Water replenishing device and front water storage tank for water replenishing

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of water replenishing of water systems, and particularly relates to a water replenishing device and a front water storage tank for water replenishment, the device comprises a water replenishing pipe and an exhaust pipe which respectively extend into a tank body of the water storage tank, and the extending end parts of the water replenishing pipe and the exhaust pipe are connected; an end opening of the exhaust pipe faces downwards, and a floating mechanism is arranged in the exhaust pipe; the floating mechanism comprises a floating piece used for blocking a water outlet of the water supplementing pipe and a blocking plate located above the floating piece. The floating part is configured to move downwards in the exhaust pipe when the water level in the water storage tank drops so as to open the water outlet of the water supplementing pipe; and when the water level in the water storage tank rises, the floating piece moves upwards in the exhaust pipe so as to jack the plugging plate open, and gas in the water storage tank is exhausted from the exhaust pipe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of water system replenishment technology, specifically relating to a water replenishment device and a pre-storage tank for water replenishment. Background Technology

[0002] Closed-loop water systems require regular water replenishment during operation.

[0003] A typical water system connects directly to the tap water supply and starts the pumping device. However, in actual water use, the tap water pressure is very unstable and there are occasional supply interruptions. As a result, the water pump often runs dry due to the unstable tap water pressure, causing it to stop and affecting the stability of the system.

[0004] Therefore, a constant pressure water supply device and a pre-storage tank for water supply are designed to avoid the technical problem of water pump downtime due to unstable tap water pressure in the prior art.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background section is only for understanding the background technology of the present application concept, and therefore, the above description is not considered to constitute prior art information. Utility Model Content

[0006] This disclosure provides at least one water replenishment device and a pre-storage tank for water replenishment.

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a water replenishment device, comprising:

[0008] The water supply pipe and the vent pipe extend into the water storage tank respectively, and their ends are connected.

[0009] The exhaust pipe has a downward-facing port and is equipped with a floating mechanism inside; wherein the floating mechanism includes a floating component for blocking the outlet of the water supply pipe and a sealing plate located above the floating component;

[0010] The floating element is configured such that when the water level in the storage tank drops, the floating element moves downward within the vent pipe to open the water supply pipe outlet; and

[0011] When the water level in the storage tank rises, the floating element moves upward in the exhaust pipe to open the sealing plate and discharge the gas in the storage tank through the exhaust pipe.

[0012] In one alternative embodiment, the floating component is provided with a floating rod;

[0013] At least one groove is provided on the inner wall of the exhaust pipe; wherein

[0014] The floating rod is adapted to slide within the groove to guide the sliding direction of the floating element.

[0015] In one optional embodiment, an opening and closing limiting member is provided on the outside of the floating member;

[0016] The outer contour of the opening and closing limiting member is consistent with the inner wall contour of the exhaust pipe, and the opening and closing limiting member is provided with several water inlet channels.

[0017] An opening and closing plate is connected to the bearing at the connection between the water supply pipe and the exhaust pipe on the inner wall of the exhaust pipe; wherein

[0018] When the water level in the storage tank drops, the floating component drives the opening and closing limiting component to slide down in the exhaust pipe. The opening and closing plate then disengages from the limiting component and opens to allow water from the water supply pipe to enter the storage tank through the water inlet channel.

[0019] In one optional embodiment, the outer wall of the exhaust pipe has a plurality of air ports, and the sealing plate is located above the air ports and connected to the exhaust pipe bearing; wherein

[0020] When the water level in the water tank rises, the floating component slides upward in the exhaust pipe, and the top of the floating component pushes the sealing plate to open it so that the air in the water tank can be discharged through the air port.

[0021] Secondly, this disclosure also provides a pre-water storage tank for water replenishment, comprising:

[0022] The inlet pipe and outlet pipe are respectively installed at both ends of the water storage tank; and

[0023] The water storage tank is equipped with a water replenishment device as described above on its outer wall.

[0024] In one optional embodiment, the water replenishment device includes:

[0025] The water supply pipe and the vent pipe extend into the water storage tank respectively, and their ends are connected.

[0026] The exhaust pipe has a downward-facing port and is equipped with a floating mechanism inside; wherein the floating mechanism includes a floating component for blocking the outlet of the water supply pipe and a sealing plate located above the floating component;

[0027] The floating element is configured such that when the water level in the storage tank drops, the floating element moves downward within the vent pipe to open the water supply pipe outlet; and

[0028] When the water level in the storage tank rises, the floating element moves upward in the exhaust pipe to open the sealing plate and discharge the gas in the storage tank through the exhaust pipe.

[0029] In one alternative embodiment, the floating component is provided with a floating rod;

[0030] At least one groove is provided on the inner wall of the exhaust pipe; wherein

[0031] The floating rod is adapted to slide within the groove to guide the sliding direction of the floating element.

[0032] In one optional embodiment, an opening and closing limiting member is provided on the outside of the floating member;

[0033] The outer contour of the opening and closing limiting member is consistent with the inner wall contour of the exhaust pipe, and the opening and closing limiting member is provided with several water inlet channels.

[0034] An opening and closing plate is connected to the bearing at the connection between the water supply pipe and the exhaust pipe on the inner wall of the exhaust pipe; wherein

[0035] When the water level in the storage tank drops, the floating component drives the opening and closing limiting component to slide down in the exhaust pipe. The opening and closing plate then disengages from the limiting component and opens to allow water from the water supply pipe to enter the storage tank through the water inlet channel.

[0036] In one optional embodiment, the outer wall of the exhaust pipe has a plurality of air ports, and the sealing plate is located above the air ports and connected to the exhaust pipe bearing; wherein

[0037] When the water level in the water tank rises, the floating component slides upward in the exhaust pipe, and the top of the floating component pushes the sealing plate to open it so that the air in the water tank can be discharged to the outside through the air port.

[0038] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that the water replenishment device and the pre-storage tank for water replenishment add a storage tank between the tap water and the user end, and a floating mechanism is set on the storage tank. According to the water level in the storage tank, when the tap water pressure decreases, that is, the water level in the storage tank decreases, the floating mechanism is used to replenish water into the storage tank, avoiding the water pump running idle and crashing. When the tap water pressure increases, that is, the water level in the storage tank increases, the floating mechanism is used to connect the storage tank with the outside, and the air in the storage tank is discharged to avoid the water pressure being too high and unable to replenish the storage tank with enough tap water.

[0039] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention are realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims, and drawings.

[0040] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] Figure 1 An overall perspective view of the water storage tank provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 2 This is an internal cross-sectional view of the water storage tank provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0044] Figure 3 Provided for the embodiments of this disclosure Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section A.

[0045] In the picture:

[0046] 1. Water storage tank; 11. Water inlet pipe; 12. Drain pipe; 13. Water supply pipe; 130. Opening and closing plate; 14. Exhaust pipe; 140. Air vent;

[0047] 2. Floating mechanism; 20. Floating component; 201. Floating rod; 202. Slide groove; 21. Opening and closing limit component; 210. Water inlet channel; 22. Sealing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0049] In this document, when it is mentioned that a first component is located on a second component, this can mean that the first component can be directly formed on the second component, or that a third component can be inserted between the first and second components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the thickness of the components may be exaggerated or reduced for the purpose of effectively describing the technical content.

[0050] In this document, when an element or layer is referred to as “located,” “joined to,” “connected to,” “attached to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly located, joined, connected, attached to, or coupled to the other element or layer, or there may be intermediate elements or layers present. Conversely, when an element is referred to as “directly on another element or layer,” “directly joined to,” “directly connected to,” “directly attached to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intermediate elements or layers present. Other terms used to describe relationships between elements should be interpreted in a similar manner (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0051] In this document, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. As used herein, expressions such as “at least one of…” modify the entire list of elements when following a list of elements, rather than individual elements in the list. For example, the expression “at least one of a, b, and c” should be understood to include only a, only b, only c, both a and b, both a and c, both b and c, or all of a, b, and c.

[0052] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific exemplary configurations only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular articles “a,” “an,” and “the” may also be intended to include plural forms unless otherwise clearly stated herein. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are inclusive and thus specify the presence of features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein should not be construed as requiring them to be performed in the specific order discussed or shown, unless specifically identified as such. Additional or alternative steps may be employed.

[0053] As used herein, the phrases “in one embodiment,” “according to one embodiment,” “in some embodiments,” etc., generally refer to the fact that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase can be included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. Therefore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic can be included in more than one embodiment of this disclosure, such that these phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., are used to “serve as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation, aspect, or design described herein as “example” or “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or superior to other implementations, aspects, or designs. Rather, the use of the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., is intended to present concepts in a specific manner.

[0054] Research has shown that typical water systems connect tap water directly to the user's end and start the pumping device. However, in actual water usage, the tap water pressure is very unstable and supply interruptions occur. As a result, the water pump frequently runs dry due to the unstable tap water pressure, causing it to shut down and affecting the stability of the system.

[0055] Based on the above research, this disclosure provides a water replenishment device and a pre-storage tank for water replenishment. By adding a storage tank between the tap water supply and the user end, and installing a floating mechanism on the storage tank, water is replenished into the storage tank according to the water level in the storage tank. When the tap water pressure decreases, that is, when the water level in the storage tank decreases, the floating mechanism is used to replenish water into the storage tank, avoiding the water pump running idle and crashing. When the tap water pressure increases, that is, when the water level in the storage tank increases, the floating mechanism is used to connect the storage tank with the outside, expelling the air in the storage tank and preventing the water pressure from being too high and unable to replenish the storage tank with sufficient tap water.

[0056] The shortcomings of the above solutions are the result of the inventor's practical experience and careful research. Therefore, the discovery process of the above problems and the solutions proposed in this disclosure should be considered as the inventor's contribution to this disclosure.

[0057] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0058] The following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0059] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a water storage tank 1 is added between the inlet pipe 11 and the drain pipe 12. In the existing water supply method, the inlet pipe 11 and the drain pipe 12 are directly connected. Tap water is drawn out by a water pump installed on the drain pipe 12 through the inlet pipe 11 for use. However, when the tap water supply is insufficient, i.e. the water pressure is unstable, the water pump will run dry and shut down. Therefore, by adding a water storage tank 1 for water storage, when the tap water pressure is unstable, water is replenished using the water storage tank 1. A water replenishment pipe 13 is connected to the water storage tank 1. When the water level in the water storage tank 1 drops, water is supplied to the water storage tank 1 through the water replenishment pipe 13 to avoid the tap water pressure continuously dropping and failing to meet the water pump's pumping needs. If the tap water pressure recovers, the water replenishment tank 13 stops supplying water. As the water pressure in the water storage tank 1 rises, the air in the water storage tank 1 will be discharged from the exhaust pipe 14 to prevent the water pressure from being too high and failing to replenish the water storage tank with sufficient tap water.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the tap water pressure decreases, the water level in the storage tank 1 will decrease as the water pump continues to operate. At this time, the floating part 20 will slide down in the vent pipe 14 as the water level decreases. That is, the opening and closing limiting part 21 fixed on the outer wall of the floating part 20 will also move down until the floating rod 201 slides to the bottom of the slide groove 202. At this time, the opening and closing limiting part 21 no longer blocks the opening and closing plate 130. Since there is backup water in the water supply pipe 13, as the opening and closing limiting part 21 moves, the backup water pushes the opening and closing plate 130 to open. The backup water in the water supply pipe 13 flows into the vent pipe 14 and enters the storage tank 1 through several water inlet channels 210 opened on the opening and closing limiting part 21 for water replenishment. The water supply pump draws water from the storage tank 1. Water usage: When the tap water pressure is restored, the water level in the water storage tank 1 will gradually rise. The floating part 20 drives the floating rod 201 to slide upward in the slide groove 202. The opening and closing limit part 21 re-seals the opening and closing plate 130, and the water supply pipe 13 stops supplying water. As the water level continues to rise, the top of the floating part 20 contacts the lower end face of the sealing plate 22 until the floating part 20 pushes the sealing plate 22, causing the sealing plate 22 to deflect around its bearing connection with the exhaust pipe 14, connecting the water storage tank 1 with the outside air. At this time, the air in the water storage tank 1 can be discharged to the outside through the air port 140 and the exhaust pipe 14, avoiding the water pressure in the water storage tank 1 from rising and causing insufficient tap water to be added to the water storage tank.

[0061] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0062] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence unless expressly indicated herein. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed above may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment.

[0063] Spatially relative terms, such as “inside,” “outside,” “below,” “below,” “down,” “above,” “up,” etc., may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature illustrated in the figures and another element or feature. In addition to the orientations depicted in the figures, spatially relative terms may be intended to cover different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as “below” or “below” other elements or features would be oriented as “above” other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can cover both above and below orientations. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0064] In the above discussion, unless otherwise stated, when used to describe numerical values, the terms “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc., indicate a change of + / - 10% in that value.

[0065] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A water replenishment device, characterized in that, include: The water supply pipe (13) and the exhaust pipe (14) are respectively inserted into the water storage tank (1), and the ends of the pipes are connected. The exhaust pipe (14) has its port facing downwards and is equipped with a floating mechanism (2); wherein the floating mechanism (2) includes a floating component (20) for blocking the outlet of the water supply pipe (13) and a sealing plate (22) located above the floating component (20). The floating element (20) is configured such that when the water level in the water storage tank (1) drops, the floating element (20) moves downward within the vent pipe (14) to open the outlet of the water supply pipe (13); and When the water level in the water tank (1) rises, the floating element (20) moves upward in the exhaust pipe (14) to open the sealing plate (22) and discharge the gas in the water tank (1) from the exhaust pipe (14).

2. The water replenishment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A floating rod (201) is provided on the floating component (20); At least one groove (202) is provided on the inner wall of the exhaust pipe (14); wherein The floating rod (201) is adapted to slide within the groove (202) to guide the sliding direction of the floating element (20).

3. The water replenishment device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The floating component (20) is provided with an opening and closing limiting component (21) on its exterior. The outer contour of the opening and closing limiting member (21) is consistent with the inner wall contour of the exhaust pipe (14), and the opening and closing limiting member (21) is provided with a plurality of water inlet channels (210). An opening and closing plate (130) is connected to the inner wall of the exhaust pipe (14) at the connection between the water supply pipe (13) and the exhaust pipe (14) by a bearing; wherein When the water level in the water storage tank (1) drops, the floating part (20) drives the opening and closing limit part (21) to slide down in the exhaust pipe (14), and the opening and closing plate (130) is released from the restriction of the opening and closing limit part (21), and then opens to allow the water in the water supply pipe (13) to be replenished into the water storage tank (1) through the water inlet channel (210).

4. The water replenishment device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The outer wall of the exhaust pipe (14) is provided with a plurality of air ports (140), and the sealing plate (22) is located above the air ports (140) and is connected to the bearing of the exhaust pipe (14); in When the water level in the water tank (1) rises, the floating part (20) slides upward in the exhaust pipe (14), and the top of the floating part (20) pushes the sealing plate (22) to open it so that the air in the water tank (1) can be discharged through the air port (140).

5. A pre-storage water tank for water replenishment, characterized in that, include: The inlet pipe (11) and the outlet pipe (12) are respectively installed at both ends of the water storage tank (1); as well as The water storage tank (1) is provided with a water replenishment device as described in any one of claims 1-4 on its outer wall.

6. The pre-water storage tank for water replenishment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The water replenishment device includes: The water supply pipe (13) and the exhaust pipe (14) are respectively inserted into the water storage tank (1), and the ends of the pipes are connected. The exhaust pipe (14) has its port facing downwards and is equipped with a floating mechanism (2); wherein the floating mechanism (2) includes a floating component (20) for blocking the outlet of the water supply pipe (13) and a sealing plate (22) located above the floating component (20). The floating element (20) is configured such that when the water level in the water storage tank (1) drops, the floating element (20) moves downward within the vent pipe (14) to open the outlet of the water supply pipe (13); and When the water level in the water tank (1) rises, the floating element (20) moves upward in the exhaust pipe (14) to open the sealing plate (22) and discharge the gas in the water tank (1) from the exhaust pipe (14).

7. The pre-storage water tank for water replenishment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A floating rod (201) is provided on the floating component (20); At least one groove (202) is provided on the inner wall of the exhaust pipe (14); wherein The floating rod (201) is adapted to slide within the groove (202) to guide the sliding direction of the floating element (20).

8. The pre-storage water tank for water replenishment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The floating component (20) is provided with an opening and closing limiting component (21) on its exterior. The outer contour of the opening and closing limiting member (21) is consistent with the inner wall contour of the exhaust pipe (14), and the opening and closing limiting member (21) is provided with a plurality of water inlet channels (210). An opening and closing plate (130) is connected to the inner wall of the exhaust pipe (14) at the connection between the water supply pipe (13) and the exhaust pipe (14) by a bearing; wherein When the water level in the water storage tank (1) drops, the floating part (20) drives the opening and closing limit part (21) to slide down in the exhaust pipe (14), and the opening and closing plate (130) is released from the restriction of the opening and closing limit part (21), and then opens to allow the water in the water supply pipe (13) to be replenished into the water storage tank (1) through the water inlet channel (210).

9. The pre-storage water tank for water replenishment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The outer wall of the exhaust pipe (14) is provided with a plurality of air ports (140), and the sealing plate (22) is located above the air ports (140) and is connected to the bearing of the exhaust pipe (14); in When the water level in the water tank (1) rises, the floating part (20) slides upward in the exhaust pipe (14), and the top of the floating part (20) pushes the sealing plate (22) to open so that the air in the water tank (1) can be discharged to the outside through the air port (140).

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