Water distribution structure and water treatment equipment

By combining external and internal water distribution pipes, the problem of uneven water flow in existing water distributors is solved, achieving uniform dispersion and rapid flow of liquid, and improving the contact area and treatment efficiency of the filter media.

CN223852354UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30SUZHOU PENTAIR WATER TREATMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520078080.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-14
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing water distributors, some brine will flow out through the gap between the distributor and the central tube during brine flushing, resulting in uneven water flow and affecting the contact area and efficiency of the filter media.

Method used

It adopts a combination structure of external and internal water distribution pipes. The external water distribution pipe is equipped with a water distribution port and a guide channel, and the guide channel is formed between the internal water distribution pipe and the central pipe. The uniform dispersion of liquid is achieved through the guide channel and the water distribution port. Combined with the flow direction design under different modes, it ensures that the water flow is evenly distributed under different conditions.

Benefits of technology

It increases the contact area and treatment efficiency of the filter media, overcomes the problem of water flow concentration, and achieves uniform dispersion and rapid flow of liquid.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a water distribution structure which comprises an outer water distribution pipe, a water distribution opening penetrating through the inner side and the outer side of the outer water distribution pipe is formed in the pipe wall of the outer water distribution pipe, the water distribution structure further comprises an inner water distribution pipe, the inner water distribution pipe is arranged in the outer water distribution pipe, and the lower end between the outer water distribution pipe and the inner water distribution pipe is closed. And a diversion trench is formed between the two. The water treatment equipment comprises a water distributor, the water distributor is arranged at the opening of the shell in a sleeving mode and arranged on the central pipe in a sleeving mode, the central pipe penetrates through the inner water distribution pipe, and a gap is formed between the inner water distribution pipe and the central pipe. According to the water distribution structure, liquid is guided to the water replenishing port of the outer water distribution pipe through the outer water distribution pipe and the inner water distribution pipe to be uniformly dispersed, so that the problem of water flow concentration of the existing water distributor is solved, and the contact area and the efficiency of a filter material can be effectively improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to water treatment technical field especially, is related to a water distribution structure and water treatment equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Water treatment equipment has been widely used in factory carries out water softening and carries out water purification treatment at home. Taking the soft water machine as an example, the soft water machine mainly removes calcium, magnesium ions in water through ion exchange resin, and reduces water hardness. The soft water agent commonly used in soft water is resin, and after generating the soft water corresponding to the resin amount in ion exchange, the hardness ions adsorbed by the resin will reach saturation, and the resin needs to be regenerated, and the hardness ions in the resin are replaced by the regenerated material, so that the soft water agent can continue to be used.

[0003] The water distributor is an important component of the soft water machine, and the water distribution is to arrange the water quantity according to a certain rule on a certain working area. The most common one is to uniformly distribute water on the working surface. Figure 1 As shown, the existing water distributor is a conical cylinder, and the cylinder is provided with water outlet channels extending in the upward and downward directions. However, when the existing water distributor is used for salt water positive flushing, part of the salt water will flow away from the gap between the water distributor and the center pipe, the water flow is relatively concentrated, and the water distribution is not uniform. SUMMARY

[0004] An object of the utility model is to provide a novel water distribution structure.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the technical scheme that:

[0006] A water distribution structure, comprising an outer water distribution pipe, a water distribution opening penetrating the inner and outer sides of the outer water distribution pipe is formed in the pipe wall of the outer water distribution pipe, the water distribution structure further comprises an inner water distribution pipe, the inner water distribution pipe is arranged inside the outer water distribution pipe, the lower end of the outer water distribution pipe and the inner water distribution pipe is closed, and a flow guide groove is formed between the two.

[0007] Preferably, the outer water distribution pipe comprises a plurality of upper and lower connected pipe segments, the pipe diameter of the pipe segment located at the upper part is greater than the pipe diameter of the pipe segment located at the lower part.

[0008] Further preferably, the outer pipe wall and / or the inner pipe wall of the outer water distribution pipe are provided with reinforcing ribs for strengthening the connection strength of the plurality of pipe segments.

[0009] Preferably, the pipe diameter of the upper end of the outer water distribution pipe is greater than the pipe diameter of the lower end thereof.

[0010] Preferably, the water distribution opening extends in the upward and downward directions.

[0011] Preferably, the water distribution ports are uniformly distributed on the wall of the outer water distribution pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the inner wall of the outer water distribution pipe is provided with a plurality of flow guide strips, and a flow guide channel is formed between two adjacent flow guide strips, and the water distribution ports are formed on the outer side of the flow guide channel.

[0013] Preferably, the upper end of the inner water distribution pipe does not exceed the upper end of the outer water distribution pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the center lines of the outer water distribution pipe and the inner water distribution pipe coincide.

[0015] Another object of the present application is to provide a water treatment device, such as a water softener, a filter tank, etc.

[0016] To achieve the above object, the technical scheme adopted by the present application is:

[0017] A water treatment device, comprising a housing, a valve assembly, a center pipe and a water distributor, the valve assembly is arranged at the mouth of the housing, the upper end of the center pipe is connected to the valve assembly, the lower end of the center pipe extends into the housing, the water distributor is arranged at the mouth of the housing and is sleeved on the center pipe, the center pipe passes through the inner water distribution pipe, and there is a gap between the inner water distribution pipe and the center pipe.

[0018] Preferably, the water treatment device has a low-flow salt water forward flushing mode, a high-flow raw water forward flushing mode and a high-flow raw water reverse flushing mode, in the low-flow salt water forward flushing mode, salt water is flushed from top to bottom through the flow guide groove and the water distribution port, in the high-flow raw water forward flushing mode, part of the raw water is flushed from top to bottom through the flow guide groove and the water distribution port, and the other part of the raw water is flushed from top to bottom through the gap between the inner water distribution pipe and the center pipe, and in the high-flow raw water reverse flushing mode, part of the raw water is flushed from bottom to top through the water distribution port and the flow guide groove, and the other part of the raw water is flushed from bottom to top through the gap between the inner water distribution pipe and the center pipe.

[0019] Due to the use of the above technical scheme, the present application has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] The water distribution structure of the present application guides the liquid to the water replenishment port of the outer water distribution pipe through the outer water distribution pipe and the inner water distribution pipe, overcomes the problem of water flow concentration of the existing water distributor, and can effectively improve the contact area and efficiency of the filter material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] ATTACH Figure 1 The figure is a structural schematic view of the prior art water distributor.

[0022] Appendix Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water distribution structure in this embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Appendix Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the water distribution structure in this embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Appendix Figure 4 This is a front view schematic diagram of the water distribution structure in this embodiment;

[0025] Appendix Figure 5 For the appendix Figure 4 A cross-sectional view;

[0026] Appendix Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water treatment equipment in this embodiment;

[0027] Appendix Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the flow direction of the water treatment equipment in the low-flow brine forward flushing mode in this embodiment;

[0028] Appendix Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the flow direction of the water treatment equipment in the high-flow-rate raw water forward flushing mode in this embodiment;

[0029] Appendix Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the flow direction of the water treatment equipment in the high-flow-rate raw water backflushing mode in this embodiment.

[0030] In the attached diagrams above:

[0031] 1. External water distribution pipe; 10. Water distribution outlet; 11. Pipe section; 12. Flow guide strip; 13. Flow guide channel; 14. Reinforcing rib;

[0032] 2. Internal water pipes;

[0033] 3. Flow guide channel;

[0034] 40. Housing; 41. Valve assembly; 42. Central tube; 43. Water distributor. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0036] 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 the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] like Figures 2-6 The water distribution structure shown includes an outer water distribution pipe 1 and an inner water distribution pipe 2. The inner water distribution pipe 2 is disposed inside the outer water distribution pipe 1. The upper ends of the outer water distribution pipe 1 and the inner water distribution pipe 2 are open, while the lower ends between the outer water distribution pipe 1 and the inner water distribution pipe 2 are closed, forming a guide channel 3 between them. Specifically:

[0038] The outer water distribution pipe 1 has water distribution ports 10 extending through its inner and outer sides on its pipe wall. The water distribution ports 10 are strip-shaped extending in the vertical direction, meaning that the liquid flowing between the outer water distribution pipe 1 and the inner water distribution pipe 2 can only flow out from the water distribution ports 10 of the outer water distribution pipe 1. Preferably, the water distribution ports 10 are evenly distributed on the pipe wall of the outer water distribution pipe 1, so that the liquid is evenly dispersed from the water distribution ports 10.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment of this invention: the diameter of the upper end of the external water distribution pipe 1 is larger than the diameter of its lower end, allowing liquid to flow out from different positions of the water distribution port 110 along the wall of the lower water distribution pipe 11. Specifically:

[0040] The external water distribution pipe 1 includes multiple vertically connected pipe sections 11. The diameter of the upper pipe section 11 is larger than that of the lower pipe section 11, allowing liquid that does not flow out of the water distribution port 10 of the upper pipe section 11 to flow out of the water distribution port 10 of the lower pipe section 11. Furthermore, in each pipe section 11, the diameter gradually decreases from top to bottom, allowing liquid to flow out of the water distribution port 10 along the inclined pipe wall of the pipe section 11.

[0041] Multiple reinforcing ribs 14 are provided on the outer and / or inner walls of the external water distribution pipe 1. As shown in the figure, multiple reinforcing ribs 14 are provided on both the outer and inner walls of the external water distribution pipe 1. Preferably, the multiple reinforcing ribs 14 are evenly distributed. The reinforcing ribs 14 can strengthen the connection strength of multiple pipe segments 11, thereby improving the strength and stability of the entire water distribution structure.

[0042] In another preferred embodiment of this example: a plurality of guide strips 12 are provided on the inner wall of the outer water distribution pipe 1, a guide channel 13 is formed between two adjacent guide strips 12, and a water distribution port 10 is formed on the outer side of the guide channel 13, so that liquid can flow out from the water distribution port 10 under the guidance of the guide channel 13.

[0043] The inner water distribution pipe 2 is a cylindrical pipe, coaxially arranged inside the outer water distribution pipe 1, that is, the center lines of the outer water distribution pipe 1 and the inner water distribution pipe 2 coincide. In this embodiment, the upper end of the inner water distribution pipe 2 does not extend beyond the upper end of the outer water distribution pipe 1. In the figure, the upper end of the inner water distribution pipe 2 is lower than the upper end of the outer water distribution pipe 1 by a certain distance.

[0044] In this embodiment: the outer water pipe 1 and the inner water pipe 2 are integrally formed. The lower edge of the outer water pipe 1 extends inward and then upward to form the inner water pipe 2.

[0045] The water distribution structure of this embodiment can be applied to water treatment equipment, such as water softeners and filter tanks.

[0046] Water treatment equipment typically includes a housing 40, a valve assembly 41, a central pipe 42, and a water distributor 43. The valve assembly 41 is located at the opening of the housing 40. The upper end of the central pipe 42 is connected to the valve assembly 41, and the lower end of the central pipe 42 extends into the housing 40. The water distributor 43 is fitted at the opening of the housing 40 and is fitted onto the central pipe 42. The central pipe 42 passes through the inner water distribution pipe 2, and there is a gap between the inner water distribution pipe 2 and the central pipe 42.

[0047] The water treatment equipment features low-flow brine forward flushing mode, high-flow raw water forward flushing mode, and high-flow raw water backflushing mode.

[0048] like Figure 7 As shown: In the low-flow brine forward flushing mode: the brine is flushed from top to bottom through the guide channel 3 and the water outlet 10. That is, the brine flows into the guide channel 3 through the external water distribution pipe 1 and flows out evenly from top to bottom through the guide channel 13 of the external water distribution pipe 1, which can slowly and evenly flush the filter media in the housing 30.

[0049] like Figure 8 As shown: In the high-flow-rate raw water forward flushing mode: a portion of the raw water is flushed from top to bottom through the guide channel 3 and the water outlet 10, that is, a portion of the raw water flows into the guide channel 3 through the outer water distribution pipe 1 and flows out evenly from top to bottom through the guide channel 13 of the outer water distribution pipe 1; another portion of the raw water is flushed from top to bottom through the gap between the inner water distribution pipe 2 and the central pipe 42. Due to the large water volume, rapid circulation can be achieved.

[0050] like Figure 9As shown: in the large flow raw water backwash mode: a part of raw water is washed from bottom to top through the water distribution opening 10 and the flow guide groove 3, and another part of raw water is washed from bottom to top through the gap between the inner water distribution pipe 2 and the center pipe 42, that is, contrary to the large flow raw water direct washing mode, and fast flow can also be realized.

[0051] The above examples are only for illustrating the technical concept and characteristics of the utility model, and the purpose is to enable the person skilled in the art to understand the content of the utility model and implement it, and it cannot limit the protection scope of the utility model. Any equivalent change or modification according to the spirit and essence of the utility model shall be covered within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water distribution structure comprising an outer water distribution pipe, the pipe wall of said outer water distribution pipe being provided with water distribution openings extending through the inner and outer sides of the pipe wall, characterized in that: The water distribution structure further comprises an inner water distribution pipe, which is arranged inside the outer water distribution pipe, and the lower ends of the outer water distribution pipe and the inner water distribution pipe are closed, forming a flow guide groove therebetween.

2. The water distribution structure of claim 1, wherein: The outer water distribution pipe comprises a plurality of upper and lower connected pipe sections, and the pipe diameter of the pipe sections at the upper portion is greater than that of the pipe sections at the lower portion.

3. The water distribution structure of claim 2, wherein: The outer pipe wall and / or the inner pipe wall of the outer water distribution pipe is provided with a reinforcing rib for strengthening the connection strength of the plurality of pipe sections.

4. The water distribution structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The pipe diameter of the upper end of the outer water distribution pipe is greater than that of the lower end.

5. The water distribution structure of claim 1, wherein: The water distribution ports extend in the up-down direction. The water distribution ports are uniformly distributed on the pipe wall of the outer water distribution pipe.

6. The water distribution structure according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The inner pipe wall of the outer water distribution pipe is provided with a plurality of flow guide strips, and a flow guide channel is formed between two adjacent flow guide strips, and the outer side of the flow guide channel forms the water distribution port.

7. The water distribution structure of claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the inner water distribution pipe does not exceed the upper end of the outer water distribution pipe.

8. The water distribution structure of claim 1, wherein: The center lines of the outer water distribution pipe and the inner water distribution pipe coincide.

9. A water treatment apparatus comprising a housing, a valve assembly, a center pipe, a water distributor, said valve assembly being arranged at the mouth of said housing, the upper end of said center pipe being connected to said valve assembly, the lower end of said center pipe extending into said housing, said water distributor being arranged at the mouth of said housing and being sleeved on said center pipe, characterized in that: The water distributor is the water distribution structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the center pipe passes through the inner water distribution pipe, and the inner water distribution pipe has a gap with the center pipe.

10. The water treatment device of claim 9, wherein: The water treatment equipment has a low-flow salt water forward flushing mode, a high-flow raw water forward flushing mode, and a high-flow raw water reverse flushing mode. In the low-flow salt water forward flushing mode, salt water is flushed from top to bottom through the flow guide groove and the water distribution port. In the high-flow raw water forward flushing mode, part of the raw water is flushed from top to bottom through the flow guide groove and the water distribution port, and another part of the raw water is flushed from top to bottom through the gap between the inner water distribution pipe and the center pipe. In the high-flow raw water reverse flushing mode, part of the raw water is flushed from bottom to top through the water distribution port and the flow guide groove, and another part of the raw water is flushed from bottom to top through the gap between the inner water distribution pipe and the center pipe.