Water softener

Abstract

The utility model provides a water softener, the water softener is embedded in a cupboard, the water softener also comprises: a fixed bin, the fixed bin is arranged on the surface of the water softener facing the opening of the cupboard, the fixed bin is internally provided with an accommodating space for accommodating a hinge, the side wall of the fixed bin is provided with a fixed hole, the water softener comprises a door plate, and the door plate is provided with a hinge. The fixing hole is hinged to the door plate through the hinge, and the water softener and the cabinet opening share the door plate. The water softener and the opening of the cabinet share the same door plate, so that the cost of the cabinet is saved, a space for opening and closing the cabinet door does not need to be additionally reserved in the cabinet, the space utilization rate is increased, the water softener with a larger size can be selected by utilizing the saved opening and closing space of the cabinet door when the water softener is embedded in the cabinet, and the selection range of a user is widened. In addition, the door plate is detachably connected with the hinge, so that the door plate can be replaced with the color consistent with the overall color of the cabinet, the overall style of the cabinet is kept, and the user impression is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

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

[0002] Now along with people's living standard more and more good, the requirement of water in life is also more and more high, therefore central water purifier, central water softener gradually walk into each kitchen of family, but the water softener of present is all kitchen under hidden type, needs first to place the water softener in the cupboard when installing, and uses the cupboard door in the kitchen of user's own house to shield, this is more strict to the size requirement of water softener, makes the originally limited space cupboard still reserve the space of cupboard door opening and closing, on the one hand causes space waste, on the other hand water softener poor adaptability, limit the diversity of user's selection. CONTENT OF UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem that the water softener is limited by the limited space of the cupboard, has a narrow selection, and has poor adaptability, and provides a water softener.

[0004] The utility model solves the above technical problem through the following technical scheme:

[0005] A water softener is embedded in a cupboard, and the water softener further comprises:

[0006] A fixed bin is arranged on the surface of the water softener facing the opening of the cupboard, and the fixed bin has a receiving space for receiving a hinge. A side wall of the fixed bin is provided with a fixed hole. The water softener comprises a door panel. The fixed hole and the door panel are hinged by the hinge. The water softener and the opening of the cupboard share the door panel.

[0007] In the present scheme, the door panel is hinged to the water softener by arranging the fixed bin, and the fixed bin supports the door panel. When the water softener is embedded in the cupboard, the water softener and the opening of the cupboard share the same door panel, so that the cupboard itself does not need to be provided with a cupboard door, saving the cost of the cupboard and not needing to reserve additional space for the opening and closing of the cupboard door in the cupboard, improving the space utilization, and then realizing that when the water softener is embedded in the cupboard, a larger water softener can be selected by using the saved space for the opening and closing of the cupboard door, improving the selection range of the user. In addition, the door panel and the water softener are hinged by the fixed bin and the hinge, and the door panel and the hinge are detachably connected, so that the door panel can be replaced with a color consistent with the overall color of the cupboard, that is, the overall style of the cupboard is maintained, and the user's perception is improved.

[0008] Preferably, the water softener comprises a water purification bin, the fixed bin is arranged below the water purification bin in the height direction of the water softener, and the fixed bin is arranged at both ends of the water softener in the length direction of the water softener.

[0009] In the scheme, through the above setting, the door panel and the soft water machine are opened in the opening mode of the lower opening door, compared with the side opening door mode, when the cabinet and the soft water machine share the same panel, the fixed bin is arranged below the purified water bin to save the space of the side of the soft water machine, and the situation that the soft water machine cannot be embedded in the cabinet due to the excessive width size of the soft water machine is avoided.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing hole is a stepped hole, and the size of one end of the fixing hole facing the fixed bin is smaller than the size of the other end of the fixing hole away from the fixed bin.

[0011] In the scheme, through the above setting, when the hinge is connected with the fixed bin, the bolt for connection does not protrude from the outer surface of the fixed bin, the user's visual perception is improved, and the stepped hole can also improve the structural strength of the fixed bin.

[0012] Preferably, the purified water bin further comprises a filter core supporting bin, and the filter core supporting bin is arranged between the two fixed bins along the length direction of the soft water machine.

[0013] In the scheme, through the above setting, the space between the two fixed bins is reasonably utilized, and then the height size of the soft water machine is reduced, so that the soft water machine can be smoothly embedded in the cabinet.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the soft water machine is provided with a first reinforcing rib, and the first reinforcing rib is arranged between the two fixed bins along the height direction of the soft water machine.

[0015] In the scheme, through the above setting, the structural strength of the area where the fixed bin is located is improved, and then the fixed bin can be repeatedly used multiple times after the door panel is connected.

[0016] Preferably, the side wall of the purified water bin is provided with a second reinforcing rib, and the second reinforcing rib is recessed from the surface of the side wall of the purified water bin towards the inside of the purified water bin.

[0017] In the scheme, through the above setting, the structural strength of the purified water bin is improved, and the purified water bin near the fixed bin is prevented from being deformed due to the action force when the fixed bin is hinged with the door panel.

[0018] Preferably, the soft water machine further comprises a soft water bin, and a handle is arranged on the side wall of the soft water bin, and the handle is recessed from the surface of the side wall of the soft water bin towards the inside of the soft water bin.

[0019] In the scheme, through the above setting, the structural strength of the soft water bin is improved, and the soft water machine can be lifted by the handle for convenient transportation.

[0020] Preferably, the side wall of the soft water bin is provided with a third reinforcing rib, which is recessed from the surface of the side wall of the soft water bin towards the soft water bin.

[0021] In the present scheme, the above arrangement is used to further improve the structural strength of the soft water bin.

[0022] Preferably, the soft water bin is provided with a first limiting member, which is protruding from the bottom of the soft water bin, and has a first limiting hole; the soft water machine further comprises a resin tank, which is at least partially embedded in the first limiting hole.

[0023] In the present scheme, the above arrangement is used to limit the resin tank, prevent it from moving and causing the imbalance of the internal gravity distribution of the soft water machine, and the situation that the soft water machine may move out of the cabinet during the opening and closing of the door plate.

[0024] Preferably, the soft water bin is provided with a second limiting member, which is protruding from the bottom of the soft water bin, and is staggered with the first limiting member; the second limiting member has a second limiting hole; the soft water machine further comprises a salt well, which is at least partially embedded in the second limiting hole; the second limiting member further comprises a through hole, which is arranged on the side wall of the second limiting member and the second limiting hole and the soft water bin are communicated through the through hole.

[0025] In the present scheme, the above arrangement is used to limit the salt well, prevent it from moving and causing the imbalance of the internal gravity distribution of the soft water machine, and the situation that the soft water machine may move out of the cabinet during the opening and closing of the door plate. In addition, the through hole is arranged to facilitate the free entry and exit of brine, so as to ensure the normal work of the soft water machine.

[0026] The positive progress effect of the utility model lies in: the utility model sets the fixed bin, so that the door plate and the soft water machine are hinged, and the fixed bin supports the door plate. Meanwhile, when the soft water machine is embedded in the cabinet, the soft water machine and the opening of the cabinet are the same door plate, so that the cabinet itself can not be provided with a cabinet door, the cabinet cost is saved, and there is no need to additionally reserve the space for opening and closing of the cabinet door in the cabinet, the space utilization is improved, and then when the soft water machine is embedded in the cabinet, a soft water machine with a larger size can be selected by using the saved space for opening and closing of the cabinet door, and the selection range of the user is improved. In addition, the door plate and the soft water machine are hinged through the fixed bin and the hinge, and the door plate and the hinge are detachably connected, so that the door plate can be replaced to have the same color as the overall color of the cabinet, that is, the overall style of the cabinet is maintained, and the user's visual perception is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the soft water machine of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 Position relationship diagram of the fixed bin and the water purification bin of a preferred embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 3 Position relationship diagram of the first reinforcing rib and the water softener of a preferred embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 4 Position relationship diagram of the first limiting member and the second limiting member of a preferred embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Explanation of reference signs:

[0032] Water softener 100

[0033] Water purification bin 10

[0034] Filter core supporting bin 11

[0035] Soft water bin 20

[0036] Handle 21

[0037] Fixed bin 30

[0038] Accommodation space 31

[0039] Fixed hole 32

[0040] First reinforcing rib 1

[0041] Second reinforcing rib 2

[0042] Third reinforcing rib 3

[0043] First limiting member 4

[0044] First limiting hole 41

[0045] Second limiting member 5

[0046] Second limiting hole 51

[0047] Through hole 52

[0048] Height direction A

[0049] Length direction B

[0050] Width direction C DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] A preferred embodiment will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to more clearly and completely illustrate the present application.

[0052] The present embodiment provides a water softener 100, and the specific structure is shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The water softener 100 is embedded in a cabinet (not shown in the figure), and the water softener 100 further comprises:

[0053] The fixed compartment 30 is arranged on the surface of the water softener 100 facing the cabinet opening, and has a receiving space 31 for receiving the hinge. The side wall of the fixed compartment 30 is provided with a fixed hole 32. The water softener 100 comprises a door panel (not shown in the figure), and the fixed hole 32 is hingedly connected with the door panel. The water softener 100 and the cabinet opening share the door panel.

[0054] Specifically, the fixed compartment 30 is arranged on the water softener 100, and is arranged to extend into the water softener 100 and form a receiving space 31. Compared with the fixed compartment 30 arranged to protrude from the water softener 100, the space occupation in the cabinet can be reduced. The fixed compartment 30 is further provided with a fixed hole 32. The door panel of the water softener 100 is arranged to extend into the receiving space 31 and be connected with the fixed hole 32. The fixed compartment 30 supports the door panel to realize the installation of the door panel. Meanwhile, the water softener 100 shares the door panel with the cabinet opening. Compared with the water softener 100 arranged with the door panel and the cabinet arranged with the cabinet door, the water softener 100 arranged with the door panel needs to avoid the cabinet door, that is, the size of the water softener 100 with the door panel needs to match the space in the cabinet, and the space for opening and closing the cabinet door should be sufficient. By sharing the door panel, the cabinet door and the space for opening and closing the cabinet door can be saved. When the water softener 100 is installed in the cabinet, the size in the direction facing the cabinet opening can be further increased. That is, the space for embedding the water softener 100 in the cabinet is released by using the space for opening and closing the cabinet door, the space utilization is improved, and a water softener 100 with a larger size can be selected for installation, which improves the selection range of the user. Further, when the water softener 100 is embedded in the cabinet, a water softener 100 with a larger size can be selected by using the saved space for opening and closing the cabinet door, which improves the selection range of the user.

[0055] In addition, in the embodiment, the door panel and the water softener 100 are hingedly connected through the fixed compartment 30 and the hinge. The door panel is used as the cabinet door at the same time. The door panel and the hinge are detachably connected, so that the door panel can be replaced to have the same color as the whole cabinet, that is, the overall decoration style of the cabinet is maintained, and the user's visual perception is improved.

[0056] In the embodiment, the water softener 100 comprises a water purification compartment 10. Along the height direction A of the water softener 100, the fixed compartment 30 is arranged below the water purification compartment 10. Along the length direction B of the water softener 100, the fixed compartment 30 is arranged at both ends of the water softener 100.

[0057] Specifically, the fixed bin 30 is a rectangular structure extending towards the inside of the water softener 100 along the width direction C of the water softener 100, the water softener 100 is a rectangular structure, wherein the fixed bin 30 is arranged at both ends of the water softener 100 along the length direction B, and along the height direction A of the water softener 100, the two fixed bins 30 are located below the purified water bin of the water softener 100. By arranging the fixed bin 30 below the purified water bin 10, when the door plate and the fixed bin 30 are hinged through the hinge, the door plate and the water softener realize the opening mode of the door plate opening from below, compared with the side opening mode, when the cabinet and the water softener 100 share the same panel, the fixed bin 30 is arranged below the purified water bin 10 to save the space of the side of the water softener 100, avoiding the case that the width size of the water softener 100 is too large to be embedded in the cabinet.

[0058] Further, in the embodiment, the fixed hole 32 is a stepped hole, and the size of one end of the fixed hole 32 facing the fixed bin 30 is smaller than the size of the other end of the fixed hole 32 away from the fixed bin 30.

[0059] Specifically, the fixed hole 32 penetrates the bin wall of the fixed bin 30, and the fixed hole 32 is located at the end of the water softener 100 along the length direction B, the end of the stepped hole with larger size is away from the fixed bin 30, and the end of the stepped hole with smaller size faces the fixed bin 30, the hinge is connected with the fixed bin 30 through the bolt assembly, when the hinge is connected with the fixed bin 30, the bolt assembly extends into the fixed hole 32, by arranging the fixed hole 32 as a stepped hole, the bolt protrusion on the outer surface of the water softener 100 is hidden, and the user's visual experience is improved. At the same time, the stepped surface formed by the stepped hole facing the inside of the fixed bin 30 can also improve the structural strength of the bin wall of the fixed bin 30, so that the bin wall of the fixed bin 30 is not easy to deform when the door plate is connected with the fixed bin 30.

[0060] In the embodiment, the purified water bin 10 further includes a filter core support bin 11, which is arranged between the two fixed bins 30 along the length direction B of the water softener 100.

[0061] Specifically, the purified water bin 10 is located above the fixed bin 30, and the purified water bin 10 further includes a filter core support bin 11, and the filter core of the water softener 100 at least partially extends into the filter core support bin 11, so as to limit the position of the filter core in the purified water bin 10 and prevent the filter core from moving. The filter core support bin 11 is recessed away from the purified water bin 10 from the region of the water softener 100 between the two fixed bins 30, so as to reasonably utilize the space between the two fixed bins 30. Compared with the arrangement of the purified water bin 10, the filter core support bin 11 and the fixed bin 30 in sequence along the height direction A, the height size of the water softener 100 can be reduced, so that the water softener 100 can be smoothly embedded in the cabinet.

[0062] As Figure 3As shown, in the embodiment, the bottom of the water softener 100 is provided with a first reinforcing rib 1, the first reinforcing rib 1 is arranged along the height direction A of the water softener 100 and is located between the two fixed bins 30.

[0063] Specifically, the first reinforcing rib 1 is in the form of a "well" structure, the "well" structure is arranged along the height direction A of the water softener 100, and the "well" structure has a hollow hole, which can reduce the overall weight of the water softener 100 on the one hand, and the "well" structure supports each other to improve the structural strength of the bottom of the water softener 100, thereby improving the structural strength of the area where the fixed bin 30 is located, so that the fixed bin 30 can be repeatedly used after being connected to the door plate.

[0064] It can be understood that the "well" structure is located on the side of the filter core supporting bin 11 to avoid the "well" structure penetrating the filter core supporting bin 11.

[0065] In the embodiment, the sidewall of the purified water bin 10 is provided with a second reinforcing rib 2, and the second reinforcing rib 2 is recessed from the surface of the sidewall of the purified water bin 10 towards the inside of the purified water bin 10.

[0066] Specifically, the second reinforcing rib 2 is in the form of a rectangular groove, the rectangular groove extends along the height direction A of the water softener 100 and is recessed towards the inside of the purified water bin 10, compared with the surface of the purified water bin 10, the setting of the second reinforcing rib 2 can improve the structural strength of the purified water bin 10, and avoid deformation of the purified water bin 10 near the fixed bin 30 due to the action force when the fixed bin 30 is hinged to the door plate.

[0067] In the embodiment, the water softener 100 further comprises a water softening bin 20, and a handle 21 is arranged on the sidewall of the water softening bin 20, and the handle 21 is recessed from the surface of the sidewall of the water softening bin 20 towards the inside of the water softening bin 20.

[0068] Specifically, the handle 21 is in the form of a groove arranged obliquely, and the oblique direction is arranged from top to bottom away from the water softening bin 20 along the height direction A of the water softener 100. By arranging the handle 21, on the one hand, it is convenient to lift the water softener 100 by the handle 21, which is beneficial for transportation; on the other hand, compared with the surface of the sidewall of the water softening bin 20, the recessed handle 21 can improve the structural strength of the sidewall of the water softening bin 20, and avoid deformation of the sidewall due to the action force when the fixed bin 30 is hinged to the door plate.

[0069] In this embodiment, the size of the soft water tank 20 along the length direction B of the water softener 100 is larger than the size of the clean water tank 10, and the size of the soft water tank 20 along the width direction C of the water softener 100 is larger than the size of the clean water tank 10. In terms of cross-section, the soft water tank 20 has an "L" shaped structure. Two fixed tanks 30 are set at both ends of the length direction B of the water softener 100. One fixed tank 30 is close to the soft water tank 20, and the other fixed tank 30 is close to the clean water tank 10. Compared with the case where both fixed tanks 30 are located in the soft water tank 20 or the clean water tank 10, this avoids the soft water tank 20 or the clean water tank 10 from being deformed by the excessive force of the door opening and closing, thereby evenly distributing the force of the door opening and closing.

[0070] In this embodiment, the sidewall of the soft water tank 20 is provided with a third reinforcing rib 3, which is recessed from the surface of the sidewall of the soft water tank 20 toward the interior of the soft water tank 20.

[0071] Specifically, the third reinforcing rib 3 is a rectangular groove. The rectangular groove extends along the height A of the water softener 100 and is recessed towards the water softener tank 20. Compared with the flat surface of the water softener tank 20 wall, the third reinforcing rib 3 can improve the structural strength of the water softener tank 20 and prevent the water softener tank 20 near the fixed tank 30 from being deformed by the force when the fixed tank 30 is hinged to the door panel.

[0072] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a first limiting member 4 is provided in the soft water tank 20. The first limiting member 4 protrudes from the bottom of the soft water tank 20 and has a first limiting hole 41. The water softener 100 also includes a resin tank (not shown in the figure), which is at least partially embedded in the first limiting hole 41.

[0073] Specifically, the first limiting member 4 is a circular structure with a first limiting hole 41 formed in the middle area. The first limiting member 4 extends upward from the bottom of the water softener tank 20 along the height direction A of the water softener 100. Correspondingly, the bottom of the resin tank is embedded in the first limiting hole 41 to limit the resin tank through the first limiting member 4, preventing it from moving and causing the internal gravity distribution of the water softener 100 to become unbalanced, and preventing the water softener 100 from jumping out of the cabinet during the opening and closing of the door panel.

[0074] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a second limiting member 5 is provided inside the soft water tank 20. The second limiting member 5 protrudes from the bottom of the soft water tank 20. The first limiting member 4 and the second limiting member 5 are offset from each other. The second limiting member 5 has a second limiting hole 51. The water softener 100 also includes a salt well (not shown in the figure). The salt well is at least partially embedded in the second limiting hole 51. The second limiting member 5 also includes a through hole 52. The through hole 52 is provided on the side wall of the second limiting member 5, and the second limiting hole 51 communicates with the soft water tank 20 through the through hole 52.

[0075] Specifically, the second limiting member 5 comprises a plurality of rod members, the plurality of rod members are arranged at intervals to form a through hole 52, the plurality of rod members are enclosed to form a second limiting hole 51, the plurality of rod members extend upward along the height direction A of the water softener 100 from the bottom of the soft water tank 20, correspondingly, the bottom of the salt well is embedded in the second limiting hole 51, so as to limit the salt well by the second limiting member 5, prevent the salt well from moving to cause the imbalance of the gravity distribution in the water softener 100, and the water softener 100 may move out of the cabinet during the opening and closing process of the door plate. In addition, the through hole 52 is arranged to facilitate the free entry and exit of brine, so as to ensure the normal work of the water softener 100.

[0076] Although the specific embodiments of the present application are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, the protection scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present application, but these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A water softener, which is embedded in a cabinet, characterized in that, The water softener further comprises: A fixed bin is arranged on the surface of the water softener facing the opening of the cabinet, and has a receiving space for receiving a hinge in the fixed bin. A side wall of the fixed bin is provided with a fixed hole. The water softener comprises a door panel. The fixed hole and the door panel are hinged by the hinge. The water softener and the opening of the cabinet share the door panel.

2. The water softener of claim 1 wherein, The water softener comprises a purified water bin. In the height direction of the water softener, the fixed bin is arranged below the purified water bin. In the length direction of the water softener, the fixed bin is arranged at both ends of the water softener.

3. A water softener as claimed in claim 2 wherein, The fixed hole is a stepped hole. The size of one end of the fixed hole facing the fixed bin is smaller than the size of the other end of the fixed hole away from the fixed bin.

4. The water softener of claim 2 wherein, The purified water bin further comprises a filter core support bin. In the length direction of the water softener, the filter core support bin is arranged between the two fixed bins.

5. A water softener as claimed in claim 4 wherein, The bottom of the water softener is provided with a first reinforcing rib. The first reinforcing rib is arranged in the height direction of the water softener and located between the two fixed bins.

6. A water softener as claimed in claim 5 wherein, The side wall of the purified water bin is provided with a second reinforcing rib. The second reinforcing rib is recessed from the surface of the side wall of the purified water bin towards the inside of the purified water bin.

7. The water softener of claim 1 wherein, The water softener further comprises a water softening bin. A handle is arranged on the side wall of the water softening bin. The handle is recessed from the surface of the side wall of the water softening bin towards the inside of the water softening bin.

8. A water softener as claimed in claim 7 wherein, The side wall of the water softening bin is provided with a third reinforcing rib. The third reinforcing rib is recessed from the surface of the side wall of the water softening bin towards the inside of the water softening bin.

9. A water softener as claimed in claim 8 wherein, The water softening bin is provided with a first limiting piece. The first limiting piece is protrudingly arranged from the bottom of the water softening bin. The first limiting piece has a first limiting hole. The water softener further comprises a resin tank. The resin tank is at least partially embedded in the first limiting hole.

10. A water softener as claimed in claim 9 wherein, The water softening bin is provided with a second limiting piece. The second limiting piece is protrudingly arranged from the bottom of the water softening bin. The first limiting piece and the second limiting piece are arranged staggered. The second limiting piece has a second limiting hole. The water softener further comprises a salt well. The salt well is at least partially embedded in the second limiting hole. The second limiting piece further comprises a through hole. The through hole is arranged on the side wall of the second limiting piece. The second limiting hole and the water softening bin are communicated by the through hole.

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