Waterway system and drinking equipment thereof

By unifying the wastewater system and recovering and utilizing steam, the problems of complex wastewater discharge and steam waste in the existing water system have been solved, achieving efficient wastewater discharge and water resource recycling, and ensuring water quality safety.

CN223994743UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17NINGBO XUANCHANG ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-02-28
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

In existing water systems and drinking water equipment, wastewater is discharged through multiple independent drainage pipes, which increases the complexity of the system and the risk of environmental pollution. At the same time, the steam generated by the heating components cannot be effectively utilized.

Method used

Multiple wastewater channels are connected to a single drainage channel, and the steam generated by the heating components is recycled through the condensate channel. Combined with multiple filtration components, water quality safety is ensured.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and orderly wastewater discharge and water resource recycling, improving system simplification and water quality safety.

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Abstract

The waterway system comprises a first water inlet waterway, a cold water waterway, a hot water waterway, a normal temperature waterway and a drainage waterway, and the cold water waterway is connected with the first water inlet waterway and provided with a refrigeration assembly; the hot water path is connected with the first water inlet path and is provided with a heating assembly; the normal temperature water path is connected with the first water inlet water path, the heating assembly is connected with a heating waste water path, and the heating waste water path is communicated with the drainage water path; a refrigeration waste water path is arranged on the refrigeration assembly, and the refrigeration waste water path is communicated with the drainage water path; the first water inlet waterway is connected with a third water inlet waterway, the third water inlet waterway is connected with a tap water inlet, the third water inlet waterway is connected with a wastewater filtering waterway, and the wastewater filtering waterway is communicated with a drainage waterway. According to the utility model, a plurality of wastewater paths are uniformly connected to one drainage path, so that the wastewater discharge process is simplified, and the wastewater discharge is more efficient and orderly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drinking water equipment technology, and in particular to a water system and drinking water equipment thereof. Background Technology

[0002] Drinking water equipment is generally used to ensure water safety and ease of drinking, such as water dispensers, water purifiers, and drinking fountains. They improve water quality through filtration and purification functions. The water system, on the other hand, consists of pipes, pumps, valves, and other facilities that ensure water flow, responsible for transporting water from the water source to the drinking water equipment.

[0003] Existing water systems and drinking water equipment contain multiple components that generate wastewater, which is discharged through different drainage pipes. This increases the complexity of the entire water system, increases the possibility of malfunctions, affects the cleanliness of the surrounding environment, and may even cause pollution problems. In addition, heating components generate a large amount of steam during operation, which means that a lot of water is wasted and these resources cannot be fully utilized. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a water system and its drinking water equipment, which connects multiple wastewater channels to a single drainage channel, simplifying the wastewater discharge process and making wastewater discharge more efficient and orderly.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a water system comprising a first inlet water system, a cold water system, a hot water system, a normal temperature water system, and a drain water system. The cold water system is connected to the first inlet water system and is equipped with a cooling component. The hot water system is connected to the first inlet water system and is equipped with a heating component. The normal temperature water system is connected to the first inlet water system. The heating component is connected to a heating wastewater system, which is connected to the drain water system. The cooling component is equipped with a cooling wastewater system, which is connected to the drain water system. A third inlet water system is connected to the first inlet water system. The third inlet water system is connected to a tap water inlet and a filter wastewater system is connected to the third inlet water system, which is connected to the drain water system.

[0006] The first water inlet is also connected to a second water inlet, which is connected to a water storage tank.

[0007] The heating component is connected to a hot water steam pipe, and one end of the hot water steam pipe is provided with a condensate water pipe, which is connected to the ambient temperature water pipe.

[0008] The third water inlet is equipped with a filter element assembly, which includes a first PP filter element, a scale-inhibiting carbon filter element, and a second PP filter element arranged in sequence.

[0009] The refrigeration component includes a cooling tank body, which is equipped with a UV sterilization module.

[0010] The heating assembly includes a heating element body and a heating rod disposed within the heating element body.

[0011] The third water inlet path is also equipped with a permeation filter element, which is connected to the first water inlet path and the wastewater filtration path.

[0012] The water inlet circuit is equipped with an inlet solenoid valve to control the opening and closing of the water inlet circuit; the cold water circuit is equipped with a cold water discharge solenoid valve to control the opening and closing of the cold water circuit; the hot water circuit is equipped with a hot water discharge solenoid valve to control the opening and closing of the hot water circuit; and the ambient temperature water circuit is equipped with an ambient temperature water discharge solenoid valve to control the opening and closing of the ambient temperature water circuit.

[0013] The present invention relates to a drinking water device, comprising a cabinet and a water receiving tray body disposed on the cabinet. The water receiving tray body is provided with a drain outlet, which is connected to a wastewater channel of the water receiving tray. The wastewater channel of the water receiving tray is connected to the drain channel.

[0014] The drain outlet is provided with a cap, the cap is provided with a drain groove, the cap is provided with a sealing plug, the sealing plug is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion passes through the cap.

[0015] In use, this invention first introduces water into the first inlet water path via the second or third inlet water path. Tap water enters the third inlet water path, undergoes preliminary filtration through the first PP filter element, the scale-inhibiting carbon filter element, and the second PP filter element, and then undergoes secondary filtration through the permeation filter element before entering the first inlet water path. The wastewater generated by filtration enters the drain water path through the wastewater path. Water in the storage tank enters the first inlet water path through the second inlet water path. In cold water mode, water in the first inlet water path enters the cold water path, is cooled by the ice tank body and sterilized by the UV sterilization module, and is discharged from the cold water outlet. Wastewater generated by the ice tank body enters the drain water path through the cooling wastewater path. In hot water mode, water in the first inlet water path enters the hot water path, is heated by the heating tank body, and is discharged from the hot water outlet. Wastewater generated by the heating tank body enters the drain water path through the heating wastewater path. In normal temperature water mode, water in the first inlet water path directly enters the normal temperature water path and is discharged from the normal temperature water outlet. Meanwhile, the cold water vapor generated by the ice tank enters the exhaust pipe, and the hot water vapor generated by the hot tank enters the hot water vapor pipe. The hot water vapor condenses into room temperature water and enters the condensate water pipe, and is also discharged through the room temperature water outlet.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] (1) This utility model connects multiple wastewater channels to a single drainage channel, which simplifies the wastewater discharge process and makes wastewater discharge more efficient and orderly.

[0018] (2) The steam generated by the heating and cooling components of this utility model can be recycled and reused, realizing the efficient use and recycling of water resources.

[0019] This invention effectively removes impurities, bacteria, and harmful substances from water through multiple filtration components, ensuring safe and clean drinking water. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water system of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the drinking water equipment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving tray body and the screw cap of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the water receiving tray of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the screw cap structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing plug of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. First water inlet circuit; 2. Cold water circuit; 3. Hot water circuit; 4. Normal temperature water circuit; 5. Refrigeration component; 6. Heating component; 7. Exhaust pipe; 8. Hot water steam pipe; 9. Condensate circuit; 10. Water storage tank; 11. Heating wastewater circuit; 12. Refrigeration wastewater circuit; 13. Drainage circuit; 14. Filter assembly; 15. First PP filter element; 16. Scale-inhibiting carbon filter element; 17. Second PP filter element; 18. Cold tank body; 19. UV sterilization module; 20. 21. Heating element; 22. Permeation filter element; 23. Wastewater filtration path; 24. Cold water solenoid valve; 25. Hot water solenoid valve; 26. Room temperature water solenoid valve; 27. Cabinet; 28. Water tray body; 29. ​​Drain outlet; 30. Water inlet solenoid valve; 31. Wastewater path of water tray; 32. Screw cap; 33. Drain groove; 34. Sealing plug; 35. Protruding post; 36. Second water inlet path; 37. Third water inlet path; 38. Mounting block; 39. L-shaped slot. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] according to Figure 1 As shown, this utility model discloses a water system including a first inlet water channel 1, a cold water channel 2, a hot water channel 3, and a normal temperature water channel 4. The cold water channel 2 is connected to the first inlet water channel 1 and is equipped with a cooling component 5 to provide users with low-temperature water. The hot water channel 3 is also connected to the first inlet water channel 1 and is equipped with a heating component 6 to provide hot water, meeting users' needs in different environments. The normal temperature water channel 4 also provides normal temperature water through its connection to the first inlet water channel 1, catering to ordinary drinking water needs in daily life. Furthermore, the cooling component 5 is connected to an exhaust pipe 7, and the heating component 6 is connected to a hot water steam pipe 8. A condensate water channel 9 is located at the intersection of the exhaust pipe 7 and the hot water steam pipe 8. The condensate water channel 9 guides the water condensed from the hot water steam to the normal temperature water channel 4, thereby achieving efficient utilization and recycling of water resources. During this process, some condensed water droplets may adhere to the inner wall of the condensate water channel 9; these droplets are typically formed by the condensation of steam generated during the heating process. To prevent these water droplets from accumulating and being wasted, the airflow discharged from the exhaust pipe 7 blows the water droplets adhering to the inner wall of the condensate water circuit to the ambient temperature water circuit 4, thereby making the water resource utilization of the entire water circuit system more efficient.

[0029] The first water inlet 1 is connected to a second water inlet 36 and a third water inlet 37. The second water inlet 36 is connected to a water storage tank 10, while the third water inlet 37 is connected to a tap water inlet, ensuring that the system can obtain water from the external tap water network. The water storage tank 10 can provide a backup water source when the water source is insufficient, ensuring the continuous operation of the system and the stability of the water supply.

[0030] Furthermore, this invention also includes a drainage channel 13 for effectively removing wastewater from the system. Specifically, the heating component 6 is connected to a heating wastewater channel 11, which collects and discharges wastewater generated during the heating process. This wastewater is connected to the drainage channel 13 via the heating wastewater channel 11, ensuring that excess heat and wastewater during the heating process are promptly removed, preventing any impact on the normal operation of the system. Similarly, the cooling component 5 is provided with a cooling wastewater channel 12, which collects wastewater or condensate generated during the cooling process and connects it to the drainage channel 13, allowing excess water to be discharged during the cooling process, thereby maintaining the cleanliness and optimal operating condition of the system.

[0031] The third water inlet channel 37 is equipped with a filter element assembly 14, which includes a first PP filter element 15, a scale-inhibiting carbon filter element 16, and a second PP filter element 17 arranged sequentially. The first PP filter element 15 is mainly used to remove large particulate impurities and suspended solids in the water, effectively intercepting solid impurities such as silt and rust, ensuring the initial purification of the water source. Next is the scale-inhibiting carbon filter element 16, which can adsorb harmful substances in the water, such as chlorine, heavy metals, and other chemical pollutants, while preventing calcium and magnesium ions in the water from forming scale, thereby protecting the internal equipment of the system and extending its service life. Finally, the second PP filter element 17 performs a fine filtration of the water again, ensuring that residual tiny impurities in the water are further removed, making the water quality purer.

[0032] The refrigeration component 5 includes a cold tank body 18, on which a UV sterilization module 19 is installed. The cold tank body 18, as the core component of the refrigeration equipment, is responsible for lowering the water temperature to the user-set low temperature. The UV sterilization module 19 is embedded in the cold tank body 18 and uses ultraviolet light to irradiate bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in the water, achieving sterilization and disinfection, ensuring that the water entering the cold water system is sterile and safe. This design not only enhances the system's cooling capacity but also improves the hygiene standards of the water quality, avoiding health problems caused by water pollution.

[0033] The heating component 6 includes a heating element 20 and a heating rod 21 housed within the heating element 20. The heating element 20 is the core structure of the hot water system, responsible for storing and heating the water source. The heating rod 21 is its internal heating element, capable of converting electrical energy into heat energy to rapidly heat the water flow, and using a temperature control system to heat the water to the required temperature. The design of the heating rod 21 enables the hot water system to provide a stable supply of hot water in a short time, meeting the user's hot water needs.

[0034] The third water inlet channel 37 is also equipped with a reverse osmosis filter element 22, which effectively removes dissolved solids, bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances from the water through reverse osmosis technology, thereby providing purer water quality. The reverse osmosis filter element 22 is connected to a wastewater filtration channel 23, which is connected to the drainage channel 13.

[0035] The water inlet circuit is equipped with a water inlet solenoid valve 30 to control the opening and closing of the water inlet circuit; the cold water circuit 2 is equipped with a cold water discharge solenoid valve 24 to control the opening and closing of the cold water circuit 2; the hot water circuit 3 is equipped with a hot water discharge solenoid valve 25 to control the opening and closing of the hot water circuit 3; and the ambient temperature water circuit 4 is equipped with an ambient temperature water discharge solenoid valve 26 to control the opening and closing of the ambient temperature water circuit 4.

[0036] according to Figures 2 to 6 As shown, this utility model discloses a drinking water device, including a cabinet 27 and a water system. The cabinet 27 is equipped with a water receiving tray body 28 for collecting water splashed or dripping during use. The water receiving tray body 28 is equipped with a drain outlet 29, which is connected to a drainage water channel 13 through a wastewater channel 31, ensuring that splashed or overflowing water can be smoothly discharged, preventing water from overflowing outside the device and keeping the area around the device clean. To facilitate the management of the drain outlet 29, a cap 32 is provided on the drain outlet 29, and the cap 32 has a drainage groove 33 to guide the water flow smoothly out.

[0037] The cap 32 contains a sealing plug 34, which prevents water from entering the drain channel when drainage is not required, ensuring the equipment's airtightness. The sealing plug 34 also has a protrusion 35 that passes through the cap 32; the user can open the drain outlet 29 by pulling the protrusion 35 upwards. The cap 32 also has a mounting block 38 that engages with an L-shaped slot 39 on the water tray body 28. The mounting block 38 is securely inserted into the L-shaped slot 39, ensuring the cap 32 is firmly secured and does not easily loosen, facilitating quick disassembly and installation during operation.

[0038] When this utility model is in use, the first water inlet channel 1 is first supplied with water through the second water inlet channel 36 or the third water inlet channel 37. Tap water enters the third water inlet channel 37 and passes through the first PP filter element 15, the scale inhibitor carbon filter element 16 and the second PP filter element 17 for preliminary filtration. Then it passes through the permeation filter element 22 for secondary filtration and enters the first water inlet channel 1. The wastewater generated by filtration enters the drainage channel 13 through the wastewater filtration channel 23. The water in the water storage tank 10 enters the first water inlet channel 1 through the second water inlet channel 36. In cold water mode, water in the first inlet water path 1 enters the cold water path 2, is cooled by the ice tank body and sterilized by the UV sterilization module 19, and is discharged from the cold water outlet. Wastewater generated by the ice tank body enters the drainage path 13 from the refrigeration wastewater path 12. In hot water mode, water in the first inlet water path 1 enters the hot water path 3, is heated by the heating tank body 20, and is discharged from the hot water outlet. Wastewater generated by the heating tank body 20 enters the drainage path 13 from the heating wastewater path 11. In ambient temperature water mode, water in the first inlet water path 1 directly enters the ambient temperature water path 4 and is discharged from the ambient temperature water outlet. At the same time, hot water steam generated by the heating tank body 20 enters the hot water steam pipe 8, where the hot water steam condenses into ambient temperature water and enters the condensate water path 9, which is also discharged from the ambient temperature water outlet.

[0039] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0040] (1) This utility model connects multiple wastewater channels to a single drainage channel, which simplifies the wastewater discharge process and makes wastewater discharge more efficient and orderly.

[0041] (2) The steam generated by the heating and cooling components of this utility model can be recycled and reused, realizing the efficient use and recycling of water resources.

[0042] (3) This utility model effectively removes impurities, bacteria and harmful substances from water through multiple filtration components, ensuring that drinking water is safe and clean.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A waterway system comprising a first water inlet waterway (1), a cold water waterway (2), a hot water waterway (3), a normal temperature waterway (4), and a drain waterway (13), characterized in that: The cold water waterway (2) is connected with the first water inlet waterway (1), and is provided with a refrigeration assembly (5); the hot water waterway (3) is connected with the first water inlet waterway (1), and is provided with a heating assembly (6); the normal temperature waterway (4) is connected with the first water inlet waterway (1), a heating waste water waterway (11) is connected with the heating assembly (6), and the heating waste water waterway (11) is communicated with a drainage waterway (13); a refrigeration waste water waterway (12) is arranged on the refrigeration assembly (5), and the refrigeration waste water waterway (12) is communicated with the drainage waterway (13); a third water inlet waterway (37) is connected with the first water inlet waterway (1), the third water inlet waterway (37) is connected with a tap water inlet, a filter waste water waterway (23) is connected with the third water inlet waterway (37), and the filter waste water waterway (23) is communicated with the drainage waterway (13).

2. A waterway system according to claim 1, characterised in that: The first water inlet waterway (1) is further connected with a second water inlet waterway (36), and the second water inlet waterway (36) is connected with a water storage bucket (10).

3. The waterway system of claim 1, wherein: The heating assembly (6) is connected with a hot water steam pipeline (8), one end of the hot water steam pipeline (8) is provided with a condensate waterway (9), and the condensate waterway (9) is communicated with the normal temperature waterway (4).

4. The waterway system of claim 2, wherein: The third water inlet waterway (37) is provided with a filter core assembly (14), and the filter core assembly (14) comprises a first PP filter core (15), a scale inhibition carbon filter core (16) and a second PP filter core (17) arranged in sequence.

5. The waterway system of claim 1, wherein: The refrigeration assembly (5) comprises a cold tank body (18), and the cold tank body (18) is provided with a UV sterilization module (19).

6. The waterway system of claim 1, wherein: The heating assembly (6) comprises a hot tank body (20) and a heating rod (21) arranged in the hot tank body (20).

7. The waterway system of claim 2, wherein: The third water inlet waterway (37) is further provided with a permeation filter core (22), and the permeation filter core (22) is connected with the first water inlet waterway (1) and the filter waste water waterway (23).

8. The waterway system of claim 1, wherein: The water inlet waterway is provided with a water inlet electromagnetic valve (30) to control the on-off of the water inlet waterway; the cold water waterway (2) is provided with a cold water discharge electromagnetic valve (24) to control the on-off of the cold water waterway (2); the hot water waterway (3) is provided with a hot water discharge electromagnetic valve (25) to control the on-off of the hot water waterway (3); and the normal temperature waterway (4) is provided with a normal temperature water discharge electromagnetic valve (26) to control the on-off of the normal temperature waterway (4).

9. A drinking water installation comprising a waterway system according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The water inlet waterway is provided with a water inlet electromagnetic valve (30) to control the on-off of the water inlet waterway; the cold water waterway (2) is provided with a cold water discharge electromagnetic valve (24) to control the on-off of the cold water waterway (2); the hot water waterway (3) is provided with a hot water discharge electromagnetic valve (25) to control the on-off of the hot water waterway (3); and the normal temperature waterway (4) is provided with a normal temperature water discharge electromagnetic valve (26) to control the on-off of the normal temperature waterway (4).

10. A water dispensing device as claimed in claim 9, characterised in that: The drain port (29) is provided with a screw cap (32), the screw cap (32) is provided with a drain groove (33), the screw cap (32) is provided with a sealing plug (34) arranged in the screw cap (32), the sealing plug (34) is provided with a convex column (35), and the convex column (35) is arranged in the screw cap (32).