Water tank and water purifier

By installing light-blocking components and a stirring unit inside the water tank, the problem of water tank aging caused by germicidal lamp irradiation is solved, resulting in a longer service life and higher sterilization efficiency.

CN223852340UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520183946.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-06
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-06

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Technical Problem

The water tanks of existing water purification equipment are prone to aging under the irradiation of germicidal lamps, which affects their service life and is detrimental to health.

Method used

A light-blocking device is installed inside the water tank, and the light from the germicidal lamp is projected onto the light-blocking device to avoid direct exposure to the inner wall of the tank. At the same time, a stirring unit is installed to agitate the water flow through rotating parts and a drive mechanism to form a circulation path to improve the sterilization effect.

Benefits of technology

It protects the plastic material of the water tank, extends its service life, and improves the sterilization effect and water safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water tank and a water purifier, including plastic box body and germicidal lamp, the germicidal lamp is installed in the water storage chamber of box body, the light that the germicidal lamp projects is conical, the water tank also includes the light blocking piece, the light blocking piece is installed in the water storage chamber, and the light blocking piece is installed in the water storage chamber. The light blocking piece and the sterilization lamp are arranged correspondingly, all light rays projected by the sterilization lamp are irradiated on the light blocking piece, a channel for water to flow through is arranged between the light blocking piece and the sterilization lamp, and the channel is located on a passage between the water inlet and the water outlet of the box body. According to the water tank, the light blocking part is arranged in the water storage cavity, when the sterilization lamp is turned on to sterilize water in the channel, light projected by the sterilization lamp is irradiated on the light blocking part, the light blocking part blocks the light projected by the sterilization lamp, the light projected by the sterilization lamp is prevented from directly irradiating the inner wall of the tank body, the tank body made of plastic materials is protected, and aging and falling of the tank body are prevented; the service life of the box body is prolonged, and the water use safety is also improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a water tank and a water purifier. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the water purifying equipment filters the impurities in tap water through the filter element, so as to obtain purified water. Due to the influence of the booster pump and the filter membrane, the general purified water flow rate is not very large. In order to provide better water experience for users, there is a kind of volumetric large flow water purifying equipment, which sets a water tank in the equipment, stores the purified water produced in the water tank, and realizes large flow water output through a large flow water pump. This volumetric large flow water purifying equipment can provide large flow water output, but if the user does not use water for a long time, there is also a problem that the water tank is easy to breed bacteria. In order to solve the problem of bacterial breeding, a static sterilization lamp is generally arranged in the water tank. The bacteria in the water tank are killed or inhibited by the sterilization lamp. However, the existing water tank is made of food-grade plastic material. The plastic will accelerate aging under the long-time irradiation of the sterilization lamp, which will cause the inner wall of the water tank to turn yellow and even fall off, thereby shortening the service life of the water tank and being not conducive to health. SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the defect that the water tank in the prior art is easy to age under the irradiation of the sterilization lamp, and to provide a water tank and a water purifier.

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

[0005] A water tank comprises a tank body made of plastic material and a sterilization lamp, the sterilization lamp is installed in a water storage cavity of the tank body, the light projected by the sterilization lamp is conical, the water tank further comprises a light blocking piece, the light blocking piece is installed in the water storage cavity, the light blocking piece is arranged in correspondence with the sterilization lamp and makes all the light projected by the sterilization lamp irradiate on the light blocking piece, the light blocking piece and the sterilization lamp have a channel for water flow between them, and the channel is located on the passage between the water inlet and the water outlet of the tank body.

[0006] In the scheme, the water tank is provided with a light blocking piece in the water storage cavity. When the sterilization lamp is turned on to sterilize the water in the channel, the light projected by the sterilization lamp is irradiated on the light blocking piece. The light blocking piece blocks the light projected by the sterilization lamp, avoiding the light of the sterilization lamp directly irradiating on the inner wall of the tank body, so as to protect the tank body made of plastic material, prevent the tank body from aging and falling off, prolong the service life of the tank body, and improve the water safety.

[0007] Preferably, the water tank further comprises a stirring unit for disturbing the water in the water storage cavity, the stirring unit comprising a rotating member and a driving mechanism, the rotating member being installed at the middle of the tank body, one end of the rotating member being provided with a blade, the blade being located in the water storage cavity, and the driving mechanism being used to drive the rotating member to rotate.

[0008] In this scheme, the driving mechanism drives the rotating member to rotate, and the blade of the rotating member disturbs the water in the water storage cavity, so that the water in the water storage cavity is stirred and can flow through the channel between the germicidal lamp and the light blocking member, thereby preventing the formation of dead water and improving the overall sterilization and bacteriostasis efficiency of the water tank. On the premise of ensuring the sterilization and bacteriostasis effect, the irradiation time of the germicidal lamp can be effectively reduced, which can save energy and slow down the aging of the tank body.

[0009] Preferably, the driving mechanism comprises a motor, and an output shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating member.

[0010] Alternatively, the driving mechanism comprises a handle, one end of the handle is connected to the rotating member, and the other end of the handle is used to hold by hand.

[0011] In this scheme, when the motor drives the rotating member to rotate, the blade of the rotating member disturbs the water flow.

[0012] In an optional scheme, the handle is manually rotated to drive the rotating member to rotate, and the blade of the rotating member disturbs the water flow.

[0013] Preferably, the light blocking member divides the water storage cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity, the germicidal lamp is located in the first cavity, the blade is located in the second cavity, the light blocking member is provided with a water passing hole at a position corresponding to the blade, the first cavity is in communication with the second cavity through the water passing hole, and the light blocking member is further provided with a backflow hole, the backflow hole is located away from the water passing hole, and the first cavity is in communication with the second cavity through the backflow hole.

[0014] In this scheme, the light blocking member divides the water storage cavity and sets the germicidal lamp in the first cavity, so that the light projected by the germicidal lamp is limited in the area surrounded by the light blocking member, reducing the damage of the light of the germicidal lamp to the inner wall of the tank body and prolonging the service life of the tank body. The water passing hole is provided on the light blocking member, and when the rotating member is working, the water in the second cavity can flow to the first cavity through the water passing hole, and the water in the first cavity can flow to the second cavity through the backflow hole, forming a circulation path, so that the water in the water storage cavity can be sterilized by the germicidal lamp, thereby improving the sterilization effect.

[0015] Preferably, the light blocking member and the side wall of the tank body surround the backflow hole.

[0016] In the scheme, the above structure is adopted, so that the water flow can cover a larger range when the rotating member is working, and the sterilization effect is improved.

[0017] Preferably, the light blocking member is provided with the backflow holes on both sides.

[0018] In the scheme, the above structure is adopted, so that the water flow can cover a larger range when the rotating member is working, and the sterilization effect is improved.

[0019] Preferably, a gap is reserved between the periphery of the light blocking member and the side wall of the box.

[0020] In the scheme, when the rotating member is working, the rotating member drives the water to move around through the water passing holes on the light blocking member, and then moves along the gap between the box and the light blocking member, and finally forms a circulation path, thereby improving the sterilization effect.

[0021] Preferably, the water tank further comprises a liquid level sensor, and the liquid level sensor is installed on the water storage cavity.

[0022] In the scheme, the liquid level sensor is used to detect the water level in the box, and the controller controls the opening time and opening duration of the sterilization lamp according to the water level data.

[0023] Preferably, the light blocking member is a light blocking plate.

[0024] Alternatively, the light blocking member is a light blocking coating, and the light blocking coating is arranged on the inner wall of the box.

[0025] In the scheme, the light blocking member is arranged as a light blocking plate, which is simple in structure and convenient to process and install. The light blocking member is arranged as a light blocking coating, which can cover the inner wall of the irregular structure box and improve the protection effect of the inner wall of the box. Of course, in other schemes, the light blocking member can also be arranged as other irregular structures.

[0026] A water purifier comprises the water tank as described above.

[0027] On the basis of common knowledge in the art, the above preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily, that is, each preferred embodiment of the utility model is obtained.

[0028] The utility model discloses a water tank in the water storage cavity is provided with light blocking member, and when the sterilization lamp opens and sterilizes the water in the channel, the light projected by the sterilization lamp is all irradiated on the light blocking member, the light projected by the sterilization lamp is blocked by the light blocking member, avoids the light of sterilization lamp directly irradiating on the inner wall of the box, to protect the box of plastic material, prevents the aging and the falling of the box, prolongs the service life of the box, also improves the water safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1Structure diagram of the water tank of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 Structure diagram of the water tank of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 .

[0031] Figure 3 Structure diagram of the water tank of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 .

[0032] Figure 4 Structure diagram of the light blocking piece of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure 5 Structure diagram of the rotating piece of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Explanation of reference signs:

[0035] Tank body 1

[0036] Water storage cavity 11

[0037] First cavity 111

[0038] Second cavity 112

[0039] Water inlet 12

[0040] Water outlet 13

[0041] Sterilization lamp 2

[0042] Light blocking piece 3

[0043] Water passing hole 31

[0044] Backflow hole 32

[0045] Passage 4

[0046] Rotating piece 5

[0047] Blade 51

[0048] Driving mechanism 6

[0049] Liquid level sensor 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The present utility model will be more clearly and completely explained by means of embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but it is not therefore limited in the scope of the embodiments.

[0051] As Figures 1-5As shown, the embodiment discloses a water tank, which comprises a tank body 1 made of plastic and a sterilization lamp 2, the sterilization lamp 2 is installed in a water storage cavity 11 of the tank body 1, the light projected by the sterilization lamp 2 is conical, the water tank further comprises a light blocking piece 3, the light blocking piece 3 is installed in the water storage cavity 11, the light blocking piece 3 is arranged correspondingly with the sterilization lamp 2 and all the light projected by the sterilization lamp 2 is irradiated on the light blocking piece 3, the light blocking piece 3 and the sterilization lamp 2 have a channel 4 for water flow, the channel 4 is located on the passageway between a water inlet 12 and a water outlet 13 of the tank body 1.

[0052] As shown, Figures 2-4 In the embodiment, the water tank is provided with the light blocking piece 3 in the water storage cavity 11, when the sterilization lamp 2 is turned on to sterilize the water in the channel 4, all the light projected by the sterilization lamp 2 is irradiated on the light blocking piece 3, the light blocking piece 3 blocks the light projected by the sterilization lamp 2, avoiding the light of the sterilization lamp 2 directly irradiating on the inner wall of the tank body 1, so as to protect the tank body 1 made of plastic, prevent the tank body 1 from aging and falling off, prolong the service life of the tank body 1, and improve the water safety.

[0053] As shown, Figures 2-5 The water tank further comprises a stirring unit, the stirring unit is used for disturbing the water in the water storage cavity 11. The stirring unit comprises a rotating piece 5 and a driving mechanism 6, the rotating piece 5 is installed in the middle of the tank body 1, one end of the rotating piece 5 has a blade 51, the blade 51 is located in the water storage cavity 11, and the driving mechanism 6 is used for driving the rotating piece 5 to rotate. The driving mechanism 6 drives the rotating piece 5 to rotate, the blade 51 of the rotating piece 5 disturbs the water in the water storage cavity 11, so that the water in the water storage cavity 11 moves and can flow through the channel 4 between the sterilization lamp 2 and the light blocking piece 3, which not only prevents the stagnant water, but also improves the overall sterilization and bacteriostasis efficiency of the water tank, under the premise of ensuring the sterilization and bacteriostasis effect, the irradiation time of the sterilization lamp 2 can be effectively reduced, which not only saves energy, but also slows down the aging of the tank body 1.

[0054] As shown, Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the embodiment, the driving mechanism 6 comprises a motor, an output shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating piece 5. The motor drives the rotating piece 5 to rotate, and the blade 51 of the rotating piece 5 disturbs the water flow.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, the driving mechanism comprises a handle, one end of the handle is connected to the rotating piece, and the other end of the handle is used for holding by hand, so as to drive the rotating piece to rotate in a manual mode without the need of power. The handle is manually rotated, the handle drives the rotating piece to rotate, and the blade of the rotating piece disturbs the water flow.

[0056] As shown, Figures 2-5As shown, in the embodiment, the light blocking piece 3 divides the water storage cavity 11 into a first cavity 111 and a second cavity 112, the sterilization lamp 2 is located in the first cavity 111, and the vane 51 is located in the second cavity 112. The light blocking piece 3 is provided with a water passing hole 31 at a position corresponding to the vane 51, the first cavity 111 is in communication with the second cavity 112 through the water passing hole 31, and the light blocking piece 3 is further provided with a backflow hole 32, which is arranged away from the water passing hole 31. The first cavity 111 is also in communication with the second cavity 112 through the backflow hole 32. The light blocking piece 3 divides the water storage cavity 11 and sets the sterilization lamp 2 in the first cavity 111, so that the light projected by the sterilization lamp 2 is limited in the area surrounded by the light blocking piece 3, the damage of the light of the sterilization lamp 2 to the inner wall of the box body 1 is reduced, and the service life of the box body 1 is prolonged. The water in the second cavity 112 can flow to the first cavity 111 through the water passing hole 31, and the water in the first cavity 111 can flow to the second cavity 112 through the backflow hole 32 when the rotating piece 5 is working, so that a circulation path is formed, and the water in the water storage cavity 11 can be sterilized by the sterilization lamp 2, thereby improving the sterilization effect.

[0057] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the light blocking piece 3 and the side wall of the box body 1 surround the backflow hole 32. When the rotating piece is working, the water flow can cover a larger range, and the sterilization effect is improved.

[0058] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the light blocking piece 3 is provided with backflow holes 32 on both sides, so that the water flow can cover a larger range, and the sterilization effect is improved.

[0059] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , a gap is reserved between the periphery of the light blocking piece 3 and the side wall of the box body 1, so that the water can flow between the first cavity 111 and the second cavity 112, thereby improving the sterilization effect. When the rotating piece 5 is working, the rotating piece 5 drives the water to move to the periphery through the water passing hole 31 on the light blocking piece 3, then moves along the gap between the box body 1 and the light blocking piece 3, and finally forms a circulation path, thereby improving the sterilization effect.

[0060] As shown in Figure 1 , the water tank further comprises a liquid level sensor 7, which is installed in the water storage cavity 11. The liquid level sensor 7 is used to detect the water level in the box body 1, and the controller controls the opening time and opening duration of the sterilization lamp 2 according to the water level data, which is conducive to energy saving.

[0061] As shown in Figures 2-4 , in the embodiment, the light blocking piece 3 is a light blocking plate. The light blocking piece 3 is set as a light blocking plate, which is simple in structure and convenient to process and install.

[0062] In an optional embodiment, the light blocking member is a light blocking coating, and the light blocking coating is arranged on the inner wall of the tank. By arranging the light blocking member as the light blocking coating, the inner wall of the irregular structure tank can be fully covered, and the protection effect on the inner wall of the tank is improved.

[0063] Of course, in other embodiments, the light blocking member can also be arranged as other irregular structures.

[0064] The embodiment also discloses a water purifier, which comprises the water tank.

[0065] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0066] Although the specific embodiments of the utility model are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, the protection scope of the utility model 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 utility model, but these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water tank comprising a tank body of plastic material and a germicidal lamp installed in a water storage cavity of the tank body, characterized in that, The light projected by the germicidal lamp is conical, the water tank further comprises a light blocking member, the light blocking member is installed on the water storage cavity, the light blocking member is arranged corresponding to the germicidal lamp and all the light projected by the germicidal lamp is irradiated on the light blocking member, a channel for water flow is arranged between the light blocking member and the germicidal lamp, and the channel is located on the passage between the water inlet and the water outlet of the tank body.

2. The water tank of claim 1, wherein The water tank further comprises a stirring unit, the stirring unit is used for disturbing the water in the water storage cavity, the stirring unit comprises a rotating member and a driving mechanism, the rotating member is installed on the middle part of the tank body, one end of the rotating member is provided with a blade, the blade is located in the water storage cavity, and the driving mechanism is used for driving the rotating member to rotate.

3. The water tank of claim 2, wherein The driving mechanism comprises a motor, and an output shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating member. Alternatively, the driving mechanism comprises a handle, one end of the handle is connected to the rotating member, and the other end of the handle is used for hand holding.

4. The water tank of claim 2, wherein The light blocking member divides the water storage cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity, the germicidal lamp is located in the first cavity, the blade is located in the second cavity, the light blocking member is provided with a water passing hole corresponding to the blade, the first cavity is communicated with the second cavity through the water passing hole, the light blocking member is further provided with a backflow hole, the backflow hole is arranged away from the water passing hole, the first cavity is further communicated with the second cavity through the backflow hole.

5. The water tank of claim 4, wherein The light blocking member and the side wall of the tank body enclose the backflow hole.

6. The water tank of claim 4, wherein The light blocking member is provided with the backflow hole on both sides.

7. The water tank of claim 4, wherein The light blocking member is provided with the backflow hole on both sides.

8. The water tank of claim 1, wherein, The light blocking member is provided with the backflow hole on both sides.

9. The water tank of claim 1, wherein, The light blocking member is provided with the backflow hole on both sides. The light blocking member is provided with the backflow hole on both sides.

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