Water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of water drinking devices, and particularly relates to a water dispenser. According to the water receiving box, the inserting rods with the ends arranged oppositely are adopted, the mounting mode of the water receiving box is achieved by means of the opposite and back-to-back movement of the inserting rods, compared with the prior art, the water receiving box has high dismounting convenience, more importantly, the locking piece with the inserting rod groove and the negative pressure block is arranged, the inserting rods with the elastic pieces are further arranged, and therefore the water receiving box can be conveniently dismounted. And by means of the matching relation between the locking piece and the inserting rod, it can be ensured that the end of the inserting rod smoothly enters the mounting groove to achieve fixed mounting of the water receiving box. Besides, by arranging the obliquely-arranged abutting face and by means of the abutting relation between the abutting face and the inserting rod, the driving force of the longitudinally-moving driving piece can be converted into the pulling force in the horizontal direction of the inserting rod, and then quick disassembly and assembly of the water receiving box are achieved. The structure is simple in design and high in operability, and a user can disassemble and assemble the water receiving box only through simple longitudinal driving operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of drinking water device technology, specifically relating to a water dispenser with an easily detachable water receiving box. Background Technology

[0002] A water dispenser is a common household appliance, primarily used to provide hot and cold water to meet people's daily drinking needs. Its main components include a water tank, a refrigeration system, a heating system, a water outlet valve, and a water collection box. The water collection box, as an important component of the water dispenser, is installed below the water outlet. Its main function is to hold the cup and catch any water that may overflow or drip during dispensing, preventing water from flowing onto the ground and causing hygiene problems and safety hazards.

[0003] Currently, the water dispenser box is primarily installed by engaging a positioning block on the water dispenser body via a sliding groove. To install, simply align the groove of the water dispenser box with the positioning block on the water dispenser body, then slide the water dispenser box downwards to easily lock the positioning block and the groove together. This design not only simplifies the installation process but also ensures the stability of the water dispenser box during use. When it is necessary to disassemble the water dispenser box for cleaning or other maintenance, the user simply reverses the process, lifting the water dispenser box upwards to quickly and easily remove it from the water dispenser body.

[0004] However, the traditional installation method of using a sliding groove and a positioning block for interlocking still has some shortcomings when disassembling the water receiving box. Specifically, to ensure the stability of the water receiving box, the locking between the positioning block and the sliding groove is quite tight. Therefore, a large force is required when sliding the water receiving box upwards for disassembly. At the same time, the water receiving box often contains a large amount of water, which can easily overflow when a large force is applied. In addition, although existing installation structures have a two-way interlocking device with a plug, when this interlocking device is applied to the water receiving box, the stability and smoothness of the installation and disassembly process are relatively low, and there is still a risk of water overflow when disassembling the water receiving box. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a water dispenser, which is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A water dispenser includes: a set of mounting walls, each with a corresponding mounting groove; a water receiving box disposed between the mounting walls, comprising insert rods with opposite ends, an unlocking component for controlling the rods to move towards each other, and a locking component for controlling the rods to move away from each other so that one end of the rods is locked in the mounting groove; the locking component includes a rod groove slidably connected to the surface of the rod, the locking component is fixed to the water receiving box and a negative pressure block is disposed inside the rod groove; an elastic element is disposed inside the rod, the central axis of the elastic element is parallel to or coincident with the direction of rod movement, and one end of the elastic element close to each other abuts against the negative pressure block.

[0007] Preferably, the unlocking component is disposed between the insert rods and includes a driving component that moves up and down, and a pull rod that is connected to the driving component and symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the driving component; the pull rod moves downward to drive the insert rods to move towards each other.

[0008] Preferably, the pull rod is provided with a toggle part on the side away from the central axis of the drive component; when the insert rods move toward each other, the toggle part is built into one end of the insert rods that are close to each other.

[0009] Preferably, the actuating part includes a contact surface for sliding contact with the insertion rod, and the two ends of the contact surface are provided with a locking surface and an unlocking surface. The vertical distance between the locking surface and the central axis of the driving member is greater than the vertical distance between the unlocking surface and the central axis of the driving member.

[0010] Preferably, when the insert is locked in the mounting groove, the locking surface of the actuating part is in contact with the surface of the insert.

[0011] Preferably, the pull rod is further provided with a first limiting surface that contacts the unlocking surface, and the insertion rod is provided with a corresponding second limiting surface.

[0012] Preferably, the thickness of the horizontal part is set to increase sequentially from the locking surface to the unlocking surface.

[0013] Preferably, several sets of mounting slots are provided along the longitudinal direction of the mounting wall.

[0014] Preferably, the insertion rod is located inside the water receiving box on the side away from the user; the outer wall of the water receiving box near the insertion rod is connected to the surface of the water dispenser body.

[0015] Preferably, the portion of the insert protruding from the water receiving box includes a support portion for supporting the weight of the water receiving box and a locking portion for preventing the water receiving box from moving back and forth.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This application employs an insert rod with opposing ends, utilizing the opposing and reversible movements of the insert rod to achieve the installation of the water receiving box. Compared to existing technologies, this method offers greater ease of disassembly. More importantly, by incorporating a locking element with an insert rod groove and a negative pressure block, and further including an insert rod with an elastic element, the cooperation between the locking element and the insert rod ensures that the end of the insert rod smoothly enters the installation groove, thus achieving the fixed installation of the water receiving box.

[0018] This application utilizes an inclined contact surface and the contact relationship between the contact surface and the insertion rod to convert the driving force of the longitudinally moving drive component into a horizontal pulling force on the insertion rod, thereby enabling quick disassembly and installation of the water receiving box. This structural design is simple and highly operable; users only need to perform a simple longitudinal drive operation to complete the disassembly and installation of the water receiving box. Furthermore, the overall structure is more compact, saving space without significantly reducing the water capacity of the receiving box itself.

[0019] When the insertion rod is locked in the mounting slot, this application controls the locking surface of the actuating part to contact the surface of the insertion rod. On the one hand, this optimizes the installation and disassembly process of the water receiving box, avoiding any impact on the stability of the water inside the water receiving box when the locking surface collides with the surface of the insertion rod, thereby reducing the possibility of water shaking or spillage. On the other hand, it effectively prevents the occurrence of hook detachment, ensuring that the actuating part is permanently embedded in the insertion rod, thus guaranteeing the stability of the water receiving box during use.

[0020] This application provides a first limiting surface on the pull rod and a corresponding second limiting surface on the insertion rod. These two surfaces work together to precisely control the actual length of the insertion rod as it retracts into the water receiving box. This design not only effectively prevents excessive retraction of the insertion rod, thus preventing structural damage or functional failure caused by excessive retraction, but also saves unnecessary force consumption during operation, improving overall efficiency.

[0021] This application increases the thickness of the horizontal section of the actuating part sequentially from the locking surface to the unlocking surface. On one hand, in the locked state, the locking surface experiences less tension from the insertion rod, allowing for a relatively smaller thickness in this area. This effectively saves material, reduces manufacturing costs, and lightens the overall weight of the device, making it more portable. On the other hand, in the unlocked / dismounted state, the unlocking surface needs to withstand greater tension. Increasing the thickness of this area significantly improves its tensile strength and durability, ensuring that it will not deform or be damaged under greater external forces, thereby enhancing the overall reliability and safety of the device.

[0022] This application allows for flexible adjustment and fixation of the water collection box by setting multiple sets along the longitudinal direction of the mounting wall, based on varying height requirements. This enables the water collection box to accommodate cups of different heights, meeting users' water-collecting needs in various scenarios.

[0023] This application cleverly utilizes the existing structure to achieve force transmission and support by placing the insertion rod inside the water receiving box on the side away from the user and taking advantage of the natural contact between this side of the water receiving box and the surface of the water dispenser. This design ensures the stability of the water receiving box after installation without requiring additional complex design or reinforcement for the protruding parts of the water receiving box or the related structure of the insertion rod. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To clearly illustrate the embodiments, the accompanying drawings will be briefly described below:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the water dispenser;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of part of the water dispenser's structure;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the water receiving box;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the water receiving box;

[0029] Figure 5 A partial structural diagram of the water collection box in the unlocked state;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the water receiving box in the locked state;

[0031] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the unlocking mechanism for the water receiving box;

[0032] Reference numerals: 100, mounting wall; 110, mounting groove; 200, water receiving box; 210, insertion rod; 211, elastic element; 212, second limiting surface; 213, bearing part; 214, locking part; 300, unlocking element; 310, driving element; 320, pull rod; 321, locking surface; 322, unlocking surface; 323, first limiting surface; 400, locking element; 410, insertion rod groove; 411, negative pressure block. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art will be able to implement the present invention based on these descriptions. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention described below are generally only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Therefore, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] Please see Figures 1-7 This embodiment discloses a water dispenser, including:

[0035] A set of opposing mounting walls 100, each mounting wall 100 having a corresponding mounting groove 110, and several sets of mounting grooves 110 arranged along the longitudinal direction of the mounting walls 100. In this embodiment, the mounting groove 110 includes a horizontally arranged horizontal groove and a longitudinal groove that is connected to the horizontal groove.

[0036] The water receiving box 200 is disposed between a set of mounting walls 100 and includes a set of insert rods 210 with opposite ends, an unlocking member 300 for controlling the moving of the insert rods 210 toward each other, and a locking member 400 for controlling the moving of the insert rods 210 away from each other so that the insert rods 210 are locked in the mounting groove 110 at one end away from each other.

[0037] The locking member 400 is located inside the water receiving box 200 on the side away from the user, and includes a fixing member fixed to the water receiving box 200, and a fixing cover that surrounds the fixing member to form a rod slot 410. The rod 210 passes through the rod slot 410 and is slidably connected to it. The rod 210 is provided with a groove, and an elastic member 211 is provided inside the groove. The central axis of the elastic member 211 is arranged parallel to the moving direction of the rod 210. A negative pressure block 411 is provided inside the rod slot 410, and the elastic members 211 on a group of rods 210 abut against the negative pressure block 411 at one end.

[0038] The unlocking component 300 is disposed between the insertion rods 210 and includes a driving component 310 that moves up and down, and a set of pull rods 320 connected to the driving component 310 and symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the driving component 310; the pull rods 320 move downward, causing the insertion rods 210 to move towards each other. A toggle part is provided on the side of the pull rod 320 away from the central axis of the driving component 310; when the insertion rods 210 move towards each other, the toggle part is built into one end of the insertion rods 210 that is close to each other. In this embodiment, the upper end of the driving component 310 protrudes from the water receiving box, and the water receiving box 200 is also provided with a guide post for controlling the movement of the driving component 310 in the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, to further optimize the reset of the driving component 310, a spring is also provided at the position where the upper end of the driving component 310 protrudes from the water receiving box 200.

[0039] The actuating part includes a contact surface for sliding contact with the insertion rod 210. The contact surface has a locking surface 321 and an unlocking surface 322 at both ends. The vertical distance between the locking surface 321 and the central axis of the driving member 310 is greater than the vertical distance between the unlocking surface 322 and the central axis of the driving member 310. When the insertion rod 210 is locked in the mounting groove 110, the locking surface 321 of the actuating part contacts the surface of the insertion rod 210. The pull rod 320 also has a first limiting surface 323 that contacts the unlocking surface 322, and the insertion rod 210 has a corresponding second limiting surface 212. The horizontal thickness of the actuating part increases sequentially from the locking surface 321 to the unlocking surface 322.

[0040] The insertion rod 210 is located inside the water receiving box 200 on the side away from the user; the outer wall of the water receiving box 200 near the insertion rod 210 is in contact with the surface of the water dispenser body. Further, in this embodiment, the portion of the insertion rod 210 protruding from the water receiving box 200 includes a support portion 213 for supporting the weight of the water receiving box 200, and a locking portion 214 for preventing the water receiving box 200 from moving back and forth; the support portion 213 is correspondingly arranged with a horizontal groove, and the locking portion 214 is correspondingly arranged with a vertical groove. Other components and structural designs of the water dispenser adopt existing designs, and therefore will not be repeated in this application.

[0041] In this embodiment, multiple sets of mounting grooves 110 are longitudinally arranged on the mounting wall 100. Furthermore, by setting a water receiving box 200 with a special structure, cups of different heights can be placed under the water outlet of the water dispenser by adjusting the positional relationship between the mounting wall 100 and the water receiving box 200. Specifically, during the installation of the water receiving box 200, the driving component 310 of the water receiving box 200 is pressed down, and then the driving component 310 moves downward along the guide post. At the same time, the inclined contact surface of the lever 320 sliding down along the insert rod 210. When the unlocking surface 322 of the lever 320 contacts the insert rod 210, the set of insert rods 210 are embedded in the water receiving box 200 at one end away from each other. At this time, it is only necessary to place the water receiving box 200 at a predetermined height on the mounting wall 100 and place the insert rods 210 and the mounting groove 110 accordingly. The driving component 310 is released, the elastic element 211 in the locking component 400 is reset, and the set of insert rods 210 moves backward. Finally, the free end of the insert rod 210 is embedded in the mounting groove 110, completing the installation of the water receiving box 200. At the same time, based on the contact relationship between the contact surface and the insertion rod 210, the backward movement of the insertion rod 210 will cause the contact surface to slide upward, which will cooperate with the spring on the drive component 310 to indirectly drive the unlocking component 300 to reset, facilitating subsequent disassembly.

Claims

1. A water dispenser, characterized in that, include: A set of mounting walls (100), on which mounting grooves (110) are correspondingly provided; a water receiving box (200) is disposed between the mounting walls (100), including a plug rod (210) with opposite ends, an unlocking member (300) for controlling the plug rod (210) to move towards each other, and a locking member (400) for controlling the plug rod (210) to move away from each other so that the plug rod (210) is locked in the mounting groove (110) at one end away from each other; The locking member (400) includes a rod groove (410) that is slidably connected to the surface of the rod (210). The locking member (400) is fixed on the water receiving box (200), and a negative pressure block (411) is provided inside the rod groove (410). An elastic member (211) is provided inside the rod (210). The central axis of the elastic member (211) is parallel to or coincides with the moving direction of the rod (210). The elastic members (211) are close to each other at one end and abut against the negative pressure block (411).

2. A water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking component (300) is disposed between the insert rods (210) and includes a driving component (310) that moves up and down, and a pull rod (320) that is connected to the driving component (310) and symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the driving component (310); the pull rod (320) moves downward to drive the insert rods (210) to move towards each other.

3. A water dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pull rod (320) is provided with a toggle part on the side away from the central axis of the drive member (310); when the insert rods (210) move towards each other, the toggle part is built into the insert rods (210) at one end close to each other.

4. A water dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that, The actuating part includes a contact surface for sliding contact with the insertion rod (210). The contact surface is provided with a locking surface (321) and an unlocking surface (322) at both ends. The vertical distance between the locking surface (321) and the central axis of the driving member (310) is greater than the vertical distance between the unlocking surface (322) and the central axis of the driving member (310).

5. A water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the insert (210) is locked in the mounting groove (110), the locking surface (321) of the actuating part is in contact with the surface of the insert (210).

6. A water dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pull rod (320) is also provided with a first limiting surface (323) that is connected to the unlocking surface (322), and the insertion rod (210) is provided with a corresponding second limiting surface (212).

7. A water dispenser according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that, The thickness of the horizontal part of the actuating part is set to increase sequentially from the locking surface (321) to the unlocking surface (322).

8. A water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting slots (110) are arranged in several groups along the longitudinal direction of the mounting wall (100).

9. A water dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion rod (210) is located inside the water receiving box (200) on the side away from the user; the outer wall of the water receiving box (200) near the insertion rod (210) is connected to the surface of the water dispenser body.

10. A water dispenser according to claim 1 or 9, characterized in that, The portion of the insert (210) protruding from the water receiving box (200) includes a support part (213) for supporting the weight of the water receiving box (200) and a locking part (214) for preventing the water receiving box (200) from moving back and forth.

Images