Pipeline machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a pipeline machine which comprises a water tank with an exhaust hole communicated with the interior of the water tank. The shell is provided with an air outlet hole; and the communicating structure communicates with the exhaust hole and the air outlet hole and is used for exhausting air in the water tank. Gas in the water tank can enter the connecting channel through the exhaust hole and enter the air outlet through the connecting channel, and finally the gas is discharged out of the pipeline machine through the air outlet, so that the problem of water leakage caused by burst of the water tank due to overhigh air pressure in the water tank is avoided. Moreover, when the pipeline machine accidentally topples or inclines, if the inclination angle of the pipeline machine is small, water in the water tank can stay in the connecting channel after entering the exhaust hole, and cannot flow out of the air outlet hole. And if the inclination angle of the pipeline machine is large, water in the water tank only flows into the outside of the pipeline machine after entering the air outlet hole, so that an electrical part in the pipeline machine cannot be contacted with water, and potential safety hazards or safety accidents are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of drinking water equipment technology, and in particular to a pipeline machine. Background Technology

[0002] A water dispenser, also known as a piped water purifier or wall-mounted piped water purifier, is generally used in homes, offices, schools, etc., in conjunction with water purification equipment. Existing water dispensers include an inlet pipe, inlet control components, a water tank, a water tank cover, a drain pipe, and water treatment equipment. Water is drawn into the water tank through the inlet pipe and flows into the water treatment equipment through the drain pipe.

[0003] When the water level in the tank reaches a certain height, the inlet control component shuts off to stop water intake. Because the tank is filled with air, poor venting during water intake and drainage will affect the water flow. In particular, when water enters the tank, it forces the air out; therefore, vent holes need to be provided on the tank or its lid.

[0004] However, when the water dispenser is accidentally tipped over or tilted (e.g., knocked down), water in the tank can easily leak out from the vent, affecting the user experience and even causing the internal electrical components to come into contact with water, leading to safety accidents or leaving safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a water dispenser that addresses the problem of water easily leaking from the vent when the dispenser accidentally tipes over or tilts.

[0006] A pipeline machine, comprising:

[0007] The water tank has an air vent that connects to its interior.

[0008] The water tank has an air vent that connects to its interior.

[0009] The casing has vents;

[0010] The connecting structure is connected to both the exhaust port and the air outlet, and is used to discharge the gas in the water tank.

[0011] In one embodiment, the communication structure includes an exhaust pipe and a water channel plate, the exhaust pipe having an exhaust channel, one end of the exhaust channel in the extending direction being connected to the exhaust hole;

[0012] The water circuit board has a connecting channel, one end of which is connected to the other end of the exhaust channel in the extending direction, and the other end of which is connected to the air outlet.

[0013] In one embodiment, the pipeline machine further includes a quick connector, one end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the water circuit board via the quick connector, and / or the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the water tank or the housing via the quick connector.

[0014] In one embodiment, the quick connector includes a cap and a claw, the cap having a snap-fit ​​hole through which the exhaust pipe passes, and the claw being fitted onto the exhaust pipe and capable of engaging with the cap.

[0015] The pressure cap is installed on the water tank, and the snap-fit ​​hole of the pressure cap is connected to the vent hole;

[0016] And / or, the pressure cap is mounted on the water circuit board, and the snap-fit ​​hole of the pressure cap communicates with the connection channel;

[0017] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole has a protruding limiting part, the limiting part is arranged around the circumference of the exhaust pipe, and the snap-fit ​​claw is provided with a plurality of snaps, all of the snaps are arranged around the circumference of the snap-fit ​​claw.

[0018] The buckle is located inside the snap-fit ​​hole. During the process of the exhaust pipe being pulled out of the snap-fit ​​hole, the buckle can abut against the limiting part and prevent the exhaust pipe from leaving the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0019] In one embodiment, the water tank is provided with a first fixing hole that communicates with the vent hole, one end of the vent pipe is located in the first fixing hole, and a first sealing element is provided between the vent pipe and the inner wall of the first fixing hole;

[0020] And / or, the water circuit board is provided with a second fixing hole communicating with the connection channel, one end of the exhaust pipe is located in the second fixing hole, and a second sealing element is provided between the exhaust pipe and the inner wall of the second fixing hole.

[0021] In one embodiment, the water tank is provided with an exhaust column, the exhaust column is provided with an exhaust hole, and the exhaust column is inserted into one end of the exhaust pipe;

[0022] And / or, a water channel column is provided on the water channel plate, and a connection hole communicating with the connection channel is provided on the water channel column, and the water channel column is inserted into the other end of the exhaust pipe.

[0023] In one embodiment, the pipeline machine further includes fasteners fitted onto the exhaust pipe and used to lock the exhaust pipe and the exhaust column, and / or, the fasteners are used to lock the exhaust pipe and the water column.

[0024] In one embodiment, the housing is provided with an air outlet column, the air outlet column is provided with an air outlet hole, the water circuit board is provided with a connecting column, and the connecting column is provided with a connecting hole communicating with the connecting channel.

[0025] The pipeline machine also includes a sealing sleeve, which connects the air outlet column and the connecting column, and connects the air outlet hole and the connecting hole.

[0026] In one embodiment, the sealing sleeve includes a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring that are interconnected and coaxially arranged;

[0027] The connecting post is inserted into the air outlet, the first sealing ring is located between the inner wall of the air outlet and the connecting post, and the second sealing ring is sleeved on the outer wall of the air outlet.

[0028] Alternatively, the air outlet column is inserted into the connecting hole, the first sealing ring is located between the inner wall of the connecting hole and the air outlet column, and the second sealing ring is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting column.

[0029] In one embodiment, the pipeline machine further includes a damping block, the connecting structure has an exhaust channel, the exhaust channel is connected to both the exhaust port and the air outlet, the damping block is disposed in the exhaust channel, and the airflow in the exhaust channel can flow through the damping block.

[0030] In one embodiment, the damping block is spaced apart from the inner wall of the exhaust channel;

[0031] And / or, the damping block is provided with a plurality of damping holes, which penetrate the damping block along the flow direction of the exhaust channel.

[0032] In one embodiment, the pipeline machine further includes a sealing structure disposed at the vent and having multiple sub-vents;

[0033] Each of the aforementioned vent sub-holes is connected to the vent hole and the connecting structure, and the flow area of ​​each of the aforementioned vent sub-holes is smaller than the flow area of ​​the vent hole.

[0034] In one embodiment, the sealing structure includes a filter element and an end cap. The filter element is disposed inside the air outlet, and the end cap is disposed on the housing and used to seal the air outlet. All the air outlet sub-holes are provided on the end cap.

[0035] In the aforementioned water dispenser, gas inside the water tank can enter the connecting structure through the vent, then through the connecting structure to the vent, and finally be discharged to the outside of the dispenser through the vent. This prevents the water tank from bursting due to excessive pressure inside, thus avoiding leaks. Furthermore, if the dispenser accidentally tipes over or tilts, if the tilt angle is small, water entering the vent will remain within the connecting structure and will not flow out of the vent. If the tilt angle is large, water entering the vent will only flow to the outside of the dispenser, preventing water from contacting the internal electrical components and avoiding potential safety hazards or accidents. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline machine in some embodiments of this application.

[0037] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the pipeline machine in the embodiment.

[0038] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagrams of the connection structure in some embodiments of this application.

[0039] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the connection structure in the embodiment.

[0040] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0041] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0042] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection structure in some other embodiments of this application.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0044] Water tank 10; vent 11; first fixing hole 12; first sealing element 13; vent column 14;

[0045] 20 housing; 21 vent; 22 vent column;

[0046] Connecting structure 30; exhaust channel 31; exhaust pipe 32; water circuit plate 33; connecting channel 34; second fixing hole 35; second sealing element 351; water circuit column 36; fastener 37; connecting column 38; connecting hole 39;

[0047] Quick connector 40; pressure cap 41; claw 42; snap-fit ​​hole 43; limiting part 44; buckle 45;

[0048] Sealing sleeve 50; First sealing ring 51; Second sealing ring 52; Damping block 53;

[0049] 60; 61; 62; 63; 60; Detailed Implementation

[0050] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 application.

[0052] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0053] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0054] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via 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. Similarly, "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.

[0055] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0056] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of a pipeline machine according to an embodiment of this application. The pipeline machine provided in one embodiment of this application includes a water tank 10, a housing 20, and a connecting structure 30. Further, refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The exploded view of the pipeline machine in the embodiment shows that the water tank 10 has an exhaust port 11 that communicates with its own interior, the housing 20 has an air outlet 21, and the connecting structure 30 is connected to both the exhaust port 11 and the air outlet 21 for discharging the contents of the water tank 10.

[0057] Specifically, see Figure 4 , Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the water dispenser in the embodiment shows that the gas in the water tank 10 can enter the connecting structure 30 through the vent 11, and then enter the vent 21 through the connecting structure. Finally, the gas is discharged to the outside of the water dispenser through the vent 21, thus preventing the water tank 10 from bursting and leaking due to excessive gas pressure inside the water tank 10. Furthermore, if the water dispenser accidentally tipes or tilts, if the tilt angle is small, the water in the water tank 10 will remain inside the connecting structure 30 after entering the vent 11 and will not flow out from the vent 21. If the tilt angle is large, the water in the water tank 10 will only flow to the outside of the water dispenser after entering the vent 21, preventing water from contacting the electrical components inside the water dispenser and avoiding safety hazards or accidents.

[0058] In some embodiments of this application, see [reference] Figure 3 and Figure 4 The connecting structure 30 includes an exhaust pipe 32 and a water circuit board 33. The exhaust pipe 32 has an exhaust channel 31, one end of which is connected to an exhaust port 11. The water circuit board 33 has a connecting channel 34, one end of which is connected to the other end of the exhaust channel 31 in the extending direction, and the other end of which is connected to an air outlet 21. In this way, the gas in the water tank 10 passes sequentially through the exhaust channel 31 of the exhaust pipe 32 and the connecting channel of the water circuit board 33, and is finally discharged into the atmosphere outside the water dispenser through the air outlet 21.

[0059] It is understood that in other embodiments, one end of the exhaust pipe 32 may also be connected to the air outlet 21, and the connecting channel 34 may be connected to the exhaust port 11. In some other embodiments, the connecting structure 30 may only include the exhaust pipe 32 or the water channel plate 33, that is, the gas from the exhaust port 11 enters the air outlet 21 solely through the exhaust pipe 32 or the connecting channel 34.

[0060] In actual use, the water circuit board 33 integrates multiple water channels. Water from the water tank 10 flows through the water circuit board 33 to various outlets of the water dispenser or inlets of the water treatment equipment. In other words, the water circuit board 33 connects the various components within the water dispenser. By integrating multiple water channels into the water circuit board 33, the number of water pipes inside the water dispenser can be reduced, thereby improving the overall integration of the water dispenser. Furthermore, by integrating the connecting channel 34 on the water circuit board 33, the length of the exhaust pipe 32 can be reduced. During production and assembly, the water tank 10 and the water circuit board 33 can be pre-assembled and integrated into a single unit before being assembled and fixed to the housing 20, effectively improving production and assembly efficiency.

[0061] Furthermore, the vent 21 is located on the outer wall of the housing 20 and is higher than the vent 11. The connecting pipe is L-shaped, and the vent pipe 32 is a straight pipe. To facilitate the installation of the vent pipe 32, in some embodiments, the pipeline machine also includes a quick connector 40. The vent pipe 32 is made of rigid material, with one end connected to the water circuit board 33 via the quick connector 40, and the other end connected to the water circuit board 33 via the quick connector 40. During the production and assembly of the pipeline machine, the quick connector allows for rapid connection of the vent pipe 32 to the water tank 10 and the water circuit board 33, thereby improving the production and assembly efficiency of the pipeline machine.

[0062] It is understood that when the exhaust pipe 32 is connected to the housing 20, the quick connector 40 can also be used to connect the exhaust pipe 32 to the housing 20. In some other embodiments, the exhaust pipe 32 may also be connected to the water circuit board 33, water tank 10 or housing 20 at only one end via the quick connector 40, and the other end may be connected to the water circuit board 33, water tank 10 or housing 20 via integral molding or direct plug-in connection as described below.

[0063] Specifically, in some embodiments, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5 The quick connector 40 includes a pressure cap 41 and a locking claw 42. A vent column 14 is provided on the water tank 10, and a first fixing hole 12 is formed on the vent column 14. The vent hole 11 communicates with the first fixing hole 12. The pressure cap 41 is disposed within the first fixing hole 12 and connected to the vent column 14 by pressing or locking, thereby fixing the pressure cap 41 to the water tank 10. Specifically, a protrusion is provided on the circumferential side wall of the pressure cap 41, and a fixing groove is provided on the inner wall of the first fixing hole 12. The protrusion is inserted into the fixing groove, thereby fixing the pressure cap 41 to the vent column 14 and preventing the pressure cap 41 from coming off under force. In other embodiments, the pressure cap 41 can also be fixed to the water tank 10 by ultrasonic welding.

[0064] The pressure cap 41 has a snap-fit ​​hole 43 that extends through the pressure cap 41 and communicates with the first fixing hole 12. The exhaust pipe 32 passes through the snap-fit ​​hole 43, so that the exhaust pipe 32 communicates with the exhaust hole 11. Furthermore, the claw 42 is sleeved on the exhaust pipe 32 and can engage with the pressure cap 41, thereby preventing the exhaust pipe 32 from coming out of the first fixing hole 12 through the cooperation of the claw 42 and the pressure cap 41.

[0065] Furthermore, when the quick connector 40 is used to connect the exhaust pipe 32 to the water circuit board 33, a water circuit column 36 is provided on the water circuit board 33, and a second fixing hole 35 connected to the connection channel 34 is provided on the water circuit column 36. The pressure cap 41 is located in the second fixing hole 35 and is connected to the water circuit column 36 by means of crimping or snap-fitting. The specific connection method can be referred to the installation method of the pressure cap 41 in the first fixing hole 12 as above, which will not be described in detail here.

[0066] When the pressure cap 41 is installed on the water circuit plate 33, the snap-fit ​​hole 43 of the pressure cap 41 is connected to the second fixing hole 35, the exhaust pipe 32 passes through the snap-fit ​​hole 43 of the pressure cap 41, and the exhaust pipe 32 is prevented from coming out of the second fixing hole 35 by the cooperation between the clip 42 on the exhaust pipe 32 and the pressure cap 41.

[0067] Furthermore, when the exhaust pipe 32 is connected to the air outlet 21 of the housing 20, the quick connector 40 can also be used to connect the exhaust pipe 32 to the housing 20. That is, when the cover 41 is installed on the housing 20, the snap-fit ​​hole 43 of the cover 41 is connected to the air outlet 21, so that the exhaust pipe 32 passing through the cover 41 can be connected to the air outlet 21 and fixed to the cover 41 by the claw 42 on the exhaust pipe 32.

[0068] In some specific embodiments, the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole 43 has a protruding limiting part 44, which surrounds the circumference of the exhaust pipe 32. Multiple latches 45 are provided on the claw 42, all of which surround the claw 42. The latches 45 are located within the snap-fit ​​hole 43. During the process of the exhaust pipe 32 being pulled out of the snap-fit ​​hole 43, the latches 45 can abut against the limiting part 44 and prevent the exhaust pipe 32 from leaving the snap-fit ​​hole 43, thereby fixing the exhaust pipe 32 within the snap-fit ​​hole 43.

[0069] In actual use, the buckle 45 is made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity, such as plastic. When the exhaust pipe 32 is inserted into the locking hole 43, the buckle 45 undergoes elastic deformation under the pressure of the limiting part 44, allowing the buckle 45 to pass over the limiting part 44 and enter the locking hole 43 along with the exhaust pipe 32. After the buckle 45 enters the locking hole 43, when the exhaust pipe 32 is withdrawn from the locking hole 43, the buckle 45 will abut against the limiting part 44 to prevent the exhaust pipe 32 from leaving the locking hole 43, thus achieving the effect of fixing the exhaust pipe 32.

[0070] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the quick connector 40 can also be other existing quick connectors 40 for air, quick connectors 40 for gas and liquid, etc., as long as they can achieve quick connection between the exhaust pipe 32 and the water tank 10, and between the exhaust pipe 32 and the water circuit board 33. There are no limitations here.

[0071] In some embodiments, to prevent water in the water tank 10 from flowing out of the gap between the water tank 10 and the housing 20 when the water dispenser is tilted, and also to ensure the venting effect, one end of the vent pipe 32 passes through the snap-fit ​​hole 43 of the pressure cap 41, and the other end of the vent pipe 32 is located in the first fixing hole 12. A first sealing element 13 is provided between the vent pipe 32 and the inner wall of the first fixing hole 12, thereby preventing gas or water from leaking from the gap by sealing the gap between the vent pipe 32 and the inner wall of the first fixing hole 12 with the first sealing element 13.

[0072] Furthermore, after the other end of the exhaust pipe 32 passes through the snap-fit ​​hole 43 of the pressure cap 41 on the water circuit plate 33, the other end of the exhaust pipe 32 is located in the second fixing hole 35, and a second sealing member 351 is provided between the exhaust pipe 32 and the inner wall of the second fixing hole 35, so as to seal the gap between the exhaust pipe 32 and the inner wall of the second fixing hole 35 by sealing the gap with the second sealing member 351, thus preventing gas or water from leaking from the gap.

[0073] In some other embodiments, the exhaust pipe 32 may not be installed using a quick-connect fitting, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the exhaust pipe 32 is made of flexible hose, and an exhaust column 14 is provided on the housing 20. An exhaust hole 21 is provided on the end face of the exhaust column 14, and the exhaust column 14 is inserted into one end of the exhaust pipe 32. In this way, the exhaust pipe 32 can be installed on the exhaust column 14, and the exhaust passage 31 inside the exhaust pipe 32 can be connected to the exhaust hole 11.

[0074] Furthermore, a water channel column 36 is provided on the water channel plate 33, and a connecting hole 39 communicating with the connecting channel 34 is provided on the water channel column 36. The water channel column 36 is inserted into the other end of the exhaust pipe 32. Thus, the other end of the exhaust pipe 32 is fixed by the water channel column 36, and the exhaust channel 31 in the exhaust pipe 32 is connected to the connecting hole 39.

[0075] Furthermore, to prevent the exhaust pipe 32 from detaching from the exhaust column 14 and the water column 36, the pipeline machine also includes two fasteners 37. These two fasteners 37 are fitted onto both ends of the exhaust pipe 32. One fastener 37 is used to lock the exhaust pipe 32 to the exhaust column 14, and the other fastener 37 is used to lock the exhaust pipe 32 to the water column 36. The fasteners 37 can be rubber rings, clamps, etc., to apply a certain pressure to the exhaust pipe 32, thereby fixing the exhaust pipe 32 to the exhaust column 14 or the water column 36.

[0076] In some embodiments of this application, in addition to sealing the gap between the exhaust pipe 32 and the water tank 10 and the water circuit board 33, the gap between the housing 20 and the water circuit board 33 also needs to be sealed during the process of gas entering the vent 21 from the connecting channel 31 of the water circuit board 33. For this purpose, see [reference needed]. Figure 6 The housing 20 has an air outlet column 22 with an air outlet hole 21 inside. The water circuit plate 33 has a connecting column 38 with a connecting hole 39 communicating with the connecting channel 34. The pipeline machine also includes a sealing sleeve 50, which connects the air outlet column 22 and the connecting column 38, and connects the air outlet hole 21 and the connecting hole 39. In this way, while connecting the air outlet hole 21 and the connecting hole 39 through the sealing sleeve 50, the sealing sleeve 50 can also seal the gap between the air outlet column 22 and the connecting column 38, reducing the probability of gas and water leakage.

[0077] Specifically, the sealing sleeve 50 includes a first sealing ring 51 and a second sealing ring 52 that are interconnected and coaxially arranged. The connecting post 38 is inserted into the air inlet / outlet port 21, so that the connecting hole 39 on the connecting post 38 communicates with the air outlet port 21. The first sealing ring 51 is located between the inner wall of the air outlet port 21 and the connecting post 38, so as to seal the gap between the inner wall of the air outlet port 21 and the connecting post 38. Furthermore, the second sealing ring 52 is sleeved on the outer wall of the air outlet column 22, thereby further improving the sealing performance between the air outlet column 22 and the connecting post 38. The gap between the first sealing ring 51 and the second sealing ring 52 allows the air outlet column 22 to be quickly installed in place, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency of the pipeline machine.

[0078] In some other embodiments, the air column 22 can be inserted into the connecting hole 39. In this embodiment, the first sealing ring 51 is located between the inner wall of the connecting hole 39 and the air column 22, and the second sealing ring 52 is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting column 38. The sealing sleeve 50 can also achieve the sealing of the gap between the air column 22 and the connecting column 38.

[0079] It is understood that in some other embodiments, the sealing sleeve 50 may also be a flexible tube, with both ends of the sealing sleeve 50 respectively fitted onto the connecting post 38 and the air outlet post 22 to connect the connecting hole 39 and the air outlet 21 to each other.

[0080] In some embodiments of this application, the pipeline machine further includes a damping block 53. The connecting structure 30 has an exhaust channel 31, which is connected to both the exhaust port 11 and the air outlet 21. The damping block 31 is disposed within the exhaust channel 31, meaning the damping block 53 can be disposed within the exhaust pipe 32. In other embodiments, the exhaust channel 31 connecting the channel 30 can also refer to other channels connecting the exhaust port 11 and the air outlet 21, such as the connecting channel 34 within the water circuit board 33. The airflow within the exhaust channel 31 can pass through the damping block 53; that is, the damping block 53 does not block the exhaust channel 31, and the gas can flow normally within the exhaust channel 31.

[0081] When the water dispenser is in normal use, gas is discharged from the vent 21 through the damping block 53. However, when the water dispenser tilts or leans, water from the water tank 10 enters the vent 31. The damping block 53 then blocks the water from moving along the vent 31, preventing water from flowing out of the vent 21. Furthermore, even if the water dispenser is tilted significantly, such as when it is laid flat, the damping block 53 can block most of the water in the vent 31, ensuring that even if water flows out of the vent 21, only a small amount will be discharged, minimizing the impact on the user experience.

[0082] In some embodiments, to allow airflow to pass through the damping block 53, the damping block 53 is spaced apart from the inner wall of the exhaust channel 31, allowing gas to flow through the gap between the damping block 53 and the exhaust channel 31. Furthermore, multiple damping holes can be formed on the damping block 53, extending through it along the flow direction of the exhaust channel 31, allowing gas to pass through the damping holes and through the damping block 53, thus enabling normal gas flow within the exhaust channel 31. Optionally, the damping block 53 is disposed inside the exhaust pipe 32. Before installing the exhaust pipe 32, the damping block 53 can be inserted into the exhaust pipe 32 first; after the exhaust pipe 32 is installed, the damping block 53 is also installed.

[0083] In some embodiments of this application, the pipeline machine further includes a sealing structure 60, which is disposed at the vent 21 and has multiple sub-vents 61. Each sub-vent 61 connects the vent 21 and the connecting structure 30. When the connecting structure 30 includes an exhaust pipe 32 and a water circuit board 33, the vent 61 connects to the connecting channel 34 of the water circuit board 33, and the flow area of ​​each sub-vent 61 is smaller than that of the vent 21. Thus, by using multiple smaller sub-vents 61, while ensuring normal airflow, the probability of dust, foreign objects, insects, etc., entering the connecting structure 30 is reduced, significantly improving the hygienic quality of drinking water and providing users with a safer and healthier drinking water environment.

[0084] In some embodiments, the sealing structure 60 includes a filter element 63 and an end cap 62. The filter element 63 is disposed within the air outlet 21, and the end cap 62 is disposed on the housing 20 and seals the air outlet 21. All the sub-air outlets 61 are disposed on the end cap 62. That is, after the filter element 63 is disposed within the air outlet 21, it is fixed in place by the end cap 62. The filter element 63 can be a sponge, mesh, filter cotton, etc., thereby ensuring normal gas flow while further improving the filtration effect on dust, foreign objects, insects, etc., thus improving the hygienic quality of drinking water.

[0085] Furthermore, the end cap 62 is threaded, and the vent 21 is a threaded hole, so that the end cap 62 can be installed on the housing 20 by means of threaded connection. In some other embodiments, the end cap 62 can also be installed on the housing 20 by means of interference fit or other methods.

[0086] The aforementioned pipeline machine has at least the following advantages:

[0087] Gas inside the water tank 10 can enter the connecting channel 30 through the vent 11, and then enter the vent 21 through the connecting channel 30. Finally, the gas is discharged to the outside of the water dispenser through the vent 21, thus preventing the water tank 10 from bursting and leaking due to excessive gas pressure inside the tank 10. Furthermore, if the water dispenser accidentally tipes or tilts, if the tilt angle is small, the water in the water tank 10 will remain in the connecting channel 30 after entering the vent 11 and will not flow out from the vent 21. If the tilt angle is large, the water in the water tank 10 will only flow to the outside of the water dispenser after entering the vent 21, preventing water from contacting the electrical components inside the water dispenser and avoiding safety hazards or accidents.

[0088] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0089] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pipeline machine, characterized in that, The pipeline machine includes: The water tank (10) has an exhaust port (11) that communicates with its own interior. The housing (20) has an air vent (21); The connecting structure (30) is connected to both the exhaust port (11) and the air outlet (21) and is used to discharge the gas in the water tank (10).

2. The pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting structure (30) includes an exhaust pipe (32) and a water circuit plate (33). The exhaust pipe (32) has an exhaust channel (31), and one end of the exhaust channel (31) in the extending direction is connected to the exhaust hole (11). The water circuit board (33) has a connecting channel (34), one end of which is connected to the other end of the exhaust channel (31) in the extending direction, and the other end of which is connected to the air outlet (21).

3. The pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pipeline machine also includes a quick connector (40), one end of the exhaust pipe (32) is connected to the water circuit board (33) through the quick connector (40), and / or the other end of the exhaust pipe (32) is connected to the water tank (10) or the housing (20) through the quick connector (40).

4. The pipeline machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The quick connector (40) includes a pressure cap (41) and a claw (42). The pressure cap (41) has a snap-fit ​​hole (43). The exhaust pipe (32) passes through the snap-fit ​​hole (43). The claw (42) is sleeved on the exhaust pipe (32) and can be engaged with the pressure cap (41). The pressure cap (41) is installed on the water tank (10), and the snap-fit ​​hole (43) of the pressure cap (41) is connected to the vent hole (11); And / or, the pressure cap (41) is installed on the water circuit plate (33), and the snap-fit ​​hole (43) of the pressure cap (41) is connected to the connection channel (34).

5. The pipeline machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the snap-fit ​​hole (43) has a protruding limiting part (44) which is arranged around the circumference of the exhaust pipe (32). The claw (42) is provided with a plurality of buckles (45), and all the buckles (45) are arranged around the circumference of the claw (42). The buckle (45) is located inside the snap-fit ​​hole (43). During the process of the exhaust pipe (32) being pulled out of the snap-fit ​​hole (43), the buckle (45) can abut against the limiting part (44) and prevent the exhaust pipe (32) from leaving the snap-fit ​​hole (43).

6. The pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank (10) is provided with a first fixing hole (12) that communicates with the vent hole (11). One end of the vent pipe (32) is located in the first fixing hole (12), and a first sealing element (13) is provided between the vent pipe (32) and the inner wall of the first fixing hole (12). And / or, the water circuit plate (33) is provided with a second fixing hole (35) communicating with the connecting channel (34), one end of the exhaust pipe (32) is located in the second fixing hole (35), and a second sealing element (351) is provided between the exhaust pipe (32) and the inner wall of the second fixing hole (35).

7. The pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank (10) is provided with an exhaust column (14), the exhaust column (14) is provided with an exhaust hole (11), and the exhaust column (14) is inserted into one end of the exhaust pipe (32); And / or, a water channel column (36) is provided on the water channel plate (33), and a connection hole (39) communicating with the connection channel (34) is provided on the water channel column (36), and the water channel column (36) is inserted into the other end of the exhaust pipe (32).

8. The pipeline machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pipeline machine also includes a fastener (37), which is sleeved on the exhaust pipe (32) and used to lock the exhaust pipe (32) and the exhaust column (14), and / or, the fastener (37) is used to lock the exhaust pipe (32) and the water column (36).

9. The pipeline machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, An air outlet column (22) is provided on the housing (20), and an air outlet hole (21) is provided inside the air outlet column (22). A connecting column (38) is provided on the water channel plate (33), and a connecting hole (39) communicating with the connecting channel (34) is provided inside the connecting column (38). The pipeline machine also includes a sealing sleeve (50), which connects the air outlet column (22) and the connecting column (38) and connects the air outlet (21) and the connecting hole (39).

10. The pipeline machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The sealing sleeve (50) includes a first sealing ring (51) and a second sealing ring (52) that are interconnected and coaxially arranged. The connecting post (38) is inserted into the air outlet (21), the first sealing ring (51) is located between the inner wall of the air outlet (21) and the connecting post (38), and the second sealing ring (52) is sleeved on the outer wall of the air outlet (22). Alternatively, the air outlet column (22) is inserted into the connecting hole (39), the first sealing ring (51) is located between the inner wall of the connecting hole (39) and the air outlet column (22), and the second sealing ring (52) is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting column (38).

11. The pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pipeline machine also includes a damping block (53), the connecting structure (30) has an exhaust channel (31), the exhaust channel (31) is connected to the exhaust hole (11) and the air outlet (21), the damping block (53) is disposed in the exhaust channel (31), and the airflow in the exhaust channel (31) can flow through the damping block (53).

12. The pipeline machine according to claim 11, characterized in that, The damping block (53) is spaced apart from the inner wall of the exhaust channel (31); And / or, the damping block (53) is provided with a plurality of damping holes, which penetrate the damping block (53) along the flow direction of the exhaust channel (31).

13. The pipeline machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pipeline machine also includes a sealing structure (60), which is located at the air outlet (21) and has multiple sub-air outlets (61). Each of the above-mentioned vent sub-holes (61) is connected to the vent (21) and the connecting structure (30), and the flow area of ​​each of the above-mentioned vent sub-holes (61) is smaller than the flow area of ​​the vent (21).

14. The pipeline machine according to claim 13, characterized in that, The sealing structure (60) includes a filter element (63) and an end cap (62). The filter element (63) is disposed inside the air outlet (21), and the end cap (62) is disposed on the housing (20) and is used to seal the air outlet (21). All the air outlet sub-holes (61) are disposed on the end cap (62).

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