipment can be connected to the connector module 100. Then the rear cover plate 220 is connected so that the countersunk hole 222 is opposite to the positioning hole 122, and fixed by a fastener.

[0060] For example, the length direction of the bracket 10 can be the vertical direction of the water drinking device 1000.

[0061] In conjunction with the foregoing, the second positioning part 13 may include a slot 131, in which the connector 20 is installed, and the connector 20 is connected to the bracket 10 to form an integral structure. That is, the connector module 100 and the device body 200 only require one fastener for installation, simplifying the number of fasteners and improving installation efficiency. According to the embodiment of the water dispenser 1000 of this utility model, the connector 20 and the bracket 10 can be quickly connected, and after being connected as an integral structure, the connector 20 module 100 and the device body 200 of the water dispenser 1000 can also be quickly connected, improving the installation efficiency of the water dispenser 1000 and facilitating subsequent maintenance of the water dispenser 1000.

[0062] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of this utility model, the rear cover plate 220 is provided with a receiving groove 221, and at least a part of the bracket 10 is provided in the receiving groove 221. On the one hand, it facilitates the quick docking of the rear cover plate 220 and the connector module 100. On the other hand, the receiving groove 221 can limit the connector module 100, improve the structural stability after the structural module is installed, prevent the equipment from shifting during transportation and use, and improve the structural strength of the drinking water equipment 1000.

[0063] The various embodiments / implementations of this utility model can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0064] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0065] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0066] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0067] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0068] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0069] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector module (100) for a drinking water device, characterized in that, The device includes a bracket (10) and a connector (20). The bracket (10) includes a main body (11), a first positioning part (12), and a second positioning part (13). The first positioning part (12) and the second positioning part (13) are connected to the main body (11). The first positioning part (12) is used to connect to the main body (200) of the drinking water device. The second positioning part (13) is connected to the connector (20) and connects the connector (20) and the bracket (10) into an integral structure.

2. The connector module (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second positioning part (13) includes a slot (131), the connector (20) passes through the slot (131) along a first direction and is positioned relative to the bracket (10) along the first direction.

3. The connector module (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slot (131) has an opening (1311) on one side along the second direction. The maximum dimension of the slot (131) along the third direction is greater than the dimension of the opening (1311) along the third direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

4. The connector module (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second positioning part (13) is also provided with a guide slope (134), which is connected to the opening (1311) and is inclined toward the slot (131).

5. The connector module (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector (20) includes a mounting part (21), a first interface (22) and a second interface (23). The mounting part (21) connects the first interface (22) and the second interface (23) and is located between the first interface (22) and the second interface (23). The mounting part (21) passes through the slot (131). The radial dimension of the mounting part (21) is smaller than the radial dimension of the first interface (22) and the radial dimension of the second interface (23).

6. The connector module (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second positioning part (13) includes a first pillar (132) and a second pillar (133). One end of the first pillar (132) is connected to the main body (11), and the other end is provided with a first protrusion (1321). One end of the second pillar (133) is connected to the main body (11), and the other end is provided with a second protrusion (1331). The first protrusion (1321) and the second protrusion (1331) are arranged opposite to each other. At least a portion of the connector (20) is positioned between the first pillar (132) and the second pillar (133).

7. The connector module (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (11) includes a first groove (111) and a second groove (112). The first groove (111) positions one end of the connector (20), and the second groove (112) positions the other end of the connector (20). The second positioning part (13) is disposed between the first groove (111) and the second groove (112).

8. The connector module (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket (10) is provided with a plurality of second positioning parts (13) arranged sequentially along the length direction, and the connector (20) includes a plurality of them, each corresponding to one of the plurality of second positioning parts (13).

9. The connector module (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning part (12) includes an elastic buckle (121) and a positioning hole (122), which are distributed at both ends of the bracket (10) along the length direction.

10. A drinking water device (1000), characterized in that, include: The device body (200) and the connector module (100) according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the first positioning part (12) is connected to the device body (200).

11. The drinking water equipment (1000) according to claim 10, characterized in that, The main body of the equipment (200) includes a base plate (210) and a rear cover plate (220), wherein the base plate (210) is connected to the rear cover plate (220), and wherein, The first positioning part (12) includes an elastic buckle (121), and the base plate (210) is provided with a locking groove (211). The elastic buckle (121) can be disengaged and extended into the locking groove (211). And / or, the first positioning part (12) includes a positioning hole (122), the rear cover plate (220) is provided with a countersunk hole (222), the second positioning part (13) includes a positioning hole (122), and the countersunk hole (222) is opposite to the positioning hole (122).

12. The drinking water equipment (1000) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The rear cover plate (220) is provided with a receiving groove (221), and at least a portion of the bracket (10) is disposed in the receiving groove (221).

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