Sterilizer and water purifier comprising same

Abstract

The utility model provides a sterilizer and a water purifier comprising the same, the sterilizer is communicated with the water purifier, the sterilizer comprises: a flow channel, the flow channel comprises an inlet and an outlet; the sterilization part comprises a light-transmitting part and a light source, the light-transmitting part comprises a first section and a second section, the first section is close to the inlet, the second section is close to the outlet, the radial size of the first section is larger than that of the second section, and the flow channel is located on the peripheral side of the light-transmitting part. The size of the second section is set to be small, so that the light-transmitting piece can condense light, specifically the light of the light source is condensed, compared with a light-transmitting piece with the consistent radial size of the whole body, the sterilization effect after light condensation is better, the water flow can be effectively sterilized when the flow is large, the flow of the water flow does not need to be reduced, the use experience of a user is met, and meanwhile the use experience of the user is improved. Effective sterilization can be performed in time, so that the total number of bacteria in the first cup of water meets the standard.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to water purifier technical field, especially a sterilizer and containing its water purifier. BACKGROUND

[0002] With water purifier more and more popular, now almost all high-end water purifier will install sterilizer, and the sterilizer is arranged in the pipeline communicated with the faucet, so as to reduce the total number of bacteria in the water obtained by the user when taking water, and at the same time, in order to ensure the user experience, the water flow from the faucet is usually set to be larger, that is, the first cup of water has a large flow rate, which can improve the user experience. But in actual use, it is found that due to the large water flow rate, part of the water flow cannot be effectively sterilized in time through the sterilizer, which causes the problem of excessive bacteria in the first cup of water. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem that the water flow through the sterilizer is large, which causes incomplete sterilization, and provides a sterilizer and a water purifier containing the same.

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

[0005] A sterilizer, which is communicated with a water purifier, comprises:

[0006] A flow channel, which comprises an inlet and an outlet;

[0007] A sterilization part, which comprises a light-transmitting piece and a light source, the light-transmitting piece comprises a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is close to the inlet, the second section is close to the outlet, the radial dimension of the first section is larger than that of the second section, and the flow channel is located on the periphery of the light-transmitting piece.

[0008] In the present scheme, the flow channel is arranged on the periphery of the light-transmitting piece, so that the water flow is effectively sterilized by the light-transmitting piece and the light source. The first section is designed to be large in size, so as to effectively fix the sterilization part in the sterilizer. In addition, the second section is designed to be small in size, so that the light-transmitting piece can concentrate light, specifically the light of the light source. Compared with the light-transmitting piece with consistent radial dimension, the light-transmitting piece with the light-concentrating function has better sterilization effect, which is suitable for effectively sterilizing the water flow with large flow rate without reducing the flow rate. The user experience is met, and the water flow can be effectively sterilized in time, so that the total number of bacteria in the first cup of water meets the standard.

[0009] Preferably, the sterilizer further comprises a pressing plate, the pressing plate is arranged on the opening of the first section to seal the sterilization part, and the sterilization part further comprises a sterilization plate, the sterilization plate is arranged in the first section, and the sterilization plate is electrically connected with the light source.

[0010] In the scheme, the pressing plate is arranged to seal the sterilization part, so as to avoid the water flow from flowing into the first section and contacting the sterilization plate.

[0011] Preferably, the pressing plate has an extension part, the extension part extends out of the sterilizer, the extension part is provided with a through hole, one end of the through hole is communicated with the sterilization plate, a lead wire is arranged in the through hole, and the lead wire is electrically connected with the sterilization plate.

[0012] In the scheme, the extension part is arranged to isolate the water flow in the flow channel, so that the lead wire can smoothly extend out of the sterilizer, and the lead wire is prevented from being eroded by the water flow to cause the sterilization part to fail.

[0013] Preferably, the sterilizer further comprises a first sealing member, a first groove is arranged around the surface of the inner wall of the pressing plate towards the first section, and the first sealing member is embedded in the first groove.

[0014] In the scheme, the sealing property of the pressing plate is improved through the above arrangement.

[0015] Preferably, the sterilizer further comprises an upper cover and a lower cover, the upper cover is provided with an internal thread, the lower cover is provided with an external thread, or the upper cover is provided with an external thread, the lower cover is provided with an internal thread, and the upper cover and the lower cover are threadedly connected.

[0016] In the scheme, the upper cover and the lower cover are detachably connected through the above arrangement, and the detachably connected upper cover and lower cover can be installed or replaced.

[0017] Preferably, the upper cover is provided with a circular hole corresponding to the extension part, the extension part extends out of the sterilizer from the circular hole, a second sealing member is arranged in the circular hole, and the second sealing member seals the gap between the outer surface of the extension part and the circular hole.

[0018] In the scheme, the sealing property of the circular hole is improved through the above arrangement, the water flow is prevented from overflowing from the circular hole, and the user's experience is improved.

[0019] Preferably, the sterilizer further comprises a third sealing member, a second groove is arranged around the surface of the inner wall of the upper cover towards the lower cover, or a second groove is arranged around the surface of the inner wall of the lower cover towards the upper cover, and the third sealing member is embedded in the second groove.

[0020] In the scheme, the connection between the upper cover and the lower cover is sealed, water flow is prevented from overflowing from the connection, and the user experience is improved.

[0021] Preferably, a limiting block is further arranged in the upper cover, the limiting block is arranged protruding from the inner wall of the upper cover and abutting against the pressing plate, and a plurality of limiting blocks are arranged at intervals.

[0022] In the scheme, the pressing plate is prevented from being separated from the first section, and the limiting block further limits the movement of the first section in the upper cover.

[0023] Preferably, a barb part is further arranged on the outer circumferential side of the upper cover and the lower cover, the cross section of the barb part is a conical structure, and a support is further arranged on the outer circumferential side of the upper cover or the lower cover.

[0024] In the scheme, the reliability and stability of the connection between the sterilizer and the pipeline or other structures are ensured.

[0025] A water purifier comprises the sterilizer as described above.

[0026] In the scheme, the water purifier comprises the sterilizer, the first section of the light-transmitting piece is arranged to be large in size, so that the sterilization part is effectively fixed in the sterilizer, and the second section is arranged to be small in size, so that the light-transmitting piece can collect light, compared with the light-transmitting piece with consistent radial size, the sterilization effect is better after light collection, and the water purifier is suitable for a large water flow.

[0027] The utility model discloses a positive progress effect lies in: the utility model discloses through setting up flow channel, and setting up flow channel at the circumferential side of light-transmitting piece, make water flow through light-transmitting piece and light source effective sterilization, simultaneously, first section is arranged to be large in size, so that the sterilization part is effectively fixed in the sterilizer, and the second section is arranged to be small in size, so that the light-transmitting piece can collect light, specifically is the light of light source, compared with the light-transmitting piece with consistent radial size, the sterilization effect is better after light collection, is suitable for the effective sterilization of water flow when the flow is large, need not reduce water flow, satisfy user experience while, can in time carry out effective sterilization, make the first cup water bacteria total number meet the standard. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is the perspective view of the sterilizer of a preferable embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 It is the position relation diagram of extension and pressing plate of a preferable embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 3The positional relationship diagram of the first section and the second section of a preferred embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Mark explanation:

[0032] Flow channel 1

[0033] Inlet 11

[0034] Outlet 12

[0035] Sterilization part 2

[0036] Light transmission piece 21

[0037] First section 211

[0038] Second section 212

[0039] Light source 22

[0040] Sterilization plate 23

[0041] Wire 24

[0042] Pressing plate 3

[0043] Extension 31

[0044] First sealing piece 4

[0045] First groove 41

[0046] Upper cover 5

[0047] Lower cover 6

[0048] Second sealing piece 7

[0049] Third sealing piece 8

[0050] Second groove 81

[0051] Limiting block 9

[0052] Barb part 10

[0053] Support 20 Specific implementation

[0054] The present application will be described in detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment and in combination with the accompanying drawings.

[0055] The present application provides a sterilizer, and the specific structure is shown in Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The sterilizer is communicated with the water purifier, and the sterilizer comprises:

[0056] Flow channel 1, the flow channel 1 comprises an inlet 11 and an outlet 12;

[0057] The sterilization part 2 comprises a light-transmitting part 21 and a light source 22. The light-transmitting part 21 comprises a first section 211 and a second section 212. The first section 211 is close to the inlet 11, and the second section 212 is close to the outlet 12. The radial dimension of the first section 211 is greater than that of the second section 212. The flow channel 1 is located on the side of the light-transmitting part 21.

[0058] Specifically, the flow channel 1 is a cavity in the sterilizer for water flow. The water flows from the inlet 11 to the outlet 12 and finally to the user end. The sterilization part 2 is used for sterilizing the water flow in the flow channel 1. The material of the light-transmitting part 21 is a transparent material in the prior art, and the light source 22 is a Led light or ultraviolet light in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The light-transmitting part 21 is a cylindrical structure, which comprises a first section 211 and a second section 212. The diameter of the first section 211 is greater than that of the second section 212. The first section 211 is used for fixing in the sterilizer, and the second section 212 is small in diameter so that the light in the light source can be focused after entering the second section 212. Compared with the light-transmitting part 21 with consistent radial dimension, the light-transmitting part 21 with focusing effect has better sterilization effect, which is suitable for effective sterilization of water flow with large flow, avoids incomplete sterilization of part of the water flow, does not need to reduce the flow of the water flow, meets the user experience, and can effectively sterilize in time so that the total number of bacteria in the first cup of water meets the standard.

[0059] In addition, in the embodiment, the flow channel 1 is located on the side of the light-transmitting part 21. When the water flow contacts the light-transmitting part 21, the water flow is uniformly distributed to the side wall of the light-transmitting part 21, i.e., the side of the first section 211 and the second section 212, by the shape of the light-transmitting part 21 itself. The water flow is sterilized by using the focusing effect, and the sterilization effect is further improved.

[0060] In the embodiment, the sterilizer further comprises a pressing plate 3, which is arranged on the opening of the first section 211 to close the sterilization part 2. The sterilization part 2 further comprises a sterilization plate 23, which is arranged in the first section 211. The sterilization plate 23 is electrically connected with the light source 22.

[0061] Specifically, the pressing plate 3 is a cylindrical structure, which is embedded in the opening of the first section 211. The sterilization plate 23 is a PCB board for supplying power to the light source 22. The sterilization plate 23 is arranged in the first section 211. The inner wall of the first section 211 is provided with a step corresponding to the sterilization plate 23. The sterilization plate 23 is abutted on the step to realize the positioning of the sterilization plate 23. The opening of the first section 211 is closed by the pressing plate 3. When the water flow contacts the light-transmitting part 21, the water flow only contacts the pressing plate 3 to prevent the water flow from flowing into the first section 211 and contacting the sterilization plate 23. It can be understood that the pressing plate 3 is in interference fit with the inner wall of the first section 211 to ensure the sealing property.

[0062] Further, in the embodiment, the pressing plate 3 has an extension 31 extending out of the sterilizer, the extension 31 is provided with a through hole, one end of the through hole is communicated with the sterilization plate 23, a wire 24 is arranged in the through hole and electrically connected with the sterilization plate 23.

[0063] Specifically, the extension 31 is in a cylindrical structure, the extension 31 extends out of the sterilizer from the pressing plate 3 away from the second section 212, the extension 31 is provided with a through hole extending to the sterilization plate 23, the wire 24 is arranged in the through hole and electrically connected with the sterilization plate 23. By additionally arranging the extension 31, the wire 24 for supplying power to the sterilization plate 23 is extended out of the sterilizer, the water flow in the flow channel 1 is isolated, the wire 24 is prevented from being eroded by the water flow and short-circuited, and the sterilization part 2 is prevented from being disabled.

[0064] It can be understood that the extension 31 is integrally formed with the pressing plate 3, so that the extension 31 is prevented from being separated from the pressing plate 3 when the sterilizer is working.

[0065] In the embodiment, the sterilizer further comprises a first sealing member 4, the surface of the pressing plate 3 facing the inner wall of the first section 211 is annularly provided with a first groove 41, and the first sealing member 4 is embedded in the first groove 41. The first sealing member 4 is a rubber member in the prior art, the first sealing member 4 is in an annular structure and is sleeved on the pressing plate 3 in the first groove 41, the position of the first sealing member 4 is positioned by the first groove 41, and the first sealing member 4 is prevented from loosening and affecting the sealing performance.

[0066] In the embodiment, the sterilizer further comprises an upper cover 5 and a lower cover 6, the upper cover 5 is provided with an internal thread, the lower cover 6 is provided with an external thread, and the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6 are threadedly connected.

[0067] Specifically, the upper cover 5 is in a cylindrical structure and has an internal cavity, the inlet 11 is located at one end of the upper cover 5, the lower cover 6 is also in a cylindrical structure and has an internal cavity, the outlet 12 is located at one end of the lower cover 6, the end of the upper cover 5 away from the inlet 11 is provided with an internal thread, the end of the lower cover 6 away from the outlet 12 is provided with an external thread, the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6 are detachably connected through the internal and external thread cooperation, and the cavities of the connected upper cover 5 and lower cover 6 are combined to form the flow channel 1. The detachably connected upper cover 5 and lower cover 6 can be installed or replaced for the sterilization part 2, and the maintenance is facilitated.

[0068] In other embodiments, the end of the upper cover 5 away from the inlet 11 is provided with an external thread, and the end of the lower cover 6 away from the outlet 12 is provided with an internal thread, which can also achieve the threadedly connected upper cover 5 and lower cover 6.

[0069] In the embodiment, the upper cover 5 is provided with a circular hole corresponding to the extension 31, the extension 31 extends from the circular hole to the outside of the sterilizer, and the second sealing member 7 is arranged in the circular hole to seal the gap between the outer surface of the extension 31 and the circular hole.

[0070] Specifically, the first section 211 is located in the upper cover 5, and the second section 212 is located in the lower cover 6. The upper cover 5 is provided with a circular hole corresponding to the extension 31 on the first section 211, and the circular hole is arranged in a penetrating manner so that the extension 31 is arranged in the circular hole and the lead wire 24 extends to the outside of the sterilizer. The circular hole is also provided with a step, the second sealing member 7 is a rubber member, the cross section of the second sealing member 7 is a trapezoidal structure, the trapezoidal structure is positioned by the step, and the second sealing member 7 is arranged on the outer circumferential side of the extension 31 to seal the gap between the outer surface of the extension 31 and the circular hole. Avoiding water flow from the circular hole, improving the user's experience.

[0071] In the embodiment, the sterilizer further comprises a third sealing member 8, and the inner wall of the lower cover 6 towards the upper cover 5 is provided with a second groove 81, and the third sealing member 8 is embedded in the second groove 81. The third sealing member 8 is a rubber member, and the upper cover 5 is provided with an inner thread and the lower cover 6 is provided with an outer thread. As an example, the size of the end of the upper cover 5 away from the inlet 11 is greater than the size of the end of the lower cover 6 away from the outlet 12. When the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6 are connected, in order to ensure the sealing of the connection, especially the sealing of the area without thread, the second groove 81 is arranged in the transition area between the outer thread of the lower cover 6 and the area without outer thread. The second groove 81 is an annular groove, and the third sealing member 8 is an annular structure, so as to embed the third sealing member 8 in the second groove 81, thereby improving the sealing of the connection between the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6.

[0072] In other embodiments, the inner wall of the upper cover 5 towards the lower cover 6 is provided with a second groove 81, the upper cover 5 is provided with an outer thread, and the lower cover 6 is provided with an inner thread. Correspondingly, the second groove 81 is arranged in the transition area between the outer thread of the upper cover 5 and the area without outer thread. In order to seal the connection between the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6, avoid water flow from the connection, and improve the user's experience.

[0073] In the embodiment, the upper cover 5 is further provided with a limiting block 9, the limiting block 9 is protrudingly arranged from the inner wall of the upper cover 5 and abuts against the pressing plate 3, and the limiting block 9 is provided with a plurality of limiting blocks 9 which are arranged at intervals.

[0074] Specifically, the second section 212 abuts against the lower cover 6, and there is a gap between the first section 211 and the inner wall of the upper cover 5. The limiting block 9 is arranged in the gap to position the light-transmitting member 21, and at the same time, avoid the pressing plate 3 from being separated from the first section 211.

[0075] In the embodiment, the outer periphery of the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6 is further provided with a barb 10, the cross section of the barb 10 is a conical structure, and the outer periphery of the upper cover 5 or the lower cover 6 is further provided with a support 20.

[0076] Specifically, the upper cover 5 and the lower cover 6 are both made of a high-temperature-resistant material in the prior art, for example, PS. The barb 10 of the upper cover 5 is arranged close to the inlet 11, and the smaller end of the barb 10 of the upper cover 5 is directed towards the inlet 11, and the larger end is away from the inlet 11. The barb 10 of the lower cover 6 is arranged close to the outlet 12, and the smaller end of the barb 10 of the lower cover 6 is directed towards the outlet 12, and the larger end is away from the outlet 12. In this way, when connected with a pipeline, the sterilizer is prevented from falling off. The pipeline can be a silica gel tube in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0077] In addition, the outer surface of the upper cover 5 or the lower cover 6 can be provided with a support 20, the support 20 extends in the radial direction of the upper cover 5 or the lower cover 6, and a connecting hole is formed in the support 20 to facilitate the fixation of the sterilizer. In this way, the reliability and stability of the connection between the sterilizer and the pipeline or other structures are ensured.

[0078] It should be noted that the sterilizer in the embodiment can be directly connected with a faucet, or arranged close to the faucet. In other embodiments, the outlet 12 can be directly used as a faucet after a rotary valve is installed, that is, the faucet is saved, and the use cost of the user is reduced.

[0079] The embodiment further provides a water purifier, which comprises the above sterilizer. The first section 211 of the light-transmitting piece 21 is arranged to have a larger size, so that the sterilization part 2 is effectively fixed in the sterilizer. In addition, the second section 212 is arranged to have a smaller size, so that the light-transmitting piece 21 can collect light. Compared with the light-transmitting piece 21 with a consistent radial size, the light-transmitting piece 21 with the light collecting function has a better sterilization effect, and is suitable for a water purifier with a larger water flow.

[0080] 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 sterilizer in communication with a water purifier, characterized by, The sterilizer comprises: a flow channel comprising an inlet and an outlet; a sterilization part comprising a light-transmitting member and a light source, the light-transmitting member comprising a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is close to the inlet and the second section is close to the outlet, the radial dimension of the first section is greater than that of the second section, and the flow channel is located at the circumferential side of the light-transmitting member.

2. The sterilizer of claim 1, wherein The sterilizer further comprises a pressing plate covering the opening of the first section to close the sterilization part, and the sterilization part further comprises a sterilization plate arranged in the first section, and the sterilization plate is electrically connected with the light source.

3. The sterilizer of claim 2, wherein The pressing plate has an extension part extending out of the sterilizer, the extension part is provided with a through hole, one end of the through hole is in communication with the sterilization plate, a lead wire is arranged in the through hole, and the lead wire is electrically connected with the sterilization plate.

4. The sterilizer of claim 2, wherein The sterilizer further comprises a first sealing member, and a first groove is arranged around the surface of the inner wall of the first section, and the first sealing member is embedded in the first groove.

5. The sterilizer of claim 3, wherein The sterilizer further comprises an upper cover and a lower cover, the upper cover has an internal thread, and the lower cover has an external thread; or the upper cover has an external thread, and the lower cover has an internal thread, and the upper cover and the lower cover are threadedly connected.

6. The sterilizer of claim 5, wherein The upper cover is provided with a circular hole corresponding to the extension part, the extension part extends out of the sterilizer from the circular hole, a second sealing member is arranged in the circular hole to close the gap between the outer surface of the extension part and the circular hole.

7. The sterilizer of claim 5, wherein The sterilizer further comprises a third sealing member, and a second groove is arranged around the surface of the inner wall of the upper cover facing the lower cover, or a second groove is arranged around the surface of the inner wall of the lower cover facing the upper cover, and the third sealing member is embedded in the second groove.

8. The sterilizer of claim 6, wherein, A limiting block is further arranged in the upper cover, the limiting block is protrudingly arranged from the inner wall of the upper cover and abuts against the pressing plate, a plurality of limiting blocks are arranged and spaced apart from each other.

9. The sterilizer of claim 5, wherein The outer circumferential side of the upper cover and the lower cover is further provided with a barb part, the cross section of the barb part is a conical structure, and the outer circumferential side of the upper cover or the lower cover is further provided with a bracket.

10. A water purifier characterized by comprising: The water purifier comprises the sterilizer according to any one of claims 1-9.

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