Integrated embedded water softening equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses integrated embedded water softening equipment, which relates to the technical field of water softening equipment and is used for being mounted on a table top, an opening is formed in the table top, the integrated embedded water softening equipment comprises a bearing body which is used for extending into the opening, and a bearing structure which is used for bearing the edge of the opening is arranged on the bearing body; a mounting space with a top opening is formed in the bearing body, a salt box and a resin tank are fixedly arranged in the mounting space, a feeding opening communicated with the top opening of the mounting space is formed in the top of the salt box, and a top cover used for sealing the top opening of the mounting space is mounted on the bearing body. According to the utility model, consumables are convenient to add, the equipment state is convenient to observe, and maintenance is convenient.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a soft water equipment, especially to an integrated embedded soft water equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The soft water equipment is the equipment that uses ion exchange method to remove calcium magnesium ion in water to reduce water quality hardness, and its main structure includes resin tank, salt well, salt tank and the like. The water body that needs to be softened normally is input into the resin tank through the water inlet, the resin in the resin tank carries out adsorption to calcium magnesium ion in the water body, realizes softening, and the softened water body is output for use through the resin tank water outlet. After using for a certain period of time, the resin in the resin tank will reach saturation after adsorbing ions, at this time, the resin needs to be cleaned with concentrated brine, the sodium ion in the brine replaces the calcium magnesium ion in the resin to achieve the purpose of resin regeneration. The water body after replacement is waste water and is discharged from the waste water outlet on the resin tank. Thus, during the use of the soft water equipment, softening salt needs to be added to the salt tank regularly, the softening salt is dissolved in the salt tank, the salt well is communicated with the salt tank, and only concentrated brine flows into the salt well, and the concentrated brine is extracted from the salt well for use during resin regeneration.

[0003] At present, the soft water equipment for household use is mostly installed in the cabinet space of a stove cabinet or the like for use, such as the above-mentioned stove cabinet, the internal space height of which is mostly 60-70 cm, and the height of the household soft water equipment is mostly 50-70 cm, so that when the equipment is installed in the cabinet, the height of the cabinet is basically occupied. When consumables need to be added later, the user needs to squat at the cabinet opening after opening the cabinet door, and then reach into the cabinet to perform operations such as opening the cover and adding materials, which is extremely inconvenient. Moreover, the equipment is in a closed space in the cabinet, so that it is extremely inconvenient to observe the running state of the equipment, and thus it is difficult to discover equipment abnormalities, backflow pollution and the like in time. In addition, when the equipment fails or connection point leakage occurs, the equipment and the related pipeline need to be disassembled and taken out of the cabinet, and then related maintenance work can be performed, and after maintenance, the equipment is reinstalled in the cabinet, so that the maintenance is also extremely inconvenient and time-consuming and laborious. Therefore, the convenience of adding consumables, observing the state and maintaining the equipment during daily use needs to be considered comprehensively, and a new type of soft water equipment is provided, and the present invention is thus created. SUMMARY

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an integrated embedded soft water equipment which is convenient for adding consumables, observing the state of the equipment and performing maintenance.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is: an integrated embedded water softener for installation on a countertop, the countertop having an opening, including a carrier extending into the opening, the carrier having a support structure for supporting the edge of the opening; the carrier having an installation space with a top opening, a salt tank and a resin tank being fixedly installed in the installation space, the top of the salt tank having a dispensing port communicating with the top opening of the installation space, and a top cover for sealing the top opening of the installation space being installed on the carrier.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the salt tank also serves as the carrier, the internal space of the salt tank constitutes the installation space, and the resin tank is fixedly installed inside the salt tank.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, a tank side baffle is fixedly installed inside the salt tank above the resin tank, and a control panel is installed on the tank side baffle. The opening on the salt tank outside the area covered by the tank side baffle constitutes the dispensing port.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the top cover is a cover used to simultaneously seal the area above the tank side baffle and the area above the dispensing port.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the resin tank is provided with an inlet, an outlet and a wastewater outlet. The inlet is provided with an inlet pipe extending outside the salt tank, the outlet is provided with an outlet pipe extending outside the salt tank, and the wastewater outlet is provided with a wastewater pipe extending outside the salt tank.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the portions of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe extending out of the salt tank are arranged to extend downwards.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the inner side of the salt tank is provided with an anti-corrosion partition structure.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the salt tank is provided with an overflow outlet, the overflow outlet is connected to an overflow pipe, and the overflow pipe is provided with an anti-backflow structure.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the outer wall of the salt tank is provided with a covering.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, a washbasin is fixedly provided on one side of the carrier.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, an integrated embedded water softener is installed on a countertop. The countertop has an opening, including a support body extending into the opening. The support body has a support structure for supporting the edge of the opening. The support body has an installation space with a top opening. A salt tank and a resin tank are fixedly installed in the installation space. The top of the salt tank has a dispensing port communicating with the top opening of the installation space. A top cover is installed on the support body to seal the top opening of the installation space. This utility model allows for direct placement and installation on the countertop. After opening the top cover, the dispensing port is directly exposed outside the cabinet, allowing the user to directly add consumables while standing next to the cabinet, making consumables addition convenient. The salt tank and resin tank can be directly observed after opening the cover, facilitating daily monitoring of the equipment status. In case of equipment failure, after opening the cover, the faulty components such as the resin tank can be directly removed from the top opening of the installation space. After maintenance, the components can be directly reinstalled, making maintenance more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The following figures are intended only to illustrate and explain the present invention and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the opening of the top cover in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the AA structure;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the top cover after it is opened and the side baffle of the tank is removed in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1-Countertop; 11-Opening; 2-Bearing body; 21-Supporting structure; 22-Installation space; 3-Salt tank; 31-Dispensing port; 32-Overflow port; 33-Overflow pipe; 34-Anti-backflow structure; 4-Resin tank; 41-Inlet; 42-Outlet; 43-Wastewater outlet; 44-Inlet pipe; 45-Outlet pipe; 46-Wastewater pipe; 5-Salt well; 6-Top cover; 7-Side baffle of the tank; 71-Control panel; 8-Washing basin. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the following detailed description, only certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described by way of illustration. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications can be made to the described embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are illustrative in nature and not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0025] Example 1: As Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an integrated embedded water softener is installed on a countertop 1, which has an opening 11. The countertop 1 is the surface of a cabinet such as a stove cabinet. Installing it on the countertop 1 allows for convenient operation directly from the countertop, eliminating the need to open and close cabinet doors, squat, kneel, or even crawl into the confined space inside the cabinet, thus improving operational convenience.

[0026] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, this water softening device includes a support body 2 for extending into the opening 11. The support body 2 is provided with a support structure 21 for supporting the edge of the opening 11. The simple support allows for convenient installation, and after installation, the support body 2 naturally rests within the cabinet. In this embodiment, the upper surface is nearly flush with the countertop 1, minimizing interference with other work on the countertop 1. The support body 2 serves as a carrier for installing components such as the salt tank 3 and resin tank 4, and its specific structure can be customized as needed; this embodiment does not limit its exact configuration. The support body 2 supports the edge of the opening 11 through the support structure 21, thereby facilitating the installation of components such as the salt tank 3 and resin tank 4. The support structure 21 can be implemented using fins or similar features fixed around the perimeter of the support body 2.

[0027] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the carrier 2 is provided with an installation space 22 with a top opening 11. A salt tank 3 and a resin tank 4 are fixedly installed in the installation space 22. The top of the salt tank 3 is provided with a dispensing port 31 that communicates with the top opening 11 of the installation space 22. A top cover 6 for sealing the top opening 11 of the installation space 22 is installed on the carrier 2.

[0028] When the top cover 6 seals the top opening 11 of the installation space 22, in this embodiment, with the upper surface basically flush with the tabletop 1, a flat surface can be formed with the tabletop 1, without affecting other work on the tabletop 1. When the top cover 6 is opened, the salt tank 3, the resin tank 4, etc., are exposed from the top opening 11 of the installation space 22. The user can easily add consumables from the dispensing port 31 while standing next to the cabinet. After opening the cover, the working status of components such as the salt tank 3 and the resin tank 4 can be easily observed, such as the amount of salt remaining in the salt tank 3, whether the resin tank 4 is working properly, whether there is dirt in the salt tank 3, and whether there are leaks in the pipeline, making daily observation of the equipment status convenient. In case of equipment failure, after opening the cover, the resin tank 4 and other faulty components can be easily removed directly from the top opening 11 of the installation space 22. After maintenance, the components can be directly reinstalled, making maintenance more convenient.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the salt tank 3 also serves as the carrier 2. When serving as the carrier 2, the salt tank 3 can be an integral structure with the supporting structure 21 integrally mounted on it, or it can be a separate structure with an upper annular frame and a lower box body, with the supporting structure 21 fixedly mounted on the upper annular frame. These structural forms are all within the protection scope of the salt tank 3 in this embodiment, and this embodiment only illustrates the latter. Of course, the internal space of the salt tank 3 constitutes the installation space 22, and the resin tank 4 is fixedly installed inside the salt tank 3. Conventionally, a salt well 5 is also installed inside the salt tank 3. The resin tank 4 is provided with an inlet 41, an outlet 42, and a wastewater outlet 43. The resin tank 4 is also provided with a salt extraction port, and a pipe connected to the salt extraction port is connected to a salt valve located inside the salt well 5 for extracting brine during resin cleaning. The salt extraction pipe and salt valve are known technologies in the art and will not be described further here, nor are they shown in the figures.

[0030] In this embodiment, the salt tank 3 is used as the carrier 2. The salt tank 3 and the supporting structure 21 together form a basin-shaped structure that sits on the platform 1. The resin tank 4 is directly installed in the salt tank 3. Therefore, even if there is leakage at the inlet 41, outlet 42 and other locations, it is easy to flow directly into the salt tank 3 and will not cause flooding.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the salt tank 3 in this embodiment is equipped with an overflow outlet 32, which is connected to an overflow pipe 33. The overflow pipe 33 is equipped with an anti-backflow structure 34. The overflow pipe 33 can be directly connected to an indoor drain, so that when an abnormal water inflow occurs in the salt tank 3, excess water can be directly guided to the drain pipe to avoid flooding. Of course, the overflow outlet 32 ​​should be the lowest of the openings 11 on the side wall of the salt tank 3. The anti-backflow structure 34 can prevent backflow of odors or even water from the drain pipe, thus ensuring a good operating environment inside the salt tank 3. The anti-backflow structure 34 can be implemented using common anti-odor and anti-overflow butterfly valve structures, etc.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the inlet 41 is equipped with an inlet pipe 44 extending outside the salt tank 3, the outlet 42 is equipped with an outlet pipe 45 extending outside the salt tank 3, and the wastewater outlet 43 is equipped with a wastewater pipe 46 extending outside the salt tank 3, to facilitate pipe installation. Preferably, the portions of the inlet pipe 44 and the outlet pipe 45 extending out of the salt tank 3 are arranged downwards, so that the connection ends of the inlet pipe 44 and the outlet pipe 45 are at a suitable height inside the cabinet, further facilitating installation.

[0033] Preferably, the inner side of the salt tank 3 is provided with an anti-corrosion partition structure to reduce the corrosion of the salt tank 3 by brine when the salt tank 3 is made of stainless steel or other materials. The anti-corrosion partition structure can be an anti-corrosion layer on the inner wall of the salt tank 3, or it can be an anti-corrosion lining added inside the salt tank 3. There are no restrictions here, and it is not shown in the figure.

[0034] Preferably, the outer wall of the salt tank 3 is provided with a covering. This covering serves two purposes: firstly, it conceals the mounting screws, improving aesthetics and reducing screw corrosion; secondly, it reduces the formation of condensation on the outer wall of the salt tank 3. The covering can be made of high-density sponge or similar materials.

[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a tank-side baffle 7 is fixedly installed above the resin tank 4 inside the salt tank 3. A control panel 71 is installed on the tank-side baffle 7. The opening 11 on the salt tank 3 outside the area covered by the tank-side baffle 7 constitutes the dispensing port 31. Thus, when the top cover 6 is open, the equipment operating status and cleaning operations can be viewed and controlled through the control panel 71. The control panel 71 is normally hidden under the top cover 6, minimizing its impact from water and dust, thus ensuring long-term reliable use. When the top cover 6 is opened and the tank-side baffle 7 is removed, as... Figure 4As shown, the resin tank 4 is fully exposed to the top opening 11, which allows for easy disassembly and assembly, thus improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0036] In this embodiment, the top cover 6 is used to simultaneously seal the area above the tank side baffle 7 and the area above the dispensing port 31. Of course, when the control panel 71 is located at the top cover 6, the top cover 6 can also be used only to seal the area above the dispensing port 31, with the same effect. This method should also be within the protection scope of this utility model. The top cover 6 can be hinged to the carrier 2 or can be detachable as a whole; there are no restrictions here. This embodiment illustrates a hinged installation. In this hinged installation, when the top cover 6 is closed, the latch is locked to the relevant locking tongue structure, maintaining a closed state. A touch switch on the top cover 6 releases the locking tongue structure, and the top cover 6 opens under the elastic force of the hinge. Of course, using a travel pin or similar means to spring the top cover 6 up is also possible. The above only lists some opening and closing methods of the hinged top cover 6. Those skilled in the art will recognize that, under the guidance of conventional technical means, other conventional opening and closing methods should also be within the protection scope.

[0037] This embodiment breaks away from conventional cabinet installation methods, opting for quick installation by placing the device on the countertop 1. Without opening the top cover 6, it does not interfere with other routine operations on the countertop 1. With the top cover 6 open, users can easily add consumables, monitor equipment status, and perform maintenance from beside the cabinet, making daily use more convenient. This embodiment uses the salt tank 3 as the carrier 2, with the resin tank 4 installed within it. The overall shape is regular and aesthetically pleasing. Without compromising the aforementioned convenience of daily use, in the event of a water circuit malfunction, water primarily enters the salt tank 3 and exits through its overflow outlet 32, significantly preventing flooding. Furthermore, the overflow pipe 33 is equipped with an anti-backflow structure 34, preventing the backflow of odors and sewage from the drain pipes, thus ensuring a safe operating environment inside the tank.

[0038] Example 2: Figure 5 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment one is that a washbasin 8 is fixedly provided on one side of the carrier 2, that is, the above-mentioned water softening equipment and the washbasin 8 are integrated.

[0039] Based on the common installation methods of washbasins 8, such as countertop installation and mid-counter installation, the supporting structure 21 described in this embodiment can be integrally formed with the fins of the washbasin 8 and jointly support the countertop 1. In this case, the opening 11 is shared by both the washbasin 8 and the support body 2. With this integrated design, the wastewater pipe 46, the overflow pipe 33, etc., can share a drain outlet with the drain pipe of the washbasin 8, improving integration. Of course, separate installations are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0040] Preferably, the water inlet pipe 44, the water outlet pipe 45, etc. are all located on the side close to the basin 8, that is, on the inner side of the overall structure of this embodiment. This avoids the presence of a protruding structure on the outer periphery of this embodiment, making it convenient to install directly from the opening 11 on the countertop 1 downwards, further improving the ease of installation.

[0041] This embodiment integrates a washbasin 8, which allows for easy access to the required opening 11 on the stove cabinet together with the washbasin 8, facilitating further simplification of equipment installation. This embodiment also possesses the same daily usability, waterproof safety, and anti-odor and anti-backflow effects as Embodiment 1.

[0042] Example 3: Figure 6 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the salt tank 3 and the resin tank 4 are set separately, that is, the resin tank 4 is outside the salt tank 3. The salt tank 3 is still directly fixed to the carrier 2, and the resin tank 4 is installed on the side of the salt tank 3 through a fixing structure. In this embodiment, the three-dimensional space required for the installation of components such as the salt tank 3 and the resin tank 4 constitutes the installation space 22. Those skilled in the art will recognize that this installation space 22 can be open. This solution also provides convenience for daily use, prevents flooding, and prevents backflow of odors and water. Of course, in this case, the pipes connected to the inlet 41, outlet 42, and wastewater outlet 43 of the resin tank 4 no longer need to pass through the salt tank 3.

[0043] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. For example, the top cover 6 may be configured as a half-fixed and half-sliding structure, or a top cover 6 structure combining sliding and hinged connections, etc. These changes and modifications all fall within the scope of this utility model as claimed. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An integrated embedded water softener for installation on a countertop, wherein the countertop has an opening, characterized in that: The device includes a carrier for extending into the opening, the carrier having a support structure for supporting the edge of the opening; the carrier having an installation space with a top opening, a salt tank and a resin tank being fixedly installed in the installation space, the top of the salt tank having a dispensing port communicating with the top opening of the installation space, and a top cover being installed on the carrier for sealing the top opening of the installation space.

2. The integrated embedded water softener as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The salt tank also serves as the carrier, and the interior space of the salt tank constitutes the installation space. The resin tank is fixedly installed inside the salt tank.

3. The integrated embedded water softener as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A tank side baffle is fixedly installed inside the salt tank above the resin tank. A control panel is installed on the tank side baffle. The opening on the salt tank outside the area covered by the tank side baffle constitutes the dispensing port.

4. The integrated embedded water softener as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The top cover is a cover used to simultaneously seal the area above the side baffle of the tank and the area above the dispensing port.

5. The integrated embedded water softener as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The resin tank is provided with an inlet, an outlet and a wastewater outlet. The inlet is provided with an inlet pipe extending outside the salt tank, the outlet is provided with an outlet pipe extending outside the salt tank, and the wastewater outlet is provided with a wastewater pipe extending outside the salt tank.

6. The integrated embedded water softener as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The portions of the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe extending out of the salt tank are arranged downwards.

7. The integrated embedded water softener as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The salt tank has an anti-corrosion partition structure on its inner side.

8. The integrated embedded water softener as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The salt tank is equipped with an overflow outlet, which is connected to an overflow pipe, and the overflow pipe is equipped with an anti-backflow structure.

9. The integrated embedded water softener as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the salt box is provided with a covering.

10. The integrated embedded water softener as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: A washbasin is fixedly installed on one side of the carrier.

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