Water dispenser
By setting a limiting component between the water tank and the handle, the problem of needing two hands to operate the countertop water dispenser when moving it is solved, achieving the convenience and reliability of single-handed operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing countertop water dispensers require both hands to operate when moving them, making them inconvenient to use.
Design a water dispenser that allows for one-handed operation by setting a limiting component between the water tank and the handle, enabling the handle to lift both the water tank and the main body of the water dispenser upwards simultaneously.
It enables one-handed operation of the water dispenser, making it convenient and reliable to move, thus improving the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a water dispenser. Background Technology
[0002] Countertop water dispensers, as a type of small desktop appliance, are increasingly popular with consumers due to their compact size and convenient water production capabilities, and are being used more and more widely in people's daily lives. Furthermore, existing water dispensers are aesthetically pleasing, and users not only consider them appliances but also decorative items in their homes.
[0003] Existing tabletop water dispensers generally have a water tank for holding water. By pre-filling the water tank with enough water and installing the tank on the main body of the water dispenser, users can get water immediately when they need it by simply turning on the dispenser, achieving "instant access".
[0004] Some countertop water dispensers combine many functions and are getting bigger and bigger. When you need to move them to other places, it is troublesome and requires both hands to move them at the same time, which is inconvenient to use.
[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a water dispenser to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water dispenser that can be lifted and moved along with the main body when the handle is pulled, enabling one-handed operation, which is both convenient and reliable.
[0007] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0008] A water dispenser, comprising:
[0009] Water dispenser body;
[0010] A water tank, wherein the water tank is detachably connected to the main body of the water dispenser; and,
[0011] The handle is movably connected to the water tank. The handle can lift the water tank upwards to separate it from the main body of the water dispenser. The handle can also lift the water tank and the main body of the water dispenser upwards simultaneously.
[0012] As an optional technical solution for the aforementioned water dispenser,
[0013] The water dispenser body is provided with a first limiting part, and the handle is provided with a second limiting part. The first limiting part and the second limiting part can be connected in cooperation. When the first limiting part and the second limiting part are connected in cooperation, the handle can lift the water tank and the water dispenser body upwards at the same time.
[0014] As an optional technical solution for the aforementioned water dispenser,
[0015] The handle includes a first handle and a second handle. The first handle is hinged to the water dispenser body via a first hinge, and the second handle is hinged to the end of the first handle away from the water dispenser body via a second hinge. The first handle or the second handle is provided with a second limiting part.
[0016] As an optional technical solution for the aforementioned water dispenser,
[0017] The first handle includes two lifting arms, which are respectively hinged to the two sides of the water dispenser body by two first hinges. The second handle is U-shaped and includes two connecting arms and a hand-held arm disposed between the two connecting arms. The two connecting arms are respectively hinged to the two lifting arms one-to-one by two second hinges. The end of the connecting arm away from the hand-held arm is provided with a second limiting part.
[0018] As an optional technical solution for the aforementioned water dispenser,
[0019] The second limiting part and the connecting arm are located on both sides of the second hinge, respectively.
[0020] As an optional technical solution for the aforementioned water dispenser,
[0021] The connecting arm and the handheld arm are smoothly connected.
[0022] As an optional technical solution for the aforementioned water dispenser,
[0023] The two lifting arms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the water dispenser body, and each side of the water dispenser body is provided with a first limiting part, and the two first limiting parts are symmetrically arranged.
[0024] As an optional technical solution for the aforementioned water dispenser,
[0025] The width of the first handle is the same as the width of the second handle.
[0026] As an optional technical solution for the aforementioned water dispenser,
[0027] One of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is a protruding post, and the other is a hook, which can engage with the protruding post.
[0028] As an optional technical solution for the aforementioned water dispenser,
[0029] The protruding post is a cylinder, and the hook body of the hook is an arc-shaped hook, the radius of which is the same as the outer diameter of the protruding post.
[0030] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0031] The water dispenser disclosed in this utility model includes a main body, a water tank, and a handle. The water tank is detachably connected to the main body, and the handle is movably connected to the water tank. The handle can lift the water tank upwards to separate it from the main body, and can also lift both the water tank and the main body upwards simultaneously. When the user lifts the handle upwards, they can either lift the water tank separately to separate it from the main body, or lift both the water tank and the main body simultaneously, enabling the entire water dispenser to be moved. This one-handed operation method is both simple and reliable. Attached Figure Description
[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model 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 content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.
[0033] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water dispenser provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;
[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water dispenser provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention when the water tank is lifted upwards;
[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first stage of the process of lifting the water tank and water dispenser body upwards, provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;
[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second stage of the process of lifting the water tank and water dispenser body upwards, provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;
[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the third stage of the process of lifting the water tank and water dispenser body upwards, provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model.
[0038] In the picture:
[0039] 100. Water dispenser body; 101. First limiting part;
[0040] 200. Water tank;
[0041] 300, Handle; 301, First handle; 302, Second handle; 303, Second limiting part; 304, First hinge; 305, Second hinge. Detailed Implementation
[0042] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0044] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, 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, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0045] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0046] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0047] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0048] This embodiment discloses a water dispenser, specifically a countertop water dispenser, which is small in size and can be placed on a table, the ground, or any supporting surface to provide users with water at any time. Figure 1 As shown, the water dispenser includes a main body 100, a water tank 200, and a handle 300.
[0049] The water tank 200 is the main component used to hold water. The water in the water tank 200 can be tap water or purified water, depending on the function of the main body 100 of the water dispenser. For example, if the main body 100 of the water dispenser has the function of purifying tap water, then the water tank 200 can hold tap water. If the main body 100 of the water dispenser does not have the ability to purify tap water, then the water tank 200 generally holds purified water.
[0050] The water tank 200 has a water-containing cavity, and a water inlet is formed at the top of the water-containing cavity. The water tank 200 is detachably connected to the water dispenser body 100. In this embodiment, the water tank 200 is located at the rear of the water dispenser body 100. Of course, in other embodiments, the water tank 200 can also be located on the left or right side of the water dispenser body 100, etc., as needed. By removing the water tank 200 from the water dispenser body 100, the user can move the water tank 200 to a tap water pipe to fill the water tank 200 with tap water, or fill it with purified water.
[0051] The handle 300 is movably connected to the water tank 200. By pulling the handle 300 upward, the water tank 200 can be lifted upward to separate from the water dispenser body 100. In this embodiment, the handle 300 can also lift the water tank 200 and the water dispenser body 100 upward at the same time.
[0052] The water dispenser disclosed in this embodiment allows the user to lift the water tank 200 separately from the main body 100 of the water dispenser when lifting the handle 300, or to lift the water tank 200 and the main body 100 of the water dispenser at the same time, so as to move the entire water dispenser. The one-handed operation method is both simple and reliable.
[0053] Specifically, the water dispenser body 100 is provided with a first limiting part 101, and the handle 300 is provided with a second limiting part 303. The first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 can be connected. When the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 are connected, the handle 300 can lift the water tank 200 and the water dispenser body 100 upwards simultaneously. Since the handle 300 is movably connected to the water tank 200, the handle 300 can move relative to the water tank 200. When the handle 300 moves to the position where the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 can be connected, the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 are connected, and then the handle 300 is lifted upwards to lift the water tank 200 and the water dispenser body 100 together, realizing the overall movement of the water dispenser.
[0054] The handle 300 and the water tank 200 can be either rotatably connected or slidably connected, as long as relative movement between the handle 300 and the water tank 200 is possible. For example, if the handle 300 and the water tank 200 are slidably connected, one of them has a groove, and the other has a slider. The slider is slidably positioned in the groove. The handle 300 moves along the groove and stops when it reaches a position where the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 can engage. After the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 are engaged, the handle 300 is lifted upwards, thereby lifting the water tank 200 and the water dispenser body 100 together. In this embodiment, a rotatable connection between the handle 300 and the water tank 200 is chosen, specifically a hinged connection.
[0055] Specifically, the handle 300 includes a first handle 301 and a second handle 302. The first handle 301 is hinged to the water dispenser body 100 via a first hinge 304, and the second handle 302 is hinged to the end of the first handle 301 away from the water dispenser body 100 via a second hinge 305; a second limiting part 303 is provided on the first handle 301 or the second handle 302. Figure 2As shown, rotating the handle 300 in the first direction, when both the first handle 301 and the second handle 302 extend vertically, pulling the handle 300 vertically upwards will lift the water tank 200, thus separating the water tank 200 from the main body 100 of the water dispenser. Figures 3 to 5 As shown, continue rotating the handle 300 along the first direction until it reaches a position where the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 can connect. Then, rotate the second handle 302 along the second direction to connect the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303. Continue rotating the second handle 302 along the second direction until it is vertical. At this point, pulling the second handle 302 upwards will lift the water tank 200 and the water dispenser body 100 together. It should be noted that after the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 connect, the first handle 301 remains stationary. It should also be noted that the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions; for example, the first direction is clockwise and the second direction is counterclockwise.
[0056] In this embodiment, the first handle 301 includes two lifting arms, which are respectively hinged to both sides of the water dispenser body 100 via two first hinges 304. The second handle 302 is U-shaped and includes two connecting arms and a hand-held arm disposed between the two connecting arms. The two connecting arms are respectively hinged to the two lifting arms via two second hinges 305. A second limiting part 303 is provided at the end of the connecting arm away from the hand-held arm. With the above structure, rotating the second handle 302 in the first direction, when the lifting arms and connecting arms on the same side are in a straight line, pulling the handle 300 vertically upward will lift the water tank 200. Continue rotating the second handle 302 along the first direction. After rotating a certain angle, the first handle 301 approaches the first limiting part 101. Then rotate the second handle 302 along the second direction, connecting the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303. Continue rotating the second handle 302 along the second direction until it is vertical. At this point, the lifting arm and the connecting arm form an angle. Pulling the second handle 302 upward will lift the water tank 200 and the water dispenser body 100 together. The second limiting part 303 is located on the second handle 302 because when the water dispenser is finally lifted upward, the force exerted by the second limiting part 303 on the first limiting part 101 is vertical, making the upward lifting process of the water dispenser more stable.
[0057] Optionally, the second limiting part 303 and the connecting arm are located on both sides of the second hinge 305. With this structure, when the first handle 301 approaches the first limiting part 101 and then the second handle 302 is rotated in the second direction, the second limiting part 303 can be exposed, making it easier for the user to observe whether the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 are connected in place.
[0058] For aesthetic appeal and improved operational comfort, the connecting arm and the handgrip arm feature a smooth transition. This smooth transition also reduces stress concentration, promotes even stress distribution, extends the lifespan of the second handle 302, and facilitates manufacturing.
[0059] In this embodiment, two lifting arms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the water dispenser body 100, and a first limiting part 101 is provided on each side of the water dispenser body 100, with the two first limiting parts 101 arranged symmetrically. The symmetrical structure makes the upward pulling force of the handle 300 more uniform, which can prevent the water tank 200 and the water dispenser body 100 from tilting during the lifting process.
[0060] To facilitate processing and manufacturing, and to improve the aesthetic coordination of the appearance, the width of the first handle 301 is the same as the width of the second handle 302.
[0061] Optionally, one of the first limiting part 101 and the second limiting part 303 is a protruding post, and the other is a hook, which can engage with the protruding post. In this embodiment, the first limiting part 101 is a protruding post, and the second limiting part 303 is a hook. When the second handle 302 is rotated at a certain angle in the first direction, the first handle 301 approaches the protruding post. Then, the second handle 302 is rotated in the second direction, so that the hook is exposed and hooks the protruding post. After the two are hooked, the second handle 302 continues to be rotated in the second direction until the second handle 302 is in the vertical direction. During this process, the first handle 301 remains stationary. When the second handle 302 is rotated to the vertical direction, pulling the second handle 302 upwards can lift the water tank 200 and the water dispenser body 100 together.
[0062] In this embodiment, the protruding post is a cylinder, and the hook body of the latch is an arc-shaped hook with the radius of the arc being the same as the outer diameter of the protruding post. When the arc-shaped hook clamps the protruding post, due to its arc-shaped structure, the force can be evenly distributed on the surface of the protruding post, avoiding excessive local stress and thus reducing the risk of damage to the protruding post.
[0063] Obviously, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Many other equivalent embodiments may be included without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.
[0064] Note that in the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
Claims
1. A water dispenser, characterized in that, The water dispenser comprises: a water dispenser body (100); a water tank (200) detachably connected with the water dispenser body (100); and a handle (300) movably connected with the water tank (200), the handle (300) being capable of lifting the water tank (200) upward to separate the water tank (200) from the water dispenser body (100), and the handle (300) being also capable of lifting the water tank (200) and the water dispenser body (100) upward simultaneously.
2. The water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the water dispenser body (100) is provided with a first limiting part (101), the handle (300) is provided with a second limiting part (303), the first limiting part (101) and the second limiting part (303) are capable of cooperating connection, and when the first limiting part (101) and the second limiting part (303) cooperate connection, the handle (300) is capable of lifting the water tank (200) and the water dispenser body (100) upward simultaneously.
3. The water dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the handle (300) comprises a first handle (301) and a second handle (302), the first handle (301) is hinged with the water dispenser body (100) through a first hinge (304), the second handle (302) is hinged with one end of the first handle (301) away from the water dispenser body (100) through a second hinge (305), and the first handle (301) or the second handle (302) is provided with the second limiting part (303).
4. The water dispenser according to claim 3, wherein the first handle (301) comprises two handle arms, the two handle arms are respectively hinged to two sides of the water dispenser body (100) through two first hinges (304), the second handle (302) is in a U shape, the second handle (302) comprises two connecting arms and a hand holding arm arranged between the two connecting arms, the two connecting arms are respectively hinged with the two handle arms through two second hinges (305) in one-to-one correspondence, and one end of the connecting arm away from the hand holding arm is provided with the second limiting part (303).
5. The water dispenser according to claim 4, wherein the second limiting part (303) and the connecting arm are respectively located on two sides of the second hinge (305).
6. The water dispenser according to claim 4, wherein the connecting arm and the hand holding arm are connected in a smooth transition.
7. The water dispenser according to claim 4, wherein the two handle arms are symmetrically arranged on two sides of the water dispenser body (100), one first limiting part (101) is arranged on each side of the water dispenser body (100), and the two first limiting parts (101) are symmetrically arranged.
8. The water dispenser according to claim 3, wherein the width of the first handle (301) is the same as the width of the second handle (302).
9. The water dispenser according to any one of claims 2-8, characterized in that, one of the first limiting part (101) and the second limiting part (303) is a convex column, and the other is a hook, and the hook can be clamped with the convex column.
10. The water dispenser according to claim 9, characterized in that, the convex column is a cylindrical column, and the hook body of the hook is an arc-shaped hook, and the arc radius of the arc-shaped hook is the same as the outer diameter of the convex column.