Tool storage structure of pre-filter
By designing tool positioning slots and limiting structures on the pre-filter, the problem of missing tools was solved, achieving stable storage and ease of use of tools, and improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing pre-filters are prone to lack of specialized tools during self-cleaning and adjustment, leading to poor user experience or component damage.
A tool storage structure with a pre-filter was designed, including a tool positioning groove, a positioning structure, an axial limiting structure, and a removable cover, for integrated storage and protection of hand tools, preventing them from falling out or being damaged.
This achieves secure storage of tools, extends their service life, improves user experience and ease of use, and reduces the risk of component damage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of filtration devices, and relates to pre-filter devices, and in particular to a tool storage structure for a pre-filter. Background Technology
[0002] A pre-filter, also known as a pre-water purifier, is mainly used to filter impurities from water. Pre-filters typically have a "T" shaped structure, with the inlet and outlet located at the left and right ends of the top horizontal section, the bottom vertical section housing the main body and internal cylindrical filter screen, and the drain outlet at the very bottom. Because impurities gradually accumulate in pre-filters during use, there is a need for adjustment, cleaning, or maintenance.
[0003] In existing technologies, pre-filters are typically equipped with dedicated valves to control the cleaning process. However, since specialized tools are usually required for the commissioning and cleaning of pre-filters, users may encounter the problem of lacking these tools when performing the cleaning and commissioning themselves, leading to poor user experience or damage to filter components. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned problems by providing a tool storage structure for a pre-filter that can integrate tools into the pre-filter.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: the tool storage structure of the pre-filter includes a tool positioning groove provided on the main body, and the tool positioning groove is provided with a positioning structure that can prevent manual tools from accidentally falling out of the tool positioning groove.
[0006] By setting up tool positioning slots, hand tools can be stored inside the slots. The tool positioning slots are connected to the main body, achieving a one-piece storage effect for hand tools.
[0007] In the tool storage structure of the pre-filter described above, the tool positioning slot is located on the control box of the main body. Placing the tool positioning slot on the control box effectively integrates the tool storage structure with the main body of the pre-filter, reducing additional installation space and components, and making the overall structure more compact.
[0008] In the tool storage structure of the pre-filter described above, the control box includes a box body, with tool positioning slots located inside the box body and closed by an openable and closable lid. The lid protects the hand tools placed in the tool positioning slots from damage by the external humid environment, thereby extending the service life of the tools.
[0009] In the tool storage structure of the pre-filter described above, the box contains two positioning clamps, forming tool positioning grooves between the clamps and the box. The design of the two positioning clamps provides stable support and positioning for the tools, ensuring that the tools will not shake or shift when stored.
[0010] In the tool storage structure of the pre-filter described above, the box also features an axial limiting structure to prevent manual tools from shifting in the tool positioning slot. This axial limiting structure makes it easier for users to retrieve and return tools, eliminating concerns about accidental slippage or misalignment, thus optimizing the user experience.
[0011] In the tool storage structure of the pre-filter described above, the axial limiting structure includes an auxiliary clamping plate disposed at one end of the positioning clamping plate. An auxiliary positioning groove is formed between the two auxiliary clamping plates, and the axis of the auxiliary positioning groove intersects the axis of the tool positioning groove at a single point. One end of the auxiliary clamping plate is integrally connected to one end of the positioning clamping plate, and the auxiliary positioning groove and the tool positioning groove form an L-shape. The design of the auxiliary clamping plate and the auxiliary positioning groove provides additional support and limitation for the hand tool within the tool positioning groove, thereby enhancing the stability of tool storage.
[0012] In the tool storage structure of the pre-filter described above, the positioning structure includes at least one first anti-detachment latch distributed along its axis within the tool positioning groove. The first anti-detachment latch includes a first locking block disposed on one or both sides of the tool positioning groove. The first locking block is connected to the positioning clamp as a single unit, and the upper and / or lower ends of the first locking block are provided with a first ramp. This first ramp at the upper and / or lower ends of the first locking block serves as a guide during assembly, allowing the tool or component to slide more easily and smoothly into the positioning groove.
[0013] In the tool storage structure of the aforementioned pre-filter, at least one second anti-detachment latch is provided within the auxiliary positioning groove, distributed axially upwards. The second anti-detachment latch includes second locking blocks located on one or both sides of the auxiliary positioning groove. The second locking blocks are integrally connected to the auxiliary clamping plate, and a second ramp is provided at the upper and / or lower ends of the second locking blocks. The second anti-detachment latch and the second locking blocks not only prevent detachment but also enhance the strength of the entire positioning structure. This design helps resist tool dislodgement caused by external impacts and vibrations.
[0014] In the tool storage structure of the pre-filter described above, the lid is connected to the box body by a series of male snap fasteners that correspond one-to-one with a series of female snap fasteners on the box body.
[0015] Alternatively, one end of the lid is hinged to the box body, and the other end is connected to a series of corresponding female snap fasteners on the box body via several male snap fasteners. This design allows the lid to be quickly and easily attached to or detached from the box body. This design also facilitates the user's access to hand tools inside the box when needed.
[0016] In the tool storage structure of the pre-filter described above, the box has a component slot, a removable component cover is provided in the component slot, and a tool positioning slot is provided on the component cover.
[0017] The housing is fitted over the filter bottle and covers the drain valve. The control rod of the drain valve extends through the housing into the component slot and passes through the component cover, positioned above the tool positioning slot. This extension of the control rod into the component slot allows the user to operate the drain valve without disassembling the housing, simplifying the operation process and improving ease of use and user experience.
[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the tool storage structure of this pre-filter has the following advantages: 1. Manual tools for adjustment are integrated with the filter body for easy use. 2. The storage structure is waterproof, preventing tools from being corroded or damaged. 3. Multiple detachable parts facilitate easy access and installation. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram provided by this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the box lid assembly structure provided by this utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control box structure provided by this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drain valve structure provided by this utility model.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tool positioning groove structure provided by this utility model.
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the box lid assembly structure of Embodiment 2 provided by this utility model.
[0025] In the figure, the components are: body 1, filter bottle 11, drain valve 12, control rod 121, control box 2, box body 21, female snap fastener 211, component slot 212, component cover 213, box cover 22, male snap fastener 221, tool positioning slot 23, positioning clamp 231, axial limiting structure 24, auxiliary clamp 241, auxiliary positioning slot 242, positioning structure 25, first anti-detachment latch 251, first latch block 252, first ramp 253, second anti-detachment latch 254, second latch block 255, second ramp 256, and manual tool 3. Detailed Implementation
[0026] Example 1
[0027] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, a tool storage structure for a pre-filter includes a tool positioning groove 23 disposed on the main body 1, and a positioning structure 25 provided in the tool positioning groove 23 to prevent the manual tool 3 from accidentally falling out of the tool positioning groove 23.
[0028] In this embodiment, the manual tool 3 is a 90-degree screwdriver. The manual tool 3 is fixed by the tool positioning groove 23 set on the main body 1, and the manual tool 3 is integrated for storage. Furthermore, the positioning structure 25 set on the tool positioning groove 23 can prevent the manual tool 3 from falling off, thereby improving the stability of the installation of the manual tool 3.
[0029] More specifically, the tool positioning slot 23 is located on the control box 2 of the main body 1.
[0030] More specifically, the control box 2 includes a box body 21, and a tool positioning slot 23 is disposed inside the box body 21 and closed by a box cover 22 that can be opened and closed.
[0031] More specifically, the box body 21 is provided with two positioning clamps 231, and a tool positioning groove 23 is formed between the two positioning clamps 231 and the box body 21.
[0032] More specifically, the box 21 is also provided with an axial limiting structure 24 that can prevent the manual tool 3 in the tool positioning groove 23 from shifting.
[0033] In this embodiment, the tool positioning groove 23 is arranged horizontally, and the tool positioning groove 23 is formed between two parallel horizontally arranged positioning clamps 231. One end of the two positioning clamps 231 is closed, and the other end is open to connect to the axial limiting structure 24.
[0034] More specifically, the axial limiting structure 24 includes an auxiliary clamping plate 241 disposed at one end of the positioning clamping plate 231, and an auxiliary positioning groove 242 is formed between the two auxiliary clamping plates 241. The axis of the auxiliary positioning groove 242 intersects the axis of the tool positioning groove 23 at a point.
[0035] In this embodiment, one end of the auxiliary clamping plate 241 is integrated with one end of the positioning clamping plate 231, and the auxiliary positioning groove 242 and the tool positioning groove 23 are connected in an L-shape. The tool positioning groove 23 and the axial limiting structure 24 are integrated, and the angle between the two is set to ninety degrees to match the shape of the manual tool 3.
[0036] More specifically, the positioning structure 25 includes at least one first anti-disengagement flap 251 disposed in the tool positioning groove 23 along its axis, and the first anti-disengagement flap 251 includes a first locking block 252 disposed on one or both sides of the tool positioning groove 23.
[0037] More specifically, the auxiliary positioning groove 242 is provided with at least one second anti-detachment latch 254 distributed along its axial direction. The second anti-detachment latch 254 includes a second latch 255 disposed on one or both sides of the auxiliary positioning groove 242.
[0038] In this embodiment, the first locking block 251 is integrated with the positioning clamping plate 231, and the lower end of the first locking block 252 is provided with a first ramp 253. The second locking block 255 is integrated with the auxiliary clamping plate 241, and the lower end of the second locking block 255 is provided with a second ramp 256. The first ramp 253 and the second ramp 256 on the first locking block 251 and the second locking block 255 can ensure the stability of the manual tool 3 during installation while making it more convenient to use.
[0039] More specifically, the lid 22 is connected to the body 21 by a number of male snap fasteners 221 corresponding to a number of female snap fasteners 211.
[0040] In this embodiment, the male plug 221 and the female plug 211 are snap-fit structures. The snap-fit structure is simple to design and install, and easy to disassemble and assemble.
[0041] More specifically, the box 21 has a component slot 212, the component slot 212 is provided with a removable component cover 213, and the component cover 213 is provided with a tool positioning slot 23;
[0042] The housing 21 is fitted onto the filter bottle 11 and covers the drain valve 12. The control rod 121 of the drain valve 12 passes through the housing 21 and extends into the component slot 212, and passes through the component cover 213 located above the tool positioning slot 23.
[0043] In this embodiment, the end of the control rod 121 that extends into the component slot 212 is provided with a screw hole that is compatible with the manual tool 3, and the opening and closing of the drain valve 12 can be controlled by the manual tool 3.
[0044] The working principle of this embodiment is that when the manual tool 3 is needed, the box cover 22 is opened. At this time, the manual tool 3 is installed in the tool positioning groove 23 and the auxiliary positioning groove 242. The manual tool 3 can be easily taken out from one end of the opening of the auxiliary positioning groove 242.
[0045] After removal, the control lever 121 and other components can be disassembled or adjusted using the manual tool 3. After use, align it with the tool positioning slot 23 and insert it. The first anti-detachment latch 251 and the second anti-detachment latch 254 will then fix it in place. After fixing the manual tool 3, align the male buckle 221 of the box cover 22 with the female buckle 211 on the box body 21 and insert it to complete the storage.
[0046] Example 2
[0047] like Figure 6As shown, the content of this embodiment is basically the same as that of embodiment one. The difference is that one end of the lid 22 is hinged to the box body 21, and the other end is connected to a plurality of male buckle heads 221 and a plurality of female buckle heads 211 on the box body 21 in a corresponding manner.
[0048] In this embodiment, one end of the lid 22 is hinged to the box body 21, which can prevent the lid 22 from being lost and avoid damage caused by inaccurate installation position when the lid 22 is disassembled and assembled, thereby improving the user experience.
[0049] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
[0050] Although this document uses numerous terms such as body, filter bottle, drain valve, control rod, control box, box body, female snap fastener, component slot, component cover, box cover, male snap fastener, tool positioning slot, positioning clamp, axial limiting structure, auxiliary clamp, auxiliary positioning slot, positioning structure, first anti-detachment flap, first locking block, first ramp, second anti-detachment flap, second locking block, second ramp, and hand tool, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.
Claims
1. A tool storage structure of a pre-filter comprising a tool positioning groove (23) provided on a body (1), characterized in that, The tool positioning slot (23) is internally provided with a positioning structure (25) capable of preventing the hand tool (3) from being accidentally separated from the tool positioning slot (23).
2. The prefilter tool stowage structure of claim 1, wherein, The tool positioning slot (23) is arranged on the control box (2) of the body (1).
3. The prefilter tool stowage structure of claim 2, wherein, The control box (2) comprises a box body (21), and the box body (21) is internally provided with two positioning clamping plates (231), and the tool positioning slot (23) is formed between the two positioning clamping plates (231) and the box body (21).
4. The prefilter tool stowage structure of claim 3, wherein, The box body (21) is further internally provided with an axial limiting structure (24) capable of preventing the hand tool (3) in the tool positioning slot (23) from being displaced.
5. The prefilter tool stowage structure of claim 4, wherein, The axial limiting structure (24) comprises auxiliary clamping plates (241) arranged at one end of the positioning clamping plates (231), and an auxiliary positioning slot (242) is formed between the two auxiliary clamping plates (241), and the axis of the auxiliary positioning slot (242) intersects with the axis of the tool positioning slot (23) at one point.
6. The tool storage structure of the pre-filter according to claim 5, one end of the auxiliary clamping plate (241) is integrated with one end of the positioning clamping plate (231), and the auxiliary positioning slot (242) and the tool positioning slot (23) are connected in an L shape.
7. The tool storage structure of a pre-filter according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by, The positioning structure (25) comprises at least one first anti-separation clamping piece (251) arranged in the tool positioning slot (23) along the axis thereof, and the first anti-separation clamping piece (251) comprises a first clamping block (252) arranged on one side or both sides of the tool positioning slot (23).
8. The prefilter tool stowage structure of claim 6, wherein, The auxiliary positioning slot (242) is internally provided with at least one second anti-separation clamping piece (254) arranged along the axial direction thereof, and the second anti-separation clamping piece (254) comprises a second clamping block (255) arranged on one side or both sides of the auxiliary positioning slot (242).
9. The prefilter tool stowage structure of claim 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, wherein, The tool positioning slot (23) is arranged in the box body (21) and is closed by the box cover (22) capable of being opened and closed, and the box cover (22) is connected to the box body (21) through a plurality of plug-in male heads (221) corresponding to a plurality of plug-in female mouths (211) on the box body (21) one by one. Alternatively, one end of the box cover (22) is hingedly connected to the box body (21), and the other end is connected to the box body (21) through a plurality of plug-in male heads (221) corresponding to a plurality of plug-in female mouths (211) on the box body (21) one by one.
10. The tool storage structure of a pre-filter according to claim 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, characterized by, The box body (21) is provided with an element slot (212), and the element slot (212) is internally provided with a detachable element cover (213), and the tool positioning slot (23) is arranged on the element cover (213). The box body (21) is sleeved on the filter bottle (11) to cover the blowdown valve (12), the control rod (121) of the blowdown valve (12) penetrates the box body (21) and extends into the element slot (212), and penetrates the element cover (213) and is located above the tool positioning slot (23).