Salt box and water softener

Abstract

The utility model provides a salt box and water softener, the salt box comprises a box body and a turnover piece, the box body is internally provided with a containing cavity, one side of the upper surface of the box body is provided with a connecting port, the lower end of the turnover piece is hinged to the box body, and the upper end of the turnover piece is arranged at the upper end of the box body in a sliding mode; the upper end of the overturning piece can overturn around the lower end of the overturning piece between a vertical position and a position protruding outwards relative to the side wall of the box body, the overturning piece is provided with a channel penetrating in the length direction of the overturning piece, the lower end of the channel is communicated with the containing cavity through a connecting port, and the upper end of the channel is open upwards. The overturning piece of the salt box can overturn between the vertical position and the position protruding outwards relative to the side wall of the box body, salt can be directly added without detaching the cover only by rotating the overturning piece outwards when the salt is added, meanwhile, the lower end of the overturning piece is in butt joint with the connecting port formed in the upper surface of the box body, the overturning piece is located at the high position of the salt box, and therefore the salt can be added conveniently. And therefore, the salting operation can be carried out without bending down, and the operation is simple and convenient.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

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

[0002] Now, along with the improvement of living standard, people pay more and more attention to drinking water safety, so that water softener also becomes people's life necessities. But the current water softener adds salt, always needs to bend down to open or take off the cover of water softener, then adds salt again, covers the cover after adding salt, thus causes the salt adding operation troublesome. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem that the prior art lacks, provides a salt tank and water softener.

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

[0005] A salt tank, the salt tank includes the box and the turnover piece, the inside of the box has the containing cavity, one side of the upper surface of the box has the connecting port, the lower end of the turnover piece is hinged to the box, the upper end of the turnover piece is slid to the upper end of the box, the upper end of the turnover piece can be turned around the lower end of the turnover piece between the vertical position and the position that is outwardly convex relative to the side wall of the box, the turnover piece has the passage that passes through along the length direction of itself, the lower end of the passage communicates with the containing cavity through the connecting port, the upper end of the passage opens upward.

[0006] In the scheme, the salt tank installs the turnover piece on the box, the turnover piece is installed on the upper end of the box, the lower end of the passage of the turnover piece communicates with the containing cavity of the salt tank through the connecting port, the upper end of the passage of the turnover piece opens upward, and the turnover piece can be turned between the vertical position and the position that is outwardly convex relative to the side wall of the box, it is convenient to turn the turnover piece to the position that is outwardly convex relative to the side wall of the box, at this time, the passage of the turnover piece deviates from the vertical direction cover, and is outwardly inclined to open, to expose the upper end opening of the passage, it is convenient for the user to directly add salt to the salt tank through the opening, when adding salt is finished, the turnover piece is reset to the vertical position, and the operation is simple and convenient. Since the upper end of the passage of the turnover piece opens upward, when adding salt, only the turnover piece needs to be turned outward, and salt can be directly added without disassembling the cover, at the same time, the lower end of the turnover piece is connected with the connecting port arranged on the upper surface of the box, and it is at a higher position on the salt tank, so that the user can add salt without bending down, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0007] Preferably, the salt tank includes a guide sliding structure, the guide sliding structure includes a downwardly curved circular-arc-shaped sliding groove and a sliding part slidably arranged in the circular-arc-shaped sliding groove, the circular-arc-shaped sliding groove is arranged in the box or the turnover piece, and the sliding part is arranged in the turnover piece or the box.

[0008] In the scheme, the circular arc-shaped sliding groove is used to guide the sliding part, so that the sliding part slides around the center point of the circular arc-shaped sliding groove in the sliding groove, and the structure is simple and convenient to install.

[0009] Of course, in other alternative schemes, the guide sliding structure can also be a circular arc-shaped sliding rail and a sliding block sliding on the sliding rail, and the guide sliding structure can also be a circular arc-shaped guide rod and a sliding block sliding on the guide rod.

[0010] Preferably, the box body has an upwardly protruding connecting portion, the connecting portion is annularly arranged around the connecting port, the connecting portion has an opening on the side, the turnover piece is embedded in the opening, the circular arc-shaped sliding groove is arranged on the connecting portion, and the sliding part is arranged on the turnover piece and embedded in the circular arc-shaped sliding groove.

[0011] In the scheme, the connecting portion is used to install the turnover piece and can also protect the turnover piece on the outside.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting portion is provided with the circular arc-shaped sliding groove on opposite sides, and the turnover piece is provided with a sliding part corresponding to the circular arc-shaped sliding groove on both sides.

[0013] In the scheme, the above structure is used to make the turnover piece bear force evenly and facilitate the turnover of the turnover piece.

[0014] Preferably, the outer side of the lower end of the turnover piece has an inwardly recessed recessed portion, and the recessed portion is used to avoid the edge of the connecting port when the turnover piece is turned over.

[0015] In the scheme, the above structure is used to increase the turning angle of the turnover piece and prevent the lower edge of the turnover piece from interfering with the edge of the connecting port when the turnover piece is turned over, thereby causing the turning angle of the turnover piece to be too small.

[0016] Preferably, the box body comprises a body and a top cover, the top cover is connected to the upper end of the body, the body and the top cover enclose the containing cavity, the connecting port is arranged on one side of the top cover, and the turnover piece is installed on the top cover.

[0017] In the scheme, the above structure is used to facilitate the machining of the box body and also facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the components in the salt tank.

[0018] Preferably, the top cover has a gradually decreasing stepped structure from one end to the other end, the stepped structure comprises a first step and a second step from low to high, the connecting port is arranged on the second step, and the turnover piece is embedded in the connecting port.

[0019] In the scheme, the first step forms an avoiding space, which is convenient for accommodating the connection of the valve head assembly of the water softener with the water pipe.

[0020] Preferably, the second step is provided with a mounting hole for mounting a resin tank.

[0021] In the scheme, when the top cover is fixed with the body, the resin tank can be fixed.

[0022] Preferably, the sidewall of the body and the lower end of the body are provided with inwardly recessed reinforcing ribs.

[0023] In the scheme, since the salt tank will be expanded outwardly under the action of gravity after being filled with salt water, the reinforcing ribs increase the prestress and reduce the risk of deformation of the shell due to extrusion.

[0024] A water softener comprises the salt tank as described above.

[0025] The positive progress effect of the salt tank is that: the turning piece is installed on the box body, the turning piece is installed on the upper end of the box body, the lower end of the channel of the turning piece is communicated with the containing cavity of the salt tank through the connecting port, the upper end of the channel of the turning piece is open upward, and the turning piece can be turned between the vertical position and the position of outwardly protruding relative to the sidewall of the box body, so as to conveniently turn the turning piece to the position of outwardly protruding relative to the sidewall of the box body, at this time, the channel of the turning piece deviates from the vertical direction of the cover plate, is outwardly inclined and opened, so as to expose the upper end opening of the channel, and it is convenient for a user to directly add salt into the salt tank through the opening, and the turning piece is reset to the vertical position after the salt is added, so that the operation is simple and convenient. Since the upper end of the channel of the turning piece is open upward, when the salt is added, the turning piece only needs to be turned outwardly, and the cover does not need to be disassembled, so that the salt can be directly added, meanwhile, the lower end of the turning piece is connected with the connecting port arranged on the upper surface of the box body, and is located at a higher position of the salt tank, so that the user can add the salt without bending, and the operation is simple and convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the salt tank of a preferred embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 .

[0027] Figure 2 The structure diagram of the salt tank of a preferred embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0028] Figure 3 The structure diagram of the salt tank of a preferred embodiment of the utility model after hiding the turning piece Figure 3 .

[0029] Figure 4It is the structure diagram of the turnover piece of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 It is the structure diagram of the top cover of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Box 1

[0032] Body 11

[0033] Stiffener 111

[0034] Top cover 12

[0035] Connecting port 121

[0036] Connecting portion 122

[0037] First step 123

[0038] Second step 124

[0039] Mounting hole 1241

[0040] Accommodating cavity 13

[0041] Limiting portion 14

[0042] Turnover piece 2

[0043] Passage 21

[0044] Recess 22

[0045] Pivot 23

[0046] Guide sliding structure 3

[0047] Arc-shaped sliding groove 31

[0048] Sliding portion 32 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] A preferred embodiment is described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to more clearly and completely illustrate the utility model.

[0050] As Figures 1-5 shown, the utility model discloses a salt tank, the salt tank includes box 1 and turnover piece 2, the inside of box 1 has accommodating cavity 13, the upper surface of box 1 has connecting port 121 on one side, the lower end of turnover piece 2 is hinged to box 1, the upper end of turnover piece 2 is slid to the upper end of box 1, the upper end of turnover piece 2 can be turned around the lower end of turnover piece 2 between vertical position and the position of outward bulging relative to the side wall of box 1, turnover piece 2 has the passage 21 through along the length direction of itself, the lower end of passage 21 is communicated with accommodating cavity 13 through connecting port 121, and the upper end of passage 21 opens upward.

[0051] As Figures 1-5As shown, in this embodiment, the salt tank has a flipper 2 installed on the tank body 1. The flipper 2 is installed on the upper end of the tank body 1. The lower end of the channel 21 of the flipper 2 is connected to the receiving cavity 13 of the salt tank through the connecting port 121. The upper end of the channel 21 of the flipper 2 is open upwards, and the flipper 2 can be flipped between a vertical position and a position that protrudes outwards relative to the side wall of the tank body 1. It is convenient to flip the flipper 2 to the position that protrudes outwards relative to the side wall of the tank body 1. At this time, the channel 21 of the flipper 2 deviates from the vertical cover plate (not shown in the figure, the cover plate can be the housing of the water softener) and tilts outwards to expose the upper opening of the channel 21, so that the user can directly add salt into the salt tank through the opening. After adding salt, the flipper 2 is returned to the vertical position. At this time, the cover plate covers the upper opening of the channel, making the operation simple and convenient. Since the upper end of the channel 21 of the flipper 2 is open upwards, when adding salt, you only need to rotate the flipper 2 outwards to add salt directly without removing the lid. At the same time, the lower end of the flipper 2 is connected to the connection port 121 on the upper surface of the box 1. It is located at a high position on the salt box, so there is no need to bend over to add salt. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0052] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the salt tank includes a guide structure 3, which includes a downwardly curved arc-shaped groove 31 and a sliding part 32 that slides within the arc-shaped groove 31. The arc-shaped groove 31 is located on the tank body 1, and the sliding part 32 is located on the flipping member 2. The arc-shaped groove 31 guides the sliding part 32, allowing the sliding part 32 to slide within the groove around the center point of the arc-shaped groove 31. Its structure is simple and easy to install.

[0053] In an optional embodiment, an arc-shaped groove is provided on the flipping member, and a sliding part is provided on the housing.

[0054] Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the guide structure can also be an arc-shaped slide rail and a slider sliding on the slide rail, or an arc-shaped guide rod and a slider sliding on the guide rod.

[0055] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a rotating shaft 23 is provided at the lower end of the flipping component 2, and the flipping component 2 rotates around the rotating shaft 23.

[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a limiting part 14 is also provided at the connection port 121 of the housing 1. The limiting part 14 is used to abut against and limit the flipping angle of the flipping part 2.

[0057] like Figures 1-5As shown, the box body 1 has a connecting portion 122 protruding upward, the connecting portion 122 is annularly arranged at the connecting port 121, the connecting portion 122 has an opening at the side, the turnover piece 2 is embedded in the opening, the arc-shaped sliding groove 31 is arranged on the connecting portion 122, the sliding portion 32 is arranged on the turnover piece 2, and the sliding portion 32 is embedded in the arc-shaped sliding groove 31. The connecting portion 122 is used for mounting the turnover piece 2 and protecting the turnover piece 2 on the outside.

[0058] As shown in Figures 1-5 , the opposite sides of the connecting portion 122 are provided with arc-shaped sliding grooves 31, and the two sides of the turnover piece 2 are provided with sliding portions 32 corresponding to the arc-shaped sliding grooves 31, so that the turnover piece 2 is uniformly stressed and is convenient to turn over.

[0059] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 , and Figure 4 , the outer side of the lower end of the turnover piece 2 has a recessed portion 22 recessed inward, and the recessed portion 22 is used for avoiding the edge of the connecting port 121 when the turnover piece 2 is turned over. The recessed portion 22 is arranged on the outer side of the lower end of the turnover piece 2, which can increase the turning angle of the turnover piece 2 and prevent the lower edge of the turnover piece 2 from interfering with the edge of the connecting port 121 when the turnover piece 2 is turned over, thereby causing the turning angle of the turnover piece 2 to be too small.

[0060] As shown in Figures 1-5 , the box body 1 comprises a body 11 and a top cover 12, the top cover 12 is connected to the upper end of the body 11, the body 11 and the top cover 12 enclose a containing cavity 13, the connecting port 121 is arranged on one side of the top cover 12, and the turnover piece 2 is mounted on the top cover 12. The box body 1 comprises the body 11 and the top cover 12, the top cover 12 is connected to the upper end of the body 11, which is convenient for processing and manufacturing the box body 1 and is also convenient for disassembling and assembling the components in the salt tank.

[0061] As shown in Figure 5 , the top cover 12 has a stepped structure gradually decreasing from one end to the other end, the stepped structure comprises a first step 123 and a second step 124 from low to high, the connecting port 121 is arranged on the second step 124, and the turnover piece 2 is embedded in the connecting port 121. The first step 123 forms an avoiding space for accommodating the connection of the valve head assembly water inlet and outlet pipe of the water softener.

[0062] As shown in Figure 5 , the second step 124 is provided with a mounting hole 1241 for mounting a resin tank. When the top cover 12 is fixed with the body 11, the resin tank can be fixed in the salt tank.

[0063] As shown in Figures 1-3As shown, the side wall of the body 11 and the lower end of the body 11 are both provided with inwardly recessed reinforcing ribs 111. Since the salt tank will be subjected to gravity after being filled with salt water containing salt, the salt tank can expand outwardly, so by providing the reinforcing ribs 111, the prestress is increased to reduce the risk of deformation of the outer shell due to extrusion.

[0064] The embodiment also discloses a water softener, which comprises the salt tank as described above.

[0065] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate 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 salt tank, characterized in that, The salt tank comprises a tank body and a turnover piece, the tank body has a containing cavity inside, one side of the upper surface of the tank body has a connecting port, the lower end of the turnover piece is hinged to the tank body, the upper end of the turnover piece is slidably arranged on the upper end of the tank body, the upper end of the turnover piece can be turned around the lower end of the turnover piece between a vertical position and a position protruding outward relative to the side wall of the tank body, the turnover piece has a channel passing through along the length direction of the turnover piece, the lower end of the channel is communicated with the containing cavity through the connecting port, and the upper end of the channel is open upward.

2. The salt tank of claim 1, wherein The salt tank comprises a guide sliding structure, the guide sliding structure comprises a downwardly curved circular arc-shaped sliding groove and a sliding part slidably arranged in the circular arc-shaped sliding groove, the circular arc-shaped sliding groove is arranged on the tank body or the turnover piece, and the sliding part is arranged on the turnover piece or the tank body.

3. The salt tank of claim 2, wherein The tank body has an upwardly protruding connecting part, the connecting part is annularly arranged on the connecting port, the side of the connecting part has an opening, the turnover piece is embedded in the opening, the circular arc-shaped sliding groove is arranged on the connecting part, and the sliding part is arranged on the turnover piece and embedded in the circular arc-shaped sliding groove.

4. The salt tank of claim 3, wherein The connecting part is provided with the circular arc-shaped sliding groove on opposite sides, and the turnover piece is provided with the sliding part corresponding to the circular arc-shaped sliding groove on opposite sides.

5. The salt tank of claim 4, wherein The lower end of the turnover piece is provided with an inwardly recessed recess on the outer side, and the recess is used for avoiding the edge of the connecting port when the turnover piece is turned over.

6. The salt tank of claim 1, wherein The tank body comprises a body and a top cover, the top cover is connected to the upper end of the body, the body and the top cover enclose the containing cavity, the connecting port is arranged on one side of the top cover, and the turnover piece is mounted on the top cover.

7. The salt tank of claim 6, wherein The top cover has a gradually decreasing stepped structure from one end to the other end, the stepped structure comprises a first step and a second step from low to high, the connecting port is arranged on the second step, and the turnover piece is embedded in the connecting port.

8. The salt tank of claim 7, wherein, The second step is provided with a mounting hole for mounting a resin tank.

9. The salt tank of claim 6, wherein, The side wall of the body and the lower end of the body are provided with inwardly recessed reinforcing ribs.

10. A water softener characterised by, The water softener comprises the salt tank according to any one of claims 1-9.

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