Water-saving type water tank structure of household steam cleaning machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a household steam cleaner water-saving water tank structure which comprises a machine shell, a control panel is arranged on the top of the machine shell, a water-saving mechanism is arranged in the machine shell, the control panel and the water-saving mechanism are arranged, a water tank is used for storing cleaning water, the water tank is connected with a water control valve through a guide pipe, and the water control valve is connected with the water-saving mechanism. Water is conveyed to the output pipe by means of the water pump, in the process, the flow sensing valve and the water control valve on the output pipe cooperatively operate, which is the core for accurately controlling the water yield, compared with a traditional water tank structure, the water yield can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual cleaning condition, and the water yield can be accurately controlled just like in the typical scene of cleaning small objects. A traditional cleaning machine supplies water according to a default large water yield, a large amount of water is not fully converted into steam and then is discharged, water resources are lost, the situation of excessive water supply can be effectively avoided through cooperative operation of a flow sensing valve and a water control valve, and waste of the water resources is reduced to a great extent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steam cleaner technology, and in particular to a water-saving water tank structure for a household steam cleaner. Background Technology

[0002] As people's quality of life improves, household steam cleaners are widely used for cleaning home environments. They use high-temperature steam to effectively remove stains without the need for large amounts of chemical cleaners, making them both environmentally friendly and hygienic.

[0003] However, existing water tank structures for household steam cleaners have some significant shortcomings. Some tanks cannot accurately control the water output, often resulting in excessive water supply during steam generation. The excess water cannot be effectively recycled, directly wasting water resources. For example, in actual use, when cleaning small items, the steam cleaner still supplies water at the default large output, and a large amount of water is discharged before it can be fully converted into steam, causing water resources to be wasted. Therefore, a water-saving water tank structure for household steam cleaners is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a water-saving water tank structure for a household steam cleaner, aiming to solve some obvious shortcomings of the existing water tank structure of household steam cleaners. Some water tanks cannot accurately control the water output, and excessive water supply often occurs during the steam generation process. The excess water cannot be effectively recycled and reused, directly causing water waste. For example, in actual use scenarios, when cleaning small items, the steam cleaner still supplies water according to the default large water output, and a large amount of water is discharged before it can be fully converted into steam, resulting in the loss of water resources.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a water-saving water tank structure for a household steam cleaner, which includes a housing, a control panel on the top of the housing, and a water-saving mechanism inside the housing.

[0006] The water-saving mechanism includes a water tank located on the right side inside the casing. A water control valve is connected to the left side of the water tank, and a conduit is connected to the left side of the water control valve. A water pump is located on the bottom side inside the casing. The absorption end of the water pump is connected to the left side of the conduit, and the discharge end of the water pump is connected to an output pipe. A flow sensing valve is connected to the top of the output pipe. A steam generator is located on the left side inside the casing. The bottom of the steam generator is connected to the top of the flow sensing valve, and an exhaust pipe is connected to the top of the steam generator. The top of the exhaust pipe penetrates the top side inside the casing. A temperature sensor is located on the outside of the exhaust pipe, and the monitoring end of the temperature sensor is located inside the exhaust pipe.

[0007] Preferably, a liquid level sensor is provided at the bottom left side of the water tank, the monitoring end of the liquid level sensor is located inside the water tank, and the liquid level sensor is electrically connected to the control panel.

[0008] Preferably, a display screen is provided on the top of the control panel, and a water shortage warning light is provided on the left side of the top of the casing, and the water shortage warning light is electrically connected to the control panel.

[0009] Preferably, a buzzer alarm is provided on the left side of the top of the housing, and the buzzer alarm is electrically connected to the control panel.

[0010] Preferably, a plug is snapped onto the top of the water tank, and a cover plate is fixedly connected to the top of the plug.

[0011] Preferably, a pull rod is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate, and the front and rear sides of the pull rod are both arc-shaped.

[0012] Preferably, a ventilation opening is provided on the left side inside the housing, the ventilation opening is located on the left side of the water pump, and a protective net is fixedly connected inside the ventilation opening.

[0013] Preferably, a protective frame is snapped into the inside of the housing, and a transparent plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the protective frame, with the transparent plate located on the outside of the water tank.

[0014] In this invention, a control panel and a water-saving mechanism are incorporated. A water tank stores cleaning water and is connected to a control valve via a conduit. A water pump delivers water to the output pipe. During this process, a flow sensor valve and a control valve on the output pipe work in tandem to precisely control the water output. Compared to traditional water tank structures, these systems can flexibly adjust the water output based on the actual cleaning conditions. For example, in typical scenarios like cleaning small items, traditional cleaning machines supply a large, default water output, resulting in a significant amount of water being discharged before it is fully converted into steam, leading to wasted water resources. The coordinated operation of the flow sensor valve and control valve effectively prevents this excessive water supply. This system significantly reduces water waste and achieves substantial water conservation. Simultaneously, the steam generator receives precisely supplied water from a flow-sensing valve and produces steam. The steam is discharged through an exhaust pipe, where a temperature sensor monitors the steam temperature in real time and feeds the data back to the control panel. The control panel integrates multiple control functions and is very easy to operate. Users can easily adjust parameters such as water output and steam temperature according to their needs. They can also precisely control the steam generator through the control panel. This not only ensures that the output steam temperature is suitable, improving the cleaning effect, but also prevents damage to items due to excessive temperature, thus enhancing the user experience in many ways. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the casing structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water-saving mechanism structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the control panel structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals: 1. Housing; 2. Control panel; 3. Water-saving mechanism; 31. Water tank; 32. Water control valve; 33. Pipe; 34. Water pump; 35. Output pipe; 36. Flow sensor valve; 37. Steam generator; 38. Exhaust pipe; 39. Temperature sensor; 4. Liquid level sensor; 5. Display screen; 6. Water shortage warning light; 7. Buzzer alarm; 8. Plug; 9. Cover plate; 10. Pull rod; 11. Ventilation opening; 12. Protective net; 13. Protective frame; 14. Transparent panel.

[0022] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0025] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0027] This utility model provides a water-saving water tank structure for a household steam cleaner, aiming to solve some obvious shortcomings of existing household steam cleaner water tank structures. Some water tanks cannot accurately control the water output, and excessive water supply often occurs during steam generation. The excess water cannot be effectively recycled, directly causing water waste. For example, in actual use scenarios, when cleaning small items, the steam cleaner still supplies water according to the default large water output, and a large amount of water is discharged before it can be fully converted into steam, resulting in the loss of water resources.

[0028] like Figure 1-5 As shown in the figure, the present invention provides a water-saving water tank structure for a household steam cleaner, including a housing 1, a control panel 2 on the top of the housing 1, and a water-saving mechanism 3 inside the housing 1.

[0029] The water-saving mechanism 3 includes a water tank 31 located on the right side inside the casing 1. A water control valve 32 is connected to the left side of the water tank 31, and a conduit 33 is connected to the left side of the water control valve 32. A water pump 34 is located on the bottom side inside the casing 1. The absorption end of the water pump 34 is connected to the left side of the conduit 33, and the discharge end of the water pump 34 is connected to an output pipe 35. A flow sensing valve 36 is connected to the top of the output pipe 35. A steam generator 37 is located on the left side inside the casing 1. The bottom of the steam generator 37 is connected to the top of the flow sensing valve 36, and an exhaust pipe 38 is connected to the top of the steam generator 37. The top of the exhaust pipe 38 penetrates the top side inside the casing 1. A temperature sensor 39 is located on the outside of the exhaust pipe 38, and the monitoring end of the temperature sensor 39 is located inside the exhaust pipe 38.

[0030] In the technical solution of this utility model, by setting a water-saving mechanism 3, when the equipment is in use, the cleaning water stored in the water tank 31 is pumped by the water pump 34 and enters the output pipe 35 through the conduit 33 and the water control valve 32. The flow sensing valve 36 monitors the water flow in the output pipe 35 in real time and feeds the data back to the processing system of the control panel 2. According to the current cleaning mode, the needs of the steam generator 37 and the preset parameters, the opening of the water control valve 32 is precisely controlled. When cleaning small items, the flow sensing valve 36 and the water control valve 32 work closely together to significantly reduce the water flow, avoiding the default large water output supply like traditional equipment, effectively preventing water waste caused by excessive water supply, and achieving water conservation. Afterwards, the precise amount of water flowing out from the flow sensing valve 36 enters the steam generator 37, where it is heated and converted into steam. Steam is discharged through exhaust pipe 38. Temperature sensor 39 inside exhaust pipe 38 monitors steam temperature in real time and transmits the data to control panel 2. Control panel 2 integrates multiple control functions. Users can select the appropriate mode on control panel 2 according to different cleaning scenarios and material of items. Based on user selection and information from temperature sensor 39, control panel 2 precisely adjusts the heating power of steam generator 37. When the steam temperature is too low, control panel 2 increases the power of steam generator 37 to increase steam production and temperature. When the temperature is too high, the power is reduced to ensure that the output steam temperature is always suitable. This not only improves the cleaning effect and ensures that various stains are effectively removed, but also avoids damage to the cleaned items due to excessive steam temperature. It improves the user experience from multiple dimensions and provides users with a more convenient, efficient, and environmentally friendly cleaning method.

[0031] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 A liquid level sensor 4 is installed at the bottom left side of the water tank 31. The monitoring end of the liquid level sensor 4 is located inside the water tank 31, and the liquid level sensor 4 is electrically connected to the control panel 2. In this embodiment, by setting up the liquid level sensor 4, when the equipment is running, the monitoring end of the liquid level sensor 4 continuously monitors the changes in the water level inside the water tank 31. Once the water level changes, the liquid level sensor 4 will immediately transmit the data to the control panel 2. After receiving the signal, the control panel 2 can monitor the water volume in the water tank 31 in real time.

[0032] For further information, please continue to refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4The control panel 2 has a display screen 5 on its top and a water shortage warning light 6 on the top left side of the casing 1. The water shortage warning light 6 is electrically connected to the control panel 2. In this embodiment, by setting up the display screen 5 and the water shortage warning light 6, the display screen 5 can intuitively display various operating information of the equipment to the user, including the real-time water level of the water tank 31, the current cleaning mode, the steam temperature set value and the actual value, etc. The water shortage warning light 6 is electrically connected to the control panel 2. When the liquid level sensor 4 detects that the water level of the water tank 31 is too low, the control panel 2 will immediately control the water shortage warning light 6 to light up, so as to remind the user that the water tank 31 is low with a conspicuous visual signal.

[0033] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 4 A buzzer alarm 7 is installed on the top left side of the casing 1, and the buzzer alarm 7 is electrically connected to the control panel 2. In this embodiment, by setting the buzzer alarm 7, when the liquid level sensor 4 detects that the water level in the water tank 31 is too low, it will transmit a signal to the control panel 2. After receiving the signal, the control panel 2 will quickly control the buzzer alarm 7 to emit a loud alarm sound. The sharp buzzing sound can attract the user's attention and ensure that the user is aware in time that the liquid level in the water tank 31 is low and needs to be replenished.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 5 A plug 8 is snapped into the top of the water tank 31, and a cover plate 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the plug 8. In this embodiment, by setting the plug 8 and the cover plate 9, when water needs to be added to the water tank 31, the user can lift the cover plate 9 together with the plug 8 from the top of the water tank 31. At this time, the opening at the top of the water tank 31 is opened, making it convenient for the user to add water. During normal use of the water tank 31, the plug 8 is tightly snapped into the top of the water tank 31, and the cover plate 9 covers the plug 8, playing a double sealing role, keeping the water in the water tank 31 clean, thereby ensuring the quality of steam.

[0035] Additionally, please refer to Figure 5 A pull rod 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate 9. The front and rear sides of the pull rod 10 are both arc-shaped. In this embodiment, by setting the pull rod 10, since the front and rear sides of the pull rod 10 are arc-shaped, it conforms to ergonomic design. When the user lifts or lowers the cover plate 9, it will be more comfortable to hold the pull rod 10 and reduce hand fatigue.

[0036] Additionally, please refer to Figure 4A ventilation opening 11 is provided on the left side inside the housing 1, located to the left of the water pump 34. A protective net 12 is fixedly connected inside the ventilation opening 11. In this embodiment, by setting the ventilation opening 11 and the protective net 12, the ventilation opening 11 is located to the left of the water pump 34, which can provide good ventilation conditions for the inside of the housing 1. The water pump 34 generates heat during operation, and the ventilation opening 11 can promote air circulation and dissipate the heat in a timely manner, preventing the internal temperature of the housing 1 from becoming too high, which would affect the normal performance and service life of the water pump 34 and other equipment components.

[0037] Additionally, please refer to Figure 1 A protective frame 13 is snapped into the inside of the housing 1, and a transparent plate 14 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the protective frame 13. The transparent plate 14 is located on the outside of the water tank 31. In this embodiment, by setting the protective frame 13 and the transparent plate 14, the protective frame 13 is snapped into the inside of the housing 1, surrounding the water tank 31 and protecting it from external collisions and pressures during equipment handling and use, thus extending the service life of the water tank 31. At the same time, the transparent plate 14 is located on the outside of the water tank 31, allowing the user to directly observe the water level in the water tank 31 without opening the equipment housing, making it convenient to know the water level in the water tank 31 in a timely manner and decide whether to add water. In addition, the transparent plate 14 can prevent dust from adhering to the surface of the water tank 31, keeping the water tank 31 clean.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present utility model and using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water saving type water tank structure of a domestic steam cleaner, characterized in that, The water-saving type water tank structure of the household steam cleaner comprises a shell (1), a control panel (2) is arranged on the top of the shell (1), and a water-saving mechanism (3) is arranged in the shell (1). The water-saving mechanism (3) comprises a water tank (31) arranged on the right side in the shell (1), a water control valve (32) communicated with the left side of the water tank (31), a conduit (33) communicated with the left side of the water control valve (32), a water pump (34) arranged on the bottom side in the shell (1), the suction end of the water pump (34) communicated with the left side of the conduit (33), an output pipe (35) communicated with the discharge end of the water pump (34), a flow sensing valve (36) communicated with the top of the output pipe (35), a steam generator (37) arranged on the left side in the shell (1), the bottom of the steam generator (37) communicated with the top of the flow sensing valve (36), a steam discharge pipe (38) communicated with the top of the steam generator (37), the steam discharge pipe (38) penetrating through the top side in the shell (1), and a temperature sensor (39) arranged on the outer side of the steam discharge pipe (38), wherein the monitoring end of the temperature sensor (39) is located in the steam discharge pipe (38).

2. The water saving type water tank structure of a domestic steam cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A liquid level sensor (4) is arranged on the bottom of the left side of the water tank (31), the monitoring end of the liquid level sensor (4) is located in the water tank (31), and the liquid level sensor (4) is electrically connected with the control panel (2).

3. The water saving type water tank structure of a domestic steam cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A display screen (5) is arranged on the top of the control panel (2), a water shortage warning lamp (6) is arranged on the left side of the top of the shell (1), and the water shortage warning lamp (6) is electrically connected with the control panel (2).

4. The water saving type water tank structure of a domestic steam cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A buzzer (7) is arranged on the left side of the top of the shell (1), and the buzzer (7) is electrically connected with the control panel (2).

5. The water saving type water tank structure of a domestic steam cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plug column (8) is clamped on the top of the water tank (31), and a cover plate (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the plug column (8).

6. The water saving type water tank structure of a domestic steam cleaner according to claim 5, characterized in that, A pull rod (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate (9), and the front side and the rear side of the pull rod (10) are both arc-shaped.

7. The water saving type water tank structure of a domestic steam cleaner according to claim 1, wherein A ventilation opening (11) is arranged on the left side in the shell (1), the ventilation opening (11) is located on the left side of the water pump (34), and a protective net (12) is fixedly connected to the inside of the ventilation opening (11).

8. The water saving type water tank structure of a domestic steam cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective frame (13) is clamped in the shell (1), a transparent plate (14) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the protective frame (13), and the transparent plate (14) is located on the outer side of the water tank (31).

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